_To Mr. A――――s._
_London, October 24, 1767._
_My very dear Tommy_,
WAS not Mrs. _J――――s_ very near her time, and her husband consequently thereby detained in town, you would herewith receive a mandamus to come up to court. The first vacancy you may depend upon. In the mean while, may the country all round about ring of, “Come to JESUS, come to JESUS.” Worthy Sir _Charles H――――m_ hath received a call indeed. He slept in JESUS about a fortnight ago, near the _Spa_, in _Germany_. Happy translation! We must follow by and by. Some ascend, some descend the heavenly ladder. All will, ere long, sit down with Him, who stands at the top to receive poor pilgrims. _Hallelujah! Hosanna!_ Good morning to you and yours. Hearty love to all. I wish I knew where Mrs. _R――――s_ sojourns. I would send her an invitation, or wait upon her in person. Wait, wait; we shall certainly see the salvation of GOD. But _Isaacs_ must be sacrificed, before they can be received from the dead. Thus faith is tried. Thus the believer is prepared for a “now know I that thou lovest me.” Adieu! I must away. My very dear _Tommy_,
Ever yours, &c. &c. in our JESUS,