Methodism was introduced into this place in 1779. Among the early Methodists here was Joseph Wyatt, who joined the conference in 1781, and located in 1788. His house was the preaching place till the church was built. Also, Alexander M’Lane, who gave the site on which the church was built; he and his wife were excellent members. He was an old Revolutionary soldier under Washington, as well as a valiant soldier under the great Captain of our salvation. He was father of the Hon. Louis M’Lane, a member of General Jackson’s cabinet and minister to England, and of Robert M’Lane, minister to Mexico, both of whom were baptized by Bishop Asbury. I was well acquainted with this family. Near their farm lived Sarah, daughter of Thomas White, Bishop Asbury’s early friend. She married Dr. Cook, who became a prominent Methodist. George Kennard was also a pillar in the infant Church, and his house was my home during conference. At Brother Kennard’s I met my dear aged father, who had come to attend the conference. I made this record: “Glory to God that we are brought to see each others’ faces in the land of hope.” On Monday, May 2, the conference commenced its session. In the evening Brother Richard Swain[7] preached from, “To-day shalt thou be with me in Paradise.” A glorious time: my soul, magnify thou the Lord. We had a powerful prayer-meeting at six in the morning. It was the custom in those days to have a prayer meeting early in the morning during conference, and they were refreshing seasons. Preachers and people were in the habit of rising earlier than they do now; they had not learned to turn midnight into noon. I heard, during the session, a number of admirable sermons: one from Richard Sneath, on Matt, vi, 10, “Thy kingdom come;” another by Thomas Foster, from Isaiah xlv, 18, a profitable and pointed discourse; the power of God rested on the congregation. I also heard “Black Harry,” who traveled with Bishop Asbury and Freeborn Garrettson. He was a perfect character; could neither read nor write, and yet was very eloquent. His text was, “Man goeth to his long home;” his sermon was one of great eloquence and power. The preachers listened to this son of Ham with great wonder, attention, and profit. I shall say something more concerning him. I made this record in my journal: “Throughout the whole this was a comfortable and profitable conference; the business was done in love and harmony. The conference continued _four_ days. There were about one hundred preachers. Bishops Asbury and Whatcoat were both present. Twenty-four were ordained: twelve deacons and twelve elders.”