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 *cester. In the mean while, let us ply the throne of grace in behalf of each other, and do you pray that an humble, child-*like, obedient heart, may be given to, my very dear fellow-soldier, Yours, &c. G. W.    LETTER DCCXXV. To the Reverend Mr. H.

Chelsea, Jan. 13, 1749.

Reverend and very dear Sir,

YOUR kind and loving answer to my last poor scrawl, humbled me much before Him who alone worketh all things in and by us. But if he will work, who shall hinder? I trust the language of my heart to the ever-blessed is this,

If thou excuse then work thy will, By so unfit an instrument; It will at once thy goodness shew, And prove thy power omnipotent.

You will not be offended if I tell you, that good Lady Hn saw your letter. She was much pleased with it, and has a great regard for you. She goes on from strength to strength. The prospect of doing good to the rich that attend her Ladyship's house, is very encouraging. I preach twice a week, and yesterday Lord Bke was one of my auditors. His Lordship was pleased to express very great satisfaction. Who knows what may do? He can never work by a meaner instrument. O dear Sir, pray for me. I want humility, I want thankfulness, I want a heart continually flaming with the love of. Blessed be his name for the share imparted to you. May you go on and increase with all the increase of ! I thank you for your kind invitation to your house and pulpit. I would not bring you or any of my friends into difficulties, for owning poor, unworthy, ill and hell deserving me. But if providence should give me a clear call, I should be glad to come your way. I rejoice in the prospect of having some ministers in our church pulpits that dare own