_To Mrs. A――――._
_Bath-Town, North-Carolina, Oct. 6, 1747._
_Dear Madam_,
BE where I will, the LORD JESUS puts you upon my heart. I often think
you happy, because you are so circumstanced that you must necessarily
drink of the waters of life at the fountain head. It drinks sweetest
from thence. Communion with GOD’s children is sweet; but communion
with GOD himself is infinitely sweeter. The woman of _Samaria_ found
it so. When the disciples came and interrupted her fellowship with
their master, she left her water pot and went her way. Blessed be GOD,
that happy time is coming when we shall enjoy both him and his without
interruption. Till then, dear Madam, be content to have little or much
of the company of CHRIST’s people, as your heavenly father shall judge
most convenient. Heaven is before you, time is flying on eagles wings.
Eternity, an happy eternity awaits you when time shall be no more. O
that it would approach faster to me! But why so hasty, O my soul! In
heaven thou canst not deny thyself for JESUS CHRIST! Dear Madam, pray
for me, that my will may be swallowed up in the will of GOD. That it
may be so with you, is the hearty prayer of, dear Madam,
Your most affectionate friend and servant,
_G. W._