_To the Rev. Mr. W――――, at Dundee._
_Edinburgh, Aug. 10, 1741._
_Reverend and dear Sir_,
I Just now had the pleasure of your letter; for which be pleased
to accept my hearty thanks. I trust your prayers will be heard
in my behalf. Glory be to free grace! many are here brought under
convictions. Unworthy as I am, the glorious _Emmanuel_ is pleased to
clothe his word with power. I am amazed at his loving-kindness, and
want heaven and earth to join with me in praising his holy Name. By
your son I have sent some papers, and shall gladly receive any from
you. I wish you would not trouble yourself or me in writing about the
corruptions of the Church of _England_. I believe there is no church
perfect under heaven; but, as GOD, by his providence, is pleased to
send me forth simply to preach the gospel to all, I think there is no
need of casting myself out. The divisions in _Scotland_ are affecting,
and undoubtedly they will occasion great searchings of heart. I pray
GOD to support us in a trying hour. I am not yet determined, when
I shall come your way. I can only promise, it shall be the first
opportunity, and that you shall be apprized of it some time before.
In the mean time, be pleased to bear me upon your heart. I am a weak
helpless worm. Your correspondence will always be agreeable to me.
That you may daily receive fresh anointings from above, is the hearty
prayer of, reverend and dear Sir,
Your affectionate, tho’ younger brother
and servant in the Gospel,
_G. W._