Wesley Corpus

Mr. Wray is a workman that need not be ashamed. I am glad to hear of his safe arrival. Although he has not much learning, he has (which is far better) uprightness of heart and devotedness to God. I doubt not but he and you will be one and go on your way hand in hand. Whatever opposers you meet with--Calvinists, Papists, Antinomians, and any other--have a particular care that they do not take up too much either of your time or thoughts. You have better work: keep to your one point, Christ dying for us and living in us. So will you fulfill the joy of, my dear brethren, Your affectionate friend and brother. To his Niece Sarah Wesley GRIMSBY, June 30, 1788. MY DEAR SALLY, -- Hemlock I do not approve of. It is a very dangerous medicine. I doubt whether sea-bathing would reach an internal complaint; I cannot conceive how it should. Although quicksilver compounded with salts is a very strong poison, yet unmixed it is as innocent as milk, especially when an ounce of it is taken in the morning and ten drops of elixir of vitriol in a glass of water at three or four in the afternoon. You may safely use this or the diet drink prescribed in the Primitive Physick for 'scorbutic sores.' The Sunday schools have been of great use in every part of England, and to assist in any of them is a noble employment. But perhaps one less fatiguing would suit you better. Perhaps the being the leader of a little class, if I can find a few agreeable young women. God does not expect us to be sticks or stones. We may grieve and yet not murmur. It is very possible to feel and still resign. And this is Christian resignation. On Monday, July 14, I expect to be in town. [See next letter.] If I can I will endeavor to be in Chesterfield Street on Tuesday. My dear Sally, adieu! To Miss Wesley, At the Rev. Mr. Dickinson's, City Road, Moorfields, London. To Samuel Bradburn [24] Epworth, July 6, 1788.