_To Lady H――――n._
_London, May 13, 1755._
_Ever-honoured Madam_,
SINCE I put my letter into the office on _Saturday_ night, I have heard that your Ladyship was gone to _Ashby_, and therefore make bold to trouble your Ladyship with a few more lines. They leave me safely arrived at my desired port, and endeavouring to begin to do something for him, who hath loaded me with his benefits, and still continues to smile upon my feeble labours. Glad am I to hear, that so many have lately been stirred up to preach a crucified Saviour. Surely that scripture must be fulfilled, “and many of the priests also were obedient to the word.” The work is of GOD, and therefore must prosper. Blessed be his great name, for continuing to hold your Ladyship as a star in his right-hand. May you shine more and more till the perfect day! I find your Ladyship still delights to do good. The late benefaction for _Bethesda_ came very opportunely; GOD will provide! That institution begins to rise. But I cannot descend to particulars now; ere long I hope to wait on your Ladyship at _Bristol_. My first circuit is to be in the west. Hoping to be favoured soon with a line to acquaint me of your Ladyship’s welfare, and earnestly praying that your Ladyship and honoured relations may be filled with all the fulness of GOD, I beg leave to subscribe myself, ever-honoured Madam,
Your Ladyship’s, &c.