_To the Rev. Mr. C――――, at Rhode Island._
_Charles-Town, Jan. 16, 1741._
_Reverend and Dear Sir_,
I Snatch a few moments to write you a line before I embark for
_England_. Blessed be GOD, you are near your desired haven. Yet a
little while, and you shall safely arrive in _Abraham_’s bosom. _I
præ, sequar, esti non passibus equis._――Great things GOD is doing
daily. The kingdom of heaven (I hope) is at hand. I am bound over
to appear at the sessions here, by my attorney, for libelling the
clergy, because I corrected the letter inclosed. A scene of suffering
lies before me, but wherefore should I fear? Our LORD strengthens me
mightily in the inner man. We have had much of his presence in our
assemblies. But I must have done. Dear and Reverend Sir, adieu. I
scarce expect to see you again in the flesh; but this is my comfort,
I shall see and rejoice with you above. There, I will sit and tell you
what GOD hath done for
Your unworthy brother and servant in CHRIST JESUS,
_G. W._