_To the Rev. Mr. C――――._
_Charles-Town, Jan. 12, 1741._
_Dear and Reverend Sir_,
LAST _Saturday_ I was taken up for being concerned in correcting
the inclosed printed letter, written by Mr. _H―――― B――――n_, whose
conversion you have an account of in the other letter sent herewith. I
think it may be for GOD’s glory to have them all printed in _Boston_.
I am bound over to appear next sessions, as well as Mr. _B――――_. He,
I believe, for _libelling the king_, and I for _libelling the clergy_,
in saying they break the Canons daily. I think, dear Sir, these are
earnests of what I must expect to meet with in my native country.
Opposition, as yet, seems to be only like a cloud rising out of the
sea, no bigger than a man’s hand. Perhaps it will gather to a great
body, and break upon the church of GOD. Our LORD will be our refuge in
every storm. He is much with my soul, and fills me abundantly, I could
almost say superabundantly, with his presence. We have seen precious
times. One person had a glorious discovery of CHRIST about two days
ago. I expect my family will be like the burning bush. I find I am
in debt for them upwards of six hundred pounds: but the LORD will
provide.――My most tender love awaits all that love him. I am to appear
at the sessions by an attorney. Dear Sir, remember,
Ever yours in CHRIST,
_G. W._
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