Thrale was a prosperous brewer, but was beset by a tendency to overbrew, which nearly ruined him.

It is a very difficult Matter to think of God aright, for either our Underſtandings, are blinded by the Clouds of our Paſſions, or led aſide by ſome By-intereſt or prevailing Affection; and hence proceed moſt of theſe extravagant Conceipts, concerning the Deity, entertained by the Generality.

He applied a light to the laid-in fuel, and a cheerful radiance spread around.

He entertained us wonderfully.