_To Mr. S―――― S――――._
_Nassau-Hall, September 25, 1764._
_My very dear Friend_,
AT length I am broke loose from my summer’s retreat, and have preached
twice at _Philadelphia_. Many could say, “This was no other than the
house of GOD, the gate of heaven.” Yesterday I came here, to preach
at the commencement to-morrow. Surely it is one of the best regulated
institutions in the world. But most importunate calls come from every
quarter. So large is the range, that although I have been a twelvemonth
in _America_, I have scarce begun to begin. At present I can only go
strait forward, and preach in my way to _Georgia_. There I hope to be
about _Christmas_. GOD knows how I am to be disposed of afterwards:
whether to _England_, or to take another tour on the continent, is best
known to Him who orders all things well.
To feel his power, to hear his voice,
To taste his love, be all my choice.
Through infinite mercy my bodily health is somewhat improved. Perhaps
a few more months itinerating might improve it more. Father, thy will
be done! You and yours, I trust, prosper both in soul and body. Tender
love and hearty thanks await you, and all enquiring friends. If the
person in Mr. _D――――t_’s compting-house, would go over to _New-York_,
he might get a very handsome maintenance in teaching young gentlemen
and ladies to read well. O what new scenes open in this new world. In
every place the word hath run and been glorified. I could enlarge, but
am interrupted. You and yours will continue to pray for me. I retain my
old name. I am the chief of sinners, less than the least of all saints,
but for CHRIST’s sake, my very dear friends,
Yours, &c. &c. &c.
_G. W._
_October 3._
Since writing the above I have received your kind letter. Blessed be
GOD that you and yours are so well in the best sense. The books may be
committed to the care of Mr. _Mauduit_, agent for _New-England_. That
will give you least trouble. It is a good charity. LORD JESUS, accept
and bless it. _Amen_, and _Amen_!