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 LETTER CCXXXVI.

To the Rev. Mr. J. W.

Bohemia (Maryland) Nov. 24, 1740.

Dear and Hon. Sir, LAST night brother G brought me your two kind letters. O that there may be harmony, and very intimate union between us! Yet it cannot be, since you hold universal Redemption. But no more of this. Perhaps, in Spring, we may see each other face to face. This evening, willing, I propose to embark for Georgia. Wonderful things our brings to pass, in these parts, every day. Here is a close opposition from some of the Presbyterian Clergy. The seed of the serpent is the same in all, of whatever communion. I expect much more opposition every hour. The devil rages in London. He begins now to triumph indeed. The children of are disunited among themselves. The king of the church shall yet over-rule all things for good. My dear brother, for 's sake avoid all disputation. Do not oblige me to preach against you; I had rather die. Be gentle towards the. They will get great advantage over you, if they discover any irregular warmth in your temper. I cannot for my soul unite with the Moravian Brethren. Honoured Sir, Adieu! Yours eternally in, G. W.     LETTER CCXXXVII. Saint George's (Pensylvania) Nov. 24, 1740.

Dear Brother T,

GOD has revived his own work in Philadelphia. His glory filled the great house. The affairs belonging thereto, I believe, are well settled. We have had precious times at Cohansi, Salem, Fogs-mannor, Nottingham, Whiteclay, Creek and Bohemia. Brother G is come from England very opportunely. Brother S comes about Christmas. The brethren I think do grow, though sadly divided. But our will order all for good.—Upon several accounts, I