all my friends and relations, for the truth's sake; avowed my liberty

full of expectation, as well as Mr. Bray. In singing the hymn to the Father, our poor friend was quite overpowered, and even compelled to

believe: till at last he was filled with strength and confidence.

At five Mr. Chapman came from Mr. Broughton, and appeared entirely

estranged. He insisted that there is no need of our being persecuted

now. I told him, I was of a different judgment; and believed every

doctrine of God must have these two marks:

1. Meeting all the opposition of men and devils.

2. Triumphing over all. I expressed my readiness to part with him, and

all my friends and relations, for the truth's sake; avowed my liberty

and happiness since Whitsunday; made a bridge for a flying enemy,

and we parted tolerable friends.

Mon., July 24th. I preached faith at Mr. Stonehouse's. Still he stuck

upon fitness. We prayed most earnestly. Miss Claggetts dined with us. I

prayed again, with great comfort and hope for him. He continued

insensible. We bade him open the Bible. He did, on these apposite

words: 1 Thess. 1:5: "For our Gospel came not unto you in word only,

but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance." I

stayed with him after evening prayer, to keep him from Mr. Chapman. I

agreed to take charge of his parish, under him, as his Curate. At night