Wesley Corpus

To William Simpson Date: NEAR COLNE, April 26, 1788. Source: The Letters of John Wesley (1788) Author: John Wesley --- DEAR BILLY, -- You did well to expel those who marry ungodly persons, -- a real evil which we can never tolerate. You should speak to every believer singly concerning meeting in band. There were always some in Yarm Circuit, though not many. No circuit ever did or ever will flourish unless there are bands in the large Societies. It is a good sign that so many of our preachers are willing to contribute to those necessary expenses. They used to be much straitened in their bowels whenever money was wanted. You have now good encouragement to remain another year in the circuit. But you know two preachers do not remain in the same circuit more than one year. -- I am, dear Billy, Your affectionate friend and brother.