_To Mr. B――――, in Charles-Town._
_On board the Minerva, Feb. 16, 1741._
_Dear Mr. B._,
I Think of you often, indeed I do, I long to hear that complete
salvation is come to your soul. I say complete salvation, for my
dear friend knows that reformation is not conversion. O that you may
experience a life hid with CHRIST in GOD! Some who seemingly put their
hands to the plough, have already shamefully looked back; will Mr.
_B._ also go away? Methinks I hear him say, “Whether shall I go? JESUS
CHRIST alone hath the words of eternal life.” True, JESUS alone is the
way, the truth and the life; flee, flee to him, my dear friend; with
arms he stands ready to embrace, and will save you to the uttermost.
Remember, my friend, the vows of the LORD are upon you. These hands
reached out to you the sacred symbols of his precious body and blood.
These eyes saw you eat and drink of his bread and his wine. O do not
betray, but manfully stand up for the LORD JESUS. You was once bold
for satan, be now bold for your CHRIST. His love excites me to write
to, and pray for you. Your wife also I intreat the LORD to bless,
together with your children. My friends join me in hearty wishes for
your welfare. I am, dear Mr. _B――――_,
Your affectionate friend and servant in CHRIST,
_G. W._