Wesley Corpus

MY DEAR BROTHER, -- You gave me a very agreeable account of the progress of the gospel in America. One would hope the time is approaching when the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord. Indeed, the amazing revolutions which have [been in] Europe [The States-General met on May 5, 1789. The Bastille was destroyed on July 14, and the Royal family put under arrest on Oct. 5. See letter of March to William Black.] seem to be the forerunners of the same grand event. The poor infidels, it is true, who know nothing of God, have no such design or thought. But the Lord sitteth above the waterfloods, the Lord remaineth a king for ever. Meantime it is expedient that the Methodists in every part of the globe should be united together as closely as possible. That we may all be one is the prayer of Your affectionate friend and brother. I have seen nothing of Brother Garrettson's letter. [This probably refers to a letter with his Journal, which went down with the ship that was bringing it. See Bangs's Garrettson, p. 176; and previous letter.] To William Horner [5] LONDON, February 8, 1790. DEAR BILLY, -- I am determined there shall be no circuits in England with more than four preachers whilst I live. Four are too many if I could help it. I should have no objection to have pews at Oxford under the gallery, but not elsewhere. I wish to have our preaching-houses different from all others. Do not seek to be honorable; be content to be despised. I am glad you are all friends at Witney and that you prosper at High Wycombe. -- I am, with love to Sister Horner, Your affectionate friend and brother. To Mr. William Horner, Preaching-house, Newing Hall, Oxford. To Adam Clarke [6] LONDON, February 11, 1790.