_To Mr. T――――._
_Gloucester, Feb. 6. 1750._
_Dear Tommy_,
THOUGH I left _London_ in a very weak condition, and the weather was but bad in coming down, yet the Angel of the everlasting covenant preserved and strengthened me, and I came to _Gloucester_ last _Friday_ evening. On _Saturday_ evening I preached, and likewise on _Sunday_ evening, and twice the same day in the country,――at the new house, and at _Hampton_. Hundreds attended that could not come in; and at _Hampton_ all was still and quiet. I like that place very well. Yesterday morning I preached at Mr. _Fowler_’s, and our LORD gave us a blessed season from those words, “I am the bread of life.” On _Wednesday_ I am to preach at the _New-house_, and on _Thursday_ at Mr. _Fowler_’s again. From thence I think to go once more to _Hampton_, but am not yet determined. More come here than can enter, and some young fellows behave rudely; but that is no wonder; the carnal mind is enmity with GOD. _C――――_ was rejoiced much with the guinea. How thankful are some only with the crumbs that fall from others tables! Blessed be GOD, our branch of work is a poor branch; but if we are honest and disinterested, dead to parties, and aiming only at the Redeemer’s glory, and the good of souls, the LORD will appear for us in a manner that shall even make his children astonished. I never was easier about his work than now. I see every thing in CHRIST’s hands, and therefore every thing must end well. Go on then, my dear Sir, and let us be all heart. Remember me to your wife and all enquiring friends; and cease not praying for, my dear Sir,
Yours most affectionately in our common LORD, _G. W._