_To Lady H――――n._
_Exon, Feb. 9, 1749._
_Honoured Madam_,
YOUR Ladyship’s laying your commands upon me to write often, makes
me uneasy unless I can redeem time to send to your Ladyship at least
once a week. Blessed be GOD, I can inform your Ladyship, that there
was a great stirring among the dry bones at _Bristol_ and _Kingswood_.
Last Lord’s-day was a great day of the Son of Man. The power of the
LORD attended the word, as in days of old, and several persons, that
had never heard me before, were brought under great awakenings. A
counsellor came once, and was so affected, that when he got home he
invited others to come and hear, which so alarmed his lady, (ready
to die of a consumption) that she is afraid her husband will go mad.
Last night I came hither, and had the pleasure of seeing some spiritual
children that were begotten unto GOD when I was here last. This evening
I am to begin to spread the gospel-net; and shall continue in _Exeter_
till _Monday_. Affairs have been so confused, that it requires some
time to settle them. I find a death must come upon all we do, that the
life of it may appear to be wholly of GOD. I hope your Ladyship finds
that the Redeemer’s work flourishes in your hands. I long to hear,
whether my letters were kindly received, and whether the seed sown by
me or any other springs up. Whoever plants, or whoever waters, I know
it is the LORD must give the increase. Mr. _C――――_ is vastly attached
to your Ladyship’s interest, and, I believe, prays continually for
your success. Many do so, whom your Ladyship knows not. Your Ladyship’s
letter to Mr. _R――――_ I find is blessed much. It is the good man’s lot,
that whatsoever he doth shall prosper. May this be fulfilled in your
Ladyship more and more every day! I could enlarge, but must away to
my delightful work. People are waiting. This late journey has been
blessed to the recovery of my health. I have not had any of my usual
disorders since I left town. I am sometimes faint. But, “Faint, and
yet pursuing,” must be the christian’s motto. I hope my most dutiful
respects will find acceptance with those honourable persons whose faces
are set _Zion-wards_, and that your Ladyship will accept the same from,
honoured Madam,
Your Ladyship’s most obliged, obedient, and willing
servant for CHRIST’s sake,
_G. W._