Wesley Corpus

64 To Joseph Benson

AuthorJohn Wesley
Typeletter
YearNone
Passage IDjw-letter-1776-64-to-joseph-benson-000
Words105
Free Will Means of Grace Works of Mercy
To Joseph Benson Date: CHATHAM, November 26, 1776. Taking opium is full as bad as taking drams. It equally hurts the understanding, and is if possible more pernicious to the health than even rum or brandy. None should touch it if they have the least regard either for their souls or bodies. I really think you are in the right. It is better to help Robert Wilkinson where he is than to burthen the Dales with an additional weight. But then what shall we do We have no supernumerary preachers. See if you can do anything with Edward Jackson. I am, dear Joseph, Yours affectionately.