_To the Rev. Mr. J―――― S――――, at Stockport._
_On board the Mary and Ann, May 29, 1742._
_Rev. and dear Sir_,
I Received your letter some time ago, but through multiplicity of
business could not possibly answer it on shore. I do not remember
seeing you at _London_; but if you love the Redeemer in sincerity,
and preach the gospel in the demonstration of the spirit and with
power, I wish you all possible success in the name of the LORD. As
for coming into your parts, it is intirely uncertain. My present call
is to _Scotland_. How my Master will dispose of me hereafter, I know
not. I simply desire to go whither he shall be pleased to call me.
I am amazed that he should call me any where, or employ me as his
ambassador to beseech poor sinners to be reconciled to GOD. But what
shall we say? I can only fall down at the feet of the Lamb, and cry,
Grace! grace! Of late the LORD hath done greater things for me, and
his church, than ever; and yet greater things I am persuaded he is
about to bring to pass. Dear Sir, help me at the throne of grace, and
as you seem to have a thirst for the Redeemer’s glory, recommend me to
the prayers of GOD’s people, being the chief of sinners, but, for the
Redeemer’s sake,
Your most affectionate friend, brother and servant,
_G. W._