_To Mr. S――――, at Worcester._
_Gloucester, May 5, 1741._
_Reverend and dear Sir_,
WITH this, I send you my answer to brother _Wesley_’s sermon, and my
account of the Orphan-house. I have seen your letter to Mr. _N――――_,
and thank you for espousing the cause of a poor despised minister of
JESUS CHRIST. I hope as I make advances in the spiritual life, I shall
show my zeal more and more tempered with true christian knowledge and
prudence. I would willingly have none of my wild fire mingled with
the sacred fire that comes down from GOD’s altar. I desire not only
to do things for GOD, but to do them in the best manner. I am a poor
unworthy sinner, and yet, (O sovereign grace!) the LORD works by me
day by day. At _Bristol_, error is in a great measure put a stop to.
The LORD manifested himself in the great congregation there, and doth
likewise here. Last night, we saw and felt his power. I have had the
pleasure of seeing dear Mr. _P――――_, and I long for that time when I
shall see you, Reverend Sir, and all the chosen of GOD in the kingdom
of heaven. But I desire to wait till my change shall come. Dear Sir,
be pleased to pray for me. I have prayed for you often. I am a weak
sinful worm. As such pray remember, Reverend Sir,
Your affectionate though unworthy brother and servant in CHRIST,
_G. W._