_To Mr. S――――._
_Newcastle, March 13, 1763._
_My very dear Friend_,
I CANNOT go further, without dropping you a few lines. They leave me
thus far advanced in my journey to _Scotland_. My friends write me word,
that the ship _Jenny_, Captain _Orr_, a very discreet person, sails
from _Greenock_ to _Boston_ the middle of _April_. You will pray, that
the GOD of the sea and dry land will give me a safe, and, if agreeable
to his will, a speedy passage. On the road we have been favoured with
some sweet seasons. I have preached at _Everton_, _Leeds_, _Kippax_,
_Aberford_, and this place. Next sabbath I hope to be at _Edinburgh_.
On my way, I was enabled to finish a little thing in answer to the
present Bishop of _Gloucester_. If my friends think proper to print
it, you will find a parting testimony left behind me for the good old
Puritans and free-grace Dissenters, whom he sadly maligns. Bless it,
glorious _Emmanuel_, and it shall be blessed! Follow me, follow me,
my very dear Sir, with your constant prayers. Mine will always be
ascending for you and yours. Indeed I owe you much love! You have often
strengthened my hands in the LORD. Fain would I sing,
LORD, obediently I go,
Gladly leaving all below;
Only Thou my leader be,
And I still will follow Thee.
And now, my dear friend, farewell. Ere long we shall meet in a better
climate, where
Pain and sin and sorrow cease,
And all is calm and joy and peace.
Most cordial respects await dear Mrs. _S――――_ and your daughter, if
continued in this dying world. Expect to hear, from time to time, from,
my very dear Sir,
Yours, &c. &c.
_G. W._