Wesley Corpus

Sun. 8.--I preached morning, afternoon, and evening, and then exhorted the society to stand fast in the good, old, Bible way ; and not move from it, to the right hand or to the left. I found Mr. Lunell in so violent a fever, that there was little hope of his life. But he revived the moment he saw me, and fell into a breathing sweat. He began to recover from that time. Perhaps for this also was I sent. Mon. 9.--I found, upon inquiry, many things had been represented to me worse than they really were. But it is well; if they had not been so represented, I should scarce have come over this year. Tues. 10.--I learned the real case of Roger Ball. He first deceived Mr. L and W fit ; who quickly agreed, that so valuable a man must be employed immediately. So he was invited to preach to. our congregation, and received as one of our family. But it soon appeared what manner of man he was, full of guile, and of the most abominable errors ; one of which was, that’a believer had a right to all women. I marvel he has turned only three persons out of the way. Wed. i1.--I found some of the fruits of his labours. One of the waders told me frankly, he had left off communicating for some time ; for St. Paul said, “‘ Touch not, taste not, handle not.” And all seemed Apru, 1750.] REV. J. WESLEY'S JOURNAL. 481 to approve of dropping the preaching on Tuesday and Thursday, seeing “the dear Lamb is the only Teacher.”