Wesley Corpus

To Ebenezer Blackwell Date: ST. IVES September 12, 1755. Charles Perronet being out of town last Saturday, my pacquet directed to him fell into other hands. Into Mrs. Wesley's whose jealousy was growing. This has raised a violent storm; for it contained a few lines which I writ to Mrs. Lefevre in answer to a letter she sent me the week before concerning Mr. Furly. So now 'all the intrigue is discovered and the reason why I direct my letters to Mr. Perronet.' 'Tis pity! I should be glad if I had to do with reasonable people. But this likewise is for good. A wonderful odd circumstance has fallen out here. A young gentleman, John Knill. See Journal, iv. 134. nephew to the present Mayor, began some time since to attend our preaching, and last week fell raving mad. This incident (so deep is the wisdom of God!) has opened me a way into the Mayor's family, brought me much acquainted with his wife, who is not easy if I do not call once or twice a day and alarmed the whole town with such a concern for their souls as was never known here before. The particulars I hope to send to Mr. Perronet in my next Journal. Who is so wise a God as our God! I trust you will have Him more and more in your thoughts and in your affections. I am, dear sir, Your ever affectionate servant.