_To Mr. and Mrs. S――――n._
_Gloucester, May 21, 1767._
_My very dear Friends_,
SURELY your many favours demand a speedy return of thanks. They are all
put down in his book, who is not so unrighteous as to forget any work
of faith, or labour that proceedeth of love. This is the principle from
which, I am persuaded, you act: and a blessed principle it is. It comes
from above, and leads to above. Had I more of this, and bodily strength
proportionable, how would I wing my way! How would I preach for my GOD!
How would I
Strive to sing as loud as they,
Who shine above in brighter day!
Blessed be GOD, we have reason to praise him whose mercy endureth for
ever. I have preached twice in the open air: thousands and thousands
attended. I am going to preach here this morning in my native city. On
_Sunday_ I hope to take to _Rodborough_ wood again. Good Lady _H――――n_,
&c. were wonderfully delighted. They honoured dear Mr. _A――――s_’s
house with their presence. He is but poorly, and wants a nurse. Perhaps
before next _Sunday_ he may be married to a simple-hearted, plain, good
creature, that hath waited upon him and the preachers near twenty years.
She hath no fortune, but is one who, I think, will take care of, and be
obedient to him for CHRIST’s sake. You may let _Betty W――――d_ see the
contents of this, upon condition that you with her cease not to pray
for, my very dear friends,
Yours, &c. &c. &c. in our common LORD,
_G. W._