A Continuation of the Reverend Mr. Whitefield's Journal, from a Few Days After His Return to Georgia to His Arrival at Falmouth, on the 11th of March 1741. the Seventh Journal (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1741. Excerpt: ... at NEW-ENGLAND. Brook/le J and Cold-Spring. Thursday, Oiloberib. Rose in great Dejection osSoul at the Consideration of indwelling Sin. Retired, and wept before the Lord. Preached not with extraordinary Freedom at first, but at last the Word ran, and melted many down. After Dinner was much enlarged again, and strengthened to wrestle strongly with God, for a Revival of his Work in these Parts. Preached at Cold-Spring, 15 Miles from Brookfield, at the House of Mr. L nd to 3 or 400 People, but perceived little moving, except a sew Minutes. Spent the Evening with my dear Fellow-Travellers. Was somewhat cast down, but afterwards recover'd Sweetness and Freedom of Soul, by retiring, and pouring out my Complaints and Petitions before the dear Lord Jesus. Oh the sovereign, distinguishing Freeness of God's Grace. If it was not for the Confederation of that, my Soul must be continually pierced through and through with many Sorrows. Lord, for thy Mercies Sake, never suffer me to let this Consideration go, Amen, Lord Jesus, Amen. Hadley and Northampton. Friday, October 17. Set out as soon as it was Light, and reached Hadley, a Place where a great Work was begun, and. carried on some Years ago; but lately the People of God have complained of Deadness and losing their first Love. However, as soon as I mentioned what God had done for their Souls formerly, it was like putting Fire to Tinder.--The Remembrance of it quickened them, and caused many to weep sorely. When I had taken a little Refreshment, we crossed the Ferry to Northampton, where no less than 300 Souls, as was supposed, were savingly brought Home to the dear Lord Jesus about 5 or 6 Years ago: Their Pastor's Name is Edwards, Successor and Grandson to the great Stoddard, whose Memory will be always precious to ...