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 LETTER CCXLIII.

To the Rev. Mr. C, at Rhode Island.

Reverend and Dear Sir,     Charles-Town, Jan. 16, 1741.  I Snatch a few moments to write you a line before I embark for England. Blessed be, you are near your desired haven. Yet a little while, and you shall safely arrive in Abraham's bosom. I præ, sequar, esti non passibus equis.—Great things is doing daily. The kingdom of heaven (I hope) is at hand. I am bound over to appear at the sessions here, by my attorney, for libelling the clergy, because I corrected the letter inclosed. A scene of suffering lies before me, but wherefore should I fear? Our strengthens me mightily in the inner man. We have had much of his presence in our assemblies. But I must have done. Dear and Reverend Sir, adieu. I scarce expect to see you again in the flesh; but this is my comfort, I shall see and rejoice with you above. There, I will sit and tell you what hath done for  Your unworthy brother and servant in,  G. W.     LETTER CCXLIV. To the Rev. Mr. C, in Boston.

Reverend and dear Sir,     Charles-Town, Jan. 16, 1741.

THOUGH I have packed up two letters for you already, yet I cannot refrain from sending you a third. Just now I was favoured with yours dated last December 1. Indeed, it gave me much comfort, and endeared the writer of it to me more and more. Sir, why am I thus highly favoured! I now wish to sink exceeding low, and cry out, Grace, grace! O the love of ! The sovereignty of ! The unchangeable loving-kindness of our heavenly Father! Excuse me, dear Mr. C; my heart is full. I want for all men to love the. It greatly rejoices me, to hear so many are coming to him. He is a loving tender master. He attends to my minutest wants, and surprizingly helps me in every emergency. I thank dear Mr. C, for the kind token of his love. Good measure pressed down and running over, may