_To the Reverend Mr. B――――._
_Edinburgh, Sept. 16, 1748._
_Reverend and dear Sir_,
ON _Thursday_ noon, through the providence of a good and gracious GOD,
I came hither, where I have met with an hearty welcome. Last night I
preached to a _Moorfields_ congregation for numbers, and the LORD, I
believe, was pleased to give it his blessing. I have had the pleasure
of hearing, that a serjeant of a regiment, awakened when I was here
last, held on, and held out, and died rejoicing; and likewise of
several others, who are gone before us to inherit the promises. May the
LORD awaken fresh souls to supply their places. I trust he will. I was
also much delighted last night, to hear there were so many christian
soldiers among the king’s forces that came from _Flanders_. A young
christian lady, under whose roof they were, told me, that some or other
of them were continually praying to, and wrestling with GOD. If any of
them return to _England_, I doubt not but Col. _G――――y_ will find them
out. I intend writing to him soon, and hope to send our good lady some
glad tidings next week. In the mean while, pray present my most dutiful
respects to her Ladyship. I hope all is well in _London_. The bishop’s
death, I suppose, will prevent any further stir about _Bartholomew_.
I shall be glad to hear how you go on. Pray, dear Sir, how are your
circumstances? You will not be offended if I inform you, that more than
one have informed me of your being in debt to several. I thought it
my duty to apprize you of it, because I know what a burden it is to be
in debt; not indeed for myself, but for others. I make no apology for
this; you know it must proceed from love. I wish you the very best of
blessings, and am, reverend and dear Sir,
Yours most affectionately in CHRIST JESUS,
_G. W._