Letter

To George Merryweather (January 16, 1758)

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To George Merryweather
1This letter initiates John Wesley's correspondence with George Merryweather, a merchant of Yarm whom Wesley had known since at least 1748 when Merryweather invited Wesley to preach there; see Vickers, Dictionary, 229–30.
 London
January 16, 1758

My Dear Brother,

If the work of God does so increase at Yarm, we must not let the opportunity slip. Therefore let the travelling preacher be there either every Sunday evening, or at least every other Sunday.

No person must be allowed to preach or exhort among our people whose life is not holy and unblameable, nor any who asserts anything contrary to the gospel which we have received

2See Gal. 1:8–9 .
. And if he does not own his fault and amend it, he cannot be a leader any longer.

Peace be with you all. I am,
Your affectionate brother,
J. Wesley

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