237. Letter Ccxxxvi.
LETTER CCXXXVI.
T o the Rev. Mr. J. W.
Bohemia (Maryland) Nov. 24, 1740.
Dear and Hon. Sir, LAST night brother G―― brought me your two kind letters. O that there may be harmony, and very intimate union between us! Yet it cannot be, since you hold universal Redemption. But no more of this. Perhaps, in Spring, we may see each other face to face. This evening, God willing, I propose to embark for Georgia. Wonderful things our Lord brings to pass, in these parts, every day. Here is a close opposition from some of the Presbyterian Clergy. The seed of the serpent is the same in all, of whatever communion. I expect much more opposition every hour. The devil rages in London. He begins now to triumph indeed. The children of God are disunited among themselves. The king of the church shall yet over-rule all things for good. My dear brother, for Christ's sake avoid all disputation. Do not oblige me to preach against you; I had rather die. Be gentle towards the ――. They will get great advantage over you, if they discover any irregular
warmth in your temper. I cannot for my soul unite with the Moravian Brethren. Honoured Sir, Adieu!
Yours eternally in Christ Jesus, G. W.