308. Letter Dccciv.
LETTER DCCCIV.
T o the Rev. Mr. C――.
London, Jan. 3, 1750.
My dear Friend, YOUR letter surprized me; but benefacere & male pati hoc vere Christianus est. If your friend does not hurt himself, he is in no danger from me. I think sometimes of Joseph; He that appeared for him, will in time appear for me, and plead my injured cause. But all is well. The returns I have hitherto met with, shall not discourage me, or at least make me to give over and cease from serving you and yours. Mr. L―― sends me dreadful news from Cork. B―― is there again, making havock of the people. Mr.
H―― expected to be murdered every minute some time ago. I have been with some, who will go to the Speaker of the House of Commons, and represent the case. I hope I have but one common interest to serve; I mean, that of the blessed Jesus. O for simplicity, and godly sincerity! Our Lord abhors guile in all shapes, and sooner or later it will meet with its own reward. I am glad you are supported—Our Lord is a ready help in time of
need. We have golden seasons here. Grace! grace! I wish you and yours a happy new year, and am, Yours most affectionately in our common Lord,
G. W.