_To Mr. W―――― W――――, in London._
_Savannah, June 11, 1740._
_Dear W――――_,
I Am sorry to hear, that you and your masters cannot agree; but
this I know, supposing the case to be as you represent it, you must
notwithstanding “be obedient, not only to the good and gentle, but
also to the froward.”――Rough usage will do you good, if you are
sincere; GOD sees the pride and stubbornness of your heart, and
therefore sends you these trials to beat it down: I find the benefit
of crosses. What should I do without them? Dear brother _S――――_ would
write to you, I believe, but is much engaged.――We love one another in
the bowels of JESUS CHRIST. O, dear _W._ keep close to GOD, and see
you are that inwardly, which you would be esteemed outwardly.――Rest in
nothing short of a sound and thorough conversion. That GOD may bless
you, and all the brethren, with all spiritual blessings, is the hearty
prayer of
Your assured friend and servant,
_G. W._