To Mr. C—— H——y.
London, February 4, 1769.
My dear Sir,
I HOPE this will find you safe arrived at Bath, in your way to London. I thank God that matters have turned out no worse at Plymouth. I see more and more every day, that things and persons are only what an all-wise, almighty Jesus is pleased to make them. Happy, happy they that have their all in Him, who is indeed our All in All! This, I believe, is your happy lot. Grace! grace! This may teach us to look to Jesus in all our concerns and motions. What his will may be concerning my voyage to Georgia, I know not. At present the cloud doth not move that way. But you may be assured, it never entered my heart to think of embarking without settling the minutest matter to mutual satisfaction. But more of this when we meet. Lord, hasten our glorious meeting in the kingdom of heaven.
There sin and strife and sorrow cease,
And all is calm and joy and peace.
I hope all is well in Green-street. Hearty love to all. All here send greeting. A good time at Mercer’s chapel. Grace! grace! I know you will join in saying Amen, with, my dear Sir,
Less than the least of all,
G. W.