_To Mr. W._
_Savannah, March 26, 1740._
AND how does dear Mr. _Wal――_? His letter lies by me, and I now am
inclined to answer it. My dear brother, how do you feel your heart? Is
it grown sick of original and actual sin? Is it grown sick of unbelief
and self-righteousness? Is it closely united to the holy JESUS? Do you
feed on him in your heart by faith? And do you receive of his fulness
day by day? I ask these questions, because I want to see you write
of the inward life, and to hear you talk of your having a feeling
possession of your GOD. For he that believeth aright, hath the witness
within himself. How do the brethren? I hope there is no more saying “I
am of _Paul_,” or “I am of _Apollos_,” but that you are only desirous
of being one in CHRIST. I pray for, though distant from you. I believe
I am preparing a place for many. Our work goes on bravely. I have
near forty little ones now in my house. Some of them I trust will
be effectually wrought upon, and made christians indeed. We all live
in love and unity, and most I hope are seeking after JESUS CHRIST.
He is pleased from time to time to manifest himself to my soul, and
to shew me how unworthy I am of the least mercy. Shortly I shall go
northward, to preach the gospel and collect fresh contributions for my
orphans. GOD has given me an earnest of what he will do in _America_,
by the large collection that was made at _Charles Town_――I live every
day in expectation of hearing from my _London_ friends. My brother,
the captain, refreshed my soul with glad tidings and letters from
_Bristol_. GOD gave me great comfort and satisfaction in conversing
with him, and I hope he will be a christian indeed. Adieu. All salute
you and the brethren.