_To Mr. H――――, at the Orphan-house._
_On board the Mary and Ann, July 30, 1741._ _My very dear Friend and Brother_,
I Have been five days on board, and am now just at our desired haven. GOD’s presence has sweetened the passage, and I have had freedom to write many letters besides those sent to _Bethesda_. If you, and dear brother _B――――_, think proper, the little ones may be called, and the letters read before you. A word of exhortation, and a short prayer, may not be unseasonable. I thank you all for the tender care you take of the dear lambs. You serve a master, who will richly reward all your pains. I hope there will come a time, when I shall embrace and weep over you all with tears of love! At present, I feel myself a poor sinner, and stand amazed at GOD’s goodness and patience extended towards me. I am less than the least of his mercies. You may expect to hear from me again shortly. O do not forget to pray for me. My dear friends, for the present, adieu! The LORD be with your spirit.
Ever, ever yours,