_To Mr. R―――― K――――n._
_Philadelphia, October 19, 1764._
_My very dear Friend_,
ACCEPT a few more lines before I set off for my southern tour. My last,
in which was a letter for my wife, left _New-York_ last _Sunday_. The
enclosed will inform you a little of my late motions. Pray tell dear Mr.
_H――――y_ that Dr. _S――――_, the Provost of the _Philadelphia_ college,
read prayers for me, and attended me backwards and forwards. Both the
present and late Governor, with the head gentlemen of the city, were
present, and cordial thanks were sent to me from all the Trustees,
for speaking for the children, and countenancing the institution. This
is all of GOD. To me nothing belongs but shame and confusion of face.
O for a truly guileless and _Israelitish_ heart! It will be found to
be the best policy at the great day. More good news await you in a
packet of letters directed to you, and committed to the care of Captain
_Sparks_, of the _Elizabeth_ and _Mary_. I believe he will deliver them
himself; if not, you may send for them. On the reading, I am apt to
believe you will think it is almost sinful not to take another tour.
LORD JESUS, do thou direct my goings in thy way! He will, he will. But
what is become of _T―――― C――――_? Mr. _R――――_ my worthy host wrote to
him many months ago, about being admitted a member of the society for
distributing books among the poor. Not a word of answer yet. Many more
want to be members. In a day or two, GOD willing, I set off for my
beloved _Bethesda_. O what blessings have we received in this place.
You will join in crying, _Hallelujah_, the LORD reigneth, and blessed
be the GOD of our salvation! To his never-failing mercy do I commend
you, as being, my very dear friend,
Ever yours, &c. in JESUS,
_G. W._