He breathes nothing but peace and love. Bigotry cannot
WESLEY'S JOURNAL
ApriL 1766 Greaves, being just ordained, came straight to the chapel, and gave me the assistance I wanted.
Thur. 26.—I should have been glad of a few days' rest, but it could not be at this busy season.
However, being electrified morning and evening, my lameness mended, though but slowly.
1766.
Fri. Jan. 31.—Mr. Whitefield called upon me.
He breathes nothing but peace and love. Bigotry cannot stand before him, but hides its head wherever he comes.
Two Deeds Wed. February 5 (London).—One called upon me who had been cheated out of a large fortune, and was now perishing for want of bread.
I had a desire to clothe him, and send him back to his own country ; but was short of money.
However, I appointed him to call again inan hour.
He did so; but before he came, one from whom I expected nothing less, put twenty guineas into my hand; so I ordered him to be clothed from head to foot, and sent him straight away to Dublin.
Mon. April 7.—I preached at Warrington, about noon, to a large congregation, rich and poor, learned and unlearned.
I never spoke more plain; nor have I ever seen a Congregation listen with more attention.
Thence I rode to Liverpool, and thoroughly regulated the society, which had great need of it.
Wednesday, 9.
I took much pains with a sensible woman who had taken several imprudent steps.
But it was labour lost— neither argument nor persuasion made the least impression.
O, what power less than almighty can convince a thorough paced enthusiast !
Thur. 10.—I looked over the wonderful deed which was lately made here ; on which I observed, 1. It takes
Painted at the age of 63 by Nathaniel Hone, R.A.
(National Portrait Gallery)
JOHN WESLEY
(1703-1791)