watch in reality, and from moment to moment hear the cry of every Christian, with every call from God, whether by his providence or spirit. It is said, that God brought and kept
Abraham at his feet. O that we were always there, waiting for divine direction! Blessed be his name, I am for the most part at the feet of Jesus, and indeed he graciously teaches me moment after moment. I have many things before me now. I know brother A will help me by his prayers. Blessed be God, our heaven is begun here.
Your truly affectionate brother and servant in Christ, G. W.
LETTER CCCCL. To Mr. S C, in Deptford.
Glasgow, Sept. 2, 1742.
My very dear Brother C,
I Am just now come from the pulpit, wherein I have experienced much of the Redeemer's power, and seen his stately outgoings in the sanctuary. My brother, the cry of my heart is, "and will God indeed dwell with such a wretch as I am." Methinks a voice echo's from above, "I have dwelt in thee, I do dwell in thee, I will dwell in thee for evermore." My heart replies, "Lord, I believe and worship."
A heart that no desire can move,
But still to adore, believe, and love.
This, my dear brother, is the present, and indeed continual bent of my soul, which I trust prospers. I feel myself to grow more poor inwardly; I see, I am but a learner in the school of Christ, and my dear Master teaches me new lessons every day. About a week ago, I think he did more for me than ever I saw before. Glory be to God, that he is so much with you at London. I rejoice, yea and I will rejoice. I am amazed when I hear, as I do almost every day, of some fresh persons wrought upon by my unworthy ministry. This humbles me very much, and brings me very low at the feet of the ever-loving Jesus. I dare not deny that I am one of his chosen; but I am jealous for myself and for those about me, lest we should grieve the holy Spirit, and oblige him to withdraw
