_To Mr. A――――._
_Ipswich, Feb. 7, 1745._
AND how does my very dear brother _A――――_? I heard by some friend
lately that he was well.――I hope this will find him yet better, and
more and more happy in the ever-lovely, ever-loving JESUS.――I suppose
you have heard of his great goodness to me and mine.――We have been
carried through various trials; and can set up our _Ebenezer_, saying,
“Hitherto hath the LORD helped us.”――I cannot help thinking but that
the LORD JESUS is about to triumph gloriously.――He is pleased to bear
me as on eagles wings, and causes both sinners and saints to hear his
voice.――I am kept very happy, and see more and more of the mystery of
iniquity that lies in my heart. I rejoice in knowing that the blood of
JESUS will cleanse me from all.――I long to hear how it is with the dear
lambs in _Gloucestershire_.――I commit you and them to the care of the
compassionate bishop and shepherd of souls; and subscribe myself, my
dear man,
Yours most affectionately,
_G. W._
P. S. My dear wife joins in sending cordial salutations to you, yours,
and all.