Wesley Corpus

To John Valton Date: LONDON, June 5, 1783. Source: The Letters of John Wesley (1783) Author: John Wesley --- MY DEAR BROTHER, -- What have the Birstall Assistants (even Thomas Taylor himself [Taylor was Assistant at Bitstall in 1778.]) been doing these seven years I believe our fast will be productive of many good effects. Many have already found reason to bless God on account of it. Sister Rogers [Mrs. Rogers died in 1784. Her husband married Hester Ann Roe the same year. See letter of May 5, 1784.] is a jewel of a woman. She has all the spirit of her husband, and desires nothing but to do and suffer the will of God. Those trustees [At Birstall. See letter of Nov. 9, 1782.] are wonderfully injudicious. Are they afraid their sons will be of the same mind as themselves I would not for all the world leave a preaching-house to my executors. However, do what you judge best. Your affectionate friend and brother. But your Life! I want your Life. [See letter of Jan. 18, 1782, where Wesley acknowledges the receipt of the first part of the autobiography.]