Wesley Corpus

In Plymouth Dock. To J. Dobson [8] WEST STREET, February 21, 1786. My DEAR BROTHER, - If you do not choose to act as steward for our School any longer, give the money which remains in your hands to George Whitfield, who will take the labor upon himself. If you do choose it, pay Sister Mitcham her week's salary, - I am Your affectionate brother. To John Ogilvie LONDON, February 21, 1786. My DEAR BROTHER, - You see God orders all things well. You have reason to thank Him both for your sickness and your recovery. [He had been ill soon after his appointment to the Isle of Man, but was now recovered.] But whether sick or in health, if you keep in His way you are to prepare your soul for temptations. For how shall we conquer if we do not fight Go on, then, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. Fight the good fight of faith, and lay hold on eternal life! Salvation is nigh ! Seek, desire nothing else! - I am Your affectionate brother. To Thomas Taylor LONDON, February 21, 1786. DEAR TOMMY, - Mr. Madan was the person who informed me that adding new stamps is sufficient. Probably other lawyers would deny this. Why To make work for themselves. 'Why can't these gentlemen,' said wise Bishop Gibson, [The Bishop of London. See letters of June 11, 1747, and June 14, 1786.] 'leave the Church Then they could do no more harm.' Read 'no more good,' I believe, if we had then left the Church, we should not have done a tenth of the good which we have done. But I do not insist upon this head. I go calmly and quietly on my way, doing what I conceive to be the will of God. I do not, will not concern myself with what will be done when I am dead. I take no thought about that. If I did, I should probably shut myself up at Kingswood or Newcastle and leave you all to yourselves. - I am, dear Tommy, Your affectionate friend and brother. To Peter Walker LONDON, February 21, 1786.