Wesley Corpus

To Samuel Furly LONDON, December 9, 1760. DEAR SAMMY, I am determined to publish nothing against Mr. Hervey unless his answer to my letter is published. Indeed, it is not his; it is Mr. Cudworth's, See letter of Nov. 29, 1758. both as to matter and manner. So let it pass for the present. Richard Tompson (who lives in Prince's Square, Ratcliff Highway) told me honestly, 'Sir, I want a little money, and I can have it by printing the letters which passed between you and me.' I answered, 'You know I never designed my letters for public view, but you may print them if you please. I am quite indifferent about it.'See letter of Aug. 22, 1759, to Tompson. When I say 'I have no time to write largely in controversy,' I mean this; every hour I have is employed more to the glory of God. Therefore, if short answers to opponents will not suffice, I cannot help it; I will not, I cannot, I dare not spend any more time in that kind of writing than I do. 'Well, but many think you ought.' Undoubtedly they do; but I am to be guided by my own conscience. I am laying another plot for you. Mr. Fletcher is rector of Madeley, in Shropshire. Fletcher became vicar in 1760. See letter of Jan. 25, 1762, to Furly. If he takes you to be his curate, probably you may be ordained priest. I will write to him about it. I am, with love to Nancy, Your affectionate friend and brother.