Wesley Corpus

M. asked, what she thought the most excellent way to walk in, and what were its chief hinderances. She answered: ‘The greatest hinderance is generally from the natural constitution. It was mine to be reserved, to be very quiet, to suffer much, and to say little. Some may think one way more excellent, and some another : But the thing is to live in the will of God. For some months past, when I have been particularly devoted to this, I have felt such a guidance of his Spirit, and the unction which I have received from the Holy One has so taught me of all things, that I needed not any man should teach me, save as this anointing teacheth.’ “(6.) On Friday morning she said, ‘I believe I shall die.” She then sat up in her bed and said, ‘Lord, I bless thee, that thou art ever with me, and all thou hast is mine. Thy love is greater than my weakness, greater than my helplessness, greater than my unworthiness. Lord, thou sayest to corruption, Thou art my sister. And glory be to thee, O Jesus, thou art my Brother. Let me comprehend, with all saints, the length, and breadth, and depth, and height of thy love! Bless these;’ (some that were present;) ‘let them be every moment exer cised in all things as thou wouldest have them to be.” “(7.) Some hours after, it seemed as if the agonies of death were just coming upon her; but her face was full of smiles of triumph, and she clapped her hands for joy. Mrs. C. said, ‘My dear, you are more than conqueror through the blood of the Lamb. She answered: ‘Yes, O yes, sweet Jesus ! O death, where is thy sting?” She then lay as in a doze for some time. Afterwards, she strove to speak, but could not: However, she testified her love, by shaking hands with all in the room. “(8.) Mr. W. then came. She said, ‘Sir, I did not know that I should live to see you. But I am glad the Lord has given me this opportunity, and likewise power to speak to you. I love you. You have always preached the strictest doctrine; and I loved to follow it.