_To Mrs. D――――._
_London, April 21, 1756._
_Dear Madam_,
I HAVE heard by several hands, that you are lately entered into a
new relation of life. Gratitude constrains me to wish you joy, and
earnestly to pray, that you and Mr. _D――――_ may live together as
heirs of the grace of life, and bring forth much fruit unto GOD in the
decline of age. This is a changing world; but we are hastening towards
an unchangeable state, where we shall neither marry nor be given in
marriage, but be like unto the angels of GOD. For this I am waiting
day by day. Many seem to be quickened in this work too; though at the
other end of the town, amongst some of the popish party, I have lately
met with much opposition. But we know who hath promised to tread Satan
shortly under our feet. I hope this will find you, my dear Madam, and
my other _Charles-Town_ friends, going on from conquering to conquer.
I do not, I cannot forget them. I send them my most cordial love and
respects, and beg you and Mr. _D――――_ to accept the same from, dear
Madam,
Your most affectionate, obliged friend, and
ready servant for CHRIST’s sake,
_G. W._