_To Mr. D――――._
_Glasgow, Oct. 1, 1748._
_My very dear Friend_,
WHO is like unto GOD, who makes his creatures extremity, the
opportunity to help them? Your kind letter hath confirmed the news of
the death of Mrs. _B――――_, and of her leaving me a legacy of a hundred
pounds. Well! though she is gone, yet I shall meet her at the great
day, when the LORD JESUS shall remember this and all her other works of
faith, and labours which have proceeded from love. I am glad she has
left such an executor; I doubt not of your taking care of my interest.
Your love is founded upon the rock of ages, and so is mine; for indeed
I love you and yours in the bowels of the dear Redeemer. I know you
will be glad to hear of my prosperity in this work. Indeed GOD makes
way for his own gospel. Many come to me, telling me what the LORD did
by me the last time I was in _Scotland_, and also the time before.
Congregations are very large. I am pressed to stay three or four
days more than I intended. Some that were prejudiced, have had their
prejudices removed, and I believe will be greater friends than ever.
O that I was humble and thankful! I have good news from _Bermudas_. I
return you and yours love and thanks. I desire to be remembered to dear
Mrs. ―――― and every inquiring friend. As I need them so much, I hope
none will cease putting up earnest prayers in behalf of, very dear Sir,
Yours most affectionately in CHRIST JESUS,
_G. W._