249. Letter Mccxii.
LETTER MCCXII.
T o the Reverend Mr. G――.
Edinburgh, August 24, 1758.
Reverend and very dear Sir, AFTER long meditation and earnest prayer, I cannot come to any determination about my journey to Glasgow. For these four months last past, I have been brought so exceeding low in my body, that I was in hopes every sermon I preached would waft me to my wish'd-for home. Scotland, I hoped, would finish my warfare; but it hath rather driven me back to sea again. By force I have been detained here this race week; but if I come to Glasgow, I shall be detained in Scotland a fortnight longer, which will greatly hinder me in my English work. However, I will continue to look up; and by Saturday's post my dear Gaius may expect a positive answer. Lord
Jesus, direct my goings in thy way! I am much obliged to you and other dear Glasgow friends for taking notice of such a worthless creature. All I can say is, that I am less than the least of all, but for Christ's sake, reverend and very dear Sir,
Theirs and yours most affectionately in our glorious Head, G. W.