you; It is a good sign. You have heard of the viper and the file. Their biting will only make their own teeth to bleed. We are to go on. I pray God you may, and increase with all the increase of God. I salute you and all your family.
My wife joins, very dear Mr. D
, withYours most affectionately in our common Lord, G. W.
LETTER DCCCXXXII. To Mr. C
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Very dear Sir, Ashby, May 11, 1750.
AS you talked when I left London of setting out on your journey in about a fortnight, I cannot help sending you these few lines. I believe they will be acceptable, because they acquaint you with the continuance of the Redeemer's loving kindness to the very chief of sinners. At Oulney, where I preached last Lord's day, we had two sweet seasons. A great multitude attended, and I had the pleasure of seeing some, that were wrought upon when I was there last. On the Monday, about six miles from Northampton, I had a private interview with Dr. S , Dr. D , Messrs. H and H ly. On the Tuesday I preached in the morning to Dr. D 's family, and in the afternoon to above two thousand in the field. Dr. S , Mr. H , &c. attended me, and walked with me afterwards along the street; so that I hope the physician will now turn his back on the world, and be content to follow a despised crucified Redeemer without reserve. I expounded at his house in the evening, and amhereafter to come to it as my own. On Tuesday I preached twice at Kettering to several thousands. The people gladly received the word, and the Inn-keeper where I put up, I hope is a real christian. On Wednesday I came hither, and found good Lady H , though very weak, yet better than I expected. I hope you will beg Mr. G , and all God's people, to strive together in their prayers, to keep her out of heaven as long as they can, that she may do more good on earth. I greet you and Mrs. C most heartily, and wishing you a very prosperous journey, by the will of God, I am, very dear Sir,
Yours most affectionately in our common Lord,
G. W.