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 native country. The blessings bestowed on me, have already, through the thanksgivings of thousands, redounded to the glory of. Words cannot express the joy that has possessed the hearts of the people. I hear that the minds even of enemies are much softened. I came at a critical juncture. I hear Mr. has stood up for me at C, and that one who preached before the trustees hath spoke honourably of Bethesda. If is pleased to send us a general peace, I hope Georgia will lift up its drooping head. You may depend on hearing from me as often as possible. You will remember me to all friends. I can only beg you to give thanks, and pray for, my very dear Sir, Yours as usual, G. W.     LETTER DCXLVI. To the Rev. Mr. H.

Rev. and dear Brother,     London, July 8, 1748.

GLAD am I, yea very glad to hear that you are yet alive and have grace given you to adhere to and his eternal truths. I am very much pleased to find that you appear in print, and that such encouragement is given you to print again. I hope the glorious Emmanuel smiles upon your ministerial labours, and gives you many living witnesses, that the truths which you preach are according to Godliness. Go on, my dear old friend, and prove the strength of to be thine. Through his infinite and unmerited goodness I am once more safe in my native country. Bermudas was the last place where I have been preaching. I left many souls under concern. Many precious souls (O free grace!) have received me here in great love, and I have been enabled twice to preach, to a multitude of poor sinners, the unsearchable riches of. My bodily health is much impared; but through divine assistance, I will go on working for of Nazareth, 'till I can work no more. I could say much of his love, but have a deal of business before me. Accept this as a token of unfeigned love and respect from, my very dear Sir,

Your affectionate though unworthy brother and servant for 's sake, G. W.