_To Mr. I――――._
_London, June 16, 1752._
_Dear Mr. I――――_,
YOUR last letter brought strange things to my ears, and put me upon
considering how to act. You know, my dear friend, that I hate to head
a party, and that it is absolutely inconsistent with my other business,
to take upon me the care of societies in various parts. I therefore
cannot promise to come to _Ireland_ for that purpose, neither do I
ever intend to engage in building any houses. My intention is to come
your way, but whether it will be this summer or not I cannot tell.
Mr. _A――――_ was very desirous of seeing you and his sister, and goes
through _Wales_ to _Ireland_. As you seem to have taken _Skinner’s
Alley_, I suppose he may preach there, and if a larger place could be
procured, I doubt not of its being filled. The LORD direct you how to
act, so as most to promote his glory, and the good of souls.――I hope
you will all, if possible, avoid the very appearance of a party spirit,
and evidence to the world, that the principles we hold are indeed of
GOD, by their moulding us more and more into the divine image. This is
indeed all in all. I hope the people here are in a growing way. Glory
be to GOD, we have happy days. What shall we render unto the LORD?
All he requires, is our poor hearts. May he have them without reserve!
My hearty love to your wife, Mr. _C――――_ and his wife, and all that
love CHRIST JESUS in sincerity. If I am prayed over, come I must. The
LORD be with you. I am so wearied by preaching, &c. that I can scarce
subscribe myself, my dear friend,
Yours most affectionately in our common LORD,
_G. W._