_To Mrs. J―――― L――――, in Bristol._
_Charles-Town, Aug. 26, 1740._ _Dear J――――_,
I Hope you and your little society go on and prosper. I hear there are divisions among you. Avoid them if possible. The doctrines of election, and of final perseverance, I hold as well as you.――But then, they are not to be contended for with heat and passion. Such a proceeding will only prejudice the cause you would defend. Pray shew this to your other friends.――Exhort them to avoid all clamour, and evil speaking, and with meekness receive the ingrafted word which is able to save your soul. GOD has begun a great work here, and in other parts of _America_; but yet, I believe, I shall shortly have a call to _England_. O pray it may be the divine will, that I may have a prosperous journey; and that you may see me grown in grace, and in the knowledge of our LORD and Saviour JESUS CHRIST.――With tenderest love to all, I am
Your affectionate brother and servant,