_To Lady H――――n._
_Leeds, Oct. 30, 1749._
_Honoured Madam_,
ON _Saturday_ evening I had the honour of your Ladyship’s letter, and as it came before the _Manchester_ post went out, I immediately sent the inclosed to Mrs. _G――――_. If possible I am persuaded she will comply. She seems to be quite in earnest. I conversed for about two hours with the Captain and some other officers, upon the nature and necessity of the new birth. He was affected, and I hope it was blessed. Since I left them, I have preached to many thousands at _Rosindale_, _Aywood_, and _Halifax_. I have also offered JESUS at _♦Burstall_, _Pudsy_, and _Armly_, and have had three precious seasons here. Congregations are exceeding large indeed, and both the established and dissenting clergy are very angry. They thundered I hear yesterday heartily. But truth is great, and will prevail, though preached in the fields and streets. Indeed it begins to be cold abroad now; but the LORD JESUS is pleased to strengthen me, and people flock from all quarters. This day sevennight, GOD willing, without fail your Ladyship may depend on seeing me. I thought to have been at _Ashby_ next LORD’s-day, but a door seems to be opened at _Nottingham_, and I have thoughts of trying what can be done there. This morning I shall set out for _Sheffield_. May the LORD give me a pilgrim heart for my pilgrim life, and then all will be well! I know I have your Ladyship’s prayers.――I think your Ladyship judges right in respect to the churches. I expect to meet with many rebuffs, but by the help of my GOD I shall leap over every wall. That your Ladyship may stand as a wall of brass, is the hearty prayer of, honoured Madam,
Your Ladyship’s most dutiful obedient servant, _G. W._
♦ “Burstal” replaced with “Burstall”