to die fighting, though it be upon my stumps. I trust you pray for me. I remember you and your flock. I salute all tenderly, and am, Rev. and very dear Sir,
Your most affectionate younger brother
and servant in Jesus Christ,
G. W.
LETTER DCXIII. To Mr. Henry S
, Junior.
New-York, Aug. 29, 1747.
My dear Mr. S ,
LAST Thursday noon the keeper of Israel, who neither slumbereth or sleepeth, brought me hither in safety. We were detained three days on the water. It was over-ruled for good. I recovered my appetite, and am now much better than when I left New-England. Next Tuesday, God willing, I shall set forward, and hope to be at Charles-Town the beginning of November. Will you write to me? God willing, you shall hear from me every opportunity. I have good news from Providence, my plantation in South-Carolina, and from Bethesda: both families are well, and several negroes are under conviction. I hope those that were under concern at Portsmouth, find their convictions to abide. I pray God, they may have no rest, 'till they find rest in Jesus Christ! I salute them, and all the Redeemer's true followers. I join with my dear yoke-fellow, in sending you, and dear Mrs. S , ten thousand thanks for all favours, and am, very dear Sir,
Your most affectionate, obliged friend and brother, &c. G. W.
LETTER DCXIV. To Mr. D
.
New-York, Aug. 30, 1747.
MY dear brother Daniel, thou man greatly beloved, why weepest thou? Why art thou so cast down? All is forgiven, all is forgotten long ago; be strong, and God shall establish thy heart. Look up, and put thy trust in the Lord. He is a merciful Redeemer; otherwise what could worthless, ungrateful, unfruitful, ill, hell-deserving I do? O how great is his love to us-ward! How kindly hath he brought me to