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 LETTER CCL.

To Mr. H, at Port-Royal, South-Carolina.

Dear Mr. H.     ''On board the Minerva, Feb. 16. 1741.'' THE love of  constrains me to write you a line, though as yet no further than the western islands. I trust the hath called you by name, and enabled you to say "Speak, for thy servant heareth." Who knows but he may call you yet further, even to minister before him? Whether it be so or not, make it your daily study to prepare your heart to serve the in any station. To be a doorkeeper in the house of, is a glorious post. Surely, you and I may sing of mercy and electing love. How often have we acted a part for the devil? The remembrance of it is grievous unto me. Let us both now labour daily to act a part for. He heaps kindnesses on me every hour. We have hitherto had a wonderful pleasant passage. I hope it is in some measure owing to your prayers. Let this encourage you to pray again. Our is a  hearing prayer. I write now, lest excess of business should prevent my writing in England. The is girding me for the battle, and strengthening me mightily in the inner man. "O give thanks unto the of all Lords, because his mercy endureth for ever." You will not fail writing to Your affectionate friend, brother and servant in,  G. W.     LETTER CCLI. To the Reverend Mr. C, in Charles-Town.

My dear Brother,     On board the Minerva, Feb. 17, 1741.

THE hath been with me, and is now with me in an especial manner. I have been enabled to prepare nine discourses for the press. My body waxes stronger, and last night the great in a glorious manner filled and overshadowed my soul. I am panting after the compleat holiness of my. I have various scenes of action lying before me, and am waiting upon the my  for direction. He assures me that he will be with me. He saith unto me, "Fear not, speak out, no one shall set upon thee to hurt