_To Mr. N――――._
_London, Dec. 19, 1749._
_My dear Mr. N――――_,
IT is now almost an age since I wrote to you. Providence prevented my
seeing you when last in the _North_, and ever since, business has kept
me from writing. However, blessed be GOD, I can send you good news now
I do write. For near three months I have preached in many places, and
thousands and ten thousands flocked to hear the glorious gospel. I have
since had repeated letters of the impressions abiding upon the heart
of many. Not unto me, not unto me, O LORD, but unto thy free grace be
all the glory! At _Howarth_ I met with _William Davy_, who has since
been imprisoned for preaching. Though he is seemingly unqualified, yet
I meet with many that date their awakening from their first hearing
him. What shall we say to these things? Even so, Father, for so it
seemeth good in thy sight! I think he belongs to our LORD’s family;
and therefore what is done for him, he will take as done to himself. I
hope all things go on well at _Glasgow_. We have golden seasons here.
Winter quarters are made very agreeable. Many are brought under fresh
awakenings. You must remember us in the kindest manner to all dear
friends. I commend them and you to the mercies of GOD through CHRIST
JESUS, and am, my dear Sir,
Yours most affectionately in our common LORD,
_G. W._