_To Mr. J―――― C――――, in London._
_Gloucester, Jan. 28, 1742._ _My very dear Brother_,
ON _Friday_ last I left _Bristol_, having first settled affairs almost as I could wish. At _Kingswood_, I administred the sacrament. On _Wednesday_ night it was the lord’s passover; on _Thursday_ we had a sweet love-feast; on _Friday_ the lord was with me twice at _Tockington_; on _Saturday_ morning I broke up some fallow ground at _Newport_, by preaching with power to about two thousand people, and in the evening to many thousands at _Stroud_ with wonderous power; on _Monday_ morning at _Painswick_, and ever since twice a day here. Our congregations I think are larger than at _Bristol_. The word proves sharper than a two-edged sword. Every sermon is blessed. These words follow, “I have much people in this city.” I am just now going to _Chafford_. To-morrow I expect my wife. In my next, I will send you word what I intend to do. I was one day at _Bath_. I should be glad to see brother _R――――_’s defence before it be published. I told him of it; I believe he will be upon his guard. His soul prospers. Sinless perfection I fear will be propagated in these parts. The LORD in his due time will root out that pernicious weed. I thank you for writing to me. Pray write to me often. GOD willing, I shall examine _Hampton Society_ to-night. The same I think to do in _Wiltshire_. I want to be in _London_ as soon as may be. Pray that I may know the LORD’s will. We must away to _Chafford_. The LORD be with you, and abundantly refresh you. My most tender love awaits all. Brethren, pray for
Yours most affectionately in JESUS,