_To Mr. H――――, at Gloucester._
_Mashfield, Jan. 7, 1744, (past 7 at night.)_
_My very dear Mr. H――――_,
IT being wet and dark, we thought it prudent to stay here this night.
I cannot employ part of the evening better than in writing to you,
and blessed be our GOD, I can send you good news. Our gracious LORD
was with me at _Pitchcomb_ and _Hampton_. We have had a wonderful
sweet association in _Wales_, with much of the Redeemer’s presence,
especially when I began to speak about the law affair. The brethren
were very generous, according to their circumstances, and one
gentlewoman sent me five pounds. After mature deliberation, we
determined to prosecute the affair to the utmost, and to set apart
next _Tuesday_ fortnight (the first day of the term) for a day of
fasting and prayer, and to make collections for that purpose. The cause
is the LORD’s, and much depends on our getting the victory. I believe
we shall. I have had a favourable answer from Colonel _S――――_, and
also from Colonel _Gar――――_. Hitherto the LORD prospers us. I am now
going to _London_ very happy, and in some measure thankful for the
many blessings I have received. Help me, my dear friend, to cry Grace!
grace! Inclosed you have some letters: be pleased to peruse and deliver
them. I bless GOD that affairs have taken such a turn. I have been at
_Abergavenny_, and am settled as to my dear wife’s coming down. Blessed
be GOD, she and the little one are pretty well. I shall be glad to hear
from you when I come to _London_. I hope our LORD blesses you, both in
body and soul, and shews you the way wherein you should go. That you
may be continually guided by his counsel, and after death conducted to
his glory, is the hearty prayer of, dear Sir,
Yours most affectionately in CHRIST JESUS,
_G. W._