103. Letter Dc.
LETTER DC.
T o the Reverend Mr. S――.
Philadelphia, June 23, 1747.
Reverend and dear Sir, SINCE my last, I have been several times on the verge of eternity. To-day
I have got a few more spirits. I would improve them in answering your kind letter, which I received yesterday. I am obliged to Charles-Town friends: their example will certainly influence many here. Something is upon the anvil. Particulars expect in my next. To-morrow, God willing, I set out for New-York, to see if I can gain strength. At present I am so weak, that I cannot preach.—'Tis hard work to be silent; but I must be tried every way.
Friends are exceeding kind. What is the best of all, the friend of sinners looks in upon, and comforts my heart. I have had loud calls to England.
Matters go on bravely there and in Wales. My State Sermon has gone through two editions. They have also my five last sermons, which have convinced my friends that I am firm to my principles. May Jesus keep me steady till I die! I am glad Mr. P―― went off so well. His children I look
upon as my own. The things which he had belong to me. I would have them taken to Providence: for that also Deus providebit. Your father is well, and always talking of you. Why did you not mention his wife in your letter? She is a discreet woman, and desired to be remembered to you. Every day she expects to lie in. You will excuse my enlarging.—Strength begins to fail me.
However, whilst I have strength I would employ it in praying for you and yours. I subscribe myself, reverend and very dear Sir,
Yours most affectionately in Christ Jesus, G. W.