full assurance of faith. Our Lord rides on triumphantly here. He enables me to go on from conquering to conquer. I am a poor weak unworthy worm. As such, be pleased to remember, Reverend and dear Sir,
Your unworthy brother and fellow-labourer in the gospel,
G. W.
LETTER CCXCI. To Mrs. R.
Dear Mrs. R. London, June 6, 1741.
I Have been much hindred in answering your letter. Perhaps you have expected too much comfort from man. That comfort is alone lasting, which comes from God. I know not your experiences, and therefore cannot so well judge of your case: however, I would have you press forward, and labour after a full assurance of faith. Judge not yourself by others joys and comforts. Look not too much upon the happiness you think others may enjoy. This may lead you to repine and murmur against God. Look to yourself, and to Christ. Remember, you deserve nothing, and therefore he does you no wrong. Remember also, that he is full of love, and therefore in his own due time will manifest himself to your soul. That you may patiently tarry the Lord's leisure, and be blessed with abundance of peace, is the hearty prayer of, dear Mrs. R,
Your affectionate friend and servant, G. W.
LETTER CCXCII. To Mr. K.
Dear Sir, London, June 8, 1741.
I Like your last letter best. There is one thing you still lack, "to be convinced of unbelief." By faith, and not by works, are you to be justified in the sight of God. Make use of the means. You must take care that you do not rest in them. You must not think any thing you can do, will in the least recommend you to the favour of God; and yet you must strive, as if you were to be saved by your striving. The only
