_To Lady H――――._
_Cork, June 19, 1751._
_Ever-honoured Madam_,
STILL does the father of mercies, and the GOD of all consolation and
comfort, follow me with his blessing. Since my last from _Athlone_,
I have been at _Limerick_, where I preached seven times to large and
affected auditories. Much freedom of spirit did I enjoy there indeed.
――Yesterday I came hither (the seat of the late persecution) and thanks
be to GOD, have preached twice to a great body of people, with all
quietness. Both the Mayor and Sheriff have absolutely forbidden all
mobbing. Now have the people of GOD rest. O that they may improve it,
by walking in the comforts of the Holy Ghost! Next week, GOD willing,
I shall return to _Dublin_, and from thence purpose going through the
north of _Ireland_ to _Scotland_. So long a circuit in this kingdom
will be inconvenient for my voyage to _America_; but as divine
providence seems to point out the way,
_Lord at thy bidding I will go,_
_And gladly to poor sinners tell,_
_That they a blessed CHRIST may know,_
_That they his peace and joy may feel_.
I hope your Ladyship enjoys a large share of this, under all your
trials. They are great, but greater is he who hath promised to make
his strength perfect in our weakness. I commit your Ladyship to his
never-failing mercy, and beg the continuance of your fervent prayers
in behalf of, ever-honoured Madam,
Your Ladyship’s most dutiful, obliged, chearful
servant for CHRIST’s sake,
_G. W._