_To Lady H――――n._
_Elizabeth-Town (New-Jersey),
September 30, 1754._
_Ever-honoured Madam_,
A LITTLE before I had the favour of your Ladyship’s kind letter, I
had written from _New-York_. Since which time, I trust, through the
efficacy of divine grace, many new creatures have been formed for GOD.
Every where a divine power accompanies the word, prejudices have been
removed, and a more effectual door opened than ever for preaching the
everlasting gospel. I am now at Governor _B――――_’s, who sends your
Ladyship the most cordial respects. His outward man decays, but his
inward man seems to be renewed day by day. I think he ripens for heaven
apace. This last week was the _New-Jersey_ commencement, at which the
President and Trustees were pleased to present me with the degree of
A.M. The synod succeeded.――But such a number of simple hearted, united
ministers, I never saw before. I preached to them several times, and
the great Master of assemblies was in the midst of us. To-morrow, GOD
willing, I shall set out with the worthy President for _New-England_,
and expect to return back to the Orphan house through _Virginia_, where
the gospel I trust will have free course and be glorified. This will
be about a two thousand mile circuit; but the Redeemer’s strength will
be more than sufficient. Once this Summer, I thought my discharge was
come; but it seems the shattered bark must put out to sea again. Father,
thy will be done! I hope this will find your Ladyship safe at your
beloved _Clifton_, where you may enjoy yourself and GOD, without the
interruptions of a noisy town. This is indeed heaven upon earth. That
you and yours may enjoy it more and more every day, is and shall be the
earnest prayer of, ever-honoured Madam,
Your Ladyship’s most obliged, dutiful,
and ready servant for CHRIST’s sake,
_G. W._