_To Mrs. F――――, in Charles-Town._
_On board the Minerva, Feb. 25, 1741._
I Hope dear Mrs. _F――――_ will not be offended with these few lines;
they are written with a sincere desire to promote your welfare. I want
to see you entirely _dead to the world_, and alive to GOD. You have
been often convinced under the word; may it sink deep into your heart.
GOD, by the late fire, hath shewn you the vanity of all things here
below; henceforward set your affections on things above. You are old,
and at the head of a great family; you have sealed your promise to
lead a holy life, more than once, by receiving the symbols of the
blessed body and blood of CHRIST.
_Henceforth let no profane delight
Divide your consecrated soul;
But give it CHRIST, who has the right,
As Lord and Master of the whole._
Be not ashamed to own you have vowed never to dance again: Dear Mrs.
_F――――_, fear not contempt. What is it? only a little breath. Rest
not in duties; rest not in outward partial reformation.――He that is
in CHRIST, is a new creature. That old things may pass away, and all
things become new in your heart, is the hearty prayer of, Madam,
Your sincere friend and servant in CHRIST,
_G. W._