Wesley Corpus

I returned to London. Much confusion had been in my absence, occasioned by some imprudent words spoken by one who seemed to be strong in the faith. I heard all who were concerned face to face , but was utterly unable to judge whether there was wilful sin lying, on either side, or only human infirmity. For the present I leave it to the Searcher of hearts, who will bring all things to light in due season. (. had another long hearing of the same intricate cause; but with no more success: one side flatly affirmed ; the other flatly denied. This is strange: but it is more strange that those who seem so strong in faith should have no union of spirit "with each other. Fri. December 5. I baptized Henriquez Judah Seniore, a Portuguese Jew, more than sixty years of age. He seemed to have no confidence in himself, but to be waiting for " the consolation of Israel." In the evening I retired to Lewisham, and spent the fol- 648 REV. J. WESLEY'S JOURNAL. Jan. 1758 lowing days in finishing " A Preservative against Unsettled Notions in Religion ;" designed for the use of all those who are under my care. but chiefly of the young preachers. I had an opportunity (which I had long desired) of spend. mg an hour or two with the Rev. Mr. I would have appointed a time for our meeting weekly ; but he declined it: why, I cannot tell. John Nelson wrote me a letter, part of which I have subjoined :