_To the Honourable Lady Jane H――――, in Edinburgh._
_London, Nov. 13, 1742._
_Honoured Madam_,
IT is with some regret, that I look back upon my not writing to you,
when I was at _Glasgow_. I resolved ever since, to send your Ladyship
a line as soon as possible, after I reached _London_. Being now
somewhat settled, I attempt in the divine strength to put my design
in execution. And now, honoured Madam, what shall I say? I hope this
will find you a very poor sinner, and sitting at JESU’s feet. With
pleasure I have often thought your Ladyship has been made willing to
become truly, inly poor, and to feel the full power of the Redeemer’s
precious blood. If I mistake not, your soul is athirst for GOD, yea
to be filled with all the fulness of GOD. Go on, dear Madam, for GOD
shall satisfy all your desires: He has promised, and he will perform.
I find my happiness in JESUS increasing daily, and that there is no
end of his goodness. Greatly did he strengthen me on the road; greatly
has he blessed me since I came hither. I believe your Ladyship will
hear shortly from Mr. _H――――_. He is a dear soul indeed, and left
_London_ on _Thursday_ morning last, full of simplicity and love.
The work goes on bravely in _Wales_, and elsewhere. Surely it is the
midnight cry; Surely the bridegroom is coming. Methinks I hear your
Ladyship say, “Then I will make ready to go forth to meet him.” That
you may be always ready to obey the most sudden call, is the hearty
prayer of, honoured Madam,
Your Ladyship’s most obliged humble servant in JESUS CHRIST,
_G. W._