_To L―――― M――――, an Orphan._
_On board the Mary and Ann, July 27, 1741._ _Dear L―――― M――――_,
AND are little boys and girls, at this and that corner of the wood, crying unto the LORD? I hope you, dear _L――――_, are always among them; and may the LORD hear your prayers, when you cry unto him! Surely he will, if you feel yourselves poor sinners. Never did JESUS reject an humble suppliant. “Suffer (says he) little children to come unto me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Dear _L――――_, take all possible care to cherish your convictions. GOD has spoken once, yea twice to you, in an extraordinary manner. You are one of the oldest; you ought to go before the rest, and to encourage them to follow the ever-blessed JESUS. Satan will, no doubt, be very busy; and therefore you ought to be busy also. You fight under a good captain, even JESUS CHRIST, who will tread all enemies under your feet. My dear child, redeem your precious time. Fight the good fight of faith; and when you are wrestling with GOD, fail not to pray for
Your sincere friend,