_To the Rev. Mr. W――――._
_Edinburgh, Sept. 19, 1741._
_Reverend and dear Sir_,
THOUGH nature calls for rest, and I am to preach four times to-morrow,
yet I cannot go to bed without answering your kind letter. Blessed
be GOD for any good done at _Dundee_! Not unto me, not unto me, but
unto JESUS CHRIST be all the glory. Thanks be to GOD, I can yet send
you more glad tidings. At _Creif_ we had a most precious meeting. At
_Glasgow_ I preached ten times. The LORD was with me of a truth. The
congregations were very large, as were the contributions, and many
were brought under the deepest convictions. With great regret we
parted, and with great joy was received at _Edinburgh_. I had some
thoughts of abiding in _Scotland_ longer, but last night I received
a letter, which almost determined my return to _England_. Next
_Saturday_, GOD willing, I purpose to leave this place, and shall
return into these parts, if providence points a way, in the Spring. I
do not despair of seeing _Scotland_ like _New-England_. Reverend Sir,
for the present adieu. My poor body bids me to stop. O when shall I
sleep no more! I am exceedingly weary, but am affectionately, Reverend
and dear Sir,
Your most unworthy and obedient brother, and servant in CHRIST,
_G. W._