402. Letter Mccclxv.
LETTER MCCCLXV.
T o Mr. R―― K――n.
Newcastle, September 20, 1767.
My dear very dear Friend, PREACHING and travelling prevent writing. Through unmerited mercy, I am well. Upon the maturest deliberation, after earnest prayer, and for several peculiar reasons, which you shall know hereafter, I decline going to Scotland this fall. I have now a blessed methodist field street-preaching plan before me. This afternoon in the Castle-Garth, to-morrow for Sunderland, next day at Mr. R――'s mother's door, then to Yarm, &c. &c.
You may venture to direct for me at Mr. William Shent's, peruke-maker, at Leeds, though I hope to find a letter when I come there, and to hear all is well. But send me no bad news, unless absolutely necessary. Let me enjoy myself in my delightful itineracy. It is good, both for my body and soul. I have been enabled to preach in the street, at several places, and hope to go to Gesborough, Whitby, Scarborough, New Malton, York, Leeds, Liverpool,
Chester, Manchester, &c. &c. You shall know particulars as we go on. Do
not forget the society sermon. If it could be deferred till the beginning of November, I might preach. If not, drop it. Tender love to all friends. Golden seasons, golden seasons! Grace, grace! I hope to write to the tabernacle next post. Cease not to pray for, Ever yours, &c. &c. in Christ, G. W.