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 shall we be more and more content to think, and let think, and be studious to be of one heart, where we cannot be of one judgment or mind. The sweetness of such a spirit, is unspeakable; it brings with it its own reward; it frees the soul from a thousand needless jealousies, and selfish passions, and enables it to put the reins of government into his hands, who alone orders all things well. , increase in us this spirit, and give us more and more to love all that bear thy image, though they may not in all things agree with us!

O may we find the ancient way,  Our wond'ring foes to move; And force the heathen world to say,   See how these christians love!  My dear brother, your kind letter constrains me to write thus.—Blessed be  for what has been done at any time, by any instrument, at Newcastle. I still pray that the town may be full of new creatures. In London we have reason to rejoice. Yesterday was a great day of the Son of man; both at the sacrament, and under the word preached, our gave us to drink of the wine of the kingdom. On Monday last we followed three believers to the grave, and triumphed over death on his own ground. O what a have we! help us to love him more, and serve him better! I salute all most heartily with whom you are in fellowship.—Grace, mercy and peace be multiplied upon you. I beg a continued interest in all your prayers, and subscribe myself, dear Sir, Your affectionate friend, and ready servant for 's sake, G. W.     LETTER DCCCCLX. To C W.

My dear Friend,     Chatham, Jan. 19, 1753.

A Multiplicity of business prevented my answering your kind letter, before my coming out of London. Lest I should be prevented by the same means at my return thither, I write you a few lines in the way. I have been among some new-awakened souls, who seem to be taking the kingdom of