Wesley Corpus

To Mrs. Crosby Date: NORWICH, November 29, 1775. MY DEAR SISTER, I believe many of our friends had a real impression from above that this sickness should not be unto death. So we have a new one, added to a thousand proofs, that God hears the prayers of them that fear Him. That observation does really hold in London those who are the avowed enemies of Christian Perfection are in general the warmest enemies of King George and of all that are in authority under him; yet the counsel of the Lord shall stand, and He will turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness. Betsy Hurrell will do no harm if she comes to Leeds again. I suppose it was for her sake chiefly that awful event was permitted. And it has had the effect which was designed. She was greatly humbled on the occasion. I believe Mr. Fletcher would take a letter well. I am, dear Sally, Your affectionate brother.