_To the Rev. Mr. W――――, at Gallishiels._
_Bristol, December 30, 1741._
_Reverend and dear Sir_,
THE love of JESUS constrains me to trouble you with a letter at this
time. Nothing but his work should have prevented my writing to you
sooner. But you know how it used to be with me. O how little do I for
JESUS, who has done so much for me! I abhor myself in dust and ashes.
I run to hide myself in his wounds. His righteousness, his blood alone
can recommend me to the Father. O that I was like CHRIST, that his
whole mind was wrought in my soul! I am now panting after his image;
I am now thirsting after his purity and holiness; help me, dear Sir,
help me by your prayers, that I may feel the power of the Redeemer’s
blood. He hath done great things already for me; but as yet I
have asked nothing. Greater things are yet before me. There is an
inexhaustible fulness, out of which the Redeemer would have me draw
continually. O for faith, for strong faith!
_I more would bless, I more would thank,
I more would live to Jesu’s praise._
Since my return, I have been visiting the churches. They grow and
increase daily. I preach twice every day. The LORD is among us. I
hope I shall hear the same from you. In about fourteen days I go to
_London_. About Spring I hope to see _Scotland_ once more. I have good
news from the Orphan-house. As yet, I have not freedom to write out
the sermon which you mention. Through inadvertence, I did not send
you Mr. _M――――_’s letter. GOD’s time is best. Perhaps disputes about
church-government had better subside. I am determined to know nothing
but JESUS CHRIST, and him crucified. Be pleased to remember me to
dear Mr. _O――――_, at _Kelso_. I hope he behaves like a good soldier of
JESUS CHRIST. My kind respects attend your son. Be pleased to accept
of the same in a most tender manner from dear Mr. _S――――_, and from,
dear Sir,
Yours most affectionately in CHRIST,
_G. W._