258. Letter Mccxxi.
LETTER MCCXXI.
T o Mrs. C――.
London, November 29, 1758.
Dear Mrs. C――, LAST night, after having sent away my packet in the morning, I received your wish'd-for letter dated in August. The others referred to in that, never came to hand. But I have since sent Mr. ―― word, that my affairs should be continued in the present hands. I was never so well satisfied before; and I have great pleasure in thinking, how you will be pleased to hear that Providence hath put it into my power to pay off all arrears. Methinks I hear you say, Blessed be the Lord God of Bethesda! Let all my dear family say,
Amen! I find the little ones begin to prattle already; but we must learn to do good for Christ's sake. He will rectify all at the great day. O the happiness of a single eye! As affairs have so turned out for poor J――y, I am glad you are abroad; and you see how wonderfully God hath provided for your sister.
Be not at all uneasy about your b――r: he will do better than ever. Blessed is the man that considers the poor and needy: the Lord shall deliver him in
time of trouble. I am glad the family is lessened.—I think there are some upon the list, almost ready to be put out. What think you of A―― W―― and G――? I wish you would write me your sentiments of the children. If the girls are not wanted in the house, I think the sooner they are put out the better. But I leave all to those in trust. I am more than satisfied, and send you ten thousand thousand thanks. Bethesda's God will thank you before men and angels. My wife, I believe, hath written to you. I write this from my Bethel at Tottenham-Court, where I come for a little retreat. Twelve widows indeed are in their houses near me, and God is doing wonders at this end of the town. Help me to praise this wonder-working God, and doubt not of being always remembered by, dear Mrs. C――,
Your most affectionate, obliged friend, and ready servant in Christ Jesus, G. W.