LETTER DXXXII.
To the Same.
Exon, Aug. 2, 1743.
My dear Man,
I Wrote unto you on Saturday, and preached the same evening to a great body of people. Several of the clergy attended, with whom this city abounds. Some went off, others staid ’till I had done. All was quiet, and our Lord soon made way for himself into the people’s hearts. Yesterday evening I preached on Southean-hay to upwards of ten thousand; ’twas just like a Moor-fields congregation. God was with us of a truth. The people were very desirous of my longer continuance here; but so many things concurred to call me to London, that after close application to the throne of grace, and consultation with my friends, I am determined, God willing, to leave Exeter to-morrow morning, and to preach with Mr. D—— in my way to town. I find I am in my element, when evangelizing. Our Saviour fills my heart with his presence, and has in a particular manner prepared the people’s hearts in the West for receiving the gospel-message. He keeps me happy and chearful amidst all my various trials, for which I pray you to join in thanksgiving with
Your affectionate friend, &c.
G. W.