_To Mr. W――――._
_London, January 19, 1754._
_Dear Mr. W――――_,
AS my embarking for _America_ seems to be very near at hand, your
question must necessarily be answered in the negative. However, I
thank you for your kind offer, and earnestly pray that wherever you are
called to labour, you may find the work of the LORD prospering in your
hands. I did not know that there was any demur between you and those
with whom you have been for some time connected; and I am sure, GOD is
my witness, that I want to draw no man from them. People, money, power,
are not my objects. I desire to know nothing but JESUS CHRIST, and him
crucified, and to be a willing pilgrim for his great name’s sake. At
present this is the language of my heart,
LORD, obediently I’d go,
Gladly leaving all below.
I intreat you to pray that my faith fail not. LORD, increase it for
thy infinite mercy’s sake! We have blessed seasons here: the glory of
the LORD fills our new tabernacle. If possible, I shall send the books
you desire to _Leeds_. I hope you find your present illness sanctified.
That is a sign of special love.――Adieu. I am in great haste. But with
greater love, I subscribe myself, dear Mr. _W――――_,
Yours most affectionately in our common LORD,
_G. W._