much upon the advance, and likely to increase daily. Had
my dear Mr. HLord was pleased to lay his hand upon me, so that I was almost brought to the grave. But he that wounds, heals also. Thanks be to his holy name for ever and ever! On Monday or Tuesday next, God willing, I set out for London. Good Lady H is here, and goes on in her usual way, doing good. She is recovered from her indisposition. I hope this will find you recovered also. That the Lord of all Lords may give you a thriving soul in a healthy body, is the hearty prayer of, reverend and dear Sir,
been there to have seen the simplicity of so many dear souls, I am persuaded he would have said, "Sit anima mea cum Methodistis!" But every one to his post. During this excursion I have been kept happy inwardly, and well in body till the latter end of last week, when theYours, &c. G. W.
LETTER DCCLXIII. To the Reverend Mr. P
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London, July 10, 1749.
Reverend and dear Sir,
YOUR kind letter came safe to hand, and it was the more welcome, because it gave me a proof of your being recovered from your late threatening indisposition. Blessed be God, it found me as well as can be expected in my body, and I trust steady in promoting the welfare of precious and immortal souls. I have lately seen great things in Wales, and the seed sown among the Rich, has in some sprung up and brought forth fruit; but what you have heard from Scotland is all a mistake. I heartily wish all was true. The time I hope will come, when princes shall adorn the Redeemer's train. Is there no prospect of your coming over? Your Mr. T might do much for New-Jersey college; but I have told you my mind in a former letter. May God direct for the best! I am looking up, to know what the great Head of the church would have me to do. I have a great mind to return to my beloved America this fall, but am not yet determined. My wife arrived about a fortnight ago, and joins in sending