_To Mr. C――――._
_London, April 25, 1756._
_My dear Mr. C――――_,
BY this time I thought to have been moving towards _Bristol_, but
am detained in town, by endeavouring to put a stop to the dreadful
uproar made at _Long-Acre_ chapel. Such an infernal continued noise,
on such an occasion, at such a juncture, under such a government, I
believe was never heard of before. To complete the scene, I have had
three anonymous letters sent me, “threatening a certain, sudden, and
unavoidable stroke, unless I desist from preaching, and pursuing the
offenders by law.” You have guessed at the quarter from whence it comes.
Blessed be GOD, it is for speaking in behalf of the glorious JESUS, and
our dread and rightful sovereign King _George_ and his government. Mr.
_S――――_ hath been so good as to go with me to the Earl of _H――――_’s,
from whom I hope this week some redress will be obtained. On _Thursday_
next, I am to wait upon his Excellency again. Mine eyes are waiting on
the blessed JESUS, from whom all salvation must come. Ere long I hope
to shew you the letters; they are indeed very extraordinary. O the
enmity of the heart! LORD, help us! What would become of us, if some
folks were to have the upper hand? Our cause, in my opinion, is the
cause of GOD, and the cause of civil and religious liberty; and if
death itself should be permitted to befall me for defending it, I hope
through CHRIST strengthening me, it would be gratefully received by,
my dear Sir,
Your most obliged, affectionate friend,
and ready servant for CHRIST’s sake,
_G. W._