_To Lady H――――._
_Edinburgh, July 29, 1750._
_Ever-honoured Madam_,
WHAT shall I say? Your Ladyship’s condescension in writing to unworthy me, lays me low before Him, who continues to follow me with his goodness and mercy every hour of my life. Ungrateful _Ashby_! O that thou knewest the day of thy visitation! Surely your Ladyship may shake off the dust of your feet against them. This was the command, that the meek and lowly JESUS gave to his apostles, when the gospel was not received. And he himself departed, when the _Gadarenes_ desired him to go out of their coasts. This justifies your Ladyship in removing Mr. _B――――_. What avails throwing pearls before swine, who only turn again and rend you? However, I bless GOD that your Ladyship’s house is made a _Bethel_. Glad would I be of the honour of joining your Ladyship’s little select company, but our Redeemer appoints me other work.――Indeed it is very pleasant work. No one can well describe the order, attention, and earnestness of the _Scotch_ congregations. They are unwearied in hearing the gospel. I left thousands sorrowful at _Glasgow_, and here I was again most gladly received last night. By preaching always twice, and once thrice, and once four times in a day, I am quite weakened; but I hope to recruit again, and get fresh strength to work for Him, who shed his precious blood for ill and hell-deserving me. On _Thursday_ next, GOD willing, I shall leave _Scotland_. Your Ladyship shall know whither I go. In the mean while, I send your Ladyship some _Georgia_ letters, which I hope will afford you satisfaction. I have been upon the enquiry for some proper persons, for dear Captain _G――――_ and his Lady to converse with at _Dumfries_, and last night I hear I have succeeded. Particulars they shall know hereafter. I can now only send them my most grateful and cordial respects, being obliged to stop to get strength even whilst I write this. O this mortal body! How does it weigh down my precious and immortal soul! Ere long it will be set at liberty, and body and soul shall be for ever with the LORD. I cannot enlarge. Your Ladyship is remembered every day by many here. I hope your Ladyship’s honoured sisters are prospering in soul and body. The searcher of hearts can tell how much I count it my honour to subscribe myself, ever-honoured Madam,
Their and your most obliged, dutiful, and chearful servant for JESUS CHRIST’s sake, _G. W._