Wesley Corpus

To Mrs. Fletcher, At Madeley, Near Shifnal, Salop. To Samuel Mitchell [4] LONDON, January 24, 1786. DEAR SAMMY, - George Dice desired to be heard face to face with his accusers. I ordered it should be done; but are all the people out of their senses Why does not either he or someone else send me an account of the issue You say, 'The strength of my colleague and brother is almost exhausted.' What wonder, if you continue the service four hours! A mere trick of the devil's to make you murder yourselves. Keep sacredly to the Methodist rules. Conclude the service in an hour. Then your strength will not be exhausted, and then you will have leisure to write down from time to time all the remarkable particulars of the work of God. - I am, dear Sammy, Your affectionate brother. To Mr. Sam. Mitchell, of Maguiresbridge, Near Lisnaskea, Ireland. To Robert Cart Brackenbury [5] LONDON, January 28, 1786. DEAR SIR, - We have great reason to praise God for giving you so open a door in Guernsey: this was, indeed, more than could have been expected, as undoubtedly the father of lies had taken care to send that virulent pamphlet before you. If John Wills continues alive to God, I make no question but he will be useful there. I am in great hopes that the labors of Dr. Coke (though his time is short) will be attended with a blessing. As long as we insist on the marrow bf religion, Christ reigning in the heart, He will certainly prosper our labors, to His care I commit you; and am, dear sir, Your affectionate friend and brother. R. C. Brackenbury, Esq., St. Helyar's, Isle of Jersey. Forwd by yr Hble Servt, 5d. T. Dunn. To Adam Clarke LONDON, February 3, 1786.