_To Mr. H―――― B――――, in South-Carolina._
_August 6, 1742._
_Dear Mr. B――――_,
I Have just been walking with a nobleman
in his fine house, and likewise talking with him about the house not
made with hands, of which you and I are heirs. Blessed be GOD, who
has given us the earnest of an inheritance amongst all them that are
sanctified. This you shall surely in a very little time be a possessor
of, notwithstanding of late satan has bruised your heel. That cunning,
cruel archer has shot sorely at you, that you might fall, but the
LORD has been, and the LORD will be your helper. Even this shall work
together for good to your own and many other souls. Our Saviour would
never have given satan leave to have sifted you, had he not prayed
for you, and intended to bring great good out of it. If it makes
you more like a little child, and your friends and acquaintance more
watchful and self-diffident, it will be very well. O dear Sir, I
see every day plainer and plainer that I am nothing, have nothing,
and can do nothing, and yet I can do all things through JESUS CHRIST
strengthening me. What GOD has lately done for me and his church, is
unspeakable. Ere long I hope to tell you face to face. In the mean
time, be pleased to remember me in your prayers and praises. Accept
my hearty thanks for all favours conferr’d on my orphan family. Be
pleased to remember me in the kindest and most cordial manner, to all
your dear relations, and believe me to be, dear Mr. _B――――_,
Your most obliged affectionate friend, brother
and servant in CHRIST,
_G. W._