_To Mr. G―――― L――――._
_Philadelphia, Nov. 10, 1740._
_Dear Brother L――――_,
I Wrote to you last week from _New-York_. You may give friends this
brief account of me: On last _Saturday_ evening I arrived at this
place, having preached at _Staten Island_, _Newark_, _Baskenridge_,
_New Brunswick_, and _Trenton_, in my way hither from _New York_. A
wonderful presence of GOD was observable at _New-York_, _Baskenridge_,
and _Newark_. I preached here twice yesterday, and also to-day, in
a large house built by the people since I was here last. It is an
hundred feet long, and seventy feet wide; and is intended for a school,
as well as a place for public worship. The walls are brick, and the
roof is now almost ready to be put up. GOD hath remarkably appeared
in the carrying on the building; and the holy spirit hath sweetly
moved on the hearers souls every time I preached in it. I intend, GOD
willing, to stay here this, and to embark for _Georgia_ the latter end
of next week; and propose, GOD willing, to return to _England_ for a
short time, in the Spring.
The LORD highly favours me; I am more sick of myself, and more in love
with CHRIST daily: he is a dear, dear Master: Oh that all would love
him with all their hearts! Adieu: it is late. The LORD be with your
spirit.
Your affectionate friend, brother and servant in CHRIST,
_G. W._