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 out to speak in his great name! Let us never fear suffering for owning his eternal truths.—The witnesses cannot be slain 'till they have finished their testimony. At present here is no great fear of opposition from the men in power; tho' I hear the House of Lords intend to give a hearing to my appeal. However it be, I am easy. The over-rules every thing for the good of his church. I suppose I cannot come over to you 'till about next Spring. In the mean while, tho' absent in body, I am present with you in spirit, and am, reverend and dear Sir,

Your very affectionate, but unknown brother and servant in ,

G. W.    LETTER CCXCV. To Mr. J P, in Georgia.

Dear brother P,     London, June 9, 1741.

I Am sorry to hear you are still in darkness. Let the little light you have, make you hold up your head, and think not of changing your station without a proper call. We are apt to place our happiness in places, and often think we do not please, because we do not please ourselves. But I find the fault is in the heart, not the place. Wait, therefore, my dear brother, still patiently upon the. Who knows, but by and by may lift up the light of his blessed countenance upon your soul? Why should you doubt it? My dear brother, is love. He tries, but yet supports me; nay, makes me more than conqueror thro' his love. You will hear by other letters, how it goes with the church in England. She is shaken, but it is only that she may be the more settled. My love to your wife. I hope you find her an help-meet for you. May the of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, bless, preserve, and keep you. May you both walk in the comforts of the Holy Ghost, and be edified; and may give you hearts to remember

Your affectionate friend, and brother, and servant in ,

G. W.