Wesley Corpus

Although my health is better now for several days than it has been for several months, yet I much doubt whether I shall attempt to cross the sea any more; my last voyage discomposed me so much. But if I cannot reach Ireland, I am in hope my strength will suffice for visiting Scotland. Probably we shall have a little conference at Edinburgh in spring. -- I am, with love to Sister Dall, dear Robert, Your affectionate friend and brother. To William Torrie [6] LONDON, January 19, 1791. MY DEAR BROTHER TORRIE, -- I wish John Philips well, and do not wish to hinder his doing all the good he can. Therefore I commend you for dealing so tenderly with him, and advise you to do so still, even if he should speak unkindly either to you or of you. But I will not blame you either for preaching in the morning or for meeting a class. -- I am Your affectionate brother. To Thomas Greathead [7] LONDON, January 22, 1791. MY DEAR BROTHER, -- I am half blind and half lame; but by the help of God I creep on still. You have great reason to thank Him for the blessings He hath given you from your youth up until now. Undoubtedly many of these were sent, as you observe, in answer to the prayers of your good mother. Now, do all the good you can to your poor neighbors. A word spoken in season, how good is it. Wishing you and yours all happiness, I am Your affectionate brother. To John Booth [8] LONDON, January 29, 1791. MY DEAR BROTHER, -- You give me a very agreeable account of the progress of the work of God in your circuit. As to the poor self-conceited enthusiasts in Keighley, it seems best that you should never name them in public, but when occasion offers strike at the root of their errors by clearly proving the truth which they deny; and whenever you meet with any of them in private, then speak and spare not. Whenever you have opportunity of speaking to believers, urge them to go on to perfection. Spare no pains; and God, our own God, shall give you His blessing! -- I am Your affectionate friend and brother. To Mr. John Booth, At the Preaching-house, In Keighley, Yorkskire. To Thomas Broadbent [9] LONDON, January 29, 1791.