_To Mr. R―――― K――――n._
_Bristol, June 11, 1761._
_My dear steady Friend_,
ACCEPT a few lines of love unfeigned, from one who loves both you
and yours in the bowels of JESUS CHRIST. They leave me rather hurt by
my late western journey. I strive to put out to sea as usual, but my
shattered bark will not bear it. LORD JESUS, let thy will be done in me,
by me, and upon me, for time and eternity! If this air doth not agree
with me, in a few days I think of returning to my old nurses and old
physicians again. Blessed be GOD for an interest in an infinitely great,
infinitely gracious, and sympathizing unchangeable physician! I hope
you and yours enjoy much of his heart-chearing consolations. These have
been my support in my younger days; these will be my cordials in the
latter stages of the road. I hope Mr. and Mrs. _J――――_ are quite well.
Pray tell him not to be so touchy to his old friends, especially when
they are sick and just returning from the grave: perhaps he may not be
troubled with them long. GOD grant he may never feel the want of them!
JESUS lives when ministers die. My hearty love awaits you all. Cease
not to pray for, my dear Mr. _K――――n_,
Yours most affectionately in our common LORD,
_G. W._