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 of your evil heart, that you may ever remain a poor sinner at the feet of the once crucified, but now exalted Lamb of . There you will be happy. There you will find shelter from all your enemies. My prayer therefore for you, dear Miss, is this:

Continue still thy love, dear Lamb, Safe hide her in thy wounds; There may she dwell in all that love The ransom'd soul surrounds. The comforts you have already experienced, as well as your trials, are but earnests of what you will hereafter meet with in the Spiritual life. But fear nothing, neither be over thoughtful for the morrow; you have an all-gracious and almighty Saviour to guide and protect you. He will not leave you, until he hath lodged you safe in glory. There the wicked shall cease from troubling, and your weary Soul will enjoy an eternal rest. Perhaps I may not see you again, till I meet you in the world of spirits. That grace and peace may be multiplied upon your dear soul, is the hearty prayer of, dear Miss S, Your most affectionate friend and servant in, G. W.     LETTER DI. To Mr. T.

Dear Sir,     January 9, 1743.

I Remember, when in Scotland last year, how heartily your good people joined in praise and thanksgiving, for the deliverance had wrought out for the inhabitants of Georgia; and I hope I shall never forget how liberally they contributed to the necessities of the orphans, though they knew not but at that time both orphans and Orphan-house were in the enemies hand. As this was an uncommon event, I send you herewith part of the proclamation for a day of thanksgiving to almighty, for putting an end to this Spanish Invasion. It runs thus: