Wesley Corpus

Near Thorne, Yorkshire. To William Simpson [16] NEAR LONDON, November 11, 1785. DEAR BILLY, - Busy as I am, I snatch time to write a few lines, as I judge you had rather see my handwriting than John Broadbent's. You must in any wise write a few loving lines to Brother Inglis, and tell him I desired you so to do. It may induce him to be a little more careful for the time to come. The Sunday preaching may continue at Jervas for the present. I suppose the Society at Jervas is as large as that at Northallerton; and this is a point which is much to be considered. You must needs expel out of the Society at Knaresborough those that will be contentious. [See letter of Nov. 23.] - I am, with love to Nancy, dear Billy, Your affectionate friend and brother. To Joseph Taylor [17] NEAR LONDON, November 11, 1786. MY DEAR BROTHER, - I am not afraid of your doing too little, but of your doing too much, either by preaching oftener than your strength will yet bear or by speaking too long or too loud. [See letter of Feb. 14, 1787.] Our preachers have as great need of temperance in preaching as in eating or drinking; otherwise our grand enemy will carry his point, and soon disable us from preaching at all. I hope my dear friends Mr. Smith and his wife [See letter of Oct. 3, 1784.] continue in the good way; and that you still earnestly exhort all the believers to go on to perfection. - I am, dear Joseph, Your affectionate friend and brother. PS. - I have nearly finished Mr. Fletcher's Life [See letters of Oct. 21 and Dec. 9.]; now let Brother Watkinson and you exert yourselves and procure as many subscribers as you can. To Jasper Winscom LONDON, November 12, 1786. DEAR JASPER, - I am glad to hear so good an account of the work of God in Witney. If the Lord will work, who shall hinder This should encourage you to still greater zeal and activity. The death of that miserable backslider was a signal instance of Divine Providence, and very probably might excite some others to flee from the wrath to come. - I am, dear Jasper, Your affectionate brother. To Thomas Warwick NEAR LONDON, November 16, 1785.