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 LETTER DXX.

To Mr. G, of Carlisle.

London, June 9, 1743.

My dear Brother, I Have been prevented by many things from writing to you. I now redeem a few minutes to send you a line. I believe your way is clear to London. The brethren, I am persuaded, will be willing to give you the right-hand of fellowship, since you are determined not to meddle with controversy, or to make adult baptism a bone of contention; but simply to preach and him crucified. This I think is the only way to propagate the gospel of the grace of. Our Saviour blesses me in it much, and owns and strengthens me more and more. I have been very weak in body, but every day my strength hath been renewed, and I have been enabled to mount on wings like an eagle. God willing, I shall leave London on Monday next. If I should be out of town, you will be kindly received. Glory be to, the gospel spreads. I feel myself the chief of sinners. As such, be pleased always to remember to pray for, my dear brother, Yours most affectionately in, G. W.     LETTER DXXI. To Mr. S.

Burford, June 15, 1743.

My dear Sir,

I Cannot go any farther without writing you a line. Our Saviour hath dealt most graciously with your unworthy friend. On Monday I experienced some sweet teachings from above, and was so happy, that I thought our was preparing me for some fresh trials. The prospect pleased me much, knowing how all things had already worked together for my good. Yesterday my body was very weary, but my soul happy, and I preached at Fairford; this morning at Glanfield, and just now here. It is dry ground; but the has promised to pour water upon such. He has richly watered my soul. Where