_To Mr. G――――, of Carlisle._
_London, June 9, 1743._
_My dear Brother_,
I Have been prevented by many things from writing to you. I now redeem
a few minutes to send you a line. I believe your way is clear to
_London_. The brethren, I am persuaded, will be willing to give you
the right-hand of fellowship, since you are determined not to meddle
with controversy, or to make _adult baptism_ a bone of contention;
but simply to preach JESUS CHRIST and him crucified. This I think is
the only way to propagate the gospel of the grace of GOD. Our Saviour
blesses me in it much, and owns and strengthens me more and more.
I have been very weak in body, but every day my strength hath been
renewed, and I have been enabled to mount on wings like an eagle. God
willing, I shall leave _London_ on _Monday_ next. If I should be out of
town, you will be kindly received. Glory be to GOD, the gospel spreads.
I feel myself the chief of sinners. As such, be pleased always to
remember to pray for, my dear brother,
Yours most affectionately in JESUS CHRIST,
_G. W._