That soft, smooth, tuneful voice, which he so often employed to blaspheme the work of God, was lost, without hope of recovery all means had been tried, but none took place. He now spoke in a manner shocking to hear; and impossible to be heard distinctly by one quarter of the congregation.

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Mr. Hayes, the Rector, reading prayers, I had once more the comfort of receiving the Lord's Supper at Epworth. After the evening service, I preached at the Cross again, to almost the whole town. I see plainly, we have often judged amiss, when we have measured the increase of the work of God, in this and other places, by the increase of the society only. The society here is not large; but God has wrought upon the whole place, sabbath-breaking and drunkenness are no more seen in these streets cursing and swearing are rarely heard. Wickedness hides its head already. Who knows but, by and by, God may utterly take it away?

I was peculiarly pleased with the deep seriousness of the congregation at Church, both morning and evening. And all the way we walked down the Church-lane, after the sermon was ended, I scarce saw one person look on either side, or speak one word to another.

Monday 4, I rode to Hainton, the congregation here was but small, which was chiefly owing to the miserable negligence of the poor Rector. Art thou also to die? and to give an account to God of every word and work ?

Tuesday 5, We rode to Coningsby on the edge of the Fens. Mr. B., a Baptist minister, had written to me to London, begging me to lodge with him, whenever I came to Coningsby. But he was gone out of town that very morning. However, one rode after him and brought him back in the afternoon. I was scarce set down in his house before he fell upon the point of baptism. I waved the dispute for some time, but finding there was no remedy, I came close to the question, and we kept to it for about an hour and a half. From that time we let the matter rest, and confirmed our love towards each other.

At seven I preached in the street to one of the largest congregations I had seen in Lincolnshire. In the morning, Wednesday 6, we had another quiet and comfortable opportunity. We thence rode to Ludborough, where I preached at eleven, and in the afternoon to Grimsby.

At seven I preached in that large Room, but it was not near large enough to contain the congregation. Many stood on the stairs and in the adjoining rooms, and many below in the street. The fear of God has lately spread in an uncommon degree among this people also. Nor has Mr. P. been able to prevent it, though he bitterly curses us, in the name of the Lord.

Thursday 7, Immediately after preaching I rode to Laseby, and preached at seven to a small, earnest congregation. We stopped no more till we came to Epworth, where we had a joyful meeting in the evening.

Friday 8, I took horse immediately after preaching and rode to Mr. S.'s, of Crowle. I began preaching soon after eight, but so wild a congregation I had not lately seen. However, as I stood within the Justice's garden, they did not make any disturbance.

About noon I preached at Sykehouse: the little society here also seemed to partake of the general revival. We took horse at ten, and soon after eight, came to Boroughbridge.

Saturday 9, Setting out between two and three, we reached Newcastle about three in the afternoon. Sunday 10, I began exhorting all that loved their own souls, solemnly to renew their covenant with God: the nature of which I explained at large, on the mornings of the ensuing week.

I had designed preaching between eight and nine at SandIn the aftergate; but the rain drove us into the room. noon I preached on the first lesson, David's conquest of Goliah. But the house would in no wise contain the people, so that many were forced to go away.

On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, I examined the Classes, and found not only an increase of number, but like

wise more of the life and power of religion among them than ever I had found before.

The same thing I observed in all the country societies, among which I spent one or more nights every week.

Sunday 17, We had a glorious hour in the morning. At half an hour past eight, I preached in the Castlegarth, and again at four in the afternoon to a vast multitude of people.

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Monday 18, I began my journey Northward, having appointed to preach at Morpeth at noon. As soon as I had sung a few verses at the Cross, a young man appeared at the head of his troop, and told me very plainly and roughly, "You shall not preach there." I went on, upon which the signal to his companions, who prepared to force me into better manners. But they quickly fell out among themselves. Meantime I began my sermon, and went on without any considerable interruption, the congregation softening more and more, till towards the close, the far greater part appeared exceeding serious and attentive.

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In the afternoon we rode to Widdrington, which belonged to Lord Widdrington, till the Rebellion in 1716. The people flocked in from all parts, so that the congregation here was larger than at Morpeth. It was a delightful evening and a delightful place, under the shade of tall trees and every man hung upon the word; none stirred his head or hand, or looked to the right or left, while I declared in strong terms, The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Tuesday 19, We rode to Alemouth, a small seaport town, famous for all kinds of wickedness. The people here are sinners convict, they have nothing to pay, but plead guilty before God. Therefore I preached to them without delay, Jesus Christ our wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.

After dinner we rode to Alnwick, one of the largest inland towns in the county of Northumberland. At seven I preached at the Cross, to as large a congregation as at Newcastle

on Sunday evening. This place seemed much to resemble Athlone; all were moved a little, but none very much. The waters spread wide but not deep. But the Lord worketh as seemeth him good.

Wednesday 20, We took horse between eight and nine, and a little before two came to Berwick. I sent to the Commander of the Garrison, to desire the use of a green place near his house, which he readily granted. I preached at seven to (it was judged) two thousand people. I found the generality of them just such as I expected: serious and decent, but not easy to be convinced of any thing. For who can tell them what they did not know before?

Thursday 21, After preaching we walked round the walls, which they were repairing and rebuilding. I could not but observe to-day, how different the face of things was, from what it appeared yesterday, especially after I had preached at noon: yesterday we were hallooed all along the streets. To-day none opened his mouth as we went along; the very children were all silent. The grown people pulled off their hats on every side, so that we might even have fancied our. selves at Newcastle. How well is it, that honour is balanced with dishonour, and good report with evil report!

At seven I preached to a far larger congregation than before. And now the word of God was as a fire and an hammer. I began again and again, after I thought I had done : and the latter words were still stronger than the former so that I was not surprised at the number which attended in the morning, when we had another joyful solemn hour. Here was the loud call to the people of Berwick, if happily they would know the day of their visitation.

Friday 22, I preached about noon at Tuggle, a village about three miles from Barnborough: and then went on to Alnwick, where, at seven, was such a congregation, as one would not have thought the whole town could afford. And I was enabled to deal faithfully with them, in explaining, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. I was constrained to speak twice as long as usual: but none offered to

go away and I believe the most general call of God to the people of Alnwick was at this hour.

Saturday 23, I preached at noon at Long-Horseley. The Minister here was of a truly moderate spirit. He said, "I have done all I can for this people. And I can do them no good. Now let others try. If they can do any I will thank them with all my heart."

Sunday 24, I preached at five; at half an hour past eight in the Castle-garth, and at four in the afternoon. I was weary and faint when I began to speak. But my strength was quickly renewed. Thence we went to the society. I had designed to read the Rules. But I could not get forward. As we began, so we went on till eight o'clock, singing, and rejoicing, and praising God.

Wednesday 27, I rode to Blanchland, intending to preach there; but at the desire of Mr. W., the steward of the Lead mines, I went about a mile farther, to a house where he was paying the miners, it being one of their general pay-days. I preached to a large congregation of serious people, and rode on to Allandale.

Thursday 28, We rode over the Moors to Nint-head, a village south-west from Allandale, where I preached at eight. We then went on to Alstone, a small market town in Cumberland. At noon I preached at the Cross, to a quiet, staring people, who seemed to be little concerned, one way or the other. In the evening I preached at Hindley-hill again, and we praised God with joyful lips.

Friday 29, At noon I went to the Cross in Allandale town, where Mr. Topping, with a company of the better sort, waited for us. I soon found it was but a vain attempt to dispute or reason with him. He skipped so from one point to another, that it was not possible to keep up with him. So after a few minutes I removed about a hundred yards, and preached in peace to a very large congregation; it being the general pay-day, which is but once in six months.

Saturday 30, At noon I preached at Newlands; about three near Tanfield Cross, and at Newcastle in the evening.