Wesley Corpus

MY DEAR BROTHER, - Before I read your letter my first thought was, 'He will not recover with spring'; but a second immediately followed, 'Yes, at or before Candlemas.' And I trust so it will be. But in the meantime you ought undoubtedly to follow the directions of your physician. [See letters of Oct. 13 and Dee. 24 (to Thomas Taylor).] Only I wish you to add daily riding and the daily use of decoction of nettles, which is a nobler restorative than all the quinquiza in Peru, though in many cases that is an excellent medicine. I was confined from the 28th of November [1753.] till the end of February; the Hot Well water completed the cure. You are now God's prisoner, and are learning that deep lesson, 'Be content to do nothing.' That God may teach you this and all things is the prayer of Your affectionate friend and brother. To Jonathan Hern LONDON, December 11, 1784. DEAR JONATHAN, - I am heartily glad that our brethren have come to that noble resolution of enlarging the chapel, and also that by removing those pews they will make more room for the poor. I am persuaded this will be greatly for the advancement of the work of God. But when they are about it let it be done thoroughly, in such a manner as will be a credit to them. - I am, with love to Sister Hem, Your affectionate friend and brother. I hope to see you in spring if I live. To Mr. Hem, At the Preaching-house, In Liverpool. To Robert Blake () [20] LONDON, December 24, 1784. DEAR ROBERT, - You have reason to praise God, who has once more lifted up your head above the enemies of your soul. You never need be overcome again by the sin which did so easily beset you. Watch and pray, and you will no more enter into temptation. You may show this to Mr. Myles, and he will give you a guinea on my account. - I am Your affectionate brother. To Jeremiah Brettell [21] LONDON, December 24, 1784.