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Could these two men, in the zeal and vigor of their youth,
honestly have made these promises, the Moravian Church
would have gained two invaluable co-workers, but they seem to have accepted
Toeltschig's argument as conclusive, and dropped the matter,
with no ill-will or disturbance of the existing pleasant relations.
Concerning the Communion "we assured them that we loved them,
and would welcome them as honored guests at the Lord's Supper,
for we believed that they loved the Lord." This invitation, however,
the young clergymen would not accept.
On the 6th of August, Charles Wesley left for England,
bearing dispatches to the Trustees, and with the hope of interesting others
in the evangelizing of the Indians. He meant himself to return to Georgia,
but feeble health prevented, and he resigned his office
as Secretary to Gen. Oglethorpe the following May. His brother John
accompanied him to Charlestown, and then went to Frederica
to deliver certain letters to Gen. Oglethorpe. He found
there was "less and less prospect of doing good at Frederica,
many there being extremely zealous, and indefatigably diligent to prevent it,"
his opposers even attempting personal violence.
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