with his grace, and thereby fit you for, and at last translate you to, his glory, is the hearty prayer of, dear Sir,
Your most obliged and affectionate friend
and humble servant,
G. W.
LETTER CXVII. To a Servant.
Philadelphia, Nov. 10, 1739.
WHEN I was at Mr. , I fear I did not ask you often enough what God had done for your soul. I write this to beg your pardon. Want of time was the cause. I believe Christ hath manifested himself to your soul. Shew it, I entreat you, by labouring to adorn his gospel in all things. A meek and quiet spirit is in the sight of God of great price. You are happy in a place. I hope you know and are thankful for it. Take heed that you serve with singleness of heart, as unto Christ. Go when you are bid to go, come when you are bid to come; when commanded to do this, do it with all your might. Bear with the perverseness of others. Remember how silent Mary was, when her sister Martha peevishly said, "Lord, carest thou not that my sister has left me to serve alone?" My unfeigned love attends all the Martha's and Mary's of your acquaintance. I pray they may in all things walk as women professing godliness. To hear of your progress in the gospel, would much please
Your Sincere friend and servant, G. W.
LETTER CXVIII. To the Rev. Mr.
Rev. and dear Sir Philadelphia, Nov. 10, 1739.
THE many favours I have received at your hands, are still deeply impressed upon my heart; as I have often said, so I say again, I hope they will never be forgotten by me so long as I live. But, reverend Sir, I have observed some particulars in your principles and conduct, which I must confess have given me much concern, and of which, from love and
