Wesley Corpus

MY DEAR BROTHER, I am glad to hear that there is so fine a prospect at Dalkeith. So is generally the way of our Lord, to try us first, and then to comfort. It is pity but James Ridall See letter of Dec. 17, 1787. had thoroughly settled his affairs before he attempted to travel. If that had been done, there is no doubt but he would have been useful wheresoever he went. I wish, however, Brother Dall may make a good conclusion with regard to the chapel at Dumfries. See letter of Jan. 28. Peace be with you and yours! I am, dear Zachary, Your affectionate brother. To Mrs. Armstrong 20 TULLAMORE, April 22, 1789. MY DEAR SISTER, You told me 'I forgot you once in not answering your letter'; but if I did, I shall not be in much danger of forgetting you again. I love you too well to forget you, and the more because I find you still looking upward and endeavoring to secure a better portion than this short-enduring world can give. I am glad you are in Athlone at this season, because peacemakers are wanted there, and I know you love making peace. I hope you will comfort your sister Rutledge. She has been sadly distressed; and a word spoken in season, how good it is I I think you will lose no opportunity of doing good to her or to any one. That you and yours may be a pattern to all is the sincere wish of, my dear sister, Yours affectionately. To Mrs. James Armstrong, Athlone. To Arthur Keene 21 PORTARLINGTON, April 23, 1789. MY DEAR ARTHUR, I will not, I dare not draw the saw of controversy any longer; especially with James Deaves, See letters of Aug. 2, 1788 (to Mrs. Ward), and May 20. who will dispute through a stone wall.