_To Mrs. D._
_Savannah, Jan. 31, 1740._ _Dear Madam_,
I Rejoice to hear that you are likely to be cast out of your mother’s Will _only_ for following CHRIST. This may be only the beginning of temptations. GOD, I believe, out of love will try you to the uttermost. You have drank deep of heavenly comforts; you must pledge our LORD in his cup of sufferings. Those who saw him on mount _Tabor_ afterwards were with him in the garden. But fear not――The LORD is with you――Neither men nor devils shall hurt you. The sweet communion we have had with GOD, and through him with one another, often comforts my soul. Who knows, but that time may be again repeated? Indeed, I want words as well as time to express with what thankfulness I desire to subscribe myself, dear madam,
Your unworthy brother and obliged servant in our common LORD,