_To Mr. S――――._
_London, Jan. 9, 1753._
_My dear Mr. S――――_,
I Received your kind letter yesterday, and suppose, ere this can
reach you, my last will be come to hand. What say you? If I should be
detained in _England_ this year, are you willing to put your life in
the Redeemer’s hands and go immediately? A ship is bound for _Savannah_
about ten miles from the Orphan-house, the beginning of next month.
Methinks I hear you say to the glorious _Emmanuel_,
_A life that all things casts behind,_
_Springs forth obedient at thy call._
Such a spirit is fit for _Bethesda_; such a spirit becomes one who
desires to be a teacher of youth, and a faithful minister of the
ever-loving ever-lovely JESUS. Let me know your mind. If you come
immediately, may the LORD come and go with you! That is company enough.
――But there are others going in the same ship. The LORD direct and
bless you! He will vouchsafe to countenance my feeble labours. I have
yet more good news from the North. Last night was an awful night, we
carried three saints together to the grave; thousands attended, and
both within and without doors, the word I trust came with power. O
that the dead may be made to hear the voice of the Son of GOD, and to
come forth! I rejoice if any of his dear people have been quickened at
_Glasgow_. Perhaps next Summer, I may see them in my way to, or return
from _Ireland_. The LORD help all to pray for me. “Less than the least
of all,” shall be still my motto. To me nothing belongs, but shame and
confusion of face. I must away. The LORD direct and bless you. I
commend you to his never-failing mercy, and am
Your assured friend for CHRIST’s sake,
_G. W._