"TUESDAY 26.-In the morning continued my usual studies; breakfasted with sister Shirley, there met a poor desponding woman, endeavored to recommend the Lord Jesus Christ, to speak of his precious promises.. Dined with Mr. Symington; our conversation was not light, but turned more upon the creature, than the Creator.-Received a letter from Mr. W-d desiring me to return directly. In the afternoon visited poor Mrs. Buttrel with others, where we sung hymns and prayed. I expounded the thirty-second chapter of Isaiah, first and second verses. Our opportunity was solid; there was something of the Lord's power manifested. I find it very useful to employ myself in those exercises among my friends, as it keeps out frothy conversation, and furnishes me with spiritual matter preparative to public work. In the evening, supped with brother Harrison; the evening was spent in reading the scripture, singing, prayer, and narrations of the Lord's providence, which shews that he is good and gracious.

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"THURSDAY 27.-This morning, set out for London; was much assisted in my meditation by the autumn season. Breakfasted at Mr. H 's, arrived in London at two in the afternoon; my time in the boat was spent in silent

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prayer and reading. I could not get opportu nity, nor find freedom, to speak to any of the company, all of whom were abandoned people, but not so intolerably outrageous as some I have been with there. Mr. Wright received me kindly, when I came home with him went to Tottenham-court chapel, where Mr. Joss read many letters of the gospel progress; Mr. W-d explained many things in them. Though my body was weak, my soul was as the chariot of Aminadab. I could rejoice not for myself only, but for them who had obtained like precious faith, and believe I shall sit down with them at the marriage supper of the Lamb."

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"SUNDAY 30.-If I forget this day, let my right hand forget her cunning. I rose in the morning at four, with a scripture on my heart; my former days conflict was vanquished, and this was the language of my heart, My soul thirsteth for God, even for the living God, when shall I come and appear before God.'Luke xxii. 37. The things concerning me have an end, was applied with great power. On the road, could not help weeping much on account of sin; and a sense of the Lord's goodness to me. With a sight of the unparalleled love of Jesus, so broke my heart, I

could hardly help disturbing the congregation; but the Lord kept me, and I hope put my tears into his bottle. Was much refreshed under Mr. Wd's sermon, from Acts xvi. 13, 15:5 ..

THURSDAY, Nov. 10.-Arose as I went to bed; 'had' been much tempted all night, but enabled to take comfort from that precious promise, I have prayed for thee. Wrote to Mr. Joss, and Mr. Maxfield breakfasted with me and Miss Brain; our conversation was u upon the favorite topic. Mr. Whitefield arrived at eleven, which gave me great joy; was much led out in prayer for him, that the Lord may prolong his days. Dined with the poor at Mr. Ireland's, endeavored to improve the oppor opportu mty; was very dead till I began to expound the sixth chapter of John, when I found my Heart deeply affected. Visited Mrs. Sivier in the close of the day; she still continues a mourner in Sion, the Lord grant she may reap in joy."

« THURSDAY 17.—This morning rose at four o'clock; had much conversation with Mr. Was much alarmed at some intimation of one who hath left poor' evidences of conversion after glaring profession. Lord give me to walk circumspect! In the fore-part of the day was

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led into some comfortable discoveries of salvation, In the afternoon, preached at Kingswood, from Matt. xi. 28, had nothing particular. Supped with Mr. Whitefield at Mrs. Day's, who is a discreet and well taught woman. Various was our conversation, and to some profit., Returned home at nine o'clock, went to bed under great bodily weakness. Lord be the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever."

"SATURDAY 19.-Busily employed in writ-. ing all day to my dear friends; was much comforted in meditation. In the afternoon was much alarmed in hearing of dear Mr. Whitefield's sudden illness, which he writes of as fatal. The Lord prepare us for the awful event, and grant that it may not be in judgment. In the evening met the children, with whom I found much liberty; and being much wearied with the work of the day, retired to bed in a sleepy condition. Slept but uneasy all night, owing as I suppose to the news from Bath, but am confident of the Lord's tender care over his church, and his abundant goodness towards her. Lord, number me with her members, and grant I may not be a stranger to the comforts and blessings of the people."

"SUNDAY 20.-This morning waked with my soul fixed upon God, Preached from

Mat. vi. 21, a large congregation of serious people, I had much liberty in my soul. At ten preached at Kingswood, from Heb. iv. 16, it was a feeling time. Dined at Mr. T's, where I found great bodily weakness, was obliged to lie on the bed for two hours, O happy day when I shall know no more pain! In the evening preached from Psalm xcv. 7. 8-I just got through the opportunity safely but not comfortably; the congregation was very large and all attentive, O that my hard heart could have felt more for sinners than it did. Hear by Mr. Roggers, Mr. W―d is dangerous; Lord prepare us for the awful stroke. I felt much from it last night, and am apprehensive I have a bitter draught to drink."

WEDNESDAY 23.-After prayer with a few friends, set out for London, rode all the way by myself, was sweetly refreshed in reading my New Testament, and felt the power of these words" Jesus thou son of David have mercy on me." At particular times had discoveries of the promised land and a good hope through grace that I should enjoy it. Laboured under much weakness of body in my journey, but the Lord was the strength of my heart."

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"MONDAY 28. This morning I wrestled - against flesh and blood, and with the Lord for D d