403. Letter Mccclxvi.
LETTER MCCCLXVI.
T o Mr. R―― K――n.
Thirsk, September 28, 1767.
My dear Friend, NEVER was I so long a stranger to London affairs before. But being detained here, by the persuasion of friends, an express is gone to fetch what letters may have been sent to Leeds. I want to know the determination about the society sermon, and what part of the paragraph is true, about the commitment of several persons for a certain robbery. I hope that death will not be the consequence to any of the criminals. Father, convict and convert them, for thy infinite mercy's sake! I should be glad to ramble till their trial was over. I trust there will be no necessity of my appearing in person. Tomorrow, God willing, as he earnestly desires to see me, I go to Doctor
C――'s. Where the next remove will be, I know not. Be pleased to direct to Leeds. My body feels much fatigue in travelling; comforts in the soul overbalance. Every stage, more and more convinces me, that old methodism is the thing. Hallelujah! Come Lord, come! Tender love to all. Is dear Mr.
H――y come out of Wales? An answer to this, and every question, is requested by, my dear friend, Yours, &c. &c. in our glorious Emmanuel,
G. W.