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 LETTER CCCXXXIII.

To L M, an Orphan.

On board the Mary and Ann, July 27, 1741.

Dear L M, AND are little boys and girls, at this and that corner of the wood, crying unto the ? I hope you, dear L, are always among them; and may the hear your prayers, when you cry unto him! Surely he will, if you feel yourselves poor sinners. Never did reject an humble suppliant. "Suffer (says he) little children to come unto me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of heaven." Dear L, take all possible care to cherish your convictions. God has spoken once, yea twice to you, in an extraordinary manner. You are one of the oldest; you ought to go before the rest, and to encourage them to follow the ever-blessed. Satan will, no doubt, be very busy; and therefore you ought to be busy also. You fight under a good captain, even, who will tread all enemies under your feet. My dear child, redeem your precious time. Fight the good fight of faith; and when you are wrestling with, fail not to pray for Your sincere friend, G. W.     LETTER CCCXXXIV. To Mr. Thomas J, at Savannah.

On board the Mary and Ann, July 29, 1741.

Dear Sir,

I Thank you for your continued kindness to my dear family. The God whom I serve, will richly reward you. I am more and more convinced, that the Orphan-house is of. He will uphold it with his mighty arm. Dear Sir, there is nothing like a life of faith. It is more and more pleasant to me every day. I pray, you may experience it every moment, and be enabled entirely to overcome the world. My letters, to my dear family, will inform you, how the hath been pleased to deal with me. Blessed be his name, he hath delivered, he does, he will yet deliver. My