Wesley Corpus

Thur. 30.--I was sent for by one who had been a zealous opposer of “this way.” But the Lover of souls now opened her eyes, and cut her off from trusting in the multitude of her good works: so that, find ing no other hope left, she fled, poor and naked, to the blood of the covenant, and, a few days after, gladly gave up her soul into the hands of her faithful Redeemer. At six, the-body of Alice Philips being brought into the room, I explained, “ To-day shalt thou be with me in paradise.” This was she whom her master turned away the last year for receiving the Holy Ghost. And she had then scarce where to lay her head. But she hath now a house of God, eternal in the heavens. Wed. 31.--Many from Bristol came over to us, and our love was greatly confirmed toward each other. At half an hour after eigh, the house was filled from end to end, where we concluded the year, wrestling with God in prayer, and praising him for the wonderful work which he had already wrought upon earth. January 1, 1741.--I explained, “If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature.” But many of our brethren, I found, had no ears to hear ; having disputed away both their faith and love. 'n the evening, out of the fulness that was given me, I expounded those words of St. Paul, (indeed of every true believer,) “* To me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Sat. 3.--The bodies of Anne Cole and Elizabeth Davis were buried. I preached before the burial, on, ‘“ Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord: even so saith the Spirit; for they rest from their labours, and their works do follow them.” Some time after Elizabeth Davis was speechless, being desired to hold up her hand, if she knew she was going to God, she looked up, and immediately held up both her hands. On Wednesday, I had asked Anne Cole, whether she chose to live or die. She said, “I do not choose either: I choose nothing. I am in my Saviour’s hands; and I have no will but his. Yet I know, he will restore me soon.” - And so he did, in a few hours, to the paradise of God.