To Mr. T——, at Edinburgh.
Abergavenny, Nov. 19, 1741.
THIS morning I received your kind letter; for which, and all other favours, you have my most hearty thanks. I remembered you in prayer, soon after your’s came to hand: blessed be God for the news which it contained. I yet expect to hear of, if not to see far greater things in Scotland. The Lord has begun, and he will carry on a work, which shall make the ears of his enemies to tingle. I have enjoyed much of the divine presence since we parted. On Saturday I was married, in the fear of God, to one who, I hope, will be a help meet to me. God has been pleased to work, by my hands, since I have been in Wales. O stupendous love! O infinitely condescending God! Be pleased to direct your next to London. I hope to be there in about three weeks. My wife I shall leave in the country for some time. Dear Mr. T——, pray for us. I do for you and yours. Labour after an abiding of God in your soul, so that you may continually by faith see him who is invisible. Do not be content with being a dwarf in religion: aspire after the utmost degrees of inward purity and holiness. I could go on, but must write some more letters. Dear brother S——, and my dear wife, salute you and all friends. They are not forgotten, dear Mr. T——, by
Your most unworthy, but most affectionate friend and servant in Christ,
G. W.
LETTER CCCLXXII.
To the Right Honourable Lady D——, in Scotland.
Bristol, Nov. 22, 1741.
Honoured Madam,