To Mr. John Ogilvie

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

Christ. Fight the good fight of faith, and lay hold on eternal life! Salvation is nigh! Seek, desire nothing else!

I am

Your affectionate brother.

DCLX. — To the Same.

MY DEAR BROTHER, Near MANCHESTER, July 24, 1787.

AS there are so few Preachers on the Isle, I think Mr. Crook’s judgment is right. It will not be expedient for you to quit your station for the present. The work of God would very probably suffer if Mr. Crook and you should be absent at the same time. I believe it may be contrived for you to labor the ensuing year in some part of Yorkshire. Be zealous! Be active for God!

I am

Your affectionate brother.

DCLXI. — To the Same.

MY DEAR BROTHER, LONDON, February 21, 1791.

I HAVE not been well for a few days; but I am now, by the blessing of God, much recovered. It should be matter of great thankfulness, that your wife and you were both enabled to give that lovely child to God. We are well assured that He does all things well; all things for our profit, that we may be partakers of His holiness. It is not improbable that I may look upon you in the spring. Peace be with your spirits!

I am

Your affectionate brother.