To Mr. Frances Wolfe
It is amazing that we cannot find in the three kingdoms a fit master for Kingswood school! Talk largely with Michael Griffith, then pray with him and for him; and God will give him gifts.
Your affectionate friend and brother.
Pray do as much as you can, and do not attempt to do more, or you will very soon do nothing.
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DLXXVIII. — To Mr. Frances Wolfe.
DEAR FRANCIS, LONDON, November 22, 1772.
AT what place are the fifty-four pounds, (old debt,) and at what places the three hundred and sixty-three?
You should speak plainly to brother A. Before his illness I am afraid he had lost much ground. He should receive this stroke as a call from God, and, for the time to come, live as he did when he travelled first. Let both of you strongly exhort the believers everywhere to “go on to perfection;” otherwise, they cannot keep what they have. I am, with love to sister W.,
Your affectionate friend and brother.
DLXXIX. — To the Same.
BRISTOL, September 15, 1773.
FRANKY, are you out of your wits? Why are you not at Bristol? 117
DLXXX. — To the Same.
MY DEAR BROTHER, LONDON, December 26, 1775.
SO the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away! He hath done all things well. What a word was that of M. de Renty on a like occasion! — “I cannot say but my soul is greatly moved at the sense of so great a loss. Nevertheless, I am so well satisfied that the will of the Lord, rather than that of a vile sinner, is done, that, were it not for offending others, I could shout and sing.”
Now, give yourself up more entirely and unreservedly to God. You have nothing else to care for, but the things of the Lord, how you may please the Lord.
I am
Your affectionate brother.
DLXXXI. — To the Same.
MY DEAR BROTHER, YORK, July 30, 1781.
TO allow money for the keeping of children is not the business of the Conference, but of the Circuit wherein a Preacher labors. So it is expressly appointed in the Minutes. I do not judge it is expedient for you to remain any longer in the west of England. I am glad to hear that your spirit revives. You need not “let Him go except He bless you.” I am, dear Franky,
Yours, etc.
DLXXXII. — To the Same.
MY DEAR BROTHER, LONDON, January 24, 1782.
YOU have much reason to bless God, both on your own account, and on account of the people. Now, see that you adorn in all things the doctrine of
God our Savior. See that your conversation be in grace, always seasoned with salt, and meet to minister grace to the hearers; and let none of your Preachers touch any spirituous liquors upon any account! I am sorry for poor Joseph B——. The loss of that excellent woman will be a loss indeed! But there is One who is able to turn all to good. I am, dear Franky, etc.
DLXXXIII. — To the Same.
MY DEAR BROTHER, LONDON, August 6, 1782.
NECESSITY has no law. Till your strength is restored, do all the good you can as a Local Preacher. 118
DLXXXIV. — To Miss Fuller.
MY DEAR SISTER,
YOU did well in giving me a plain and circumstantial account of the manner wherein God has dealt with your soul. Your part is now to stand fast in the glorious liberty wherewith Christ has made you free. There is no need that you should ever be entangled again in the bondage of pride, or anger, or desire. God is willing to give always what he grants once. Temptations, indeed, you are to expect. But you may tread them all under your feet: His grace is sufficient for you. And the God of all grace, after you have suffered a while, shall establish, strengthen, and settle you. I am, my dear sister,
Yours affectionately.