17. Letter Dcccclxxxi.
LETTER DCCCCLXXXI.
T o Mr. S――.
Leicester, July 1, 1753.
My very dear Friend, I CANNOT go farther (as Mr. Middleton returns to London to-morrow) without sending you a few lines. They bring good news, even that the Redeemer hath much owned and blessed the first part of my circuit. At Oulney we had two good meetings; and at Northampton our Lord filled his people as with new wine. One aged saint told me, "that the meeting-place was no other to him than the house of God, and the gate of heaven." Several thousands attended; and I could indeed say, "It is good for me to be here."
Last night I came to this place quite fatigued in my body, but willing, I hope, to employ a thousand souls (if I had them) for the dear Lord Jesus.
This is a cold place, but people stood very attentive this morning, and some were affected. To-morrow I must move to Nottingham. You and yours must promise to follow me with your prayers. I hope you will hear that they are answered. You may be assured of mine; they are your due; they are a poor,
but as they are the only return I can make, I hope they will be accepted by, my very dear Sir, Yours most affectionately in our common Lord,
G. W.