_To the Rev. Mr. S――――, Charles-Town._
_On board the Minerva, Feb. 17, 1741._
_Rev. and dear Sir_,
YOU have been very kind to me in many respects; but I have been
ungrateful to you, and infinitely more so to my gracious GOD. I have
not failed frequently to bemoan my unworthiness. Since I have been on
board, the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping, and now fills my
soul with all peace and joy in believing. I have been much assisted
in composing sermons for the press. At present my soul is closely
adverting to GOD, who, I believe, will bring me safe to glory. My
bodily strength is much renewed. In short, I am comforted on every
side. Dear Sir, praise the LORD in my behalf. O let us magnify his
name together. I hope you feel what it is to have fellowship with the
Father and the Son, and experience the influences of the Holy Ghost,
in delivering your blessed master’s message. I salute Mr. _P――――_ and
your whole church. My request is, “Brethren, pray and give thanks for
us.”――When you write to _New-England_, pray remember me to all friends
in the kindest manner. That country, and the people, lie very near my
heart. I hope to be favoured with a line from you ere I return from
_England_. Great perils there await me; but JESUS CHRIST will send his
angel, and roll away every stone of difficulty. In his strength alone
is my trust, and for his sake and in his name, I subscribe myself,
reverend and dear Sir,
Your affectionate brother and fellow-labourer in the LORD,
_G. W._