carrying on his blessed work. I can now no more. The Lord be with you. I am, dear Sir,
Yours, &c. in Jesus Christ,
G. W.
LETTER DCCCLV. To Lady H.
Edinburgh, July 29, 1750.
Ever-honoured Madam,
WHAT shall I say? Your Ladyship's condescension in writing to unworthy me, lays me low before Him, who continues to follow me with his goodness and mercy every hour of my life. Ungrateful Ashby! O that thou knewest the day of thy visitation! Surely your Ladyship may shake off the dust of your feet against them. This was the command, that the meek and lowly Jesus gave to his apostles, when the gospel was not received. And he himself departed, when the Gadarenes desired him to go out of their coasts. This justifies your Ladyship in removing Mr. B. What avails throwing pearls before swine, who only turn again and rend you? However, I bless God that your Ladyship's house is made a Bethel. Glad would I be of the honour of joining your Ladyship's little select company, but our Redeemer appoints me other work.—Indeed it is very pleasant work. No one can well describe the order, attention, and earnestness of the Scotch congregations. They are unwearied in hearing the gospel. I left thousands sorrowful at Glasgow, and here I was again most gladly received last night. By preaching always twice, and once thrice, and once four times in a day, I am quite weakened; but I hope to recruit again, and get fresh strength to work for Him, who shed his precious blood for ill and hell-deserving me. On Thursday next, God willing, I shall leave Scotland. Your Ladyship shall know whither I go. In the mean while, I send your Ladyship some Georgia letters, which I hope will afford you satisfaction. I have been upon the enquiry for some proper persons, for dear Captain G and his Lady to converse with at Dumfries, and last night I hear I have succeeded. Particulars they shall know hereafter. I can now only send them my most grateful and cordial respects, being obliged to stop to get strength even whilst I
