_To the Rev. Mr. W――――._
_Edinburgh, Sept. 19, 1741._ _Reverend and dear Sir_,
THOUGH nature calls for rest, and I am to preach four times to-morrow, yet I cannot go to bed without answering your kind letter. Blessed be GOD for any good done at _Dundee_! Not unto me, not unto me, but unto JESUS CHRIST be all the glory. Thanks be to GOD, I can yet send you more glad tidings. At _Creif_ we had a most precious meeting. At _Glasgow_ I preached ten times. The LORD was with me of a truth. The congregations were very large, as were the contributions, and many were brought under the deepest convictions. With great regret we parted, and with great joy was received at _Edinburgh_. I had some thoughts of abiding in _Scotland_ longer, but last night I received a letter, which almost determined my return to _England_. Next _Saturday_, GOD willing, I purpose to leave this place, and shall return into these parts, if providence points a way, in the Spring. I do not despair of seeing _Scotland_ like _New-England_. Reverend Sir, for the present adieu. My poor body bids me to stop. O when shall I sleep no more! I am exceedingly weary, but am affectionately, Reverend and dear Sir,
Your most unworthy and obedient brother, and servant in CHRIST,