_To some devout Soldiers._
_Glasgow, Sept. 29, 1748._
_My dear Brethren_,
IT gave me no small satisfaction, when I was lately at _Edinburgh_,
to hear that several of you were enabled to behave like good soldiers
of JESUS CHRIST. I rejoice greatly that you are made partakers of his
grace, and I earnestly intreat the LORD of all Lords that you may grow
and increase in it day by day. This is the christian’s duty. He must
forget the things that are behind; he must press forward towards the
things which are before; he must not stop, till he arrives at the
mark of the prize of his high calling. I trust, my dear brethren, you
are all thus minded; and that whatever befals you, you will, through
divine assistance, hold on and hold out to the end. If I can be any
way serviceable to you, be not backward to send to me. I hear of others
of your profession, that have lately enlisted under the banner of the
ever-blessed Redeemer. Happy they! happy you! You have a good captain,
a good cause, good armour, and an exceeding great reward. That you
may at all times quit yourselves like men, and be strong; that you may
fight the good fight of faith, and at length lay hold on life eternal
is the hearty prayer of, my dear Brethren,
Your affectionate friend, and willing servant for
CHRIST’s sake,
_G. W._