_To Mrs. L――――._
_New-port, August 20, 1747._
_Dear Madam_,
DOES not JESUS take his lambs into his arms, and dandle his little ones on his knees? Ought not his ministers then to follow his good example, and strive with him, not to quench the smoaking flax or break the bruised reed. This consideration causes me to write you a few lines. May they find you as in an agony to enter in at the straight gate! Courage, dear Mrs. _L――――_, courage. CHRIST, heaven, glory, are worth your acceptance. They are all yours, if you will give him your heart. May JESUS make you willing, and enable you to say henceforward, “GOD forbid that I should glory, save in the Cross of JESUS CHRIST.” You will remember me to Mr. _L――――_, and all dear friends. As opportunity offers, they and you shall hear from, dear Madam,
Your most affectionate friend and willing servant for CHRIST’s sake, _G. W._