_To the Rev. Mr. C――――._
_London, Jan. 3, 1750._
_My dear Friend_,
YOUR letter surprized me; but _benefacere & male pati hoc vere
christianus est_. If your friend does not hurt himself, he is in no
danger from me. I think sometimes of _Joseph_; He that appeared for
him, will in time appear for me, and plead my injured cause. But all
is well. The returns I have hitherto met with, shall not discourage me,
or at least make me to give over and cease from serving you and yours.
Mr. _L――――_ sends me dreadful news from _Cork_. _B――――_ is there again,
making havock of the people. Mr. _H――――_ expected to be murdered every
minute some time ago. I have been with some, who will go to the Speaker
of the House of Commons, and represent the case. I hope I have but
one common interest to serve; I mean, that of the blessed JESUS. O for
simplicity, and godly sincerity! Our LORD abhors guile in all shapes,
and sooner or later it will meet with its own reward. I am glad you
are supported――Our LORD is a ready help in time of need. We have golden
seasons here. Grace! grace! I wish you and yours a happy new year, and
am,
Yours most affectionately in our common LORD,
_G. W._