_To the Same._
_Exon, Aug. 2, 1743._
_My dear Man_,
I Wrote unto you on _Saturday_, and preached the same evening to a
great body of people. Several of the clergy attended, with whom this
city abounds. Some went off, others staid ’till I had done. All was
quiet, and our LORD soon made way for himself into the people’s hearts.
Yesterday evening I preached on _Southean-hay_ to upwards of ten
thousand; ’twas just like a _Moor-fields_ congregation. GOD was with us
of a truth. The people were very desirous of my longer continuance here;
but so many things concurred to call me to _London_, that after close
application to the throne of grace, and consultation with my friends, I
am determined, GOD willing, to leave _Exeter_ to-morrow morning, and to
preach with Mr. _D――――_ in my way to town. I find I am in my element,
when evangelizing. Our Saviour fills my heart with his presence, and
has in a particular manner prepared the people’s hearts in the _West_
for receiving the gospel-message. He keeps me happy and chearful amidst
all my various trials, for which I pray you to join in thanksgiving with
Your affectionate friend, &c.
_G. W._