_To H. H. in Wales._
_Boston, Sept. 24, 1740._
AND is dear Brother _H. H._ yet alive in body and soul? Blessed be GOD,
who causes those that wait on him to renew their strength. I rejoice
in your success: May you mount with wings like eagles, walk and not be
weary, run and not be faint! You shall not be taken or hurt, till the
appointed hour is come. I hope your conversation was blessed to dear
Mr. _W._ O that the LORD may batter down his free-will, and compel
him to own his sovereignty and everlasting love! Some of _F―――― Lane_
society, I fear, are running into sad errors; but this happens for
our trial, especially mine. Those that before, I suppose, would have
plucked out their eyes for me, now I suspect, I shall see very shy,
and avoiding me. This is my comfort, the LORD is a never-failing
friend; his truth will make its way in spite of all carnal reasoning.
O pray for me that I may have the spirit of judgment and a sound mind.
My coming to _England_ will try my fidelity to my Master: Nothing
but his strength can enable me to hear all contradictions with
meekness, and to preach with love his everlasting truths. O that
all would study the covenant of grace! The more I look into it, the
more is my soul delighted. Dear Brother _H._ adieu. My dear friend
_J. S._ sits by and cordially salutes you. I hope you have received
my letters. I expect to hear from you by dear Brother _S._ GOD is
working powerfully in _America_. He fills me with his presence, and
causes me to go on my way rejoicing. Grace! grace! I greet all most
affectionately, and am, dear Brother _H._
Yours eternally,
_G. W._