_To Lady H――――._
_Haverford-west, July 25, 1752._
_Ever-honoured Madam_,
AS this is the first day of rest from journeying, since my coming into
_Wales_, and also the extent of my _Welch_ circuit, I must not omit
sending your Ladyship a few lines. They inform your Ladyship of the
continued goodness of my blessed master, to the most unworthy servant
he ever sent forth. As my day, so hath my strength been. Abundance of
souls, especially in _Pembrokeshire_, have attended; and I hope that
seed hath been sown, which will spring up to eternal life. On _Monday_
next, I shall begin to return back, and some time this day sevennight
hope to wait upon your Ladyship at _Clifton_. On the following day,
I propose to preach at _Bristol_, and the next day shall set out for
_Gloucestershire_, to keep an association there. The LORD help me to
hold on and hold out unto the end! I dread the thoughts of flagging
in the latter stages of my road. JESUS is able to keep me from being
either weary or faint in my mind. In him, and in him alone is all
my strength found. I hope your Ladyship finds both your bodily and
spiritual strength repaired day by day. That you may mount on wings
like an eagle, walk and not be weary, hold on and not be faint, is the
continual prayer of, ever-honoured Madam,
Your Ladyship’s most dutiful, obliged, and ever
ready servant,
_G. W._