_To Lady H――――n._
_London, Feb. 26, 1751._
_Ever-honoured Madam_,
YOUR Ladyship’s kind letter, which came to hand yesterday, was an
unexpected as well as undeserved favour, and for which I return your
Ladyship ten thousand thanks. Surely the LORD of all lords will at
length answer the prayers of his people, and raise you up to the joy
of many souls. It would rejoice your Ladyship much to see what has been
doing here. I have not known a more considerable awakening for a long
time. The LORD comes down as in the days of old, and the shout of a
king is amongst us. Praise the LORD, O my soul! The inclosed, which
came from abroad, I believe will give your Ladyship satisfaction. I
think it is an earnest of good things to come. To-morrow I purpose
to leave _London_; but whether the rain and wind will permit me is
uncertain. I am at present quite feverish, by my late hurry and fatigue;
but GOD is my portion and my confidence for ever. Underneath your
Ladyship are his everlasting arms; you cannot sink with such a prop.
Your Ladyship must be made conqueror, yea more than conqueror, through
his love. That, is engaged to bring you through whatever sufferings
may be yet before you. He is faithful, who hath promised, “that we
shall not be tempted above what we are able to bear.” This is my
daily support. To explain GOD’s providence by the promise, and not his
promise by his providence, I find is the only way both to get and to
keep our comforts. Above all, I find that looking unto JESUS, is an
universal, never-failing antidote against every evil. This is what your
Ladyship knows by happy experience. May you know it more and more so
every day and hour! But I fear I weary your Ladyship, and therefore
hasten to subscribe myself, ever-honoured Madam,
Your Ladyship’s most dutiful, obliged and ready
servant for CHRIST’s sake,
_G. W._