The history of Methodism . s-tinies of Europe with as much effect as did her husband byhis exploits in war. The proud, witty, and once beautifulwoman writes accepting an invitation to hear Whitefield,and says: God knows we all need mending, and none morethan myself. I have lived to see great changes in the world,have acted a conspicuous part myself, and now hope in my olddays to obtain mercy from God, as I never expect any at thehands of my fellow-creatures. The Duchess of Ancaster,Lady Townsend, and Lady Cobham were exceedingly pleasedwith Mr. Whitefields sermon at St. Sepulchers Church,which


The history of Methodism . s-tinies of Europe with as much effect as did her husband byhis exploits in war. The proud, witty, and once beautifulwoman writes accepting an invitation to hear Whitefield,and says: God knows we all need mending, and none morethan myself. I have lived to see great changes in the world,have acted a conspicuous part myself, and now hope in my olddays to obtain mercy from God, as I never expect any at thehands of my fellow-creatures. The Duchess of Ancaster,Lady Townsend, and Lady Cobham were exceedingly pleasedwith Mr. Whitefields sermon at St. Sepulchers Church,which has made me lament ever since that I did not hear it,as it might have been the means of doing me some good; forgood, alas ! I do want, but where among the corrupt sons anddaughters of Adam am I to find it? . . I have no com- The Hollowness of High Life 631 fort in my own family; ... in truth, I always feel morehappy and more contented after an hours conversation withyon than I do after a whole weeks round of DRAWN B* BARREN B. DAVIS SIR GODFREY KNELLER. SARAH, DUCHESS OF MARLBOROUGH. One of the great ladies who came tohear Whitefiekl. When alone my reflections almost kill me, and I am forcedto fly to the society of those I detest and abhor. Now, thereis Lady Frances Sandersons rout to-morrow night. All theworld will be there! I must go. I do hate that woman asmuch as 1 hate a physician. But I must go, if for no other 632 British Methodism


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