wherein I am detained from coming to my dear America again. I entreat you to pray me over, and then I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of peace. The glorious Jesus deals bountifully with me here. I am better in health, than I have been some years.—My wife hath much improved in hers, since her arrival in her native country. She joins in sending most affectionate respects. Pray remember us to all in the tenderest, and most endearing manner; and believe me to be, my very dear Mr. B,
Yours most affectionately in our common Lord, G. W.
LETTER DCCXCV. To Lady Hn.
Honoured Madam, London, Dec. 14, 1749.
YOUR Ladyship's letter gave me uncommon joy. I cannot help being delighted, when any thing I write gives your Ladyship any peculiar satisfaction. The inclosed I immediately shewed to Colonel G, who was very glad, but is still concerned because he does not hear from your Ladyship; and on Saturday, God willing, I shall read it to Lady H and Mrs. K. At that time, I am to give them the holy sacrament. Last Saturday I prayed with them; and in conversation, an aged gentlewoman was struck: I shall see how the physic works next visit. Thanks be to God, the Holy Spirit has not done striving with sinners. I have had glorious accounts of the success attending the word in my last Northern circuit. Three or four fresh instances of conviction and conversion I have heard of here, within these few days. Whatever seems worthy of your Ladyship's notice shall be sent. I wish I knew how a parcel might be best conveyed to your Ladyship. If your Ladyship remembers, last Winter application was made in behalf of one Hill, a Corporal. O that I could do any thing to express my gratitude to your Ladyship and honoured sisters. In public and private you have my prayers, which I trust will enter into the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth. I think your Ladyship hath great encouragement to go on, striving to win souls to the blessed Jesus. Mrs. T is another jewel in your Ladyship's crown. May the glorious
