Yours most affectionately in Christ,
G. W.
LETTER DCXLIII.
To the Rev. Mr. J—— or C—— W——.
Deal, July 5, 1748.
WILL you not be glad to hear that the God of the seas and the God of the dry land hath brought me to my native country once more? I came last from the Bermudas, where the friend of sinners has been pleased to own my poor labours abundantly. I hope, I come in the spirit of love, desiring to study and pursue those things which make for peace. This is the language of my heart,
O let us find the ancient way,
Our wond’ring foes to move;
And force the heathen world to say,