Wesley Corpus

To Robert Cart Brackenbury Date: BRISTOL, September 24, 1785. Source: The Letters of John Wesley (1785) Author: John Wesley --- DEAR SIR, - It is well that the Lord sitteth above the water-floods and remaineth a King for ever. It is no wonder that Satan should fight for his own kingdom when such inroads are made upon it. But Beyond his chain he cannot go; Our Jesus shall stir up His power And soon avenge us of our foe. After we have observed a day of fasting and prayer, I have known the most violent commotions quelled at once. But doubtless all probable means are to be used. One in particular it might be worth while to attempt - namely, to soften the spirit of that angry magistrate. [See letter of Nov. 24.] God has the hearts of all men in His hand; and if the heart of that warrior was once turned, then those who have hitherto been encouraged by him would vanish away like smoke. It is not improbable but your answer to that scandalous libel may be one means of abeting his prejudice. - I am, dear sir, Your very affectionate friend and brother.