_To Mr. R―――― K――――n._
_Leeds, October 1, 1767._
_My dear Friend_,
YOUR letter to Mr. _Shent_ reached me yesterday at _Thirsk_, and hastened me hither. That from _A―――― B――――_, I almost impatiently wait for. Blessed be GOD, that matters go on so well in town. It is the same to the LORD, to save by few as by many. Not by might or by power, but by his spirit, all things are to be brought about. By his divine permission, I purpose preaching the society sermon. It may be on the _Wednesday_ or _Thursday_ before the 31st of this month. I purpose being in town the 22d or 23d. But why should not the sermon be preached at tabernacle? Is not the feast to be kept at that end of the town? Are not the major part of the society dissenters? Is there not to be a collection? Excuse haste; my tender love to all. You may yet direct to _Leeds_. Captain _Scot_ preaches this evening. Cease not to pray for one, who doth not deserve the rank of a common soldier in CHRIST’s army. His name is, “Less than the least of all,” but
Yours, &c. &c.