_To Mr. A――――._
_Glasgow, Sept. 29, 1752._
_Dear Mr. A――――_,
I Received your kind letter, but till now have not had time to answer it. However, I have not, and, GOD willing, shall not be unmindful of you. I think you have nothing to do, but by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, to make your wants known unto GOD. He careth for you, and will some way or other provide both for soul and body. I have always found him a present help in every time of need. As means ought to be used, I have just written to some _London_ friends, who under GOD may serve you. When we meet, you shall hear what success.――The hearts of all are in CHRIST’s hands. Wait on him, and your eyes shall behold his great salvation. If he calls you to the ministry, as I hope he does, he will make your way plain. The cloud of his providence shall go before you, and you shall hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it.” Though your father should die, and your mother forsake you, the LORD JESUS CHRIST will take you up. Keep close to your GOD, and your book. Prayer, reading, meditation, and temptation make a minister. The LORD be with you. Pray for me, and assure yourself of my being, for CHRIST’s sake,
Your affectionate friend and ready servant, _G. W._