To Lady H——.
Haverford-west, July 25, 1752.
Ever-honoured Madam,
AS this is the first day of rest from journeying, since my coming into Wales, and also the extent of my Welch circuit, I must not omit sending your Ladyship a few lines. They inform your Ladyship of the continued goodness of my blessed master, to the most unworthy servant he ever sent forth. As my day, so hath my strength been. Abundance of souls, especially in Pembrokeshire, have attended; and I hope that seed hath been sown, which will spring up to eternal life. On Monday next, I shall begin to return back, and some time this day sevennight hope to wait upon your Ladyship at Clifton. On the following day, I propose to preach at Bristol, and the next day shall set out for Gloucestershire, to keep an association there. The Lord help me to hold on and hold out unto the end! I dread the thoughts of flagging in the latter stages of my road. Jesus is able to keep me from being either weary or faint in my mind. In him, and in him alone is all my strength found. I hope your Ladyship finds both your bodily and spiritual strength repaired day by day. That you may mount on wings like an eagle, walk and not be weary, hold on and not be faint, is the continual prayer of, ever-honoured Madam,
Your Ladyship’s most dutiful, obliged, and ever ready servant,
G. W.
LETTER DCCCCXXIV.
To Mr. R—— W——.
Haverford-west, July 25, 1752.