Wesley Corpus

His general conversation was praising God, and speaking of the love of our dear Redeemer. He took opportunities likewise of speaking to every one in the family concerning the state of their souls, and giving them from time to time such directions as were suitable thereto. At other times he met us all together, and gave us proper exhortations and directions. Our daily meals were as a sacrament. When he drank to any one, it was, “Heavenly health,” or, ‘The cup of salvation. At or after the meal, he generally begun, or called us to begin, that verse,-- ‘Still, O my soul, prolong The never-ceasing song ! Christ my theme, my hope, my joy, His be all my happy days : Praise my every hour employ; Every breath be spent in praise !” After dinner he often sung several verses of ‘Primitive Christianity; particularly that, O that my Lord would count me meet To wash his dear disciples’ feet ! Sometimes he read many of those verses with tears streaming .down his face. Thus did he walk with God, filled with the Spirit of his beloved Lord; confirming his love to all the family, and caring both for their spiritual and temporal concerns. “My soul was much affected, when he asked each of us, in a sweet, humble manner, ‘Can you give me your friend?” To think of parting, was indeed grievous to us all. Yet we did not dare to withhold her from him; as we all believed the union was of God, and would be to their present and eternal benefit. The first sermon which he preached in Leeds, on the Sunday morning before the Conference, will never be forgotten by any that heard it, who desire to be perfected in love. He preached in many places while in Yorkshire, and to numerous congregations. I have heard of many who were greatly blessed thereby; some convinced, others set at liberty. And whenever he either preached or conversed, the comforts of the Holy Ghost were multiplied. “Monday, November 12, was the day appointed for the outward uniting of those whose hearts were before united by the Holy Spirit. On the morning of this day, several friends met together on this solemn occasion; who can all, as well as me, truly say, ‘I have been at one Christian wedding.” Jesus was invited, and truly he was at our Cana.