_Charles-Town, July 10, 1754._
_Dear Mrs. C――――_,
SINCE I left _Bethesda_, I have been out two nights by land, and one
by water, and though wearied, am preserved in as good health as can in
any wise be expected. To-morrow or _Monday_, I expect to embark again
for _New-York_. The prospect of being ere long at the new _Jerusalem_,
makes all things easy. I thank you for your kind letter, and for
regarding my tears. They speak better than words. JESUS knows they
were shed for him, and for the welfare of that institution which has
lain so many years upon my poor heart. Have a little patience, and you
will find more and more, that your coming over the water was of GOD.
I wish it was in my power to make every thing more than agreeable; our
common LORD I trust will do it himself. This is my heart’s desire, and
shall be my constant prayer night and day. You will see what I have
sent by this opportunity. Whatever of the linen or woollen stuff you
would have made up for the children, may be sent by those who bring
this; and what you want done in this way, only let Mrs. _B――――_ have a
line, and orders will be readily executed. Thus GOD raises up friends.
The LORD be with you all. Help me to praise him, and continue to pray
for, dear Mrs. _C――――_,
Your unworthy friend, and ready servant,
for CHRIST’s sake,
_G. W._