- lieve, of late have been brought savingly to believe on the
Lord Jesus. The work much increases, and here is employment
for many months: but I must return shortly to Savannah. A primitive spirit revives; and many, I hope, will be brought to live stedfast in the apostles doctrine, in fellowship, and breaking of bread, and in prayer. Perhaps dear Mr. S— may be one of them. Pray how does that young man do? Is he deeply humbled, and closely united to the dear Lord Jesus? Does he feel himself a poor sinner, and daily experience the outgoing and incoming of the blessed spirit in the sanctuary of his heart? Blessed be God, I do: even whilst I am writing I feel his power. I am persuaded I shall be more than conqueror over every evil, through my Redeemer's love. Oh! my dear friend, keep close to the dear Lord Jesus! Do not go without his leading, and then you are safe, though in the midst of devils. Adieu.
Ever, ever yours, G. W.
LETTER CLXXIX. To Madam C.
Madam, New Brunswick, April 27, 1740.
ALL things go on well in America—nay, better than I dare ask, or could think. Our Lord's kingdom comes with power. It is amazing to see how God is present in our assemblies: I refer you to dear brother S for particulars. My animal spirits are exhausted, but I am filled within. Nature would sometimes cry out, "Spare thyself;" but when I am offering Jesus to poor sinners, I cannot forbear exerting all my powers. Oh that I had a thousand lives! my dear Lord Jesus should have them all. I long to be out of the body, that I may love and serve him as I would: but I must suffer before I can reign with him. That you and I may never deny our Lord, is the earnest prayer of, Madam,
Your obliged humble servant,
G. W.
