Wesley Corpus

MY DEAR BROTHER, -- I answered your last. By what means my letter miscarried I cannot tell. [See letters of June 14 and July 22 to him.] Above half of that paragraph (which has traveled over most of the kingdom) is very true. The other half is a blunder. What I spoke was a citation from Bengelius, who thought, not that the world would end, but that the Millennium would begin about the year 1836. [See letter of June 3 to Christopher Hopper.] Not that I affirm this myself, nor ever did. I do not determine any of these things: they are too high for me. I only desire to creep on in the vale of humble love. Peace be with you and yours I -- I am Your affectionate brother. To Adam Clarke [22] YORK, June 26, 1788. DEAR ADAM, -- I really think the temper and behavior of the Bailiff is little less than miraculous. I will give you ten pounds. Follow those little advices in building which are set down in the Large Minutes. [See letters of April 17 and Nov. 5.] So you stole a match! Mrs. Cooke's not opposing did, indeed, remove the grand hindrance. I pray do not suffer my dear Molly to be idle; let her active spirit have full employment. But what becomes of Jenny Bisson [See letters of May 20 and Oct. 12 to Mrs. Cock.] --that was I fear your bewitched boy will prove an arrant cheat; if not, the French convert too. -- I am, dear Adam, Your affectionate friend and brother. To John Mann [23] LONDON, June 30, 1788. MY DEAR BROTHER -- I am greatly concerned for the prosperity of the work of God in Nova Scotia. It seems some way to lie nearer my heart than even that in the United States. Many of our brethren there are, we may hope, strong in the Lord and in the power of His might; but I look upon those in the northern provinces to be younger and tender children, and consequently to stand in need of our most anxious care. I hope all of you that watch over them are all of one mind and of one judgment; that you take care always to speak the same things and to watch over one another in love.