To Lady H——n.
Saint-Ginnys, March 5, 1750.
Honoured Madam,
I Was ashamed to send your Ladyship so short a letter from Plymouth, but it was unavoidable. I was obliged to take horse, and therefore could only promise your Ladyship to send you particulars afterwards. At Plymouth I preached twelve times in six days, and the longer I preached, the more hearers, and the power that attended the word increased also. Friends grew more hearty, and enemies more softened. Mr. T—— and Mr. G—— came to Plymouth to meet me. I preached at Tavistock in my way hither, and yesterday was a glorious day of the Son of man. Our Lord gave us to see his stately steps and out-goings in the sanctuary. Four of Mr. Wesley’s Preachers were present, and also four Clergymen in their gowns and cassocks.—Mr. Bennet aged fourscore, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Grigg, and myself. It was a day of fat things. By the advice and desire of friends, I am going further Westward, and shall take care to let your Ladyship know, how the Lord is pleased to deal with me and his dear people.
Redruth, March 10.
Though the above was begun at St. Ginnys, yet I have not been able to go on with it till now. Every day I have been travelling and preaching, and could I stay one month, it might be spent to great advantage. At a place called Port-Isaac the Redeemer’s stately steps were seen indeed, and his people were filled as with new wine. At Camelford I preached with great quietness in the street. At St. Andrews we had a very powerful season, and yesterday at Redruth several thousands attended, and the word was quick and powerful. Invitations are sent to me from Falmouth, and several other places. I want more tongues, more bodies, more souls for the Lord Jesus. Had I ten thousand, he should have them all. After preaching, about noon I am to go to St. Ives, and in about nine days I hope to be at Exeter. Your Ladyship shall be sure to hear how the Lord prospers the gospel plough. Mr. T—— is mighty hearty, and gone to his parish in a gospel flame. The people here want it much. Surely, God will some time or another turn their captivity. Mr. T—— desired his most dutiful respects might be presented to your Ladyship. Blessed be God, that you are better. I am not forgetful of your Ladyship by night or by day. I hope the souls of your honoured sisters do prosper, and that you will yet live to see Jesus Christ formed in all your relations hearts. That every thing your Ladyship writes, says, or does, may be mightily blessed and owned of the dear Redeemer, is the continual prayer of, honoured Madam,
Your Ladyship’s most dutiful, obliged, and ready servant for Christ’s sake,
G. W.