_To Mr. H――――, at Georgia._
_Greenwich, July 24, 1741._ _My very dear Friend and Brother_,
BEFORE the boat comes to take me down to the ship, I would write you a line or two. I greatly rejoice to hear that you live in love. But I shall not be surprised, if, after this remarkable work of the spirit, you meet with some trials. But fear not: we are all in the Mediator’s hands. I find all things work together for my good, and so I am sure you will. My dear friends, I know you sympathize with me.――Indeed, I also do with you. My dear, dear family, you are continually upon my heart. I redeem a moment or two as often as I can to write to you. GOD only knows how I love and long after you in the bowels of the ever-blessed JESUS. O may you lean on his bosom, and may his banner over you be love. Adieu! for the present. I must soon away to the ship. I have ordered hats and shoes for the children, and intend sending brother _H――――_’s order and other things, with some cash, very shortly. But the arrears hang on me yet. My LORD bears my burden; may he bear all yours for you! I am persuaded he will. With great tenderness I subscribe myself, dear Mr. _H――――_,
Your most affectionate, though unworthy brother and servant in CHRIST,