JUNE 7
There is a reward for bearing as well as doing His will.
Letter, 2nd March, 1773
It was from an ancient sect of physicians, whom we were supposed to resemble in our regular diet and exercise, that we were originally styled Methodists. … We were High Churchmen in the strongest sense. But we acknowledge as brethren all Dissenters, whether they are Methodist or not.
to Dr. Free, 1758
I positively forbid you or any preacher to be a leader; rather put the most insignificant person in each class to be the leader of it.
to John Cricket, 1783
It is right to add as much solemnity as we can to the admission of new members.
to John Valton, 1783