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 *lected. I am yet about 400l. in arrears. But I know in whom I have believed, for the carrying on of that building. Hitherto it has answered its motto, and has been like the burning bush on fire, but not consumed. The Colony's late deliverance from the Spaniards was very extraordinary. I cannot but think the intends yet to do great things for Georgia. How is it with the Saltzburghers? I have not heard. Sometime ago I sent them over twenty pounds, and wish it was in my power to send them more. About January, willing, I intend to embark. In the mean while, I should be glad to know, Rev. Sir, how it is with your Orphan-house? and whether you have any commands to Georgia? I suppose you have heard of the work of in Scotland. Indeed the word has run and been glorified, and has gotten himself the victory in many hearts. In England also he is pleased to bless us. Here are many close followers of the blessed Lamb of, and though there is a difference of opinion between me and Mr. W, yet pities us and blesses us all. I long for that time, "when the watchmen shall all see eye to eye; when the leopard shall lie down with the kid, the lion eat straw like the ox, and the people of learn war and jangle no more." Hasten that time, O glorious Emmanuel, and let thy kingdom come!—Rev. Sir, whilst I am writing, the fire of love kindles in my heart. I am amazed, to think the blessed should employ Such an unworthy wretch as I am: But thy grace is free, for, O my, it found me out. The love you bear to the lovely, I am persuaded will excite you to pray for me. Glad should I be of a line from you, and the Rev. Mr. Ulspurgher; but I deserve no regard for not writing to you both. But you know how to forgive, for for 's sake hath forgiven you. Hoping therefore for a line from you by the hands of the Rev. Mr. Z, I subscribe myself, Reverend and dear Sir,

Your most obliged, affectionate, tho' unworthy younger brother and servant in the kingdom and patience of the blessed , G. W.