_To the Rev. Mr. T――――, at Edisto._
_On board the Minerva, Feb. 17, 1741._ _Dear Mr. T._,
PROVIDENCE prevented my coming to see you at _Edisto_,――however, I must not omit writing to you now. How is it with your heart? I hope you are not _nimis uxorius_; take heed, my dear _B――――_, take heed. Time is short. It remains that those who have wives, be as tho’ they had none. Let nothing intercept, or interrupt your communion with the bridegroom of the church. I hope you do not feel such damps of soul, as you used to complain of. May the LORD of glory dispel every black cloud, and cause you continually to rejoice in his salvation. You have strong passions. The LORD JESUS is stronger: In his strength may you subdue them, till you are meek as a lamb, and are become a very little child. I write thus, because I pray for you most heartily.――Deal with me in the same manner; and now, dear brother, farewel. The LORD be with you. He is pleased to refresh my soul, and give me the prospect of a short passage. I commend myself and affairs to the prayers of your flock, and I earnestly recommend you to the GOD of all grace. That he may bless you and give you an inheritance among all them that are sanctified, is the earnest prayer of, dear Mr. _T.――――_,
Your affectionate brother and fellow-labourer in the LORD,