Wesley Corpus

To John Bennet Date: LONDON, November 25, 1748. I have received a bill for ten pounds from T. Colbeck, which will defray the present expense of the prosecution. See the previous three letters. You do extremely well in receiving subscriptions for paying that debt at Birstall. It will lay such an obligation on the Society as will make them much readier to submit to discipline. You see how needful it is for you to step over into Yorkshire at least once in a quarter. It would be well if you could reach Lincolnshire too, though but for one week. I beg you would largely show them at Halifax how absurd it is to expect I should be at a shilling expense for their lawsuit. They must not begin if they cannot carry it on. If Webster's spirit be not altered, and that speedily, I shall send him back to Plymouth Dock.Eleazer Webster was evidently a troublesome preacher. See letter of Feb. 9, 1750. I trust your own soul is not neglected in the multiplicity of business which comes upon you from other men. O be much in prayer! I am often concerned for you. The Spirit of God be your Guide, and His love your portion for ever. To a Friend NEWINGTON, December 10, 1748.