_To Mr. A――――._
_London, March 4, 1742._
_Dear Mr. A――――_,
I Received your comfortable letter concerning the dear lambs at
_Heriot_’s hospital. I pray GOD give you grace to feed them, that they
may grow in grace as they grow in years, and make perpetual advances
in the knowledge of JESUS CHRIST. Be pleased to salute them from
me, in the kindest manner. Entreat them, O exhort them to remember
their Creator in the days of their youth, and to keep close by his
wounded side. Tell them, dear Sir, from time to time, of the power and
efficacy of his all-atoning blood: it purifies the heart, overcomes
the world, and fills the believer with joy unspeakable and full of
glory. Watch over their dear souls day by day, and wait closely upon
the LORD yourself, that you may be taught of him to feed his lambs.
It is a work of the utmost importance. No less than infinite wisdom
can be sufficient for you; but if any man lack wisdom, let him ask
it from above; GOD giveth liberally to the lovers of his dear Son,
and upbraideth not. Dear Sir, GOD is love. He hath loved me, and
is pleased to work by me more and more. At home, and abroad, JESUS
CHRIST rides on gloriously. I hope, at my return to _Scotland_, to
see greater things than ever. When it shall be, I know not yet. GOD’s
people must pray me to them. With difficulty I get time to write this.
I once more salute you and the dear lambs, and am, dear Sir,
Your most affectionate friend and servant,
_G. W._