Testamenti, would both delight and profit you. It has long since been my judgment, that it would be best for many of the present preachers to have a tutor, and retire for a while, and be content with preaching now and then, till they were a little more improved. Otherwise, I fear many who now make a temporary figure, for want of a proper foundation, will run themselves out of breath, will grow weary of the work, and leave it. May the Lord Jesus direct! This is the plan I purpose to pursue abroad. Whether God will be pleased to succeed it, I know not. All I can say is, that I am willing to lend an helping hand wherever I see the interest of Christ promoted. This is my motive, dear Sir, in answering your last. I hope it is satisfactory. If not, let me know. You may direct for me at Mr. T's, Edinburgh. I hope to be there next week. We have had good seasons since I parted from you. At Kendal a most promising door is opened. Follow me with your prayers.—Look up to Jesus, and let not little things disappoint and move you. If this be your foible, beware, and pray that Satan may not get an advantage over you. He will be always striving to vex and unhinge you. "The Lord reigneth." Let this consideration support and comfort you, under the various changes you must necessarily meet with in the church. She is now militant, ere long she shall be triumphant. Till then, as the elect of God, let us put on bowels of compassion, meekness, long-suffering and humbleness of mind. But what am I doing? Adieu. The Lord be with you and yours, and give Mrs. B faith and courage in her approaching hour! All with me salute you. I must hasten to subscribe myself, my dear Mr. B,
Yours most affectionately in our common Lord, G. W.
LETTER DCCCXLIX. To Mr. T A.
Very dear T, Edinburgh, July 7, 1750.
I Thought it long, yea very long since I heard from you; but as I believe your heart is upright towards the Lord Jesus, and to me your unworthy friend, for his great name's sake, I have been quite easy. The news of your success, rejoices me. May the Lord increase it more and more! Pen
