find it best to talk only of Jesus's blood, and the power of his Redemption, and not dwell much on outward things or
outward worship. When the woman of Samaria asked our Lord, "where men ought to worship," he diverted the discourse from the outward to the inward worship. "The worship of the Father in spirit and in truth." Some things may be wrong in the church of England, and in this mixed state we must never expect to see a perfect church, or a perfect man. It is therefore my constant aim to agree with all the children of God, as far as I can, and not to quarrel though we differ in some points. In civil society, one family does not differ with another, because it hath not the same orders in every respect. Would to God we observed the same rule in spirituals. The world falls out enough with us; it is pity we should fall out among ourselves. My brother, I have written to you out of the fulness of my heart; whether I shall see your face in the flesh, I know not. At present, my call is to Scotland.—If the cloud should move towards Lincolnshire, my answer is, "Lord, lo I come!" I am quite confounded when I think that such a wretch as I should ever be employed in preaching the everlasting gospel. I often fall down under a sense of God's distinguishing mercy, and with awful adoration am frequently made to cry out, "Why me, Lord; why me?" O my brother, help me to praise the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sins of the world. A wonderful work is carried on both at home and abroad. I shall be glad to hear from you again. Be pleased to direct as before. I am, in the bowels of Jesus Christ,
Your affectionate friend, brother and servant, G. W.
LETTER CCCCXV. To Mr. J B, in London.
On board the Mary and Ann, May 27, 1742.
My dear Brother B,
YOUR letter was sweet to my heart. Business prevented my answering it on shore. Our Saviour is pleased at this time to give me leisure and freedom. I will now endeavour to answer it on board. I need not tell you, I love you. God has often bore witness to our fellowship, by giving
