_To Mr. A――――._
_Glasgow, Sept. 29, 1752._
_Dear Mr. A――――_,
I Received your kind letter, but till now have not had time to answer
it. However, I have not, and, GOD willing, shall not be unmindful of
you. I think you have nothing to do, but by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving, to make your wants known unto GOD. He careth for
you, and will some way or other provide both for soul and body. I have
always found him a present help in every time of need. As means ought
to be used, I have just written to some _London_ friends, who under GOD
may serve you. When we meet, you shall hear what success.――The hearts
of all are in CHRIST’s hands. Wait on him, and your eyes shall behold
his great salvation. If he calls you to the ministry, as I hope he
does, he will make your way plain. The cloud of his providence shall
go before you, and you shall hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is
the way, walk in it.” Though your father should die, and your mother
forsake you, the LORD JESUS CHRIST will take you up. Keep close to your
GOD, and your book. Prayer, reading, meditation, and temptation make a
minister. The LORD be with you. Pray for me, and assure yourself of my
being, for CHRIST’s sake,
Your affectionate friend and ready servant,
_G. W._