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 meek as a lamb, and are become a very little child. I write thus, because I pray for you most heartily.—Deal with me in the same manner; and now, dear brother, farewel. The be with you. He is pleased to refresh my soul, and give me the prospect of a short passage. I commend myself and affairs to the prayers of your flock, and I earnestly recommend you to the of all grace. That he may bless you and give you an inheritance among all them that are sanctified, is the earnest prayer of, dear Mr. T., Your affectionate brother and fellow-labourer in the, G. W.     LETTER CCLIX. To Mrs. B, in Charles-Town.

Dear Mrs. B.     On board the Minerva, Feb. 17, 1741.

I Am much obliged to you many ways. The reward you a thousand-fold. Your prayers are heard. is carrying us upon the wings of the wind. The angel of the covenant accompanies us in the way. The present season is a time of refreshing to my soul. I hope it will be a profitable voyage. I think I see more into the wickedness of my own heart, and the unsearchable riches of the, who hath redeemed me by his precious blood. I believe you can say so: Why do you shake your head? Woman, why doubtest thou? Has not the visited your soul? Have you not heard him say in his word, applied by his spirit, "I have loved thee with an everlasting love?" And do you think would tell you so, if it was not so? Away therefore with all desponding fears; come boldly, with a full assurance of faith, and draw water plentifully out of the wells of salvation. O that all were comforted, as I am now comforted of. I would not eat my spiritual morsels alone. I hope, a letter from you will acquaint me, how good the has been to your soul. I have no greater joy, than to hear that my christian friends walk in the truth. The be with you. Remember me to your father and sisters. That you all may be true members of the houshold of faith, prays

Your affectionate brother and servant

G. W.