CHAPTER X.

LABORS IN THE MIDDLE AND SOUTHERN STATES--THE BERMUDAS.

1745-1748.

Whitefield's preaching in New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia--Liberal offer declined--Usefulness of his printed sermons in Virginia--Preaches at Hanover--Isaac Oliver--Visit to Bethesda--His account of the Orphan-house-- His character as given by the New York Post-boy--Public testimony as to Whitefield's integrity--Preaching tour in Maryland--Visit to Charleston--Success of his preaching in Maryland--Visits New York, Newport, Portsmouth, Boston-- Return to Philadelphia--Bohemia--Journey to North Carolina-- Embarkation for the Bermudas--His progress and labors-- Honored by the governor and others--Usefulness among the negroes--Summary of his proceedings in the Bermudas-- Kindness of the people there--Voyage to England--His labors on the voyage--Arrival at Deal 277