Wesley Corpus

To Mrs. Bennis Date: COLCHESTER, November 3, 1772. I should have been glad if you had prevailed on Captain Webb to pay me a visit in Limerick: he is a man of fire, and the power of God constantly accompanies his word. Poor Sister Harrison! I did not expect her to die in triumph. But we must leave her to her own Master. It seems to me that Mrs. Dawson gains ground. And I love her two lovely children. At every opportunity you would do well to speak a little to all three. Speak a little to as many as you can; go among them, to their houses; speak in love, and discord will vanish. It is hardly possible for you to comfort or strengthen others without some comfort returning into your own bosom. It is highly probable I shall visit Ireland in the spring, though I am almost a disabled soldier. I am forbid to ride, and am obliged to travel mostly in a carriage. See letter of Aug. 31 to her. Whom do you think proper to succeed the present preachers at Limerick and Waterford Wrigley were at Waterford; John 2 Edward Slater was at Limerick. Jonathan Hern from Cork succeeded him. James Glassbrook and Francis Murray and Michael M'Donald followed them. You have need to stir up the gift of God that is in you. Light will spring up. Why not now Is not the Lord at hand I am, my dear sister, Your affectionate brother.