Wesley Corpus

Arise and pray.’ I said, ‘I can pray none.’ He said, ‘But God will help you; only keep close to God. You are backward likewise in praying with others, and afraid to receive the Lord’s Supper. Break through that backwardness and that fear. The Lord bless you, and be * About half a mile from the town. + No ! Not though she knew him to be a damned spirit. # Why not? Who can tell ? § And where canst thou stay with any comfort? Dost not thou carry with thee thy own hell? 334 REv. J. wesLEY’s [May, 1768. ever with you !’ As he went away, I heard many voices singing Hallelujah, with such melody as I never heard before. All my trouble was gone, and I wanted nothing but to fly away with them. “22. Sat. 28.--About twelve, my grandfather stood at the bedside. I said, ‘In God’s name, what do you want?” He said, ‘You do not make an end of this thing: Get it decided as soon as possible. My coming is as uneasy to myself as it can be to you.” Before he came, there was a strong smell of burning, and the room was full of smoke, which got into my eyes, and almost blinded me for some time after. “23. Wed. June 21.--About sunset, I was coming up stairs, at Mrs. Knot's, and I saw him coming toward me out of the opposite room. He went close by me on the stair-head. Before I saw him, I smelt a strong smell of burning, and so did Miss Hosmer. It got into my throat, and almost stifled me. I sat down, and fainted away. “24. On Friday, July 3, I was sitting at dinner, when I thought I heard one come along the passage. I looked about, and saw my aunt, Margaret Scot, of Newcastle, standing at my back. On Saturday I had a letter, informing me that she died on that day.”--Thus far Elizabeth Hobson. On Sunday, JULY 10, I received the following letter from a friend, to whom I had recommended her:-- “Sunderland, July 6, 1768. “I wroTE you word before, that Elizabeth Hobson was put into possession of the house.