tion of the great and small, and also the sale of the books,) replied, that the stocks were the fittest place for me; which shewed the bitterness of his heart, and proeured him no small disgrace amongst his friends.

Lynchburg was a deadly place for the worship of God, but my friends asked, what shall be done with the profits of your Chaln? which they computed at five hunfred dollars; I replied, "I give the profits to build a brick chapel in Lynchburg, for the Methodists, reserving, only the privilege of preaching in it, when not "occupied by them, and whilst nry conduct shall continue as unexceptionable as it now is."

Oth. I spoke at Farwallet, (a church) in the daytime, and at night at John Hobson, junior's, whom I caled my Papa and his wife my Mama. His mother (who is near ninety years of age) as I asked her if she prayed, thought what should I pray for unless it be to get home safe from meeting; but in the night, whilst she meditated upon the above thoughts of her mind, reflected, what have I been about all my life time? I am near one hundred years old, and never considered upon my fu ture state: Here conviction seized her mind: she went in the morning to her son's, and desired prayer: in about a week she was brought to rejoice in God.

7th. Papa took me in a chair to Cartersville. The first time I visited this place, I sent to an Inn-keeper to preach in his house, who replied, (as was said) he would! first meet me in hell; he shortly after died, and shocking to relate

No one offered a place, except one man a room, which would contain about a dozen; at length I got the liberty of a tobacco-shed or ware-house, where I spoke to about five hundred. One man rode into the company, and continued on his horse about two hours, until I had done; it rained so tremendously that the people who were mostly excited by curiosity, were compelled to stay until I finished. So I left the town without eating or drinking; but now there was a stage erected for me, and I spoke to about two thousand.

I observed to the people their former coolness, and told them, that I would neither eat nor drink with them this time; but intended to clear my skirts from their

blood; several were brought under conviction, and since are brought to rejoice in God. I received several invitations, but would not break my word, which gave great offence.

The third time I visited this place, God gave me favor in the sight of the people: prejudice seemed to be removed, and we had a gracious time.

8th. I spoke under some shades at Powhatan, about two thousand present; we had a good time, except one drunken man, and some few took offence.

9th. I addressed an auditory on some boards, at Chesterfield court-house, and in Manchester at night.

10th. I spoke in Richmond to about two thousand. Here I found several spiritual children, the fruit of my first visit. Here the posts of the gallery sunk two inches, crushing the brick on which they stood, and two inches more would have let down hundreds of people upon those beneath.

11th. I returned to Cumberland to prepare my Address to the people of Virginia for the press.

I communicated my thoughts to Papa and Mama Hobson, who after seriously weighing circumstances, gave their advice and consent concerning my marriage.

Sunday 15th, I came to Petersburg, some were noisy, and some were tender in meeting.

16th. A young gentleman carried me in a gig to Osborne church, he a few days after was flung from the gig and soon expired. Oh! how uncertain is life! Oh! the necessity of being always ready!!

I spoke under the federal oaks to about seventeen hundred,-we had a melting time. Trials I expect are at the door; the cloud seems gathering fast, and to none but a Divine Providence can I look, as an interposing friend.

I am taught to use all men as friends, and yet to put myself in the power of none, but to make God my only friend, and put my whole confidence in him: for whom else can I rely upon. The fable saith, that the snake to oblige the porcupine suffered him to come into his den out of the cold, the latter growing warm, began to bristle up and stir about, and the quills to prick the snake; which caused him to request the other to begone,

or else behave. He replied, "I'm well enough off, and if you do not like the place, you may seek rest elsewhere."

Brother Mallard writes thus. "I am out of hell. thank God, Christ was rebuked by Peter, his friends thought him beside himself; Joshua thought it wrong in those who prophesied in the camp. Aaron and Miriam rose up against Moses; and John with others forbid one who was casting out devils in the name of Christ; because he followed not with them; and ignorant brethren cause trials, (though well meaning) beside those from false brethren, hypocrites and backsliders." There are trials enough daily, without borrowing trouble from the All is well now, to-morrow may take thought

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I spoke at Prince George court-house, and though there were but few religious people, it was a tender time notwithstanding it was muster-day. I rode fourteen miles and spoke in the afternoon in Jones's-whole church to hundreds. A Quaker girl (who was excited hither,) was brought under concern of mind; in the meeting; and had no rest until the Lord spoke peace to her soul. The next time I saw her, she was rejoicing in God.Here I met Jesse Lee, and rode home with him to his father's, whose house had been a preaching-house most constantly for thirty years, and I suppose one of the oldest in America.

I communicated my intention to publish my journal, and apply the profit towards building a meeting-house in the city of Washington, as a gentleman had offered to give me a spot of ground for that purpose. J-Lsaid that he had no objection if I told the whole truth, and gave the meeting-house to the Methodists; which was then my intention. But one of the Conferences making some objection at my building meeting-houses for them, I afterwards altered my mind, and gave what I conceived to be the profits, to some methodist trustees, still in the district of Columbia which contains ten miles square, and includes the cities of Washington, George-town and Alexandria.

18th. I had meeting at Sussex court-house; then to Jones's meeting-house, where I met five travelling preachers on their way to general Conference.

19. Had meeting at Hall's meeting-house, and Dinwiddie court-house, and appointed a camp-meeting to commence on the 8th of March following.

21st. I spoke at the Camp-meeting ground, and next day at Brunswick court-house, and at night at Ellis's meeting-house to about one thousand. One professed to find peace. Ira Ellis is one of the old travelling preachers, and Drumgoole also, who live in this county. It inspires me with a sympathetic reflection, when I fali in company with those who were the first in the planting the infant Methodist Church in America; when I reflected how some have backslidden, others retired in oblivion, a few still engaged, and the rest gone to glory.

I spoke at Hicks's-ford in the court-house, and at a widow's in the night; I stood upwards of three hours in these meetings, and it was a happy time to me.

24th. I rode to Jones's church, and from thence to Jerusalem, a place noted for wickedness; I spoke in the court-house, but none asked me either to eat or drink, which was the greatest inhospitality I had met with for some time. This town was beautifully situated on a river.

26th. I held meeting at Suffolk, and Jolly's chapel; some A-double-L-part people took offence, but good I

trust was done.

27th. I spoke at Portsmouth to more than could get into the house. Without there was disturbance, within was peace. At brother Green's also, we had a good time whilst some fell to the floor and raised the people > in the street.

23th. I spoke in Norfolk, and Portsmouth; and some souls were set at liberty. I refused some money, and got some hand-bills printed, and then had not a sufficienleft to pay my ferriage; however some one slipped some money into my pocket which answered the end; so I still perceive that the calls of God's Spirit and the openings of his providence go hand in hand.

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29th. The Church minister and Baptist gave over their meetings, which gave me a fine opportunity of addressing the people, both in the methodist chapel, and in the church; in the latter of which one fell as in the

agonies of death. I feel as if my work in this country was drawing towards a close, and my heart drawn towards England: Oh! how easy some people can rest, even ministers, and see so little fruit of their labour.

30th. I rode to York-town where Cornwallis was taken prisoner, and the cave to which he retired during the siege still remains, being cut on purpose for him in a rock. The effects of the siege and shot still remain ; the town is since of little consequence; I spoke in the church to what I could, but I doubt if there be one white, a christian in the place. I crossed York river to Glou cester side and spoke again.

May 1st. I spoke at Mount Zion, had a good time, saw some of brother Mead's spiritual children seven years old. Hence to Bellamy's chapel; stood about six hours this day, but I and my horse had but little to eat till night having travelled about thirty miles.

2d. Had meetings at Shacklesford chapel and the new church.

The Church of England was once the established religion, (by law,) in this state: the clergyman was allowed sixteen thousands pounds weight of tobacco yearly, as his salary from the parish. When the war commenced between England and America, the Legislature of this state thought it unreasonable to compel a man to pay, and so deprive him of his natural privilege of shew-> ing his voluntary liberality; and also to compel one to pay to the support of those in whose ministry he did not believe.

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These clergy, supposing the Virginians would be conquered after the above act, and their arrears made to them, continued their attendance for a while; but af ter the taking of Cornwallis, they deserted the churches, and left them vacant, which caused the legislature to permit other denominations to use them, &c. and many scores of the best buildings in this state are now go ing to ruin.

3d. I spoke at Pace's meeting-house, and also in the Baptist's chapel.

Benjamin Pace had borne an unblemished character as a preacher, and at length fell into a decline, which he‍ bore with christian fortitude, calling for his shroud and