by certain persons for the ‘expelled.’  The like I never saw before, nor ever wish to see again.—­My son preached in New Street.  In his first prayer he was much drawn out.  The divine power reached my heart.  I felt it truly precious, glory be to God, who in mercy has called my children to spread the savour of his grace.  O that the prayer I have often presented for this son, may be answered, that he may be blessed to thousands who may sit under his ministry.—­Collected for the Missions.  Several refused to give; but a widow increased her subscription from two to ten shillings.

“Harrogate.—­A pleasant walk alone; my meditations were sweet.  Endeavoured to induce a few to go to the Prayer-meeting, but only prevailed upon four.  Called on Mrs. B. Our conversation turned upon the present unhappy divisions.  How much are we in danger of getting wrong!  O Lord, let me be guided by Thy Spirit, and if I err put me right.  In family prayer I was drawn out for each by name.  After retiring to rest my little grandson David got up, and came to my bedside to ask me to pray for him.  May the Lord make him a man after his own heart; and, if he live, a preacher of righteousness.  I dreamt I was taking a long journey, and felt the rolling of rough waters under me, but was fearless.  When I awoke, this stanza was on my lips,

  ’Where all is assurance and peace,
    And sorrow and sin are no more.’”

“My soul is happy.—­On leaving for home, I was inwardly moved to pray with the family with which we had lodged.  The Spirit of the Lord assisted me.—­During the week I have been led out in prayer for my son John, and for the Conference.  If the enemy rages, the men of God have access by faith to omnipotent Power, and unerring Wisdom.  May each be clothed with humility, and claim the grace they need, that they may be wisely directed.

“Sinnington.  When we reached Pickering, we had a very awful storm, accompanied with thunder and lightning.  My soul was kept in peace.  Some women, who were detained as well as ourselves, seemed much afraid.  I was prompted to speak to them on the necessity of preparing to meet God.—­Cousin Samuel took me to Whitby.  We climbed one hundred and ninety steps to the church, and found many gravestones of little note; but one attracted my attention, as it bore my own and my husband’s names.  How soon it will be said over us, ‘Dust to dust,’ I know not; may we be found ready.—­Called upon a sick neighbour, but as it was not convenient to see her, I retired into the drawing-room with a friend who was present, to pour out our souls on her behalf.—­I have got a new servant, who makes no profession of religion, and feel desirous for her salvation.  Yesterday morning on awaking, the words were impressed upon my mind, ’Let him know, that he which converteth a sinner from the error of his ways, shall save a soul from death, and hide a multitude of sins.’  From this I derive encouragement.—­Amid the conflicting elements afloat, our business is to