LETTER DLVI.

_To the Same._

_Plymouth, July 29, 1744._

OUR LORD has been giving us blessings in drops, but now he is sending

them in showers. This morning we have had a most precious meeting.

Perhaps more good hath been done by that one sermon, than by all I have

preached before. When GOD will work, who shall hinder? The wind is yet

against us. Our LORD detains me here for wise reasons. Some persons,

formerly prejudiced against me, have offered to give me a piece of

ground surrounded with walls, for a society room. I believe that one

will be built soon. Brother _C――――_ must stay in the _West_ some time.

The LORD JESUS blesses me with health, and a sweet preaching spirit. O

grace, grace! I will join with thee in praising it. Adieu, my friend,

I am yours, in the bonds of eternal love, whilst

_G. W._

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