All hail reproach, and welcome pain,
Only thy terrors, Lord, restrain!
These I cannot bear. A Father’s, a Saviour’s frowns are intolerable. But what am I doing? Excuse this freedom, because it flows from love. How does dear Mr. D——? How are the elect Ladies? If possible I shall write to-night; if not, very soon. I am glad Miss G—— is in such a promising way. She nor any of our honoured friends are forgotten in my poor prayers. If I should be prevented from writing, be pleased to present my most dutiful respects, and accept most cordial love and salutations from, my very dear Sir,
Yours most affectionately in our common Lord,
G. W.
LETTER MCXXXIX.
To Lady H——n.
London, June 4, 1756.
Ever-honoured Madam,