_To Mr. R. K――――n._
_Lisbon, March 21, 1754._
_My dear Mr. K――――n_,
I DO not forget my promise, either in respect to writing or praying.
――Though at this distance, I am still present in spirit with you and
yours, and with my other dear _London_ friends; and I live in the
expectation of seeing them all grown in grace, and in the knowledge of
our LORD and Saviour JESUS CHRIST.――This leaves me an old inhabitant
of _Lisbon_.――We have now been here almost a week, and I suppose shall
stay a fortnight longer.――A very reputable merchant hath received me
into his house, and every day shews me the ecclesiastical curiosities
of the country.――O my dear friend, bless the LORD of all Lords for
causing your lot to be cast into such a fair ground as _England_, and
giving you such a goodly heritage.――It is impossible to be sufficiently
thankful for civil and religious liberty, for simplicity of worship,
and powerful preaching of the word of GOD.――O for simplicity of manners,
and a correspondent behaviour! “What shall I render unto the LORD
for these amazing mercies,” ought surely to be the language of our
hearts.――O that I was thankful! O that I was humble! My obligations
to be so increase daily.――Every where does the LORD of all Lords
command somebody or another to receive me.――All is well on board,
and _Lisbon_ air agrees with my poor constitution extremely.――Through
divine assistance, I hope what I see will also much improve my better
part, and help to qualify me better for preaching the everlasting
gospel.――Amazing, that such an honour should be conferred on such an
ill and hell-deserving worm! O pray for me, my dear friends, and add
to my obligations by frequently visiting my poor wife.――Kindnesses
shewn to her in my absence, will be double kindnesses.――You must
remember me to dear Mr. _C――――n_, to your relations, and all enquiring
friends.――Adieu! The LORD JESUS be with your spirits. I am, my dear
Mr. and Mrs. _K――――n_,
Yours most affectionately in our common LORD,
_G. W._