_To Colonel G――――ly._
_Edinburgh, Sept. 23, 1748._
_Very dear Sir_,
EVER since I have been in _Edinburgh_, I have been attempting to write
to you, but could not effect it till now. Though I am absent from,
yet I am present with you. I hope this will find you fighting the good
fight of faith, and in every respect behaving like a good soldier of
JESUS CHRIST. The news of your conversion hath reached the ears of many
of the great ones in _Scotland_. May the LORD JESUS keep you stedfast,
unmoveable, always abounding in his work. The way you know. A constant
looking up to the author and finisher of our faith, and watching unto
prayer with all perseverance, will keep the soul steady amidst all the
temptations of a malicious devil, and ensnaring world. O for grace and
zeal to endure unto the end! _Finis coronat opus._ I could say much,
but company waits for me. Vast multitudes come to hear, and I trust
much good is done. Good Lady _H――――_ has an extract of a letter from
a soldier, which will please you. Here are two devout soldiers in
_Edinburgh_. May the LORD JESUS add more to his church of such converts
as may be saved! You will not forget to pray for me. That you may
increase with all the increase of GOD, is the earnest prayer of, very
dear Sir,
Your most affectionate friend, &c.
_G. W._