_To Mr. S――――._
_London, November 17, 1757._
_My dear Mr. S――――_,
I AM a letter in your debt: I should be glad to answer your last in
person. The attraction towards _America_ is as strong as ever, but at
present I am stationed here. The word runs and is glorified. I fear the
deaths of the Governor and President will hurt _New-Jersey_ college:
but JESUS lives and reigns. When will my turn come to live and reign
with him for evermore! Come, LORD JESUS, come quickly! If young _P――――_
should be sent from the Orphan-house to your college, be pleased to
furnish him with plain necessaries. I am informed he is a promising
youth. LORD, raise up _Elisha_’s in the room of ascended _Elijah_!
The residue of the Spirit is in his hands. The late effusion was
preparatory to your present trials. GOD make us ready for all events.
Excuse great haste; I write in greater love, as being, my dear friend,
Yours most affectionately in our glorious Head,
_G. W._