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 *ner prison, and feel the iron entering even into our souls. Then, perhaps, even 's people may be permitted to forsake us for a while, and none but the to stand by us. "But if thou, O dearest Redeemer! wilt strengthen me in the inner man, let enemies plunge me into a fiery furnace, or throw me into a den of lions." My dear brother, my heart is enlarged towards you: though I never saw, yet I love you most tenderly. How does dear brother D? Does he yet walk in the light of 's countenance? Pray salute him lovingly in my name. In the fall, I hope to see you in Long Island, and to be somewhat filled with your company. In the mean while, let us all keep a close walk with ; and be pleased, in an especial manner, to remember Your unworthy, though affectionate brother, fellow-labourer, and servant in our common,  G. W.     LETTER CXCIX. To the Rev. Mr. J. W.

Savannah, June 25, 1740.

My honoured Friend and Brother,

I Thank you for, and heartily say amen to all the petitions you have put up in my behalf. I want to be as my Master would have me; I mean, meek and lowly in heart. Dear Sir, bear with me a little longer; pray for me with great earnestness; and who knows but my may give me to abhor myself in dust and ashes! He that hath given us his Son, will he not with him freely give us all things? For 's sake, if possible, dear Sir, never speak against election in your sermons: no one can say that I ever mentioned it in public discourses, whatever my private sentiments may be. For 's sake, let us not be divided amongst ourselves: nothing will so much prevent a division as your being silent on this head. I should have rejoiced at the sight of your Journal. I long to sing a hymn of praise for what has done for your soul. I am glad to hear that you speak up for an attendance on the means of grace, and do not encourage persons who run (I am persuaded) before they are called. The work of will suffer much by such imprudence. I trust you will