_To the Reverend Mr. S――――._
_London, July 24, 1748._
_Reverend and very dear Sir_,
SINCE my arrival in _England_, (now three weeks) I have sent several
packets to _America_. This brings you the welcome tidings of the LORD’s
continuing to bless my poor administrations, and causing his word to
run and be glorified. Particulars I cannot descend to now. My hands
are quite full of business. I am assisted also in temporals, and hope,
ere I see _America_ again, to be delivered from my outward Orphan-house
embarrassments. I have almost fixed on persons to come over to
_Bethesda_. With them I intend sending you some things, which I believe
you will be glad to see. _Antinomianism_ has made havock here, but I
trust the worst is over. Our scattered troops begin to unite again;
and indeed the shout of a king is amongst us. I trust that the glorious
_Emmanuel_ waves his banner also over you, and causes you to rejoice in
his great salvation. That you, and all my dear friends and benefactors
may fit under his shadow with unspeakable delight, is the hearty prayer
of, reverend and very dear Sir,
Your most affectionate, obliged friend, brother, and servant
in our common Lord,
_G. W._