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 them; and when he was just ascending to the highest heaven, how tenderly did he speak to Peter, and bid him "feed his lambs." Let all this encourage you to come unto him. He will certainly receive you, tho' you have been wicked; nay, he will abundantly pardon you. And what comfort will you enjoy, when you know your sins are forgiven you? You will then have a heaven upon earth. In expectation of seeing you a christian indeed, and grown in grace, I subscribe myself Your affectionate friend and servant in, G. W.     LETTER CCCXXII. To the Honourable J W, at Boston.

On board the Mary and Ann, July 26, 1741.

Honoured Sir,

PRESUMING it would not be disagreeable to you, I have taken the liberty to print part of the letter you was so kind as to send me. Surely it will rejoice the hearts of thousands, to hear what good things the is doing in these parts. It has put much gladness into my heart, and caused me to give many thanks in behalf of the people of New-England. How good is our ! When things are a little troublesome without, he sends his gospel to comfort his children within. Surely is about to set the world in a flame. He is working powerfully at home; he is working powerfully abroad. I trust he will continue working, 'till the earth be filled with the knowledge of the, as the waters cover the sea. I hope you will yet feel more of this light and life in your own heart, before you go hence, and be comforted with the comforts wherewith I am daily comforted of. Dear Sir, is a precious Master. He, as it were, dandles me upon his knees. He carries me in his arms, he fights all my battles, and makes me more than conqueror thro' his love. My work is great, but my supports are greater. He assures me from day to day, that he will never leave me nor forsake me. My infirmities often make me blush, and yet passes them all by. Dear Sir, think often on the love of : think of his dying love; that must give you comfort. I rejoice at this opportunity of writing