_To Mr. D―――― A――――, in London._
_Edinburgh, July 30, 1742._ _Dear Brother A――――_,
WHAT is the meaning I hear no oftner from you? It always gives me great pleasure to hear of your welfare. I write to you as often as possible. At present I am somewhat indisposed in body; but, glory be to GOD, the joy of the LORD is in my soul. I feel a blessing I cannot express.
_July 31._
So far I wrote yesterday, but was obliged through illness to leave off.――Notwithstanding, in the pulpit the LORD out of weakness makes me to wax strong, and causes me to triumph more and more. One of the associate presbytery has published the most virulent pamphlet I ever saw, ascribing all that has been done here, and even in _New-England_, &c. to the influence of the devil. O how prejudice will blind the eyes even of good men. Last night some of my friends thought I was going off; but how did JESUS fill my heart! To-day I am, as they call it, much better; next post, if able, I will send you some more news. My health will not permit me to enlarge now. In less than a month, we are to have another sacrament at _Cambuslang_, a thing not practised before in _Scotland_. I entreat all to pray in an especial manner for a blessing at that time. Our blessed master is exceeding good to us. O help me to praise him for the signal unmerited mercies conferred on, dear brother _A――――_,
Your most affectionate brother and servant in CHRIST,