_To Mary A――――, an Orphan._
_On board the Mary and Ann, July 25, 1741._
_Dear Molly_,
UPON reading your letter, I put up this prayer, “LORD lift thou up
the light of thy countenance upon her soul.” You once had joy. I found
it puffed you up. I pray GOD to humble you by your present darkness.
You may now see what a poor wretch you are, how proud, how earthly,
how sensual, how devilish; and yet, stupendous love! JESUS CHRIST will
still receive you. Your loving Saviour opens his arms, and invites
you to throw the whole of your load upon him. I am persuaded he will
receive you: go to him then, and confess that you have sinned. He will
receive you; for what says the scripture? “Look unto me, all ye ends
of the earth, and be ye saved.” Surely _Molly A――――_ is included here.
The dear JESUS is all love. He has brought you to a house of mercy.
Out of love, keep his commandments, and love all that are around you.
Be willing to be the servant of all, and from gratitude to GOD study
to be a comfort to
Your sincere friend in CHRIST,
_G. W._