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 a steward, and not as a proprietor of thy manifold gifts; I will live no longer to myself, but to him that died for me." Amen,, amen and amen! Be pleased to excuse the defects of this, being written upon the road. I am now going to London. There has been a great awakening lately in Gloucestershire. I rejoice to hear that the lady is so well disposed. May a church be always in your  house; and every one of your  family be made a living member of the houshold of faith! No greater thing can be desired in your behalf by, my ,  Your  most obedient humble servant, G. W.     LETTER CCCXCVIII.  To the Right Honourable Lady M H.

Thales, (near Reading) Feb. 23, 1742.

Honoured Madam,

I Am now upon the road to London. This morning your acceptable letter came to hand. Though somewhat wearied, I would fain answer it before I retire to rest. Blessed be who causes your Ladyship to be never less alone, than when alone. O Madam, what a comforter is the Holy Ghost? What sweet company is ? What a privilege is it to have fellowship with the great Three-One? A world lying in wickedness knows nothing of it. Every thing yields comfort when the blessed Spirit breathes upon it. Even this scribble, from the chief of sinners, from one who is less than the least of all saints, shall again refresh your soul, if speaks the word. Amazed am I, that should work by my hands. But is love. He yet delights to honour me. I have lately seen the Redeemer riding in his strength, and getting himself the victory in poor sinners hearts. Letters from abroad inform me of the same. O that our glorious may set the world in a flame of love! Hasten that time, O blessed : O let thy kingdom come! I have heard from my dear Orphans to-day. They have been reduced to straits; but the hath stirred up a wealthy friend or two to assist them. The everlasting reward all their benefactors! I find there has been a fresh awakening