_To the Right Honourable the Earl of L――――._
_Brechen, October 17, 1741._ _My Lord_,
I Would have wrote to your Lordship from _Aberdeen_, but could not then determine when I should be at _Melvill_. This comes to acquaint your Lordship, that, GOD willing, I hope to be at your Lordship’s house on _Wednesday_ night, and to preach at _Coupar_ on _Thursday_. I should be glad if the magistrates were apprized of it, and the tent fixed in a more convenient place, and at a less distance from the ground. I cannot tell your Lordship, how good the glorious _Emmanuel_ has been unto me. He has caused me to triumph in every place, and fills my soul with joy unspeakable, even with joy that is full of glory. I wish your Lordship was not almost, but altogether such as I am, excepting my indwelling corruptions. O my Lord, none but Christians know the pleasure of renouncing the world for GOD. I am persuaded you felt unspeakable pleasure at _Coupar_. I hope those days have continued with you. Happy are you in having a consort that will forward you in the spiritual life. That you may both live together as becomes heirs of the grace of GOD, and have all joy and peace in believing, is the earnest prayer of, my Lord,
Your Lordship’s most obedient humble servant,