_To Mr. S――――._
_Leeds, July 7, 1753._
_My dear D――――_,
WHAT! just come from the borders of the grave, and still capitulating! Will you never give up your whole heart to Him, who hath dealt so bountifully with you? Was this once done, you would not (especially as you have a competency) talk of a hundred a year, but you would count the work of the ministry its own wages, and esteem the reproach of CHRIST above all the riches in the universe. Pray remember what _Moses_ said to _Pharaoh_, “not a hoof must be left behind.” CHRIST will have all or none. Halt no longer between two; sin no more by withholding from GOD what is his just due, lest a worse evil befall you. Accept all this in love. Your letter hath extorted it from me. I pity you amidst all your gaudy shew. The pleasure I have had but this week in preaching the gospel, I would not part with for a thousand worlds. Blessed be GOD, we have had sweet seasons on the road; and last night at this place, the cups of many ran over. O LORD, keep me a pilgrim, till thou art pleased to call me home! I can now no more. My hearty love to our dear Mr. _H――――_. O that you was like-minded with him! Accept this as from one, who is indeed, dear Sir,
Your most affectionate friend and ready servant for CHRIST’s sake,