Wesley Corpus

V. 1. It remains only to make a little application of the preceding observations.--But to whom should that application be made? That may bear a question. Should we address ourselves to the public at large? What effect can this have? It may inflame the world against the guilty, but is not likely to remove that guilt. Should we appeal to the _English_ nation in general? This also is striking wide; and is never likely to procure any redress for the sore evil we complain of.--As little would it in all probability avail, to apply to the Parliament. So many things, which _seem_ of greater importance lie before them that they are not likely to attend to this. I therefore add a few words to those who are more immediately concerned, whether captains, merchants or planters.