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 turned fair angels into foul devils; and yet alas, how prone are we to it! Surely it is the first enemy we fight with, and the last that is totally conquered. O that I was humble! then would the delight to own and honour me more and more. I am amazed he doth not throw me aside. But (O unchangeable love!) still he causeth my rod to bud and blossom. The Winter season hath been very blessed, and we hear daily of fresh inroads made into Satan's kingdom. seems determined to throw down Jericho's walls by rams-horns, yea by very crooked rams-horns. Even so, Father, for so it seemeth good in thy sight! My dear Sir, once more I intreat you to pray for me. Neither you nor yours are forgotten by me. The money you receive for Providence, will be immediately wanted to buy more land, and to pay for opening Bethesda's new plantation.—I have desired your brother to agree with Mrs. P for hers, if she can give a good title. I am sorry to hear she is declining.—But why so? Is not death an entrance into life everlasting? There sin and pain, and sorrow cease, And all is calm and joy and peace. Hearty love and prayers attend her and all enquiring friends. That this new year may be filled with millions of new blessings, both to your souls and bodies, is and shall be the constant prayer of, very dear Sir, Yours most affectionately in our common, G. W.     LETTER DCCCCLVI. To Mr. S.

My dear Mr. S,     London, Jan. 9, 1753.

I Received your kind letter yesterday, and suppose, ere this can reach you, my last will be come to hand. What say you? If I should be detained in England this year, are you willing to put your life in the Redeemer's hands and go immediately? A ship is bound for Savannah about ten miles from the Orphan-house, the beginning of next month. Methinks I hear you say to the glorious Emmanuel,

A life that all things casts behind, Springs forth obedient at thy call.