_To Mr. Z――――._
_Limerick, June 14, 1751._
_Honoured Sir_,
MY last was written on board the _Crawford_, and sent immediately upon
my arrival at _Dublin_. Blessed be GOD, the word ran and was glorified
there. I preached above fourteen times, and every day great multitudes
attended. A friend, since my departure, writes me, that the city was
in a ferment. For about a week I have been preaching twice a day in
several country towns and villages. At _Athlone_ I preached four times,
and last night was gladly received here at _Limerick_. Every where
our LORD hath vouchsafed us his blessed presence. That supports me
under the heat of the weather, the weakness of my body, and the various
trials which exercise my mind. I am now earnestly asking counsel from
above. A wide door is open in _Dublin_; but after I have visited _Cork_,
I believe I must cut short my circuit, lest I should have a winter’s
voyage. I should have been heartily glad to have heard from or seen you,
but I trust, honoured Sir, you will have a heart given you to pray for
me, and then, one way or another, my way will be made plain before me.
Hitherto (thanks be to his free grace) my master supports and comforts
me. He administers seed to the sower, and as far as I can hear, blesses
it when sown. O that his mercies humbled me! O that I may never provoke
him to leave me, or lay me aside! Some dreadful offences have been
given in _Ireland_, but I trust all will work for good. My coming
was very opportune and providential. May I learn to follow the Lamb
blindfold, whithersoever he shall be pleased to lead me! Be pleased to
remember me at his throne, and as he enables, you shall hear, from time
to time, how he vouchsafes to deal with, honoured Sir,
Your most obliged, affectionate younger brother, and
unworthy fellow-labourer in our LORD’s vineyard,
_G. W._