[380] I say probably. I think it possible that Wesley used the word “Sussex” in mistake for “Kentish.”
[381] London Magazine, 1761, p. 413; Lloyd’s Evening Post, July 1, 1761.
[382] Methodist Magazine, 1848, p. 1227; and manuscript letter, kindly lent by Mr. G. Stevenson.
[383] Wesley’s Works, vol. xii., p. 112.
[384] Mr. Newton now filled the office of tide surveyor at Liverpool, and was in possession of a comfortable salary. In this same year, 1760, he published a volume of his sermons, though he was not ordained for four years afterwards. The emoluments of his Olney curacy were only £60 per annum. (“Life of Rev. John Newton.”)
[385] Methodist Magazine, 1780, p. 441.
[386] Walpole’s Letters, vol. iii.; and London Magazine and Christian Magazine, for 1760.
[387] Methodist Magazine, 1797, p. 459.
[388] Everett’s Folio, vol. iii., p. 451.
[389] Lloyd’s Evening Post, Nov. 24, 1760.