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 LETTER CLXXXIV.

To the Rev. Mr. I, at Philadelphia

My dear Brother,     Reedy Island, May 21, 1740.  STILL our  is with me both in the ship and on the shore. Adore him for his free grace. Sailors, I believe, are coming to. One or two of our crew are under convictions. The does not keep me here for nothing. I desire to learn of winds and storms to obey Him. I pray daily for your success. May the make you a happy instrument of bringing many sons to glory. Your weakness need not discourage you. The is pleased to make use of me. He strengthens me mightily in the inner man. Oh grace, grace! "Less than the least of all," shall be my motto still. I need not exhort you to feed the flock of ; he has purchased them with his own blood. Oh admit of a mixed communion. I think the glory of requires this at your hands. May the give you a right understanding in all things, and enable you to remember  Your unworthy brother and fellow-labourer in our dear,  G. W.     LETTER CLXXXV. To Mr. M, at Philadelphia.

Dear Mr. M.     Reedy Island, May 21, 1740.

AS the is pleased to detain me here by contrary winds, why should I not send you a line? You have stood up for the truths of, and, I trust, will not be ashamed of our and his gospel. I expect a great falling away amongst those that followed me: But I hope dear Mr. M. will continue stedfast and unmoveable to the last. The only way, is to keep a constant eye to, to go forth in his strength, and never to rest till you feel his blessed truths copied and transcribed on your heart. You have often heard me exclaim against resting on a head-knowledge. You are a man of strong passions, and sprightly imagination, and therefore (I know you will not be affronted) you will make either