At eight I preached faith in Christ to many listening souls, in Velling-Varine | Charles Wesley | Sunday August 7, 1743
Sat., August 6th. I rode to Gwennap, and with many words exhorted them
to save themselves from this untoward generation. They were exceedingly
moved, and very urgent with me to know when I should return; when my
brother or any other would come. Surely they are a people ready prepared
for the Lord.
I began at St. Ives, before the usual time, "And now, brethren, I
commend you to God," &c. I had no thought of the rioters, though the
Mayor had informed us, they were so impudent as to tell him to his face
they would have a parting blow at us. As soon as we were met in the
Society at brother Nance's, they came to the room, ready to pull it
down. The drunken Town-Clerk led his drunken army to our lodgings; but
an invisible power held them from breaking in, or hurting our brother
Nance, who went out to them, and stood in the midst, till our King
scattered the evil with his eyes, and turned them back by the way that
they came.
The great power of God was, meantime, among us, overturning all before it, and melting our hearts into contrite, joyful love.
Sun., August 7th. At four I took my leave of the Society, with that
apostolical prayer: "And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly,"
&c. Great grace was upon them all. Their prayers and tears of love I
shall never forget. I nothing doubt, if I follow their faith, that I
shall meet them in the new Jerusalem.
At six we left the lions' den, with about twenty horse. Some would have
us take a back-way; but I would not go forth with haste, or by flight,
and therefore rode slowly through the largest street, in the face of our
enemies.
At eight I preached faith in Christ to many listening souls, in
Velling-Varine: they received the word with surprising readiness. Their
tears, and hearty expressions of love, convince me there is a work begun
in their hearts.
I rode on rejoicing to Gwennap. As soon as I went forth, I saw the end
of my coming to Cornwall, and of Satan's opposition. Such a company
assembled, as I have not seen, excepting some few times at Kennington.
By their looks I perceived they all heard, while I lifted up my voice
like a trumpet, and testified, "God sent his Son to be the Saviour of
the world." The convincing Spirit was in the midst, as I have seldom, if
ever, known. Most of the gentry from Redruth were just before me, and
so hemmed in, that they could not escape. For an hour my voice was heard
by all, and reached farther than their outward ears. I am inclined to
think that most present were convinced of righteousness or of sin. God
hath now set before us an open door, and who shall be able to shut it
At four we rode on to Mitchel; my brother having summoned me to London,
to confer with the heads of the Moravians and predestinarians. We had
near three hundred miles to ride in five days. I was willing to
undertake this labour for peace, though the journey was too great for us
and our weary beasts, which we have used almost every day for these
three months.
from
The Journal of Charles Wesley May 17 - August 28, 1743
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