_To Mr. J―――― C――――, in London._
_Gloucester, Jan. 28, 1742._
_My very dear Brother_,
ON _Friday_ last I left _Bristol_, having first settled affairs
almost as I could wish. At _Kingswood_, I administred the sacrament.
On _Wednesday_ night it was the lord’s passover; on _Thursday_ we
had a sweet love-feast; on _Friday_ the lord was with me twice at
_Tockington_; on _Saturday_ morning I broke up some fallow ground at
_Newport_, by preaching with power to about two thousand people, and
in the evening to many thousands at _Stroud_ with wonderous power; on
_Monday_ morning at _Painswick_, and ever since twice a day here. Our
congregations I think are larger than at _Bristol_. The word proves
sharper than a two-edged sword. Every sermon is blessed. These words
follow, “I have much people in this city.” I am just now going to
_Chafford_. To-morrow I expect my wife. In my next, I will send you
word what I intend to do. I was one day at _Bath_. I should be glad
to see brother _R――――_’s defence before it be published. I told him
of it; I believe he will be upon his guard. His soul prospers. Sinless
perfection I fear will be propagated in these parts. The LORD in his
due time will root out that pernicious weed. I thank you for writing
to me. Pray write to me often. GOD willing, I shall examine _Hampton
Society_ to-night. The same I think to do in _Wiltshire_. I want to be
in _London_ as soon as may be. Pray that I may know the LORD’s will.
We must away to _Chafford_. The LORD be with you, and abundantly
refresh you. My most tender love awaits all. Brethren, pray for
Yours most affectionately in JESUS,
_G. W._