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 me to write any thing, that may be of service to his church, and of comfort to your soul. Glory be to our dear and common , his cause here succeeds. Truth gets ground. The strengthens me mightily. His power is manifested in our congregations. Conversion work is going on apace among us. I am not yet determined, about the exact time of coming to Scotland: but I believe, I shall be with you in about three months. I can't but think the associate presbytery, are a little too hard upon me. If I am neuter as to the parcular reformation of church government till I have further light, it will be enough. I come simply to preach the gospel, and to be received only as an occasional itinerant preacher by all, and not to enter into any particular connection whatever. The, I hope, will order my goings in his ways. I desire to hear frequently from you. I have need of your prayers. My trials are great, my comforts far greater. I am a poor worm, and yet delights to honour me. We are likely to have settled societies in several places. rides on from conquering to conquer. I am, Reverend and dear Sir,

Your unworthy fellow-labourer and affectionate brother and servant in ,

G. W.

LETTER CCLXXXIX.

My Brother H H,     London, June 6, 1741.

I Do assure you, that my heart is as your heart. I am quite sick of Christless consenters. They talk, and that is all. I (like you) am heartily despised by most of them. I am resolved to open against their luke-warmness, and worldly-mindedness. May open my mouth wide when I come to Wales. Outward enemies are now more quiet. Enemies within the church, carnal professors, and self-righteous Pharisees, most try us. Let us not fear, will give us the victory over all. mightily strengthens me. Our congregations are very large and solemn. I never had greater freedom in preaching. enables me to cast all my care upon him, with a full assurance that he careth for me. You need not fear my believing any reports to your disadvantage. I love you in the bowels of. I was not in the least offended, when