_To Lady H――――n._
_Leeds, Oct. 30, 1749._
_Honoured Madam_,
ON _Saturday_ evening I had the honour of your Ladyship’s letter,
and as it came before the _Manchester_ post went out, I immediately
sent the inclosed to Mrs. _G――――_. If possible I am persuaded she will
comply. She seems to be quite in earnest. I conversed for about two
hours with the Captain and some other officers, upon the nature and
necessity of the new birth. He was affected, and I hope it was blessed.
Since I left them, I have preached to many thousands at _Rosindale_,
_Aywood_, and _Halifax_. I have also offered JESUS at _♦Burstall_,
_Pudsy_, and _Armly_, and have had three precious seasons here.
Congregations are exceeding large indeed, and both the established
and dissenting clergy are very angry. They thundered I hear yesterday
heartily. But truth is great, and will prevail, though preached in
the fields and streets. Indeed it begins to be cold abroad now; but
the LORD JESUS is pleased to strengthen me, and people flock from all
quarters. This day sevennight, GOD willing, without fail your Ladyship
may depend on seeing me. I thought to have been at _Ashby_ next
LORD’s-day, but a door seems to be opened at _Nottingham_, and I
have thoughts of trying what can be done there. This morning I shall
set out for _Sheffield_. May the LORD give me a pilgrim heart for my
pilgrim life, and then all will be well! I know I have your Ladyship’s
prayers.――I think your Ladyship judges right in respect to the churches.
I expect to meet with many rebuffs, but by the help of my GOD I shall
leap over every wall. That your Ladyship may stand as a wall of brass,
is the hearty prayer of, honoured Madam,
Your Ladyship’s most dutiful obedient servant,
_G. W._
♦ “Burstal” replaced with “Burstall”