you openly before men and angels, for this and all other your works of faith, and labours of love. I am glad your Ladyship approves of Mr. W's conduct, and that he hath preached at your Ladyship's. The language of my heart is, "Lord, send by whom thou wilt send, only convert some of the mighty and noble, for thy mercy's sake! Then I care not if I am heard of no more." I am much obliged to those honourable ladies who are pleased to send me their good wishes. In return, they have my earnest prayers that they may be filled with all the fulness of God. For my own part, I long to take the field. I trust we shall see a glorious Spring, and hear of many souls crying out, "What shall we do to be saved?" Blessed be God, we have solid seasons here. I trust I can with truth say, "The gospel has been preached with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven." Next Monday, God willing, I shall travel further Westward. In the mean while, I purpose to preach here, and at Kingswood, and to take a step to Bath. Mr. C was here yesterday, and brought me a benefaction from Miss S, of fifteen guineas, most or all of which I purpose paying to Mr. , towards discharging what is due to him for the Orphan-house. Thus doth the Lord help me, who long ago deserved to be banished from his presence for ever, and to be employed in his work no more. I am glad your Ladyship approves of Mr. G: He is, I think, a worthy man. By taking this method, your Ladyship will have an opportunity of converting with the best of all parties, without being a bigot, and too strenuously attached to any. Surely in this your Ladyship is directed from above. The blessed Jesus cares for his people of all denominations. He is gathering his elect out of all. Happy they, who, with a disinterested view, take in the whole church militant, and, in spite of narrow-hearted bigots, breathe an undissembled catholic spirit towards all. That your Ladyship may increase and grow in this spirit, and consequently increase in true divine happiness every day, is and shall be the constant prayer of, Madam,
Your Ladyship's most obliged, obedient
humble servant,
G. W.
