October 24, 1797 — to Ezekiel Cooper

Asbury was very particular about the editing of the Discipline. He gave directions about the editing. Anything which affected the church as the discipline did would be subject to great criticism. This is only one page of a three-page letter preserved in Garrett Biblical Institute Library and discovered too late for this volume. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

October 24, 1797

[TO EZEKIEL COOPER]¹

As to the Notes on the Discipline, I wish them to be printed in January. By all means leave out the letters. Put the Deed at the end, and place the different branches of the Minutes of the last General Conference in the sections where they belong. And about Brother Dickins’² allowance, put it all to death; it is no article of faith nor discipline. Do your best; take time; expect no thanks from men, but do all you can. Angels can do no more. I shall be very free in giving my opinion on any subject the Committee shall think proper, throu’ you, to consult me. I write to you from Baltimore, October 24, 1797. Bear this in mind. FRANCIS ASBURY

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