W. then told him that he should appoint him to such a circuit; and he went accordingly preaching and pursuing his studies at the same time. Thus the Lord lead him in the path of duty.” How wonderful are the ways of God! He chooses and appoints whom He will. Yea, he makes the weak things of this world to confound them that are wise and great.[1]
Friday 27th. — Took breakfast with Dr. Hodgkin according to promise, who gave me a letter of introduction to a number of Quaker friends on whom I might call for donations for the Indian schools.
Sunday 29th. — In the morning heard the Rev. Rowland Hill in Surrey chapel. In the evening I preached to a large congregation in Surrey chapel. I received the sum of £17. 5s. for our Indian Missions.
Saturday, February 11th. — Early in the morning, went to Parliament street and breakfasted with the Solicitor General of Ireland, and his pious lady. They were very kind and friendly.
Tuesday 14th. — At 4 o'clock in the afternoon, Mr. Thurston, Brother Ryerson and myself, took coach for Pinner, too see Dr. Clarke. We arrived there after dark and were welcomed at the house of the Doctor, who was very kind to us. Spent the evening very agreeably with him and his good wife. After supper the Doctor read and prayed, and then told me in his good humoured way that I should sleep in the Duke of Sussex' bed, where he always sleeps when he comes to see him.
Wednesday 15th. — After breakfast, the Doctor took us into his museum and library, and shewed us his curiosities, which consisted of minerals, precious stones, shells, petrefactions, metals, Indian implements of war, heathen gods, &c; &c.; and
- ↑ The foregoing particulars agree, for the most part, with what is said in the Life of the Doctor; but in it is stated that his parents submitted to his leaving Ireland, and he represents more favorably than it is here, his reception at Kingswood, at a period when Mr. Wesley was not satisfied entirely with the School.
