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 was not singular. As soon as ever we commence christians, we commence fools for 's sake. Every truly religious man must be deemed a madman. Forgive this freedom, dear my heart, and methinks I could do any thing to bring your grey hairs with comfort to the grave. Dear Sir, there is mercy with even for those who come in at the eleventh hour. came to save poor sinners; he came to save you, dear Sir, if you lay hold on him by a living faith. That may give you this faith, and thereby make you happy in time and to eternity, is the hearty prayer of, dear Sir,
 * whilst I am writing, I find a love for your soul arising in

Your obliged friend and servant, G. W.    LETTER CX. To the Rev. Mr. R. D.

Reverend and dear Sir,      Philadelphia, Nov. 10, 1739.

I Think I am a little in your debt; if not, love and gratitude call upon me to send you a line. Man appoints, but disappoints: His providence called me away, before I could possibly see Cornwall. In about a twelvemonth I purpose returning. Who knows but then I may be enabled to perform my promise? The whole world is now my parish. Where-*soever my master calls me, I am ready to go and preach his everlasting gospel. My only grief is, that I can do no more for ; for I am sure I ought to love and do much, having had so much forgiven; not that I expect in the least to be justified by any or all the works I either can or shall do: No, the is my righteousness, my whole and perfect righteousness; but then I would shew forth my faith, I would declare to the world the sincerity of my love, by always abounding in the works of my. Oh pray, dear Sir, that I may be never weary in well-doing. The devil and his servants will shoot sore at me that I may fall; but this consideration comforts and supports me, "The is my helper;" he has, he does, he will deliver. I am persuaded you feel his gracious presence, and the influences of his blessed spirit, whenever you go forth to speak in his name. May a double portion of his spirit and precious anointings descend