One Hour, no more than Three Times per Day in one place

No preacher is to preach more than three times in a day to the same congregation. It is neither good for his body or soul.

  To Mr. York, 1790

Always conclude the Service within the hour.

  To Jas Ridall, 1787

Speak plain to Brother Ward and Foster, and tell them from me: 'Unless you can and will leave off preaching long, I think it my duty to prevent you preaching at all among the Methodists.'

  To Jeremiah Brettall, 1781

Letters of The Rev. John Wesley, A.M.