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 His grace is free. Dear Sir, help me to cry, Grace! grace! Surely I shall sing it in heaven. I long to be there, but am willing to tarry the 's leisure. Dear Sir, excuse this freedom; I hope I am writing to one that loves. I would write more, but must away to give a word of exhortation. That the may fill you with all joy and peace in believing, is the hearty prayer of, Reverend and dear Sir,

Your affectionate friend, brother, &c. in , G. W.    LETTER CCCLX. To Major M.

Dear Sir,     Aberdeen, October 9, 1741.

BEING come thus far Northward, and hearing that you are this way, I cannot forbear writing, though nature calls for sleep. I was concerned I could not see you at London; but hope this will find you retired from a noisy world, and walking with your dear spouse as becometh the gospel of . It is what I have longed and prayed for many a time. I am of the same mind as formerly. Nothing but can satisfy the soul. Aided by his Almighty power, I still go on through good report and evil report, preaching the gospel. Blessed be, I am not ashamed of it. For, I find it, as do many others, to be the power of to our eternal salvation. O, dear Sir, I feel more and more of the love of every day. It is past expression. I hope ere now you have had it shed abroad in your heart abundantly, by the Holy Ghost. A letter informing me of this, will rejoice my soul. Be pleased to direct to me at Mr. T's, Edinburgh. willing, I purpose leaving Scotland in about a fortnight. Whether I shall see you in the flesh, I know not. However, since I know what once did for you, be not offended, if I charge you, dear Sir, not to let me miss you at 's right-hand in the great day. But only can bring this to pass: That you and your dear wife may be kept by his mighty power unto salvation, prays, dear Sir,

Ever yours, G. W.