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 to disturb me, but refreshes me, and overcomes him, I need not bid you to pray for me. Brother C must come into these parts soon. Yours, &c. G. W.    LETTER DLVI. To the Same.

Plymouth, July 29, 1744. OUR  has been giving us blessings in drops, but now he is sending them in showers. This morning we have had a most precious meeting. Perhaps more good hath been done by that one sermon, than by all I have preached before. When will work, who shall hinder? The wind is yet against us. Our detains me here for wise reasons. Some persons, formerly prejudiced against me, have offered to give me a piece of ground surrounded with walls, for a society room. I believe that one will be built soon. Brother C must stay in the West some time. The blesses me with health, and a sweet preaching spirit. O grace, grace! I will join with thee in praising it. Adieu, my friend, I am yours, in the bonds of eternal love, whilst G. W.     LETTER DLVII. To the Same.

My dear, dear Friend,     Plymouth, August 3, 1744.

IT is past ten, or I would write you a long letter. Our convoy is come, and perhaps we may sail to-morrow. It is delightful to be here. We come from Dock in the evenings, in great companies, singing and praising. Our parting there has been more awful than words can express. I shall have sailed before you can answer this.

I.

Eternal, ''bless thy word, Be mindful of thy child; Behold thy servant; be thou'', , His helmet, sword, and shield.