Burling Tom Wis.- Pub. I
CD
1905.2
Persecution in London. Institution of Classes.
Mr. Wesley charged with being a Papist. His
abors in Yorkshire, Northumberland, and Lin-
colnshire. Death of Mrs. Susanna Wesley. La-
vors and persecutions of Mr. Charles Wesley in
Staffordshire and Yorkshire. Increase of the So-
cieties. Mr. Wesley's danger and escape at Wed-
Extracts from his correspondence. Description
of the deep seriousness that generally pervaded
his mind. His remarks to justify his removal
from Olney. Vindicates himself and Mrs. Un-
win from unjust aspersions. Reasons for under-
taking the translation of Homer. His opinion of
Pope's. Unremitting attention to his own.
mense pains he bestowed upon it. His readiness
to avail himself of the assistance of others. Vex-
ation he experienced from a multiplicity of critics.
Just remarks upon criticism. Determination to
persevere in his work. Justifies himself for un-
dertaking it. Pleasure he took in relieving the
poor. Renewal of his correspondence with Ge-
Publication of his Homer. Anxiety respecting
it. To whom dedicated. Benefits he had derived
from it. Feels the want of employment. Pre-
pares materials for a splendid edition of Milton's
poetic works. Vindicates his character. Attempts
of his friends to dissuade him from his new en-
gagement. His replies. The commencement of
his acquaintance with Mr. Hayley. Pleasure it af-
forded Mr. Hayley. Mrs. Unwin's first attack of
paralysis. Manner in which it affected Cowper.
Remarks on Milton's labors. Reply to Mr. New-
ton's letter for original composition. Continu-
ance of his depression. First letter from Mr.
Hayley. Unpleasant circumstances respecting it.
Mr. Hayley's first visit to Weston. Kind manner
in which he was received. Mrs. Unwin's second
severe paralytic attack. Cowper's feelings on
Mr. Spencer's parentage and early years. Love
of learning. Religious impressions. His inclina-
tion to the Christian Ministry. Apprenticed to
a glover in London. Rev. Mr. Heward. Ac-
quaintance with Thomas Wilson, Esq. commenc-
ed, under whose patronage he enters upon his
preparatory studies with the Rev. Mr. Hordle, of
Harwich. Rapid progress in learning. Returns
to his father's residence in Hertford..
Mr. Spencer's return to Harwich. Resumes
his studies. Interesting correspondence. Papers
submitted by Mr. Spencer to the committee of
Hoxton academy..