_To the Rev. Mr. C――――._
_Charles-Town, Jan. 12, 1741._ _Dear and Reverend Sir_,
LAST _Saturday_ I was taken up for being concerned in correcting the inclosed printed letter, written by Mr. _H―――― B――――n_, whose conversion you have an account of in the other letter sent herewith. I think it may be for GOD’s glory to have them all printed in _Boston_. I am bound over to appear next sessions, as well as Mr. _B――――_. He, I believe, for _libelling the king_, and I for _libelling the clergy_, in saying they break the Canons daily. I think, dear Sir, these are earnests of what I must expect to meet with in my native country. Opposition, as yet, seems to be only like a cloud rising out of the sea, no bigger than a man’s hand. Perhaps it will gather to a great body, and break upon the church of GOD. Our LORD will be our refuge in every storm. He is much with my soul, and fills me abundantly, I could almost say superabundantly, with his presence. We have seen precious times. One person had a glorious discovery of CHRIST about two days ago. I expect my family will be like the burning bush. I find I am in debt for them upwards of six hundred pounds: but the LORD will provide.――My most tender love awaits all that love him. I am to appear at the sessions by an attorney. Dear Sir, remember,
Ever yours in CHRIST,