_To Mr. J――――ss._
_London, August 19, 1769._
_My very dear Man_,
BLESSED, for ever blessed be the GOD and Father of our LORD JESUS
CHRIST, for causing his word so to run, and so to be glorified in your
hands. No wonder that you meet with a thorn in the flesh. But we know
who hath said, “My grace is sufficient for thee.” I have no objection
against your circuit westward. I believe it will be a blessing to
many souls. In a few days I expect to hear that either Mr. _D――――cy_
or _S――――y_ will be in town. If so, you may proceed; if not, I must
beg you to be here at the time of my departure. Ten days, and then.
What then? You may guess. GOD bless you and yours. GOD bless all dear,
christian, never-to-be-forgotten _Bristol_ friends. Last _Thursday_
evening was a parting letter-night indeed. A night much to be
remembered. Your flaming letter was read. That GOD may make you flame
more and more, till you are called to be a flaming seraph in yonder
heaven, earnestly prays, my very dear man,
Less than the least of all,
_G. W._