_To Mr. R―――― K――――n._
_Leeds, March 6, 1763._
_My very dear Friend_,
YOU have heard, I suppose, of my progress to, and employ at _Everton_.
JESUS was there. Last _Thursday_ evening we came to these parts,
where I have preached twice, and been closely employed in writing my
little piece entitled, _Observations, &c._ in answer to the Bishop of
_Gloucester_. Perhaps a day or two more may compleat it. Say nothing,
but pray on. The next letters may be directed to _Edinburgh_, under
cover to _―――― H――――n_, Esq.; Post-Master general. You shall hear, GOD
willing, when I have fixed upon a ship. And I know you will pray that
JESUS may be my convoy.
Only Thou our leader be,
And we still will follow Thee.
I could enlarge, but must away to my throne. Tell all at Tabernacle
and Chapel, where this leaves me. I send them and your whole self
most tender love, and ten thousand thanks; and beg you would add to
my obligations by praying for, my very dear friend,
Yours, &c. &c. in our common LORD,
_G. W._
POSTSCRIPT, _To Mr. J――――e_.
_My dear Sir_,
ACCEPT a few lines from an old friend that loves you and yours dearly.
I would not be given to change, but, like my Master, love to the end.
His blessing be on you both! Accept thanks unfeigned for all favours,
and cease not to pray for, my very dear Mr. _J――――_,
Yours, &c. in Ours,
_G. W._