Wesley Corpus

Yours affectionately. To James Copeland 19 GLASGOW, May 14, 1786. MY DEAR BROTHER, - There is no reasonable doubt you had at the time you mention a real blessing from God. I make no question but He did then give you a taste of His pardoning love; but you was not then thoroughly convinced of inbred sin - of the sin of your nature. God is now convincing you of this in order to give you a clean heart; and Satan strives hereby to drive you to despair. But regard him not. Look unto Jesus; dare to believe I On Christ lay hold! Wrestle with Christ in mighty prayer. Yea, A sigh will reach His heart; a look Will bring Him down from heaven. He is at hand! - I am Your affectionate brother. To his Brother Charles NEAR EDINBURGH, May 18, 1786. Certainly Providence permitted injudicious men to you three miles from me, who should rather have been always at my elbow. See letter of May 3. I doubt whether there be not an anachronism in the of John Price i; whether they do not now impute to him what was done long ago. My Journal should have been sent several days since but Joseph Bradford trusted another person to transcribe it. The portion ready for the printer. The 1779-82 extract was dated end 'Newington, Jan. 19, 1786.' This Society flourishes much. I hope to be here again the 31st instant. Peace be with you all! Adieu. To Lancelot Harrison NEWCASTLE, June 4, 1785.