_Philadelphia, Nov. 28, 1739._ _Dear Mrs. A._,
THESE words of the psalmist, “Let us rejoice in the strength of our salvation,” often come with great power and comfort upon my soul. You and I need take much notice of them: For otherwise how often should we have fallen away from GOD since our first looking Zion-wards? But the LORD as he loves us freely, so he will heal our backslidings. He neither will let us fall into sin or error, so as finally to destroy our souls. GOD forbid this should encourage us in sin. It is only intended to support us in danger, and to strengthen us under temptations. Since there is such infinite mercy with GOD, it is a cogent reason why he should be loved and feared; but not why he should be disobeyed: And since GOD has lately led you out of delusion, be more watchful over yourself, my dear Sister, to follow those who truly shew you the way of salvation.――To hear of your standing stedfast in the LORD, will highly delight
Your affectionate friend and servant in CHRIST,