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 of their sin-sick souls! What if they were put into a society by themselves, and you, or some white woman, meet with them? The good direct and bless you in all things.—This is the hearty prayer of

Your sincere friend and servant in ,

G. W.    LETTER CLXXXVII. To Mr. E.

Reedy Island, May 22, 1740.

GOD only knows when the wind will favour our removal hence; I desire patiently to tarry the 's leisure, and to wait the moving of the cloud of his providence. However, in the mean while I send you a line amongst my other friends. , I believe, hath struck you to the heart, and shewn you the rottenness of that foundation whereon you was once building. O keep close to our dear, and never fear what men or devils can say of, or do unto you. I am persuaded you must be buffeted.—You must be persecuted, if you will live godly in. Let this be your comfort, when the world forsakes you, the whom you serve, shall take you up. I pray for you, and my other dear Philadelphia friends daily. The be with you all. Adieu. You would do well to publish, "that all who have not been baptized already, and shall appear to be prepared for it, I will, by 's leave, baptize, at my return to Philadelphia." O that all who followed me were baptized with the Holy Ghost! But there must be a falling away.—Dear Mr. E, I trust, will not desert his. Trust in his, and not in your own strength, and you shall be safe. Once more farewel. All with me salute you. The people on shore wait for me. Remember me in your prayers as

Your affectionate servant in ,

G. W.