_To Mr. H――――, at the Orphan-house._
_On board the Mary and Ann, July 30, 1741._
_My very dear Friend and Brother_,
I Have been five days on board, and am now just at our desired haven.
GOD’s presence has sweetened the passage, and I have had freedom to
write many letters besides those sent to _Bethesda_. If you, and dear
brother _B――――_, think proper, the little ones may be called, and the
letters read before you. A word of exhortation, and a short prayer,
may not be unseasonable. I thank you all for the tender care you take
of the dear lambs. You serve a master, who will richly reward all
your pains. I hope there will come a time, when I shall embrace and
weep over you all with tears of love! At present, I feel myself a
poor sinner, and stand amazed at GOD’s goodness and patience extended
towards me. I am less than the least of his mercies. You may expect
to hear from me again shortly. O do not forget to pray for me. My dear
friends, for the present, adieu! The LORD be with your spirit.
Ever, ever yours,
_G. W._