_Philadelphia, Nov. 10, 1739._
_Dear Mr. ――――_,
I Hope dear brother ―――― hath satisfied you about the queries in your
last. I trust you are not angry with me for being so long silent.
Excess of business was the cause. I write you this, my dear brother,
to assure you I have not forgotten you. No, you are upon my heart; I
pray for your prosperity both in body and soul, and hope ere we die to
take another tour with you round _Wales_. GOD has dealt most lovingly
with us on ship-board. We had very fair weather most part of our way.
Both the good and bad spirit have been with us in the ship. The one to
tempt and terrify, the other to support and comfort. I need not tell
you which has prevailed. Who shall stand before the spirit of JESUS
CHRIST? I have had great intimations from above concerning _Georgia_.
Who knows but we may have a college of pious youths at Savannah? I
do not despair thereof. _Professor Franks_’s undertaking in Germany
has been much pressed upon my heart. I really believe that my present
undertaking will succeed. My dear brother, call down a blessing by
your prayers. The LORD will hear those who put their trust in his
mercy through CHRIST. You see, you know, how many would rejoice
at, and do wait for my halting. Beseech the LORD that they may be
disappointed of their hope; intreat the people of _Wales_ to join
with you. I love them most tenderly. I hope, at my return, to see
them grown in grace. I pray GOD so to improve my retirement, that
my progress may be made known unto them all. Salute them most
affectionately in my name, and exhort them to continue instant in
prayer and thanksgivings for, dear and honoured Sir,
Your fellow pilgrim and labourer in our dear LORD JESUS,
_G. W._