_To the Honourable J―――― W――――, at Boston._
_On board the Mary and Ann, July 26, 1741._
_Honoured Sir_,
PRESUMING it would not be disagreeable to you, I have taken the
liberty to print part of the letter you was so kind as to send me.
Surely it will rejoice the hearts of thousands, to hear what good
things the LORD is doing in these parts. It has put much gladness
into my heart, and caused me to give many thanks in behalf of the
people of _New-England_. How good is our GOD! When things are a little
troublesome without, he sends his gospel to comfort his children
within. Surely JESUS CHRIST is about to set the world in a flame.
He is working powerfully at home; he is working powerfully abroad.
I trust he will continue working, ’till the earth be filled with
the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea. I hope you
will yet feel more of this light and life in your own heart, before
you go hence, and be comforted with the comforts wherewith I am daily
comforted of GOD. Dear Sir, JESUS is a precious Master. He, as it were,
dandles me upon his knees. He carries me in his arms, he fights all
my battles, and makes me more than conqueror thro’ his love. My work
is great, but my supports are greater. He assures me from day to day,
that he will never leave me nor forsake me. My infirmities often make
me blush, and yet JESUS passes them all by. Dear Sir, think often
on the love of CHRIST: think of his dying love; that must give you
comfort. I rejoice at this opportunity of writing to you. I thank you
for your kind caution. I pray GOD to teach me how to improve it. Help
me, dear Sir, with your prayers; and accept of these few lines from,
honoured Sir,
Your most affectionate brother and servant in CHRIST,
_G. W._