What gave him peculiar pleasure, in reference to his favourite theme of sanctification, was, the circumstance of receiving an invitation to take tea with two of the preachers, at the house of a lady who had travelled the path of holiness upwards of half a century, and who had entertained the venerable Founder of Methodism. With this Christian matron he compared notes; and remarked, "She has enjoyed pure religion ever since Mr. Wesley's day; and the best of all is, she enjoys it now. It is natural for us to talk about that which we love. Her experience is just the same as mine. I am glad when I find any one that enjoys the blessing."

remarks, in speaking of the delights of a soul "clarified" by grace, "No man, at the years and vigour of thirty, is either fond of sugar plumbs or rattles." Another observation is, "No man would preserve the itch on himself, only for the pleasure of scratching.” SERMONS, Serm. I. Prov. iii. 17.

Archbishop TILLOTSON, in his Thanksgiving Sermon before the King and Queen, Oct. 27th, 1692, on Jer. ix. 23, 24, speaking of his Majesty's preservation in the field of battle, says, "I do not believe, that from the first use of great guns to that day, any mortal man ever had his shoulder so kindly kissed by a cannon bullet.”

CHAPTER XI.

Continues in London-an epitome of a week's labour—Mrs. Wrathall's religious enjoyments--Samuel meets with one converted Jew, and attempts the Christian improvement of another -preaches out of doors-visits Michael Angelo Taylor, Esq.further account of Mrs. Wrathall—Samuel's usefulness—his love of Yorkshire-enjoys a ride into the country—goes int● Kent-tent-preaching—is reproved for loud praying—his views of death-spiritualizes a thunderstorm-an African—Mrs. Wrathall's death-Samuel visits Windsor-is rendered a blessing to the people-returns to London-is called into Yorkshire to preach a funeral sermon.

In following Samuel during his residence in the metropolis, it will furnish some variety, if special cognizance be taken of the more incidental part of his history. His life was one of incident: every motion, like scenic representation, told on the eye and the ear of the by-stander, unfolding his habitudes and feelings. Though no regular journal was kept, the following may be considered as nearly in the order, with two or three exceptions, in which the occurrences and conversations took place :

JULY. Persons, visiting the metropolis, like those who cross the line for the first time, are obliged to conform to certain ceremonies, if not of dipping, at least in dressing. Samuel's raiment was generally plain, both in cut and quality; and when not employed in the smithy, extremely clean. His coat was rarely permitted

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to alter its fashion.* The change in London, however, was not so much in the shape, as in the quality from plain to superfine. My son,' said he to Martha, "has ordered me a suit of new clothes; and your dear Ann, whom you love, has bought me a new hat: I never had such a hat on my head in my life before." This was as much the result of kindness as of necessity. Improved in his appearance, and requested to supply a few places for the Rev. R. Reece, with whose plan he was presented as his credential, during his engagements at the Conference, he traversed the city, in something more than his ordinary character, when at home at Micklefield; and Martha's lectures on humility were as necessary occasionally to suppress the stirrings of vanity-vanity, however, in some of its least offensive forms, and without much of the consciousness of its presence-as they were kindly taken. His daughter, with a child's fondness, wrote home in one of his letters, in the early part of this month,-"My dear Mother, I will give you part of father's weekly work. He went to Southwark chapel on Monday morning, at five o'clock; from whence a young gentleman took him home to breakfast, and kept him the whole of the day. He went to a fellowship meeting at night, and did not reach home. till ten o'clock. On Wednesday morning he preached at City-Road at six o'clock, and did not arrive here till tea-time. After tea he went

* He was once, in the way of compliment, presented by a friend with a pair of handsome new trowsers. But they were so ill adapted to his person, habits, and other costume, that when thus adorned, it looked like the last and present century united in the same man; or as though the half of him belonged to some one beside himself.

to preach at Albion-street; and to-day he has been at Chelsea Missionary Meeting. It is now ten o'clock, and he has just arrived by coach. I assure you my dear father is in high glee. He tells us that he has had a good time; and that, while he was speaking, the persons upon the platform almost stamped it down.* They all shook hands with him, told him they were obliged to him for his services, and paid his coach-fare. Wherever he goes, the people invite him back again. You see how your husband is beloved."

Though Mrs. W. was pleased with the respect paid to her father-and it would have been strange if a little natural feeling had not escaped --she remained the same humble Christian as before; nor was it with Samuel any thing else but the mere ebullition of the moment. Personal piety seemed to include every thing besides, both in himself and in others; and the progress of it was particularly watched in his daughter. "I believe," said he, in writing of her to his partner, "the Lord has sent me to London to learn gratitude from the heart of your own flesh and blood. I never saw such a happy creature, or one more thankful, in all my life. She has often been made a blessing to my soul since I came hither; and not only to me, but to others,

* Samuel himself was in the habit of stamping, not only when others were speaking, but when he himself spoke. A singular scene took place some time prior to this, and nearer his own home. Addressing an audience at a public meeting, and being very animated, his ponderous movements shook the whole platform. Just at the moment of applying a subject, and saying, "Thus it was that the prophets went," the part on which he stood gave way, and he instantly disappeared. Fortunately no injury was sustained.

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who come to see her in her affliction. joys perfect love-that which casts out all fear

and is fit either for living or dying. I often think, if you were to see her in this happy state, it would rejoice your heart. It is above all riches to see a dear child of ours so happy. Her dear husband outstrips all the men I ever saw for affection. She wants for nothing that the world can bestow and your dear Ann waits upon her with tenderness. They are like a three-fold cord, twisted together in love. We have nothing but peace, joy, and love." These endearments, together with the kindness of friends, and an extensive field of usefulness, led him further to observe to Martha, "I find a noble body of Methodists in this city, and I am very glad I am one of the members of this noble family. If I had you with me, we would end our days here."

As nearly all classes of persons attached themselves to him in the line in which he moved, so he found himself comfortable every where ; and hence, spoke of having "many homes"-not being "able to supply all" his friends with his society. Among others who clung to him was a Jew; but whether on account of his piety or singularity, is unknown. A Jew, to Samuel, was as great a phenomenon in society, as he also was an extraordinary specimen of an adherent of the Christian Faith. Of this singular people he knew very little, except what he had collected from the Bible. Impressions of distance, both as to time and place, with him were always connected with their history; and through his associating the holy city and the personal manifestation of Christ among them in all his reflections,

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