Wesley Corpus

To Ann Bolton Date: GLASGOW, May 13, 1774. Source: The Letters of John Wesley (1774) Author: John Wesley --- MY DEAR SISTER,--You give me a pleasing account of the work of God which seems to be dawning about Tavistock. It is probable you was sent thither for this. Redeem the time; buy up every opportunity; and never be discouraged, although many fair blossoms should fall off and never ripen into fruit. How gladly should I pay you a visit there! But I know not how I can do it this summer, unless I was to miss Stroud and come directly from Cheltenham. But I will say no more of it yet. I hope to hear from you again and again before that time. Take care you do not forget poor Witney! Be mindful of your eldest care! I am not content that you should be pinned down to any one place. That is not your calling. Methinks I want you to be (like me) here and there and everywhere. Oh what a deal of work has our Lord to do on the earth! And may we be workers together with Him! What mighty wonders love performs That puts such dignity on worms. Don’t forget me. I think few love you better than, my dear Nancy, Yours affectionately. [On leaf after the letter:] Now you write like a woman of business. They commonly leave out the I, and say, 'Shall come. Shall do so,’ not I shall.