_To Mrs. B――――, in Charles-Town._
_On board the Minerva, Feb. 17, 1741._
_Dear Mrs. B._,
I Am much obliged to you many ways. The LORD reward you a
thousand-fold. Your prayers are heard. GOD is carrying us upon the
wings of the wind. The angel of the covenant accompanies us in the
way. The present season is a time of refreshing to my soul. I hope it
will be a profitable voyage. I think I see more into the wickedness
of my own heart, and the unsearchable riches of the LORD JESUS, who
hath redeemed me by his precious blood. I believe you can say so: Why
do you shake your head? Woman, why doubtest thou? Has not the LORD
visited your soul? Have you not heard him say in his word, applied by
his spirit, “I have loved thee with an everlasting love?” And do you
think GOD would tell you so, if it was not so? Away therefore with
all desponding fears; come boldly, with a full assurance of faith, and
draw water plentifully out of the wells of salvation. O that all were
comforted, as I am now comforted of GOD. I would not eat my spiritual
morsels alone. I hope, a letter from you will acquaint me, how good
the LORD has been to your soul. I have no greater joy, than to hear
that my christian friends walk in the truth. The LORD be with you.
Remember me to your father and sisters. That you all may be true
members of the houshold of faith, prays
Your affectionate brother and servant,
_G. W._