_To the Rev. Mr. S――――, at Charles-Town._
_London, June 9, 1741._
_Rev. and dear Sir_,
I Wrote you a few lines lately from _Bristol_. Since that, I have
had the pleasure of receiving a letter from you; for which I thank
you heartily. What Mr. _P――――_ brings with him, will inform you how
affairs stand here. Blessed be GOD, the word runs and is glorified.
The heat of the battle is now, I hope, pretty well over. GOD is
pleased to give me great power, and to strengthen me both in body
and soul. Our congregations are large and awful. We generally see and
feel much of the divine presence in the sanctuary. Many are pricked
to the heart. I have three truly experienced young men that joined
me. Affairs being somewhat settled here, I am going a long journey
of several months, thro’ several counties in _England_, _Wales_,
and _Scotland_. The door was never opened wider for my preaching the
everlasting gospel. I am glad to hear by Mrs. _S――――_, &c. of your
faithfulness to our common LORD.――O, dear Sir, what are we that we
are called out to speak in his great name! Let us never fear suffering
for owning his eternal truths.――The witnesses cannot be slain ’till
they have finished their testimony. At present here is no great fear
of opposition from the men in power; tho’ I hear the House of Lords
intend to give a hearing to my appeal. However it be, I am easy.
The LORD JESUS over-rules every thing for the good of his church. I
suppose I cannot come over to you ’till about next Spring. In the mean
while, tho’ absent in body, I am present with you in spirit, and am,
reverend and dear Sir,
Your very affectionate, but unknown brother
and servant in CHRIST,
_G. W._