Wesley Corpus

Fri. Jan. 1, 1742.--After a night of quiet sleep, I waked in a strong fever, but without any sickness, or thirst, or pain. I consented, however, to keep my bed; but on condition that every one who desired it, should have liberty to speak with me. I believe fifty or sixty persons did so this day ; nor did I find any inconvenience from it. In the evening I sent for all the bands, who were in the house, that we might magnify our Lord together. A near relation being with me when they came, I asked her afterward, if she was not offended. ‘ Offended!” said she: “JT wish I could be always among you. I thought I was in heaven.” This night also, by the blessing of God, I slept well, to the utter astonishment of those about me, the apothecary in particular, who said, he had never seen such a fever in his life. I had a clear remission in the morning; but about two in the afternoon, a stronger fit than any before ; otherwise I had determined to have been at the meeting ‘of the bands: but good is the will of the Lord. Sun. 3.--Finding myself quite free from pain, I met the leaders, morning and afternoon; and joined with a little company of them in the great sacrifice of thanksgiving. In the evening, it being the men’s love-feast, I desired they would all come up. Those whom the rooin would not contain, stood without; while we all with one mouth sung praise to God. Mon. 4.--I waked in perfect health. Does not God both kill and make alive ? This day, I understand, poor Charles Kinchin died ! Cui pudor, et justitie soror, Incorrupta fides, nudaque veritas, Quando ullum invenient parem ? Where will his like be found, for modesty, Unblemisn’d faithfulness, and naked truth ? I preached morning and evening every day, for the remaining part of the week. On Saturday, while I was preaching at Long-lane, a rude out lift up their voice on high. I fell upon them without delay. Some / s\ --.. ibaa Jan. 1742.] REV. J. WESLEY’S JOURNAL. 239