_To Mr. J―――― E――――._
_London, Nov. 18, 1742._ _Dear Sir_,
YOUR letter pleased me much. As soon as I read it, I kneeled down, prayed, and gave thanks on your behalf. How faithful is he that hath said, “I will never leave thee, or forsake thee.” Surely the LORD intends to honour you, in making you an instrument in bringing many sons to glory. I hope he will bless your first public essays to serve the interest of his great name, and enable you to go on from strength to strength. I cannot think you will be long without a feeling possession of your GOD. Shortly, I trust, you will be touched with a coal from the heavenly altar, and be made to say, “LORD send me.” I think our Saviour has given you great knowledge in the scriptures. May you be kept close to and be daily taught of him. My prayer for you is,
_Take his poor heart, and let it be For ever clos’d to all but thee._
I think you may study conveniently in _Scotland_; but in this and every thing else, I pray the LORD JESUS to direct and guide your soul. I most heartily love you, and wish you prosperity in the name of the LORD. Our blessed Saviour has been exceeding kind, since I have been here. I go on my way rejoicing, and am strengthened day by day. That you may abundantly experience the same, is the hearty prayer of, dear Sir,
Yours most affectionately in CHRIST JESUS,