Moravian Lives

Shortly after Divine Providence directed me
to a situation with Mr Binj. Bayley, an eminent
Cloth Manufacturer. Observing I was diligent
& industrious he conceived a particular esteem
for me, & after I had been with him about 3
years & a half he made over his business for me, so
that soon after my entrance into my 19th year I
became my own Master & entered into business
on my own account.
My Mother removed from Worcester & lived
with me at Frome, till the Spring of 1772, at which
time I removed guided by a Divine hand, & not
knowing why to London. Concerning my a-
bode of 7 years & a half in Frome, I must still re
mark the following. Tho' a member of the Church
of England I occasionally attended the meetings
of the Wesleyan Methodists with benefit for my
heart. My inward course was very chiquered, & my
conduct in many respects connary[?] to better
knowledge, because my heart was not yet wholly
given up to God my Saviour.
My first approach to the Holy Commu
nion was on Xmas day 1768 being not quite
19 years of age. My feelings on this solemn oc
casion are expressed in my Diary for that year.