Spokesperson for Methodist
women and mother of orphans
Odilon
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Odilon Massolar Chaves is a retired Methodist
pastor, with a doctorate in Theology and History from the Methodist University
of São Paulo.
Son of Rev. Adherico Ribeiro Chaves and Roza
Massolar Chaves.
He is married to RoseMary.
He has two daughters: Liliana and Luciana.
His thesis dealt with the Methodist revival
in England in the eighteenth century and its contribution as a paradigm for our
days.
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"When I am welcomed into Christ, like a
drop of water in the ocean, I lose myself in it and find in it my all, for time
and for eternity. Now, I feel this state to a certain extent; and I feel strong
impulses to look forward to fuller communion—the opening of the eternal doors
of my soul and a more powerful entrance of the King of glory." [1]
(Mary
Bosanquet Fletcher)
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Table of Contents
· Introduction
· Who was Mary Bosanquet
· I wanted you to write a letter
·
God seemed to mark us for this long time ago
· Be careful when increasing your expenses
· If you remain simple of heart
· In extraordinary cases, he made some
exceptions
·
My last letter took
away a good part of his apprehensions
· Free soul
· I'm glad you started this little prayer meeting
· Better use of all our talents
· The conditions that Mary Bosanquet set for
getting married
· While we have seen great things, we will see
more than these
· The person about whom one of our preachers
cautiously asked counsel
· The Great Difference Between Inner and Outer
Holiness
· Providence will open up in time
· God's work is happening in your own soul
· I'd love to be as close to you as possible
· Your first human friend
· You did justice to the character of this fine
man
· They are very well written and I know their
handwriting well
· Your advice is exactly right
· Who knows what God had planned for him
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Introduction
"Spokesperson
for Methodist Women and Mother of Orphans" is a 30-page book about the
life and ministry of Methodist Mary Bosanquet and her relationship with Wesley.
It is
based on Wesley's letters to Mary Bosanquet.
"Mary
Bosanquet Fletcher (1739–1815) was one of the most influential leaders of
early Methodism, recognized as the spokesperson who made room for women to
preach in public and as a true mother to dozens of orphans and the needy."
[2]
Mary was born into a wealthy family in England. When she converted to
Methodism, she abandoned comfort, opened an orphanage and a school for needy
children in Yorkshire.
Bosanquet married Anglican
clergyman John Fletcher, who was a friend of Wesley's and a Methodist advocate
of Christian perfection and free will.
It was Bosanquet who paved the way for women to preach in the Methodist Movement. She convinced Wesley who gave the authorization, at a time when women could not preach.
Wesley always called her
"My DEAR SISTER". After she got married, he called her "Mrs.
Fletcher."
Wesley's letters to Mary
Bosanquet or Mrs. Fletcher reveal a respect, affection and confidence in his
work and character.
She "was known as a
'Mother in Israel,' a Methodist term of honor, for her work in spreading the denomination
throughout England."[3]
The Author
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Who was Mary Bosanquet
"Mary Bosanquet Fletcher (1739-1815) was one
of the most important pioneers of the Methodist movement in the eighteenth
century. [4]
She was one of the first preachers. John Wesley said that her preaching
was "light and fire." [5]
Born into a wealthy
family in England, she converted to Methodism, abandoned comfort, opened an
orphanage and a school[6] for needy children in Yorkshire.
Bosanquet married the Anglican clergyman John Fletcher, who was
a friend of Wesley's.
"Even after she was widowed in 1785, she continued to lead the
Methodist society and preach regularly for more than thirty years." [7]
Wesley had a high opinion
of Mary Bosanquet. On March 23, 1775, he wrote to Betsy and said, "MY DEAR
BETSY,-- I am glad you had the opportunity to spend time in Leeds and with Miss
Betsy. Bosanquet. This, I have no doubt, has been a blessed means of increasing
his spiritual strength." [8]
On February 11, 1775,
Wesley wrote to Mary Bishop and said, "There is much good in Miss
Bosanquet; and you can do her good, for she loves and will bear to be
honest." [9]
In 1781, Wesley shows that he considered
Bosanquet's school to be of excellence. He said: "I saw another Christian
school at Leytonstone, under the care of Miss Leytonstone. Bosanquet. I do not
remember having discovered any defect in either the first or the second. [10]
Wesley considered the students of the school
as children. Revealing the excellence of Bosanquet's teaching, Wesley said,
"I want your children (students) to be educated just like Miss
Helena's. Bosanquet". [11]
Bosanquet had a high opinion of her husband.
In 1774, Wesley wrote: "When John Fletcher urged Mary Bosanquet [They
married in 1781], she said (asking my advice on this): 'If I change my
situation, it must be with one who can not only love, but also deep reverence
and esteem: one who is qualified to be my guide; one who is eminent not only in
grace, but also in understanding."[12]
Wesley's letters to Mary Bosanquet or Mrs.
Fletcher reveal a respect, affection and confidence in his work and character.
I wanted you to write a letter
I
wanted you to write a letter to her in this head. Who knows, but it can save a
living soul.
For Mrs. Fletcher
MANCHESTER, April 2, 1755.
MY DEAR SISTER, - I have
nothing to do with Yorkshire this year. After a quick trip through Bolton, Wigan
and Liverpool, I need to hurry through Chester to Holyhead to pick up the first
package to Dublin. Spring is already so worn that I shall have a lot of noise
to go through all the provinces of Ireland before the end of June.
It is good that this fickle
man did not destroy poor Miss L. body and soul. I'm afraid he already stole her
heart from God a long time ago. And she has convinced others for so long that
her union was God's will, that disappointment had better not disturb her
altogether and bring her back into the world. I wanted you to write a letter to
her in this head. Who knows, but it can save a living soul.
Michael Onions' account is
very remarkable and may be useful to the public.
With all the affection. [13]
God seemed to mark us for this long time ago
Now there is little danger of any wrong
relationship between you and me. Indeed, we love one another and can trust one
another; And there are good reasons why we should. God seemed to mark us for
this a long time ago, and perhaps lately more than ever.
To Mary Bosanquet
LONDON, January 2, 1770.
MY DEAR SISTER,--You know
that I am not much given to suspecting the worst; I am more inclined to hope
than to fear. However, I cannot help but fear that those who make these wise
remarks will not always speak with a single eye. But what are they afraid of?
Now there is little danger of any wrong relationship between you and me.
Indeed, we love one another and can trust one another; And there are good
reasons why we should. God seemed to mark us for this a long time ago, and
perhaps lately more than ever. Now you can speak all that is in your heart, and
in all simplicity.
The moment any of them are
justified, they are babes in Christ, little children. When they have the
permanent witness of forgiveness, they are young. This is the characteristic of
a young man. It was not this, but much more, until salvation from indwelling
sin, which more than five hundred in London received. It is true that they did
not (all or most) maintain it; But they had forgiveness, just as surely as they
had forgiveness. And you and they can receive it again. [See Jan. 1 letter to
Mrs. Crosby.] How soon-- I go, my dear friend,
Your affectionate brother. [14]
For Miss Helena. Bosanquet,
Gildersome Hall, near Leeds.
Be careful when increasing
your expenses
I'm glad you notice that
your temporal difficulties have diminished. Be careful when increasing your
expenses. I advise you not to take any other children until all these expenses are
gone.
To Mary Bosanquet
LONDON, January 15, 1770.
MY DEAREST SISTER,-- It is
not strange if the leadership of one soul is very different from that of
another. The same Spirit is at work in each of them; and yet he acts in various
ways, according to his own will. It is concerned with us to follow our own
light, seeing that we are not to be judged by the conscience of others.
A little time will show who
gets in the way and who promotes the well-being of the family. And I hope you
will have the firmness to pursue all the measures you think are for the glory
of God.
She's still there [His
wife, who was in Newcastle. See letter of November 20, 1769 to Christopher
Hopper.]; and it probably will be so, unless I hired her to come back, which I
dare not do. I will not buy a cross, though I can bear it. Many are very
agitated here and thirst for pure love. I'm sure you've tasted it once,
although you were convinced not to. How soon can you find it again! Simple
faith is all we want. Peace be upon your spirit--I am, my dear sister,
Your affectionate brother.
If you remain simple of
heart
He will be more and more
so, if he remains simple of heart, speaks explicitly of full redemption, and
exhorts believers to accept it now. The same rule that will be good for you to
observe in conversations with everyone who is real!
To Mary Bosanquet
MACCLESFIELD, March 26, 1770.
MY DEAR SISTER,-- I am now
moving north. In about a fortnight I expect to be in Whitehaven, and a week
later in Glasgow, early in May in Aberdeen, and May 11 in Edinburgh.
Exercising your faith is
exactly what you want. Believe and enter. Eliz's experience. Jackson cheered up
many. It is the marrow of Christianity; and if it be diligently spread among
our believers, it may be of indescribable usefulness. It is certainly right to
pray regardless of whether we can pray or not. God hears even when we barely
hear each other.
She saw it through the
advice and insistence of Clayton Carthy. [See letter of June 12, 1759.] And God
allowed it. So it's okay. As far as we are concerned, at the moment I don't see
any danger on either side. You need a constant guide, and one who knows you
well. If my brother had not given Mrs. Gaussen that fatal advice, 'to hide,'
she would not have fallen into the hands of others. [See letter of September
25, 1757.]
I'm glad that Richd. Taylor
is helpful. [Miss S. Bosanquet in Yorkshire.] He will be more and more so, if
he remains simple of heart, speaks explicitly of full redemption, and exhorts
believers to accept it now. The same rule that will be good for you to observe
in conversations with everyone who is real! Peace be with your spirit!
My dear sister, farewell!
For Miss Helena. Bosanquet,
at Gildersome Hall, near Leeds. [15]
In extraordinary cases, he
made some exceptions
Therefore, I do not wonder
if several things happen there that do not fit into the ordinary rules of discipline.
St. Paul's common rule was, 'I do not permit a woman to speak in the
congregation.' However, in extraordinary cases, he made some exceptions; in
Corinth, in particular
To Mary Bosanquet
LONDONDERRY, June 13, 1771.
MY DEAR SISTER,--I think the
strength of the cause is there—in its extraordinary connection. I am convinced
that all our lay preachers; otherwise, I could not tolerate his preaching at
all. It is clear to me that the whole work of God, called Methodism, is an
extraordinary dispensation of His providence. Therefore, I do not wonder if
several things happen there that do not fit into the ordinary rules of
discipline. St. Paul's common rule was, 'I do not permit a woman to speak in
the congregation.' However, in extraordinary cases, he made some exceptions; in
Corinth, in particular.--I am, my dear sister,
Your affectionate brother. [16]
My last letter took away a good part of his
apprehensions
I believe my last letter took away a good part of his
apprehensions. All the discomfort I find (because of a small bruise) is that I
am advised to ride as much as possible in a carriage and as little as possible
on horseback.
To Mary
BRISTOL, March 4,
1772.
MY DEAREST SISTER,--
I believe that my last letter has taken away a good deal of your apprehensions.
All the discomfort I find (because of a small bruise) is that I am advised to
ride as much as possible in a carriage and as little as possible on horseback.
I accept your offer very kindly; And I am, my dear friend,
Always yours.
For Miss Helena.
Bosanquet, in Morley Common, near Leeds. [17]
Free soul
I'm glad you find your soul
free. You are in your place. Stand Firm in
Glorious Freedom
To Mary Bosanquet
LONDON, July 17, 1773.
MY DEAR SISTER,-- By the
blessing of God, I arrived at this place an hour ago, in almost the same health
as I left. I'm glad my friend [his wife] was at your house; She wouldn't suffer
any harm, and maybe a little good. I think so. Mitchell [The three preachers at
Birstall in 1772 were Thomas Taylor, Thomas Mitchell, and John Nelson. In 1773,
Mitchell remained. See letter of August 15, 1751, about the tumultuous mob at
Wrangle, where he was thrown into a lake] at least can spend another year at
the Birstall Circuit. There seemed to be a providential call to what was done
at Harrogate! I'm glad you find your soul free. You are in your place. Stand
firm in glorious freedom--I am, my dear sister,
Your affectionate brother. [18]
I'm glad you started this
little prayer meeting
To
Mary Bosanquet
LONDON, October 17, 1773.
MY DEAR SISTER,-- I have
been away for a week or two last month; but now I have almost recovered my
strength [See letter of October 7]. If I live till spring and am as well off as
I am now, I shall head north as usual. I'm glad you started this little prayer
meeting. It will not be without a blessing. T. Lee [Thomas Lee, Birstall's
assistant] may have half a dozen of the Children's Instructions [See letter of
February 23] to give as he sees fit.
If you take care of the
books, I will not worry about them anymore; Because I know that what you do,
you will do for real. I would like you to immediately have all the books that
are in Birstall transferred to your home [See letter of November 17]. So you'll
be so kind to send me a catalog of them and the books you would have sent down.
Everyone who keeps my books for the future, I would like you to declare your
accounts once a month. But I don't know what you send me the bills for. "I
am, my dear
Your affectionate brother. [19]
Better use of all our
talents
What can we do but make the
best use of all our talents, and according to our power glorify him with our
bodies and spirits
To Mary Bosanquet
LONDON, November 17, 1773.
MY DEAR SISTER,-- I am
afraid that the collection of books in the Birstall house is extremely
imperfect. As soon as we receive the bill from you, we will send you the little
books that are necessary and the most necessary and useful [See letter of
October 17].
My health seems to be as
well established as it has been for many years. And of this we are sure — we
will have health if health is the best. What can we do but make the best use of
all our talents, and according to our power glorify Him with our bodies and
spirits—I am, my dear sister, Yours with affection. [20]
The conditions that Mary
Bosanquet set for getting married
When John Fletcher insisted much with Mary Bosanquet [They married in 1781], she said (asking my advice on this): 'If I change my situation, it must be with one who can not only love but also deep reverence and esteem: one who is qualified to be my guide; one who is eminent not only in grace, but also in understanding.'
To Ann Bolton
LONDON, January 20, 1774.
MY DEAR SISTER,-- You, in
your small position, as I am in mine, have a great deal of difficulty, care, and
haste. And I too often thought, If it were not better for me to take off at
least a part of the burden But I think again, Is it my burden I have chosen for
myself It is not the cup that my Father has given me And I carry it for myself,
or for the benefit of many that they may be saved
Let me not hurt my dear
friend if, on such an occasion, I speak in all frankness. Now you are very
favored. I trust that God has made you a partaker of His great salvation. He
gave her a good understanding, improved by experience and free conversation with
many of His dearest children. He has placed you as a city situated on a hill in
a situation where you have full exercise for all your talents. 'But there are
many crosses there.' There are—that is, many means of illuminating all his
graces.
And is it a little thing
that would make my sister, my friend, leave a situation like this
If, in fact, you could
enlarge the sphere of your action; if you can be more helpful; or if you could
have a closer union than you ever had with a person of very eminent grace and
understanding, I would instantly recognize God's call, and say, 'Go, and the
Lord will be with you!' But I don't see any of that in your current case. All
dark, I fear; Evil is before you.
See, I speak without
reservation; And I hope that destiny is launched. Speak as freely as
Your affectionate friend. [21]
While we have seen great things, we will see
more than these
Certainly, although we have seen great
things, we will see more than these. If you can believe it! That is the point;
So what's impossible
To
Mary Bosanquet
LONDON, February 9, 1774.
MY DEAR SISTER,-- The crowd
that hurt not me, but the old hired chaise I was wearing made the attack a few
months ago in Enniskillen, Ireland. At the moment, we are little concerned
about the English crowds, and probably won't be as long as King George III is
alive.
In July, I hope to see you
at Cross Hall. My spring journey is as follows: Manchester, April 4th; Monday,
April 18, Halifax; Tuesday, Huddersfield, Dewsbury; Thursday, Bradford; Sunday,
24, Haworth Church.
Your affectionate brother. [22]
The person about whom one
of our preachers cautiously asked counsel
I was especially glad to
hear from you at this time, as I wanted to know how you were doing, and whether
you were the person about whom one of our preachers cautiously sought advice
To
Mary Bosanquet
CLONES,
May 29, 1775.
MY DEAR SISTER,-- I was
especially glad to hear from you at this time, for I wanted to know how you
were doing, and whether you were the person about whom one of our preachers
cautiously asked for advice. Whether you should get rid of your home and
related matters is a very important question. The answer to this depends on
many circumstances with which I am not yet familiar. But necessity has no law.
This needs to be done, if your income is not to cover expenses otherwise.
On the last day of June I
hope to be in Dublin, and at the end of July in England. If I have a ticket
ready, I will probably have the opportunity to hide for a day or two with you';
but I do not wish any of the preachers to come to me until I call them. If that
happens, I'll run away. I'm not going to be in a crowd.
You probably know if Mr.
Saunderson is in Knares-borough. If you are, please take a cross for me. Write
to him on my behalf and tell him that I wish him to return without delay or
apology to Bristol; otherwise he will disobey me forever.--I am, my dear sister,
Your affectionate brother. [23]
The Great Difference
Between Inner and Outer Holiness
A great difference between
the outward and inward work of God is that inward holiness is for the most part
instantaneous, given largely at the time when we are justified, or when we are
sanctified or saved from consanguineous sin; but outward holiness is largely
gradual
To Mary Bosanquet
WESTMINSTER, November 15,
1775.
MY DEAR SISTER,-- I cannot
give an immediate answer to your question, as we have not yet received an
answer from the Committee for the grant of the city lands. If they grant our
petition and allow us land to build on (as they are very likely to do), there
will be no time for anyone to come to London in the hope of getting money for
other buildings. Our friends will certainly give everything they can to build a
new Foundation, and everything will be little.
A great difference between
the outward and inward work of God is that inward holiness is for the most part
instantaneous, given largely at the time when we are justified, or when we are
sanctified or saved from consanguineous sin; but outward holiness is largely
gradual—forged little by little as we deny ourselves and take up our cross and
work together with Him.
I think it would be good
for you to do a thorough consultation with two or three friends of ours who
understand the world. Certainly these can be found in Leeds or nearby. And
whatever was judged best should be carried out swiftly and rigorously.--I am, my
dear sister,
His brother always
affectionate. [24]
Providence will open up in time
Who knows, but Miss
Sánchez's illness. Bishop may be allowed for just that—so that you have a
clearer and more open way to help the women of Bath move forward. What you have
to do in Bristol hasn't appeared yet; Providence will open up in time.
To Mary Bosanquet
LONDON, February 23,
1778.
MY DEAR SISTER, -
Although I hope to see you next week, I can't help writing a few lines. Who
knows, but Miss Sánchez's illness. Bishop may be allowed for just that—so that
you have a clearer and more open way to help the women of Bath move forward.
What you have to do in Bristol hasn't appeared yet; Providence will open up in
time. I'm glad Philly Cousins keeps his confidence. See if she has anything to
do. ['Brother Cousins was restored to the love of God' a few days after Miss
Cousins was restored. Bosanquet arrived in Bath in December. See letters of
December 2, 1777 and November 1, 1778.]
I hadn't heard
anything about Tommy Westall's daughter; And I'm glad she's so well taken care
of. Let Brother Taylor and Nancy Tripp do all they can for God. [Richard
Taylor, his manager at Cross Hall. Ann Tripp (1745-1823) was governess to the
orphans at Leytonstone and lived with Miss Leytonstone. Bosanquet in Yorkshire.
For Thomas Westall, see letter of December 20, 1746.] This is an acceptable
time. I hope to see you on Tuesday afternoon [He was in Bath on the 3rd of
March.]; And I am, my dear sister,
With great affection.
For Miss Helena.
Bosanquet, in the orange grove, [25]
God's work is happening in your own soul
I am glad to know that God's work is happening in your
own soul and those around you
To Mary
Bosanquet
LONDON,
December 18, 1780.
MY DEAR
SISTER,--I am glad to know that God's work is happening in your own soul and in
those around you. This young woman's dream is very remarkable and gives us a
good incentive to move forward. I believe Mr. D was better for his journey; But
he has very little contact with the Methodists.
We have
many here who have the same experience with honest George Clark, and much
clearer ideas about the life of faith than he does. They are George Hufflet in
the chapel at Spiralfields, Mary Landers in the Tower, Sister Calcut in
Bishopsgate Street, Sister Cayley in G. Clark's, Jenny Thornton [See letters of
April 14, 1771 (to Miss Helena S. March) and February 4, 1787.] and a few
others in the city, Sister Peters in the Crown Curtain, Molly Monk in
Moorfields, Sister Garston, and Charles Wheeler in Old Street. Joseph Bradford
would introduce anyone you sent, to those or to our selected society. It will
be good to announce the land now. I remember you daily; And I am, my dear
sister,
His
brother always affectionate. [26]
I'd love to be as close to
you as possible
I really wanted to hear
from you, because I wanted to know if you have already thought about where you
should settle, in case God wants to prolong your life. I would love to be as
close to you as possible; and so I should be glad if you chose Bristol or London.
For Mrs. Fletcher
BRISTOL, September 16,
1785.
My DEAR SISTER, - I would
very much like to hear from you, because I wanted to know if you have already
thought about where you should settle, if God wants to prolong your life. I
would love to be as close to you as possible; and so I should be glad if you
chose Bristol or London. I hope to be in the city on Monday, the fifteenth of
days, October 1st. Mr. Ireland printed a thousand or two of her letters, [On
her husband's last illness.] with some slight variations, I think for the
worse!
Peace be with your spirit!
- Yes, I am, my dear sister,
Always yours.
I'm glad people want to
join us. I will reprint your letter when I come to London.
To Mrs. Fletcher in
Madeley,
Near Shifnal, Salop. [27]
Your first human friend
Shouldn't I now consider myself your first human
friend? I don't think anyone has a more sincere regard for you than, my dear
To Mrs. Fletcher
BRISTOL, October 2,
1785.
MY DEAR SISTER, THERE
IS MUCH OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE IN THIS, WHICH ALLOWS THE PEOPLE TO CHOOSE THEIR
OWN VICAR. I believe Mr. Horne is a sound Methodist, and I believe he will
serve him well if he succeeds in ordination. If he fails, Mr. Dickinson may do almost
as well—a very pious and sensible young man, who for two or three years served
the good Mr. Perronet at Shoreham, but expects to be rejected by the new vicar.
Surely his idea of
spending much of his time in London agrees with God's will. I have never fully
approved of you having gone so far from it, though very well it has been taken
from it. I hope to be there tomorrow. Shouldn't I now consider myself your first
human friend? I think no one has more sincere regard for you than, my dear
sister,
With all the
affection. [28]
You did justice to
the character of this fine man
This morning I
received and read your papers. You did justice to the character of this
excellent man as much as could be expected in such a short space
For Mrs. Fletcher
NORWICH, October 22,
1785.
MY DEAR SISTER, -
This morning I received and read your papers. You have done justice to the
character of this excellent man as much as could be expected in so little
space. I don't observe any sentences that need to be left out, and very few
words that need to be omitted or changed; I only omit very little, which I had
inserted before receiving his, in that part of my sermon which I have
transcribed, I hope to obtain more materials for the writing of his Life. May
the Lord bless and protect you! - Yes, I am, my dear sister,
Your fondly tender.
To Mrs. Fletcher in
Madeley,
Near Skifinal, Salop.
[29]
They are very well
written and I know their handwriting well
Thank you for the
papers. It was not necessary for you to copy again, for they are very well
written, and I know your handwriting well. I love to see that. In fact, I love
everything that belongs to you, just as I have always since I met you.
For Mrs. Fletcher
LONDON, December 31,
1785.
MY DEAR SISTER, - I thank
you for the papers. It was not necessary for you to copy again, for they are
very well written, and I know your handwriting well. I love to see that. In
fact, I love everything that belongs to you, just as I have always since I met
you. Some more materials...
I got it from Mr.
Vaughan and a few more from Joseph Benson. I'm willing to gather everything I
can before I start putting them together. But how should I direct Mr. Ireland?
Or you would write a line would carry more weight to induce you to give me all the
help you can at the first opportunity. Thank you for mentioning this mistake in
the Sermon. I doubt not that you and Mr. Ireland can correct me on many other
details in which I have hitherto been mistaken. But it would be a shame to stay
until next year. Was it in London that he met the honest Jew? This is a very
remarkable circumstance. Do you know any details about its misuse at Customs?
Where was this Customs?
Tenderly entrusting
thee to him who will make all things work together for their good, I am, my
dear sister,
His brother always
affectionate. [30]
In Carmarthen.
Your advice is exactly right
I think your advice is exactly right. With the
materials I already have, or can get in England, I will write and publish as
soon as it is convenient
For Mrs. Fletcher
LONDON, January 13,
1786.
MY DEAR SISTER, -
When I receive letters from other people, I put them aside perhaps a week or
two before I reply; But it's different when I hear from you. So I think a lot
about losing a day, afraid of giving a moment of pain to one of the most
faithful friends I have in the world. The circumstance which you add in regard
to the behaviour of these Customs officers is very much worth reporting. Ah,
what a pity that it was not then informed to the superiors, that those
inhospitable wretches could have been prevented from abusing other strangers!
I think your advice
is exactly right. With the materials I already have, or can get in England, I
will write and publish as soon as it is convenient. - Yes, I am, my dear
sister,
His brother always
affectionate.
To Mrs. Fletcher in
Madeley, [31]
Who knows what God
had planned for him
Who knows what God had
planned for him, and for what purposes He brought him to England
Entrusting you to His
care, who has protected you since youth
LONDON,
June 9, 1788.
MY
DEAR SISTER, -- I am sincerely glad that you have found the opportunity to
convey these valuable documents to Mr. Benson. I know of no one in England who
is better able to prepare them for public view, [See letters of March 10, 1787,
and September 17, 1788.] for there is scarcely any one who better understands
the whole subject of the debate. And now I hope that both points will be
adopted. On the one hand, Mr. Ireland will be pleased (who seems to have,
though I do not know why, an insuperable prejudice against me); and on the
other, justice will be done to the memory of the blessed Mr. Fletcher. If I
live another month or two, I will see you and your relative, from whom I am
glad to hear such a good report. [Wesley met 'young Mr. Fletcher, very much alive
to God, and rapidly growing in the spirit of his uncle,' on March 23, 1789. See
Diary, vii. 480.] Who knows what God had planned for him, and for what purposes
He brought him to England
Entrusting
you to His care, who has protected you from your youth, I am, my dear sister,
With all your affection. [32]
[2] Overview of Google's AI Mode
[3]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Fletcher_(preacher)
[4] Overview of Google's AI Mode
[5] Overview of Google's AI Mode
[6] Overview of Google's AI Mode
[7] Overview of Google's AI Mode
[8] https://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-letters-of-john-wesley/wesleys-letters-1775/
[9] https://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-letters-of-john-wesley/wesleys-letters-1775/
[10] https://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-letters-of-john-wesley/wesleys-letters-1781a/
[11] https://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-letters-of-john-wesley/wesleys-letters-1781a/
[12] https://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-letters-of-john-wesley/wesleys-letters-1774/
[13]
https://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-letters-of-john-wesley/wesleys-letters-1755/
[14] https://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-letters-of-john-wesley/wesleys-letters-1770/
[15]https://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-letters-of-john-wesley/wesleys-letters-1770/
[16]
https://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-letters-of-john-wesley/wesleys-letters-1771/
[17]
https://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-letters-of-john-wesley/wesleys-letters-1772/
[18] https://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-letters-of-john-wesley/wesleys-letters-1773/
[19] https://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-letters-of-john-wesley/wesleys-letters-1773/
[20] https://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-letters-of-john-wesley/wesleys-letters-1773/
[21] https://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-letters-of-john-wesley/wesleys-letters-1774/
[22] https://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-letters-of-john-wesley/wesleys-letters-1774/
[23] https://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-letters-of-john-wesley/wesleys-letters-1775/
[24] https://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-letters-of-john-wesley/wesleys-letters-1775/
[25] https://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-letters-of-john-wesley/wesleys-letters-1778/
[26]
https://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-letters-of-john-wesley/wesleys-letters-1780/
[27]
https://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-letters-of-john-wesley/wesleys-letters-1785
[28]
https://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-letters-of-john-wesley/wesleys-letters-1785/
[29]
https://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-letters-of-john-wesley/wesleys-letters-1785/
[30]
https://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-letters-of-john-wesley/wesleys-letters-1785/
[31]
https://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-letters-of-john-wesley/wesleys-letters-1786/
[32]
https://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-letters-of-john-wesley/wesleys-letters-1788a/
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