_To Mrs. C――――._
_London, February 23, 1761._
_Dear Mrs. C――――_,
IT is almost an age now, since I heard from my dear family in the
wilderness. How came I not to have one line by Mr. _Young_? Ere now
I hope you have received my last by Captain _Ball_. When shall I get
leave to come over? Perhaps my heart is too much set upon it. Father,
thy will be done! This is my comfort; the Redeemer’s work is upon the
advance. All opposition is over-ruled for the furtherance of the gospel.
A new instrument is raised up out of _Cambridge_ university. He has
been here preaching like an angel of the churches indeed. My wife is
poorly, but joins in sending hearty love. All your relations are well.
Pray give my blessing to the children, and thank them all for their
letters. I would have all the boys put out as soon as of age. The work
prospers here much. Hoping every day to receive a line, and sending you
my most hearty blessing, thanks and love, I subscribe myself, dear Mrs.
_C――――_,
Your most affectionate obliged friend, and
ready servant in our glorious _Emmanuel_,
_G. W._