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 LETTER DCVII.

To Mrs. R.

Dear Madam,     New-Port, August 20, 1747.  I Hope that since I left you, Mr. M's conversation has been blessed, and that you are steadily and deliberately resolved to know nothing but, and him crucified. Indeed he is the fairest among ten thousand. The more you know him, the more you will love him. O what a happy change will you experience when you enter into the world of new creatures! May hasten the time, and enable you to come as a poor, lost, undone sinner, to be clothed with his everlasting righteousness! Accept these few hasty lines. They are the language of a heart truly concerned for your eternal welfare. I salute Miss M; may make her a wise virgin, and give you and dear Mr. R grace to bring her up in the nurture and admonition of the ! I at present add no more. As opportunity offers, you shall hear again from me. Dear Madam, Your affectionate friend and servant for  sake, G. W.     LETTER DCVIII. To Mrs L.

Dear Madam,      New-port, August 20, 1747.

DOES not take his lambs into his arms, and dandle his little ones on his knees? Ought not his ministers then to follow his good example, and strive with him, not to quench the smoaking flax or break the bruised reed. This consideration causes me to write you a few lines. May they find you as in an agony to enter in at the straight gate! Courage, dear Mrs. L, courage. , heaven, glory, are worth your acceptance. They are all yours, if you will give him your heart. May make you willing, and enable you to say henceforward, " forbid that I should glory, save in the Cross of ." You will re