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 LETTER DCCCXIV.

To Mr. T.

Dear Tommy,     Gloucester, Feb. 6. 1750.  THOUGH I left London in a very weak condition, and the weather was but bad in coming down, yet the Angel of the everlasting covenant preserved and strengthened me, and I came to Gloucester last Friday evening. On Saturday evening I preached, and likewise on Sunday evening, and twice the same day in the country,—at the new house, and at Hampton. Hundreds attended that could not come in; and at Hampton all was still and quiet. I like that place very well. Yesterday morning I preached at Mr. Fowler's, and our gave us a blessed season from those words, "I am the bread of life." On Wednesday I am to preach at the New-house, and on Thursday at Mr. Fowler's again. From thence I think to go once more to Hampton, but am not yet determined. More come here than can enter, and some young fellows behave rudely; but that is no wonder; the carnal mind is enmity with. C was rejoiced much with the guinea. How thankful are some only with the crumbs that fall from others tables! Blessed be, our branch of work is a poor branch; but if we are honest and disinterested, dead to parties, and aiming only at the Redeemer's glory, and the good of souls, the will appear for us in a manner that shall even make his children astonished. I never was easier about his work than now. I see every thing in 's hands, and therefore every thing must end well. Go on then, my dear Sir, and let us be all heart. Remember me to your wife and all enquiring friends; and cease not praying for, my dear Sir, Yours most affectionately in our common, G. W.     LETTER DCCCXV. To Colonel G.

My very dear C,     Feb. 8, 1750.

YOUR kind letter reached me this day, just as I came out of the country from preaching the everlasting gospel, and where the blessed Redeemer was pleased to visit and