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 waited on the Speaker. He treated me kindly, and assured me that there would be no persecution in this king's reign: they know I am loyal from principle, but I believe I shall yet be greatly humbled. The story of Joseph in the prison, and David in his troubles before he came to the throne, has been much and comfortably pressed upon my soul. I hope you enjoy peace! May the bless you and the whole household. I am sometimes enabled to pray with great faith for you all. The will yet provide. I am to preach thrice to day. It is now past five in the morning. I am going to the tabernacle lately erected for a morning lecture. We have sweet meetings, blessed be ! In the bowels of our common, I subscribe myself Yours eternally,  G. W.     LETTER CCLXXXVII. To Mr. I. C, at Bristol.

London, June 3, 1741. I Have enjoyed the especial presence of  ever since I came to London. I preach three times daily. The is remarkably with me. Congregations increase. I am going to have a society-room joined to the tabernacle. The is really on our side.—O let us be meek and quiet! O let us wait, and we shall see the salvation of. I preach daily at Deptford. Our dear master helps me to preach and pray with great power. Your ministry hath been blessed. Let us both give all the glory to everlasting Love. Salute the dear brethren. Remember me most kindly to all in Wine-street. Ever yours in the blessed, G. W.     LETTER CCLXXXVIII. To Mr. R E.

Reverend and dear Sir,     London, June 4, 1741.

I Have now a little time to myself. I must improve it and answer your kind letter. Blessed be, for enabling