Wesley Corpus

By her looks and motions we judged she saw him in a visible shape. She laid fast hold on Molly L s and me, with inexpressible eagerness; and soon burst into a flood of tears, crying, ‘Lord, save, or I perish ! I will believe. Lord, give me power to believe; help my unbelief!’ After wards she lay quiet for about fifteen minutes. I then asked, “Do you now believe Christ will save you? And have you a desire to pray to him?” She answered, ‘I have a little desire, but I want power to believe.” We bid her keep asking for the power, and looking unto Jesus. I then gave out an hymn, and she earnestly sung with us those words: O Sun of Righteousness, arise, With healing in thy wing; To my diseased, my fainting soul, Life and salvation bring ! “I now looked at my watch and told her, ‘It is half-hour past two: This is the time when the devil said he would come for you.’ But, blessed be God, instead of a tormentor, he sent a comforter. Jesus appeared to her soul, and rebuked the enemy, though still some fear remained; but at three it was all gone, and she mightily rejoiced in the God of her salvation. It was a glorious sight. Her fierce countenance was changed, and she looked innocent as a child: And we all partook of the blessing; for Jesus filled our souls with a love which mo tongue can express. We then offered up our joint praises to God, for his unspeakable mercies, and left her full of faith, and love, and joy in God her Saviour.” Sun. 2.--All this week I endeavoured to confirm those who had been shaken as to the important doctrine of Christian 152 REv. J. wesley’s [Oct. 1763. Perfection, either by its wild defenders, or wise opposers, who much availed themselves of that wildness. It must needs be that such offences will come; but “woe unto him by whom the offence cometh !” Mon. 10.--I set out for Norwich, taking Hertford in my way, where I began preaching between ten and eleven. Those who expected disturbance were happily disappointed; for the whole congregation was quiet and attentive. I doubt not but much good may be dome even here, if our brethren live what we preach.