_To Mrs. R――――._
_New-Port, August 20, 1747._
_Dear Madam_,
I Hope that since I left you, Mr. _M――――_’s conversation has been blessed, and that you are steadily and deliberately resolved to know nothing but JESUS CHRIST, and him crucified. Indeed he is the fairest among ten thousand. The more you know him, the more you will love him. O what a happy change will you experience when you enter into the world of new creatures! May JESUS hasten the time, and enable you to come as a poor, lost, undone sinner, to be clothed with his everlasting righteousness! Accept these few hasty lines. They are the language of a heart truly concerned for your eternal welfare. I salute Miss _M――――_; may JESUS make her a wise virgin, and give you and dear Mr. _R――――_ grace to bring her up in the nurture and admonition of the LORD! I at present add no more. As opportunity offers, you shall hear again from me. Dear Madam,
Your affectionate friend and servant for CHRIST sake, _G. W._