The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 14 (of 32) — John Shaqi
The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 14 (of 32)Wesley, John
Religion
The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 14 (of 32)
Wesley, John
Methodist Church; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century
5. Upon my telling her, “I can’t chuse life or death for you,” she said,
“I asked the Lord, that if it was his will, I might die first; and he
told me, you should survive me, and that you should close my eyes.”
When we perceived it was the small-pox, I said to her, “My dear, you
won’t be frighted, if we tell you what is your distemper.” She said,
“I _can’t_ be frighted at _his_ will.”
6. The distemper soon was very heavy upon her: but so much the more
was her faith strengthened. Tuesday, _November 16_. She said to me, “I
have been worshipping with you before the throne in a glorious manner,
my soul was so let into God.” I said, “Did the Lord give you any
particular promise?” “No, replied she; it was all
That sacred awe that dares not move,
And all the silent heaven of love.”
7. Wednesday 17. Mrs. _C._ said to her, “Is there any thing you think
me particularly deficient in?” She answered, “No, love. He will guide
you by his eye, and be your only counsellor. All around you is God and
heaven. You little know how dearly Jesus loves you.” To Mr. _M._ she
said, “I thank God for your preaching. You must still preach simple
faith. Man will despise you, but God will love you; and yourself must
_believe_.” On Thursday, upon my asking, “What have you to say to
me?” She said, “Nay, nothing but what you know already; God is love.”
I asked, “Have you any particular promise?” She replied, “I don’t
seem to want any. I can live without. I shall die a lump of deformity,
but shall meet you all glorious; and mean time, I shall still have
fellowship with your spirit.”
8. When Mr. _M――――_ came again, he asked, “What she thought the most
excellent _way_ to walk in, and what were its chief _hindrances_?”
She answered, “The greatest _hindrance_ is generally from the natural
constitution. It was mine, to be reserved, to be very quiet, to suffer
much, and to say little. Some may think one _way_ more excellent, and
some another. But the thing is, to live in the will of God. For some
months past, when I have been peculiarly devoted to this, I have felt
such a guidance of his Spirit, and _the unction which I have received
from the Holy One, has so taught me of all things_, that I _needed not
any man should teach me, save as this anointing teacheth_.”
“When you speak upon acquaintance with Jesus, it is food to the soul.
And when you preach of devotedness to God, and living to him, it is
the joy of one’s heart.” He asked, “Have you any conviction you shall
die?” She answered, “No: only from the disorder. But I feel his will
so precious to me, that it is impossible for me to chuse.” He said, “We
leave you in our Lord’s hands.” She said, “We shall meet above. I have
no doubt of it.”
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