I Bless God that I saw you at Gransden. The Lord was with us, and has been with me the remaining part of my journey. We shall yet see greater things than these. Wonderful things from abroad. The inclosed will shew you, how desirous my family is of corresponding with you. Pray write to my dear little orphans, boys and girls. God, I hear, hath been working powerfully upon their hearts. I would have you also write to Mr. J—— B——, a converted planter; to Mrs. B——, his kinswoman, who has lately received the assurance of faith; to Mr. C——, a dear baptist minister; to Mrs. S——, who is carried on the wings of faith and love; and to my dear Mr. H——, who is Superintendant of the Orphan-house affairs. You will excuse this freedom. I am willing your usefulness should be as extensive as may be. May the Lord bless you ever, more and more. I expect to go to Scotland shortly. A ship will soon sail towards Georgia. Write soon, dear Mrs. D——, to
Your affectionate brother and servant in Christ,
G. W.
LETTER CCCII.
To Mr. G—— H——, in Gloucester.
London, July 18, 1741.
My dear Friend,
GOD has mightily blessed my journey in the country. Thousands, and ten thousands, have flocked to hear the word. It was attended with power, and near a hundred and eighty pounds were collected for the Orphan-house. I know you will give thanks on my behalf. On Thursday morning, God willing, I hope to embark for Scotland: I am persuaded the Lord calls me thither. Invitations, both from the Seceders, and others that do not secede from the Kirk, are very strong. I should be glad of a line next post. It is now near eleven at night. I hope my friends will accept my thanks for their kind benefactions to the dear orphans, and with their prayers follow, dear Mr. H——,
Ever yours in Christ Jesus,