_To Lady H――――._
_Edinburgh, Sept. 22, 1752._
_Ever-honoured Madam_,
THE day after I wrote to your Ladyship, I left _London_, and in my way
to _Scotland_ I preached twice at _Lutterworth_.――The auditories were
very numerous, and very quiet; but at _Leicester_ some turnips were
thrown at me during the first sermon; at the second all was hushed, and
I hear since that good was done. Some of _Ashby_ society came thither
to hear me. At _Aberford_ I called on Lady _Margaret_, who behaved
very friendly, and enquired much after your Ladyship’s welfare. At
_Newcastle_ I was, as it were, arrested to stay. ♦I preached four times,
and indeed a whole shower of divine blessings descended from heaven on
the great congregations. I came hither last _Wednesday_ was sevennight,
and have preached twice a day in the open air, to very large and polite
auditories. Abundance of the better sort constantly attend. Next
_Tuesday_ I thought to move, but they have prevailed upon me to stay
a little longer. I hope the great GOD will give me a useful journey
back again to _London_. I design keeping from thence as long as I can,
before I go into my Winter quarters. Alas, how little is to be done
even in the Summer season! One had need work whilst it is day; the
night comes on a pace, when no man can work. I need not tell your
Ladyship of this, who are always employed for your GOD. O that the
rich and great would learn to copy after your example! Surely all your
Ladyship’s efforts will not be lost upon them! My heart’s desire and
continual prayer to the LORD of all Lords is, that your Ladyship may
be long continued, and find your rod budding and blossoming more and
more every day. Hoping to send your Ladyship more good news in my next,
and commending my poor unworthy self to your Ladyship’s prayers, I beg
leave to subscribe myself, ever-honoured Madam,
Your Ladyship’s most dutiful, obliged and very ready
servant for CHRIST’s sake,
_G. W._
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