_To the Rev. Mr. C――――._
_London, Jan. 3, 1750._
_My dear Friend_,
YOUR letter surprized me; but _benefacere & male pati hoc vere christianus est_. If your friend does not hurt himself, he is in no danger from me. I think sometimes of _Joseph_; He that appeared for him, will in time appear for me, and plead my injured cause. But all is well. The returns I have hitherto met with, shall not discourage me, or at least make me to give over and cease from serving you and yours. Mr. _L――――_ sends me dreadful news from _Cork_. _B――――_ is there again, making havock of the people. Mr. _H――――_ expected to be murdered every minute some time ago. I have been with some, who will go to the Speaker of the House of Commons, and represent the case. I hope I have but one common interest to serve; I mean, that of the blessed JESUS. O for simplicity, and godly sincerity! Our LORD abhors guile in all shapes, and sooner or later it will meet with its own reward. I am glad you are supported――Our LORD is a ready help in time of need. We have golden seasons here. Grace! grace! I wish you and yours a happy new year, and am,
Yours most affectionately in our common LORD, _G. W._