_To the Reverend Mr. McL――――._
_Edinburgh, July 28, 1742._ _Reverend and dear Sir_,
WITH this, I suppose, you will receive several young ones, who I think have acted wrong in leaving their respective employs under parents and masters to go after me. Be pleased to examine them, and send them home. The LORD was with me at _Falkirk_, and is pleased to work by me here. O free grace! I am persuaded I shall have more power, since dear Mr. _G――――_ hath printed such a bitter pamphlet. Now I begin to be a disciple of JESUS CHRIST, I rejoice and am exceeding glad. The archers shot sore at me that I might fall, but the LORD is, and the LORD will be my helper. At present I can add no more; but beg the continuance of your prayers for me and mine. We all join in hearty salutation to you and your whole houshold. I am, reverend and dear Sir,
Your most obedient humble servant, and brother in CHRIST,