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 strongly to Professor Frank for some Negroes for you, and heartily pray the of all Lords to put it into our power to serve that black generation. Their souls are equally precious in the eyes of an all gracious Redeemer, as ours. O that we may yet see some good come out of Georgia. I would take another trip over this spring, but am hindered by our building a new place of worship, and by the continual calls that are given me to preach the everlasting gospel.—Indeed we see most glorious days of the Son of man. The cup of 's people is made to run over, and every day we hear of somebody or another brought under new awakenings, and pricked to the heart; notwithstanding this, I find a continual attraction to America. The event will prove wherefore all this happens to me. help me to walk by faith and not by sight! My dear Sir, you and yours will not forget to pray for me. I am the chief of sinners, and less than the least of all saints—What shall I render unto the ? Write every opportunity. Dear Mr. Z will take care of your child. Cannot matters be made up between you and Mr. V? Is it not a pity that any of us should fall out in our way to heaven? When we meet next, remember that a floor and blanket is all the lodging, and a chick or fowl, boiled or roasted, is all the food I desire at Ebenezer. What is a pilgrim life without a pilgrim heart? O that I was like my ! Then should I endure hardness, like a good soldier of .—The encouragement for raising silk will be continued. O that Georgia may prove a fruitful soil for raising children unto Abraham! We wait for thy salvation, O. For the present, reverend Sir, adieu. My wife joins in sending cordial salutations to your whole self, to Mr. L and his wife, and all the dear people at Ebenezer. That you all may at all times have reason to say, "hitherto hath our helped us," is the earnest prayer of, reverend and very dear Sir,

Your most affectionate, though unworthy younger brother, and fellow-labourer in our common , G. W.

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