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 You see, dear Sir, my concern for you by the length of this letter. As you are, I trust, my own son in the faith, so I cannot avoid naturally caring for you. My letter shall be followed with my prayers. Be resigned. I am better in health than when I left town; and am much blessed in preaching. You know how to give thanks in behalf of

Your sympathizing friend, G. W.    LETTER DCCXXXII. To Lady Hn.

Honoured Madam,     Exon, Feb. 9. 1749.

YOUR Ladyship's laying your commands upon me to write often, makes me uneasy unless I can redeem time to send to your Ladyship at least once a week. Blessed be, I can inform your Ladyship, that there was a great stirring among the dry bones at Bristol and Kingswood. Last Lord's-day was a great day of the Son of Man. The power of the attended the word, as in days of old, and several persons, that had never heard me before, were brought under great awakenings. A counsellor came once, and was so affected, that when he got home he invited others to come and hear, which so alarmed his lady, (ready to die of a consumption) that she is afraid her husband will go mad. Last night I came hither, and had the pleasure of seeing some spiritual children that were begotten unto when I was here last. This evening I am to begin to spread the gospel-net; and shall continue in Exeter till Monday. Affairs have been so confused, that it requires some time to settle them. I find a death must come upon all we do, that the life of it may appear to be wholly of. I hope your Ladyship finds that the Redeemer's work flourishes in your hands. I long to hear, whether my letters were kindly received, and whether the seed sown by me or any other springs up. Whoever plants, or whoever waters, I know it is the must give the increase. Mr. C is vastly attached to your Ladyship's interest, and, I believe, prays continually for your success. Many do so, whom your Ladyship knows not. Your Ladyship's letter to Mr. R I find is blessed much. It is