Wesley Corpus

To David Gordon LONDON. October 19, 1787. MY DEAR BROTHER, -- When I was there myself, I expected there would be a considerable work of God in the Waterford Circuit. So I am not disappointed of my hope. But it will not be easy to secure an additional preacher at this time of the year, as all the preachers are now stationed and we have none to spare. I hope neither you or your colleague preach too loud or too long; otherwise you will soon do the devil a singular pleasure by disabling yourselves from preaching at all. I never myself bought a lottery ticket; but I blame not those that do. -- I am, dear David, Your affectionate friend and brother. To Mr. David Gordon, At the Preaching-house, In Waterford. To John King NEAR LONDON, October 31, 1787. MY DEAR BROTHER, -- Both in Jersey, Alderney, and Guernsey the fields are white to the harvest. Hitherto there is an open door into many places without any considerable opposition. And I am not sorry we were detained there by contrary winds longer than we intended. There is no need at all that Thirsk Circuit should ever be in debt. You have several persons there that are of considerable ability and that love the cause of God. Represent things to them in a proper manner, and nothing will be wanting. If any of the class-leaders teaches strange doctrine, he can have no more place among us. Only lovingly admonish him first. -- I am Yours affectionately. To Zachariah Yewdall LONDON, November 1, 1787. MY DEAR BROTHER, -- You send me good news indeed. So even poor Dalkeith will at last receive the gospel! I have no hope of our doing any good at Preston Pans for the present. Wherever a door is open there press forward. I do not despair of having some fruit at Musselburgh. [See letters of May 3o, 1787, and Dec. 27 1787.] If my health is continued, I hope to pay you a visit in Scotland next summer. You may have some books to give away. Peace be with all your spirits! -- I am Your affectionate brother. Sister Bradburu is alive and well. To Adam Clarke [13] NEAR LONDON, November 9, 1787.