_To Mr. J―――― E――――._
_London, Nov. 23, 1742._
_Dear Sir_,
HOW gently does the LORD deal with his followers? “As a father pitieth
his own children, so is the LORD merciful to them that fear him.” Now
your father is a little uneasy, your grandfather is more favourable.
The LORD will never suffer you to be tempted above what you will be
enabled to bear. He will make a way for you to escape. I am glad you
have determined to study at _E――――_. Two things, I would earnestly
recommend to your constant study, the _book of_ GOD, and _your own
heart_. These two, well understood, will make you an able minister of
the New Testament. In what manner you shall be hereafter employed, I
would have you be indifferent about. “Take no thought for the morrow.”
Let the LORD send you, when and where he will send you. In the mean
while, do as much for GOD in a private way as you can. “Exercise
thyself unto godliness,” and walk so humbly, that all may know our
LORD has chosen you to be a gospel prophet. I rejoice, that the work
is still going on. Blessed be GOD, we have good times here. I am kept
in great liberty. Be pleased to desire all to accept of hearty love
from, dear Sir,
Your most affectionate friend and servant,
_G. W._