LETTER DCCCXXXVI.
To Lady Hn.
Honoured Madam, Nottingham, May 21, 1750.
WITH regret I left your Ladyship; but I hope it was for the furtherance of the gospel. At Radcliff church, the divine influence was greater than at Millburn. I preached on these words, "But one thing is needful." Many were impressed deeply. After sermon I conversed with Mrs. B and Mr. Law's sister. The latter seems to be under awakenings, and the former in her first love. She carries high sail; our Lord knows how to put in proper ballast. In the morning I preached here to many thousands. I had a great cold, but the Lord strengthened me. This evening, God willing, I preach again, and to-morrow shall set off for Mansfield, where a friend has invited me to his house. What care does our Lord take of his poor pilgrims! As I go on, your Ladyship shall hear how I am dealt with. I know it will be bountifully, because I have got such a bountiful master. He will bless your Ladyship more and more. When Mr. B comes, I shall be glad to hear what becomes of the rioters. A line may be sent to Manchester. O that your Ladyship may live to see many of those Ashby stones become children to Abraham! I trust you will. I write in great haste, but with respect and gratitude greater than I can express; and beg leave to subscribe myself, very honoured Madam,
Your Ladyship's, &c. G. W.
LETTER DCCCXXXVII. To Dr. S.
My dear Doctor, Mansfield, May 24, 1750.
YOURS found me just as I was about to leave good Lady H. Ever since, I have been engaged in travelling and preaching the everlasting gospel. In Radcliff church, at Nottingham, and Sutton, our Lord's Spirit hath accompanied the word preached. This morning I preached here, and, God willing, purpose to do so again in the evening, and
