ith much outward power, but with
little inward enjoyment, on Rev. iii. 14-22. [As it afterwards appeared,
that testimony was blessed to many, though I lacked enjoyment in my own
soul. May this be an encouragement to those who labour in word and
doctrine!] This afternoon Brother Craik preached in a vessel called the
Clifton Ark, fitted up for a chapel. In the evening I preached in the same
vessel. [These testimonies also God greatly honoured, and made them the
means of afterwards bringing several, who then heard us, to our meeting
places. How did God bless us in everything we took into our hands! How was
He with us, and how did He help us, thereby evidently showing that He
Himself had sent us to this city!] Brother Craik preached this evening
at Gideon for the last time previous to our going. The aisles, the pulpit
stairs, and the vestry were filled, and multitudes went away on account of
the want of room.

April 30. It was most affecting to take leave of the dear children of
God, dozens pressing us to return soon, many with tears in their eyes. The
blessing which the Lord has given to our ministry, seems to be very great.

We both see it fully the Lord's will to come here, though we do not see
under what circumstances. A brother has promised to take Bethesda Chapel
for us, and to be answerable for the payment of the rent: so that thus we
should have two large chapels.-I saw, again, two instances today, in which
my preaching has been blessed.

May 1. Brother Craik and I left this morning for Devonshire. May 2. I
preached this evening at Bishopsteignton, and told the brethren, that, the
Lord willing, I should soon leave them. May 3. I saw several of the
brethren today, and felt so fully assured that it is the Lord's will that
I should go to Bristol, that I told them so. This evening I had a meeting
with the three deacons, when I told them plainly about it; asking them, if
they see any thing wrong in me concerning this matter, to tell me of it.
They had nothing to say against it; yea, though much wishing me to stay,
they were convinced themselves that my going is of God.

May 4. I saw again several brethren today, and told them about my
intention to go to Bristol. There is much sorrowing and sighing, but it
does not move me in the least, though I desire to sympathize with them. I
am still fully persuaded that the Lord will have us go to Bristol. May 5.
One other striking proof to my mind, that my leaving Teignmouth is of