_To the Right Honourable the Earl of L――――._
_Brechen, October 17, 1741._
_My Lord_,
I Would have wrote to your Lordship from _Aberdeen_, but could not
then determine when I should be at _Melvill_. This comes to acquaint
your Lordship, that, GOD willing, I hope to be at your Lordship’s
house on _Wednesday_ night, and to preach at _Coupar_ on _Thursday_.
I should be glad if the magistrates were apprized of it, and the tent
fixed in a more convenient place, and at a less distance from the
ground. I cannot tell your Lordship, how good the glorious _Emmanuel_
has been unto me. He has caused me to triumph in every place, and
fills my soul with joy unspeakable, even with joy that is full of
glory. I wish your Lordship was not almost, but altogether such
as I am, excepting my indwelling corruptions. O my Lord, none but
Christians know the pleasure of renouncing the world for GOD. I am
persuaded you felt unspeakable pleasure at _Coupar_. I hope those days
have continued with you. Happy are you in having a consort that will
forward you in the spiritual life. That you may both live together
as becomes heirs of the grace of GOD, and have all joy and peace in
believing, is the earnest prayer of, my Lord,
Your Lordship’s most obedient humble servant,
_G. W._