_To the Rev. Mr. M――――._
_London, Nov. 10, 1748._
_Reverend and dear Sir_,
OUR bountiful and good GOD brought me here in safety the beginning
of this week. I have already waited upon, and preached at good Lady
_H――――_’s. About thirty have desired to come, and I suppose they will
bring thirty more. I have heard of two or three more dear christians
among the _Great Ones_. I know you will pray the LORD of all lords to
increase the number. Her Ladyship hath a great regard for all those in
_Scotland_, who stand up for vital religion. She intends to send you
down the picture of poor _Aaron_ the late negroe preacher. I find the
public papers give strange lying accounts of my reception in _Scotland_.
At present, blessed be the glorious JESUS, I am content to be blackened.
I send you my repeated thanks for all favours; and, with hearty love to
dear Mr. _G――――_, your family, and all friends, I subscribe myself,
reverend and very dear Sir,
Your most affectionate, obliged, though unworthy younger
brother and servant in CHRIST JESUS,
_G. W._