My very dear Friend,
YOUR letter was quite refreshing. It found me on board. But Mr. B——y came, put me under an arrest, and is carrying me away to Ramsgate: I hope to arrest some poor run-away bankrupts for the Captain of our salvation. You would be glad to be here. How mysterious and yet how wise are his ways! Fain would I follow the Lamb whithersoever he goes. Blessed be God that all is so well at London. I trust all will be better and better. For Christ’s sake, let all means be used to keep up and increase Tottenham-Court and Tabernacle societies. Pray be particular about church and state. A shaking season awaits both. Happy they who have cast anchor within the veil. All send due respects. Cordial love to your whole self, to all that sent their love, and to all who are so kind as to enquire after, my very dear steady friend,
Less than the least of all,
G. W.
LETTER MCCCCXXXIII.
To Mr. S—— S——.
Downs, September 16, 1769.
My very dear steady Friend,
I MUST not leave sight of the Downs, without sending you a few grateful, sympathizing, parting lines. I know in what a situation they will find you, filling up the measure of Christ’s sufferings which are behind. Amazing! even bodily sufferings, when brought on by working for Him, he accounts his own.