_To Mr. S――――._
_Plymouth, Aug. 18, 1749._
_Dear Sir_,
I Thank you for your kind letter, which I have not had an opportunity
of answering until now. I rejoice that so much gospel seed has been
sown in _Yorkshire_, and that so much hath sprung up and brought forth
fruit. No wonder that the enemy has been busy to sow tares of various
kinds amongst it. This always was, and, in all probability, will always
be the case, till time shall be no more. Happy they! who are enabled to
distinguish truth from error, and who, amongst the different sentiments
of CHRIST’s disciples, maintain a catholic love for all. Your letter
bespeaks you to be thus minded. This is what I would aim at, because
it is the glory of a christian, and a temper of mind which sweetly
prepares us for the communion of saints in heaven. Be pleased,
therefore, to give my love to all that love the LORD JESUS in sincerity.
If any of my poor writings have been blessed to any, let CHRIST have
the glory, and me your prayers. I want them much. I am the chief of
sinners, less than the least of all saints; but, I trust, am willing
to spend and be spent for souls. The beginning of next month, I have
thoughts of being your way. If it is best, providence will direct my
course thither. In the mean while, and at all other seasons, whether
I come or not, I recommend myself to your prayers, as being, though
unknown, yet, for JESUS CHRIST’s sake,
Your affectionate friend and servant,
_G. W._