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 scriptures in your Ladyship's house. Surely was with us of a truth. The savour of it is not yet gone off my own soul, nor, I hope, from your Ladyship's also. Since I left Edinburgh, I have put up many hearty prayers for you and your family. The make it an houshold of faith, and make you perfect, entire, lacking nothing! The glorious Emmanuel seems to be repairing the breaches of his tabernacle, which were fallen down. In Wales we had much of the divine presence. The people there are so hungry after the word, that they are resolved not to leave wrestling with the Most High, till he shall be pleased to send me thither. O that may incline your Ladyship to intercede in my behalf! for I long to be humble, and to lie low as a very poor sinner at the Redeemer's feet. I think I can say, he brings me nearer and nearer to himself daily; and I will not rest, till I am moulded into the image of my bleeding. I pray that your Ladyship may be content with no degrees of holiness; but may be daily pressing forward, till you arrive at the mark of the prize of the high calling in. Mr. S desires to join with me in sending our most affectionate respects and thanks to your Ladyship and all friends. Our particular respects await dear Mr. M^c V. I trust he will yet live to see glorious days of the Son of Man. Surely is getting himself the victory. May he long reign king in your soul, and reward you a thousand-fold for every token of love shewn to, honoured Madam, Your Ladyship's most obedient humble servant, G. W.     LETTER CCCLXXIII. To the Right Honourable the Earl of L.

My Lord,     Bristol, Nov. 24, 1741.

MY heart longs to send you another letter. I wish, above all things, that your soul may prosper. I had an extraordinary power given me to pray for you lately in Wales. gave me to wrestle, and I think an assurance that I should prevail. I am looking out for an answer. Your Lordship's next letter, I hope, will afford me matter for rejoicing in your behalf. Your Lordship is now entered on the field