Wesley Corpus

But methinks I would rather answer, We are sliding away from our question, which is not, how we gain, but how retain the favour of God. '8. Does not talking of a justified or a sanctified state tend to mislead men almost naturally leading them to trust in what was done in one moment Whereas we are every hour and every moment pleasing or displeasing to God according to our works, according to the whole of our inward tempers and our outward behaviour.' Perhaps the former part of this sentence is a little too strong. Instead of almost naturally I would say very frequently. But the latter contains a truth of the deepest importance, and one that cannot be too much inculcated. Every hour God is more or less pleased with us according to the whole of our inward and outward behaviour. If any candid person desires it, I am ready to explain myself more largely on any of the preceding heads.--I am Your affectionate servant. To Robert Costerdine [23] DUBLIN, July 11, 1771. MY DEAR BROTHER,--If you send the accounts of the money, number of people, and other circumstances, it will be sufficient for Brother Linnell to come; for the circuit should not be left vacant. If you judge it best, divide the money in the manner you mention. I believe you will be either in Chester or Liverpool Circuit. Be all alive, and do all you can for a good Master.--I am Your affectionate friend and brother. To Philothea Briggs DUBLIN, July 13, 1771,