_To Mr. S――――._
_Leicester, July 1, 1753._
_My very dear Friend_,
I CANNOT go farther (as Mr. _Middleton_ returns to _London_ to-morrow)
without sending you a few lines. They bring good news, even that the
Redeemer hath much owned and blessed the first part of my circuit.
At _Oulney_ we had two good meetings; and at _Northampton_ our LORD
filled his people as with new wine. One aged saint told me, “that the
meeting-place was no other to him than the house of GOD, and the gate
of heaven.” Several thousands attended; and I could indeed say, “It is
good for me to be here.” Last night I came to this place quite fatigued
in my body, but willing, I hope, to employ a thousand souls (if I had
them) for the dear LORD JESUS. This is a cold place, but people stood
very attentive this morning, and some were affected. To-morrow I must
move to _Nottingham_. You and yours must promise to follow me with
your prayers. I hope you will hear that they are answered. You may be
assured of mine; they are your due; they are a poor, but as they are
the only return I can make, I hope they will be accepted by, my very
dear Sir,
Yours most affectionately in our common LORD,
_G. W._