_To Mr. E――――._
_Reedy Island, May 22, 1740._
GOD only knows when the wind will favour our removal hence; I desire
patiently to tarry the LORD’s leisure, and to wait the moving of the
cloud of his providence. However, in the mean while I send you a line
amongst my other friends. GOD, I believe, hath struck you to the heart,
and shewn you the rottenness of that foundation whereon you was once
building. O keep close to our dear LORD JESUS, and never fear what
men or devils can say of, or do unto you. I am persuaded you must be
buffeted.――You must be persecuted, if you will live godly in CHRIST
JESUS. Let this be your comfort, when the world forsakes you, the
LORD whom you serve, shall take you up. I pray for you, and my other
dear _Philadelphia_ friends daily. The LORD be with you all. Adieu.
You would do well to publish, “that all who have not been baptized
already, and shall appear to be prepared for it, I will, by GOD’s
leave, baptize, at my return to _Philadelphia_.” O that all who
followed me were baptized with the Holy Ghost! But there must be a
falling away.――Dear Mr. _E――――_, I trust, will not desert his LORD.
Trust in his, and not in your own strength, and you shall be safe.
Once more farewel. All with me salute you. The people on shore wait
for me. Remember me in your prayers as
Your affectionate servant in CHRIST,
_G. W._