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Facsimile letter of John Wesley to Miss Ann (Nancy) Bolton

A facsimile of a handwritten letter by John Wesley to Miss Ann (Nancy) Bolton, dating 26.2.1780, written in London.

Category: document

Material Part: letter

Produced by: Wesley, John

Inscription:

written - whole

London, February 26, 1780. My Dear Nancy, Have you forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, Despise not the chastening of the Lord, neither faint when thou art rebuked of Him Can anything possibly occur wherein we may not say, 'This is the Lord; let Him do what seemeth Him good' In every circumstance we may adopt our Lord's words, 'The cup which My Father hath given Me, shall I not drink it' In your patience possess your soul. Watch against all unprofitable reasonings. Hold that fast, whatever instruments are employed, Sufferings are the gift of God to you! [See letters of Jan. 14 and June 22.] And they are all intended for your profit, that you may be a partaker of His holiness. I believe volatile tincture of guaiacum would ease the pain in your face. I do not remember if I mentioned it before or no. Drop a teaspoonful on a lump of sugar, and take this in a glass of fair water four times a day. But it would be likewise well to steep your feet in warm water for some minutes before you go to bed. On Monday next I am to set out for Bristol. On Monday fortnight, March 13, I hope to be at Stroud. If it be possible, let me see you there. No person will be more welcome to, dear Nancy, Yours most affectionately. J Wesley.

Measurements:

letter
height 279 mm
letter
width 218 mm

Object Number: 2010-442

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