_To Mr. C――――._
_Ashby, May 11, 1750._
_Very dear Sir_,
AS you talked when I left _London_ of setting out on your journey in
about a fortnight, I cannot help sending you these few lines. I believe
they will be acceptable, because they acquaint you with the continuance
of the Redeemer’s loving kindness to the very chief of sinners. At
_Oulney_, where I preached last LORD’s day, we had two sweet seasons.
A great multitude attended, and I had the pleasure of seeing some, that
were wrought upon when I was there last. On the _Monday_, about six
miles from _Northampton_, I had a private interview with Dr. _S――――_,
Dr. _D――――_, Messrs. _H――――_ and _H――――ly_. On the _Tuesday_ I preached
in the morning to Dr. _D――――_’s family, and in the afternoon to above
two thousand in the field. Dr. _S――――_, Mr. _H――――_, &c. attended me,
and walked with me afterwards along the street; so that I hope the
physician will now turn his back on the world, and be content to follow
a despised crucified Redeemer without reserve. I expounded at his house
in the evening, and am hereafter to come to it as my own. On _Tuesday_
I preached twice at _Kettering_ to several thousands. The people gladly
received the word, and the Inn-keeper where I put up, I hope is a real
christian. On _Wednesday_ I came hither, and found good Lady _H――――_,
though very weak, yet better than I expected. I hope you will beg Mr.
_G――――_, and all GOD’s people, to strive together in their prayers, to
keep her out of heaven as long as they can, that she may do more good
on earth. I greet you and Mrs. _C――――_ most heartily, and wishing you
a very prosperous journey, by the will of GOD, I am, very dear Sir,
Yours most affectionately in our common LORD,
_G. W._