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 right; but why we should not press after and continually plead for assurance, which is every where through the holy scriptures spoken of as the common portion of 's children, I cannot yet see. It is a false humility to be content without that which offers and promises to give. Let him give it in his own way and time; but, " give me a full assurance of faith, that I may joy and rejoice in thee evermore!" should be the constant cry of your soul. My dear Sir, I could enlarge, but I must away to our good Lady Hn's. You must not expect to see her till August. I preached at her Ladyship's on Thursday, and am to do so weekly. I expect to leave town in about a month. Pray let me see you if possible. A new scene will open to you, now you begin to act publickly for ; but I must bid you farewel. Adieu. May the be with your spirit! Write often, and you shall be answered, willing, as speedy as possible by, my very dear friend,  Ever yours whilst G. W.     LETTER DCCXLV. To the Rev. Mr. G.

London, March 17, 1749.

My dear Brother,

WHAT a blessed thing it is, that we can write to, when we cannot see one another! By this means we increase our joys, and lessen our sorrows, and as it were exchange hearts. Thanks be to the, that the work flourishes with you. I am glad your children grow so fast; they become fathers soon; I wish some may not prove dwarfs at last. A word to the wise is sufficient. I have always found awakening times like spring times. Many blossoms, but not always so much fruit. But go on, my dear man, and in the strength of the you shall do valiantly. I long to be your way, but I suppose it will be two months first. My love awaits Mrs. H and all that love the in sincerity. Pray tell my dear Mr. I that I cannot now answer the Preston letter, being engaged in answering a virulent pamphlet, entitled, "The Enthusiasm of the Methodists and Papists compared," supposed to be done by the