To Mr. Abraham Brames
I am, dear Jasper,
Your affectionate brother.
DCLV. — To the Same.
DEAR JASPER, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, May 28, 1788.
IT seems to me, the most proper Assistant for the Sarum Circuit (only do not talk of it yet) will be Jasper Winscom. I am convinced the person whom I had intended for it is not the proper person. It is exceeding well that the warning was given me before the Conference. We have found it so difficult to drive Calvinism out from among us, that we shall not readily let it in again.
I am, dear Jasper,
Yours affectionately.
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DCLVI. — To Mr. Abraham Brames, Brompton.
MY DEAR BROTHER, LONDON, December 12, 1779.
IN the late Conference, it was agreed that one Steward (at least) in every society should be changed. And when I lately heard it was not yet done, I wrote to every Assistant on the head. I heard no objection to you. And in your case there is something peculiar, because of the debt lying on the house. Do all the good you can; work your work betimes; and in due time He will give you a full reward.
I am, with kind love to your wife,
Dear Abraham,
Your affectionate brother.
DCLVII. — To the Same.
MY DEAR BROTHER, LONDON, June 16, 1780.
YOU have done exceeding well in setting that little collection on foot. I trust it will be productive of much good. On February 6th you may expect a Preacher from hence. Tell the Travelling Preachers whatever you think or fear respecting them, if you love either them or
Your affectionate brother.
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DCLVIII. — To Mr. John Ogilvie.
MY DEAR BROTHER, LONDON, August 7, 1785.
AS long as you are yourself earnestly aspiring after a full deliverance from all sin, and a renewal in the whole image of God, God will prosper you in your labor; especially if you constantly and strongly exhort all believers to expect full sanctification now, by simple faith. And never be weary of well-doing: In due time you shall reap, if you faint not! I am
Your affectionate brother.
DCLIX. — To the Same.
MY DEAR BROTHER, LONDON, February 21, 1786.
YOU see God orders all things well. You have reason to thank Him, both for your sickness and your recovery. But whether sick or in health, if you keep in His way, you are to prepare your soul for temptations. For how shall we conquer if we do not fight? Go on, then, as a good soldier of Jesus