_To H. H. in Wales._
_Boston, Sept. 24, 1740._
AND is dear Brother _H. H._ yet alive in body and soul? Blessed be GOD, who causes those that wait on him to renew their strength. I rejoice in your success: May you mount with wings like eagles, walk and not be weary, run and not be faint! You shall not be taken or hurt, till the appointed hour is come. I hope your conversation was blessed to dear Mr. _W._ O that the LORD may batter down his free-will, and compel him to own his sovereignty and everlasting love! Some of _F―――― Lane_ society, I fear, are running into sad errors; but this happens for our trial, especially mine. Those that before, I suppose, would have plucked out their eyes for me, now I suspect, I shall see very shy, and avoiding me. This is my comfort, the LORD is a never-failing friend; his truth will make its way in spite of all carnal reasoning. O pray for me that I may have the spirit of judgment and a sound mind. My coming to _England_ will try my fidelity to my Master: Nothing but his strength can enable me to hear all contradictions with meekness, and to preach with love his everlasting truths. O that all would study the covenant of grace! The more I look into it, the more is my soul delighted. Dear Brother _H._ adieu. My dear friend _J. S._ sits by and cordially salutes you. I hope you have received my letters. I expect to hear from you by dear Brother _S._ GOD is working powerfully in _America_. He fills me with his presence, and causes me to go on my way rejoicing. Grace! grace! I greet all most affectionately, and am, dear Brother _H._
Yours eternally,