_To Mr. J. N._
_Savannah, Jan. 31, 1740._
_Dear Sir_,
I Hope you will excuse my not answering your kind letter sooner.――The
many avocations that at present surround me, prevented it. I rejoice
to hear that our LORD JESUS is getting himself the victory in the
hearts of poor sinners. I hope many will now rejoice in his salvation.
One good sign is, that he has employed the meanest, as well as vilest
wretch, that he ever yet sent forth.――When I hear that any good is
done by my unworthy hands, it almost makes me to blush.――Oh that I
could humble myself in the dust, that the LORD alone may be exalted in
his strength. I purpose to revisit _New-York_ at the appointed time.
You told me, “Our LORD has not sent me into his vineyard at my own
charge.” Indeed, I always find he furnishes me with things convenient:
Nay, he is often so abundant in goodness and truth, that I am obliged
to cry out in holy admiration, “My LORD and my GOD!” Dear Sir, help me
to be thankful. Blessed be GOD, the Orphan-house affairs succeed well.
Many souls will be redeemed by it from temporal, and I trust, from
eternal bondage. I have taken in upwards of twenty children already,
and I take in more daily.――I am building a large house, have many
servants, and a good stock of cattle. It will cost much money.――But
our LORD will see to that. My friends at _New-York_ will assist me
when I come amongst them. Oh that my coming may be in the fulness of
the blessings of the gospel of peace! I am persuaded, you will not be
wanting in your prayers on behalf of, dear Sir,
Your obliged friend and servant in CHRIST JESUS,
_G. W._