_To the Same._
_Cullompton, Oct. 25, 1743._
I Wrote to you on the 15th instant, at _Avon_. In the morning I walked
to _Tetherton_, and preached there with much of the divine presence,
and to the abundant satisfaction and comfort of GOD’s people. After
sermon, I baptized four boys, each about three months old, as near
as I can remember. The ordinance was so solemn and awful that Mrs.
_G――――_ (who you know is a quaker) had a mind immediately to partake
of it. When I go to _Wiltshire_, I believe I shall baptize her and her
children, with some adult persons that have tasted of redeeming love.
About one o’clock I preached at _Clack_ in the street. All was quiet.
I then rode to _Brinkworth_, and was enabled to preach there with still
greater freedom, and afterwards administred the Holy Sacrament to about
two hundred and fifty communicants. Our LORD made himself known to many
in breaking of bread. Some strangers, that came from _Bath_, went home
filled with our Redeemer’s presence. I have preached at _Chippenham_.
I hope I managed all things right about the affair of the _Hampton_
rioters. It seems, they have compelled us to appeal unto _Cæsar_.
Evidences shall be examined in the country, time enough to send their
examinations up to town. We had a wonderful time in _Wiltshire_. On
_Saturday_ last, when I came to _Wellington_, the Reverend Mr. _D――――_
persuaded me to stay there, because the country people had come from
all quarters several times to hear me, and had been disappointed. I
consented, and preached in his meeting-house in the evening to a large
auditory. The Reverend Mr. _F――――t_, formerly pupil to doctor _D――――_,
came there, and staid all night. The blessed JESUS gave us much freedom
in conversation. I hope both will be instruments under GOD in promoting
a good work in these parts. _Sunday_ morning I preached again in the
meeting-house, and in the evening to seven thousand in the fields.
On _Monday_ about ten in the morning, and in the afternoon about two,
I preached at _Cullompton_ with much freedom and power; was kindly
received, met some reputable dissenters, and am now setting out for
_Exeter_ with dear Mr. _K――――_, who came here to meet my dear friend.
Yours, &c.
_G. W._