_To the same._
_Gloucester, June 18, 1743._
_My dear Friend_,
I Wrote to you from _Burford_ on _Wednesday_ last. My soul was then so
exceeding happy, that I want words to express it. Afterwards, we went
to _Bengeworth_, where we came about midnight, and were most heartily
received by Mr. _S――――_ and Mr. _O――――_. I was enabled to preach there
with such power, that all must confess, GOD was with us of a truth. We
dined very comfortably, and then set out for _Gloucester_, shouting,
Grace! grace! When I arrived, our Saviour was exceeding gracious; and
I had so much of heaven in my soul, that I wanted to lie down any where
to praise my GOD. I preached here early the next morning, then rode
to _Cheltenham_, and returned hither in the afternoon, and preached in
the evening. This morning I preached again, and received your second
welcome letter. I thank you for it. I could write much of the love
and abiding happiness I have in CHRIST: but I have many letters lying
unanswered before me. Adieu at present. The LORD be with you and yours.
Salute all the brethren. Forget not to pray for, my dear friend,
Ever, ever yours,
_G. W._