Wesley Corpus

By this time both our preachers and people should be well aware of the warm Predestinarians. They will do us no good. And they can do us no harm if we love them - at a distance. Peace be with you and yours! - I am, dear Robert, Your affectionate brother. To Mr. Robert Cart, Of Leicester. To Joseph Benson [27] LONDON, December 29, 1779. DEAR JOSEPH, - There are few persons on whose judgment I can more confide than Sister Clapham, Sister Dowries, and Betsy Ritchie. I know little of Miss Thompson; but if they approve of her I shall have no objection. Take every step with much prayer; and I trust God will give you His blessing. - I am, dear Joseph, Your affectionate brother. To Sarnuel Bradburn [28] LONDON, December 29, 1779. DEAR SAMMY, - Joseph Benson has explained himself at large, and in a very satisfactory manner. Dr. Coke wrote also to John Hampson; but I believe he has received no answer. All the real lovers of Ireland will now love King George for removing those vile restraints upon the Irish trade. But still incendiaries will not be wanting who will do all the mischief they can. I am not sure that the loudest bawlers are not in French pay. If one class does not suit Mrs. Bruce, let her meet in another. But I understand there is one whole class (Brother Brewer's) which contributes nothing weekly. If so, give no ticket either to him or any of them. They break a fundamental rule of the Society.