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 against it. Oh that dear Mr. H. would also join with us! Oh that the would open his eyes to behold aright this part of the mystery of godliness! I How would it rejoice my heart! How would it comfort his own soul! He would then no longer groan under the spirit of bondage: No, he would be brought into the glorious liberty of the sons of. I have wrote to dear Mr. O. as well as to you, out of the simplicity of my heart. Ever your's in, G. W.    LETTER CI. To the Rev. Mr. K.

Dear Brother K.      Philadelphia, Nov. 10, 1739.

I Long to hear how it is with you, and the church in your house. I verily believe, though it is but a little flock, yet it will be our heavenly Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. How happy is it, when all are of one mind in a house; all agreed to entertain and love the. Their heaven is begun on earth. I pray to continue this blessing, and cause you daily to build up each other in the knowledge of our and Saviour. He is a gracious Master. Oh that I knew and loved him more! for he is altogether lovely. Has he yet revealed himself in dear Mr. K.'s heart? Is he assured that his beloved is his? Is he brought into the glorious liberty of the children of ? Is his mind free from scruples? Is he active? Is he punctual? Is he strong in the and in the power of his might? Is the meekness of the lamb and the boldness of the lion blended in his soul? Do his parishioners fear, yet love him? Is he a Boanerges, and yet a Barnabas in the church of ? Does he thunder against obstinate sinners, and by displaying the riches of the promises, comfort and build up the saints? Does he preach as the spirit gives him utterance? Can he rely on the promise, "Lo I am with you always, even unto the end of the world?"

Forgive this freedom, my dear brother. Love makes me thus impertinent. I want to see you perfect, entire, lacking nothing. May from day to day supply what is still defi