_To the Reverend Mr. D――――._
_London, May 1, 1750._
_My very dear Friend_,
THOUGH I am somewhat fatigued with my journey, yet I cannot help answering your very kind and wished-for letter. Blessed be the GOD and Father of our LORD JESUS CHRIST, who delights to multiply his benefits upon us! I wish you and dear Mrs. _D――――_ joy of your twins. May JESUS sanctify them from the womb, and spare them with their tender mother, to be lasting blessings to yourself and others! What shall I render unto the LORD for removing prejudices from _Taunton_ people? It is his doing; and the same grace was shewn at _Portsmouth_, from whence I am just now come. I was there this time twelvemonth, and now had the pleasure of hearing that many were then awakened, who hold on their way. Thousands came to hear, and the word seemed to strike like a pointed arrow. You have been misinformed about _Moor-fields_. I have preached there twice lately to many thousands, but without molestation. A blessed power attended the word, and we have had most delightful seasons in _London_. Help me to cry Grace! grace! I am now going Northward, and hope next week to have another interview with Messrs. _H――――_, _H――――ly_, Dr. _D――――_, and Dr. _S――――_. I rejoice in the success of the Doctor’s books, and pray the LORD earnestly to bless all his labours more and more. Poor Lady _H――――n_ is ill. I say of her, as I would to you, _serius in cœlum redeas_! You may direct to her Ladyship at _Ashby-place_. I am glad to hear that your brethren begin to envy you; It is a good sign. You have heard of the viper and the file. Their biting will only make their own teeth to bleed. We are to go on. I pray GOD you may, and increase with all the increase of GOD. I salute you and all your family. My wife joins, very dear Mr. _D――――_, with
Yours most affectionately in our common LORD, _G. W._