_To Mr. W――――, at Bristol._
_Boston, Sept. 28, 1740._
_Dear Brother W――――_,
WHAT mean you by disputing in all your letters? May GOD give you to
know yourself, and then you will not plead for _absolute perfection_;
or call the doctrine of election a “doctrine of devils.” My dear
brother, take heed; see you are in CHRIST a new creature. Beware of
a false peace: strive to enter in at the strait gate; and give all
diligence to make your calling and election sure. Remember you are but
a babe in CHRIST, if so much. Be humble, talk little, think and pray
much. Let GOD teach you, and he will lead you into all truth. I love
you heartily: I pray you may be kept from error, both in principle
and practice. Salute all the brethren. If you must dispute, stay till
you are master of your subject; otherwise you will hurt the cause you
would defend. Study to adorn the gospel of our LORD in all things; and
forget not to pray for
Your affectionate friend and servant,
_G. W._