02 To Thomas Capiter
| Author | John Wesley |
|---|---|
| Type | letter |
| Year | None |
| Passage ID | jw-letter-1753-02-to-thomas-capiter-000 |
| Words | 151 |
To Thomas Capiter
Date: LONDON February 6, 1753.
Source: The Letters of John Wesley (1753)
Author: John Wesley
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MY DEAR BROTHER -- It is a constant rule with us that no preacher should preach above twice a day, unless on Sunday or on some extraordinary time; and then he may preach three times. We know nature cannot long bear the preaching oftener than this, and therefore to do it is a degree of self-murder. Those of our preachers who would not follow this advice have all repented when it was too late.
I likewise advise all our preachers not to preach above an hour at a time, prayer and all; and not to speak louder either in preaching or prayer than the number of hearers requires.
You will show this to all our preachers; and any that desire it may take a copy of it. --I am
Your affectionate brother.