_To Mr. S.――――._
_New-York, July 28, 1754._
_My very dear Sir_,
HERE our LORD brought me two days ago, and last night I had an
opportunity of preaching on his dying, living, ascending, and
interceding love, to a large and attentive auditory. Next week I
purpose going to _Philadelphia_, and then shall come back again here
in my way to _Boston_. Whether I shall then return to _Bethesda_, or
embark for _England_, is uncertain.――I fear matters will not be settled
at the orphan-house, unless I go once more; I have put some upon their
trial, and shall want to see how they behave. During my passage from
_Charles-Town_, I left a few lines for you; I thought to have written
an account of _Bethesda_ for the press, but could by no means get
freedom. GOD’s time is the best. I owe for three of the negroes who
were lately bought, but hope to be enabled to pay for them at my return
from the northward. My GOD can, and will supply all my wants, according
to his riches in JESUS. Glory be to his great name, he hath now taught
me a little to be alone. His presence keeps me company, and I find it
sweet to run about for him. I find the door all along the continent
is as open as ever, and the way seems clearing up for the neighbouring
islands. What a pity is it, that we can only be at one place at once,
for the ever-loving, ever-lovely JESUS. Had I a good private hand, I
could send you the account of my family, &c. but perhaps I may deliver
it to you myself. LORD JESUS, direct my goings in thy way! I owe you
much, yea very much love; but a pepper-corn of acknowledgment, and my
poor prayers, is all the payment that I fear will be made by, my very
dear Sir,
Your worthless, though most obliged, affectionate,
and ready servant for CHRIST’s sake,
_G. W._