60. Letter Mxxiii.
LETTER MXXIII.
T o Mr. W――.
London, January 19, 1754.
Dear Mr. W――, AS my embarking for America seems to be very near at hand, your question must necessarily be answered in the negative. However, I thank you for your kind offer, and earnestly pray that wherever you are called to labour, you may find the work of the Lord prospering in your hands. I did not know that there was any demur between you and those with whom you have been for some time connected; and I am sure, God is my witness, that I want to draw no man from them. People, money, power, are not my objects. I desire to know nothing but Jesus Christ, and him crucified, and to be a willing pilgrim for his great name's sake. At present this is the language of my heart, Lord, obediently I'd go, Gladly leaving all below.
I intreat you to pray that my faith fail not. Lord, increase it for thy infinite mercy's sake! We have blessed seasons here: the glory of the Lord fills our new tabernacle. If possible, I shall send the books you desire to Leeds. I hope you find your present illness sanctified. That is a sign of special love.
—Adieu. I am in great haste. But with greater love, I subscribe myself, dear Mr. W――, Yours most affectionately in our common Lord,
G. W.