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TextLetter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley, Manchester
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley thanking her for her accounnt of his brother, Charles', death and comforting her at the loss of her father.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley thanking her for her accounnt of his brother, Charles', death and comforting her at the loss of her father. -
TextLetter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to Charles Wesley, [Bristol]
Wesley, Sarah Gwynne, 1726-1822A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her son, Charles, berating him and his father for not writing to update her on their health after having had colds, scolding them for not taking care of themselves while sick, sending them well wishes from herself and Charles' siblings, Sarah and Samuel, and asking when they might return.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her son, Charles, berating him and his father for not writing to update her on their health after having had colds, scolding them for not taking care of themselves while sick, sending them well wishes from herself and Charles' siblings, Sarah and Samuel, and asking when they might return. -
TextLetter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to Sarah Wesley, [London]
Wesley, Sarah Gwynne, 1726-1822A letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, giving an update on her son, Charles', recent illness, passing along an invitation to visit from Mrs. Hopson, and briefly relating some of her son, Samuel's, recent doings.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley to her daughter, Sarah, giving an update on her son, Charles', recent illness, passing along an invitation to visit from Mrs. Hopson, and briefly relating some of her son, Samuel's, recent doings. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to John Wesley, Chesterfield Street, [London]
Wesley, Sarah, 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to John Wesley expressing her worries and spiritual struggles and asking for his guidance.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from Sarah Wesley to John Wesley expressing her worries and spiritual struggles and asking for his guidance. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Samuel Wesley, Ramsgate
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Samuel, asking him to help her coordinate introductions between some of their acquaintances, and giving him a description of her stay so far in Ramsgate, which she notes is a place he would likely not enjoy.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Samuel, asking him to help her coordinate introductions between some of their acquaintances, and giving him a description of her stay so far in Ramsgate, which she notes is a place he would likely not enjoy. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, asking that her mother keep her informed of her aunt's health, expressing frustration with the unwillingness of her late father's friends to help cover his outstanding debts, sharing her plans for dining with Miss Howard, explaining the possibility of using Mrs. Price's house to extend her stay at the sea another fortnight and that if that is not possible her refusal to ask for any more money from her mother to extend her stay, and giving updates on various acquaintances.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, asking that her mother keep her informed of her aunt's health, expressing frustration with the unwillingness of her late father's friends to help cover his outstanding debts, sharing her plans for dining with Miss Howard, explaining the possibility of using Mrs. Price's house to extend her stay at the sea another fortnight and that if that is not possible her refusal to ask for any more money from her mother to extend her stay, and giving updates on various acquaintances. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, expressing her frustration at hearing her brother, Samuel, was angry with her regarding a matter that she had discussed with her mother concerning Lucy Jefferson, describing some recent social visits and her stay with the Haynes (Haines) family, providing an update on her health and suggestions that she not return to London yet for fear of a relapse, and expressing her desire for her mother to come to Bristol.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, expressing her frustration at hearing her brother, Samuel, was angry with her regarding a matter that she had discussed with her mother concerning Lucy Jefferson, describing some recent social visits and her stay with the Haynes (Haines) family, providing an update on her health and suggestions that she not return to London yet for fear of a relapse, and expressing her desire for her mother to come to Bristol. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, Ramsgate
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, thanking her mother for news of her aunt and asking for more news as it becomes available, offering comfort to her mother in the wake of her father's death, expressing her wish that her mother join her in Ramsgate, and insisting that if she cannot come to Ramsgate, Sarah will watch the house when she returns to London and send her mother to Guildford.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, thanking her mother for news of her aunt and asking for more news as it becomes available, offering comfort to her mother in the wake of her father's death, expressing her wish that her mother join her in Ramsgate, and insisting that if she cannot come to Ramsgate, Sarah will watch the house when she returns to London and send her mother to Guildford. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, Ramsgate
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, expressing relief at news of her mother being well, informing her mother of her correspondence with her uncle to ask for assistance in sorting out her late father's affairs, providing updates on her living arrangements, describing a visit from a Baptist minister, expressing a desire to have all of Miss Galloway's letters at once, and giving a short update on her health.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, expressing relief at news of her mother being well, informing her mother of her correspondence with her uncle to ask for assistance in sorting out her late father's affairs, providing updates on her living arrangements, describing a visit from a Baptist minister, expressing a desire to have all of Miss Galloway's letters at once, and giving a short update on her health. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to [Doctor] Tarpley "To be opened at my death", Chesterfield Street [London]
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to Doctor Tarpley entrusting a set of papers, many written when she was 14, to them which were to be read upon Sarah's death and then destroyed. In the letter, Sarah expresses her trust in Tarpley, shame and uncertainty in allowing anyone to read these papers, and insistence that they should be destroyed once read.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Sarah Wesley to Doctor Tarpley entrusting a set of papers, many written when she was 14, to them which were to be read upon Sarah's death and then destroyed. In the letter, Sarah expresses her trust in Tarpley, shame and uncertainty in allowing anyone to read these papers, and insistence that they should be destroyed once read. -
TextOn Christmas Eve; Luke 2:10. Bruges 1789
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon addresses the humble birth of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of virtuous humility and revering Jesus's love for humanity.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThis sermon addresses the humble birth of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of virtuous humility and revering Jesus's love for humanity. -
TextOn Christmas Eve; Luke 2:12. Notes in pencil "Copied from Burges Sermon"
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon addresses the humble birth of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of virtuous humility and revering Jesus's love for humanity.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThis sermon addresses the humble birth of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of virtuous humility and revering Jesus's love for humanity. -
TextOn the Passion of our L.J.C.; Ephesians 5:2
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon celebrates Jesus's love and passion, describing his death, sacrifice, and suffering for humanity despite our sins and cruelty.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThis sermon celebrates Jesus's love and passion, describing his death, sacrifice, and suffering for humanity despite our sins and cruelty. -
TextRobert Gamble, appointment as elder, [facsimile]
The official appointment of Robert Gamble as an elder of the Methodist Church.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTThe official appointment of Robert Gamble as an elder of the Methodist Church. -
TextSecond of three short discourses, all untitled, concerning candidates for a religious profession
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon addresses the blessings God has conferred on his followers, describing the Jubilee and the forgiveness of debts.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThis sermon addresses the blessings God has conferred on his followers, describing the Jubilee and the forgiveness of debts. -
TextSermon for Sexagesmia; Luke 8: 15
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon examines the virtue of patience, outlining multiple reasons for why patience is important and why Christians are obligated to practice patience.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThis sermon examines the virtue of patience, outlining multiple reasons for why patience is important and why Christians are obligated to practice patience. -
TextSermon for the 1st Sunday of Advent, "On the General Judgement
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon cautions against growing complacent in the face of the fear invoked by considering the day of Final Judgement and encourages Christians to keep in mind the eventual day that their immortal souls will stand before God for Judgement.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThis sermon cautions against growing complacent in the face of the fear invoked by considering the day of Final Judgement and encourages Christians to keep in mind the eventual day that their immortal souls will stand before God for Judgement. -
TextSermon for the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost; Matthew 22:21
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon examines the sin of theft, explaining the different kinds of theft and injustice, and the obligation and conditions of restoration for theft.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThis sermon examines the sin of theft, explaining the different kinds of theft and injustice, and the obligation and conditions of restoration for theft. -
TextSermon for the 24th Sunday after Pentecost; Matthew 24:15
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon examines sin, describing the variety of kinds of sins, being corporal or spiritual, and the effects of sin on our bodies and on our soul.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThis sermon examines sin, describing the variety of kinds of sins, being corporal or spiritual, and the effects of sin on our bodies and on our soul. -
TextSermon for the 3rd Sunday of Lent; Luke 16:22
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon explains the horror of Hell, describing the eternal torment and suffering of those who lead sinful lives.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThis sermon explains the horror of Hell, describing the eternal torment and suffering of those who lead sinful lives. -
TextSermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent; John 20:23
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon examines the practice of confession, emphasizing the importance of revealing one's sins in order to receive forgiveness, and outlining the appropriate times in which absolution should be withheld.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThis sermon examines the practice of confession, emphasizing the importance of revealing one's sins in order to receive forgiveness, and outlining the appropriate times in which absolution should be withheld.