_To Colonel P――――._
_Northampton, September 1, 1755._
_My dear Sir_,
ACCORDING to my promise, before I embarked for _England_, I sent you
the copy of my oath, from _Charles-Town_; which, I fear, is not come
to hand, because not mentioned in either of your letters, which I had
the pleasure of receiving a few days ago. In my way northward, I take
the first opportunity of thanking you for both, and at the same time
heartily thank the Captain of our salvation, for giving you grace to
stand to your colours, and persist in your spiritual warfare. Perhaps,
ere this reaches _Boston_, you may be called out in the service of your
country. May your head, and the heads of all engaged, be covered in
every day of battle; and may our troops be made in the end more than
conquerors through the love of GOD! This is what we are assured of in
our spiritual combat.――JESUS, who is truth itself, hath told us, that
nothing shall pluck us out of his almighty hands. Though faint then,
let us still pursue. Through the Redeemer strengthening me, I am yet
continuing my feeble labours, which, I trust, are not in vain in the
LORD. Fain would I be with you; but Providence seems to have cast my
lot at present here. Well, my dear Sir, there is a place, at which,
though absent from, we may be present with each other; I mean the
throne of grace. There, GOD willing, I will often meet you. I know
you will accept the challenge, and GOD himself will say, _Amen_. Glad
should I be to hear from you frequently. O for good news from dear
_New-England_! Blessed be GOD for what you send me concerning Mrs.
_P――――_. May root and branch be spared for the Mediator’s glory! To
his tender, never-failing mercy, do I most humbly commend you, and all
other enquiring friends, as being, my dear Sir,
Your most affectionate friend and ready servant
for CHRIST’s sake,
_G. W._