_To the Countess of H――――._
_Sept. 29, 1748._
_Honoured Madam_,
AM I not too troublesome in writing to your Ladyship so frequently?
I fear I am; and yet I am afraid to break your Ladyship’s command,
“Write weekly.” Blessed be GOD, I can yet send your Ladyship word
that the glorious _Emmanuel_ is with me, and countenances my poor
administrations. I have met with some unexpected rubs, but not one more
then was absolutely necessary to humble my proud heart. “O my blessed
Redeemer, when shall I learn of thee to be meek and lowly! Thou alone,
O Lamb of GOD, canst teach me. Sanctify all thy dispensations to this
end, and give me always to lie at thy feet.” There, honoured Madam, I
am safe: There I believe this letter will find your Ladyship.――May you
every moment hear the Redeemer’s voice, and be built up continually in
your most holy faith. In about a fortnight I purpose leaving _Scotland_.
Several things concur to make me believe that it was right for me to
come here. Particulars your Ladyship may expect at my return to town.
In the mean while, I recommend your Ladyship, and your dear offspring,
with your whole houshold, to the care of the Father of mercies and the
GOD of all consolation, and am, honoured Madam,
Your Ladyship’s most obliged humble servant,
_G. W._