_To Mrs. H――――e._
_Charles-Town, March 4, 1770._
_Dear Mrs. H――――e_,
ALTHOUGH at such a distance, I cannot forget Mrs. _H――――e_ and her
daughter, and all their works of faith and labours of love. I doubt not,
but this will find them on the full stretch for heaven, and as usual
abounding in the work of the LORD. It leaves me almost ready to return
to _Bethesda_, from a place where, I trust, the word hath run and been
glorified. Matters are now drawing near to a wished-for close. All
things have succeeded beyond my most sanguine expectation. I expect to
come according to the appointed time. But future things belong to Him
who orders all things well. Through mercy I enjoy more bodily health
than for many years last past. You will join in crying, Grace! grace!
Next month, I purpose moving to the northward. As Mr. _W――――t_ is the
main spring at the Orphan-house, I must leave him behind. Mr. _Smith_
is with me: he behaves well, and is diligent and attentive. You will be
so good as to remember me to all, as they come in your way. I hope my
good old Mrs. _Eades_, at _Tottenham-Court_, is well. That she and all
may ripen for heaven every day and every hour, is the earnest prayer of,
dear Mrs. _H――――e_,
Less than the least of all,
_G. W._