does, and will remarkably appear for you. Doubtless, you are his servant and minister. He therefore that touches you,
touches the apple of God's eye. Poor Wiltshire people! I pity them. If I knew their Bishop, I would apply to him on their behalf. I wrote to the Bishop of Bangor for our brethren in Wales, and have received a very favourable answer. The wrath of man shall turn to God's praise, and the remainder of it he will restrain. How wonderfully has he appeared in all ages for his church and people! My dear family abroad has been marvellously preserved. Blessed be God, they are returned to Bethesda in peace. We have sweet seasons daily, and I am carried in the arms of love. My Master careth for me, and seems to order my goings in his way. O help me to praise him. I think you are never forgotten by, my dear C,
Your most affectionate brother and servant, G. W.
LETTER CCCCLXXXIV. To Mr. J E.
Dear Sir, London, Nov. 23, 1742.
HOW gently does the Lord deal with his followers? "As a father pitieth his own children, so is the Lord merciful to them that fear him." Now your father is a little uneasy, your grandfather is more favourable. The Lord will never suffer you to be tempted above what you will be enabled to bear. He will make a way for you to escape. I am glad you have determined to study at E. Two things, I would earnestly recommend to your constant study, the book of God, and your own heart. These two, well understood, will make you an able minister of the New Testament. In what manner you shall be here-*after employed, I would have you be indifferent about. "Take no thought for the morrow." Let the Lord send you, when and where he will send you. In the mean while, do as much for God in a private way as you can. "Exercise thyself unto godliness," and walk so humbly, that all may know our Lord has chosen you to be a gospel prophet. I rejoice, that the work is still going on. Blessed be God,
