Wesley Corpus

Here I learned from her husband, that Rose Longworth found peace with God in June, 1749. This she never lost, and often rejoiced with joy unspeakable. From that time she was always remarkably serious, and walked closely with God. About Easter, 1751, she found a great decav of her bodily strength; but of this she never complained, being only concerned, lest her soul should suffer loss. In July following, she was re moved into the country, but still continued walking in the light. Toward the latter end of the month, apprehending her time was short, she desired to return to Athlone. On Saturday, the 21st, she returned, extremely weak, but continually praising God; and all the following week expressing a strong “desire to depart, and be with Christ.” Mr. administered the sacrament to her on Sunday. She could speak little, but said she had no doubt of her salvation. He was deeply affected, and said he believed her. but could scarce speak for tears. When Journal I,--35 r VES Aan ee I ; rt 542 REV. J. WESLEY’S JOURNAL. -- [Sept. 1752 she could not be heard, she had her eyes constantly fixed upward, anc her lips moving. In the afternoon she fainted away. Coming to herself, she said, “ Ah! I was disappointed; I thought I had escaped.” She then prayed for her husband, for her parents, for the society, the Church, and the whole world. Fainting again, and coming to herself, she cried out, “See my Redeemer! See my Redeemer! See how his blood streams! I see the Lamb in glory. Isee the Lamb in glory. Fare ye well. God be with you. Fare ye well.” She then ceased to speak, and went to God.