193. Letter Dclxxxix.
LETTER DCLXXXIX.
T o the Countess of H――.
Sept. 29, 1748.
Honoured Madam, AM I not too troublesome in writing to your Ladyship so frequently? I fear I am; and yet I am afraid to break your Ladyship's command, "Write weekly." Blessed be God, I can yet send your Ladyship word that the glorious Emmanuel is with me, and countenances my poor administrations.
I have met with some unexpected rubs, but not one more then was absolutely necessary to humble my proud heart. "O my blessed Redeemer, when shall I learn of thee to be meek and lowly! Thou alone, O Lamb of God, canst teach me. Sanctify all thy dispensations to this end, and give me always to lie at thy feet." There, honoured Madam, I am safe: There I believe this letter will find your Ladyship.—May you every moment hear the Redeemer's voice, and be built up continually in your most holy faith.
In about a fortnight I purpose leaving Scotland. Several things concur to make me believe that it was right for me to come here. Particulars your
Ladyship may expect at my return to town. In the mean while, I recommend your Ladyship, and your dear offspring, with your whole houshold, to the care of the Father of mercies and the God of all consolation, and am, honoured Madam, Your Ladyship's most obliged humble servant,
G. W.