_To Mrs. S――――, at Charles-Town._
_In a boat going to Gravesend, July 24, 1741._
_Dear Mrs. S――――_,
I Am now in a boat, in order to embark for _Scotland_. I have
the conveniency of writing upon a trunk, and therefore cannot be
easy without sending you a line. I rejoice to hear that you are
carried upon the wings of love. Methinks I see you sitting under the
Redeemer’s shadow with great delight, and exalting his free grace in
plucking you as a brand out of the fire. O when shall we go to heaven,
that we may praise GOD for what he hath done for our poor souls! The
LORD is better to me than ever. Conviction, and conversion, both in
town and country, are beginning again. The divine presence is much
manifested in our assemblies. Blessed be the LORD, who is also working
with you. The spiritual prosperity of the orphan family, rejoices my
heart. GOD will ere long, I believe, make a separation between the
precious and the vile. Poor Mr. _G――――_, Commissary _G――――d_, and
Chief Justice _W――――_, bitter, bitter, though unsuccessful persecutors,
what will become of you? O that GOD may grant them repentance unto
life! What reason have you and I, dear Mrs. _S――――_, to exalt rich
distinguishing grace! ’Tis that alone hath made the difference. I
believe I need not remind you to pray, dear Mrs. _S――――_, for
Yours most affectionately in CHRIST JESUS,
_G. W._