_To Mrs. C――――._
_London, November 29, 1758._
_Dear Mrs. C――――_,
LAST night, after having sent away my packet in the morning, I received
your wish’d-for letter dated in _August_. The others referred to in
that, never came to hand. But I have since sent Mr. ―――― word, that my
affairs should be continued in the present hands. I was never so well
satisfied before; and I have great pleasure in thinking, how you will
be pleased to hear that Providence hath put it into my power to pay
off all arrears. Methinks I hear you say, Blessed be the LORD GOD of
_Bethesda_! Let all my dear family say, _Amen_! I find the little ones
begin to prattle already; but we must learn to do good for CHRIST’s
sake. He will rectify all at the great day. O the happiness of a single
eye! As affairs have so turned out for poor _J――――y_, I am glad you are
abroad; and you see how wonderfully GOD hath provided for your sister.
Be not at all uneasy about your b――――r: he will do better than ever.
Blessed is the man that considers the poor and needy: the LORD shall
deliver him in time of trouble. I am glad the family is lessened.――I
think there are some upon the list, almost ready to be put out. What
think you of _A―――― W――――_ and _G――――_? I wish you would write me your
sentiments of the children. If the girls are not wanted in the house, I
think the sooner they are put out the better. But I leave all to those
in trust. I am more than satisfied, and send you ten thousand thousand
thanks. _Bethesda_’s GOD will thank you before men and angels. My
wife, I believe, hath written to you. I write this from my _Bethel_ at
_Tottenham-Court_, where I come for a little retreat. Twelve _widows
indeed_ are in their houses near me, and GOD is doing wonders at this
end of the town. Help me to praise this wonder-working GOD, and doubt
not of being always remembered by, dear Mrs. _C――――_,
Your most affectionate, obliged friend, and
ready servant in CHRIST JESUS,
_G. W._