71 To Martha Chapman
| Author | John Wesley |
|---|---|
| Type | letter |
| Year | None |
| Passage ID | jw-letter-1773-71-to-martha-chapman-000 |
| Words | 146 |
To Martha Chapman
Date: NEAR LONDON, October 27, 1773.
Source: The Letters of John Wesley (1773)
Author: John Wesley
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MY DEAR SISTER,--Now is the hour and the power of darkness. But
In vain does Satan rage his hour;
Beyond his chain he cannot go.
And I doubt not most of those that are scattered abroad in the dark and cloudy day will again be gathered in by our good Shepherd. It is right, therefore, to be concerned for them; but not to sorrow as those without hope, seeing the Lord hath not forgotten to be gracious. You that are spiritual, labor to restore them that are fallen, in the spirit of meekness; and your labor shall not be in vain. Meantime in your patience possess your own soul. All things shall work together for your good, shall bring you nearer to God. Your affectionate brother.