_To Mr. S――――._
_London, Jan. 18, 1749._
_My very dear Mr. S――――_,
I Have received from you two very kind letters, the last of which
made me to smile indeed. Alas, my dear man, what airy castles are you
building? Were your sanguine expectations to take place, might I not
justly say to my friends, “_Quid vultis, ut peream_?” But blessed be
GOD, there is yet no danger. The gospel is not got so near the court
as you imagine. However, some of the mighty and noble come twice a week
to hear at good Lady _H――――n_’s, and the prospect of doing good amongst
them is very encouraging. One or two I trust are effectually touched.
Pray on, and who knows what a great fire a little spark may kindle?
I wish the LORD may answer your request, and give you a religious
governor. I cannot see how I can serve dear Mr. _B――――_. I should be
very shy of asking any favours, supposing I had interest, lest I should
be thought to preach for myself and not for CHRIST JESUS my LORD. I
would fain convince all, that I seek not theirs but them. I am sorry
you have met with so many losses of late; but all our losses will be
found to be gain in the end. Blessed are they that love GOD! All things
are even now working together for their good. About _August_ I purpose,
GOD willing, to embark for _Carolina_; though my friends say not, I
believe they will be mistaken. Ere this reaches you, I hope GOD will
have raised you up Pastors after his own heart. Pray remember me in
the most endearing manner to all that I was acquainted with, and tell
them I live in hopes of seeing them once more in the flesh. I heartily
salute all, and am, very dear Mr. _S――――_,
Yours most affectionately in CHRIST JESUS,
_G. W._