_To the Reverend Mr. G――――._
_Edinburgh, August 24, 1758._
_Reverend and very dear Sir_,
AFTER long meditation and earnest prayer, I cannot come to any
determination about my journey to _Glasgow_. For these four months
last past, I have been brought so exceeding low in my body, that I was
in hopes every sermon I preached would waft me to my wish’d-for home.
_Scotland_, I hoped, would finish my warfare; but it hath rather driven
me back to sea again. By force I have been detained here this race
week; but if I come to _Glasgow_, I shall be detained in _Scotland_ a
fortnight longer, which will greatly hinder me in my _English_ work.
However, I will continue to look up; and by _Saturday_’s post my dear
_Gaius_ may expect a positive answer. LORD JESUS, direct my goings in
thy way! I am much obliged to you and other dear _Glasgow_ friends for
taking notice of such a worthless creature. All I can say is, that I
am less than the least of all, but for CHRIST’s sake, reverend and very
dear Sir,
Theirs and yours most affectionately in our glorious Head,
_G. W._