_To the Rev. Mr. J. W._
_Bohemia (Maryland) Nov. 24, 1740._
_Dear and Hon. Sir_,
LAST night brother _G――――_ brought me your two kind letters. O that
there may be harmony, and very intimate union between us! Yet it
cannot be, since you hold _universal Redemption_. But no more of this.
Perhaps, in Spring, we may see each other face to face. This evening,
GOD willing, I propose to embark for _Georgia_. Wonderful things our
LORD brings to pass, in these parts, every day. Here is a close
opposition from some of the _Presbyterian Clergy_. The seed of the
serpent is the same in all, of whatever communion. I expect much more
opposition every hour. The devil rages in _London_. He begins now to
triumph indeed. The children of GOD are disunited among themselves.
The king of the church shall yet over-rule all things for good. My
dear brother, for CHRIST’s sake avoid all disputation. Do not oblige
me to preach against you; I had rather die. Be gentle towards the ――――.
They will get great advantage over you, if they discover any irregular
warmth in your temper. I cannot for my soul unite with the _Moravian
Brethren_. _Honoured Sir_, Adieu!
Yours eternally in CHRIST JESUS,
_G. W._