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 LETTER DCCCXXXVI.

To Lady Hn.

Honoured Madam,     Nottingham, May 21, 1750.  WITH regret I left your Ladyship; but I hope it was for the furtherance of the gospel. At Radcliff church, the divine influence was greater than at Millburn. I preached on these words, "But one thing is needful." Many were impressed deeply. After sermon I conversed with Mrs. B and Mr. Law's sister. The latter seems to be under awakenings, and the former in her first love. She carries high sail; our knows how to put in proper ballast. In the morning I preached here to many thousands. I had a great cold, but the strengthened me. This evening, willing, I preach again, and to-morrow shall set off for Mansfield, where a friend has invited me to his house. What care does our take of his poor pilgrims! As I go on, your Ladyship shall hear how I am dealt with. I know it will be bountifully, because I have got such a bountiful master. He will bless your Ladyship more and more. When Mr. B comes, I shall be glad to hear what becomes of the rioters. A line may be sent to Manchester. O that your Ladyship may live to see many of those Ashby stones become children to Abraham! I trust you will. I write in great haste, but with respect and gratitude greater than I can express; and beg leave to subscribe myself, very honoured Madam, Your Ladyship's, &c. G. W.    LETTER DCCCXXXVII. To Dr. S.

My dear Doctor,     Mansfield, May 24, 1750.

YOURS found me just as I was about to leave good Lady H. Ever since, I have been engaged in travelling and preaching the everlasting gospel. In Radcliff church, at Nottingham, and Sutton, our 's Spirit hath accompanied the word preached. This morning I preached here, and, willing, purpose to do so again in the evening, and