Wesley Corpus

To Arthur Keene Date: MANCHESTER, July 24, 1787. Source: The Letters of John Wesley (1787) Author: John Wesley --- MY DEAR BROTHER, -- It would be strange if I did not write to you the first of any one in Ireland. For is it not natural to take notice first of those whom we love but especially when you have my two dear friends, one on one side, and the other on the other side You have all need of patience while you hear every day that poor little maid bemoaning herself. [See letters of April 20 and Aug. 5] She is permitted thus to linger in pain, not only for her own sake (seeing the greater her sufferings are here the greater will be her reward); but likewise for your sakes, that your 'wills may be melted 'down and take the mould divine.' I hope your dear neighbouts Mr. and Mrs. D'Olier are likewise profiting by all the providences of God. Peace be with you and yours! -- I am, dear Arthur, Yours most affectionately.