_To Lady H――――._
_London, August 10, 1748._
_Honoured Madam_,
THIS morning, just after I had begun to put pen to paper, a friend told
me, that since I had been in the country, a letter had been sent me
by a lady out of _Scotland_. I opened it, and with a pleasing surprize
found it was from your Ladyship, to whom I was then writing. Blessed
be GOD, that your soul, honoured Madam, is yet held in life! I hope
it does and will prosper; and however others may grow lukewarm and
lose their first love, yet you will say, “As for me and my household,
we will serve the LORD.” By four years fresh experience, I find that
this indeed, in every respect, is the whole of man. O how good has the
blessed Redeemer been both to my soul and body! Out of how many and
great deaths has he delivered me! And yet, honoured Madam, vile as I
am, he is pleased still to honour me. Multitudes flock to hear the word,
and our LORD is pleased to administer seed to the sower. Early in the
Spring, GOD willing, do I purpose to visit dear _Scotland_ once more.
That the LORD of all Lords may abundantly bless your Ladyship, and all
your connections in this and a better world, is the earnest prayer of,
honoured Madam,
Your Ladyship’s most obliged, obedient humble servant,
_G. W._