_To Madam C――――._
_Glasgow, Sept. 29, 1752._
_Dear Madam_,
IT is no small pleasure to me, that providence hath once more opened a
way for a further correspondence with one, who for many years hath been
my friend, and strengthened my hands in the work of our common LORD
and master JESUS CHRIST. He will richly reward you for it in the great
day of accounts; though I am persuaded you think the work itself, its
own reward. Indeed it is. Blessed be GOD, I find CHRIST’s service to
be perfect freedom. He hath vouchsafed to encourage and comfort me in
_Scotland_. At _Edinburgh_ great multitudes, among whom were abundance
of the better sort, attended twice every day. After a short continuance
here, I am to return to _Edinburgh_, and next _Tuesday_ sevennight
purpose to set out for _England_. Many young ministers and students
have given close attendance, and I hear of several persons that have
been brought under deep convictions. As soon as they are put into my
hands, I intend to send you copies of two letters from a High-land
schoolmaster, who is honoured of GOD to do much good among the poor
Highland children.――By this post I have also sent a letter to Mr.
_D――――_, which I received from a young student; he wants some little
assistance, to help him to go on in his studies, but I did not send
his letter to you, because he informs me that you had taken one of
Mr. _G――――_’s spiritual children under your care. Blessed be GOD, that
makes you, Madam, a mother in _Israel_. Every student’s name is Legion.
Helping one of those, is helping thousands. I think this young man’s
case, as laid down in the letter, is very remarkable, and matter of
praise. LORD JESUS add to the blessed number, for thy great name’s
sake! I have brave news sent me from _Leicester_ and _Newcastle_, and
have strong invitations to _Yorkshire_ and _Lancashire_. What a pity
is it, that the year goes round so soon? O my GOD, my GOD in CHRIST,
how little can I do for thee! Dear Madam, be pleased to increase my
obligations by praying for me. I never forget you or your ♦houshold,
and as a proof of it, promise that you shall hear at all opportunities,
from, dear Madam,
Your most affectionate, obliged friend, and ready
servant for CHRIST’s sake,
_G. W._
♦ “houshould” replaced with “houshold”