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progress of Methodism, both in Carolina and in Geor- 

 gia. But peace and prosperity from without are fre- 

 quently counterbalanced by domestic circumstances 

 that tend to disturb the tranquillity that reigns within. 

 Prejudices came to be entertained against Dr. Coke 

 in his absence, by some of the leading preachers, 

 which, as a transient cloud, produced a momentary 

 gloom, but openness of communication caused Chris- 

 tian friendship again to resume its place, leading to 

 mutual cooperation, and raised the sacred flame to a 

 more brilliant luster than before. 



On the 12th of March, 1787, Bishop Asbury crossed 

 the Little Pedee, and, attended by Hope Hull, came 

 by way of Buck Swamp and Ports Ferry, to George- 

 town, receiving information on the route that Dr. Coke 

 was in Charleston. He writes: 



We rode nearly fifty miles to get to Georgetown. Here the scene 

 was greatly changed — almost the whole town came together to hear 

 the word of the Lord. We arrived in Charleston and met Dr. Coke. 

 Here we have already a spacious house prepared for us, and the 

 congregations are crowded and solemn. 



Sunday, 25. I enlarged on Psalm lxxxiv. 10: "I had rather be 

 a door-keeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of 

 wickedness." At night again on Isaiah xlv. 22: " Look unto me, and 

 be ye saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is 

 none else." We hold our Conference in this city. 



Tuesday, 27. We exchanged sentiments on matters freely. 



Wednesday, 28. The Doctor treated on the qualifications and 

 duties of deacons. 



Thursday, 29. Our Conference ended. 



Friday, 30. Left the city and rode thirty miles. Next day rode 

 forty miles through the rain. 



Sunday, April 1. We came to Santee ferry, and there was such 

 an overflowing of water in our route that we had to swim upon our 

 horses several times. That day we rode thirty miles, and the next 

 day fifty miles, and came to Moore's. Here we met with Brother 

 Richard Swift, who had been near death, but then was recovering. 



