Thousands said, “Amen, and Amen.” I have had brave news from Virginia and Scotland. O for a disinterested spirit! O to be willing to be poor, that others may be rich! O to be nothing, that Jesus may be all! I must not enlarge. Let me know when you set out for Newcastle, and whether the books shall be sent by land or water. I get very little by them. I do not desire it should be otherwise. I believe that as many are given away, as answers to the profits of what are sold. If souls are profited, I desire no more. Troubles increase in Ireland. You must remember me to all, and let them demonstrate their love by praying for, dear Sir,
Yours, &c.
G. W.
LETTER DCCCIII.
To the Reverend Mr. G——.
London, Jan. 2, 1750.
Reverend and very dear Sir,
WITH great pleasure did I receive yesterday a letter from Mr. N——, informing me of your boldness and success in the glorious gospel of the ever-blessed God. It came just as I was going to read an account of the Lord’s doings in our parts to multitudes of souls. These lines were sung for you,
Thanks to the Lord, our souls give praise,