Wesley Corpus

How excellent are the effects of this Institution | The Preacher eased of this weight, can the more cheerfully go on in his labour. And perhaps many of these children may hereafter fill up the place of those that shall “rest from their labours.” (5.) It is not strange therefore, considering the excellence of this design, that Satan should have taken much pains to defeat it, particularly by lies of every kind, which were plentifully invented and handed about for several years. But truth now generally prevails, and its adversaries are put to silence. It is well known that the children want nothing; that they scarce know what sickness means; that they are well instructed in whatever they are capable of learning; that they are care fully and tenderly governed; and that the behaviour of all in the house, elder and younger, is “as becometh the gospel of Christ.” (6.) But the expense of such an undertaking is very large, so that we are ill able to defray it. The best means we could think of at our Conference to supply the deficiency, is, once a year to desire the assistance of all those in every place, who wish well to the work of God; who long to sec sinners converted to God, and the kingdom of Christ set up in all the earth. (7.) All of you who are thus minded have an opportunity now of showing your love to the gospel. Now promote, as far as in you lies, one of the noblest charities in the world. Now forward, as you are able, one of the most excellent designs that ever was set on foot in this kingdom. Do what you can to comfort the parents who give up their all for you, and to give their children cause to bless you. You will be no poorer for what you do on such an occasion. God is a good pay master. And you know, in doing this, you lend unto the Lord : In due time he shall pay you again. Q. 72. But how can we keep out of debt? A. Let a collection be made for this school the Sunday before or after Midsummer, in every preaching-house, great and small, throughout England, Scotland, and Ireland. Q. 73. How may we raise a general fund for carrying on the whole work of God? A.