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 *membered by me at the throne of grace, this voyage. Blessed be, hitherto it has been a short and easy one! We are now within a few hundred miles of shore; and He that hath hitherto helped, I trust will help us even to the end. O that the blessings bestowed upon us, may, through the thanksgiving of many, redound to thy glory, O ! O that I could do something to promote this! As yet alas! alas! how little have I done! Stir up then, my sluggish soul, and begin to exert thyself for Him, who hath shed his dear and precious heart's blood for thee! O my dear Sir, is it not strange that we should forget this love? Strange, that a little silver dust, should blind our eyes, and divert us from beholding Him, who indeed is altogether lovely! A word to the wise is enough. Our hath dealt wonderously kind with each of us, with us, and with ours. What shall we render unto him? My obligations are much increased by the mercies of this voyage. Your kind present was very useful. I pray the of all lords to reward you ten thousand-fold. You will remember me to your dear partner, and all enquiring friends. That grace, mercy, and peace may be multiplied on you all, is the earnest prayer of, dear Sir,

Yours most affectionately in our common , G. W.    LETTER DCCCCVIII. To Mr. J T.

Bethesda, in Georgia, Nov. 20, 1751.

My dear Mr. T,

ERE this can reach you, I suppose you will have heard of our safe arrival in Georgia; for which, I trust, you and my other dear friends will be thankful in our behalf. Blessed be, I found the Orphan-house in as good a situation as could be expected. The children have much improved in their learning; and I hope a foundation is now laid for a future useful seminary. I want to know what answer Mr. W's hath given. I expect letters by C, when I go to Charles-town next month. I was there about ten days ago, and had some close talk with Mr. L, and several of Mr. S's congregation, concerning you. All seemed to be una