21. Letter Xx.
LETTER XX.
T o the Same.
Bristol, Feb. 10, 1737.
Dear Sir, WHAT shall I say? I cannot be with you this week. Methinks, it would be almost sinful to leave Bristol at this critical juncture, there being now a prospect of making a very considerable collection for the poor Americans.
The whole city seems to be alarmed. Churches are as full week days, as they use to be on Sundays, and on Sundays so full, that many, very many are obliged to go away, because they cannot come in. Oh pray, dear Mr. H. that God would always keep me humble, and fully convinced that I am nothing without him, and that all the good which is done upon earth, God doth it himself. Quakers, baptists, presbyterians, &c. all come to hear the word preached. Sanctify it, holy Father, to thy own glory and thy people's good! I hope to be with you without fail on Tuesday morning. What letters you have, pray send to, Dear Sir, Your unworthy friend, &c.
G. W.