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that I may praise God as I desire. In about two days I hope

to embark for Scotland. I will come and visit you when providence permits. In the mean while, I beg that you will pray that the glorious Jesus would bless all my poor endeavours to promote his glory! My love to all that love the dear Emmanuel. In his great name, I subscribe myself

 Your affectionate brother and servant, G. W.

LETTER CCCIV. To Mr. G—— H——, at Gloucester.


My very dear Friend, Lewisham, July 23, 1741.

I Thought to have embarked this morning for Scotland, but am likely to be detained a day or two. I must therefore send you a line. Wonderful things is the Lord doing for me. In the country I meet with surprising success. In London I see such things that I never saw in England before. A mighty power almost continually accompanies the word. The Lord Jesus is pleased to strengthen me very much in the inner man. O, my dear friend, give thanks for, and pray that I may walk humbly with my God. The Lord be with you and yours. I hope both you and dear Mrs. H—— do keep close to God. My love to all that love the dear Lord Jesus. God willing, you shall have a line from Scotland. Wonderful news is come from abroad, which will ere long rejoice your heart, and cause you to give thanks in behalf of, my dear Mr. H——,

 Ever yours in Christ Jesus, G. W.

LETTER CCCV. To Mr. T——, at Colchester.

Dear Sir, Lewisham, July 23, 1741.

PROVIDENCE detaining me one day more, I snatch a few moments to answer your kind letter, and to return Mr. A—— thanks for his kind present. How good is the blessed Jesus to me the chief of sinners! He takes care both of my body and soul. His power has attended me lately, more than ever it did before in England. God's right hand is bring-