_To Thomas J――――, Esq., in Georgia._
_Cambuslang, Aug. 18, 1742._ _Dear Mr. J――――_,
WITH this I send you my repeated thanks for your great kindness to my dear family. The Father of Mercies and the GOD of all Consolations will plentifully reward you for such well-doing. In a few months I hope to thank you in person. GOD hath done, and is still doing greater things for me than I am able to express. Indeed many souls have been born again, both in _England_ and _Scotland_, since I left you at _Georgia_. I desire to cast my crown at the feet of JESUS, and to cry Grace! grace! Dear Sir, what a charming word is that? I am sure I can freely own, that all my salvation is of grace, unmerited, distinguishing, electing grace! If I could be saved by my own righteousness, I had rather be saved by the righteousness of CHRIST; because that way of salvation brings most glory to our glorious GOD. I doubt not but Mr. _J――――_ is like-minded. May he be so more and more, and daily feel the full power of the Redeemer’s blood! Be pleased to remember me to all that are pleased to enquire after unworthy me, who am, dear Sir,
Your most obliged friend and servant,