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 vital religion. These, were our Saviour's most bitter enemies. These, will be ours also, if we come forth in his spirit, and preach by his power. But blessed be, I can say by happy experience, our glorious Emmanuel will make us more than conquerors over them all. He hath continually fought my battles for me, and I am persuaded will do so to the end. Of late, I have seen more of his power and goodness than ever, and I trust we shall yet see greater things than these. I am now once more going to Scotland, and purpose ( willing) the latter end of the year to embark for America. Pray let me hear from you, and if possible let me have a personal interview. I hope this will reach you. In the next, be pleased to tell me how to direct, for I have forgotten. The be with you. I wish you abundant prosperity in the name of the exalted Redeemer, and am Your affectionate brother and servant, &c. G. W.    LETTER CCCCXIV. To Mr. S M, in Gainsborough.

On board the Mary and Ann, May 26, 1742.

My dear Brother,

YOUR letter dated May 5th was very agreeable to me. I think it savoured of a true Israelitish spirit, and therefore I find freedom to send you a plain and simple answer. Who J H is, I cannot tell. If he was converted by my unworthy ministry, or others by his means, let our dear have all the glory. I shall know who they are, at the great day. Mr. P I know very well. I believe he is a good man, but am not enough acquainted with his proceedings, either wholly to commend or condemn them. Whether he preaches in public, or converses only in a private manner, I know not. This one thing I know, if he be sent of, I wish him prosperity. The answer which our gave to those who forbad such as were casting out devils in his name, because they followed not with them, makes me particularly cautious, how I interrupt any one that seems to speak of with sincerity of heart. As for his speaking so little against the church of England, I cannot discommend him for that. I