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 of another mind, and shews me more and more, "that when a man's ways please the, he will make even his enemies to be at peace with him." To-morrow morning I purpose to set out for Abergavenny, and to preach at Bristol, in Wilts, Gloucester, and Gloucestershire, before I see London. The people in these parts seem excellently well disposed. I hope the work of the prospers in your hand; though absent in body, I am present with you in spirit. May the Jehovah comfort you continually with those comforts wherewith I am comforted in him! I hope my comforts are of a right nature; they humble at the same time that they exalt me. I find all my happiness lies in a crucified. To the blest fountain of thy blood,  Incarnate, I fly; Here let me wash my spotted soul,   From crimes of deepest dye. A guilty, weak, and helpless worm,  Into thy arms I fall; Be thou my strength and righteousness,   My, and my all. Pray for Your unworthy brother, and servant in, G. W.     LETTER CCCLXXIX. To the Right Honourable the Lord L.

My Lord,     Abergavenny, Dec. 24, 1741.

THIS day I received a letter from your Lordship, which, I find, your Lordship wrote before my third and last came to hand, wherein I gave your Lordship an account of the circumstance of my marriage. As soon as I received your Lordship's letter, I kneeled down and prayed, that your Lordship might be entirely delivered from unbelief, and be made a partaker of that faith, which will make you more than conqueror over all. Blessed be, for convincing you thus far. I hope the event will prove, that is taking possession of your whole heart. Your Lordship's opinion of those who call themselves christians, is very just. Free grace has opened your eyes. Your Lordship can therefore join in the