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 such in all things, as becomes the gospel of the blessed. Have the greatest regard for the little lambs. Do nothing that may prove a stumbling block to their precious souls. Warm yourself by talking to them. Be not one moment idle. Redeem your precious time; for you know not when your may come. My brother, my heart is full of love to thee.—May you be a beloved physician! Beloved of the , beloved of the 's people, and a continual comfort to

Your most unworthy, though truly affectionate brother, and servant in the dear , G. W.    LETTER CCCXIV. ''To Mr. Wm. G.''

On board the Mary and Ann, July 25, 1741.

My dear Brother G,

YOUR kind letter I have just been reading over a second time. It gave me comfort; but the high stile extorted a smile or two from me. I believe you have been reading over Mrs. D's letters. You wanted to imitate her way of writing, but fail for want of her experience. It is a good thing not to go out of our depth. Methinks I see you look down and blush; but look up again immediately to : He knows whereof we are made, and remembers we are but dust. Indeed I write to my dear man out of much love. Blessed be, that all things are carried on with such decency and order. I pray that you may so live, that all who come to see you may say, "Surely is in this place." Your prayers in my behalf are heard. I am quickened, and strengthened mightily both in soul and body: controversial points are ended, and the triumphs gloriously. I find my heart often drawn towards Bethesda. I hope I shall yet meet you again in the flesh, and embrace you one by one in my unworthy arms. In the mean time, I commit you to the bosom of. May you lean upon his breast, and sit under his shadow with great delight! May you be truly simple, truly childlike, and every way con