A Brighter Day Begins with His Word.

Whitefield, George, 1714-1770 • SECTION 457

LETTER DCCCCXXIII.

← The works of the Reverend George Whitefield, M.A., Vol. 2 (of 6) : Containing all his sermons and tracts, etc.

_To Lady H――――._

_Haverford-west, July 25, 1752._

_Ever-honoured Madam_,

AS this is the first day of rest from journeying, since my coming into _Wales_, and also the extent of my _Welch_ circuit, I must not omit sending your Ladyship a few lines. They inform your Ladyship of the continued goodness of my blessed master, to the most unworthy servant he ever sent forth. As my day, so hath my strength been. Abundance of souls, especially in _Pembrokeshire_, have attended; and I hope that seed hath been sown, which will spring up to eternal life. On _Monday_ next, I shall begin to return back, and some time this day sevennight hope to wait upon your Ladyship at _Clifton_. On the following day, I propose to preach at _Bristol_, and the next day shall set out for _Gloucestershire_, to keep an association there. The LORD help me to hold on and hold out unto the end! I dread the thoughts of flagging in the latter stages of my road. JESUS is able to keep me from being either weary or faint in my mind. In him, and in him alone is all my strength found. I hope your Ladyship finds both your bodily and spiritual strength repaired day by day. That you may mount on wings like an eagle, walk and not be weary, hold on and not be faint, is the continual prayer of, ever-honoured Madam,

Your Ladyship’s most dutiful, obliged, and ever ready servant, _G. W._

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