_To Mr. D――――, at Boston._
_On board the Mary and Ann, July 25, 1741._
_Dear Sir_,
YOUR’s as well as other letters, which I received from _Boston_,
gave me no small satisfaction. Now, now I live, if poor sinners
are flocking for life to the dear LORD JESUS. How may we suppose
the angels to be rejoicing over _Boston_, and other places in
_New-England_! How glad are they to see the lectures frequented as in
times of old, and the spirit of your good forefathers reviving among
you! Sure it must be delightful to see black and white, young men and
maidens, old men and children, praising the name of the LORD. Blessed
be GOD, who in this great awakening hath not passed by your house.
Fear not, dear Sir: Who knows but the blessed JESUS may yet visit you
with the light of his blessed countenance? I rejoice to hear he has
been gracious to your wife and daughter. I pray GOD, you may be all
built up in our most holy faith, and go on from strength to strength,
till you come to appear before the LORD CHRIST in glory. I thank
GOD, who hath heard prayer on my behalf. I am strengthened daily both
in body and soul, and have reason to think my ministry is blessed
more and more. Let GOD’s goodness to me, encourage you to expect
great things from our LORD. He is able and willing to do for us more
abundantly than we can ask or think. That you and your dear family may
daily drink of his divine pleasures, as out of a river, is the earnest
prayer of, dear Sir,
Your affectionate friend and servant,
_G. W._