_To Mrs. D._
_Savannah, Jan. 31, 1740._
_Dear Madam_,
I Rejoice to hear that you are likely to be cast out of your mother’s
Will _only_ for following CHRIST. This may be only the beginning
of temptations. GOD, I believe, out of love will try you to the
uttermost. You have drank deep of heavenly comforts; you must pledge
our LORD in his cup of sufferings. Those who saw him on mount _Tabor_
afterwards were with him in the garden. But fear not――The LORD is with
you――Neither men nor devils shall hurt you. The sweet communion we
have had with GOD, and through him with one another, often comforts my
soul. Who knows, but that time may be again repeated? Indeed, I want
words as well as time to express with what thankfulness I desire to
subscribe myself, dear madam,
Your unworthy brother and obliged servant in our common LORD,
_G. W._