_To Mr. J―――― S――――_.
_Plymouth, July 27, 1744._
MATTERS go on better and better here. I begin to think myself in
_London_. We have our regular morning meetings; and our LORD is pleased
to grace them with his presence. We are looking out for a place proper
for a society, and to expound in. People come daily to me, especially
from the _Dock_, under convictions. Some, I believe, have really closed
with CHRIST; and here are several aged persons perfectly made young
again. We are just now entered upon our singing hours.――The souls come
forward greatly in many respects, and friends are more and more hearty.
Fresh news from _Kingsbridge_ of souls being awakened; but I am kept
close prisoner on account of the convoy. Yesterday morning we were
called up at the _Dock_, very early, by a false alarm that our convoy
was come. Many poor souls much lamented it. We hastened hither, and I
expounded upon our LORD’s bidding his disciples to watch. This waiting
is much blessed to me. I am kept passive; notwithstanding, satan
attempts to disturb me, but JESUS refreshes me, and overcomes him. I
need not bid you to pray for me. Brother _C――――_ must come into these
parts soon.
Yours, &c.
_G. W._