_To Mrs. B―――― B――――, at Bath._
_London, February 3, 1758._
_Dear Madam_,
I CANNOT help acquainting you and your honoured sister, and Mrs.
_G――――_, that the plan concerted some time ago is likely to be put
in execution. The trenches for the wall, I believe are begun, and
by the first of _May_, the houses are to be finished. If possible, I
would furnish them, that the poor might be sure of goods, as well as a
house. All things are possible with GOD. The thing hath scarce as yet
taken wind. Such secret expeditions, I trust, GOD will favour. Both
congregations and the divine influences increase. By thoughtfulness,
frequent preaching, and a crazy tabernacle, my nightly rests are
continually broken; but the joy of the LORD is my strength: and I hope
ere long to be where I shall keep awake for ever. I most earnestly beg
the continuance of your prayers, and you may be assured of being always
remembered in the poor addresses of, dear good Ladies,
Your most obliged and ready servant for CHRIST’s sake,
_G. W._