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 them. The, in his due time, will send me to you. In the mean time, be pleased to remember me in the tenderest manner to all that love the glorious Redeemer. Grace, mercy, and peace be multiplied upon them and you: so prays, dear Mr. W,

Your most affectionate friend and servant in , G. W.

LETTER CCCXCIII.

To Mr. James R, in Philadelphia,

Dear Mr. R,     Gloucester, Feb. 2, 1742.

I Was glad to hear (though by another hand) of your safe arrival. May your soul prosper, being rooted and grounded in love, and built upon the rock of ages, the dear . Blessed be, the church is in much greater peace than when you left England. There hath been a very great awakening in several places. hath brought order out of confusion; and (as he always will) hath caused even our divisions, though no thanks to us, to work for good. I hear you have had a sifting time at Philadelphia. I never yet heard of a work of, but some such thing happened. This is my comfort, the government of the church is upon the Redeemer's shoulders; and therefore the gates of hell shall never be able to prevail against it. I hope ere now has revealed himself in your heart, and given you the witness of the Spirit. For he that believeth, hath the witness in himself. I suppose you will be glad to hear, that the hath, in a good degree, delivered me from the embarrassments with which I was environed when you embarked. was then preparing me for further mercies. We must be humbled before we are exalted. I suppose you have heard of my marriage. The hath given me a daughter of Abraham; she joins in sending love to you and all, with, dear Mr. R,

Your affectionate friend and servant in , G. W.