_To the Reverend Mr. McL――――._
_Edinburgh, July 28, 1742._
_Reverend and dear Sir_,
WITH this, I suppose, you will receive several young ones, who I think
have acted wrong in leaving their respective employs under parents
and masters to go after me. Be pleased to examine them, and send them
home. The LORD was with me at _Falkirk_, and is pleased to work by me
here. O free grace! I am persuaded I shall have more power, since dear
Mr. _G――――_ hath printed such a bitter pamphlet. Now I begin to be a
disciple of JESUS CHRIST, I rejoice and am exceeding glad. The archers
shot sore at me that I might fall, but the LORD is, and the LORD will
be my helper. At present I can add no more; but beg the continuance of
your prayers for me and mine. We all join in hearty salutation to you
and your whole houshold. I am, reverend and dear Sir,
Your most obedient humble servant, and brother in CHRIST,
_G. W._