- sent seem to arise from a fear of hell; but before you receive
this, I hope the Lord Jesus will have sealed your pardon, and have said, "Be of good cheer, thy sins are forgiven thee."
O Betty, why has God singled you out? Why was you brought to Bethesda? Away when you read this, and bless God for it, and devote yourself again and again to that Lord, who has bought you with his precious blood. Having much forgiven you, love much. Lie down in the dust, and be continually looking to the rock from whence you are hewn. To hear that you, and my dear family, love the Lord Jesus in sincerity, will much rejoice the heart of
Your sincere friend, G. W.
LETTER CCCXVIII. To Mary A, an Orphan.
On board the Mary and Ann, July 25, 1741.
Dear Molly,
UPON reading your letter, I put up this prayer, "Lord lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon her soul." You once had joy. I found it puffed you up. I pray God to humble you by your present darkness. You may now see what a poor wretch you are, how proud, how earthly, how sensual, how devilish; and yet, stupendous love! Jesus Christ will still receive you. Your loving Saviour opens his arms, and invites you to throw the whole of your load upon him. I am persuaded he will receive you: go to him then, and confess that you have sinned. He will receive you; for what says the scripture? "Look unto me, all ye ends of the earth, and be ye saved." Surely Molly A is included here. The dear Jesus is all love. He has brought you to a house of mercy. Out of love, keep his commandments, and love all that are around you. Be willing to be the servant of all, and from gratitude to God study to be a comfort to
Your sincere friend in Christ,
G. W.
