wherewith Christ had made them free. The house was at ten full and warm enough. Mr. Horne read prayers, and read them well. I preached on those words in the first lesson, How long halt ye between two opinions? And was enabled to press the question home, on the consciences of the hearers. We had five clergymen, although three only could officiate, and twelve or thirteen hundred communicants: and the master of the feast was in the midst of us, as many found, to their unspeakable comfort. After preaching in the evening, I took a solemn leave of the affectionate society. Here, at least, it undeniably appears, that we have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.

Monday 6, Having taken the whole coach for Birmingham, we set out at twelve o'clock, expecting to be there, as usual, about five in the evening. But having six persons within, and eight without, the coach could not bear the burden, but broke down before three in the morning. Having patched it together, as well as we could, we went on to Congleton, and got another. In an hour or two this broke also. And one of the horses was so thoroughly tired, that he could hardly set one foot before the other. After all these hindrances, we got to Birmingham just at seven. Finding a large congregation waiting, I stepped out of the coach into the house, and began preaching without delay. And such was the goodness of God, that I found no more weariness when I had done than if I had rested all the day.

Here I took a tender leave of Mrs. Heath and her lovely daughters, about to embark with Mr. Heath for America; whom I hardly expect to see any more, till we meet in Abraham's bosom.

Tuesday 7, Setting out a little before five, we reached Worcester between ten and eleven: resting till half past twelve, and taking fresh horses at Tewksbury, we reached Gloucester before five o'clock. About seven I preached to a numerous congregation in the new house, on I am not. ashamed of the gospel of Christ, and strongly applied the words to those whom they concerned. This night was one of the hottest I ever felt in Europe.

Wednesday 8, We set out at two, and from the time it was light rode through one of the pleasantest countries I ever saw. Before five we came to Rodbury-place, but we were far too early for so genteel a family. Before we reached Malmsbury, one of my horses fell lame: so I sent my own chaise and horses directly to Bristol, and took post chaises the rest of the day.

About half an hour after four we came to Salisbury, designing to go straight forward to Southampton: but, to our great surprise, there was not a post-chaise to be hired in the town. After waiting some time, we were informed that notice had been given of my preaching in the evening. I then saw the providential reason why we could not leave Sarum. The house was full enough in the evening, and great was the power of God in the midst of them.

Thursday 9, Desiring to be at Southampton, as soon as possible, we took chaise at four in the morning, and, making but a short stay at Rumsey, came thither between eight and nine. We found two sloops nearly ready to sail; the Captain of one promised to sail the next morning: so we sat down content. At seven in the evening I preached in Mr. Fay's school-room, to a small, but deeply serious congregation, on It is appointed to men once to die. I believe some of these will not be forgetful hearers, but will bring forth fruit with patience.

Friday 10, At six I preached to nearly the same number, on Heb. iv. 14. In the afternoon I went with a gentleman, (Mr. Taylor) to hear the famous musician that plays upon the glasses. By my appearing there (as I had foreseen) a heap of gentry attended in the evening. And I believe several of them, as well as Mr. T. himself, did not come in vain.

Saturday 11, We went on board the Queen, a smart sloop, and sailed eight or nine leagues with a tolerable wind: but it then grew foul, and blew a storm, so that we were all glad to put in at Yarmouth harbour. About six Dr. Coke preached in the market-house to a quiet and tolerably attentive congregation. The storm continuing, at eight in the

morning, Sunday 12, I preached to a much larger congregation. I had uncommon liberty of speech, and I believe some of them felt that God was there. At eleven we went to church there was a tolerable congregation, and all remarkably well behaved. The minister read prayers very seriously, and preached on Blessed are the poor in spirit. At four I preached again on Luke xix. 42, (part of the second lesson in the morning) O that thou hadst known, &c. the market-house was now more than filled and not a few seemed to hear as for life. In the evening Dr. Coke preached again. We have now delivered our own souls at Yarmouth, and trust God will suffer us to go on to Guernsey.

Monday 15, We set out from Yarmouth with a fair wind, but it soon turned against us; and blew so hard, that in the afternoon we were glad to put in at Swanage. I found we had still a little society here. I had not seen them for thirteen years, and had no thought of seeing them now; but God does all things well.

In the evening I preached in the Presbyterian meetinghouse, not often, I believe, so well filled; and afterwards passed half an hour, very agreeably, with the minister, in the parsonage house, which he rents, a neat, retired house, with a delightful garden. Thence we adjourned to the house of our old Brother Collins, and between eight and nine went on board.

Tuesday 14, Sailing on with a fair wind we fully expected to reach Guernsey in the afternoon; but the wind turning contrary, and blowing hard, we found it would be impossible. We then judged it best to put in at the Isle of Alderney; but we were very near being shipwrecked in the bay. When we were in the middle of the rocks, with the sea ripling all round us, the wind totally failed. Had this continued we must have struck upon one or other of the rocks. So we went to prayer, and the wind sprung up instantly. About sun-set we landed, and though we had five beds in the same room, slept in peace.

About eight I went down to a convenient spot on the

beach, and began giving out a hymn: a woman and two little children joined us immediately. Before the hymn was ended we had a tolerable congregation, all of whom behaved well; part indeed continued at forty or fifty yards distance, but they were all quiet and attentive.

It happened, to speak in the vulgar phrase, that three or four who sailed with us from England, a gentleman with his wife and sister, were near relations of the Governor. He came to us this morning; and when I went into the room behaved with the utmost courtesy. This little circumstance may remove prejudice, and make a more open way for the gospel.

Soon after we set sail; and after a very pleasant passage, through little islands on either hand, we came to the venerable castle, standing on a rock, about a quarter of a mile from Guernsey. The isle itself makes a beautiful appearance, spreading as a crescent to the right and left; about seven miles long and five broad, part high land and part low. The town itself is boldly situated, rising higher and higher from the water. The first thing I observed in it was very narrow streets, and exceedingly high houses. But we quickly went on to Mr. de Jersey's, hardly a mile from the town. Here I found a most cordial welcome, both from the master of the house and all his family. I preached at seven, in a large room, to as deeply serious a congregation as I ever saw, on Jesus Christ, of God made unto us wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.

Thursday 16, I had a very serious congregation at five in a large room of Mr. de Jersey's house. His gardens and orchards are of a vast extent, and wonderfully pleasant. And I know no nobleman in Great-Britain that has such variety of the most excellent fruit, which he is every year increasing, either from France or other parts of the Continent. What quantity of fruit he has, you may conjecture from one sort only. This summer he gathered fifty pounds of strawberries daily, for six weeks together!

In the evening I preached at the other end of the town in our own preaching-house. So many people squeezed in,

though not nearly all who came, that it was as hot as a stove but this none seemed to regard, for the word of God was sharper than a two-edged sword.

Friday 17, I waited upon the Governor, and spent half an hour very agreeably. In the afternoon we took a walk upon the pier, the largest and finest I ever saw. The town is swiftly increasing; new houses starting up on every side. In the evening I did not attempt to go into the house, but stood near it in the yard, surrounded with tall, shady trees, and proclaimed to a large congregation, God is a spirit, and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. I believe many were cut to the heart this hour, and some not a little comforted.

Saturday 18, Dr. Coke and I dined at the Governor's. I was well pleased to find other company. We conversed seriously for upwards of an hour, with a sensible, well-bred, agreeable man. In the evening I preached to the largest congregation I have seen here, on Jer. viii. 22, and they were all attention. Surely God will have a people in this place.

Sunday 19, Joseph Bradford preached at six in the morning at Mont Les Plaisie Terres, to a numerous congregation. I preached at half an hour past eight, and the house contained the congregation. At ten I went to the French church, where there was a large and well-behaved congregation. At five we had the largest congregation of all; of whom I took a solemn and affectionate leave; as it is probable I may not see them any more till we meet in Abraham's

bosom.

Monday 20, We took ship between three and four in the morning, in a very small inconvenient sloop, and not a swift sailer, so that we were seven hours in sailing, what is called, seven leagues. About eleven we landed at St. Helier's, and went straight to Mr. Brackenbury's house. It stands very pleasantly near the end of the town, and has a large, convenient garden, with a lovely range of fruitful hills, which rise at a small distance from it. I preached in the evening to an exceedingly serious congregation, on Matt. iii. ult.