LETTER CCLVI.
To Mr. B, in Charles-Town.
Dear Mr. B. On board the Minerva, Feb. 16, 1741.
I Think of you often, indeed I do, I long to hear that complete salvation is come to your soul. I say complete salvation, for my dear friend knows that reformation is not conversion. O that you may experience a life hid with Christ in God! Some who seemingly put their hands to the plough, have already shamefully looked back; will Mr. B. also go away? Methinks I hear him say, "Whether shall I go? Jesus Christ alone hath the words of eternal life." True, Jesus alone is the way, the truth and the life; flee, flee to him, my dear friend; with arms he stands ready to embrace, and will save you to the uttermost. Remember, my friend, the vows of the Lord are upon you. These hands reached out to you the sacred symbols of his precious body and blood. These eyes saw you eat and drink of his bread and his wine. O do not betray, but manfully stand up for the Lord Jesus. You was once bold for satan, be now bold for your Christ. His love excites me to write to, and pray for you. Your wife also I intreat the Lord to bless, together with your children. My friends join me in hearty wishes for your welfare. I am, dear Mr. B,
Your affectionate friend and servant in Christ, G. W.
LETTER CCLVII. To the Rev. Mr. D, at Edinburgh.
On board the Minerva, Feb. 16, 1741.
Reverend and dear Sir,
IF I mistake not, Mr. M. informed me, that you was entered into the ministry; I pray God to enable you to make full proof of it. O dear Sir, how holy ought we to be, who are called to stand before the Lord.—When I consider the greatness of the office and my own unworthiness, I am sometimes quite abashed. This promise, "Lo I am with you always," is my daily support. Blessed be God, I find it fulfilled in my
