From Rebecca Gwynne to Charles Wesley at Mr Boult's house in Christopher's Alley, Upper Moorfields, London, re the condition of his son [John James], who is suffering from the distemper.
[Sarah] Wesley is 'pritty well excepting her nose which mends but slowly…her legs also are still plaistered'.
They were pleased to discover that Charles has seen [Elizabeth] Waller, and that her husband [James] was friendly. They are sure that Charles was of great comfort to her.
30 Dec [1753]
At the bottom of the above is Charles Wesley's reply. The only worthwhile thing in life is 'enjoy & glorify our God'. Reference is made to his dangerous recent illness.
His heart yearns for his son, but he is in God's hands.