_To Mrs. M――――h._
_Gloucester, May 20, 1767._
_Dear Mrs. M――――h_,
AND is the right hand at last cut off? How long, how painful the operation! How aukward, how uneasy ♦to be without it! But hush, nature: it is the LORD’s doing. His own right arm shall bring salvation; his presence shall alleviate the pain. Perhaps the loss of the hand, even of such a right hand, may, through the powerful influences of the blessed Spirit, give strength to their feet, and quicken them in their motion heavenward. The right hand of the LORD can, and I trust will bring this mighty thing to pass. Only say, “Abba, Father, be it unto me even as thou wilt;” the answer will be, “This is my will, even thy sanctification.” But,
Wheels encircling wheels must run, Each in course to bring it on.
Want of time forbids enlarging. I hope your daughter will be now a wise virgin indeed. We have had good seasons at _Rodborough_. I have been out twice in the fields. Lady _H――――n_ hath been wonderfully delighted. She and her company lay at _Rodborough_ house. Dear Mr. _A――――s_ is going to be married to a good christian nurse. He is sickly in body, but healthy in soul. That you may enjoy a thriving soul in a healthy body, earnestly prays, dear Mrs. _M――――h_,
Your sympathizing friend and servant for CHRIST’s sake,