_To C―――― H――――y, Esq._
_Boston, June 1, 1764._
_Very dear Sir_,
I HOPE this will find you safe returned from your summer tour, and
laden with the fruit of GOD’s everlasting love. You see where this
leaves me. Friends have even constrained me to stay here, for fear
of running into the Summer’s heat. Hitherto I find the benefit of it.
Whatever it is owing to, through mercy, I am much better in health,
than I was this time twelvemonth, and can now preach thrice a week to
very large auditories without hurt. Every day I hear of some brought
under concern; and I trust, whenever I remove, a blessing will be left
behind. This is all of grace. To the glorious giver, purchaser, and
applier of it, be all the glory. All was well at _Georgia_ in _April_,
and I hope to be carried comfortably through the southern journey that
lies before me.
CHRIST’s presence shall my pains beguile,
And make each wilderness to smile.
In about a fortnight, GOD willing, I purpose to set forward. It will
be hard parting. But heaven will make amends for all. Blessed be GOD
that matters go on so well at _London_. If I get more bodily strength,
I shall think of another voyage with more comfort. But future things
belong to Him, who orders all things for the best. I would trust him
for the present day, and not be over solicitous for the morrow. LORD,
I believe, help thou my unbelief! Perhaps we may meet once more on this
side eternity. They tell me, that the Summers in these northern parts
have of late years been very cool. The event will shew. Let it suffice
that eternal truth hath assured us, that as our day is so our strength
shall be. I know I shall not want your prayers, or the prayers of your
dear relatives. Most cordial respects and ten thousand thanks await
them all; for indeed none are forgotten by, my very dear Sir,
Yours, &c. &c. in the blessed JESUS,
_G. W._
_June 7._
Parting here hath been heart breaking: I cannot stand it. I must
away for the southward. Mr. _T―――― C――――_ hath a packet that will be
delivered by a friend. O for heaven! There all will be together with
the LORD. _Hallelujah!_