443. Letter Mccccvi.
LETTER MCCCCVI.
T o Mr. A――s.
London, March 11, 1769.
My very dear Tommy, YOUR consciousness of my settled friendship, will not permit you to interpret my silence to a want of love. How great that is, and on what a solid basis it is founded, the great day will discover. Through infinite mercy,
I am enabled to preach thrice a week, besides other occasional exercises; and indeed (O amazing condescension!) the shout of the King of kings is amongst us. After Easter, I hope to make an elopement to Gloucestershire, and some western parts. Could you, upon the receipt of this, go to Bristol?
Mr. B――s must come immediately to London. I feel the loss of my right hand daily; but right hands and right eyes must be parted with for Him, who ordereth all things well.
I would believe thy promise, Lord; O help my unbelief!
Leaving you to add a heart-felt Amen, I am, my very dear Tommy,
Less than the least of all, G. W.