Wesley Corpus

If John Atlay has a mind to throw any more dirt upon me, I do not know I shall take any pains to wipe it off. [See letter of May 12.] I have but a few days to live; and I wish to spend those in peace. To Thomas Tattershall LONDON, February 28, 1790. DEAR TOMMY, -- If you had given me in time a particular account of your late disorder, &c., it is highly probable I should have saved you some expense and a good deal of pain. But never imagine you and I shall be saved from reproach unless we changed our Master. Although it was determined at the Conference not to begin any other house till that at Dewsbury was finished {which is not done) I believe none will be offended at your receiving private benefactions from particular friends. -- I am, dear Tommy, Your affectionate friend and brother. To Mr. Tattershall, At the Preaching-house, In Norwich. To William Black [8] March, 1790. MY DEAR BROTHER, -- I am glad to hear you have some increase of the work of God in Halifax. If you take care that the brethren fall not out by the way, and that there be no jealousies or coldness between the preachers, but you all go on in peace and harmony, there will be an increase of it in every place. I have great hopes that the days of coldness and darkness are now past, and that the Sun of Righteousness is rising on Nova Scotia likewise. O stir up the gift of God that is in you, and wrestle with God in mighty prayer. He is doing great things in many parts of Europe such as have not been seen for many generations [See letter of Feb. 4.]; and the children of God expect to see greater things than these. I do not know that England was ever before in so quiet a state as it is now. It is our part to wait the openings of Divine Providence, and follow the leadings of it. -- I am Your affectionate friend and brother. To Preachers and Friends [9] LONDON, March 1, 1790. As many persons desire to know where I am from this time till the Conference, I here set down my route, which, if God permit, I shall keep till that time. March.