_To Mr. R―――― K――――n._
_On board the Friendship, September 8, 1769._
_My dear steady Friend_,
_EBENEZER! Ebenezer!_ Hitherto the LORD helps. All things are very commodious on board, and hitherto I am comforted on every side. The Captain and passengers are civil, willing to oblige, and ready to attend on divine worship. We have had contrary winds in our way to the _Downs_, but not violent. The young soldiers not yet sick, though the ship hath some motion. I seem to be now, as I was thirty years ago. Grace! grace! Praise the LORD, O my soul! The prayers of the dear _Londoners_ are and will be heard. May the mercies bestowed upon us in answer to their prayers, redound to thy glory, O my GOD! The care of my annual pensioners, with all money matters, I must beg you to take wholly into your hands. O how little can I do for Him, who hath done and suffered so much for me! GOD be merciful to me a sinner! Tender love to all. Cease not, cease not to pray forwards, and to pray back again, my very dear Sir,
Less than the least of all,