_To the Rev. Mr. J. W._
_Bohemia (Maryland) Nov. 24, 1740._ _Dear and Hon. Sir_,
LAST night brother _G――――_ brought me your two kind letters. O that there may be harmony, and very intimate union between us! Yet it cannot be, since you hold _universal Redemption_. But no more of this. Perhaps, in Spring, we may see each other face to face. This evening, GOD willing, I propose to embark for _Georgia_. Wonderful things our LORD brings to pass, in these parts, every day. Here is a close opposition from some of the _Presbyterian Clergy_. The seed of the serpent is the same in all, of whatever communion. I expect much more opposition every hour. The devil rages in _London_. He begins now to triumph indeed. The children of GOD are disunited among themselves. The king of the church shall yet over-rule all things for good. My dear brother, for CHRIST’s sake avoid all disputation. Do not oblige me to preach against you; I had rather die. Be gentle towards the ――――. They will get great advantage over you, if they discover any irregular warmth in your temper. I cannot for my soul unite with the _Moravian Brethren_. _Honoured Sir_, Adieu!
Yours eternally in CHRIST JESUS,