_To the Same._
_Exon, Aug. 2, 1743._
_My dear Man_,
I Wrote unto you on _Saturday_, and preached the same evening to a great body of people. Several of the clergy attended, with whom this city abounds. Some went off, others staid ’till I had done. All was quiet, and our LORD soon made way for himself into the people’s hearts. Yesterday evening I preached on _Southean-hay_ to upwards of ten thousand; ’twas just like a _Moor-fields_ congregation. GOD was with us of a truth. The people were very desirous of my longer continuance here; but so many things concurred to call me to _London_, that after close application to the throne of grace, and consultation with my friends, I am determined, GOD willing, to leave _Exeter_ to-morrow morning, and to preach with Mr. _D――――_ in my way to town. I find I am in my element, when evangelizing. Our Saviour fills my heart with his presence, and has in a particular manner prepared the people’s hearts in the _West_ for receiving the gospel-message. He keeps me happy and chearful amidst all my various trials, for which I pray you to join in thanksgiving with
Your affectionate friend, &c. _G. W._