_To Mr. S――――._
_Portsmouth, October 25, 1754._
_My very dear Friend_,
YOUR letter, as well as another from _Rhode-Island_, helped to lay me
low before him, who delights to work by the meanest instrument. Still
the LORD of all lords stoops to accompany my feeble labours with his
divine presence. At _Salem_ we were favoured with a sweet and divine
influence. _Sunday_ was a high day at _Ipswich_; twice I preached
for Mr. _R――――_, and once for Mr. _W――――_. Hundreds were without the
doors. On _Monday_ at _Newbury_ the like scene opened twice. Here Mr.
_S――――_ met me, and on _Tuesday_ morning we had a blessed season. Too
many came to meet and bring me into _Portsmouth_, where I preached
on _Tuesday_ evening, also twice the next day, and just now I have
taken my leave. The blessed Spirit vouchsafed to be with us each
time. Yesterday I preached at _York_ and _Kittery_: at both places
the Redeemer manifested forth his glory. In the evening I waited on
general _P――――_, who, with his Lady, were very glad to see me. I am
now going to _Greenland_ and _Durham_, and to-morrow shall preach at
_Exeter_. The sabbath is to be kept at _Newbury_. _Monday_ I am to
preach thrice,――at _Rowley_, _Byfield_, and _Ipswich_; _Tuesday_, at
_Cape Ann_, and _Wednesday_ night or _Thursday_ morning at _Boston_,
if the prisoner is to die, though I want another week in these parts.
Excuse great haste; I must away. Pray write a line by next ship to
_London_. Salute all friends, and continue to pray for, very dear Sir,
Yours in our glorious Head,
_G. W._