Wesley Corpus

If Brother Moore and his wife should stay awhile in Dublin, I think the two sisters [Henry Moore had been appointed to Londonderry; but when Andrew Blair moved to Cork, he went to Dublin, where he had family business to settle. For ‘the two sisters,’ see letter of July 4, 1781.] will not quarrel with each other. I scarce know which of them I love best. Peace be with all your spirits! -- I am, dear Tommy, Your affectionate friend and brother. To Ambrose Foley LONDON, February 24, 1785. MY DEAR BROTHER, -- I am glad to hear that Sister Foley and you are still going on to perfection. On Wednesday, March the 19th, I hope to be at Worcester, and about the 20th at Birmingham. Then we may determine something concerning Quinton! [See letter of Feb. 26, 1782.] -- I am Your affectionate brother. To Mr. Foley, At Quinton, Near Birmingham. To George Blackall [6] LONDON, February 25, 1783. MY DEAR BROTHER, -- St. Paul teaches that it is in heaven we are to be joined with ‘the spirits of just men made perfect,’ in such a sense as we cannot be on earth or even in paradise. In paradise the souls of good men rest from their labors and are with Christ from death to the resurrection. This bears no resemblance at all to the Popish purgatory, wherein wicked men are supposed to be tormented in purging fire till they are sufficiently purified to have a place in heaven. But we believe (as did the ancient Church) that none suffer after death but those who suffer eternally. We believe that we are to be here saved from sin and enabled to love God with all our heart. -- I am Your affectionate brother. To Joseph Taylor LONDON, February 25, 1783. DEAR JOSEPH, -- I make no doubt but you will be well able to collect enough in the circuit to enlarge the house at St. Ives. [See letters of Jan. 16 and Dec. 24 and Nov. 9, 1783.] And the sooner you begin the better. Only see that you have good workmen and a good plan! Remember, light enough and air enough; and do not make a bungling but a neat work.