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Indeed nothing will avail without prayer. Pray, whether you can or not: When you are cheerful, when you are heavy, pray; with many or few words, or none at all. You will surely find an answer of peace. And why not now?

I am

Your servant for Christ's sake.

DLVI.-To the Same.

MY DEAR BROTHER,

Dublin, March 23, 1769.

CERTAINLY the Lord is preparing you for a more extensive work, and showing, that he can and will give you a mouth. Take care you do not cleave to any person or thing! God is a jealous God. And stay where you are as long as you can stay; but do not resist, when he thrusts you out into his harvest. That God has called you to a more extensive work I cannot doubt in the least. He has given you an earnest of it at Stroud; and your weakness of soul or body is no bar to Him. Leave Him to remove that, when and as it pleases Him. But I doubt concerning the time: It does not seem to be fully come. At present you are to do all you can where you are, and to be always hearkening to his voice, and waiting till He makes plain the way before your face. face. I am

Your affectionate brother.

DLVII.-To the Same.

London, November 21, 1769.

MY DEAR BROTHER,

It is a great thing to be open to the call of God. It really seems as if he were now calling you. When I wrote last, you was not willing to go out; and, probably, he is now thrusting you out into his harvest. If so, take care you be not disobedient to the heavenly calling. Otherwise, you may be permitted to fall lower than you imagine. I am

Your affectionate brother.

DLVIII.-To the Same.

MY DEAR BRother,

London, December 2, 1769.

CERTAINLY you are not called to go out now. I believe you will be by and by. Your inabilities are no bar; for, when

you are sent, you will not be sent a warfare at your own cost. Now improve the present hour where you are.

I am

Your affectionate brother.

DLIX.-To the Same.

MY DEAR BROTHER,

London, October 29, 1786.

Do not cast water upon a drowning man; and take care of receiving anything upon Joseph's testimony. Speaking is not the thing, but revealing what is spoken in band, had it been true. Unless Sy- be convinced of this sin, I will expel her the Society, the first time I come to Bath. I must do justice, if the sky falls. I am the last resort. A word to the wise! I am sure Michael Griffith is good enough for the place, if he is not too good. I hope Mr. Jones is set out for Brecon. See that Michael have fair play.

DLX.-To the Same.

MY DEAR BROTHER,

London, December 22, 1786. I CANNOT hope for the recovery of your health and strength, unless you intermit preaching. I therefore positively require you, for a month from the date of this, not to preach more than twice in a week; and if you preach less I will not blame you. But you should, at all hazards, ride an hour every day, only wrapping yourself up very close. Take care not to lodge in too close a room, and not to draw your curtains close. As we are just entering upon the affair of the poor in London, I want to know what has been done at Bristol. A particular account of the steps which have been taken there may both animate and instruct our friends here.

It is amazing that we cannot find in the three kingdoms a fit master for Kingswood School! Talk largely with Michael Griffith, then pray with him and for him; and God will give him gifts.

Your affectionate friend and brother. Pray do as much as you can, and do not attempt to do more, will very soon do nothing.

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DLXI.—To Mr. Francis Wolfe.

DEAR FRANCIS,

London, November 22, 1772.

Ar what place are the fifty-four pounds, (old debt,) and at what places the three hundred and sixty-three?

You should speak plainly to brother A.

I am afraid he had lost much ground.

Before his illness He should receive

this stroke as a call from God, and, for the time to come, live as he did when he travelled first.

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Let both of you strongly exhort the believers everywhere to

go on to perfection;" otherwise, they cannot keep what they have.

I am, with love to sister W.,

Your affectionate friend and brother.

DLXII. To the Same.

Bristol, September 15, 1773.

FRANKY, are you out of your wits? Why are you not at

Bristol ? *

DLXIII.-To the Same.

MY DEAR BROTHER,

London, December 26, 1775. So the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away! He hath done all things well. What a word was that of M. de Renty on a like occasion!—"I cannot say but my soul is greatly moved at the sense of so great a loss. Nevertheless, I am so well satisfied that the will of the Lord, rather than that of a vile sinner, is done, that, were it not for offending others, I could shout and sing."

Now, give yourself up more entirely and unreservedly to God. You have nothing else to care for, but the things of the Lord, how you may please the Lord.

I am

Your affectionate brother.

This is the whole of the letter. Mr. Wolfe was appointed that year for the Bristol circuit.-EDIT.

DLXIV. To the Same.

MY DEAR BROTHER,

York, July 30, 1781.

To allow money for the keeping of children is not the business of the Conference, but of the circuit wherein a Preacher labours. So it is expressly appointed in the Minutes. I do not judge it is expedient for you to remain any longer in the west of England. I am glad to hear that your spirit revives. You need not "let Him go except He bless you."

I am, dear Franky,

Yours, &c.

DLXV.-To the Same.

MY DEAR BROTHER,

London, January 24, 1782.

You have much reason to bless God, both on your own account, and on account of the people. Now, see that you adorn in all things the doctrine of God our Saviour. See that your conversation be in grace, always seasoned with salt, and meet to minister grace to the hearers; and let none of your Preachers touch any spirituous liquors upon any account! I am sorry for poor Joseph B. The loss of that excellent woman will be a loss indeed! But there is one who is able to turn all to good. I am, dear Franky, &c.

DLXVI. To the Same.

MY DEAR BROTHER,

NECESSITY has no law.

London, August 6, 1782. Till your strength is restored, do

all the good you can as a Local Preacher.*

*We subjoin the following letter to the same individual from Mr. Charles Wesley.-EDIT.:—

MY DEAR BROTHER,

London, July 2, 1774.

Go on in the narrow way of the cross, praying, trusting, and labouring more abundantly. I shall always be glad to hear of your success. The first point is, "Take heed to thyself;" and then "to the doctrine." Personal holiness we should above all things labour after, that we may be a pattern to the flock. My wife joins in love to your partner, &c. &c., with,

My dear brother,

Your sincerely affectionate friend.

DLXVII-To Miss Fuller.

MY DEAR SISTER,

You did well in giving me a plain and circumstantial account of the manner wherein God has dealt with your soul. Your part is now to stand fast in the glorious liberty wherewith Christ has made you free. There is no need that you should ever be entangled again in the bondage of pride, or anger, or desire. God is willing to give always what he grants once. Temptations, indeed, you are to expect. But you may tread them all under your feet; His grace is sufficient for you. And the God of all grace, after you have suffered a while, shall establish, strengthen, and settle you.

I am, my dear sister,

Yours affectionately.

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DLXVIII-To Miss H——.

WITHOUT doubt it seems to you, that yours is a peculiar

You think there is none like you in the world. Indeed there are. It may be, ten thousand persons are now in the same state of mind as you. I myself was so a few years ago. I felt the wrath of God abiding on me. I was afraid every hour of dropping into hell. I knew myself to be the chief of sinners. Though I had been very innocent, in the account of others, I saw my heart to be all sin and corruption. I was without the knowledge and the love of God, and therefore an abomination in his sight.

But I had an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the Righteous. And so have you. He died for your sins; and he is now pleading for you at the right hand of God. O look unto Him, and be saved! He loves you freely, without any merit of He has atoned for all your sins. yours.

See all your sins on Jesus laid!

His blood has paid for all. Fear nothing; only believe. His mercy embraces you; it holds you in on every side. Surely you shall not depart hence, till your eyes have seen his salvaI am, Madam,

tion.

Your affectionate brother.

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