Wesley Corpus

At every other meeting of the society in every place let no stranger be admitted. At other times, they may; but c ~ * -- ".the same person not above twice or thrice. In order to this, see that all in every place show their tickets before they come in. If the Stewards and Leaders are not exact herein, employ others that have more resolution. Q. 11. How may the Leaders of classes be made more useful P A. (1.) Let each of them be diligently examined concern ing his method of meeting a class. Let this be done with all possible exactness at the next quarterly visitation. And in order to this, allow sufficient time for the visiting of each society. (2.) Let each Leader carefully inquire how every soul in his class prospers; not only how each person observes the outward Rules, but how he grows in the knowledge and love of God. (3.) Let the Leaders converse with the Assistant frequently and freely. Q. 12. Can anything farther be done, in order to make the meetings of the classes lively and profitable? A. (1.) Change improper Leaders. (2.) Let the Leaders frequently meet each other's classes. (3.) Let us observe which Leaders are the most useful; and let these meet the other classes as often as possible. (4.) See that all the Leaders be not only men of sound judgment, but men truly devoted to God. Q. 13. How can we farther assist those under our care ? A. (1.) By meeting the married men and women together, the first Sunday after the visitation,--the single men and women apart, on the two following,-in all the large societies: This has been much neglected. (2.) By instructing them at their own houses. What unspeakable need is there of this ! The world say, “The Mcthodists are no better than other people.” This is not true. But it is nearer the truth than we are willing to believe. N. B. For (1.) Personal religion either toward God or man is amazingly superficial among us. I can but just touch on a few generals. How little faith is there among us! How little communion with God! How little living in heaven, walking in eternity, deadness to every creature ! How much love of the world; desire of pleasure, of ease, of getting money!