I visited the other ship, (the ‘London Merchant’, Capt. Thomas) where the so-called Salzburgers are. I spend most of my time studying English. ---- Wesley. Oct. 24th. Having a rolling sea, most of the passengers found the effects of it. Mr. Delamotte was exceeding sick for several days, Mr. Ingham for about half an hour. My brother’s head ached much. Hitherto it has pleased God the sea has not disordered me at all. During our stay in the Downs, some or other of us went, as often as we had opportunity, on board the ship that sailed in company with us, where also many were glad to join in prayer and hearing the word. ====== 5 Nov. 1735. Nitschmann. Nov. 5th. We prayed for the Congregation at Herrnhut, and also that we might be one with it in spirit. In the evening we spoke of the Lord’s protection, how good it is. There is no room for fear, The world may shake and quiver, The elements may rage, The firmament may shiver, We are safe-guarded. ====== 8 Nov. 1735. Nitschmann. Nov. 8th. An (English) child died, and was buried in the sea at five o’clock. ====== 11 Nov. 1735. Nitschmann. Nov. 11th. The text was “The Lord is with me, therefore I do not fear.” ---- Wesley. Oct. 31st. We sailed out of the Downs. At eleven at night I was waked by a great noise. I soon found there was no danger. But the bare apprehension of it gave me a lively conviction what manner of men those ought to be, who are every moment on the brink of eternity. ====== 12 Nov. 1735. Nitschmann. Nov. 12th. (This afternoon we came near Portsmouth, and anchored. Today Dober began to study English, and learned the Lord’s Prayer.--Dober’s Diary.) ---- Wesley. Nov. 1st, Saturday. We came to St. Helen’s harbour, and the next day into Cowes road. The wind was fair, but we waited for the man-of-war which was to sail with us. This was a happy opportunity of instructing our fellow travellers. May He whose seed we sow, give it the increase! ====== 13 Nov. 1735. Nitschmann. Nov. 13th. Hermsdorf visits Baron von Reck. ====== 14 Nov. 1735. Nitschmann. Nov. 14th. We lay at anchor at Cowes on the Isle of Wight, and some of us landed. I went with Baron von Reck to Newport, one mile distant, it is a beautiful place. I conversed with Baron von Reck about the Lord’s Prayer. ====== 18 Nov. 1735. Nitschmann. Nov. 18th. A great storm. To me the time is precious, and passes too swiftly. It is as though we were in the midst of wild beasts, which are bound and cannot harm us. We know the Saviour stands by us, and strengthens us through the Holy Ghost. ====== 20 Nov. 1735. Nitschmann. Nov. 20th. One older and two young Englishmen were whipped for stealing. ====== 21 Nov. 1735. Nitschmann. Nov. 21st.