_To Mr. H――――._
_Boston, October 13, 1754._
_My very dear Friend_,
IT hath given me concern, that I have not been able to write one letter to _Georgia_, since my arrival at _New-York_. But it was impracticable. Sickness, travelling, and preaching prevented me. However, I must snatch a few minutes now. They leave me at _Boston_, where as well as in other places, the word hath run and been glorified, and people rather more eager to hear than ever. LORD, what am I? O that I could sink into nothing before thee! After staying a short time, I purpose, GOD willing, to go through _Connecticut_ to _New-York_, and so on by land to _Georgia_. Blessed be GOD, that a Governor is at length nominated. I wish you joy of your new honour, which I find, by this week’s post, is conferred upon you. May the King of kings enable you to discharge your trust, as becomes a good patriot, subject, and christian! The LORD help us to look to the rock whence we have been hewn. I wish I knew when the Governor intends being at _Georgia_, I would willingly be there to pay my respects to him. But this must be left to divine Providence. If we acknowledge GOD in all our ways, he hath promised to direct our paths. O my dear old friend and first fellow-traveller, my heart is engaged for your temporal and eternal welfare. You have now, I think, a call to retire from business, and to give up your time to the public. May the LORD of all lords direct, assist, and bless you and yours more and more. I hope Mrs. _H――――_ is well: I have much to say when we meet. GOD deals most bountifully with me. Enemies are made to be at peace, and friends are every where hearty. Remember me in the kindest manner to all with you, and continue to pray for
Yours most affectionately in our common LORD,