_To Mrs. B―――― B――――, at Bath._
_London, February 3, 1758._
_Dear Madam_,
I CANNOT help acquainting you and your honoured sister, and Mrs. _G――――_, that the plan concerted some time ago is likely to be put in execution. The trenches for the wall, I believe are begun, and by the first of _May_, the houses are to be finished. If possible, I would furnish them, that the poor might be sure of goods, as well as a house. All things are possible with GOD. The thing hath scarce as yet taken wind. Such secret expeditions, I trust, GOD will favour. Both congregations and the divine influences increase. By thoughtfulness, frequent preaching, and a crazy tabernacle, my nightly rests are continually broken; but the joy of the LORD is my strength: and I hope ere long to be where I shall keep awake for ever. I most earnestly beg the continuance of your prayers, and you may be assured of being always remembered in the poor addresses of, dear good Ladies,
Your most obliged and ready servant for CHRIST’s sake,