Tuesday, August 1.--The captain with whom we were to sail was in great haste to have
our things on board; but I would not send them while the wind was against us. On Wednesday
he sent message after message, so in the evening we went down to the ship, near Passage;
but there was nothing ready, or near ready for sailing. Hence I learned two or three rules
very needful for those who sail between England and Ireland: 1) never pay till you set sail;
2) go not on board till the captain goes on board; 3) send not your baggage on board till you
go yourself.
Thursday, 17--l went to the Bristol cathedral to hear Mr. Handel's Messiah. I doubt if that congregation was ever so serious at a sermon as they were during this performance. In many parts, especially several of the choruses, it exceeded my expectation.
The Journal of John Wesley
Thursday, 17--l went to the Bristol cathedral to hear Mr. Handel's Messiah. I doubt if that congregation was ever so serious at a sermon as they were during this performance. In many parts, especially several of the choruses, it exceeded my expectation.
The Journal of John Wesley
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