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 reached Bristol, and preached with wonderful power to a full congregation at Smith's Hall; and afterwards spent the evening agreeably with Mr. C of Bath, and some other dear friends. On Tuesday morning I preached again to a full congregation, and then set out for this place, where we came about eight in the evening, and had sweet and profitable conversation with Mr. B and some others of the brethren. We sung an hymn, prayed, and parted in great harmony. On Wednesday about noon I opened the association with a close and solemn discourse upon walking with. Indeed much of was with us. The brethren and the people felt much of the divine presence. Afterwards we betook ourselves to business: several matters of great importance were dispatched. We broke up about seven, and met again about ten, and continued settling the affairs of the societies till about two in the morning. On Thursday we sat again till about four in the afternoon; then, after taking a little refreshment, and talking warmly of the things of, I preached with great freedom upon the believer's rest, and then we went on with our business, and finished our association about midnight: all acknowledged that had been with us, and blessed him for the same. Perhaps in a month I may come to London; but it seems to be the will of the I should stay in Wales about a fortnight, and take a tour into Pembrokeshire. Great doors are open there. Our Saviour keeps me very happy indeed; and is, I believe, preparing greater blessings, for Yours, &c. G. W.    LETTER DVII. To the Same.

Lantrissant, (in Wales) April 10, 1743.

Dear Sir,

OUR blessed master still countenances my feeble labours. Yesterday I preached at Cardiff to a large congregation. The greatest scoffers sat quiet, and the children of felt the divine presence. In the evening I went to Ful-mon. Mrs. I received us kindly. was pleased to speak for me