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Original hand written letter by John Wesley to Mrs Jane (Jenny) Barton

A handwritten letter by John Wesley to Mrs Jane (Jenny) Barton, dating 1.11.1769, written in Norwich.

Category: document

Material: wood

Material Part: letter

Produced by: Wesley, John

Inscription:

written - whole

Norwich, November I, 1769. My Dear Sister, Have you been tried with bodily weakness or with outward afflictions If with the latter, have you found a deliverance from them It is certain, in every temptation He will make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it. When you are tempted, it is an unspeakable blessing that there is nothing in your heart which joins with the temptation. And there never need be more: the enemy is thrust out, and cannot re-enter if you continue to watch and pray. Continue likewise to be useful in your generation; as you have time, do good unto all men. Snatch all the opportunities you can of speaking a word to any of your neighbours. Comfort the afflicted, support the weak, exhort the believers to go on to perfection. Never be weary of well doing; in due time you shall reap if you faint not. I am, dear Jenny, Your Affectionate Brother, J Wesley.