Wesley Corpus

To Adam Clarke Date: NEAR LONDON, November 9, 1787. One would wonder that the prince of this world was so slow and that he did not sooner fight lest his kingdom should be delivered up. He will at length do what he can. But if you continue instant in prayer God will put the bridle in his mouth. It is well we should be convinced that we have need of Him. Our safety will we ascribe to Him alone. See next letter. As the case of Sister Horne is too singular to be credited without the fullest evidence, I think you would do well to write the account fair, and have it formally attested by Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Arrive, and three or four more who were eye-witnesses of the whole. You must not believe all you hear concerning the circumstances of Mr. L 's marriage. Indeed, you should believe nothing about them till you have told it to themselves. Envy will invent a thousand things, and with the most plausible circumstances. Save them if it be possible, which can never be done by harshness; but love will 'break the bone.' The Bailiff was talking of building you an house at St. Peter's; I think it may be done by-and-by. Be exact in every point of discipline. Keep your rules, and they will keep you. I am, dear Adam, Your affectionate friend and brother.