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 LETTER DXXX.

To Mr. J S.

My dear Friend,     Bristol, July 27, 1743.  ON Friday night I reached Gloucester, where I received your kind and animating letter. On Saturday I came hither. Yesterday was an high day: I preached four times in the fields, and the congregations were as large as at the beginning: blessed seasons indeed! Here are people from all quarters. I am just going out to preach again, and therefore can only add, that perhaps I may set out for Exeter on Wednesday, from whence you may expect to hear again, from Yours, &c. G. W.    LETTER DXXXI. To the Same.

Dear Sir,     Exeter, July 31, 1743.  WE came hither in safety last night. Upon the road my soul was sweetly humbled before, who hath given me near access to his throne. Good Mr. K, our host, and his yoke-fellow, seem to be Israelites indeed. In all probability an effectual door will be opened for preaching the everlasting gospel. I am to begin this evening. Brethren, pray for us. I sleep but little; inward comforts support and strengthen both soul and body. Join me in crying, Grace! grace! In great haste and greater affection, I subscribe myself, Yours affectionately, G. W.     LETTER DXXXII. To the Same.

My dear Man,     Exon, Aug. 2, 1743.

I Wrote unto you on Saturday, and preached the same evening to a great body of people. Several of the clergy attended, with whom this city abounds. Some went off, others staid 'till I had done. All was quiet, and our soon made way for himself into the people's hearts. Yesterday