_To the Same._
_London, Oct. 25, 1737._
_Dearest Sir_,
MULTIPLICITY of business prevented my writing to you before. But
though you have not heard from me by letter, yet you may assure
yourself, dear Sir, I never forget mentioning you in my prayers. GOD
knows that I and some other friends intercede most fervently for you,
and very frequently even at midnight. May GOD, for CHRIST’s sake,
hear and answer them! We sail not for _Georgia_ this month. I suppose
you have heard of my _mighty deeds_, falsely so called, by reading
the news-papers; for I find some back-friend has published abroad my
preaching four times in a day; but I beseech Mr. _Raikes_, the printer,
never to put me into his news upon any such account again, for it is
quite contrary to my inclinations and positive orders. GOD still works
here. The collections for the charity schools, in all the churches
where I preach, are very large. All _London_ is alarmed. Many youths
here sincerely love our LORD JESUS CHRIST; and thousands, I hope, are
quickened, strengthened, and confirmed by the word preached. I was
never in better health, and never composed more freely. O praise the
LORD, dear Sir, and pray that I may not be self-sufficient but humble.
I am glad dear Mrs. _H._ is recovered. May she, with _Peter_’s wife’s
mother, arise and minister to JESUS CHRIST. GOD reward her for all
her works and labours of love. Blessed be GOD my hands are full of
business. A third edition of my sermon on regeneration is coming out.
Write to me quickly, accept my hearty thanks and love, and expect to
hear again from, Dear Sir,
Ever your’s,
_G. W._