_To Mrs. C――――._
_Islington, July 27, 1756._
_Dear Mrs. C――――_,
SINCE my last, which I believe is not yet gone, I have given an order
to have Mr. _R――――_’s children delivered to him or his mother, or
whomsoever they shall appoint: and pray lessen the family as much
as possible. I wish I had none in the house, but what were proper
_orphans_. The plantation would then suffice for its support, and
debts be paid: but we must buy our experience. Troubles seem to beset
us here: but we are all secure in GOD, even in a GOD in CHRIST. His
gospel flourishes in _London_. I am just returned from preaching it at
_Sheerness_, _Chatham_, and in the camp. This afternoon or to-morrow I
set off for _Scotland_. I can only add, that with continual prayers for
your temporal and spiritual welfare, I am, dear Mrs. _C――――_,
Your most affectionate, obliged friend, and
ready servant for CHRIST’s sake,
_G. W._
_P. S._ My hearty love to all. The LORD be with you! _Amen_, and
_Amen_!