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 know you will he glad to hear of my prosperity in this work. Indeed makes way for his own gospel. Many come to me, telling me what the Lord did by me the last time I was in Scotland, and also the time before. Congregations are very large. I am pressed to stay three or four days more than I intended. Some that were prejudiced, have had their prejudices removed, and I believe will be greater friends than ever. O that I was humble and thankful! I have good news from Bermudas. I return you and yours love and thanks. I desire to be remembered to dear Mrs. and every inquiring friend. As I need them so much, I hope none will cease putting up earnest prayers in behalf of, very dear Sir, Yours most affectionately in, G. W.     LETTER DCXCIII. To Mr. S.

My dear Sir,     Glasgow, Oct. 3, 1748.

I Thank you for your kind letter. I am so ill with a hoarseness and cold, and in straining to reach large congregations, that I must send you but a short answer. The depending upon 's immediate teachings, without making use of books and proper means of instruction, you may assure yourself is a terrible temptation. It is the very quintessence of enthusiasm, and will lay you open to a thousand delusions. "Give thyself to reading," says Paul to Timothy. If thou cannot think of being a Latin, strive to be an English scholar. At my return I will endeavour to assist you. At present I am quite ill; but I am afraid I shall not be able to leave Scotland in less than a fortnight. You must remember me to all. The has appeared for me. Particulars expect to hear another time.

Yours most affectionately in , G. W.