_To Lady H――――n._
_London, March 2, 1757._
_Ever-honoured Madam_,
A FEW days ago, I received the kind benefaction for the happy convicts.
Not doubting of success, I had advanced some guineas, which with what
hath been procured from other hands, hath bought both their liberties,
and they are provided for on the other side of the water; just now I
believe they are under sail. O that he, who I suppose will now receive
a pardon, was alike favoured! But not many mighty, not many noble are
called. However, some come to hear at _Tottenham-Court_. _S――――_ the
player, makes always one of the auditory, and, as I hear, is much
impressed, and brings others with him. I hope this will not find your
Ladyship ill of the gout. May the LORD JESUS bear all your sickness,
and heal all your infirmities both of body and soul! I am sensibly
touched when any thing affects your Ladyship; gratitude constrains to
this. What shall I render unto the LORD for all his mercies? I would
preach for him, if I could, a hundred times a day. Surely, such a
worthless worm was never honoured to speak for the Redeemer before.
Your Ladyship will excuse; I must away, and give a little vent to the
heart of, ever-honoured Madam,
Your Ladyship’s most dutiful, obliged, and
ready servant for CHRIST’s sake,
_G. W._