123. Letter Dcxx.
LETTER DCXX.
T o the Rev. Mr. T――.
Philadelphia, Sept. 10, 1747.
Reverend and very dear Sir, I Suppose, ere this comes to hand, you will have heard how near I have been to my wished-for harbour, and how I have been obliged to put out to sea again. Blessed be God, since I must live, he does not permit me altogether to live in vain. The word ran and was glorified much in NewEngland. The gathering of the people, and the power that attended the word seemed to be near the same as when the work begun seven years ago. I parted from my friends with great reluctance. Since my coming southward,
I have seen and dined with Governor B――. He still retains his former affection, and I hope will be a great blessing to these parts. I have lately heard of the death of Doctor Coleman. I pity his poor congregation, fearing it will much dwindle. There are now many destitute flocks in New-England.
Mr. B――'s death hath taught me a good lesson. May the Lord Jesus keep me from trimming! something considerable hath been done since I saw you,
towards easing me of my Orphan-house embarrassments. The particulars expect in November: then I hope to see you once more. I still intend, God willing, to see Bermudas. Blessed be God, I have good news from Bethesda and Providence. I am helped here, as I was at New-York, in preaching; but find little conviction-work going on. As you observe, "that is God's work."
I hope you have been carried comfortably through the Summer's heat, and that we shall have a warm Winter when we meet at Charles-Town. Your father's child is dead. I have a letter for you from him. I salute you and all for my dear yoke-fellow, who is gone forward to Bohemia. I follow on Monday next. You will remember me in the kindest manner to all. I have written to many friends, but believe the vessels have been taken in which the letters were sent. I have now just time to beg the continuance of your prayers, and subscribe myself, Rev. and very dear Sir,
Yours as usual, G. W.