_To Captain W――――._
_Newcastle, Sept. 29, 1749._
_My very dear Brother_,
SINCE I wrote to you last, I have had many proofs that GOD’s providence
directed my way into _Yorkshire_. I preached four times at _Abberford_,
four times at _Leeds_, and thrice at _Howarth_, where lives one Mr.
_G――――_. At his church I believe we had above a thousand communicants,
and in the church-yard about six thousand hearers. It was a great
day of the son of man. At _Leeds_ the auditory consisted of above ten
thousand. About _Leeds_ are Mr. _W――――_’s societies. I was invited
thither by them and one of their preachers; and Mr. _Charles W――――_
coming thither published me himself. I therefore complied, and I
believe the gospel was welcome. I have preached here once, and am
to preach again this evening. On _Monday_, GOD willing, I propose to
return to _Yorkshire_, and from thence to _London_. Pray send me word
immediately whether the _Port-Merchant_ be gone, because I know not
but some out of _Wales_ may go in her. I forgot to tell you in my last,
that I had given over the immediate care of all my societies to Mr.
_H――――_; so that now I am a preacher at large indeed. I find every
thing is turning round strangely. O for simplicity and honesty to the
end! I long to know how it is with you. Am I to have my brother at
last? Do convictions fasten, and can you at length sing,
_Be gone, vain world; my heart resign,_
_For I must be no longer thine?_
For the present, adieu. My love to all. I wish you the very best of
blessings, and am, my very dear brother,
Yours most affectionately,
_G. W._