have seen me in the neighbouring church, both preaching and administering the sacrament." I then began, Seek ye the Lord, while he may be found; call upon him while he is near. None interrupted at all, or made any disturbance, till, as I was drawing to a conclusion, a big man thrust in, with three or four more, and bade them "bring out the Engine." Our friends desired me to remove into a yard just by; which I did, and concluded in peace.

About six we reached Davy-holme, five miles from Manchester, where I was much refreshed both in preaching and meeting the society. Their neighbours here used to disturb them much. But a Justice of Peace, who feared God, granting them a warrant for the chief of the rioters, from that time they were in peace.

Friday 8, I preached at Oldfield-brow to a much larger congregation, though many of them had been hurt by doubtful disputations. But they now began again to take root downward, and bear fruit upward.

In the evening I preached at Booth-bank, among a quiet and loving people. But a famous Baptist teacher, Joseph Pickup by name, had lately occasioned some disturbance among them. He had given them a particular account of a conference he had had with me on the road: "What he said, and what I said, and how he had stopped my mouth with the Seventeenth Article." In the morning I told them the plain fact. I had overtaken him on the road, and we rode half a bow-shot together, but did not exchange five sentences till we parted.

About noon I preached at Mr. Anderton's, near Northwich; several of the gay and rich were there. I continued praying and talking with them till past two. We were then obliged to take horse for Astbury.

Here likewise I found an open door, though many fine people were of the congregation. But they behaved as people fearing God; as seriously as the poor ploughmen.

Sunday 10, I preached at Astbury at five; and at seven proclaimed at Congleton-Cross, Jesus Christ, our wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption. It

rained most of the time that I was speaking; but that did not hinder abundance of people from quietly attending. Between twelve and one I preached near Macclesfield, and in the evening at Woodly-green.

Monday 11, I preached at noon about a mile from Ashton, and in the evening at Stahley-hall. Tuesday 12, I rode to Bongs, and explained to a serious people the Parable of the Prodigal Son. In the evening I exhorted them at Chinley, Earnestly to contend for the faith once delivered to the saints.

Wednesday 13, I preached at noon in the High-peak, and in the evening at Sheffield. Thursday 14, I rode to Barley-hall. As soon as I had done preaching, William Shent told me he was just come from Leeds, where he had I had no time to spare. left Mr. Perronet in a high fever. However, at three in the morning, on Friday 15, I set out, and between seven and eight came to Leeds. By the blessing of God, he recovered from that hour.

Being willing to redeem the time, I preached at noon, and then hastened back to Barley-hall, where I preached at seven, on Glorify God with your bodies and your spirits, which are God's.

Saturday 16, I spent an hour or two at Nottingham, and then rode on to Markfield. At eight I preached. The Church was pretty well filled, and God gave a blessing with

his word.

Sunday 17, Desiring to improve the time we had, I preached at eleven in the morning, and in the evening. Monday 18, I rode to Wednesbury, and after two or three days spent there and at Birmingham, on Thursday 21, came to London.

Sunday 31, I preached at seven in Moorfields to a large and well-behaved congregation. Mr. Baleman desired me to preach a charity sermon at his church, St. Bartholomew the Great, in the afternoon. But it was with much difficulty that I got in; not only the Church itself, but all the entrances to it, being so thronged with people ready to tread upon one another. The great noise made me afraid

at first that my labour would be in vain. But that fear was soon over; for all was still as soon as the service began. I hope God gave us this day a token for good. If He will work, who shall stay his hand?

Thursday, June 4, I reduced the sixteen stewards to seven to whom were given the following instructions.

1, You are to be men full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, that you may do all things, in a manner acceptable to God.

2, You are to be present every Tuesday and Thursday morning, in order to transact the temporal affairs of the society.

3, You are to begin and end every meeting with earnest prayer unto God, for a blessing on all your undertakings. 4, You are to produce your accounts the first Tuesday in every month, that they may be transcribed into the Ledger.

5, You are to take it in turn, month by month, to be chairman. The chairman is to see, that all the rules be punctually observed, and immediately to check him who breaks any of them.

6, You are to do nothing without the consent of the Minister, either actually had, or reasonably presumed.

7, You are to consider, whenever you meet, "God is here." Therefore, be deeply serious. Utter no trifling word. Speak, as in his presence, and to the glory of his great name.

8, When any thing is debated, let one at once stand up and speak, the rest giving attention. And let him speak just loud enough to be heard, in love and in the spirit of

meekness.

9, You are continually to pray and endeavour, that a holy harmony of soul may in all things subsist among you : that in every step you may keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

10, In all debates, you are to watch over your spirits, avoiding as fire, all clamour and contention, being swift to hear, slow to speak; in honour every man preferring another before himself.

11, If you cannot relieve, do not grieve the poor. Give them soft words, if nothing else. Abstain from either sour looks, or harsh words. Let them be glad to come, even though they should go empty away. Put yourself in the place of every poor man; and deal with him as you would God should deal with you.

These instructions, we whose names are under-written, (being the present stewards of the society at London) do heartily receive, and earnestly desire to conform to. In witness whereof we have set our hands.

N. B. If any steward shall break any of the preceding rules, after having been thrice admonished by the Chairman, (whereof notice is to be immediately given the Minister) he is no longer steward.

Saturday 6, I appointed to speak with those who had applied to us on a physical account. I found there had been about six hundred, in about six months. More than three hundred of these came twice or thrice, and we saw no more of them. About twenty of those who had constantly attended, did not seem to be either better or worse. Above two hundred were sensibly better; and fifty-one thoroughly cured. The entire expence from the beginning till this time, was about thirty pounds.

Sunday 14, I preached at St. Bartholomew's again. I admire the behaviour of this people. None betrays either lightness or inattention. Surely all the seed sown here will not be lost.

Monday 15, Our Conference began, and ended on Saturday 20. The Minutes of all that passed therein, were, some time after, transcribed and published.

Sunday 21, I preached once more at St. Bartholomew's, on the Gospel for the day, the story of Dives and Lazarus. I was constrained to speak very plain and strong words. But God gave the audience ears to hear so that they appeared as far from anger on the one hand, as from sleepiness on the other.

· After preaching at the chapel in the afternoon, I set out for Brentford with Robert Swindels. The next day we

reached Marlborough; where one in the room beneath us was swearing desperately. Mr. Swindels stepped down and put into his hand, the paper entitled, Swear not at all. He thanked him, and promised to swear no more. And he did not while he was in the house.

Tuesday 23, We took horse at three, breakfasted at Chippenham, and dined at Kingswood, whence I walked to Bristol. About seven I went to the Old Orchard, where were rich and poor, a great multitude. We had a solemn and a joyful hour. Surely these fields are white unto the harvest !

Wednesday 24, We rode to Beercrocomb, hoping to reach Tavistock the next day. We set out at three. The rain began at four. We reached Colestock dropping wet, before seven. The rain ceased while we were in the house, but began when we took horse, and attended us all the way to Exeter. While we stayed here to dry our clothes, I took the opportunity of writing A Word to a Freeholder. Soon after three we set out. But it was near eight before we could reach Oakhampton.

Friday 26, We came to Tavistock before noon. But it being market-day, I did not preach till five in the evening. The rain began almost as soon as we began singing, and drove many out of the field. After preaching, (leaving Mr. Swindels there) I went on for Plymouth-Dock.

Within two miles of Plymouth, one overtook and informed us, that the night before, all the Dock was in an uproar ; and a Constable, endeavouring to keep the peace, was beaten and much hurt. As we were entering the Dock, one met us, and desired we would go the back-way. "For," said he, "there are thousands of people waiting about Mr. Hide's door." We rode up straight into the midst of them. They saluted us with three huzzas, after which I alighted, took several of them by the hand, and began to talk with them. I would gladly have passed an hour among them, and believe if I had, there had been an end of the riot; but the day being far spent (for it was past nine o'clock) I was