233. Letter Mcxcvi.
LETTER MCXCVI.
T o the Reverend Mr. Samuel S――, in Bath.
London, February 3, 1758.
Reverend and dear Sir, YOUR kind letter drove me to my knees, and as I do not hear of your dear and honoured father's release, I suppose he is yet detained a prisoner. I shall make public and private mention of him, until I know he is gone beyond the reach of prayer, and entered upon his eternal work of praise. I pity the poor ministers, who will sorely miss him, but shall rejoice in his entering into his
Master's joy. Once more I send the good old saint my most cordial salutations and thanks unfeigned. At the great day, before men and angels, I shall do it openly. Then likewise, my dear Sir, I hope to see you and yours joining in one universal uninterrupted hallelujah, and casting your crowns before the throne of the glorious Emmanuel. In whose great name, with most sincere condolence with Mrs. S―― and all your afflicted family, I once more beg leave to subscribe myself, reverend and dear Sir,
Yours most affectionately in our common Lord,
G. W.