And force the heathen world to say,
See how these Christians love.
“Love is of God; and he that dwelleth in love, dwelleth in God.” I am glad you are erecting a society to promote this love. Fear not the smallness of your beginning. What is begun in the fear of God, he will prosper. I believe them to be true followers of Jesus Christ; and though we agree not in all things, yet I pray God to make us one in heart. Now, dear Mr. B——, what shall I say more. The blessed Jesus has been superabundantly good to my soul since my arrival. I have been carried, though through much weakness, as on eagles wings. In England, Wales, and Scotland, God hath blessed my poor labours more than ever. The calls to divers places, are loud and importunate; and, as God has raised up many labourers among you, I think it my duty to stay here some time longer, and to visit Scotland once more. However, my friends abroad are continually upon my heart. I pray God for you night and day. May the Lord fill you with all his fulness! I desire to be remembered to all mentioned in your’s, and to all that love the Lord Jesus. I love you unfeignedly, and entreat you to write again to, dear Sir,
Your most affectionate friend and servant,
G. W.
LETTER CCCXCVI.
To the Reverend Mr. C——, at Bath.
Gloucester, Feb. 5, 1742.
My dear Friend and Brother,