_To Mr. T――――._
_Gloucester, Feb. 6. 1750._
_Dear Tommy_,
THOUGH I left _London_ in a very weak condition, and the weather was
but bad in coming down, yet the Angel of the everlasting covenant
preserved and strengthened me, and I came to _Gloucester_ last _Friday_
evening. On _Saturday_ evening I preached, and likewise on _Sunday_
evening, and twice the same day in the country,――at the new house,
and at _Hampton_. Hundreds attended that could not come in; and
at _Hampton_ all was still and quiet. I like that place very well.
Yesterday morning I preached at Mr. _Fowler_’s, and our LORD gave
us a blessed season from those words, “I am the bread of life.” On
_Wednesday_ I am to preach at the _New-house_, and on _Thursday_ at Mr.
_Fowler_’s again. From thence I think to go once more to _Hampton_, but
am not yet determined. More come here than can enter, and some young
fellows behave rudely; but that is no wonder; the carnal mind is enmity
with GOD. _C――――_ was rejoiced much with the guinea. How thankful are
some only with the crumbs that fall from others tables! Blessed be
GOD, our branch of work is a poor branch; but if we are honest and
disinterested, dead to parties, and aiming only at the Redeemer’s glory,
and the good of souls, the LORD will appear for us in a manner that
shall even make his children astonished. I never was easier about his
work than now. I see every thing in CHRIST’s hands, and therefore every
thing must end well. Go on then, my dear Sir, and let us be all heart.
Remember me to your wife and all enquiring friends; and cease not
praying for, my dear Sir,
Yours most affectionately in our common LORD,
_G. W._