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Tuesday 18, Being invited by the rector of St. Maryweek (about seven miles from St. Ginny's) to preach in his church, we went thither in the afternoon. I had not seen in these parts of Cornwall, either so large a church or so large a congregation. Thence we rode to Lanest, where Mr. Bennet read prayers, and I preached, on The redemption that is in Jesus Christ.

Wednesday 19, Tresmere church was filled within and without, while I preached on Romans iv. 7. Here I took, leave of a poor, mad, original enthusiast, who had been scattering abroad lies in every quarter. In the evening, Mr. Thompson and Mr. Shepherd rode with me to St. Eath, and the next day to Redruth.

Being informed here of what had befallen Mr. Maxfield, we turned aside toward Crowan Church-town. But in the way, we received information, that he had been removed from thence the night before. It seems, the valiant constables, who guarded him, having received timely notice, that a body of five hundred Methodists were coming to take him away by force, had with great precipitation carried him two miles further, to the house of one Henry Tomkins.

Here we found him, nothing terrified by his adversaries. I desired Henry Tomkins to shew me the warrant. It was directed by Dr. Borlase and his father, and Mr. Eustick, to the constables and overseers of several parishes, requiring them to "apprehend all such able-bodied men, as had no lawful calling or sufficient maintenance; and to bring them before the aforesaid gentlemen at Marazion, on Friday 21, to be examined, whether they were proper persons to serve his Majesty in the land-service."

It was endorsed (by the steward of Sir John St. Aubin) with the names of seven or eight persons, most of whom were well known to have lawful callings, and a sufficient maintenance thereby. But that was all one: they were called Methodists, therefore soldiers they must be. Underneath was added, "A person, his name unknown, who disturbs the peace of the parish."

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A word to the wise! The good men easily understood,

this could be none but the Methodist-preacher, for who "disturbs the peace of the parish," like one who tells all drunkards, whoremongers, and common-swearers, "You are in the high road to hell?"

When we came out of the house, forty or fifty Myrmidons stood ready to receive us. But I turned full upon them, and their courage failed; nor did they recover, till we were at some distance. Then they began blustering again, and throwing stones; one of which struck Mr. Thompson's servant.

Friday 21, We rode to Marazion (vulgarly called Marketjew.) Finding the Justices were not met, we walked up St. Michael's Mount. The house at the top is surprisingly large and pleasant. Sir John St. Aubin had taken much pains, and been at considerable expence in repairing and beautifying the apartments. And when the seat was finished, the owner died.

About two Mr. Thompson and I went into the room where the Justices and Commissioners were. After a few minutes, Dr. Borlase stood up and asked, "Whether we had any business?" I told him, "We have. We desire to be heard, concerning one who was lately apprehended at Crowan." He said, "Gentlemen, the business of Crowan does not come on yet; you shall be sent for when it does." So we retired, and waited in another room till after nine o'clock. They delayed the affair of Mr. Maxfield (as we imagined they would) to the very last. About nine, he was called. I would have gone in then, but Mr. Thompson advised to wait a little longer. The next information we received, was that they had sentenced him to go for a soldier. Hearing this, we went straight to the Commissionchamber. But the honourable gentlemen were gone.

They had ordered Mr. Maxfield to be immediately put on board a boat, and carried for Penzance. We were informed, "They had first offered him to the captain of a Man-of-War, that was just come into the harbour." But he answered, "I have no authority to take such men as

these unless you would have me give him so much a week, to preach and pray to my people."

Saturday 22, We reached St. Ives about two in the morning. At five, I preached on Love your enemies: and at Gwenap in the evening, on All that will live godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution.

We heard to-day, that as soon as Mr. Maxfield came to Penzance, they put him down into the dungeon: and that the Mayor being inclined to let him go, Dr. Borlase had gone thither on purpose, and had himself read the Articles of War in the Court, and delivered him to one, who was to act as an officer.

Sunday 23, I preached in Gwenap at five, and about eight at Stithians, to a large and quiet congregation. Thence we went to Wendron Church. At two I preached a mile and a half from the Church, under a large shady tree, on part of the epistle for the day, Marvel not, if the world hate you, &c. At five I began at Crowan, the head quarters of the people that delight in war. While I was expounding part of the second morning lesson, Captain Rds came with a party of men, ready for battle. But their master riding away in two or three minutes, their countenances quickly fell. One and another stole off his hat, till they were all uncovered; nor did they either move or speak, till I had finished my discourse.

We rode thence to St. Ives: where, Monday 24, I preached at five, on Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation. As we returned from Church at noon, a famous man of the town, attacked us, for the entertainment of his masters. I turned back, and spoke to him, and he was ashamed. In the afternoon, as I was walking over the Market-place, he just put out his head; but after one scream, ran back into the house with great precipitation. We expected a visit in the evening from some of the devil's drunken companions, who swarm here on a holy-day, so called. But none appeared. So after a comfortable hour, we praised God, and parted in peace.

Tuesday 25, We rode to St. Just. I preached at seven to the largest congregation I have seen since my coming. At the meeting of the earnest, loving society, all our hearts were in a flame and again at five in the morning, while I explained, There is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus.

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When the preaching was ended, the Constable apprehended Edward Greenfield, (by a warrant from Dr. Borlase) a tinner, in the forty-sixth year of his age, having a wife and seven children. Three years ago he was eminent for cursing, swearing, drunkenness, and all manner of wickedness. But those old things had been, for some time, passed away; and he was then remarkable for a quite contrary behaviour.

I asked a little gentleman at St. Just, "What objection there was to Edward Greenfield ? ” He said, "Why, the man is well enough in other things: but his impudence the gentlemen cannot bear. Why, Sir, he says he knows his sins are forgiven!"-And, for this cause, he is adjudged to banishment or death.

I preached at Morva and Zunnor in my return to St. Ives. Friday 28, Mr. Thompson and Bennett returned home. Saturday 29, I preached at St. Just again, and at Morva and Zunnor on Sunday 30. About six in the evening I began preaching at St. Ives, in the street, near John Nance's door. A multitude of people were quickly assembled, both high and low, rich and poor. And I observed not any creature to laugh or smile, or hardly move hand or foot. I expounded the Gospel for the day, beginning with, Then drew near all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. A little before seven came Mr. Edwards from the Mayor, and ordered one to read the proclamation against riots. I concluded quickly after; but the body of the people appeared utterly unsatisfied, not knowing how to go away. Forty or fifty of them begged they might be present at the meeting of the society; and we rejoiced together for an hour in such a manner, as I had never known before in Cornwall.

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Tuesday, July 2, I preached in the evening at St. Just. I observed not only several gentlemen there, who, I suppose, never came before, but a large body of tinners, who stood at a distance from the rest, and a great multitude of men, women, and children beside, who seemed not well to know, why they came. Almost as soon as we had done singing, a kind of gentlewoman began. I have seldom seen a poor creature take so much pains. She scolded, and screamed, and spit, and stamped, and wrung her hands, and distorted her face and body all manner of ways. I took no notice of her at all, good or bad; nor did almost any one else. Afterwards I heard, she was one that had been bred a Papist; and when she heard we were so, rejoiced greatly. No wonder she should be proportionably angry, when she was disappointed of her hope.

Mr. Eustick, a neighbouring gentleman came, just as I was concluding my sermon. The people opening to the right and left, he came up to me and said, "Sir, I have a warrant from Dr. Borlase, and you must go with me." Then turning round, he said, "Sir, are you Mr. Shepherd ? If so, you are mentioned in the warrant too. Be pleased, Sir, to come with me." We walked with him to a public-house, near the end of the town. Here he asked me, if I were willing to go with him to the Doctor? I told him, just then, if he pleased. "Sir," said he, "I must wait upon you to your inn; and in the morning, if you will be so good as to go with me, I will shew you the way." So he handed me back to my inn and retired.

Wednesday 3, I waited till nine. But no Mr. Eustick came. I then desired Mr. Shepherd to go and enquire for him at the house wherein he had lodged; Si forte edormisset hac villa. He met him coming, as he thought, to our inn. But, after waiting some time, we enquired again, and learned he had turned aside to another house in the town. I went thither and asked, "Is Mr. Eustick here?" After some pause, one said, "Yes;" and shewed me into the parlour. When he came down he said, "O Sir, will you be so

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