A Brighter Day Begins with His Word.

Whitefield, George, 1714-1770 • SECTION 257

LETTER CCXXXIII.

← The works of the Reverend George Whitefield, M.A., Vol. 1 (of 6) : Containing all his sermons and tracts, etc.

_To Mr. G―――― L――――._

_Philadelphia, Nov. 10, 1740._ _Dear Brother L――――_,

I Wrote to you last week from _New-York_. You may give friends this brief account of me: On last _Saturday_ evening I arrived at this place, having preached at _Staten Island_, _Newark_, _Baskenridge_, _New Brunswick_, and _Trenton_, in my way hither from _New York_. A wonderful presence of GOD was observable at _New-York_, _Baskenridge_, and _Newark_. I preached here twice yesterday, and also to-day, in a large house built by the people since I was here last. It is an hundred feet long, and seventy feet wide; and is intended for a school, as well as a place for public worship. The walls are brick, and the roof is now almost ready to be put up. GOD hath remarkably appeared in the carrying on the building; and the holy spirit hath sweetly moved on the hearers souls every time I preached in it. I intend, GOD willing, to stay here this, and to embark for _Georgia_ the latter end of next week; and propose, GOD willing, to return to _England_ for a short time, in the Spring.

The LORD highly favours me; I am more sick of myself, and more in love with CHRIST daily: he is a dear, dear Master: Oh that all would love him with all their hearts! Adieu: it is late. The LORD be with your spirit.

Your affectionate friend, brother and servant in CHRIST,

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