_To the Rev. Mr. P――――._
_London, Nov. 21, 1748._
_Reverend and very dear Sir_,
I Was glad to hear, by a letter sent by Mr. _R――――_, that you had been
in _New-England_. I hoped you would have come further, even to Old
_England_ and _Scotland_. I have been endeavouring in _Scotland_ to
do all the service I could to the _Indian_ school and the _New-Jersey_
college whilst I was there; but I believe nothing will be done to
purpose unless you or some other popular minister come over, and make
an application in person. In all probability, a collection might then
be recommended by the general assembly, which sits next _May_, and
large contributions be raised among private persons that wish well to
_Zion_. If one of the Indians was brought over with the minister, and
a proposal made to educate some of the late awakened _Indians_ in the
_New-Jersey_ college, it would certainly be of service. Mr. _M――――_
and several other faithful ministers are hearty in the affair; but I
believe will do nothing, unless you or some other such like minister
come over. Probably I shall be in _Scotland_ next spring again. GOD
has been pleased to countenance me there; and some of the clergy, in
order to stop my progress, have followed Dr. _C――――y_’s example. But
if GOD be for us, who can be against us? Thanks be to his holy name,
I am kept quite chearful in soul, and healthy in my body. Blessed be
GOD, the word falls with weight, and I hear of several brought under
fresh convictions. A clergyman or two have been lately converted,
and there is a great awakening in _Ireland_. I shall be glad to hear
that _New-York_ is full of new creatures. I beg that my most cordial
respects and love may find acceptance with all my dear friends, and am,
reverend and dear Sir,
Ever yours,
_G. W._