Wesley Corpus

1787 To Arthur Keene [1] MANCHESTER, July 24, 1787. MY DEAR BROTHER, -- It would be strange if I did not write to you the first of any one in Ireland. For is it not natural to take notice first of those whom we love but especially when you have my two dear friends, one on one side, and the other on the other side You have all need of patience while you hear every day that poor little maid bemoaning herself. [See letters of April 20 and Aug. 5] She is permitted thus to linger in pain, not only for her own sake (seeing the greater her sufferings are here the greater will be her reward); but likewise for your sakes, that your 'wills may be melted 'down and take the mould divine.' I hope your dear neighbouts Mr. and Mrs. D'Olier are likewise profiting by all the providences of God. Peace be with you and yours! -- I am, dear Arthur, Yours most affectionately. To John Ogilvie [2] NEAR MANCHESTER, July 24, 1787. MY DEAR BROTHER, -- As there are so few preachers in the isle I think Mr. Crook's judgment is right. It will not be expedient for you to quit your station for the present. The work of God would very probably suffer if Mr. Crook and you should be absent at the same time. I believe it may be contrived for you to labor the ensuing year in some part of Yorkshire. Be zealous! Be active for God! -- I am Your affectionate brother. To Adam Clarke MANCHESTER, Saturday, July 28, 1787. DEAR ADAM,--On Monday fortnight, if God permit, Dr. Coke, Mr. Brackenbury, and I shall set out for Southampton in order to embark for Jersey, on board the first packet. I do not know but we shall bring your friend John King [King did not go with them, but to Thirsk. See letters of April 21 and Oct. 31, 1787, to him.] with us. -- I am, dear Adam, Yours affectionately. To Mr. Adam Clarke, At Mr. Walker's, In St. Peter's, Isle of Guernsey. To Jane Bisson [3] MANCHESTER, August 4, 1787.