Wesley Corpus

MY DEAR SUKY, -- That you were at the trouble of sending me a few lines I take exceeding kindly. I was talking with Mr. Eden here [Then in Bristol. See letter of Feb. 11, 1772, n.] a day or two ago, and he heard that the roads about Broadmarston are now almost impassable. On Monday next I hope to be at Stroud, on Tuesday at Gloucester, on Wednesday and Thursday at Worcester, on Friday at Stourport, and on Saturday at Birmingham. I hope you are making the best use of the rigor of youth in running the race that is set before you. [Miss Knapp was born Sept. 17, 1770. She was greatly influenced by Wesley's visits to her home. See letter of March 4, 1784, to her.] These are precious hours; improve them to the uttermost, and you will give pleasure to all that love you; in particular to, my dear Suky, Yours affectionately. To Miss Knapp, At Mr. Knapp's, In Worcester. To his Brother Charles BRISTOL, March 5, 1788. DEAR BROTHER, -- I hope you keep to your rule, of going out every day, although it may sometimes be a cross. Keep to this but one month, and I am persuaded you will be as well as you was this time twelve-month. If I ventured to give you advice more, it would be this: 'Be master of your own house.' If you fly, they pursue. But stand firm, and you will carry your point. [Evidently his musician sons needed to be kept to rule. See letters of March 2 and 7.] Adieu ! To Jasper Winscom [5] BRISTOL, March 6, 1788. DEAR JASPER, -- As soon as possible go to the isle and acquaint Thomas Warwick with what is laid to his charge. According to the spirit and manner wherein he receives it must our proceeding be. If you see reason to believe he is truly penitent, we may possibly try him a little longer. But if he makes light of the matter and braves it out, I am afraid we must let him drop. Send word of all that occurs to Your affectionate brother. To his Niece Sarah Wesley BRISTOL, March 7, 1788.