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 of the lamb and lion. Some that have been led astray, begin to recover. The make way for his own truths. My love to the Colliers, and all friends. Many, I suppose, will be shy. I am become a monster even to several who were wrought upon by my ministry; but it must needs be that offences should come: otherwise, how should I learn to cease from man? Adieu; excuse brevity—Hasten, and speak face to face with Yours most affectionately in,  G. W.     LETTER CCLXXIV. To Mr. H.

My very dear Friend,     London, April 10, 1741.  I Ordered Mr. H to send you some sermons and accounts, some time ago: I suppose he has done it. I have been at the Parliament-house; the Georgia affair was adjourned. The gentlemen seemed apprehensive that my account of the colony, would have too much weight. It was somewhat of a trial to be in the House. I then remembered what the Apostle said, "We are become a spectacle to men and to angels." My appeal will come to nothing, I believe. I have waited upon the Speaker; he received me kindly. I cannot yet determine when I shall see you. If you fear, I hope you will pray for me. The blesses my ministry. Salute dear Mrs. H: I will write to her next; but you two are one. The be with you both. At present I am weak in body, and therefore must beg leave to subscribe myself Yours, &c. G. W.    LETTER CCLXXV. To Mr. S M, at London.

My dear Friend and Brother,     Bristol, April 27, 1741.

ON Tuesday, April 22d, I left London, and preached on Wednesday and Thursday morning at Newbury, to large congregations. On Friday evening I preached at Bristol, and have continued to do so twice every day to great and affected