II.

_Far, far above thy thoughts,_

_His counsel shall appear,_

_When fully he the work hath wrought,_

_Which caus’d thy needless fear._

You see, dear Sir, my concern for you by the length of this letter. As

you are, I trust, my own son in the faith, so I cannot avoid naturally

caring for you. My letter shall be followed with my prayers. Be

resigned. I am better in health than when I left town; and am much

blessed in preaching. You know how to give thanks in behalf of

Your sympathizing friend,

_G. W._

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