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 good elocution, a little knowledge of mankind, and of yourself, and above all an experimental acquaintance with the , with a door of usefulness immediately opening; and what would you more? I wish some latent pride may not be at the bottom. Lose no more time, my dear man. The voice of to you now is, "Follow me, and I will make thee a fisher of men." The harvest is great, the labourers are few. Thousands are perishing for lack of that knowledge, which you have already. The world wants more heat than light. Crescit eundo, crescit agendo, is a young minister's motto. I think the Itinerancy abroad would suit you well. By travelling before you take on you a settled charge, you will get a deeper insight into the world and the church; you will insensibly acquire larger and more sublime thoughts of 's providence and grace, and consequently be more fit to serve whatever flock the Holy Ghost shall hereafter place you over. I believe that your honoured father loves too well, to stand out long against a rational scheme for the extensive usefulness of his son. He is a dear man, whom I love in the bowels of . Pray remember me to him in the kindest manner, and tell him I purpose writing to him as soon as possible. This leaves me at Ashby, at good Lady Hn's, whose house is indeed a Bethel to those who are willing to follow her, as she follows. One of high rank, I really believe, was converted lately on a dying bed, and her death I trust hath proved the life of one or two more. One of the Kendal converts is gone off in flying colours, and our blessed has given us sweet seasons at Portsmouth, Chatham, Gloucestershire, Birmingham, Eversham, Wednesbury, Nottingham, &c. Next Monday, willing, I go for London, in order to put into winter quarters. The prepare me for a fresh campaign! Do you know any one fit for a Tutor at Georgia? I am glad that New Jersey college succeeds. I had lately a letter from Governor Belcher, which I suppose you have seen; it was sent to Mr. N. Colonel W proposes that Mr. P shall come over with one of the Indians; I wish he may. I am sorry to hear that Mr. is likely to destroy himself by hard study. I had rather he would kill himself with hard working, and going about to do good. Mr. G seems to me to have chosen the better part. How is