_To the Same._
_Oxon, Nov. 5, 1736._
_Dearest Sir_,
HEREWITH I have sent you seven pounds to pay for Mr. _Henry_’s
Commentary. Dear Esqr. _Thorold_ lately made me a present of ten
guineas, so that now (for ever blessed be the divine goodness) I
can send you more than I thought for. In time, I hope to pay the
apothecary’s bill. If I forget your favours, I shall also forget my
GOD. Say nothing of your receiving this money, only give thanks, give
hearty thanks to our good and gracious GOD for his infinite, unmerited
mercy to me, the vilest of the sons of men. Oh, dear Sir, may such
instances of free grace strengthen your faith, and make you put your
sole trust and confidence in the LORD your GOD. For he hath said,
_I will never leave thee nor forsake thee_. Have not you experienced
his loving kindness and mercy, in supporting you under your sickness?
Methinks I feel you have. May you experience it more and more! Did
not CHRIST give you the meeting last _Sunday_? I hope he did, nay I am
sure he did, if our hearts were duly prepared by faith and repentance
to receive him; but without an entire resignation of ourselves to GOD,
and a thorough renunciation of all worldly and corrupt affections,
all GOD’s ordinances will profit nothing. Your reverend brother’s kind
letter I hope to answer soon, and to send him also a small parcel of
books. The good LORD sanctify them to his own glory, and the good of
souls. I find dear Mr. _Pauncefoot_ is still afflicted, but bid him be
of good cheer. In his latter end he may yet greatly increase. When we
are weak, then are we strong. There is hope concerning his legacy. Let
us in the mean while continue instant in prayer in behalf of this our
dear and worthy friend. Good man! salute him kindly in my name. Beg
his prayers for my unworthy self, and tell him I will write as soon as
possible. The gospel flourishes at _Oxon_. Our society here, blessed
be GOD, goes on well. I received the papers and thank you. How does
dear Mrs. _H._? The divine blessing rest on you both. My prayer night
and day is, that you may be saved. Salute all friends by name. From
Dearest Sir,
Your unworthy friend and humble servant,
_G. W._