_To Lady Fanny S――――._
_Bristol, June 16, 1758._
_Honoured Madam_,
I SHALL not for a good while forget my _Twickenham_ journey. It was a
day much to be remembered by unworthy me. LORD, why am I thus highly
favoured? And yet (O unwearied goodness!) he continues to bless me,
vile as I am, more and more. O what delightful field gospel-scenes
have been displayed in _Gloucestershire_, _Bristol_ and _Wales_! There
I have been feebly labouring for above a fortnight.――Thousands and
thousands attended twice every day in various places, and on _Sundays_
the numbers were almost incredible. A blessed influence ran through the
whole circuit, and sundry times, I humbly hoped my longing soul would
have taken its wished-for flight; but I am preserved to return hither,
as last night, and perhaps next week shall see _London_. The LORD
JESUS direct my goings in his ways! Your Ladyship will remember a poor
worthless, but I trust willing pilgrim. You are called to enjoy your
_Bethel_ at home; I meet with them abroad. The same GOD is rich unto
all that call on him faithfully. I hope your Ladyship hath seen dear
Mr. _J――――_ grown in grace. It will be pleasant to see Sir _Charles_
and the Earl striving who shall go fastest to heaven. Your Ladyship
will scorn to be outstript by any. The almighty GOD approves the
ambition, and angels look down with pleasure to see the event. Blessed
be GOD, that is certain. All believers here do run, and all hereafter
shall obtain the prize. That your Ladyship may lay hold of it with
exulting joy, is the earnest prayer of, honoured Madam,
Your Ladyship’s most dutiful, obliged, and
ready servant, for CHRIST’s sake,
_G. W._