_To the Rev. Mr. H――――._
_London, June 13, 1741._ _Reverend and dear Sir_,
I Received your kind letter. You do not know, and therefore think too highly of me. “Less than the least of all,” shall be my motto still. Providence is pleased to prevent my leaving _London_ on _Monday_ next. I must necessarily defer my journey to _Hertfordshire_ and _Essex_, till the _Monday_ following.――I approve of the circuit you have fixed, but I chuse to preach at each place twice. Dear Sir, I most heartily thank you for promising me your assistance in respect to the orphans. I am persuaded our LORD will be well pleased. He gives me great encouragement. We daily feel and see his presence in the great congregation. I hear glorious news from abroad: _New-England_ is in a holy flame. O that we at home, may be stirred up to spend ourselves, and be spent, for the good of souls! Dear Sir, pray that such a mind may be given to
Your most affectionate, though unworthy brother and servant in CHRIST,