_To Mr. I―――― B――――, at South-Carolina._
_Greenwich, July 24, 1741._
_Dear Mr. B――――_,
WITH much pleasure I received your kind letter. Blessed be GOD, even
the Father of our LORD JESUS CHRIST, who I trust hath begotten you,
and called you out of darkness into his marvellous light. What an
honour is it, that we should be counted worthy to suffer the least
degree of reproach for his great name sake? I am ashamed to think how
little I do, or suffer for him. O free grace! sovereign and electing
love! how sweet to the soul, who really feels the power of it! May we
walk worthy of that holy vocation wherewith we are called! I hear your
brother is dead; happy soul! you and I shall go and see him by and by.
I thank you heartily for your kindness to the dear orphans. I am sure
GOD will amply repay you. The LORD be with you and yours. I must away
to the ship bound for _Scotland_. I will answer dear Mrs. _B――――_’s
letter, when I get on board. Adieu. O pray for
Ever yours in JESUS CHRIST,
_G. W._