John Wesley's niece
Wesley's affectionate
and pastoral care for his niece Sarah
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Table of Contents
· Introduction
· Who was Sarah Wesley
· You gave me so much satisfaction when I was
with you
·
It
feels like God was
now calling you again
·
You want just that point, baby
· But you need to have some companions on the
way
· By taking away your expectation of worldly
happiness
· Tenderly Respectful Behavior Toward Dad
· But, above all, let prayer be done
continually
· The time, I have no doubt, was extended on
purpose
· Make the most of life
· You have your great Friend always around
· Be a leader of a small
·
This
will save you from many temptations
·
There's
a small group of people who love you well
·
Wesley's Guidelines for
Sarah's Healing
· The Two Great Remedies for a Sin-Sick Soul
· You certainly need gratitude and patience
· Sea baths will calm your nerves
· Let me have the comfort of at least one
relative who is an assistant to me in God's blessed work
· You must arrange to stay with us
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Introduction
"Sarah the Niece
of John Wesley," Wesley's deep and pastoral care for his niece Sarah, is a
30-page book based on Wesley's letters to Sarah Wesley.
Sarah Wesley, daughter of Charles Wesley and Sarah Wesley, never married. She devoted herself to literature and the preservation of Wesley family documents and historical Methodism.
His brothers, Charles Junior and Samuel Wesley dedicated themselves to music and were recognized and respected, including by the royal family and internationally.
Since 1772, we have
affectionate letters from Wesley to Sarah, but especially after the death of
Charles Wesley, in 1788, we see this care increase, including in relation to
health, but especially spiritually.
Sarah is an unknown
to many, but she had a great importance, as she was a "central figure in
the direct care and emotional support of John Wesley in his old age" [1] and at the end of
his life by remaining by his side.
A story that needs to
be known and that edifies us.
The Author
Who was Sarah Wesley
Sarah was the daughter of Charles Wesley and Sarah: "John Wesley's niece was named Sarah Wesley (1759–1828), often nicknamed Sally Wesley. She was the only daughter of Charles Wesley (the famous hymn writer and John's brother)." [2]
His brothers, Charles Junior and Samuel Wesley dedicated themselves to music and were recognized and respected, including by the royal family and internationally.
In 1781, John Wesley went to a concert of his nephew's where he spent pleasant moments, but felt out of his surroundings:
"I spent a pleasant hour watching my
nephew's concert. But I felt out of my environment, being in the midst of Lords
and Ladies. I like simple music and simple people," [3] said
Wesley.
Sarah never married
and "became a respected intellectual in London. She was a member of a
prominent literary group known as the Bluestockings." [4] She dedicated
herself to preserving her family's memory and historical documents.
She turned down
marriage proposals to maintain her autonomy, routine of erudition and charity.
Wesley gave Sarah
special treatment. "John Wesley showed deep and pastoral care for his
niece Sarah 'Sally' Wesley (daughter of his brother Charles
Wesley). This zeal was expressed through affectionate letters, practical health
advice, and encouragement of spiritual discipline."[5]
Among his care for Sarah, we highlight:
"Health Advice: In 1790, at the age of 87, John wrote to her recommending a daily exercise routine and asking her to borrow his 'chamber-horse' equipment that was in his dining room. On another occasion, he advised her about the benefits of bathing in the sea, but adamantly advised against drinking the salt water.
Spiritual Discipline: Wesley always encouraged her to be a 'whole Christian', recommending specific readings, rest, and a life of constant prayer to avoid the temptations of youth.
Practical Support: He
used his influence to help her in times of transition (...)".[6]
In his letters to Sarah, we also see Wesley giving guidance for the treatment of the illness of his brother Charles Wesley, who died in 1788.
After Charles Wesley's
death, John Wesley wrote to his sister-in-law Sarah on 12 April 1788, telling
of the account Sarah (Sally) gave to Wesley of Charles Wesley's passing.
Part of the letter reads:
"DEAR SISTER, Mr. Bradburn's account of my brother's removal was very
short and unsatisfactory. But the account Sally gave me is exactly as it should
be—private and circumstantial. I doubt that the few solemn words he said before
leaving here will not soon be forgotten, but will be a lasting blessing to all
who hear them." [7]
This deep and
affectionate care of an uncle and pastor is unknown to many, but this treatment
brings us edification.
But Sarah also played
a role in supporting John Wesley in his old age, especially in his last days by
his side.
"The
most emblematic moment of Sarah's care occurred in March 1791, during the last
days of the Methodist leader's life.
- Constant presence: Sarah Wesley remained faithfully at her uncle's bedside in his home on City Road in London.
- The final moment: She was kneeling around the
bed, holding her hand and praying with a small group of close friends,
when John Wesley uttered his famous last words, "Best of all, God is
with us," before passing away peacefully. [8]
The following letters
show Wesley's care and affection for Sarah.
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You gave me so much
satisfaction when I was with you
You gave me a lot of
satisfaction when I was with you, both yesterday and the day before. And yet I
have felt much pain for you, lest you lose the desires God has given you,
surrounded as you are by those who scarcely consider whether there is God or
devil
To your niece Sarah Wesley
CARDIFF, August 28, 1772.
Excuse me, my dear Sally, if I don't stay so
long, if I write a line before I come to Bristol, and remember the condition
you are in. Write to Nancy Bolton without delay. You gave me a lot of
satisfaction when I was with you, both yesterday and the day before. And yet I
have felt much pain for you, that you may not lose the desires that God has
given you, surrounded as you are by those who scarcely consider whether there
is God or devil. Ah, what a strange and inexplicable creature is man as he
pursues his own imagination!
Was this silly, giggling, and insignificant
animal born for eternity? Is this the one who has been made an incorruptible
image of the God of glory, the one who was born to live with angels,
archangels, and all the company of heaven? And is this how he prepares to meet
the One who comes in the clouds of heaven? What a fool, what a stubborn, what a
madman is he who forgets the end of his creation! Look at it in this and no
other vision, however lively, cheerfully disposed, and well created, and choose
yourself as your best part! Be a reasonable creature! Be a Christian! Be wise
now and happily ever after! "My dear Sally, farewell. [9]
It feels like God was now calling
you again
To your niece Sarah Wesley
CITY ROAD, November 15, 1780.
MY DEAR SALLY,-- A few years ago, while you were in Bristol, you
received a clear call from God; And you have not been disobedient to the
heavenly calling. But in a few months this impression of happiness disappeared,
I don't know how. It seems that God was now calling you again. But you have
many obstacles. This is just the dangerous time of life. If you don't want to
be almost the same Christian, you'll need a lot of courage and patience. Then
you can do everything through Christ strengthening you.
You want an extremely pious and sensible friend. I scarcely know any one
who is suitable for you on your side of town, except that open and noble
creature, Nancy Sharland, 'in whom there is no craftiness.' For now, your best
aids will be prayer and reading; perhaps very much in the method set out in one
of the Magazines [The Arminian Magazine.]. But you can't follow that without
cutting, as it were, a right hand—giving up on a trivial enterprise. Offering
any help that is within my reach will always be a pleasure
Your caring uncle. [10]
You want just that point, baby
You want just that point, love—love Him because He first loved us. And who knows how soon you will find it For the kingdom of God is at hand!
To
your niece Sarah Wesley
LIVERPOOL, April 12, 1781.
DEAR SALLY, -- In an hour
or two I hope to get on board, the wind being only in favor [See the previous
letter and that of May 8.]; So I make time to write two or three lines, whether
it's to live to write for you again or not.
Almost everyone who begins
to observe this strange truth, 'The whole world lies in the wicked,' feels the
natural desire, Oh, that I had the wings of a dove, to flee from it and rest!
But it is not a wilderness area that can give rest any more than a populous
city. 'God made our heart for Himself, and He cannot rest until He rests in
Him.' [Confessions of St. Augustine, i.] You want just that point, love—love
Him because He first loved us. And who knows how soon you will find it For the
kingdom of God is at hand! And if it opens up in your heart today, as you read
this
Miss Helena Sánchez.
Johnson [Mrs. Edwards had a famous school at Lambeth. See Diary, vi. 218, vii.
344; and letter of March 31 to his niece.] He writes to me saying that she was
taken away. She is transferred to Westminster. She is currently one of the
teachers at Mrs. Edwards' boarding school; but if I see London again, I'll
introduce you to the house.
Peace be with your spirit!
-- I am, dear Sally,
With your affection. [11]
But you need to have some
companions on the way
To
your niece Sarah Wesley
MANCHESTER, March 31, 1781.
MY DEAR SALLY, -- The
expression "eat and drink without fear" has one, and only one,
meaning, attributed to it by St. Paul, who is the only inspired writer who uses
this expression. He means by this that particular sin of which the Corinthians were
then guilty—that of taking one before another his own supper, so that one was
hungry and the other drunk. Now, it is certain that you are no more in danger
of this than of committing murder. The death of blood, cold, wandering thoughts
of various kinds are totally distinct from this. And now, when the worst of
these happens, you can respond with the pious Kempis: 'Go, go, you unclean
spirit. These are not my thoughts, but yours, and you will answer God for
them.' [Imitation, 111. vi.]
God now aims, in all His
dealings with you, to bring you to the knowledge of Himself as one in whom, by
nature, no good dwells. And this He is especially seeking when you approach His
Table. If He gave him at that moment remarkable joy or sweetness, it would not
answer his purpose; nor could He not give you much contrition and heartbreak.
Therefore, He leaves you largely to your own dull and insensitive heart, so
that you can know yourself to know Him. But, even so, this is the way; He walks
in it, and in due time ceisting if he does not faint.
But you need to have some
companions on the way; for how can one warm oneself [See letter of November 15,
1780.] I want you to meet Miss Helena. Johnson, [Mary Johnson. See Stevenson's
City Road Chapel, p. 504; and letter of April 12.]' who lives at Oxford Street,
at 368, and is in Mrs. Thackeray's class. She is deeply mourning for God, whom
she once knew and loved. She has a sensible and tender temperament; and I am
sure that their spirits would soon meet each other. You want a friend of your
own sex and almost your age, and I don't know of any in London who would suit
you better.
I pray to God that you may
resolutely choose Him for your part; and I am, my dear Sally,
With affection. [12]
By taking away your
expectation of worldly happiness
By taking away your
expectation of worldly happiness, God has been extremely merciful to you. It is
good for you to have seen affliction and felt disappointed in your hope
To your niece Sarah Wesley
WHITEHAVEN, May 28, 1781.
MY DEAR SALLY, -- Here I
am, waiting for a ticket to the Isle of Man. I don't know where I'll go from
there. But I believe that Providence will direct me to the North of Ireland or
to Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Your fondly tender.
For Miss Helena. Wesley, in
Chesterfield Street,
Marybone, London. [13]
Tenderly Respectful
Behavior Toward Dad
Now, Sally, tell your
brothers on my part that their tenderly respectful behaviour towards their
father (even asking forgiveness if they have offended him in any way) will be
the best cordial to him under heaven.
To
your niece Sarah Wesley
BRISTOL, March 7, 1788.
MY DEAR SALLY, -- When my
appetite was completely gone, to the point that all I could eat for dinner was
a roasted turnip, it was restored in a few days of daily riding, after taking
ten drops of vitriol elixir in a glass of water. It is very likely that this
will have the same effect in my brother's case. But in the meantime, I wanted
him to see Dr. Whitehead. [John Whitehead. See letter of October 15, 1766.] I
am convinced that there is no other such physician in England; though (to
confound human wisdom) he does not know how to heal his own wife.
He should lie in bed as
little as possible during the day; otherwise, it will disrupt his sleep at
night.
With great affection. [14]
But, above all, let prayer
be done continually
To
your niece Sarah Wesley
WORCESTER, March 20, 1788.
MY DEAR SALLY, -- Mr.
Whitefield vomited for a long time all the food he took. I advised him to cut a
large onion into the grain and tie it hot to the bottom of his stomach. He
didn't vomit anymore. Please apply this to my brother's stomach the next time
he eats. One in Yorkshire, who died of lack of food, because she vomited
everything she took, was saved by the following means: boiling crusts of white
bread until they had the consistency of jam; Add a few drops of lemon juice and
a little sugar for bread; Take a spoonful once or twice an hour. Let him try
that, please. If none of these options are relevant (which I don't think will
be the case), remember the lady in Paris who lived several weeks without
swallowing a grain, applying thin slices of beef to her stomach. But, above
all, let prayer be done continually; And he will probably be stronger after
this disease than he has been in these ten years. Is something too hard for
God? On Sunday I will be in Birmingham; on Sunday night in Madeley, near
Shifnal, Salop. My dear Sally, farewell!
For Miss Helena. Wesley, in
Chesterfield Street,
Marybone, London. [15]
The time, I have no doubt,
was extended on purpose
I thank you for the report
you gave me. It's full and satisfying. You describe a very horrible scene. The
time, I doubt not, was extended on purpose to make a deeper impression on those
who might otherwise soon forget it. What a difference a moment makes!
To
your niece Sarah Wesley
MANCHESTER, April 12, 1788.
MY DEAR SALLY, -- Thank you
for your report. It's full and satisfying. You describe a very horrible scene.
The time, I doubt not, was extended on purpose to make a deeper impression on
those who might otherwise soon forget it. What a difference a moment makes!
When the soul springs from
time to eternity, what an incredible change! What are all the pleasures, the
business of this world, to a dismembered spirit! Therefore, we will be
prepared. Because the day is near! But the comfort is that it cannot be separated
from you for long, my dear Sally,
Its invariably.
For Miss Helena. Wesley, in
Chesterfield Street,
Marybone, London. [16]
Note: Charles Wesley, Sarah
Wesley's father, died on March 29, 1788 at the age of 80.
Make the most of life
Now, my Sally, make the most of life. Where you have reached firm. But you have not yet received the Spirit of adoption, crying out in your heart, Abba, Father! Make sure you don't miss out on all the promises you have to make! If you feel your desire, it will soon be granted; and God will seal this word in your heart: 'I am merciful to try injustice, and I remember no more sins and iniquities
To
your niece Sarah Wesley
BLACKBURN, April 21, 1788.
What a comfort, my dear
Sally, to think that the Lord lives! No, and that our union with our human
friends will be more perfect from now on than it can be while we are bound to
the mud house. You haven't sent me these verses before. They were too fit to be
his last, for they were worthy of one bought by the blood of the Lamb and only
going to meet him!
Now,
my Sally, make the most of life. Where you have reached firm. But you have not
yet received the Spirit of adoption, crying out in your heart, Abba, Father!
Make sure you don't miss out on all the promises you have to make! If you feel
your desire, it will soon be granted; and God will seal this word in your
heart: 'I am merciful to try injustice, and I remember sins and iniquities no
more.' Dear Sally, goodbye! [17]
You have your great Friend
always around
The great lesson you now
need to learn is, 'Don't think about the next day.' If you do this, your guilt
brings its own punishment. You must live today; You still have a friend, the
medicine of life! And you've got your great Friend always around
To
your niece Sarah Wesley
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, 29 May
1788.
MY DEAR SALLY, -- How often
does our Lord say to us by His adorable providence, 'What I do you know not
now, but you will know hereafter!' And how unspeakable is our gain if we learn
only this, to trust God more than we can see Him! But this is a stroke you've
been waiting for for a long time. One of the eighty lived their meeting of
years; and it is not strange that he was taken, but that I am still there! The
great lesson you now need to learn is, 'Don't think about the next day.' If you
do this, your guilt brings its own punishment. You must live today; You still
have a friend, the medicine of life! And you have your great Friend always
around. There is a role for you; 'When I am grieving, I will think of God.' And
it's not wasted work. May the peace of God rest upon you! So pray
Your fondly tender. [18]
Be a leader of a small
Sunday-schools have been of
great use in all parts of England, and helping in any of them is a noble
employment. But perhaps one less tiredness would please you more. Maybe be the
leader of a small class, if I can find some nice young women.
To
your niece Sarah Wesley
GRIMSBY, June 30, 1788.
MY DEAR SALLY, -- Hemlock I
do not approve. It is a very dangerous medicine. I doubt that bathing in the
sea would amount to an internal complaint; I can't conceive of it as I should.
Although mercury combined with salts is a very strong poison, unmixed it is as
innocent as milk, especially when an ounce of it is taken in the morning and
ten drops of vitriolo elixir in a glass of water at three or four in the
afternoon. You can safely use this or the diet drink prescribed in Primitive
Physick for 'scorbutic sores'.
Sunday-schools have been of
great use in all parts of England, and helping in any of them is a noble
employment. But perhaps one less tiredness would please you more. Maybe be the
leader of a small class, if I can find some nice young women.
God does not expect us to
be sticks or stones. We can mourn and yet not murmur. It is very possible to
feel and still resign oneself. And this is Christian resignation.
On Monday, July 14, I hope
to be in the city. [See next letter.] If I can do it, I'll endeavour to be on
Chesterfield Street on Tuesday.
My dear Sally, farewell!
For Miss Helena. Wesley, at
the home of the Rev. Mr. Dickinson,
City Road, Moorfields,
London. [19]
This
will save you from many temptations
I'm glad
Sammy is diligent in his studies. This will save you from many temptations; and
if you strictly follow the Kingswood School method, you will make a great
profit
To your niece Sarah Wesley
BOLTON, April 11, 1790.
MY DEAR SALLY, -- People may think I'm not as
well as I used to be, because I seldom preach early in the morning. But I was
not indisposed than by the heat and dryness of my mouth, which usually begins
between one and two and ends between seven and eight. [See June 1 letter to
Henry Moore.] In other aspects, I'm not worse, but I'm much better than six
months ago. How careful we must be with these clay houses so that they do not
sink into the dust before their time! All the advice that the art of man can
give, my sister will hear from Dr. Whitehead. But, in fact, in most chronic
cases, the help of man is vain!
Our butler, Mr. Taylor, [Edward Taylor. See
Diary, viii, 115d, 126d; and to the Charity School in West Street, Seven Dials,
Two Chapels West End of Telford, p. 72.] is one of the School Commissioners. If
you tell him I wish, he'll send this girl into West Street School.
Peace be with all your spirits.--I am, my
dear Sally,
Always yours.
For Miss Helena. Wesley, in Chesterfield
Street,
Maryhone, London. [20]
There's
a small group of people who love you well
There is
a small group of people who love you well. What a blessing it is to have
some sincere friends! Surely those who fear the Lord cannot want anything good!
I wish Charles and Sammy could find their way there.
To your niece Sarah Wesley
PARKGATE, April 28, 1790.
MY DEAR SALLY, -- Now, if you were sitting
next to me, you would see one of the most pleasant places in the world. A
round, clear fish pond is a short distance away, surrounded by a smooth, green
meadow, which has a gently rising hill on one side and is surrounded by trees.
After breakfast, we will go to Miss Helena. Ritchie in Otley, [He ate breakfast
at 8 and arrived in Otley at 10:15. He returned to London on 2 October. See
Diary, viii. 62, 100-1.] who will not regret knowing that I have written for
you. Soon I will be advancing north; but it should shorten my journey through
Scotland as the work increases on all sides. If I am brought back to England, I
shall be able to judge whether I can take London on the way to Bristol. But I
doubt I won't be able to make it before my usual time (if I live), the
beginning of October.
I'm glad to find that you haven't forgotten
the way up City Road. You should always look at our house as one of your homes;
and when you're there, you won't forget Mrs. Dickinson—no, not poor George
Whitfield.
Always yours. [21]
Wesley's
Guidelines for Sarah's Healing
If you
had covered the wound with white paper wet with saliva, it would have stuck
until you were fine. 'Maybe I still can. But if not, the coal poultice will
cure you in a few days.
To your niece Sarah Wesley
LONDON, July 13, 1790.
MY DEAR SALLY, -- As my friends would not
accept refusals, I took two or three days to see them, only adding a hundred
and fifty miles to my journey. If my life extends until October, I hope we will
meet then. If not, we'll find ourselves in a better place. It is remarkable
that you are in this gentleman's house. I don't remember seeing him just once.
It was when I was at Temple Church, and he laughed and did sports most of the
time. [Mr.
L-----. See the July 31 letter to her.]
With all the affection. [22]
The Two Great Remedies for
a Sin-Sick Soul
The two great remedies for
a sin-sick soul are pain and pleasure. We hope that this will be more suitable
in any specific case. God is certainly the best Judge; And we can safely say
To your niece Sarah Wesley
BRISTOL, July 31, 1790.
MY DEAR SALLY, -- If your wound is not yet healed,
[See letter of July 13.] apply upon it the powdered coal poultice prescribed in
the Primitive Prysick. Within a few days, it heals any wound on the human body.
Little did he know that it failed. The two great remedies for a sin-sick soul
are pain and pleasure. We hope that this will be more suitable in any specific
case. God is certainly the best Judge; and we can safely say,
I will trust in the ability of my great
physician;
What He prescribes can never be sick.
As Mr. L----- was in [Temple Church] too far
away for me to see his behavior, I hope that there was a mistake, and that the
case was exactly as he describes. In fact, because I don't remember there being
anything that caused laughter, either in the subject or in the sermon.
Mr. Henderson [Richard Henderson, from
Hunham. See the letter of September 9, 1765.] He has been ill for a long time
and is far from well now. I saw him yesterday and it seems that he has little
hope of recovery. I should be happy [to meet] any of the Miss Mores [Hannah
More and her sisters, who were her friends. Charles Wesley and Wilberforce met
for the first time at Miss Wilberforce's house. More. See C. Wsslay of Telford,
pp. 266, 280.]; but I doubt if my conversation would not please them, I have
little pleasure in anything that does not [concern] the world above. Peace be
with all your spirits! -- I am, my dear Sally,
His uncle always affectionate.
For Miss Helena. Wesley, in Chesterfield
Street,
Marybone, London. [23]
You certainly need
gratitude and patience
To your niece Sarah Wesley
NEAR COWBRIDGE, AUGUST 18, 1790.
MY DEAR SALLY,-- I always lightly rebuke the
profane person or (even worse) the profane gentlemen; And many of them will
receive it in a civilized way, if not with gratitude. Everyone knows (both
captains and ordinary people) that swearing is not necessary; And even now we
have captains of our warships who don't swear at all. The captain of the ship
['The Samuel, Captain Percy' (Diary, i. 413).] of which I came from America
swore nothing; and never has man been better obeyed.
If I live to see London, I think I should
take you to Twicken-ham. Surely Mr. Galloway owes the world a true account of
the American revolution. The whole question is whether it should be published
during your lifetime.
What my brother says -
When the loss of friends was commanded to
know,
Next, pain and guilt are the worst diseases
below. [S. Wesley, J., on Dr. Gastrell.]
But that you didn't lead to the question. Not
even that--
Let each one his friendly helper provide,
And feel the care of his brother.
Perpetual joy is the temper of a Christian,
which is far enough from Stoicism. True Christians know that it is their duty
to maintain this, which in a sense is, in a sense, to rejoice forever.
I think Sammy and you should talk often and
freely. He can help you, and you can help him. I think he has a mind capable of
friendship, and I hope that if I live, I will get to know him more with him.
The gentleman you mentioned just visited me,
but he didn't stay, because I was with me. Tomorrow I hope to be in Bristol. --
I am, my dear Sally,
With all your affection. [24]
Sea baths will calm your
nerves
I believe that bathing in
the sea will calm your nerves; but I ask [you not to drink] sea water. If you
search for Primitive Physick, you'll see what] the diet drink is
To your niece Sarah Wesley
BRISSTOL, September 27, 1790.
MY DEAR SALLY, -- Wouldn't it be better for
you to spend time in Margate [She studied there. See the next letter.] As soon
as possible, I hope to be in town on Saturday, October 3rd. And before the end
of October you should be on City Road, if you haven't already been to
Twickenham. I believe that bathing in the sea will calm your nerves; but I ask
[you not to drink] sea water. [See letter of September 8, 1788.] If you look up
Primitive Physick, you will see what] is the diet drink [In Primitive Physick,
under the heading of 'Scorbutick Feres,' a drink is given to be taken 'on an
empty stomach and at four o'clock in the afternoon.' This is probably the 'diet
drink' he is referring to. It is called a 'diet drink' in later editions. See
W.H.S. IV. 72.] prescribed for scorbutic wounds; Although his disorder hasn't
evolved as much, I expect him to completely purify his blood in a month.
I shall be very glad to see Mr. Galloway. [To
Joseph Galloway, see letter of August 18.] Some acquaintances like him and Miss
Helena Sánchez. Galloway I wish you had.
I would like you to meet that beautiful Mrs.
Wolff [Mrs. Wolff, from Balham. From his home, Wesley went to City Road to
die.]; 'The perfect standard of true femininity.' Peace be with all your
spirits! "My dear Sally, farewell!
For Miss Helena. Wesley, in Chesterfield
Street,
Marybone, London. [25]
Let me have the comfort of
at least one relative who is an assistant to me in God's blessed work
Be a follower of her, just
as she is of Christ. Why shouldn't you meet in her class? I don't think you
will be embarrassed. Isn't it a good opportunity to get a little closer to
those who love you well? Let me have the comfort of at least one relative who
is an assistant to me in the blessed work of God.
To your niece Sarah Wesley
LONDON, October 5, 1790.
DEAR SALLY, -- I'M GLAD YOU'RE SO
COMFORTABLE. Mrs. Whitcomb really fears God, and I hope that before she leaves
her house she will know what it is to love Him. Providence did not send you to
spend time in Margate just on your own. [See previous letter.] Before you
leave, she, along with several others, will have reason to praise God for
coming. Make sure you don't waste time. One word said at the time, how good it
is! Warn everyone and exhort everyone, if you can somehow save some. 'In the
morning sow your seed, and in the evening do not hold your hand; for you do not
know which of them will prosper.' Don't say, 'I can't do anything, I'm slow to
speak.' Truth; But who made the tongue? You saw Sister Boon, a loving woman
with a simple heart. [Wife of Charles Boon, currently in Canterbury. She
probably lived in Chatham. See letter of August 15.] Be a follower of her, just
as she is of Christ. Why shouldn't you meet in her class? I don't think you
will be embarrassed. Isn't it a good opportunity to get a little closer to
those who love you well? Let me have the comfort of at least one relative who
is an assistant to me in the blessed work of God.
I need to visit other places before I come to
Kent, as well as visit classes in London; so that I cannot be in Margate until
the end of next month. If you stay there until then, you'll see me, otherwise
probably in London. Everywhere you will be welcome, my dear Sally,
Your caring uncle. [26]
You must arrange to stay
with us
So you should arrange to
stay with us when you can. You know you're always welcome
To your niece Sarah Wesley
HINXWORTH, October 27, 1790.
MY DEAR SALLY, -- I am glad you have found
benefits in Margate; and I am convinced that the sea and the voyage together
will help you, not only in regard to your particular complaint, but to your
health in general.
On Saturday, I must return to London and stay
for a fortnight before starting my next journey. So you should arrange to stay
with us when you can. You know you're always welcome. I [stay] here to write
two or three lines before I leave for Bedford, [He left Hinxworth at twelve
o'clock that morning for Bedford.] so that you do not fear that your letter has
missed a mistake. "Dear
Sally, good-bye!" [27]
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[2] Overview of Google's AI Mode
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[27]
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