_To the Reverend Mr. S――――._
_Waterford, August 3, 1748._
_Reverend and very dear Sir_,
I Have written to you more than once since my arrival; notwithstanding
that, I must write to you again. The bearer is a man of good report,
a _Dissenter_, and brings I believe a testimonial with him. He has met
with disappointments in the world, and goes out to be overseer to some
gentleman’s plantation.――I believe he would be glad to be introduced
to some of our religious friends. I write this from _Wales_, where I am
come to attend on a quarterly association. Yesterday I left _Bristol_,
where great multitudes came to hear, and the arm of the LORD was
revealed. Next week, GOD willing, I purpose to return to _London_,
and after a short stay there, to go into the _West_ and other parts of
_England_. I believe that _Ireland_ and _Scotland_ must be left till
next Spring. I am as well in health as I have been for a long while;
and GOD is pleased to give me the affections of his people, in a manner
I dared not expect. But is there any thing too hard for the LORD? You
will continue to pray for me. I expect a loving, chiding letter from
you. I have several things to send you, and at present can only beg you
and all friends to accept of my hearty love and thanks, and subscribe
myself, very dear Sir,
Your most affectionate, obliged friend, and servant
in CHRIST,
_G. W._