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 among them. I am informed, that twelve negroes, belonging to a planter lately converted at the Orphan-house, are savingly brought home to. This will rejoice your Ladyship's heart. I am glad to hear that the work goes on in Scotland. The, I trust, will ripen your soul apace for glory. He hath various ways of perfecting his saints. Methinks I see your Ladyship sitting in your chair, and ravished with the Redeemer's beauty day by day. Sometimes you are as it were washing his feet with your tears; at other times sitting by faith at his feet, and hearing or reading his word. Sometimes your heart is too big to speak; then again, out of the abundance of your heart, your mouth poureth forth hallelujahs. Sometimes you are lost in wonder; at all times longing to be dissolved and to be with ; for, when you hear him say, "Rise up, my love, and come away,"

Your heart would fain outfly the wind, And leave all earthly loves behind.

This, I trust, is the life your Ladyship lives. This is life indeed. They who live otherwise, are dead whilst they live. They call for our compassion and prayers; for who hath made the difference? Distinguishing grace! O the unsearchable riches of ? I could speak of him for ever; but it grows late; nature calls for rest.

O when shall I in endless day, For ever chase dark sleep away; And hymns with the celestial quire Incessant sing, and never tire?

Come,, come quickly! The be with your spirit, and abundantly bless both you, Mr. H, and your child. Indeed I do not forget your Ladyship; your last should not have remained so long unanswered, but it came only to-day into the hands of, honoured Madam,

Your Ladyship's most obedient humble servant, G. W.