_To the Rev. Mr. T――――._
_Philadelphia, Sept. 10, 1747._
_Reverend and very dear Sir_,
I Suppose, ere this comes to hand, you will have heard how near I have
been to my wished-for harbour, and how I have been obliged to put out
to sea again. Blessed be GOD, since I must live, he does not permit
me altogether to live in vain. The word ran and was glorified much in
_New-England_. The gathering of the people, and the power that attended
the word seemed to be near the same as when the work begun seven years
ago. I parted from my friends with great reluctance. Since my coming
southward, I have seen and dined with Governor _B――――_. He ♦still
retains his former affection, and I hope will be a great blessing to
these parts. I have lately heard of the death of Doctor _Coleman_. I
pity his poor congregation, fearing it will much dwindle. There are now
many destitute flocks in _New-England_. Mr. _B――――_’s death hath taught
me a good lesson. May the LORD JESUS keep me from trimming! something
considerable hath been done since I saw you, towards easing me of my
Orphan-house embarrassments. The particulars expect in _November_:
then I hope to see you once more. I still intend, GOD willing, to
see _Bermudas_. Blessed be GOD, I have good news from _Bethesda_ and
_Providence_. I am helped here, as I was at _New-York_, in preaching;
but find little conviction-work going on. As you observe, “that is
GOD’s work.” I hope you have been carried comfortably through the
Summer’s heat, and that we shall have a warm Winter when we meet at
_Charles-Town_. Your father’s child is dead. I have a letter for you
from him. I salute you and all for my dear yoke-fellow, who is gone
forward to _Bohemia_. I follow on _Monday_ next. You will remember
me in the kindest manner to all. I have written to many friends, but
believe the vessels have been taken in which the letters were sent.
I have now just time to beg the continuance of your prayers, and
subscribe myself, Rev. and very dear Sir,
Yours as usual,
_G. W._
♦ “till” replaced with “still”