crying out, and mourning over a pierced Saviour. But I must not attempt to describe it. In the afternoon, the concern again was very great. Much prayer had been previously put up to the Lord. All night in different companies, you might have heard persons praying to, and praising God. The children of God came from all quarters. It was like the
passover in Josiah's time. We are to have another in about two or three months, if the Lord will. One Mr. W, a minister, who has great popular gifts, was as well as others much owned and helped at this time. On Tuesday morning I preached at Glasgow, (it was a most glorious time) and in the afternoon twice at Inchannon. The Lord gave a blow to many. Yesterday morning I preached there again, and here twice. Every time there was a great stir, especially at this place. A great company of awakened souls is within the compass of twenty miles, and the work seems to be spreading apace. I am exceedingly strengthened, O unmerited mercy! both in soul and body, and cannot now do well without preaching three times a day. The Lord gives me great confidence about the Orphan-house, and assures me that he will provide for me and mine. O help me to thank him. Call upon all to bless his holy name. I know you will not be slack to praise him. I rejoice, my dear brother, to find that you enjoy so much of God. May he fill you with all his fulness. The trials you meet with, will only make you a more able minister of the New Testament. I am of your mind with respect to . He will not prosper. The Lord hates sectarian zeal. Dear brother, adieu. Expect to hear every opportunity from
Yours most affectionately and eternally in the blessed Jesus, G. W.
LETTER CCCCXXXII. To the Reverend Mr. R, in London.
Inchannon, July 21, 1742.
Reverend and dear Sir,
I Heartily rejoice that the Lord is blessing and owning you. Go on, dear Sir, go on, and you will certainly find the
