_To the Rev. Mr. F――――, at Southampton._
_London, June 13, 1741._ _Rev. and dear Sir_,
JUST now I received your kind letter, and the generous benefaction of you and your friends for the Orphan-house. It came very opportunely, and strengthens my faith in the blessed JESUS. I find he will help me by ways I know not. O, dear Sir, the love of GOD to such an unworthy worm quite amazes me. Surely, if I did not stand up for free distinguishing grace, the very stones would cry out against me. Blessed be our glorious _Emmanuel_, the gospel runs and is glorified. A wonderful power attends the word preached. Every day, I believe, some or other are pricked to the heart. I have also glad tidings from abroad. In _New-England_ there is an extraordinary work of GOD. I hope the dear JESUS will set the whole world in a flame. Dear Sir, help me with your prayers. The archers shoot sore at me that I may fall, but the LORD is my helper. I hope my thanks will find acceptance with your other friends, who joined in helping my poor Orphans. Good measure pressed down and running over, may the LORD return into your bosoms. Dear Sir, I pray GOD to make you a flaming fire, and fill you with a holy burning zeal for promoting our dear Redeemer’s kingdom. I find but few truly zealous. The love of too, too many is waxed cold. I thank you, dear Sir, for encouraging me, and beg leave to subscribe myself, reverend and dear Sir,
Your affectionate brother in CHRIST JESUS,