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 even here! That you may daily increase in faith, and consequently enjoy more and more of this rest, is the hearty prayer of, dear Madam,

Your most obliged humble servant, G. W.    LETTER DCLXXXVIII. To some devout Soldiers.

My dear Brethren,              Glasgow, Sept. 29, 1748.  IT gave me no small satisfaction, when I was lately at Edinburgh, to hear that several of you were enabled to behave like good soldiers of. I rejoice greatly that you are made partakers of his grace, and I earnestly intreat the of all Lords that you may grow and increase in it day by day. This is the christian's duty. He must forget the things that are behind; he must press forward towards the things which are before; he must not stop, till he arrives at the mark of the prize of his high calling. I trust, my dear brethren, you are all thus minded; and that whatever befals you, you will, through divine assistance, hold on and hold out to the end. If I can be any way serviceable to you, be not backward to send to me. I hear of others of your profession, that have lately enlisted under the banner of the ever-blessed Redeemer. Happy they! happy you! You have a good captain, a good cause, good armour, and an exceeding great reward. That you may at all times quit yourselves like men, and be strong; that you may fight the good fight of faith, and at length lay hold on life, eternal is the hearty prayer of, my dear Brethren, Your affectionate friend, and willing servant for 's sake, G. W.     LETTER DCLXXXIX. To the Countess of H.

Honoured Madam,                      Sept. 29, 1748.

AM I not too troublesome in writing to your Ladyship so frequently? I fear I am; and yet I am afraid to break