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 LETTER CCXX.

To H. H. in Wales.

Boston, Sept. 24, 1740. AND is dear Brother H. H. yet alive in body and soul? Blessed be, who causes those that wait on him to renew their strength. I rejoice in your success: May you mount with wings like eagles, walk and not be weary, run and not be faint! You shall not be taken or hurt, till the appointed hour is come. I hope your conversation was blessed to dear Mr. W. O that the may batter down his free-*will, and compel him to own his sovereignty and everlasting love! Some of F Lane society, I fear, are running into sad errors; but this happens for our trial, especially mine. Those that before, I suppose, would have plucked out their eyes for me, now I suspect, I shall see very shy, and avoiding me. This is my comfort, the is a never-failing friend; his truth will make its way in spite of all carnal reasoning. O pray for me that I may have the spirit of judgment and a sound mind. My coming to England will try my fidelity to my Master: Nothing but his strength can enable me to hear all contradictions with meekness, and to preach with love his everlasting truths. O that all would study the covenant of grace! The more I look into it, the more is my soul delighted. Dear Brother H. adieu. My dear friend J. S. sits by and cordially salutes you. I hope you have received my letters. I expect to hear from you by dear Brother S. is working powerfully in America. He fills me with his presence, and causes me to go on my way rejoicing. Grace! grace! I greet all most affectionately, and am, dear Brother H.

Yours eternally,

G. W.    LETTER CCXXI. To the Rev. Mr. J. W.

Honoured Sir,     Boston, Sept. 25, 1740.

THIS is sent in answer to your letter dated March 25.—I think, I have for some time known what it is to have righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. These, I