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 LETTER DXLV.

To Mr. H, at Gloucester.

Mashfield, Jan. 7, 1744, (past 7 at night.)

My very dear Mr. H,

IT being wet and dark, we thought it prudent to stay here this night. I cannot employ part of the evening better than in writing to you, and blessed be our, I can send you good news. Our gracious was with me at Pitchcomb and Hampton. We have had a wonderful sweet association in Wales, with much of the Redeemer's presence, especially when I began to speak about the law affair. The brethren were very generous, according to their circumstances, and one gentlewoman sent me five pounds. After mature deliberation, we determined to prosecute the affair to the utmost, and to set apart next Tuesday fortnight (the first day of the term) for a day of fasting and prayer, and to make collections for that purpose. The cause is the 's, and much depends on our getting the victory. I believe we shall. I have had a favourable answer from Colonel S, and also from Colonel Gar. Hitherto the prospers us. I am now going to London very happy, and in some measure thankful for the many blessings I have received. Help me, my dear friend, to cry Grace! grace! Inclosed you have some letters: be pleased to peruse and deliver them. I bless that affairs have taken such a turn. I have been at Abergavenny, and am settled as to my dear wife's coming down. Blessed be , she and the little one are pretty well. I shall be glad to hear from you when I come to London. I hope our blesses you, both in body and soul, and shews you the way wherein you should go. That you may be continually guided by his counsel, and after death conducted to his glory, is the hearty prayer of, dear Sir,

Yours most affectionately in , G. W.