_To Lady H――――n._
_London, May 2, 1756._
_Ever-honoured Madam_,
VARIOUS have been my exercises since I wrote to your Ladyship last. But
I find, that out of the eater cometh forth meat, and that all things
happen for the furtherance of the gospel. I suppose your Ladyship hath
seen his Majesty’s promise of a pardon to any that will discover the
letter writer; and this brings your Ladyship the further news of my
having taken a piece of ground very commodious to build on, not far
from the Foundling-Hospital. On _Sunday_ I opened the subscription, and
through GOD’s blessing, it hath already amounted to near six hundred
pounds. If he is pleased to continue to smile upon my poor endeavours,
and to open the hearts of some more of his dear children to contribute,
I hope in a few months to have what hath been long wanted,――a place
for the gospel at the other end of the town. This evening, GOD willing,
I venture once more to preach at _Long-Acre_. The enemy boasts that I
am frightened away: but the triumph of the wicked is short. Our people,
Sir _H―――― C――――_, Mr. _M――――_, &c. are all for bringing the rioters to
the King’s-Bench, and perhaps upon the whole it may be best. LORD JESUS,
direct my goings in thy way! On _Tuesday_ next I hope to set out for
_Wales_. For indeed my body is weakened through care and watchfulness,
a variety of exercises, and want of sleep. But the Redeemer’s grace is
all-sufficient. To his tender and never-failing mercy do I most humbly
commend your Ladyship, and the other elect Ladies, and beg a continued
interest in their prayers. With repeated thanks for repeated favours;
I subscribe myself, ever-honoured Madam,
Your Ladyship’s most dutiful, obliged, and ready servant,
_G. W._