_To Mr. J―――― E――――._
_London, Nov. 18, 1742._
_Dear Sir_,
YOUR letter pleased me much. As soon as I read it, I kneeled down,
prayed, and gave thanks on your behalf. How faithful is he that hath
said, “I will never leave thee, or forsake thee.” Surely the LORD
intends to honour you, in making you an instrument in bringing many
sons to glory. I hope he will bless your first public essays to serve
the interest of his great name, and enable you to go on from strength
to strength. I cannot think you will be long without a feeling
possession of your GOD. Shortly, I trust, you will be touched with a
coal from the heavenly altar, and be made to say, “LORD send me.” I
think our Saviour has given you great knowledge in the scriptures. May
you be kept close to and be daily taught of him. My prayer for you is,
_Take his poor heart, and let it be
For ever clos’d to all but thee._
I think you may study conveniently in _Scotland_; but in this and
every thing else, I pray the LORD JESUS to direct and guide your soul.
I most heartily love you, and wish you prosperity in the name of the
LORD. Our blessed Saviour has been exceeding kind, since I have been
here. I go on my way rejoicing, and am strengthened day by day. That
you may abundantly experience the same, is the hearty prayer of, dear
Sir,
Yours most affectionately in CHRIST JESUS,
_G. W._