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 and then rode about sixteen miles to one Mr. B's, a wealthy man, convinced about two years ago. In riding, my horse threw me violently on the ground, but by 's providence, I got up without receiving much hurt. The next day we had a most delightful season at St. Mewens, and the day following a like time, at a place called Port-Isaac. In the evening, I met my dear Mr. Thompson again at Mr. Bennet's, a friendly minister aged fourscore, and on Thursday preached in both his churches. Blessed seasons both! On Friday we went to Biddeford, where there is perhaps one of the best little flocks in all England. The power of so came down while I was expounding to them, that Mr. Thompson could scarce stand under it. I preached twice; a commanding, convincing influence went forth a second time, and one came to me the next morning under awakenings. The has here brought home a lawyer; and one of the youngest but closest reasoners that ever I met with, is now under deep convictions. On Monday evening I came to Exeter, and with great regret shall stay till Friday. For I think every day lost, that is not spent in field preaching. An unthought of and unexpectedly wide door is opened in Cornwall, so that I have sometimes almost determined to go back again. I beg the continuance of your Ladyship's prayers, and hope Mr. B will let me know of your Ladyship's welfare. You will not be forgotten by, honoured Madam, Your Ladyship's most dutiful, obliged, and chearful servant for 's sake, G. W.     LETTER DCCCXXVI. To the Countess D.

Honoured Madam,     Exeter, March 21, 1750.

I Did not think of being so long out of London, without sending your Ladyship a letter; but I have been so employed in travelling and preaching and answering letters, that I have scarce had any time at all. However, I bless the glorious Redeemer, that I can now send your Ladyship good news. Every where the word of has ran and been glorified. I am just returned from near the land's end, where thousands and thousands heard the gospel gladly. I have ge