,! ,works ( ! ,rev]5d ,george ,:itefield1 ,m4,a4 ,transcrib]'s ,notes ,punctuation has be5 /&>diz$4 ,! orig9al text may %[ quotations )9 quotations1 set (f by simil> quote m>ks4 ,! inn] quotations h be5 *ang$ to alt]nate quote m>ks = improv$ readability4 ,*>act]s 9 small caps h be5 replac$ by all caps4 ,non-pr9table *>act]i/ics h be5 giv5 ! foll[+ ,italic text3 -- text ,?is book 0 writt5 9 a p]iod :5 _m words _h n become /&>diz$ 9 _! spell+4 ,words may h multiple spell+ v>iations or inconsi/5t hyph5ation 9 ! text4 ,^! h be5 left un*ang$ unless indicat$ ) a ,transcrib]'s ,note4 ,footnotes are id5tifi$ 9 ! text ) a sup]script numb] & are %[n imm$iately bel[ ! p>agraph 9 :i* !y appe>4 ,transcrib]'s ,notes are us$ :5 mak+ corrections to ! text or to provide additional in=mation = ! mod]n read]4 ,^! notes are id5tifi$ by symbols 9 ! text & are %[n imm$iately bel[ ! p>agraph 9 :i* !y appe>4 ,illu/ration3 ,! ,rev4 ,george ,:itefield ,a4,m4 late ,*apla9 to ! ,r ,hon1 ,! ,c\ntess ( ,hunt+don4 ,born ,dec4 #af4 #agad ,o4 ,s4 ,di$ ,sep4 #cj4 #aggj4 ,n4 ,hone p9x4 ,i4 ,taylor ,sculp4 ,,! ,,works ,,( ,,! ,,rev]5d ,,george ,,:itefield1 ,m4,a4 ,late ( ,,pembroke-,,college1 ,,ox=d1 ,& ,*apla9 to ! ,rt4 ,hon4 ! ,c\ntess ( ,,hunt+don4 ,,conta9+ ,all 8 ,,s]mons & ,,tracts ,:i* h be5 already publi%$3 ,,) ,a ,,select ,,collection ( ,,lett]s1 ,writt5 to 8 mo/ intimate ,fri5ds1 & ,p]sons ( ,di/9ction1 9 ,engl&1 ,scotl&1 ,irel&1 & ,am]ica1 f ! ,ye> #agcd1 to #aggj1 includ+ ! :ole ,p]iod ( 8 ,m9i/ry4 ,,also ,"s o!r ,,pieces on ,,important ,,subjects1 nev] be=e pr9t$2 prep>$ by ,himself = ! ,press4 ,to :i* is prefix$1 ,an ,,acc\nt ( 8 ,,life1 ,compil$ f 8 ,orig9al ,,pap]s & ,,lett]s4 ,,vol4 ,i4 ,,london3 ,pr9t$ = ,,edw>d & ,,*>les ,,dilly1 9 ! ,p\ltry2 & ,messrs4 ,,k9caid & ,,bell1 at ,ed9burgh4 ,,mdcclxxi4 ,ent]$ at ,,/ation]s-,,hall1 agreeable to ,act ( ,p>liam5t4 ,,adv]tisem5t4 ,,?is complete ,edition ( ! late ,rev4 ,mr4 ,,:itefield's ,works 7pr9t$ "u ! ,direction ( 8 ,executors7 x is presum$1 w be highly acceptable to all 8 ,fri5ds1 z ! j & prop] ,monum5t ( 8 ,memory & ,m]it2 & bo? pleas+ & useful to ! ,public 9 g5]al1 b especially to ^? :o desire to *]i% & promote ! ,_s ( primitive ,*ri/ianity4 ,to ! ,s]mons & ,tracts =m]ly publi%$1 & :i* are n[ rang$ 9 _! prop] ,ord]1 are also add$ o!r ,pieces1 on ! mo/ ,important ,subjects3 toge!r ) a valuable ,collection ( ,lett]s1 select$ & prep>$ by himself = ,publication2 9 :i* is display$1 t native ,_s & ,simplicity1 s em95tly conspicu\s 9 8 ,life & ,conv]sation4 ,8 ,fri5ds1 & ev5 8 ,enemies 7%\ld !re be any ,su*7 w "h op5ly behold 8 unwe>i$ ,dilig5ce1 undaunt$ ,firmness1 noble ,dis9t]e/$ness1 & exce$+ ,usefulness 9 ! ,"w ( ! ,m9i/ry2 also1 8 rem>kable ,fidelity 9 ,fri5d%ip1 exempl>y ,piety1 & f]v5t ,zeal = ! ,prosp]ity ( pure & undefil$ ,religion4 ,! ,lett]s & ,works c /& 9 no ne$ ( any ,recomm5dation3 ,connect$ ) ! acc\nt ( 8 ,life1 7n[ drawn f orig9al ,pap]s7 !y exhibit a pla9 & undisguis$ ,view ( ! wor?y ,au?or1 9 all ,p>ts ( 8 public ,s]vice1 z well z 9 8 private ,retirem5ts1 & inw>d ,trials2 fai?fully %ew+ ! ,:ole ( t liv+ ,temple1 :i* 0 sacr$ to ,,god1 & happily in/ruct+ ,mank9d 9 ! ,ways ( ,godl9ess & et]nal ,life4 ,,lett]s4 ,,lett] ,i4 ,to ,mr4 ,g4 ,h4 ,oxon1 ,july #ah1 #agcd4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,hav+ he>d ! melan*oly news ( y\r bro!r's dea?1 ,i c\ld n help s5d+ y a l9e1 to let y "k h[ mu* ,i am conc]n$4 ,inde$1 ,i _c say1 ,i am s mu* griev$ on 8 acc\nt1 z = t sorr[1 :i* ! loss ( s valuable a y\? mu/ necess>ily occasion to all 8 relations4 ,no6 ,i r envy him 8 bless$ condition4 ,he1 unque/ionably is div9ely bless$1 :il/ we are /ill left beh9d to wre/le ) unruly passions1 & by a cont9u$ look+ unto ,,jesus & runn+ 9 our *ri/ian race1 to press =w>d to t high prize1 ( :i* he1 de> ,y\?1 is n[ 9 full fruition4 ,^! are my true s5tim5ts ab\t 8 dea?2 ,i leave y to judge !n1 :e!r ,i _h ne$ be conc]n$ on 8 acc\nt2 & surely 0 x to be put to y\r *oice1 :e!r s religi\s a "y man %\ld live or die1 no "o c\ld be s cruel1 z to wi% to deta9 him f 8 wi%$-= glory4 ,be n !n too mu* conc]n$ at 8 dea?1 b let u r le>n t important lesson1 :i* 8 :ole life taught u3 8,t !re is no?+ comp>able to an e>ly piety40 ,i ?\ght to h sp5t _m agreeable h\rs ) him 9 *ri/ian & edify+ conv]sation1 :5 ,i came to ,gl\ce/]2 b he is gone to m agreeable company1 & long be=e n[ has jo9$ ! heav5ly *oir4 ,i %all only add1 t z y\r bro!r imitat$ our bless$ ,,savi\r 9 8 life1 s ,i pray ,,god1 he may resemble him 9 8 dea?1 & be a means1 l 8 belov$ ,r$eem]1 ( reconcil+ all =m] animosities1 :i* is ! he>ty wi% (1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r s9c]e fri5d & humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ii4 ,to ,mr4 ,g4 ,h4 ,bri/ol1 ,sept4 #aj1 #agcd4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,?is morn+ ,i wrote to y 9 ha/e1 expect+ ,mr4 ,i4 w\ld soon be go+2 b to my great satisfaction1 he came hi!r ?is night1 & soon aft]w>ds1 y\r v mu* wi%$-= lett] 0 br\ght to h&2 :i* 7aft] t5 ?\s& ?anks = s _m repeat$ fav\rs7 ,i %all n[ beg leave to answ]4 ,y tell me 8,mr4 ,p4 likes ,n40 ,,god be prais$6 ,t he ha? recomm5d$ some?+ to my p]usal4 ,i'll read x1 ,,god will+1 ) c>e1 at my return4 8,t he wants to "k my quality1 /ate1 condition1 circum/ances1 c40 ,alas6 t anyone %\ld enquire aft] su* a wret* z ,i am4 ,h[ev]1 s9ce he ha? be5 s k9d1 pray tell him1 t z = my quality1 ,i 0 a poor1 mean draw]2 b by ! di/+ui%+ grace ( ,,god1 am n[ int5d$ = ! m9i/ry4 ,z = my e/ate1 t ,i am a s]vitor2 & z to my condition & circum/ances1 ,i h n ( my own any :]e to lay my head4 ,b my fri5ds1 by ,,god's provid5ce1 m9i/] daily to me1 & 9 return = su* unm]it$1 unspeakable bless+s1 ,i tru/ ! same good ,be+ w give me grace to d$icate myself )\t res]ve to 8 s]vice4 ,to 8sp5d & be sp5t0 = ! welf>e ( my fell[-creatures1 endeav\r+ to promote ! gospel ( 8 ,son z mu* z lies 9 my poor p[]4 ,b 8obs]ve 8 humility10 says ,mr4 ,h4 ,aye1 cat* an old ,*ri/ian )\t pr(\nd humility1 if y c4 ,believe me1 ,sir1 x is no?+ b ?is fle% ( ours1 ^? curs$ se$s ( ! pr\d apo/ate1 :i* lie lurk+ 9 u1 t make u to ?9k ourselves wor?y ( ! v air we brea!4 ,:5 our eyes are op5$ by ! influ5ces ( div9e grace1 we !n %all beg9 to ?9k ( ourselves z we ought to ?9k1 ev51 t ,,god is all1 & we are less ?an no?+4 ,well1 y may cry1 ,o happy temp]1 c\ld ,i b le>n ( ,,*ri/ to be meek & l[ly 9 he>t1 ,i %\ld c]ta9ly f9d re/ to my s\l4 ,may ,,god1 = 8 de> ,,son's sake1 give x to y1 to me1 & to all our de> fri5ds6 8,"s l1 "s dislike ! extract10 y say4 ,i did n d x1 to please man1 b ,,god4 8,mr4 ,w4 is too mu* engag$ 9 temporals40 ,is he8 ,oh de> ,sir1 pray t :5 ,i ent] ! m9i/ry1 ,i may be :olly engag$ 9 spirituals3 ,b 8,mrs4 ,h4 has be5 ill1 & is n[ recov]$40 ,,god be prais$ = bo?6 ,our ,savi\r1 ,sir1 le>nt ob$i5ce by ! ?+s :i* he suff]$1 s mu/ we4 ,pa91 if pati5tly endur$1 & sanctifi$ to u1 is a great purifi] ( our corrupt$ nature4 ,x w tea* u excell5t lessons4 ,i hope ,mr4 ,h4 has be5 enabl$ to le>n "s ( !m4 ,s mu* 9 answ] to y\r k9d lett]4 ,y say 8x 0 too long40 ,believe me1 ,sir1 x 0 mu* too %ort2 b a l9e is m ?an ,i des]ve4 ,h[ev]1 ,i h made out 9 m9e1 :at 0 want+ 9 y\rs4 ,my ,"m's j\rney to ,gl\ce/]1 ,i fe>1 is spoil$ by ! wea!r4 ,,god's bless$ w be done6 ,i hope to be ) y ab\t next ,tuesday sev5night4 8,i am miss$10 y say2 & y may well miss su* a tr\blesome gue/4 ,well1 ,,god w rew>d y ri*ly1 ,i tru/4 ,nev] despair ( my bro!r2 :5 ,,god acts ^u ! s\l1 he makes quick "w ( x4 ,be pleas$ to tell ,mr4 ,m4 t 8 remissness ha? occasion$ me _m a sigh1 & 8 return f 8 relapse1 matt] ( abundant ?anks to ,,god 9 8 behalf4 ,oh let u "y1 unexp]i5c$ soldi]s1 be always ^u our gu>d2 ! v mom5t we des]t our po/1 ! enemy ru%es 92 & if he c b div]t our eyes f look+ heav5w>d1 he w soon s bl9d u1 t we %all n look t[>ds x at all4 ,a great deal may be le>n$ f a little fall4 ,b ,i mu/ n deta9 y any long]1 ?an to assure y h[ mu* ,i am1 ,de> ,sir1 ,y\r & ,mrs4 ,h4's s9c]e fri5d & s]vant1 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,iii4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,oxon1 ,sept4 #ag1 #agcd4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i ,_h ! fav\r ( y\r lett] la/ ,friday1 :i* br\ght me ! agreeable news ( y\r & ,mrs4 ,h4's welf>e1 toge!r ) ! mu*-desir$ acc\nt ( y\r approv+ ! s*eme1 inclos$ 9 my la/4 ,inde$1 ,i did n d\bt ( its meet+ ) a c&id reception1 f all ^? p]sons to :om x 0 recomm5d$4 ,_! kn[n conc]n = religion1 giv+ me suffici5t assurance1 t no?+ c be unacceptable to !m1 :i* any way t5d$ to promote _! improvem5t 9 ! div9e life4 ,x mu/ be confess$1 inde$1 z y v ju/ly obs]v$1 t we mu/ make a great progress 9 religion1 & be inur$ by frequ5t pray] & m$itation1 to ! extatic contemplation ( heav5ly objects1 be=e we c arrive at true heav5ly-m9d$ness2 &1 p]haps1 aft] all our endeav\rs1 :il/ our s\ls are imm]s$ 9 ^! fle%ly tab]nacles1 we %all make b v small advances 9 s delightful & glori\s an und]tak+4 ,b believe me1 ,sir1 y _c imag9e1 h[ va/ly s]viceable ! con/ant use ( all ! means ( religion w be1 9 acquir+ ?is bless$ habit ( m9d4 ,su*1 z an e>ly ris+ 9 ! morn+1 public & private pray]1 a due temp]ance 9 all ?+s1 & frequ5t m$itation on ! inf9ite love & purity ( t unp>allel$ patt]n ( all p]fection1 our de> ,r$eem]4 ,z = y\r m5tion+1 ,sir1 ! deg5]acy ( ! age1 z ! lea/ objection aga9/ our mak+ fur!r advances 9 any religi\s improvem5t1 ,i _c by any means admit ( x4 ,! scriptures 7z ,i take x7 are to be ! only rules ( action4 ,& ! examples ( our bless$ ,,"l & 8 apo/les1 ! gr& patt]ns :]eby we are to =m ! conduct ( our lives4 ,x is true1 inde$1 t in/ances ( an exalt$ piety are r>ely to be met ) 9 ! pres5t age1 & "o w\ld ?9k1 if we 7 to take an e/imate ( our religion1 f ! lives ( mo/ ( its pr(essors1 t *ri/ianity 0 no?+ b a dead lett]4 ,b !n x is n our religion1 b ourselves t are to be blam$ all ?is :ile4 ,w\ld we live z ! primitive *ri/ians did1 we might no d\bt h ! same assi/ance v\*saf$ u1 z !y _h4 ,,god's grace is nev] re/ra9$1 & ?\gh we %\ld n arrive at ^? heights ( heav5ly-m9d$ness1 z "s ( ! primitive *ri/ians 7 em95t =1 yet1 me?9ks we %\ld imitate !m z f> z we c1 & rely on ! div9e goodness = grants ( su* a supply ( grace1 z he1 9 8 good pleasure1 %all judge mo/ conv5i5t = u4 ,be pleas$ to s5d = ,mr4 ,law's ,*ri/ian ,p]fection = me aga9/ my com+ into ! c\ntry1 if pr9t$ 9 a small edition4 ,i am1 ) due respects to self1 sp\se1 & all o!r fri5ds1 ,y\r's s9c]ely1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,iv4 ,to ! ,same4 ,oxon1 ,dec4 #d1 #agcd4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i ,am he>tily glad to he> t ! c\ntry p>son has _h s good an effect ^u y1 & t y are resolv$ to set 9 e>ne/1 ab\t work+ out y\r salvation3 ,be sure qu5* n ^! fir/ motions2 b g on vigor\sly & manfully1 )\t ! lea/ reg>d to :at ! _w may say2 if y c once break ) t1 y are safe4 ,! pray]s1 ,i hope to s5d y next week4 ,only let me give y ?is caution1 n to dep5d on any advice or book1 t is giv5 y2 b solely on ! grace ( ,,god att5d+ x4 ,! book :i* ,i h s5t to my bro!r1 & w\ld recomm5d to y & all my ,gl\ce/] fri5ds1 w soon conv9ce y h[ dang]\s x is to be a lukew>m *ri/ian1 & t !re is no?+ to be done )\t break+ f ! _w1 d5y+ ourselves daily1 tak+ up our cross1 & foll[+ ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,^! ?+s may seem a little t]rible at fir/1 b believe me1 !y are no?+ b sugge/ions ( our enemy to det] u f sett+ out2 & if y c cr$it me1 mortification itself1 :5 once practis$1 is ! greate/ pleasure 9 ! _w4 ,b hold1 ,i %all transgress ! "t prescrib$ me1 !re=e give me only leave to add my he>ty pray] = y\r successful progress 9 religion1 & to subscribe myself 9 great ha/e1 ,de> ,sir1 ,y\r s9c]e fri5d & humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,v4 ,to ! ,same4 ,oxon1 ,feb4 #bj1 #agce4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i ,believe y ?9k me a /range sort ( a p]son1 = n be+ s good z my ^w 9 com+ d[n ?is w9t]2 & :at is worse1 9 n lett+ y h a l9e to acqua9t y ( my reasons = x4 ,&1 inde$1 ,i am n z yet det]m9$2 provid5ce hav+ ord]$ 7,i hope7 t ?is seem+ unk9dness %all1 9 ! end1 prove v s]viceable on all sides4 ,h[ev]1 ?\gh ,i h be5 ?us h9dr$1 yet1 ,i ?9k y he>d f me la/1 & am really surpriz$ to f9d y %\ld1 n[ s long s9ce1 h desir$ t collection ( pray]s1 & be :olly unconc]n$ ab\t !m ev] aft]4 ,inde$1 !y w be ( no s]vice to y1 unless y grant me ?is "o po/ulatum3 8,t we mu/ r5\nce ourselves40 ,:at ! mean+ ( ?is phrase may be1 ! preface to ! pray]s w be/ in=m y4 ,i did n d\bt ( its meet+ ) b a cold reception1 x be+ 7at fir/ view7 s v contr>y to fle% & blood4 ,=1 p]haps1 y may ?9k1 t ?is r5\nc+ ( ourselves1 mu/ necess>ily lead u 7z x c]ta9ly does7 to acts ( self-d5ial & mortification2 &1 t we probably may be sav$ )\t !m4 ,& le/ y %\ld aft] all imag9e1 7:i* ,i tru/ y w n7 t true religion does consi/ 9 any ?+1 besides an entire r5ewal ( our natures into ! image ( ,,god2 ,i h s5t y a book entitl$1 ,! ,life ( ,,god 9 ! ,s\l ( ,man1 writt5 by a "y1 b an em95t *ri/ian1 :i* w in=m y1 :at true religion is1 & by :at means y may atta9 x4 ,z likewise1 h[ wret*$ly mo/ p err 9 _! s5tim5ts ab\t x1 :o suppose x to be no?+ else 7z he tells u page #c;d7 b a m]e model ( outw>d p]=mances2 )\t ev] consid]+1 t all our corrupt passions mu/ be subdu$1 & a complex habit ( virtues1 su* z meekness1 l[l9ess1 fai?1 hope1 & ! love ( ,,god & ( man1 be implant$ 9 _! room1 be=e we c h ! lea/ title to ent] into ! k+dom ( ,,god4 ,our div9e ma/] hav+ expressly told u1 t 8unless we r5\nce ourselves1 & take up our cross daily1 we _c be 8 disciples40 ,& aga91 8unless we h ! _s ( ,,*ri/1 we are none ( 840 ,y w sc>ce h "t1 ,i imag9e1 be=e ,mr4 ,h4 leaves ,gl\ce/]1 to revise1 :at ,i h recomm5d$ to y\r p]usal4 ,h[ev]1 be pleas$ to let me he> f y by him1 toge!r ) an acc\nt ( y\r free s5tim5ts ab\t ?is matt]4 ,i tru/ 7by ,,god's grace7 we %all1 at la/1 rightly und]/& "o ano!r's mean+4 ,i %\ld be glad to he> too1 :e!r y keep morn+ pray]s1 & h[ (t5 y receive ! holy communion1 !re be+ no?+1 :i* s mu* be-dw>fs u 9 religion1 & h9d]s our progress t[>ds ! heav5ly ,canaan1 z />v+ our s\ls by keep+ away f ! heav5ly banquet4 ,i h no?+ m to add at pres5t on ?is subject1 till y fav\r me ) a l9e1 :i*1 ,i hope1 y w n fail do+ by ,mr4 ,h4 :o w will+ly br+ x to1 ,de> ,sir1 ,y\r s9c]e fri5d & v humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,vi4 ,to ! ,same4 ,oxon1 ,m>* #f1 #agce4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i ,_h ! fav\r ( y\r lett] by ,mr4 ,h4 &1 z desir$1 ,i h made enquiry ab\t ! po/-ma/]s & cl]ks ( ,m]ton4 ,z to ! =m]1 ,i he>1 t ! five s5ior fell[s h ea* a p[] to elect "o 9 8 turn1 & t !re is n[ a vacancy1 b "o ready on ! spot to supply x1 & no likelihood ( !re be+ ano!r ?is long :ile4 ,! latt]1 are solely 9 ! p[] ( ! w>d51 & ?\gh all ! places are at pres5t fill$ up1 yet1 !re w be a vacancy next t]m1 s t1 p]haps1 by a seasonable application1 y\r bro!r may get a fri5d 94 ,?us mu* = bus9ess4 ,z = ! o!r p>ticul>1 specifi$ 9 ! latt] "p ( y\r la/2 ,i f9d by :at ,i c ga!r f y\r own & my bro!r's expressions1 z well z f ,mr4 ,h4's disc\rse1 t my late lett]s h met ) b a cold reception2 & t y seem desir\s ( he>+ no m ( s seem+ly ungrateful a subject1 z submitt+ our wills to ! w ( ,,god2 :i*1 inde$1 is all t is impli$ 9 t phrase 7:i* our enemy w\ld repres5t z s =midable to u7 ( r5\nc+ ourselves4 ,alas1 ,sir6 :at is !re t appe>s s mon/r\sly t]rible 9 a doctr9e t is1 7or at lea/ ought to be7 ! con/ant subject ( our pray]s1 :5ev] we put up t petition ( our ,,"l's3 8,?y w be done 9 e>?1 z x is 9 ,heav540 ,! import ( :i* seems to be ?is4 #a/4 ,t we d e ?+ t ,,god wills1 & no?+ b :at he wille?1 #b;dly1 ,t we d e ?+ he wills1 only 9 ! mann] he wille?4 #c;dly1 ,t we d ^? ?+s he wille?1 only because he wille?4 ,?is is all1 ,sir1 ,i h be5 endeav\r+ to inculcate 9 my late lett]s2 & ?\gh x seems z cle> z ! light1 ^u an imp>tial & consid]ate view1 yet1 our gr& impo/or 7^: v corruption is hav+ a w di/9ct f1 & !re=e contr>y to ,,god's7 w\ld fa9 set x out 9 ! mo/ hide\s col\rs1 z ?\gh we 7 8,sett]s =? ( /range doctr9es20 or propos+ "s high] degrees ( p]fection1 ?an e ord9>y *ri/ian is oblig$ to aspire aft]2 :]eas1 9 tru?1 x is no?+ b ! simple & evid5t language ( ! gospel4 ,x mu/ be confess$1 t ?r\gh ! corruption ( our deprav$ nature1 & t p[]1 :i* self-w has1 s9ce ! ,fall1 usurp$ 9 ! s\l1 we mu/ necess>ily break ?r\gh a great _m ob/acles4 ,b1 de> ,sir1 be n dismay$1 ! difficulty lies only 9 our fir/ sett+ out4 ,be b vigor\s at ! fir/ onset1 & nev] fe> a conque/4 ,! r5ewal ( our natures is a "w ( great importance4 ,x is n to be done 9 a day4 ,we h n only a new h\se to build up1 b an old "o to pull d[n4 ,b !n1 me?9ks1 ?is w\ld be an odd way ( reason+1 8,because a ?+ requires "s pa9s1 ,i !re=e w nev] set ab\t x40 ,no1 ,sir1 r up & be do+4 ,ex]t y\r utmo/ ef=ts at y\r fir/ sett+ out1 & take my ^w1 y\r /r5g? z well z resolution w increase daily4 ,! means also :i* are necess>y to be us$ 9 ord] to atta9 ?is end1 our curs$ adv]s>y ! devil w\ld repres5t to u 9 ! mo/ hide\s =ms imag9able4 ,b believe me1 ,sir1 ! difficulty "h too1 only lies 9 our fir/ break+ f ourselves1 & t !re is really m pleasure 9 ^! =midable duties ( self-d5ial & mortification1 ?an 9 ! highe/ indulg5ces ( ! greate/ epicure ^u e>?4 ,give me leave1 de> ,sir1 only to rem9d y ( "o p>ticul>1 :i*1 if duly obs]v$1 w va/ly facilitate y\r future endeav\rs4 ,let ! scriptures1 n ! _w1 be y\r rule ( action4 ,by ^? y are to =m y\r practice "h1 & to be judg$ h]eaft]4 ,^u ?is acc\nt1 = ! future1 ,i %\ld be glad1 if y w\ld communicate :at passes betwe5 y & me1 to none b my bro!r & y\r sp\se4 ,& if y h any1 ! lea/ scruple1 be pleas$ to s5d me ^w ( x by a lett] 9 an op51 fri5dly mann]2 &1 by ,,god's bless+1 all ?+s w be yet set "r2 only be f]v5t 9 pray]4 ,z = :at ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,ho> has be5 pleas$ to say1 ei!r to y or ,mr4 ,h4 x is n my bus9ess 7out ( def]5ce1 z he is s mu* my sup]ior1 z to ! dignity ( 8 (fice1 8 age1 & 8 le>n+7 to make any reply4 ,i %all only add1 :at ,i am sure ,i c prove1 8,t ! gospel tells u t !re is b "o ?+ ne$ful4 ,t we _c sit d[n cont5t ) j su* a degree ( goodness1 & claim j su* a proportionable degree ( glory20 b t 8we are to love ! ,,"l ) all our s\ls1 /r5g?1 c40 & t 8he :o endure? to ! end1 7& he only7 %all be sav$40 ,!re is a little treatise lately come out1 :i* ,i h made bold to s5d to ,mr4 ,ho>1 :]e we may be fully conv9c$ by argum5t d$ucible m]ely f reason1 8t ,,god is our sole end10 & t b>ely ^u a pr9ciple ( prud5ce1 7suppos+ we c\ld be happy )\t x7 we ought to press =w>d1 9 ord] to atta9 ! greate/ degrees ( happ9ess h]eaft]4 ,:e!r ?is lett]1 ,sir1 may prove z (f5sive z ! =m]1 is n my bus9ess to enquire4 ,,god's w be done 9 all ?+s4 ,he1 & he alone c 7& inde$ w1 if we are desir\s ( x ourselves7 "w ?is conviction 9 our m9ds4 ,give me leave j to add1 t ,i ?\ght x my duty to answ] ^! few objections1 t h be5 rais$ aga9/ ! difficulty ( con=m+ our wills to ! w ( ,,god1 by %ew+ t ! greate/ /ruggle lies only at our fir/ beg9n+1 & t x is no m ?an :at is indisp5sably necess>y = our salvation4 ,z = ! means to be employ$ = ! atta9m5t ( ?is end1 ,i %all be :olly sil5t3 ,be+ s5sible1 t if y are once fully conv9c$ ( ! greatness ( x1 y w be necess>ily c>ri$ on to ! use ( su* means z ,,god ha? con/itut$ = t purpose4 ,i hope my writ+ aft] ?is mann]1 ,sir1 w n be e/eem$ a piece ( self-conceit1 or be an in/rum5t ( unloos+ our =m] b& ( fri5d%ip1 :i* 0 once design$ to be b\nd ! fa/]1 by ty+ x ) a religi\s knot4 ,b :e!r ?is proves to be ! ev5t1 or n1 ( my tell+ my fri5ds ! tru?1 ,i :olly leave to ,,god's ,provid5ce4 ,be pleas$ h[ev] to fav\r me ) a l9e 9 return1 & give me leave to subscribe myself1 ,de> ,sir1 ,y\r s9c]e fri5d & mo/ oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,vii4 ,to ! ,same4 ,bri/ol1 ,june #ab1 #agce4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,,la/ night ab\t eight o'clock1 y\r good sp\se & myself came safe to our j\rney's end1 & met ) a v k9d reception f all p>ties4 ,aft] y left u1 ! ladies grew m s]i\s1 & at la/ by ! assi/ance ( ,mr4 ,norris1 our disc\rse ran into a prop] *annel4 ,my bro!r does n propose sail+ ?is =tnight2 b ?o' he /ays long] ?an he propos$1 yet ,i hope to be at ,gl\ce/] on ,w$nesday1 = me?9ks my he>t is /ill !re1 ?o' my body be at ?irty miles di/ance4 ,on ^: acc\nt1 ,i leave y to guess4 ,i _c help reflect+ on ,sunday4 ,did n ^? sighs1 ?9k y1 ,sir1 proce$ f "s unusual m$itations on ! importance ( religion8 ,7 !y n "s infant /ruggl+s aft] ! new bir?8 ,surely !y 74 ,& ,i tru/ ere long1 aft] a few /ruggl+s ) corrupt$ nature1 ! ,holy ,gho/ w repl5i% y\r he>t ) com=t & peace4 ,prop] retirem5t & solitude are no b>s2 b r great helps to a religi\s life4 ,we f9d1 our ,savi\r 0 l$ into a wild]ness1 be=e he ent]$ on 8 publick m9i/ry1 & s mu/ we too1 if we ev] int5d to tread 9 8 /eps4 ,z = my bro!r1 ,i tru/ ! c>es ( ! _w1 ! desire ( ri*es1 c4 w n always *oak ! good se$4 ,h[ev]1 ,i hope y my de> fri5d w n def] s important a ?+4 ,b1 :y d ,i say hope1 :5 ,i am assur$ y w n4 ,me?9ks1 ,i w\ld will+ly und]go ! pangs1 s y might enjoy ! pleasures ( ! new bir?4 ,b ?is mu/ n be4 ,all we c d is to sympa?ize ) & pray = ea* o!r1 :i* ,i hope w n be want+ on ei!r side1 z su* a close fri5d%ip has comm5c$ betwe5 de> ,mr4 ,h4 & ,y\r s9c]e fri5d & humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,viii4 ,to ! ,same4 ,bri/ol1 ,sept4 #e1 #agce4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,h[ welcome is a l9e f a fai?ful fri5d8 ev5 z welcome z a %[] ( ra9 9 a dr\ghty season4 ,b "h's ! mis=tune1 ! v k9dnesses ( fri5ds may be cruelty3 ,comm5dations1 or ev5 ! h9t+ at !m1 are poison to a m9d addict$ to pride4 ,a nail nev] s9ks deep] ?an :5 dipt 9 oil4 ,a fri5d's words may be s(t] ?an butt]1 & not)/&+1 be v swords4 ,pray = me1 de> ,sir1 & heal ! w\nd y h made4 ,to ,,god alone give glory4 ,to s9n]s no?+ belongs1 b %ame & confusion4 ,s mu* 9 answ] to "o "p ( y\r too k9d lett]4 ,mrs4 ,p[ell y say cont9ues v ill4 ,no wond]1 ,sir2 desp]ate diseases mu/ h desp]ate rem$ies4 ,satan has desir$ to sift h] z :eat2 b ,,*ri/ w pray = h]1 ,i tru/1 & !n h] fai? w n fail4 ,ox=d fri5ds h n be5 want+ 9 lett]s1 & ,i f9d ,i mu/ n /ay mu* long] "h4 ,= "s are go+ to travel1 "s are dead1 & "o is m>ri$1 s t we mu/ jo9 & w>m "o ano!r1 z well z we c 9 _! abs5ce4 ,i hope to fea/ ) y at ,crypt next ,sunday4 ,amaz+1 t ev] s9n]s %\ld sit ) _! ,savi\r6 ,to :at dignity has ,,*ri/ exalt$ human nature4 ,& h[ did he d x8 ,:y1 by humbl+ himself4 ,let u g & d likewise4 ,give me leave1 ) due respects to all fri5ds1 to subscribe myself1 ,y\r & sp\ses v humble s]vant & s9c]e fri5d1 ,g4 ,w4 ,p4 ,s4 ,if ,mr4 ,paunce=t's petitions run aft] ?is mann] = me1 ,i %\ld be ?ankful3 8,t ,,god w\ld f9i% ! good "w he has begun 9 me1 t ,i may nev] seek nor be fond ( worldly pref]m5t2 b employ e mite ( ^? tal5ts x %all please ,,god to entru/ me )1 to 8 glory & ! *ur*'s good1 & likewise1 t ! endeav\rs ( my fri5ds to revive true religion 9 ! _w1 may meet ) prop] success40 ,,lett] ,,ix4 ,to ! ,same4 ,bri/ol1 ,sept4 #ah1 #agce4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,z y did n expect to he> f me till ,mr4 ,bd came1 ,i hope y h n z yet accus$ me ( be+ too dilatory 9 writ+4 ,n[ ,i h tak5 ! fre$om1 :at c be m prop] = me to beg9 )1 ?an to return t5 ?\s& ?anks = ^? innum]able fav\rs conf]r$ on me at y\r h\se8 ,i tru/ !y are all regi/]$ 9 ! c\rt ( heav51 & w 9 due "t meet ) a suitable return f my all-graci\s & good b5efactor4 ,next to ?is1 ,i imag9e y w enquire1 h[ ,i l ,bri/ol8 ,z = ! place itself1 t1 l all o!rs1 is indiff]5t to me1 :o h "h no cont9u+ city1 b seek "o to come2 & z = ! inhabitants1 ?o' !y tea* me no?+ else1 yet ,i may le>n ?is "o important lesson1 t unless ,i am v vigilant1 ! *ildr5 ( ?is _w1 w be mu* wis] 9 _! g5]ation1 ?an ,i1 :o1 by ! grace ( ,,god1 hope am a *ild ( light4 ,alas6 0 ,i half s solicit\s to atta9 heav5ly1 z !y are worldly ri*es1 ,i %\ld be ri* inde$4 ,t y all may be ri* t[>ds ,,god1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r v unwor?y1 b s9c]e fri5d & humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,x4 ,to ! ,same4 ,oxon1 ,m>* #ac1 #agcf4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i ,h n[ b j "t to acqua9t y1 t ,,god gave me a pleasant & safe j\rney1 & :at 0 /ill a great] bless+1 a joyful meet+ ) my zeal\s1 he>ty1 s9c]e fri5ds4 ,! ald]man bore my exp5ces1 & 0 v agreeable company2 s t on all acc\nts ,i h great reason to ?ank my good & graci\s ,,god1 & to beg o!rs to jo9 ) me 9 t important1 t delightful duty4 ,y w n =get reta9+ y\r old cu/om ( read+ & s++4 ,x's bad to leave (f a good cu/om1 & ! be/ way to make a progress 9 religion1 is to p]si/ 91 & to improve on ! means we enjoy4 ,i suppose hone/ ,james by ?is "t is ) y4 ,my he>ty love to him1 & tell him1 x w\ld d 8 he>t good to see :at a numb] ( true altoge!r *ri/ians "h are ( 8 rank4 ,i hope he w let none ( !m out/rip him3 ,he mu/ wat* & pray aga9/ self-indulg5ce1 slo?1 c4 especially if he goes to a place :]e pl5ty ( all ?+s ab\nd4 ,my due respects & he>ty ?anks to ,mrs4 ,h4 & all fri5ds4 ,i hope none ( _! k9dnesses w ev] be =gott5 by ,y\r s9c]e fri5d 9 great ha/e1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xi4 ,to ! ,same4 ,oxon1 ,april #b1 #agcf4 ,de>e/ ,sir1 ,,:at a com=t is x = *ri/ian fri5ds to relate to ea* o!r ! lov+-k9dness ( ! ,,"l8 ,o let 8 praises be ev] 9 our m\?s1 t we may be tell+ ( 8 salvation f day to day4 ,o de> ,sir1 ,i he>tily jo9 ) y 9 ! delightful duty ( ?anksgiv+4 ,i hope t y w h e day m & m exp]im5tal pro(s ( t int]c\rse :i* is c>ri$ on betwe5 ,,god 9 heav51 & sa9ts on e>?4 ,i mu/ n[ in=m y1 t ! p]son1 :o "u ,,god has giv5 me ! annuity1 is ,sir ,john ,philips ( ,london4 ,! occasion ( x 0 z foll[s4 ,^u my com+ up1 two or ?ree ( our tru/y fri5ds 7 call$ f u1 & be+ solicit\s to keep up our society "h1 ! g5tleman to :om y s5t ! book1 wrote to ,sir ,john ,philips & propos$ me 7alas6 h[ unfit7 z a prop] p]son to /ay "h & enc\rage our fri5ds 9 fight+ ! good fight ( fai?4 ,accord+ly he imm$iately (f]$ me an annuity ( tw5ty p\nds4 ,to %ew 8 dis9t]e/$ness1 he has promis$ me t1 :e!r ,i cont9ue "h or n2 & if ,i resolve to /ay at ,oxon1 he'll give me ?irty p\nds a ye>4 ,if t w n d1 ,i may h m2 s t y see1 my de> fri5d1 :at a critical po9t x is4 ,all t we h to d is to pray1 & wat* ,provid5ce betwe5 ?is & ,june1 :5 ,i propose1 ,,god will+1 to ent] into ord]s1 & !n no d\bt my call w be cle>4 ,:at makes me to ?9k t ?is is a call f ,,god is1 t x w be conv5i5t = tak+ my degree1 & improv+ me 9 my /udies4 ,:e!r x be or no1 ,,god only kn[s2 ,fa!r1 !re=e into ?y h&s ,i comm5d my _s1 = ?\ ha/ r$eem$ me1 ,o ,,"l ?\ ,,god ( tru?4 ,i approve greatly ( y\r read+ ,,h5ry4 ,,god works by him "h greatly1 & may ! ,,"l prosp] x 9 y\r h&s4 ,good de> ,sir1 nev] leave (f wat*+1 read+1 pray+1 /riv+1 till y exp]im5tally f9d ,,*ri/ ,,jesus =m$ )9 y4 ,9 a p>ticul> mann]1 my de> fri5d1 wat* aga9/ all temptations to slo?4 ,:5 y receive ! sacram5t1 e>ne/ly endeav\r to be inw>dly bett]$ by x ! week foll[+4 ,live e day z holily z y c4 ,be frequ5t 9 self-exam9ation morn+ & ev5+4 ,pray e>ne/ly f y\r he>t4 ,wre/le ) ,,god1 beg him to ha/5 ! new bir?4 ,moreov] be c>eful1 dilig5t 9 y\r call+1 lab\r h>d ) y\r own h&s1 t y may h to give to him t ne$e?4 ,& lab\r n s mu* = ! meat t p]i%e?1 z to neglect pursu+ t :i* endure? to et]nal life4 ,o ,mr4 ,h4 my b[els are enl>g$ t[>ds y4 ,believe me to be y\r s9c]e1 ?o' unwor?y fri5d1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xii4 ,to ! ,same4 ,oxon1 ,april #bb1 #agcf4 ,de> ,mr4 ,h41 ,,n[ tell me ! tru?1 h n y call$ me ungrateful8 ,if y h n1 x is m ?an ,i des]ve4 ,i h no?+ to plead b bus9ess1 z an excuse = n answ]+ y\r la/ k9d lett]4 ,well1 =give me ?is once1 & if ,i (f5d s aga91 !n call me ungrateful inde$4 ,y ord]'d me to make no ackn[l$gm5ts = k9dnesses receiv$4 ,y'll suff] me to ask ano!r fav\r1 if n to return any m ?anks4 ,be s k9d !n1 de> ,sir1 to desire y\r bro!r to write to me z soon z possible4 ,my good fri5d1 ,sir ,john ,philips1 has promis$ me ?irty p\nds a ye>1 if ,i'll cont9ue at ,ox=d1 & yet ,i am 9 d\bt1 :e!r t annuity1 & ! be+ appo9t$ to s]ve ! prison "h1 w be a suffici5t title = ord]s1 !re=e ,i beg bo? 8 advice & pray]s4 ,?is is all ,i ?9k t conc]ns outw>d affairs4 ,b ?is solemn season naturally leads me to say a ^w or two on a m important subject1 8! dea? & passion ( our bless$ ,"l & ,savi\r40 ,if ,i mi/ake n1 y commemorate x to-morr[ at ,crypt4 ,& bless$ be ,,god1 ,i d at ,*ri/ ,*ur*4 ,& oh t we may commemorate x z we ought2 t we may fix our ?\ghts int5sely on t great exampl> & all aton+ blood2 t we may gr[ 9 love ) 8 meekness & pati5ce1 & endeav\r daily to be con=m$ to 8 mo/ bless$ image4 ,surely we _c gr[ angry at trifles1 :5 ! ,son ( ,,god endur$ su* bitt] usage1 )\t ! lea/ murmur or compla9t4 ,surely1 we _c rep9e at any disp5sations ( ,provid5ce ?o' ev] s sev]e1 :5 we consid]1 h[ x pleas$ ,,god to bruise our ,savi\r & lay ^u him ! iniquities ( u all4 ,:atev] befalls u1 is b ! due rew>d ( our crimes2 b ?is ,r$eem] _h done no?+ amiss3 he 0 bruis$ = our iniquities4 ,i c\ld run ?r\gh e "p ( our ,,"l's suff]+s1 & %ew h[ necess>y x is t we %\ld sympa?ize ) him 9 e p>ticul>4 ,b z x n[ gr[s late1 & ,i want a little "t to prep>e = to-morr['s solemnity1 y'll excuse me if ,i n[ only p>aphrase a little on ! pray] ( ! ?ief on ! cross4 ,,"l rememb] u & pray = u2 ,,"l rememb] u & rule u2 ,,"l rememb] u & prep>e a place = u4 ,,"l rememb] u 9 ! h\r ( dea?1 & 9 ! day ( judgm5t4 ,my due respects to all fri5ds1 & am s9c]ely ,y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 #8neces>y' replac$ ) #8necess>y' ,,lett] ,,xiii4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,june #bj1 #agcf4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,,?is is a day mu* to be rememb]'d1 ,o my s\l6 = ab\t noon1 ,i 0 solemnly admitt$ by good ,bi%op ,b5son1 be=e _m witnesses1 into holy ord]s1 & 01 bless$ be ,,god1 kept compos$ bo? be=e & aft] imposition ( h&s4 ,i endeav\r$ to behave ) unaffect$ devotion2 b n suitable en\gh to ! greatness ( ! (fice ,i 0 to und]take4 ,at ! same "t1 ,i tru/1 ,i answ]$ to e "q f ! bottom ( my he>t1 & he>tily pray$ t ,,god might say ,am54 ,i hope ! good ( s\ls w be my only pr9ciple ( action4 ,let come :at w1 life or dea?1 dep? or heigh?1 ,i %all h5ce=w>ds live l "o :o ?is day1 9 ! pres5ce ( m5 & angels1 took ! holy sacram5t1 ^u ! pr(ession ( be+ inw>dly mov$ by ! ,holy ,gho/ to take ^u me t m9i/ration 9 ! *ur*4 ,?is ,i began ) read+ pray]s to ! prison]s 9 ! c\nty gaol4 ,:e!r ,i myself %all ev] h ! hon\r ( /il+ myself a prison] ( ! ,,"l1 ,i "k n2 b inde$1 my de> fri5d1 ,i c call heav5 & e>? to witness1 t :5 ! ,bi%op laid 8 h& ^u me1 ,i gave myself up to be a m>tyr = him1 :o hung ^u ! cross = me4 ,kn[n unto him are all future ev5ts & cont+5ces2 ,i h ?r[n myself bl9dfold1 & ,i tru/ )\t res]ve1 into 8 almighty h&s2 only ,i w\ld h y obs]ve1 t till y he> ( my dy+ =1 or 9 my "w1 y w n be appriz$ ( all ! pref]m5t t is expect$ by ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 #8goal' replac$ ) #8gaol' ,,lett] ,,xiv4 ,to ! ,same4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,june #bc1 #agcf4 ,de> ,fri5d1 ,,nev] a poor creature set up ) s small a /ock4 ,:5 ! good ,bi%op1 :o orda9$ me on ,sunday1 gave out la/ ye> 9 8 visitation *>ge1 t he w\ld orda9 none "u full ?ree & tw5ty1 my he>t leap'd = joy1 = !n ,i ?\ght my fri5ds w\ld n only be disappo9t$ 9 _! hope ( hav+ me ent] into ord]s s soon2 b t ,i %\ld also h "t 7z 0 my int5tion7 to make at lea/ a hundr$ s]mons1 ) :i* to beg9 my m9i/ry2 b ?is is s f> f be+ ! case1 t ,i h n a s+le "o by me1 except t :i* ,i made = a small *ri/ian society1 & :i* ,i s5t to a neighb\r+ cl]gyman1 to conv9ce him h[ unfit ,i 0 to take ^u me ! important "w ( prea*+4 ,he kept x = a =tnight1 & !n s5t x back ) a gu9ea = ! loan ( x2 tell+ me he _h divid$ x into two1 & _h prea*$ x morn+ & ev5+ to 8 congregation4 ,) ?is s]mon ,i int5d to beg91 ,,god will+1 next ,sunday1 n d\bt+1 b t he1 :o increas$ a little lad's loaves & fi%es = ! fe$+ ( a great multitude1 w f "t to "t1 9 ! prop] use ( appo9t$ means1 supply me ) spiritual food = :atev] congregation he 9 8 all-wise ,provid5ce %all be pleas$ to call me to4 ,help1 help me1 my de> fri5d1 ) y\r w>me/ addresses to ! ?rone ( grace1 t ,i may n only f9d m]cy1 b grace to help 9 "t ( ne$4 ,at pres5t ?is is ! language ( my he>t1 ,a guilty weak & helpless worm into ?y arms ,i fall1 ,be ?\ my /r5g?1 my righte\sness1 my ,,jesus1 & my all4 ,oh cease n1 = ,i mu/ aga9 repeat x1 cease n to pray = ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xv4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,june #bh1 #agcf4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,h41 ,,accord+ to my promise ,i am n[ seat$ to write y a f>ewell lett]4 ,= provid5ce seems to dem& my pres5ce at ,ox=d imm$iately1 & !re=e ,i propose be+ !re1 ,,god will+1 on ,monday night4 ,b fir/ let me return de> ,mrs4 ,h4 my he>tie/ ?anks = all pa/ k9dnesses1 & assure h]1 t my incessant pray]s %all nev] be want+1 t ,,god may n =get h] lab\r ( love1 9 t %e has s pl5tifully adm9i/]$ to me 8 unwor?y s]vant1 & yet does m9i/]4 ,to-morr[ ,i am to prea* at ,crypt1 b believe ,i %all displease "s1 be+ det]m9$ to speak aga9/ _! assemblies4 ,b ,i mu/ tell !m ! tru?1 or o!rwise ,i %all n be a fai?ful m9i/] ( ,,*ri/4 ,_h provid5ce s ord]$1 ,i %\ld h be5 glad to h giv5 y ! cup ( bless+2 b s9ce t fav\r is d5i$ to me1 ,i am resign$4 ,h[ev]1 ,i hope ,i %all n be unm9dful ( y1 :5 ,i come ne> y\r place1 nor be want+ 9 my pray]s1 t ,,god w\ld m]cifully supply ! want ( outw>d means to y1 by ! op]ation ( 8 ,holy ,_s4 ,i suppose y are1 by ?is "t1 pretty well reconcil$ to ,worce/]1 & t provid5ce has %ewn y t we may s]ve ,,god acceptably 9 any place4 ,yes1 ,madam1 let b our he>ts be upright t[>ds him1 & by fai? unit$ to our de> ,,"l ,,jesus1 we %all f9d t :]ev] we are1 he w be ) u1 & we %all be ) him4 ,s f> ,i _h writt5 on ,saturday night2 b be+ deta9$ "h 9 expectation ( see+ my bro!r ,james1 7:o has n z yet be5 s good z 8 ^w7 ,i believe ,i c n[ acqua9t y t ,i mu/ set out on ,w$nesday morn+4 ,i prea*$ ye/]day at ,crypt1 & 0 m]cifully support$ & assi/$1 = :i* great bless+1 ,i hope y w return he>ty ?anks 9 my behalf4 ,i tru/ ,miss ,james cont9ues h] =m] e>ne/ desires to be r5ew$ 9 ! _s ( h] m9d2 = no?+ w d b t4 ,inde$ we may flatt] ourselves1 t we may g to heav5 )\t und]go+ ! pangs ( ! new bir?2 b we %all c]ta9ly f9d ourselves desp]ately mi/ak5 9 ! end4 ,= till we are *ang$1 till we are made meet =1 we _c 9 ! nature ( ! ?+ be p>tak]s ( ! heav5ly inh]itance ) ! sa9ts 9 light4 ,let u !re=e nev] cease pray+ & /riv+1 till we f9d ?is bless$ *ange wr\ght 9 u1 & !reby we ourselves br\ght (f f rely+ on any or all outw>d ord9ances = salvation4 ,our good bi%op ,b5son 0 pleas$ to give me ano!r pres5t ( five gu9eas1 a great supply = "o :o has n a gu9ea 9 ! _w4 ,may ! great ,bi%op ( s\ls amply rew>d bo? him & y1 = all fav\rs conf]r$ on ,y\r s9c]e fri5d & humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,june #cj1 #agcf4 ,my ,de> ,fri5d1 ,,glory6 glory6 glory6 be ascrib$ to an almighty triune ,,god4,la/ ,sunday 9 ! aft]noon1 ,i prea*$ my fir/ s]mon 9 ! *ur* ( ,/4 ,m>y ,de ,crypt1 :]e ,i 0 baptiz$1 & also fir/ receiv$ ! sacram5t ( ! ,,"l's supp]4 ,curiosity1 z y may easily guess1 drew a l>ge congregation toge!r ^u ! occasion4 ,! sight at fir/ a little aw$ me2 b ,i 0 com=t$ ) a he>t-felt s5se ( ! div9e pres5ce1 & soon f\nd ! unspeakable advantage ( hav+ be5 accu/om$ to public speak+ :5 a boy at s*ool1 & ( exhort+ & tea*+ ! prison]s & poor p at _! private h\ses1 :il/ at ! univ]sity4 ,by ^! means ,i 0 kept f be+ daunt$ ov] mu*4 ,z ,i proce$$1 ,i p]ceiv$ ! fire k9dl$1 till at la/1 ?\gh s "y1 & amid/ a cr\d ( ^?1 :o knew me 9 my infant *ildi% days1 ,i tru/1 ,i 0 enabl$ to speak ) "s degree ( gospel au?ority4 ,"s few mock$1 b mo/ = ! pres5t seem$ /ruck2 & ,i h s9ce he>d1 t a compla9t _h be5 made to ! bi%op1 t ,i drove fifte5 mad ! fir/ s]mon4 ,! wor?y prelate1 z ,i am in=m$1 wi%$ t ! madness might n be =gott5 be=e next ,sunday4 ,be=e !n1 ,i hope1 my s]mon ^u ,he t is 9 ,,*ri/1 is a new creature1 w be compleat$4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i n[ f9d fre$om 9 writ+4 ,glori\s ,,jesus1 ,unloose my /amm'r+ tongue to tell ,?y love imm5se1 unse>*able4 ,be+ ?us engag$1 ,i mu/ ha/5 to subscribe myself1 my de> ,sir1 ,y\r's1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xvii4 ,to ,mrs4 ,h4 ,oxon1 ,july #g1 #agcf4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,h41 ,,:at %all ,i say 9 def5ce ( my seem+ly ungrateful sil5ce8 ,:y1 ,i hope1 y\r k9dness w accept ( ! reasons ,i gave 9 ,mrs4 ,well's lett]1 z a suffici5t excuse = x1 no?+ b ^?1 ,i assure y1 be+ ! cause ( x4 ,well !n1 presum+ on y\r k9d p>don1 give me leave1 7aft] all ackn[l$gm5ts ( gratitude = k9dnesses receiv$7 to bid y once m welcome to ,gl\ce/]1 & to wi% y & ,mr4 ,h4 ) all my s\l1 ! greate/ com=t1 t ei!r ?is or ! o!r _w c af=d y4 ,x's true1 inde$1 we mu/ n expect mu* com=t "h1 except :at results f a good conviction t we are 9 a safe /ate1 by be+ born aga9 ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,?is1 w af=d u inexpressible satisfaction1 ev5 on ?is side ! grave4 ,x w give u ease 9 pa91 because we "k1 if we be> x pati5tly1 x w end 9 glory4 ,?is1 w make u meek & g5tle "u crosses & disappo9tm5ts1 because we "k we are taught to expect !m1 & t our bless$ ,ma/] has gone be=e u 9 !m4 ,9 %ort1 x w make u easy 9 e /ation1 because we h a g5]al promise1 t all ?+s %all "w = good to !m t love ,,god4 ,b suppos+ we 7 to h no pleasure on ?is side ( ,heav51 yet ! ?\ghts ( be+ happy1 & t too = all et]nity h]eaft]1 me?9ks %\ld tea* u to be> up "u e calamity "h1 n only ) submission1 b a holy joy4 ,good ,,god6 ! v idea ( :at we are to be 9 glory1 transports me :ile ,i am writ+4 ,!re1 !re1 ,mrs4 ,h4 we %all see ! bless$ ,,jesus1 :om our s\ls h s eag]ly ?ir/$ aft] 9 ?is life1 surr\nd$ ) glory1 & att5d$ ) myriads ( 8 holy angels1 :o w rejoice at our safe arrival to _! happy mansions1 & ) repeat$ e*oes welcome u to heav54 ,!re1 !re1 we %all n only see1 b live ) him & enjoy him too1 n = a day1 a mon?1 a ye>1 an age1 b to all et]nity4 ,& :o c tell ! pleasure1 com=t1 peace1 joy1 delight1 & transport1 a glorifi$ sa9t w feel 9 ! possession ( 8 wi%$-=1 long$-=1 ev] adorable1 ev] graci\s1 bless$1 belov$1 triune ,,god1 & t = ev]8 ,surely ! happ9ess w be s great1 t eye ha? n se51 nor e> he>d1 nei!r c ! he>t ( man conceive ! ?\s&? "p !re(4 ,& yet1 great z x is1 ,i n only wi%1 b h good hope ?r\gh ,,*ri/1 t n only y & ,mr4 ,h4 b all my *ri/ian fri5ds1 & ev5 ,i myself ?r\gh grace1 %all "o day be p>tak]s ( x4 ,! way & means we "k4 8,if any "o1 says ,,*ri/1 w come aft] me 7to glory7 let him r5\nce himself40 i4 e4 make 8 own w no pr9ciple ( action1 be no self-pleas]1 8& take up 8 cross0 pati5tly 7:e!r ( sickness or outw>d circum/ances1 c47 8& !n let him foll[ me10 foll[ me 9 a way ( duty "h1 & he %all foll[ me to glory h]eaft]4 ,may we all be su* foll[]s ( ! bless$ ,,jesus6 ,& :y %\ld we despair ( becom+ su*8 ,:at is !re 9 ,,*ri/'s doctr9e or example b t we may all1 ?r\gh ! assi/ance ( ! ,holy ,_s1 imitate him 98 ,suppose x does oblige u to be a little /rict] ?an our neighb\rs8 ,suppose x does =bid u sp5d+ too mu* "t 9 ! seem+ly-innoc5t ent]ta9m5ts ( ! age8 ,suppose x does comm& u to be con/ant & frequ5t 9 pray]1 9 wat*+s1 fa/+s1 & o!r acts ( mortification8 ,suppose x does bid u n to indulge our unruly passions2 b to le>n ( ,,*ri/ to be meek1 pati5t1 & l[ly8 ,suppose x does compel u to r$eem our "t1 to fill up e day ) prop] duty & devotion8 ,yet1 :at 9 all ?is1 t is t]rible8 ,has n su* a behavi\r a natural t5d5cy to make u calm1 easy1 peaceful1 happy8 ,& !n1 :y %\ld we refuse s easy a yoke1 s light a burd58 ,i am sure ! little 7alas6 too1 too little7 "t ,i h drawn 9 x1 ,i h f\nd x n gall+ b heal+1 & ! long] ,i be> x1 ! easi] & pleasant] x is4 ,let u !n1 ,de> ,mrs4 ,h4 *e>fully take x ^u u1 & !n ,no mortal liv+ ( u all c miss ,a p]man5t1 a sure sub/antial bliss4 ,y\r s9c]e1 ?\gh v unwor?y fri5d & humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,oxon1 ,oct4 #ad1 #agcf4 ,de>e/ ,sir1 ,i ,0 agreeably deta9$1 z y 0 pleas$ to t]m x1 la/ ,tuesday1 9 read+ y\r k9d lett]1 & _h ,i n be5 assi/$ by ! grace ( ,,god to receive e ?+ ) an equal1 undi/urb$ m9d1 p]haps ! cont5ts ( x might h giv5 me "s small uneas9ess4 ,b religion q *anges ! nature ( man1 & makes u to receive all ! disp5sations ( provid5ce ) resignation & ?ankfulness4 ,( ?is1 de>e/ ,sir1 ,i hope y h _h an exp]im5tal pro(1 9 be>+ up ) c\rage & resolution "u ^? acute pa9s ! ,almighty 0 pleas$ to visit y ) la/ ,sunday1 & ) :i*1 p]haps1 8 inf9ite wisdom & goodness may cont9ue to visit y long]4 ,my de> fri5d 7if ,i mi/ake n7 us$ to say1 he 0 afraid ,,god did n love him1 because he did n *a/5 him4 ,behold !n1 n[ ! h& ( ! ,,"l is ^u y1 n s mu* to puni%1 z to purify y\r s\l4 ,n 9 ang] b 9 love4 ,pray !re=e 9 y\r easy int]vals1 t y may "k1 :]e=e ! ,,"l cont5de? ) y1 & t y may n come cank]$ out ( ! furnace ( affliction4 ,(f] up e groan1 e sigh1 9 ! "n ( y\r dy+1 ris5 ,r$eem]1 & d\bt n1 b !y w be z preval5t z set times ( pray]4 ,our be+ enabl$ to pray :5 sickness comes on u1 d\btless1 is to tea* u ! necessity ( pray+ always1 :5 we are 9 heal?4 ,b1 de> ,mr4 ,h4 wants no su* lessons1 or excitem5ts1 ,i believe1 to pray]4 ,me?9ks ,i c\ld be> "s ( y\r pa9 = y1 if t w\ld give y com=t4 ,b z x is impossible1 ,o let me nev] cease mo/ e>ne/ly to besee* my heav5ly ,fa!r1 t he w\ld sanctify ?is 8 fa!rly correction to y1 & t ! s5se ( y\r weakness may add /r5g? to y\r fai?1 & s]i\sness to y\r rep5tance4 ,poor ,mr4 ,pauncefoot1 ,i f9d1 is visit$ 9 a f> m griev\s mann]4 ,de> good man1 surely ! "t ( 8 dissolution 7,i %\ld say ( 8 coronation7 drawe? ne>4 ,see1 de> ,mr4 ,h4 ?r\gh :at tribulations we mu/ ent] into glory4 ,be pleas$ to give my he>ty love & ?anks to him = 8 la/ k9d lett]4 ,beg him n to cease pray+ = me1 unwor?y z ,i am4 ,&1 ,i hope1 ,i %all n be want+ 9 return+ 8 k9dness 9 ! same mann]4 ,b alas1 ,i h no?+ to dep5d on1 b ! m]its ( a crucifi$ ,r$eem] to h my poor petitions answ]$4 ,b does de> ,mrs4 ,h4 compla9 ( deadness & coldness 9 devotion8 ,alas poor woman6 let h] n be di%e>t5$4 ,?is is a compla9t1 :i* all ! *ildr5 ( ,,god h made4 ,& we mu/ take a great deal ( pa9s ) our he>ts1 mu/ pray (t5 & long1 be=e we %all be able to pray well4 ,& ! only way ,i c ?9k (1 to %ame ourselves out ( deadness 9 pray]1 is to c5sure & condemn1 to humble & bewail ourselves = x e "t we g ^u our knees1 at lea/ e "t we solemnly retire to conv]se ) ,,god4 ,b :y does de> ,mrs4 ,h4 s mu* z ?9k ( omitt+ b once ! receiv+ ( ! holy sacram5t8 ,or if satan does put su* ?\ghts 9 h] head1 :y does n %e repel !m ) ! utmo/ abhorr5ce8 ,alas6 %\ld ! devil ga9 8 po9t "h1 w\ld n ! ridicul+ _w say1 ,mrs4 ,h4 began to build1 b _h n :]e) to f9i%4 ,i h se5 too _m fatal in/ances ( ! inexpressible dang] & sad consequ5ces ( leav+ (f any "o means ( grace1 n to enc\rage ,mrs4 ,h4 /$fa/ly to p]sev]e 9 ! good way %e has begun2 & w\ld exhort h]1 9 ! "n ( ! ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 to lab\r daily to mortify & subdue h] corruptions1 n wilfully to indulge h]self 9 any ill habit1 cu/om1 or temp]1 & !n assure h]self1 "o "t or ano!r1 ,,*ri/ w be made kn[n unto h] 9 break+ ( bread4 ,b :at %all ,i say1 de> ,sir1 ab\t ,mr4 ,w4 c4 c48 ,alas6 ,i f9d1 !y are all 9 ! gall ( bitt]ness1 9 ! v bondage ( iniquity1 & all ,i c d1 is to pity & pray = !m4 ,i f9d m & m1 t :]e true religion is want+1 !re is confusion & e evil "w4 ,b :y is my hon\r$ "m s solicit\s ab\t a few paultry ?+s1 t w quickly p]i%8 ,:y w %e n come & see h] y\nge/ son1 :o w endeav\r to be a ,joseph to h]1 be=e %e dies8 ,:at makes my de> fri5d & 8 k9d wife1 give me ano!r invitation to ,gl\ce/]8 ,alas6 h ,i n we>i$ & be5 exp5sive en\gh to y already8 ,i hope to s5d y1 9 a %ort "t1 two gu9eas t[>ds pay+ = ,mr4 ,h5ry's ,exposition4 ,i wi% ,i c\ld sp>e m1 b "t w br+ all ?+s to pass4 ,y see :at a l>ge lett] ,i h writt5 to y to make am5ds = ! _m %ort ones1 ,i h s5t lately4 ,?\gh ,i believe y may say ( m9e1 ! q contr>y to :at ,i say ( y\rs2 ! %ort] ! bett]4 ,my due respects to all fri5ds1 & believe me to be1 9 ! utmo/ s9c]ity1 ,de>e/ ,sir1 ,y\r & ,mrs4 ,h4's affectionate fri5d & humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xix4 ,to ! ,same4 ,oxon1 ,nov4 #e1 #agcf4 ,de>e/ ,sir1 ,,h]e) ,i h s5t y sev5 p\nds to pay = ,mr4 ,h5ry's ,comm5t>y4 ,de> ,esqr4 ,?orold lately made me a pres5t ( t5 gu9eas1 s t n[ 7= ev] bless$ be ! div9e goodness7 ,i c s5d y m ?an ,i ?\ght =4 ,9 "t1 ,i hope to pay ! apo!c>y's bill4 ,if ,i =get y\r fav\rs1 ,i %all also =get my ,,god4 ,say no?+ ( y\r receiv+ ?is money1 only give ?anks1 give he>ty ?anks to our good & graci\s ,,god = 8 inf9ite1 unm]it$ m]cy to me1 ! vile/ ( ! sons ( m54 ,oh1 de> ,sir1 may su* in/ances ( free grace /r5g!n y\r fai?1 & make y put y\r sole tru/ & confid5ce 9 ! ,,"l y\r ,,god4 ,= he ha? said1 ,i w nev] leave !e nor =sake !e4 ,h n y exp]i5c$ 8 lov+ k9dness & m]cy1 9 support+ y "u y\r sickness8 ,me?9ks ,i feel y h4 ,may y exp]i5ce x m & m6 ,did n ,,*ri/ give y ! meet+ la/ ,sunday8 ,i hope he did1 nay ,i am sure he did1 if our he>ts 7 duly prep>$ by fai? & rep5tance to receive him2 b )\t an entire resignation ( ourselves to ,,god1 & a ?or\gh r5unciation ( all worldly & corrupt affections1 all ,,god's ord9ances w pr(it no?+4 ,y\r rev]5d bro!r's k9d lett] ,i hope to answ] soon1 & to s5d him also a small p>cel ( books4 ,! good ,,"l sanctify !m to 8 own glory1 & ! good ( s\ls4 ,i f9d de> ,mr4 ,pauncefoot is /ill afflict$1 b bid him be ( good *e]4 ,9 8 latt] end he may yet greatly increase4 ,:5 we are weak1 !n are we /rong4 ,!re is hope conc]n+ 8 legacy4 ,let u 9 ! mean :ile cont9ue in/ant 9 pray] 9 behalf ( ?is our de> & wor?y fri5d4 ,good man6 salute him k9dly 9 my "n4 ,beg 8 pray]s = my unwor?y self1 & tell him ,i w write z soon z possible4 ,! gospel fl\ri%es at ,oxon4 ,our society "h1 bless$ be ,,god1 goes on well4 ,i receiv$ ! pap]s & ?ank y4 ,h[ does de> ,mrs4 ,h48 ,! div9e bless+ re/ on y bo?4 ,my pray] night & day is1 t y may be sav$4 ,salute all fri5ds by "n4 ,f ,de>e/ ,sir1 ,y\r unwor?y fri5d & humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xx4 ,to ! ,same4 ,bri/ol1 ,feb4 #aj1 #agcg4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,:at %all ,i say8 ,i _c be ) y ?is week4 ,me?9ks1 x w\ld be almo/ s9ful to leave ,bri/ol at ?is critical juncture1 !re be+ n[ a prospect ( mak+ a v consid]able collection = ! poor ,am]icans4 ,! :ole city seems to be al>m$4 ,*ur*es are z full week days1 z !y use to be on ,sundays1 & on ,sundays s full1 t _m1 v _m are oblig$ to g away1 because !y _c come 94 ,oh pray1 de> ,mr4 ,h4 t ,,god w\ld always keep me humble1 & fully conv9c$ t ,i am no?+ )\t him1 & t all ! good :i* is done ^u e>?1 ,,god do? x himself4 ,quak]s1 bapti/s1 presbyt]ians1 c4 all come to he> ! ^w prea*$4 ,sanctify x1 holy ,fa!r1 to ?y own glory & ?y p's good6 ,i hope to be ) y )\t fail on ,tuesday morn+4 ,:at lett]s y h1 pray s5d to1 ,de> ,sir1 ,y\r unwor?y fri5d1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xxi4 ,to ! ,same4 ,/oneh\se1 ,april #bf1 #agcg4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,be pleas$ to s5d ! ,poor ,c\ntry ,curate1 & ,flavel's ,husb&ry ,spiritualiz$4 ,i "k n :at to d = want ( a clock 9 ! h\se4 ,h[ %all ,i "k1 h[ my preci\s "t passes away8 ,y'll m9d y\r promise to come4 ,"h are lovely1 solit>y1 & pleasant walks to commune ) y\r own he>t1 & se>* out y\r _s4 ,has ,mr4 ,pauncefoot wrote to me8 ,my de> fri5d ,/rat=d's dea? affects me /ill4 ,me?9ks ,i long to be above1 employ$ z he is4 ,b alas1 ,i am n ripe = glory2 if ,i 01 my heav5ly ,fa!r w\ld ga!r me into 8 g>n]4 ,f>ewell1 ,de> ,sir2 rememb] ,i am alone1 & pray accord+ly = ,y\r s9c]e1 ?\gh weak fri5d1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xxii4 ,to ! same4 ,/oneh\se1 ,may #d1 #agcg4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,:y does n ,mr4 ,h4 let me he> f or see him8 ,surely no evil has befall5 ei!r him or 8 family 9 _! way to et]nity4 ,:y !n t>ry _! horses8 ,:y are !y s long 9 com+ to visit ! c\ntry1 :i* n[ looks l a second p>adise1 & :i*1 to me1 seems ! pleasante/ place ,i ev] 0 91 ?r\gh all my life8 ,surely ,i c nev] be ?ankful en\gh = be+ s5t hi!r2 p flock to he> ! ^w ( ,,god f ! neighb\r+ villages1 z well z our own4 ,!y gladly receive me into _! h\ses1 & ,i h no let or h9drance to my m9i/]ial bus9ess2 & :at is /ill bett]1 ,,god has op5$ my he>t1 & enabl$ me to f9i% a s]mon on 8,rememb] ?y ,creator1 c40,if y w come on ,sunday y may he> x p]haps4,y\r si/]-9-law talks ( be+ "h aga9 on ,friday2 b ,i believe x w be m agreeable1 if y *use ano!r opportunity1 t we may h our own conv]sation4 ,i hope t de> ,mrs4 ,h4 took no?+ ill1 t 0 9 my la/4 ,i meant x well1 & wrapt up ! pill 9 z mu* sug> z ,i c\ld4 ,my he>ty love to h] & ,miss ,j4 ,poor ,mr4 ,m4 & ,mr4 ,w4 w set out to morr[1 ,i suppose4 ,! ,,"l prosp] !m & be ) !m :]ev] !y g1 & make !m good soldi]s ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 & f9ally br+ !m & u to 8 heav5ly k+dom6 ,s wi%es1 s prays1 ,y\r's affectionately1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xxiii4 ,to ! ,same4 ,/oneh\se1 ,may #aa1 #agcg4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i ,?ank y = y\r la/1 & bless ,,god t y got home safe3 y\r obs]vations on ! wea!r 7 p]t95t & spiritual4 ,hone/ ,james & ,i1 7 out 9 ! mid/ ( ! lightn+1 & nev] 7 m delight$ 9 our lives4 ,may we be z well pleas$1 :5 ! ,son ( ,,god come? to judgm5t4 ,:at6 no news f y\r bro!r8 ,well1 ,/oneh\se p & ,i agree bett] & bett]4 ,i believe we %all "p weep+4 ,_h ,i "t ,i w\ld n[ write to ,miss ,j4 b ,i mu/ away among my flock1 & s d5y myself t pleasure till ano!r opportunity is giv5 to1 ,de> ,sir1 ,y\r s9c]e fri5d & humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xxiv4 ,to ! ,same4 ,bri/ol1 ,may #bd1 #agcg4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,by ! p>ticul> good provid5ce ( ,,god1 ,i got safe to ,bri/ol ye/]day by t5 9 ! morn+1 & 0 receiv$ 7unwor?y z ,i am7 ) ! utmo/ civility & k9dness4 ,i h le>nt f h5ce ! b5efit ( sett+ out on our j\rney to et]nity betimes1 & :at a pleas+ reflection x w be to look back1 ?\gh n to dep5d1 on "o's pa/ life1 & f9d a great deal ( "w done 9 a little "t4 ,! p "h are exce$+ k9dly affect$ t[>ds me2 &1 ,i hope1 ,i h se5 ! effects ( my doctr9e 9 ! re=mation ( "s ( _! lives4 ,rememb] me always 9 y\r pray]s4 ,accept my he>ty ?anks = all fav\rs1 & believe me to be1 ,ev] y\r's1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xxv4 ,to ,mrs4 ,h4 ,oxon1 ,july #ad1 #agcg4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,h41 ,,if y rememb]1 ,i promis$ y a long & p>ticul> lett] :5 ,i 0 at ,gl\ce/]1 & no?+ h9d]s b ,i may n[ p]=m x4 ,p]mit me !n fir/1 to beg9 ?is1 z ,i w\ld all my lett]s1 ) ?anks to y & k9d ,mr4 ,h4 = y\r inexpressible fav\rs conf]r$ on ! mo/ unwor?y ( my ma/]'s s]vants2 &1 )all1 to assure y1 h[ incessantly ,i pray1 t ! ,,god ( all grace & m]cy1 = ! sake ( 8 de> ,son ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 w\ld rew>d y 9 spirituals1 = :at y h done to me 9 temporals1 & fe$ y\r s\l ) 8 heav5ly graces1 z pl5tifully z y h f$ my body ) n\ri%+ food4 ,b z1 9 all probability1 ?is w be ! la/ lett] ,i %all write to de> ,mrs4 ,h4 be=e ,i sail1 :at c ,i fill ! rema9d] ) bett]1 ?an by exhort+ y1 to lay aside e weight1 p>ticul>ly ! s9 t does mo/ easily beset y1 & s run ) pati5ce ! race set be=e y4 ,i say1 ! s9 t mo/ easily besets2 = unless we lay ! ax to ! root1 unless we s9c]ely resolve 9 ! /r5g? ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/ to subdue our fav\rite1 our d>l+ passion1 & sp>e n "o ,agag1 ?\gh ev] s engag+1 ev] s beautiful1 all our o!r sacrifices w avail u no?+4 ,suppose !re=e1 = in/ance1 ,,passion be our greate/ foible4 ,a s9c]e p]son w nev] cease night or day1 till he is made meek & l[ly 9 he>t4 ,b if x be ask$1 h[ he %all d ?is8 ,i answ]1 fir/1 let him consid] h[ odi\s x is 9 ! sight ( ,,god1 & h[ contr>y to ! lamb-l meekness ( ! holy ,,jesus4 ,secondly1 ,let him reflect h[ tr\blesome x mu/ be to o!rs1 7= alas :at unnecess>y disord]s1 :at ne$less tr\bles do? ! passionate p]son occasion to all t are r\nd ab\t him87 ,?irdly1 ,let him consid] h[ exce$+ hurtful & unpleasant x is to himself2 h[ x ruffles & discomposes 8 m9d2 unfits him = e holy duty1 & 9 %ort makes him a torm5t to himself & a burd5 to o!rs4 ,well1 aft] he has ?us se5 ! de=mity ( 8 d>l+ passion1 ! next enquiry mu/ be1 h[ to get ! ma/]y ov] x4 ,! fir/ & gr& ?+1 is to get a true & lively fai? 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 seek+ = x by e>ne/ pray]4 ,to ?is1 we mu/ h rec\rse 9 all our /ruggles2 = x's ,,god alone1 :o c subdue & gov]n ! unruly wills ( s9ful m51 & x is 8 grace :i* alone c enable u to mortify our corrupt passions4 ,b !n we mu/ take c>e n to re/ 9 g5]al petitions = conqu]+ ?is or t corruption2 b mu/ desc5d to p>ticul>s4 ,= in/ance1 suppos+ ,i am angry ) a s]vant or husb& )\t a cause2 ,:at mu/ ,i d8 ,:y1 take ! v fir/ opportunity ( retir+ f ! _w1 & aft] hav+ bewail$ my be+ angry1 e>ne/ly besee* ! ,,"l ( all p[] & might to enable me to )/& su* & su* a provocation = ! future1 & not)/&+ ,i %\ld fail aga9 & aga9 9 ! v same in/ance1 yet ,i w\ld aga9 & aga9 r5ew my petitions to ! ?rone ( grace1 & nev] cease pray+ & /riv+1 till in/ead ( a bl9d1 p]v]se1 tr\blesome passion1 ,i _h ! lovely1 calm1 & delightful grace ( meekness & humility plant$ 9 its room4 ,n[ w\ld de> ,mrs4 ,h4 take "s su* me?od z ?is 7= ,i suppose by ?is "t1 %e guesses to :om all ?is po9ts7 ,i d>e say1 %e w\ld quickly f9d z mu* diff]5ce 9 h]self z !re is betwe5 a wise man & an idiot4,& t %e may bo? beg9 & succe$ 9 ?is me?od1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 ,de> ,mrs4 ,h4 ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xxvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,london1 ,sept4 #bh1 #agcg4 ,my ,de> ,fri5d1 ,i ,?ank y = y\r la/ k9d lett] & k9d] wi%es4 ,may !y be turn$ into pray]s1 & he>d at ! ?rone ( grace4 ,bless$ be ,,god = y\r new correspond5ce ) our ,ox=d fri5ds4 ,i hope y w be in/rum5tal to build ea* o!r up 9 ! k & fe> ( our ,,"l & ,,savi\r ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,,god /ill works p[]fully "h4 ,p flock m ?an ev]1 & %ew ! s9c]ity ( _! he>ts by giv+ lib]ally to ! poor4 ,i h prea*$ f\r *>ity s]mons )9 ?is little :ile1 & ! collections 7 l>g] ?an ev] 7 kn[n4 ,n unto me1 ,o ,,"l1 n unto me2 b unto ?y ,"n be ! glory & praise !re(6 ,i am glad1 s9ce x's ! div9e w1 t my bro!r is com+ up1 ?\gh my ability z to temporals y "k is small4 ,b ,i h an all-suffici5t ,,god to apply to 9 all em]g5cies4 ,i am sorry = my bro!r's loss2 b ,i fe> he mu/ h great]1 be=e he is awak5$ out ( 8 spiritual le?>gy4 ,,god sanctify all 8 disp5sations to him4 ,i "k n :y we g n to ,georgia2 b !re is no likelihood ( x yet1 z ,i see4 ,fri5ds univ]sally dissuade me f go+ by myself2 b ,i hope x w n be long n[1 be=e we %all laun* into ! deep4 ,to-night ,i prea* aga9 at ,b[ *ur*1 be=e ! religi\s societies4 ,,god op5s my he>t to compose freely4 ,o praise him1 de> ,mr4 ,h4 = ?is & all 8 o!r m]cies1 conf]r$ on1 ,de> ,sir1 ,y\r & ,mrs4 ,h4's affectionate fri5d1 ,g4 ,w4 #8its' replac$ ) #8x's' remov$ duplicate #8=' ,,lett] ,,xxvii4 ,to ! ,same4 ,london1 ,oct4 #be1 #agcg4 ,de>e/ ,sir1 ,,multiplicity ( bus9ess prev5t$ my writ+ to y be=e4 ,b ?\gh y h n he>d f me by lett]1 yet y may assure y\rself1 de> ,sir1 ,i nev] =get m5tion+ y 9 my pray]s4 ,,god kn[s t ,i & "s o!r fri5ds int]c$e mo/ f]v5tly = y1 & v frequ5tly ev5 at midnight4 ,may ,,god1 = ,,*ri/'s sake1 he> & answ] !m6 ,we sail n = ,georgia ?is mon?4 ,i suppose y h he>d ( my mighty de$s1 falsely s call$1 by read+ ! news-pap]s2 = ,i f9d "s back-fri5d has publi%$ abroad my prea*+ f\r times 9 a day2 b ,i besee* ,mr4 ,raikes1 ! pr9t]1 nev] to put me into 8 news ^u any su* acc\nt aga91 = x is q contr>y to my incl9ations & positive ord]s4 ,,god /ill works "h4 ,! collections = ! *>ity s*ools1 9 all ! *ur*es :]e ,i prea*1 are v l>ge4 ,all ,london is al>m$4 ,_m y\?s "h s9c]ely love our ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/2 & ?\s&s1 ,i hope1 are quick5$1 /r5g!n$1 & confirm$ by ! ^w prea*$4 ,i 0 nev] 9 bett] heal?1 & nev] compos$ m freely4 ,o praise ! ,,"l1 de> ,sir1 & pray t ,i may n be self-suffici5t b humble4 ,i am glad de> ,mrs4 ,h4 is recov]$4 ,may %e1 ) ,pet]'s wife's "m1 arise & m9i/] to ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,,god rew>d h] = all h] works & lab\rs ( love4 ,bless$ be ,,god my h&s are full ( bus9ess4 ,a ?ird edition ( my s]mon on reg5]ation is com+ out4 ,write to me quickly1 accept my he>ty ?anks & love1 & expect to he> aga9 f1 ,de> ,sir1 ,ev] y\r's1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xxviii4 ,to ! ,same4 ,nov4 #ad1 #agcg4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i ,he>tily ?ank y = y\r la/1 & hav+ a few mom5ts1 sit d[n to answ] x4 ,let n my fri5ds tr\ble me ) temporal (f]s1 ,i %all accept 7,,god assi/+ me7 ( no place ?is side ,jordan4 ,we emb>k = ,georgia 9 ab\t ?ree weeks or a mon? at f>!/4 ,y wi% me good luck 9 ! "n ( ! ,,"l4 ,i hope to s5d to y aga9 be=e ,i sail4 ,mr4 ,mn is go+ among/ ! colli]s aga9 at ,bri/ol1 & a *ur*1 ,i hope1 w be built = !m4 ,prosp]1 ,o ,,"l1 ! "w ( 8 h&s ^u him6,mrs4 ,f>m]1 :5ev] my circum/ances w admit1 %all be paid all t is due to h] on my "m's acc\nt4 ,,god /ill works m & m by my unwor?y m9i/ry4 ,la/ week1 save "o1 ,i prea*$ t5 times 9 diff]5t *ur*es2 & ! la/ week sev52 & ye/]day f\r times1 & read pray]s twice1 ?\gh ,i slept n above an h\r ! night be=e1 :i* 0 sp5t 9 religi\s conv]sation1 & 9 int]c$+ = y1 ,mrs4 ,h41 good ,mr4 ,pauncefoot1 c4 ,i n[ beg9 to prea* *>ity s]mons twice or ?rice a week1 besides two or ?ree on ,sundays1 & sixty or sev5ty p\nds are collect$ weekly = ! poor *ildr54 ,?\s&s w\ld come 9 to he>1 b _c4 ,?is night ,i prea*$ a fun]al s]mon be=e a mo/ cr\d$ audi5ce1 & ,,god1 ,i believe1 work$ ^u ! p's he>ts4 ,o pray = me /ill1 de> ,sir1 t ,i may r5ew my /r5g?1 t ,i may walk & n be we>y1 run & n be fa9t4 ,admire ,,god's free grace 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 & let 8 goodness to me1 ! wor/ ( s9n]s1 /r5g!n y\r fai?1 & make y nev] to despair ( m]cy4 ,f>ewell4 ,my love to all1 & am1 ,de> ,sir1 9 s9c]ity1 ,y\r fri5d1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xxix4 ,to ,mrs4 ,h4 ,london1 ,dec4 #bc1 #agcg4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,h41 ,,once m ,i s5d y a l9e4 ,no?+ b an excess ( bus9ess1 %\ld h prev5t$ me writ+ to y (tn]4 ,y\r fav\rs1 ,i hope1 w nev] be =gott51 & nev] cease to be m5tion$ be=e ! ?rone ( grace1 ,,god only kn[s1 h[ e>ne/ly ,i h recomm5d$ y & y\r's to 8 nev]-fail+ m]cy4 ,on ,w$nesday night eighte5 ( u cont9u$ all night 9 praises1 & pray+ = y & our o!r fri5ds4 ,i "k1 t passion is ! s91 :i* mo/ easily besets y1 & !re=e ,i always pray t y may h grace giv5 y to conqu] x1 & to le>n ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/ to be meek & l[ly 9 he>t4 ,!n1 & n till !n1 y w f9d re/ to y\r s\l4 ,p>don me1 de> ,mrs4 ,h4 = be+ ?us free4 ,y\r k9dness compels me to x4 ,_h ,i n a s9c]e reg>d = y1 ,i %\ld n express myself ?us4 ,besides1 x's ! la/ "t1 p]haps1 ,i %all write to y 9 ?is _w1 & !re=e w\ld h ?is lett] conta9 "s in/ructive h9ts4 ,we sail1 ,,god will+1 next week4 ,great ?+s h be5 done = u "h4 ,p]haps upw>ds ( a ?\s& p\nds h be5 collect$ = ! poor1 & ! *>ity s*ools1 & ,i h prea*$ above an hundr$ times1 s9ce ,i h be5 "h4 ,a visible alt]ation is made also 9 hundr$s4 ,la/ ,sunday at six 9 ! morn+1 :5 ,i gave my f>ewell1 ! :ole *ur* 0 dr[n$ 9 te>s3 !y wept & cri$ al\d1 z a "m weepe? = h] fir/ born4 ,s9ce t1 !re is no end ( p]sons com+ & weep+1 tell+ me :at ,,god has done = _! s\ls3 o!rs aga9 beg little books1 & desire me to write _! names 9 !m4 ,! "t w\ld fail me1 0 ,i to relate h[ _m h be5 awak5$1 & h[ _m pray = me4 ,! great day w discov] all4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i besee* y ,mrs4 ,h4 by ! m]cies ( ,,god to pray1 t ! goodness ( ,,god may make me humble4 ,z yet ! div9e /r5g? has be5 magnifi$ 9 my weakness4 ,_m h oppos$1 b 9 va94 ,,god's p[] conqu]s all4 ,i am n[ go+ z ,abraham did1 n kn[+ :i!r ,i g2 b ,i commit myself to ! guidance ( ,,god's good provid5ce & _s4 ,he t has & do?1 w deliv] me out ( all my tr\bles4 ,i only wi%1 ,i c\ld debase myself l[ en\gh1 t ,i might be m fitt$ = ! high & l(ty "o :o inhabite? et]nity1 to "w by4 ,i am a pr\d1 imp]i\s1 s9ful worm2 b ,,god1 ,i hope1 9 "t1 w con=m me to ! image ( 8 de> ,son4 ,he has begun 7= ev] ador$ be 8 free grace71 & ,i tru/1 he w f9i% 8 good "w 9 me4 ,out ( ! money t ,,god has s5t me1 ,i w pay all ! debts ,i c4 ,i h s5t "s ( x to ,mrs4 ,wells1 ) p>ticul> ord]s h[ to be dispos$ (2 two gu9eas are = ,mrs4 ,f>m] t[>ds ! debt due to h] f my "m4 ,my f>ewell s]mon w be publi%$ %ortly1 ) two or ?ree m4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,h4 f>ewell4 ,,god rew>d y & y\r's = all y\r works ( fai? & lab\rs ( love1 & grant we may s believe1 & s live "h1 z to meet 9 et]nal glory h]eaft]1 ,ev] y\r's1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xxx4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,m>gate1 ,jan4 #i1 #agch4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,hi!r ! good provid5ce ( ,,god has safely br\ght u2 our %ip ca/ an*or ne> ?is t[n1 & my de> fell[-travell] & ,i came on %ore 7to our great com=t7 to buy "s ?+s we want$4 ,we h be5 mo/ c\rte\sly treat$ by ! curate ( ! place1 & _h "s *ri/ian conv]sation4 ,! w9ds & /orms are blu/]+ ab\t our e>s1 & tea*+ u lessons ( ob$i5ce to him1 :om w9ds & /orms obey4 ,,god give u grace to le>n !m4 ,mr4 ,b4 c in=m y1 :at o!r p>ticul>s h happ5$ to u1 s9ce we left y2 ,i ne$ only add1 t ! div9e goodness att5ds u :]ev] we g4 ,oh de> ,sir6 :o w\ld b leave _! few ragg$1 tatt]$ nets to foll[ ,,jesus ,,*ri/8 ,:o w\ld b foll[ ! ,lamb :]esoev] he %all be pleas$ to lead8 ,pray1 de> ,sir1 t ,i may always d s1 & !n1 ,i am sure1 ,,god w nev] leave or =sake me4 ,y see1 de> ,sir1 ,i h answ]$ y\r k9d lett] mu* soon] ?an expectation1 9 ord] to express h[ s9c]ely ,i value y\r fri5d%ip1 ?\gh y diff] f me 9 "s outw>d modes4 ,inde$1 ,sir1 ,i hope ! fav\rs ,i h receiv$ f y & o!rs ( y\r *ri/ian bre?r51 w nev] g out ( my m9d2 b ,i %all (t5 plead !m 7z ,i h done already7 at ! ?rone ( grace4 ,i w\ld will+ly be ( s ca?olic a _s1 z to love ! image ( my div9e ma/]1 :]ev] ,i see x3 ,i am f> f ?9k+ ,,god's grace is conf9$ to any set ( m5 :atsoev]3 no1 ,i "k ! p>tition-wall is n[ brok5 d[n1 & t ,,jesus ,,*ri/ came to r$eem p out ( all nations & languages & tongues2 & !re=e 8 b5efits are n to be conf9$ to ?is or t p>ticul> set ( pr(essors4 ,i only wi%1 t ,i may h grace giv5 me to prea* ! tru?1 z x is 9 ,,jesus2 & !n1 come :at w1 ,i hope ,i %all 7z ,i d1 bless$ be ,,god7 rejoice4 ,y "k1 ,sir1 :at a design ,i am go+ ^u1 & :at a /ripl+ ,i am = s great a "w2 b ,i /& =? z ,david aga9/ ,goliah 9 ! "n ( ! ,,"l ( ,,ho/s1 & ,i d\bt n1 b he t has & do?1 w /ill deliv] unto ! end4 ,,god give me a deep humility1 a well-guid$ zeal1 a burn+ love1 & a s+le eye1 & !n let m5 or devils d _! wor/4,de> ,sir1 ,i c\ld write m1 b nature calls = re/4 ,be pleas$ to give my he>ty love to all y & ,i "k1 & acqua9t !m1 h[ safe ,i am "h2 = o!rwise ! tempe/u\s night might put !m & o!rs 9 pa9 =1 ,de> ,sir1 ,y\r unwor?y1 ?\gh affectionate fri5d1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xxxi4 ,to ,mrs4 ,h4 ,deal1 ,jan4 #aa1 #agch4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,h41 ,,hi!r has ,,god safely br\ght u4 ,pray give ?anks on my behalf4 ,we h _h two little /orms1 ! "o we escap$ by be+ at ,m>gate1 ! o!r we 7 enabl$ to be> manfully1 & to pray = y & y\rs on op5 deck 9 ! mid/ ( x4 ,all ! (fic]s are exce$+ civil4 ,! capta9 gives me ! free use ( 8 cab91 & "s impression is made on ! soldi]s4 ,i read pray]s & prea* twice e day1 &1 w\ld y ?9k x1 ! v soldi]s /& out to say _! cate*ism4 ,oh t !y may be soldi]s ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,,god gives me great joy1 & excites me to adore him m & m1 :5 ,i behold 8 wond]s 9 ! deep4 ,i am b a fre%-wat] sailor2 b ,,god's /r5g? w be magnifi$ 9 my weakness1 & ,i v]ily believe we %all arrive at ! hav51 :]e we w\'d be4 ,oh t we may all s pass ?ro' ! waves ( ?is tr\blesome _w1 t at la/ we may arrive at ! port ( ev]la/+ re/6 ,expect to he> f me at ,gibralt>1 & assure y\rself y\r fav\rs %all nev] be =gott5 by ,y\r s9c]e fri5d1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xxxii4 ,to ,mr4 4 ,deal1 ,jan4 #ba1 #agch4 ,,suppose ,i answ] de> ,mr4 be=e ,i rea* ,georgia1 ,w he be angry8 ,i fancy n4 ,i _h a m9d to write to y aga91 be=e ,i receiv$ y\rs4 ,= z y h be5 s lib]al 9 y\r pres5ts1 x w\ld be unp>donable 9 me1 0 ,i nigg>dly 9 my lett]s4 ,no1 my de> fri5d1 ,i hope ,i nev] %all cease pray+ = y & y\rs1 s long z ,i live4 ,hi!rto ,i h n4 ,i 0 pray+ = y j z ,i receiv$ y\rs3 ,i am glad to he> y pray$ be=e y wrote to me4 ,surely ,,god w bless su* a correspond5ce4 ,o my fri5d1 let u /ill wre/le ) ,,god1 t we may be /$fa/1 unmoveable1 always ab\nd+ 9 ! "w ( ! ,,"l4 ,= x is p]sev]ance cr[ns our lab\rs4 ,he1 & ,he only c be sav$4 ,! _w1 ! fle% & ! devil are ?ree su* pot5t enemies1 t we mu/ /rive1 we mu/ p]sev]e1 if we w ga9 a conque/4 ,/rive !n2 let u1 my de> fri5d1 /rive z p]sons /riv+ = et]nity4 ,let u ab/a9 f all appe>ance ( evil1 & avoid all company1 t do? n directly t5d to ! promot+ our spiritual welf>e4 ,:e!r "o ( ! societies y frequ5t1 my de> fri5d1 has a t5d5cy t way1 ,i leave y to judge4 ,i ?9k ,i h he>d y say1 x keeps y f family & secret pray]4 ,if t is n a suffici5t reason = abs5t+ f x1 ,i'll say no m4 ,i believe y to be s9c]e1 & !re=e1 if y consult ,,god by pray] & read+ 8 ^w1 y\r way w be made cle> be=e y4 ,i only add1 t ,i c\ld wi%1 in/ead ( frequ5t+ t1 y w\ld set up ano!r society ( a q contr>y nature on ! same night ( ! week4 ,i "k ,mr4 _h "s su* design on foot1 & desir$ me to m5tion x4 ,i wi% y good success 9 ?is & e pi\s und]tak+ 9 ! "n ( ! ,,"l4 ,may ,,god rew>d y = all y\r k9dnesses1 & make y to ab\nd 9 e good ^w & "w6 may y walk by fai? & n by sight2 & ?o' y are 9 ! _w1 may y n be ( x6 ,i prea* "h1 ,,god will+1 to-morr[2 !re's likely to be a great congregation4 ,o pray1 t !y may n be s5t away empty1 b conv]t$ by1 de> ,mr4 1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xxxiii4 ,deal1 ,jan4 #be1 #agch4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i ,am a%am$ ( my +ratitude 9 n writ+ to y be=e2 b y'll n wond] ,i am ungrateful to my fri5ds1 :5 ,i tell y ,i am ungrateful to my ,,god4 ,h[ev]1 z ,i always rem>k'd y = y\r *>ity1 ,i "k y w imitate ,him y s resemble1 & ^u my promise ( am5dm5t = ! future1 w p>don :at is pa/4 ,oh de> ,sir1 h[ %all ,i express my gratitude to de> 8 ,b above all1 :at return %all ,i make to my ev]-bless$ ,,r$eem] = all ! fav\rs he ha? be/[$ ^u me8 ,help1 ,i entreat y1 help me to be ?ankful1 & z y ab\nd 9 pray]1 ab\nd 9 praises4 ,i f9d my he>t too backw>d to ?is div9e ex]cise4 ,i am ready en\gh to ask = m]cies1 b alas6 h[ sl[ to return ?anks6 ,inde$ sometimes ,,god t\*es me f above1 & my he>t1 h>d z x is1 is melt$ d[n & q ov]come ) ! s5se ( 8 free grace 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus t[>ds me4 ,b ,i want always to g on my way rejoic+2 ,i want ! he>t ( a s]aphim2 ,i want to s+ z l\d z !y1 ,:o %9e above 9 endless day4 ,i c\ld almo/ say m ?an !y1 & :y %\ld ,i n return angelic ?anks8 ,b my he>t is z yet unhumbl$1 ,i see n :at ,i am1 :at ,i des]ve1 & !re=e set n a due value on ! div9e m]cies4 ,pray !re=e1 de> ,mr4 1 t ,i may receive my sight1 t my eyes may be op5$1 & t see+ :at ,,god ha? done = me1 ,i may break out into songs ( praise1 & by su* he>t-trans=m+ div9e ex]cises be gradually tra9$ up = et]nal un9t]rupt$ communion ) t heav5ly *oir1 :o cease n *ant+ =? day & night hallelujahs to ,him t sitte? ^u ! ?rone & to ! ,lamb = ev]4 ,de> ,mr4 1 ,i c relate to y fre% matt] = praise & ?anksgiv+2 a div9e fire seems to be k9dl+ 9 ,deal4 ,i prea*$ on ,sunday1 & ?is day4 ,! inhabitants are q affectionate1 & s desir\s to he> ! ^w1 at my private lodg+s1 z well z at public *ur*es1 t ,i am oblig$ to divide !m into two companies4 ,& ,,god1 bless$ be 8 free grace 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 helps me ?r\gh4 ,i suppose my de> fri5d has he>d h[ affairs g on %ipbo>d4 ,i ne$ only add1 t ,,god makes 8 p[] to be kn[n among ^? t sail ) me1 & !re are great hopes ( ! capta9's conv]sion4 ,o pray1 t he may n be an almo/1 b an altoge!r *ri/ian4 ,de> ,mr4 1 f>ewell4 ,x's late1 & _m o!r fri5ds mu/ h a l9e to-night4 ,may ,,god rew>d y = all k9dnesses1 & keep y /$fa/ unto ! end4 ,pray return my he>ty ?anks to all y\r ,bre?r52 tell !m ,i s9c]ely pray = _! gr[? & p]sev]ance 9 hol9ess1 & am1 de> ,mr4 1 ,y\r affectionate1 ?o' unwor?y fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xxxiv4 ,gibralt> ,h>b\r1 ,feb4 #bd1 #agch4 ,de> ,mr4 1 ,i ,bless ,,god = incl9+ y\r he>t to take my advice4 ,i "k x 0 int5d$ well1 & ,i hope proce$$ f ! _s ( ,,god4 ,! _m fatal consequ5ces ,i h daily se51 proce$+ f conv]s+ ) lukew>m *ri/ians1 makes me jeal\s ( my de> fri5ds1 le/ !y %\ld be infect$ by !m2 & ! great t5d5cy ,i f9d 9 my own he>t to cat* e infection1 makes me to resolve = myself1 & to put o!rs on resolv+ to keep no set company b ) religi\s p]sons4 ,i hope by ?is "t ,i may wi% y joy ( settl+ a new society ) ,messrs4 2 & ,i d\bt n b y\r he>ts h already burnt )9 y1 :il/ y talk$ to "o ano!r ( ! scriptures ( tru?4 ,i am sure !re is sc>ce a night has pass$ ov] my head b ,i h wre/l$ ) ,,god = y1 & pray$ t he w\ld prosp] ?is "w ( y\r h&s ^u y4 ,my he>ty desire & daily petition at ! ?rone ( grace is1 t y may be sav$2 & ?o' ,i "k n mu* ( y\r de> wife's temp]1 yet ,i pray1 t %e may be meek & l[ly 9 he>t1 n easily provok$1 nor answ] unnecess>ily aga94 ,i pray1 t y bo? may walk z ,za*>y & ,elizabe? did be=e ! ,,"l blameless1 t y may love "o ano!r1 z ,,*ri/ & ! *ur*1 & see y\r *ildr5 l olive-bran*es r\nd ab\t y\r table4 ,i pray1 t y may p]sev]e 9 ! good way y h begun1 t y may ab/a9 f all appe>ance ( evil1 & d>e to be exempl>ily good4 ,i pray1 t y may practice an univ]sal self-d5ial1 & p]fect hol9ess 9 ! fe> ( ,,god4 ,i c\ld say mu* m1 b mu/ away to ,gibralt>2 "o ( ! ,majors ( ! regim5ts has s5t = me1 hav+ provid$ a lodg+ at a m]*ant's h\se unkn[n to me4 ,oh admire ,,god's goodness6 ,accept my ?anks & love1 & believe me to be1 m ?an words c express1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xxxv4 ,to ,mr4 4 ,gibralt>1 ,feb4 #be1 #agch4 ,de> ,mr4 1 ,i ,%\ld ?9k myself unwor?y ( y\r fri5d%ip1 did ,i n s5d y a l9e n[ ,,god has br\ght me 9 safety hi!r4 ,i "k y w give ?anks1 & !re=e1 ,,god =bid ,i %\ld s9 aga9/ ! ,,"l 9 n in=m+ y ( x4,y\r pray]s h already be5 he>d2 = ,,god 7ev] ador$ be 8 free grace 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus7 ha? be5 ) u ( a tru?4 ,he ha? l$ u ?r\gh ! sea1 z ?r\gh a wild]ness1 & br\ght u to a hav51 :]e ,i am hon\r$ ) _m hon\rs4,any "o t kn[s ,gibralt> w\ld be apt to say1 ,c any good come out f !nce8 ,yes1 ,i assure y1 !re may2 = !re are "s t are n a%am$ ( ! gospel ( ,,*ri/4 ,ab\t six o'clock ?is morn+ ,i w5t to ! *ur*1 :]e 0 assembl$ a numb] ( dec5t soldi]s pray+ & s++ psalms to ,,*ri/ z ,,god4 ,!y meet con/antly ?ree times a day1 & ,i int5d1 ,,god will+1 h5ce=w>d to meet !m4 ,= my delight is 9 ! sa9ts :o are 9 ! e>?1 & ^? t excel 9 virtue4 ,i h talk$ ) "s ( !m1 &1 bless$ be ,,god1 c f9d ! m>ks ( ! new bir? 9 !m4 ,!y pray )\t ceas+1 h ov]come ! _w1 hate s91 z s91 love _! enemies & "o ano!r4 ,!y glory 9 ! cross ( ,,*ri/1 & rejoice t !y are acc\nt$ wor?y to suff] %ame = ! sake ( ,,*ri/4 ,o1 :o w\ld b travel to see h[ ! _s ( ,,god is mov+ on ! faces ( poor s9n]s s\ls up & d[n ! _w6 ,,god1 ,i f9d1 has a p e :]e2 ,,*ri/ has a flock1 ?\gh b a little flock1 9 all places4,,god be prais$1 t we are ( ?is flock1 & t x w be our ,fa!r's good pleasure to give u ! k+dom6,gibralt> is bless$ ) a gov]nor1 :o ha? n abs5t$ himself f public wor%ip1 unless :5 he 0 sick1 = ^! sev5 ye>s1 & yet is v mod]ate t[>ds ! diss5t]s4 ,bo? con=mi/s & noncon=mi/s p]=m public wor%ip1 ?\gh at diff]5t times ( ! day1 9 ! same place3 ,!y also h a religi\s society4 ,! good ,,"l prosp] ?is "w ( _! h&s ^u !m4 ,:5ev] we g away1 may we leave a bless+ beh9d u4 ,he is a pray]-he>+ ,,god4,ye/]day a major ( "o ( ! regim5ts1 unkn[n to me1 took two h&some rooms1 & s5t = me f on bo>d1 desir+ me to lodge 9 !m2 & ,i f9d ! p ( ! h\se fe> ,,god48,:5 ,i s5t y )\t scrip or %oe1 lack$ y any ?+80 said our ,,"l4 ,!y said no?+4,o1 de> ,mr4 1 ,i besee* y ab\nd 9 ?anksgiv+1 & pray t all ^! bless+s may humble my pr\d he>t1 & make me will+ to foll[ ! ,lamb :i!rsoev] he %all lead me4 ,assure y\rself1 t y & all y\r *ri/ian fri5ds are con/antly pray$ = by1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r's mo/ affectionately 9 ! ,,"l ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xxxvi4 ,gibralt>1 ,feb4 #bg1 #agch4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,ev] s9ce ,i left ,graves5d1 ,i rememb] ! fulness ( y\r he>t4 ,i h be5 a con/ant petition] at ! ?rone ( grace = y1 & int5d$ writ+ to y be=e1 b 0 let hi!rto4 ,h[ev]1 ,,god has n[ br\ght me safe to ,gibralt>1 & z ,i h "t1 ,i %\ld ?9k myself inexcusable1 did ,i n s5d a l9e to de> ,mr4 1 to assure him1 ,i =got n 8 te>s1 & wi% him to be n only an almo/1 b an altoge!r *ri/ian4 ,de> ,sir1 y are "y & 9 ! bloom ( y\?1 & x w\ld rejoice my he>t to see y triumph ov] ! lu/ ( ! eye1 ! lu/ ( ! fle%1 & ! pride ( life1 & to become a poor despis$ s]vant ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,o!rs1 inde$1 may wi% y weal?1 may wi% y pomp & gr&eur2 b believe me1 my de> fri5d1 ^! w n1 ^! _c1 make y happy3 ,no1 no?+ b ,,god c satisfy ! he>t ( man2 no?+ b an assurance1 t we are born aga91 t we are memb]s ( ,,*ri/1 t we are unit$ to him by "o & ! same _s ) :i* he himself 0 actuat$4 ,)\t ?is1 if we 7 to h our appetites regal$ ) ! ri*e/ da9ties1 be cloa!d ) purple & f9e l951 & f>e sumptu\sly e day1 yet ! h&-writ+ ^u ! wall1 ! consid]ation1 t all ^! ?+s are quickly to be tak5 away1 w\ld make our visage to *ange1 & our knees1 l ,bel%azz>'s1 to smite "o aga9/ ano!r4 ,/rive !n1 my de> fri5d1 to get ! _s ( ,,*ri/1 :o w keep close to y1 :5 all o!r com=ts fail2 w make y happy "h1 & unspeakably happy h]eaft]4,nev] fe> ! contempt y w meet )2 yet a little :ile1 & !y t call y fool1 w call !mselves s1 & curse t worldly wisdom1 :i* tempt$ !m to evade ! cross ( ,,*ri/4 ,/range6 t any "o %\ld let a little reproa* deprive !m ( an et]nal cr[n6 ,,"l1 :at is man6 ,h[ bl9d z to ! k ( 8 true int]e/6 ,h[ backw>d 9 ! pursuit ( 8 et]nal good6 ,o1 de> ,mr4 1 let u n be ( ! numb] ( ^?1 :o desire ! hon\r t come? ( man2 b be cont5t ) t :i* come? f ,,god4 ,9 a %ort "t1 we %all h praise en\gh4 ,heav5 w e*o ) ! applause t %all be giv5 to ! true foll[]s ( ! ,lamb1 & !n y w see h[ s9c]ely ,i 01 de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 #8lett' replac$ ) #8let' ,,lett] ,,xxxvii4 ,to ,mrs4 ,h4 ,at ,sea1 ,april #ad1 #agch4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,h41 ,,?\gh ?r\gh excess ( bus9ess1 & ! %ortness ( ! "t1 t 0 allott$ me1 ,i wrote b a few l9es to y f ,gibralt>1 yet1 :at h9d]s1 b t ,i may s5d y a long] lett] n[8 ,x's true we are n[ ne> a ?\s& miles f ,georgia2 b z ,i %all h an opportunity ( s5d+ imm$iately on our arrival1 ,i *use to take "t by ! =elock1 & embrace ! fir/ opportunity ( ackn[l$g+ my obligations to de> ,mrs4 ,h4 & h] husb&2 = :om ,i pray )\t ceas+4 ,y\r pa/ fav\rs are seldom out ( my m9d2 ,i plead !m daily be=e ,,god 9 pray]1 & hope1 if x is ev] 9 my p[]1 ,i %all imitate ! example ( pi\s ,david 9 ye/]day ev5+'s fir/ lesson1 & requite my fri5ds1 p>ticul>ly de> ,mrs4 ,h4 & h] sp\se1 = ! k9dnesses !y h %ewn me4 ,h[ev]1 suppos+ ?is %\ld n happ51 !y w 9 no-wise lose _! rew>d4 ,b ,i "k y d n c>e ,i %\ld dwell on ?is4 ,y want to be in=m$1 h[ ,,god has dealt ) me s9ce ,i left ,gibralt>8 ,exce$+ graci\sly inde$4 ,he has com=t$ me on e occasion1 mo/ rem>kably bless$ my unwor?y m9i/ry on bo>d ! %ip1 s5t u mo/ delightful wea!r1 & made u to ride z x 7 on ! w+s ( ! w9d4 ,we live 9 p]fect love & h>mony "o ) ano!r4 ,i "k b little diff]5ce betwe5 sea & l&1 & h great reason to bless ,,god = s5d+ me abroad4 ,a griev\s sickness has be5 s5t among/ u1 by :i* mo/ ( ! %ip h be5 *a/5$ & correct$ b only two giv5 ov] unto dea?2 & ,,god ha? be5 s good to me1 t1 except = a little "t aft] we sail$ f ,gibralt>1 ,i h be5 9 p]fect heal?1 & n[ ,,god satisfie? my m\? ) good ?+s1 mak+ me /rong & lively z a "y eagle4 ,i h no?+ to di/urb my joy 9 ,,god1 b ! disord] ( my passions4 ,7 ^! once br\ght into a prop] subjection to div9e grace1 ,o well w\ld x be ) me1 & happy %\ld ,i be4 ,b s long z ,i am angry = trifles1 & ?r[ myself into ne$less disord]s1 s long mu/ my he>t be l ! tr\bl$ sea1 s long consequ5tly mu/ ,i be unhappy4 ,pray !re=e1 de> ,mrs4 ,h4 t ,i may lay ! ax ( mortification to ! root ( my mo/ d>l+ corruptions1 & s9ce ,i h b little1 if any ?+1 to di/urb me )\t1 ,o pray t ,i may meet ) no di/urbance f myself )94 ,! f>!r p>ticul>s ( my voyage1 y w see 9 my j\rnal1 :i* ,i h s5t to ,mr4 ,hutton1 & = ! bless+s conta9$ !re91 ,i besee* y to return ,,god mo/ humble & he>ty ?anks4 ,ab\t ,*ri/mas next1 ,,god will+1 ,i purpose to come to ,engl& to take prie/s ord]s1 & to return z soon z possible to ,georgia4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 de> ,mrs4 ,h4 let u /rive to ent] 9 at ! /rait gate1 t we may be *ri/ians inde$1 & "k :at x is truly to be born aga9 f above1 & to be r5ew$ by ! _s 9 our m9ds4 ,rememb] me mo/ affectionately to all fri5ds4 ,i am1 ,y\r's1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xxxviii4 ,to ,mr4 4 ,on bo>d ! ,:itak]1 ,april #ag1 #agch4 ,de> ,mr4 1 ,,to assure y ,i d n =get y1 ,i write to y1 z yet1 eight hundr$ miles (f %ore4 ,y\r hone/ he>t has won my affections4 ,i make m5tion ( y & y\r's cont9ually at ! ?rone ( grace 9 my pray]s1 & %all h no great] pleasure ?an to he> y walk 9 ! tru?4 ,9 y\r la/1 ,i ?9k y said1 y w\ld desi/ f frequ5t+ any o!r societies1 b :at imm$iately t5d$ to ! promot+ ( true religion1 & ere n[1 ,i d\bt n b y h se5 ! b5efit ( x4 ,i h (t5 pleas$ myself ) ! hopes1 t y1 de> ,mr4 1 _h set up ano!r society among y\rselves1 & (t5 h ,i ?\ght1 ,i felt ! b5efit ( y\r pray]s2 = ,,god ha? bless$ me exce$+ly1 & br\ght u on our way rejoic+2 & has %ewn me1 t he do? n s5d me abroad 9 va94,h[ ,,god w deal ) me at ,savannah1 ,i "k n2 h[ev]1 let my fri5ds be always lift+ up _! h&s 9 int]cession1 & !n our spiritual ,amalek w n prevail4 ,hi!rto ,i h be5 made to g on f conqu]+ to conqu]4 ,,god gives me a *e>ful _s1 & cr[ns my feeble lab\rs ) success4 ,& :y %\ld ,i despair ( future assi/ance8 ,are n ^! e>ne/s ( future m]cies8 ,& may ,i n expect1 :5 ,i am duly prep>$1 to see great] ?+s ?an ^!8 ,cry !re=e mightily unto ! ,,"l1 t ,i may be humble1 & t ,i may tremble at 8 ^w1 & !n he w delight to hon\r me4 ,i live 9 hopes ( see+ y & y\r wife aga9 7gr[+ 9 grace7 9 ,engl&4 ,y told me1 %e desir$ ,i w\ld draw h] picture2 b alas6 %e has appli$ to an improp] limn]4 ,h[ev]1 ?\gh ,i _c describe :at %e is1 ,i c tell :at %e ought to be4,meek1 pati5t1 long-suff]+1 ob$i5t 9 all ?+s1 n self-will$1 n soon angry1 no brawl]1 swift to he>1 sl[ to speak1 & ready to e good ^w & "w4 ,b ,i c no m1 ,i d>e n g on 9 tell+ ano!r :at %e ought to be1 :5 ,i want s mu* myself2 only ?is ,i "k1 :5 possess$ ( ^? good qualities be=e-m5tion$1 %e w !n be z happy z h] he>t c wi%1 & af=d great reason ( ?anksgiv+ to1 de> ,mr4 1 ,y\r & ,mrs4 's affectionate fri5d1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xxxix4 ,to ,mr4 4 ,on bo>d ! ,:itak]1 ,may #f1 #agch4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,,h[ goes "t8 ,i c sc>ce tell2 = ,i h be5 "s "t pa/1 z "o w\ld ?9k1 laun*+ into et]nity4 ,,god has be5 pleas$ graci\sly to visit me ) a viol5t fev]1 :i* he not)/&+ s sweet5$ by div9e consolations1 t ,i 0 enabl$ to rejoice & s+ 9 ! mid/ ( x4 ,inde$1 ,i _h _m viol5t conflicts ) ! p[]s ( d>kness1 :o did all !y c\ld to di/urb & di/ract me2 b ,,jesus ,,*ri/ pray$ = me3 ,& ?\gh ,i 0 once r$uc$ to ! la/ extremity1 & all sup]natural assi/ance seem$ to be susp5d$ = a :ile1 & satan z x 7 _h dom9ion ov] me1 yet ,,god suff]$ n my fai? to fail2 b came 9 at l5g? to my aid1 rebuk$ ! tempt]1 & f t mom5t ,i grew bett]4 ,surely ,,god is prep>+ me = some?+ extraord9>y3 ,= he has n[ s5t me su* extraord9>y conflicts & com=ts z ,i nev] be=e exp]i5c$4 ,i 0 z ,i ?\ght on ! br9k ( et]nity4 ,i _h heav5 )9 me2 ,i ?\ght ( no?+ 9 ?is _w2 ,i e>ne/ly desir$ to be dissolv$ & g to ,,*ri/2 b ,,god 0 pleas$ to ord] x o!rwise1 & ,i am resign$1 ?\gh ,i c sc>ce be reconcil$ to come back aga9 into ?is vale ( mis]y4 ,i _h ! heav5ly ,canaan 9 full view1 & hop$ ,i 0 go+ to take possession ( x2 b ,,god saw ,i 0 n yet ripe = glory1 & !re=e 9 m]cy sp>$ me1 t ,i may recov] my spiritual /r5g? be=e ,i g h5ce & am no m se54 ,oh pray1 my de> fri5d1 t ,i may n gr[ lukew>m1 or slo?ful1 b arise f my late b$ ( sickness1 & adm9i/] ) t5 times m alacrity to my bless$ ,ma/]1 ?an ev] ,i did be=e4 ,i w\ld write m1 b my /r5g? faile? me4 ,we hope to be at ,savannah on ,monday4 ,y\r's1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xl4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,savannah1 ,june #aj1 #agch4 ,de>e/ ,sir1 ,,ab\t five weeks ,i h be5 at ,savannah1 :]e provid5ce seems to int5d cont9u+ me = "s "t4 ,,god has graci\sly visit$ me ) a fit ( sickness2 b n[ ,i am lively z a "y eagle4 ,all ?+s h happ5$ bett] ?an expectation4 ,am]ica is n s horrid a place z x is repres5t$ to be4 ,! heat ( ! wea!r1 ly+ on ! gr\nd1 c4 are m]e pa9t$ lions 9 ! way1 & to a s\l fill$ ) div9e love n wor? m5tion+4 ,! c\ntry1 morn+s & ev5+s1 is exce$+ pleasant1 & !re are uncommon improvem5ts made 7consid]+ ! indiff]5ce ( ! soil7 9 div]s places4 ,) a little assi/ance ! c\ntry p w\ld d v well4 ,z = my m9i/]ial (fice1 ,i c in=m y1 t ,,god 7su* is 8 goodness7 sets 8 seal to x "h1 z at o!r places4 ,we h an excell5t *ri/ian s*ool1 & ne> a hundr$ con/antly att5d at ev5+ pray]s4 ,! p receive me gladly1 z yet1 into _! h\ses1 & seem to be mo/ k9dly affect$ t[>ds me4 ,i h a pretty little family1 & f9d x possible to manage a h\se )\t di/raction4 ,provisions we d n want to fe$ on1 ?\gh we are cut (f f all occasions to pamp] our bodies4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i visit f h\se to h\se1 cate*ise1 read pray]s twice & exp\nd ! two second lessons e day2 read to a h\se-ful ( p ?ree times a week2 exp\nd ! two lessons at five 9 ! morn+1 read pray]s & prea* twice1 & exp\nd ! cate*ism to s]vants1 c4 at sev5 9 ! ev5+ e ,sunday4 ,:at ,i h mo/ at he>t1 is ! build+ an orphan-h\se1 :i* ,i tru/ w be effect$ at my return to ,engl&4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i am settl+ little s*ools 9 & ab\t ,savannah2 t ! ris+ g5]ation may he br$ up 9 ! nurture & admonition ( ! ,,"l4 ,! ,,"l prosp] my weak endeav\rs = promot+ 8 glory & 8 p's good4 ,oh1 de> ,mr4 ,h4 pray = me4 ,= ,i d1 inde$ ,i d1 pray = y & y\r's4 ,rememb] me to de> ,mrs4 ,h4 & exhort h] to p]fect hol9ess 9 ! fe> ( ,,god4 ,rem9d ,mr4 ,w1 7s9ce he w n he>k5 to me7 to "w out 8 salvation ) fe> & trembl+1 & beg him to pray =1 ?\gh he w n write to1 de> ,mr4 ,h4 ,ev]1 ev] y\r's1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xli4 ,to ,mr4 4 ,kilru%1 7,irel&7 ,nov4 #af1 #agch4 ,de> ,mr4 1 ,i ,h n =got y2 & z a pro( ( x1 s5d y ?is to acqua9t y ( my safe arrival "h4 ,i "k y w rejoice & give ?anks1 & pray t my com+ to ,london may be 9 ! fulness ( ! bless+ ( ! gospel ( peace4 ,,god has done = me m abundantly ?an ,i c\ld d>e ask or ?9k4 ,! se$ ( ! glori\s gospel has tak5 root 9 ! ,am]ican gr\nd1 &1 ,i hope1 w gr[ up into a great tree4 ,by my fri5ds pray]s ,i believe x ha? be5 plant$4 ,oh t !y may cont9ue to wat] x ) ! same means1 & !n our great ,,god w give x an effectual increase4,i hope to see y 9 a few days at my old lodg+s1 & to rejoice ) y = :at ,,god has done = our s\ls4 ,inde$1 ,i h felt 8 p[]2 ,i h ta/$ & kn[n ( a tru?1 t ! ,,"l is graci\s6 ,am]ica1 infant ,georgia1 is an excell5t soil = *ri/ianity2 y _c live !re )\t tak+ up a daily cross4 ,!re=e1 ,i %all ha/5 back z soon z possible aft] ,*ri/mas4 ,oh6 t1 9 ! mean :ile1 ,i may be enabl$ to be in/ant 9 season & out ( season1 & prea* ) demon/ration ( ! _s1 & ) p[]6 ,me?9ks ,i see ,mr4 lift+ up 8 eyes t[>ds heav51 & sil5tly say+1 ,am54,i hope y w excuse ,mr4 ,d4's lett]4 ,i h =got 8 h\se1 ?\gh n 8 p]son & 8 love4 ,no1 all y\r k9dnesses1 ,o my fri5ds1 are engrav5 ^u my he>t1 & ,i tru/ w nev] be =gott5 by1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & humble ,s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xlii4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,london1 ,dec4 #cj1 #agch4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,i ,am appo9t$ by ! tru/ees to be m9i/] ( ,savannah4 ,! bi%op ( ,london 7,doctor ,gibson7 accepts ! title1 & has giv5 me lett]s demisory to any o!r bi%op4 ,i h wait$ also on ,doctor ,seck]1 bi%op ( ,ox=d1 :o acqua9ts me t our wor?y diocesan1 good ,bi%op ,b5son1 orda9s = him to-morr[ =tnight at ,ox=d1 & t he w give me lett]s demisory to him4 ,,god be prais$2 ,i 0 pray+ night & day1 :il/ on %ip-bo>d1 if x might be ! div9e w1 t good ,bi%op ,b5son1 :o laid h&s on me z a deacon1 might n[ make me a prie/4,& n[ my pray] is answ]$4,be pleas$ to wait on 8 ,lord%ip1 & desire him to in=m y1 :5 ,i mu/ be at ,ox=d 9 ord] to receive imposition ( h&s4 ,oh pray t ,i may be duly prep>$4 ,x w be a mon? be=e ,i c see ,gl\ce/]4 ,i long to see y4 ,i love y & y\r's 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/2 b ,i h sc>ce "t to subscribe myself1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r's et]nally1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xliii4 ,to ! ,same4 ,london1 ,jan4 #bg1 #agci4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,if ,i =get ,mr4 ,h4 & 8 wife1 may my "r-h& =get h] cunn+4 ,excess ( bus9ess alone 0 ! cause ( my sil5ce4 ,i sleep b little1 v little4 ,_h ,i a ?\s& h&s1 ,i c\ld employ !m all4 ,i sc>ce "k :at x is to h an idle mom5t4 ,x is late n[4 ,i h j be5 exp\nd+4 ,,god fills me ) 8 _s1 & ,i mu/ r$eem a little "t to write to de> ,mr4 ,h4 ,inde$1 inde$ ,i love y 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,o :5 %all ,i return y\r pa/ fav\rs6 ,i ?ank y = bless+ ,,god on my behalf4 ,i want a ?\s& tongues to praise him4 ,he /ill works by me m & m4 ,subscriptions = erect+ an orphan-h\se come 9 a-pace4 ,on ,monday sev5night1 ,,god will+1 ,i set out = ,bri/ol1 ) ,mr4 ,sew>d1 & f !nce propose com+ to ,gl\ce/]4 ,oh t x may be 9 ! fulness ( ! bless+ ( ! gospel ( peace6 ,mr4 ,h[el ,h>ris1 & ,i1 are correspond5ts1 bless$ be ,,god6 ,may ,i foll[ him1 z he does ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,h[ he out/rips me6 ,fye ^u me1 fye ^u me4 ,h[ does my bro!r8 ,my love to him & all4 ,i long to see y & y\rs1 & to give y repeat$ assurances ( my be+1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r's et]nally1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xliv4 ,to ! ,mr4 4 ,bas+/oke1 ,feb4 #h1 #agci4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,?\gh ,i desir$ y to write fir/1 yet ! love ,i be> y1 w n suff] me to wait s long be=e y he> f me4,j n[ has ,,god br\ght u to ,bas+/oke1 :]e ,i hope an effectual door w be op5$ be=e we leave x1 z well z at ,w9dsor4,oh my de> fri5d1 m & m d ,i see ! b5efit ( confess+ our bless$ ,,"l be=e m54,y h n be5 a%am$ ( ! cross4,no1 de> ,mr4 has put 8 h& to ! pl\gh2 he w n1 surely he _c look back2 b ,,jesus ,,*ri/ alone c keep me & my de> fri5d f fall+4 ,he has begun & he w c>ry on1 he w f9i% ! good "w 9 our s\ls4,we h no?+ to d1 b to lay hold on him by fai?1 & to dep5d on him = wisdom1 righte\sness1 sanctification & r$emption4 ,n b we mu/ be work]s toge!r ) him2 = a true fai? 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/ w n suff] u to be idle4,no1 x is an active1 lively1 re/less pr9ciple2 x fills ! he>t1 s t x _c be easy1 till x is do+ some?+ = ,,jesus ,,*ri/4,me?9ks ,i he> my de> fri5d cry+ out1 8,,"l1 ev]more give me ?is fai?60 ,believe me1 ,i he>tily say1 ,am54 ,ask !n1 my de> ,sir1 & x %all be giv5 y1 seek & /rive = x1 & yet a little :ile & ,i %all see y a new creature2 y\r he>t ,i hope is some:at brok5 already4,all praise be to ,,god's free grace 9 ,,*ri/4,g on1 my de> fri5d1 & nev] cease till y "k y are ,,*ri/'s1 by ! _s t %all be giv5 y4 ,nev] fe> y\r c>nal fri5ds1 r5\nce !m & e ?+ else t /&s 9 competition ) y\r duty to ,,god4,:at h we to d to "k any "o aft] ! fle%8 ,let him1 :o do? ! w ( our ,fa!r 9 heav51 be our bro!r1 our si/]1 our "m4 ,= ?is reason ,i subscribe myself1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r's mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xlv4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,oxon1 ,april #bd1 #agci4 ,de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,,bless$ be ,,god = work+ ^u y\r he>t by my m9i/ry4 ,i hope ! wi%'d-= "t w come1 :5 ,i %all see y full ( fai? & ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,copies may be tak5 ( my lett]2 b ,i w\ld n h x pr9t$1 because ,i int5d1 :5 retir'd f ! _w1 to make "s disc\rses on ! subject ( free grace4 ,pray acqua9t y\r "m1 t ,i int]c$$ = h] solemnly la/ night4 ,i bes\ght ,,god1 t %e might h h] ,savi\r reveal$ 9 h] he>t2 t is ! only way to get above ! fe>s ( dea?4 ,,*ri/ 9 u is ! hope ( glory4 ,i rejoice to he> ,mr4 ,cole builds y up 9 y\r mo/ holy fai?4 ,i exhort y to g on1 & :o kn[s b de> ,mr4 ,h4 may1 "u ,,god1 keep up religion 9 ,gl\ce/]4 ,mr4 ,k9*9's conduct 9 fe>+ ! *ur*1 & giv+ up ! p>sonage1 has sadly griev$ ! _s ( _m good s\ls "h2 b ,i bless ,,god !y are n[ a little com=t$4 ,oh de> ,mr4 ,h1 my he>t is drawn t[>ds ,london mo/ /rangely4 ,p]haps y may he> ( y\r fri5d's imprisonm5t4 ,i expect no o!r pref]m5t4 ,,god grant ,i may behave s1 t :5 ,i suff]1 x may n be = my own imprud5cies1 b = righte\sness sake1 & !n ,i am sure ! _s ( ,,*ri/ & ( glory w re/ ^u my s\l4 ,oh de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,i besee* y1 break (f f ! _w4 ,%ake (f e fett] t keeps y\r s\l f ,,god1 & !n h[ w x rejoice ! he>t (1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r's et]nally1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xlvi4 ,to ! ,same4 ,london1 ,april #bg1 #agci4 ,de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,i ,rejoice to he> ( ! affection ( my c\ntrym54 ,x is a good sign1 t ! ^w has tak5 deep root 9 _! he>ts4 ,b above all1 d ,i rejoice t de> ,mr4 ,h is truly s5sible ( ! free grace ( ,,god 9 ,,*ri/4 ,n[1 my de> fri5d1 y w beg9 to be a *ri/ian inde$4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i he> my hon\r$ ,m is becom+ a fool = ,,*ri/'s sake4 ,i d n despair ( ,mr4 ,w4 nay1 ,i _c despair ( any "o1 :5 ,i consid]1 :at ,i once 0 myself4 ,let b ,,god speak ! ^w1 & ! "w %all be done4 ,i always hope well ( oppos]s4 ,to-day1 my ma/] by 8 provid5ce & _s compell$ me to prea* 9 ! *ur*-y>d at ,isl+ton4 ,to-morr[ ,i am to repeat t mad trick1 & on ,sunday to g out into ,moor-,fields4 ,! ^w ( ! ,,"l runs & is glorifi$4 ,p's he>ts seem q brok54 ,,god /r5g!ns me exce$+ly4,i prea* till ,i sweat ?r\gh & ?r\gh4 ,all is well at ,savannah4 ,brave news f ,gibralt>4 ,innum]able bless+s does ,,god p\r d[n ^u me4 ,oh t ,i _h a ?ankful he>t4 ,i love y bo? s9c]ely2 ,i ?ank y bo? he>tily4 ,i salute all our de> fri5ds mo/ affectionately1 & am1 de> ,sir1 ,ev]1 ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xlvii4 ,to ! ,same4 ,london1 ,may #aj1 #agci4 ,de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,,! h\r = my imprisonm5t is n yet come4 ,i am n fit z yet to be s highly hon\r$4 ,,god only kn[s ! trea*]y ( my he>t2 b amid/ all my late success1 ,i h sc>ce felt "o self-complac5t ?\ght4 ,i speak ?is to ! hon\r ( ,,god's free grace4 ,9 ab\t ?ree weeks1 ,,god will+1 we emb>k = ,p5silvania4 ,! tru/ees h grant$ to me l& & e ?+ ^u my own t]ms2 ! (fic]s & g5]al are exce$+ k9d to my fri5d ,hab]%am ^u my acc\nt1 s t all ?+s succe$ beyond my expectations4 ,i am sorry to he> ( ,mr4 ,w's conduct,poor man6 ,! love ( money is root$ 9 8 he>t4 ,:]e is ! hone/y he s mu* boa/s ( & relies on8 ,does n ?is m & m conv9ce y t no?+ b a true fai? 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/ w enable y to act aright8 ,h[ev]1 he is n to be envy$4 ,i pity him4 ,money1 ?us got1 w nev] prosp]4 ,i rejoice t y & y\r sp\se are cont5t4 ,i wi% y bo? may h ,,jesus ,,*ri/ =m$ 9 y\r he>ts1 & am ,ev]1 ev] y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xlviii4 ,to 4 ,bl5don1 ,june #ab1 #agci4 ,my de> ,bre?r5 9 ,,*ri/1 ,i ,am jeal\s ov] y ) a godly jeal\sy1 & !re=e write to y ?is second lett]4 ,i f9d m & m t satan has desir$ to h "s ( y 9 p>ticul>1 t he may sift y z :eat1 & w /rive if possible to divide & sep>ate y all4,i he> !re is a woman among y1 :o pret5ds to ! _s ( prophecy1 & :at is m unacc\ntable1 ,i he> t ,bro!r 7:om ,i love 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/7 seems to approve ( h]4 ,ne$ !re=e1 great ne$ h y1 my bre?r51 at ?is "t to take ! apo/le's advice1 & to try ! spirits :e!r !y be ( ,,god4 ,= ! devil is beg9n+ to mimic ,,god's "w1 & because t]rors w n d1 he is n[ trans=m+ himself into an angel ( light 9 ord] m effectually to ga9 8 po9t4 ,bro!r also1 ,i _c b ?9k1 at pres5t is "u a _s ( delusion4 ,he1 z well z bro!r 1 ,i believe imag9es !re w be a p[] giv5 to "w miracles1 & t n[ ,,*ri/ is com+ to reign a ?\s& ye>s ^u ! e>?4,b alas6 :at ne$ is !re ( miracles1 su* z heal+ sick bodies1 & re/or+ sight to bl9d eyes1 :5 we see great] miracles e day done by ! p[] ( ,,god's ^w8 ,d n ! spiritually bl9d n[ see8 ,are n ! spiritually dead n[ rais$1 & ! lepr\s s\ls n[ cleans'd1 & h n ! poor ! gospel prea*$ unto !m8 ,& if we h ! ?+ already1 :i* su* miracles 7 only int5d$ to introduce1 :y %\ld we tempt ,,god 9 requir+ fur!r signs8 ,he t ha? e>s to he>1 let him he>4 ,& z = our ,,"l's com+ at ?is "t to reign ^u ! e>?1 ,i answ]1 x is n = u to "k ! times & seasons1 :i* ! ,fa!r ha? put 9 8 own p[]4,t a great "w is begun is evid5t1 t x w be c>ri$ on ,i d\bt n2 b h[ x w end1 ,i "k n1 nei!r d ,i desire to "k4 ,x is suffici5t = me to d ! "w ( ! day 9 its day1 & to re/ satisfi$ 9 ?is1 t all w end 9 ,,god's glory4 ,lately1 bro!r told me he 0 %ortly1 he believ$1 to be call$ to "s public "w4,i pray ,,god he may n run be=e he is call$4 ,to tea*1 ,i "k1 is a pleas+ ?+2 b to beg9 to tea* too soon or )\t a commission1 w be de/ruction to ourselves1 & ( ill consequ5ce to o!rs4 ,uzzah might mean well1 :5 he t\*$ ! ark1 b 8 good int5tion did n pres]ve him f ! j judgm5ts ( ,,god4 ,be n _m ma/]s1 says ! apo/le4 ,oh t t v]se 0 deeply engrav5 on ! tables ( our he>ts6 ,my de> bre?r51 be n (f5d$ at ?is pla9ness ( spee*4 ,i w\ld all ! ,,"l's s]vants 7 prophets1 b !n ,i w\ld n h p ?9k !mselves prophets ( ! ,,"l1 :5 !y are only en?usia/s,if ,mr4 is act$ by a good _s1 :y is he n pati5t ( repro(8 ,:y does he fly 9 a passion1 :5 contradict$8 ,:y does he pret5d to be infallible1 & t ,,god always speaks 9 him8 ,may ,,god give u all a "r judgm5t 9 all ?+s4 ,pure unfeign$ love causes me to use ?is fre$om4 ,_m ( y ,,god has work$ ^u by my m9i/ry1 & !re=e ,i w\ld n h y ignorant ( satan's devices4 ,o bew>e ( him at ?is "t4 ,d n conceive prejudices aga9/ ea* o!r4 ,d n dispute1 b love2 purge out ! old leav5 f among/ y4 ,h no fell[%ip ) any t conv]se ) ,mr4 4 ,if !y h a m9d to dep>t f y1 let !m dep>t4 ,d y build up ea* o!r 9 y\r mo/ holy fai?4 ,my de> bre?r51 ,i am y\r common s]vant 9 our de> ,,"l ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xlix4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 4 ,lea*lade1 ,july #ah1 #agci4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,! sc5e ?is morn+ mu* affect$ me2 y bo? put me 9 m9d1 h[ t happy pair1 ,adam & ,eve1 look$ :5 arraign'd by ! ,almighty aft] hav+ eat5 ! =bidd5 fruit4 ,behold ! same rem$y rea*$ out to y z to !m4,! se$ ( ! woman %all bruise ! s]p5t's head4,look up to him :om y h pi]c$4,he w heal y\r backslid+s & love y freely4,_h he n lov$ y bo?1 bo? ( y ere n[ w\ld h be5 giv5 ov] to a reprobate m9d4 ,i "k ! "t1 :5 y bo? 7 enlightn$1 :5 y ta/$ ! good ^w ( ,,god1 & felt ! p[]s ( ! _w to come4,hon\r1 falsely s call$1 has caus$ y to draw back1 b ,i believe n unto p]dition4 ,,jesus is /ill /riv+ ) y\r he>t4 ,come to him by fai?1 r5\nce ! _w1 & he w yet delight to hon\r y4 8,n[ is ! accept$ "t1 n[ is ! day ( salvation40 ,m5tion n old ?+s1 let all ?+s become new4 ,i love bo? ( y f my he>t4 ,come =?1 & be ye sep>ate1 sai? ! ,,"l almighty4 ,break ) ! _w at once1 & y %all become fools = ,,*ri/'s sake4 ,:at if y\r wife s5t "s su* lett] z ! foll[+ to h] p>5ts4 ,hon\r$ ,fa!r & ,"m1 ,,! cont5ts ( ?is lett] w surprize y1 b ,i c no long] halt betwe5 ,,god & ! _w2 ! happy convictions1 t ,,god once put into my he>t1 n[ arise 9 my m9d1 ,i w no long] be an almo/ *ri/ian4 ,i am resolv$ to become a fool = ,,*ri/'s sake4 ,bless$ be ,,god ,mr4 ,m is l-m9d$4,hi!rto h ,i h9d]$ him 9 8 spiritual progress1 ,,god =bid ,i %\ld d x any long]4 ,h5ce =w>d w we g h& 9 h& toge!r1 & nak$ foll[ a nak$ ,,*ri/4 ,de>e/ ,mr41 ,i am ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,l4 ,london1 ,july #bc1 #agci4 ,de> ,madam1 ,,y\r lett] fill$ me ) joy & ) pity4 ,pity1 to see y tempt$1 joy1 to f9d y are ?\ght wor?y ( endur+ temptation4 ,satan ha? desir$ to h y1 t he may sift y z :eat4 ,b be n afraid1 ,,jesus ,,*ri/ is pray+ = y1 & y\r fai? %all n fail4 ,y\r ma/] ha? be5 9 ! wild]ness be=e y1 & kn[s by exp]i5ce1 h[ to succ\r ^? t are tempt$4 ,lift up !n ! h&s t hang d[n1 & /r5g!n ! feeble knees4 ,infidel books h poison$ y\r und]/&+1 & rivett$ great pride !re94 ,/rong temptations are necess>y to mortify t pride1 & to tea* y t l[l9ess ( he>t1 :i* our ,,"l calls all t are we>y & heavy lad5 to le>n ( him4 ,look up !n to ,,jesus1 ! au?or & f9i%] ( y\r fai?4 ,he w s5d y help 9 e "t ( ne$4 ,inde$ he w nev] leave y1 nor =sake y4 ,foll[ him z ! poor ,syrophnician woman did1 & ?\gh he may n[ turn away 8 face seem+ly = a :ile1 yet he w always support y inw>dly by a liv+ fai?1 & %ortly give y ! _s ( adoption1 :]eby y w be enabl$ to cry1 8,abba1 ,fa!r40 ,i speak ?is by happy exp]i5ce4 ,i h m\rn$1 b n[ ,i am com=t$4 ,i h gone ?r\gh ! _s ( bondage1 &1 = ev] be ador$ ,,god's free grace1 he has giv5 me ! _s ( adoption4 ,& t y also w h ?is 9 ,,god's due "t & way1 is ! firm belief ( ,y\r unwor?y bro!r1 & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,li4 ,london1 ,july #bc1 #agci4 ,de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,i ,wi% y joy ( y\r new-born son4 ,oh t x may be made a real *ild ( ,,god4 ,i purpose1 ,,god will+1 to /& to my promise1 ei!r 9 p]son1 or by proxy4 ,i "k n yet1 h[ provid5ce w be pleas$ to dispose ( me4 ,i h writt5 to ! ,lords ( ! ,admiralty = a lic5ce4 ,saturday ev5+ next1 ,i hope y w see ,mr4 ,*>les ,wesley4 ,he int5ds to prea* at ,gl\ce/]1 ,ra9dwick1 c4 ,pray desire ,mr4 ,cole & our o!r de> fri5ds to appo9t places4 ,matt]s g on mo/ bravely "h4 ,i ?9k p are t5 times m affect$ ?an ev]4 ,! audi5ces full & num]\s1 & !y give _! mites = ! orphan h\se ) a *e>ful & ready he>t4 ,h y he>d h[ ,i prea*$ ^u ! /age among ! cudgel play]s at ,bas+/oke1 & got a bl[8 ,bo? ,i & my companions 7 also turn$ out ( our inn1 & 9 dang] ( be+ beat5 he>tily4 ,bless$ be ,,god6 ,my s]mon comes out on ,w$nesday4 ,he>tie/ love to de> ,mrs4 ,h4 ,t ,,jesus ,,*ri/ may be fully =m$ 9 bo? y\r he>ts1 is ! pray] (1 ,ev]1 ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lii4 ,london1 ,july #bd1 #agci4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,,?\gh b a *ild 9 grace1 & a novice 9 ! ?+s ( ,,god1 yet ,i c\ld n escape ?is opportunity ( %ew+ y1 h[ de> y are to my s\l4 ,?\gh unkn[n 9 p]son1 yet y h long s9ce be5 kn[n to me 9 _s4 ,i hop$ to h se5 y ere ,i left ,london4 ,i ha/$ up to t[n hop+ to h "s spiritual gift imp>t$ to me by t means1 b ,i 0 n wor?y ( x1 ,i 0 n prep>$ = su* a bless+4,y w5t be=e ,i came4 ,a great "w ( ,,god is do+ "h4 ,! ,,"l ,,jesus gets himself ! victory e day2 free grace compels poor s9n]s to come 94 ,our bro!r c in=m y ( p>ticul>s4 ,z = my own s\l1 ,,god mightily /r5g!ns me 9 ! inw>d man1 & gives me (t5 su* =eta/es ( 8 love1 t ,i am almo/ cont9ually wi%+ to be dissolv$1 t ,i may be ) ,,*ri/4,b ,i am only beg9n+ to beg9 to be a *ri/ian4,i mu/ suff] also1 z well z d = my de> ,ma/]4 ,p]haps a /orm is ga!r+4 ,i believe ,,god w p]mit x to fall on my head fir/4,?is comes !n1 hon\r$ ,sir1 to desire y\r pray]s1 t none ( ^? ?+s may move me2 & t ,i may n c\nt ev5 my life de> unto me1 s t ,i may f9i% my c\rse ) joy1 & ! m9i/ry :i* ,i h receiv$ ( ! ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,?\gh ,i die = him1 yet1 ,i besee* y1 hon\r$ ,sir1 to pray t ,i may n 9 any way d5y him4 ,b :at am ,i do+8 ,i fe>1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,i am too free4 ,a s5se ( y\r humility & love = ! bless$ ,,jesus makes me ?us op54 ,h[ %\ld ,i rejoice1 if y w\ld hon\r me ) a l9e4,i am "y1 & !re=e a ^w ( exhortation & advice1 w\ld mu* pr(it1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,y\r v humble s]vant1 9 our de> ,,"l ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,liii4 ,london1 ,july #be1 #agci4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,n a want ( love1 b ( "t1 has oblig$ me to %ort5 my late lett]s4 ,_h ,i an hundr$ h&s ,i c\ld employ !m all4 ,! h>ve/ is v great4 ,i am a%am$ ,i c d no m = him1 :o ha? done s mu* = me2 n by way ( retaliation1 b gratitude4 ,fa9 w\ld ,i love my ma/]1 & w n g f him2 8 s]vice is p]fect fre$om2 8 yoke is easy1 8 burd5 light4 ,/ill he is pleas$ to %ew u great] ?+s4 ,e day af=ds fre% in/ances ( ! p[] ( 8 ^w4 ,i am n[ ab\t to attack satan 9 "o ( 8 /rong-holds1 if ,i p]i%4,to-night ,i prea*1 ,,god will+1 :]e an horse-race is to be4 ,i f9d my ,ma/] /r5g!ns me = ! "w4 ,o1 de> ,sir1 pray = me1 t my fai? fail n1 & t my zeal be temp]$ ) k4 ,our bro!r w prove an agreeable correspond5t4 ,if bus9ess prev5ts my writ+1 he w in=m y :at happ5s f "t to "t to1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,liv4 ,london1 ,july #bf1 #agci4 ,rev4 ,sir1 ,,j n[ ,i receiv$ y\r k9d lett]1 & am endeav\r+ to cat* a few mom5ts to answ] x4 ,i ?ank y = y\r enc\rag+ h9ts4 ,o6 de> ,sir1 cont9ue to exhort1 & provoke me to love & to good works1 t ,i may ) pati5ce run ! race t is set be=e me4 ,hi!rto my de> ,ma/] magnifies 8 /r5g? 9 my weakness4 ,ev] s9ce he hon\r$ me to suff] a little reproa* = 8 "n's sake1 at ,bas+/oke1 he has caus$ me to rejoice ) exce$+ great joy4 ,my _s 0 /irr$ )9 me4 ,me?9ks ,i c\ld will+ly h di$ to h borne my te/imony aga9/ ! ly+ vanities1 & devili% ent]ta9m5ts ( ?is g5]ation4 ,by ! help ( my ,ma/]1 ,i w g on & attack ! devil 9 8 /ronge/ holds4 ,o pray1 de> ,sir1 t my zeal may be always temp]$ ) true *ri/ian prud5ce4 ,x w\ld grieve me1 %\ld ,i br+ suff]+s causelessly ^u myself4 ,a try+ "t1 p]haps1 is at h&4 ,o t ,i may be f\nd fai?ful6 ,if provid5ce p]mits1 ,i w p]=m my promise4 ,i am bl9d1 ,i am a *ild1 ,i "k no?+4 ,i only desire ! :ole w ( ,,god may be done1 91 by1 & ^u1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r unwor?y bro!r & fell[-lab\r] 9 our de> ,,"l ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lv4 ,london1 ,july #bf1 #agci4 ,sir1 ,i ,receiv$ y\r k9d lett]1 b mu/ beg to be excus$ f dissuad+ y\r son to g ) 4 ,! employm5t 9 :i* he is engag$ w1 9 ! end1 if fai?fully improv$1 t5d mu* to ,,god's glory & 8 own good4 ,he n[ sits by me2 ,i read ov] y\r lett] to him1 & he cont9ues z resolute z ev]4 ,! be+ dis9h]it$ does n t]rify him at all4 ,he has a m abid+ inh]itance1 & is will+ nak$ to foll[ a nak$ ,,*ri/4,de> ,sir1 let me advise y to d no?+ ra%ly4 ,if y c pray = a bless+ on y\r w :5 y are ab\t to dis9h]it y\r son1 ,i %all wond]4 ,h a little pati5ce1 & !n y w f9d t y\r son is ab\t to act wisely4 ,if ,i ?\ght o!rwise1 no "o w\ld be m =w>d to dissuade him1 ?an1 ,sir1 ,y\r v humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lvi4 ,london1 ,july #ca1 #agci4 ,,oh t my head 0 wat] & my eyes f\nta9s ( te>s1 t ,i might weep ov] my de> ,mr4 4 ,:at8 ,& has my famili> fri5d1 :o has be5 de> to me z my own s\l1 has he tak5 "p )1 & gone back to ! enemy8 ,surely x _c be6,& yet ,i mu/ believe x4,b if any "o _h told my de> fri5d1 t he w\ld h behav$ ?us1 w\ld he n h cri$ out1 8,is ?y s]vant a dog t he %\ld d ?is80 ,oh1 my de> fri5d1 ,i am 9 pa9 = y6 ,alas6 :o ha? bewit*$ y1 t y %\ld n obey ! tru?8 ,y did run well2 :o1 or :at ha? h9d]$ y8 ,n a fe> ( man1 ,i hope2 n a desire ( t praise1 t come? ( man4 ,i "k ! "t :5 my de> fri5d's he>t /ood /$fa/4 ,i "k ! "t :5 my de> fri5d 0 will+ to be acc\nt$ a fool = ,,*ri/'s sake1 & *ose r to suff] affliction ) ! p ( ,,god1 ?an to enjoy ! pleasures ( s91 ( false polit5ess1 = a season4 ,& :y %\ld ,i despair ( my de> fri5d n[8 ,no1 ,i "k ,,jesus ,,*ri/ 0 set = ! fall+ & ris+ aga9 ( _m 9 ,israel4 ,our ,,"l1 ,i tru/1 has pray$ = y1 & ,i hope y\r fai? w n totally fail4 ,=give me1 ,i mu/ /op & sigh3 ,,god =bid ,i %\ld be call$1 at ! great day1 to say1 t my de> ,mr4 put 8 h& to ! pl\gh & turn$ back unto p]dition4 ,good ,,god6 ! ?\ght /rikes me z ?\gh a d>t 0 %ot ?r\gh my liv]4 ,return1 return4 ,my de> fri5d1 ,i _c "p f y = ev]4 ,d n speak peace to y\r s\l1 :5 !re is no peace4 ,d n turn factor = ! devil4 ,d n prejudice or hurt my bro!r1 & !reby add to ! grief y h already occasion$4 ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lvii4 ,bri/ol1 ,july #ca1 #agci4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,bless$ be ,,god = br++ y 9 safety home4,he is a ,,god he>+ pray]4 ,may he sanctify our meet+4 ,i hope to see y "h ?is week4 ,i %all set out = ,deal on ,monday4,i long to he> h[ ! s\l ( my de> bro!r prosp]s4,i long to embrace y 9 ^! unwor?y arms4,me?9ks ,i c\ld n[ s+ my nunc dimittis ) pleasure1 if my eyes c\ld see my de> bro!r's salvation4 ,i hope y h conv]s$ ) ,mr4 ,wesley4 ,x w require "s degree ( boldness to own ei!r ( u be=e m54 ,,god v\*safes to hon\r u3 ,no wond] our names are ca/ out z evil4,de> ,mr4 1 ,i he>1 is /agg]$ ) ! fe> ( man4,si/]1 ,i tru/1 is 9 a good way4 ,:5 %all ,i see y8 ,come1 ,oh come & w>m my he>t1 by tell+ me :at ,,god ha? done = y\r s\l4 ,et]nity w be too %ort to praise him = :at he has done = ,y\r affectionate bro!r1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lviii4 ,london1 ,augu/ #c1 #agci4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,?is morn+ ,i receiv$ y\rs1 & ?\gh ,i leave ,london ?is ev5+1 yet ,i _c b snat* a few mom5ts to s5d y an answ]4 ,i love all t love our ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,! _s ( ,,*ri/1 ) me is ! c5t]4 ,i love ! man1 & y 9 p>ticul>1 ?\gh 9 all ?+s he may n foll[ ) me4 ,i rejoice !re is a revival ( true religion 9 ,scotl&4 ,! _s ( ,,god is mov+ on ! faces ( ?\s&s ( s\ls 9 ,engl&4 ,! ^w runs v swift1 & satan falls l lightn+ f heav54 ,,god ha? s5t me into ! highways & h$ges1 to compel poor s9n]s to come 92 _m are left to wat]1 :at ,,god ha? be5 pleas$ to plant2 ,i d\bt n ( 8 giv+ a great increase4 ,b ,i am a *ild1 ,i _c speak1 yet ,,god w magnify 8 free grace4 ,,god w "w1 & all oppositions mu/ =w>d1 b n h9d] x4,inclos$ ,i h s5t y a s]mon j publi%$4,y may judge ( my pr9ciples f t4 ,! picture ,i highly hon\r4,may ,i foll[ !m z !y foll[ ,,*ri/4 ,i am no fri5d to s9less p]fection4,i believe ! be+ 7?\gh n ! dom9ion7 ( s9 rema9s 9 ! he>ts ( ! greate/ believ]s4,"t & bus9ess w n give me leave to enl>ge4,besides1 ,i am b a novice 9 ! s*ool ( ,,*ri/2 & !re=e mo/ e>ne/ly beg y\r pray]s1 t ,i may gr[ 9 ! k ( our common ,,"l4 ,at 8 call1 ,i am n[ go+ abroad1 & expect to suff] _m ?+s ere ,i return home4,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,i wi% y mu* success 9 ! "n ( ! ,,"l1 & am ,y\r bro!r & s]vant 9 ! be/ bonds1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lix4 ,london1 ,augu/ #c1 #agci4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i ,_c leave ,london )\t answ]+ y\r la/ lett]4 ,i am conv9c$ t ,,god calls me n[ to ,georgia1 & s are our fri5ds4 ,,god's ways are l ! great deep4,he w g a way by himself4 ,exitus acta probat4 ,! prophecy y m5tion1 ,i d>e n apply to myself4 ,:at am ,i1 t ,,god %\ld s delight to hon\r me8 ,h[ev]1 ,i believe ! ,,"l w "w a great "w ^u ! e>?4 ,:atev] in/rum5ts he %all make use ( 9 effect+ x1 ,i c>e n4 ,if ,,*ri/ be prea*$1 if my de> ,,"l be glorifi$1 ,i rejoice2 yea1 & w rejoice4 ,i wi% all ! ,,"l's s]vants 7 prophets4 ,oh1 de> ,sir1 my he>t is n[ melt$ d[n ) a s5se ( ! div9e love6 ,nev] 0 a great] in/ance ( ,,god's free grace 9 ,,*ri/4 ,:at am ,i1 ,o ,,"l1 t ?\ %\lde/ delight to hon\r me8 ,ev5 s1 ,fa!r1 = s x seeme? good 9 ?y sight6 ,de> ,sir1 ,i c\ld n[ write all day2 b o!r bus9ess dem&s my att5dance4,yet a little :ile1 & we %all sit d[n 9 ! k+dom ( ,,god = ev]4 ,de> ,sir adieu4 ,oh give ?anks1 give ?anks1 & pray = ,y\r's mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lx4 ,bl5don1 ,augu/ #f1 #agci4 ,,& w\ld n de> ,mr4 /ay = my la/ lett]8 ,:at1 is he retir$ into ! c\ntry to le>n h[ to =get 8 ,,god8 ,is he got into fav\r ) ! polite _w8 ,are n ^! sad symptoms1 t my de>e/ ,mr4 is fall+ away a-pace8 ,he runn$ into "o extreme lately1 & n[ satan is driv+ him into ano!r4 ,did n ,i =w>n y ( ?is8 ,o my de> fri5d1 my bro!r1 return to y\r fir/ love1 o!rwise y w f9d ! _s ( ,,god des]t+ y m & m e day4 ,nemo rep5te fuit turpissimus4 ,b ,i c say no m4,p]haps ,i am tr\blesome4 ,h[ev]1 give me leave to weep4 ,p]mit me to pray = y4 ,?\gh y are n[ dead comp>atively1 yet1 ,i tru/1 y w be alive4 ,?\gh n[ seem+ly lo/1 yet surely y %all be f\nd aga94 ,,god only kn[s h[ su* news w\ld rejoice ! he>t (1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d 9 ! be/ bonds1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lxi4 1 ,augu/ #g1 #agci4 ,de> ,mr4 1 ,i ,?ank y mo/ he>tily = y\r la/3 ,_h y be5 m p>ticul>1 ,i %\ld h ?ank$ y /ill m4 ,may ,,god rew>d y = wat*+ ov] my s\l6 ,pride & selfi%ness are ! temp]s ( ! devil4 ,by ! help ( my ,,god ,i w nev] re/ till my ,ma/] gives me p[] to ov]come !m4 ,x is difficult1 ,i believe1 to g ?r\gh ! fi]y trial ( popul>ity & applause unta9t$4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i am n[ sweetly retir$4 ,o help me1 my de> ,sir1 by y\r pray]s1 z well z y\r advice1 & believe me desir\s to subscribe myself1 ,y\r's mo/ affectionately 9 our de> ,,"l ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lxii4 ,on bo>d ! ,elizabe?1 ,graves5d1 ,augu/ #ad1 #agci4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,y\r k9d lett] gave me mu* satisfaction4 ,x brea!d ! language ( "o1 :o is a ,boan]ges 9 ! *ur* ( ,,god4 ,excess ( bus9ess prev5t$ my answ]+ x soon]4 ,z ,i am n[ retir$ f a public life1 ,i tru/ ,i %all h "t to try my he>t & se>* out my _s4 ,=get me n1 de> ,sir1 :5 y are pray+ = all ^?1 :o travel by l& & by wat]1 :5 /orms & w9ds are bl[+ ov] me4 ,i hope ,i %all always c>ry y1 & o!rs ( my de> fri5ds 9 ,wales1 ^u my he>t1 :5ev] ,i g 9 & out be=e ! ,,"l4 ,x w\ld rejoice my s\l to he> f y1 :5 abroad4 ,exhort me1 oh exhort me1 to be valiant = ! tru?4 ,bid1 oh bid me1 de> ,sir1 to be m9dful ( a dy+ & ris5 ,,jesus4,bid me to rememb] ! ri*es ( 8 free grace 9 pull+ me z a br& out ( ! fire1 & exhort me to lay d[n my life = 8 sake4,bro!r ,h>ris1 ,i f9d1 has come (f triumphantly4,! h\r ( suff]+ is n yet come4 ,,god prep>e u all = x6 ,i expect to suff] = my bless$ ma/]'s "n sake4 ,b1 :]e=e d ,i fe>8 ,my ma/] w pray = me4,de> ,sir1 adieu4 ,i "k y n 9 p]son4 ,p]haps ,i may nev] see y\r face 9 ! fle%4 ,h[ev]1 ,i %all see y 9 heav51 & !n y %all see h[ s9c]ely ,i n[ subscribe myself1 ,y\r unwor?y bro!r & fell[-s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lxiii4 ,on bo>d ! ,elizabe?1 ,graves5d1 ,augu/ #ad1 #agci4 ,de> ,madam1 ,i ,_c ?9k ( y\r fav\rs1 & yet =be> writ+ a lett] ( ?anks4 ,i _c ?9k ( y\r p>t+ te>s1 & n in=m y1 h[ s9c]ely ,i pray ,,god to com=t & refre% y\r s\l4,oh ,madam1 y\r k9dness to su* a dead dog z ,i am1 q surprizes me4 ,h[ mu* m ought y & ,i1 & all mank9d1 to adore ! unspeakable goodness ( our heav5ly ,fa!r1 :o has s lov$ ! _w1 z to give 8 only-begott5 ,son1 t :osoev] believe? 9 him %\ld n p]i%1 b h ev]la/+ life4 ,de> ,madam1 nev] re/ till y h a lively fai? 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus4 ,,god has put into y\r he>t good desires aft] x4 ,cont9ue in/ant 9 pray]2 apply to ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 z a poor s9n]1 & yet a little :ile1 & de> ,mrs4 %all be a *ri/ian inde$4 ,ha/5 ,o ,,"l1 t bless$ "t4 ,oh let ?y k+dom come1 9 full p[]1 into ?is ?y h&maid5's he>t6 ,innum]able temptations surr\nd y1 to make y take up y\r re/ "h4 ,b1 ,i hope1 ,madam1 y w be ^u y\r gu>d1 & let no?+ be ?\ght (1 or done1 by y1 :i* may any way t5d to indulge ! lu/ ( ! eye & ! pride ( life4 ,simplicity is ! v _s ( ! gospel2 !re=e1 ! m we le>n ,,*ri/1 ! m reg>dless we %all be ( worldly vanities4 ,,god ( 8 inf9ite m]cy make y a wid[ inde$6 ,y see1 ,madam1 h[ freely ,i h wrote to y4 ,x is because ,i value y\r welf>e4,x is ! be/ return t c be made1 = all fav\rs conf]r$ on1 ,madam1 ,y\r mo/ oblig$ fri5d & s]vant 9 our de> ,,"l ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lxiv4 ,on bo>d ! ,elizabe?1 ,graves5d1 ,augu/ #ad1 #agci4 ,de> ,madam1 ,,y\r affectionate p>t+1 & ! te>s ,i obs]v$ y to %$1 ev5 :5 ,i 0 at a di/ance f y1 made me almo/ ready to cry out 8,:at mean y to weep & to break my he>t80 ,oh may our de> ,,"l put y\r te>s into 8 bottle1 & rew>d y a ?\s& fold = all ! k9dnesses y h %ewn to me6 ,inde$ ,i am less ?an ! lea/ ( 8 s]vants4 ,b yet1 s lov+ is my de> ,ma/]1 t he w n let a cup ( cold wat] giv5 9 8 "n1 to pass by unobs]v$ or unrew>d$4 ,:5 p>tak+ ( y\r b\nty ( fl\r1 ,i hope ,i %all pray t y & y\r's may eat bread 9 ! k+dom ( ,,god4 ,y h all good desires2 ,i hope y are n f> f ! k+dom ( ,,god4,oh let !re n be any ?+ lack+4 ,give ,,god y\r he>ts1 y\r :ole he>ts2 let ,,jesus ,,*ri/'s be y\r :ole wisdom1 y\r :ole righte\sness2 & !n he w be y\r :ole sanctification & et]nal r$emption4 ,i write ?is f my float+ habitation1 to assure y h[ s9c]ely ,i am ,y\r mo/ oblig$ fri5d & affectionate humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lxv4 ,on bo>d ! ,elizabe?1 ,augu/ #ad1 #agci4 ,my de> ,mr4 1 ,,at l5g? we are emb>k$2 our %ip is n[ go+ to ! ,d[ns4,yet a little :ile1 &1 ,,god will+1 ,i %all see y once m 9 ! fle%4 ,my family consi/s ( m ?an twelve1 besides two *ildr52 ,i hope all are desir\s to "k ,,*ri/4 ,,god /r5g!ns me mightily 9 ! inn] man4 ,! s]mon ,i h s5t y is "o ( my extempore s]mons4,! j\rnal w acqua9t y ) p>ticul>s4,my bro!r1 ! capta91 ha? be5 ) me ?is la/ week4,if he leaves (f disput+1 & w come to ,,*ri/ z a poor lo/ s9n]1 he w d well4,! bi%op ( ,london has lately wrote aga9/ me2 ,i tru/ ,,god ha? assi/$ me 9 writ+ an answ]4,x is n[ 9 ! press4,all ! self-righte\s are up 9 arms4,my ,ma/] makes me m ?an a conqu]or ?r\gh 8 love4 ,mr4 has ab\t =ty societies 9 ,york%ire4 ,bo? ! ,mr4 ,wesley's g on well4,g :]e y w1 religion 7ei!r = or aga9/ x7 is ! talk4,probably a suff]+ "t w come4 ,y w n be a%am$ ( me1 ?\gh ,i %\ld be a prison]4 ,p]haps y w be put to ! trial3 ,b h[ does my de> fri5d's he>t8 ,h y f\nd ,,*ri/8 ,does he live 9 y1 s z to be ! alpha & omega1 ! beg9n+ & end ( all y\r actions8 ,are y enlight5$ to see ! exce$+ great ri*es & fulness ( 8 grace8 ,oh h[ w x rejoice my s\l to see y a pr(ici5t 9 ! s*ool ( ,,*ri/8 ,h[ w x delight me to see y\r little flock press+ t[>ds ! m>k4,soon aft] ?is rea*es ,georgia1 ,i hope to see y4,my /ay w be z %ort z possible at ,philadelphia4 ,i mu/ n delay com+ to my de>1 ?\gh poor *>ge4,i expect to f9d ,savannah almo/ desolate2 b our extremity is ,,god's opportunity4 ,i believe x w lift up its droop+ head4,= ! pres5t1 my de> fri5d1 f>ewell4 ,y\r's mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lxvi4 ,on bo>d ! ,elizabe? go+ to ! ,d[ns1 ,augu/ #ae1 #agci4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,! agony ,i 0 9 at y\r dep>ture1 & ! _m /rong cry+s & te>s :i* ,i (f]$ up to ,,god aft]w>ds1 pla9ly %ew1 t ,i love y 9 s9c]ity & tru?4 ,?\gh ,i am n[ ab\t to laun* into ! great deep1 yet ,i mu/ write y a p>t+ l9e4 ,i _c b ?9k y w come to ,,*ri/ 9 e>ne/4 ,,god has mo/ rem>kably met y by 8 provid5ce4,8 _s has be5 /riv+ ) y1 & ,i d\bt n b x w get ! victory ov] y\r c>nal reason+s1 & ! rebellion ( a deprav$ he>t4 ,b d n1 my de> bro!r1 ,i besee* y1 dispute aga9/ y\r own happ9ess4,be n unwill+ to confess t y are n yet a *ri/ian4 ,rememb] :at our ,,"l ha? said3 8,:osoev] receive? n ! k+dom ( ,,god1 z a little *ild1 %all 9 no-wise ent] !re940,i besee* y1 by ! m]cies ( ,,god 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus our ,,"l1 to leave (f disput+4 ,y h be51 ,i ?9k1 frequ5tly conv9c$2 b nature1 ,i f9d1 has z frequ5tly int]pos$1 & p]suad$ y t y _h gone f> en\gh already4,b does n my de> bro!r f9d1 t he yet lacks some?+8 ,h n 8 temp]s & corruptions2 nay1 ha? n s9 itself dom9ion ov] him8 ,are 8 affections wean$ f ! _w8 ,does he feel himself a poor lo/ s9n]8 ,is he will+ ! ,,"l ,,jesus %\ld be 8 :ole righte\sness8 ,is he conv9c$ ( ! fre5ess1 z well z ( ! ri*es ( 8 grace8 ,y see1 my de> bro!r1 h[ freely ,i deal ) y4 ,x is because ,i love y ) a peculi> love4,nev] did my he>t exult at ! sight ( any relation1 z at ! sight ( y2 ,surely ,,god int5ds to give me my de> bro!r4 ,he is already an almo/2 ha/51 ,o ,,"l1 t bless$ "t1 :5 he %all be an altoge!r *ri/ian1 & let ?y k+dom1 ) full p[]1 come into my de> bro!r's he>t6,h[ %all ,i say f>ewell8 ,if y h opportunity1 pray write to ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 ?\gh unwor?y bro!r1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lxvii4 ,on bo>d ! ,elizabe? go+ to ! ,d[ns1 ,augu/ #af1 #agci4 ,de> ,mr4 1 ,i ,?ank ,,god = 8 goodness to bro!r ,h[ell ,h>ris4 ,i ?ank y = in=m+ me ( x4 ,! /orm is div]t$ = a :ile1 b ,i expect x to break ^u my head "o "t or ano!r4 ,,god has1 = a :ile1 prep>$ me a place ( refuge 9 ! %ip1 f :5ce ,i write ?is4 ,oh besee* him1 t ,i may improve ! retirem5t by se>*+ out my _s4 ,i h almo/ =got1 t ,i 0 9 ! _w4 ,my family on bo>d is q settl$1 & we live & love l *ri/ians4 ,,god only kn[s :]e y & ,i %all meet aga92 :e!r 9 "t or et]nity4 ,h[ev]1 ?is we "k1 t bo? mu/ be tri$ to ! utt]mo/4 ,inw>d & outw>d afflictions await u1 & all ! *ildr5 ( ,,god4 ,i am n[ read+ ! book ( m>tyrs4 ,!y make me blu% to ?9k h[ little ,i suff] = ,,*ri/'s sake4 ,!y w>m my he>t1 & make me ?9k ! "t long till ,i am call$ to resi/ ev5 unto blood3 ,b ,i fe> ! trea*]y ( ?is he>t ( m9e4 ,de> ,mr4 1 to y\r pa/1 add "o m fav\r1 8pray t ,i may be f\nd fai?ful40 ,i tru/ ,i %all h a sweet remembrance ( y & my o!r de> fri5ds1 :5 ,i g 9 & out be=e ! ,,"l4 ,salute !m mo/ affectionately4 ,exhort !m1 oh exhort !m to cont9ue 9 ! grace ( ,,god2 & =get n to write to1 de> ,mr4 1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our de> ,,"l ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lxviii4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,?\gh bus9ess prev5ts my correspond+ ) y s frequ5tly z ,i did :5 9 ,engl&1 yet :at c h9d] me n[1 b a want ( gratitude & love8 ,accept !n1 de> ,sir1 my s9c]e1 ?\gh late ?anks1 = all fav\rs conf]r$ ^u me1 & assure y\rself1 ,i rememb] bo? y & y\r belov$ p at ! ?rone ( grace4 ,no?+ w rejoice me m ?an to he>1 t ! good pleasure ( ! ,,"l prosp]s 9 y\r h&4 ,oh de> ,sir1 :at a graci\s ,ma/] d we s]ve6 ,8 lov+-k9dness /ill prev5ts1 accompanies1 & foll[s me4 ,he has n giv5 me ov] unto dea?1 b is /ill pleas$ to dig & dung r\nd me1 & n cut me d[n z a cumb]] ( ! gr\nd4 ,i long to be purg$1 de> ,sir1 t ,i may br+ =? m fruit4 ,s9ce my retirem5t f ! _w1 ,i h se5 m & m h[ full ,i am ( corruption4 ,no?+ c\ld possibly support my s\l "u ! _m agonies :i* oppress$ me1 :5 on bo>d1 b a consid]ation ( ! fre5ess1 et]nity1 & un*angeabl5ess ( ,,god's love to me1 ! *ief ( s9n]s4,9 ab\t a twelvemon?1 probably1 ,i %all return aga9 to my native c\ntry4 ,satan no d\bt w endeav\r to /ir up all 8 =ces aga9/ me4 ,by ! help ( my ,,god1 ,i w once m come =? ) my sl+ & my /one4,i %all wait ) impati5ce to he> h[ ! "w goes on 9 my abs5ce4 ,i tru/1 ,,god1 by ?is "t1 has s5t =? m lab\r]s into 8 h>ve/4 ,i he>tily wi% all ! ,,"l's s]vants 7 prophets4 ,i v]ily believe1 ! "r-h& ( ! ,,"l w n only h ! pre-em95ce1 b also br+ mighty ?+s to pass4 ,o h[ d ,i long1 de> ,sir1 to see bigotry & p>ty-zeal tak5 away1 & all ! ,,"l's s]vants m knit toge!r4 ,pray1 my due respects to all t are s k9d z to enquire aft] me4 ,exhort !m to pray & give ?anks =1 ,y\r unwor?y fri5d1 bro!r1 & s]vant 9 our de> ,,"l's v9ey>d1 ,g4 ,w4 ,_m ( ! lett]s ( ?is date 7 writt5 on %ip-bo>d dur+ ! passage1 b dat$ :5 s5t (f f ,philadelphia4 ,,lett] ,,lxix4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,man appo9ts1 b ,,god disappo9ts4 ,no d\bt x 0 be/1 t ,i %\ld n see y\r answ] to ! bi%op's lett] be=e ,i left ,engl&4 ,i hope x 0 wrote ) ! meekness & g5tl5ess ( ,,*ri/1 & !n no d\bt ,,god w give 8 bless+4 ,oh1 de> ,sir1 h[ is ! glory dep>t$ f ,israel6 ,9 :at dregs ( "t are we born8 ,boa/+ ( our or?odoxy & primitive purity1 & yet alas6 b is n ?is en\gh1 de> ,sir1 to excite our zeal ev5 till x d eat u up8 ,:]e=e ha? ,,god call$ u by 8 free grace1 & made a diff]5ce betwe5 u & o!rs1 b t we %\ld /& up 9 def5ce ( 8 injur$ hon\r8 ,y\r fri5d1 ,mr4 1 has told me h[ pl5tifully y once ta/$ ( ! good ^w ( life1 & felt ! p[]s ( ! _w to come4 ,oh t ! div9e sp>k may aga9 k9dle 9 ! he>t till x become a flame ( fire6 ,no?+ w s mu* en=ce y\r argum5ts z a life exactly con=mable to ! holy ,,jesus4,:5 ) y la/1 ,i ?\ght y spoke too fav\rable ( horse-races1 & su* ?+s4 ,b :at div]sion ought a *ri/ian or a cl]gyman to "k or speak (1 b t ( do+ good8 ,_m :o are "r 9 _! pr9ciples1 are worse ?an ,i c\ld wi% 9 _! practice4 ,oh = a revival ( true & undefil$ religion 9 all sects :atsoev]6 ,i long to see a ca?olic _s ov]-spread ! _w2 may ,,god v\*safe to make me an in/rum5t ( promot+ x6 ,me?9ks1 ,i c>e n :at ,i d or suff]1 s t ,i may see my ,,"l's k+dom come ) p[]4 ,b ,i "k n my own weakness1 till ,i am tri$4 ,de> ,sir1 pray = me1 t ,i may be f\nd fai?ful 9 an h\r ( temptation4 ,i expect to be tri$ to ! utt]mo/1 & to he>1 t _m are become my enemies1 :o once w\ld1 z x 71 h pluck$ out _! eyes = me4 ,x is necess>y t su* (f5ces %\ld come2 o!rwise1 h[ c ,i "k t ,i am1 :at ,i desire to be1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & true bro!r 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lxx4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,my de> ,bre?r51 & wor?y fell[-lab\r]s 9 ,,*ri/1 ,,?\gh ,i "k none ( y 9 p]son1 yet1 f ! "t ,i he>d ( y\r fai? & love t[>ds our de> ,,"l ,,jesus1 ,i h be5 acqua9t$ ) y 9 _s1 & h con/antly m5tion$ y 9 my poor pray]s4 ,! good pleasure ( ! ,,"l1 ,i f9d1 prosp]s 9 y\r h&s2 & ,i pray ,,god increase y m & m1 bo? y & y\r *ildr54 ,scotl&1 l ,engl&1 ha? be5 s mu* settl$ ^u x's lees = "s "t1 t ,i fe> our late days may prop]ly be call$ ! midnight ( ! *ur*4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ! ,fa!r ( our ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 :o ha? s5t =? _m ( 8 s]vants ) ?is cry1 8,behold ! bridegroom come?40 ,?\s&s obey ! call1 & are trimm+ _! spiritual lamps1 9 ord] to g =? to meet him4 ,i _c b ?9k a w9n[+ "t w come aft] ?is 9-ga!r+ ( s\ls4 ,o t we may suff] only z *ri/ians1 & !n ! _s ( ,,*ri/ & ( glory w re/ ^u u4 ,9 pati5ce possess y\r s\ls1 & ,i w leave my cause to ,,god4 ,y1 my rev]5d ,bre?r51 ,i am p]suad$1 are no o!rwise m9d$2 may we g on !n 9 ! p[]1 & "u ! guidance ( ! ,,"l ( ,,ho/s4 ,! et]nal ,,god w be y\r p]petual refuge4 ,he t employs1 w protect2 z y\r day is1 s %all y\r /r5g? be4 ,let n our de> ,,"l's lambs p]i% = lack ( k4 8,give ye1 give ye !m to eat10 me?9ks1 is ! ende>+1 con/ra9+ comm& ( ! great ,%eph]d & ,bi%op ( s\ls4 ,& ,o t a due ob$i5ce may be paid to x by me1 y\r unwor?y bro!r4 ,b ,i blu% almo/1 :5 ,i /ile myself y\r bro!r2 = ,i am a *ild1 & all ( y are fa!rs4 ,oh1 /rive toge!r ) me 9 y\r pray]s1 t ! div9e /r5g? may be /ill magnifi$ 9 my weakness4 ,y w intreat ! ,,"l to bless ! orphan-h\se4 ,i h reason to ?9k1 ,,god w br+ great good out ( x4 ,oh t ,i may be prep>$ = future fav\rs6 ,oh t pride & self-love may ?or\ghly be subdu$6 ,bre?r51 ,i besee* y by ! m]cies ( ,,god 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 to pray = me1 :il/ w9ds & /orms are bl[+ ov] me4 ,y are n =gott5 by him1 :o1 ?\gh ! mo/ unwor?y ( 8 ,,"l's s]vants1 desires to subscribe himself1 ,y\r affectionate bro!r1 & fell[-pilgrim & lab\r] 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lxxi4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,,because ,i w n =get y1 ,i beg9 to write be=e we get on %ore4 ,h[ is de> ,mr4 's he>t8 ,has he yet recov]$ 8 fir/ love8 ,& is t prophecy1 8,?is *ild is set = ! fall+ & ris+ aga9 ( _m 9 ,israel10 z yet fulfill$ 9 him4 ,i _c b ?9k a good "w 0 once wr\ght ^u y\r s\l4 ,i _c b ?9k1 ,,god w yet fulfil 8 :ole w 9 y4 ,b let n my de> fri5d l+] any long]4 ,if !re is m]cy ) ,,god1 let him be fe>$1 n disobey$4 ,if he has promis$ to heal our backslid+s1 & love u freely1 let 8 goodness lead u to rep5tance4 ,prosp]ity ha? be5 a sn>e to y2 e day ,i see ! excell5cy ( t "p ( ,agur's1 pray]1 8,give me n ri*es1 le/ ,i be full & d5y !e1 & say1 :o is ! ,,"l40 ,& t petition 9 our liturgy1 8,9 all "t ( our weal?1 good ,,"l deliv] u40 ,i always take p>ticul> notice ( x4 ,i believe y w n be at all ri*] ?is ye>1 ?an y 0 ! la/4,= z ri*es increase1 our wants increase ) !m4,i write n ?is to h y des]t y\r /ation1 b to excite a holy jeal\sy 9 y\r he>t4,oh1 :at w\ld ,i give to see my de> fri5d1 z =m]ly1 8,f]v5t 9 _s1 s]v+ ! ,,"l40 ,if ,,god s5ds me to ,engl& aga91 ,i %all try my fri5ds4 ,h[ev] t be1 ,i am p]suad$1 t suff]+ = righte\sness sake1 is ! be/1 ! greate/ pref]m5t 9 ! *ur* ( ,,*ri/4 ,b h[ does y\r little,i w\ld n will+ly say1 y\r great idol4 ,pray accept a qu>to bible = him4 ,oh1 my fri5d1 give him up to ,,god1 & d n provoke him1 by ov]-fondness & too great indulg5ce1 to take him f y4 ,! little lambs on bo>d improve bravely2 !y be> ! voyage be/ ( all4 ,!y are z lu/y z eagles3 ,,god has dealt mo/ g5tly ) u4 ,i hope ,i may say1 ! *ur* 9 my h\se salute y & y\r wife4,i d n =get h]2 may %e nev] re/ till %e comes into ! glori\s lib]ty ( ! *ildr5 ( ,,god6 ,x is a bless$ ?+1 my de> fri5d1 to be ! ,,"l's freeman4 ,my he>t is full2 ,i rep5t ,i h n all[$ m pap]4 ,my de> ,sir1 excuse & pray = ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 ?\gh unwor?y fri5d1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lxxii4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,my de> ,si/] 9 ,,*ri/1 ,,want ( "t1 n want ( respect1 has prev5t$ my answ]+ y\r k9d lett]s4 ,i e/eem y highly = ,,*ri/'s sake4 ,i believe y to be "o :om ,,god has *os5 out ( ! _w1 & ha? seal$ to ! day ( r$emption4 ,no?+1 !re=e1 %all pluck y out ( 8 h&s4 ,0 x n = ?is promise1 my s\l w\ld be exce$+ sorr[ful at ! prospect ( :at ,i may und]go4 ,! innum]able temptations t att5d a popul> life1 sometimes make me ?9k x w\ld be be/ = me to )draw4 ,b !n ,i consid]1 t ,he1 :o deliv]$ ,daniel out ( ! d5 ( lions1 & ! ?ree *ildr5 out ( ! fi]y furnace1 is able & will+ to deliv] me also out ( ! fi]y furnace ( popul>ity & applause1 & f ! fury ( ^?1 :o1 = prea*+ ,,*ri/1 & him crucifi$1 are my invet]ate enemies4 ,9 8 /r5g? !re=e1 & at 8 comm&1 :5ev] 8 provid5ce %all call1 ,i w v5ture out aga94 ,z yet my trials h be5 no?+4 ,h]eaft] a w9n[+ "t may come2 !n we %all see1 :o is on ! ,,"l's side1 & :o d>e to confess ,,*ri/ be=e m54 ,none b ^? :o :olly rely on ! ,r$eem]'s righte\sness1 & are truly born aga9 ( ,,god4 ,oh pray1 t ,i may be f\nd fai?ful4 ,satan ha? be5 v busy ) me s9ce ,i saw y1 b ,i tru/ ! ,,"l1 by ^! inw>d trials1 w purge me1 t ,i may br+ =? m fruit4 ,cease n to pray1 t ?is may be ! happy case (1 ,y\r s]vant 9 ! gospel1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lxxiii4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,de> ,mr4 1 ,,y _c well conceive h[ con/antly y h be5 ^u my he>t1 s9ce ,i saw y4 ,i ?9k !re has be5 a sympa?y betwe5 y\r he>t & m9e4 ,i h (t5 piti$ my dy+ fri5d1 & z (t5 pray$1 t he may leave a ^w = ,,god4 ,i say1 pray$1 = ,,god alone c remove ! load4,i "k too well :at su* temptations are1 to ?9k !y may be ov]come by our own /r5g?4 ,b1 my de> ,fri5d1 y & ,i1 weak z we are1 c d all ?+s ?r\gh ,,*ri/ /r5g!n+ u4,d y believe on ! ,son ( ,,god8 ,all ?+s are possible to him t believe?4 ,if ! devil !re=e cont9ues 8 assaults1 resi/ him1 /$fa/ 9 ! fai?4 ,resi/ him1 my de> ,fri5d1 & he w flee f y2 r suff] any ?+1 ?an be unequally yok$ ) an unbeliev]4 ,if y _c ov]come :]e y are1 abs5ce1 p]haps1 may cure y4 ,me?9ks1 ,i w\ld d & suff] any ?+1 r ?an de> ,mr4 %\ld be l$ away4,my companions 9 travel h an equal respect = y4 ,we h (t5 jo9$ 9 pray] = y1 :5 eat+ y\r cake4 ,may ,,god rew>d y = t1 & all y\r o!r k9d respects & fav\rs conf]r$ on1 de> ,mr4 1 ,y\r's mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lxxiv4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,de> ,madam1 ,i ,%\ld ?9k myself highly ungrateful1 did ,i n take all opportunities ( ackn[l$g+ ! _m k9dnesses ,i h receiv$ at y\r h&s4 ,y\r la/ pres5ts h be5 exce$+ s]viceable on bo>d ! %ip1 & e "t we h ta/$ y\r b\nty1 ,i h endeav\r$ to d>t up a %ort ejaculation = our k9d b5efactress4 ,y _c conceive1 de> ,madam1 h[ lov+ ! ,,"l has dealt ) u2 he has giv5 u all ?+s ri*ly to enjoy1 & com=t$ u on e side4 ,inde$ sometimes he has be5 pleas$ to )draw f me1 & to p]mit satan to s5d me a ?orn 9 ! fle%4,b t 0 only to %ew me my vil5ess1 & to prep>e me = fur!r manife/ations ( 8 goodness to my s\l4 ,our voyage ?\gh long has n be5 t$i\s or burd5some4 ,my s\l wants retirem5t4,i dread com+ out into ! _w aga94 ,i am confid5t1 de> ,madam1 t y w pray = me1 t ,i may be kept unspott$ f x4 ,oh :at a bless$ ,ma/] d we s]ve6 ,8 rod z well z /aff com=ts ! s\l4 ,8 corrections are all lov+1 & are only int5d$ to make u truly great4 ,?\gh y seem$ to d\bt1 yet ,i hope to see y once m be=e y g h5ce4 ,i _c say ,i expect lib]ty long1 if ,i speak boldly ! tru? z ,i ought to speak4,inde$ !re is no be+ a true *ri/ian1 & yet hold+ ) ! _w1 s mu* z "s may imag9e4 ,,jesus ,,*ri/ calls u to simplicity4 ,i h (t5 ?\ght1 de> ,madam1 t y did n see ?r\gh ! _w en\gh4 ,numb]s are acc\nt$ *ri/ians1 :o h only a "n to live4 ,i pray ,,god to op5 all our eyes1 t we may see e ?+ cle>ly4 ,a "t ( p]secution w %[ :o are ,israelites inde$1 & :o outside pr(essors4,i hope1 ,madam1 t1 :5 tri$1 y w come =? z gold purifi$ sev5 times 9 ! fire4 ,i only fe> =1 & suspect myself4,! ,,"l my righte\sness w uphold me4 ,de> ,madam1 ,,god only kn[s ) :at gratitude ,i desire to subscribe myself ,y\r mo/ oblig$ fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lxxv4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,de> ,mrs4 1 ,,:5 la/ abroad1 ,i c\ld n write to y = want ( kn[+ y\r "n4 ,bless$ be ,,god we h s9ce be5 bett] acqua9t$1 & ,i n[ "k y\r "n & place ( abode4 ,may ! ,,god1 :om ,i desire to s]ve1 ri*ly rew>d y = receiv+ me into y\r h\se4 ,y 7 "o ( my mo/ con/ant he>]s2 may y be my joy & cr[n ( rejoic+ 9 ! day ( ! ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,i tru/ ere n[1 y h felt1 t ! k+dom ( ,,god does n consi/ 9 ^w1 b 9 p[]4 ,i "k t ,mrs4 w\ld h me deal pla9ly ) h] s\l2 !re=e ,i %all n scruple to tell h]1 h[ ,i h sometimes ?\ght %e 0 n yet cle>ly en\gh conv9c$ ( s91 & ( ! p]fect righte\sness wr\ght out =1 & to be imput$ to h]1 by ! ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ?r\gh fai? 9 8 blood4,s9ce ,i h be5 on %ipbo>d1 bless$ be ,,god1 8 "n has made my s\l to sm>t1 & caus$ me to see m ( my own wret*$ness4 ,oh1 ,mrs4 1 y "k n1 nei!r d ,i myself "k z yet1 :at a my/]y ( iniquity is hid ev5 9 a he>t timely r5ew$4 ,i saw a little ( x ! o!r day2 & _h ,i n kn[n my ,r$eem] live?1 & t he ev] live? to make int]cession = me1 ,i mu/ h sunk into despair3 ,b !re's a voice ( sov]eign grace ,s\nds f ! sacr$ ^w2 ,"h ye despair+ s9n]s come1 ,& tru/ ^u ! ,,"l4 ,may ,,god ( 8 inf9ite m]cy s "w ^u y1 t1 at at ! la/ day1 y may be f\nd hav+ on ! w$d+-g>m5t6 ,0 ,i to /udy to et]nity1 ,i c\ld wi% y no?+ bett]4 ,may ! ev]-bless$ ,,god say ,am5 to x4 ,i hope y\r little daught]s are 9 good heal?4 ,de> ,mrs4 1 exhort !m to r5\nce ! lu/ ( ! eye & ! pride ( life1 & to ab/a9 f all appe>ance ( evil4 ,i h a s9c]e conc]n = y & y\rs1 & ) all possible ?anks = y\r k9d pres5ts & affection1 ,i subscribe myself ,y\r s9c]e fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lxxvi4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,de> ,mrs4 1 ,,z ,i d n =get to pray =1 s ,i d n =get to write to y1 to make a prop] ackn[l$gm5t ( y\r & y\r husb&'s love2 exhort+ y to save y\rselves f ?is unt[>d g5]ation4 ,be=e ,i left ,london1 ,i p]ceiv$ ,,god 0 work+ ^u y\r s\l4 ,i tru/ ! same ,,god1 s9ce my dep>ture1 has c>ri$ x on1 & t y are conv9c$ ( ! s9 ( unbelief4 ,oh de> ,mrs4 1 x is a difficult ?+ to believe aright2 x c only be giv5 f above4 ,i "k _m ( my acqua9tance1 :o love to he> me talk & prea*1 & :o receive me gladly into _! h\ses2 b alas6 ,i fe> !y are self-righte\s1 & 7 nev] yet truly conv9c$ ( s94 ,!y h good desires1 & !re=e flatt] !mselves1 t !y are good *ri/ians3 ,b ,i fe> _m ( !m are only fooli% virg9s4 ,i w\ld n h de> ,mrs4 or h] husb& ( ?is numb]4 ,if %e ha? foll[$ on to "k ! ,,"l1 ,i am p]suad$ ere n[1 %e is 9 "s measure br\ght out ( h]self1 & taught ( ,,god to rely only on ,,jesus ,,*ri/ = wisdom1 righte\sness1 sanctification1 & r$emption4 ,if ?us m9d$1 y\r s\l is at peace ) ,,god1 itself1 & ! _w4 ,if n1 let h] ask & x %all be giv5 h]1 let h] seek & %e %all f9d1 let h] knock & a door ( m]cy %all be op5$ unto h]4,all ?+s are possible to him t believe?,oh de> ,mrs4 1 my he>t is inl>g$ t[>ds y2 ,i long = y\r salvation3 press on & fa9t n4 ,:5ev] ,i come1 ,i %all expect to suff]4 ,b ?\gh we die = ,,*ri/1 oh let u pray t we may n d5y him 9 any wise4 ,no?+ b ! free almighty grace ( ,,god c uphold1 ,y\r s9c]e fri5d 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lxxvii4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,rev4 & ,de> ,sir1 ,i ,?9k ,i may say ( y1 z ! ,sam>itans did ^u ano!r occasion1 ,i believe y to be a true lov] ( our de> ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,n m]ely because my bro!r told me s1 b because ,i h x "u 8 own h&4 ,y\r la/ k9d lett] has knit my he>t mo/ closely to y4 ,i love ^? t ?und] out ! ^w4 ,! *ri/ian _w is 9 a deep sleep4 ,no?+ b a l\d voice c awak5 !m out ( x4 ,i pray ,,god to /r5g!n y m & m1 & cause y to triumph 9 e place4 ,?\gh abs5t 9 body1 ,i am pres5t ) y 9 _s4 ,x w\ld rejoice me to he> ( y\r success 9 ! ,,"l4 ,9 ab\t a twelvemon? ,i purpose1 ,,god will+1 to return to ,engl&2 :o kn[s b !n ,i may see y face to face1 & h "s spiritual gift imp>t$ to my s\l8 ,i long to die to myself1 & to be alive unto ,,god4 ,me?9ks ,i w\ld be always ^u ! w+2 b alas6 ,i h a body ( s91 :i* at times makes me cry out1 8:o %all deliv] me80 ,i ?ank ,,god1 our ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/ w deliv]4 ,b ,i nev] expect intire fre$om1 till ,i b[ d[n my head1 & give up ! gho/4 ,e fre% employ1 ,i f9d br+s ) x fre% temptations4 ,,god always humbles be=e he exalts me4 ,sometimes ,i speak & write freely1 at o!r times ,i am comp>atively b>r52 "o :ile on ! m\nt1 ano!r :ile ov]%ad[$ ) a cl\d2 b bless$ be ,,god1 at all times at peace ) him1 & assur$ t my s9s are =giv54 ,i want to leap my sev5ty ye>s2 ,i long to be dissolv$1 & to be ) ,,*ri/4 ,b ,i mu/ be made p]fect by suff]+s4 ,i expect no o!r pref]m5t4 ,& y no d\bt w h y\r %>e4 ,?is is our com=t1 if we suff] we %all also reign ) ,,*ri/2 ha/5 on1 ,o ,,"l1 t bless$ "t1 :5 de> ,mr4 %all sit d[n at ?y "r h&1 ) all ! spirits ( j m5 made p]fect 9 heav56 :]e ,i tru/ a seat1 ?\gh ( ! l[e/ class1 is prep>$ = ,y\r unwor?y fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lxxviii4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,rev4 & ,de> ,sir1 ,,s9ce ,i saw y la/1 y _c well tell ) :at pleasure ,i h reflect$ on ! uncommon p[] t frequ5tly att5d$ ! ^w at ,bexley4 ,x 0 to me a sign ( ,,god's good w1 bo? to m9i/]s & p4 ,! =m] ,i 0 conv9c$ (1 be=e ,i left ,engl&4 ,! la/ s]mon ,i he>d y prea*1 gave me mu* satisfaction4 ,i hope ere n[ y are conv9c$ ( ! latt] also1 & h se5 "s good effects among/ y\r p>i%ion]s4 ,h[ev]1 ?is ,i am assur$ (1 we %all all 9 due "t reap ! fruit ( our lab\rs1 if we fa9t n4 ,let me !re=e exhort y1 by ! m]cies ( ,,god 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 to cont9ue unwe>i$ 9 well do+4 ,y h se5 ! afflictions ( ,,god's spiritual ,israel4 8,d & live10 is mo/ !y he>4 ,b :at is ?is1 b requir+ !m to make bricks )\t /raw8 ,arise1 arise1 !n1 my de> ,mr4 2 proclaim ! ,,"l to be _! righte\sness4 ,! ev]la/+ ,i ,,am n[ s5ds y =?3 say n !y w disbelieve my report1 = ,,god seems to h giv5 8 p ! he>+ e> & ob$i5t he>t4 ,fe> n ! face ( man1 = ! ,,"l1 if y g out 9 8 /r5g?1 %all be ) y1 :i!rsoev] y g4 ,i hope my de> & hon\r$ fri5d ere n[ ha? prev5t$ my exhortations4 ,me?9ks ,i see him1 ) all boldness decl>+ ! :ole c\nsel ( ,,god1 & ! att5tive p receiv+ joyfully ! graci\s words1 :i* proce$ out ( 8 m\?4 ,g on1 my de> bro!r1 g on2 may ! ,,"l bless y m & m1 daily add+ to ! numb] ( y\r spiritual *ildr54 ,i ?ank y1 f my s\l1 = all fav\rs conf]r$ on me1 & ,i pray y may always confess our ,,"l & 8 disciples be=e m54 ,my mo/ s9c]e respects att5d y\r help-mate & true yoke-fell[4 ,y are con/antly ^u my he>t4 ,my next j\rnal w acqua9t y h[ lov+ly ,,god ha? dealt ) ,y\r mo/ unwor?y fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lxxix4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,,& h[ does my de> ,mr4 ,hs8 ,is he yet comm5c$ a field prea*]8 ,i am p]suad$ my de> fri5d is "u ! guidance ( ,,god's _s1 & !re=e am conv9c$ he w be direct$ = ! be/4 ,he desires to d 8 ,,"l's w1 & %all he n "k x8 ,und\bt$ly he %all4 ,nay1 ere n[ ,i tru/ ,,god has po9t$ out 8 way1 & he has be5 ^u _m a m\nt /ret*+ out 8 h&s1 & invit+ all t are we>y & heavy lad5 to come to ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,oh my de> bro!r1 ?\gh y come aft] me1 yet ,i pray ,,god1 y may always be pref]r$ be=e me4 ,i tru/ ,i %all n envy1 b rejoice 9 my bro!r's success4 ,at pres5t1 ,i f9d ,i love him 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/2 ,i am frequ5tly ) y 9 _s1 & %all wait ) impati5ce till ,i he> ( my de> bro!r's progress 9 ! ,,"l4 ,alas6 ,i fe> ,i d n improve my retirem5t z ,i ought4 ,,god has graci\sly pleas$ to conduct me 9 m]cy4 ,! tempt] has be5 busy ) me1 & ,i nev] be=e 0 m deeply w\nd$ = s94 ,,*ri/'s love w let no?+ pluck u out ( 8 h&s4 ,h[ev]1 let u con/antly wat* & pray1 t we ent] n into temptation4 ,! _s is will+1 b ! fle% is weak4 ,9 ab\t a twelvemon?1 ,,god will+1 ,i ?9k ( return+ to ,engl&4 ,i %\ld rejoice1 if y w\ld come & supply my place at ,savannah4 ,if n1 ,i mu/ resign ! p>sonage1 & take ^u me only ! c>e ( ! orphans4 ,i int5d br++ up two or ?ree1 t are ) me1 = ! m9i/ry3 m1 no d\bt1 w %ortly be add$ to _! numb]4 ,if y c\ld come & tea* !m ! languages1 = an h\r or two 9 ! day2 we c\ld s]ve bo? ! orphan-h\se & p>sonage toge!r4 ,great ?+s ,i tru/ w come out ( ,georgia4 ,! ,,"l ,,jesus direct y\r _s1 & if x be 8 w1 s5d y z a help to1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r's mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lxxx4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,rev4 & de> ,sir1 ,,?\gh b little acqua9t$ ) y1 yet ,i write ?is to assure y1 :at a cordial respect ,i h = y4 ,! love ( ,,god1 :i* ,i tru/1 ?r\gh 8 free grace1 is %$ abroad 9 bo? our he>ts1 con/ra9s me to love y 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i rememb] y 9 my unwor?y pray]s1 & am p]suad$ ,i am n =gott5 9 y\r's4 ,no "o m ne$s !m1 :e!r consid]$ z a private *ri/ian1 or a public m9i/]2 ?\s&s are wait+ = my halt+2 & ,i "k s mu* ( ! corruption ( my own he>t1 t 0 ,,god to leave me to myself b "o mom5t1 ,i %\ld ) oa?s & curses d5y my ma/]4 ,z = my f9al p]sev]ance1 ,i bless ,,god1 ,i h n ! lea/ d\bt !re(4 ,! gifts & call+s ( ,,god are )\t rep5tance4 ,:om he loves1 ,i am p]suad$1 he loves to ! end4 ,b !n ,i fe>1 le/ be+ puff$ up ) abundance ( success1 ,i %\ld provoke ! ,,"l to let me fall into "s he9\s s91 & !reby give 8 adv]s>ies reason to rejoice4 ,a public life is att5d$ ) innum]able sn>es2 & a s5se ( my unwor?9ess & unfitness s weighs me d[n1 t ,i h (t5 ?\ght x w\ld be be/ = me to retire4 ,b ,i "k ^! are all sugge/ions ( ! enemy4 ,:y %\ld ,i di/ru/ omnipot5ce8 ,hav+ _h a legion ( devils ca/ out ( my he>t by ! p[] ( ,,*ri/1 :y %\ld ,i n tell :at he ha? done = my s\l1 = ! enc\ragem5t ( o!rs4 ,by ! help ( ,,god1 ,i w speak2 & ! m satan bids me to hold my peace1 ! m e>ne/ly w ,i proclaim to believ+ sa9ts1 t ,,jesus ! son ( ,david w h m]cy on !m2 nay1 ,i d n despair ( publi%+ ^! glad tid+s ev5 at ,we!rsfield4 ,9 a little above a twelvemon?1 ,,god will+1 ,i int5d return+4 ,b ere t "t comes1 ,i tru/ my de> ,,"l w purge me1 t ,i may br+ =? m fruit4,satan has n be5 want+ to sift me z :eat2 b my fri5d1 ! fri5d ( all1 ev5 ,,jesus1 has pray$ = me1 & z yet my fai? ha? n fail$4 ,oh _h ,i a ?\s& lives1 my de> ,,"l ,,jesus %\ld h !m all6 ,= he is wor?y1 he ha? pluck$ me z a br& out ( ! burn+1 & is cont9ually com=t+ me on e side,read1 read1 de> ,sir1 ! acc\nt ,i h s5t ov] to be publi%$ ( :at ,,god ha? done = me 9 ! days ( my y\?1 & x w af=d m ?anksgiv+ & praise4,pray 9 ! behalf (1 ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d1 bro!r1 & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lxxxi4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,my de> ,fri5d & ,bro!r1 ,i ,love y 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 z a pro( ( x1 ,i s5d ?is4 ,i he>tily wi% ,i c\ld correspond ) y (t5]4 ,y\r advice w\ld always be seasonable to me2 because y h be5 a long "t 9 ! s*ool ( ,,*ri/4 ,i am b j n[ ent]+ ! li/1 & frequ5tly tremble at ! consid]ation ( :at ,i am to d & suff]4,b :5 ,i consid] x is = ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 :o has call$ me by 8 free grace into 8 m>vell\s light1 & has promis$ to be ) u always1 ev5 unto ! end ( ! _w1 a div9e fire k9dles 9 my he>t1 & ,i long to call ! l+r+ battle on4 ,satan ha? be5 busy ) me s9ce ,i saw y1 especially s9ce my retirem5t on %ip-bo>d4 ,i h (t5 ?\ght ( ! folly ( ^?1 :o g out ( ! _w to avoid temptation4 ,satan n[ buffets me m ?an :5 conf9$ 9 a %ip4 ,i receive ?is z a great m]cy at ! h&s ( ! ,,"l to keep me 9 action1 & to prep>e me = great] tok5s ( 8 love4 ,be=e ,i am exalt$1 ,i am always humbl$ by "s inw>d trials4 ,!y are ! mo/ s\l-griev+1 b !y are ! mo/ s\l-improv+ conflicts4 ,my de> fri5d1 ,i c say f my he>t1 8,i am ! *ief ( s9n]s30 ,i feel myself s wret*$ & mis]able1 s bl9d & nak$ 9 myself1 t satan w\ld tempt me to write to no "o4 ,b ! ,,"l ha? rebuk$ him1 & aft] a long t$i\s h\r ( temptation1 fills my s\l z x 7 ) m>r[ & fatness1 & make? my p5 ! p5 ( a ready writ]4 ,oh t my m\? 0 fill$ ) 8 praise6 ,z yet1 bless$ be ,,god1 9 my d>ke/ h\rs my evid5ces h n be5 9 ! lea/ cl\d$4 ,i h be5 assur$ my ,,"l ha? =giv5 all my iniquities1 transgressions & s9s1 b ,i _c =give myself4 ,oh t ,i %\ld ev] (f5d aga9/ su* dy+ love6 ,pray = me1 my de> bro!r1 pray = me1 t ,i may nev] by pride or slo? tempt ! bless$ _s to dep>t f me4 ,i fe> n fall+ f9ally2 = ,,god ,i believe *ose me 9 ,,*ri/ be=e ev] ! e>? & ! _w 7 made1 z a vessel ( 8 sav+ m]cy2 b ,i fe> ,i %all provoke him to let me fall f\lly1 & !n h[ w ! ,phili/9es rejoice8 ,?is consid]ation sometimes makes me to wi% t ! ,,"l w\ld cut (f my /r5g? 9 my j\rney1 & %ort5 my days4 ,b :]e=e d ,i fe>8 ,ah me ( little fai?6 ,y see1 my de> fri5d1 h[ freely ,i h unbosom$ my he>t to y4 ,i _c call y my fri5d1 & yet hide f y ,,god's deal+s ) my s\l4 ,salute all t love our ,,"l ,,jesus 9 s9c]ity1 & besee* !m to pray = y\r s9c]e fri5d1 b ! mo/ unpr(itable ( 8 de> ,,"l's s]vants1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lxxxii4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,rev4 & ,de> ,sir1 ,,y\r k9d lett]s1 & k9d] visit1 h made me frequ5tly to long = a m close correspond5ce ) y4 ,i f9d my he>t drawn out 9 love t[>ds y1 & _h ,,god s ord]$ x1 c\ld h wi%$ to h p]us$ :at y h writt5 9 my def5ce4 ,i pray ,,god to conf] on y t rew>d1 :i* he has promis$ to give ^? :o confess him be=e m54 ,if ! gospel cont9ues to run & h su* free c\rse1 ,i mu/ suff]1 z well z prea* = my de> ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,oh lift up y\r h&s1 de> ,sir1 9 ! congregations ( ! fai?ful1 t ,i may will+ly1 7if ne$ be7 resi/ ev5 unto blood2 b n ) c>nal weapons4 ,tak+ ! sword out ( ! h& ( ,,god's _s1 ,i fe> has m ?an once /opp$ ! progress ( ! gospel4 ,! ,quak]s1 ?\gh wrong 9 _! pr9ciples1 yet ,i ?9k h left u an example ( pati5t suff]+1 & did m by _! bold1 unanim\s & p]sev]+ te/imonies1 ?an if !y _h tak5 up all ! arms 9 ! k+dom4 ,9 ?is respect ,i hope ,i %all foll[ !m z !y did ,,*ri/1 & ?\gh ,i die = him1 yet take up no c>nal weapon 9 def5ce ( him 9 any wise4 ,! doctr9es ( our election1 & free ju/ification 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 are daily m & m press$ ^u my he>t4 ,!y fill my s\l ) a holy fire1 & af=d me great confid5ce 9 ,,god my ,savi\r4 ,surely ,i am safe1 because put into 8 almighty arms4 ,?\gh ,i may fall1 yet ,i %all n utt]ly be ca/ away4 ,! _s ( ! ,,"l ,,jesus w hold1 & uphold me4 ,t ,,god may e day enri* y m & m ) ! ano9t+s ( ?is _s1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ oblig$ fri5d1 bro!r1 & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lxxxiii4 ,to ! bre?r5 9 4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,,twice did ,i purpose to come & see y at 1 b 0 prev5t$ by t all-wise provid5ce1 :i* ord]e? all ?+s = ! be/3 h[ev]1 ?\gh abs5t1 ,i am n unm9dful ( y4 ,z a te/imony !re( ,i s5d y ?is4 ,& oh t y may be fill$ ) an holy fire1 & su* an ard5t zeal = ,,god z ev5 to eat y up6 ,look r\nd1 look r\nd1 my bre?r51 & 9 imitation ( y\r common ,,"l1 weep ov] ! desolations ( ! univ]sity :]e9 y live4 ,alas6 h[ is t once fai?ful city become an h>lot6 ,h pity ^u h]1 ye t are fri5ds1 & :atev] treatm5t y may meet ) f an ungrateful _w1 endeav\r at lea/ to rescue "s ( h] sons out ( t bl9dness1 ignorance1 bigotry & =mality1 into :i* %e is unhappily fall54 ,arise1 ye sons ( ! prophets2 %9e =?1 ye :o are appo9t$ to be ! lights ( ! _w4 ,! rul]s ( ?is _w w endeav\r to put y "u bu%els2 b if y\r light is ( ,,god's k9dl+1 all ! devils 9 hell %all n be able to ext+ui% x4 ,be n !re=e1 my bre?r51 we>y ( well do+4 ,h y true fai?8 keep x n to y\rselves2 be will+1 z occasion (f]s1 freely to communicate x to o!rs4 ,h[ w y be apt to tea* h]eaft]1 unless y beg9 to tea* n[8 ,none b ^?1 :o are ( a diff]5t _s f t meek man ,moses1 w be (f5d$ at y4 ,all ,,god's p w wi% y ,,god spe$4 ,i am sure ,i d ) all my he>t4 ,& ,i pray ,,god to sanctify y\r :ole spirits1 s\ls & bodies1 & make y vessels meet = our common ,ma/]'s use6 = none b ^? :o h felt ! _s !mselves1 c freely or feel+ly speak ( him to o!rs4 ,my de> bre?r51 =get n to pray =1 ,y\r affectionate1 ?\gh weak bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lxxxiv4 ,to 4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,my de> ,bre?r5 9 ,,*ri/1 ,,! cordial love ,i be> y1 w n suff] me to neglect writ+ to y3 z ,,god has be5 pleas$ to bless my m9i/ry to y\r s\ls1 s ,i ?9k x my duty to wat* ov] y = good1 & assure y1 con/antly y are all ^u my he>t4 ,y\r la/ lett] gave me great pleasure2 b x 0 too full ( ackn[l$gm5ts1 :i* ,i by no means des]ve4 ,to him alone1 f :om e good & p]fect gift come?1 be all ! ?anks & glory2 ,i he>tily pray ,,god1 t y may be burn+ & %9+ lights 9 ! mid/ ( a crook$ & p]v]se g5]ation4 ,?\gh y are n ( ! *ur* ( ,engl&1 yet if y are p]suad$ 9 y\r own m9ds ( ! tru? ( ! way :]e9 y n[ walk1 ,i leave x4 ,h[ev]1 :e!r ,con=mi/s1 or ,noncon=mi/s1 our ma9 conc]n %\ld be1 to be assur$ t we are call$ & taught ( ,,god2 = none b su* are fit to m9i/] 9 holy ?+s4 ,inde$1 my de> bre?r51 x rejoic$ me mu* to see su* dawn+s ( grace 9 y\r s\ls2 only ,i ?\ght mo/ ( y 7 b[$ d[n too mu* ) a s]vile fe> ( man3 b z ! love ( ! ,creator increases1 ! fe> ( ! creature w daily decrease 9 y\r he>ts4 ,nicodemus1 :o came at fir/ by night to our ,,"l1 aft]w>ds d>$ to own him be=e ! :ole c\ncil 9 op5 day4 ,i pray ,,god make y all ?us m9d$4 ,= unless y\r he>ts are free f worldly hopes & worldly fe>s1 y nev] w speak boldly1 z y ought to speak4 ,! good old ,puritans1 ,i believe1 nev] prea*$ bett]1 ?an :5 9 dang] ( be+ tak5 to prison z soon z !y _h f9i%$ _! s]mon4 ,& h[ev] ! *ur* may be at peace n[1 yet ,i am p]suad$1 unless y g =? ) ! same temp]1 y w nev] prea* ) ! same demon/ration ( ! _s1 & ( p[]4 ,/udy !re=e1 my bre?r51 ,i besee* y by ! m]cies ( ,,god 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 /udy y\r he>ts z well z booksask y\rselves aga9 & aga91 :e!r y w\ld prea* = ,,*ri/1 if y 7 sure to lay d[n y\r lives = s do+8 ,if y fe> ! displeasure ( a man = do+ y\r duty n[1 assure y\rselves y are n yet ?us m9d$4 ,b en\gh ( ?is4 ,i love to hope well ( y all4 ,i tru/1 z y are enlight5$ ) "s degree ( k 9 ! my/]ies ( godl9ess1 y w h5ce=? det]m9e n to "k any ?+ b ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 & him crucifi$4 ,?is is1 & ?is1 ! ,,"l be+ my help]1 %all be ! only /udy (1 my de> bre?r51 ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 bro!r1 & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lxxxv4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,rev4 & ,de> ,sir1 ,,:y s long sil5t dur+ my /ay 9 ,engl&8 :y did y n write me a lett] ( repro(1 & smite me fri5dly = :at y ?\ght amiss 9 ! disc\rse betwe5 me & a fri5d at ,bri/ol8 ,i %\ld h tak5 x k9dly at y\r h&s4 ,:5 ,i am unwill+ to be told ( my faults1 de> ,sir1 correspond ) me no m4 ,if ,i "k any ?+ ( ?is trea*]\s he>t ( m9e1 ,i love ^? mo/1 :o are mo/ fai?ful to me 9 ?is respect3 h5ce=w>d1 de> ,sir1 ,i besee* y by ! m]cies ( ,,god 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 sp>e me n4 ,i am bl9d1 ,i am full ( self-pride1 & self-love1 & yet "k x n4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 :o dur+ my retirem5t has be5 pleas$ to let me see some?+ ( my own vil5ess4 ,i tru/ he w nev] leave nor =sake me1 till ,i "k myself ev5 z ,i am kn[n4 ,i ne$ n fe> ! sight ( s91 :5 ,i h a p]fect ev]la/+ righte\sness wr\ght out = me by t ,,god-man ,,*ri/ ,,jesus4 ,! ri*es ( 8 free grace1 cause me daily to triumph ov] all ! temptations ( ! wick$ "o1 :o is v vigilant1 & seeks all occasions to di/urb me4 ,! ,,"l ,,*ri/ is my help]1 & ! lift] up ( my head4 ,x is good = me to be tempt$4 ,by inw>d trials ,i tru/ my div9e ma/] w prep>e me = 8 future m]cies4 ,i am p]suad$ ,i %all yet see great ?+s1 & be call$ to suff] = 8 "n sake4 ,?r\gh mu* tribulation1 ,i mu/ ent] into glory4 ,lift up y\r h&s1 de> ,sir1 :5 pray+ at ! sanctu>y1 9 my behalf2 intreat ! same fav\r ( ! elect lady4 ,z ,i am enabl$1 x %all be return$2 &1 ,,god will+1 :5 ,i come next to ,engl&1 y may expect a visit f1 de> & rev]5d ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ oblig$ fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lxxxvi4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,my ,rev4 & v de> ,bro!r1 ,,ev] s9ce ,i 0 fav\r$ ) y\r la/ mo/ ende>+ lett]1 y h be5 ^u my he>t m & m4 ,z ,i wi% all ! ,,"l's s]vants 7 prophets1 s x gives me uncommon pleasure1 :5 ! ,,"l raises up "o ( our own *ur*4 ,believe me1 de> ,sir1 :5 ,i look ^u h] desolations1 ,i c sc>ce =be> weep+ ov] h]4 ,b bless$ be ,,god1 :o has be5 pleas'd to visit h] 9 ?is our day4 ,h5ce=w>d1 ,i tru/ %e w be a joyful "m ( spiritual *ildr54 ,_m ( late1 "u ,,god1 h be5 begott5 by "s ( h] sons ?r\gh ! gospel1 among/ :om ,i may reckon 3 ,he has be5 ,i believe1 & tru/ w /ill be ! gho/ly fa!r ( _m s\ls4 ,may he increase ) all ! increase ( ,,god1 & appe> be=e 8 r$eem] at ! la/ day1 say+1 8,behold me1 ,o ,,"l1 & ! *ildr5 :i* ?\ ha/ giv5 me40 ,oh de> ,sir1 words _c express h[ affectionately ,i desire to e/eem & love y4 ,none b ! all-see+ ,,god kn[s h[ e>ne/ly ,i pray & desire to lab\r = ! prosp]ity ( ,j]usalem4 ,_h we a ?\s& h&s & tongues1 !re is employm5t en\gh = !m all3 p are e :]e ready to p]i% = lack ( k4 ,z ! ,,"l has be5 pleas$ to reveal 8 de> ,son 9 u1 ,oh let u /ir up t gift ( ,,god1 & ) all boldness prea* him to o!rs4 ,freely we h receiv$1 freely let u give2 :at ,,*ri/ tells u by 8 _s 9 our closets1 t let u proclaim on ! h\se top4 ,he :o s5ds1 w protect u4 ,all ! devils 9 hell %all n hurt u1 till we h f9i%$ our te/imony4 ,& !n1 if we %\ld seal x ) imprisonm5t or dea?1 well w x be ) u1 & happy %all we be ev]more6 ,b ! pro( ( our s9c]ity1 w be :5 we come to ! trial4 ,i fe> = no "o s mu* z myself4 ,de> ,sir1 pray t y nev] may h reason to be a%am$ ( ! ,mo/ unpr(itable ( our ,,"l's s]vants1 ,g4 ,w4 remov$ duplicate ^w #8s9ce' ,,lett] ,,lxxxvii4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,de> ,mr4 1 ,i ,hope de> bro!r ha? satisfi$ y ab\t ! qu]ies 9 y\r la/4 ,i tru/ y are n angry ) me = be+ s long sil5t4 ,excess ( bus9ess 0 ! cause4 ,i write y ?is1 my de> bro!r1 to assure y ,i h n =gott5 y4 ,no1 y are ^u my he>t2 ,i pray = y\r prosp]ity bo? 9 body & s\l1 & hope ere we die to take ano!r t\r ) y r\nd ,wales4 ,,god has dealt mo/ lov+ly ) u on %ip-bo>d4 ,we _h v fair wea!r mo/ "p ( our way4 ,bo? ! good & bad _s h be5 ) u 9 ! %ip4 ,! "o to tempt & t]rify1 ! o!r to support & com=t4 ,i ne$ n tell y :i* has prevail$4 ,:o %all /& be=e ! _s ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/8 ,i h _h great intimations f above conc]n+ ,georgia4 ,:o kn[s b we may h a college ( pi\s y\?s at ,savannah8 ,i d n despair !re(4 ,pr(essor ,franks's und]tak+ 9 ,g]many has be5 mu* press$ ^u my he>t4 ,i really believe t my pres5t und]tak+ w succe$4 ,my de> bro!r1 call d[n a bless+ by y\r pray]s4 ,! ,,"l w he> ^? :o put _! tru/ 9 8 m]cy ?r\gh ,,*ri/4 ,y see1 y "k1 h[ _m w\ld rejoice at1 & d wait = my halt+4 ,besee* ! ,,"l t !y may be disappo9t$ ( _! hope2 intreat ! p ( ,wales to jo9 ) y4 ,i love !m mo/ t5d]ly4 ,i hope1 at my return1 to see !m gr[n 9 grace4 ,i pray ,,god s to improve my retirem5t1 t my progress may be made kn[n unto !m all4 ,salute !m mo/ affectionately 9 my "n1 & exhort !m to cont9ue in/ant 9 pray] & ?anksgiv+s =1 de> & hon\r$ ,sir1 ,y\r fell[ pilgrim & lab\r] 9 our de> ,,"l ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lxxxviii4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,my de> bro!r 9 ,,*ri/1 ,,z !re has be5 joy 9 heav5 at y\r conv]sion1 s ,i c assure y !re has be5 on e>?4 ,i1 & my fri5ds1 h n fail$ to give ?anks1 t y our bro!r 0 dead1 b is alive aga92 0 lo/1 b is f\nd4 ,oh bless$ be ,,god = call+ y at ! elev5? h\r4 ,do? n ?is display ! ri*es ( 8 free grace2 & ought x n to fill y ) 8 praise all ! day long8 ,i wond] n t y are already become a fool = ,,*ri/'s sake4 ,all t w live godly 9 him mu/ suff] p]secution4 ,b fe> n man4 ,! ,,"l ,,( ,,ho/s %all be ) y2 ! /r5g? ( t ,,god :o ha? call$ y %all be y\r refuge4 ,z y h n long to live 9 ?is _w1 ,satan1 no d\bt1 w rage mo/ horribly aga9/ y4 ,wat* & pray t y ent] n into temptation4 ,y\r case1 ,,god will+1 ,i int5d to publi% 9 my next j\rnal4 ,x is good to keep close ! secrets ( a k+1 b x is hon\rable to speak ( ! works ( ! ,,"l4 ,t ,,god may c>ry on & f9i% ! good "w begun 9 y\r s\l1 is ! he>ty pray] ( ,y\r affectionate fri5d & bro!r 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,lxxxix4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,de> ,miss ,b41 ,,?\gh1 :5 ,i came fir/ to ,london1 ,i ?\ght y _h n made ! progress :i* might be expect$ 9 ! twelve mon?s1 = want ( company2 yet y\r la/ behavi\r gave me reason to ?9k t y 0 yet alive to ,,god4 ,oh1 de> ,miss ,b1 d n slumb] or sleep1 b be always trimm+ y\r spiritual lamp1 kn[+ y are %ortly to meet ! ,bridegroom4 ,/udy to %ew ! simplicity ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 & /rive to imitate ^? holy matrons1 :o n only adm9i/r$ to our ,,"l ( _! sub/ance1 b also foll[$ him to ! accurs$ tree4 ,love1 love to ,,jesus1 ca/s out fe>4 ,no d\bt !y 7 reproa*$ = 8 "n sake1 & acc\nt$ mad wom52 b !y _h a fai? :i* enabl$ !m at t "t to ov]come ! _w1 & by :i* !y climb$ up to heav54 ,may de> ,miss ,b be ?us m9d$6 ,& may ,i see h] at ! la/ day among/ ! wise virg9s6 ,cultivat+ an acqua9tance ) ,miss ,d1 & ! ,miss ,c1 w be a /ep t[>ds br++ y ?i!r4 ,de> ,miss ,b1 ,i am y\r fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xc4 ,to my ,bro!r4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,,?\gh ,i h wrote n[ = "s ye>s to my de> bro!r1 & h avail$ no?+1 yet ,i _c cease /riv+ ) him2 :o kn[s b at l5g? ! ,almighty may remove ! scales f 8 eyes1 & enable him to see ! want ( a ,r$eem]4 ,inde$1 my de> bro!r1 y d n see x yet1 because y d n feel x2 y\r moral hone/y & good nature deceives y4 ,y ?9k y are ri*1 & increas$ 9 goods1 & d n consid] t y are poor & mis]able1 bl9d & nak$4 ,y are self-righte\s1 & d n rely on ! righte\sness ( ! ,god-,man1 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 = salvation4 ,:at w\ld ,i give 0 my de> bro!r conv9c$ ( ?is8 ,=1 till he is conv9c$1 he is mis]able1 & does n "k x4 ,i pray ,,god to op5 y\r eyes ) a s5se ( 8 love4 ,s5d me a l9e to ,georgia4 ,,god has s5t u a com=table passage4 ,9 ab\t a twelvemon? ,i expect to return4 ,be n surpris$ if y he> ( my be+ m ca/ out4 ,we mu/ suff]1 z well z d1 = ,,*ri/4 ,if y are "o ( 8 y w rejoice ,y\r affectionate bro!r1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xci4 ,to ,madam ,m4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,i ,_c ?9k ( ! repeat$ assi/ances y gave me by ! loan ( y\r coa*1 & at ! same "t =be> s5d+ y a l9e ( ?anks4 ,b :at is ( great] conc]n1 ,i ?9k x my duty to write to y ab\t a m important affair2 ,i mean ! salvation ( y\r preci\s & immortal s\l4 ,,god 0 pleas$ to incl9e y\r he>t1 ,madam1 to he> & receive ! ^w ) joy4 ,nei!r ! c>es ( ! _w1 nor ! deceitfulness ( ri*es1 ,i tru/ h be5 p]mitt$ to *oak1 & h9d] ! gr[? ( x 9 y\r s\l4 ,inde$1 ,madam1 y _c be too wat*ful4 ,x is a bless$1 & c>eful ?+1 to be a true ,*ri/ian4 ,! fir/ /ep to x is a brok5 he>t1 a he>t melt$ d[n ) a s5se ( s91 & fly+ to ,,jesus ,,*ri/ = righte\sness1 sanctification & et]nal r$emption4 ,?\s&s inde$ place *ri/ianity 9 good desires1 & ! hav+ good desires2 b ?is & mu* m a p]son may h1 & yet misc>ry at la/4 ,pure & undefil$ religion consi/s 9 a lively fai? 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 z ! only m$iator betwe5 ,,god & man4 ,a fai? t *anges & r5ews ! :ole s\l1 takes x entirely (f ! _w1 & fixes x :olly ^u ,,god4 ,?is1 ,madam1 is ! fai? t y h s (t5 he>d me prea*1 & ( :i* ,i pray ,,god y may be a p>tak]4 ,?\gh y h x n yet1 y ne$ n despair2 ,,god w give x to all :o s9c]ely ask ( him4 ,x is true1 ,madam1 t n _m mighty are call$2 b x is n y\r ri*es %all keep y f heav5 if y truly believe on ! ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,fai? 9 him w enable y to ov]come ! _w1 & cause y ev5 to triumph ov] ! lu/ ( ! eye & ! pride ( life4 ,fai? w set y above ! fe> ( man1 & enable y to rejoice 9 be+ acc\nt$ a fool = ,,*ri/'s sake4 ,t ,,god may imp>t ?is fai? to y\r own1 & little ma/]'s s\l1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 ,madam1 ,y\r oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xcii4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,de> bro!r ,h41 ,i ,congratulate y on y\r success at ,monm\?4 ,,god has yet fur!r "w = y to d1 ere y are call$ be=e rul]s & gov]nors1 = 8 "n sake4 ,by div9e p]mission1 9 ab\t a twelve-mon?1 ,i hope to make a second use ( y\r field pulpits4 ,our pr9ciples agree1 z face answ]s to face 9 ! wat]4 ,s9ce ,i saw y1 ,,god has be5 pleas$ to enlight5 me m 9 t com=table doctr9e ( ,election1 c4 ,at my return1 ,i hope to be m explicit ?an ,i h be54 ,,god =bid1 my de> bro!r1 t we %\ld %un to decl>e ! :ole c\nsel ( ,,god4 ,! p ( ,wales are mu* ^u my he>t4 ,i long to he> h[ ! ,gospel fl\ri%es among y4 ,h[ prosp]s y\r inw>d man8 ,be+ always do+1 no d\bt y gr[ 9 grace4 ,may y increase ) all ! increase ( ,,god6 ,y w see my lett]s to ,mr4 ,jones1 c4 ,z fa/ z ,i c1 ! re/ ( our ,wel* fri5ds %all he> f me4 ,oh t ,i may nev] =get _! works ( fai? & lab\rs ( love6 ,salute !m mo/ affectionately 9 my "n2 & exhort !m1 my de> bro!r1 to cont5d e>ne/ly = ! fai? once deliv]$ to ! sa9ts4 ,put !m 9 m9d ( ! fre5ess & et]nity ( ,,god's elect+ love1 & be in/ant ) !m1 to lay hold on ! p]fect righte\sness ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/ by fai?4 ,talk to !m1 oh talk to !m1 ev5 till midnight1 ( ! ri*es ( 8 all-suffici5t grace4 ,tell !m1 oh tell !m1 :at he has done = _! s\ls1 & h[ e>ne/ly he is n[ int]c$+ = !m 9 heav54 ,%ew !m 9 ! map ( ! ^w1 ! k+doms ( ! upp] _w1 & ! transc5d5t glories ( !m2 & assure !m all %all be !irs1 if !y believe on ,,jesus ,,*ri/ ) _! :ole he>ts4 ,press !m to believe on him imm$iately4 ,int]sp]se pray]s ) y\r exhortations1 & !reby call d[n fire f heav51 ev5 ! fire ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 ,to s(t51 sweet5 & ref9e1 ,& melt !m into love4 ,speak e "t1 my de> bro!r1 z if x 0 y\r la/2 weep out1 if possible1 e argum5t1 & z x 7 compel !m to cry1 ,behold h[ he love? u4 ,rememb] me1 ,rememb] me 9 y\r pray]s1 z be+ ev]1 ev] ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xciii4 ,to ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,d4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,my de> ,fri5ds1 ,,:5 ,i consid] h[ con/antly y att5d$ my m9i/ry1 h[ gladly y receiv$ me into y\r h\se1 & h[ affectionately y took y\r la/ f>ewell2 me?9ks gratitude obliges me to s5d y a l9e4 ,x ha? (t5 giv5 me pleasure to see 9 :at h>mony y seem to live1 & h[ y walk$ to he> ! ^w ( ,,god z fri5ds4 ,surely1 ?\ght ,i1 ^! are a happy pair4 ,^! ,i tru/ are help-meets = ea* o!r4 ,oh t y may g on & prosp]1 & be pl5tifully rew>d$ = ! fav\rs %ewn to me1 ! mo/ unpr(itable ( our ,,"l's s]vants3 he w n =get y\r works ( fai? & lab\rs ( love4 ,:5ev] y att5d 8 ^w prea*$1 ,i hope he w s5d y repl5i%$ away4 ,oh t all knew :at x is to believe 9 ,,jesus6 ,h[ soon w\ld !y r5\nce ! _w1 take up _! cross & foll[ him6 ,,"l ev]more give u all ?is fai?1 ev5 a fai? work+ by love2 a fai? t w enable u to ov]come ! _w1 & cause u to %ake (f all fe> ( man4 ,pray give my due respects to y\r fri5d & 8 wife1 :o us$ to d9e ) u4 ,i pray ,,god sanctify y all 9 _s1 s\l & body1 & cause y to sit d[n on 8 "r h& ) ,y\r affectionate1 ?\gh mo/ unwor?y1 ,fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xciv4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,p4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,rev]5d ,sir1 ,,y may ju/ly c5sure me z unk9d = n answ]+ y\r k9d lett]4 ,i c only plead by way ( excuse an hurry ( bus9ess1 & my sudd5 dep>ture f ,engl&4 ,at my return1 ,,god will+1 ,i purpose to see ,newbury1 & !re to prea* ! ,gospel ( ! ,pr9ce ( ,peace4 ,p]haps my enemies may h s mu* p[] giv5 !m f above1 z to conf9e my body3 b if ,i am b\nd1 ! ^w ( ! ,,"l w n be b\nd4 ,,god w speak1 & great %all be ! company ( prea*]s4 ,x (t5 rejoices me to ?9k :at a prospect we h once aga9 ( he>+ ! tru? prea*$ z x is 9 ,,jesus4 ,i hope we %all cat* fire f ea* o!r1 & t !re w be an holy emulation among/ u1 :o %all mo/ debase man & exalt ! ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,no?+ b ! doctr9es ( ! ,re=mation c d ?is4 ,all o!rs leave freewill 9 man1 & make him1 9 "p at lea/1 a ,savi\r to himself4 ,my s\l come n ne> ! secret ( ^? :o tea* su* ?+s1 m9e hon\r be n ?\ unit$ to !m4 ,i "k ,,*ri/ is all 9 all4 ,man is no?+3 he ha? a free w to g to hell1 b none to g to heav51 till ,,god worke? 9 him to w & to d aft] 8 good pleasure4 ,x is ,,god mu/ prev5t1 ,,god mu/ accompany1 ,,god mu/ foll[ ) 8 grace1 or ,,jesus ,,*ri/ w ble$ 9 va94 ,t ,,god may cont9ue 8 bless+ to u bo?1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\r oblig$ bro!r & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ins]t omitt$ ^w #8to' ,,lett] ,,xcv4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,de> ,mr4 1 ,,0 n my he>t ) y\r he>t1 :5 we rode by ! way & talk$ to ea* o!r conc]n+ ! ,scriptures8 ,i ?\ght our s\ls talli$ toge!r1 & t we _h bo? drank ( ! same _s4 ,i h (t51 s9ce t "t1 admir$ ! grace ( ,,god 9 y1 & ev5 n[ feel my s\l1 :il/ ,i am writ+1 intimately unit$ ) y\rs4 ,:at is all ?is1 b ! effect & fruit ( ,,god's ev]la/+ love ?r\gh ,,*ri/ our ,,"l8 ,:at is x1 b an in/ance ( ! sov]eign w & good pleasure ( ,,god1 :o w h m]cy on :om he w h m]cy8 ,oh h[ do? ! free1 ! di/+ui%+ grace ( ,,god excite ! love ( ^?1 :o are made p>tak]s ( x6 ,:at 0 !re 9 y & 9 me1 de> ,mr4 ,o1 t %\ld move ,,god to *use u be=e o!rs8 ,0 !re any fitness =ese5 9 u1 except a fitness = damnation8 ,i believe n4 ,no1 ,,god *ose u f et]nity1 he call$ u 9 "t1 & ,i am p]suad$ w keep u f fall+ f9ally1 till "t %all be no m4 ,consid] ! ,gospel 9 ?is view1 & x appe>s a consi/5t s*eme1 ?\gh directly contr>y to ! natural man2 & no?+ conv9ces me m ( ! tru? ( ^! doctr9es1 ?an ! enmity t is 9 ! he>t ( c>nal m9ds aga9/ !m4 ,h[ev]1 ! p[] ( ,,god is able to pull d[n e ?+ t exalts itself aga9/ ! k ( our ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,h5ce=w>d ,i hope ,i %all speak boldly & pla9ly z ,i ought to speak1 & n fail to decl>e ! :ole c\nsel ( ,,god4 ,i pray daily1 t ,i may "k 8 w m p]fectly1 n only t ,i may d x myself1 b t ,i may tea* x to o!rs4 ,if ,i die = x1 ,i _c b speak ! ?+s :i* ,i "k4 ,oh my de> fri5ds1 lift up y\r h&s = me 9 ! sanctu>y4 ,! pray]s ( ! fai?ful1 ,,god w he>4 ,entreat ! same fav\r ( y\r bro!r4 ,i love y bo? 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 & rememb] y (t5 :5 ,i g 9 & out be=e ! ,,"l3 ,he has be5 ) u 9 ! %ip4 ,8 rod has correct$1 8 /aff has com=t$ u2 bo? 8 rod & /aff h edifi$ & /r5g!n$ our s\ls4 ,9 a ye>'s "t ,i hope to see ,engl&4 ,my love to all fri5ds1 & besee* !m to pray t ,i may be prep>$ = :atev] awaits ,y\r affectionate bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xcvi4 ,to ,mrs4 ,ann ,d4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,my de> ,si/] 9 ,,*ri/1 ,i ,owe y sev]al lett]s1 ,i w pay y "o n[2 h pati5ce ) me & ,i w pay y all4 ,if any "o ought to long to enjoy ! communion ( sa9ts h]eaft]1 ,i ought 9 a p>ticul> mann]4 ,,god has highly fav\r$ me 9 ! acqua9tance ( numb]s ( 8 de>e/ *ildr54 ,i _c see "s1 & to b few ( !m c ,i write1 on acc\nt ( o!r bus9ess4 ,ha/51 ,o ,,"l1 t bless$ "t1 :5 we %all all sit d[n to eat bread 9 ?y k+dom6,my de> ,si/]1 pray t ,i may pati5tly wait till my *ange %all come4 ,i want to leap my sev5ty ye>s4 ,i long to be dissolv$ to be ) ,,*ri/4 ,sometimes x arises f a fe> ( fall+1 kn[+ :at a body ( s9 ,i c>ry ab\t me4 ,sometimes1 f a prospect ( future lab\rs & suff]+s1 ,i am out ( hum\r1 & wi% = dea? z ,elijah did3 ,at o!rs1 ,i am tempt$1 & !n ,i long to be fre$ f temptations4 ,b x is n ?us always3 ,!re are times :5 my s\l ha? su* =eta/es ( ,,god1 t ,i long m eag]ly to be ) him2 & ! frequ5t prospect ( ! happ9ess :i* ! spirits ( j m5 made p]fect n[ enjoy1 (t5 c>ries me z x 7 into ano!r _w4 ,_m su* sweet m$itations ha? my s\l be5 fav\r$ )2 b 9 ! mid/ ( all1 ,i h felt1 & d feel1 t ,i am ! *ief ( s9n]s4 ,a my/]y ( iniquity t lay 9 my he>t undiscov]$1 has be5 op5$ to my view1 s9ce my retirem5t 9 ! %ip4 ,may he enlight5 me m & m1 to "k & feel ! my/]y ( 8 elect+1 s\l-trans=m+ love4 ,no?+ l t1 to support u "u pres5t1 & all ! v>i\s future trials :i* await u4 ,b ! ,,"l has appreh5d$ u1 & w n let u g4 ,m5 & devils may d _! wor/2 our ,,jesus w suff] no?+ to pluck u out ( 8 ,almighty h&s2 = he has lov$ u ) an ev]la/+ love1 & !re=e 8 "r-h& %all uphold u4 ,by 8 assi/ance1 we %all hold out to ! end4 ,by 8 grace1 ,i1 y1 & all 8 *os5 ones %all f9ally be sav$4 ,!n1 my de> ,si/]1 %all we conv]se1 n ) ink & pap]1 b face to face4 ,!n1 b n till !n1 %all we fully "k :at a legion ( devils ,,jesus ,,*ri/ ha? ca/ out ( our s\ls1 & h[1 aft] all our /riv+s aga9/1 & qu5*+ _m ( ! motions ( 8 _s1 he at la/ br\ght u to glory4 ,cease n to pray = ,y\r unwor?y bro!r 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xcvii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,r4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,my de> ,bro!r ,r41 ,,be=e ,i left ,engl&1 ,i he>d ( y\r progress 9 ,leice/]%ire & ,nott+ham4 ,i !n rejoic$1 yea1 & ,i d n[ rejoice t ,,god ha? s5t y =? into 8 v9ey>d4 ,i wi% y all imag9able success ) my :ole he>t4 ,! next news ,i he> f ,engl&1 ,i suppose1 w in=m me ( y\r suff]+1 z well z prea*+ = ,,*ri/4 ,b ,i am p]suad$ a prospect ( suff]+ does n damp1 b excite ! zeal ( my de> fell[-lab\r]4 ,he lives 9 a place :]e hone/ ,john ,bunyan 0 a prison] ( ! ,,"l = twelve ye>s4 ,& oh1 :at sweet communion did he enjoy 9 ,b$=d gaol6 ,i really believe a m9i/] w le>n m by "o mon?'s conf9em5t1 ?an by a ye>'s /udy4 ,press on !n1 my de> ,bro!r1 press on & fa9t n2 speak till y c speak no m4 ,wait ^u ! ,,"l1 & y %all r5ew y\r /r5g?4 ,?\gh sometimes fa9t1 yet /ill pursue4 ,up & be do+1 & ! ,,"l be ) y4 ,see h[ ! fields are :ite1 e :]e ready to h>ve/4 ,see h[ our ,,"l's %eep are scatt]$ abroad1 hav+ too1 too few true %eph]ds2 ,i besee* y1 g on1 & po9t out to !m ! ,r$eem]'s good pa/ures4 ,say n1 :]e)al %all ,i fe$ !m8 ,! great %eph]d %all furni% y ) food en\gh1 & to sp>e4 ,give ( y\r loaves1 & y %all take up ( ! fragm5ts t rema94 ,to him t ha?1 %all be giv54 ,satan no d\bt w resi/ y2 he w bid y1 out ( a false humility1 to hold y\r peace2 b let my fri5d speak out boldly z he ought to speak4 ,! ,holy ,_s w give him utt]ance1 & apply ! ^w to ! he>]s4 ,if pray]s may wat] ! good se$1 y may dep5d on m9e4 ,i rememb] ! de> ,b$=d p4 ,o let !m n =get ,y\r poor weak bro!r 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xcviii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,t4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,be=e ,i saw1 ,i lov$ y4 ,ev] s9ce our p]sonal acqua9tance1 ,i h (t5 ?\ght1 :at a noble in/rum5t y might be ( turn+ _m to righte\sness1 if y\r he>t 0 entirely fre$ f ! _w1 & inflam$ ) ! love ( ,,god4 ,y\r vivacity ( _s1 y\r w>m imag9ation1 ! en]gy & /r5g? ( y\r ende>+ mann] ( writ+1 toge!r ) y\r lov+1 t5d] disposition1 if once duly influ5c$ by ! _s ( ,,god1 c\ld n fail ( w9n+ s\ls to ,,*ri/4 ,come out !re=e my bro!r1 my fri5d2 come out f among y\r c>nal connections1 & 8be ?\ sep>ate10 sai? ! ,,"l ,almighty4 ,?r[ (f a false polit5ess1 /udy ! simplicity ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 & be despis$ = some?+4 ,o pity1 pity ! *ur* ( ,engl&4 ,see h[ too1 too _m ( h] sons are fall5 f h] articles1 & prea* !mselves1 n ,,*ri/ ,,jesus ! ,,"l4 ,my de> fri5d1 ,i c\ld wi% my head 0 wat]s1 & my eyes f\nta9s ( te>s1 t ,i might weep day & night be=e ! ,,"l4 ,o let u besee* him to _s up m ( 8 fai?ful s]vants1 to g out into ! highways & h$ges1 & compel poor s9n]s to come 94 ,oh t de> ,mr4 ,t4 may be "o ( !m6 ,h[ w\ld ! _s ( ,,*ri/ & ( glory re/ ^u 8 s\l6 ,arise1 arise1 my de> bro!r1 & gird up ! lo9s ( y\r m9d4 ,arise1 arise1 & be n ( ! numb] ( ^? :o only fleece _! flocks4 ,lift up y\r voice l a trumpet1 & prea* ! tru? z x is 9 ,,jesus4 ,de> ,mr4 ,t4 =give ?is fre$om4 ,my he>t is full4 ,i long to h ! pure scripture tru?s1 z deliv]$ 9 our homilies & our articles1 prea*$ up univ]sally4 ,?is is all t is cont5d$ =1 by ,y\r mo/ unwor?y fri5d1 bro!r1 & s]vant 9 our de> ,,"l ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,xcix4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,d4 ,w4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,i ,love y1 ?\gh ,i h be5 s ungrateful z n to write to y4 ,i love y 9 ! b[els ( our common ,ma/] ^: "n we be>1 & 9 ^: glori\s s]vice we are bo? employ$4 ,oh1 de> ,sir1 :at are we t we %\ld be s highly fav\r$6 ,:y are we hon\r$8 ,:y are we call$ to ! m9i/ry1 & o!rs t are effectually call$ by grace1 yet advanc$ no high] ?an private *ri/ians8 ,i c only cry out1 ,oh ! dep? ( ,,god's sov]eign1 elect+1 unm]it$ love4 ,ev5 s ,fa!r1 = s x seem$ good 9 ?y sight6 ,surely1 de> ,sir1 ! love ( ,,*ri/ mu/ con/ra9 u to sp5d & be sp5t = ! good ( s\ls4 ,nev] 0 ! h>ve/ great]2 nev] 7 ! lab\r]s few]4 ,if we d n n[ lift up our voices l trumpets1 ! v /ones w\ld cry out aga9/ u4 ,i c\ld almo/ say1 8! glory is dep>t$ f ,israel2 ! ark ( ! ,,"l is fall5 into enemies h&s40 ,oh let u endeav\r1 de> ,sir1 let u endeav\r to br+ x back1 by prea*+ & liv+ ! tru? z x is 9 ,,jesus4 ,! light t has be5 giv5 u1 is n to be put "u a bu%el1 b on a c&le/ick4 ,satan1 inde$1 by bla/s ( p]secution1 w d all he c to put x out4 ,if our light be ! light ( ,,*ri/1 ^? bla/s w only cause x to %9e ! bright]4 ,y h happily1 de> ,sir1 exp]i5c$ ?is4 ,y1 ,i believe1 0 bo? 9 ,,*ri/ & 9 ! m9i/ry be=e me4 ,i pr1 sequ>1 etsi non passibus equis4 ,! devil & all 8 ho/s w set _! battle 9 array aga9/ u4 ,my ,,"l has giv5 me a sl+ & a /one2 /ripl+ z ,i am1 ,i w g =? !n 9 8 /r5g?1 make m5tion ( 8 righte\sness only1 & by t lay pro/rate ! /rong ,goliahs4 ,by y\r pray]s ,i tru/ to be s5t to ,wales once m4 ,! simplicity ( t p mu* delights me4 ,:at %all1 :at c ,i d = !m8 ,my pray]s !y h1 & :atev] ,,god %all enable me to d1 !y may dem& a %>e f1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 bro!r1 & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,c4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,h4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,de> ,mr4 ,h41 ,i ,receiv$ no answ] to my la/1 yet ,i mu/ write to y aga94 ,! _m happy h\rs ,i sp5t ) y :5 at ,oxon1 & ! b5efit ,i h receiv$ f y\r in/ructions & example1 are yet fre% ^u my memory4 ,i long to h my de> fri5d come =?1 & prea* ! tru? z x is 9 ,,jesus4 ,n a righte\sness or inw>d hol9ess ( our own1 :]eby we may make ourselves meet1 b a righte\sness ( ano!r1 ev5 ! ,,"l our righte\sness2 ^u ! imputation & appreh5d+ ( :i* by fai?1 we %all be made meet by 8 ,holy ,_s to live )1 & to enjoy ,,god4 ,de> ,mr4 ,h4 x is an excell5t ?+ to be conv9c$ ( ! fre5ess & ri*es ( ,,god's grace 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus4 ,x is sweet to "k & prea*1 t ,,*ri/ ju/ifies ! ungodly1 & t all truly good works are n s mu* z p>tly ! cause1 b ! effect ( our ju/ification be=e ,,god4 ,till conv9c$ ( ^! tru?s1 y mu/ own free-w 9 man1 :i* is directly contr>y to ! holy scriptures1 & ! articles ( our *ur*4 ,let me advise de> ,mr4 ,h4 lay+ aside all prejudice1 to read & pray ov] ,sa9t ,paul's epi/les to ! ,romans & ,galatians1 & !n let him tell me :at he ?9ks ( ?is doctr9e4 ,mo/ ( y\r old fri5ds are n[ happily enlight5$4 ,,god sets 8 seal to su* prea*+ 9 an extraord9>y mann]1 & ,i am p]suad$ ! gates ( hell %all nev] be able to prevail aga9/ x4 ,oh t de> ,mr4 ,h4 w\ld also jo9 ) u6 ,oh t ! ,,"l w\ld op5 8 eyes to behold aright ?is "p ( ! my/]y ( godl9ess6 ,h[ w\ld x rejoice my he>t6 ,h[ w\ld x com=t 8 own s\l6 ,he w\ld !n no long] groan "u ! _s ( bondage3 ,no1 he w\ld be br\ght into ! glori\s lib]ty ( ! sons ( ,,god4 ,i h wrote to de> ,mr4 ,o4 z well z to y1 out ( ! simplicity ( my he>t4 ,ev] y\r's 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ci4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,k4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,de> ,bro!r ,k41 ,i ,long to he> h[ x is ) y1 & ! *ur* 9 y\r h\se4 ,i v]ily believe1 ?\gh x is b a little flock1 yet x w be our heav5ly ,fa!r's good pleasure to give y ! k+dom4 ,h[ happy is x1 :5 all are ( "o m9d 9 a h\se2 all agre$ to ent]ta9 & love ! ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,_! heav5 is begun on e>?4 ,i pray ,,god to cont9ue ?is bless+1 & cause y daily to build up ea* o!r 9 ! k ( our ,,"l & ,savi\r ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,he is a graci\s ,ma/]4 ,oh t ,i knew & lov$ him m6 = he is altoge!r lovely4 ,has he yet reveal$ himself 9 de> ,mr4 ,k4's he>t8 ,is he assur$ t 8 belov$ is 88 ,is he br\ght into ! glori\s lib]ty ( ! *ildr5 ( ,,god8 ,is 8 m9d free f scruples8 ,is he active8 ,is he punctual8 ,is he /rong 9 ! ,,"l & 9 ! p[] ( 8 might8 ,is ! meekness ( ! lamb & ! boldness ( ! lion bl5d$ 9 8 s\l8 ,d 8 p>i%ion]s fe>1 yet love him8 ,is he a ,boan]ges1 & yet a ,b>nabas 9 ! *ur* ( ,,god8 ,does he ?und] aga9/ ob/9ate s9n]s1 & by display+ ! ri*es ( ! promises1 com=t & build up ! sa9ts8 ,does he prea* z ! _s gives him utt]ance8 ,c he rely on ! promise1 8,lo ,i am ) y always1 ev5 unto ! end ( ! _w80 ,=give ?is fre$om1 my de> bro!r4 ,love makes me ?us imp]t95t4 ,i want to see y p]fect1 entire1 lack+ no?+4 ,may ,,god f day to day supply :at is /ill defici5t 9 y & 9 me1 till we come to ! fulness ( ! measure ( ! /ature ( ,,*ri/4 ,he is fai?ful t has promis$4 ,,god has be5 graci\s to me 8 s]vant4 ,9 ab\t a twelvemon?1 ,i hope y w aga9 see & rejoice ) ,y\r affectionate bro!r 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cii4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,f41 ,,! ,,"l rew>d y = all y\r works ( fai? & lab\rs ( love6 ,!y %all be br\ght =? z s _m evid5ces ( y\r lively fai?1 :5 we meet be=e our ,,"l 9 judgm5t4 ,does n ! prospect ( t glori\s day1 (t5 fill y\r s\l ) joy8 ,x does m9e4 ,:y8 ,because ,i "k my ,r$eem] is to be my judge4 ,satan w accuse me2 my answ] %all be1 ! ,,"l ,,jesus is my righte\sness1 h[ d>e/ ?\ to lay any ?+ to ! *>ge ( ,,god's ,elect8 ,i /& "h n 9 my own1 b 8 robes2 & ?\gh ,i des]ve no?+ z a debt1 yet ,i "k he w give me a rew>d ( grace1 & recomp5ce me = :at he has done 9 & by me1 z ?\gh ,i _h done x by my own p[]4 ,oh1 de> ,mrs4 ,f4 h[ ought ?is to excite our zeal & love = ! holy ,,jesus4 ,:y %\ld we desire to plead = a righte\sness ( our own1 & cry up freewill1 :5 we h an inf9itely bett] righte\sness ?an our own to appe> 91 & a ,,god t w cr[n u ) et]nal glory = work+ 9 u bo? to w & to d aft] 8 good pleasure8 ,happy are y & y\r's1 t h be5 taught ^! glori\s pr9ciples f y\r y\?6 ,oh %ew !m =? m & m by y\r works1 & let ! _w see :at x is to h a fai? work+ by love4 ,/udy1 oh /udy1 day by day1 ! simplicity ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,ca/ away e ?+ f y t sav\rs ( ! lu/ ( ! eye & pride ( life4 ,be quick to he>1 sl[ to speak1 & let y\r conv]sation always be season$ ) grace4 ,oh1 de> ,mrs4 ,f4 my he>t is enl>g$ t[>ds y3 ,my k9d1 my lib]al ho/ess1 :at %all ,i say or d to express my gratitude8 ,i w1 ,i d speak = y to ! k+ ( k+s4 ,?\gh ,i am s great a s9n]1 he frequ5tly admits me into 8 privy *amb]1 & !n ,i (t5 sigh out1 8,o t my de> ,h]t=d fri5ds may live be=e !e40 ,?is is all ! return1 de> ,mrs4 ,f4 t ,i c make4 ,x is a prophet's rew>d4 ,be+ my all1 ?\gh b two mites1 ,i "k y w accept x f ,y\r mo/ oblig$ fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ciii4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,i ,rejoice t ,,god s5t y s opportunely to ,monm\?3 ,i f9d e day t two are bett] ?an "o4 ,,god suff]s 8 de> *ildr5 to fall into little misc>riages1 t ! eye may n say to ! h&1 8,i h no ne$ ( !e20 or aga91 ! head to ! foot1 8,i h no ne$ ( !e40 ,we mu/ be helps to ea* o!r on ?is side et]nity4 ,no?+ gives me m com=t1 next to ! assurance ( ! et]nal cont9uance ( ,,god 's love1 ?an ! pleas+ reflection ( hav+ s _m *ri/ian fri5ds to wat* ) my s\l4 ,i wi% !y w\ld smite me fri5dly1 & reprove me (tn] ?an !y d2 ,i w\ld =ce my pr\d he>t to ?ank !m4 ,b ,i am amaz$ at y\r com+ (f s triumphantly4 ,surely ! devil is asleep1 or r t ro>+ lion ?9ks to break out ^u u ) d\ble fury h]eaft]4 ,x (t5 %ames me1 :5 ,i read ,/4 ,paul's acc\nt ( 8 suff]+s1 to ?9k 9 h[ few p>ticul>s ,i c z yet sympa?ize ) him4 ,x z (t5 makes me long to be l him1 & yet ,i fe> h[ ,i %all act :5 put to ! trial4 ,?is1 h[ev]1 is my com=t1 8,,jesus ,,*ri/ ! same ye/]day1 to-day1 & = ev]40 ,he saw me f all et]nity2 he gave me be+2 he call$ me 9 "t2 he has freely ju/ifi$ me ?r\gh fai? 9 8 blood2 he has 9 "p sanctifi$ me by 8 _s2 he w pres]ve me und]nea? 8 ev]la/+ arms1 till "t %all be no m4 ,oh ! bless$ness ( ^! evangelical tru?s6 ,^! are inde$ gospel2 !y are glad tid+s ( great joy to all t h e>s to he>4 ,^!1 br+ ! creature out ( himself4 ,^!1 make him to hang ^u ! promises1 & cause 8 ob$i5ce to fl[ f a pr9ciple ( love4 ,!y are meat inde$1 & dr9k inde$ unto my s\l4 ,i am p]suad$ !y are s likewise to y & de> ,mrs4 ,s4 ,i hope %e is yet 9 ! l& ( ! liv+1 & t %e1 y\rself1 & y\r son1 are daily prep>+ = et]nity4 ,i pray ,,god sanctify y\r :ole spirits1 s\ls1 & bodies1 & rew>d y = all k9dnesses %ewn to1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r unwor?y bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,civ4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,t4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,%all ,i promise & n p]=m8 ,,god =bid4 ,:5 ,i saw y fir/ at ,c>diff1 x rejoic$ my he>t to he> :at ,,god _h done = y\r s\l4 ,y 0 !n "u "s displeasure ( y\r rector1 if ,i mi/ake n1 = speak+ ! tru? z x is 9 ,,jesus4 ,ere n[1 ,i hope de> ,mr4 ,t4 has _h ! hon\r ( be+ q ?ru/ out4 ,rejoice1 my de> bro!r1 & be exce$+ glad1 = ?us 0 our ,,"l & ,,savi\r s]v$ be=e y4 ,nak$ !re=e foll[ a nak$ ,,*ri/4 ,freely y h receiv$1 freely give4 ,if y prea* ! gospel1 y %all live ( ! gospel4 ,?\gh y g out )\t scrip or %oe1 yet %all y lack no?+4 ,r ?an y %all want1 rav5s1 ^? birds ( prey1 %all be comm&$ to fe$ y4 ,x is a bless$ ?+ to live ^u ,,god4 ,did ev] any tru/ 9 him & 0 =sak58 ,no2 se>* ! g5]ations ( old1 climb up into heav5 if y c1 & all ) "o cons5t w decl>e1 ,! ,,"l _! pa/ure did prep>e1 ,& f$ !m ) a %eph]d's c>e4 ,i1 ?\gh hell-des]v+1 am a liv+ witness ( 8 good provid5ce2 hav+ no?+1 ,i possess all ?+s2 he has f$ me ) ! kidneys ( :eat1 & comm&$ "s "o or ano!r to su/a9 me :i!rsoev] ,i 0 s5t on 8 err&4 ,,jesus is ! same ye/]day1 to-day1 & = ev]4 ,if we g =? 9 ! _s ( ! fir/ apo/les1 we %all meet ) apo/olical success4 ,& nev] 0 !re m occasion = ! revival ( su* a primitive _s4 ,alas1 ! life1 ! p[] ( religion is almo/ lo/ among/ u4 ,/ir up !n1 de> ,sir1 ! gift ( ,,god1 :i* is 9 y4 ,be in/ant 9 season & out ( season4 ,debase man & exalt ,,jesus4 ,self-righte\sness ov]turn1 ov]turn4 ,! p ( ,wales1 ! common p at lea/1 w receive y gladly4 ,! ,,"l %all fight all battles = y "h1 & rew>d y ) a cr[n t nev] fade? h]eaft]4 ,if ,i h b ! l[e/ place 9 y\r affections1 x w abundantly satisfy ,y\r mo/ affectionate bro!r1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cv4 ,to ,mr4 ,m4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,de>e/ ,sir1 ,,ev] s9ce y op5$ y\r he>t s freely 9 ! g>d51 y h be5 mu* ^u my he>t4 ,?\gh abs5t f1 yet ,i h be5 pres5t ) y4 ,i am acqua9t$ 9 "s measure ) ! /ruggl+s ( a s\l j awak5+ into new life4 ,i "k too _m h /ifl$ _! convictions1 & !re=e am importunate on y\r behalf4 ,i hope y h tak5 my advice1 & laid ! ax to ! root ( ! tree4 ,oh pray = a new he>t & a new _s1 & !n all old ?+s w subside & give way ( !mselves4 ,! /rong man arm$ mu/ g out :5 ! /rong] ?an he1 ev5 ! _s ( ,,god1 comes to take possession ( y\r s\l4 ,:at !re=e h y to d1 de> ,sir1 b to ?r[ y\rself z a poor s9n] at ! feet ( ! holy ,,jesus8 ,y ne$ n d\bt 8 hold+ out ! gold5 sceptre to y4 ,:osoev] come? to him by fai?1 he w 9 no-wise ca/ out4 ,he calls1 he draws y3 :at is x =1 b to assure y he w make y happy8 ,come !n1 de> ,sir1 we>y & heavy lad5 z y are1 ! ,,"l y\r righte\sness %all give y re/3 ,he %all refre% y ) a multitude ( peace1 & cause y to rejoice 9 8 salvation2 !re is no?+ too h>d = ! ,,"l ,,*ri/4 ,he c draw y\r m9d f ! creature1 he c fix x ^u himself2 he c enable y to live above ! _w1 :il/ y are 9 x2 he c translate y to heav51 :5 he has tak5 y away f e>?4 ,z ! ,,"l ,,jesus c1 s t he may d all ^! ?+s = y\r s\l1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r s9c]e fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cvi4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,h4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,rev]5d & de>e/ ,sir1 ,,x (t5 conc]n$ me1 :5 9 ,london1 t ,i c\ld n enjoy m ( y\r company4 ,y\r conv]sation 0 always season$ ) grace1 & su* z became ! gospel ( ,,*ri/4 ,y\r great k9dness1 9 publicly pray+ = me1 c nev] be suffici5tly ackn[l$g$4 ,! ?\ght almo/ makes me to weep = joy4 ,surely ! ,,"l w n let me misc>ry1 s9ce he has /irr$ up ! *oice/ ( 8 s]vants to int]c$e 9 my behalf4 ,! se>*] ( all he>ts alone kn[s1 :at agonies my poor s\l has und]gone s9ce my retirem5t f ! _w4 ,! remembrance ( my pa/ s9s has ov]:elm$ my s\l1 & caus$ te>s to be my meat day & night4 ,inde$ ,i h m\rn$ z "o m\rne? = a fir/ born3 ,b ,i look$ to him :om ,i h pi]c$4 ,i 0 enabl$ to see ! fre5ess & ri*es ( 8 grace1 ! inf9it5ess & et]nity ( 8 love1 & my s\l receiv$ com=t4 ,oh ! excell5cy ( ! doctr9e ( election1 & ( ! sa9ts f9al p]sev]ance1 to ^? :o are truly seal$ by ! _s ( promise6 ,i am p]suad$1 till a man comes to believe & feel ^! important tru?s1 he _c come out ( himself2 b :5 conv9c$ ( ^!1 & assur$ ( ! application ( !m to 8 own he>t1 he !n walks by fai? inde$1 n 9 himself1 b 9 ! ,son ( ,,god1 :o di$ & gave himself = him4 ,love1 n fe>1 con/ra9s him to ob$i5ce4 ,! promises ( ,,god are all ,yea & ,am5 to 8 s\l4 ,support$ by ^! convictions1 9 ab\t a twelvemon?1 ,,god will+1 ,i int5d return+ to ,engl&1 & to beg9 my te/imony afre%4 ,i tru/ ,i %all n be a%am$ to decl>e ! :ole c\nsel ( ,,god4 ,satan1 no d\bt1 & 8 emiss>ies1 w endeav\r to block up my way2 b ! sa9ts ( ,,god are pray+ = me on e>?1 & ! holy ,,jesus is int]c$+ 9 heav54 ,:y %\ld ,i n g =? & (f] 8 ev]la/+ & p]fect righte\sness to all t %all be br\ght to believe on him8 ,satan sugge/s ev5 :il/ ,i am writ+1 8,h[ can/ ?\ speak1 see+ ?\ art su* a s9n]80 ,b !re=e w ,i speak1 because ,i c say1 by happy exp]i5ce1 t ,,jesus ,,*ri/ w h m]cy on ! *ief ( s9n]s2 = among su* y may truly rank ,y\r unwor?y bro!r1 & unpr(itable fell[-lab\r]1 9 our de> ,,"l's v9ey>d1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cvii4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,d41 ,,t5 ?\s& bless+s light ^u y & y\rs6 ,! ,,"l rew>d y t5 ?\s&-fold = receiv+ me & my fri5ds into y\r h\se4 ,! ,,"l %[] d[n 8 heav5ly manna1 & fe$ y ) ! bread ( life = ^? com=table meals we h _h ( y\r provid+ s9ce we came on bo>d4 ,we h n be5 slack to pray = y2 my he>t is n[ full ( a s5se ( y\r k9dnesses4 ,i "k n :5 to beg9 & :5 to leave (f ador+ ! ,,god & ,fa!r ( our ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/ = ^! & all o!r ( 8 love-tok5s3 ,he is ! fa!r ( m]cies1 & ! ,,god ( all com=t2 he ha? com=t$ me 9 all my tribulation1 &1 ,i am assur$1 w /ill com=t me 9 :atsoev] ,i am to d or suff] = 8 "n's sake4 ,y1 de> ,mrs4 ,d4 c subscribe to ?is tru?1 t ,,god is a ,god ( all com=t4 ,y h be5 com=t$ on e side2 y h be5 fill$ z x 7 ) new w9e2 y h ta/$ t ! ,,"l is graci\s1 & yet ! be/ w9e is & w be always res]v$ till ! la/4 ,! ,,"l's compassions fail n2 !y are1 !y w be r5ew$ to y e morn+2 & ?\gh1 ?r\gh mu* tribulation1 y1 z well o!rs1 mu/ ent] into glory1 yet y w f9d ,,god to be y\r com=t] 9 all tribulation4 ,,god has made y a joyful "m ( *ri/ian *ildr52 rememb] ! "m 9 ! ,maccabees2 &1 if ev] y\r *ildr5 are call$ to suff]+1 beg ( ,,god t y may /& by & enc\rage !m to die = ,,*ri/4 ,oh t w\ld be a spectacle inde$6 ,a spectacle wor?y ( m5 & angels6 ,i pray ,,god to arm y ) ?is m9d1 & !n y w f9d t ,,god's rod z well z 8 /aff w com=t y2 nay1 ?\gh y pass ?r\gh ! valley ( ! %ad[ ( dea?1 yet %all ! ,holy ,_s refre% y2 y\r he>t %all /& fa/1 & be /$fa/ 9 ! ,,"l4 ,oh1 my de> ,madam1 my he>t is enl>g$ t[>ds y3 ,i pray ,,god to fill y ) all 8 div9e fulness1 & make y daily m & m meet to be an inh]itor among ! sa9ts 9 light4 ,) mu* love ,i h wrote to de> ,mr4 ,d4 ,oh pray him n to be angry ) ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d & bro!r1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,n4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,,be n displeas$ at ! cont5ts ( ?is2 if ,i 0 n p]suad$ t love to y\r s\l1 & my duty t[>ds ,,god1 mov$ me to write1 ,i %\ld be sil5t4 ,:5 la/ at ,gl\ce/]1 ,i he>d y 0 highly (f5d$ at my meet+s 9 ! fields1 & at ! same "t c\nt5anc$ & enc\rag$ ! act+ ( plays 9 ! ,boo?all4 ,?is ,i ?\ght highly unbecom+ ! "* ( a *ri/ian magi/rate1 ^: peculi> bus9ess x is to be a t]ror to evil do]s1 & a praise to !m t d well4 ,?is made me to speak aga9/ ^? proce$+s 9 my s]mons4 ,?is is ! occasion ( my tr\bl+ y ) a lett]4 ,i _c ?9k ,i h deliv]$ my s\l1 unless1 ) all meekness & humility1 ,i exhort y h5ce=w>d n to promote or s mu* z any way c\nt5ance ! /age-play]s4 ,9 our common law !y are /il$ /urdy begg>s4 ,z a m9i/] ( ! k+1 ^u t acc\nt x is y\r duty to put a /op to !m3 ,z a disciple & m9i/] ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ! k+ ( k+s1 y are oblig$1 hon\r$ ,sir1 to ex]t y\r au?ority 9 suppress+ !m4 ,x is notori\s t su* meet+s are ! nurs]ies ( debau*]y2 !y are ! pe/ ( our nation1 & ! bane ( true *ri/ianity3 ,to be pres5t at1 or 9 ! lea/ to contribute t[>ds _! support1 is !re=e a great s92 b to c\nt5ance !m by our au?ority1 & let !m act by our p]mission1 :at is ?is b becom+ public patrons = vice & immorality8 ,x is n only s9n+ ourselves1 b x is tak+ pleasure 9 ! s9s ( o!rs4 ,?is ! apo/le acc\nt$ ! highe/ pit* ( hea!ni% wick$ness4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 pray be n (f5d$3 ,^! are n ! words ( a madman2 no1 !y are ! words ( tru? & sob]ness1 & words :i* our ,,"l w approve (1 :5 ,i /& ) y be=e him 9 judgm5t4 ,h[ev] m5 may n[ put wrong names to ?+s1 & call t an innoc5t amusem5t1 :i* has no o!r t5d5cy b to corrupt & debau* ! he>t1 yet !n1 ,sir1 we %all see all ?+s cle>ly2 !n %all y "k t x 0 my duty to write z ,i h done1 & w confess be=e m5 & angels t y _h an humble & affectionate w>n+ giv5 y1 by1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,y\r v humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cix4 ,to ,mr4 ,?omas ,p4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,?\gh unkn[n to y 9 p]son1 yet z y 0 pleas$ to ?9k me wor?y ( ! c>e ( y\r de> son1 ,i ?9k x my duty to acqua9t y ( 8 welf>e4 ,i bless ,,god t he came ) me4 ,he is dilig5t & pi\s1 & ,i tru/ w be a com=t to y 9 y\r decl9+ ye>s3 ,8 m9d seems settl$ & compos$1 & by read+ & foll[+ ! bible1 he is p>tak] ( t peace :i* ! _w _c give4 ,8 de> & hon\r$ fa!r is mu* ^u 8 he>t4 ,h[ w\ld x rejoice him to he> t y also 0 become a *ri/ian inde$8 ,be n (f5d$1 de> ,sir1 at my express+ myself ?us4 ,assure y\rself t *ri/ianity is some?+ m ?an a "n & a b>e outw>d pr(ession4 ,morality ( itself1 de> ,sir1 w nev] c>ry u to heav52 no1 ,,jesus ,,*ri/ is ! way1 ! tru?1 & ! life4 ,!re is no be+ happy )\t a lively fai? 9 him1 wr\ght 9 ! he>t by ! bless$ _s ( ,,god4 ,?is fai? trans=ms ! :ole man1 deliv]s him f ! tyranny ( 8 passions1 & makes him entirely a new creature4 ,?is is ! reason :y x is fooli%ness to ! _w4 ,y\r son's case 9 ?is respect 0 n s+ul>4 ,z soon z ev] we comm5ce *ri/ians1 we comm5ce fools = ,,*ri/'s sake4 ,e truly religi\s man mu/ be deem$ a madman4 ,=give ?is fre$om1 de> ,sir2 :il/ ,i am writ+1 ,i f9d a love = y\r s\l aris+ 9 my he>t1 & me?9ks ,i c\ld d any ?+ to br+ y\r grey hairs ) com=t to ! grave4 ,de> ,sir1 !re is m]cy ) ,,*ri/ ev5 = ^? :o come 9 at ! elev5? h\r4 ,,*ri/ came to save poor s9n]s2 he came to save y1 de> ,sir1 if y lay hold on him by a liv+ fai?4 ,t ,,god may give y ?is fai?1 & !reby make y happy 9 "t & to et]nity1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r oblig$ fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cx4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,r4 ,d4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,i ,?9k ,i am a little 9 y\r debt2 if n1 love & gratitude call ^u me to s5d y a l9e4 ,man appo9ts1 b ,,god disappo9ts3 ,8 provid5ce call$ me away1 be=e ,i c\ld possibly see ,cornwall4 ,9 ab\t a twelvemon? ,i purpose return+4 ,:o kn[s b !n ,i may be enabl$ to p]=m my promise8 ,! :ole _w is n[ my p>i%4 ,:]esoev] my ma/] calls me1 ,i am ready to g & prea* 8 ev]la/+ gospel4 ,my only grief is1 t ,i c d no m = ,,*ri/2 = ,i am sure ,i ought to love & d mu*1 hav+ _h s mu* =giv52 n t ,i expect 9 ! lea/ to be ju/ifi$ by any or all ! works ,i ei!r c or %all d3 ,no1 ! ,,"l ,,*ri/ is my righte\sness1 my :ole & p]fect righte\sness2 b !n ,i w\ld %ew =? my fai?1 ,i w\ld decl>e to ! _w ! s9c]ity ( my love1 by always ab\nd+ 9 ! works ( my ,,"l4 ,oh pray1 de> ,sir1 t ,i may be nev] we>y 9 well-do+4 ,! devil & 8 s]vants w %oot sore at me t ,i may fall2 b ?is consid]ation com=ts & supports me1 8,! ,,"l is my help]20 he has1 he does1 he w deliv]4 ,i am p]suad$ y feel 8 graci\s pres5ce1 & ! influ5ces ( 8 bless$ _s1 :5ev] y g =? to speak 9 8 "n4 ,may a d\ble portion ( 8 _s & preci\s ano9t+s desc5d ^u y\r s\l6 ,may y be fill$ ) all 8 fulness1 & be enabl$ !reby to turn _m to righte\sness "h1 & s %9e z ! firmam5t ( heav5 = ev] h]eaft]6 ,oh t a place at "s sa9ts feet may be assign$ to1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r weak ?\gh affectionate bro!r 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxi4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,b4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,y h be5 too k9d1 & ,i h be5 too ungrateful4 ,bus9ess w\ld n p]mit me to h s mu* private conv]sation ) y z ,i ought4 ,success ,i fe> elat$ my m9d4 ,i did n behave t[>ds y1 & o!r m9i/]s ( ,,*ri/1 ) t humility :i* became me4 ,i freely confess my fault2 ,i own myself to be b a novice4 ,y\r *>ity1 de> ,sir1 w excite y to pray t ,i may n ?r\gh pride fall into ! condemnation ( ! devil4 ,de> ,sir1 %all ,i come out into ! _w aga9 or n8 ,mu/ ,i v5ture myself once m among fire-br&s1 arr[s1 & dea?8 ,me?9ks ,i he> y reply1 8,yes1 if y come =? 9 ! /r5g? ( ! ,,"l ,,god1 & make m5tion ( 8 righte\sness only40 ,x is my desire s to d4 ,i w\ld h ,,jesus all 9 all4 ,l a pure *ry/al1 ,i w\ld transmit all ! light he p\re? ^u me4 ,oh pray1 de> ,sir1 t ,i may be ?us m9d$1 & !n1 ,,god will+1 9 ab\t a twelvemon?1 ,i int5d visit+ ! ,bri/ol bre?r5 once aga94 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i hope ! ,,"l w purge me1 t ,i may br+ =? m fruit1 & "w ^u me mightily 9 ! inn]-man1 = o!rwise 8 bless+s w prove curses to me4 ,he has be5 pleas$ to dig & dung r\nd me1 dur+ my retirem5t2 he has %ewn me some?+ ( ! trea*]y ( my own he>t1 & m & m conv9c$ me t ,i am ! *ief ( s9n]s4 ,oh t my he>t may %ew =? ! et]nity & sov]eignty ( 8 love6 = nev] surely 0 !re a great] in/ance ( x ?an myself4 ,happy are ^? t are br\ght to an exp]im5tal k ( ^! my/]ies ( ! k+dom ( ,,god4 ,_m ( y\r *>ge h be51 ,i believe2 ,i pray ,,god to increase ! numb] ( y\r spiritual *ildr5 m & m1 & to add daily to ! *ur* su* z %all be sav$4 ,my cordial respects att5d y\r fell[-lab\r]s1 & all :o are s k9d z to ask = me2 z fa/ z opportunity p]mits1 !y may expect to he> f1 rev]5d ,sir1 ,y\r unwor?y bro!r & fell[-lab\r]1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxii4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,f41 ,i ,h n[ "t to answ] y\r la/ lett]4 ,x gave me mu* satisfaction4 ,i rejoice t y beg9 to "k y\rself4 ,if possible1 satan w make u to ?9k m highly ( ourselves ?an we ought to ?9k4 ,i c tell ?is by fatal exp]i5ce4 ,x is n sudd5 fla%es ( joy1 b hav+ ! humility ( ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 t mu/ d5om9ate u *ri/ians4 ,if we hate repro(1 we are s f> f be+ true foll[]s ( ! ,lamb ( ,,god1 t 9 ! op9ion ( ! wise/ ( m51 we are bruti%4 ,i love y & y\r de> husb& 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,"u ,,god1 ,i begot y bo? ?r\gh ! gospel4 ,i !re=e ?9k x my b\nd5 duty1 f "t to "t1 m p>ticul>ly to wat* ov] y\r preci\s s\ls4 ,nev] acc\nt me y\r enemy = speak+ ! tru?4 ,tell me ( my faults 9 y\r turn4 ,i w pray ,,god to give me an he>+ e> & an ob$i5t he>t4 ,b h[ d our bre?r5 aft] _! late disp]sion8 ,i he>d !y _h 9 "p recov]$ !mselves4 ,ere n[1 ,i tru/1 !y h resum$ _! c\rage1 & /& /$fa/ z a wall ( brass4 ,if y 7 all to be c>ri$ to prison ! next mom5t1 ,i ?9k y %\ld n decl9e y\r *ri/ian fell[%ip & society meet+s4 ,my bre?r51 9 ?is respect1 ,i besee* y to obey ,,god r ?an man4 ,happy are y1 if y pati5tly suff] 9 su* a cause4 ,our ,,"l w /& by y2 he w fight all y\r battles1 & make y m ?an conqu]ors ?r\gh 8 love4 ,my he>t w\ld say m2 b o!r lett]s mu/ be wrote4 ,salute all ! bre?r5 by "n1 & accept ?is z a tok5 ( y\r n be+ =gott5 by ,y\r affectionate bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxiii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,s4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,! fav\rs receiv$ at ,h]t=d1 f y & y\r de> flock1 are n yet out ( my m9d3 ,!y 7 exce$+ ende>+1 & des]ve my utmo/ ackn[l$gm5ts4 ,_h provid5ce p]mitt$1 ,i %\ld h paid y ano!r visit2 b ,,god's ?\ghts are n z our ?\ghts3 ,h[ev]1 9 ab\t a twelvemon?1 by 8 leave1 ,i hope to return among/ y once m4 ,oh6 t ,i may come 9 ! bless+ ( ! gospel ( peace6 ,! doctr9es ,i h already prea*$ come ) d\ble evid5ce ^u my m9d day by day4 ,i am m & m conv9c$ t !y are ! tru?s ( ,,god2 !y agree ) ! writt5 ^w1 & ! exp]i5ce ( all ! sa9ts 9 all ages3 ,no?+ m confirms me 9 ! belief ( !m1 ?an ! opposition t is made aga9/ !m by natural m54 ,election1 free grace1 free ju/ification )\t any reg>d to works =ese51 are su* p>adoxes to c>nal m9ds1 t !y _c away ) !m4 ,?is is ! wisdom ( ,,god1 :i* is fooli%ness ) man1 & :i*1 ! ,,"l be+ my help]1 ,i int5d to exalt & cont5d = m & m2 n ) c>nal weapons1 t be f> f me1 b ) ! sword ( ! _s1 ! ^w ( ,,god3 ,no sword l t4 ,de> ,sir1 pray = me t ,i may rightly divide ! ^w ( tru?1 & give to ea* 8 portion 9 due season4 ,! ,,"l has be5 exce$+ graci\s to me s9ce ,i saw y la/4 ,oh let y\r songs be ( him1 & praise him = all 8 wond]ful works4 ,z ,i am enabl$ ,i rememb] y & y\rs4 ,_m1 :5 ,i 0 ) !m1 7 m\rn+2 ere n[ ,i hope !y are com=t$4 ,he is fai?ful :o has promis$1 :o also w d x4 ,if !y hung] & ?ir/ aft] ,,*ri/ 's righte\sness1 v]ily !y %all "k t x is imput$ to !m4 ,t y & y\r :ole *>ge may be fill$ ) all ! fulness ( ,,god1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r's mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxiv4 ,to ,mr4 ,wm4 ,d4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,my ,de> ,bro!r1 ,,y\r la/ br\ght glad tid+s4 ,i endeav\r to give ?anks = y ) my :ole he>t4 ,i tru/ ,,god has enabl$ y to take ! advice y gave me1 & t y h be5 kept f idolatry4 ,oh my de> bro!r1 let u wat* & pray1 t we may n be l$ into temptation4 ,! _s is will+ 9 bo?2 b ! fle%1 m9e 9 p>ticul>1 is exce$+ weak4 ,bless$ be ,,god = s5d+ me on %ip-bo>d4 ,he has giv5 me to see some?+ ( t my/]y ( iniquity1 :i* 0 9 my he>t4 ,i h loa!d & abhorr$ my own self4 ,te>s h be5 my meat day & night2 b glory be to ,,god1 :o has lately assur$ me ( a victory ?r\gh ,,jesus ,,*ri/ our ,,"l4 ,at pres5t my he>t is q free4 ,y w see :at ,i h writt5 to ^? ( y\r h\sehold4 ,i pray ! ,,"l to s5d y & _m m su* lab\r]s into 8 h>ve/4 ,i int5d resign+ ! p>sonage ( ,savannah4 ,! ,orphan ,h\se ,i c take c>e (1 suppos+ ,i %\ld be kept at a di/ance2 besides1 :5 ,i h resign$ ! p>i%1 ,i %all be m at lib]ty to take a t\r r\nd ,am]ica1 if ,,god %\ld ev] call me to su* a "w4 ,h[ev]1 ,i det]m9e no?+1 ,i wait on ! ,,"l4 ,i am p]suad$ he w %ew :at is 8 w3 ?\gh my he>t is z yet p]v]se1 9 "t ,i hope to dr9k deep] into 8 _s4 ,h[ e>ne/ly d ,i desire to be dissolv$1 t ,i may be ) ,,*ri/6 ,sometimes my weak body gives me hopes1 t ,i %all n be long 9 ! fle%2 b !n1 ! /r5g? t is communicat$ to me1 & ! consid]ation1 t ,i h b j begun my te/imony1 fills me ) fe>s1 le/ ,i %\ld live to be greyhead$4 ,b ,i endeav\r to resign myself :olly to ,,god4 ,i desire 8 w may be done 9 me1 by me1 & ^u me4 ,if ! ,,"l pres]ves me f fall+ into s91 & di%on\r+ 8 holy "n1 let him d :at seeme? him good ) ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 #8,?' replac$ ) #8,!' ,,lett] ,,cxv4 ,to ,madam ,c4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,madam1 ,,to be made good by ! righte\sness & _s ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 is a di/+ui%+ bless+4 ,to be made good1 & yet to be great & ri* 9 ?is _w's goods1 is /ill m extraord9>y4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 :o has ?us highly fav\r$ y4 ,i tru/ he ha? giv5 y t fai?1 :i* enables y to ov]come ! _w1 & embold5s y to confess bo? our ,,"l & 8 s]vants1 9 ! mid/ ( a wick$ & adult]\s g5]ation4 ,once inde$ ,i fe>$ y _h be5 (f5d$4 ,de> ,mr4 ,m soon conv9c$ me ( my error4 ,y\rself1 ,madam1 amply satisfi$ me be=e ,i left ,london1 t y 7 n a%am$ ( ! gospel & m9i/]s ( ,,*ri/4 ,may ! ,,"l enable y m & m to set y\r face z a fl9t1 & entirely to live above ! fe> ( man4 ,if ! "w goes on 9 ,engl&1 a try+ "t w come4 ,i pray ,,god1 ! same _s may be f\nd 9 all t pr(ess ! ,,"l ,,jesus1 z 0 9 ! primitive sa9ts1 confessors & m>tyrs4 ,fur!r opposition !n w n hurt1 b highly pr(it ! *ur*4 ,! *aff w be w9n[$ f ! :eat1 & !y t are approv$ be made manife/4 ,z = my own "p1 ,i expect no?+ b afflictions & bonds4 ,! _s1 z well z ! doctr9e ( pop]y1 prevails mu* 9 _m prote/ants he>ts2 !y already brea! out ?reatn+s4 ,:at wond]1 if :5 9 _! p[]1 !y %\ld brea! out slaught]s also8 ,?is is my com=t1 ! doctr9es ,i h taught are ! doctr9es ( scripture1 ! doctr9es ( our own & ( o!r re=m$ *ur*es4 ,if ,i suff] = prea*+ !m1 s be x4 8,?\ %alt answ] = me1 ,o ,,"l my ,,god60 ,i rejoice 9 ! prospect ( x1 & besee* !e1 my de> r$eem]1 to /r5g!n me 9 a suff]+ h\r4 ,y1 de> ,madam1 & ! re/ ( my fri5ds1 w n be want+ 9 pray+ = ,y\r mo/ oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,d4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,gratitude & love call ^u me to write a lett] ( ackn[l$gm5t = fav\rs receiv$ :5 lately at 4 ,! ,,"l rememb] !m at t day6 ,y h confess$ 8 s]vants be=e m51 he has promis$ to confess su*1 be=e 8 angels 9 heav54 ,! pr9ciples :i* ,i ma9ta91 are purely scriptural1 & e way agreeable to ! *ur* ( ,engl& articles4 ,:at ,i h be5 *iefly conc]n$ ab\t is1 le/ any %\ld re/ 9 ! b>e speculative k1 & n exp]i5ce ! p[] ( !m 9 _! own he>ts4,:at avails x1 ,sir1 if ,i am a patron = ! righte\sness ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/ 9 behalf ( ano!r1 if at ! same "t ,i am self-righte\s myself8 ,i am ?us jeal\s1 ,i tru/ ) a godly jeal\sy1 because ,i see s _m self-deceiv]s among my acqua9tance4 ,!re is "o 9 p>ticul> 7:om ,i love1 & = :om ,i mo/ he>tily pray7 :o approves ( my doctr9e1 & ha? he>d x prea*$ _m ye>s pa/1 b ,i c\ld nev] he> him tell ( 8 exp]i5ces1 or ( :at ,,god has done = 8 s\l4 ,he ha? excell5t good desires & int5tions1 b ,i ?9k he wants some?+ m3 ,,"l1 = ?y inf9ite m]cy's sake1 grant he may "k himself ev5 z he is kn[n6 ,i ne$ n tell ,mr4 ,d1 :o ?is de> fri5d isy are intimately acqua9t$ ) him1 y love him z y d y\r own he>t2 y are nev] out ( 8 company4 ,oh1 de> ,sir1 be n angry4 ,me?9ks ,i he> y1 by ?is "t1 mak+ an application1 & say+1 8,!n ,i am ! man40 ,true1 de> ,sir1 ,i confess y are4 ,b love1 love = y\r bett] "p1 y\r s\l1 y\r preci\s s\l1 ?is love con/ra9s me to use ?is fre$om4 ,y are m noble ?an to take x ill at my h&s2 ,i c\ld n be> ev5 to suspect t y deceiv$ y\rself1 de> ,sir1 & n tell y su* a suspicion 0 9 my he>t4 ,t ,,god may p[]fully conv9ce y ( self-righte\sness1 & cloa? y ) ! righte\sness ( 8 de> ,son2 t he may fill y ) 8 grace1 & !reby fit y =1 & at la/ translate y to1 8 glory1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ oblig$ & affectionate fri5d & humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxvii4 ,to a ,s]vant4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,,:5 ,i 0 at ,mr4 1 ,i fe> ,i did n ask y (t5 en\gh :at ,,god _h done = y\r s\l4 ,i write ?is to beg y\r p>don4 ,want ( "t 0 ! cause4 ,i believe ,,*ri/ ha? manife/$ himself to y\r s\l4 ,%ew x1 ,i entreat y1 by lab\r+ to adorn 8 gospel 9 all ?+s4 ,a meek & quiet _s is 9 ! sight ( ,,god ( great price4 ,y are happy 9 a place4 ,i hope y "k & are ?ankful = x4 ,take he$ t y s]ve ) s+l5ess ( he>t1 z unto ,,*ri/4 ,g :5 y are bid to g1 come :5 y are bid to come2 :5 comm&$ to d ?is1 d x ) all y\r might4 ,be> ) ! p]v]s5ess ( o!rs4 ,rememb] h[ sil5t ,m>y 01 :5 h] si/] ,m>?a peevi%ly said1 8,,"l1 c>e/ ?\ n t my si/] has left me to s]ve alone80 ,my unfeign$ love att5ds all ! ,m>?a's & ,m>y's ( y\r acqua9tance4 ,i pray !y may 9 all ?+s walk z wom5 pr(ess+ godl9ess4 ,to he> ( y\r progress 9 ! gospel1 w\ld mu* please ,y\r ,s9c]e fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxviii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,rev4 & de> ,sir1 ,,! _m fav\rs ,i h receiv$ at y\r h&s1 are /ill deeply impress$ ^u my he>t2 z ,i h (t5 said1 s ,i say aga91 ,i hope !y w nev] be =gott5 by me s long z ,i live4 ,b1 rev]5d ,sir1 ,i h obs]v$ "s p>ticul>s 9 y\r pr9ciples & conduct1 :i* ,i mu/ confess h giv5 me mu* conc]n1 & ( :i*1 f love & gratitude1 ,i ?9k myself oblig$ to in=m y4 ,i believe1 de> ,sir1 y h (t5 be5 inw>dly (f5d$ at me1 because y suspect$1 ,i ?\ght y to be no true *ri/ian4 ,y\r suspicions 7 n gr\ndless4 ,i _c yet ?9k1 t a ?or\gh "w ( conv]sion 0 ev] wr\ght ^u y\r s\l4 ,i fe> y d5y1 t 8,,jesus ,,*ri/ is truly & prop]ly ,,god40 ,i inf] ?is1 f y\r n read+ ! ,nic5e ,cre$1 & y\r palliat+ t text ,i once urg$ to prove x4 8,i & my ,fa!r are "o40 ,i d\bt also1 y\r own+ 8,orig9al ,s940 ,?is ,i ga!r f y\r wond]+ ,i %\ld t\* on su* a po9t1 :5 ,i prea*$ my s]mon on ju/ification by ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,besides1 ! sad def9ition y once gave ( religion 9 a lett] to y\r bro!r 2 ! /rang] also :i* y seem$ to be to ! 8devil's temptations10 :5 ,i conv]s$ ) y2 & y\r suppos+1 t conv]sion 0 to be wr\ght 9 ! s\l by moral p]suasion2 all ^! put toge!r1 de> ,sir1 conv9ce me1 t y 7 nev] yet truly & effectually born aga9 ( ,,god4 ,besides1 ,rev]5d ,sir1 does y\r go+ weekly to a club1 :]e ! company play at c>ds1 & sit up late at night1 does ?is1 de> ,sir1 agree ) y\r holy vocation1 ei!r z a *ri/ian or a m9i/]8 ,be n (f5d$1 ,rev4 ,sir1 at ?is pla9ness ( spee*4 ,i h =borne a long :ile2 love & gratitude w\ld n suff] me to =be> any long]4 ,i wi% ,i _h no occasion to write 9 ?is mann]4 ,i believe y s +5u\s z n to be angry ) me4 ,i pray ,,god to quell all res5tm5t 9 y\r he>t1 & s5d y 8 holy _s to guide y into all tru?4 ,y\r bro!r's eyes are n[ 9 "s measure op5$3 he is conv9c$ ( ! p]fect righte\sness wr\ght out = him by ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 & ere n[ ,i hope ha? receiv$ fai? to apply x to 8 he>t4 ,?is is ! doctr9e ( ! *ur* ( ,engl&4 ,unless y hold ?is & o!r evangelical pr9ciples1 h[1 de> ,sir1 is x consi/5t ) s9c]ity to eat h] bread8 ,) humility1 respect1 & love1 d ,i (f] ^! ?+s to y\r consid]ation,be pleas$ to weigh !m 9 a prop] balance1 & reflect f :at pr9ciple !y are wrote1 & ,i am p]suad$ y w n be (f5d$ at1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ oblig$ fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 #8,y' replac$ ) #8,y\r' ,,lett] ,,cxix4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,de> ,mr4 ,s1 ,i ,love an ,israelite inde$1 ,i love a ca?olic _s de/itute ( guile2 y ,i am p]suad$ are ?us m9d$4 ,! ,,"l ha? highly fav\r$ y3 he ha? giv5 y a meek & quiet _s4 ,my he>t ha? be5 knit to y1 ev] s9ce ,,god fir/ br\ght u toge!r4 ,oh pray1 t :at ,i admire 9 ano!r1 ,i may imitate myself1 & h ! graces ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/ /amp$ ^u my he>t4 ,x fills me ) confusion1 :5ev] ,i consid] h[ f> ,i am f 8 lik5ess4 ,alas6 ,:at w\ld become ( me1 0 ,i to be sav$ by any ?+ )9 myself4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ! ,,"l ,,jesus is my :ole righte\sness4 ,by virtue ( t ,i "k ,i am ju/ifi$1 ,i believe ,i %all be sanctifi$1 & am assur$ ,i %all be ev]la/+ly r$eem$3 = ,,god lov$ me ) an ev]la/+ love4 ,oh1 de> ,sir1 ! prospect ( an h]eaft] fills my s\l ) com=t4 ,!n %all ,i h en\gh ( y\r company1 & ( ! o!r *ildr5 ( ,,god4 ,! ,,"l give me pati5ce to wait till my bless$ *ange come?4 ,he (t5 gives me su* =eta/es ( ! glory to be reveal$ 9 u1 t ,i want to leap my sev5ty ye>s4 ,b 9 a degree1 ,i may say ) my bless$ ma/]1 8,i h a cup to dr9k (1 & a baptism to be baptiz$ )40 ,de> ,mr4 ,s w see me humbl$1 ,i believe1 z mu* z once exalt$2 ,i look = 8,away ) him1 away ) him10 e day4 ,!n1 ,i tru/1 ,i %all beg9 9 e>ne/ to be a disciple ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,ev5 9 su* an h\r1 ,i believe de> ,mr4 ,s w d>e own ,8 affectionate ?\gh mo/ unwor?y fri5d1 bro!r & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxx4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,to ?9k1 t y %\ld be engag$ publickly to pray = me1 ha? (t5 giv5 me mu* satisfaction1 & n[ excites me to s5d y ?is lett] ( ?anks3 help me /ill1 help me1 de> ,sir1 by y\r pray]s4 ,!y w be a means ( lift+ up my h&s :5 !y hang d[n1 & ( /r5g?n+ my feeble knees4 ,?\gh 9 all ?+s we d n1 yet 9 ess5tials we bo? ?9k & speak ! same ?+s4 ,i wi% all names among ! sa9ts ( ,,god 7 swall[$ up 9 t "o ( ,*ri/ian4,i long = pr(essors to leave (f plac+ religion 9 say+ 8,i am a ,*ur*man10 8,i am a ,diss5t]40 ,my language to su* is1 8,are y ( ,,*ri/8 ,if s1 ,i love y ) all my he>t30 = ?is reason *iefly1 de> ,sir1 my he>t is drawn out t[>ds y4 ,on ?is acc\nt1 ?\gh s long 9 ,,*ri/ be=e me1 ,i make bold to call y bro!r1 & to wi% y ,,god spe$3 bless$ be 8 "n1 y h little reason to cry out2 8,my leanness1 my leanness40 ,_m graci\s s\ls are among y\r flock1 !y love to be f$ ) ! s9c]e milk ( ! ^w4 ,i hope !y w be y\r joy & cr[n ( rejoic+ 9 ! day ( ! ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,i (t5 ?9k ( !m ) pleasure2 pray salute !m mo/ affectionately 9 my "n1 & exhort !m to entreat ! ,,"l t ,i may make full pro( ( my m9i/ry4 ,9 ab\t a twelvemon?1 ,,god will+1 ,i int5d return+ to ,engl&2 ,i wi% x may be 9 ! fulness ( ! bless+ ( ! gospel ( peace4 ,i ?9k y are happy 9 ! acqua9tance ( ,mr4 ,b ,s4 ,i tru/ he w be z good z he is great1 & aft] he is made p]fect ?r\gh manifold temptations & trials1 sit d[n ) y1 & all ! o!r spirits ( j m5 made p]fect1 9 heav54 ,?is is ! he>ty pray] (1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate bro!r & fell[ lab\r] 9 our ,,"l's v9ey>d1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxxi4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,y _c conceive h[ (t5 y h be5 ^u my ?\ghts1 s9ce ,i saw y4 ,et]nity itself ,i hope w n dim9i%1 b m & m increase t love1 :i* ,i be> y f my he>t4 ,y\r /ature rem9ds me ( little ,zac*eus3 he t call$ him1 ,i am p]suad$ ha? call$ y3 ,h y n he>d him say to y\r s\l1 8,i am y\r salvation80 ,if s1 fe> n1 ?\ art a son ( ,david4 ,let worldly affairs be ev] s bad1 he t has giv5 y 8 own de> ,son1 w make y m ?an conqu]or 9 all ?+s4 ,/ill d>e to own our de> ,,"l be=e m54 ,x is no sc&al = a foll[] ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/ to be poor4 ,our ,,"l 0 poor be=e u,s t we are ri* 9 fai? & good works1 x is n mu* matt] if we are n ri* 9 ?is _w's goods4 ,hav+ ,,*ri/1 ?\gh we h no?+ else1 we possess all ?+s4 ,h[ev]1 s9ce godl9ess ha? ! promise ( ! life t n[ is1 z well z t :i* is to come1 ,i w\ld advise y to plead ! promises = temporal bless+s4 ,9 ! "n ( ,,jesus1 _m a sweet morsel & opportune supply1 h ,i fet*$ 9 f ,,god by ?is means4 ,t is ! way ,i live1 & hope %all cont9ue s to live till dea? is swall[$ up 9 victory4 ,dea?:at a com=table ^w is t = a believ]6 ,,*ri/ ha? tak5 ! /+ ( x away2 h5ce=w>d x is no long] a k+ ( t]rors1 b a welcome mess5g] to conduct ! sa9ts to glory4 ,my de> bro!r1 let u com=t "o ano!r ) ^! ?+s4 ,we are n to live "h always2 our inh]itance is above4 ,:5 ,,*ri/ :o is our life %all appe>1 !n %all we also appe> ) him 9 glory4 ,:y !n %\ld we value ^! light afflictions1 :i* are b = a mom5t8 ,no1 let u pati5tly be> our cross1 s9ce we are s %ortly to we> a cr[n4 ,oh ! ri*es ( free1 di/+ui%+ grace6 ,:y 7 y & ,i tak5 into favor8 8,ev5 s ,fa!r1 = s x seem$ good 9 ?y sight40 ,o6 my fri5d1 my bro!r1 let u = ev] extol free grace6 ,h[ev] o!rs exalt man & debase ,,god1 let u exalt ,,god & debase man4 ,let ,,jesus ,,*ri/ h all ! glory3 = he is ! au?or1 c>ri] on1 & f9i%] ( our fai?4 ,he ha? begun x 9 "t1 he %all compleat x 9 et]nity4,my bro!r1 ,i h be5 s exp&$ :il/ writ+1 t ,i mu/ ref] y to o!r fri5ds1 to "k h[ graci\sly ,,god ha? dealt ) ,y\r affectionate bro!r 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 #8mat]' replac$ ) #8matt]' ,,lett] ,,cxxii4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,de> ,mr4 ,w41 ,i ,long to be 9 heav51 *iefly to see ,,god ev5 z he is2 next1 t ,i may h my s\l satisfi$ ) ! blissful communion ( sa9ts4 ,!re ,i hope to see y & y\r wife1 & to %ew h[ s9c]ely ,i love y bo? 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,my he>t has w5t along ) my h&1 :5 ,i us$ to /ret* x out to y 9 ! field4 ,i only want$ m "t to conv]se ) y4 ,oh my de> bro!r1 let u keep ourselves 9 ! love ( ,,god ?r\gh fai? 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 & !n1 yet a little :ile we %all meet 9 glory4 ,z fai? is ! beg9n+1 s fai? is ! end ( ! *ri/ian c\rse4 ,let u keep ?is grace 9 cont9ual ex]cise1 & we may bid dea? & hell defiance4 ,fai? makes u m ?an conqu]ors ov] all2 ,i speak ?us to y1 because ,i hope y & de> ,mrs4 h be5 9 "s measure made p>tak]s ( ?is free gift ( ,,god4 ,i pray ,,god to increase x m & m1 till x be swall[$ up 9 ! fruition ( our supreme good4 ,p]haps our fai? may be put to ! trial ere x be long2 ,i expect no?+ b suff]+s4 ,oh pray t ,i may be fai?ful unto ! end1 & t a cr[n ( life may be giv5 to ,y\r affectionate bro!r 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxxiii4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,! *ri/ian love ,i be> to bo? y\r si/] & y1 excites me to s5d y a l9e4 ,provid5ce prev5t$ y\r sail+ ) u2 b z we h drank into ! same _s1 ,i hope bro!rly love w cont9ue & increase betwe5 u1 to all et]nity4 ,i h (t5 wre/l$ 9 pray] = y s9ce we h be5 on bo>d4 ,y\r si/] has wat]$ ^? pray]s ) h] te>s1 & ,i tru/ ! ,,"l 0 entreat$ ( u4 ,our voyage has be5 highly pr(itable to our s\ls4 ,i c nev] be ?ankful en\gh = ?is sweet retreat4 ,my de> bro!r1 h[ d y f9d y\r he>t8 ,m9e is l ,ezekiel's temple1 ! f>!r ,i se>* into x1 ! great] abom9ations ,i discov]2 b !re is a f\nta9 op5$ = s9 & all uncleanness4 ,!re1 my de> bro!r1 we may bo? wa% & be made clean4 ,! ,,"l ha? already v\*saf$ u "s assurances ( 8 love4 ,oh let u cont9ually keep fai? 9 ex]cise1 till x be entirely swall[$ up 9 ! b\ndless ocean ( ! beatific vision4 ,t ,,god may daily r5ew y by 8 _s1 & m & m fit y = ! happ9ess :i* awaits y above1 is ! he>ty pray] ( ,y\r affectionate ?\gh weak bro!r 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxxiv4 ,to ,mrs4 4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,my ,de> ,fri5d1 ,,%all ,i h any leisure "t & n write y a l9e ( ?anks = y\r works ( fai? & lab\rs ( love8 ,,god =bid4 ,i "k n y\r "n1 b ,i nei!r =get y\r h\se1 nor fav\rs4 ,! ,,"l rew>d y a ?\s& fold6 ,i only fe> t y h my p]son too mu* 9 admiration4 ,if y look to ! in/rum5t less1 & to ,,god m1 x w be bett]4 ,by ! grace ( ,,god alone1 ,i am :at ,i am4 ,if any good ha? be5 done to y or o!rs1 x 0 n ,i1 b ! grace ( ,,god t 0 9 me4 ,oh1 n unto me1 n unto me1 b unto ,,god's "n be all ! glory4 ,i pray ,,god to make y p>tak] ( ! same grace2 = ,i w\ld n h y an he>] only1 ,i w\ld h y a do] also4 ,surely y are m noble & wise1 ?an to deceive y\r own s\l4 ,& yet x is b too notori\s1 t numb]s re/ 9 ! outw>d =m1 & are /rang]s to ! inw>d p[] ( godl9ess 9 _! he>ts4 ,d n y s le>n ,,*ri/4 ,beg ( ,,god t y may feel 8 _s work+ mightily 9 y\r s\l1 & witness+ ) y\r _s t y are a *ild ( ,,god4 ,i c\ld g on1 b o!r lett]s mu/ be wrote,pray t5d] my love to all t d9$ ) me at y\r h\se2 exhort !m to keep close by fai? to ,,*ri/1 & to pray to & give him ?anks 9 my behalf2 = he ha? dealt mo/ graci\sly ) ,y\r oblig$ fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxxv4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,de> ,mrs4 1 ,,/ill ,i mu/ repeat my =m] reque/4 ,be n angry because ,i did n visit y (t5]4 ,i love1 ,i hon\r y ! m = be+ ( l[ degree4 ,y are !reby r5d]$ m con=mable to our de> & common ,,"l4 ,8 bus9ess alone prev5t$ my see+ y s (t5 z ,i w\ld4 ,h[ev]1 ?\gh abs5t1 ,i rejoice t our ,savi\r has dealt s lov+ly ) y4 ,z afflictions h ab\nd$1 consolations h mu* m ab\nd$4 ,i am p]suad$1 y c affirm t ,,god is ! fa!r ( all m]cies1 & ! ,,god ( all com=ts4 ,has he n com=t$ y my de> si/] 9 all y\r tribulation8 ,he t ha?1 & does1 w /ill deliv] y4 ,yet a little :ile1 & he t come? w come1 & w n t>ry4 ,%ortly ,i suppose ! e>?ly h\se ( ?is y\r tab]nacle w be dissolv$3 fe> n1 y %all !n be cloa!d ^u ) y\r h\se :i* is f heav54 ,oh pray t su* hon\r may be also conf]r$ on ,y\r unwor?y bro!r 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxxvi4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agci4 ,de> ,mr4 ,c1 ,i ,_c =get y\r frequ5t att5dance on my m9i/ry :5 la/ at ,london4 ,i am press$ 9 _s to write y a l9e1 to exhort y to cont5d e>ne/ly = ! fai? once deliv]$ to ! sa9ts4 ,y h le>n$ ! tru? z x is 9 ,,jesus4 ,y h be5 taught x ( ,,god4 ,elect+ love ha? snat*$ y z a br& out ( ! fire1 & y h foll[$ our ,,"l )\t ! camp1 be>+ 8 reproa*4 ,! ,,"l's tab]nacle has lately be5 pit*$ 9 ! fields4 ,ere long x may be driv5 into ! wild]ness4 ,i hope y w foll[ x ev5 !re4 ,! div9e pres5ce1 ,i am p]suad$1 w accompany x4 ,ha? n y\r he>t (t5 burnt )9 y :5 ! ,scriptures h be5 op5+ to y1 ?\gh n "u a *ur* ro(8 ,,god is n conf9$ to places4 ,:]ev] 8 p are1 he w f9d & visit !m4 ,our ,,"l 7oh /up5d\s love67 has be5 pleas$ to sail ) u4 ,i h ta/$ bo? ( 8 rod & /aff2 ea* has giv5 me unspeakable com=t4 ,my de> bro!r1 help me to praise him4 ,:o s great1 s good a ,,god1 z our ,,god8 ,9 ab\t a twelve-mon? ,i hope to see y aga94 ,oh pray = me1 my de> bro!r1 t ,i may mean:ile be let fur!r into ! my/]ies ( godl9ess1 8,,god manife/ 9 ! fle%40 ,z yet1 ,i f9d ,i am b a *ild1 & a me] novice4 ,b ?is is my com=t1 8,! ,,"l :o has begun w c>ry on ! good "w10 till ,i am gr[n a /rong man 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus4 ,i long to "k m ( 8 love1 ,i hung] & ?ir/ aft] ! tea*+s ( 8 bless$ _s4 ,y1 ,i am p]suad$1 are no o!rwise m9d$4 ,/ill press on & fa9t n4 ,yet a little :ile & y %all ent] into p]fect joy ) ,y\r affectionate bro!r 9 our de> ,,"l ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxxvii4 ,new-,york1 ,nov4 #af1 #agci4 ,rev]5d ,sir1 ,,see+ a passage 9 y\r lett] to ,mr4 ,p conc]n+ me1 ,i f9d my he>t imm$iately set to s5d y a l9e4 ,i love to be acqua9t$ ) ! true & old s]vants ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 because ,i delight to sit at _! feet & receive in/ruction f !m4 ,y said "r1 rev]5d ,sir1 :5 y said 8,i 0 b a "y div9e40 ,inde$ ,i am a novice 9 ! ?+s ( ,,god4 ,i c only say1 t ,i desire to "k ! :ole w ( ,,god1 t ,i may communicate x to o!rs4 ,,*ri/ is s good a ma/]1 t ,i w\ld h all m5 drawn aft] him4 ,he is pleas$ to let me exp]i5ce daily tea*+s ( 8 bless$ _s1 & to %[ me ! ri*es1 fre5ess1 & et]nal duration ( 8 love4,b z yet ,i only see m5 z trees walk+4 ,oh pray1 rev]5d ,sir1 t ! ,,"l w\ld aga9 t\* me1 & enable me to see all ?+s cle>ly4 ,i desire x only = ! good ( 8 *ur*4 ,rev]5d ,sir1 into :at a le?>gy is ! *ri/ian _w fall56 ,fooli% & wise virg9s are all slumb]+ & sleep+4 ,x is high "t = all t love ! ,,"l ,,jesus to lift up _! voices l trumpets1 & to give w>n+ ( ! bridegroom's com+2 _m ,i hope are already al>m$4,philadelphia p receive ! gospel gladly4 ,"h1 inde$1 has be5 "s little opposition1 & !re=e ,i hope success w be giv5 to ! ^w1 & :at has be5 done 9 ,engl&1 ! j\rnal s5t ) ?is w in=m y4 ,oh rev]5d ,sir1 ,i besee* y give ?anks = me ) y\r :ole he>t4 ,entreat ! ,,"l t ,i may be kept humble & dep5d5t ^u our de> ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,,god will+1 9 ab\t sev5 mon?s ,i hope to see ,new ,engl& 9 my return to ,europe4 ,an effectual door is !re op5$1 & no wond] t !re are _m adv]s>ies4 ,%ortly ,i expect to suff] = my de> ma/]4 ,may ,i n d5y him 9 t h\r6 ,if y w\ld please to fav\r me ) a l9e1 ,i %\ld be glad to cont9ue ?is correspond5ce1 & acqua9t y f "t to "t h[ ! "w ( ,,god goes on4 ,mr4 ,n w convey any ?+ y %all s5d4 ,may ! ,,"l ri*ly rew>d bo? him & y1 = y\r love to ,! mo/ unpr(itable ( all 8 s]vants1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxxviii4 ,new ,york1 ,nov4 #af1 #agci4 ,rev4 ,sir1 ,,mr4 ,n1 & ! report ( y\r s9c]e love = our de> ,,"l ,,jesus1 embold5 me to write ?is4 ,i rejoice = ! great ?+s ,,god has done = _m s\ls 9 ,nor?ampton4 ,i hope1 ,,god will+1 to come & see !m 9 a few mon?s4 ,! j\rnal s5t ) ?is1 w %ew y :at ! ,,"l is ab\t to d 9 ,europe4 ,n[ is ! ga!r+ "t4 ,a w9n[+ "t w %ortly succe$4 ,p]secution & ! p[] ( religion w always keep pace4 ,our ,,"l 's ^w beg9s to be glorifi$ 9 ,am]ica4 ,_m he>ts gladly receive x4 ,oh ,rev4 ,sir1 x grieves me to see p1 e :]e ready to p]i% = lack ( k4 ,i c>e n :at ,i suff]1 s t "s may be br\ght home to ,,*ri/4 ,i am b a /ripl+1 b ! ,,"l *ooses ! weak ?+s ( ?is _w to conf\nd ! /rong4 ,i %\ld rejoice to be in/ruct$ by y4 ,mr4 ,n w convey a lett] to me,may ! ,,god ( all grace give y all peace & joy 9 believ+6 ,may he increase y m & m1 bo? y & y\r *ildr56 ,may y e day be fea/$1 & built up ) fre% ano9t+s ( 8 bless$ _s6 ,& by y\r f]v5t pray]s1 may y be enabl$ to hold up ! h&s (1 rev]5d ,sir1 ,y\r unwor?y bro!r1 fell[ lab\r] & s]vant 9 our de> ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxxix4 ,new ,york1 ,nov4 #af1 #agci4 ,hon4 ,"m1 ,,la/ night ,,god br\ght me hi!r 9 heal? & safety4 ,i mu/ n omit in=m+ y ( x4 ,"h is likely to be "s opposition1 & consequ5tly a likelihood t "s good w be done4 ,new fri5ds are rais$ up e day :i!rsoev] we g2 ! p ( ,philadelphia h us$ me mo/ c\rte\sly1 & _m ,i believe h be5 prick$ to ! he>t4 ,,god will+1 ,i leave ?is place next ,monday1 & 9 ab\t a =tnight ?9k to set out = ,virg9ia by l&4 ,9 ab\t a twelvemon?1 ,i propose return+ to ,engl&2 expect !n to h ! happ9ess ( see+ me suff] = my ma/]'s sake4 ,oh t ,,god may enable y to rejoice 9 x6 ,if y h ! _s ( ,,*ri/ y w rejoice1 if n1 y w be sorr[ful4 ,oh my hon\r$ "m1 my s\l is 9 di/ress = y3 ,flee1 flee ,i besee* y to ,,jesus ,,*ri/ by fai?4 ,lay hold on ,him1 & d n let ,him g4 ,,god ha? giv5 y convictions4 ,arise1 arise1 & nev] re/ till !y end 9 a s\nd conv]sion4 ,d>e to d5y y\rself4 ,my hon\r$ "m1 ,i besee* y by ! m]cies ( ,,god 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 d>e to take up y\r cross & foll[ ,,*ri/4 ,i am1 hon\r$ "m1 y\r ev] dutiful ?\gh unwor?y son1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxxx4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,p4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #bh1 #agci4 ,rev4 & de> ,sir1 ,i ,,h be5 mu* conc]n$ s9ce ,i saw y1 le/ ,i behav$ n ) t humility t[>d y1 :i* is due f a babe to a fa!r 9 ,,*ri/3 b y "k1 rev]5d ,sir1 h[ difficult x is to meet ) success1 & n be puff$ up ) x1 & !re=e if any su* ?+ 0 disc]nible 9 my conduct1 oh pity me1 & pray to ! ,,"l to heal my pride4 ,all ,i c say is1 t ,i desire to le>n ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/ to be meek & l[ly 9 he>t2 b my corruptions are s /rong1 & my employ s dang]\s1 t sometimes ,i am afraid4 ,b :]e=e d ,i fe>8 ,he t ha? giv5 me himself1 w he n freely give me all ?+s8 ,by 8 help !n ,i am resolv$ to ask till ,i receive1 to seek till ,i f9d1 & to knock till ,i "k myself4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i h _h a sweet retirem5t to se>* out my _s & bewail ! infirmities ( my public m9i/rations4 ,alas6 :o c hope to be ju/ifi$ by 8 works8 ,my prea*+1 pray+1 c4 are only spl5dida peccata4 ,! blood ( ,,*ri/ appli$ to my s\l by a liv+ fai?1 is ! only ?+ t c r5d] !m acceptable4 ,?is is ! doctr9e :i* y1 rev]5d ,sir1 h be5 enabl$ to prea*1 & = :i* no d\bt y h suff]$ reproa*3 ,b y are n[ almo/ at y\r j\rney's end4 ,yet a little :ile1 & y %all ent] into y\r ,ma/]'s joy4 ,9 ! mean :ile ! ,,"l1 ,i am p]suad$1 w keep y z ! apple ( 8 eye4 ,he w n =sake y :5 y are grey-head$1 & y\r /r5g? faile? y4 ,! mom5t y are ripe = our common ,ma/]1 he %all translate y to glory2 ,i pr1 sequ>4 ,i am a *ild2 ,i mu/ be tutor$ & made meet by suff]+s to be a p>tak] ( ! heav5ly inh]itance ) ! sa9ts 9 light3 ,b ,i am p]suad$ ,,god w = ,,*ri/'s sake f9ally save1 rev]5d ,sir1 ,y\r unwor?y bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxxxi4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #bh1 #agci4 ,de> ,bro!r ,j41 ,,inde$ ,i love y4 ,:y8 ,because ,i hope y are an ,israelite inde$2 & "o ( ^? babes to :om x has be5 our ,,"l's good pleasure to reveal ! my/]ies ( ! k+dom ( ,,god4 ,x is special2 x is a di/+ui%+ gift4 ,be humble1 de> ,james1 be humble4 ,talk little1 & ?9k mu*4 ,a wise man w guide 8 words ) discretion4 ,be zeal\s = y\r de> ,ma/]4 ,let a zeal = 8 hon\r ev5 eat y up2 b !n beg ( ,,god t x may be accord+ to k4 ,/& fa/ 9 ! lib]ty :]e) ,,*ri/ ha? made y free1 & be n aga9 entangl$ ) a yoke ( bondage4 ,jo9 n "o ( y\r works ) y\r fai?1 9 ord] to ju/ify y be=e ,,god3 ,& if ,,god gives y a _s ( pray] & supplication1 fe> n to pray z ! _s gives y utt]ance4 ,man may d]ide1 b ,,*ri/ w approve & accept y4 ,de> ,james1 y see ,i d n =get y4 ,i hope y\r little society increases1 & t ! ,,"l w always be add+ to x su* z %all be sav$4 ,salute !m all mo/ k9dly 9 my "n4 ,exhort !m to cont9ue 9 ! grace ( ,,god1 & to pray =1 de> ,james1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 bro!r1 & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxxxii4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #bh1 #agci4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,s41 ,,has ! ,,"l yet he>d y\r pray]8 ,(t5 h ,i he>d y say1 8,oh6 t ,i _h receiv$ ! fai?60 ,z (t51 to ! be/ ( my k1 h ,i said1 8,am540 ,ere n[1 ,i hope our common ,ma/] has fulfill$ all y\r petitions1 & giv5 y y\r he>t's desire4 ,if n1 :at h9d]s8 ,our ,,"l do? n want p[]1 = he is ,almighty2 he does n want a w1 = he invites y to come unto him4 ,se>* y\r he>t1 & see :at is ! reason ! ,k+ ( glory does n ent] 94 ,is x too full ( ! _w8 ,r5\nce x4 ,d y n ask (t5 en\gh8 ,resolve to ask (t5]4 ,d y look too mu* to "s :o say !y h receiv$ fai?1 b d n br+ =? good fruit8 ,h5ce=w>d look only to ,,god & y\r own s\l4 ,or d y n "k ! reason8 ,ask our ,,"l to %ew y1 & inde$ he w2 = he ha? promis$ to fulfil ! desires ( !m t fe> him4 ,y\r ,c\s9 c assure y ( ?is4 ,oh foll[ him1 z he does ,,*ri/1 & y w be z happy z y\r he>t c wi%4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,s1 ,i am1 ) all possible ?anks = pa/ fav\rs1 ,y\r oblig$ fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxxxiii4 ,to ,mrs4 ,m>?a ,b4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #bh1 #agci4 ,my de> ,si/]1 ,i ,call y n ,m>?a1 b ,,m>y1 = ,i hope y h *os5 ! bett] "p1 :i* %all n be tak5 f y3 ,& yet n s prop]ly may y be said to *use1 z ! ,,"l to h *os5 y2 = we love ,,god1 because he fir/ lov$ u4 ,i c trace my conv]sion ?r\gh its sev]al /eps1 b _c f9d "o /ep ,i fir/ took t[>ds ,,god4 ,i h be5 a backslid] f my v infancy4 ,_h n ,,god call$ aft] me1 & by 8 _s said unto me1 z unto ,adam1 8,:]e art ?\8 ,into :at a dreadful condition ha/ ?\ plung$ ?yself80 ,i %\ld h fl$ f him 7if possible7 = ev]4 ,i am p]suad$ y1 my de> ,si/]1 c readily say ! same2 = o!rwise h[ c we truly value our ,,"l's r$eem+ blood8 ,h[ c we reli% ! doctr9e ( ,,god's free grace1 & our be+ freely ju/ifi$ by fai? :i* is 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus8 ,oh let u beg ( ,,god to tea* u ^! div9e tru?s m & m1 7= he alone c tea* !m7 & let u lay out ourselves to tea* !m to o!rs4 ,y are happy 9 be+ 9 fell[%ip ) "s1 :o ,i hope w be ready1 if ne$ be1 to seal ^! tru?s ) _! blood4 ,be humble1 my de> ,si/]1 be humble2 & cease n to pray = ,y\r affectionate bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxxxiv4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #bh1 #agci4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,h41 ,,ra*el br+s me glad tid+s3 ,%e tells me ! ,,"l ha? t\*$ y\r he>t by ! p[] ( 8 ^w1 & t y\r relations h ?reat5$ to ca/ y out = our ,,"l's sake4 ,rejoice & be exce$+ glad4 ,if y endure to ! end1 & nak$ foll[ a nak$ ,,*ri/1 great %all be y\r rew>d 9 heav54 ,!re is no be+ a *ri/ian )\t endur+ contempt2 no be+ happy h]eaft]1 )\t suff]+ reproa* "h4 ,! _w c only love its own4 ,z !y hate ,,god1 s !y mu/ hate ^? t are desir\s to be l him3 ,b be n dismay$2 ,,*ri/'s /r5g? %all be magnifi$ 9 y\r weakness3 ,a liv+ fai? w support y "u all4 ,:5 y\r fa!r & "m =sake y1 ! ,,"l w take y up4 ,! greate/ foes y w f9d to be ^? ( y\r own he>t4 ,subdue ^!1 & outw>d crosses w affect y b little4 ,to conqu] y\rself w be a labori\s task2 b if y believe1 ,,jesus ,,*ri/ %all ev5 d ?is = y4 ,get out ( y\rself1 rely :olly on1 & be a co-work] ) him1 & he %all be to y wisdom1 righte\sness1 sanctification1 & r$emption4 ,ra*el greatly wi%es ?is1 b n m s9c]ely ?an ,y\r fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxxxv4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #bh1 #agci4 ,de> ,mr4 ,p41 ,,:at a div9e sympa?y & attraction is !re betwe5 all ^? :o by "o _s are made memb]s ( t my/ical body1 :]e( ,,jesus ,,*ri/ is ! head6 ,i lov$ y\r dep>t$ wife1 n[ ) ,,god4 ,i love y\r daught]1 & ! *ur* 9 y\r h\se1 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,bless$ be ,,god t 8 love is s f> %$ abroad 9 our he>ts1 z to cause u to love "o ano!r1 ?\gh we a little diff] z to ext]nals3 ,= my "p1 ,i hate to m5tion !m4 ,my "o sole "q is1 ,are y a *ri/ian8 ,are y seal$ by ,,*ri/'s _s to ! day ( r$emption8 ,are y hung]+ & ?ir/+ aft] ! p]fect1 ev]la/+ righte\sness ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/8 ,if s1 y are my bro!r1 my si/]1 & "m4 ,i desire to love y z myself4 ,?is is my temp]2 ,i am p]suad$ x is y\r's4 ,:y o!rwise did y s gladly receive me into y\r h\se8 ,! ,,"l rew>d y & ! re/ ( y\r *ri/ian bre?r54 ,inde$ ,i am pres5t ) y 9 _s1 & wi% y good luck 9 ! "n ( ! ,,"l4 ,o be n slack to praise him 9 my behalf2 = ,i h exp]i5c$ "s ri* ano9t+s ( 8 holy _s1 & h be5 made to see m into ! wond]s ( r$eem+ love4 ,did ,i "k m ( y\r names1 ,i w\ld write to m4 ,?is is my com=t1 ,i tru/ our names are writt5 9 ! book ( life4 ,yet a little :ile1 & we %all sit d[n toge!r 9 ! k+dom ( our ,fa!r4 ,a place1 ?\gh on a l[] =m1 is1 ,i humbly hope1 prep>$ = ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxxxvi4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #bh1 #agci4 ,de> ,mr4 ,h41 ,,if ,i rememb]1 y us$ to express a great value = my p]son & doctr9e1 o!rwise :y %\ld y desire a l9e f su* a wret* z ,i am8 ,:5 ,i look into myself1 & consid] h[ poor & mis]able1 & bl9d & nak$ my s\l is1 ,i wond] t any "o %\ld pay me ! lea/ reg>d4 ,b :at %all we say8 ,,god w h m]cy ^u :om he w h m]cy4 ,i am entirely indebt$ to free grace = all ,i h1 am1 or %all be4 ,y also1 ,i tru/1 de> ,sir1 are ready to subscribe to ?is2 = :at h we b :at we h receiv$8 ,:at %\ld we h be5 _h ,,god left u to ourselves8 ,oh let a s5se ( ?is free1 di/+ui%+ love con/ra9 u to ob$i5ce3 ,a *ri/ian ne$s no o!r motive4 ,t is a true gospel-fai? :i* works by love4 ,i (t5 ?9k x almo/ presumption to ?9k ( rew>ds 9 a future /ate2 my ,ma/] amply rew>ds me 9 ?is3 ,b pres5t m]cies are only e>ne/s ( future fav\rs4 ,be n !re=e1 de> ,sir1 we>y ( well-do+1 = 9 due "t we %all reap1 if we fa9t n4 ,! ,,"l ha? multipli$ 8 fav\rs t[>ds me s9ce ,i saw y la/4 ,we h _h a long b pleasant & pr(itable voyage4 ,oh s+ praises unto our ,,god 9 behalf (1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxxxvii4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #bh1 #agci4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,a41 ,,^! words ( ! psalmi/1 8,let u rejoice 9 ! /r5g? ( our salvation10 (t5 come ) great p[] & com=t ^u my s\l4 ,y & ,i ne$ take mu* notice ( !m3 ,= o!rwise h[ (t5 %\ld we h fall5 away f ,,god s9ce our fir/ look+ ,zion-w>ds8 ,b ! ,,"l z he loves u freely1 s he w heal our backslid+s4 ,he nei!r w let u fall into s9 or error1 s z f9ally to de/roy our s\ls4 ,,god =bid ?is %\ld enc\rage u 9 s94 ,x is only int5d$ to support u 9 dang]1 & to /r5g!n u "u temptations4 ,s9ce !re is su* inf9ite m]cy ) ,,god1 x is a cog5t reason :y he %\ld be lov$ & fe>$2 b n :y he %\ld be disobey$3 ,& s9ce ,,god has lately l$ y out ( delusion1 be m wat*ful ov] y\rself1 my de> ,si/]1 to foll[ ^? :o truly %ew y ! way ( salvation4,to he> ( y\r /&+ /$fa/ 9 ! ,,"l1 w highly delight ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxxxviii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,r4 ,e4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #bh1 #agci4 ,rev4 & ,de> ,sir1 ,,! cordial & t5d] love :i* ,i be> y1 w n p]mit me to neglect any opportunity ( s5d+ to y4 ,i bless ! ,,"l f my s\l1 = rais+ y & sev]al o!r burn+ & %9+ lights to appe> = him 9 ?is midnight ( ! *ur*4 ,my he>t has be5 mu* w>m$ dur+ my voyage1 by read+ "s ( y\r s]mons1 especially t prea*$ be=e ! associate presbyt]y4 ,i long m & m to he> ! rise & progress ( y\r proce$+s1 & h[ f> y w\ld will+ly c>ry ! re=mation ( ! *ur* ( ,scotl&4 ,!re are "s expressions :i* ,i suppose w be int]pret$ to y\r disadvantage1 bo? by y\r dome/ic & =eign enemies4 ,i %\ld be glad to "k :o are ^? m>tyrs to :i* y ref]1 & ( :at nature ^? cov5ants 7 :i* y m5tion 9 y\r s]mon4 ,my ignorance ( ! con/itution ( ! ,scot* *ur* is ! cause ( my writ+ aft] ?is mann]4 ,i %\ld be oblig$ to y1 if y w\ld be pleas$ to recomm5d to me "s useful books1 especially su* :i* op5 ! holy sacram5t2 = 9 ,,god's law is my delight4 ,bo/on's f\rfold ,/ate ( ,man ,i l exce$+ly4 ,"u ,,god x has be5 ( mu* s]vice to my s\l4 ,i believe ,i agree ) y & him 9 ! ess5tial tru?s ( *ri/ianity4 ,i bless ,,god1 8 _s has conv9c$ me ( our et]nal election by ! ,fa!r ?r\gh ! ,son1 ( our free ju/ification ?r\gh fai? 9 8 blood1 ( our sanctification z ! consequ5ce ( t1 & ( our f9al p]sev]ance & glorification z ! result ( all4 ,^! ,i am p]suad$ ,,god has jo9$ toge!r2 ^!1 nei!r m5 nor devils %all ev] be able to put asund]4 ,my only scruple at pres5t is1 8,:e!r y approve ( tak+ ! sword 9 def5ce ( y\r religi\s rights80 ,"o ( our ,engli% bi%ops ,i rememb]1 :5 ,i 0 ) him1 call$ y ,cam]onians4 ,!y1 ,i ?9k1 took up arms1 :i* ,i ?9k to be contr>y to ! _s ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/ & 8 apo/les4 ,"s few passages 9 y\r s]mon be=e ! presbyt]y1 ,i ?\ght 7 a little suspici\s ( fav\r+ t pr9ciple4 ,i pray ,,god y\r next may in=m me t ,i am mi/ak53 ,= :5 zeal c>ries u to su* a l5g?1 ,i ?9k x ceases to be zeal accord+ to k4 ,de>e/ ,sir1 be n angry at my writ+ ?us freely4 ,i love1 ,i hon\r y 9 ! b[els1 & = ! sake ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 f my s\l4 ,i wi% y good luck 9 all y\r pi\s und]tak+s4 ,i pray ,,god to prosp] ! works ( y\r h&s1 & to make y a noble in/rum5t 9 br++ _m sons to glory4 ,pray s5d an imm$iate answ]1 direct$ z usual1 & c>e w be tak5 to h x remitt$ to1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate bro!r1 fri5d1 fell[-lab\r]1 & oblig$ s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxxxix4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #bh1 #agci4 ,de> ,bro!r1 ,,x is mu* ^u my he>t to s5d y a l9e4 ,al?\gh y are n ) me1 yet z ,,god 0 pleas$ to t\* y by my unwor?y m9i/ry1 ,i love y ) a peculi> love4 ,bus9ess prev5t$ my writ+ to y :5 9 ,york%ire4 ,i 0 sorry to he> t ,bro!r ,j _h reason to blame y\r conduct4 ,my de> bro!r1 be n (f5d$1 if 9 ! meekness & g5tl5ess ( ,,*ri/1 ,i exhort y to be sob]-m9d$4 ,foll[ aft]1 b d n run be=e ! bless$ ,_s2 if y d1 al?\gh y may b5efit o!rs1 & ,,god may ov]-rule e ?+ = y\r good1 yet y w c]ta9ly de/roy ! peace ( y\r own s\l4 ,,god has be5 pleas$ to call y by 8 grace1 & to give y joy 9 ! ,holy ,gho/3 ,b1 my bro!r1 ,i hope x w be m settl$ & sub/antial1 & jo9$ ) meekness & humility ( he>t4 ,a joy :i* is ! result ( inw>d trials1 & fl[+ f a long exp]i5ce ( ! buffet+ ( satan4 ,su* a joy w make y apt & fit to tea*1 & keep y f be+ puff$ up above measure4 ,x w exalt1 at ! same "t z x humbles y\r s\l4 ,! ,,"l direct my de> bro!r 9 all ?+s3 ,i wi% all 8 s]vants 7 prophets2 b let e "o be rightly p]suad$ ( 8 call to public tea*+4 ,x is dang]\s to t\* ! ark1 ?\gh x be fall+1 )\t a commission f above4 ,b no m4 ,i am ,y\r mo/ affectionate bro!r 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxl4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #bh1 #agci4 ,de> ,mr4 ,b41 ,,y\r k9d pres5t ( fl\r has be5 ( s+ul> use to me & my family2 ,i pray ,,god1 9 return1 to fe$ y ) t bread :i* come? d[n f heav54 ,y are "o ( my fir/ & *oice/ fri5ds4 ,y h n be5 a%am$ to own me1 or to att5d on my m9i/ry4 ,x w wond]fully rejoice me1 to see y exalt$ at our ,,"l's "r-h& 9 a future /ate4 ,! way y "k4 ,,jesus ,,*ri/ is ! way1 ! tru?1 & ! life4 ,?r\gh fai? 9 8 blood %all y h free access into ! holy ( holies4 ,i hope de> ,mr4 ,b4 is n 9 ! numb] ( ^?1 :o want to make a ,savi\r ( _! own works1 & !reby d5y ! ,,"l1 :o has s de>ly b\ght !m ) 8 preci\s blood3 ,no1 ,i am p]suad$ y are m noble4 ,mr4 ,b has n s le>nt ,,*ri/4 ,he is will+1 ,i tru/1 to ascribe 8 salvation to ,,god's free grace1 & to let ,,jesus ,,*ri/ be all 9 all4 ,i hope y\r bro!r1 & ^? "y m5 y br\ght ) y out ( ,spittlefields1 are likewise ?us m9d$4 ,?\gh abs5t1 yet ,i d n =get !m4 ,o exhort !m f me1 to save !mselves f ?is unt[>d g5]ation4 ,my de> fri5d1 d y g be=e !m1 & let !m le>n ( y h[ to walk ) ,,god4 ,x is a difficult ?+ to be a *ri/ian inde$4 ,numb]s are ,ph>isees1 & d n "k x4 ,i pray ,,god y may be deliv]$ f !m1 & be made exp]im5tally to "k t no "o c call ,,jesus ,,*ri/ 88 ,,"l10 till he has really receiv$ ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,i c\ld dwell on ?is1 b o!r bus9ess obliges me to ha/5 to subscribe myself1 de> ,mr4 ,b1 ,y\r mo/ oblig$ fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxli4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #bh1 #agci4 ,rev]5d ,sir1 ,i ,,am n will+ to g on %ore till ,i h p]=m$ my promise1 & s5t y a l9e4 ,i he>tily wi% ,i c\ld write some?+ :i* might advance ! glory ( ,,god & ! good ( 8 *ur*4 ,z we bo? pr(ess ourselves m9i/]s ( ! gospel1 ^! two ?+s ought to be our *ief & only conc]n1 & m especially at ?is "t1 :5 m5 seek _! own & n ! ?+s ( ! ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,oh1 de> ,sir1 ! c>e ( s\ls ,i f9d to be a matt] ( ! greate/ importance4 ,y h a great numb] committ$ to y\r *>ge4 ,:at a dreadful ?+ w x be = any ( !m to p]i% ?r\gh y\r neglect8 ,& yet ,i fe>1 ,sir1 y d n walk wor?y ( ! holy vocation :]e) y are call$4 ,x is no good report t ,i he> ( y 9 common life4 ,y\r practice contradicts y\r doctr9e1 & :at good c y d1 if e "o ( y\r p>i%ion]s1 :il/ y are prea*+1 may reply1 8,physician heal ?yself80 ,besides1 ,sir1 h[ c y prea* ,,*ri/ to o!rs1 :5 y are a /rang] to 8 p[] y\rself8 ,x is next to impossible4 ,i make no apology = ?is pla9ness ( spee*4 ,simplicity becomes embassadors ( ,,*ri/4 ,i am1 rev]5d ,sir1 ,y\r oblig$ fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxlii4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #bh1 #agci4 ,de> ,mr4 ,g41 ,,inde$ ,i love y1 ?\gh x 0 s long be=e ,i came to see y4 ,want ( "t1 n ( respect1 0 ! cause4 ,,god is my judge h[ e>ne/ly ,i long aft] y\r salvation1 & h[ will+ly ,i w\ld sp5d & be sp5t 9 ord] to promote x4 ,oh h[ closely does true fai? 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/ our head1 knit all 8 memb]s 9 love to "o ano!r2 :at a div9e h>mony & attraction is !re betwe5 !m1 :5 !y h drank into & be5 made p>tak]s ( "o & ! same _s8 ,h[ does ! love ( ,,god dilate & enl>ge _! he>ts6 ,h[ d all little di/9ctions ab\t ext]nals fall away1 & e o!r "n is swall[$ up 9 ! "n ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/8 ,?is1 my de> bro!r1 is t ca?olic _s1 :i* w cem5t all d5om9ations ( s9c]e pr(essors toge!r4 ,?is is ! _s ( :i* free di/+ui%+ grace has made y a p>tak]1 & :i* ,i pray ,,god we bo? may p>take ( e day m & m4 ,he is fai?ful :o has promis$1 :o also w d x4 ,i f9d x is n 9 va9 t we h believ$ 9 ,,jesus4 ,he is ,,god1 & 8 "w is p]fect2 8 love is l himself un*angeable2 8 gifts & call+s are )\t rep5tance1 & !re=e1 ?\gh ,i am b a babe 9 ,,*ri/1 yet ,i am p]suad$ ,i %all see y cr[n$ ) glory4 ,!n1 my de> bro!r1 we %all h "t en\gh toge!r4 ,!n1 !re w be no p>t+1 no fe> ( fall+2 b we %all dr9k et]nally ( ^? pleasures :i* fl[ f ,,god's "r h& = ev]more4 ,support$ ) ?is hope1 :at h9d]s b ,i may come once aga91 :5 ! ,,"l p]mits1 & (f] ,,*ri/'s ev]la/+ righte\sness to poor p]i%+ s9n]s4 ,! devil & 8 s]vants w rage horribly1 & p]haps ca/ me into prison1 nay1 put me to dea?3 ,b if y w come & visit me1 by ! help ( my ,,god1 ,i w prea* to y ev5 !re2 = ,i am n a%am$ ( ! gospel ( ,,*ri/4 ,i h felt x to be ! p[] ( ,,god unto my salvation4 ,oh1 my bro!r1 ! fire k9dles :il/ ,i am writ+2 b ,i mu/ h done4 ,pray salute ^? de> s\ls t ,i spoke to at y\r h\se1 & all o!r fri5ds4 ,entreat !m to pray & give ?anks = me2 & assure !m !y are n =gott5 by ,ev] y\rs 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxliii4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #bh1 #agci4 ,mr4 ,h1 ,,z y /& s ne>ly relat$ to y\r daught]1 :o is ) me1 ?\gh ,i am unkn[n to y 9 p]son1 yet ,i make bold to s5d y a l9e to in=m y ( h] welf>e4 ,i f9d %e did n conf] mu* ) y ab\t h] int5d$ voyage2 b ,i hope bo? y & h] w h great reason to rejoice 9 ! end4 ,,god has be5 pleas$ to visit h] ) "s illness1 b n[ %e is p]fectly recov]$4 ,:at is be/ ( all1 ,i hope h] s\l prosp]s1 & is fitt+ m day by day = ! enjoym5t ( ,,god4 ,?is 0 ! *ief end ( h] go+ abroad1 & give me leave to tell y1 ?is is ! *ief ?+ y ought1 & mu/ pursue at home4 ,b :y d ,i say at home8 ,a *ri/ian ha? no home b heav54 ,he is a /rang] & pilgrim :ile "h on e>?4 ,i hope y "k bett]1 ,mr4 ,h1 ?an to ?9k y 0 born to drive a team1 or pl\gh a piece ( gr\nd4 ,^! ?+s mu/ be done1 b !n !y %\ld be done 9 subord9ation to ! c>e ( y\r bett] "p1 ! s\l4 ,y\r daught] tells me1 y are n[ grey head$4 ,take he$1 de> ,mr4 ,h1 to make y\r call+ & election sure4 ,re/ n 9 outw>d ?+s4 ,d n flatt] y\rself t y are a *ri/ian1 because y g to *ur*1 & d no "o any h>m4 ,no?+ b a liv+ fai? 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus our de> ,,"l1 c qualify y = et]nal life4 ,)\t ?is1 ,,god w be to u a consum+ fire2 & unless we are born aga91 & made new creatures 9 ,,*ri/1 we nev] %all ent] into ! k+dom ( ,,god4 ,if y "k n :at ,i mean by ^! t]ms1 y may dep5d ^u x1 y are a /rang] to ?is new-bir?1 & consequ5tly 9 a /ate ( dea?3 b y ne$ n fe>2 ev5 at ! elev5? h\r ,,*ri/ w accept y1 if y come to him by fai?4 ,he ha? %ewn m]cy to y\r son & daught]4 ,:y may he n %ew m]cy to _! fa!r also8 ,:osoev] come? to him1 he w 9 no-wise ca/ out4 ,ha/e !n1 de> ,sir1 out ( y\r spiritual ,sodom4 ,l+] n4 ,no?+ w m rejoice y\r de> *ildr51 ?an to see y br\ght to an exp]im5tal k ( ! tru?1 t y may be sav$4 ,= _! sakes1 y are p>ticul>ly rememb]$ by ,y\r unkn[n b s9c]e fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxliv4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,p4 ,upp] ,m>lbor\gh 7,m>y ,l&7 ,dec4 #h1 #agci4 ,rev4 & de> ,sir1 ,,till n[1 ,i h nei!r _h leisure nor fre$om to answ] y\r k9d lett]4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 :o has op5$ ! he>ts ( "s ( 8 p at ,new ,york to receive ! ^w4 ,may he enable y to wat] :at 8 own "r h& ha? plant$1 & grant to y\r lab\rs a div9e increase6 ,inde$ ,i wi% y good luck 9 ! "n ( ! ,,"l4 ,i wi% all 8 s]vants 7 prophets4 ,oh t he w\ld be pleas$ to s5d =? exp]im5tal lab\r]s into 8 h>ve/3= ,i fe> among/ y1 z well z 9 o!r places1 !re are _m :o are well v]s$ 9 ! doctr9es ( grace1 hav+ le>n$ !m at ! univ]sity1 b not)/&+ are he>t-hypocrites1 & enemies to ! p[] ( godl9ess4,de> ,sir1 ,i use ?is fre$om1 because ,i love simplicity4 ,i confess ,i am b a *ild 9 grace1 z well z ye>s4 ,p>don ?is fre$om1 = out ( ! fulness & s9c]ity ( my he>t my p5 write?4,i ?ank y\r son & de> ,mr4 ,s = :at !y did on my acc\nt4 ,alas1 ,i fe> !y ?9k too highly ( me4 ,oh de> ,sir1 entreat ! ,,god ( all grace to give me humility1 s %all success n prove my ru94 ,my mo/ cordial respects & he>ty ?anks att5d de> ,mrs4 ,p1 ,i pray ,,god 9 all ?+s to make h] a help meet = y,z fa/ z ,i c snat* a few mom5ts f public bus9ess1 m ,new ,york fri5ds may expect to he> f me,a s5se ( _! fav\rs is /ill ^u my he>t,i w\ld will+ly rememb] !m1 :5ev] ,i g 9 & out be=e ! ,,"l4 ,mr4 ,n's lett]1 & my next j\rnal1 w acqua9t y1 h[ ! ,,"l ,,jesus has be5 gett+ himself ! victory1 s9ce ,i left ,new ,york,!re has be5 su* little opposition1 t ,i h be5 tempt$ almo/ to cry out1 8,satan1 :y sleepe/ ?\80 ,b ,,god pities my weakness4 ,oh1 de> ,sir1 ?ank him 9 my behalf1 = inde$ he deals mo/ lov+ly )1 ,rev4 ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ unwor?y bro!r & fell[-lab\r]1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxlv4 ,upp] ,m>lbor\gh1 ,dec4 #h1 #agci4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i ,_c def] writ+ to de> ,mr4 ,n any long]4,?is aft]noon ,,god br\ght u hi!r4 ,"s are solicit\s = my /ay+ "h to-morr[4 ,z x seems to be a call f provid5ce1 ,i h compli$ ) _! reque/4 ,oh t ,i may be enabl$ to lift up my voice l a trumpet1 & to speak ) ! demon/ration ( ! _s & ) p[]4 ,^! p>ts are 9 a dead sleep4 ,at ,anapolis1 ,i prea*$ twice1 & spoke home to "s ladies conc]n+ ! vanity ( _! false polit5ess4 ,b alas1 !y are w$d$ to _! ,quadrille & ,ombre4 ,! m9i/] ( ! place 0 "u convictions,he wept twice1 & e>ne/ly begg$ my pray]s4 ,he w n fright5 p ,i believe ) h>% doctr9e1he loves to prophesy smoo? ?+s4,,god bless$ ! ^w wond]fully at ,philadelphia4 ,i h great reason to ?9k _m are br\ght home to ,,god4 ,:5 ,i return1 x w !n be se51 :o has receiv$ ! ^w into an hone/ & good he>t4 ,by ! div9e assi/ance1 ,i propose revisit+ ,philadelphia1 ,new ,york1 & to g z f> z ,bo/on1 & s return to ,georgia1 be=e ,i take %ipp+ aga9 = ,engl&,! ,,"l direct my go+ 9 8 way6 ,ab\t ,may y may expect to see me4 ,my de> fri5d1 pray t ,i may s improve ! "t ( my abs5ce1 t at my return my progress may be made kn[n to all m54 ,x %ames me to see :at little pr(ici5cy ,i h made 9 ! s*ool ( ,,*ri/4 ,if ,i d n beg9 to press =w>ds1 h[ %all ,i appe> be=e my bless$ ,,"l8 ,i feel myself to be ! *ief ( s9n]s2 surely nev] 0 a great] in/ance ( r$eem+ di/+ui%+ love4 ,,god =bid t ,i %\ld glory 9 any ?+ b free grace3 _h n ,,god pluck$ me z a br& out ( ! fire1 ,i _h n[ ei!r be5 giv5 ov] to a reprobate m9d1 or ca/ into a place ( torm5t4 ,oh help me1 help me1 de>e/ ,mr4 ,n1 help me to be ?ankful1 & accept my ?anks1 ?\gh late1 = all fav\rs receiv$ :5 at ,new ,york4 ,inde$ ,i love y 9 ! b[els ( our de> ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,salute y\r de> wife my k9d ho/ess3 exhort h] to be sev]ely k9d to h] little boy4,my mo/ cordial respects att5d all :o ask aft] me4 ,entreat !m to cont9ue _! pray]s1 de>e/ ,mr4 ,n1 = ,y\r weak1 b affectionate fri5d1 bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxlvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,b4 ,upp] ,m>lbor\gh1 ,dec4 #h1 #agci4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,gratitude obliges me to s5d y a lett] ( ?anks = y\r la/ k9d pres5t1 & all o!r fav\rs2 b ! love ( our ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/ con/ra9s me to write to y1 exhort+ y e>ne/ly to cont5d = ! fai? once deliv]$ to ! sa9ts4 ,i humbly hope ! ,,"l has be5 pleas$ to bless my com+ 9 ^! p>ts to _m1 & among/ !m to y also4 ,x rejoic$ me to f9d de> ,mr4 ,b 0 conv9c$ t ,i prea*$ ! tru? z x is 9 ,,jesus4 ,x pleas$ me exce$+ly1 to f9d h[ 8 eyes 7 op5$ to see ! direct contr>iety !re is1 betwe5 ! _s ( ,,*ri/ & ! _s ( ! _w4 ,:at has my de> fri5d n[ to d1 b to prosecute ^! convictions1 & nev] re/ till !y end 9 a s\nd conv]sion4 ,,god has giv5 y ri*ly all ?+s to enjoy4 ,be p]suad$ h5ce=w>d n to be s cumb]$ ab\t ! _m trifles ( ?is life1 z to neglect ! "o ?+ ne$ful1 ,d>e1 ,sir1 to be s+ul>ly good1 ,oh d>e to let y\r light %9e be=e m5,be n a%am$ ( ,,*ri/ & 8 gospel4 ,come out f y\r c>nal acqua9tance1 & live z becomes a true foll[] ( our ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,de> ,mr4 ,b1 ,i hope w jo9 ) y4 ,,god's _s has be5 & is n[ /riv+ ) 8 he>t4 ,i pray ,,god to make ?is ! accept$ "t1 & cause x to be ! day ( 8 salvation4 ,h[ w x fill me ) joy at my return to ,philadelphia1 to see de> ,mr4 ,b & "s o!r excell5t well-mean+ p1 :om ,i love1 become despis$ foll[]s ( ! ,lamb ( ,,god4 ,if my pray]s may be any ways assi/+1 z ,,god %all enable me y may dep5d on !m,our de> fri5d ,b c in=m y :at ,,god has done = u1 s9ce we saw y4 ,"o fav\r m ,i beg ( y2 give ?anks z well z pray = ,y\r mo/ oblig$ fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxlvii4 ,to ,capta9 ,b4 ,williamsburgh1 7,virg9ia7 ,dec4 #ae1 #agci4 ,,hi!r ,,god br\ght u la/ night2 ,i tru/ ! same graci\s be+1 by 8 good provid5ce1 has conduct$ y safe to ,philadelphia4 ,i _c say1 ,i h met ) s mu* z ev5 an almo/ *ri/ian1 s9ce ,i p>t$ f y1 till ,i came to ,colonel ,:it+'s,!re1 ,,god put 9 my way a plant]1 t is seek+ to "k ! way ( ,,god m p]fectly,he is n[ ) u1 & ,i hope our conv]sation w be bless$ unto him4 ,oh de> ,mr4 ,b1 /rive1 ,i besee* y by ! m]cies ( ,,god 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 /rive to ent] 9 at ! /rait gate4 ,,god ( late has l\dly call$ y,take he$ t nei!r ! lu/ ( ! eye1 ! lu/ ( ! fle%1 nor ! pride ( life prevail on y to lie d[n 9 a c>nal security aga94 ,i am confid5t y w be mo/ he>tily despis$1 if y are a real *ri/ian2 b de> ,mr4 ,b's resolution w be built on a bett] f\ndation1 ?an to let a little brea? bl[ x d[n4 ,9 ,,*ri/ is y\r /r5g?2 look up to him day by day1 & z y\r day is1 s %all y\r /r5g? be4 ,i fe> & pray = y4 ,,god only kn[s1 h[ (t5 y h be5 ^u my he>t4 ,we h n fail$ int]c$+ = y at ! ?rone ( grace4 ,i %all be mu* mi/ak51 if ,mr4 ,b does n prove a *ri/ian inde$4 ,ab\t ,may ,i propose1 ,,god will+1 to be ) y aga94 ,!n ,i %all rejoice to sit & he> y tell :at ,,god has done = y\r s\l,be n afraid ( conviction4 ,be n afraid ( inw>d feel+s4 ,n[ pray to ! ,,"l ,,jesus1 to lay ! ax ( mortification to ! root ( y\r he>t4 ,make ?or\gh "w ) x4 ,d n sp>e y\rself 9 ! lea/4,n[ is ! accept$ "t1 & t x may be ! day ( salvation1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 de> ,mr4 ,b1 ,y\r oblig$ affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxlviii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,g ,t4 ,williamsburgh1 ,dec4 #ae1 #agci4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,be n angry because y h n he>d f me4 ,inde$ ,i love & hon\r y 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,y are seldom out ( my ?\ghts2 b till n[ ,i h n _h lib]ty giv5 me1 to s5d y a l9e,i tru/ ! "w goes on glori\sly 9 y\r p>ts4 ,! h& ( ! ,,"l br\ght wondr\s ?+s to pass1 be=e we left ,p5silvania2 b 9 ^! p>ts satan seems to lead p captive at 8 w4 ,! di/ance ( ! plantations prev5ts p's assembl+ !mselves toge!r4,"h are no great t[ns1 z 9 o!r prov9ces1 & ! commonalty is made up ( ,negroes & convicts1 & if !y pret5d to s]ve ,,god1 _! ma/]s1 ,ph>aoh l1 cry out1 8,ye are idle1 ye are idle40 ,la/ night ,i read ! affect+ acc\nt ( y\r bro!r ,john2 let me die1 ,o ,,"l1 ! dea? ( t righte\s man1 & let my future /ate be l 86 ,o my de> fri5d1 my bro!r1 entreat ! ,,"l t ,i may gr[ 9 grace1 & pick up ! fragm5ts ( my "t1 t n a mom5t ( x may be lo/4 ,tea* me1 oh tea* me ! way ( ,,god m p]fectly4 ,rebuke1 reprove1 exhort me ) all au?ority,i feel ,i am b a babe 9 ,,*ri/4 ,i long to "k m ( ! holy ,,jesus4 ,he has manife/$ himself to my s\l1 bo? 9 a way ( humiliation & exaltation4 ,s9ce ,i saw y1 bo? 8 rod & /aff h com=t$ me4 ,at pres5t1 he makes me "y & lively z an eagle2 ,i only wi% ,i 0 m wor?y to subscribe myself ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxlix4 ,to ,mrs4 ,c4 ,newton1 ,cape ,fe>1 ,dec4 #bh1 #agci4 ,my de> ,si/] 9 ,,*ri/1 ,,j n[ we h be5 s++ ! hymn1 :i* we sung at ,broad-oak2 & z ,i g5]ally d at su* seasons1 ,i ?\ght ( t happy "t :]e9 we sung x 9 y\r great hall4 ,x 0 a "t mu* to be rememb]$1 an anticipation1 ,i believe1 ( t bless$ "t :5 we all %all meet to s+ ! song ( ! ,lamb 9 ! heav5ly ,j]usalem,= ! adoption ( ! _s1 if truly receiv$1 is ! e>ne/ ( our promis$ inh]itance4 ,we are seal$ !reby to ! day ( r$emption1 & !re=e may give bo? m5 & devils ! *all5ge to sep>ate u1 if !y c1 f ! love ( ,,god :i* is 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus our ,,"l,i am v]ily p]suad$1 t s9ce ,i left y1 all ?+s h work$ toge!r = y\r good4 ,z ,i am travell+1 (t5 does my s\l ?9k bo? ( y & y\rs1 & out ( ! fulness ( my he>t1 d ,i (t5 p\r =? ?is or su* l petitions1 8,de>e/ ,,"l1 be = ev] graci\s to ! h\%old ( 60 ,my consci5ce ha? smote me frequ5tly1 = n writ+ y a long] lett]4 ,i s5d ?is to ask p>don1 & to assure y h[ (t5 y & y\r daught]s are ^u my he>t1 :5 ,i g 9 & out be=e ! ,,"l,i long to he> h[ ! ,,"l ,,jesus ha? magnifi$ 8 /r5g? 9 y\r weakness4 ,x w\ld fill a volume to tell 8 goodness & tru?2 & my base +ratitude sometimes comes ) su* conviction ^u my he>t1 t ,i c sc>ce =be> gett+ (f my horse1 & humbl+ myself 9 ! way side4 ,inde$1 ,i am ! *ief ( s9n]s1 & yet ov]fl[+ ha? ! ,,"l ,,jesus be5 9 8 love4 ,y w he> m soon by ! j\rnal :i* w be s5t4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,c1 my love to all4 ,y\r affectionate ?\gh unwor?y bro!r 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cl4 ,savannah1 ,jan4 #af1 #agdj4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,) mu* pleasure 7?o' n till la/ week7 ,i receiv$ y\r k9d affectionate lett]4 ,i ?ank y = x ) all my s\l1 & pray ,,god to rew>d y = ?is1 & all o!r y\r works ( fai? & lab\rs ( love4 ,y may dep5d on my n be+ prejudic$ aga9/ y or y\r bre?r51 by any evil report4 ,!y only ende> y to me m & m2 & 7 y\r enemies to repres5t y z black z hell1 ,i %\ld ?9k y 7 ! m glori\s 9 ! sight ( heav54 ,y\r sweet criticisms & rem>ks ^u my j\rnal & s]mons1 7 exce$+ acceptable1 & v j4 ,i assure y1 de> ,sir1 ,i am fully conv9c$ ( ! doctr9e ( election1 free ju/ification1 & f9al p]sev]ance4 ,my obs]vations on ! ,quak]s1 7 only int5d$ = ^? p>ticul> p]sons ) :om ,i !n conv]s$4 ,! t5ets ( ! quak]s 9 g5]al1 ab\t ju/ification1 ,i take to be false & unscriptural4 ,y\r adv]s>ies ne$ take no advantage aga9/ y1 by any ?+ ,i h writt52 = ,i ?9k x e m9i/]'s duty to decl>e aga9/ ! corruptions ( t *ur* to :i* !y belong1 & n to look ^u ^? z true memb]s ( _! communion1 :o d5y its publick con/itutions4 ,?is is y\r case 9 ,scotl&1 & ours 9 ,engl&4 ,i see no o!r way = u to act at pres5t1 ?an to g on prea*+ ! tru? z x is 9 ,,jesus2 & !n if our bre?r5 ca/ u out1 ,,god w direct u to take t c\rse :i* is mo/ conducive to 8 glory1 & 8 p's good4 ,i ?9k ,i h b "o objection aga9/ y\r proce$+s2 8,y\r insi/+ only on presbyt]ian gov]nm5t1 exclusive ( all o!r ways ( wor%ipp+ ,,god40 ,w n ?is1 de> ,sir1 necess>ily lead y 7:5ev] y get ! upp]-h&7 to oppose & p]secute all t diff] f y 9 _! *ur* gov]nm5t1 or outw>d way ( wor%ipp+ ,,god8 ,our de> bro!r & fell[-lab\r] ,mr4 ,g ,t ?9ks ?is w be ! consequ5ce1 & said he w\ld write to y ab\t x4 ,z = my own "p1 7?\gh ,i pr(ess myself a m9i/] ( ! *ur* ( ,engl&7 ,i am ( a ca?olic _s2 & if ,i see a man :o loves ! ,,"l ,,jesus 9 s9c]ity1 ,i am n v solicit\s to :at outw>d communion he belongs4 ,! k+dom ( ,,god1 ,i ?9k1 does n consi/ 9 any su* ?+4 ,^! are my s5tim5ts1 de> ,sir1 & ,i write !m out ( love,i am a%am$ 7because only a babe 9 ,,*ri/7 to pret5d z x 7 to direct2 b true fri5d%ip ne$s no apology4 ,,god is do+ great ?+s 9 ,am]ica4 ,my j\rnal1 :i* ,i s5d ov] ) ?is1 w %ew y :at he has done already4 ,y\r welf>e is mu* ^u my he>t1 & z ,i am enabl$1 ,i make m5tion ( y 9 my pray]s4 ,affairs ( ! ,orphan-h\se g on well4 ,"s few1 ev5 "h1 love ! ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,oh1 de> ,sir1 pray = u1 & especially = ,y\r weak unwor?y bro!r & fell[-lab\r] 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cli4 ,savannah1 ,jan4 #bb1 #agdj4 ,my ,hon4 ,fri5d & ,bro!r 9 ,,*ri/1 ,,y\r la/ lett] q conf\nd$ me4 ,:at am ,i1 t ,i %\ld be ?us highly fav\r$6 ,i c only say1 t 8,less ?an ! lea/ ( all ,,god's m]cies10 %all be my motto /ill4 ,i h exp]i5c$ _m inw>d trials1 s9ce ,i saw y la/4 ,b ,i f9d !y "w cont9ually = my good4 ,i rejoice 9 :at our de> ,,"l ,,jesus has done = y\r s\l4 ,may a d\ble portion ( 8 bless$ _s re/ ^u y2 may our glori\s ev]-bless$ ,emanuel cause all 8 glory to pass be=e y1 & may y be fill$ ) all ! fulness ( ,,god6 ,s9ce my arrival "h1 ,i h receiv$ a sweet ende>+ in/ructive lett] f ,mr4 ,ralph ,e2 ,i h answ]$ x1 & told him y promis$ to write ab\t ! necessity ( a ca?olic _s4 ,dr4 ,c also has fav\r$ me ) a lov+ epi/le4 ,i h receiv$ & read 8 s]mons s9ce ,i saw y3 !y are acute & po9t$1 b ,i ?9k n se>*+ en\gh by _m degrees,my de> bro!r1 ,i love writ]s t g to ! bottom,,god will+1 ,i hope to be ) y at ! synod,b :at ?9k y8 ,i am sometimes d\bt+1 :e!r ,i %all h suffici5t matt] giv5 me to prea* ^u4 ,me?9ks ,i he> y say1 8,o ?\ ( little fai?6 :]e=e do/ ?\ d\bt8 ,z ?y day is1 s %all ?y /r5g? be40 ,mi*ael & ! dragon1 ,i he>1 are c>ry+ on w> mo/ bravely 9 ,engl&4 ,i really believe we %all n die1 till we see ! k+dom ( ,,god come ) p[]4 ,! affairs ( ! orphan-h\se are 9 great =w>dness4 ,i h mu* to say2 b "t & bus9ess w n p]mit4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 et]nity is at h&1 & !n we %all h "t en\gh4 ,i h read "s ( y\r books to my great pr(it4 ,i want to be taught ! way ( ,,god m p]fectly all ! day long4 ,my t5d]e/ respects await ! bre?r52 my de> fell[-travell]s salute y,y are (t5 rememb]$ bo? by !m1 & ,y\r affectionate ?\gh v weak & unwor?y bro!r1 s]vant & fell[-lab\r] 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,c4 ,savannah1 ,jan4 #bd1 #agdj ,rev4 & de> ,sir1 ,i ,receiv$ y\r k9d1 ?\gh undes]v+ lett]1 & n[ snat* a few mom5ts f my o!r avocations1 9 ord] to s5d y a %ort answ]4 ,may ,,god :o knits ! elect 9 "o communion & fell[%ip1 sanctify our fri5d%ip & correspond5ce to ! /irr+ up ea* o!r to love & to good works6,x pleas$ me to f9d y brea! s ca?olic a _s4,o t bigotry & p>ty zeal 7 n s mu* z once nam$ among/ u1 z become? sa9ts6 ,s9ce ,,*ri/ is n divid$ 9 himself1 :y %\ld *ri/ians be divid$ "o among/ ano!r8 ,bigotry1 ,i am sure1 c nev] be ! fruit ( t wisdom :i* come? f above4,no1 x is e>?ly1 s5sual1 & devili%4 ,:5 ,i come to ,new ,engl& ,i %all endeav\r to recomm5d an univ]sal *>ity among/ all ! true memb]s ( ,,*ri/'s my/ical body4 ,p]haps !re=e1 ! fields may be ! mo/ unexceptionable place to prea* 94 ,y & y\r bre?r51 ,i am p]suad$1 w foll[ our ,,"l ev5 )\t ! camp1 & rejoice to be> 8 sacr$ reproa*4 ,assi/ me1 de> ,sir1 9 y\r pray]s1 t my com+ may be 9 ! fulness ( ! gospel ( peace,i %all come only ) my sl+ & ) my /one4,if ! ,,"l %all be pleas$ s to direct me1 t ,i may /rike "s self-righte\s ,goliahs to ! he>t1 ,i "k y w rejoice )1 ,rev4 & de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ! love ( our de> ,,"l ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cliii4 ,to ,mr4 ,w4 ,d4 ,savannah1 ,jan4 #ca1 #agdj4 ,my de> ,bro!r 9 ,,*ri/1 ,,bless$ be ,,god1 = ! good report ,i he> ( y\r zeal = our de> ,emanuel4 ,g on1 ,i besee* y by ! m]cies ( ,,god 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus2 g on1 & ,i am p]suad$ ! pleasure ( ! ,,"l %all prosp] 9 y\r h&s4 ,if ,i am ?r[n aside z a brok5 vessel1 s ,i see y & o!rs /irr$ up to c>ry on our de> ,,"l 's k+dom1 if my he>t does n deceive me1 ,i %all rejoice1 yea1 & w rejoice4 ,,god blesses ! affairs ( ! orphan-h\se4 ,! "w is l>ge1 b we h omnipot5ce = our support4,i believe ,i %all take 9 ne> fifty *ildr54 ,,god lets me see e day1 t he ord]s my go+s4 ,he visits me ) inw>d trials2 b if ,i _h n su* ?orns 9 ! fle%1 :at w\ld become ( me8 ,fe> n to speak ! tru?2 if driv5 out ( ,engl&1 "h is a noble range = y 9 ,am]ica4 ,at pres5t ,i am re/ra9$2 b ,i c\ld n re/1 )\t lett+ y h a l9e f ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d bro!r1 & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cliv4 ,to ,mrs4 ,d4 ,savannah1 ,jan4 #ca1 #agdj4 ,de> ,madam1 ,i ,rejoice to he> t y are likely to be ca/ out ( y\r "m's ,w only = foll[+ ,,*ri/4 ,?is may be only ! beg9n+ ( temptations4 ,,god1 ,i believe1 out ( love w try y to ! utt]mo/4 ,y h drank deep ( heav5ly com=ts2 y mu/ pl$ge our ,,"l 9 8 cup ( suff]+s4 ,^? :o saw him on m\nt ,tabor aft]w>ds 7 ) him 9 ! g>d54 ,b fe> n,! ,,"l is ) y,nei!r m5 nor devils %all hurt y4 ,! sweet communion we h _h ) ,,god1 & ?r\gh him ) "o ano!r1 (t5 com=ts my s\l4 ,:o kn[s1 b t "t may be aga9 repeat$8 ,inde$1 ,i want words z well z "t to express ) :at ?ankfulness ,i desire to subscribe myself1 de> madam1 ,y\r unwor?y bro!r & oblig$ s]vant 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clv4 ,to ,capta9 ,m4 ,savannah1 ,jan4 #ca1 #agdj4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i ,rejoice to he> ( y\r good heal?1 & take ?is opportunity ( s5d+ y ,mr4 ,law's & ,mr4 ,haliburton's life2 :i* ,i pray ,,god to sanctify to y\r b5efit & com=t4 ,i hope y w wat* ov] y\r he>t1 & take c>e to keep up ^? convictions1 :i* ,,god once put into y\r s\l4 ,i am afraid ( ,mr4 ,b4 ,! _w1 ! _w ,i fe> has got hold ( him4 ,de> ,capta9 ,m1 ,i tru/1 w n des]t 8 ,ma/]4,i am sure he w\ld die1 r ?an prove false to an e>?ly pr9ce4,oh let him n des]t 8 de> ,r$eem]'s col\rs4 ,de> ,sir1 beg ( ,,god to root out ( y\r he>t a desire = t hon\r :i* come? ( man4 ,till dead to ! _w y w n be alive to ,,god4 ,hon\r1 falsely s call$1 has de/roy$ millions4 ,t y may be nev] c>ri$ away )1 or ru9$ by x1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r's1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clvi4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,w4 ,t4 ,savannah1 ,jan4 #ca1 #agdj4 ,my de> & hon\r$ ,bro!r1 ,,bless$ be ,,god1 :o ha? pleasure 9 ! prosp]ity ( 8 s]vants4,i am abas$ to ?9k :at our all-graci\s ,r$eem] ha? done by my unwor?y h&s1 & rejoice to he> t he is work+ by y\r's4 ,oh t y may exp]i5ce fre% ano9t+s & tea*+ f above6 ,o t y may be /r5g!n$ by ,,god's mighty p[] 9 ! inn] man1 & pull d[n satan's /rong-holds daily4 ,,god will+1 ,i hope to be ) y at ! ,synod4 ,i f9d z yet ,i sc>ce "k any ?+2 b if ,i give out ( my little /ock1 ,i tru/ ! ,,"l w increase x1 z he did ! little lad's loaves & fi%es4 ,my j\rnal1 :i* ,i h s5t to ,philadelphia1 w tell y :at ,,god has done 9 ,m>yl& & ,virg9ia4 ,a f\ndation ( great ?+s ,i believe is lay+ "h4 ,oh pray t a s5se ( 8 own littl5ess1 may be giv5 to ,y\r affectionate1 ?\gh unwor?y bro!r & fell[-lab\r] 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clvii4 ,savannah1 ,jan4 #ca1 #agdj4 ,my de> ,si/]1 ,i ,rejoice to he> t y are enabl$ to see n only ! fre5ess b et]nal duration ( ,,god's grace4 ,till ! s9n] is conv9c$ ( ?is1 ,i am p]suad$ he c nei!r "w f a pr9ciple ( true love1 nor give ,,jesus ,,*ri/ ! hon\r due unto 8 "n4 ,he mu/ always be mak+ 8 salvation to dep5d p>tly at lea/ on 8 own do+s2 8,if ,i d s & s1 ,,jesus ,,*ri/ w give me 8 grace30 ,b c any believ] :o kn[s himself1 help confess+1 t aft] he _h receiv$ grace1 he %\ld h f9ally fall5 f x1 _h ! cont9uance ( x dep5d$ on 8 own w8 ,inde$1 my de> ,si/]1 no?+ s mu* com=ts my own s\l z ! ?\ght t ,,god w nev] leave me nor =sake me2 if he does1 x mu/ be = my unwor?9ess3 ,b on t acc\nt x _c be2 = he nev] *ose me on acc\nt ( my unwor?9ess4 ,he lov$ me freely1 he prev5t$ me by 8 grace2 he *ose me f et]nity1 he call$ me 9 "t1 & ,i am p]suad$ w keep me till "t %all be no m4,?is consid]ation makes my fai? to "w by love4 ,n[1 ,i c live n b>ely ^u my frames1 :i* not)/&+ are bless$ ?+s1 b on ! promises4 ,n[1 ,i c g on my way rejoic+1 &1 amid/ all dejections1 lift up my head 9 prospect ( a c]ta9 & exce$+ weight ( glory4 ,?\gh ,i fall1 ,i "k ,i %all rise aga92 = he t is br\ght truly to believe on ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 8 fai? %all nev] die4 ,! ,,"l ,,jesus w n suff] to be lo/ ! pur*ase ( 8 blood4 ,he knew = :om he di$1 & nei!r m5 nor devils %all ev] pluck !m out ( 8 h&s4 ,su* z h be5 taught mo/ ( ,,god1 ,i f9d1 are ?us m9d$4 ,& ,i am p]suad$ 7 ! effects ( our ,,"l's r$emption to dep5d on a man's own compliance1 or 0 ! cont9uance ( ,,god's grace to dep5d solely on man's improvem5t1 ,,jesus ,,*ri/ w\ld h di$ 9 va94 ,adam c\ld n /& 9 p>adise :5 left to 8 own free-w1 h[ !n c we8 ,no1 bless$ be ,,god1 our salvation is put into bett] h&s ?an our own4 ,,jesus ,,*ri/ has pur*as$ n only wisdom1 righte\sness1 & sanctification1 b also et]nal r$emption = u4 ,let ?is ?\ght1 my de> ,si/]1 lift up our h&s :5 !y hang d[n1 & /r5g!n our feeble knees2 ,,god's gifts & call+s are )\t rep5tance4 ,!re is no condemnation to !m t are truly 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus4 ,& ,i write ?us p]emptorily to y1 because ,i f9d n[ y are able to be> x4,bless$ be ,,god6 my de> ,si/]1 fle% & blood has n reveal$ ?is unto y4 ,i hope ere long our bre?r5 w lay all c>nal reason+ aside1 & see & prea* ! tru? 9 ?is respect1 z x is 9 ,,jesus4 ,my k9de/ love to y\r si/]4,:at ,i write to "o1 ,i write to bo?4 ,! ,,"l direct y\r go+ 9 8 way1 & cause y to cont9ue in/ant 9 pray] = ,y\r weak bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clviii4 ,to ,mrs4 ,elizabe? ,w4 ,savannah1 ,jan4 #ca1 #agdj4 ,my de> ,si/]1 ,i ,h be5 j read+ ov] y\r lett]1 & felt a sweet sympa?y ) ! writ]4 ,oh t x may increase till we are fill$ ) all ! fulness ( ,,god6 ,"s passages 9 y\r lett] 7 dang]\s to my s\l4 ,:5ev] y see any gr[? ( grace1 pray t ,i may gr[ 9 humility 9 p>ticul>4 ,oh t ,i 0 l[ly 9 he>t6 ,hon\r & di%on\r1 good report & evil report w\ld !n be alike1 & prove a fur!rance to me 9 my *ri/ian cause4,i believe ! "t is %ortly com+ 9 :i* ,i am to endure some?+ = my ,,"l & ,ma/]2 !n w ,i cry out1 ,:o is on ! ,,"l's side8 ,no?+ supports me "u a prospect ( a try+ "t1 s mu* z a s5se ( ,,god's ev]la/+ love4 ,i am p]suad$1 t nei!r m5 nor devils %all ev] pluck me out ( 8 ,almighty h&s4 ,let ?is support y1 my de> ,si/]1 9 y\r *ange ( life4 ,:]ev] y are1 ,i am confid5t y w h reason to say1 8,surely ,,god is 9 ?is place40 ,t y may wax /rong] & /rong]1 & rip5 daily = glory1 is ! he>ty pray] ( ,y\r affectionate bro!r & s]vant 9 our de> ,emanuel1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clix4 ,to ,mr4 ,j4 ,n4 ,savannah1 ,jan4 #ca1 #agdj4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i ,hope y w excuse my n answ]+ y\r k9d lett] soon]4,! _m avocations t at pres5t surr\nd me1 prev5t$ x4 ,i rejoice to he> t our ,,"l ,,jesus is gett+ himself ! victory 9 ! he>ts ( poor s9n]s4 ,i hope _m w n[ rejoice 9 8 salvation4 ,"o good sign is1 t he has employ$ ! meane/1 z well z vile/ wret*1 t he ev] yet s5t =?4,:5 ,i he> t any good is done by my unwor?y h&s1 x almo/ makes me to blu%4,oh t ,i c\ld humble myself 9 ! du/1 t ! ,,"l alone may be exalt$ 9 8 /r5g?4 ,i purpose to revisit ,new-,york at ! appo9t$ "t4 ,y told me1 8,our ,,"l has n s5t me into 8 v9ey>d at my own *>ge40 ,inde$1 ,i always f9d he furni%es me ) ?+s conv5i5t3 ,nay1 he is (t5 s abundant 9 goodness & tru?1 t ,i am oblig$ to cry out 9 holy admiration1 8,my ,,"l & my ,,god60 ,de> ,sir1 help me to be ?ankful4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ! ,orphan-h\se affairs succe$ well4 ,_m s\ls w be r$eem$ by x f temporal1 & ,i tru/1 f et]nal bondage4 ,i h tak5 9 upw>ds ( tw5ty *ildr5 already1 & ,i take 9 m daily4,i am build+ a l>ge h\se1 h _m s]vants1 & a good /ock ( cattle4 ,x w co/ mu* money4,b our ,,"l w see to t4 ,my fri5ds at ,new-,york w assi/ me :5 ,i come among/ !m4 ,oh t my com+ may be 9 ! fulness ( ! bless+s ( ! gospel ( peace6 ,i am p]suad$1 y w n be want+ 9 y\r pray]s on behalf (1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r oblig$ fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clx4 ,to ,mrs4 ,elizabe? ,d4 ,savannah1 ,feb4 #a1 #agdj4 ,my de> ,si/] 9 ,,*ri/1 ,i ,g5]ally obs]ve t :om ! ,,"l loves1 = ! mo/ "p he keeps f pref]m5t4,y\r gr&mo!r _c d any m ?an %e is p]mitt$4 ,x is ,,god's free grace alone1 t has made ! diff]5ce betwe5 u & o!rs4 ,oh t we 7 duly s5sible ( elect+ love6 ,inde$ x mu/ necess>ily con/ra9 u to ob$i5ce4 ,i am glad y l ,boehm4 ,8 works are truly evangelical1 & af=d sweet n\ri%m5t to ! new-born s\l4 ,! ne>] we come to ,,god1 ! bett] we %all reli% se>*+ books4 ,x is an evid5t sign ( a false he>t1 :5 x is unwill+ to be prob$4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 y are n ?us m9d$4 ,i tru/ ! ,,"l ,,jesus has appreh5d$ y1 & w h5ce=w>d nev] let y g4 ,o t ,i may he> ( y\r gr[? 9 grace1 & ( y\r zeal = ! ,,"l ,,( ,,ho/s4,y d well to g ab\t do+ good2 y\r ,ma/] did s be=e y4 ,d>e1 de> ,miss1 to foll[ 8 good example1 & nev] fe> ! revil+s ( m54 ,set y\r face z a fl9t aga9/ all ! adv]s>ies ( our ,,"l2 = %ortly y %all tread all y\r enemies "u feet4 ,i besee* y by ! m]cies ( ,,god 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus our ,savi\r1 to keep up a close walk & communion ) ,,god4 ,no?+ else c pres]ve y f idols2 & y "k :5 once ! s\l is (f its wat*1 ! devil makes sad ravages 9 x4 ,!re is no?+ ,i dread m ?an hav+ my he>t drawn away by e>?ly objects4,:5 t "t comes1 x w be ov] ) me inde$2 ,i mu/ !n bid adieu to zeal & f]v5cy ( _s1 & 9 effect1 bid ! ,,"l ,,jesus to dep>t f me4 ,= alas1 :at room c !re be = ,,god1 :5 a rival ha? tak5 possession ( ! he>t8 ,oh my de> ,si/]1 pray t no su* evil may befal me4 ,my blood runs cold at ! v ?\ght !re(4 ,i _c1 inde$2 ,i _c away ) x4 ,9 a multiplicity ( bus9ess1 h ,i wrote y ^! l9es4 ,i ?ank y = y\r k9d lett]1 & hope ,i %all always reta9 a grateful s5se ( ! _m fav\rs ,i h receiv$ f y\r de> family4 ,my k9de/ respects att5d y\r si/]2 ,i long to he> ( h] be+ br\ght into ! glori\s lib]ty ( ! *ildr5 ( ,,god4 ,h[ does y\r fa!r8 ,oh t he may h a well-gr\nd$ int]e/ 9 ,,*ri/6 ,h[ does my de> bro!r ,*>les8 ,i pray ,,god to fill him ) all joy & peace 9 believ+4 ,& h[ does y\r little si/]8 ,de>e/ ,r$eem]1 keep h] unspott$ f ! _w6 ,my he>t is n[ full4 ,writ+ quick5s me4 ,i c\ld almo/ drop a te>1 & wi% myself1 = a mom5t or two1 9 ,engl&4 ,b hu%1 nature3 ,,god "h p\rs d[n 8 bless+s on ,y\r s9c]e fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxi4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,d4 ,r4 ,savannah1 ,feb4 #d1 #agdj4 ,my rev]5d & de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,receiv$ y\r k9d lett] j on my arrival at ?is place4,my j\rnal1 :i* ,i suppose y w h read ere ?is rea*es ,wales1 c be/ in=m y :at ,,god ha? done = my own & o!r p's s\ls4,ev5 "h1 he is pleas$ to be ) & assi/ u4 ,! ,orphan- h\se goes on bravely4 ,i believe ,i %all take 9 ne> fifty *ildr5 be=e ,i return to ,engl&4 ,he t fe$e? ! "y rav5s :i* call ^u him1 w n suff] !m to want4,i rejoice to he> t ! ,,"l ,,jesus is s publicly confess$ among y\r c\ntrym54,if ! ,,"l is pleas$ to s5d me1 ,i %all gladly take a t\r into ,wales4,9 ?is "t ( retirem5t1 ,i expect _m inw>d conflicts4 ,h[ o!rwise %all ,i be prep>$ = future m]cies8 ,exp]i5ce ( ,,god's "w ^u our own s\ls1 is ! be/ qualification to prea* x effectually to o!rs4 ,9 ab\t two mon?s ,i take ano!r t\r r\nd ,am]ica4 ,! gospel1 ,i believe1 w come ) p[] 9 ^! p>ts4 ,i expect to suff] 9 ! fle% = :at ha? be5 done already3 ,b :at h we to d ) ! consequ5ces ( p]=m+ our duty8 ,leave !m to ,,god4 ,oh1 my de> bro!r1 pray = me t my fai? fail n1 & !n ,i c>e n :at p]secution befals ,y\r weak unwor?y bro!r 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxii4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,h4 ,savannah1 ,feb4 #d1 #agdj4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,w ?is f9d y 9 prison or n8 ,y\r la/ lett] 7:i* ,i receiv$ ^u my arrival "h7 gave me "s expectations t ere long y w\ld be bo? 9 prison & bonds4 ,by & by1 ,i %all foll[ p]haps4,! ,,"l sanctify all 8 disp5sations to u1 & make u n only will+ to be b\nd1 b ev5 to die = ! sake ( our de> ,ma/]4 ,:5 ,i read h[ my lett]s1 c4 are bless$ to y\r com=t1 x q conf\nds me4 ,oh ! free-grace ( ,,*ri/ ,,jesus our ,,"l6 ,my de> ,bro!r1 let u cont9ue in/ant 9 season & out ( season4,let u cont9ually prea* up free-grace1 ?\gh we die = x2 we _c lose our lives 9 a bett] cause4 ,z ,i am enabl$1 ,i rememb] y at ! ?rone ( grace2 9 g5]al ,i sigh out my pray]s4,b ! _s1 ,i tru/1 makes int]cession = me ) groan+s t _c be utt]$4 ,i h n _h mu* enl>gem5t 9 prea*+1 s9ce ,i h be5 "h2 b my he>t is (t5 weigh$ d[n1 & torn to pieces ) a s5se ( my desp]ately wick$ & deceitful he>t4 ,i c subscribe to :at y say1 8,0 ,,god to leave me to myself1 ,i %\ld be em95t =1 & a r+-lead] 9 s940 ,i sometimes ?9k my he>t is m vici\s & p]v]se ?an any "o's2 & yet ,,jesus ,,*ri/ w come & dwell 9 me4,me?9ks ,i he> y say1 8,glory be to free grace3 ,all praise be giv5 to elect+ love40,let all t love ! ,,"l ,,jesus say1 ,am56 ,pray write to me z (t5 z possible4,,god1 ,i believe1 is lay+ a f\ndation = great ?+s 9 ,georgia4 ,i am build+ a l>ge h\se1 & tak+ 9 _m *ildr54 ,wre/le ) ,,god 9 behalf (1 ,bro!r1 ,y\r's et]nally 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxiii4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,savannah1 ,feb4 #d1 #agdj4 ,,h[ is x ) y\r he>t8 ,i hope ! ,,"l ,,jesus leads y on f conqu]+ to conqu]1 & gets himself ! victory e day4 ,i _c b ?9k t h]eaft] great ?+s w be done 9 ,am]ica4 ,,god seems to h giv5 "s e>ne/s ( x already4 ,my next j\rnal w acqua9t y :at !y are4 ,x (t5 pleases me1 to reflect h[ ,,*ri/'s k+dom is securely c>ri$ on 9 spite ( m5 & devils1 & t too by ! weake/ in/rum5ts 9 diff]5t p>ts ( ! _w4 ,surely we %all unite at la/1 & t glori\s "t w come1 :51 ) "o he>t & ) "o voice1 we %all s+ praises to him :o sitte? ^u ! ?rone = ev]4 ,a glori\s epiphany1 ,i tru/1 w %ortly be made 9 ! he>ts ( _m s\ls4 ,my de>e/ ,bro!r1 let u d or suff] any ?+1 s we may be made in/rum5ts ( beg9n+ & c>ry+ on s div9e a "w4 ,z = my own "p1 ,i (t5 /& a/oni%$ at ! ri*es ( free di/+ui%+ grace1 & ,i (t5 feel myself s great a s9n]1 t ,i am tempt$ to ?9k1 no?+ c be bless$ :i* comes f su* unhall[$ h&s & lips2 b yet ! ,,"l is ) me1 & att5d$ 8 ^w ) mighty p[] on ,*ri/mas day4 ,pray rememb] me to all fri5ds4 ,i expect y w receive ! lett]s ,i s5t f ,philadelphia1 ere ?is comes to h&4 ,i dep5d on see+ y\r j\rnal1 & hope y w accept ( my mo/ cordial love f1 de>e/ ,bro!r1 ,y\r's et]nally 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxiv4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,g4 ,savannah1 ,feb4 #d1 #agdj4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,:at %all ,i say to y\r k9d lett]8 ,i bless ! ,,"l = awak5+ y to see ! necessity ( tru/+ 9 a bett] righte\sness ?an y\r own1 & ,i adore him = mak+ use ( s mean an in/rum5t z ,i am4 ,x is a pla9 pro( t ! p[] is n ( man1 b ( ,,god alone4 ,lab\r1 de> ,sir1 to keep up ^! convictions 9 y\r he>t4 ,n[ ,,god has call$ y1 take c>e ( ly+ d[n aga94,be always trimm+ y\r lamp1 z ?\gh y 7 9 expectation e mom5t to meet ! heav5ly ,bridegroom4,se>* m & m into ! corruption ( y\r he>t1 & nev] re/ till ,,god's _s witnesse? ) y\r _s1 t y are a *ild ( ,,god4 ,let ! deadness ( ^? ar\nd y1 excite y\r zeal4 ,see t y are a burn+ & a %9+ light 9 ! mid/ ( su* a crook$ & p]v]se g5]ation4,& let a s5se ( ,,god's di/+ui%+ love to y above o!rs1 excite y to di/+ui% y\rself by y\r ob$i5ce2 /ill rememb]+ t ! ,,"l ,,jesus is our :ole & ev]la/+ righte\sness4 ,t we bo? may be f\nd 9 him1 is ! he>ty pray] ( ,y\r s9c]e fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxv4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,j4 ,savannah1 ,feb4 #bi1 #agdj4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,) great pleasure ,i answ] y\r k9d lett]1 & e>ne/ly pray t ,,god w\ld be pleas$ to sanctify our correspond5ce4 ,x rejoices my s\l1 :5 ,i f9d a cl]gyman t loves our ,,"l ,,jesus 9 s9c]ity4 ,x is ) regret t ,i speak aga9/ any ( ! sacr$ function2 b :5 _! prea*+ & walk are directly contr>y to ! gospel ( our ,,"l ,,jesus1 ,i _c b speak to !m1 z well z to ! laity4 ,to ! be/ ( my k1 ,i prea* ! tru? z x is 9 ,,jesus1 & simply aim at br++ s\ls to him4 ,bless$ be 8 free grace = ! success he ha? be5 pleas$ to give me4 ,n unto me1 n unto me1 b unto 8 holy "n be all ! glory6 ,daily ,i am conv9c$1 t ,,god's h& is n %ort5$,he blesses me "h z well z else:]e4 ,! ,orphan-h\se is 9 great =w>dness4 ,i fe$ ne> an hundr$ m\?s daily1 & am assur$ ,i s]ve a ,,god :o w supply all our wants4 ,x w\ld rejoice me to see y at ,savannah1 if y\r bus9ess w p]mit4,i c n[ provide ?+s conv5i5t = y\r reception4,9 ab\t six weeks ,i propose1 ,,god will+1 to g nor?w>d4,if y c1 pray fav\r me ) y\r company be=e t "t4,my fri5ds w rejoice to he> & see y4,!y jo9 ) me 9 affectionate respects to y\rself & ,mrs4 ,j4 ,i h s5t y a few little tracts1 & long = opportunities to conv9ce y1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 h[ s9c]ely ,i subscribe myself ,y\r affectionate bro!r & fell[-lab\r] 9 our de> ,,"l ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxvi4 ,to ,capta9 ,h4 ,m4 ,savannah1 ,m>* #b1 #agdj4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,) pleasure ,i receiv$ y\r k9d lett] la/ night1 & imm$iately pray$1 t ,,god w\ld nev] leave y be=e he _h f9i%$ ! good "w begun 9 y\r he>t4 ,he has giv5 y a rational1 ,i hope ere long1 he w give y a spiritual conviction ( s9 & ( ,,*ri/4 ,:5 t comes1 all opposition w fall be=e x4 ,! _w w be z no?+ 9 y\r eyes1 & y w act l a soldi] ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,inde$1 de> ,sir1 ,i travail z x 7 9 bir?1 till ,,jesus ,,*ri/ be ?or\ghly =m$ )9 y4 ,if ,i d n =get my promise1 ,i d n =get y\r fav\rs4,i make m5tion ( y 9 my pray]s4 ,l+] n1 de> ,sir1 b ha/e out ( y\r spiritual ,sodom4 ,flee1 flee to ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ^: sacr$ blood has made an atonem5t = s9n]s4 ,lay hold on 8 ev]la/+ righte\sness1 & *use r to suff] affliction ) ! p ( ,,god1 ?an to enjoy any ?+ :i* ?is _w may af=d1 = a season4 ,accept ! s]mons ,i h h]e) s5t1 & believe me to be1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,james ,s4 ,m>* #b1 #agdj4 ,de> ,mr4 ,s41 ,,bless$ be ,,god1 t y are yet alive z to y\r body2 bless$ be ,,god1 t "s sp>ks ( div9e light are yet disc]nible 9 y\r s\l4 ,inde$1 ,i h be5 frequ5tly di/ress$ = y & y\r companions1 le/ satan1 ?r\gh ! corruption ( y\r he>ts1 & ! deceitfulness ( worldly bus9ess1 %\ld get an advantage ov] y4 ,oh wat*1 my de> fri5d1 wat* unto pray]2 keep close to ,,god ?r\gh a liv+ fai? 9 8 de> ,son2 =get n y\r fir/ love2 =get n a ble$+ ,,god2 =get n t "t1 :5 y\r s\l 0 ab\t to take its la/ flight4 ,o t ,i may meet y 9 triumph at ! la/ day6 ,provid5ce ?w>ts my see+ y4 ,adieu2 write z (t5 z y c4 ,y h my pray]s1 & z a tok5 ( my love1 be pleas$ to accept ?is lett] & ! books s5t ) x1 f ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxviii4 ,to ! ,hon4 ,j4 ,w4 ,savannah1 ,m>* #aj1 #agdj4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,,ye/]day1 aft] public wor%ip1 ,i receiv$ ) pleasure y\r k9d lett]1 & 0 imm$iately ready to cry out1 ,:y d s _m ( my ,,"l's s]vants take notice ( su* a dead dog z ,i am4 ,surely sov]eign1 ri*1 & free grace 0 nev] exalt$ m ?an 9 ! m]cy %ewn to me1 :o am 9 tru? ! unwor?ie/ ( ! sons ( m54,hon\r$ ,sir1 x rejoices me to he> t !re are s _m at ,new ,engl&1 :o love ! ,,"l ,,jesus 9 s9c]ity1 & d>e to %9e z lights 9 ! _w among/ a crook$ & p]v]se g5]ation4,i wi% !y may be all ,aquila's & ,priscilla's to me1 & tea* me ! way ( ,,god m p]fectly2 = ,i long to gr[ 9 grace1 & 9 ! k ( my ,,"l & ,savi\r ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,oh he is a sweet ma/]2 ev5 "h d ,i feel 8 bless$ influ5ces1 & rejoice ) joy unspeakable & full ( glory4,he is (t5 ) u 9 ! mid/ ( 8 sanctu>y1 & mu* succe$s ! ,orphan-h\se4,i h digg$ l[1 & int5d to build x high1 because ,i h a great ,,god to pay ! *>ges4 ,i h ab\t ?irty-six *ildr5 :i* ,i ma9ta9 & cloa?1 & h upw>ds ( =ty p]sons m :o are employ$ 9 ! "w4 ,! plantation is 9 great =w>dness4,_m families are kept "h by my employ+ !m1 & ,i hope to see _m a y\? br$ up = ,,god2 = ,i design to bre$ up = ! m9i/ry1 all t at any "t ,i %all p]ceive to be r5ew$ by ! ,holy ,gho/1 & endu$ ) suitable natural abilities4 ,! "w1 ,i am p]suad$1 is ( ,,god1 & ,i "k he w raise up in/rum5ts to support x4 ,let him *use :om seeme? him good4,9 ab\t ?ree mon?s1 ,,god will+1 ,i hope to be ne>1 or at ,new ,engl&4 ,i ?ank y f my s\l1 hon\r$ ,sir1 = y\r k9d invitation2 b1 ,i believe1 am pre-engag$ to "o ,mr4 ,sd4 ,! ,,"l rew>d bo? him1 & all o!rs :o receive me 9 8 "n6 ,i h n yet receiv$ ! books1 :i* y 0 pleas$ to s5d me1 because !y are s5t to ! s\?w>d1 b ,i expect !m daily1 & d\bt n ( _! be+ pr(itable4 ,i "k n h[ to express my gratitude = y\r great condesc5sion 9 writ+ to me1 b t ,i may always behave s z n to be a%am$ ( subscrib+ myself ,y\r oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxix4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,j4 ,w4 ,savannah1 ,m>* #bf1 #agdj4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,,s9ce ,i return$ "h1 ,i receiv$ y\r lett] & j\rnal4,i ?ank y = bo?1 & %all wait almo/ ) impati5ce to see a cont9uance ( y\r acc\nt ( :at ,,god is do+ or has done among/ y,he kn[s my he>t1 ,i rejoice 9 :atev] ,,god has done by y\r h&s4 ,i1 pr1 sequ>1 etsi non passibus equis4 ,i c\ld n[ s5d a p>ticul> answ] to y\r la/2 b1 my hon\r$ fri5d & bro!r1 = once he>k5 to a *ild1 :o is will+ to wa% y\r feet4 ,i besee* y by ! m]cies ( ,,god 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus our ,,"l1 if y w\ld h my love confirm$ t[>ds y2 write no m to me ab\t misrepres5tations :]e9 we diff]4 ,to ! be/ ( my k at pres5t1 no s9 has dom9ion ov] me1 yet ,i feel ! /ruggl+s ( indwell+ s9 day by day2 ,i c !re=e by no means come into y\r int]pretation ( ! passage m5tion$ 9 ! lett]1 & z expla9$ 9 y\r preface to ,mr4 ,halyburton,! doctr9e ( election1 & ! f9al p]sev]ance ( ^? t are truly 9 ,,*ri/1 ,i am t5 ?\s& times m conv9c$ (1 if possible1 ?an :5 ,i saw y la/,y ?9k o!rwise3 :y !n %\ld we dispute1 :5 !re is no probability ( conv9c+8 ,w x n 9 ! end de/roy bro!rly love1 & ins5sibly take f u t cordial union & sweetness ( s\l1 :i* ,i pray ,,god may always subsi/ betwe5 u8 ,h[ glad w\ld ! enemies ( ! ,,"l be to see u divid$8 ,h[ _m w\ld rejoice1 %\ld ,i jo9 & make a p>ty aga9/ y8 ,& 9 "o ^w1 h[ w\ld ! cause ( our common ma/] e way suff] by our rais+ disputes ab\t p>ticul> po9ts ( doctr9es8 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 let u (f] salvation freely to all by ! blood ( ,,jesus2 & :atev] light ,,god has communicat$ to u1 let u freely communicate to o!rs4 ,i h lately read ! life ( ,lu!r1 & ?9k x 9 no wise to 8 hon\r1 t ! la/ "p ( 8 life 0 s mu* tak5 up 9 disput+ ) ,zu+lius & o!rs2 :o 9 all probability equally lov$ ! ,,"l ,,jesus1 not)/&+ !y might diff] f him 9 o!r po9ts4 ,let ?is1 de> ,sir1 be a caution to u1 ,i hope x w to me2 = by ! bless+ ( ,,god1 provoke me to x z mu* z y please1 ,i d n ?9k ev] to ent] ! li/s ( controv]sy ) y on ! po9ts :]e9 we diff]4 ,only ,i pray to ,,god1 t ! m y judge me1 ! m ,i may love y1 & le>n to desire no ones approbation1 b t ( my ,,"l & ma/] ,,jesus ,,*ri/4,ere ?is rea*es y1 ,i suppose y w he> ( my late excursion to ,*>les ,t[n4 ,a great "w ,i believe is begun !re4 ,enclos$ ,i h s5t y ,mr4 ,g>d5's lett]s,!y w s]ve to conv9ce y1 m & m1 ( ! necessity y lie "u to be in/ant 9 season & out ( season4 ,oh1 de> hon\r$ ,sir1 ,i wi% y z mu* success z y\r own he>t c wi%4 ,0 y "h1 ,i w\ld weep ov] y ) te>s ( love1 & tell y :at great ?+s ,,god ha? done = my s\l1 s9ce we p>t$ la/4 ,inde$ & inde$1 ,i (t5 & he>tily pray = y\r success 9 ! gospel3 ,may y\r inw>d /r5g? & outw>d sph]e increase day by day6 ,may ,,god use y z a *oice & s+ul> in/rum5t ( promot+ 8 glory on e>?1 & may ,i see y cr[n$ ) an et]nal & exce$+ weight ( glory 9 ! _w to come6 ,?is is ! he>ty desire (1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxx4 ,to ,mr4 ,w4 ,savannah1 ,m>* #bf1 #agdj4 ,,& h[ does de> ,mr4 ,wal8 ,8 lett] lies by me1 & ,i n[ am incl9$ to answ] x4 ,my de> bro!r1 h[ d y feel y\r he>t8 ,is x gr[n sick ( orig9al & actual s98 ,is x gr[n sick ( unbelief & self-righte\sness8 ,is x closely unit$ to ! holy ,,jesus8 ,d y fe$ on him 9 y\r he>t by fai?8 ,& d y receive ( 8 fulness day by day8 ,i ask ^! que/ions1 because ,i want to see y write ( ! inw>d life1 & to he> y talk ( y\r hav+ a feel+ possession ( y\r ,,god4 ,= he t believe? aright1 ha? ! witness )9 himself4 ,h[ d ! bre?r58 ,i hope !re is no m say+ 8,i am ( ,paul10 or 8,i am ( ,apollos10 b t y are only desir\s ( be+ "o 9 ,,*ri/4 ,i pray =1 ?\gh di/ant f y4 ,i believe ,i am prep>+ a place = _m4 ,our "w goes on bravely4 ,i h ne> =ty little ones n[ 9 my h\se4 ,"s ( !m ,i tru/ w be effectually wr\ght ^u1 & made *ri/ians inde$4 ,we all live 9 love & unity1 & mo/ ,i hope are seek+ aft] ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,he is pleas$ f "t to "t to manife/ himself to my s\l1 & to %ew me h[ unwor?y ,i am ( ! lea/ m]cy4 ,%ortly ,i %all g nor?w>d1 to prea* ! gospel & collect fre% contributions = my orphans4 ,,god has giv5 me an e>ne/ ( :at he w d 9 ,am]ica1 by ! l>ge collection t 0 made at ,*>les ,t[n,i live e day 9 expectation ( he>+ f my ,london fri5ds4 ,my bro!r1 ! capta91 refre%$ my s\l ) glad tid+s & lett]s f ,bri/ol4 ,,god gave me great com=t & satisfaction 9 conv]s+ ) him1 & ,i hope he w be a *ri/ian inde$4 ,adieu4 ,all salute y & ! bre?r54 ,i am y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxxi4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,b4 ,i4 ,savannah1 ,m>*1 #bh1 #agdj4 ,,h[ glad %\ld ,i be ( a lett] f de> bro!r ,i8 ,:5 %all my s\l be refre%$1 ) he>+ t ! "w ( ! ,,"l prosp]s 9 8 h&8 ,i suppose be=e n[ y h receiv$ my lett]s1 & se5 my j\rnal1 & ,i believe ,,god is yet prep>+ great ?+s = u4 ,_m at ,*>les-t[n1 lately 7 br\ght to see _! want ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/,next week1 ,,god will+1 ,i purpose go+ to ,philadelphia1 & !n p]haps may see ,engl& ! latt] end ( ?is ye>1 or beg9n+ ( ! next4 ,! orphan-h\se goes on bravely4 ,i h =ty *ildr5 to ma9ta91 besides workm5 & assi/ants,! great h\%old] ( ! _w does1 & w ,i am p]suad$ ri*ly provide = u all4 ,! colony itself is 9 a v decl9+ way4 ,b our extremity is ,,god's opportunity,our bre?r5 ,i tru/ g =w>ds 9 ! spiritual life4 ,i h (t5 great inw>d trials,pray t ,i may be kept 9 all *anges1 & seem+ *ances ( ?is mortal life4 ,i believe x to be ,,god's w t ,i %\ld m>ry4 ,"o1 :o may be look$ ^u z a sup]ior1 is absolutely necess>y = ! due managem5t ( affairs4 ,h[ev]1 ,i pray ,,god1 t ,i may n h a wife1 till ,i c live z ?\gh ,i _h none,y may communicate ?is to "s ( our intimates2 = ,i w\ld call ,,*ri/ & 8 disciples to ! m>riage4 ,if ,i am delud$1 pray t ,,god w\ld reveal x to ,y\r mo/ affectionate bro!r & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxxii4 ,to ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,d4 ,on bo>d ! ,savannah1 b\nd to ,philadelphia f ,georgia1 ,april #d1 #agdj4 ,my de> fri5ds1 ,,s9ce ,i wrote la/1 we h buri$ our ,si/] ,l4 ,ra*el ,i left at ,philadelphia1 & si/] ,t seems to be 9 a decl9+ /ate2 s t si/] ,a alone is l to be left ( all ! wom5 :i* came ov] ) me f ,engl&4 ,i f9d by exp]i5ce1 t a mi/ress is absolutely necess>y = ! due managem5t ( my increas+ family1 & to take (f "s ( t c>e1 :i* at pres5t lies ^u me4 ,besides1 ,i %all 9 all probability1 at my next return f ,engl&1 br+ m wom5 ) me3 & ,i f9d1 unless !y are all truly graci\s 7or inde$ if !y are7 )\t a sup]ior1 matt]s _c be c>ri$ on z become? ! gospel ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,x ha? be5 !re=e mu* impress$ ^u my he>t1 t ,i %\ld m>ry1 9 ord] to h a help meet = me 9 ! "w :]eunto our de> ,,"l ,,jesus ha? call$ me4 ,?is comes 7l ,abraham's s]vant to ,rebekah's relations7 to "k :e!r y ?9k y\r daught]1 ,miss ,e1 is a prop] p]son to engage 9 su* an und]tak+8 ,if s2 :e!r y w be pleas$ to give me leave to propose m>riage unto h]8 ,y ne$ n be afraid ( s5d+ me a refusal4 ,=1 ,i bless ,,god1 if ,i "k any ?+ ( my own he>t1 ,i am free f t fooli% passion1 :i* ! _w calls ,,love4 ,i write1 only because ,i believe x is ! w ( ,,god1 t ,i %\ld alt] my /ate2 b y\r d5ial w fully conv9ce me1 t y\r daught] is n ! p]son appo9t$ by ,,god = me4 ,he kn[s my he>t2 ,i w\ld n m>ry b = him1 & 9 him1 = t5 ?\s& worlds4,b ,i h sometimes ?\ght ,miss ,e w\ld be my help-mate2 = %e has (t5 be5 impress$ ^u my he>t4 ,i %\ld ?9k myself saf] 9 y\r family1 because s _m ( y love ! ,,"l ,,jesus1 & consequ5tly w\ld be m wat*ful ov] my preci\s & immortal s\l4 ,aft] /rong cry+ & te>s at ! ?rone ( grace = direction1 & aft] unspeakable tr\bles ) my own he>t1 ,i write ?is4 ,be pleas$ to spread ! lett] be=e ! ,,"l2 & if y ?9k ?is motion to be ( him1 be pleas$ to deliv] ! inclos$ to y\r daught],if n1 say no?+1 only let me "k y disapprove ( x1 & t %all satisfy1 de> ,sir & ,madam1 ,y\r oblig$ fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxxiii4 ,to ,miss ,e4 ,on bo>d ! ,savannah1 ,april #d?1 #agdj4 ,,be n surpris$ at ! cont5ts ( ?is3,! lett] s5t to y\r hon\r$ fa!r & "m w acqua9t y ) ! reasons4 ,d y ?9k1 y c\ld und]go ! fatigues1 t mu/ necess>ily att5d be+ jo9$ to "o1 :o is e day liable to be call$ out to suff] = ! sake ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/8 ,c y be> to leave y\r fa!r & k9dr$'s h\se1 & to tru/ on him1 7:o fe$e? ! "y rav5s t call ^u him7 = y\r own & *ildr5s support1 suppos+ x %\ld please him to bless y ) any8 ,c y und]take to help a husb& 9 ! *>ge ( a family1 consi/+ p]haps ( a hundr$ p]sons8 ,c y be> ! inclem5cies ( ! air bo? z to cold & heat 9 a =eign climate8 ,c y1 :5 y h an husb&1 be z ?\gh y _h none1 & will+ly "p ) him1 ev5 = a long season1 :5 8 ,,"l & ma/] %all call him =? to prea* ! gospel1 & comm& him to leave y beh9d8 ,if aft] seek+ to ,,god = direction1 & se>*+ y\r he>t1 y c say1 8,i c d all ^? ?+s ?r\gh ,,*ri/ /r5g!n+ me10 :at if y & ,i 7 jo9$ toge!r 9 ! ,,"l1 & y came ) me at my return f ,engl&1 to be a help meet = me 9 ! managem5t ( ! orphan-h\se8 ,i h great reason to believe x is ! div9e w t ,i %\ld alt] my condition1 & h (t5 ?\ght y 0 ! p]son appo9t$ = me4 ,i %all /ill wait on ,,god = direction1 & he>tily intreat him1 t if ?is motion be n ( him1 x may come to n\ght4,i write ?us pla9ly1 because1 ,i tru/1 ,i write n f any o!r pr9ciples b ! love ( ,,god4,i %all make x my bus9ess to call on ! ,,"l ,,jesus1 & w\ld advise y to consult bo? him & y\r fri5ds,= 9 ord] to atta9 a bless+1 we %\ld call bo? ! ,,"l ,,jesus & 8 disciples to ! m>riage,i mu* l ! mann] ( ,isaac's m>ry+ ) ,rebekah1 & ?9k no m>riage c succe$ well1 unless bo? p>ties conc]n$ are l-m9d$ ) ,tobias & 8 wife,i ?9k ,i c call ! ,,god ( ,abraham1 ,isaac & ,jacob1 to witness t ,i desire 8to take y my si/] to wife1 n = lu/1 b uprightly20 & !re=e ,i hope he w m]cifully orda91 if x be 8 bless$ w we %\ld be jo9$ toge!r1 t we may walk z ,za*>y & ,elizabe? did1 9 all ! ord9ances ( ! ,,"l blameless4 ,i make no great pr(ession to y1 because ,i believe y ?9k me s9c]e4 ,! passionate expressions :i* c>nal c\rti]s use1 ,i ?9k1 ought to be avoid$ by ^? t w\ld m>ry 9 ! ,,"l4 ,i c only promise1 by ! help ( ,,god1 8to keep my matrimonial v[1 & to d :at ,i c t[>ds help+ y =w>d 9 ! great "w ( y\r salvation40 ,if y ?9k m>riage w be any way prejudicial to y\r bett] "p1 be s k9d z to s5d me a d5ial4 ,i w\ld n be a sn>e to y = ! _w4 ,y ne$ n be afraid ( speak+ y\r m9d4 ,i tru/1 ,i love y only = ,,god1 & desire to be jo9$ to y only by 8 comm&1 & = 8 sake4 ,) fe> & mu* trembl+ ,i write1 & %all pati5tly t>ry ! ,,"l's leisure1 till he is pleas$ to incl9e y1 de> ,miss ,e1 to s5d an answ] to ,y\r affectionate bro!r1 fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxxiv4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,on bo>d ! ,savannah1 ,april #aj1 #agdj4 ,,x is n[ full "t to answ] y\r lett]4 ,y ackn[l$ge me ! fir/ in/rum5t1 "u ,,god 7= ev] ador$ be ! ri*es ( 8 free grace7 ( awak5+ y to ! div9e life3 & %all n ,i endeav\r to quick5 & inflame ! heav5ly sp>k infus$ into y\r s\l8 ,,god =bid6 ,oh t my p[] 0 equal to my w6 ,h[ %\ld my de> bro!r ,h gl[ ) div9e love1 & lean by fai? on ! bosom ( 8 de>e/ ,r$eem]6 ,b ,i tru/ ere n[ y h inde$ receiv$ ! ,holy ,gho/1 & "k :at x is to fea/ on a crucifi$ ,,jesus4 ,does he n1 my de> bro!r1 (t5 manife/ himself sweetly to y\r pant+ s\l8 ,does he n (t5 tea* y ! hidd5 ?+s ( ! k+dom ( ,,god8 ,does he n tell y t he loves y1 & w suff] no?+ to pluck y out ( 8 almighty h&8 ,?us (t5 is he pleas$ to manife/ himself to me3 & :o !n d>es despair8 ,no2 ,i c assure ! wor/1 ! *ief ( s9n]s1 t ,,jesus ,,*ri/ came to save !m4 ,my de> bro!r1 "h are glad tid+s ( great joy6 ,! fire k9dles :il/ ,i am mus+4 ,oh let u call all to come & see ,him1 :o has =giv5 u all ! s9s t ev] we committ$4 ,is n ?is ! ,,*ri/8 ,adieu4 ,my he>ty & de>e/ love to all4 ,fail n writ+ to ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxxv4 ,to ,mr4 ,c4 ,on bo>d ! ,savannah1 ,april #aj1 #agdj4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,y1 z well z y\r de> associates1 are mu* ^u my he>t4 ,i long to he> t y are advanc$ 9 grace1 & gr[n 9 ! k ( ,,*ri/ ,,jesus y\r ,,"l4 ,i say y\r ,"l2 = ,i hope1 ere n[1 y c appropriate ,,*ri/ to y\rself1 &1 )\t ! lea/ diffid5ce or d\bt1 cry out assur$ly1 8,my ,,"l & my ,,god40 ,:5 ! s\l says ?is1 !n1 b n till !n1 is x truly m>ri$ to ! de> ,,"l ,,jesus2 !n are we true *ildr5 ( ! bridegroom1 & are real p>tak]s ( ! supp] ( ! ,lamb4 ,?is1 ?is is fai?3 ?is is believ+2 n ) ! head2 n 9 notion only2 b ) ! he>t1 inde$ & 9 tru?4 ,! s\l n[ puts its am51 & sets ! seal to ,,god's ev]la/+ promises2 x n[ so>s upw>ds t[>ds heav5ly ?+s1 & feels cont9ually ! invisible realities ( ano!r _w4 ,?\gh sometimes ov]%ad[$ by a cl\d1 yet /ill x kn[s t its ,r$eem] live?1 & ju/ifie? ! ungodly4 ,x _c d\bt ( 8 fav\r1 ?\gh sometimes he is pleas$ to )draw 8 s5sible pres5ce4 ,! root ( ! matt] is twi/$ r\nd e faculty ( ! s\l1 :i* daily is support$ ) ?is assurance1 t ,,*ri/ c no m =sake ! s\l he loves1 ?an he c =sake himself4 ,oh my de> bro!r1 ,i f9d myself mu* c>ri$ out to write ( t div9e life1 t div9e my/]y ( godl9ess1 ! hidd5 k+dom ( ,,god 9 ! he>t4 ,if any ?+ ,i c say1 or d1 or write1 may be any way s]viceable to de> ,mr4 ,c1 x w mu* rejoice ,8 mo/ unwor?y bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxxvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,i ,b4 ,on bo>d ! ,savannah1 ,april #aj1 #agdj4 ,my de>1 de> ,fri5d1 ,i ,rememb] y\r words t day ,i took my leave ( y1 ) ,dr4 ,john ,s1 at ,london4 ,i h n =gott5 y1 !re=e d ,i n[ write a l9e to my de> ,mr4 ,b4 ,may ! ,holy ,gho/ come ^u him1 & ! p[] ( ! ,highe/ ov]%ad[ him2 & may our glori\s ,r$eem] nev] cease /riv+ ) him1 till he ha? a witness )9 himself t he is a true *ild ( ,,god4 ,oh1 :5 w y answ] ! "* ( y\r "n-sake & =efa!r ,isaac6 ,:51 l him1 w my de> fri5d give himself up a :ole burnt-(f]+ unto ! ,,"l6 ,may ,i he> t y h recov]$ y\r fir/ love1 & are1 z =m]ly1 zeal\s ( good works6 ,i ?9k ,i nev] yet really d\bt$ ( y\r return4 ,if pray]s to ,,god1 if entreaties to him1 c br+ my de> fri5d back1 he %all n be l$ away captive by ! _w2 he %all1 he %all be a ,*ri/ian inde$4 ,i long to see y1 & till !n %all wre/le ) /rong cry+s & _m te>s ) my de> ,,"l ,,jesus1 9 y\r behalf4 ,i feel1 ,i feel ,,*ri/'s love2 ,i c no m d\bt ( my int]e/ 9 him1 ?an ,i c ( ! %9+ ( ! sun at noon day4 ,he fills1 he sweet5s & gladd5s my s\l2 he loves me freely3 he w br+ me to behold 8 glory4 ,i ?9k ,i c\ld n[ bid to m5 & devils defiance4 ,:o is he t condemne?8 ,x is ,,*ri/ t ju/ifies1 :o ev5 n[ sitte? 9 heav5 to make int]cession = me4 ,y see1 my de> fri5d1 ,i am ^u ! m\nt4 ,i "k n h[ to /op4 ,x is true1 ,i mu/ come d[n2 b x is only t ,i may g up aga91 & take a view ( ! heav5ly ,canaan4 ,i am n[ ne> ! port :i!r we are b\nd3 yet a little :ile1 & ,i %all be 9 heav52 & %all ,i n meet my de> ,i !re8 ,,god =bid6 ,no1 no2 ,i _c be> ! ?\ght ( x4 ,away1 my de>1 de> bro!r1 to ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,lay hold on 8 ev]la/+ righte\sness3 look1 look unto him by fai?1 & be sav$4 ,call y\r de> wife to look also4 ,help1 oh help h] 9 ! great "w ( h] salvation2 & bre$ up y\r de> *ild 9 ! nurture & admonition ( ! ,,"l4 ,adieu4 ,my he>t is full4 ,) s9c]ity ,i subscribe myself ,y\r's mo/ affectionately 9 our de>e/1 de>e/ ,,"l ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxxvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,n4 ,on bo>d ! ,savannah1 ,april #aj1 #agdj4 ,my ,de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,h be5 a few days return$ f ,*>les-,t[n1 :]e our de> ,,"l ,,jesus1 ,i tru/1 has begun a glori\s "w4 ,_m came to me "u convictions1 & 7 made to cry out1 8,:at %all we d to be sav$80 ,! p 7 exce$+ desir\s ( my return among/ !m4 ,if ,i call !re1 z ,i come nor?w>d1 x may prev5t my be+ at ,new-,york s soon z 0 propos$4 ,! ,,"l direct my go+ 9 8 way4 ,a ,fo/]ian ,prea*] lo/ gr\nd !re4 ,i ?9k y are n mu* to be blam$ = go+ out ( *ur*2 b p]haps x might be bett]1 on ano!r su* occasion1 to he> ! :ole disc\rse1 & !n g & conv]se ) ! prea*] ^u x2 o!rwise a man may say1 y are angry1 & c\ld n judge1 because y did n he> all4 ,praise is m dang]\s ?an contempt3 b :5 our ,,"l's hon\r c be promot$ by ! display ( our graces1 we ne$ n fe>4 ,8 grace w be suffici5t = u4 ,i "k n :at p]son x is t y w\ld n h me be s op5 to1 unless x be ,mr4 4 ,i _h r be too op5 ?an too res]v$4 ,simplicity mu* becomes ! ,israel ( ,,god4 ,a few days pa/1 ) full assurance ( fai?1 ,i laid ! fir/ brick ( our great h\se3 ,j]emiah b\ght l& :5 ! p 7 lead+ into captivity4 ,my family daily increase1 &1 bless$ be ,,god1 z yet ,i am kept f d\bt+4 ,pray t my fai? may nev] fail4 ,"s ( ! ,g]mans 9 ,am]ica are holy s\ls1 & des]ve ! "* !y be>4 ,!y keep up a close walk ) ,,god1 & are rem>kable = _! sweetness & simplicity ( behavi\r4 ,!y talk little1 & ?9k mu*4 ,mo/ ( !m1 ,i believe1 are ,lu!rans4 ,b :]e !re is ! image ( my de> ,ma/]1 !re are my affections drawn4 ,?is is ! ca?olic _s y brea! aft]3 ! ,,"l1 ,i am p]suad$1 w give x to y\r s\l4 ,all t p d say ( me1 affects me b little2 because ,i "k worse ( myself ?an !y c say conc]n+ me4 ,my he>t is desp]ately wick$4 ,0 ,,god to leave me1 ,i %\ld be a rem>kable s9n]4 ,b r$eem+ love1 ,i believe1 w n let u g4 ,oh6 de> ,mr4 ,n4 pray1 & give ?anks = me4 ,i daily ta/e t ! ,,"l is graci\s4 ,all ?+s g on well4 ,my de> bre?r5 salute y1 z does ,y\r affectionate1 unwor?y bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxxviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,will+t[n1 7,p5sylvania7 ,april #ad1 #agdj4 ,,read :]e ,i am1 & judge :e!r or n ,i am a /rang] & pilgrim ^u e>?4 ,ye/]day1 aft] a %ort passage ( t5 days1 did ,,god br+ u f ,georgia to ,new-,ca/le3 !re ,i prea*$ twice4 ,to-day ,i %all prea* "h1 & 9 ! ev5+ hope to rea* ,philadelphia4 ,p are mu* al>m$ already2 & great ?+s1 ,i f9d1 ,,god has be5 pleas$ to d1 by :at he enabl$ me to deliv] :5 la/ "h4 ,two m9i/]s h be5 conv9c$ ( _! =mal /ate1 not)/&+ !y held & prea*$ ! doctr9es ( grace4 ,"o pla9ly told ! congregation he _h be5 deceiv+ himself & !m1 & c\ld n prea* any m1 b desir$ ! p to pray ) him4 ,ano!r is z a flame ( fire1 & ha? be5 mu* own$ ( ,,god4 ,an oppos] read+ my s]mon1 9 ord] to conv9ce !m ,i did n prea* z ,mr4 ,t1 0 mu* disappo9t$2 = p[] w5t along ) ! s]mon1 ,,god's _s fell on ! p1 & =mal oppos]s w5t affright$ away4 ,x is unkn[n :at a glori\s /ir "h is 9 ! prov9ce4 ,_m1 v _m1 ,i believe1 ( late h be5 br\ght sav+ly to believe on ! ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,! "w mu* increases1 & "h is employm5t = _m mon?s3 b ,i mu/ return %ortly to ,savannah4 ,a primitive _s revives2 & _m1 ,i hope1 w be br\ght to live /$fa/ 9 ! apo/les doctr9e1 9 fell[%ip1 & break+ ( bread1 & 9 pray]4 ,p]haps de> ,mr4 ,s may be "o ( !m4 ,pray h[ does t "y man d8 ,is he deeply humbl$1 & closely unit$ to ! de> ,,"l ,,jesus8 ,does he feel himself a poor s9n]1 & daily exp]i5ce ! outgo+ & incom+ ( ! bless$ _s 9 ! sanctu>y ( 8 he>t8 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i d3 ev5 :il/ ,i am writ+ ,i feel 8 p[]4 ,i am p]suad$ ,i %all be m ?an conqu]or ov] e evil1 ?r\gh my ,r$eem]'s love4 ,oh6 my de> fri5d1 keep close to ! de> ,,"l ,,jesus6 ,d n g )\t 8 lead+1 & !n y are safe1 ?\gh 9 ! mid/ ( devils4 ,adieu4 ,ev]1 ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxxix4 ,to ,madam ,c4 ,new ,brunswick1 ,april #bg1 #agdj4 ,madam1 ,,all ?+s g on well 9 ,am]icanay1 bett] ?an ,i d>e ask1 or c\ld ?9k4 ,our ,,"l's k+dom comes ) p[]4 ,x is amaz+ to see h[ ,,god is pres5t 9 our assemblies3 ,i ref] y to de> bro!r ,s = p>ticul>s4 ,my animal spirits are exhau/$1 b ,i am fill$ )94 ,nature w\ld sometimes cry out1 8,sp>e ?yself20 b :5 ,i am (f]+ ,,jesus to poor s9n]s1 ,i _c =be> ex]t+ all my p[]s4 ,oh t ,i _h a ?\s& lives6 my de> ,,"l ,,jesus %\ld h !m all4 ,i long to be out ( ! body1 t ,i may love & s]ve him z ,i w\ld3 b ,i mu/ suff] be=e ,i c reign ) him4 ,t y & ,i may nev] d5y our ,,"l1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 ,madam1 ,y\r oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxxx4 ,to ,mr4 ,m4 ,new ,brunswick1 ,april #bh1 #agdj4 ,,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i c s5d y glad tid+s ( great joy4 ,our ,,"l ,,jesus is gett+ himself ! victory 9 ^! p>ts4 ,! ,orphan-h\se affairs g =w>d beyond expectation4 ,i h upw>ds ( =ty *ildr5 9 my h\se at ,savannah1 ne> sev5ty p]sons 9 family1 & upw>ds ( an hundr$ p to provide = e day4 ,z yet we want = no?+4 ,! great h\%old] ( mank9d gives u all ?+s ri*ly to enjoy1 &1 ,i am p]suad$1 w provide = u :il/ we tru/ 9 him4 ,i _h r live by fai?1 & dep5d on ,,god = ! support ( my great1 & yet increas+ family1 ?an to h ! l>ge/ visible fund 9 ! univ]se4 ,ab\t five weeks ago ! ,,"l /irr$ up ! ,*>les-,t[n p to contribute upw>ds ( sev5ty p\nds /]l+ t[>ds ! support ( my little ones4 ,a glori\s "w 0 also begun 9 ! he>ts ( ! inhabitants2 & _m 7 br\ght to cry out1 8,:at %all we d to be sav$80 ,a =tnight ago1 aft] a %ort passage ( t5 days1 ,i l&$ 9 ,p5sylvania1 & h _h ! pleasure ( see+ & he>+1 t my poor endeav\rs = promot+ ,,*ri/'s k+dom1 :5 !re la/1 7 n altoge!r va9 9 ! ,,"l4 ,i _c well tell y h[ _m h come unto me1 lab\r+ "u ! deepe/ convictions1 & seem+ly desir\s ( f9d+ re/ 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,sev]al h1 ,i humbly hope1 actually receiv$ him into _! he>ts by fai?1 & h n only righte\sness & peace1 b also joy 9 ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,9 %ort1 ! ^w ha? run & be5 mu* glorifi$2 & _m ,negroes also are 9 a fair way ( be+ br\ght home to ,,god4 ,i daily receive fre% & mo/ importunate invitations to prea* 9 all ! adjac5t c\ntries4 ,,god is pleas$ togive a great bless+ to my pr9t$ ,s]mons3 !y are n[ 9 ! h&s ( ?\s&s 9 ^! p>ts1 & are a means1 "u ,,god1 ( enlight5+ & build+ up _m 9 _! mo/ holy fai?4 ,s9ce su* an effectual door is op5$ = prea*+ ! ev]la/+ gospel1 y w n be surpriz$ if ,i acqua9t y !re are _m adv]s>ies4 ,! ,cl]gy1 ,i f9d1 are greatly (f5d$ at me4 ,! commiss>y ( ,philadelphia1 hav+ got a little /rong] p>ty ?an :5 ,i 0 !re la/1 has ?r[n (f ! mask1 d5i$ me ! pulpit1 & la/ ,sunday prea*$ up an hi/orical fai?1 & ju/ification by works4 ,b p only flock ! m to me4 ,! p[] ( ,,god is m visible ?an ev] 9 our assemblies2 & m ?an ev] be=e are conv9c$ t ,i prea* ! doctr9e ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,"s few bigott$ self-righte\s ,quak]s also1 n[ beg9 to spit out a little ( ! s]p5t3 !y _c be> ! doctr9e ( orig9al s91 or ( imput$ righte\sness z ! cause ( our acceptance ) ,,god4 ,"o calls orig9al s9 8orig9al nons5se20 & sev]al h be5 to me1 "u ! appreh5sion ( be+ ?ru/ out1 = own+ & confess+ :at ,i take to be ! tru? z x is 9 ,,jesus4 ,,god has n[ br\ght me to ,new ,brunswick1 :]e ,i am bless$ ) ! conv]sation ( ,mr4 ,g ,t4 ,inde$ he is a good soldi] ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 & ,,god is pleas$ 9 a wond]ful mann] to own bo? him & 8 bre?r54 ,! congregations :]e !y h prea*$ h be5 surpriz+ly convict$ & melt$ d[n4 ,!y are unwe>i$ 9 do+ good1 & g out into ! highways & h$ges to compel poor s9n]s to come 94 ,ye/]day also ,i he>d ( two m9i/]s 9 ,long ,isl&1 ne> ,new-,york1 :o _h l>ge communications f ,,god1 & h be5 in/rum5tal 9 br++ _m s\ls to ,,*ri/4 ,i c\ld add m2 b ,i mu/ away3 ! p are wait+ = a spiritual meal4 ,!y fly to ! doctr9e z doves to ! w9d[s1 & ,i tru/ ! ,,"l is n[ reviv+ 8 "w 9 ! mid/ ( ! ye>s4 ,) great difficulty ,i h r$eem$ "t to s5d y ^! few l9es4 ,i hope y & ! re/ ( my de> fri5ds cont9ue to pray = me3 = ,i believe nev] 0 s weak a wret* s5t on su* an important err&4 ,b :5 ,i am weak1 !n am ,i /rong4 ,my bodily /r5g?1 by frequ5t j\rney+ & cont9u$ speak+1 sometimes fails me2 b ! ,,"l quick5s & /r5g!ns me by 8 mighty p[]4 ,! m ,i am oppos$1 ! m joy ,i feel2 & ! fir/ fruits ( ,,god's _s1 :i* he ha? imp>t$ to my s\l1 are s sweet1 t ,i almo/ ) impati5ce wait till ,i reap a full h>ve/ 9 ! fruition ( my ,,god4 ,cont9ue1 ,i besee* y1 to int]c$e = me2 & re/ satisfi$ t bo? y & my o!r ,engli% fri5ds are always rememb]$ by ,y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxxxi4 ,to ,w4 ,s4 ,esq4 ,re$y ,isl&1 ,may #ai1 #agdj4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,"k v well :at x is to "p f a fri5d :i* is z "o's own s\l2 & !re=e c\ld 9 "s measure sympa?ize ) y 9 :at y felt :5 p>t+ f me4 ,! good ,,"l sanctify my fri5d%ip to y1 & grant we may g h& 9 h& to heav54 ,"o ( ! inclos$ pap]s w %ew y ! ev5t ( :at y ins]t$ 7unkn[n to me7 9 ! ,news4 ,h[ev]1 be n di%e>t5$2 ,,god %all make ev5 ?is to "w toge!r = y\r good4 ,! w> betwe5 ,mi*ael & ! dragon has mu* increas$4 ,mr4 ,c has prea*$ mo/ ( 8 p away f him4 ,he la%$ me mo/ bravely ! ,sunday be=e ,i came away4 ,mr4 ,a also prea*es aga9/ me4 ,mr4 ,c did n come to take 8 leave ( me2 & ,mr4 ,j is v invet]ate4 ,n[ ,i believe our ,,"l's k+dom w come ) p[]4 ,at ,new-,york ! ^w ran4 ,twice or ?rice our ,,"l appe>$ = u 9 a mo/ glori\s mann]4 ,mr4 ,t & 8 bre?r5 gl[ ) div9e w>m?2 & ,i h conv]s$ ) "o ( ! m9i/]s ( ,long ,isl&1 :om ,,god has lately s5t =?3 he is a sweet zeal\s s\l4 ,la/ week1 at ,nott+ham & ,mr4 ,b's1 h[ did ,,god manife/ 8 glory6 ,we _h ab\t twelve ?\s& he>]s2 & su* a melt+1 su* a cry+1 7!y say7 0 sc>cely ev] se54 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ! devil's *ildr5 beg9 to ?r[ (f ! mask4 ,i want to draw ! l+]+ battle on4 ,at ,philadelphia affairs g on bett] & bett]2 only ,satan n[ beg9s to ?r[ _m into fits4 ,i h g5]ally prea*$ twice & rode ne> ?irty miles a-day s9ce y left me4 ,! ,,"l ha? be5 my support1 & has (t5 s melt$ me ) a s5se ( 8 free1 sov]eign1 & ev]la/+ love1 t "s ?\ght ,i 0 giv+ up ! gho/4 ,oh nev] let g y\r s5se ( ,,god's sov]eign1 ev]la/+ love6 ,x is food to my poor s\l4 ,0 x n = t1 surely ,i mu/ s9k "u ! prospect ( ! lab\rs & suff]+s t are be=e me4 ,my de> bro!r1 ,:at is ! ,,"l do+ 9 ^! p>ts8 ,i believe ! "w w g on bett] "h ?an 9 ,engl&4 ,we are m unit$ 9 our pr9ciples1 & d n pr9t "o aga9/ ano!r4 ,pray obs]ve ! h9t giv5 to ,capta9 ,g1 & let ! ,,"l ord] = me z x %all seem good 9 8 sight4 ,we are n[ at ,re$y ,isl& wait+ = a w9d4 ,i he>d ( a %ip go+ to ,dubl91 & c\ld n lose ! opportunity ( writ+ to my de> bro!r ,s4 ,i ne$ n rem9d y to ha/5 ov] z fa/ z possible,our ,,"l has taught y n to /ay by ! way,i h rebuk$ ,mr4 ,c %>ply1 & ,i tru/ h gott5 "s graci\s s\ls on bo>d,! ,,"l is ) me2 ,i am some:at bett] z to bodily heal?1 b ,i live *iefly on inw>d supplies f above4 ,my ma/] nev] fails me4 ,oh exhort all to fall 9 love ) ,,jesus1 & to pray =1 ,ev] y\rs 9 ! be/ bonds1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxxxii4 ,to ,mr4 ,m1 an ,indian ,trad]4 ,re$y ,isl&1 ,may #ai1 #agdj4 ,de> ,mr4 ,m1 ,i ,receiv$ y\r lett]1 & h be5 read+ "p ( y\r j\rnal4 ,i ?9k x y\r b\nd5 duty to g among/ ! ,indians aga91 n z a m9i/]1 b z a private *ri/ian1 ^: duty x is1 :5 conv]t$ himself1 to /r5g!n 8 bre?r54 ,an effectual door1 ,i w\ld hope1 is op5+ among/ "s ( ! hea!n4 ,i rememb]1 :5 x 0 fir/ impress$ ^u me1 t ,i %\ld g to ,georgia1 ?is promise came ) su* p[] z nev] w be =gott51 & t too1 long be=e ,i _h any outw>d call8,i h made !e ! head ( ! hea!n40,i speak ?is = y\r enc\ragem5t1 b desire y w\ld n m5tion x to o!rs4 ,:o kn[s b t "t may be n[ ne> at h&8,h[ev] t be1 x is pla9 ,,god calls y1 & ,i wi% y good success 9 ! "n ( ! ,,"l4 ,be sure y keep a close walk ) ,,god4,be mu* 9 pray]1 & prep>e = ! greate/ h>d%ips4 ,y\r greate/ p]ils w be among/ y\r own c\ntrym54 ,! hea!ns w be /irr$ up by !m1 z ! ,g5tiles 7 by ! ,jews2 b ! ,,"l ,,jesus w make y m ?an conqu]or ov] all4 ,! ^w ( ! ,,"l w make its own way4 ,beg ( ,,god to give y true notions ( our free ju/ification by fai? 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,br+ y\r ,indian he>]s to believe1 be=e y talk ( baptism1 or ! supp] ( ! ,,"l4 ,o!rwise !y w cat* at a %ad[1 & neglect ! sub/ance4 ,improve ! leisure y n[ enjoy1 & see t y feel ! tru?s y speak4 ,fe$ on ?is promise1 8,x %all be giv5 y 9 t h\r :at y %all say40 ,y\r circum/ances call = a fulfill+ ( x,tell !m :at ,,god has be5 do+ "h1 & h[ happy ,,jesus ,,*ri/ w make !m4 ,be sure tell !m1 tell !m1 t true fai? is n m]ely 9 ! head1 b 9 ! he>t1 & t x w c]ta9ly be productive ( good works4 ,frequ5tly m$itate on ,,god's free love to y\rself1 & t w be/ qualify y to speak ( x affectionately to o!rs4 ,i c\ld say m1 b "t w n p]mit4 ,pray = me4 ,all ) me salute y4 ,my poor petitions y may dep5d on1 z ! ,,"l %all enable me4 ,my love to all1 & believe me to be ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 bro!r1 & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxxxiii4 ,to ! ,allegany ,indians4 ,re$y ,isl&1 ,may #ba1 #agdj4 ,my ,de> ,bre?r51 ,,= s ,i call y1 because y1 & ,i1 & all1 h "o common fa!r1 ,,"o ,,god1 9 :om we live1 move & h our be+s4 ,we all came at fir/ out ( ! du/ ( ! e>?4 ,= aft] ,,god made ! sun1 moon1 />s1 & e ?+ y see1 he also made a creature call$ man1 & brea!d into him ! brea? ( life2 he !n became a liv+ s\l4 ,he c\ld n only walk & speak1 b he c\ld also ?9k1 & reason1 & 0 full ( goodness1 peace1 & joy4 ,?is man1 ?is happy creature ,,god plac$ 9 a g>d51 :i* 8 own "r h& _h plant$4 ,he !n ca/ him into a deep sleep1 & out ( "o ( 8 ribs made :at we call a woman1 t %e might be 8 wife4 ,_! names 7 ,adam & ,eve4 ,) ^!1 ,,god made an agreem5t t !y %\ld eat ( e tree ( t g>d51 except "o2 b if !y ate ! fruit ( t p>ticul> tree1 !y %\ld die2 !y %\ld return to ! du/ f :5ce !y 7 tak51 lose ! com=ts !y enjoy$ 9 _! s\ls1 & be unhappy = ev] 9 ano!r _w4 ,b if !y did n eat ?is fruit1 none ( ^! ?+s %\ld come ^u !m4 ,a be+1 :i* we call ! devil1 7& :o = 8 pride _h be5 ca/ out ( heav57 envy+ _! happ9ess1 tempt$ !m to eat ! =bidd5 fruit4 ,!y cons5t$1 !y ate1 !y di$4 ,_! bodies became mortal1 _! s\ls 7 depriv$ ( ! pres5ce & love ( ,,god2 & unless a way 0 f\nd out to make satisfaction = :at !y _h done1 !y mu/ h be5 lo/ = ev]4 ,^! 7 our p>5ts1 & ,,god made ?is agreem5t ) u _! *ildr51 z well z ) !m4 ,= !y act$ 9 our "n1 z a k+ acts 9 ! "n ( 8 p1 or a fa!r 9 ! "n ( a *ild,:at !re=e befel !m1 befel u4 ,we di$ 9 !m2 & come into ?is _w poor & mis]able1 bl9d & nak$1 z !y 71 :5 !y _h eat5 ( ! =bidd5 tree4 ,h5ce x is1 t we are giv5 to lu/1 ang]1 envy1 hatr$1 pride1 & malice1 & all ^? tr\blesome passions :i* y all mu/ feel 9 y\r own he>ts1 & _c b see ev5 9 ! he>ts ( y\r *ildr54 ,if !n1 y only look into y\rselves1 y mu/ confess ^! ?+s are s4 ,b ,,god ha? giv5 u a book1 :]e9 he assures u ( ! tru? ( all ?is3,& we "k t book came f ,,god1 because none b ,,god c\ld tell u ! ?+s !re9 conta9$4 ,& ,i speak fir/ ( ?is1 because 'till y feel & believe ?is1 y _c come to ! k ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/2 & )\t ! k ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/ y _c be sav$4 ,= aft] our fir/ p>5ts1 ,adam & ,eve1 _h tak5 ! =bidd5 fruit1 & ) all _! *ildr51 !reaft] to be born1 became guilty be=e ,,god1 ,,god out ( 8 own free love s5t 8 only begott5 ,son into ! _w1 to die1 & s to make an atonem5t = ! s9 ( fall5 man1 & also to obey ! law1 :i* man _h brok52 s t ?\gh fall5 man _h no righte\sness ( 8 own1 yet ^u believ+ 9 ,,god's ,son1 he %\ld f9d a p]fect righte\sness 9 him4 ,?is ,son is call$ ,,jesus1 8,a ,savi\r10 because he 0 to save u f ! guilt & p[] ( our s9s4 ,he 0 truly ,,god1 & !re=e c\ld satisfy2 he 0 truly man1 & !re=e c\ld obey & suff] 9 our /ead4 ,he 0 ,,god & man 9 "o p]son1 t ,,god & man might be happy toge!r aga94 ,my de> bre?r51 7= s ,i mu/ call y1 ?\gh ,i nev] saw y7 ^! are /range ?+s4 ,b if y are will+ to le>n1 ! holy _s %all tea* y4 ,= ,,jesus ,,*ri/ by dy+1 & obey+ ,,god's law1 ha? b\ght = u ! holy _s1 :o %all *ange y\r corrupt natures1 & fit y = happ9ess h]eaft] ) ! ev]-bless$ ,,god1 if y d b believe 9 y\r he>ts4,?\s&s ( :ite p only believe 9 _! heads1 & !re=e are no m *ri/ians ?an ^? :o nev] he>d ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/ at all4 ,!y call ,,*ri/1 8,"l1 ,"l10 b !y d n live z ,,jesus ,,*ri/ ha? comm&$4 ,no1 !y curse & swe>1 !y break ! sabba?1 !y get drunk1 !y play1 !y :ore1 !y commit adult]y1 & h taught _m poor ,indians to d ^! abom9able ?+s z well z !mselves4 ,d n y !re=e le>n ( !m4 ,= true *ri/ians are sob]1 *a/e & holy4 ,!y w n get drunk1 !y w n play ! :ore1 !y w n *eat1 lie1 curse or swe>2 b !y w bless & praise ,,god1 keep ! sabba?1 & d all ! good !y c2 = ?us ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 _! ,,"l & ma/]1 liv$ :5 he 0 "h on e>?4 ,i say1 :5 he 0 "h on e>?2 = aft] he di$1 he rose aga91 & w5t up into heav5 f :5ce he came1 & !re he sits pray+ = all t %all believe on ,him to ! end ( ! _w4 ,= z ! _w _h a beg9n+1 s x also w h an end4 ,& ,,jesus ,,*ri/ w come aga9 9 ! cl\ds to judge all mank9d2 & !n he t ha? believ$ 9 ,,*ri/1 & ha? %ewn =? 8 fai? by 8 works1 %all be sav$2 & he t ha? n believ$ 9 ,,*ri/1 %all be damn$ = ev]1 & be ca/ into a lake ( fire & brim/one4 ,b be=e he comes1 he ha? promis$ t ! hea!n %all be br\ght to believe on him1 & !re=e ,i write ?is lett] to y4 ,i w\ld come myself1 & prea* ! glad tid+s ( salvation among y1 z ! be>] ( ?is c\ld int]pret = me2 b my o!r bus9ess w n p]mit4 ,i am a m9i/] ( ! same ,,jesus1 & once 0 z ignorant ( ,him comp>atively z y may be4 ,i once liv$ l o!r p2 b ! ,,"l ,,jesus ha? br\ght me to believe on ,him1 & ,i n[ d s no m4 ,i once 0 full ( envy1 hatr$1 malice1 & su* l curs$ temp]s2 b n[ ,i h love1 & peace1 & joy4 ,& because ,,jesus ,,*ri/ ha? %ewn su* m]cy to me1 ,i desire t all o!rs %\ld be made z happy1 nay happi] ?an ,i am myself4,he>k5 !re=e n[ to ! voice ( ! ,,"l4 ,pray to ,,god t y may feel y\rselves poor1 mis]able s9n]s1 & come by a liv+ fai? to ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,!n he w p>don y ( all y\r s9s1 make y holy by 8 _s "h1 & take y into ev]la/+ happ9ess h]eaft]4 ,y\r trad]s1 "s ( !m at lea/1 w tell y1 t y mu/ be mis]able1 if y w be *ri/ians4 ,b ^! "k no?+ ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/2 = !y are ungodly m51 walk+ aft] _! own wick$ lu/s4 ,:osoev] w foll[ ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ?\gh happy 9 himself1 mu/ be look$ ^u z a fool by o!rs4 ,! _s ( ! _w1 & ! _s ( ,,jesus are q contr>y "o to ! o!r2 & !re=e if y w live godly 9 ,him1 y mu/ suff] p]secution2 y mu/ h all mann] ( evil spok5 aga9/ y falsely1 & be call$ madm5 & fools2 b let n t daunt y1 or make y afraid4 ,!re is a _w to come1 !re is a judgm5t-day1 & !n ,,jesus ,,*ri/ %all cr[n all ^? ) glory1 :o h suff]$ = 8 "n's sake4 ,once m1 !re=e1 he>k5 to ! voice ( ! ,,"l4 ,= ! ,,"l ,,jesus di$ = y1 z well z = ! :ite m5 among y1 & t y might be taught ! gospel2 b !y h made y worse ?an y 7 be=e1 & !re=e %all receive ! great] damnation4 ,he :o br+s ?is1 no d\bt1 w be despis$ among/ !m1 because he w1 ,i hope1 nei!r get drunk1 nor curse1 nor swe>4,b ,i tru/ ! ,,"l w /r5g!n him1 & cause him to %ew _m ( y ! true way ( salvation,i %all n fail to pray = him1 & = y2 = ?\gh ,i "k y n1 yet if ,i c\ld !reby save y\r preci\s s\ls1 ,i ?9k ,i c\ld die = y\r sake4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus bless y1 & br+ y out ( d>kness into 8 m>vell\s light1 = 8 inf9ite m]cy's sake4 ,?is is ! pray] (1 de> bre?r51 ,y\r s\l's well-wi%] & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxxxiv4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,i1 at ,philadelphia4 ,re$y ,isl&1 ,may #ba1 #agdj4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,/ill our ,,"l is ) me bo? 9 ! %ip & on ! %ore4 ,adore him = 8 free grace4 ,sailors1 ,i believe1 are com+ to ,,jesus4 ,"o or two ( our crew are "u convictions4 ,! ,,"l does n keep me "h = no?+4 ,i desire to le>n ( w9ds & /orms to obey ,him4 ,i pray daily = y\r success4 ,may ! ,,"l make y a happy in/rum5t ( br++ _m sons to glory4 ,y\r weakness ne$ n disc\rage y4 ,! ,,"l is pleas$ to make use ( me4 ,he /r5g!ns me mightily 9 ! inn] man4 ,oh grace1 grace6 8,less ?an ! lea/ ( all10 %all be my motto /ill4 ,i ne$ n exhort y to fe$ ! flock ( ,,god2 he has pur*as$ !m ) 8 own blood4 ,oh admit ( a mix$ communion4 ,i ?9k ! glory ( ,,god requires ?is at y\r h&s4 ,may ! ,,"l give y a "r und]/&+ 9 all ?+s1 & enable y to rememb] ,y\r unwor?y bro!r & fell[-lab\r] 9 our de> ,,"l ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxxxv4 ,to ,mr4 ,m1 at ,philadelphia4 ,re$y ,isl&1 ,may #ba1 #agdj4 ,de> ,mr4 ,m41 ,,z ! ,,"l is pleas$ to deta9 me "h by contr>y w9ds1 :y %\ld ,i n s5d y a l9e8 ,y h /ood up = ! tru?s ( ,,god1 &1 ,i tru/1 w n be a%am$ ( our ,,"l & 8 gospel4 ,i expect a great fall+ away among/ ^? t foll[$ me3 ,b ,i hope de> ,mr4 ,m4 w cont9ue /$fa/ & unmoveable to ! la/4 ,! only way1 is to keep a con/ant eye to ,,*ri/1 to g =? 9 8 /r5g?1 & nev] to re/ till y feel 8 bless$ tru?s copi$ & transcrib$ on y\r he>t4 ,y h (t5 he>d me exclaim aga9/ re/+ on a head-k4 ,y are a man ( /rong passions1 & sprightly imag9ation1 & !re=e 7,i "k y w n be affront$7 y w make ei!r a great sa9t1 or an accompli%$ 4 ,i believe ! =m]1 ?\gh1 z a fri5d1 ,i rem9d y (1 & caution y aga9/ ! latt]4 ,y love to be dealt pla9ly )4 ,oh1 de> ,sir1 ,i feel t ,i love y1 & h a real conc]n = y & y\r h\%old4,:at w\ld ,i give to see y\r daught]s become wise virg9s1 & fall5 9 love ) ! bless$ ,,jesus4 ,h[ amiable w\ld !y !n appe>6 ,b be=e ?is c be done1 all p]tness1 & lightness ( _s1 mu/ be tak5 away1 & !y mu/ n only leave (f danc+1 b be made new creatures4 ,h[ is y\r son8 ,pray tell him x is "t = him to come home4 ,! fatt$ calf waits = him4 ,i c\ld say m2 b "t w n p]mit4 ,de> ,sir1 pray = me4 ,inde$ ,i w endeav\r to return ! fav\r2 _m are wait+ =1 & w\ld rejoice at my halt+2 b ! ,,"l is my help]4 ,he is ) me 9 my little cab91 & gives me a feel+ possession ( 8 bless$ _s4 ,may ! ,,"l enri* y ) a great measure ( x1 & fill y ) all 8 fulness6 ,me?9ks ,i see y lift+ up y\r eyes1 & say+1 ,am54,& s sai?1 de> ,mr4 ,m4 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxxxvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,r1 at ,philadelphia4 ,re$y ,isl&1 ,may #bb1 #agdj4 ,de> ,r41 ,,let no?+ said to y 9 my abs5ce affect y4 ,,god has lately deliv]$ y out ( "o sn>e2 take he$ h[ y fall into ano!r4 ,if y wat* unto pray]1 :o kn[s b ,,god may bless y\r endeav\rs among/ ! poor negro wom5 & *ildr58 ,i c\ld n wi% y m happily situat$4,my love to all ! society4,exhort !m n to re/ 9 good desires4 ,%ew !m1 ,o %ew !m ! necessity ( be+ deeply w\nd$1 be=e !y c be capable ( heal+ by ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,bid !m to bew>e ( a light behavi\r1 & light company4 ,bo? d grieve ! bless$ _s ( ,,god4 ,take he$1 take he$ ( ^? accurs$ sn>es4 ,i c\ld say m1 b "t w n p]mit4 ,my love to ! ,negro ,peggy1 & all h] black si/]s4 ,bid !m to pray = me4 ,may ! blood ( ,,jesus wa% away all ! pollutions ( _! s9-sick s\ls6 ,:at if !y 7 put into a society by !mselves1 & y1 or "s :ite woman1 meet ) !m8 ,! good ,,"l direct & bless y 9 all ?+s4,?is is ! he>ty pray] ( ,y\r s9c]e fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxxxvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,e4 ,re$y ,isl&1 ,may #bb1 #agdj4 ,,god only kn[s :5 ! w9d w fav\r our removal h5ce2 ,i desire pati5tly to t>ry ! ,,"l's leisure1 & to wait ! mov+ ( ! cl\d ( 8 provid5ce4 ,h[ev]1 9 ! mean :ile ,i s5d y a l9e among/ my o!r fri5ds4 ,,god1 ,i believe1 ha? /ruck y to ! he>t1 & %ewn y ! rott5ness ( t f\ndation :]eon y 0 once build+4 ,o keep close to our de> ,,"l ,,jesus1 & nev] fe> :at m5 or devils c say (1 or d unto y4 ,i am p]suad$ y mu/ be buffet$4,y mu/ be p]secut$1 if y w live godly 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus4 ,let ?is be y\r com=t1 :5 ! _w =sakes y1 ! ,,"l :om y s]ve1 %all take y up4 ,i pray = y1 & my o!r de> ,philadelphia fri5ds daily4 ,! ,,"l be ) y all4 ,adieu4 ,y w\ld d well to publi%1 8t all :o h n be5 baptiz$ already1 & %all appe> to be prep>$ = x1 ,i w1 by ,,god's leave1 baptize1 at my return to ,philadelphia40 ,o t all :o foll[$ me 7 baptiz$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/6 ,b !re mu/ be a fall+ away4,de> ,mr4 ,e1 ,i tru/1 w n des]t 8 ,,"l4 ,tru/ 9 81 & n 9 y\r own /r5g?1 & y %all be safe4 ,once m f>ewel4 ,all ) me salute y4 ,! p on %ore wait = me4 ,rememb] me 9 y\r pray]s z ,y\r affectionate s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxxxviii4 ,to ! ,memb]s ( a ,society at ,philadelphia4 ,re$y ,isl&1 ,may #bb1 #agdj4 ,my de> ,fri5ds1 ,,z ! ,,"l1 = wise reasons1 deta9s me "h1 ,i _c b s5d y a l9e z a tok5 ( my unfeign$ conc]n = ! welf>e ( y\r bett] "p4 ,i mu/ confess1 t ! acc\nt _m ( y gave ( y\r exp]i5ces1 0 n s satisfactory z ,i c\ld wi%2 b ,i hope y w none ( y re/ 9 good desires1 or ?9k y are *ri/ians1 because y h foll[$ aft] me4 ,i ?ank y1 ,,god kn[s my he>t1 ,i ?ank y = all expressions ( y\r love3 ,b ,i besee* y to rememb]1 t ! k+dom ( ,,god does n consi/ 9 ^w1 b 9 p[]4 ,keep+ company ) ,,god's p1 does n give y a title to ! privileges ( ,,god's *ildr54 ,x may increase1 b n ext5uate y\r condemnation1 if y are n s\nd 9 he>t1 & truly conv]t$ to our de> ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i am p]suad$ y w n be (f5d$ at ?is pla9 deal+4 ,,god has be5 pleas$ to "w ^u y by my unwor?y m9i/ry4 ,i w\ld !re=e wat* ov] y = good1 & w>n y aga9/ ^? sn>es :i* await all ! true foll[]s ( ! ,lamb ( ,,god4 ,at my next return1 ,i hope ,i %all see y are t inw>dly1 :i* y w\ld be e/eem$ outw>dly4 ,! se>*] ( he>ts kn[s ,i long = y\r salvation4 ,my de> fri5ds1 adieu4 ,pray = me4 ,be humble1 be /rong 9 ! ,,"l & 9 ! p[] ( 8 might4 ,a fi]y trial awaits y4 ,!re is no be+ a *ri/ian )\t giv+ up all = ,,*ri/4 ,we mu/ all h ! _s ( m>tyrdom1 ?\gh we may n all die m>tyrs4,t ! ,,"l may keep y by 8 p[] unto salvation1 & make y m ?an conqu]ors ?r\gh 8 love1 is ! he>ty pray] ( ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,clxxxix4 ,to ,mr4 ,a ,s1 at ,philadelphia4 ,re$y ,isl&1 ,may #bb1 #agdj4 ,de> ,mr4 ,s41 ,i ,desire t y & y\r wife w\ld accept ( ^! few f>ewel l9es z a tok5 ( my love4 ,my he>t's desire & pray] to ,,god is1 t y bo? may be sav$4,y\r wife 0 m\rn+ :5 ,i saw h] la/4 ,! ,,"l ,,jesus prep>e h] !reby = true1 solid1 & la/+ com=t6 ,! m we are humbl$1 ! m w ! glori\s ,emmanuel exalt u2 b we mu/ wait 8 "t4 ,,jesus is love1 & nev] corrects u b = our own good4 ,i f9d x is always ?us ) me4 ,i am a /ubborn1 ungrateful1 disob$i5t *ild1 & (t5 oblige him to /rike me sev]ely2 b love1 ,i f9d1 holds ! rod1 & !re=e 8 rod1 z well z 8 /aff com=ts me4 ,f>ewel2 ! ,,"l be ) y bo?6,john ,s & all fri5ds salute y4 ,we live & walk 9 love4 ,my t5d]e/ respects await all t truly foll[ ! ,lamb4 ,i besee* y =get n to pray = ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 bro!r1 & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxc4 ,to ,mr4 ,g ,l1 9 ,london4 ,re$y ,isl&1 ,may #bb1 #agdj4 8,,on ,?ursday la/1 9 ! ev5+1 ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,:itefield w5t on bo>d at ,new-,ca/le1 9 ord] to sail to ,georgia1 aft] hav+ be5 on %ore ?irty-?ree days1 & travell$ "s hundr$s ( miles1 & prea*$ fifty-eight times 9 ! prov9ces ( ,new-,j]sey1 ,new-,york1 & ,p5sylvania4,8 congregations consi/$ sometimes ( f\r1 sometimes ( five1 sometimes ( eight1 twelve1 fifte51 & once at ,philadelphia1 ( tw5ty ?\s& p4 ,he _h gott5 ne> five hundr$ p\nds /]l+1 9 money & provisions1 = ! ,orphan-h\se at ,georgia4 ,great & visible effects foll[$ 8 prea*+1 almo/ :]esoev] he w5t1 especially 9 ,philadelphia4 ,!re 0 nev] su* a g5]al awak5+1 & conc]n = ! ?+s ( ,,god kn[n 9 ,am]ica be=e4 ,he int5d$ to visit ,new-,engl& soon aft] 8 arrival at ,georgia1 & to come by l& z f> z ,philadelphia1 at ! latt] end ( ! ye>40 ,! above ,adv]tisem5t may suffice = ! pres5t1 'till ,i h an opportunity ( s5d+ y my j\rnal4 ,t w %ew y wond]ful ?+s4 ,i suppose ere ?is rea*es y1 our de> bro!rs1 ,s & ,g1 w be arriv$3 ,i h s5t a packet ( lett]s to !m1 by ! way ( ,dubl94 ,i am n[ wait+ = a fair w9d1 & c say ! ,,"l is ) me ( a tru?4 ,sev]al %ips are ly+ by u1 & ! capta9s & _! companies come to our %ip to pray]s4 ,sailors weep3 ,x is unkn[n h[ _m are "u conviction4 ,i long to he> :at is do+ 9 ,engl&4 ,! emb>goes1 ,i suppose1 prev5t y\r s5d+2 h[ev] my he>t is ) y4 ,i d n =get y4 ,i hope !re is a door op5+ among ! ,allegany ,indians4 ,i h read ,m's j\rnal1 & h wrote bo? to him & !m4 ,we h be5 ne> a week at ,re$y ,isl&3 ,i h prea*$ !re five times4 ,! capta9s & _! crews come con/antly to public wor%ip on %ore1 & to private pray] 9 our sloop4 ,we h "s ) u t love our de> ,,"l ,,jesus 9 s9c]ity4 ,my he>t is exce$+ly drawn t[>ds ,savannah2 b ! ,,"l's "t is ! be/4 ,! ,,"l ,,jesus bless y all1 & rew>d y = all k9dnesses %ewn to 8 unwor?y s]vant1 b ,y\r affectionate bro!r 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxci4 ,to ,w ,s1 ,esq41 9 ,london4 ,lewis-,t[n1 7,p5sylvania7 ,may #bd1 #agdj4 ,my de> ,fri5d & ,bro!r1 ,,my w is mu* to g to ,georgia1 b my de> ,,"l ,,jesus is pleas$ to cross me4 ,= ev] bless$ be 8 great & glori\s "n4 ,j n[ ! ,,"l ha? br\ght me hi!r4 ,y\r lett] pleas$ me4 ,i hope our ,,"l is n[ beg9n+ to answ] my pray]s1 & t my de> ,bro!r ,s is ab\t to "k himself4 ,y "k ,i h (t5 told y1 t y ought to suspect y\r exp]i5ces4 ,y h mi/ak51 9 my op9ion1 prep>ation1 = conv]sion itself4 ,y\r n9e ye>s r\nd ( duties1 7 no effects ( ! new-bir? at all4 ,h[ c\ld !y be8 :5 y did n "k y 0 to be born aga91 be=e y he>d ,mr4 ,c ,w exp\nd ! sev5? *apt] ( ! ,romans3 ,!n1 b n till !n did y beg9 to be enlight5$1 & illum9ation & conv]sion are two diff]5t ?+s4 ,all my great trials 7 consequ5t on ?is4 ,n t ,,god's way ( deal+ ) me1 ought to be a rule = o!rs3 ,b ,i ?9k y\r case & m9e some:at p>allel4,^? t h be5 mo/ humbl$1 ,i f9d1 always make ! mo/ solid1 useful *ri/ians4 ,x /&s ) reason3 ,! m a man is empti$ ( himself1 ! m room is !re made = ! _s ( ,,god to dwell 9 him4,y\r caution to de> ,mr4 ,h4 0 v good4 ,op5ness is ! be/ pres]vative ( spiritual fri5d%ip4 ,i w\ld behave s1 t no "o might be afraid to consult me2 b if p w n op5 _! he>ts1 let !m n blame me2 ,i _c speak1 :]e ,i p]ceive a %yness1 & :]e ,i see p]sons are afraid ( me4 ,i am sure !y mu/ h>b\r "s ung5]\s suspicions or o!r aga9/ me1 & h[ !n c !re be a h>mony ( s\l4 ,my de> bro!r1 my fri5d1 n[ ,i h told y my he>t3 ,be n angry1 ,i am j ready to weep4,inde$1 ,i am will+ to wa% y\r feet1 & to ackn[l$ge all fav\rs "u ,,god t ,i h receiv$ f y4 ,be /able1 be will+ to consult o!rs t h trod 9 ! spiritual road be=e y2 d n mi/ake work+ = life1 = work+ f life4 ,wat* unto pray]1 & d n be c>ri$ away by e w9d ( doctr9e4 ,h[ c\ld y n see ?r\gh ,l ( ,g]man-,t[n8 ,b ,i mu/ n *ide1 b love4 ,mu* ,i owe y2 h pati5ce ) me & ,i w endeav\r to pay y4 ,i %all long to see y at ,savannah4 ,once m1 my de> fri5d & bro!r1 adieu4 ,my he>t is mu* melt$ d[n4 ,,god cont9ually fills me ) himself4 ,o give ?anks =1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxcii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,j4 ,w4 ,cape-,lop51 ,may #bd1 #agdj4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,i ,_c ent]ta9 prejudices aga9/ y\r conduct & pr9ciples any long]1 )\t in=m+ y4 ,! m ,i exam9e ! writ+s ( ! mo/ exp]i5c$ m51 & ! exp]i5ces ( ! mo/ e/abli%$ *ri/ians1 ! m ,i diff] f y\r notion ab\t n committ+ s91 & y\r d5y+ ! doctr9es ( election1 & f9al p]sev]ance ( ! sa9ts4 ,i dread com+ to ,engl&1 unless y are resolv$ to oppose ^! tru?s ) less w>m?1 ?an :5 ,i 0 !re la/4 ,i dread y\r com+ ov] to ,am]ica2 because ! "w ( ,,god is c>ri$ on "h 7& t 9 a mo/ glori\s mann]7 by doctr9es q opposite to ^? y hold4 ,"h are ?\s&s ( ,,god's *ildr51 :o w n be p]suad$ out ( ! privileges pur*as$ = !m by ! blood ( ,,jesus4 ,"h are _m wor?y exp]i5c$ m9i/]s1 :o w\ld oppose y\r pr9ciples to ! utmo/4 ,,god direct me :at to d6 ,sometimes ,i ?9k x be/ to /ay "h1 :]e we all ?9k & speak ! same ?+3 ,! "w goes on )\t divisions1 & ) m success1 because all employ$ 9 x are ( "o m9d4 ,i write n ?is1 hon\r$ ,sir1 f heat ( _s1 b out ( love4 ,at pres5t1 ,i ?9k y are entirely inconsi/5t ) y\rself1 & !re=e d n blame me1 if ,i d n approve ( all t y say4 ,,god himself1 ,i f9d1 tea*es my fri5ds ! doctr9e ( election4 ,si/] ,h ha? lately be5 conv9c$ ( x2 &1 if ,i mi/ake n1 de> & hon\r$ ,mr4 ,w h]eaft] w be conv9c$ also4 ,f my s\l ,i wi% y abundant success 9 ! "n ( ! ,,"l4 ,i long to he> ( y\r be+ made a spiritual fa!r to ?\s&s4 ,p]haps ,i may nev] see y aga91 'till we meet 9 judgm5t2 !n1 if n be=e1 y w "k1 t sov]eign1 di/+ui%+1 irresi/ible grace br\ght y to heav54 ,!n w y "k1 t ,,god lov$ y ) an ev]la/+ love1 & !re=e ) lov+-k9dness did he draw y4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 f>ewel4 ,my pray]s con/antly att5d bo? y & y\r lab\rs4 ,i neglect no opportunity ( writ+4 ,my next j\rnal w acqua9t y ) new & surpriz+ wond]s4 ,! ,,"l fills me bo? 9 body & s\l4 ,i am support$ "u ! prospect ( pres5t & imp5d+ trials1 ) an assurance ( ,,god's lov+ me to ! end2 yea1 ev5 to all et]nity4 ,ere ?is rea*es y1 ,i suppose y w he> ( my int5tion to m>ry4 ,i am q z free z a *ild3 ,if x be ,,god's w1 ,i besee* him to prev5t x4 ,i w\ld n be h9d]$ 9 my de> ,,"l's bus9ess = ! _w4 ,i am n[ wait+ = a fair w9d4 ,,god blesses ! ,orphan-h\se4 ,d n be angry )1 b pray =1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,y\r unwor?y bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxciii4 ,to ,mr4 ,s1 9 ,*>les-,t[n4 ,savannah1 ,june #g1 #agdj4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,be=e ,i knew y by "n1 my he>t 0 uncommonly affect$ t[>ds y4 ,:5ev] ,i saw y at *ur*1 ,i enquir$ conc]n+ y1 & to my great b pleas+ surprize1 :5 ,i came to y\r h\se1 f\nd y 0 ! man ,i 0 enquir+ aft]4 ,y\r lett] gives me /ill hopes1 t our de> ,,"l ,,jesus is ab\t to awak5 y f a c>nal security 9 :i* y h long la94 ,he is n[ call+ y1 de>1 de> ,sir4 ,i besee* y1 by ! m]cies ( ,,god 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus our ,savi\r1 take he$ t y d n lie d[n aga94 ,if y w be a foll[] ( ! ,lamb ( ,,god1 y mu/ prep>e y\r s\l = manifold temptations2 y mu/ become ! song ( ! drunk>d1 & h all mann] ( evil spok5 aga9/ y falsely = ,,*ri/'s sake3 ,b let none ( ^! ?+s move y1 de> ,sir4 ,d>e1 ,i besee* y1 to be s+ul>ly good4,be n a%am$ ( y\r glory4,le>n a lesson ( boldness ev5 f ! devil's *ildr54 ,h[ resolute1 h[ d>+ are !y 9 _! ma/]'s cause8 ,:y %\ld n we be equally c\rage\s 9 ! cause ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/8 ,o ,sir1 ,i feel a conc]n = ! welf>e ( y\r bett] "p4 ,,god ha? v\*saf$ y "s convictions2 d n re/ 9 !m4 ,cat* n too gre$ily at com=t4 ,beg ( ,,god t y may be ?or\ghly w\nd$1 be=e y desire to be made :ole2 o!rwise y w g b half way1 & be only an un/able1 d\ble-m9d$ man at la/4 ,,god =bid t de> ,mr4 ,s %\ld ev] settle 9 su* a dang]\s /ate6 ,ere long ,i hope to see y 9 ,*>les-,t[n1 & !n ,i %all h an opportunity ( enquir+ m p>ticul>ly into ! /ate ( y\r s\l4 ,i came home b two days ago1 & !re=e c\ld n answ] y\r lett] be=e4 ,if ,i c be s]viceable to y 9 any respect1 be pleas$ to comm&1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r assur$ fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxciv4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,h1 9 ,london4 ,savannah1 ,june #g1 #agdj4 ,my de>1 de> ,bro!r1 ,,) great com=t ,i receiv$ y\r long wi%$-= lett]4 ,x w>m$ my he>t1 & knit my s\l to y mu* m ?an ev]4 ,:5ev] ,i see ! *ild-l simplicity & love ( ,,jesus1 x q melts me d[n4 ,let all =m] misund]/&+s betwe5 me & y\r fri5ds be entirely =gott54 ,i always piti$ y\r p>5ts1 & mo/ e>ne/ly pray$ = !m & y4 ,bless$ be ,,god t y are come home4 ,y are n[1 ,i believe1 z ,i always did believe1 9 y\r prop] /ation4 ,may ,,god give y a settl$ habit ( devotion1 & s fill y ) 8 _s1 t :il/ y are work+ = ,,god on e>?1 y may be l ^? bless$ angels1 :o1 ?\gh m9i/r+ to u1 yet d always behold ! face ( our ,fa!r :o is 9 heav54 ,my de> bro!r1 let ! love ( ,,jesus con/ra9 y to love him ) all y\r s\l4 ,a s5se ( 8 div9e love n[ melts d[n my he>t1 & draws te>s f my eyes4 ,o :at wond]ful ?+s is ,,god do+ 9 ,am]ica6 ,savannah also1 my de> ,savannah1 especially my little orphans1 n[ beg9 to feel ! love ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i arriv$ "h b ab\t two days ago1 9 an h\r q unexpect$ by my fri5ds4 ,h[ did we weep ov] "o ano!r = joy6 ,p]haps ,i may nev] feel ! l aga91 till ,i meet ) ! sons ( ,,god 9 glory3 ,b oh :at a sc5e 0 to be se5 la/ night 9 ! congregation6 ,h[ did ! /ately /eps ( our glori\s ,emmanuel appe>6 ,8 glory %one ) exce$+ brightness4 ,! p[] seem$ to be com+ on all ! day4 ,my s\l has be5 mu* c>ri$ out 9 behalf ( ?is place1 & n[ ! ,,"l is ab\t to answ] my pray]4 ,t ,d 0 ye/]day 9 a glori\s agony4 ,i pray$ ) ?ree ( ! girls be=e ,i w5t to *ur*1 & _! he>ts 7 ready to break3 ,i pray$ also1 ) /rong cry+s & te>s1 ) my o!r de> fri5ds1 & ,,god 0 mu* ) u !n2 b :5 we came to *ur*1 oh :at 0 to be se51 & he>d1 & felt !re6 ,! p[] ( ! ,,"l came z x 7 ^u all4 ,mo/ ( ! *ildr51 bo? boys & girls1 cri$ bitt]ly1 & mo/ ( ! congregation 7 dr[n$ 9 te>s1 & m\rn$ z a woman m\rne? = h] fir/-born4 ,exp5ce ( spirits made my body weak1 b my s\l /ill wre/l$ e>ne/ly ) ,,god4 ,:5 ,i came home1 ,i lay ^u my b$2 b see+ ! *ildr5 & p come home cry+1 ,i w5t to pray] aga91 & a great] p[] ?an ev] /ill att5d$ x4 ,o h[ 0 my s\l c>ri$ out1 & h[ did ! ,holy ,gho/ fill ! room6 ,at la/ ,i ?\ght prop] to dismiss !m2 b x w\ld h *>m$ y\r he>t to he> ! little ones 9 diff]5t p>ts ( ! h\se pray+1 & begg+ ( ,,jesus to take full possession ( _! he>ts4 ,! same p[] cont9ues to-day3 ,= ne> two h\rs1 f\r or five ( ! girls h be5 be=e ! ,,"l weep+ mo/ bitt]ly1 & "u su* agonies1 z gives me hope our ,,"l w soon s5d !m deliv]ance4 ,i h n yet talk$ ) ! boys1 :o also h be5 "u great conc]n1 & "o especially 9 great agonies4 ,i believe two or ?ree w be truly graci\s4 ,i h br\ght ) me a ,lat9 ma/]1 & on ,monday laid a f\ndation 9 ! "n ( our de> ,,jesus = an univ]sity 9 ,georgia4 ,,god blesses me 7,o free & sov]eign grace7 9 e ?+ ,i und]take4 ,our ,orphan-h\se comes "u bett] regulations e day1 & ,i am p]suad$1 9 ! end1 w produce "s true foll[]s ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i am n[ look+ = fre% attacks f ! enemy1 aft] su* inroads4 ,he has be5 busy s9ce my dep>ture1 b ! ,,"l ha? v\*saf$ to rebuke & disappo9t him4 ,my de> bro!r1 may ! ,,"l be ) y6 ,= ,,*ri/'s sake desire de> ,bro!r ,w to avoid disput+ ) me4 ,i ?9k ,i _h r die1 ?an to see a division betwe5 u2 & yet1 h[ c we walk toge!r1 if we oppose ea* o!r8 ,adieu4 ,de> ,james1 ) mu* t5d]ness ,i subscribe myself ,ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxcv4 ,to ,t ,t1 ,esq41 9 ,london4 ,savannah1 ,june #g1 #agdj4 ,my de> ,fri5d & ,bro!r1 ,i ,wrote to y v lately2 b y\r k9d lett] is n[ be=e me1 & ,i _c =be> answ]+ x3 ,bless$ be ,,god1 t y /ill look ^u me z y\r fri5d4 ,may ! fri5d ( all1 unite u 9 ! be/ bonds1 & br+ u to himself at la/6 ,i long to see ! son ( man com+ 9 ! cl\ds ( heav54 ,i h n[ su* l>ge incomes f above1 & su* preci\s communications f our de> ,,"l ,,jesus1 t my body sometimes c sc>cely su/a9 !m4 ,our de> ,bro!r ,h's lett] 7:i* ,i desire y may see7 w %ew y :at a "w is begun at ,savannah4 ,i am 9 great hopes1 t six or sev5 boys & girls are really com+ to ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,de> ,bro!r ,hn soj\rns ) u4 ,i love him1 & all ! bre?r51 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i am n[ look+ = "s /rong attacks f satan4 ,! ,,"l com=ts me on e side1 & lets me see my desire 9 ! salvation ( _m s\ls4 ,o1 de> ,mr4 ,t1 =get n ,y\r weak unwor?y fri5d & bro!r 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxcvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,m4 ,savannah1 ,june #aa1 #agdj4 ,de> ,mr4 ,m1 ,i ,am n uneasy1 b r joyful1 to f9d ,,god lets y see m & m into ! mis]y ( y\r deprav$ nature4 ,i pray ,,god1 ^! convictions may /ill increase1 & t y may n fall %ort ( a sav+ union ) ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i am conc]n$ to f9d y h lo/ a s5se ( y\r fir/ love4,take he$1 my de> fri5d1 & wre/le ) y\r de> ,,"l1 till he lets y see ! root ( bitt]ness t mu/ c]ta9ly be 9 "s corn] ( y\r he>t4 ,p]haps y h n r5\nc$ ! _w & y\r own righte\sness1 & !n no wond] our ,,"l do? n manife/ himself to y\r s\l4 ,sometimes1 inde$1 ,,god )draws on purpose to wean u f s5sible devotion1 & to take u (f f seek+ any self-complac5ce 9 our duties4 ,if ?is be ! case ( y & y\r fri5ds1 y are pati5tly to t>ry ! ,,"l's leisure1 & to cont9ue /riv+ ) all y\r might till he is pleas$ to lift up ! light ( 8 bless$ c\nt5ance ^u y4 ,y mu/ seek ,,jesus ?\gh x be sorr[+1 & !n1 aft] ?ree days1 y w f9d him2 = ! ,,"l w n always be *id+1 nei!r keepe? he 8 ang] = ev]4 ,t ,,god may daily r5ew y 9 ! _s ( y\r m9d1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r assur$ fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxcvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,w ,w1 9 ,london4 ,savannah1 ,june #aa1 #agdj4 ,de> ,w1 ,i ,am sorry to he>1 t y & y\r ma/]s _c agree2 b ?is ,i "k1 suppos+ ! case to be z y repres5t x1 y mu/ not)/&+ 8be ob$i5t1 n only to ! good & g5tle1 b also to ! fr[>d40,r\gh usage w d y good1 if y are s9c]e2 ,,god sees ! pride & /ubbornness ( y\r he>t1 & !re=e s5ds y ^! trials to beat x d[n3 ,i f9d ! b5efit ( crosses4 ,:at %\ld ,i d )\t !m8 ,de> bro!r ,s w\ld write to y1 ,i believe1 b is mu* engag$4,we love "o ano!r 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,o1 de> ,w4 keep close to ,,god1 & see y are t inw>dly1 :i* y w\ld be e/eem$ outw>dly4,re/ 9 no?+ %ort ( a s\nd & ?or\gh conv]sion4 ,t ,,god may bless y1 & all ! bre?r51 ) all spiritual bless+s1 is ! he>ty pray] ( ,y\r assur$ fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxcviii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,j ,b1 at ,new-,york4 ,savannah1 ,june #ac1 #agdj4 ,rev]5d & de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,h j be5 read+ ! ?ree lett]s y s5t "s "t ago to our de> bro!r ,n1 & f9d my he>t mu* incl9$ to write y a l9e4 ,:atev] o!rs may d1 yet ,i am f> f judg+ y on acc\nt ( ,,god's deal+s ) y\r s\l4 ,i r rejoice 9 !m1 hav+ myself be5 bless$ ) _m exp]i5ces ( ! l nature4 ,b1 my de> bro!r1 if ,,god works ^u u 9 an extraord9>y mann]1 we mu/ prep>e = temptation1 ev5 f our *ri/ian bre?r54 ,mo/ judge ( o!rs f :at has pass$ )9 !mselves2 & _m ( ! de> *ildr5 ( ,,god are too apt to conf9e ,,god to ?is or t p>ticul> way ( act+2 :]eas he is a sov]eign ag5t3 8 sacr$ _s bl[e? :51 & :]e1 & h[ x li/e?2 & :5 an uncommon "w is to be done1 no d\bt he w "w ^u 8 *os5 in/rum5ts 9 an uncommon mann]4 ,:at ! ev5t ( ! pres5t g5]al awak5+ w be1 ,i "k n4 ,i desire to foll[ my de> ,,"l bl9dfold1 :i!rsoev] he is pleas$ to lead me2 & to d j s mu*1 & no m1 z 8 provid5ce po9ts out to me4 ,wond]ful ?+s h be5 done ev] s9ce my arrival at ,savannah3 ,su* an awak5+ among little *ildr51 ,i nev] saw be=e4 ,our de> bro!r ,n's lett] w acqua9t y ) p>ticul>s4 ,o my de> bro!r1 h[ ought su* manife/ations ( ,,god's glory1 to quick5 our s\ls1 & excite u to lay out ourselves m & m 9 ! s]vice ( ! be/ ( ,ma/]s1 ,,jesus ,,*ri/6 ,e day he fills me ) himself1 & sometimes br+s me ev5 ^u ! conf9es ( et]nity4 ,me?9ks ,i (t5 /& ^u ,m\nt ,pisgah1 & take a view ( ! heav5ly ,canaan1 & !n long to be ga!r$ to my p3 b1 my de> bro!r1 bo? y & ,i mu/ suff]1 & t great ?+s1 be=e we ent] into glory4 ,my "w is sc>ce begun2 my trials are yet to come4 ,:at is a little sc\rge ( ! tongue8 ,:at is a ?ru/+ out ( ! synagogues8 ,! "t ( temptation w be1 :5 we are ?ru/ into an inn] prison1 & feel ! iron ent]+ ev5 into our s\ls4 ,!n1 p]haps1 ev5 ,,god's p may be p]mitt$ to =sake u = a :ile1 & none b ! ,,"l ,,jesus to /& by u4 8,b if ?\1 ,o de>e/ ,r$eem]6 wilt /r5g!n me 9 ! inn] man1 let enemies plunge me into a fi]y furnace1 or ?r[ me into a d5 ( lions40 ,my de> bro!r1 my he>t is enl>g$ t[>ds y3 ?\gh ,i nev] saw1 yet ,i love y mo/ t5d]ly4 ,h[ does de> bro!r ,d8 ,does he yet walk 9 ! light ( ,,god's c\nt5ance8 ,pray salute him lov+ly 9 my "n4 ,9 ! fall1 ,i hope to see y 9 ,long ,isl&1 & to be some:at fill$ ) y\r company4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 let u all keep a close walk ) ,,jesus2 & be pleas$1 9 an especial mann]1 to rememb] ,y\r unwor?y1 ?\gh affectionate bro!r1 fell[-lab\r]1 & s]vant 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cxcix4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,j4 ,w4 ,savannah1 ,june #be1 #agdj4 ,my hon\r$ ,fri5d & ,bro!r1 ,i ,?ank y =1 & he>tily say am5 to all ! petitions y h put up 9 my behalf4 ,i want to be z my ,ma/] w\ld h me2 ,i mean1 meek & l[ly 9 he>t4 ,de> ,sir1 be> ) me a little long]2 pray = me ) great e>ne/ness2 & :o kn[s b my ,,god may give me to abhor myself 9 du/ & a%es6 ,he t ha? giv5 u 8 ,son1 w he n ) him freely give u all ?+s8 ,= ,,*ri/'s sake1 if possible1 de> ,sir1 nev] speak aga9/ election 9 y\r s]mons3 no "o c say t ,i ev] m5tion$ x 9 public disc\rses1 :atev] my private s5tim5ts may be4 ,= ,,*ri/'s sake1 let u n be divid$ among/ ourselves3 no?+ w s mu* prev5t a division z y\r be+ sil5t on ?is head4 ,i %\ld h rejoic$ at ! sight ( y\r ,j\rnal4 ,i long to s+ a hymn ( praise = :at ,,god has done = y\r s\l4 ,i am glad to he> t y speak up = an att5dance on ! means ( grace1 & d n enc\rage p]sons :o run 7,i am p]suad$7 be=e !y are call$4 ,! "w ( ,,god w suff] mu* by su* imprud5ce4 ,i tru/ y w /ill p]si/ 9 field-prea*+4 ,o!rs are /rang]s to our call4 ,i "k inf9ite good ha? be5 done by x already1 & great] good w yet be done !reby e day3 b we mu/ be judg$ ( our bre?r54 ,may ,,god bless y m & m e day1 & cause y to triumph 9 e place4 ,next ,monday1 ,,god will+1 ,i g to ,*>les-,t[n4 ,my family is well regulat$2 b ,i want "s m graci\s assi/ants4 ,i h ne> an hundr$ & ?irty to ma9ta9 daily1 )\t any fund4 ,! ,,"l gives me a full undi/urb$ confid5ce 9 8 p[] & goodness4 ,de> ,sir1 adieu4 ,i c write no m2 my he>t is full4 ,i want to be a little *ild4 ,o cont9ue to pray = ,y\r mo/ unwor?y1 b affectionate bro!r & s]vant 9 our de> ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cc4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,h4 ,savannah1 ,june #be1 #agdj4 ,de>e/ ,j1 ,,e lett] y write1 knits my he>t m & m to y 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,y\r la/ ,i receiv$ on ,saturday4 ,,god _h be5 prep>+ me = x1 by a week's intimation ^u my he>t1 & by an inexpressible agony 9 my s\l j be=e x came to h&4 ,bless$ be ,,god t our fri5ds prea* up pov]ty ( _s1 = t is ! only f\ndation :]eon to build solid abid+ com=t4 ,! /ony gr\nd receiv$ ! ^w ) joy2 b h[ did ^? he>]s /& 9 a day ( temptation8 ,!y fell away2 = x is v possible t ! he>t may h mu* joy float+ on ! top ( x1 & yet be z h>d z ! ne!r mill/one4 ,h5ce x is t s _m1 :o boa/ ( re/ 9 _! fla%es ( joy1 are self-will$1 impati5t ( repro(1 despis]s ( o!rs 9 a m\rn+ /ate1 & wise 9 _! own conceits3 :]eas ! believ]1 t ha? be5 ) 8 ,,"l 9 ! wild]ness1 & has a truly brok5 & contrite he>t1 ?\gh 8 joy may n be s extravagant1 yet x is sub/antial4 ,su* a s\l hangs ^u ,,god2 ?9ks be=e he speaks2 & is cont9ually he>k5+ = :at ! ,,"l w say to him1 by ! small /ill voice ( 8 _s4 ,?is is ! /ate ,i want all our fri5ds to arrive at4 ,i _c see h[ !y c1 ) assurance1 talk ( _! enjoy+ solid fell[%ip ) ! ,fa!r1 & 8 de> ,son ,,*ri/ ,,jesus4 ,i %all n be surpriz$ if _m1 :o seem+ly began 9 ! _s1 d end 9 ! fle%1 & turn p]secutors ( ! doctr9es & disciples ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,h[ c !y possibly /&1 :o nev] felt !mselves condemn$ crim9als8 :o 7 nev] truly bur!n$ ) a s5se n only ( _! actual1 b orig9al s91 especially t damn+ s9 ( unbelief8 :o 7 nev] br\ght to see & he>tily confess1 t aft] !y _h done all1 ,,god might1 not)/&+1 d5y !m m]cy2 & t x is ow+ m]ely to 8 sov]eign love 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus our ,,"l1 t !y c h any hopes ( be+ deliv]$ f ! wra? to come8 ,x is = prea*+ 9 ?is mann] t ,i l ,mess4 ,ts4 ,!y w\nd deep be=e !y heal2 !y "k t !re is no promise made b to him t believe?2 & !re=e !y are c>eful n to com=t ov] mu* ^? t are convict$4 ,i fe> ,i h be5 too incauti\s 9 ?is respect1 & h (t5 giv5 com=t too soon4 ,! ,,"l p>don me = :at is pa/1 & tea* me m rightly to divide ! ^w ( tru? = ! future4 ,de>e/ ,j1 p>don ?is fre$om2 ,i am con/ra9$ to write 9 ?is mann]4 ,i ?ank y mo/ he>tily = y\r hi/orical lett]4 ,fail n writ+ to me (t54 ,de>e/ ,j1 help me by y\r pray]s3 = ,,*ri/'s sake help me4 ,our ,,"l is yet ) u4 ,i he> diff]5t acc\nts ( ?+s2 b ,i pray = all1 & susp5d my judgm5t till y see ,y\r affectionate bro!r & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cci4 ,to ,mrs4 ,e ,c4 ,savannah1 ,june #be1 #agdj4 ,my de> ,si/]1 ,,y\r lett] af=d$ me mu* inw>d pleasure4 ,surely x bespeaks ! writ] n to be f> f ! k+dom ( ,,god4 ,y 0 !n wait+ = our ,,"l's salvation3 ere n[1 ,i tru/1 ,,*ri/ ha? manife/$ 8 glory1 fill$ y ) 8 bless$ _s1 & !reby seal$ y to ! day ( r$emption4 ',tis good to be long 9 an humbl$ /ate3 x is ! be/ prep>ation = solid1 la/+ com=t4 ,bless$ are !y t m\rn mo/1 = !y %all be ! mo/ com=t$3 n t we are viol5tly to keep ourselves 9 su* a /ate2 b :5 ,,god's h& lies heavy ^u u1 we are pati5tly to t>ry ! ,,"l's leisure1 till he reveals himself to our s\ls4 ,i 0 a m\rn] a long :ile2 b1 glory be to ,,god6 ,i h = "s ye>s be5 almo/ cont9ually com=t$2 at lea/ kept f d\bt+ ( my int]e/ 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i c ) an humble boldness cry out1 8,my ,,"l & my ,,god60 ,he daily manife/s himself to my s\l1 & causes me to feel my dep5dance on 8 free grace & sov]eign love4 ,?is is ! k+dom ( ,,god )9 u4 ,o1 my de> si/]1 :at w\ld ,i give1 7 all ! _w p>tak]s ( ?is unspeakable gift6 ,i long1 ,i burn ) an ard5t zeal aft] ! salvation ( my de> bre?r51 :o are dead 9 trespasses & s9s4 ,poor s\ls6 ,:y am ,i tak51 & !y left8 ,o ! sov]eign1 free1 unm]it$1 di/+ui%+ love ( my & y\r ,,jesus6 ,my de> si/]1 let u love him1 let u obey him2 let u suff] = him ) a *e>ful he>t6 ,8 love w sweet5 e cup1 ?\gh nev] s bitt]4 ,let u pl$ge him will+ly1 & cont9ue fai?ful ev5 unto dea?4 ,a sc5e ( suff]+s lies be=e u4 ,:o kn[s b we may wade to our ,savi\r ?r\gh a sea ( blood8 ,i expect 7,o pray t ,i may be /r5g!n$ if call$ to x7 to die = 8 great "n's sake4 ',twill be sweet to we> a m>tyr's cr[n4 ,de> ,madam1 adieu4 ,i rememb] ,,god's goodness to u at ,broad-,oaks4 ,i pray = y & y\rs4 ,i tru/ y\r daught]s keep close to ,,jesus4 ,salute !m k9dly 9 my "n4 ,read my ,j\rnal1 & give he>ty ?anks = ,y\r unwor?y bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,s1 9 ,london4 ,savannah1 ,june #bf1 #agdj4 ,rev4 & de> ,sir1 ,,& is "o ( ! prie/s also ob$i5t to ! ^w8 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ! ,fa!r ( our ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 :o ha? translat$ y f d>kness to light2 f ! p[] ( ,satan to ! s]vice ( ! ev]-liv+ ,,god4 ,n[ "k ,i1 t our glori\s ,emmanuel has n comm&$ u to pray 9 va94 ,surely we %all nev] ta/e ( dea?1 till we see our de> ,,"l's k+dom com+ ) great] p[]4 ,he seems to be ?ru/+ out m lab\r]s into 8 h>ve/4 ,glory be to 8 free grace t y are "o ( ! happy numb]4 ,o de> ,sir1 rejoice & be exce$+ glad2 & let ! love ( ,,jesus con/ra9 y to g out into ! highways & h$ges to compel poor s9n]s to come 94 ,"s 7ev5 t are true lov]s ( ! ,lamb7 may say 8?is is n proce$+ ) a zeal accord+ to k30 b ,i am p]suad$1 :5 ! p[] ( religion revives1 ! gospel mu/ be propagat$ 9 ! same mann] z x 0 fir/ e/abli%$1 8it9]ant prea*+40 ,g on1 de> ,sir1 g on1 & foll[ y\r glori\s ,ma/] )\t ! camp1 be>+ 8 sacr$ reproa*4 ,nev] fe> ! sc\rge ( ! tongue1 or ! ?reatn+s t are daily brea!d out aga9/ ! ,,"l1 & aga9/ 8 ,,*ri/4 ,suff] we mu/1 ,i believe1 & t great ?+s4 ,our ,,"l1 by 8 provid5ce1 beg9s to %ew x4 ,ere long1 p]haps1 we may s+ 9 a prison1 & h our feet set fa/ 9 ! /ocks4 ,b fai? 9 ,,jesus turns a prison into a palace1 & makes a b$ ( flames become a b$ ( d[n4 ,let u be fai?ful to-day1 & our ,,"l w support u to-morr[4 ,o de> ,sir1 ?\gh ,i "k y n1 yet my he>t is enl>g$ t[>ds y1 & ,i make m5tion ( y\r "n 9 my pray]s4 ,i pray ,,god to give y /r5g? to be> ! heat & burd5 ( e day1 & to enable y to prea* ) su* wisdom1 t all y\r adv]s>ies may n be able to ga9say or resi/4 ,bless$ be 8 holy "n1 ,i dr9k deep ( 8 love e mom5t4 ,a great] p[] ?an ev] att5ds my poor lab\rs2 & sev]al ( my own h\%old1 bo? boys & girls1 ,i really believe1 are com+ sav+ly to ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i am n[ ab\t to g to ,*>les-,t[n2 a "w ( ,,god is begun !re4 ,:o kn[s b ,i may see my de> bro!r ,s 9 ,am]ica8 ,b future ?+s belong to ,,god2 to 8 grace & love ,i comm5d y4 ,keep close to y\r de> ,,jesus1 & pray t a *ild-l1 humble _s1 may be giv5 to ,y\r unwor?y bro!r & fell[-lab\r] ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cciii4 ,to ,wm4 ,s1 ,esq41 9 ,london4 ,savannah1 ,june #bf1 #agdj4 ,my de> ,bro!r ,s1 ,i ,s5t y a packet ( lett]s f ,*>les-,t[n1 ! middle ( ?is mon?4 ,s9ce t "t1 ,i h receiv$ _m agreeable lett]s f ,engl&2 b f9d f ,bl5don lett]s t ,miss ,e ,d is 9 a seek+ /ate only4 ,surely t w n d2 ,i w\ld h "o t is full ( fai? & ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,j n[ ,i h be5 weep+1 & mu* c>ri$ out 9 pray] be=e ! ,,"l4 ,my poor family gives me m conc]n ?an e ?+ else put toge!r4 ,i want a graci\s woman t is dead to e ?+ b ,,jesus1 & is qualifi$ to gov]n *ildr51 & direct p]sons ( h] own sex4 ,su* a "o w\ld help1 & n ret>d me 9 my de> ,,"l's "w4 ,i wait ^u ! ,,"l e mom5t2 ,i hang ^u my ,,jesus3 & he is s inf9itely condesc5d+1 t he daily grants me fre% tok5s ( 8 love1 & assures me t he w n p]mit me to fall by ! h&s ( a woman4 ,i am almo/ tempt$ to wi% ,i _h nev] und]took ! orphan-h\se4 ,at o!r times1 ,i am will+ to contrive matt]s s t ,i may n m>ry3 b ,i am always *eck$2 & look+ back ^u ! work+s ( my he>t 9 ?is affair1 ,i am m & m conv9c$ t x is ( ,,god2 & !re=e "k he w ord] affairs = me1 z w be/ promote 8 own glory4 ,s t my de> ,,"l's hon\r does n suff]1 ,i c>e n :at tr\ble 9 ! fle% ,i und]go4 ,8 glory1 to ! be/ ( my k1 is my only aim1 9 my ?\ghts1 words1 & actions4 ,my de>e/ bro!r1 adieu4 ,by ?is "t1 ,i tru/1 y are ne> ,engl&4 ,de> bro!r ,s goes ) me to ,*>les-,t[n4 ,bro!r ,b keeps h\se 9 my abs5ce4 ,take he$ t ! p y br+ believe on ,,jesus4 ,expect to he> %ortly aga9 f ,y\r affectionate bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cciv4 ,to ,mr4 ,w ,d4 ,savannah1 ,june #bh1 #agdj4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,?ank y = y\r k9d lett]s & fri5dly cautions2 & tru/ %all always reckon ^? my *oice/ fri5ds1 :o1 9 simplicity & meekness1 tell me ! corruptions ( my he>t4 ,x is t fai?fulness :i* ha? ende>$ ,j ,s to me4 ,i ?9k ,i nev] 0 oblig$ to any "o s mu* be=e3 = t reason also ,i f9d my he>t knit to y4 ,o my de> bro!r1 /ill cont9ue fai?ful to my s\l3 d n hate me 9 y\r he>t2 9 any wise reprove me4 ,exhort all my de> bre?r5 to =give my pa/ 7,i fe>7 too imp]i\s c>riage2 & let !m pray t ,i may "k myself to be :at ,i really am1 less ?an ! lea/ ( !m all4 ,i h abundant reason to bless ,,god = s5d+ me abroad4 ,i _c say ,i h improv$ my retirem5t z ,i ought2 b ,i c say x ha? be5 highly b5eficial to my s\l4 ,i h a g>d5 ne> at h&1 :]e ,i g p>ticul>ly to meet & talk ) my ,,god1 at ! cool ( e day4 ,i (t5 sit 9 sil5ce1 (f]+ my s\l z s mu* clay1 to be /amp$ j z my heav5ly pott] pleases3 & :il/ ,i am mus+1 ,i am (t5 fill$ z x 7 ) ! fulness ( ,,god4 ,i am frequ5tly at ,calv>y1 & frequ5tly on ,m\nt ,tabor2 b always assur$ ( my ,,"l's ev]la/+ love4 ,o cont9ue to pray = me1 t ,i may "k myself ev5 z ,i am kn[n4 ,i want to h a prop] mixture ( ! lion & ! lamb1 ( ! s]p5t & ! dove4 ,i d n despair ( atta9+ x4 ,,jesus is love2 ,,jesus wille? my p]fection2 ,,jesus ha? di$ = me2 ,,jesus c d5y me no?+4 ,he ha? giv5 me himself2 w he n !n freely give me all ?+s besides8 ,i wait = ?y compleat salvation1 ,o ,,"l6 ,my de> bro!r1 my he>t is n[ enl>g$4 ,y\r pray] is answ]$4 ,! :ole ,godhead n[ fills my s\l4 ,o grace1 grace6 ,o ,jesu1 ,jesu6 0 ev] love l ?9e6 ,,"l1 ,i abhor myself 9 du/ & a%es4 ,o t ,i c\ld praise !e6 t ,i c\ld love !e z ,i ought6 ,my de> bro!r1 ,i he> y h be5 zeal\s = ! ,,"l y\r ,,god s9ce my dep>ture4 ,y h done well3 y nev] c be zeal\s = a bett] ma/]3 b :y1 sil5t8 :y )drawn8 ,did y g be=e y 0 call$ or qualifi$8 ,if s1 y h done "r3 b ,i susp5d my judgm5t2 = ,i f9d !re is no judg+ at a di/ance4 ,i only pray ,,god t y may always feel y\rself a v poor s9n]1 & f9d refuge 9 ! w\nds & blood ( ! ,lamb4 ,i rejoice to he> ! "w ( ,,god goes on1 & he>tily wi% y may n be divid$ among y\rselves4 ,our de> ,,"l is ) u "h3 ,i only want a few m graci\s1 solid assi/ants4 ,! ,,"l w s5d !m 9 8 due "t to ,y\r affectionate bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccv4 ,to ,j ,b4 ,good ,hope1 7,s\?-,c>ol9a7 ,july #b1 #agdj4 ,my de> ,bro!r ,b1 ,,is x true1 t "o night :il/ y 0 exp\nd+1 y told y\r he>]s1 f y\r own exp]i5ce1 t 8!y c\ld n g on )\t ?r[+ aside ! means ( grace80 or words to t purpose8 ,if s1 ,i pity y2 = y are n only misl$ y\rself1 b are also misguid+ o!rs4 ,b ?is is no m ?an ,i expect$4 ,i ?9k y begun to tea* too soon1 & be=e y _h a commission giv5 y f above4 ,bro!r ,j 0 ( ! same op9ion1 be=e ,i left ,engl&4 ,= t reason1 ,i w\ld n take y to ,georgia4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i h no su* ov]-=w>d spirits !re4 ,my de> ,b1 ,i write 9 love4 ,= ,,*ri/'s sake try y\r _s3 ,i fe> y 0 nev] yet truly humbl$4 ,i "k y h _h joy2 b ,i always ?\ght x 0 joy float+ on ! surface ( an unmortifi$ he>t4 ,f su* a joy1 good ,,"l deliv] u6 ,o t y _h be5 9 ! wild]ness a little long]6 !n y might h be5 an exp]i5c$ tea*]2 b ,i fe> y are n[ only a novice4 ,may ! ,,"l keep y f fall+ into ! condemnation ( ! devil4 ,i write n ?is to damp1 b to regulate y\r _s2 if y are humble1 y w take x k9d4 ,,god kn[s1 ,i wi% all ! ,,"l's s]vants 7 prophets2 b ,i w\ld n h my ,ma/]'s "w suff] by a too heady way ( proce$+4 ,:y %\ld y di%on\r him by act+ above y\r sph]e2 :]eas y might hon\r him by act+ 9 x4 ,e "o is n fit to be a public exp\nd]4 ,to build up awak5$ s9n]s 9 private1 is :at is m want$ at pres5t ?an "y unexp]i5c$ prea*]s4 ,b ,i h done2 ,i fe> ,i h (f5d$ my bro!r3 =give me ?is wrong4 ,z ,,god 0 pleas$ fir/ to "w ^u y by my m9i/ry1 y mu/ always expect to be wat*$ ov] by ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 bro!r & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccvi4 ,*>les-,t[n1 ,july #aa1 #agdj4 ,de> ,mr4 ,r1 ,,y\r lett] mu* rejoic$ me4 ,o t y may /ill foll[ on1 till y truly "k ! ,,"l6 ,i %all be glad to h y = a scribe1 if y are well in/ruct$ 9 ! ?+s :i* belong to ! k+dom ( heav54 ,keep close1 my de> fri5d1 keep close to ! de> ,mr4 ,ts3 "u ,,god1 !y w build y up 9 y\r mo/ holy fai?4 ,x gladd5s my he>t to he> ( _! success 9 ! ,,"l4 ,! ,,"l increase !m m & m1 & multiply ! numb] ( _! spiritual *ildr56 ,i suppose bro!r ,g's lett] in=m$ y :at a spe$y passage ! ,,"l gave u1 & h[ we 7 receiv$ at ,georgia4 ,surely ,i %all nev] see ! l aga91 till ,i meet ! sons ( ,,god 9 glory4 ,praise ! ,,"l1 ,o my s\l6 my de> fri5d1 help me to praise ! ,,"l4 ,i h be5 "h above a week4 ,! ,,"l ha? be5 pleas$ to "w on _m he>ts4 ,on ,sunday ! commiss>y d5i$ me ! sacram5t2 b my de> ,ma/] f$ me1 not)/&+1 ) ! bread :i* come? d[n f heav54 ,p]secution seems to be com+ on m & m4 ,my de> fri5d1 see t y are root$ & gr\nd$ 9 love & fai?2 or h[ w y /& fa/ 9 a dy+ h\r8 ,) difficulty ,i write ?is be=e morn+ s]vice4 ,i prea* g5]ally1 9 t[n or c\ntry1 twice a-day4 ,! heat is great2 b ! ,,"l enables me to be> ! burd5 ( x4 ,next mon?1 ,,god will+1 ,i g to ,new-,engl&1 & hope to see ,philadelphia 9 ,novemb]4 ,on ,tuesday next ,i am cit$ to appe> be=e ! commiss>y & 8 c\rt 9 a judicial way3 ! ev5t ,i leave to my de> ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,o de> ,mr4 ,r1 let n ! cross keep y f ,,jesus4 ,if we suff]1 we %all reign ) him4 ,salute y\r hon\r$ "m 9 my "n1 & all t love our de> ,,"l 9 s9c]ity1 f1 de> ,mr4 ,r1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,r4 ,*>les-,t[n1 ,july #ae1 #agdj4 ,de> ,j1 ,,may y answ] y\r "n1 be freely graci\s1 & fill$ ) z mu* love z he 01 :o lean$ on ! sacr$ bosom ( our de> ,r$eem]4 ,i believe ,,god has begun2 if s1 ,,god w c>ry on ! good "w 9 y\r he>t4 ,x is ! ,,"l's do+4 ,n unto me1 n unto me2 b to free1 ri*1 di/+ui%+1 sov]eign grace1 be all ! glory6 ,! we>+ (f1 or =gett+ y\r convictions =m]ly1 ought to make y m jeal\s ( y\rself n[4 ,! m y see ! enmity ( ! he>t1 ! bett]3 y _c !n avoid abhorr+ y\rself 9 du/ & a%es4 ,i rejoice y h be5 at ,ne%am9i4 ,i c say ( ,mr4 ,t & _! bre?r51 z ,david did ( ,goliah's sword1 8,none l !m40 ,i am glad y & my fri5d ,r are acqua9t$4 ,o see t y keep "o ano!r w>m1 & be zeal\s = ! ,,"l y\r ,,god4 ,i wond] n at y\r ma/]'s ins9uations4 ,inde$1 de> ,j1 y mu/ be tri$ ?or\ghly1 if y w\ld approve y\rself to ! glori\s ,emmanuel4 ,exhort all to die = him1 r ?an d5y him 9 any wise4 ,i f9d my suff]+ "t at h&3 b my de> ,,"l com=ts me ) 8 graci\s & refre%+ pres5ce4 ,a good "w is c>ry+ on "h3 let my de> fri5ds help x =w>ds by _! pray]s4 ,my love to all at ! society2 & accept ( ! same f ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,b1 9 ,p5sylvania4 ,*>les-,t[n1 ,july #ah1 #agdj4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,praise ! ,,"l1 ,o my s\l6 ,our glori\s ,emmanuel seems to h girt 8 sword ^u 8 ?igh1 & to be rid+ on f conqu]+ to conqu]4 ,he gets himself ! victory 9 ,philadelphia4 ,he is gett+ himself ! victory 9 ,*>les-,t[n also4 ,inde$ a glori\s "w is begun1 & c>ry+ on "h4 ,_m s\ls are awak5$ to a s5se ( ! div9e life4,! alt]ation 9 ! p s9ce ,i came "h at fir/1 is surpriz+4 ,i prea* twice a day1 g5]ally1 ei!r 9 t[n or 9 ! villages ar\nd4 ,! commiss>y %oots out 8 arr[s1 ev5 bitt] words4 ,he ha? d5i$ me ! sacram5t1 & cit$ me to appe> be=e him & 8 c\rt2 ,i 0 oblig$ to appeal home4 ,o my de> bro!r1 pray t ,i may be humble & ( a *ild-l _s4 ,e day ,,god %ews me fre% in/ances ( 8 love4 ,"h are "s fai?ful m9i/]s among/ ! bapti/s4 ,"o ( !m1 ,mr4 ,c1 has wrote to y2 pray answ] him4 ,"s "t next mon? ,i hope to be at ,new ,engl&1 & to return to y accord+ to promise4 ,be pleas$ to salute ! bre?r5 9 my "n4 ,inde$ ,i hon\r & love y 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,o t ,i 0 wor?y ( y\r acqua9tance6 ,b ,i am n4 ,all t ,i c say is1 t ,i w endeav\r to approve myself ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 bro!r1 & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccix4 ,to ,mr4 ,i4 ,r4 ,*>les-,t[n1 ,july #ah1 #agdj4 ,my ,de> ,fri5d1 ,i ,?ank y = go+ ) fri5d ,e & ,b to ,naz>e?4 ,may ,,god bless y1 & cause great good to come to t place6 ,,god seems to be c>ry+ on z great a "w 9 ,*>les-,t[n1 comp>atively speak+1 z 9 ,philadelphia4 ,surely our ,,"l int5ds to set ! _w 9 a flame4 ,o t ! holy fire ( 8 div9e love 0 k9dl$ 9 e he>t6 ,be pleas$ to read :at ,i h s5t to ,mr4 ,n4 ,if y please y may pr9t t extract1 :i* ,i s5t f my j\rnal3 ,,god will+1 ,i hope to be at ,new ,engl& by ! beg9n+ ( ,septemb]1 & to be refre%$ ) y\r & my de> fri5d's lett]s4 ,inde$1 ,i love y all 9 ! b[els ( my de> ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,d n let u =sake him4 ,let u n be a%am$ ( him1 ?\gh we live 9 a crook$ & p]v]se g5]ation4 ,i ?ank my de> fri5ds = _! zeal 9 build+ a h\se2 b desire x may n h any p>ticul> "n1 or be put to any p>ticul> use1 till my return to ,philadelphia4 ,i wi% !m good luck 9 ! "n ( ! ,,"l4 ,la/ night ,i appe>$ a ?ird "t 9 a public c\rt2 b !y n accept+ my ,recusatio judicis1 ,i appeal$ home2 s t n[ ,i h free lib]ty to emb>k :5 provid5ce please?4 ,o my de> fri5d1 ?9k ( a ble$+1 dy+ ,,"l4 ,keep close to him1 & exhort all fri5ds to pray & give ?anks = ,y\r assur$ fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,?is is n[ ! college at ,philadelphia4 ,,lett] ,,ccx4 ,to ,mr4 ,g ,l4 ,*>les-,t[n1 ,july #ah1 #agdj4 ,de> ,bro!r ,l1 ,,god w "w1 & :o %all h9d]8 ,! sacram5t ha? be5 refus$ to me1 & ,i h appe>$ ?rice 9 op5 c\rt1 be=e ! commiss>y & "s ( 8 cl]gy2 b our ,,"l rides on1 f conqu]+ to conqu]4 ,_m1 ,i believe1 are really prick$ to ! he>t4 ,! commiss>y's deta9+ me "h1 has mu* t5d$ to ! fur!rance ( ! gospel4 ,i put 9 my exceptions aga9/ 8 sitt+ z my judge1 & !y 7 repell$2 s t ,i h appeal$ home1 & all o!r proce$+s "h are /opp$4 ,by ?is means ,i %all h lib]ty to prea* ! gospel )\t fur!r int]ruption1 & my call to ,engl& w be m cle>4 ,! enclos$ pap] w %ew y :at is do+ 9 ,philadelphia4 ,private lett]s receiv$ f !nce la/ night & ?is morn+1 h mu* refre%$ my he>t4 ,_m s\ls are flock+ to ! ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,i ne$ n exhort y to praise ! ,,"l4 ,y may adv]tise :at p>agraphs y ?9k prop]1 only add t ,philadelphia p are build+ a h\se = me to prea* 91 #ajf feet long & #gd feet wide4 ,! ,,"l is br++ mighty ?+s to pass4 ,i am surpriz+ly /r5g!n$ to be> ! heat & burd5 ( e day4 ,my de> ,,"l nev] leaves nor =sakes me1 b works by my unwor?y m9i/ry m & m4 ,o t ,i 0 humble6 ,o t ,i 0 a little1 little *ild6 ,i "k n h[ soon ,i may be call$ to ,engl&4 ,! inhabitants "h are wondr\s k9d4 ,!y att5d morn+ & ev5+ mo/ *e>fully on my prea*+4 ,we (t5 see ! /ately /eps ( our de> ,,"l 9 8 sanctu>y4 ,i am m ?an happy4 ,i am amaz$ at ! div9e goodness4 ,,"l1 ,i abhor myself 9 du/ & a%es6 ,see ! wond]s ( ! ,,"l2 help u to praise him4 ,excuse me to all my de> fri5ds4 ,= ?is =tnight pa/ ,i h n wrote a ^w ( my j\rnal4 ,my s]mons1 c4 are b\ght (f exce$+ly1 nor?w>d4 ,o pray t an humble *ild-l _s may be giv5 to ,ev] y\rs 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxi4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,d4 ,savannah1 ,augu/ #ae1 #agdj4 ,my de> ,bro!r ,d1 ,,our de> ,,"l 7aft] be+ pleas$ to br+ me l[ by bodily sickness7 n[ gives me lib]ty to write to y4 ,:il/ ,i am writ+1 ,i f9d my he>t unit$ ) y\rs4 ,i hope we h bo? drank into ! same _s1 & are bo? in/ances ( ! same sov]eign1 di/+ui%+1 ev]la/+ love4 ,o let u extol x6 ,o let u improve daily6 ,& s9ce ,,god sees fit t we %all n die1 b live1 let u lay ourselves out to decl>e ! works ( ! ,,"l4 ,i am a%am$ ( my pa/ unfruitfulness4 ,_h o!rs receiv$ ! /ock1 t ha? be5 intru/$ to me1 h[ w\ld !y h improv$ x8 ,inde$ ,i am an unpr(itable s]vant4 ,9 ! righte\sness ( ,,jesus my ,,"l1 is my only refuge4 ,well may ,,god afflict me2 ,i ri*ly des]ve x2 & :5 he br+s me l[1 no?+ grieves me s mu*1 z to ?9k t ,i %\ld be s fr[>d z to oblige ! ,,god ( love to /rike me ) 8 rod4 ,b oh ! goodness ( ! ,,"l6 ,8 rod1 z well z /aff1 d com=t & build up my s\l4 ,i w\ld n b be tri$ = t5 ?\s& worlds4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i am enabl$ to clasp ! cross1 & desire to glory 9 no?+ m4 ,de> bro!r1 help me ) y\r pray]s4 ,our victori\s ,,jesus makes 8 p[] to be kn[n2 _m h ,i se5 /ruck q d[n by ! p[] ( ! ^w4 ,! holy ,gho/ ha? (t5 come l a mighty ru%+ w9d4 ,satan has desir$ to sift u z :eat4 ,b our ,,"l /ill %ews me1 t ! orphan-h\se w g on & fl\ri%4 ,x is (t5 a great weight ^u my s\l2 b ?r\gh y\r & my de> fri5ds pray]s1 ! ,,"l ,i am p]suad$ w /ill support x4 ,y\rs et]nally 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxii4 ,to ,mr4 ,n1 9 ,new ,york4 ,savannah1 ,aug4 #ae1 #agdj4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,y\r lett] rejoic$ my he>t4 ,may our de> "l's k+dom be advanc$ m & m e day6 ,o t ,i may meet y at ,new-,engl&6 ,bless$ be ,,god t ,mr4 ,m is yet alive4 ,salute him f me2 ,i hope to see him be=e ,i die1 & s be taught ! way ( ,,god m p]fectly4 ,i ?ank y = y\r k9d h9ts2 ,i h always paid great def]5ce to de> ,mr4 ,n's judgm5t3 inde$ ,i love him 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus4 ,,god has be5 pleas$ to br+ me l[1 = "s "t1 by inw>d weakness1 & fa9tness ( spirits4 ,! fir/ /r5g? t is giv5 me to write1 ,i make use ( 9 writ+ to y4 ,! ,,"l is purg+ me1 t ,i may br+ =? m fruit4 ,i long to die1 n t ,i may be rid ( crosses1 b t ,i may be ) ,,*ri/4 ,he draws me m & m to him e day4 ,i h _h _m close dome/ic trials ( late4 ,b ^! words1 8,david /r5g!n$ himself 9 ! ,,"l 8 ,,god10 came ) sweet p[] to my s\l4 ,i f9d1 ! ne>] ,i come to ,,*ri/1 ! clos] my trials are4 ,i h be5 sometimes ?r\gh weakness kept f prea*+2 b :5 ,i h spok51 ! ^w has come ) p[]4 ,i h reason to ?9k1 t ?ree p]sons :o came to see ! orphan-h\se1 h be5 effectually call$ by our ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,i h n[ "s ,c>ol9a visitors 9 my h\se2 two ( !m1 ,i believe1 are com+ truly to ,,jesus4,! ^w runs l lightn+ 9 ,*>les-,t[n4 ,a s]i\s lively ,bapti/ m9i/]1 nam$ ,tilly1 is "h also2 he has prea*$ (t5 = me1 & la/ ,sunday receiv$ ! sacram5t 9 our way4,o bigotry1 ?\ art tumbl+ d[n a-pace6 ,bless$ be ,,god4,next week1 ,,god will+1 ,i emb>k = ,*>les-,t[n1 %all /ay !re a few days1 & f !nce purpose go+ to ,new-,engl&4 ,,god wond]fully provides = my orphans4,i am kept f e degree ( d\bt+2 nay1 ! ,,"l fills me daily ) a full assurance ( fai?4 ,he *a/5s & corrects me1 b x is all 9 love4 ,o help me to praise him1 & !reby add to ! obligations already laid on1 de> ,mr4 ,n1 ,ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxiii4 ,to ,mrs4 ,l4 ,*>les-,t[n1 ,aug4 #bb1 #agdj4 ,hon\r$ ,"m1 ,,al?\gh ,i _h n ! pleasure ( receiv+ "o l9e1 ei!r f y\r de> self1 or f any o!r ( my belov$ fri5ds2 yet my he>t 0 rejoic$ j n[ by a sailor1 :o told me1 t he saw & conv]s$ ) y ! tw5ty-n9? ( ,may la/4 ,i ?ank y = ! salutation s5t to me by him4 ,inde$ ,i ?ank y f my v he>t3 = ,i feel myself unwor?y ( y\r notice4 ,e day ,i love & hon\r y m & m2 & :5 y come to judgm5t1 ,,god w %ew y h[ _m te>s ,i h %$ 9 secret = y & my de> si/]4 ,o let !m n be 9 va96 ,hon\r$ ,"m1 fly to ,,jesus4,behold1 ) op5 arms1 yond] he /&s1 ready to embrace y1 if y feel y\r mis]y1 & are will+ to come to him to f9d re/4 ,may ! great ,,god1 :o only c gov]n ! wills & affections ( s9ful m51 make y will+ 9 ! day ( 8 p[]6 ,ye/]day ,,god br\ght me hi!r aga94 ,9 a few days1 ,i hope to emb>k = ,new-,engl&2 !nce1 ,,god will+1 y may expect ano!r lett]4 ,= ne> six weeks pa/ ,i h be5 "u great weakness ( body2 b not)/&+ h be5 enabl$ sometimes to prea* ) great p[]4 ,i am n[ some:at bett]1 b1 )\t a miracle1 _c ?9k ( be+ long bel[4 ,inde$1 hon\r$ ,"m1 ,i e day long to be dissolv$ & to be ) ,,*ri/4 ,pray tell ,mr4 ,w1 t ,mr4 ,h1 & ,i ,b1 ) "o or two m ( _! relations1 ,i believe1 are effectually call$ ( ,,god4 ,we _h mu* p[] at ,savannah4 ,,god ha? s5t me "s family trials2 b all ?+s are work+ = good4 ,i am1 hon\r$ ,"m1 ,y\r ev] dutiful son1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxiv4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,j ,w4 ,*>les-,t[n1 ,aug4 #be1 #agdj4 ,de> & ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,,la/ night ,i _h ! pleasure ( receiv+ an extract ( y\r j\rnal4,?is morn+ ,i took a walk & read x4 ,i pray ,,god to give x 8 bless+4 ,_m ?+s ,i tru/ w prove b5eficial1 especially ! acc\nt ( y\rself4 ,only1 give me leave ) all humility to exhort y n to be /r5u\s 9 oppos+ ! doctr9es ( election & f9al p]sev]ance1 :51 by y\r own confession1 8y h n ! witness ( ! _s )9 y\rself10 & consequ5tly are n a prop] judge4 ,i rememb] de> bro!r ,e told me "o day1 t 8he 0 conv9c$ ( ! p]sev]ance ( ! sa9ts40 ,i told him1 y 0 n4 ,he repli$1 b he w be conv9c$ :5 he ha? got ! _s himself4 ,i am assur$1 ,,god has n[ = "s ye>s giv5 me ?is liv+ witness 9 my s\l4 ,i _c say1 ,i h s9ce indulg$ any d\bts 7at lea/ = no consid]able "t7 ab\t ! =giv5ess ( my s9s2 nay1 ,i c sc>ce say1 t ,i ev] d\bt$ at all4 ,:5 ,i h be5 ne>e/ dea?1 my evid5ces h be5 ! cle>e/4 ,i c say1 ,i h be5 on ! bord]s ( ,canaan1 & d e day1 nay1 almo/ e mom5t1 long = ! appe>+ ( our ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/2 n to evade suff]+s1 b ) a s+le desire to see 8 bless$ face4 ,i feel 8 bless$ _s daily fill+ my s\l & body1 z pla9 z ,i feel ! air :i* ,i brea!1 or ! food ,i eat4,p]haps ! doctr9es ( election & ( f9al p]sev]ance ha? be5 abus$1 7& :at doctr9e has n17 b not)/&+1 x is *ildr5's bread1 & ought n 9 my op9ion to be )-held f !m1 suppos+ x is always m5tion$ ) prop] cautions aga9/ ! abuse4 ,de> & ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,i write n ?is to ent] into disputation4 ,i hope1 at ?is "t1 ,i feel some?+ ( ! meekness & g5tl5ess ( ,,*ri/4 ,i _c be> ! ?\ghts ( oppos+ y3 b h[ c ,i avoid x1 if y g ab\t 7z y\r bro!r ,c once said7 to drive ,john ,calv9 out ( ,bri/ol4 ,alas1 ,i nev] read any ?+ t ,calv9 wrote2 my doctr9es ,i _h f ,,*ri/ & 8 apo/les2 ,i 0 taught !m ( ,,god2 & z ,,god 0 pleas$ to s5d me out fir/1 & to enlight5 me fir/1 s ,i ?9k he /ill cont9ues to d x4 ,my bus9ess seems to be *iefly 9 plant+2 if ,,god s5d y to wat]1 ,i praise 8 "n4,i wi% y a ?\s&-fold increase4 ,i f9d1 by "y ,w's lett]1 !re is disput+ among y ab\t election1 & p]fection4,i pray ,,god to put a /op to x1 = :at good end w x answ]8,i wi% ,i knew y\r pr9ciples fully2 did y write (tn]1 & m frankly1 x might h a bett] effect ?an sil5ce & res]ve4 ,i h lately _h _m dome/ic trials1 & t ab\t po9ts ( doctr9e1 n by myself1 b f o!rs 9 my abs5ce4 ,i daily wait ^u ,,god1 dep5d+ on 8 promise1 t all ?+s1 ev5 ?is1 %all "w toge!r = my good4 ,_m 9 ,*>les-,t[n1 ,i believe1 are call$ ( ,,god4 ,y may n[ f9d a *ri/ian1 )\t se>*+ ! t[n z ) a c&le4 ,mr4 ,g is less furi\s1 at lea/ 9 public4 ,he ha? exp5d$ all 8 /r5g?1 & f9ds he _c prevail4 ,adieu1 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,adieu6 ,my heal? is bett]1 s9ce ,i la/ left ,*>les ,t[n1 & am n[ fre$ f dome/ic c>es4 ,) almo/ te>s ( love to y1 & ! bre?r51 d ,i subscribe myself1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxv4 ,to ,mrs4 ,j ,l1 9 ,bri/ol4 ,*>les-,t[n1 ,aug4 #bf1 #agdj4 ,de> ,j1 ,i ,hope y & y\r little society g on & prosp]4 ,i he> !re are divisions among y4 ,avoid !m if possible4 ,! doctr9es ( election1 & ( f9al p]sev]ance1 ,i hold z well z y4,b !n1 !y are n to be cont5d$ = ) heat & passion4 ,su* a proce$+ w only prejudice ! cause y w\ld def5d4 ,pray %ew ?is to y\r o!r fri5ds4,exhort !m to avoid all clam\r1 & evil speak+1 & ) meekness receive ! +raft$ ^w :i* is able to save y\r s\l4 ,,god has begun a great "w "h1 & 9 o!r p>ts ( ,am]ica2 b yet1 ,i believe1 ,i %all %ortly h a call to ,engl&4 ,o pray x may be ! div9e w1 t ,i may h a prosp]\s j\rney2 & t y may see me gr[n 9 grace1 & 9 ! k ( our ,,"l & ,savi\r ,,jesus ,,*ri/4,) t5d]e/ love to all1 ,i am ,y\r affectionate bro!r & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxvi4 ,to ! ,"r ,rev]5d ,fa!r 9 ,,god1 ,edmund ,"l ,bi%op ( ,london4 ,on bo>d ! ,savannah1 b\nd f ,*>les-,t[n to ,bo/on1 ,septemb] 1 #agdj4 ,my ,"l1 ,,al?\gh y\r ,lord%ip has be5 pleas$ to caution ! p aga9/ runn+ into ^? extremes1 to :i* y\r ,lord%ip appreh5d$ my doctr9e w\ld lead m52 yet ,i am p]suad$ t w n any way influ5ce y\r ,lord%ip1 z to ! cont5ts ( ?is lett]4 ,! "o s+le po9t :i* x conta9s1 is ?is qu]y1 8,:e!r ! commiss>y ( ,s\?-,c>ol9a has p[] giv5 him f y\r ,lord%ip1 to ex]cise any judicial au?ority aga9/ me1 or any o!r cl]gyman1 :o do? n belong to 8 prov9ce80 ,! reason ( my putt+ ?is "q1 ,i suppose y\r ,lord%ip w be appriz$ (1 be=e ?is rea*es y\r ,lord%ip's h&s4 ,i h be5 lately cit$ to appe> 9 an ecclesia/ical c\rt1 erect$ by ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,g1 = n read+ ! common pray] 9 ! meet+-h\se1 :i* ,i 0 oblig$ to prea* 9 at ,*>les-,t[n1 7unless ,i w\ld be sil5t7 because ! commiss>y w\ld n let me h ! use ( 8 *ur*4 ,i appe>$1 & h appeal$1 accord+ to law1 to f\r ( 8 maje/y's commission]s = review+ appeals1 to "k1 :e!r ! commiss>y ought n to h accept$ a ,recusatio judicis1 :i* ,i lodg$ 9 c\rt4 ,?is1 ,i suppose1 !y w det]m9e4 ,i only desire y\r ,lord%ip's explicit op9ion & det]m9ation1 :e!r ,mr4 ,g1 7suppos+ he ha? p[] ov] 8 own cl]gy17 has au?ority to erect su* a c\rt to arraign me1 :o belong to ! prov9ce ( ,georgia4 ,! be>] h]e( w give me y\r ,lord%ip's answ]4 ,9 fav\r+ me ) :i*1 y\r ,lord%ip w oblige1 my ,"l1 ,y\r ,lord%ip's ob$i5t son & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,p4 ,bo/on1 ,sept4 #ai1 #agdj4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,h j n[ read y\r k9d lett]4 ,bless$ be ! ,,"l1 = imp>t+ some:at ( 8 div9e pres5ce to y\r s\l4 ,o may he fill y brimful1 & enable y s to prea*1 t all y\r adv]s>ies may n be able to ga9say or resi/4 ,nev] fe> und]tak+ to prea* )\t notes2 rememb] ! promise1 8,lo ,i am ) y always1 ev5 to ! end ( ! _w40 ,by my ma/]'s leave1 ,i propose to prea* ) y1 & de> bro!r ,w4 ,i am a worm & no man3 ,i des]ve to be ! outca/ ( ! p4 ,on ,sunday ,i arriv$ at ,rhode-,isl&4 ,our ,,"l call$ "s4 ,ye/]day ,i came hi!r1 to-day ,i prea*$4 ,may ! ,,"l give a div9e increase to ! se$ s[n6 ,a great "w is c>ry+ on at ,*>les-,t[n4 ,! _s ( ,,god is mov+ 9 diff]5t p>ts ( ! _w4 ,o my de>1 de> bro!r1 let u up & be do+1 & ! ,,"l w be ) u4 ,! _w is ly+ 9 ! wick$ "o4 ,may ,,god make y in/rum5tal to deliv] ?\s&s f 8 curs$ slav]y6 ,) difficulty ,i r$eem "t to write ?is4 ,bro!r ,b1 & ,b1 are ) me4 ,i w endeav\r to give y notice ( my com+4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 cease n pray+ = ,y\r weak & unwor?y bro!r1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,n1 at ,new-,york4 ,bo/on1 ,sept4 #bc1 #agdj4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,hi!r ,,god br\ght me on ,?ursday ev5+3 ,i prea*$ once on ,friday1 & twice e day s9ce4 ,! p[] ( ! ,,"l advances sweetly4 ,our ,,"l1 ,i believe1 w revive 8 "w 9 ! mid/ ( ! ye>s2 he enables me to prea* pla9ly4 ,"s m9i/]s1 ,i hope1 w be quick5$1 z well z p4 ,!y att5d1 & are exce$+ civil1 z also ! gov]nor4 ,i wrote to y f ,rhode ,isl&2 ,i %all call !re1 z ,i come to y4 ,on ,monday1 ,,god will+1 ,i %all set out to see ,mr4 ,m1 & on ,monday =tnight hope to g to ,nor?ampton4 ,all ! packets ( lett]s came safe4 ,,god bless my de>1 de> ,bro!r ,n = 8 great c>e4 ,fri5ds f ,engl& write /range ?+s2 ,,god1 ,i believe1 calls me ?i!r4 ,mr4 ,w & ! ,ms1 ,i ?9k1 are sadly errone\s 9 "s po9ts ( doctr9e4 ,:5 ,i see y1 ,i w communicate _m p>ticul>s2 n[1 ,i h sc>ce "t to write ?is4 ,our de> ,,"l sweetly fills me ) 8 pres5ce4 ,my heav5 is begun inde$4 ,i fea/ on ! fatt$ calf4 ,! ,,"l /r5g!ns me mightily 9 ! inn] man4 ,i f9d a few s\ls left 9 ,s>dis t h n defil$ _! g>m5ts4 ,excuse me to ,mr4 ,p2 ,i h n "t to answ] 8 k9d lett]6 ,adieu2 ,i hope to be ) y 9 ab\t five weeks4,i pray = de> ,bro!r ,t1 t he may esp\se m s\ls to ! ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/4,my he>ty love to all4 ,ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxix4 ,to ,mr4 ,a4 ,bo/on1 ,sept4 #bc1 #agdj4 ,my de> ,bro!r ,a1 ,i ,?ank y = y\r lett]3 ,may ! ,,"l enable me to s5d y an answ] ( peace4 ,s9less p]fection1 ,i ?9k1 is unatta9able 9 ?is life4 ,%ew me a man t c\ld ev] ju/ly say1 8,i am p]fect40 ,x is en\gh if we c say s1 :5 we b[ d[n our heads & give up ! gho/4 ,indwell+ s9 rema9s till dea?1 ev5 9 ! reg5]ate1 z ! article ( ! *ur* expresses x4,!re is no man t live? & s9ne? n 9 ?\ght1 ^w1 & de$3 ,h[ev]1 to affirm su* a ?+ z p]fection1 & to d5y f9al p]sev]ance1 :at an absurdity is ?is8 ,to be incapable ( s9n+1 & capable ( be+ f9ally damn$1 is a contradiction 9 t]ms4 ,f su* doctr9e may ,i ev] turn away6 ,lab\r1 de> ,mr4 ,a4 to be holy1 ev5 z ,,god is holy2 b d n look = complete p]fection "h bel[4 ,:at is ?is1 b 9 effect to vacate ! righte\sness ( ,,*ri/8 ,i he> _m among/ y :o begun 9 ! _s1 are n[ end+ 9 ! fle%4 ,,*ri/ ha? freely ju/ifi$ !m1 i4 e4 entitl$ !m to all 8 m]its1 & yet !y mu/ d s & s to keep !mselves 9 a ju/ifi$ /ate4 ,alas1 ?is is sorry div9ity2 ,i h n s le>n$ ,,*ri/4 ,no1 8 gifts & call+s are )\t rep5tance4 ,:om he loves1 he loves to ! end4 ,"w ,i w1 b n to keep myself 9 a ju/ifi$ /ate4 ,my ,,"l ha? secur$ t2 b ,i w "w to %ew my gratitude = 8 putt+ me into a ju/ifi$ /ate4 ,o t all w\ld /udy ! cov5ant ( grace4 ,de> ,mr4 ,a4 ,i feel t ,i love y1 & ,i f9d myself c>ri$ out to write 9 ?is mann]4 ,my ,,"l blesses me ) all spiritual bless+s2 he causes me to rejoice 9 8 salvation4 ,i pray him to c>ry on 8 "w 9 ,london1 & to keep 8 *ur* f errors2 b !re mu/ be a sift+ z well z a ga!r+ "t4 ,x is meet t su* (f5ces %\ld come4 ,all %all "w toge!r = good to ^? :o are call$ aft] ,,god's purpose3 ,!y %all f9ally be sav$4 ,?is mu* com=ts1 de> ,bro!r ,a1 ,y\r affectionate bro!r 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxx4 ,to ,h4 ,h4 9 ,wales4 ,bo/on1 ,sept4 #bd1 #agdj4 ,,& is de> ,bro!r ,h4 ,h4 yet alive 9 body & s\l8 ,bless$ be ,,god1 :o causes ^? t wait on him to r5ew _! /r5g?4 ,i rejoice 9 y\r success3 ,may y m\nt ) w+s l eagles1 walk & n be we>y1 run & n be fa9t6 ,y %all n be tak5 or hurt1 till ! appo9t$ h\r is come4 ,i hope y\r conv]sation 0 bless$ to de> ,mr4 ,w4 ,o t ! ,,"l may batt] d[n 8 free-w1 & compel him to own 8 sov]eignty & ev]la/+ love6 ,"s ( ,f ,lane society1 ,i fe>1 are runn+ into sad errors2 b ?is happ5s = our trial1 especially m9e4 ,^? t be=e1 ,i suppose1 w\ld h pluck$ out _! eyes = me1 n[ ,i suspect1 ,i %all see v %y1 & avoid+ me4 ,?is is my com=t1 ! ,,"l is a nev]-fail+ fri5d2 8 tru? w make its way 9 spite ( all c>nal reason+4 ,o pray = me t ,i may h ! _s ( judgm5t & a s\nd m9d4 ,my com+ to ,engl& w try my fidelity to my ,ma/]3 ,no?+ b 8 /r5g? c enable me to he> all contradictions ) meekness1 & to prea* ) love 8 ev]la/+ tru?s4 ,o t all w\ld /udy ! cov5ant ( grace6 ,! m ,i look into x1 ! m is my s\l delight$4 ,de> ,bro!r ,h4 adieu4 ,my de> fri5d ,j4 ,s4 sits by & cordially salutes y4 ,i hope y h receiv$ my lett]s4 ,i expect to he> f y by de> ,bro!r ,s4 ,,god is work+ p[]fully 9 ,am]ica4 ,he fills me ) 8 pres5ce1 & causes me to g on my way rejoic+4 ,grace6 grace6 ,i greet all mo/ affectionately1 & am1 de> ,bro!r ,h4 ,y\rs et]nally1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxxi4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,j4 ,w4 ,bo/on1 ,sept4 #be1 #agdj4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,,?is is s5t 9 answ] to y\r lett] dat$ ,m>* #be4;,i ?9k1 ,i h = "s "t kn[n :at x is to h righte\sness1 peace1 & joy 9 ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,^!1 ,i believe1 are ! privileges ( ! sons ( ,,god3 ,b ,i _c say ,i am free f indwell+ s92 no1 ,i f9d a law 9 my memb]s w>r+ aga9/ ! law ( my m9d3 ,?is makes me to cry out1 ev5 n[1 8,:o %all deliv] me f ! body ( ?is dea?80 ,i ?ank ,,god1 our ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/ w4 ,i _c see :]e9 ! het]odoxy ( ! article ( our *ur* do? consi/1 :i* says1 8,t ?is corruption rema9s ev5 9 ! reg5]ate20 & if t aft] conv]sion we _c s9 9 ?\ght1 ^w or de$1 ,i d n "k :y our ,,"l taught u to pray to our heav5ly ,fa!r1 8,=give u our trespasses40 ,i am sorry1 hon\r$ ,sir1 to he> by _m lett]s1 t y seem to own a s9less p]fection 9 ?is life atta9able4 ,i ?9k ,i _c answ] y bett]1 ?an a v5]able old m9i/] 9 ^! p>ts answ]$ a ,quak]4 8,br+ me a man t ha? really arriv$ to ?is1 & ,i w pay 8 exp5ces1 let him come f :]e he w40 ,i "k n :at y may ?9k1 ,i d n expect to say indwell+ s9 is f9i%$ & de/roy$ 9 me1 till ,i b[ d[n my head & give up ! gho/4 ,!re mu/ be "s ,amalekites left 9 ! ,israelites l&1 to keep 8 s\l 9 action1 to keep him humble1 & to drive him cont9ually to ,,jesus ,,*ri/ = p>don & =giv5ess4 ,i "k _m abuse ?is doctr9e1 & p]haps wilfully indulge s91 or d n aspire aft] hol9ess1 because no man is p]fect 9 ?is life4 ,b :at ( t8 mu/ ,i !re=e ass]t doctr9es contr>y to ! gospel8 ,,god =bid4 ,:e!r ! sev5? to ! ,romans1 is applicable to a conv]t$ p]son 7z _m v em95t sa9ts h ?\ght7 is n at all to ! purpose3 ,!re are o!r passages ( scripture1 :i* pla9ly %ew t s9less p]fection is n atta9able "h bel[4 ,su* z ^!1 8,!re is no man t live? & s9ne? n40 8,9 _m ?+s we (f5d all40 ,& ,i "k no s9 except ! s9 aga9/ ! ,holy ,gho/1 ( :i* a *ild ( ,,god may n be guilty1 if ,,god %\ld )draw 8 grace4 ,:atev] y may ?9k ( ,david1 ! scripture says1 8,he 0 a man aft] ,,god's own he>t20 yet h[ did he fall8 ,& if y w n p]mit ,pet] to h be5 conv]t$ :5 he d5i$ 8 ,ma/]2 :at w y say to ,/4 ,paul8 ,did n he s91 d y ?9k1 7at lea/ 7 n 8 passions irregul>1 & :at is t b s97 :5 he spoke to ! ,high ,prie/1 & call$ him :it$ wall8 ,besides1 de> ,sir1 :at a fond conceit is x to cry up p]fection1 & yet cry d[n ! doctr9e ( f9al p]sev]ance8 ,b ?is1 & _m o!r absurdities y w run into1 because y w n own ,election3 ,& y w n own ,election1 because y _c own x )\t believ+ ! doctr9e ( ,reprobation4 ,:at !n is !re 9 reprobation s horrid8 ,i see no blasphemy 9 hold+ t doctr9e1 if rightly expla9$4 ,if ,,god might h pass$ by all1 he may pass by "s4 ,judge :e!r x is n a great] blasphemy to say1 8,,*ri/ di$ = s\ls n[ 9 hell40 ,surely1 de> ,sir1 y d n believe !re w be a g5]al gaol deliv]y ( damn$ s\ls h]eaft]4 ,o t y w\ld /udy ! cov5ant ( grace6 ,o t y 7 truly conv9c$ ( s91 & br\ght to ! foot ( sov]eign grace6 ,eli%a ,cole on ,,god's sov]eignty1 & ,v]itas ,r$ux1 writt5 by ,doctor ,edw>ds1 are well wor? y\r read+4 ,b ,i h done2 if y ?9k s meanly ( ,bunyan1 & ! ,puritan writ]s1 ,i d n wond] t y ?9k me wrong4 ,i f9d y\r s]mon has _h its expect$ success2 x ha? set ! nation a disput+2 y w h en\gh to d n[ to answ] pamphlets2 two ,i h already se54 ,o t y w\ld be m cauti\s 9 ca/+ lots6 ,o t y w\ld n be too ra% & precipitant6 ,if y g on ?us1 hon\r$ ,sir1 h[ c ,i concur ) y8 ,x is impossible2 ,i mu/ speak :at ,i "k4,?us ,i write out ( ! fulness ( my he>t3 ,i feel myself to be a vile s9n]4,i look to ,,*ri/2 ,i m\rn because ,i h pi]c$ him4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 pray = me4 ,! ,,"l be ) y\r de> s\l4 ,ab\t ,spr+ y may expect to see1 ,ev]1 ev] y\rs 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxxii4 ,to ,mr4 ,g ,l4 ,bo/on1 ,sept4 #bf1 #agdj4 ,my de> ,fri5d & ,bro!r1 ,i ,wrote to y ab\t a mon? ago f ,*>les-,t[n4,s9ce ,i came "h ,i h receiv$ two lett]s f y4 ,may ! great ,,god ( heav5 & e>? bless y\r de> s\l = ?us assi/+ 8 poor unwor?y s]vant3 ,a s5se ( my +ratitude almo/ melts me into a flood ( te>s4,inde$ ,i am ! v *ief ( s9n]s4,o ! love1 ! sov]eign1 di/+ui%+1 ev]la/+ love ( ,,god my ,savi\r6 ,praise him1 praise him1 de> ,mr4 ,l1 ) all y\r s\l4,i hope no?+ w cause a division betwe5 me & ,messrs4 ,ws3 ,b ,i mu/ speak :at ,i "k1 & confute error :]esoev] ,i f9d x4 ,ab\t ,spr+ ,i hope to come ov] if ! ,,"l w4,be pleas$ to in=m my fri5ds1 t la/ ,sunday 0 sev5night ,i arriv$ at ,rhode-,isl&1 :]e ,i prea*$ & read pray]s 9 ! *ur* on ,monday & ,tuesday to v l>ge & affect$ auditories4,on ,w$nesday ,i prea*$ at ,bri/ol1 9 my way to ,bo/on4,on ,?ursday night ,i got !re1 & on ,friday prea*$1 & h prea*$ once or twice e day s9ce4,almo/ all ! m9i/]s1 & va/ bodies ( p1 h be5 cont9ually press+ to he> ! ^w ( ,,god1 sometimes 9 ! fields1 & sometimes 9 ! meet+-h\ses4 ,my heal? is mu* re/or$ by ! coolness ( ! air4,i int5d /ay+ ab\t a mon? 9 ^! p>ts1 !n to g to ,philadelphia by l&1 f !nce to ,georgia by wat]1 & ,i hope to emb>k = ,engl& ! beg9n+ ( ! ,spr+4,y see by ?is1 de> fri5d1 h[ our ,,"l works by my unwor?y h&s4 ,m9i/]s & p1 ,i believe1 w be mu* quick5$4,i hope y\r de> s\l prosp]s4 ,= ,,*ri/'s sake avoid disput+2 /udy y\r he>t & ! scriptures2 get ne>] & ne>] to ,,*ri/1 he w lead y into all tru?4 ,my mo/ t5d] love to all2 if opportunity any way (f]s1 e lett] receiv$ %all be answ]$ by1 de> de> ,mr4 ,l1 ,! meane/ ( all y\r *ri/ian fri5ds1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxxiii4 ,to ,mr4 ,i4 ,bo/on1 ,sept4 #bf1 #agdj4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,i1 ,i ,?ank y = y\r k9d lett]4 ,x is ! fir/ ,i h receiv$ f y s9ce ,i left ,engl&4,i bless ,,god ! "w goes on 9 ,york%ire4,may our glori\s1 s9-=giv+ ,,"l bless y & y\r spiritual *ildr5 m & m6 ,i f9d1 our fri5ds are got into deput+ "o ) ano!r4,o t ! ,,god ( peace may put a /op to x6 ,i wi% _m may n be build+ on a false f\ndation1 & re/ 9 a false peace4 ,!y own free ju/ification1 & yet seem to ?9k1 t _! cont9uance 9 a ju/ifi$ /ate dep5ds on _! do+s1 & _! wills4,?is1 ,i ?9k1 is e/abli%+ a righte\sness ( our own4 ,my de> bro!r1 if we se>* ! scriptures1 we %all f9d t ! ^w ju/ifi$ implies n only p>don ( s91 b also all its consequ5ces48,?us 7says ,sa9t ,paul7 ^? :om he ju/ifi$1 !m he also glorifi$20 s t if a man 0 once ju/ifi$1 he rema9s s to all et]nity4,"h lies ! an*or ( all my hopes4,our ,,"l hav+ once lov$ me1 he w love me to ! end4,?is fills me ) joy unspeakable & full ( glory4,i n[ walk by fai?4,i "w n to keep myself 9 a ju/ifi$ /ate1 7= m5 or devils c nev] pluck me out ( ,,*ri/'s h&s17 b to express my love & gratitude = :at ,,jesus ha? done = my s\l4 ,?is1 ,i ?9k1 is :at ! apo/le calls 8fai? work+ by love40 ,my de> bro!r1 my he>t's desire & pray] to ,,god is1 t we may all ?9k & speak ! same ?+s4,=1 if we are divid$ among ourselves1 :at an advantage w satan get ov] u8 ,let u love "o ano!r1 excite all to come to ,,*ri/ )\t exception1 & our ,,"l w %ew u1 :o are 84 ,! "w ( ,,god goes on exce$+ly 9 ,am]ica4 ,! ,,"l is pleas$ to manife/ himself unto my s\l m & m4 ,i am a naughty1 /ubborn *ild2 b my de> ,,"l w h m]cy because he w h m]cy4 ,x is ow+ to 8 di/+ui%+ love t ,i am n h>d5$4 ,"h is1 & ,i believe w be a great quickn+ 9 ^! p>ts4,! cl\d seems to be mov+4 ,p]haps 9 ! ,spr+ we may meet face to face4 ,) difficulty ,i get "t to write ?is1 b ,i mu/ answ] de> ,bro!r ,i's lett]4,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus be cont9ually ) y\r _s1 & make y\r s\l brimful ( peace & joy 9 ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,i love y 9 ! b[els ( ! crucifi$ ,lamb4 ,may he unite u m & m intimately to 8 de> self1 & to "o ano!r4 ,salute all t love him 9 s9c]ity4,bre?r51 pray = u4,t y may be kept by ,,god's p[] to et]nal salvation1 is ! pray] ( ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 ?\gh unwor?y bro!r & poor weak s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxxiv4 ,to ,mr4 ,w ,d4 ,bo/on1 ,septemb] #bh1 #agdj4 ,de> ,bro!r ,w1 ,i ,?ank y = y\r k9d lett] f ,osset2 ,i wi% x 0 writt5 ) m life4 ,i fe> y are turn+ almo/ to a _s ( bondage3 b x is good = y to be sift$1 to make an exp]i5c$ m9i/] ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i c\ld n b smile1 to f9d y w9k at ! dec5cy ( my dress4 ,alas6 my bro!r1 ,i h kn[n long s9ce :at x is to be 9 t /ate y are 79 my op9ion7 ab\t to ent] into4 ,i myself ?\ght once t *ri/ianity requir$ me to g na/y4 ,i neglect$ myself z mu* z y w\ld h me1 = above a twelvemon?3 b :5 ,,god gave me ! _s ( adoption1 ,i !n dress$ dec5tly1 z y call x1 out ( pr9ciple3 & ,i am m & m conv9c$1 t ! ,,"l w\ld h me act1 9 t respect1 z ,i d4 ,b ,i am almo/ a%am$ to m5tion any su* ?+3 r let u talk & write ( ! love ( ,,jesus2 8,let u /& fa/ 9 ! lib]ty :]e) ,,jesus ,,*ri/ ha? made u free1 & n be aga9 entangl$ 9 a yoke ( bondage40 ,,god only kn[s :e!r y h done "r 9 leav+ ! univ]sity1 or 9 decl9+ to exhort4 ,if y d n prea* till y are p]fectly free f all s91 ,i believe y w nev] prea* aga94 ,i c\ld nev] he> ( su* a m9i/] or *ri/ian yet4 ,my de> bro!r1 ,i speak freely to y1 because ,i love y 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,he s5t 8 disciples to prea* be=e !y 7 p]fect2 nay1 :5 !y 7 weak 9 grace4 ,ex]cise ! tal5ts y h1 & t is ! way to get m4 ,?us has ,,god dealt ) me = ^! sev5 ye>s4 8,to him t ha?1 %all be giv540 ,_m ( our fri5ds talk aga9/ election3 a good reason may be giv54 ,i believe !y h nev] tak5 pa9s to se>* into ! true /ate ( ! case4 ,:at if "s abuse t doctr9e2 is x !re=e false8 ,no2 by no means4 ,i am p]suad$1 if any ( our fri5ds w\ld exam9e _! exp]i5ces1 !y w\ld f9d t ,,jesus ,,*ri/ freely prev5t$ !m by 8 grace2 t he compell$ !m to come 92 & t x is n ow+ to !mselves1 b to ! w & promise ( ,,god1 t !y are n[ kept 9 a /ate ( grace4 ,b ,i w say no m4 ,my de> bro!r1 ,i love y4 ,may ! ,,"l lead y into all tru?4 ,our de> ,ma/] is do+ wond]s among u4 ,praise him lu/ily1 & ) a good c\rage4 ,adieu4 ,de> ,j ,s salutes y & ! bre?r51 z does ,y\rs affectionately1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxxv4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,z ,m4 ,bo/on1 ,sept4 #bh1 #agdj4 ,rev]5d & de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,receiv$,i felt y\r lett]4 ,surely !re is a sympa?y betwe5 s\ls t h drank into ! same _s4 ,,god will+1 ,i purpose to come & see y2 & w endeav\r to s5d y timely notice3 b oh d n expect too great ?+s f me2 = if y d1 :o kn[s b my ,,"l may des]t me2 & !n :at am ,i8 ,excuse ! brevity ( ?is4 ,s _m p]sons come to me "u convictions1 & = advice1 t ,i h sc>ce "t to eat bread4 ,wond]ful ?+s are do+ "h4 ,! ^w runs l lightn+4 ,dagon daily falls be=e ! ark4 ,i "k y w1 9 _s1 pray t a due s5se ( 8 own vil5ess may be cont9ually giv5 to ,y\r affectionate1 ?\gh unwor?y1 bro!r & s]vant 9 our glori\s ,emmanuel1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxxvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,w1 at ,bri/ol4 ,bo/on1 ,sept4 #bh1 #agdj4 ,de> ,bro!r ,w1 ,,:at mean y by disput+ 9 all y\r lett]s8 ,may ,,god give y to "k y\rself1 & !n y w n plead = absolute p]fection2 or call ! doctr9e ( election a 8doctr9e ( devils40 ,my de> bro!r1 take he$2 see y are 9 ,,*ri/ a new creature4 ,bew>e ( a false peace3 /rive to ent] 9 at ! /rait gate2 & give all dilig5ce to make y\r call+ & election sure4 ,rememb] y are b a babe 9 ,,*ri/1 if s mu*4 ,be humble1 talk little1 ?9k & pray mu*4 ,let ,,god tea* y1 & he w lead y into all tru?4 ,i love y he>tily3 ,i pray y may be kept f error1 bo? 9 pr9ciple & practice4 ,salute all ! bre?r54 ,if y mu/ dispute1 /ay till y are ma/] ( y\r subject2 o!rwise y w hurt ! cause y w\ld def5d4 ,/udy to adorn ! gospel ( our ,,"l 9 all ?+s2 & =get n to pray = ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxxvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,g ,l4 ,bo/on1 ,octob] #i1 #agdj4 ,my de> ,bro!r ,l1 ,i ,write to y aga9 by ?is %ip1 ?\gh ,i h sc>ce "t to write a l9e4 ,,god works by me1 ,i ?9k1 m ?an ev]4 ,i am q well 9 bodily heal?4 ,m9i/]s z well z p are /irr$ up1 & ! gov]nm5t is exce$+ civil4 ,9 %ort1 ,,god is do+ great] ?+s ?an c be express$4 ,oh exhort all to pray1 & to give ?anks = me ) _! :ole he>ts4 ,! be>] br+s ! au!ntic copy ( my appeal2 ,i s5t y ano!r copy be=e f ,c>ol9a4 ,be pleas$ to keep ?is ,i h n[ s5t1 till y he> ( my com+ to ,engl&3 if ,i come 9 ! ,spr+1 ,i w lodge x myself2 if n1 be pleas$ to lodge x = me1 & ,i w pay all exp5ces4 ,o de> bro!r ,l1 :at a sc5e ( lab\rs & suff]+s lies be=e me6 ,my de> ,,jesus w make me m ?an conqu]or ov] all3 he /r5g!ns & com=ts1 he conv]ses ) me by night & by day3 he gives me all peace & joy 9 believ+4 ,i pray ,,god to keep our de> bro!r ,s & o!rs f a false /illness4 ,i am sorry to he> su* errors are ris5 among/ ! bre?r54 ,adieu2 ! ,,"l be ) y\r _s4 ,i h already collect$ upw>ds ( f\r hundr$ p\nds /]l+ = ! ,orphan-h\se4 ,,god %ews me t ,am]ica mu/ be my place = action4 ,once m adieu4 ,cease n to pray =1 ,ev]1 ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxxviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,h4 ,ne:av51 ,oct4 #bd1 #agdj4 ,my v de> ,fri5d & ,bro!r1 ,,y\r lett]1 j n[ br\ght to me by de> bro!r ,n1 gave me great com=t4 ,) fe> & trembl+1 ev] s9ce ! late disputations1 h ,i op5$ lett]s s5t f ,savannah1 b bless$ be ,,god1 our de> ,,"l is ) my de> fri5d ,h4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 my family dwell toge!r 9 unity4 ,! ,,god ( love fill y ) all peace & joy 9 believ+4 ,i hope a supply = y\r !n pres5t wants1 came to y soon aft] y s5t y\r lett]s3 s9ce t1 ,i h s5t f ,bo/on #ajj l4 /]l+2 next week ,i hope to s5d aga9 f ,new-,york1 & be=e ,*ri/mas ,i tru/ ,i %all see y face to face4 ,wond]ful ?+s ,,god does = me4 ,i am enabl$ to prea* & travel bett] ?an ev]4 ,!re has be5 joy 9 heav51 ,i believe1 ov] _m s\ls rep5t+4 ,!re are "s hopes ( de>1 de> bro!r ,n's com+ ) me4 ,mr4 ,b1 "o ( ! "y m9i/]s ( ,long ,isl&1 ) 8 wife1 accompanies me also2 & ano!r settl$ *ri/ian1 :o holds & exp]i5ces ! tru? z x is 9 ,,jesus4 ,o t all my family may be ?us m9d$6 ,i suppose by ?is "t y "k h[ matt]s are det]m9$ = me1 if ,mr4 ,c is arriv$4 ,,god keeps me 9 susp5se3 susp5se did ,i say8 ,bless$ be 8 holy "n1 ,i am q easy3 ,i am p]suad$ he w *use = me a daught] ( ,abraham4 ,i "k n b x may be ! div9e w t y %\ld abide 9 ,georgia1 :il/ ,i g to ,engl&4 ,be resign$3 see if ,,god does n br+ all ?+s ab\t = y\r good3 !re is b little com=t to be expect$ 9 ,engl&4 ,i f9d ,i mu/1 if ,i am fai?ful1 oppose ! errors ( _m :o1 ,i believe1 fe> ,,god3 ,o t ,i may d x ) meekness & wisdom4 ,me?9ks ,i n[ long to be ) y all at ,savannah4 ,pray = my spe$y passage4 ,i am glad ,,god is sc\rg+ out ! *ildr5 ( ,belial3 y h (t5 he>d me say ,,god w\ld d s4 ,nev] fe>2 a remnant w be left1 :i* %all take root d[nw>ds1 & be> fruit upw>ds1 & yet fill ! l&4 ,my de> bro!r1 adieu3 ,i am call$ away4 ,i love y m solidly ?an ev]4 ,de> ,j ,s1 ,mr4 ,f1 & ,p1 love y too3 we travel v com=tably3 ?\s&s ( pray]s are cont9ually put up = me & m9e4 ,my love to all1 )\t exception4 ,fe$ ! lambs1 /udy ! purity ( _! he>ts1 & !reby rejoice ! s\l ( ,y\rs mo/ affectionately & et]nally 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxxix4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,w4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #i1 #agdj4 ,de> & hon\r$ ,sir1 ,i ,receiv$ y\r's1 dat$ ,m>* #aa1 ?is aft]noon4 ,oh t we 7 ( "o m9d3 = ,i am yet p]suad$ y greatly err4 ,y h set a m>k y w nev] arrive at1 till y come to glory4 ,i ?9k few enjoy su* cont9u$ manife/ations ( ,,god's pres5ce z ,i d1 & h done1 = "s ye>s2 b ,i d>e n pret5d to say ,i %all be absolutely p]fect4 ,o1 de> ,sir1 _m ( ,,god's *ildr5 are griev$ at y\r pr9ciples2 ,o t ,,god may give y a sight ( 8 free1 sov]eign1 & elect+ love6 ,b no m ( ?is3 :y w y compel me to write ?us8 :y w y dispute8 ,i am will+ to g ) y to prison1 & to dea?2 b ,i am n will+ to oppose y4 ,my he>t is n[ mu* affect$3 inde$ ,i love & hon\r y4 ,de>1 de> ,sir1 /udy ! cov5ant ( grace1 t y may be consi/5t ) y\rself3 ha/5 ,o ,,"l1 ! bless$ "t6 ,i fancy ,i %all emb>k = ,engl& ab\t ,spr+2 b am n yet det]m9$4 ,,god %ews me 8 goodness pl5te\sly e day4 ,i dwell 9 ,,*ri/1 & ,,*ri/ 9 me3 glory be to sov]eign grace4 ,i seem to h a new body1 & ! ,,"l ,,jesus greatly enri*es my s\l4 ,o ,i am a poor s9n]6 b our ,,"l frequ5tly manife/s himself 9 su* a mann]1 t x ?r[s me into an agony :i* my body is almo/ too weak to be>4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 adieu4 ,o build up1 b d n lead into error1 ! s\ls once committ$ to ! *>ge ( ,y\r affectionate1 unwor?y bro!r & s]vant1 9 ! lov+ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxxx4 ,to ,mr4 ,h ,h1 9 ,wales4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #i1 #agdj4 ,my v de> ,bro!r ,h1 ,i ,wrote to y f ,bo/on4 ,y\r lett]1 writt5 ne> a twelvemon? ago1 came to my h& ?is aft]noon4 ,my s\l is knit to y3 we bo? speak & ?9k ! same ?+s4 ,! ,,"l be ) y\r _s4 ,,jesus manife/s =? 8 glory daily 9 ^! p>ts4 ,?\gh ,i am su* a vile1 wor?less1 ungrateful wret*1 yet ! ,,"l fills me out ( 8 div9e fulness day by day4 ,8 ^w is l a fire1 & a hamm]3 la/ week ,i saw _m q /ruck d[n4 ,our ,,"l is work+ ^u little *ildr54 ,am]ica1 ere long1 w be fam\s = *ri/ians4 ,surely ! c&le/ick w %ortly be remov$ f ,engl&4 ,little did ,i ?9k1 :5 ,mr4 ,e ,j wrote1 t ,i %\ld prea* 9 all ! *ief places ( ,am]ica3 b t is n[ done2 glory be to ri*1 free1 & sov]eign grace6 ,p]haps ab\t ,spr+ ,i may emb>k = my native c\ntry3 ! ,,"l v\*safe u a happy meet+4 ,o ,wales1 ?\ art de> to my s\l6 ,my love to all ! bre?r54 ,de> bro!r ,h1 ,i pray ,,god y may prosp]1 ev5 z y\r s\l prosp]s4 ,expect ano!r j\rnal %ortly3 b wait till we come to glory1 fully to see & he> :at ,,god ha? done = ,y\r affectionate bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxxxi4 ,to 8 ,excell5cy ,jona?an ,bel*]1 ,esq41 9 ,bo/on4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #i1 #agdj4 ,,?\gh late1 ,i n[ snat* a few mom5ts to s5d y\r excell5cy my ackn[l$gm5ts = all hon\rs receiv$ at ,bo/on3 !y are mu* ^u my he>t4 ,i pray ,,god to rew>d y\r excell5cy a ?\s&-fold4 ,great ?+s ha? ! glori\s ,emmanuel done = me & 8 p on ! way3 ! ^w has be5 att5d$ ) mu* p[]4 ,surely our ,,"l int5ds to set ,am]ica 9 a flame4 ,?is week ,mr4 ,g ,t purposes to set out = ,bo/on1 9 ord] to bl[ up ! div9e fire lately k9dl$ !re4 ,i recomm5d him to y\r excell5cy z a solid1 judici\s1 & zeal\s m9i/] ( ! ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/3 he w be ready to prea* daily3 ,i suppose 8 bre?r5 w readily op5 _! doors3 may ! ,,"l at ! same "t op5 ! p's he>ts1 t !y may dilig5tly att5d to ! ?+s t %all be spok54 ,de> ,mr4 ,r gr[s 9 grace3 ,i left him at ,brunswick1 full ( gratitude = 8 late j\rney4 ,i am p]suad$ x 0 ( ,,god4 ,i hope he w be in/rum5tal 9 quick5+ bo? m9i/]s & p4 ,he is wor?y ( y\r excell5cy's p>ticul> reg>d3 "u ,,god he may ne$ x4 ,i expect he w soon be revil$ & p]secut$ = 8 bless$ ,ma/]'s sake3 may ! ,,"l enable him to rejoice & be exce$+ glad4 ,de> ,sir1 ! welf>e ( de> ,bo/on p1 especially ! welf>e ( y\r own s\l1 lies ^u me night & day4 ,i rememb] y\r te>s3 ,i rememb] y\r excell5cy's words1 8,mr4 ,:itefield1 pray t ,i may hung] & ?ir/ aft] righte\sness40 ,o h[ did ^! words rejoice me6 = ,i ?\ght y\r excell5cy want$ a m cle> view ( y\r own vil5ess1 & ( ! all-suffici5cy ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/2 ,i mean a m cle>1 exp]im5tal view3 = :at is all head-k )\t t ( ! he>t8 x only settles p m ^u _! lees4 ,may ,,god give y to see & to foll[ ! simplicity ( ! bless$ ,,jesus4 ,:il/ y are 9 ! _w1 may y n be ( x3 may y be dead to magnific5ce1 & alive to no?+ b :at leads y directly to y\r ,,god4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,i make no apology = ?is fre$om3 y\r excell5cy bid me n sp>e rul]s2 no1 n ! *ief ( !m4 ,inde$ ,i long aft] y\r salvation2 ,o t ,i c\ld d any ?+ to promote x6 ,if my pray]s1 or any ?+ )9 my p[] may be in/rum5tal !reunto1 y\r excell5cy may comm&1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,y\r ,excell5cy's oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxxxii4 ,to ,mr4 ,m1 at ,london4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agdj4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,/ill my ,,"l %ews me great] ?+s4 ,at ,new-,york ! ,holy ,gho/ came d[n l a mighty ru%+ w9d4 ,at ,bask5ridge /ill a great] awak5+ among "y & old4 ,"o t receiv$ ,,*ri/ cri$ out1 8,he is come6 ,he is come60 c4 ,! poor creature 0 wrapp$ up 9 ! ,,"l ,,jesus3 & bo? !re & at ,new-,york my s\l 0 tak5 almo/ out ( ! body4 ,at ,new>k ! ,,"l work$ wond]fully among/ "s "y m52 & "h at ,philadelphia ! ^w runs v swiftly4 ,?is aft]noon1 h[ beautiful did ! ,,"l appe> 9 8 sanctu>y6 ,i w\ld cry out1 8,h[ amiable are ?y dwell+s1 ?\ ,,"l ( ho/s60 ,9 sev]al places1 almo/ z l>ge z ,nor?ampton1 are _m fai?ful lab\r]s4 ,we all ?9k & speak ! same ?+s3 ,o t x 0 s at ,london6 ,! ,,"l enables me to confute error :]ev] ,i see x4 ,pray = me1 t ,i may be made fai?ful to my ,,"l & ,ma/]3 he is de>] to me e day3 he w h m]cy1 because he w h m]cy4 ,see bro!r ,l's lett]4 ,ano!r j\rnal comes out %ortly4 ,my he>ty love to all4 ,/& fa/ 9 ! fai?3 quit y\rselves l m53 be /rong4 ,above all1 give ?anks to ,,god2 & pray 9 behalf (1 de> ,mr4 ,m1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate bro!r & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxxxiii4 ,to ,mr4 ,g ,l4 ,philadelphia1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agdj4 ,de> ,bro!r ,l1 ,i ,wrote to y la/ week f ,new-,york4 ,y may give fri5ds ?is brief acc\nt ( me3 ,on la/ ,saturday ev5+ ,i arriv$ at ?is place1 hav+ prea*$ at ,/at5 ,isl&1 ,new>k1 ,bask5ridge1 ,new ,brunswick1 & ,tr5ton1 9 my way hi!r f ,new ,york4 ,a wond]ful pres5ce ( ,,god 0 obs]vable at ,new-,york1 ,bask5ridge1 & ,new>k4 ,i prea*$ "h twice ye/]day1 & also to-day1 9 a l>ge h\se built by ! p s9ce ,i 0 "h la/4 ,x is an hundr$ feet long1 & sev5ty feet wide2 & is int5d$ = a s*ool1 z well z a place = public wor%ip4 ,! walls are brick1 & ! ro( is n[ almo/ ready to be put up4 ,,god ha? rem>kably appe>$ 9 ! c>ry+ on ! build+2 & ! holy _s ha? sweetly mov$ on ! he>]s s\ls e "t ,i prea*$ 9 x4 ,i int5d1 ,,god will+1 to /ay "h ?is1 & to emb>k = ,georgia ! latt] end ( next week2 & propose1 ,,god will+1 to return to ,engl& = a %ort "t1 9 ! ,spr+4 ,! ,,"l highly fav\rs me2 ,i am m sick ( myself1 & m 9 love ) ,,*ri/ daily3 he is a de>1 de> ,ma/]3 ,oh t all w\ld love him ) all _! he>ts6 ,adieu3 x is late4 ,! ,,"l be ) y\r _s4 ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxxxiv4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,d1 at ,new ,brunswick4 ,salem1 ,nov4 #bj1 #agdj4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,,excess ( bus9ess1 n a want ( love1 prev5t$ my writ+ to y f ,philadelphia4 ,i feel t ,i love y 9 ! b[els ( ! de> ,,jesus1 our ev] bless$ & glori\s ,emmanuel3 he ha? done great ?+s = me s9ce y left u4 ,ye/]day at ,cohansie ! _s ( ! ,,"l mov$ ov] ! :ole congregation3 :at reason h we to be ?ankful = ! great ?+s we bo? see & he>6 ,my de> bro!r1 inde$ ,i desire to lie 9 ! du/4 ,o h[ good is my ,,"l to me6 ?\ghts _c conceive1 or words express x6 ,i long to be 9 glory1 t ,i may praise him z ,i w\ld4 ,i rejoice to he> t ! ,,"l is ) y4 ,%ortly1 ,i believe1 y w evangelize4 ,all fri5ds k9dly salute y4 ,adieu4 ,9 great ha/e1 ,i am ,y\r v affectionate1 ?\gh unwor?y bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxxxv4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,h4 ,bohemia1 7,m>yl&7 ,nov4 #bd1 #agdj4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,rejoice to he> t y are m>ri$3 ,i salute y\r wife & my si/] 9 ,,*ri/3 may y love "o ano!r1 z ,,*ri/ & 8 *ur*4 ,i h lately conv]s$ closely ) ,p ,b3 alas6 we diff] widely 9 _m respects2 !re=e1 to avoid disputation & jeal\sies on bo? sides1 x is be/ to c>ry on ! "w ( ,,god ap>t4 ,! divisions among ! bre?r5 sometimes grieve1 b d n surprize me4 ,h[ c x be o!rwise1 :5 tea*]s d n ?9k & speak ! same ?+s8 ,,god grant we may keep up a cordial undissembl$ love t[>ds ea* o!r1 not)/&+ our diff]5t op9ions4 ,o h[ d ,i long = heav56 ,surely1 !re w be no divisions1 no /rife !re1 b :o %all s+ ) mo/ affection to ! ,lamb t sitte? ^u ! ?rone4 ,de> ,james1 !re ,i hope to meet !e2 = ! de> ,,jesus1 ,i believe1 ha? lock$ !e fa/ 9 8 almighty arms4 ,lean ?\ on 8 sacr$ bosom night & day2 keep close to him1 & be :at ,i long to be1 a little *ild4 ,adieu4 ,i am ready to weep te>s ( love4 ,my de> bro!r1 ,i %\ld be glad to wa% any ( ! bre?r5's feet3 inde$ ,i am n[ will+ to be ! s]vant ( all4 ,! m ! ,,"l hon\rs me1 ! m ,i feel my unwor?9ess4 ,i am sometimes sick ( love1 & (t51 (t5 sick ( self4 ,o t ,,god %\ld h m]cy on su* a s9n]6 ,help me1 de> ,james1 to praise my ,savi\r4 ,a glori\s *ur* is rais+ 9 ,am]ica4 ,! ,,"l mightily reveals 8 arm4 ,x w\ld please y to see 8 outgo+s1 8 /ately /eps 9 ! great congregation4 ,i only want fell[-lab\r]s4 ,i look to ,,jesus = ?is1 & = e ?+4 ,i desire y to pr9t no?+ aga9/ y\r consci5ce3 only d n imm$iately c5sure e ?+ t may n seem cle> to y3 our ,,"l may guide me1 ev5 into ?+s :i* z yet y may n see into4 ,! day ( judgm5t w discov] all4 ,adieu4 ,ev]1 ev] y\rs 9 our bless$ ,emmanuel1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxxxvi4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,j4 ,w4 ,bohemia 7,m>yl&7 ,nov4 #bd1 #agdj4 ,de> & ,hon4 ,sir1 ,,la/ night bro!r ,g br\ght me y\r two k9d lett]s4 ,o t !re may be h>mony1 & v intimate union betwe5 u6 ,yet x _c be1 s9ce y hold univ]sal ,r$emption4 ,b no m ( ?is4 ,p]haps1 9 ,spr+1 we may see ea* o!r face to face4 ,?is ev5+1 ,,god will+1 ,i propose to emb>k = ,georgia4 ,wond]ful ?+s our ,,"l br+s to pass1 9 ^! p>ts1 e day4 ,"h is a close opposition f "s ( ! ,presbyt]ian ,cl]gy4 ,! se$ ( ! s]p5t is ! same 9 all1 ( :atev] communion4 ,i expect mu* m opposition e h\r4 ,! devil rages 9 ,london4 ,he beg9s n[ to triumph inde$4 ,! *ildr5 ( ,,god are disunit$ among !mselves4 ,! k+ ( ! *ur* %all yet ov]-rule all ?+s = good4 ,my de> bro!r1 = ,,*ri/'s sake avoid all disputation4 ,d n oblige me to prea* aga9/ y2 ,i _h r die4 ,be g5tle t[>ds ! 4 ,!y w get great advantage ov] y1 if !y discov] any irregul> w>m? 9 y\r temp]4 ,i _c = my s\l unite ) ! ,moravian ,bre?r54 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,adieu6 ,y\rs et]nally 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxxxvii4 ,sa9t ,george's 7,p5sylvania7 ,nov4 #bd1 #agdj4 ,de> ,bro!r ,t1 ,,god has reviv$ 8 own "w 9 ,philadelphia4 ,8 glory fill$ ! great h\se4 ,! affairs belong+ !reto1 ,i believe1 are well settl$4 ,we h _h preci\s times at ,cohansi1 ,salem1 ,fogs-mannor1 ,nott+ham1 ,:iteclay1 ,creek & ,bohemia4 ,bro!r ,g is come f ,engl& v opportunely4 ,bro!r ,s comes ab\t ,*ri/mas4 ,! bre?r5 ,i ?9k d gr[1 ?\gh sadly divid$4 ,b our ,,"l w ord] all = good4,^u sev]al acc\nts1 ,i ?9k x be/ to emb>k = ,engl& z soon z possible 9 ! ,spr+4 ,o pray = me1 t ,i may n by any means grieve ! *ildr5 ( ,,god4 ,i hope ! wea!r is w>m en\gh = y4 ,i tru/ our ,,"l has w>m$ & fill$ y\r de> s\l4 ,y\r bro!r ,*>les is ) me4 ,my de> fell[ travell]s salute y & our de> bro!r ,r4 ,my love to all t love ! ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,! w> goes on bravely betwe5 ,mi*ael & ! ,dragon4 ,our de> ,,"l 7,o condesc5d+ love67 is wond]\s k9d to y\r poor1 weak1 unwor?y bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxxxviii4 ,re$y-,isl&1 ,nov4 #bf1 #agdj4 ,de> ,mr4 ,f1 ,i ,?ank y = y\r lett]4,y may pr9t my life1 z y desire4 ,,god will+1 ,i %all correct my two volumes ( s]mons1 & s5d !m ! v fir/ opportunity4,pray write to me by e %ip1 t goes %ortly to ,*>les-,t[n4 ,i %all emb>k = ,engl&1 ,,god will+1 ab\t ,febru>y4,i desire ,i may he> f y !re also1 z (t5 z possible4 ,i h prefac$ ,j5ks1 & ,presumptu\s s9n]s detect$4 ,mr4 ,brad=d has ! la/1 because he said he 0 to pr9t x4 ,y may h x ( him4,! ,ornam5ts ( ! daught] ( ,sion1 y may h h]eaft]4 ,de> ,sir1 ,adieu4 ,i d n despair ( y\r see+ ! reasonabl5ess ( *ri/ianity4 ,apply to ,,god2 be will+ to d ! div9e w1 & y %all "k x4 ,i h he>d f ,mr4 ,s2 all is well4 ,to-day sev]al fri5ds h tak5 leave ( me at ?is place1 wait+ = a fair w9d 9 ord] to emb>k = ,georgia4 ,i ?9k ,i h be5 on %ore #gc days1 & h be5 enabl$ to travel upw>ds ( #hjj miles1 & to prea* #agj times1 besides v frequ5t exhortations at private h\ses4 ,i h collect$1 9 goods & money1 upw>ds ( #gjj l4 /]l+1 = ! ,orphan-h\se2 bless$ be ,,god6 ,great & visible are ! fruits ( my late1 z well z =m] feeble lab\rs1 & p 9 g5]al seem m eag] aft] ! ^w ?an ev]4 ,o ! love ( ,,god to ,y\r unwor?y fri5d1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxxxix4 ,to ,mr4 ,n4 9 ,new-,york4 ,*>les-,t[n1 ,dec4 #aj1 #agdj4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,,9 eight days1 ! ,,"l br\ght u hi!r4 ,we arriv$ la/ night1 :5 ! ,r$eem] v\*saf$ s to fill me ) 8 div9e consolations1 t ,i c\ld sc>ce sleep4 ,i h be5 prea*+ ?is morn+ on ! fire t happ5$ ( late f ^! words1 ,isa4 i4 #i4 8,except ! ,,"l ( ,,ho/s _h left unto u a v small remnant1 we %\ld h be5 z ,sodom1 & we %\ld h be5 l unto ,gomorrah40 ,i am n[ det]m9$ to see ,engl& z soon z possible4 ,i h _h mu* ( ,,god's pres5ce 9 our passage hi!r f ,philadelphia1 & h _m preci\s lett]s to s5d y4 ,o foll[ me ) y\r pray]s4 ,i leave ,*>les-,t[n1 ,,god will+1 to-night1 9 ord] to ha/5 to _! relief1 & %all g 9 ! same sloop :i* br\ght me "h1 to my belov$ ,georgia4 ,z soon z possible1 ,i w s5d y a long lett]4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 accept ( my love f1 de> ,mr4 ,n1 ,y\r v affectionate fri5d & bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 #8,sodam' replac$ ) #8,sodom' ,,lett] ,,ccxl4 ,to ,mr4 ,g ,c4 ,on bo>d ! ,savannah = ,georgia1 ,dec4 #aa1 #agdj4 ,de> ,bro!r ,c1 ,,y\r late lett]s1 especially t :i* y s5t me by way ( ,*>les-,t[n1 made me smile4,i 0 glad to f9d t y _h n s f> ?r[n (f all outw>d ?+s1 z to resolve n to write to any "o2 & ,i ?\ght ,i knew ! frame ( y\r he>t1 z ?\gh ,i 0 )9 y4 ,my de>1 de> ,george ,c1 ,i love y t5d]ly 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 & !re=e w\ld n h y be deceiv$4 ,alas1 :y d y p]v]t ?is text ( scripture1 8,be /ill1 & "k t ,i am ! ,,"l10 z if x 0 design$ to keep a *ri/ian f /riv+1 or meant a /illness ( body1 or wait+ ^u ,,god only 9 sil5ce8 ,! expression is tak5 out ( ! #df? ,psalm1 :]e ,,god's fury aga9/ ! hea!n is describ$ 9 ! mo/ lively col\rs2 & !n le/ 8 p %\ld compla9 ( ! sev]ity ( 8 disp5sations1 ,,god comm&s !m to be /ill1 8n to murmur or rep9e1 kn[+ t he 0 ! ,,"l1 & might d :at seem$ him good40 ,?us ,tate & ,brady 9 _! translations expla9 x1 & ?is is ! true & g5u9e mean+ ( t s5t5ce4 ,x ha? no ref]5ce to /illness 9 pray]1 or /illness ( body4 ,de> bro!r1 ,i speak to y pla9ly1 because ,i love y4 ,i ?9k ,i "k :at x is to wait ^u ! ,,"l 9 sil5ce1 & to feel ! _s ( ,,god mak+ int]cession = me ) groan+s :i* _c be utt]$4 ,(t5 h ,i be5 at su* times fill$ z x 7 ) ! fulness ( ,,god1 & ,i d n[ daily c>ry on a communion ) ! mo/ high ,,god & ! ev]-bless$ ,,jesus4 ,b all ?is ,i fe> is contr>y to ! false /illness1 y & "s o!rs seem to h fall5 into4 ,i 0 j 9 ! same case "s ye>s ago at ,ox=d1 :5 ,i decl9$ writ+1 read+1 & su* l ex]cises1 because ,i w\ld be /ill4 ,! ,,"l conv9c$ me2 ,i pray he may also conv9ce y ( ?is delusion4 ,de> ,george1 consid] h[ contr>y y\r maxim is to our ,savi\r's4 ,y say1 8,be /ill40 ,he says1 8,/rive40 ,z 9 an agony1 8,/rive t y may ent] 9 at ! /rait gate40 ,inde$1 my de> man1 ,i pity y1 kn[+ y h b a weak judgm5t1 ?\gh a well-mean+ he>t4 ,y once ?\ght t y 0 born aga92 !n1 y f\nd x 0 only an elapse ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,y us$ to say1 y wi%$ y c\ld believe f exp]i5ce 9 ! doctr9e ( election2 n[1 y f9d z yet no evid5ce )9 y\rself t y are a real *ri/ian4 ,y take too mu* refuge1 ,i fe>1 9 ! doctr9e ( univ]sal r$emption4 ,x is ! f9e/ doctr9e 9 ! _w to cause a s\l to be falsely /ill1 & to say ,peace1 ,peace1 :5 !re is no peace4 ,y seem to insi/ ^u s9less p]fection1 & to ?9k a man ha? no real salvation till he lit]ally _c commit s94 ,f ^: exp]i5ce d y write ?is8 ,n f y\r own1 de> ,george2 = ,i mu* "q1 if ev] y\r he>t 0 truly brok5 or _h a sav+ closure ) ,,*ri/4 ,y seem to m5tion ,pet] ,bo*l] z an in/ance2 b alas1 ?\gh he has be5 wa%$ 9 ! blood ( ! ,lamb1 s z to be ju/ifi$ f all 8 s9s1 yet l me 8 feet want wa%+ /ill1 & w1 till he b[s d[n 8 head & gives up ! gho/4 ,i h conv]s$ ) him intimately4 ,take he$1 bro!r1 ( hav+ any ?+ too mu* 9 admiration1 or ( ?9k+ y mu/ necess>ily f9d ,,*ri/ at su* & su* a place4 ,y h be5 at ,m4 ,i believe y h se5 _m de> *ildr5 ( ,,god2 b h y return$ home ) ,,*ri/ 9 y\r he>t8 ,y\r lett]s d n speak mu* improvem5t 9 ! s*ool ( ,,*ri/4 ,if ,,god loves y1 he w let y see ! vanity ( y\r pres5t imag9ations1 & br+ y to see t salvation is n ( him t wille?1 or ( him t runne?1 b ( ,,god t %ewe? m]cy4 ,de> ,george1 be n giv5 to *ange2 be n too fond ( new ?+s4 8,to ! law & to ! te/imony10 & see :at ,,*ri/ & 8 apo/les h spok54 ,i speak ?is out ( love1 & n 9 ref]5ce to myself4 ,if ,,god blesses ano!r m9i/ry to y\r s\l1 ,i rejoice1 yea & w rejoice4 ,b if ,i see y fall into errors1 d n be angry if ,i tell y ! tru?4 ,if y are1 ,i w not)/&+ love & pray = y4 ,t errors are crept 9 among y1 ,i ?9k is too pla93 b ,i susp5d my judgm5t till ! ,spr+1 :51 ,,god will+1 ,i hope to be 9 ,london4 ,9 ! mean :ile pray = me1 t ,i may ) joy be> to be des]t$ by ^?1 :o once 7 bless$ & awak5$ by my m9i/ry1 & to :om ,i am a spiritual fa!r1 ?\gh !y may h _m in/ructors4 ,de> ,george1 may ! ,,"l be ) y4 ,he only kn[s h[ de> y are to my he>t4 ,x is ne> midnight2 b x 0 mu* ^u my he>t to write y ?is lett]4 ,t ,,god may sanctify x to y\r edification & com=t1 is ! he>ty pray] ( ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxli4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,c4 ,good-,hope 7,s\?-,c>ol9a7 ,jan4 #a1 #agda4 ,rev4 & de> ,sir1 ,i am n[ go+ to ,*>les-,t[n1 9 ord] to emb>k = ,engl&2 ! cl\d ( ,,god's provid5ce seems to be mov+ t way2 ,i h enjoy$ mu* ( ! div9e pres5ce s9ce ,i left ,bo/on1 & h _h a com=table ,*ri/mas ) my de> family at ,georgia4 ,at my return1 ,i f\nd my ,orphan-h\%old remov$ f ,savannah to ,be!sda1 & great improvem5ts made dur+ ! "t ( my abs5ce4 ,! great h\se w be f9i%$1 ,,god will+1 s z to be habitable1 9 ab\t two mon?s4 ,x w\ld h be5 f9i%$ s f> by ?is "t1 if ! ,spani>ds _h n tak5 a s*oon] load$ ) bricks & o!r provisions to a consid]able value2 b ,,god ab\t ! same "t /irr$ up ! he>t ( a plant] 9 ,s\?-,c>ol9a1 lately br\ght home at ! orphan-h\se to ,,god1 to s5d my family "s rice & beef4 ,at o!r times1 :5 !y h want$ food1 ! ,indians h br\ght pl5ty ( v5ison4 ,,god1 e day1 m & m conv9ces u t ?is "w is ( him4 ,8 p[] has be5 made kn[n1 especially among ! "y ones4 ,i bless ,,god1 ,i h settl$ my family to my great satisfaction1 & v]ily believe ,i %all live to see great ?+s come f ! ,orphan-h\se4 ,,god works ^u ! he>ts ( ! lab\r]s4 ,"o woman ha? _h a glori\s discov]y ( ,,*ri/ made to h] he>t3 la/ week1 two or ?ree m5 :]e br\ght into he>t-di/ress1 & ano!r "y man t came to see u1 0 made s sick ( s91 z to feel ! want (1 & to enquire aft] ! great & all-p[]ful physician ( s\ls4 ,my family1 ,i ?9k1 consi/s n[ ( #hi p]sons4 ,next ye> my exp5ces w be contract$ mu*2 b at pres5t1 ,i am 9 debt ab\t #ejj l4 /]l+4 ,h[ev]1 ,i "k 9 :om ,i h believ$1 ,,"o :o is able to pay x4 ,my public acc\nts w be publi%$ z soon z ,i arrive at ,london1 ) a prospect ( ! ,orphan-h\se1 & o!r little h\ses & g>d5s annex$ unto x4 ,i am n[ at ! h\se ( "o ,mr4 ,jona?an ,b1 :o1 ,i tru/1 ) 8 bro!r ,mr4 ,h ,b1 & ano!r "y man1 lately a play] 9 ,new-,york1 are settl$ by a liv+ fai? 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,! latt]1 ,i int5d = ! m9i/ry4 ,mr4 ,h ,b's wife di$ n long s9ce1 rejoic+ 9 ,,god h] ,savi\r4 ,sev]al o!rs also 9 ^! p>ts are gr[n 9 grace1 & ,mr4 ,c's m9i/ry ha? be5 mu* bless$4,satan ha? be5 s[+ t>es 9 old ,engl&4 ,oh t ,bo/on m9i/]s & p may pray = me6 ,inde$1 ,i love !m 9 ! b[els ( ! bless$ ,,jesus4 ,vale6 longum etsi sp]o non 9 t]num1 vale4 ,t ,,*ri/'s k+dom may fl\ri% 9 y\r he>t1 & t y may greatly promote x 9 ! s\ls ( o!rs1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate unwor?y fell[-s]vant1 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxlii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,c4 ,*>les-,t[n1 ,jan4 #ab1 #agda4 ,de> & ,rev]5d ,sir1 ,,la/ ,saturday ,i 0 tak5 up = be+ conc]n$ 9 correct+ ! inclos$ pr9t$ lett]1 writt5 by ,mr4 ,h ,bn1 ^: conv]sion y h an acc\nt ( 9 ! o!r lett] s5t h]e)4 ,i ?9k x may be = ,,god's glory to h !m all pr9t$ 9 ,bo/on4 ,i am b\nd ov] to appe> next sessions1 z well z ,mr4 ,b4 ,he1 ,i believe1 = libell+ ! k+1 & ,i = libell+ ! cl]gy1 9 say+ !y break ! ,canons daily4 ,i ?9k1 de> ,sir1 ^! are e>ne/s ( :at ,i mu/ expect to meet ) 9 my native c\ntry4 ,opposition1 z yet1 seems to be only l a cl\d ris+ out ( ! sea1 no bigg] ?an a man's h&4 ,p]haps x w ga!r to a great body1 & break ^u ! *ur* ( ,,god4 ,our ,,"l w be our refuge 9 e /orm4 ,he is mu* ) my s\l1 & fills me abundantly1 ,i c\ld almo/ say sup]abundantly1 ) 8 pres5ce4 ,we h se5 preci\s times4 ,"o p]son _h a glori\s discov]y ( ,,*ri/ ab\t two days ago4 ,i expect my family w be l ! burn+ bu%4 ,i f9d ,i am 9 debt = !m upw>ds ( six hundr$ p\nds3 b ! ,,"l w provide4,my mo/ t5d] love awaits all t love him4 ,i am to appe> at ! sessions by an attorney4 ,de> ,sir1 rememb]1 ,ev] y\rs 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 #8,,cxlii' replac$ ) #8,,ccxlii' ,,lett] ,,ccxliii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,c1 at ,rhode ,isl&4 ,*>les-,t[n1 ,jan4 #af1 #agda4 ,rev]5d & ,de> ,sir1 ,i ,snat* a few mom5ts to write y a l9e be=e ,i emb>k = ,engl&4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 y are ne> y\r desir$ hav54 ,yet a little :ile1 & y %all safely arrive 9 ,abraham's bosom4 ,i pr1 sequ>1 e/i non passibus equis4,great ?+s ,,god is do+ daily4 ,! k+dom ( heav5 7,i hope7 is at h&4 ,i am b\nd ov] to appe> at ! sessions "h1 by my attorney1 = libell+ ! cl]gy1 because ,i correct$ ! lett] inclos$4 ,a sc5e ( suff]+ lies be=e me1 b :]e=e %\ld ,i fe>8 ,our ,,"l /r5g!ns me mightily 9 ! inn] man4 ,we h _h mu* ( 8 pres5ce 9 our assemblies4 ,b ,i mu/ h done4 ,de> & ,rev]5d ,sir1 adieu4 ,i sc>ce expect to see y aga9 9 ! fle%2 b ?is is my com=t1 ,i %all see & rejoice ) y above4 ,!re1 ,i w sit & tell y :at ,,god ha? done = ,y\r unwor?y bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxliv4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,c1 9 ,bo/on4 ,*>les-,t[n1 ,jan4 #af1 #agda4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,?\gh ,i h pack$ up two lett]s = y already1 yet ,i _c refra9 f s5d+ y a ?ird4 ,j n[ ,i 0 fav\r$ ) y\rs dat$ la/ ,decemb] #a4 ,inde$1 x gave me mu* com=t1 & ende>$ ! writ] ( x to me m & m4 ,sir1 :y am ,i ?us highly fav\r$6 ,i n[ wi% to s9k exce$+ l[1 & cry out1 ,grace1 grace6 ,o ! love ( ,,god6 ,! sov]eignty ( ,,*ri/6 ,! un*angeable lov+-k9dness ( our heav5ly ,fa!r6 ,excuse me1 de> ,mr4 ,c2 my he>t is full4 ,i want = all m5 to love ! ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,x greatly rejoices me1 to he> s _m are com+ to him4 ,he is a lov+ t5d] ma/]4 ,he att5ds to my m9ute/ wants1 & surpriz+ly helps me 9 e em]g5cy4 ,i ?ank de> ,mr4 ,c1 = ! k9d tok5 ( 8 love4 ,good measure press$ d[n & runn+ ov]1 may ,,god return into y\r bosom6 ,y w be pleas$ to correct ! press4 ,i am fill$ ) com=t to he> ( ! conduct ( ! de> gov]nor1 c4 ,i _c b ?9k our ,,"l w let 8 ^w run1 & be abundantly glorifi$ 9 ,am]ica4 ,bo/on p are mu* ^u my he>t4 ,! memory ( _! =efa!rs is preci\s to my s\l4 ,may y live to see ! _s ( scriptural ,puritanism univ]sally prevail6 ,i hope y w write e opportunity4 ,if ,i am 9 prison1 x w make me arise at midnight to s+ praises to ,,god1 to he> t ,bo/on p are alive to ,,*ri/4 ,at pres5t1 my he>t is full ( peace & joy4 ,we h _h solemn meet+s4 ,i am mu* /r5g!n$ on e side2 b ,i mu/ n say m4 ,"t is %ort4 ,de> ,mr4 ,c1 adieu4 ,may ! ,,"l be ) y & y\rs4 ,i c\ld n[ drop a te> ( love4,my love to all4 ,i am y\rs c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxlv4 ,to ,mr4 ,w ,d1 at ,bo/on4 ,on bo>d ! ,m9]va1 = ,engl&1 ,jan4 #ag1 #agda4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,mr4 ,p ha? j br\ght me y\r k9d lett]4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 t 8 ^w runs & is glorifi$ 9 ,bo/on4 ,surely1 de> ,sir1 ,i %all nev] =get t p2 inde$1 !y are v ne> & de> unto my s\l4 ,may ^? ( y\r own h\sehold1 9 p>ticul>1 be n only convict$ b conv]t$2 may ! de> ,,jesus fill y ) all peace & joy 9 believ+1 & enable y to pray =1 de> ,sir1 ,y\rs 9 ! bless$ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,p4 ,s4 ,excuse great ha/e2 our %ip is j "u sail4 ,my de> companions k9dly salute y & y\rs4 ,,lett] ,,ccxlvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,wm4 ,g4 ,on bo>d ! ,m9]va1 ,feb4 #h1 #agda4 9 latitude #ce1 #bd ,n4 ,my de> bro!r1 ,,see h[ soon ,i write to y1 & f !nce inf] h[ ,i love y4 ,:e!r x proce$s f ! pride & naught9ess ( my he>t1 ,i _c tell2 b1 ,i frankly confess1 ,i love to see p]sons humble1 k9d1 & c\rte\s to ^?1 :om ,,god ha? made _! spiritual fa!rs4 ,i believe x is well pleas+ to ,,god1 & v amiable 9 ! sight ( all good m54 ,y\r *ri/ian grateful behavi\r to me 9 ?is respect1 ha? mu* ende>$ y to me4 ,,god only kn[s h[ ,i love y4 ,i be> y ^u my he>t1 & (t5 secretly sigh out be=e ! ,,"l18,o let my de> bro!r ,g live be=e !e40 ,?is is ! desire ( my s\l = y4 ,i _c wi% y a bett] ?+4 ,yet a little :ile1 & we %all be toge!r aga94 ,b1 be=e t "t1 ,i expect to suff] great ?+s4 ,! ,,"l is able to deliv] me out ( all4 ,i h j n[ exp]i5c$ 8 div9e assi/ance 9 compos+ a s]mon4 ,?is is ! six? :i* he has enabl$ me to f9i%1 s9ce ,i h be5 on bo>d4 ,o my de> bro!r1 love a preci\s ,,*ri/1 & %ew x by adorn+ 8 gospel 9 all ?+s4 ,he has highly fav\r$ y1 inde$ he ha?4 ,if y & ,i are n em95tly holy1 if y & ,i ?9k any ?+ too mu* to be done = ! ,,"l1 we are ( all m5 ! mo/ ungrateful4 ,o ! love ( ,,*ri/6 ,i feel x1 ,i feel x4 ,,god n[ %$s x abroad 9 my he>t4 ,may x abundantly also be %$ on y by ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,write to me if 9 prison1 my fri5ds w br+ x to me !re4 ,,god w he> me = y ev5 9 a dungeon4 ,me?9ks ,i see y weep2 b weep n = me1 unless x be be=e ! ,,"l1 & !n ,i c>e n h[ soon y retire1 & p\r out y\r pray]s 9 behalf (1 de> ,mr4 ,g1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 bro!r & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxlvii4 ,to ,mrs4 ,l1 at ,*>les-,t[n4 ,on bo>d ! ,m9]va1 ,feb4 #aa1 #agda4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,l1 ,,y 0 ^u ! m\nt :5 ,i left ,*>les-,t[n2 ,i hope y h n ?r[n y\rself d[n4 ,keep close to ,,*ri/1 & ca/ n (f y\r fir/ love4 ,rememb] :at ,,god has done = y\r s\l4 ,=get n ! glori\s discov]y ,,jesus ,,*ri/ has made ( himself to y\r he>t2 & ?\gh a cl\d %\ld ov]%ad[ y1 let n ,satan make y d\bt ( y\r be+ a *ild ( ,,god4 ,o ,mrs4 ,l1 h[ holy ought y to be 9 all mann] ( conv]sation & godl9ess6 ,:y are y tak58 ,:y are y 9 ! arms ( ev]la/+ love8 ,me?9ks ,i he> y cry out1 ,grace6 grace6 ,& well y may2 = inde$ y are sav$ by grace4 ,! free grace ( our ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/ be ) y n[ & = ev] m4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i exp]i5ce mu* ( x 9 ! %ip4 ,i hope div9e grace moves me to s5d y ?is small lett]4 ,if ,,god blesses x to y\r s\l1 put up a %ort pray] = ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxlviii4 ,to ,mrs4 ,w1 at ,james-,isl&4 ,on bo>d ! ,m9]va1 ,feb4 #aa1 #agda4 ,de> ,madam1 ,,my he>t's desire & pray] to ,,god is1 t y may be sav$4 ,i hope y w f9d1 x is n impossible = y to be born aga9 :5 y are old4 ,,god =bid4 ,?\gh at ! elev5? h\r1 ,i tru/ our ,,"l w meet y1 & cause y1 :5ev] y dep>t1 ) good old ,simeon1 to dep>t 9 peace4 ,i he>tily ?ank y1 madam1 = all fav\rs conf]r$ on me & m9e4 ,we h n =gott5 y on bo>d4 ,i d n =get to m5tion y 9 my secret pray]s4 ,may ,,god reveal 8 de> ,son 9 y\r s\l1 & fill y ) all peace & joy 9 believ+6 ,o :at a /aff w ?is be to y 9 y\r old age6 ,h[ pleasantly !n w y walk by y\r vault1 & say1 8,!re %all ,i lay my we>y bones ere long40 ,i hope y d n />tle at ! ?\ghts ( dea?4 ,believe 9 ,,*ri/4 ,get a sav+ int]e/ 9 8 blood1 & !n y may cry out1 8,o dea?1 :]e is ?y /+6 ,o grave1 :]e is ?y victory80 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ! prospect ( dea? is pleas+ to my s\l4 ,i w\ld n live "h always3 ,i want to be gone4 ,t y & ,i1 :5ev] our appo9t$ "t is come1 may live ) ,,*ri/1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 madam1 ,y\r oblig$ fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxlix4 ,on bo>d ! ,m9]va1 ,feb4 #ab1 #agda4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,t41 ,,mu/ ,i pray = y 9 ! language ( ,m>?a & ,m>y1 say+1 8,,"l1 %e :om ?\ love/ is sick60 ,or ha? he :o t\*$ ,pet]'s wife's "m1 rebuk$ ! illness t 0 com+ ^u y1 :5 ,i saw y la/1 & caus$ x to leave y8 ,b1 h[ev] ! ,,"l has dealt ) y1 ,i hope he ha? be5 glorifi$ 9 & by y4 ,i he>d he _h by 8 ^w & _s spok5 to y\r s\l1 & giv5 y satisfaction1 t he _h lov$ y ) an ev]la/+ love4 ,i rejoice 9 x f my s\l4 ,! ,,"l increase y\r com=ts daily1 & %ew y all 8 glory4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,t1 ?9k (t5 ( y\r dep>t$ si/]4 ,foll[ h] z %e did ,,*ri/2 & !n %ortly1 :]e %e is y %all be also4 ,o ! happ9ess %e n[ enjoys6 ,x is too dazzl+ = mortal eyes4 ,i want to leap my sev5ty ye>s1 & fly away to ,,god4 ,well1 x w n be long4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,t1 let u pati5tly t>ry till our *ange come4 ,our ,,"l w c>ry u safe ?r\gh "t1 & waft u triumphantly into et]nity4 ,! love ( ,,*ri/ con/ra9$ me to write ^! l9es2 accept !m = 8 sake1 f ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccl4 ,to ,mr4 ,h1 at ,port-,royal1 ,s\?-,c>ol9a4 ,on bo>d ! ,m9]va1 ,feb4 #af1 #agda4 ,de> ,mr4 ,h41 ,,! love ( ,,*ri/ con/ra9s me to write y a l9e1 ?\gh z yet no fur!r ?an ! we/]n isl&s4 ,i tru/ ! ,,"l ha? call$ y by "n1 & enabl$ y to say 8,speak ,,"l1 = ?y s]vant he>e?40 ,:o kn[s b he may call y yet fur!r1 ev5 to m9i/] be=e him8 ,:e!r x be s or n1 make x y\r daily /udy to prep>e y\r he>t to s]ve ! ,,"l 9 any /ation4 ,to be a doorkeep] 9 ! h\se ( ,,god1 is a glori\s po/4 ,surely1 y & ,i may s+ ( m]cy & elect+ love4 ,h[ (t5 h we act$ a "p = ! devil8 ,! remembrance ( x is griev\s unto me4 ,let u bo? n[ lab\r daily to act a "p = ,,god4 ,he heaps k9dnesses on me e h\r4 ,we h hi!rto _h a wond]ful pleasant passage4 ,i hope x is 9 "s measure ow+ to y\r pray]s4 ,let ?is enc\rage y to pray aga94 ,our ,,god is a ,,god he>+ pray]4 ,i write n[1 le/ excess ( bus9ess %\ld prev5t my writ+ 9 ,engl&4 ,! ,,"l is gird+ me = ! battle1 & /r5g!n+ me mightily 9 ! inn] man4 8,o give ?anks unto ! ,,"l ( all ,lords1 because 8 m]cy endure? = ev]40 ,y w n fail writ+ to ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccli4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,c1 9 ,*>les-,t[n4 ,on bo>d ! ,m9]va1 ,feb4 #ag1 #agda4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,! ,,"l ha? be5 ) me1 & is n[ ) me 9 an especial mann]4 ,i h be5 enabl$ to prep>e n9e disc\rses = ! press4 ,my body waxes /rong]1 & la/ night ! great ,,god 9 a glori\s mann] fill$ & ov]%ad[$ my s\l4 ,i am pant+ aft] ! compleat hol9ess ( ,,jesus my ,,"l4 ,i h v>i\s sc5es ( action ly+ be=e me1 & am wait+ ^u ! ,,"l my ,,god = direction4 ,he assures me t he w be ) me4 ,he sai? unto me1 8,fe> n1 speak out1 no "o %all set ^u !e to hurt !e40 ,de> ,mr4 ,c1 ,,god's goodness q surprizes me4 ,i _c express myself bett]1 ?an 9 a /anza or two ( ,ersk9e 9 8 ,p>aphrase ^u ,solomon's song4 ,i4 ,:at wond]s ,,"l do/ ?\ p]=m1 ,t /oope/ ?us s l[1 ,to put ?y beauty on a worm1 ,& !n comm5d x s4 ,,ii4 ,:at1 do/ ?\ praise a native black8 ,i blu% to f9d x true2 ,o l5d me words to r5d] back ,! praise to :om 'tis due4 ,i hope my love w f9d acceptance ) all y\r flock :o "k me1 & :o love ! ,,"l ,,jesus 9 s9c]ity4 ,i h (t5 com=t$ myself & companions ) ?is say+1 8,n[ ,mr4 ,c & our o!r fri5ds are pray+ = u40 ,at ! receipt ( ?is1 turn y\r pray]s into praises1 & !n turn y\r praises aga9 into pray]s1 9 behalf (1 de> ,mr4 ,c1 ,y\r affectionate bro!r & fell[-lab\r] 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclii4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,b4 ,on bo>d ! ,m9]va1 ,feb4 #af1 #agda4 ,my de> bro!r 9 ,,*ri/1 ,,be=e ?is is br\ght to y\r h&s1 ,i suppose y w h be5 arraign$ be=e ! ,*ief ,ju/ice4 ,i am p]suad$ our ,,"l w plead on y\r behalf1 & /r5g!n y ) 8 mighty p[] 9 ! inn] man4 ,! great] progress y make 9 ! div9e life1 ! m y w discov] ( ! enmity t is 9 ! se$ ( ! s]p5t4 ,x bruis$ our ma/]'s heel2 x w also bruise ours4 ,"h is our com=t1 ,,god :o _c lie1 ha? told u1 t 8we %all bruise 8 head40 ,9 ! /r5g? ( ?is promise1 ,i c give m5 & devils ! *all5ge4 ,:ole legions are ready to beset me4 ,by ! help ( my ,,god1 ,i %all triumph ov] all4,i hope we %all gr[ 9 grace be=e we meet aga94 ,y & ,i h weak crazy tab]nacles2 ,i hope y rejoice 9 ! prospect ( putt+ !m (f %ortly2 bless$ be ,,god1 ,i d4,de> ,sir1 get acqua9t$ m & m ) elect+ love2 /udy ! cov5ant ( r$emption1 & see h[ ,,god lov$ y ) an ev]la/+ love4 ,?is w cause y to glory only 9 ! ,,"l1 & to pass ?r\gh ! valley ( ! %ad[ ( dea?1 ) a full assurance ( fai?2 kn[+ t ,,*ri/ ha? engag$ to lodge y safe 9 et]nal glory4 ,?i!r y\r de> wife is gone be=e u2 ,i (t5 ?9k (1 ,i c\ld almo/ say envy h]2 b p]haps t is wrong4 ,yet a little :ile1 & our preci\s ,,"l %all take bo? y1 & ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 bro!r1 & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 #8,,clii' replac$ ) #8,,cclii' ,,lett] ,,ccliii4 ,to ,mr4 ,b1 at ,port-,royal4 ,on bo>d ! ,m9]va1 ,feb4 #af1 #agda4 ,de> ,mr4 ,b41 ,i ,hope y w nev] =get t day1 h\r1 or mom5t1 :]e9 ,,god met y at ,savannah4 ,if y h 9 "s measure1 d s no m4 8,awake ?\ t sleepe/1 & ,,*ri/ %all give !e light40 ,love n ! _w1 nei!r ! ?+s t are 9 ! _w4 ,no man c s]ve two ma/]s4 ,use ! _w1 b let x be z ?\gh y us$ x n4 ,! fa%ion ( ?is _w w soon1 v soon1 fade away4 ,de> ,mr4 ,b1 ,i am p]suad$1 w n be (f5d$ at ?is pla9 deal+4 ,he kn[s ,i love him4 ,,god kn[s x also4 ,) mu* affection1 ,i subscribe myself ,y\r fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccliv4 ,to ,mrs4 ,b4 ,on bo>d ! ,m9]va1 ,feb4 #af1 #agda4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,b41 ,,:5 y read t ,,jesus lov$ ,laz>us1 ,m>y1 & _! si/] ,m>?a1 d y n make a p>ticul> application to y\r own family8 ,i ?9k our ,,"l has be5 equally k9d to y\r h\%old4 ,walk z become? memb]s ( ! h\%old ( fai?4 ,i hope y h _h full satisfaction ab\t y\r /ate1 & "k assur$ly t ,,*ri/ is y\r ,savi\r4 ,if n1 be n disc\rag$2 g on ! way ( duty1 is ! way ( safety4 ,by-&-by y\r s\l %all magnify ! ,,"l1 & y\r _s rejoice 9 ,,god y\r ,savi\r4 ,?is is ! he>ty desire (1 de> ,mrs4 ,b1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclv4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,b4 ,on bo>d ! ,m9]va1 ,feb4 #af1 #agda4 ,de> ,mr4 ,b1 ,,y\r "n1 ,jona?an1 puts me 9 m9d ( a good old te/am5t wor?y4 ,foll[ him 9 8 fai?1 & d>e to scale ! wall ( ! ,phili/9es4 ,be n afraid1 ?\gh already b\nd ov] z a libell]2 %ortly y %all %9e 9 ! k+dom ( y\r ,fa!r2 ,i say1 y\r ,fa!r2 = ,,god is y\r ,,god1 & w be y\r guide & gu>d unto dea?4 ,does n ?is a/oni% y8 ,d n y feel y\r he>t melt8 ,are y n ready to cry out1 8,:y me1 ,,"l80 ,! (t5] y repeat su* language ! bett]4 ,i love to see a s\l lie 9 ! du/ "u a s5se ( elect+ love2 y & y\rs h be5 highly fav\r$4 ,may ,,god give y all grace to walk wor?y ( ! holy vocation :]e) y are call$4 ,i write ?is out ( ! fulness ( my he>t4 ,?\gh n pres5t1 yet ,i fa9 w\ld conv]se ) y4 ,o t ,i may see y gr[n 9 grace6 ,rememb] me to y\r wife4 ,! ,,"l be ) y bo?3 ,he ha? be51 he is n[ ) me4 ,y are (t5 ^u my he>t4 ,,god rew>d y = y\r k9dness to ! ,orphans4 ,d n slack y\r h&s t[>ds !m4 ,our b\ntiful ma/] w ri*ly rew>d y4 ,g on /eadily 9 ! use (1 b d n tru/ 9 ord9ances4 ,y "k :at ,i mean4 ,be /eady & bold1 yet meek & ca?olic 9 y\r conv]sation & practice2 & if ,,god ha? influ5c$ y by my m9i/ry1 give him ! glory1 & = ,,*ri/'s sake pray = ,y\r affectionate bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,b1 9 ,*>les-,t[n4 ,on bo>d ! ,m9]va1 ,feb4 #af1 #agda4 ,de> ,mr4 ,b41 ,i ,?9k ( y (t51 inde$ ,i d1 ,i long to he> t complete salvation is come to y\r s\l4 ,i say complete salvation1 = my de> fri5d kn[s t re=mation is n conv]sion4 ,o t y may exp]i5ce a life hid ) ,,*ri/ 9 ,,god6 ,"s :o seem+ly put _! h&s to ! pl\gh1 h already %amefully look$ back2 w ,mr4 ,b4 also g away8 ,me?9ks ,i he> him say1 8,:e!r %all ,i g8 ,,jesus ,,*ri/ alone ha? ! words ( et]nal life40 ,true1 ,,jesus alone is ! way1 ! tru? & ! life2 flee1 flee to him1 my de> fri5d2 ) arms he /&s ready to embrace1 & w save y to ! utt]mo/4 ,rememb]1 my fri5d1 ! v[s ( ! ,,"l are ^u y4 ,^! h&s rea*$ out to y ! sacr$ symbols ( 8 preci\s body & blood4 ,^! eyes saw y eat & dr9k ( 8 bread & 8 w9e4 ,o d n betray1 b manfully /& up = ! ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,y 0 once bold = satan1 be n[ bold = y\r ,,*ri/4 ,8 love excites me to write to1 & pray = y4 ,y\r wife also ,i intreat ! ,,"l to bless1 toge!r ) y\r *ildr54 ,my fri5ds jo9 me 9 he>ty wi%es = y\r welf>e4 ,i am1 de> ,mr4 ,b1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclvii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,d1 at ,ed9burgh4 ,on bo>d ! ,m9]va1 ,feb4 #af1 #agda4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,if ,i mi/ake n1 ,mr4 ,m4 in=m$ me1 t y 0 ent]$ into ! m9i/ry2 ,i pray ,,god to enable y to make full pro( ( x4 ,o de> ,sir1 h[ holy ought we to be1 :o are call$ to /& be=e ! ,,"l4 ,:5 ,i consid] ! greatness ( ! (fice & my own unwor?9ess1 ,i am sometimes q aba%$4 ,?is promise1 8,lo ,i am ) y always10 is my daily support4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i f9d x fulfill$ 9 my s\l4 ,a great "w is begun 9 ,am]ica1 at ,georgia1 ,s\?-,c>ol9a1 ,new-,york1 ,philadelphia1 & ,new-,engl&4 ,,god has confirm$ ! ^w by spiritual miracles & signs4 ,y w see :at ,i h wrote to de> ,mr4 ,t4 ,y\r assi/ance 9 respect to ! ,orphan-h\se w be v acceptable4 ,i am sev]al hundr$s ( p\nds 9 debt on t acc\nt4 ,! ,,god :om ,i s]ve is able to dis*>ge x4 ,y h he>d ( ! lib]ality ( ! ,new-,engl& p2 de> ,mr4 ,d ,,god's goodness a/oni%es me4 ,:at6 c ,i ?9k any ?+ too mu* to d1 or to suff] = s de> a ,ma/]8 ,i 0 lately b\nd ov] at ,*>les-,t[n 9 ,s\?-,c>ol9a1 = libell+ ! cl]gy4 ,! libel1 falsely s call$1 ,i %all soon s5d y aft] my arrival4 ,?us opposition is com+ on gradually3 pray t ! ,,"l may cov] me ) all 8 arm\r4 ,i am a weak def5celess creature 9 myself2 ,,jesus alone is my /r5g? & my ,r$eem]4 ,i write ?is on bo>d1 t y may "k1 y are n =gott52 no1 ?o' ,i nev] saw y 9 ! fle%1 y are mu* belov$ by1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate bro!r & fell[-lab\r] 9 our de> ,,"l's v9ey>d1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclviii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,t1 at ,edi/o4 ,on bo>d ! ,m9]va1 ,feb4 #ag1 #agda4 ,de> ,mr4 ,t41 ,,provid5ce prev5t$ my com+ to see y at ,edi/o1h[ev]1 ,i mu/ n omit writ+ to y n[4 ,h[ is x ) y\r he>t8 ,i hope y are n nimis uxorius2 take he$1 my de> ,b1 take he$4 ,"t is %ort4 ,x rema9s t ^? :o h wives1 be z ?o' !y _h none4 ,let no?+ int]cept1 or int]rupt y\r communion ) ! bridegroom ( ! *ur*4 ,i hope y d n feel su* damps ( s\l1 z y us$ to compla9 (4 ,may ! ,,"l ( glory dispel e black cl\d1 & cause y cont9ually to rejoice 9 8 salvation4 ,y h /rong passions4 ,! ,,"l ,,jesus is /rong]3 ,9 8 /r5g? may y subdue !m1 till y are meek z a lamb1 & are become a v little *ild4 ,i write ?us1 because ,i pray = y mo/ he>tily4,deal ) me 9 ! same mann]2 & n[1 de> bro!r1 f>ewel4 ,! ,,"l be ) y4 ,he is pleas$ to refre% my s\l1 & give me ! prospect ( a %ort passage4 ,i comm5d myself & affairs to ! pray]s ( y\r flock1 & ,i e>ne/ly recomm5d y to ! ,,god ( all grace4 ,t he may bless y & give y an inh]itance among all !m t are sanctifi$1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 de> ,mr4 ,t41 ,y\r affectionate bro!r & fell[-lab\r] 9 ! ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclix4 ,to ,mrs4 ,b1 9 ,*>les-,t[n4 ,on bo>d ! ,m9]va1 ,feb4 #ag1 #agda4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,b41 ,i ,am mu* oblig$ to y _m ways4 ,! ,,"l rew>d y a ?\s&-fold4 ,y\r pray]s are he>d4 ,,god is c>ry+ u ^u ! w+s ( ! w9d4 ,! angel ( ! cov5ant accompanies u 9 ! way4 ,! pres5t season is a "t ( refre%+ to my s\l4 ,i hope x w be a pr(itable voyage4 ,i ?9k ,i see m into ! wick$ness ( my own he>t1 & ! unse>*able ri*es ( ! ,,"l ,,jesus1 :o ha? r$eem$ me by 8 preci\s blood4 ,i believe y c say s3 ,:y d y %ake y\r head8 ,woman1 :y d\bte/ ?\8 ,has n ! ,,"l visit$ y\r s\l8 ,h y n he>d him say 9 8 ^w1 appli$ by 8 _s1 8,i h lov$ !e ) an ev]la/+ love80 ,& d y ?9k ,,god w\ld tell y s1 if x 0 n s8 ,away !re=e ) all despond+ fe>s2 come boldly1 ) a full assurance ( fai?1 & draw wat] pl5tifully out ( ! wells ( salvation4 ,o t all 7 com=t$1 z ,i am n[ com=t$ ( ,,god4 ,i w\ld n eat my spiritual morsels alone4 ,i hope1 a lett] f y w acqua9t me1 h[ good ! ,,"l has be5 to y\r s\l4 ,i h no great] joy1 ?an to he> t my *ri/ian fri5ds walk 9 ! tru?4 ,! ,,"l be ) y4 ,rememb] me to y\r fa!r & si/]s4 ,t y all may be true memb]s ( ! h\%old ( fai?1 prays ,y\r affectionate bro!r & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclx4 ,to ,mr4 ,b4 & 8 wife at ,be!sda4 ,on bo>d ! ,m9]va1 ,feb4 #ag1 #agda4 ,de> bro!r ,b1 ,,:5 ,i left ,*>les-,t[n1 ! ,,"l seem$ to give me a full assurance1 t we %\ld h a spe$y passage4,we h hi!rto _h sc>ce any contr>y w9ds1 & are n[ v ne> ! ,we/]n ,isl&s4 ,we _h "o /orm ! fir/ week1 b almo/ ev] s9ce h be5 fav\r$ ) wea!r z well z w9d4 ,o t y w\ld call ! family toge!r1 & praise ! ,,"l = ! m]cies conf]r$ on u ! unwor?ie/ ( ! sons ( m56 ,i d n "k t ,i h fail$ pray+ = y "o day1 s9ce ,i h be5 out4 ,i long to he> :at ! ,,"l ha? done = y\r s\ls4 ,:at say y8 ,d y live 9 love8 ,d y /rive toge!r ) me 9 y\r pray]s8 ,are any ( ! ,orphan ,lambs bleat+ aft] _! great ,%eph]d8 ,is y\r m\? op5$8 ,is y\r he>t enl>g$8 ,is y\r s\l swall[$ up 9 ,,god8 ,does ,be!sda answ] its "n8 ,is x1 inde$1 an h\se ( m]cy8 ,^! que/ions1 ,i hope to h answ]'d 9 ! affirmative4 ,if y ask1 h[ x is ) my s\l8 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i c reply1 8,v well40 ,! ,,"l gives me a feel+ possession ( himself4 ,i h be5 enabl$ to compose n9e disc\rses = ! press4 ,,god will+1 y %all he> f me (t54 ,i write ?is1 t ,i may be ready1 if ,i %\ld he> ( any %ip com+ y\r way imm$iately ^u my arrival2 receive x z a tok5 ( my love1 :i* ,,god kn[s is unfeign$1 f ,y\r affectionate bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclxi4 ,to ,mr4 ,j4 ,b1 ,*>les-,t[n4 ,on bo>d ! ,m9]va1 ,feb4 #ag1 #agda4 ,de> ,mr4 ,b1 ,i ,?9k ,i owe y a lett]2 ,i believe y love me 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i hope our love is reciprocal4 ,h[ c x be o!rwise ) ^?1 :o h drank ( ! same _s8 ,i long = t happy "t1 :5 we %all be swall[$ up 9 ! vision & full fruition ( ! glori\s ,godhead4 ,! bun* ( grapes makes me long to eat ( ! full clu/]s 9 ! heav5ly ,canaan4 ,! fir/-fruits make me pant aft] ! full h>ve/4 ,p]haps y may g & p>take ( x fir/1 & dr9k new w9e be=e me 9 ! k+dom ( our ,fa!r2 ,i hope ,i %all n /ay long aft] y1 if n call$ be=e4 ,my s\l is sick ( love4 ,no?+ c satisfy x1 b ! full sight & enjoym5t ( ,,*ri/4 ,he n[ visits my s\l1 & causes x mightily to rejoice 9 8 salvation4 ,h[ lov+ly he ha? dealt ) me 9 o!r respects1 lett]s s5t to o!r fri5ds c be/ in=m y4 ,ha/e1 read1 he>1 & jo9 ) !m 9 giv+ ?anks & pray+ = ,y\r affectionate fri5d & bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclxii4 ,to ,mrs4 ,s1 9 ,*>les-,t[n4 ,on bo>d ! ,m9]va1 ,feb4 #ag1 #agda4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,s1 ,,my s\l is n[ 9 an heav5ly frame1 swall[$ up 9 ,,god1 & melt$ d[n by ! love ( my de> ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,x is almo/ too big to speak4 ,i w give x v5t by writ+ to y4 ,our ma/] ha? be5 exce$+ graci\s1 & has %ewn me sev]al tok5s = good1 :i* ,i desir$ ( him 9 secret pray]4 ,la/ night1 ,i ?9k ,i receiv$ z full satisfaction z ,i c\ld desire1 9 respect to my m>riage4 ,i believe :at ,i h done1 is ( ,,god2 ?o' ,i "k n :5 my he>t 0 m dis5gag$ f e>?ly ?\ghts ?an n[4 ,i only desire1 t ! de> ,,jesus may be glorifi$ 9 me1 :e!r x be by life or by dea?4 ,i dep5d on y\r s5d+ me a p>ticul> acc\nt ( affairs at ,*>les-,t[n4 ,i h wrote to _m2 y w he> h[ my lett]s are receiv$4 ,i %all be glad to he> h[ x is ) y\r own s\l4 ,i besee* y to live ne> to ,,*ri/1 & to keep up a holy walk ) ,,god4 ,be inw>d ) ,,god 9 y\r duties4 ,tru/ & hang on ,,god1 ev5 :5 he hides himself f y4 ,he w be y\r guide unto dea?4 ,hung] & ?ir/ daily aft] ! righte\sness ( ,,*ri/4 ,be cont5t ) no degree ( sanctification4 ,be always cry+ out1 8,,"l1 let me "k m ( myself & ( !e2 ,o let me receive grace = grace ( ?y de> ,son40 ,?is1 at pres5t1 is ! full desire ( my s\l4 ,i am p]suad$ ! ,,"l w satisfy x4 ,,god is love2 we _c ?9k too highly ( him2 we _c expect too great ?+s to be done by him4 ,8 "r h&1 ,i believe1 w br+ mighty ?+s to pass4 ,i am n[ ent]+ on a sc5e ( trials4 ,! ,,"l ha? s5t me on ! seas to prep>e me = !m4 ,n t ,i dep5d on any /ock ( grace already receiv$1 ,i w\ld look to ,,*ri/ cont9ually4 ,b :i!r am ,i runn+8 ,i =get myself4 ,i almo/ fancy1 ,i am talk+ ) y4 ,i h only room to acqua9t y1 t de> ,j ,s sits by me1 & cordially salutes y1 ) ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 bro!r1 & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclxiii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,s1 ,*>les-,t[n4 ,on bo>d ! ,m9]va1 ,feb4 #ag1 #agda4 ,rev4 & de> ,sir1 ,,y h be5 v k9d to me 9 _m respects2 b ,i h be5 ungrateful to y1 & inf9itely m s to my graci\s ,,god4 ,i h n fail$ frequ5tly to bemoan my unwor?9ess4 ,s9ce ,i h be5 on bo>d1 ! ,,"l ha? he>d ! voice ( my weep+1 & n[ fills my s\l ) all peace & joy 9 believ+4 ,i h be5 mu* assi/$ 9 compos+ s]mons = ! press4 ,at pres5t my s\l is closely adv]t+ to ,,god1 :o1 ,i believe1 w br+ me safe to glory4 ,my bodily /r5g? is mu* r5ew$4 ,9 %ort1 ,i am com=t$ on e side4 ,de> ,sir1 praise ! ,,"l 9 my behalf4 ,o let u magnify 8 "n toge!r4 ,i hope y feel :at x is to h fell[%ip ) ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 & exp]i5ce ! influ5ces ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 9 deliv]+ y\r bless$ ma/]'s message4 ,i salute ,mr4 ,p & y\r :ole *ur*4 ,my reque/ is1 8,bre?r51 pray & give ?anks = u40,:5 y write to ,new-,engl&1 pray rememb] me to all fri5ds 9 ! k9de/ mann]4 ,t c\ntry1 & ! p1 lie v ne> my he>t4 ,i hope to be fav\r$ ) a l9e f y ere ,i return f ,engl&4 ,great p]ils !re await me2 b ,,jesus ,,*ri/ w s5d 8 angel1 & roll away e /one ( difficulty4 ,9 8 /r5g? alone is my tru/1 & = 8 sake & 9 8 "n1 ,i subscribe myself1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate bro!r & fell[-lab\r] 9 ! ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclxiv4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,h1 at ,be!sda4 ,on bo>d ! ,m9]va1 ,feb4 #ah1 #agda4 ,my de> ,fri5d & ,bro!r1 ,,ye/]day we humbl$ ourselves be=e ,,god1 & by pray] & fa/+ s\ght = a bless+1 & direction 9 all our affairs4 ,i wi% ,i _h kept family fa/s at ,savannah4 ,suppose y _h "o mon?ly at ,be!sda8 ,y w see1 by de> ,bro!r ,b's lett]1 ! frame ( my m9d4 ,s9ce t1 ,i h be5 a little 9 ! valley1 b ! ,,"l is my com=t]4 ,i hope ,i gr[ 9 grace1 & 9 ! k ( myself1 & ! ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,my he>t is mu* unit$ to ,messrs4 ,ws1 ?o' we diff] 9 "s p>ticul>s4 ,may ,,god make u ( "o m9d1 z well z he>t4 ,i %all make all possible ha/e back1 & remit money to y z (t5 z ,i c4 ,mr4 ,p tells me1 8 bro!r is to s5d y upw>ds ( a hundr$ p\nds1 & ,i suppose o!r supplies w be s5t f ! ,nor?w>d4 ,i h also wrote to ,*>les-,t[n4 ,i am p]suad$ ,,god w n let y want4 ,i w\ld n h any ?+ left undone1 t is necess>y = ! family's com=table subsi/5ce4 ,! ,,"l is our ,%eph]d1 !re=e we %all n lack4 ,i %all long to he> h[ ! bless$ ,,jesus deals ) y4 ,he is wond]fully graci\s unto me1 & ha? made ?is voyage pr(itable to my s\l4 ,o my fri5d1 my fri5d1 ! ,,"l be ) y4 ,my love is firm to y at ! bottom1 ?o' sometimes x ha? ebb$ & fl[$2 9 heav5 x w n be s4 ,on e>? x is ne$ful x %\ld2 o!rwise1 h[ %\ld we le>n to cease f man8 ,b ,i am a worm & no man1 & des]ve to be ! outca/ ( all p4 ,my eyes are n[ ready to gu% out ) wat]4 ,o ! sov]eign love ( ,,*ri/ 9 *us+ me6 ,my de> fri5d1 let u /udy to be holy ev5 z he is holy1 & walk ev5 z he also walk$4 ,let ^! be y\r daily que/ions1 8,am ,i m l ,,*ri/8 ,am ,i m meek & pati5t8 ,does my practice correspond ) my k1 & am ,i a light to enlight5 & enflame all t are ar\nd me80 ,i c\ld say m1 b ,i ?9k to write aga9 :5 ,i get on %ore4 ,,god bless y & y\rs4 ,i suppose y h he>d t ,mr4 ,p sails ) ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclxv4 ,to ,mr4 ,s ,w1 at ,bri/ol4 ,on bo>d ! ,m9]va1 ,feb4 #bj1 #agda4 ,,& does my fri5d ,w look aga9 t[>ds ,,god8 ,nev] did ! ,fa!r ) great] joy receive ! return+ prodigal1 ?an ,i %all embrace y 9 ^! unwor?y arms1 if y are alive to ,,god4 ,i tru/ y\r late tepidity w n[ make y m f]v5t 9 _s4 ,i pray ,,god to give y a settlem5t 9 ,,*ri/1 t y may be root$ & gr\nd$ 9 love4 ,my bro!r1 ! capta91 gave me a p>ticul> acc\nt ( y\r s\l4 ,i hope he w yet appe> = ,,god2 w y also appe> ) him8 ,:y %\ld y /rive to please a pleasure-tak+ _w8 ,:y %\ld y keep 9 league ) ! app>5t enemies ( ,,god8 ,b no m ( ?is4 ,let old ?+s pass away1 let all ?+s become new4 ,i believe ,,god suff]$ y to fall1 because y ?\ght m highly ( y\rself ?an y ought to ?9k4 ,my love to all4 ,i feel a great union ( s\l ) ,mr4 ,w2 we diff] 9 pr9ciples1 b ,i hope ! ,,"l w make u ( "o m9d4 ,y mu/ n be surpriz$1 if ,i publi% an answ] to ,mr4 ,john ,w's s]mon1 entitl$1 ,free ,grace4 ,x is wrote 9 mu* love & meekness4 ,adieu = ! pres5t4 ,give ?anks on my behalf4 ,! ,,"l ha? dealt wond]\sly k9d )1 de> ,mr4 ,w1 ,y\rs et]nally 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclxvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,t ,s1 9 ,london4 ,on bo>d ! ,m9]va1 ,feb4 #bj1 #agda4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,h kept y\r lett] by me till n[1 t ,i might answ] x on my voyage4 ,x speaks ! language ( a p]plex$ he>t1 & pla9ly %ews me1 t satan loves to keep u 9 bondage4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,i ?9k y h done wrong 9 hold+ y\r peace4 ,i am sure y once felt t fre$om ( s\l1 :i* y are a /rang] to n[4 ,! way ( duty is ! way ( safety4 ,:atev] y may say to ! contr>y1 unless y w give ! lie to y\r own exp]i5ces1 y mu/ confess1 t y h inde$ ta/$ ( ! good ^w ( life4 ,y %\ld1 !re=e1 h w5t =w>ds1 & n h turn$ back aga91 & !reby plung$ y\rself into d>kness2 d>kness t may be felt4 ,alas1 y h too eag]ly embrac$ pr9ciples 7,i fe>7 contr>y to ! gospel ( ,,*ri/4 ,y are aim+ at a false volunt>y humility1 & are return+ back to ! fle% pots ( ,egypt4 ,i "k my words w h b little =ce ) "s1 b ,i mu/ deliv] my s\l4 ,,god 0 once pleas$ to "w ^u y by my m9i/ry1 & !re=e ,i am m solicit\s = y\r welf>e4 ,i "k ! advice y w\ld give me is1 8be /ill40 ,i hope ,i am1 s f> z really to "k ! ,,"l2 b yet ,i w /rive1 yet w ,i walk 9 all ! ord9ances ( ,,god1 & g on f /r5g? to /r5g? till ,i come to appe> be=e him 9 8 heav5ly ,zion4 ,i write ?is1 out ( ! fulness ( my he>t4 ,inde$ ,i love y1 & ! bre?r52 ,i am will+ to be ! s]vant ( y all4 ,i am less ?an ! lea/4 ,h[ev]1 ,i d>e n embrace t5ets t are n agreeable to ! =m ( s\nd words4 ,let me see y z soon z may be aft] my arrival1 & 9 ! mean :ile accept ( he>ty love1 f ,y\r affectionate bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclxvii4 ,to ,mrs4 ,a4 ,d4 ,on bo>d ! ,m9]va1 ,feb4 #bj1 #agda4 ,my de> ,si/]1 ,,my consci5ce almo/ reproa*es me1 t ,i h n wrote to y (t51 nor full en\gh2 accept ?is z an ackn[l$gem5t ( my fault4 ,i am sorry = x4 ,we are n[ ab\t a ?\s& miles (f ,engl&4 ,i hope ?is w provoke y to s5d me a lett] imm$iately aft] my arrival4 ,i f9d ,lu!r's obs]vation to be true3 8,times ( re=mation are times ( confusion20 z yet ! *ur*es 9 ,am]ica are quiet1 b ,i expect a sift+ "t ere long4 ,my family 9 ,georgia 0 once sadly %ak51 b n[1 bless$ be ,,god1 x is settl$1 &1 ,i hope1 e/abli%$ 9 ! doctr9es ( grace4 ,y\r "n is preci\s among !m4 ,i wi% y w\ld s5d !m a long lett]4 ,y\r book on walk+ ) ,,god has be5 bless$ to "o ,mr4 ,b1 & o!rs 9 ,s\?-,c>ol9a4 ,x ha? also be5 s]viceable to a de> fri5d n[ ) me1 z also to myself4 ,i _c well tell y :at great ?+s are do+ abroad4 ,i h a sc5e ( suff]+s ly+ be=e me2 ,i expect %ortly to cry out ) ! sp\se1 8,look n ^u me1 because ,i am black1 because ! sun ha? look$ ^u me1 my "m's *ildr5 7 angry ) me40 ,my ,,"l's comm&1 n[1 ,i believe1 is1 8,take ! foxes1 ! little foxes t spoil ! v9es2 = our v9es h t5d] grapes40,help me by y\r pray]s4 ,x is an ease ?us to unbosom "o's self to a fri5d1 & an in/ance ( my confid5ce 9 y4 ,o1 my de> ,si/]1 ,i am less ?an ! lea/ ( all sa9ts1 ,i am ! *ief ( s9n]s1 & yet ,,jesus loves me1 & %$s 8 love abroad 9 my he>t abundantly by ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,i h be5 mu* assi/$ 9 compos+ "s gospel s]mons1 :i* ,i int5d = ! press4 ,i h s\ght ! ,,"l by pray] & fa/+1 & he assures me1 t he w be ) me4 ,:om !n %\ld ,i fe>8 ,hi!rto we h _h an extraord9>y passage1 praise ! ,,"l4 ,h]e) ,i s5d y a lett] f "o ( ! *ildr5 :i* ,,god has giv5 me3 ,he w rejoice to receive a l9e f y4 ,if possible1 ,i hope1 ?o' y are 9 ! decl9e ( life1 to see y face to face be=e ,i leave ,engl&4 ,i %\ld be glad to he> h[ y are z to worldly circum/ances2 if ,i c help y 9 any degree1 freely comm& ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 bro!r1 & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclxviii4 ,to ,t ,k1 at ,london4 ,on bo>d ! ,m9]va1 ,feb4 #bj1 #agda4 ,my de> ,bro!r ,k1 ,i ,receiv$ y\r k9d lett] at ,savannah1 & ?\gh ,i hope to see y face to face soon aft] y receive ?is1 yet love to y\r de> s\l con/ra9s me to write y an answ] be=e ,i come on %ore4 ,i f9d1 s9ce my dep>ture1 ! bre?r5 h fall5 into errors4 ,de> ,bro!r ,k w n be (f5d$1 if ,i say1 8,he1 ,i fe>1 is "o ( !m20 = 8 lett] bewraye? him4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 y say1 8,y h be5 /riv+ a long1 long :ile1 b to v little purpose1 c40 ,by ?is1 ,i suppose1 y h left (f ! means1 & fall5 into /illness2 expect+ n[1 t ,,jesus ,,*ri/ w s "w ^u y\r he>t1 t y %all n feel ! lea/ /irr+ ( indwell+ corruption 9 y\r s\l2 9 %ort1 t y %all be completely p]fect3 ,?is 0 pretty ne> my case ab\t six ye>s ago1 & n[ ,i see :y ,,god suff]$ me ?us to be tempt$1 8t ,i might be m capable ( succ\r+ my bre?r51 n[ !y are tempt$40 ,my de> ,bro!r1 let u reason toge!r4 8,y h be5 /riv+ 7y say7 a long :ile1 b to v little purpose40 ,& :at !n8 mu/ y be !re=e /ill1 & /rive no m8 ,,god =bid3 ,no1 y are yet to wait at ! pool4 8,con/antly att5d on ord9ances20 & :o kn[s b by-&-by ! lov+ ,savi\r may pass by & visit y\r s\l4 ,h y n1 9 "s degree at lea/1 felt 8 div9e p[] 9 ! use ( ! means8 ,:y %\ld n t enc\rage y to expect m 9 ! same way8 ,b y say1 8,i f9d all t is ( self is s940 ,& d y expect ev] to d any ?+1 or to (f] up to ,,god "o sacrifice1 )\t a mixture ( s9 9 x8 ,if y d1 inde$ y are build+ a spiritual ,babel4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ev5 our mo/ holy ?\ghts are t9ctur$ ) s91 & want ! atonem5t ( ! ,m$iator2 & !re=e1 if y leave (f /riv+1 because 8:atev] is ( self is s910 y mu/ nev] attempt to d any duty :atsoev] aga94 ,y\r /illness ha? z mu* a mixture ( self 9 x1 z y\r /riv+1 & if y proce$ 9 ?is mann]1 y mu/ become a pr(ess$ ,quieti/4 ,six weeks did satan keep me "u ?is delusion1 b ! ,,"l help$ me 9 ! h\r ( extremity3 ,may he also help my de> ,bro!r ,k6 ,ano!r error y seem to be fall5 into is1 8t a man _c be a *ri/ian1 at lea/ t he is a v weak "o1 s long z he f9ds corruption /irr+ 9 8 he>t40 ,if ,i 0 to urge ! sev5? to ! ,romans1 y w\ld say1 ,/4 ,paul only speaks ( a man "u fir/-awak5+s1 & n ( a conv]t$ man2 b my de> ,bro!r1 did y ev] "k a man1 t 0 n really conv]t$1 delight 9 ! law ( ,,god aft] ! inn] man8 ,& yet su* an "o ! ,apo/le speaks ( 9 ! latt] "p ( t *apt]4 ,be n deceiv$1 we are to be holy z ,,*ri/ is holy2 we are to receive grace = grace2 e grace t is 9 ! bless$ ,,jesus1 is to be transplant$ into our he>ts2 we are to be deliv]$ f ! p[]1 b n f ! indwell+ & be+ ( s9 9 ?is life4 ,h]eaft]1 we are to be pres5t$ blameless1 )\t spot1 or wr9kle1 or any su* ?+4 ,if y lab\r aft] any o!r p]fection "h1 y w lab\r 9 va94 ,/4 ,paul _h atta9$ no o!r1 :5 he wrote to ! ,philippians1 & to ! o!r *ur*es3 ,b my de> ,bro!r ,k seems to ?9k1 8,i did wrong 9 writ+ to ,mr4 ,h to "k 8 s5tim5ts ^u sev]al texts ( scripture1 & 9 s5d+ = sev]al ( ,calv9's books40 ,& :y1 my de> ,bro!r1 0 ?is wrong8 ,:y y say1 8y ?9k x is contr>y to ,/4 ,paul 9 8 ,epi/les1 :5 he says1 he w\ld n speak o!r m5's words20 b ,/4 ,paul says no su* ?+3 ,! place y aim at1 ,i believe1 is #b ,cor4 x4 #af4 8,& n to boa/ 9 ano!r man's l9e1 ( ?+s made ready to our h&40 ,my de> ,bro!r1 exam9e ! context1 & y w f9d ! ,apo/le means no m ?an t he w\ld n ent] into o!r m5's lab\rs1 z v]4 #ae4 ,he w\ld n prea* :]e *ur*es 7 already settl$1 b g :]e ! gospel _h n be5 deliv]$4 ,?is1 & ?is only1 is ! mean+ ( ! passage1 :i* de> mi/ak5 ,mr4 ,k has wrongly quot$4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 did n ,/4 ,paul bid ,timo?y to give himself to read+8 ,:at1 if ! ,holy ,_s is to lead u into all tru?1 does n ! ,holy ,_s make use (1 & lead u by ! means8 ,has he n indit$ ! scriptures8 ,has he n help$ holy m5 to expla9 ^? scriptures8 ,& :y may ,i n1 9 a due subord9ation to ! ,holy ,_s1 make use ( ^? m5's writ+s8 ,has n my de> ,bro!r ,k b\ght s]mons8 ,& :y !n does 8,he make use ( o!r m5's words80 ,o1 my de> bro!r1 y are 9 ! wild]ness2 ,,god br+ y safe out ( x4 ,i suppose1 because ! ,diss5t]s oppose "s ( y\r new pr9ciples1 y t]m !m enemies2 b1 my de> ,bro!r1 ?\gh !re are _m ,*ri/less talk]s1 & hypocritical =mali/s among ! ,diss5t]s1 z no d\bt !re are "s su* 9 ! pure/ *ur* "u heav52 yet _m ( !m hold & practice ! tru? z x is 9 ,,jesus4 ,b ,i h done4 ,c\nt me n y\r enemy1 because ,i tell y ! tru?4 ,i expect t great numb]s w look %y on me1 = ?us oppos+ :at ,i ?9k to be error4 ,?us ! ,galatians treat$ ,/4 ,paul2 b ,i mu/ be tri$ e way4 ,i c\ld add a ?\s& k9d ?+s1 b ,i hope y %ortly w h a p]sonal int]view ) ,y\r affectionate bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclxix4 ,to ,mrs4 ,j ,f1 9 ,*>les-,t[n4 ,on bo>d ! ,m9]va1 ,feb4 #be1 #agda4 ,my v de> ,fri5d1 ,i ,"k y w rejoice at ! receipt ( ?is3 ,y h abundant reason2 ! ,,"l ha? be5 wond]\s k9d4 ,we are n[ fly+ on ! w+s ( ! w9d1 & if x cont9ues1 we hope to be at ,c[es ! beg9n+ ( next week4 ,y\r k9d pres5ts 7 ( great s]vice to my crazy body4 ,! woman pass5g] has be5 s]viceable 9 mak+ u bread2 & 9 %ort1 ,,god has wond]fully ord]$ all ?+s = our great conv5i5cy & com=t4 ,o t my de> fri5ds at ,*>les-,t[n1 may h]eby be excit$ to ?ankfulness on our behalf4 ,i h frequ5tly pray$ = y bo? ) my fri5ds1 & :5 9 secret be=e ! ,,"l4 ,inde$ y are seldom out ( m9d4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,f1 ,i believe ,,god s5t y to invite me to y\r h\se1 & ,i believe ! ,,"l w pl5tifully rew>d bo? ( y1 = all y\r works ( fai? & lab\rs ( love4 ,i ?9k h5ce=w>d ,i mu/ call y ,m>y1 & y\r husb&1 ,i hope1 w be truly /il$ ,james ! s]vant ( ! ,,"l4 ,i tru/ y w bo? s]ve ! ,,"l ,,*ri/1 & give y\rselves up to ! guidance ( 8 bless$ ^w & provid5ces day by day4 ,x is a glori\s privilege to be l$ by ! _s ( ,,god4 ,i ?9k ,i h felt1 & d feel1 at ?is "t1 8 sacr$ influ5ces ^u my s\l4 ,my body is b weak1 ?\gh bett] by mu* ?an :5 ,i left ,*>les-,t[n2 h[ev]1 my s\l ha? confid5ce 9 ,,god4 ,! ar*]s w %oot sorely at me t ,i may fall2 b ,,god w cause my b[ to abide 9 /r5g?1 & my arms %all be /r5g!n$ by ! h&s ( ! mighty ,,god ( ,jacob4 ,i ne$ n ask = a cont9uance ( y\r pray]s1 nor y = m9e4 ,i hope we %all be always pres5t ) ea* o!r 9 _s1 at ! ?rone ( grace4 ,my de> fri5d1 adieu3 ,all ) me salute y4 ,write (t5 to ,y\r unwor?y gue/1 b truly affectionate s]vant1 fri5d1 & bro!r 9 ! ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclxx4 ,to ,mrs4 ,f1 9 ,*>les-,t[n4 ,on bo>d ! ,m9]va1 ,feb4 #be1 #agda4 ,i ,hope de> ,mrs4 ,f w n be (f5d$ ) ^! few l9es2 !y are writt5 ) a s9c]e desire to promote y\r welf>e4 ,i want to see y entirely dead to ! _w1 & alive to ,,god4 ,y h be5 (t5 conv9c$ "u ! ^w2 may x s9k deep into y\r he>t4 ,,god1 by ! late fire1 ha? %ewn y ! vanity ( all ?+s "h bel[2 h5ce=w>d set y\r affections on ?+s above4 ,y are old1 & at ! head ( a great family2 y h seal$ y\r promise to lead a holy life1 m ?an once1 by receiv+ ! symbols ( ! bless$ body & blood ( ,,*ri/4 ,h5ce=? let no pr(ane delight ,divide y\r consecrat$ s\l2 ,b give x ,,*ri/1 :o has ! "r1 ,z ,"l & ,ma/] ( ! :ole4 ,be n a%am$ to own y h v[$ nev] to dance aga93 ,de> ,mrs4 ,f1 fe> n contempt4 ,:at is x8 only a little brea?4 ,re/ n 9 duties2 re/ n 9 outw>d p>tial re=mation4,he t is 9 ,,*ri/1 is a new creature4 ,t old ?+s may pass away1 & all ?+s become new 9 y\r he>t1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 ,madam1 ,y\r s9c]e fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclxxi4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,c1 9 ,bo/on4 ,on bo>d ! ,m9]va1 ,feb4 #bf1 #agda4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,accept a few l9es f "o1 :o desires feel+ly to /ile himself1 less ?an ! lea/ ( all4 ,i hope y receiv$ my packet f ,*>les-,t[n3 ,:at happ5$ to me !re1 0 only an e>ne/ ( future trials4 ,,god ha? bless$ ! read+ ( ! prophecy ( ! prophet ,j]emiah to my s\l2 z also ! hi/ory ( ,joseph1 & ha? let me see m into ! cov5ant ( r$emption betwe5 ! ,fa!r & ! ,son3 ,i am m & m 9 love ) ! good old ,puritans2 ,i am pleas$ at ! ?\ghts ( sitt+ d[n h]eaft] ) ! v5]able ,cotton1 ,norton1 ,elliot1 & t great cl\d ( witnesses1 :i* fir/ cross$ ! ,we/]n ocean = ! sake ( ! gospel1 & fai? once deliv]$ to ! sa9ts4 ,at pres5t1 my s\l is s fill$1 t ,i c sc>ce proce$4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,god is ) me ( a tru?2 he n[ gives me a feel+ possession ( himself3 ,i bless 8 holy "n = s5d+ me to sea2 x is pr(itable bo? = s\l & body4 ,i f9d ! ,psalmi/'s words to be true1 8,! secret ( ! ,,"l is ) !m t fe> him40 ,o t ,i may walk humbly ) my ,,god6 ,! language ( my s\l is ?is3 ,correct me :5 ,i g a/ray1 ,& lead me 9 ?y p]fect way4 ,& n[1 de> ,mr4 ,c1 ,i h 9 "s measure unbosom$ my he>t4 ,:at %all ,i say m8 ,pray = me bo? 9 public & private2 give ?anks1 z well z pray1 especially = ! m]cies ( ?is voyage4 ,de> ,sir1 adieu till ,i come on %ore1 :i* ,i hope w be v spe$ily1 be+ n[ 9 s\nd+s2 !n y %all he> aga91 ,,god will+1 f ,y\r truly affectionate fri5d1 bro!r1 & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclxxii4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,h4 ,london1 ,m>* #be1 #agda4 ,my de> ,sir1 ,i ,wrote to y imm$iately on my com+ on %ore4 ,we arriv$ at ,falm\? la/ ,w$nesday 0 sev5night1 & got "h ! ,sunday foll[+4,bless$ be ,,god1 we _h a summ]'s passage4 ,_m ( our fri5ds1 ,i f9d1 are sadly divid$1 &1 z f> z ,i am able to judge1 h be5 sadly misl$4 ,congregations at ,moorfields1 & ,k5n+ton ,common1 on ,sunday1 7 z l>ge z usual4,on ! foll[+ week days1 q contr>y3 ,tw5ty ?\s& dw9dl$ d[n to two or ?ree hundr$4 ,x has be5 a try+ "t ) me4 ,a l>ge orphan family1 consi/+ ( ne> a hundr$1 to be ma9ta9$1 ab\t f\r ?\s& miles (f1 )\t ! lea/ fund1 & 9 ! de>e/ "p ( 8 ,maje/y's dom9ions2 also1 above a ?\s& p\nds 9 debt = !m1 & n wor? tw5ty p\nds 9 ! _w ( my own1 & ?reat5$ to be arre/$ = ?ree hundr$ & fifty p\nds1 drawn = 9 fav\r ( ! ,orphan h\se1 by my late de> deceas$ fri5d & fell[-travell] ,mr4 ,s4 ,my ,booksell]1 :o1 ,i believe1 has got "s hundr$s by me1 be+ drawn away by ! ,mns1 refuses to pr9t = me2 & _m1 v _m ( my spiritual *ildr51 :o1 at my la/ dep>ture f ,engl&1 w\ld h pluck$ out _! own eyes to h giv5 to me1 are s prejudic$ by ! de> ,messrs4 ,w4's dress+ up ! doctr9e ( ,election 9 su* horrible col\rs1 t !y w nei!r he>1 see1 nor give me ! lea/ assi/ance3 ,yea1 "s ( !m s5d ?reat5+ lett]s1 t ,,god w spe$ily de/roy me4 ,z = ! p ( ! _w1 !y are s imbitt]$ by my injudici\s1 & too sev]e expressions aga9/ ,ar*bi%op ,tillotson1 & ! ,au?or ( ! old ,duty ( ,man1 t !y fly f me z f a vip]2 & :at is mo/ cutt+ ( all1 ,i am n[ con/ra9$1 on acc\nt ( our diff]+ 9 pr9ciples1 publicly to sep>ate f my de>1 de> old fri5ds ,messrs4 ,j & ,c ,wy1 :om ,i /ill love z my own s\l3 ,b1 ?r\gh inf9ite m]cy1 ,i am enabl$ to /r5g!n myself 9 ! ,,"l my ,,god4 ,i am ca/ d[n b n de/roy$1 p]plex$ b n 9 despair4 ,a few days ago1 9 read+ ,beza's ,life ( ,calv91 ^! words 7 mu* press$ ^u me1 8,calv9 is turn$ out ( ,g5eva1 b1 behold a new *ur* arises60,,jesus1 ! ev] lov+1 altoge!r lovely ,,jesus1 pities & com=ts me4 ,my fri5ds are erect+ a place1 :i* ,i h call$ a ,tab]nacle1 = morn+'s exposition4 ,i h n1 nor c ,i z yet1 make any collections2 b let u n fe>4,our heav5ly ,fa!r1 ) :om ! fa!rless f9d m]cy1 w yet provide2 let u only seek fir/ ! k+dom ( ,,god1 & 8 righte\sness1 & all o!r necess>y ?+s %all be add$ unto u4 ,9 ab\t a =tnight1 ?\gh ,i sc>ce "k an oak f a hick]y1 or "o k9d ( l& f ano!r1 ,i am subpna'd to appe> be=e p>liam5t1 to give an acc\nt ( ! condition ( ! prov9ce ( ,georgia1 :5 ,i left x4 ,?is1 ,i suppose1 is occasion$ by ! p>ty1 :i* ha? be5 s invet]ate aga9/ ! hon\rable ! tru/ees1 :om !y accuse ( misemploy+ ! public monies4 ,! ev5t1 :i* und\bt$ly w be 9 fav\r ( ! tru/1 y may "k h]eaft]4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 believe me to be ,y\rs mo/ affectionately1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclxxiii4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,c4 ,london1 ,m>* #be1 #agda4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,,ha/5 hi!r ) all spe$1 & !n we %all see :at ,,god int5ds to d = & by u4 ,x is a try+ "t n[ 9 ! *ur*4,! ,,"l give u a due mixture ( ! lamb & lion4 ,"s t h be5 l$ a/ray1 beg9 to recov]4 ,! ,,"l make way = 8 own tru?s4 ,my love to ! ,colli]s1 & all fri5ds4 ,_m1 ,i suppose1 w be %y4 ,i am become a mon/] ev5 to sev]al :o 7 wr\ght ^u by my m9i/ry2 b x mu/ ne$s be t (f5ces %\ld come3 o!rwise1 h[ %\ld ,i le>n to cease f man8 ,adieu2 excuse brevity,ha/51 & speak face to face ) ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclxxiv4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,london1 ,april #aj1 #agda4 ,my v de> ,fri5d1 ,i ,ord]$ ,mr4 ,h to s5d y "s s]mons & acc\nts1 "s "t ago3 ,i suppose he has done x4 ,i h be5 at ! ,p>liam5t-h\se2 ! ,georgia affair 0 adj\rn$4 ,! g5tlem5 seem$ appreh5sive t my acc\nt ( ! colony1 w\ld h too mu* weight4 ,x 0 some:at ( a trial to be 9 ! ,h\se4 ,i !n rememb]$ :at ! ,apo/le said1 8,we are become a spectacle to m5 & to angels40 ,my appeal w come to no?+1 ,i believe4 ,i h wait$ ^u ! ,speak]2 he receiv$ me k9dly4 ,i _c yet det]m9e :5 ,i %all see y4 ,if y fe>1 ,i hope y w pray = me4 ,! ,,"l blesses my m9i/ry4 ,salute de> ,mrs4 ,h3 ,i w write to h] next2 b y two are "o4 ,! ,,"l be ) y bo?4 ,at pres5t ,i am weak 9 body1 & !re=e mu/ beg leave to subscribe myself ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclxxv4 ,to ,mr4 ,s ,m1 at ,london4 ,bri/ol1 ,april #bg1 #agda4 ,my de> ,fri5d & ,bro!r1 ,,on ,tuesday1 ,april #bb;d1 ,i left ,london1 & prea*$ on ,w$nesday & ,?ursday morn+ at ,newbury1 to l>ge congregations4 ,on ,friday ev5+ ,i prea*$ at ,bri/ol1 & h cont9u$ to d s twice e day to great & affect$ auditories4 ,i receiv$ y\r k9d lett]1 & ?ank y = x4 ,i rejoice 9 ! good news f ,new-,engl&4 ,la/ night1 ,i rejoic$ mu* 9 see+ a s\l wond]fully exult 9 ,,god1 j at ! bord]s ( dea?4 ,great manife/ations ( ! div9e pres5ce h att5d$ my s]mons4 ,praise ! ,,"l ,o my s\l6 ,i am glad to f9d ,mr4 ,s goes on well4 ,pray give my love to bro!r ,g4 ,my body is sometimes weak1 b my s\l rejoices 9 ,,god my ,savi\r4 ,i "k n1 :e!r ,i %all come s soon z propos$ to ,london4 ,i f9d x necess>y1 ?r\gh ! increase ( awak5$ s\ls1 to get a society-room built adjo9+ to our new tab]nacle4 ,i pray ,,god to fill x ) 8 glory1 & beg leave to subscribe myself1 de> ,mr4 ,m1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclxxvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,h ,h4 ,bri/ol1 ,april #bh1 #agda4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,bless$ be ,,god = knitt+ u toge!r 9 love4 ,may x cont9ue1 & increase till consummat$ 9 et]nity6 ,! ,,"l ,,jesus direct y4 ,x is n[ a try+ "t ) ! *ur*4 ,our ,,"l is n[ *iefly w\nd$ 9 ! h\se ( 8 fri5ds4 ,! ,,"l keep u bo? f a p>ty _s on "o h&1 & f too mu* ra%ness & positiv5ess on ! o!r4 ,i speak ?us1 because y seem (f5d$ t "s affirm1 8,t !re is no su* ?+ z dom9ion ov] indwell+ s91 nor re/ f work+ = life :olly40 ,n[ ?is is c]ta9ly true 9 "o s5se4 ,we %all nev] h su* a dom9ion ov] indwell+ s91 z entirely to be deliv]$ f ! /irr+ ( x2 & ! greate/ sa9t _c be assur$1 b "s "t or o!r = 8 humiliation1 or puni%m5t = unfai?fulness1 ,,god may p]mit x to break out into "s actual brea* ( 8 law1 & 9 a gross way too4 ,let u n be high-m9d$1 b fe>4 ,x is equally true1 t we %all n re/ :olly f work+ = life4 ,= :il/ !re is any "p ( u unreg5]ate1 t "p w be always lead+ u to ! old cov5ant4 ,lu!r (t5 compla9$ ( ! prop5sity ( 8 he>t ?is way4 ,if we "k ourselves1 we %all f9d x to be s ) u2 b ,i suppose y h be5 t9ctur$ ) ! doctr9e ( s9less p]fection4 ,no wond] !re=e y write ?us4 ,may ,,god give y a "r judgm5t 9 all ?+s1 & enable y rightly to divide ! ^w ( tru?6 ,z = assurance1 ,i _c b ?9k1 all :o are truly conv]t$ mu/ "k t !re 0 a "t 9 :i* !y clos$ ) ,,*ri/3 ,b !n1 z s _m h di$ only ) an humble hope1 & h be5 ev5 "u d\bts & fe>s1 ?\gh !y c\ld n b be look$ ^u z *ri/ians2 ,i am less positive ?an once ,i 01 le/ haply ,i %\ld condemn "s ( ,,god's de> *ildr54 ,! f>!r we g 9 ! spiritual life1 ! m cool & rational %all we be1 & yet m truly zeal\s4 ,i speak ?is by exp]i5ce4 ,de> bro!r ,h w n be angry ) me4 ,i hope1 & believe1 y pray = me4 ,! ,,"l ,,jesus c>ries me on4 ,_m h be5 conv9c$ at ,london4 ,i prea* "h twice daily1 to l>ge congregations1 ) great p[]4 ,! ,,"l1 ,i believe1 w yet br+ mighty ?+s to pass4 ,i am1 de> ,h1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate bro!r 9 our de> ,,"l ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclxxvii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,s4 ,bri/ol1 ,may #a1 #agda4 ,rev4 & de> ,sir1 ,i ,am glad to he> by bro!r ,m1 t ! ,,"l is ) y4 ,may y increase ) all ! increase ( ,,god4 ,! m we d1 ! m we may d = ! de> ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,he /r5g!ns me "h mightily4,i am enabl$ to speak "h ) great p[]1 r great] ?an :5 at ,london4 ,my congregations are z l>ge z usual1 & !y g refre%$ away4 ,?is is ! ,,"l's do+s2 may all t is )9 u praise 8 holy "n6 ,exhort ! de> ,london p to pray = u4 ,! ,,"l be ) y all4 ,de> ,sir1 pray = ,y\r affectionate bro!r & unwor?y fell[-lab\r] 9 our ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclxxviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,s1 at ,worce/]4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,may #e1 #agda4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,) ?is1 ,i s5d y my answ] to bro!r ,wesley's s]mon1 & my acc\nt ( ! ,orphan-h\se4 ,i h se5 y\r lett] to ,mr4 ,n1 & ?ank y = esp\s+ ! cause ( a poor despis$ m9i/] ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i hope z ,i make advances 9 ! spiritual life1 ,i %all %[ my zeal m & m temp]$ ) true *ri/ian k & prud5ce4 ,i w\ld will+ly h none ( my wild fire m+l$ ) ! sacr$ fire t comes d[n f ,,god's alt>4 ,i desire n only to d ?+s = ,,god1 b to d !m 9 ! be/ mann]4 ,i am a poor unwor?y s9n]1 & yet1 7,o sov]eign grace67 ! ,,"l works by me day by day4 ,at ,bri/ol1 error is 9 a great measure put a /op to4 ,! ,,"l manife/$ himself 9 ! great congregation !re1 & do? likewise "h4 ,la/ night1 we saw & felt 8 p[]4 ,i h _h ! pleasure ( see+ de> ,mr4 ,p1 & ,i long = t "t :5 ,i %all see y1 ,rev]5d ,sir1 & all ! *os5 ( ,,god 9 ! k+dom ( heav54 ,b ,i desire to wait till my *ange %all come4 ,de> ,sir1 be pleas$ to pray = me4 ,i h pray$ = y (t54 ,i am a weak s9ful worm4 ,z su* pray rememb]1 ,rev]5d ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate ?\gh unwor?y bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclxxix4 ,to ,mr4 ,wm4 ,w1 at ,ed9burgh4 ,bri/ol1 ,may #af1 #agda4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i ,receiv$ bo? y\r k9d lett]s1 & ) ?is s5d y my he>ty ?anks = !m4 ,i also ?ank y = y\r k9d invitation ( me to ,scotl&4 ,,god only kn[s :5 ,i c come4,all ,i c say at pres5t is1 ,i w come :5 ! ,,"l p]mits4 ,sad t>es h be5 s[n "h4 ,x w require "s "t to pluck !m up4 ,! doctr9es ( ! gospel are sadly run d[n1 & mo/ mon/r\s errors propagat$4 ,!y ass]t1 8,t ! v 9-be+ ( s9 mu/ be tak5 out ( u1 or o!rwise we are n new creatures40 ,o de> ,sir1 exhort all to pray = me1 t ,i may be fai?ful to my ,,"l1 & yet kept g5tle 9 my temp]4 ,at pres5t1 our de> ,,"l causes me to triumph 9 e place4 ,8 gospel gets gr\nd1 & 8 p[] is manife/$ among u day by day4 ,! fields are :ite1 e :]e ready unto h>ve/4 ,our ,,"l ,i tru/ w ga!r 8 :eat into 8 heav5ly g>n]s4 ,my k9d respects att5d ,mr4 ,m & ,mr4 ,d4 ,_h ,i "t ,i w\ld write a long lett] to ea*4 ,b ,i am int]rupt$4 ,h[ev]1 ,i am glad to snat* a few mom5ts to beg a cont9uance ( y\r pray]s = a poor unwor?y worm1 & to assure y t ,i am1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclxxx4 ,to ,mr4 ,e ,e1 at ,/]l+4 ,bri/ol1 ,may #af1 #agda4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,i ,owe y mu* love4 ,only want ( "t1 prev5ts my writ+ to y (tn]4 ,?is morn+ ,i receiv$ a k9d lett] f y\r bro!r ,ralph1 :o ?9ks x be/ = me :olly to jo9 ! associate presbyt]y1 if x %\ld please ,,god to s5d me into ,scotl&4 ,?is ,i _c altoge!r come into4 ,i come only z an occasional prea*]1 to prea* ! simple gospel to all t are will+ to he> me1 ( :atev] d5om9ation4 ,x w be wrong 9 me to jo9 9 a re=mation z to *ur* gov]nm5t1 any fur!r ?an ,i h light giv5 me f above4 ,if ,i am q neut] z to t 9 my prea*+1 ,i _c see h[ x c h9d] or ret>d any design y may h on foot4 ,my bus9ess seems to be1 to evangelize1 to be a ,presbyt] at l>ge4 ,:5 ,i %all be s5t into y\r p>ts ,i "k n4 ,i write ?is1 t !re may n be ! lea/ misund]/&+ betwe5 u4 ,i love & hon\r ! associate ,presbyt]y 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,) ?is ,i s5d !m my due respects1 & mo/ humbly beg _! pray]s4 ,b let !m n be (f5d$1 if 9 all ?+s ,i _c imm$iately fall 9 ) !m4 ,let !m leave me to ,,god4 ,:atev] light he is pleas$ to give me1 ,i hope ,i %all be fai?ful to x4 ,our de> & preci\s ma/] /ill c>ries me on4 ,,god enables me to fight my way ?r\gh4 ,! gospel doctr9es1 ,i believe1 w yet prevail4 ,i feel a div9e p[] att5d+ my m9i/rations4 ,i prea* twice daily1 & am invit$ to _m places4 ,i believe ! ,,"l int5ds to keep me on ?is side ! wat] = "s "t4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 all places are alike to me4 ,o de> ,sir1 pray = me4,i am a poor unwor?y worm4 ,i love y t5d]ly1 b am almo/ a%am$ to subscribe myself ,y\r bro!r 9 ! be/ ( bonds1 ,g4 ,w4 #8lettt]' replac$ ) #8lett]' ,,lett] ,,cclxxxi4 ,to ,d ,a1 9 ,london4 ,bri/ol1 ,may #af1 #agda4 ,i ,am glad to receive a l9e once aga9 f de> bro!r ,a4 ,i rejoice t ,,god lets y see m & m into ! corruptions ( y\r he>t4 ,! m p]fect y are1 ! m w y see & bewail y\r imp]fections 9 ?\ght1 ^w1 & de$2 ! m w y be made to s+1 8,9 ! ,,"l alone1 & n 9 myself1 h ,i compleat righte\sness & /r5g?40 ,! doctr9e ( elect+ love1 is preci\s to my s\l4 ,i am enabl$ to speak ( x feel+ly to o!rs4 ,my s\l is kept 9 peace & sweetness4 ,our ,,"l's cause ne$s n noise & ra%ness4 ,i desire t none ( my wild-fire may be mix$ ) ! pure fire ( holy zeal com+ f ,,god's alt>4 ,i ?9k x my duty to wait1 to g on simply 9 prea*+ ! ev]la/+ gospel1 & ,i believe we %all yet see ! salvation ( ,,god4 ,me?9ks1 ! cl\d beg9s to break (f y\r m9d2 ,i pray ,,god to keep y f extremes4 ,bro!r ,h is m & m enlightn$2 b )al1 m & m quick5$ e day4 ,he f9ds !re is no su* ?+ z s9less p]fection1 & yet is press+ aft] hol9ess ( he>t & life r m ?an ev]4 ,may ,,god make my de> bro!r ,a ?us m9d$6 ,= inde$ ,i love him 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,we h _h frequ5tly sweet communion ) ,,god1 & "o ano!r4 ,i %\ld h rejoic$ to h conv]s$ ) y at ,bri/ol4 ,?is is my com=t1 yet a little :ile & we %all conv]se 9 ! k+dom ( heav51 = ev] & ev]4 ,my s\l is wait+ = ?is salvation4 ,i "k n :5 ,i %all g to ,axm9/]4 ,:5 ,i d1 y %all h timely notice4 ,,god blesses my m9i/ry1 :]ev] he s5ds me4 ,i am invit$ to fre% places daily4 ,de> ,mr4 ,a1 ,i1 ev5 wor?less ,i1 subscribe myself1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ! lov+ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclxxxii4 ,to ,mr4 ,i ,c4 ,bri/ol1 ,may #ah1 #agda4 ,de> ,bro!r ,c1 ,i ,receiv$ y\r lett] ?is morn+1 & am j sett+ out = ,wilt%ire4 ,! ,,"l ha? be5 mu* ) u4 ,ye/]day ,i prea*$ ?ree times4 ,at e s]mon1 a sweet melt+ 0 obs]v$ 9 ! congregation4 ,la/ night ,i gave y\r si/] ! sacram5t2 %e is recov]+4 ,i aft]w>ds1 adm9i/]$ ! sacram5t at ,mr4 ,t's1 & _h a love fea/4 ,,jesus 0 9 ! mid/ ( u4 ,i "k n b ,i may come t[>ds ,london next week4 ,i wond] n at y\r heav9ess4,be=e e increase ( y\r "w1 y mu/ expect "s trials4 ,humbl+s are necess>y = y\r _s1 & m9e4 ,i return my love to all4 ,i mu/ away4 ,bro!r ,h rejoices 9 _s1 & jo9s ) me1 :o am1 ,ev] y\rs 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclxxxiii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,j4 ,bri/ol1 ,may #bc1 #agda4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,bless ,,god = mak+ any ?+ ( m9e useful to y\r s\l4 ,may ! bless$ ,,jesus brea! ^u y day by day1 & make y em95tly useful to ! *ur* ( ,,god4 ,i ?9k y write ) a k9d ( prophetic _s4 ,! ,,"l only kn[s h[ he w be pleas$ to dispose ( me4 ,great afflictions ,i am sure ( hav+1 & a sudd5 dea?1 bless$ be ,,god1 w n be t]rible4 ,i "k t my r$eem] live?4 ,i e day long to see him1 t ,i may be free f ! rema9d] ( s91 & enjoy him )\t int]ruption = ev]more4 ,i desire pati5tly to wait1 till my bless$ *ange %all come4 ,! ,,"l ha? be5 ) me "h4 ,!re is a great awak5+ 9 ,wilt%ire1 & ! "w is mo/ wond]fully c>ri$ on 9 ,new-,engl&4 ,i hope to s5d y a lett]1 %ortly1 t w rejoice y\r he>t4 ,i leave ,bri/ol1 & g ?r\gh ,wilt%ire to ,london next ,monday4,i !n purpose go+ to ,/af=d%ire1 & !n ?r\gh ,wales to ,scotl&4 ,a wid] door ?an ev] is op5$ = prea*+ ! ev]la/+ gospel4 ,i h n[ only "t to beg y\r pray]s1 & to assure y t ,i am ,y\r mo/ affectionate ?\gh weak & unwor?y bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclxxxiv4 ,to ,mr4 ,i ,r1 at ,philadelphia4 ,bri/ol1 ,may #bc1 #agda4 ,de> ,i1 ,i ,rejoice to f9d1 t y see1 feel1 & bewail1 ! plague ( y\r he>t4 ,may ! ,,"l %ew x y m & m6 ,x w excite y\r love to ! de> ,,"l ,,jesus m f]v5tly4,i return my love to y\r si/]4 ,i ?\ght ere n[ %e _h be5 ) ,,jesus4 ,i believe1 %e has ! grace ( ,,god 9 tru?1 & !re=e our ,,"l w make h] conqu]or ov] all4 ,i am glad to he> ( ! success ( ! gospel 9 ,bo/on4 ,x is a ga!r+ "t !re1 b a w9n[+ "t ) u "h4 ,all is ord]$ = ! good ( ! *ur*1 by ,,*ri/ ,,jesus3 ,let u1 my de> bro!r1 keep close to him 9 ?is & e try+ "t4 ,we %all f9d b few1 v few1 true foll[]s ( ! ,lamb ( ,,god4 ,may y & ,i be 9 ! happy numb]6 ,,god is pleas$ to give success to ! ^w prea*$4 ,?\gh ,i am oppos$ mu*1 ,,jesus is my /r5g?4 ,! ,,"l w enable me to fight 8 battles4 ,my love to ,peggy1 & all t love ,,jesus4 ,=get n to pray = ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclxxxv4 ,to ,mr4 ,t4 ,bri/ol1 ,may #bc1 #agda4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i ,am glad to receive a lett] f y4 ,i 0 fe>ful1 le/ ,i _h done some?+ to (f5d y4 ,i ?ank y & ! o!r g5tlem5 = _! k9d invitation ( me to ,scotl&4 ,i believe x w be ne> ?ree mon?s be=e ,i c see ,ed9burgh4 ,on ,monday ,i set out = ,london3 !n ,i purpose1 ,,god will+1 to g into ,essex1 & !n to return ?r\gh ,bri/ol & ,wales 9 my way to y4 ,i intreat all ! bre?r5 to pray = me1 t ,i may come 9 ! fulness ( ! bless+ ( ! gospel ( ,,*ri/4 ,i am a poor1 weak1 unwor?y worm4 ,,god ha? be5 ) me "h1 & 9 ,gl\ce/]%ire4 ,9 ,wilt%ire !re is a great awak5+4 ,abroad 9 ,new-,engl& ! "w goes on wond]fully4 ,o de> ,sir1 nev] 0 su* a weak wret* s5t on su* an important err&4 ,i h _m trials ( v>i\s k9ds4 ,,jesus supports me2 ,,jesus makes me m ?an conqu]or4 ,he is a de> & a t5d] ma/]4 ,de> ,sir1 help me to praise him4 ,i w write to all ! g5tlem5 t wrote to me1 if ,i c any way r$eem "t4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 be pleas$ to rememb] me to !m 9 ! k9de/ mann]1 & believe me to be ,y\r affectionate ?\gh unwor?y bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclxxxvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,h1 at ,savannah4 ,london1 ,june #a1 #agda4 ,my v de> ,fri5d & ,bro!r1 ,i ,receiv$ a %ort lett] f y1 b x 0 dat$ 9 ,janu>y la/4,i h s5t sev]al to ,georgia1 & lately also a p>cel ( ?+s = ! *ildr54 ,,god appe>s mu* 9 our congregations4 ,we seldom or nev] h a dry meet+4 ,z to outw>d ?+s1 ,i nev] 0 m emb>rass$2 b my consolations are equival5t4 ,praise ! ,,"l1 ,o my s\l6 ,i am appreh5sive ( no opposition f ! gov]nm5t4 ,i h wait$ on ! ,speak]4 ,he treat$ me k9dly1 & assur$ me t !re w\ld be no p]secution 9 ?is k+'s reign3 !y "k ,i am loyal f pr9ciple1 b ,i believe ,i %all yet be greatly humbl$4 ,! /ory ( ,joseph 9 ! prison1 & ,david 9 8 tr\bles be=e he came to ! ?rone1 has be5 mu* & com=tably press$ ^u my s\l4 ,i hope y enjoy peace6 ,may ! ,,"l bless y & ! :ole h\sehold4 ,i am sometimes enabl$ to pray ) great fai? = y all4 ,! ,,"l w yet provide4 ,i am to prea* ?rice to day4 ,x is n[ pa/ five 9 ! morn+4 ,i am go+ to ! tab]nacle lately erect$ = a morn+ lecture4 ,we h sweet meet+s1 bless$ be ,,god6 ,9 ! b[els ( our common ,,jesus1 ,i subscribe myself ,y\rs et]nally1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclxxxvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,i4 ,c1 at ,bri/ol4 ,london1 ,june #c1 #agda4 ,i ,h enjoy$ ! especial pres5ce ( ,,god ev] s9ce ,i came to ,london4 ,i prea* ?ree times daily4 ,! ,,"l is rem>kably ) me4 ,congregations increase4 ,i am go+ to h a society-room jo9$ to ! tab]nacle4 ,! ,,"l is really on our side4,o let u be meek & quiet6 ,o let u wait1 & we %all see ! salvation ( ,,god4 ,i prea* daily at ,dept=d4 ,our de> ma/] helps me to prea* & pray ) great p[]4 ,y\r m9i/ry ha? be5 bless$4 ,let u bo? give all ! glory to ev]la/+ ,love4 ,salute ! de> bre?r54 ,rememb] me mo/ k9dly to all 9 ,w9e-/reet4 ,ev] y\rs 9 ! bless$ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cclxxxviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,r ,e4 ,london1 ,june #d1 #agda4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,i ,h n[ a little "t to myself4 ,i mu/ improve x & answ] y\r k9d lett]4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 = enabl+ me to write any ?+1 t may be ( s]vice to 8 *ur*1 & ( com=t to y\r s\l4 ,glory be to our de> & common ,,"l1 8 cause "h succe$s4 ,tru? gets gr\nd4 ,! ,,"l /r5g!ns me mightily4 ,8 p[] is manife/$ 9 our congregations4 ,conv]sion "w is go+ on apace among u4 ,i am n yet det]m9$1 ab\t ! exact "t ( com+ to ,scotl&3 b ,i believe1 ,i %all be ) y 9 ab\t ?ree mon?s4 ,i c't b ?9k ! associate presbyt]y1 are a little too h>d ^u me4 ,if ,i am neut] z to ! p>ticul> re=mation ( *ur* gov]nm5t till ,i h fur!r light1 x w be en\gh4 ,i come simply to prea* ! gospel1 & to be receiv$ only z an occasional it9]ant prea*] by all1 & n to ent] into any p>ticul> connection :atev]4 ,! ,,"l1 ,i hope1 w ord] my go+s 9 8 ways4 ,i desire to he> frequ5tly f y4 ,i h ne$ ( y\r pray]s4 ,my trials are great1 my com=ts f> great]4 ,i am a poor worm1 & yet ,,jesus delights to hon\r me4 ,we are likely to h settl$ societies 9 sev]al places4 ,,jesus rides on f conqu]+ to conqu]4 ,i am1 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\r unwor?y fell[-lab\r] & affectionate bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 #8p>cul>' replac$ ) #8p>ticul>' ,,lett] ,,cclxxxix4 ,london1 ,june #f1 #agda4 ,my ,bro!r ,h ,h1 ,i ,d assure y1 t my he>t is z y\r he>t4 ,i am q sick ( ,*ri/less cons5t]s4 ,!y talk1 & t is all4 ,i 7l y7 am he>tily despis$ by mo/ ( !m4 ,i am resolv$ to op5 aga9/ _! luke-w>mness1 & worldly-m9d$ness4 ,may ,,god op5 my m\? wide :5 ,i come to ,wales4 ,outw>d enemies are n[ m quiet4 ,enemies )9 ! *ur*1 c>nal pr(essors1 & self-righte\s ,ph>isees1 mo/ try u4 ,let u n fe>1 ,,jesus ,,*ri/ w give u ! victory ov] all4 ,,god mightily /r5g!ns me4 ,our congregations are v l>ge & solemn4 ,i nev] _h great] fre$om 9 prea*+4 ,,god enables me to ca/ all my c>e ^u him1 ) a full assurance t he c>e? = me4 ,y ne$ n fe> my believ+ any reports to y\r disadvantage4 ,i love y 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i 0 n 9 ! lea/ (f5d$1 :5 ,b ,h wrote me ^w t 8y ?\ght 9 "s ?+s ,i did n act z a little *ild40 ,! m op5 y are ) me ! bett]4 ,if nature & pride rise 9 my he>t1 ,i w g to ,,jesus1 abhor myself1 & pray = my de> reprov]s4 ,all t ,i c say is1 t ,i desire to be a v little *ild4 ,all ?+s are possible ) ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,he is wond]fully k9d to me4 ,tru?1 ,i believe1 w prevail4 ,i want to see y face to face4 ,satan does n love t ,,*ri/'s m9i/]s %\ld come toge!r4 ,i wi% y c\ld come up imm$iately1 & /ay at ,london :il/ ,i am 9 ! c\ntry3 or r g & prea* at ,bl1 ,gl\ce/]1 & ,wilt%ire1 = ab\t a =tnight1 & !n come up to ,london4 ,?is1 ,i believe1 w be be/4 ,ab\t t "t1 ,,god will+1 ,i %all return f ,essex1 & !n we c consult :at is be/ to be done = ! cause ( our de> ma/]4 ,o ,,jesus is love6 ,i am glad to he> bro!r ,r[ld is ) y4 ,g on 9 ! /r5g? ( our de> ,,"l1 & y %all see satan l lightn+ fall f heav54 ,times are n yet d>k en\gh = ! dawn+ ( a ?or\gh re=mation4 ,at ev5-tide ,,god speaks4 ,my love to all t foll[ ,,jesus ,,*ri/ ) an unfeign$ simplicity4 ,may ! ,,"l hide y\r preci\s s\l "u ! %ad[ ( 8 almighty w+s6 ,cease n to pray = ,y\rs et]nally 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxc4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,d1 at ,d$ham 9 ,essex4 ,london1 ,june #f1 #agda4 ,rev4 & de> ,sir1 ,,multiplicity ( bus9ess has prev5t$ my answ]+ y\r k9d lett]4 ,h[ev]1 ,i h (t5 borne y ^u my he>t be=e ! ,,"l4 ,y\r case1 me?9ks1 is some:at l t man ( ,,god1 ,j4 ,bunyan's4 ,he 0 (t5 s depress$ ) a s5se ( s9 9 ! pulpit1 t he has be5 tempt$ to hold 8 peace4 ,?is has be5 my case also bo? 9 public & 9 private4 ,i f9d ! be/ way is to press =w>d1 & to look up to ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,he is fai?ful to 8 promises4 ,i write b %ort1 hav+ b little "t1 & because ,i hope soon to see y 9 ,essex4 ,i pray ,,god to cle> up y\r evid5ces1 & give y no re/ till he fills y ) a full assurance ( fai?4 ,our ,,"l rides on triumphantly "h4 ,he enables me to g on f conqu]+ to conqu]4 ,i am a poor weak unwor?y worm4 ,z su*1 be pleas$ to rememb]1 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\r unwor?y bro!r & fell[-lab\r] 9 ! gospel1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxci4 ,to ,mrs4 ,r4 ,london1 ,june #f1 #agda4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,r41 ,i ,h be5 mu* h9dr$ 9 answ]+ y\r lett]4 ,p]haps y h expect$ too mu* com=t f man4 ,t com=t is alone la/+1 :i* comes f ,,god4 ,i "k n y\r exp]i5ces1 & !re=e _c s well judge ( y\r case3 h[ev]1 ,i w\ld h y press =w>d1 & lab\r aft] a full assurance ( fai?4 ,judge n y\rself by o!rs joys & com=ts4 ,look n too mu* ^u ! happ9ess y ?9k o!rs may enjoy4 ,?is may lead y to rep9e & murmur aga9/ ,,god4 ,look to y\rself1 & to ,,*ri/4 ,rememb]1 y des]ve no?+1 & !re=e he does y no wrong4 ,rememb] also1 t he is full ( love1 & !re=e 9 8 own due "t w manife/ himself to y\r s\l4 ,t y may pati5tly t>ry ! ,,"l's leisure1 & be bless$ ) abundance ( peace1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 de> ,mrs4 ,r1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxcii4 ,to ,mr4 ,k4 ,london1 ,june #h1 #agda4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i ,l y\r la/ lett] be/4 ,!re is "o ?+ y /ill lack1 8to be conv9c$ ( unbelief40 ,by fai?1 & n by works1 are y to be ju/ifi$ 9 ! sight ( ,,god4 ,make use ( ! means4 ,y mu/ take c>e t y d n re/ 9 !m4 ,y mu/ n ?9k any ?+ y c d1 w 9 ! lea/ recomm5d y to ! fav\r ( ,,god2 & yet y mu/ /rive1 z if y 7 to be sav$ by y\r /riv+4 ,! only cause ( our acceptance ) ,,god lies at ! feet ( sov]eign m]cy1 ?r\gh ,,*ri/4 ,entreat ! ,,"l to give y fai?1 & :o kn[s b he may h m]cy ^u y4 ,rememb] y are a poor s9n]1 & des]ve no?+4 ,t ,,god may reveal 8 de> ,son 9 y1 is ! he>ty pray] ( ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxciii4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,c1 at ,k+swood4 ,london1 ,june #h1 #agda4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,h[ sweetly does provid5ce ord] all ?+s = u6 ,j be=e y\rs came1 ,i 0 resolv$ to s5d y #bj l4 to beg9 ! society-room at ,k+swood4 ,mrs4 ,c gives x1 & ,i believe w make x up fifty4 ,?is g5tlewoman ha? be5 made happily in/rum5tal 9 reliev+ me out ( my late di/ress4 ,y "k h[ ,i 0 ?reat5$ to be arre/$1 soon aft] my arrival1 = above ?ree hundr$ p\nds1 due on acc\nt ( ! ,orphan-h\se 9 ,georgia1 & ,i d n "k b a writ 0 actually tak5 out4 ,?is drove me to my knees4 ,,god gave me to wre/le1 ) /rong cry+s & _m te>s1 bo? be=e & aft] ,i w5t to re/,i c\ld plead ) him t x 0 n = myself b 8 poor4 ,! example ( ,pr(essor ,frank enc\rag$ me to pray1 ?o' ,i f\nd he v5tur$ only week by week2 b my situation 9 su* a =eign climate con/ra9$ me to run ^u l>g] arre>s4,,god 0 pleas$ to give me an answ] ( peace4 ,hav+ z ,i ?\ght a full assurance ( imm$iate help f "s qu>t] or ano!r1 ,i w5t to sleep mo/ com=tably4 ,e>ly ! next morn+ a fri5d came to me to enquire1 if ,i knew :]e a g5tlewoman ( 8 acqua9tance might put out ?ree or f\r hundr$ p\nds4 ,i repli$1 let h] l5d x to me1 & 9 a few mon?s1 ,,god will+1 %e %all h x aga94,^u be+ acqua9t$ ) my circum/ances1 %e mo/ *e>fully s5t me ! sum ,i want$1 & ?us my enemies 7 disappo9t$ ( _! hope4 ,praise ! ,,"l1 ,o my s\l6,b to return4 ,i w\ld h y lay ! f\ndation imm$iately1 b take c>e ( build+ too l>ge or too h&some4 ,not)/&+ my pres5t emb>rassm5ts1 :o kn[s1 b x may be 9 my p[] to dis*>ge my ,orphan-h\se debt1 & make collections "h = ,k+swood-s*ool too8 ,:5 ,i c\ld get no assi/ance at all f my old fri5ds & spiritual 7prejudic$7 *ildr51 & 0 almo/ q p5nyless1 & left to sit alone l a sp>r[ ^u ! h\se-top1 a s]i\s p]son1 :om ,i nev] saw or he>d (1 came ! o!r day & put a gu9ea into my h&4 ,at receiv+ x1 some?+ z x 7 said to me1 8,_c t ,,god :o s5t ?is p]son to give !e ?is gu9ea1 make x up fifte5 hundr$80 ,z ,i told a fri5d imm$iately1 to :om ,i ran d[n1 s ,i %all tell y2 ,i d\bt n b ?is w be ! case4 ,my debt is all = ,,god1 & contract$ 9 provid+ = ! fa!rless & wid[4 ,z to ! "w "h1 ?\gh p]haps ,i may be blam$ by "s = v5tur+ s f>1 bless$ be ,,god1 x goes on sweetly4 ,all ?+s happ5 = ! fur!rance ( ! gospel4 ,i h wrote bro!r ,s to let y h tw5ty p\nds4 ,y\rs et]nally 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 #8he>$' replac$ ) #8he>d' ,,lett] ,,ccxciv4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,s1 at ,*>les-,t[n4 ,london1 ,june #i1 #agda4 ,rev4 & de> ,sir1 ,i ,wrote y a few l9es lately f ,bri/ol4 ,s9ce t1 ,i h _h ! pleasure ( receiv+ a lett] f y2 = :i* ,i ?ank y he>tily4 ,:at ,mr4 ,p br+s ) him1 w in=m y h[ affairs /& "h4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ! ^w runs & is glorifi$4 ,! heat ( ! battle is n[1 ,i hope1 pretty well ov]4 ,,god is pleas$ to give me great p[]1 & to /r5g!n me bo? 9 body & s\l4 ,our congregations are l>ge & awful4 ,we g5]ally see & feel mu* ( ! div9e pres5ce 9 ! sanctu>y4 ,_m are prick$ to ! he>t4 ,i h ?ree truly exp]i5c$ "y m5 t jo9$ me4 ,affairs be+ some:at settl$ "h1 ,i am go+ a long j\rney ( sev]al mon?s1 ?ro' sev]al c\nties 9 ,engl&1 ,wales1 & ,scotl&4 ,! door 0 nev] op5$ wid] = my prea*+ ! ev]la/+ gospel4 ,i am glad to he> by ,mrs4 ,s1 c4 ( y\r fai?fulness to our common ,,"l4,o1 de> ,sir1 :at are we t we are call$ out to speak 9 8 great "n6 ,let u nev] fe> suff]+ = own+ 8 et]nal tru?s4,! witnesses _c be sla9 'till !y h f9i%$ _! te/imony4 ,at pres5t "h is no great fe> ( opposition f ! m5 9 p[]2 ?o' ,i he> ! ,h\se ( ,lords int5d to give a he>+ to my appeal4 ,h[ev] x be1 ,i am easy4 ,! ,,"l ,,jesus ov]-rules e ?+ = ! good ( 8 *ur*4 ,i suppose ,i _c come ov] to y 'till ab\t next ,spr+4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ?o' abs5t 9 body1 ,i am pres5t ) y 9 _s1 & am1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\r v affectionate1 b unkn[n bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxcv4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,p1 9 ,georgia4 ,london1 ,june #i1 #agda4 ,de> bro!r ,p1 ,i ,am sorry to he> y are /ill 9 d>kness4 ,let ! little light y h1 make y hold up y\r head1 & ?9k n ( *ang+ y\r /ation )\t a prop] call4 ,we are apt to place our happ9ess 9 places1 & (t5 ?9k we d n please ,,god1 because we d n please ourselves4 ,b ,i f9d ! fault is 9 ! he>t1 n ! place4 ,wait1 !re=e1 my de> bro!r1 /ill pati5tly ^u ! ,,"l4 ,:o kn[s1 b by & by ,,jesus ,,*ri/ may lift up ! light ( 8 bless$ c\nt5ance ^u y\r s\l8 ,:y %\ld y d\bt x8 ,my de> bro!r1 ,,*ri/ is love4 ,he tries1 b yet supports me2 nay1 makes me m ?an conqu]or ?ro' 8 love4 ,y w he> by o!r lett]s1 h[ x goes ) ! *ur* 9 ,engl&4 ,%e is %ak51 b x is only t %e may be ! m settl$4 ,my love to y\r wife4 ,i hope y f9d h] an help-meet = y4 ,may ! ,,god ( ,abraham1 ,isaac & ,jacob1 bless1 pres]ve1 & keep y4 ,may y bo? walk 9 ! com=ts ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & be edifi$2 & may ,,god give y he>ts to rememb] ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 & bro!r1 & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxcvi4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,f1 at ,s\?ampton4 ,london1 ,june #ac1 #agda4 ,rev4 & de> ,sir1 ,,j n[ ,i receiv$ y\r k9d lett]1 & ! g5]\s b5efaction ( y & y\r fri5ds = ! ,orphan-h\se4 ,x came v opportunely1 & /r5g!ns my fai? 9 ! bless$ ,,jesus4 ,i f9d he w help me by ways ,i "k n4 ,o1 de> ,sir1 ! love ( ,,god to su* an unwor?y worm q amazes me4 ,surely1 if ,i did n /& up = free di/+ui%+ grace1 ! v /ones w\ld cry out aga9/ me4 ,bless$ be our glori\s ,emmanuel1 ! gospel runs & is glorifi$4 ,a wond]ful p[] att5ds ! ^w prea*$4 ,e day1 ,i believe1 "s or o!r are prick$ to ! he>t4 ,i h also glad tid+s f abroad4 ,9 ,new-,engl& !re is an extraord9>y "w ( ,,god4 ,i hope ! de> ,,jesus w set ! :ole _w 9 a flame4 ,de> ,sir1 help me ) y\r pray]s4 ,! ar*]s %oot sore at me t ,i may fall1 b ! ,,"l is my help]4 ,i hope my ?anks w f9d acceptance ) y\r o!r fri5ds1 :o jo9$ 9 help+ my poor ,orphans4 ,good measure press$ d[n & runn+ ov]1 may ! ,,"l return into y\r bosoms4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i pray ,,god to make y a flam+ fire1 & fill y ) a holy burn+ zeal = promot+ our de> ,r$eem]'s k+dom4 ,i f9d b few truly zeal\s4 ,! love ( too1 too _m is wax$ cold4 ,i ?ank y1 de> ,sir1 = enc\rag+ me1 & beg leave to subscribe myself1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate bro!r 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxcvii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,h4 ,london1 ,june #ac1 #agda4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,i ,receiv$ y\r k9d lett]4 ,y d n "k1 & !re=e ?9k too highly ( me4 8,less ?an ! lea/ ( all10 %all be my motto /ill4 ,provid5ce is pleas$ to prev5t my leav+ ,london on ,monday next4 ,i mu/ necess>ily def] my j\rney to ,h]t=d%ire & ,essex1 till ! ,monday foll[+4,i approve ( ! circuit y h fix$1 b ,i *use to prea* at ea* place twice4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i mo/ he>tily ?ank y = promis+ me y\r assi/ance 9 respect to ! orphans4 ,i am p]suad$ our ,,"l w be well pleas$4 ,he gives me great enc\ragem5t4 ,we daily feel & see 8 pres5ce 9 ! great congregation4 ,i he> glori\s news f abroad3 ,new-,engl& is 9 a holy flame4 ,o t we at home1 may be /irr$ up to sp5d ourselves1 & be sp5t1 = ! good ( s\ls6 ,de> ,sir1 pray t su* a m9d may be giv5 to ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 ?\gh unwor?y bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxcviii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,s1 at ,worce/]4 ,london1 ,june #ac1 #agda4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,i ,?ank y he>tily = y\r la/ k9d lett]3 ,z y are s ag$ & infirm1 ,i take x z an especial fav\r1 t y are pleas$ to write to me4 ,y ne$ make no apology1 rev]5d ,sir1 = y\r pla9 deal+3 ,i love ^? be/1 :o deal mo/ s9c]ely ) me4 ,:atev] errors ,i h be51 or %all be guilty ( 9 my m9i/ry1 ,i hope ! ,,"l w %ew me1 & give me grace to am5d4 ,?is is ! language ( my he>t2 ,correct me :5 ,i g a/ray1 ,& lead me 9 ! p]fect way4 ,i also ?ank y1 de> ,sir1 = y\r k9d b5efaction4 ,my arre>s ^u ! ,orphan-h\se are yet l>ge2 b ,i hope ere long ! ,,"l w enable me to pay !m all4 ,at pres5t1 ,i am kept f d\bt+4 ,unwor?y z ,i am1 ,,jesus ,,*ri/ is yet ) me1 & is pleas$ daily to /r5g!n me bo? 9 s\l & body4 ,my m9i/ry 7= ev] ador$ be sov]eign grace7 is att5d$ ) a cont9ual p[]4 ,i am %ortly go+ a l>ge circuit1 p]haps z f> z ,scotl&4 ,de> ,sir1 let y\r pray]s foll[ aft] me4,i am a poor1 weak1 unwor?y worm2 z su* be pleas$ to rememb]1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\r ob$i5t1 ?\gh unwor?y bro!r & s]vant 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccxcix4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,c1 at ,bri/ol4 ,h]t=d1 ,july #a1 #agda4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,! ,,"l has be5 ) me greatly1 ev] s9ce ,i left ,london4,i h be5 enabl$ to prea* twice e day1 & to ride sev]al miles4 ,! congregations h be5 e :]e v l>ge4 ,,god's pres5ce has accompani$ ! ^w4 ,p's he>ts h be5 enl>g$4 ,)9 ^! few days1 we h collect$ ne> a hundr$ p\nds = ! poor orphans4 ,numb]s ( s\ls1 ,i believe1 are "u convictions4 ,9 "s places we h _h ne> t5 ?\s& he>]s4 ,invitations are s press+1 t ,i purpose go+ ano!r circuit to ,b$=d1 & to prea* 9 ! c\nties r\nd ab\t = ne> a =tnight1 & !n return to ,london4 ,i hope ! ,,"l is ) y2 ,i am some:at weak 9 body1 b sweet & com=table 9 my s\l4 ,de> ,j jo9s ) me 9 love to y & all4 ,pray =1 ,y\rs 9 ! be/ bonds1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccc4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,h1 at ,savannah4 ,col*e/]1 ,july #ab1 #agda4 ,my v de> ,fri5d & ,bro!r1 ,i ,h n he>d f y s9ce y wrote la/ ,janu>y4 ,i h be5 a circuit into ,h]t=d%ire1 ,essex1 ,b$=d%ire1 ,cambridge%ire1 & ,suffolk4 ,i h be5 enabl$ to prea* twice daily1 & to ride sev]al miles4 ,congregations h be5 surpris+ly l>ge2 ! ^w is att5d$ ) p[]1 & ! al>m 9 ! c\ntry r great] ?an ev]4 ,contributions arise & increase4 ,y are all mu* ^u my he>t4 ,,god w yet provide = y4 ,i write ?is 9 great ha/e4 ,,god gives me mu* ( 8 pres5ce4 ,i am m & m conv9c$1 t evangeliz+ is my prop] bus9ess at pres5t4 ,,god gives me great access e :]e4 ,! ,,"l be ) y all1 ,am5 & ,am56 ,to ! be/ ( my k1 ,i h neglect$ no opportunity ( writ+4 ,i am ,ev] y\rs 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccc4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,h1 at ,london4 ,cogge%all1 ,july #ac1 #agda4 ,i ,receiv$ y\r lett] at ,bury2 b _c ?9k matt]s are q ripe1 or y duly qualifi$ = settl+ a *ur*4 ,,god lets me see m & m1 t ,i mu/ evangelize4 ,i f9d y are = settl+3 d z ,,god %all direct1 ,i am easy4 ,i only wi% y may f9d settl$ p]sons to be y\r assi/ants4 ,)\t ?is1 a *ur* _c be rightly ord]$4 ,i h no fre$om1 b 9 go+ ab\t to all d5om9ations4 ,i _c jo9 ) any "o1 s z to be fix$ 9 any p>ticul> place4 ,e "o ha? 8 prop] gift4 ,field-prea*+ is my plan3 ,9 ?is ,i am c>ri$ z on eagles w+s4 ,,god makes way = me e :]e4 ,! "w ( ! ,,"l increases4 ,i am com=t$ night & day4 ,o free grace to su* an hell-des]v+ s9n]6 ,i pray ,,god to give y a "r judgm5t 9 all ?+s4 ,i am1 de> bro!r ,h1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccci4 ,to ,mrs4 ,d1 at ,gransd54 ,london1 ,july #ag1 #agda4 ,my de> ,si/]1 ,i ,bless ,,god t ,i saw y at ,gransd54 ,! ,,"l 0 ) u1 & has be5 ) me ! rema9+ "p ( my j\rney4 ,we %all yet see great] ?+s ?an ^!4 ,wond]ful ?+s f abroad4 ,! inclos$ w %ew y1 h[ desir\s my family is ( correspond+ ) y4 ,pray write to my de> little orphans1 boys & girls4 ,,god1 ,i he>1 ha? be5 work+ p[]fully ^u _! he>ts4 ,i w\ld h y also write to ,mr4 ,j ,b1 a conv]t$ plant]2 to ,mrs4 ,b1 8 k9swoman1 :o has lately receiv$ ! assurance ( fai?2 to ,mr4 ,c1 a de> bapti/ m9i/]2 to ,mrs4 ,s1 :o is c>ri$ on ! w+s ( fai? & love2 & to my de> ,mr4 ,h1 :o is ,sup]9t5dant ( ! ,orphan-h\se affairs4 ,y w excuse ?is fre$om4 ,i am will+ y\r usefulness %\ld be z ext5sive z may be4 ,may ! ,,"l bless y ev]1 m & m4 ,i expect to g to ,scotl& %ortly4 ,a %ip w soon sail t[>ds ,georgia4 ,write soon1 de> ,mrs4 ,d1 to ,y\r affectionate bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccii4 ,to ,mr4 ,g ,h1 9 ,gl\ce/]4 ,london1 ,july #ah1 #agda4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,,god has mightily bless$ my j\rney 9 ! c\ntry4 ,?\s&s1 & t5 ?\s&s1 h flock$ to he> ! ^w4 ,x 0 att5d$ ) p[]1 & ne> a hundr$ & eighty p\nds 7 collect$ = ! ,orphan-h\se4 ,i "k y w give ?anks on my behalf4 ,on ,?ursday morn+1 ,,god will+1 ,i hope to emb>k = ,scotl&3 ,i am p]suad$ ! ,,"l calls me ?i!r4 ,invitations1 bo? f ! ,sec$]s1 & o!rs t d n sec$e f ! ,kirk1 are v /rong4 ,i %\ld be glad ( a l9e next po/4 ,x is n[ ne> elev5 at night4 ,i hope my fri5ds w accept my ?anks = _! k9d b5efactions to ! de> orphans1 & ) _! pray]s foll[1 de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,ev] y\rs 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccciii4 ,to ,mr4 ,b ,s4 ,lewi%am1 ,july #bc1 #agda4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,?\gh ,i h b little "t1 yet ,i mu/ r$eem a little to answ] y\r k9d lett]4 ,,god is do+ great ?+s1 bo? at home & abroad4 ,! inclos$ w 9 "s measure in=m y4 ,e day our ,,"l appe>s = u 9 ! great congregations4 ,weak z ,i am 9 myself1 ! ,,"l is my /r5g?4 ,o1 de> ,sir1 ,i am a worm & no man2 ,i des]ve to be ! outca/ ( ! p1 & yet ! ,,"l delights to hon\r me4 ,free1 free grace6 ,i long to be above1 t ,i may praise ,,god z ,i desire4 ,9 ab\t two days ,i hope to emb>k = ,scotl&4 ,i w come & visit y :5 provid5ce p]mits4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i beg t y w pray t ! glori\s ,,jesus w\ld bless all my poor endeav\rs to promote 8 glory6 ,my love to all t love ! de> ,emmanuel4 ,9 8 great "n1 ,i subscribe myself ,y\r affectionate bro!r & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccciv4 ,to ,mr4 ,g ,h1 at ,gl\ce/]4 ,lewi%am1 ,july #bc1 #agda4 ,my v de> ,fri5d1 ,i ,?\ght to h emb>k$ ?is morn+ = ,scotl&1 b am likely to be deta9$ a day or two4 ,i mu/ !re=e s5d y a l9e4 ,wond]ful ?+s is ! ,,"l do+ = me4 ,9 ! c\ntry ,i meet ) surpris+ success4 ,9 ,london ,i see su* ?+s t ,i nev] saw 9 ,engl& be=e4 ,a mighty p[] almo/ cont9ually accompanies ! ^w4 ,! ,,"l ,,jesus is pleas$ to /r5g!n me v mu* 9 ! inn] man4 ,o1 my de> fri5d1 give ?anks =1 & pray t ,i may walk humbly ) my ,,god4 ,! ,,"l be ) y & y\rs4 ,i hope bo? y & de> ,mrs4 ,h d keep close to ,,god4 ,my love to all t love ! de> ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,,god will+1 y %all h a l9e f ,scotl&4 ,wond]ful news is come f abroad1 :i* w ere long rejoice y\r he>t1 & cause y to give ?anks 9 behalf (1 my de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,ev] y\rs 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccv4 ,to ,mr4 ,t1 at ,col*e/]4 ,lewi%am1 ,july #bc1 #agda4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,provid5ce deta9+ me "o day m1 ,i snat* a few mom5ts to answ] y\r k9d lett]1 & to return ,mr4 ,a ?anks = 8 k9d pres5t4 ,h[ good is ! bless$ ,,jesus to me ! *ief ( s9n]s6 ,he takes c>e bo? ( my body & s\l4 ,8 p[] has att5d$ me lately1 m ?an ev] x did be=e 9 ,engl&4 ,,god's "r h& is br++ mighty ?+s to pass4 ,i e>ne/ly intreat our ,,"l1 t y may live above ! _w1 & be dead to all ?+s "h bel[4 ,de> ,sir1 !re is no?+ l a life ( fai?4 ,x is a glori\s ?+ to be able to say1 8,n ,i live1 b ,,*ri/ live? 9 me40 ,!n1 are we *ri/ians inde$1 :5 we come to live on ! invisible realities ( ano!r _w4 ,?is1 & ?is only1 is true & undefil$ religion4 ,may ,,god make y a lively p>tak] !re(4 ,i hope my k9d respects w f9d acceptance ) ,messrs4 ,v1 ,d1 ,j1 & all fri5ds4 ,fail n to pray = ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,b4 ,gre5wi*1 ,july #bd1 #agda4 ,my v de> ,b1 ,,to-,,morr[1 ,,god will+1 ,i emb>k = ,scotl&1 & hope to r$eem "t abroad to answ] my de> lambs lett]s3 ,!y rejoic$ me exce$+ly4 ,:at ,i h done ) y\rs1 ! inclos$ w %ew4 ,pray be p>ticul> 9 y\r acc\nts4 ,mu* good has be5 done by ^? s5t already4 ,y _c tell h[ _m he>ty pray]s are put up = y all1 daily4 ,may !y ent] into ! e>s ( ! ,,"l ( ,sabao?6 ,! "w is beg9n+ afre% 9 ,engl&4 ,! ,holy ,gho/ desc5ds 9 a glori\s mann]1 amid/ ! congregation4 ,weak1 unwor?y z ,i am1 ,,jesus ,,*ri/ works 9 & by me4 ,o sov]eign free grace6 ,i h s5t ! lett] to ,mrs4 ,d4 ,i h lately se5 h]4 ,h] conv]sation is z weighty z h] lett]s4 ,y w receive m f h]1 ,i hope1 be=e x be long4 ,i believe y are :]e ,,god w\ld h y to be4 ,i despair n ( see+ y\r m\? op5$ rem>kably = ,,god4 ,o t ! de> ,,jesus may bless y1 & ! :ole h\%old6 ,i %\ld rejoice to see y1 b ,,god1 ,i believe1 w deta9 me "h ! ,w9t]4 ,mr4 ,p's bro!r is to pay = ! use ( ! ,orphan-h\se sev5ty-five p\nds4 ,%ortly ,i hope to s5d y fre% supplies4 ,9 ! mean :ile ,i assure y all1 t y are con/antly ^u my he>t4 ,my head pa9s me2 good night4 ,! ,,"l be ) y all4 ,expect to he> aga9 v spe$ily f1 de> ,bro!r ,b1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,i ,b1 at ,s\?-,c>ol9a4 ,gre5wi*1 ,july #bd1 #agda4 ,de> ,mr4 ,b1 ,,) mu* pleasure ,i receiv$ y\r k9d lett]4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ev5 ! ,fa!r ( our ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 :o ,i tru/ ha? begott5 y1 & call$ y out ( d>kness into 8 m>vell\s light4 ,:at an hon\r is x1 t we %\ld be c\nt$ wor?y to suff] ! lea/ degree ( reproa* = 8 great "n sake8 ,i am a%am$ to ?9k h[ little ,i d1 or suff] = him4 ,o free grace6 sov]eign & elect+ love6 h[ sweet to ! s\l1 :o really feels ! p[] ( x6 ,may we walk wor?y ( t holy vocation :]e) we are call$6 ,i he> y\r bro!r is dead2 happy s\l6 y & ,i %all g & see him by & by4 ,i ?ank y he>tily = y\r k9dness to ! de> orphans4 ,i am sure ,,god w amply repay y4 ,! ,,"l be ) y & y\rs4 ,i mu/ away to ! %ip b\nd = ,scotl&4 ,i w answ] de> ,mrs4 ,b's lett]1 :5 ,i get on bo>d4 ,adieu4 ,o pray = ,ev] y\rs 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,i ,f1 at ,*>les-,t[n4 ,gre5wi*1 ,july #bd1 #agda4 ,de> ,mr4 ,f1 ,i ,rejoice to he> ! ,,"l is c>ry+ on a good "w 9 y\r s\l4 ,i hope y w n ?9k all is done1 because y h be5 baptiz$ & receiv$ into full communion4 ,i "k too too _m t 8make a ,,*ri/ ( _! adult baptism10 & re/ 9 t1 in/ead ( ! righte\sness ( ! bless$ ,,jesus4 ,,god =bid t y %\ld s le>n ,,*ri/4 ,o my de> fri5d1 seek aft] a settlem5t 9 our de> ,,"l1 s t y may exp]i5ce t life :i* is hid ) ,,*ri/ 9 ,,god4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,f1 ,i ?ank y he>tily = y\r k9d lett]4 ,x rejoices my s\l to he>1 t y & ,mr4 ,f are go+ on h& 9 h& to heav54 ,?is is ! sacr$ end ( m>riage2 to be help]s ( ea* o!r 9 ! great ?+s ( ,,god4 ,i am n yet ent]$ into t /ate4 ,i am look+ up to ,,*ri/1 & %all wait 8 direction4 ,! gospel runs1 & is glorifi$4 ,! "w is beg9n+ a fre% 9 ,engl&4 ,nev] 0 my prea*+ att5d$ ) s great p[] on ?is side ! wat]4 ,our ,,"l p\rs 8 com=ts into my s\l1 & rejoices me ) ! glad news ,i he> f y\r p>ts4 ,may y all increase & multiply 9 e good ^w & "w4 ,my mo/ t5d] love to all4 ,z fa/ z possibly ,i c1 ea* %all he> f1 my de> fri5ds1 ,ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccix4 ,to ,mr4 ,h1 at ,georgia4 ,gre5wi*1 ,july #bd1 #agda4 ,my v de> ,fri5d & ,bro!r1 ,,be=e ! boat comes to take me d[n to ! %ip1 ,i w\ld write y a l9e or two4 ,i greatly rejoice to he> t y live 9 love4 ,b ,i %all n be surpris$1 if1 aft] ?is rem>kable "w ( ! _s1 y meet ) "s trials4 ,b fe> n3 we are all 9 ! ,m$iator's h&s4 ,i f9d all ?+s "w toge!r = my good1 & s ,i am sure y w4 ,my de> fri5ds1 ,i "k y sympa?ize ) me4,inde$1 ,i also d ) y4 ,my de>1 de> family1 y are cont9ually ^u my he>t4 ,i r$eem a mom5t or two z (t5 z ,i c to write to y4 ,,god only kn[s h[ ,i love & long aft] y 9 ! b[els ( ! ev]-bless$ ,,jesus4 ,o may y lean on 8 bosom1 & may 8 bann] ov] y be love4 ,adieu6 = ! pres5t4 ,i mu/ soon away to ! %ip4 ,i h ord]$ hats & %oes = ! *ildr51 & int5d s5d+ bro!r ,h's ord] & o!r ?+s1 ) "s ca%1 v %ortly4 ,b ! arre>s hang on me yet4 ,my ,,"l be>s my burd52 may he be> all y\rs = y6 ,i am p]suad$ he w4 ,) great t5d]ness ,i subscribe myself1 de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 ?\gh unwor?y bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccx4 ,to ,mrs4 ,s1 at ,*>les-,t[n4 ,9 a boat go+ to ,graves5d1 ,july #bd1 #agda4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,s1 ,i ,am n[ 9 a boat1 9 ord] to emb>k = ,scotl&4 ,i h ! conv5i5cy ( writ+ ^u a trunk1 & !re=e _c be easy )\t s5d+ y a l9e4 ,i rejoice to he> t y are c>ri$ ^u ! w+s ( love4 ,me?9ks ,i see y sitt+ "u ! ,r$eem]'s %ad[ ) great delight1 & exalt+ 8 free grace 9 pluck+ y z a br& out ( ! fire4 ,o :5 %all we g to heav51 t we may praise ,,god = :at he ha? done = our poor s\ls6 ,! ,,"l is bett] to me ?an ev]4 ,conviction1 & conv]sion1 bo? 9 t[n & c\ntry1 are beg9n+ aga94 ,! div9e pres5ce is mu* manife/$ 9 our assemblies4 ,bless$ be ! ,,"l1 :o is also work+ ) y4 ,! spiritual prosp]ity ( ! orphan family1 rejoices my he>t4 ,,god w ere long1 ,i believe1 make a sep>ation betwe5 ! preci\s & ! vile4 ,poor ,mr4 ,g1 ,commiss>y ,gd1 & ,*ief ,ju/ice ,w1 bitt]1 bitt]1 ?\gh unsuccessful p]secutors1 :at w become ( y8 ,o t ,,god may grant !m rep5tance unto life6 ,:at reason h y & ,i1 de> ,mrs4 ,s1 to exalt ri* di/+ui%+ grace6 ',tis t alone ha? made ! diff]5ce4 ,i believe ,i ne$ n rem9d y to pray1 de> ,mrs4 ,s1 = ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxi4 ,to ,s]jeant ,b1 at ,gibralt>4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 b\nd f ,london to ,lei?1 ,july #be1 #agda4 ,de> ,mr4 ,b1 ,i ,am glad to he> t y are yet alive1 & :at is m1 ,i tru/ y are alive to ,,god4 ,p]haps ,i may nev] see y aga9 on ?is side et]nity4 ,o t we may approve ourselves good soldi]s ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/6 ,h[ bright w our cr[n be !n1 at t la/ great day6 ,i f9d !re is no?+ l be+ valiant = ! tru?4 ,,jesus ,,*ri/ is a glori\s capta94 ,he makes me m ?an conqu]or ?r\gh 8 love4 ,i h se5 great ?+s1 )9 ^! few mon?s4 ,i %\ld h answ]$ y soon]1 b c\ld n get "t till n[3 ,i am emb>k$ = ,scotl&4 ,i hope y take p>ticul> c>e to beat d[n self-righte\sness1 & exalt ! ,,"l ,,jesus alone 9 y\r he>ts4 ,i f9d1 ! only happ9ess is to lie d[n z a poor s9n] at ! feet ( ! once crucifi$1 b n[ exalt$ ,lamb ( ,,god1 :o di$ = our s9s & rose aga9 = our ju/ification4 ,i rejoice to he>1 t "s ev5 at ,gibralt> /ill d>e to own a too too mu* neglect$ ,savi\r4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ! gov]nor is s fav\rable to y4 ,?is is a great motive to love & ?ankfulness4 ,! "w ( ,,god /ill goes on 9 ,engl&1 & o!r p>ts4 ,o = t glori\s p]iod1 :5 ! :ole e>? %all be fill$ ) ! k ( ! ,,"l z ! wat]s cov] ! seas6 ,t our de> ,,"l may e day reign z k+ 9 all y\r s\ls1 is ! pray] (1 de> ,s]jeant1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxii4 ,to ,miss ,r4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,july #be1 #agda4 ,de> ,miss1 ,a ,few h\rs ago ,i came on bo>d4 ,to %ew t y are 9 my m9d1 ,i employ "s ( my fir/ leisure "t 9 answ]+ y\r lett]4 ,! condition y are 9 n[1 ought n to make y ?9k t ,,jesus ,,*ri/ has ca/ y (f1 & t x w be presumption 9 y to believe on him4 ,! ,,"l is n[ %ew+ y1 t y are poor1 & mis]able1 & bl9d1 & nak$1 & su* only are ! p]sons t ?9k !y want 8 almighty aid4 ,i fe> y look too mu* into y\rself1 & f !nce are disc\rag$4 ,:]eas y %\ld look directly to ,,*ri/1 & come to him 9 all y\r blood4 ,y w always fly f him1 z long z y c\nt him y\r enemy4 ,b d n ?9k s h>dly ( him2 ,,jesus is ! s9n]'s fri5d4 ,o h[ do? 8 b[els ye>n t[>ds y6 ,are y made will+ to be made :ole8 ,,*ri/ invites & comm&s y to come to him2 v5ture !n ^u him4 ,if y nev] h believ$ yet1 x is "t = y to believe n[4 8,,"l1 give me fai?60 = fai? is ! free gift ( ,,god 4 ,:at if y\r he>t be h>d1 ,,jesus c s(t5 x4 ,:at if y h yet no m>ks ( y\r election8 surely y d>e n say1 8,y are n elect$10 or t ,,*ri/ ha? n di$ = y1 ev5 = y4 ,x is1 inde$1 a bad ?+ to h only notions 9 ! head1 & no solid exp]i5ce 9 ! he>t4 ,b x is a good ?+ to be conv9c$ ( ?is4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 :o ha? giv5 y to bewail x4 ,look ^u ?is z a tok5 = good4,tru/ n to means2 :5 !y are tak5 f y1 ,,*ri/ c & w "w )\t !m4 ,! ,,"l may br+ y help 9 a way1 & at a "t y "k n (4 ,y\r extremity %all be ,,god's opportunity4 ,if ! ,,"l v\*safes to bless ?is lett] 9 ! lea/ degree to y\r com=t1 x w mu* rejoice ! he>t (1 de> ,miss1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxiii4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,h1 at ,georgia4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,july #be1 #agda4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,) mu* pleasure ,i h aga9 read ov] y\r k9d lett]4 ,,god is a ,,god he>+ pray]4 ,my de> bro!r ,h is awak5$ out ( sleep4 ,help me m51 help me angels1 to praise ,,god 9 8 behalf6 ,my de> bro!r1 ,i pray ,,god y may nev] lie d[n aga94 ,,*ri/ is n[ giv+ y light2 walk & rejoice 9 t light4 ,keep close1 keep close1 my de> man1 & let no?+ /eal away y\r poor he>t f ! bless$ ,,jesus4 ,give x all to him1 give x to him1 h>d1 e>?ly1 s5sual1 devili%1 z x is4 ,he w wa% x 9 8 preci\s blood4 ,d n tie him d[n to any degree ( conviction4 ,s t he br+s y home1 let him d x 9 t way he %all ?9k be/4 ,:at a lov+ ,savi\r h y to deal )6 ,y _c conceive h[ k9d he is1 ev5 to me e day4 ,i feel & see 8 p[] m & m4 ,he seems to be beg9n+ 8 "w afre% 9 ,engl&1 & x gladd5s my he>t to he> he is among y at ,be!sda4 ,o d no?+ to grieve ! bless$ _s6 ,let y\r conv]sation be su* 9 all ?+s1 z becomes ! gospel ( ! bless$ ,,jesus4 ,h ! greate/ reg>d = ! little lambs4 ,d no?+ t may prove a /umbl+ block to _! preci\s s\ls4 ,w>m y\rself by talk+ to !m4 ,be n "o mom5t idle4 ,r$eem y\r preci\s "t2 = y "k n :5 y\r ,,"l may come4 ,my bro!r1 my he>t is full ( love to !e4,may y be a belov$ physician6 ,belov$ ( ! ,,"l1 belov$ ( ! ,,"l's p1 & a cont9ual com=t to ,y\r mo/ unwor?y1 ?\gh truly affectionate bro!r1 & s]vant 9 ! de> ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxiv4 ,to ,mr4 ,wm4 ,g4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,july #be1 #agda4 ,my de> ,bro!r ,g1 ,,y\r k9d lett] ,i h j be5 read+ ov] a second "t4 ,x gave me com=t2 b ! high /ile extort$ a smile or two f me4 ,i believe y h be5 read+ ov] ,mrs4 ,d's lett]s4 ,y want$ to imitate h] way ( writ+1 b fail = want ( h] exp]i5ce4 ,x is a good ?+ n to g out ( our dep?4 ,me?9ks ,i see y look d[n & blu%2 b look up aga9 imm$iately to ,,jesus ,,*ri/3 ,he kn[s :]e( we are made1 & rememb]s we are b du/4 ,inde$ ,i write to my de> man out ( mu* love4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 t all ?+s are c>ri$ on ) su* dec5cy & ord]4 ,i pray ,,god t y may s live1 t all :o come to see y may say1 8,surely ,,god is 9 ?is place40 ,y\r pray]s 9 my behalf are he>d4 ,i am quick5$1 & /r5g!n$ mightily bo? 9 s\l & body3 controv]sial po9ts are end$1 & ! ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/ triumphs glori\sly4 ,i f9d my he>t (t5 drawn t[>ds ,be!sda4 ,i hope ,i %all yet meet y aga9 9 ! fle%1 & embrace y "o by "o 9 my unwor?y arms4 ,9 ! mean "t1 ,i commit y to ! bosom ( ,,jesus4 ,may y lean ^u 8 brea/1 & sit "u 8 %ad[ ) great delight6 ,may y be truly simple1 truly *ildlike1 & e way con=mable to our great exempl> ! spotless ,lamb4 ,i long = t "t1 :5 we %all sit d[n at 8 m>riage supp]3 ?\gh ,i h ! l[e/ place1 x w suffice1 de> bro!r ,g1 ,y\r affectionate bro!r1 fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxv4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,s1 at ,georgia4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,july #be1 #agda4 ,de> ,john1 ,,y\r case puts me 9 m9d ( t passage1 :]e we are told t our ,,"l look$ ^u ,pet]4 ,surely1 he has look$ ^u & pray$ = y1 o!rwise h[ w\ld ,satan h sift$ y8 ,b see :at com=t ano!r passage may af=d y1 8,g tell my bre?r5 & ,pet]40 ,poor1 weep+1 p5it5t ,pet] mu/ 9 no wise be =gott54 8,g tell !m t ,i am ris540 ,"h are glad tid+s ( great joy to a disconsolate s\l4 ,may ,,god apply x to y\r's 9 p>ticul>4 ,de> ,john1 may y le>n f h5ce to /ab y\r de> ,savi\r no m4 ,i wond] n t y are 9 d>kness4 ,,god w surely visit y\r (f5ces ) a rod1 & y\r backslid+s ) "s spiritual sc\rge4 ,t is en\gh to keep u f s9n+1 ?\gh we "k t 8 lov+-k9dness he w n utt]ly take f u1 nor suff] 8 tru? to fail4 ,h[ de>ly did ,david pay = 8 /ol5 sweets8 ,:at angui% has y\r poor s\l felt1 s9ce ,i left y4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 t he has awak5$ y out ( sleep4 ,o free grace6 ,i rejoice1 yea & ,i w rejoice4 ,t y may nev] provoke ,,god to leave y to y\rself1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 de> ,john1 ,ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxvi4 ,to ,rebekah ,b1 an ,orphan at ! ,orphan-h\se4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,july #be1 #agda4 ,de> ,bekky1 ,,& is ! ,,"l /ill /riv+ ) y8 ,o !n admire 8 pati5ce1 & give him y\r :ole he>t4 ,i _h no o!r end 9 br++ y to ,be!sda1 b t y might be br\ght to ,,jesus4 ,i hope y w yet f9d x a h\se ( m]cy to y\r s\l4 ,take he$ ( re/+ 9 conviction4 ,y "k by exp]i5ce h[ sadly x we>s (f4 ,y may well wond]1 t ,,god has n s5t y to hell long ago4 ,i pray ,,god1 t 8 goodness may lead y to rep5tance1 & t y may walk be=e ! ,,"l 9 all well-pleas+1 s long z y live4 ,:at sweet opportunities d y enjoy6 ,h[ freely may y g into ! woods1 & p\r out y\r he>t be=e ! de> ,,jesus4 ,h[ e>ly 0 ,samuel acqua9t$ ) ! ,,"l1 & :y %\ld n y be acqua9t$ ) him8 ,unless y are1 y c nev] be at peace4 ,come !n1 my de> lamb1 & w&] no long]2 return to ! %eph]d & bi%op ( y\r s\l4 ,behold1 he %$ 8 blood = y1 & w c>ry y to heav51 rejoic+ ov] y to all et]nity4 ,away to him !n 9 all y\r blood1 j z y are2 & :5 y are ne> to ,,god1 =get n ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxvii4 ,to ,elizabe? ,g1 an ,orphan4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,july #be1 #agda4 ,de> ,betty1 ,i ,am glad y beg9 to feel ! h>dness ( y\r he>t1 & y\r utt] inability to pray4 ,i pray ,,god y may 9 all ?+s see y\r helplessness1 t y may come z a poor helpless no?+ to ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 & take him = y\r all 9 all4 ,i wond] n t satan endeav\rs to t]rify y\r s\l4 ,y "k h[ he tore ! "y *ild 9 ! ,gospel1 :il/ he 0 com+ to ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,y\r convictions at pres5t seem to arise f a fe> ( hell2 b be=e y receive ?is1 ,i hope ! ,,"l ,,jesus w h seal$ y\r p>don1 & h said1 8,be ( good *e]1 ?y s9s are =giv5 !e40 ,o ,betty1 :y has ,,god s+l$ y out8 ,:y 0 y br\ght to ,be!sda8 ,away :5 y read ?is1 & bless ,,god = x1 & devote y\rself aga9 & aga9 to t ,,"l1 :o has b\ght y ) 8 preci\s blood4 ,hav+ mu* =giv5 y1 love mu*4 ,lie d[n 9 ! du/1 & be cont9ually look+ to ! rock f :5ce y are hewn4 ,to he> t y1 & my de> family1 love ! ,,"l ,,jesus 9 s9c]ity1 w mu* rejoice ! he>t ( ,y\r s9c]e fri5d1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxviii4 ,to ,m>y ,a1 an ,orphan4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,july #be1 #agda4 ,de> ,molly1 ,,^u read+ y\r lett]1 ,i put up ?is pray]1 8,,"l lift ?\ up ! light ( ?y c\nt5ance ^u h] s\l40 ,y once _h joy4 ,i f\nd x puff$ y up4 ,i pray ,,god to humble y by y\r pres5t d>kness4 ,y may n[ see :at a poor wret* y are1 h[ pr\d1 h[ e>?ly1 h[ s5sual1 h[ devili%2 & yet1 /up5d\s love6 ,,jesus ,,*ri/ w /ill receive y4 ,y\r lov+ ,savi\r op5s 8 arms1 & invites y to ?r[ ! :ole ( y\r load ^u him4 ,i am p]suad$ he w receive y3 g to him !n1 & confess t y h s9n$4 ,he w receive y2 = :at says ! scripture8 8,look unto me1 all ye ends ( ! e>?1 & be ye sav$40 ,surely ,molly ,a is includ$ "h4 ,! de> ,,jesus is all love4 ,he has br\ght y to a h\se ( m]cy4 ,out ( love1 keep 8 comm&m5ts1 & love all t are ar\nd y4 ,be will+ to be ! s]vant ( all1 & f gratitude to ,,god /udy to be a com=t to ,y\r s9c]e fri5d 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxix4 ,to ! ,hon\rable ,j ,b1 ,esq4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,july #bf1 #agda4 ,hon4 ,sir1 ,,) mu* pleasure ,i receiv$ y\rs by ! h&s ( y\r son1 :o (f]$ to d me any s]vice t lay 9 8 p[]4 ,?is1 z well z y\r o!r pa/ fav\rs1 q surprize1 & ought to humble me2 = :o am ,i1 t ,i %\ld be ?us highly hon\r$8 ,o sov]eign grace6 ,o di/+ui%+ love6 ,if ,i did n /& up 9 def5ce ( t1 ! v /ones w\ld cry out aga9/ me4 ,inde$1 hon\r$ ,sir1 y\r k9dness makes me almo/ to blu%1 & ! love ( ,,jesus q conf\nds me4 ,i am lo/1 ,i want to s9k into no?+ :5ev] ,i ?9k ( ,,*ri/'s dy+ = me4 ,i really ?9k1 ,i am ! mo/ ungrateful s9n] t ev] 01 & yet ! ,r$eem] foll[s me ) 8 m]cies e day4 ,unspeakable are ! trials :]e) ,i h be5 visit$ s9ce my arrival4 ,b out ( all ! ,,"l deliv]s me4 ,i exp]i5ce daily mu* ( 8 div9e pres5ce2 a wid] door ?an ev] is op5$ = prea*+ ! ev]la/+ gospel1 & ,,god seems to be beg9n+ 8 "w aga9 9 ,old-,engl&3 x adds to my joy1 to he> :at ! ,,"l is do+ among/ y4 ,bless$1 = ev] bless$ be ,,god1 = caus+ su* a /irr+ among ! dry bones4 ,i pray ! glori\s ,r$eem]1 to c>ry on ! good "w begun1 & to make ,new-,engl& ! joy ( ! :ole e>?4 ,i suppose y h he>d1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ( ! rem>kable effusion ( ! _s among ! *ildr5 ( ! orphan-h\se4 ,surely1 ,,jesus ,,*ri/ is ab\t to br+ mighty ?+s to pass4 ,:il/ ! k+s ( ! e>? are enl>g+ _! dom9ions1 ,i tru/ our ,,"l w u%] 9 84,i %all n be surpriz$1 if aft] ?is great commotion 9 ,new-,engl&1 ,i he> t "s outw>d tr\bles befal !m4 ,! removal ( y1 hon\r$ ,sir1 f be+ gov]nor1 ,i take to be no good sign4 ,i hope ?is has no o!r effect ^u y\r own he>t1 ?an to make y m & m hung] & ?ir/ aft] t righte\sness1 :i* nei!r m5 nor devils %all ev] be able to take f y4 ,,god only kn[s1 h[ (t5 ,i h pray$1 t ?is affliction may be sanctifi$ unto y4 ,i ?9k1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,i _c =get y & y\r p4 ,bo? are de>1 v de> to my s\l4 ,i sometimes long to see ,bo/on aga91 t ,i may rejoice 9 :at great ?+s ! ,,"l has done2 b v>i\s circum/ances concur to deta9 me on ?is side ! ocean1 all ! next ,w9t]4 ,i am n[ 9 my passage to ,scotl&4 ,:at ! ,,"l is pleas$ to d !re1 y\r hon\r may he> 9 my next4 ,i rejoice1 t ,i am a little retir$ f ! _w1 & h ! opportunity1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ( writ+ to y4 ,h[ sweet is retirem5t :5 ,,*ri/ is pres5t 9 ! he>t8 ,hav+ him1 ,i f9d ,i possess all ?+s4 ,happy !y t c wrap !mselves 9 ,,god4 ,may y & y\rs be ?us happy6 ,?is w enable y1 hon\r$ ,sir1 to rejoice 9 tribulation1 & give ?anks = e ?+ t does befal y4 ,?o' ! %ip is mov+1 & ,i am some:at sick1 ,i "k n h[ to leave (f4 ,inde$1 ,i love & hon\r y 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,t y & y\rs may be root$ & gr\nd$ 9 8 love1 & fill$ ) all ! fulness ( ,,god1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxx4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,dr4 ,c1 at ,bo/on4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,july #bf1 #agda4 ,rev4 & de> ,sir1 ,i ,_h ! pleasure ( y\rs1 & h tak5 ! fre$om to publi% "p ( x1 because ,i ?\ght our ,,"l's cause might be promot$ !reby4 ,glory be to ! ev] bless$ ,,jesus1 = ! great "w begun 9 y\r prov9ce4 ,glory be to 8 great "n1 = rais+ up in/rum5ts to c>ry x on2 especially = work+ s p[]fully among ! sons ( ! prophets4 ,a mo/ promis+ om5 ?is = de> ,new-,engl&4 ,rev]5d ,sir1 ! se>*] ( he>ts only kn[s1 h[ deeply ! welf>e ( y\r p is impress$ ^u my s\l4 ,i cont9ually make m5tion ( !m 9 my poor pray]s1 bo? public & private1 & h n fail$ to give ?anks 9 _! behalf4 ,y seem a little (f5d$1 t ,i did n m5tion old ,mr4 ,ws4 ,x 01 because by 8 conv]sation ,i c\ld n f9d he came up to t "* :i* y gave him4 ,mr4 ,s ,i truly value1 & lately h _h reason to ?9k mu* bett] ( him ?an =m]ly1 :5 8 exp]i5ces to me seem$ too sup]ficial2 b ,i am a poor1 weak1 fallible worm1 & !re=e my judgm5t is ( little wor?4 ,i rejoice to he> t ! m9i/]s ) y help =w>d ! "w ( ,,god4 ,i f9d no su* enemies to ! cross ( ,,*ri/1 z ^? :o keep up ! =m ( religion1 & are or?odox 9 _! notions1 b are ignorant ( an exp]im5tal acqua9tance ) ,,jesus4 ,h[ev]1 ! "w ( ,,god is beg9n+ afre%4 ,i h free access e :]e1 & h be5 ^u ! full /ret* prea*+ to l>ge auditories twice a day1 = "s "t pa/4 ,! ,,"l is pleas$ to /r5g!n me bo? 9 body & s\l4 ,8 pres5ce fills ! assemblies1 &1 ,i v]ily believe1 we %all yet see glori\s days4 ,i h sweet acc\nts f ! ,orphans4 ,i ?ank y1 de> ,sir1 = y\r c>e conc]n+ !m4 ,i h be5 9 great /raits2 b ! de> ,,jesus helps me ?r\gh !m all4 ,help me1 de> ,sir1 help me to praise him4 ,my t5d] love awaits bo? y & y\r p4 ,i am glad to he>1 t my k9d ho/ess is recov]$4 ,may ! ,,"l /r5g!n h] mightily1 & cause h] to g d[n to ! grave 9 peace6 ,i e>ne/ly desire a cont9uance ( y\r own & p's pray]s 9 behalf (1 rev]5d ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate bro!r 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxxi4 ,to ,john ,d1 at ,bo/on4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,july #bf1 #agda4 ,my de> *ild1 ,i ,?ank y = y\r lett]3 ,i nei!r =got y nor my promise4 ,o t ,,god may effectually "w ^u y\r he>t betimes1 = y _c be good too soon1 or too good4 ,! little orphans at ,georgia are cry+ out1 8,:at %all we d to be sav$80 ,& ,i am glad to he>1 t ?is is ! language ( "s little ones 9 ,new-,engl&4 ,if y "k any ( !m1 pray give my love to !m1 & tell !m1 ,i pray t ,,jesus ,,*ri/ may be reveal$ 9 _! de> he>ts4 ,h[ e>ly 0 ,,jesus ,,*ri/ 9 ! ,temple1 fir/ he>+1 & !n ask+ que/ions8 ,h[ did he love ! little *ildr51 h[ did he take !m up 9 8 sacr$ arms & bless !m2 & :5 he 0 j asc5d+ to ! highe/ heav51 h[ t5d]ly did he speak to ,pet]1 & bid him 8fe$ 8 lambs40 ,let all ?is enc\rage y to come unto him4 ,he w c]ta9ly receive y1 ?o' y h be5 wick$2 nay1 he w abundantly p>don y4 ,& :at com=t w y enjoy1 :5 y "k y\r s9s are =giv5 y8 ,y w !n h a heav5 ^u e>?4 ,9 expectation ( see+ y a *ri/ian inde$1 & gr[n 9 grace1 ,i subscribe myself ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxxii4 ,to ! ,hon\rable ,j ,w1 at ,bo/on4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,july #bf1 #agda4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,,presum+ x w\ld n be disagreeable to y1 ,i h tak5 ! lib]ty to pr9t "p ( ! lett] y 0 s k9d z to s5d me4 ,surely x w rejoice ! he>ts ( ?\s&s1 to he> :at good ?+s ! ,,"l is do+ 9 ^! p>ts4 ,x has put mu* gladness into my he>t1 & caus$ me to give _m ?anks 9 behalf ( ! p ( ,new-,engl&4 ,h[ good is our ,,god6 ,:5 ?+s are a little tr\blesome )\t1 he s5ds 8 gospel to com=t 8 *ildr5 )94 ,surely ,,jesus ,,*ri/ is ab\t to set ! _w 9 a flame4 ,he is work+ p[]fully at home2 he is work+ p[]fully abroad4 ,i tru/ he w cont9ue work+1 'till ! e>? be fill$ ) ! k ( ! ,,"l1 z ! wat]s cov] ! sea4 ,i hope y w yet feel m ( ?is light & life 9 y\r own he>t1 be=e y g h5ce1 & be com=t$ ) ! com=ts :]e) ,i am daily com=t$ ( ,,god4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,jesus is a preci\s ,ma/]4 ,he1 z x 71 d&les me ^u 8 knees4 ,he c>ries me 9 8 arms1 he fights all my battles1 & makes me m ?an conqu]or ?ro' 8 love4 ,my "w is great1 b my supports are great]4 ,he assures me f day to day1 t he w nev] leave me nor =sake me4 ,my infirmities (t5 make me blu%1 & yet ,,jesus passes !m all by4 ,de> ,sir1 ?9k (t5 on ! love ( ,,*ri/3 ?9k ( 8 dy+ love2 t mu/ give y com=t4 ,i rejoice at ?is opportunity ( writ+ to y4 ,i ?ank y = y\r k9d caution4 ,i pray ,,god to tea* me h[ to improve x4 ,help me1 de> ,sir1 ) y\r pray]s2 & accept ( ^! few l9es f1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxxiii4 ,to ,mr4 ,e ,d1 at ,bo/on4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,july #bf1 #agda4 ,de> ,mr4 ,d1 ,i ,am to be blam$ = n s5d+ y a l9e4 ,i am an ungrateful creature2 ungrateful to my e>?ly fri5ds1 unspeakably m s to ! fri5d ( all4 ,p>don me ?is once4 ,,god will+1 y %all h no reason to compla9 ( me any m4 ,if y rememb]1 once 9 my s]mon ,i said1 8,o t ,new-,engl& 0 full ( new creatures60 ,i hope ! ,,"l 9 "s measure is go+ to answ] t pray]4,x rejoices my he>t1 to he> t ! gospel runs s swiftly1 & is s rem>kably glorifi$ among/ y4 ,?is is ! ,,"l's do+s1 & x ought to be m>vell\s 9 our eyes4 ,bless$ are ! eyes t see ! ?+s :i* we see2 bless$ are ! e>s t he> ! ?+s :i* we he>1 = _m righte\s m5 h desir$ to see & he> !m1 & h n4 ,i rejoice also to he>1 t !re is l to be a *ur* 9 y\r h\se4 ,o1 de> ,sir1 take c>e t none ( y re/1 till y h got fa/ hold ( ! bless$ ,,jesus4 ,my k9d love to de> ,mrs4 ,d4 ,may ,,*ri/'s ju/ify+ blood be ^u y & y\r *ildr54 ,i return my love to all t are s k9d z to rememb] me4 ,i believe ,i %all n see y ?is ,w9t]4 ,! "w is v great1 & goes on v prosp]\s 9 ,engl&4 ,h[ev]1 y are all ^u my he>t1 & ! m he>tily y pray = me1 ! soon] %all ,i be re/or$ unto y4 ,i hope ,i feel ! b5efit ( y\r de> p's pray]s2 = ,,god com=ts & /r5g!ns me daily1 & c>ries me on f conqu]+ to conqu]4 ,on %ore1 ,i h sc>ce "t to write a l9e2 be+ n[ on bo>d1 ,i take ?is opportunity ( return+ y my he>ty ?anks = y\r k9d lett]1 & ( assur+ y t ,i am1 de> ,mr4 ,d1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxxiv4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,r1 at ,bo/on4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,july #bf1 #agda4 ,my de> ,bro!r ,r1 ,,h[ glad 0 ,i to receive a lett] f y\r h&s1 hav+ he>d no?+ (1 or f y p>ticul>ly1 s9ce we p>t$4 ,:at great ?+s has ! ,,"l %ewn u s9ce t "t4 ,me?9ks ,i he> y say1 8& yet ,i c tell ( great] ?+s40 ,i believe we %all see f> great] yet be=e we die4 ,! "w is beg9n+ afre% "h4 ,i sometimes ?9k ,b ,g mu/ take a voyage ov] to ,old-,engl&4 ,mo/ ( our ,london m9i/]s too mu* %un ! cross1 & d n appe> boldly = ,,god4,n[ ! ,,"l ha? work$ s p[]fully 9 y\r college1 ,i h less to say aga9/ y\r jo9+ ) ,mr4 ,w4 ,i am glad to he> y speak pla9ly & closely4 ,:at com=t w ?is af=d y 9 a dy+ h\r8 ,g on1 my de> bro!r1 g on2 v5ture daily ^u ,,*ri/1 g out 9 8 /r5g?1 & he w enable y to d wond]s4 ,he is ) me m & m4 ,i h be5 sweetly c>ri$ ?ro' ! heat & burd5 ( e day's lab\r4 ,,jesus be>s all my burd5s4 ,,jesus enables me to ca/ all my c>es ^u him4 ,o !n let u magnify 8 "n toge!r6 ,i am n[ go+ to ,scotl&1 kn[+ n :at w befal me4 ,:at ,,god does1 y may expect to he> %ortly4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 let u pray = & write to ea* o!r4 ,z iron %>p5e? iron1 s do? ! lett]s ( a man 8 fri5d4 ,y\r la/ ,i h pr9t$3 ,,god's glory call$ me to x4 ,my de> bro!r1 adieu6 ,de> ,bro!r ,s sits by & salutes y4 ,my k9d love awaits ,mr4 ,w1 & all t love ! ,,"l ,,jesus 9 s9c]ity4 ,9 hopes ( receiv+ ano!r lett] f y %ortly1 ,i subscribe myself1 de> ,mr4 ,r4 ,y\r v affectionate1 ?o' v unwor?y bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxxv4 ,to ! ,/ud5ts1 c4 "u convictions at ! colleges ( ,cambridge & ,new-hav519 ,new-,engl& & ,connecticut4 ,de> ,g5tlem51 ,,) unspeakable pleasure h ,i he>d1 t !re seems to be a g5]al conc]n among y ab\t ! ?+s ( ,,god4 ,x 0 no small grief to me1 t ,i 0 oblig$ to say ( y\r college1 t 8y\r light 0 become d>kness20 yet are ye n[ become light 9 ! ,,"l4 ,i he>tily ?ank ,,god1 ev5 ! ,fa!r ( our glori\s ,r$eem]1 = s5d+ de> ,mr4 ,t among y4 ,:at great ?+s may we n n[ expect to see 9 ,new-,engl&1 s9ce x has pleas$ ,,god to "w s rem>kably among ! sons ( ! prophets8 ,n[ we may expect a re=mation inde$1 s9ce x is beg9n+ at ! h\se ( ,,god4 ,a dead m9i/ry w always make a dead p4 ,:]eas1 if m9i/]s are w>m$ ) ! love ( ,,god !mselves1 !y _c b be in/rum5ts ( diffus+ t love among o!rs4 ,?is1 ?is is ! be/ prep>ation = ! "w :]eunto y are to be call$4 ,le>n+ )\t piety1 w only make y m capable ( promot+ ! k+dom ( satan4 ,h5ce=w>d1 !re=e1 ,i hope y w ent] into y\r /udies n to get a p>i%1 nor to be polite prea*]s1 b to be great sa9ts4 ,?is1 inde$1 is ! mo/ comp5di\s way to true le>n+3 = an und]/&+ enlight5$ by ! _s ( ,,god1 is m susceptible ( div9e tru?s1 & ,i am c]ta9 w prove mo/ useful to mank9d4 ,! m holy y are1 ! m w ,,god delight to hon\r y4 ,he loves to make use ( in/rum5ts1 :i* are l himself4 ,i hope ! good old div9ity w n[ be preci\s to y\r s\ls1 & y w ?9k x an hon\r to tread 9 ! /eps ( y\r pi\s =efa!rs4 ,!y 7 acqua9t$ ) _! own he>ts4,!y knew :at x 0 to be tempt$ !mselves1 & !re=e f _! own exp]i5ce knew h[ to succ\r o!rs4 ,o may y foll[ !m1 z !y foll[$ ,,*ri/4 ,!n great1 v great w be y\r rew>d 9 heav54 ,i am sure y c nev] s]ve a bett] ,ma/] ?an ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 or be engag$ 9 a high] employ ?an 9 call+ home s\ls to him4 ,i tru/1 de> g5tlem51 y w n be (f5d$ at me = s5d+ y ^! few l9es4 ,i write out ( ! fulness ( my he>t4 ,i make m5tion ( y always 9 my pray]s4 ,=get me n 9 y\rs4 ,i am a poor weak worm4 ,i am ! *ief ( s9n]s1 & yet1 ,o /up5d\s love6 ! ,,"l's "w /ill prosp]s 9 my unwor?y h&s4,fail n to give ?anks1 z well z to pray = ,y\r affectionate bro!r & s]vant1 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxxvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,d1 at ,bo/on4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,july #be1 #agda4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,y\r's z well z o!r lett]s1 :i* ,i receiv$ f ,bo/on1 gave me no small satisfaction4 ,n[1 n[ ,i live1 if poor s9n]s are flock+ = life to ! de> ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,h[ may we suppose ! angels to be rejoic+ ov] ,bo/on1 & o!r places 9 ,new-,engl&6 ,h[ glad are !y to see ! lectures frequ5t$ z 9 times ( old1 & ! _s ( y\r good =efa!rs reviv+ among y6 ,sure x mu/ be delightful to see black & :ite1 "y m5 & maid5s1 old m5 & *ildr51 prais+ ! "n ( ! ,,"l4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 :o 9 ?is great awak5+ ha? n pass$ by y\r h\se4 ,fe> n1 de> ,sir3 ,:o kn[s b ! bless$ ,,jesus may yet visit y ) ! light ( 8 bless$ c\nt5ance8 ,i rejoice to he> he has be5 graci\s to y\r wife & daught]4 ,i pray ,,god1 y may be all built up 9 our mo/ holy fai?1 & g on f /r5g? to /r5g?1 till y come to appe> be=e ! ,,"l ,,*ri/ 9 glory4 ,i ?ank ,,god1 :o ha? he>d pray] on my behalf4 ,i am /r5g!n$ daily bo? 9 body & s\l1 & h reason to ?9k my m9i/ry is bless$ m & m4 ,let ,,god's goodness to me1 enc\rage y to expect great ?+s f our ,,"l4 ,he is able & will+ to d = u m abundantly ?an we c ask or ?9k4 ,t y & y\r de> family may daily dr9k ( 8 div9e pleasures1 z out ( a riv]1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxxvii4 ,to ,john ,r1 an ,orphan1 at ! ,orphan-h\se4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,july #bg1 #agda4 ,de> ,john1 ,i ,rememb] y once want$ to g away f ,be!sda4 ,adore ! free grace & m]cy ( t ,,god1 :o has kept y !re4 ,i tru/1 x w prove ! sav+ ( y\r preci\s & immortal s\l4 ,to see oneself lo/ & condemn$ by nature1 is ! fir/ /ep to conv]sion4 ,i hope be=e ?is "t y h f\nd y\rself sav$ by grace3 = 8by grace alone y are to be sav$1 & t n ( y\rselves1 x is ! gift ( ,,god40 ,! ,,"l ,,jesus ha? inde$ be5 knock+ at ! door ( y\r he>t4 ,i tru/1 n[ he w break ! door op51 & give himself admission4 ,de> ,john1 y may well wond]1 t ! ,,"l ha? n s5t y to hell4 ,i tru/1 t y feel y des]ve x4 ,o t ,,god may pluck y z a br& out ( ! burn+4 ,?is 0 my only view 9 br++ y to ,be!sda4 ,?is is ! only desire ( ! de> fri5ds :o h ! rule ov] y2 !y wat* = y\r s\l1 c4 ,! devil 7z y obs]ve7 wat*es to de/roy x3 &1 !re=e1 my de> boy1 away to ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,he c take away ! he>t ( /one3 he c give y an he>t ( fle%4 ,all ?+s are possible ) ,him4 ,t ,,god may give y grace to take ! k+dom ( heav5 ) a holy viol5ce1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 de> ,john1 ,y\r s9c]e fri5d1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxxviii4 ,to ,james ,m1 an ,orphan4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,july #bg1 #agda4 ,de> ,james1 ,i ,am glad to he> by de> bro!r ,b's lett]s1 t y\r s\l has receiv$ com=t4 ,i am com=t$ at ! news4 ,may ,,god increase x daily1 'till y\r joy be full4 ,i mu/ ?9k ,,god loves y1 & t he has begun a good "w 9 y\r s\l4 ,i hope to f9d at my return t x is c>ri$ on1 & t y h be5 press+ =w>d t[>ds ! m>k = ! prize ( y\r high call+ 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus y\r savi\r4 ,de> ,james1 ,i d n =get y4 ,i hope y nev] w =get ! love ( ,,*ri/1 :o di$ & ha? giv5 himself = y4 ,does n ! v ?\ght ( ?is make y ev5 to weep8 ,d y n want "s private place :]e to v5t y\r he>t8 ,away !n1 ,i w deta9 y no long]4 ,retire into ! woods4 ,g look to him :om y h pi]c$1 & ) a godly sorr[ m\rn = y\r s9s1 z a woman = h] fir/-born4 ,at ! same "t1 =get n to sigh out a pray] 9 behalf (1 de> ,james1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxxix4 ,to ,?omas ,webb1 an ,orphan4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,july #bg1 #agda4 ,de> ,?omas1 ,,h[ inconsi/5t is ! devil6 ,h[ artfully does he /rive to keep poor s\ls f ,,*ri/6 ,sometimes he lab\rs to drive poor s\ls into despair2 sometimes to presumption4 ,^! are ! two rocks1 aga9/ :i* he w\ld fa9 h poor s\ls to make %ipwreck ( fai? & a good consci5ce4 ,i pray ,,god to enable y to /e] a middle c\rse4,may y see y\r mis]y1 & at ! same "t see y\r rem$y 9 ! cross & w\nds ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,he calls to all we>y heavy lad5 s\ls2 consequ5tly he calls y4 ,y\r com+ to him1 w be a pro( ( y\r election4 ,! devils "k no?+ ( ,,god's decrees4 ,if ev] he %\ld tempt y s aga91 say1 8,if ,i d p]i%1 ,i w p]i% at ! feet ( ,,*ri/40 ,he is will+ to save1 to save to ! utt]mo/4 ,he sees1 he feels y\r angui%4 ,he longs to rejoice ov] y4 ,v5ture !re=e ^u him4 ,?omas1 be n fai?less1 b believ+4 ,,*ri/ %all yet %ew y 8 h&s & 8 feet4 ,he is ! same n[1 z he 0 ye/]day1 full ( love & condesc5sion to self-condemn$ s9n]s4 ,t y may exp]i5ce ! full p[] & efficacy ( ! ,r$eem]'s blood1 is ! ard5t pray] (1 de> ,?omas1 ,y\r s9c]e fri5d1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxxx4 ,to ,william ,b4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,july #bg1 #agda4 ,i ,?\ght y\r fa!r _h s5t = y f ,be!sda2 b ,i hope y\r heav5ly ,fa!r has kept y !re to br+ y home to himself4 ,y\r deadness has (t5 griev$ me4 ,o t ,i may h reason to s+1 at my return1 8,billy ,b 0 dead1 b is alive aga92 he 0 lo/1 b is f\nd40 ,y d well to pray to ,,god1 to se>* y\r he>t1 & to try y\r re9s2 = o!rwise y\r trea*]\s he>t w deceive y4 ,i w\ld n h y =get :at ! ,,"l is do+ = y1 = t5 ?\s& worlds4 ,o def] n rep5tance to a dea?-b$4 ,x w be h>d to /rive ) pr9cipalities & p[]s1 :5 y c sc>ce turn 9 y\r b$4 ,a man1 at t "t1 c h>dly be> up "u 8 bodily infirmities2 b a w\nd$ _s :o c be>8 ,reject1 !re=e1 su* a horrid temptation1 ) ! utmo/ abhorr5ce4 ,be a work] toge!r ) ,,god2 & n[ ,,god is work+ 9 y to w & to d1 see t y "w out y\r own salvation ) fe> & trembl+4 ,d n /ab y\r ,savi\r any m4 ,de> ,billy1 ?9k on 8 bitt] agony & bloody sweat1 & fly to him1 z a ,r$eem] ready & will+ to receive y4 ,t y may be happy 9 him "h1 & ) him h]eaft]1 is ! he>ty pray] ( ,y\r s9c]e fri5d1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxxxi4 ,to ,r ,w1 an ,orphan4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,july #bg1 #agda4 ,de> ,ri*>d1 ,,! cont5ts ( y\r lett] pleas$ me4 ,i h sometimes ?\ght1 if ,,god did n conv]t ,ri*>d ,w1 he w\ld be "o ( ! mo/ unhappy boys 9 ! _w4 ,y h head-k2 & unless y are made to see ! s9fulness ( y\r he>t1 x w mu* increase y\r condemnation4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 :o yet ha? pati5ce ) y1 & seems to be /riv+ ) y\r s\l4 ,i d n wond] t ! devil tells y1 8x is "t to rep5t :5 y are a man40 ,y may well say1 x is ! devil t tells y s3 ,su* a sugge/ion _c come f ,,god4 ,behold1 n[ is ! accept$ "t1 n[ is ! day ( salvation6 ,,jesus w ev5 n[ accept y1 vile z y are1 & ungrateful z y h be53 if y feel y\r mis]y1 & fly to him = succ\r1 he w accept y4 ,e conviction cries1 8,come1 ,ri*>d1 come to me1 t ?\ maye/ h re/40 ,let me advise y1 z old ,eli advis$ "y ,samuel3 say1 8,speak1 ,,"l1 = ?y s]vant he>e?40 ,i am y\r s9c]e fri5d1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxxxii4 ,to ,john ,f1 an ,orphan4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,july #bg1 #agda4 ,de> ,john1 ,i ,will+ly fulfil y\r reque/1 & sit d[n to write y a l9e or two4 ,i am glad y beg9 to see ! wick$ness ( y\r own he>t4 ,y _c conceive :at a my/]y ( iniquity is hid !re94 ,! m y see x1 ! m y w f9d ! want ( a savi\r1 & adore ,,god = giv+ 8 de> ,son to die = s9n]s4 ,!re 0 once a "y man1 nam$ ,john1 :o lean$ on ! ,savi\r's bosom1 & 0 8 p>ticul> fav\rite4 ,:at if y %\ld be ?us highly hon\r$4 ,w\ld x n be an amaz+ in/ance ( love & condesc5sion8 ,& :at do? ! ,savi\r d less1 = all t feel !mselves poor1 lo/1 undone s9n]s8 ,nay1 does he n d = !m inf9itely m8 ,yes1 he does4 ,come to him1 !re=e1 by fai?1 & he %all embrace y 9 ! arms ( 8 m]cy1 clo! y ) 8 righte\sness1 sanctify y by 8 _s1 guide y by 8 c\nsel1 & aft] dea? receive y up into glory4 ,look up1 !n1 & nev] re/ till y h x4 ,conviction is n conv]sion4 ,b y "k :o has promis$ n to qu5* ! smoak+ flax1 or break ! bruis$ re$4 ,t ?is promise may be fulfill$ 9 y\r s\l1 is ! he>ty pray] ( ,y\r s9c]e fri5d1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxxxiii4 ,to ,l ,m1 an ,orphan4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,july #bg1 #agda4 ,de> ,l ,m1 ,,& are little boys & girls1 at ?is & t corn] ( ! wood1 cry+ unto ! ,,"l8 ,i hope y1 de> ,l1 are always among !m2 & may ! ,,"l he> y\r pray]s1 :5 y cry unto him6 ,surely he w1 if y feel y\rselves poor s9n]s4 ,nev] did ,,jesus reject an humble suppliant4 8,suff] 7says he7 little *ildr5 to come unto me1 & =bid !m n2 = ( su* is ! k+dom ( heav540 ,de> ,l1 take all possible c>e to *]i% y\r convictions4 ,,god has spok5 once1 yea twice to y1 9 an extraord9>y mann]4 ,y are "o ( ! olde/2 y ought to g be=e ! re/1 & to enc\rage !m to foll[ ! ev]-bless$ ,,jesus4 ,satan w1 no d\bt1 be v busy2 & !re=e y ought to be busy also4 ,y fight "u a good capta91 ev5 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 :o w tread all enemies "u y\r feet4 ,my de> *ild1 r$eem y\r preci\s "t4 ,fight ! good fight ( fai?2 & :5 y are wre/l+ ) ,,god1 fail n to pray = ,y\r s9c]e fri5d1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxxxiv4 ,to ,mr4 ,?omas ,j1 at ,savannah4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,july #bi1 #agda4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i ,?ank y = y\r cont9u$ k9dness to my de> family4 ,! ,,god :om ,i s]ve1 w ri*ly rew>d y4 ,i am m & m conv9c$1 t ! ,orphan-h\se is ( ,,god4 ,he w uphold x ) 8 mighty arm4 ,de> ,sir1 !re is no?+ l a life ( fai?4 ,x is m & m pleasant to me e day4 ,i pray ,,god1 y may exp]i5ce x e mom5t1 & be enabl$ entirely to ov]come ! _w4 ,my lett]s1 to my de> family1 w in=m y1 h[ ! ,,"l ha? be5 pleas$ to deal ) me4 ,bless$ be 8 "n1 he ha? deliv]$1 he does1 he w yet deliv]4 ,my s\l has be5 among lions4 ,,jesus ha? be5 my help]4 ,i am v com=table )91 & exp]i5ce m ( ! div9e pres5ce 9 prea*+1 ,i ?9k1 ?an ev] ,i did be=e 9 ,engl&4 ,i suppose ,i %all n emb>k = ,am]ica till ,spr+4 ,:atev] good (fices y are pleas$ to d = my family1 %all be !n fully ackn[l$g$ by1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r oblig$ fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxxxv4 ,to ,mr4 ,l1 at ,bri/ol4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,july #bi1 #agda4 ,de> ,mr4 ,l1 ,,we are n[ )9 ?irty miles ( our desir$ hav54 ,we h _h a pleasant passage4 ,be=e ,i g a%ore1 ,i w\ld fa9 answ] y\r k9d lett]4 ,fe> n = ,bri/ol4 ,no weapon =m$ aga9/ ,zion %all prosp]4 ,let u wait pati5tly1 & we %all c]ta9ly see ! salvation ( ,,god4 ,! ,,"l is beg9n+ 8 "w afre%4 ,i suppose bro!r ,c has told y some?+ ( x4 ,i nev] felt great] p[] 9 ,engl&4 ,i h _h ,,god's cont9u$ pres5ce dur+ ! passage4 ,,god has giv5 me sweet sleep at night1 & a good appetite to my food by day4 ,fai?ful is he :o ha? promis$1 t ^? :o wait ^u ! ,,"l %all r5ew _! /r5g?4 ,i speak ?us freely to y1 because ,i "k y w be ?ankful on my behalf4 ,i hope bo? y & y\r de> wife1 are mak+ daily advances 9 ! div9e life4 ,:il/ o!rs are disput+1 let u be gr[+4 ,?is w be ! be/ way to conv9ce ^?1 :o y f9d w n be conv9c$ any o!r way4 ,adieu6 ,! ,,"l be ) y4 ,may y\r s\l brea! no?+ b g5tl5ess & love6 ,i am1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxxxvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,h1 at ! ,orphan-h\se4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,july #cj1 #agda4 ,my v de> ,fri5d & ,bro!r1 ,i ,h be5 five days on bo>d1 & am n[ j at our desir$ hav54 ,,god's pres5ce has sweet5$ ! passage1 & ,i h _h fre$om to write _m lett]s besides ^? s5t to ,be!sda4 ,if y1 & de> bro!r ,b1 ?9k prop]1 ! little ones may be call$1 & ! lett]s read be=e y4 ,a ^w ( exhortation1 & a %ort pray]1 may n be unseasonable4 ,i ?ank y all = ! t5d] c>e y take ( ! de> lambs4 ,y s]ve a ma/]1 :o w ri*ly rew>d all y\r pa9s4 ,i hope !re w come a "t1 :5 ,i %all embrace & weep ov] y all ) te>s ( love6 ,at pres5t1 ,i feel myself a poor s9n]1 & /& amaz$ at ,,god's goodness & pati5ce ext5d$ t[>ds me4 ,i am less ?an ! lea/ ( 8 m]cies4 ,y may expect to he> f me aga9 %ortly4 ,o d n =get to pray = me4 ,my de> fri5ds1 = ! pres5t1 adieu6 ,! ,,"l be ) y\r _s4 ,ev]1 ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxxxvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,c4 ,ed9burgh1 ,aug4 #a1 #agda4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,,! ,,"l 0 v graci\s to me on bo>d4 ,he gave u a pleasant passage4 ,z y "k t ! ,messrs4 ,ersk9es gave me ! fir/ invitation to ,scotl&1 & ha? be5 pray+ = me 9 ! mo/ public1 explicit1 ,i c\ld almo/ say extravagant mann]1 = ne> two ye>s la/ pa/1 ,i 0 det]m9$ to give !m ! fir/ (f] ( my poor m9i/rations4 ,accord+ly1 ,i w5t ye/]day to ,dumf]ml+1 :]e de> ,mr4 ,r ,e ha? got a l>ge & sep>ate1 or1 z x is commonly t]m$1 sec$+ meet+-h\se4 ,he receiv$ me v lov+ly4 ,i prea*$ to 8 & ! t[n's p4,a v ?rong$ assembly,aft] ,i _h done pray]1 & nam$ my text1 ! ru/l+ made by op5+ ! bibles all at once1 q surpriz$ me3 a sc5e1 ,i nev] 0 witness to be=e4 ,our conv]sation aft] s]mon1 9 ! h\se1 0 su* z became ! gospel ( ,,*ri/4 ,!y ent]ta9$ me ) v>i\s acc\nts ( ! success ( ! ,sec$]s lab\rs2 &1 z a pro( ( ,,god's be+ ) !m1 ,mr4 ,r's son-9-law told me1 t1 at "o ( _! late occasions1 a woman 0 s deeply affect$1 t %e 0 oblig$ to /op h] m\? ) an h&k]*ief to keep h]self f cry+ out4 ,!y urg$ a long] /ay1 9 ord] to conv]se m closely1 & to set me "r ab\t *ur* gov]nm5t1 & ! solemn league & cov5ant4 ,i in=m$ !m1 t ,i _h giv5 notice ( prea*+ at ,ed9burgh ?is ev5+2 b1 z !y desir$ x1 ,i w\ld 9 a few days return1 & meet ! associate presbyt]y 9 ,mr4 ,r's h\se4 ,?is 0 agre$ on4 ,de> ,mr4 ,e accompani$ me1 & ?is ev5+ ,i prea*$ to _m ?\s&s1 9 a place call$ ,! ,orphan-h\se ,p>k4 ,! ,,"l 0 !re4 ,imm$iately aft] s]mon1 a l>ge company1 among :om 7 "s ( ! nobility1 came to salute me4 ,amid/ our conv]sation1 came 9 a portly1 well-look+ ,quak]1 nephew to ,messrs4 ,e1 =m]ly a ,bapti/ m9i/] 9 ! nor? ( ,engl&1 :o1 tak+ me by ! h&1 said1 8,fri5d ,george1 ,i am z ?\ art2 ,i am = br++ all to ! life & p[] ( ! ev]liv+ ,,god3 &1 !re=e1 if ?\ wilt n qu>rel ) me ab\t my hat1 ,i w n qu>rel ) !e ab\t ?y g[n40 ,9 ?is respect1 ,i wi% all1 ( e d5om9ation1 7 ?us m9d$4 ,i f9d ,,god has bless$ my works 9 ^! p>ts4 ,i am mo/ cordially receiv$ by _m t love ! ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,i h j be5 9 company ) a nobleman1 :o1 ,i believe1 truly fe>s ,,god2 & also ) a lady ( fa%ion1 t discov]s a *ri/ian _s inde$4 ,i already he> ( great divisions4 ,b ,,jesus kn[s h[ to br+ ord] out ( confusion4 ,i hope ! ,,"l is mu* ) y1 my de> bro!r4 ,o may y be ano9t$ m & m1 till y are fill$ ) all ! fulness ( ,,god4 ,be pleas$ to read ?is to all 9 ,w9e-/reet2 & rememb] me k9dly to all t love ! glori\s ,r$eem]4 ,he is a de>1 de> ,,jesus4 ,?o' we die =1 yet let u n d5y him 9 any wise4 ,pray t su* a m9d may be always giv5 to ,y\r weak & unwor?y bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxxxviii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,g4 ,w1 at ,maxton4 ,ed9burgh1 ,aug4 #a1 #agda4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,y\r k9d lett]1 l all o!r tok5s ( my preci\s ,ma/]'s love1 q amazes me4 ,i he> y are a good old soldi] ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,o t y _h wrote to me soon]6 ,i want ! advice & exhortation ( ^? :o h be5 9 ,,*ri/ be=e me4 ,! ,,"l is pleas$ greatly to bless me4 ,8 "w seems to be beg9n+ afre% 9 ,engl&4 ,h[ x goes on abroad1 ! pap]s s5t ) ?is w in=m y4 ,help me1 de> ,sir1 help me ) y\r pray]s1 t ! ,,"l may bless my com+ "h4 ,i hope "s h felt ! div9e pres5ce 9 ?is ev5+'s ex]cise4 ,?ro' grace ,i c say1 ,i did1 & d n[4 ,o t ,i c\ld be humble & ?ankful6 ,o t my he>t gl[$ ) ! love ( ,,god & m56 ,i w\ld brea! no?+ b love4 ,i w\ld love all t love ! ,,"l ,,jesus1 ( :atsoev] d5om9ation4 ,may ! ,,"l heal our divisions1 & grant t we may n !reby provoke him to s5d u a common p]secution to drive u toge!r6 ,o t we may /& 9 a try+ h\r4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i %all be glad to see y at ,ed9burgh any day aft] ,w$nesday next1 & !n we c settle :5 to come into y\r p>ts4 ,i am will+ to prea* ! gospel to all4 ,x is n[ late1 b ,i 0 will+ to write1 le/ some?+ %\ld h9d] me on ,monday4 ,de> ,sir1 good night4 ,i comm5d y to ,,god1 ?ank y = y\r pray]s1 & desire a cont9uance ( !m 9 behalf ( ,y\r affectionate y\ng] bro!r1 & fell[-lab\r] 9 ! ,r$eem]'s v9ey>d1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxxxix4 ,to ,mr4 ,?omas ,n1 at ,new-,york4 ,ed9burgh1 ,aug4 #h1 #agda4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,h writt5 y sev]al lett]s2 & ,i rejoice to he> t ! "w ( ! ,,"l prosp]s 9 ! h&s ( ,messrs4 ,ts1 c4 am glad !y int5d to meet 9 a synod by !mselves4 ,_! ca?olic _s w d good4 ,! associate presbyt]y "h1 are s conf9$1 t !y w n s mu* z he> me prea*1 unless ,i only w jo9 ) !m4 ,mr4 ,ralph ,e1 inde$1 did he> me1 & w5t up ) me into ! pulpit ( ! ,cannon-gate *ur*4,! p 7 ready to %\t = joy2 b1 ,i believe1 x gave (f5ce to 8 associates4 ,i met mo/ ( !m1 accord+ to appo9tm5t1 on ,w$nesday la/4,a set ( grave v5]able m56 ,!y soon propos$ to =m !mselves into a presbyt]y1 & 7 proce$+ to *use a mod]ator,i ask$ !m = :at purpose8 ,!y answ]$1 to disc\rse1 & set me "r1 ab\t ! matt] ( *ur*-gov]nm5t1 & ! solemn league & cov5ant4 ,i repli$1 !y might save !mselves t tr\ble1 = ,i _h no scruples ab\t x2 & t settl+ *ur*-gov]nm5t1 & prea*+ ab\t ! solemn league & cov5ant1 0 n my plan2 ,i !n told !m some?+ ( my exp]i5ce1 & h[ ,i 0 l$ out into my pres5t way ( act+4 ,"o 9 p>ticul> said1 he 0 deeply affect$2 & ! de> ,mr4 ,e desir$ !y w\ld h pati5ce ) me1 = t hav+ be5 born & br$ 9 ,engl&1 & nev] /udi$ ! po9t1 ,i c\ld n be suppos$ to be s p]fectly acqua9t$ ) ! nature ( _! cov5ants4 ,"o1 mu* w>m] ?an ! re/1 imm$iately repli$1 8t no indulg5ce 0 to be %[n me2 t ,engl& _h revolt$ mo/ ) respect to *ur* gov]nm5t2 & t ,i1 born & educat$ !re1 c\ld n b be acqua9t$ ) ! matt] n[ 9 debate40 ,i told him1 ,i _h nev] yet made ! solemn league & cov5ant ! object ( my /udy1 be+ too busy ab\t matt]s1 z ,i judg$1 ( great] importance4 ,sev]al repli$1 t e p9 ( ! tab]nacle 0 preci\s4,i said1 t 9 e build+ !re 7 outside & inside workm52 t ! latt]1 at pres5t1 0 my prov9ce2 t if !y ?\ght !mselves call$ to ! =m]1 !y might proce$ 9 _! own way1 & ,i %\ld proce$ 9 m9e4 ,i !n ask$ !m s]i\sly1 :at !y w\ld h me to d2 ! answ] 0 t ,i 0 n desir$ to subscribe imm$iately to ! solemn league & cov5ant2 b to prea* only = !m till ,i _h fur!r light4 ,i ask$1 :y only = !m8 ,mr4 ,ralph ,e said1 8!y 7 ! ,,"l's p40 ,i !n ask$1 :e!r !re 7 no o!r ,,"l's p b !mselves2 & suppos+ all o!rs 7 ! devil's p1 !y c]ta9ly _h m ne$ to be prea*$ to1 & !re=e ,i 0 m & m det]m9$ to g out into ! highways & h$ges2 & t if ! ,pope himself w\ld l5d me 8 pulpit1 ,i w\ld gladly proclaim ! righte\sness ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/ !re94 ,soon aft] ?is1 ! company broke up2 & "o ( ^!1 o!rwise v5]able m51 imm$iately w5t into ! meet+-h\se1 & prea*$ ^u ^! words1 8,wat*man1 :at ( ! night8 ,wat*man1 :at ( ! night8 ,! wat*man said1 ,! morn+ come?1 & also ! night1 if ye w enquire1 enquire ye2 return1 come40 ,i att5d$2 b ! good man s sp5t himself 9 ! =m] "p ( 8 s]mon1 9 talk+ aga9/ prelacy1 ! common-pray] book1 ! surplice1 ! rose 9 ! hat1 & su* l ext]nals1 t :5 he came to ! latt] "p ( 8 text1 to invite poor s9n]s to ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 8 brea? 0 s gone1 t he c\ld sc>ce be he>d4 ,:at a pity t ! la/ 0 n fir/1 & ! fir/ la/6 ,! consequ5ce ( all ?is 01 an op5 brea*4 ,i retir$1 ,i wept1 ,i pray$1 & aft] prea*+ 9 ! fields1 sat d[n & d9$ ) !m1 & !n took a f9al leave4 ,at table a g5tlewoman said1 %e _h he>d t ,i _h told "s p1 t ! associate presbyt]y 7 build+ a ,babel4 ,i said1 8,madam1 x is q true2 & ,i believe ! ,babel w soon fall d[n ab\t _! e>s30 b en\gh ( ?is4 ,,"l1 :at is man1 :at ! be/ ( m58 b m5 at ! be/6 ,i ?9k ,i h n[ se5 an end ( all p]fection4 ,our bre?r5 9 ,am]ica1 bless$ be ,,god1 h n s le>n$ ,,*ri/4 ,be pleas$ to in=m !m ( ?is lett]4 ,i h n "t to write n[4 ,! ,,"l blesses my prea*+ "h1 & ! "w1 ,i ?9k1 is begun afre% 9 ,london4 ,i prea* to _m ?\s&s daily1 & sev]al h appli$ to me already "u convictions4 ,i h be5 "h ab\t eight days4 ,y may expect to he> f me %ortly aga94 ,! ,,"l be ) y4 ,i love y 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/3 ,he w bless y = :at y h done = ! poor orphans4 ,he com=ts me on e side4 ,o free grace6 ,de> bro!r ,s salutes y all4 ,ev] y\rs 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxl4 ,to ,mr4 ,t ,g1 at ,london4 ,ed9burgh1 ,aug4 #h1 #agda4 ,,y w see1 my de> bro!r1 by ! foll[+1 :at ,,god is /ill do+ = me4 ,on ,sunday ev5+1 ,i prea*$ 9 a field ne> ! ,orphan-h\se1 to upw>ds ( fifte5 ?\s& p2 & on ,monday1 ,friday1 & ,saturday ev5+1 to ne> z _m4 ,on ,tuesday ,i prea*$ 9 ! ,cannongate *ur*2 on ,w$nesday & ,?ursday at ,dumf]ml+2 & at my return on ,friday morn+1 at ab\t eight o'clock1 ,i prea*$ at a t[n call$ ,que5s-,f]ry1 sev5 miles f ,ed9burgh4 ,e :]e ! auditories 7 l>ge1 & v att5tive4 ,great p[] accompani$ ! ^w4 ,_m h be5 br\ght "u convictions2 & ,i h already receiv$ sev]al invitations to diff]5t places1 :i*1 ,,god will+1 ,i int5d to comply )4 ,at pres5t ,i c say no m1 b desire y to pray =1 & expect soon to he> fur!r f1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxli4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,w1 at ,dundee4 ,ed9burgh1 ,aug4 #aj1 #agda4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,i ,j n[ _h ! pleasure ( y\r lett]2 = :i* be pleas$ to accept my he>ty ?anks4 ,i tru/ y\r pray]s w be he>d 9 my behalf4 ,glory be to free grace6 _m are "h br\ght "u convictions4 ,unwor?y z ,i am1 ! glori\s ,emmanuel is pleas$ to clo! 8 ^w ) p[]4 ,i am amaz$ at 8 lov+-k9dness1 & want heav5 & e>? to jo9 ) me 9 prais+ 8 holy ,"n4 ,by y\r son ,i h s5t "s pap]s1 & %all gladly receive any f y4 ,i wi% y w\ld n tr\ble y\rself or me 9 writ+ ab\t ! corruptions ( ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&4 ,i believe !re is no *ur* p]fect "u heav52 b1 z ,,god1 by 8 provid5ce1 is pleas$ to s5d me =? simply to prea* ! gospel to all1 ,i ?9k !re is no ne$ ( ca/+ myself out4 ,! divisions 9 ,scotl& are affect+1 & und\bt$ly !y w occasion great se>*+s ( he>t4 ,i pray ,,god to support u 9 a try+ h\r4 ,i am n yet det]m9$1 :5 ,i %all come y\r way4 ,i c only promise1 x %all be ! fir/ opportunity1 & t y %all be appriz$ ( x "s "t be=e4 ,9 ! mean "t1 be pleas$ to be> me ^u y\r he>t4 ,i am a weak helpless worm4 ,y\r correspond5ce w always be agreeable to me4 ,t y may daily receive fre% ano9t+s f above1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate1 ?o' y\ng] bro!r & s]vant 9 ! ,gospel1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxlii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,o4 ,ed9burgh1 ,aug4 #aj1 #agda4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,i ,?ank y = y\r k9d & oblig+ lett]4,i _h n "t to answ] x be=e4 ,,god will+1 ,i hope to come into ! nor!rn p>ts4 ,! precise "t ,i _c yet tell4 ,= ev] ador$ be ! ,,"l = 8 free grace6 ! ^w is accompani$ ) great p[]4 ,sev]al apply to me daily "u convictions4 ,i f9d x be/ simply to prea* ! pure gospel1 & n to m$dle at all ) controv]sy4 ,! pres5t divisions are a sore judgm5t to ,scotl&4 ,?is is my com=t1 ,,jesus is k+4 ,he w ei!r heal1 or br+ good out ( !m4 ,i h be5 ) sev]al ( ! associate presbyt]y2 b ,i see no hopes ( accommodation4 ,o t ! p[] ( religion may revive6 ,no?+ b t c break d[n ! p>tition wall ( bigotry4 ,de> ,sir1 =get n to pray = me4 ,i see m & m t ,i am no?+1 & t ,,jesus is all 9 all4 ,did ,i "k h[1 ,i w\ld s5d y "s pap]s2 b ,i hope ere long to h a p]sonal int]view2 & 9 ! mean :ile1 ,i beg leave to subscribe myself1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate bro!r & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxliii4 ,to ! ,"r ,hon\rable ! ,"l ,r4 ,ed9burgh1 ,aug4 #aa1 #agda4 ,my ,"l1 ,,?\gh ,i am j go+ out1 yet ,i _c satisfy myself )\t snat*+ a few mom5ts to write to y4 ,i hope ?is w f9d y\r ,lord%ip safe at y\r j\rney's end1 rejoic+ 9 ,,god = giv+ 8 angels *>ge conc]n+ y 9 ! way4 ,x w please y\r ,lord%ip1 to in=m y t ! ,,"l ( all ,lords ha? dealt mo/ lov+ly ) me1 s9ce y\r dep>ture h5ce4 ,8 p[] ha? be5 frequ5tly made kn[n 9 ! great congregation1 & _m come to me daily1 cry+ out1 8,:at %all ,i d to be sav$80 ,! "w ( ! ,,"l also goes on 9 ,am]ica1 & 9 ,engl&1 s t ,i hope we %all see ! k+dom ( ,,god come ) p[]4 ,?is is ! full desire ( my s\l4 ,i am det]m9$ to seek aft] & "k no?+ else4 ,= besides ?is1 all o!r ?+s are b dung & dross4 ,o my ,"l1 :y %\ld we t are pilgrims1 m9d e>?ly ?+s8 ,:y %\ld we t are soldi]s1 entangle ourselves ) ! ?+s ( ?is life8 ,heav5ly-m9d$ness is ! v life ( a *ri/ian4 ,x is all 9 all4,i pray ! ,,"l t y\r he>t may be drawn m & m t[>ds him1 & be fill'd ) all 8 fulness4 ,i c\ld say m1 b ,mr4 ,g ,w waits = me4 ,i am1 my ,"l1 ,y\r ,lord%ip's mo/ ob$i5t humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxliv4 ,to ,mr4 ,h ,h1 9 ,london4 ,ed9burgh1 ,aug4 #aa1 #agda4 ,my v de> ,bro!r ,h1 ,,?\gh my eyes are dim1 & my body calls = re/1 yet ,i w\ld fa9 s5d y a l9e be=e ,i g4 ,! ,,"l ,,jesus is gett+ himself into _m he>ts4 ,i sc>ce feel any re/ra9t 9 prea*+4 ,bo? 9 public & private1 ! ,,"l clo!s 8 ^w ) p[]4 ,poor s\ls come to me "u deep convictions4 ,sweet lett]s are s5t to me ( ! success ( my writ+s & s]mons2 & sev]al press+ invitations to _m places4 ,i hope ,,god is beg9n+ su* a "w "h1 z he begun1 & is n[ c>ry+ on 9 ,new-,engl&4 ,night & day ,,jesus fills me ) 8 love4 ,my bodily /r5g? is daily r5ew$4 ,! ,,"l is pleas$ to op5 my m\? wide2 praise him = x4 ,i h prea*$ twice1 & talk$1 & walk$ mu* to day4 ,my de> man1 good-night4 ,! ,,"l be ) y6 ,ev]1 ev] y\rs1 9 ! mo/ adorable ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxlv4 ,to ! ,mo/ ,hon\rable ! ,mss ( ,ln4 ,ed9burgh1 ,aug4 #ab1 #agda4 ,my ,"l1 ,i ,am surpriz$ to f9d y\r ,lord%ip s condesc5d+ z to write to me4 ,h[ bright does humility %9e 9 great p]sonages8 ,x is ?is r5d]s ,,god s amiable to 8 creatures4 ,he is inf9itely good1 & )al inf9itely condesc5d+4 ,:at an unp>allel$ in/ance 0 t ( 8 lov+ k9dness1 8 giv+ 8 only begott5 ,son to die = s9ful man4 ,h[ l[ did ,,jesus /oop :5 he lay 9 a mang]1 mu* m :5 he hung ^u ! accurs$ tree4 ,:5 ,i ?9k ( ?is my/]y ( godl9ess1 ,i am lo/ 9 ?\ght4 ,?is makes me to despise all human happ9ess1 & sets my s\l a long+ = a full fruition ( my ,,jesus4 ,i pray ,,god to give y\r ,lord%ip grace to det]m9e to "k no?+ b ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 & him crucifi$4 ,he is ! only c5t] ( true happ9ess4 ,9 him alone1 solid1 la/+ joys are to be f\nd4 ,hav+ ,,jesus1 ,i f9d 9 him ,i possess all ?+s4 ,b :i!r am ,i go+8 ,y\r ,lord%ip w excuse me4 ,my he>t at pres5t is enl>g$4 ,i pray ,,god to visit y\r ,lord%ip ) 8 great salvation4 ,i ?ank y\r ,lord%ip = y\r int5d$ b5efaction to ! poor ,georgia orphans4 ,i hope ! glori\s ,emmanuel w accept x at y\r h&s4 ,i h s5t y\r ,lord%ip ano!r p>cel1 see+ ! fir/ ha? misc>ri$4 ,i %all foll[ x ) my poor pray]s1 be+1 my ,"l1 ,y\r ,lord%ip's mo/ ob$i5t humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxlvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,h ,h4 ,ed9burgh1 ,aug4 #ac1 #agda4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,long$ to receive a lett] f y4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 my long+ 0 satisfi$ ?is day4 ,my he>t is mu* unit$ to y1 & c>ri$ out = y4 ,i utt]ly disapprove ( "s p]sons sep>at+ pr9ciples4 ,i f9d1 ,satan n[ turns himself into an angel ( light1 & /irs up ,,god's *ildr5 to tempt me to come ov] to "s p>ticul> p>ty4 ,! associate ,presbyt]y h be5 h>d ^u me2 b ,i f9d no fre$om1 any long] ?an ,i cont9ue j z ,i am1 & evangelize to all4 ,i "k n t ,i diff] f y 9 "o ?+4 ,glory be to ,,god = :at he has done at ,london6 ,he is do+ great ?+s "h4 ,i walk 9 ! cont9ual sun%9e ( 8 c\nt5ance4 ,e day1 fre% seals are giv5 ( my m9i/ry4 ,?is morn+ ,,god op5$ my voice to speak to prea*]s ( ! gospel4 ,be pleas$ to accept ( ?is summ>y acc\nt ( my proce$+s4 ,on ,sunday morn+1 ,i visit$ & prea*$ to ! orphans "h1 & 9 ! ev5+ to z _m p z ! ,sunday be=e4 ,e day s9ce1 except+ ,monday1 ,i h prea*$ ei!r 9 ! *ur*es or field twice a day1 & ye/]day ,i collect$ upw>ds ( n9ety-?ree p\nds = ! ,georgia orphans4 ,p are daily com+ "u deep convictions1 & fre% invitations are s5t me to prea* at div]s places r\nd ab\t4 ,on ,sunday1 ,i purpose to prea* 9 ! c\ntry1 & also ! greate/ "p ( ! foll[+ week1 & %all return aga91 ,,god will+1 ab\t ,friday to ?is city4 ,o my bro!r1 exhort all to praise ! ,,"l4 ,i h mo/ sweet lett]s f _m awak5$ ones4 ,,god1 ,i believe1 w "w 9 ! m9i/]s & "y /ud5ts he>ts4 ,ev5 s ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,am54 ,pray fail n writ+ to ,ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxlvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,d ,e1 at ,/]l+4 ,ed9burgh1 ,aug4 #ac1 #agda4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,receiv$ y\r k9d lett]1 & he>tily bless ,,god1 if any ?+ dropp+ f my unwor?y lips 0 made ( s]vice to y\r s\l4 ,i believe1 ,,god incl9$ me to speak to y4 ,! sons ( ! prophets are mu* ^u my he>t4 ,i pray ,,god t y may be poli%$ %afts1 & noble in/rum5ts 9 8 h&s1 ( build+ up liv+ temples = ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,! treatm5t ,i met ) f ! associate presbyt]y1 0 n altoge!r su* z ,i expect$4 ,x griev$ me1 z mu* z x did y4 ,i c\ld sc>ce refra9 f bur/+ into a flood ( te>s4 ,i wi% all 7 l-m9d$ ) y\r hon\r$ fa!r & uncle3 matt]s !n w\ld n be c>ri$ on ) s high an h&4 ,i fe> !y are l$ too mu*4 ,su* viol5t me?ods1 su* a n>r[ way ( act+1 c nev] be ! way to promote & enl>ge ! k+dom ( ! bless$ ,,jesus4 ,x surely mu/ be wrong to fix su* b\nds to ourselves1 z =bid ev5 our he>+ ^? :o love ! ,,"l ,,jesus 9 s9c]ity1 & h also be5 own$ ( him4 ,,*ri/ w\ld n h done s4,suppos+ ! s*eme ( gov]nm5t :i* ! associate presbyt]y cont5d = to be scriptural1 yet =be>ance & long-suff]+ is to be ex]cis$ t[>ds su* z may diff] f !m2 & ,i am v]ily p]suad$1 !re is no su* =m ( gov]nm5t prescrib$ 9 ! book ( ,,god1 z excludes a tol]ation ( all o!r =ms :atsoev]4 ,0 ! ,new ,te/am5t outw>d tab]nacle to be built z punctual z ! old1 z punctual directions w\ld h be5 giv5 ab\t ! build+ x2 :]eas1 x is only d$uc$ by inf]5ce1 & ?us we see ,indep5d5ts1 ,presbyt]ians1 & ,episcopalians br+ ! same text to support _! p>ticul> s*eme1 & ,i believe ,,jesus ,,*ri/ !reby w\ld tea* u to ex]cise =be>ance & long-suff]+ to ea* o!r4 ,0 ! associate presbyt]y s*eme to take effect1 out ( consci5ce1 if !y act$ consi/5tly1 !y mu/ re/ra91 & grieve1 if n p]secute _m ( ,,god's *ildr5 :o c\ld n possibly come into _! measures2 & ,i d\bt n b _! pres5t viol5t me?ods1 toge!r ) ! corruptions ( t assembly1 w cause _m to turn ,indep5d5ts1 & set up p>ticul> *ur*es ( _! own4 ,?is 0 ! effect ( ar*bi%op ,laud's act+ ) s high an h&2 & :e!r x be presbyt]y or episcopacy1 if manag$ 9 ! same mann]1 x w be productive ( ! same effects4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i h n s le>n$ ,,*ri/4 ,i prea* ! simple gospel1 & our glori\s ,,jesus is pleas$ to att5d x ) 8 p[]4 ,e day ,i feel m & m ( ! div9e pres5ce1 & p are com+ to me cry+1 8,:at %all we d to be sav$40 ,! love ( ,,jesus fills my s\l1 & con/ra9s me to write ?us freely to y4 ,o de> ,sir1 ,i love & hon\r y\r pi\s fa!r4 ,rememb] me 9 ! k9de/ mann] to ! good old man4 ,i pray ,,god1 8 la/ days may n be employ$ too mu* 9 ! non-ess5tials ( religion4 ,my he>t is knit to ! family4 ,,god =bid1 t any ?+ %\ld h9d] u f tak+ sweet c\nsel toge!r4 ,,god will+1 ,i am to prea* at ,falkirk on ,tuesday ev5+1 & purpose to be at ,/]l+ t night1 & to prea* twice !re ! next day4 ,if x 0 ?\ght advisable1 ,i w\ld collect = ! ,orphan-h\se at ,georgia 9 ! aft]noon4 ,! ,,"l be ) y1 & all ! family4 ,=get me n 9 y\r pray]s4,i am a poor unwor?y wret*4 ,z su*1 pray = ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxlviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,h ,h4 ,ed9burgh1 ,aug4 #ae1 #agda4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,,x w\ld make y\r he>t leap = joy1 to be n[ 9 ,ed9burgh4 ,i "q if !re be n upw>ds ( #cjj 9 ?is city seek+ aft] ,,jesus4 ,e morn+1 ,i h a con/ant levee ( w\nd$ s\ls1 _m ( :om are q sla9 by ! law4 ,,god's p[] att5ds ! ^w cont9ually1 j z :5 ,i left ,london4 ,at sev5 9 ! morn+1 we h a lecture 9 ! fields1 att5d$ n only by ! common p1 b p]sons ( great rank4 ,i h reason to ?9k sev]al ( ! latt] sort are com+ to ,,jesus4 ,little *ildr5 also are mu* wr\ght ^u4 ,,god mu* blesses my lett]s f ! little orphans4 ,he loves to "w by ! mo/ contemptible means4 ,o my de> bro!r1 ,i am q amaz$1 :5 ,i ?9k :at ,,god ha? done "h 9 a =tnight4 ,my pr9t$ j\rnals & s]mons h be5 bless$ 9 an uncommon mann]4 ,i am only afraid le/ p %\ld idolize ! in/rum5t1 & n look en\gh to ! glori\s ,,jesus1 9 :om alone ,i desire to glory4 ,congregations consi/ ( _m ?\s&s4 ,nev] did ,i see s _m bibles1 nor p look into !m1 :5 ,i am exp\nd+1 ) su* att5tion4 ,pl5ty ( te>s fl[ f ! he>]s eyes4 ,_! conc]n appe>s v>i\s ways4 ,i prea* twice daily1 & exp\nd at private h\ses at night1 & am employ$ 9 speak+ to s\ls "u di/ress great "p ( ! day4 ,i h j snat*$ a few mom5ts to write to my de> bro!r4 ,o t ,,god may enl>ge y\r he>t to pray = me4 ,?is aft]noon ,i %all prea* out ( t[n1 & also to-morr[4 ,next po/1 ,,god will+1 y %all h ano!r lett]4 ,i walk cont9ually 9 ! com=ts ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,! love ( ,,*ri/ q /rikes me dumb4 ,o grace6 grace6 ,let t be my song4 ,adieu4 ,my de> fell[- travell] jo9s ) me 9 he>ty love to y all4 ,i mu/ away4 ,ev] y\rs 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxlix4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,h1 at ,georgia4 ,ed9burgh1 ,aug4 #bd1 #agda4 ,my v de> ,fri5d & ,bro!r1 ,,) v great difficulty ,i get "t to write ?is4 ,! ,,"l is do+ great ?+s 9 ,scotl&4 ,i prea* twice daily to _m ?\s&s ) great p[]4 ,i h collect$ "h v ne> two-hundr$ p\nds1 & h a prospect ( collect+ mu* m4 ,mr4 ,n has drawn ^u me = ?ree hundr$ p\nds /]l+4 ,i h paid two ( x4 ,"s hundr$s rema9 yet unpaid4 ,,god gives me to put my tru/ 9 him4 ,i h b\ght five hundr$ y>ds ( clo? = ! de> orphans w9t]'s we>1 & %all s5d y ! o!r ?+s y m5tion$4 ,i rejoice to he> t ! ,,"l is ) y4 ,i d n wond] at ! contempt y meet )1 or ! calumnies :i* are spread abroad4 ,rememb] ! burn+ bu%4 ,o my fri5d1 my de> fri5d1 h[ %all ,i ?ank y = y\r pray]s1 c>e1 & love8 ,i am will+ to wa% all y\r feet4 ,p]haps 9 ! ,spr+1 ,i may emb>k2 b _c yet det]m9e4 ,i h writt5 to y _m lett]s1 & ,i always rememb] y 9 my pray]s4 ,i am glad to he> t y c g to m>ket )\t money4 ,! ,,"l increase y\r fai?4 ,my de> bro!r1 ,i love y 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i w d :at ,i c = ,mr4 ,b4 ,i ?ank de> ,mr4 ,j1 f my he>t1 = 8 great k9dness4 ,i wrote to him & to ,mr4 ,b1 & ne> ?irty m1 a mon? ago4 ,expect also "s money %ortly4 ,i _h r be> any burd51 ?an h my de> family burd5$4 ,i ?ank ,mr4 ,w = 8 c>e4 ,8 bre?r5 "h are well4 ,i h n "t to tell y1 h[ ,i love & e/eem y = ! c>e y take ( ! de> lambs4 ,i long to weep ov] y all4 ,excuse me = n writ+ p>ticul>ly4 ,! ,,"l be ) y all4 ,z soon z ,i c possibly r$eem "t1 y %all he> aga91 my de> ,mr4 ,h1 f ,ev] y\rs 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccl4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,r ,e4 ,ed9burgh1 ,aug4 #bd1 #agda4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,i ,?ank y = y\r k9d lett]4 ,i believe x proce$$ f love2 b1 z yet1 ,i _c ?9k ! solemn league & cov5ant is any way obligatory ^u me4 ,inde$1 de> ,sir1 y mi/ake if y ?9k ,i temporize on acc\nt ( ! orphans4 ,be x f> f me4 ,i abhor ! v ?\ght ( x4 ,i proce$ n[1 j z ,i h done ev] s9ce ,i came out 9 ! m9i/ry2 & s f> f n sett+ a h$ge ab\t our ,,"l's g>d51 t 0 ,i call$ to x1 ,i %\ld set a mu* clos] h$ge ?an t :i* ! associate presbyt]y are plant+4 ,i %\ld enquire into p's exp]i5ces1 be=e ,i admitt$ !m to ! ,,"l's table4 ,i w\ld h *ur* memb]s meet 9 *ur* fell[%ip1 & tell "o ano!r :at ,,god has done = _! s\ls4 ,y seem to ?9k ,i am n op5 to light4 ,t ,i may give y satisfaction1 ,i am will+ to conf] ) ,mr4 ,w at ,p]?1 :]e ,i am to be by div9e p]mission on ,?ursday1 ,septemb] #c4 ,on ,tuesday next1 ab\t f\r 9 ! aft]noon1 ,i purpose prea*+ at ,dumf]ml+4,i am engag$ to sup at y\r collegue's h\se1 b int5d to lie at y\rs4 ,9 ! mean "t be pleas$ to pray = me1 & to rememb] my love to all y\r family2 & believe me1 rev]5d ,sir1 to be ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 ?\gh unwor?y bro!r & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccli4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,o1 at ,ab]de54 ,p]?1 ,sept4 #c1 #agda4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,i ,h receiv$ two lett]s f y1 :i* mu* affect me1 kn[+ h[ unwor?y ,i am ( su* ende>+ expressions1 or inde$ ( any notice at all4 ,b :at %all ,i say8 ,grace6 grace6 ,,jesus loves me1 & s does 8 s]vant = ,,jesu's sake4 ,o free grace6 ,i am sorry to f9d t any %\ld ins9uate1 my n com+ to ,ab]de5 is ow+ to y\r cold invitation4 ,su* a ?\ght nev] ent]$ my he>t1 b q ! contr>y4 ,! di/ance ( ! way1 & my press+ call to ,engl&1 w keep me f y1 & no?+ else4 ,i love & hon\r y = my ma/]'s sake4 ,i %\ld be glad to wa% y\r feet1 & if possible ,i w yet see y4 ,b if ,,god %\ld n p]mit me1 de> ,sir1 be n (f5d$4 ,! ,,"l is pleas$ to give me mu* fre$om & p[] 9 prea*+4 ,congregations are e :]e l>ge1 & !y h be5 v lib]al to my poor orphans4 ,o t ,i 0 humble1 & ?ankful6 ,i am ! *ief ( s9n]s3 ,i feel myself su*4 ,o ! efficacy ( ,,*ri/'s blood6 ,x is omnipot5t2 x ha? sav$ me4 ,de> ,sir1 my he>t is melt$ d[n ) ! love ( ,,jesus4 ,he is a de> ma/]4 ,he ha? suff]$ no evil to befal me1 z y h already he>d4 ,i h n s mu* z hurt my foot aga9/ a /one4 ,help me to praise him4 ,wor?y is ! ,lamb t 0 sla91 to receive all hon\r & glory & ri*es & p[] & bless+6 ,) mu* difficulty1 ,i get "t to s5d y ^! few l9es4,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\r v affectionate1 ob$i5t fri5d1 y\ng] bro!r1 & s]vant 9 ! gospel1 ,g4 ,w4 ,p4 ,s4 ,= n9e days pa/1 ,i h cont9u$ prea*+ ) great p[] twice e day1 to v l>ge & affect$ auditories 9 _m t[ns & villages4 ,,lett] ,,ccclii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,w4 ,ed9burgh1 ,sept4 #ai1 #agda4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,?\gh nature calls = re/1 & ,i am to prea* f\r times to-morr[1 yet ,i _c g to b$ )\t answ]+ y\r k9d lett]4 ,bless$ be ,,god = any good done at ,dundee6 ,n unto me1 n unto me1 b unto ,,jesus ,,*ri/ be all ! glory4 ,?anks be to ,,god1 ,i c yet s5d y m glad tid+s4 ,at ,creif we _h a mo/ preci\s meet+4 ,at ,glasg[ ,i prea*$ t5 times4 ,! ,,"l 0 ) me ( a tru?4 ,! congregations 7 v l>ge1 z 7 ! contributions1 & _m 7 br\ght "u ! deepe/ convictions4 ,) great regret we p>t$1 & ) great joy 0 receiv$ at ,ed9burgh4 ,i _h "s ?\ghts ( abid+ 9 ,scotl& long]1 b la/ night ,i receiv$ a lett]1 :i* almo/ det]m9$ my return to ,engl&4 ,next ,saturday1 ,,god will+1 ,i purpose to leave ?is place1 & %all return into ^! p>ts1 if provid5ce po9ts a way1 9 ! ,spr+4 ,i d n despair ( see+ ,scotl& l ,new-,engl&4 ,rev]5d ,sir1 = ! pres5t adieu4 ,my poor body bids me to /op4 ,o :5 %all ,i sleep no m6 ,i am exce$+ly we>y1 b am affectionately1 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ unwor?y & ob$i5t bro!r1 & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccliii4 ,to ,mr4 ,t ,g1 9 ,london4 ,ed9burgh1 ,sep4 #bd1 #agda4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,,?is s]ves to in=m y1 t on ,sunday la/ ,i prea*$ "h f\r times1 twice 9 a *ur*1 & twice 9 ! fields2 9 ! ev5+ ,i collect$ tw5ty p\nds = ! royal infirm>y4 ,on ,monday morn+1 ,i visit$ ! *ildr5 9 ?ree hospitals1 & prea*$ 9 ! ev5+ 9 ! p>k2 also at ,k+lassy1 ,ab]d\r1 & ,inn]kei?+1 on ,tuesday & ,w$nesday4 ,on ,?ursday ,i visit$ ! prison1 & 9 ! ev5+ prea*$ to ! *ildr5 ( ! city1 ) a congregation consi/+ ( ne> tw5ty ?\s& 9 ! p>k4 ,x is rem>kable t _m *ildr5 are "u convictions1 & e :]e great p[] & app>5t success att5d ! ^w prea*$4 ,calls to div]s places1 are s num]\s & importunate1 t ,i ?9k x my duty to /ay 9 ,scotl& "s "t long]3 be+ 9 ha/e1 c say n m at pres5t4 ,my love to all t love ! ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d1 bro!r1 & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccliv4 ,to ! ,"r ,hon\rable ,"l ,l4 ,ed9burgh1 ,sept4 #be1 #agda4 ,my ,"l1 ,,?\gh nature calls = re/1 yet love & gratitude oblige me to sit up to answ] y\r ,lord%ip's lett]1 le/ ,i %\ld n h "t 9 ! morn+4 ,bless$ be ! glori\s ,r$eem]6 :o seems 9 "s degree to be work+ ^u y\r he>t4 ,my pray] to ,,god is1 t ^! convictions may cont9ue1 'till !y end 9 a s\nd conv]sion4 ,y d well1 my ,"l1 to fe>1 le/ !y %\ld we> (f4 ,i h n _h s mu* acqua9tance ) ! _w z y\r ,lord%ip2 b ,i "k x is a deceitful ?+1 & )\t ! utmo/ c>e & wat*fulness1 w ins5sibly div]t ! s\l f ,,god4 ,y\r ,lord%ip is 9 a dang]\s situation4 ,a fe> ( contempt1 & a love = hon\r1 falsely s call$1 r5d] religion unfa%ionable among/ ! ri* & polite "p ( mank9d4 ,b ! blood ( ,,jesus is almighty1 & makes ! s\l m ?an conqu]or4 ,"h is ! f\nta9 to :i* y & ,i mu/ apply1 to wa% away all our s9s4 ,& is x yet op5 = all poor s9n]s8 ,come !n1 my ,"l1 & lay y\rself at ! feet ( ! bless$ ,,jesus4 ,he c1 he w1 if y believe on him1 abundantly p>don y4 ,b fai? is ! gift ( ,,god4 ,i pray ,,god to give y no re/1 'till y h receiv$ ! full assurance ( fai?4 ,!n w y recov] y\r primitive dignity1 trample e>? "u y\r feet1 & ) y\r s\l be pant+ aft] ,,god4 ,o my ,"l1 x is a bless$ ?+ to h fell[%ip ) ! ,fa!r1 & ) ! ,son4 ,i am a poor despis$ m9i/] ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/2 b ,i w\ld n *ange my ,ma/] = t5 ?\s& worlds4 ,i h food to eat1 t ! _w kn[s no?+ (4 ,i long to h y\r ,lord%ip ta/e ( x too1 & %all z x 7 travail 9 bir? 'till ,,jesus ,,*ri/ is =m$ 9 y4 ,y\r ,lord%ip ne$ n rem9d me to pray = y4 ,y\r et]nal welf>e is mu* ^u my he>t4 ,my ,"l1 n[ is ! accept$ "t1 n[ is ! day ( salvation4 ,! bless$ _s is n[ /riv+ ) y1 & say+1 8,my son1 give me ?y he>t2 :at ha/ ?\ to d any m ) idols80 ,i hope y\r reply w be1 8,,"l1 ,i give !e my he>t1 my :ole he>t1 & w no long] keep back f !e ! lea/ "p40 ,!n w y\r ,lord%ip be truly happy2 = s f> z we are void ( ,,god1 s f> we are mis]able4 ,b :i!r am ,i runn+8 ,x is late2 b y\r ,lord%ip desir$ a long lett]1 & !re=e ,i h tak5 ! lib]ty to write freely4 ,i am s5sible ( ! hon\r put ^u me by y\r ,lord%ip1 & hope ,i %all nev] betray any tru/ repos$ 9 me4 ,i pray ,,god to sanctify ?is1 & bless our fell[%ip :5 we meet toge!r4 ,i ?ank y\r ,lord%ip = y\r conc]n ab\t ! orphans4 ,i am p]suad$ y w 9 no wise lose y\r rew>d4 ,i hope y\r ,lord%ip receiv$ my la/ lett]1 :i* gave an acc\nt ( my int5d$ prea*+ at ,k+lassie & ,c\p>4 ,may ! glori\s ,,jesus sanctify my cont9uance 9 ^! p>ts1 to ! promot+ 8 own glory & ! good ( s\ls6 ,i ?9k ,i c say1 8to me to live is ,,*ri/40 ,x revives me to see s _m seek+ aft] ,,jesus4 ,at ,k+lassie ! p[] 0 extraord9>y4 ,o free grace6 t ,,god %\ld make use ( su* a wret* z ,i am4 ,i desire to lie humbly 9 ! du/1 & say1 8,:y me1 ,,"l1 :y me80 ,fe> n1 my ,"l1 ,i h receiv$ remission ( s9s by ! blood ( ,,jesus4 ,into 8 arms1 ,i am j ab\t to comm5d y\r ,lord%ip4 ,i pray ,,god to visit y\r s\l ) 8 salvation2 & hop+ my humble respects w f9d acceptance ) y\r ,lord%ip1 y\r lady1 & lady ,ann1 ,i beg leave to subscribe myself1 ,y\r ,lord%ip's mo/ ob$i5t humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclv4 ,to ! ,"r ,hon\rable ,"l ,r4 ,galla%iels1 ,sept4 #bh1 #agda4 ,my ,"l1 ,,y\r lett] ,i fe> has be5 too long unansw]$1 b gratitude w n p]mit me to def] answ]+ x any long]4 ,i h also receiv$ y\r ,lord%ip's lib]al b5efaction = ! orphans1 = :i* & all o!r fav\rs1 y\r ,lord%ip ha? my he>ty ?anks4,! innum]able in/ances ( ,,god's goodness q melt me d[n4 ,! ^w ( ,,god prevails m & m4 ,e :]e ,,jesus ,,*ri/ is gett+ himself ! victory 9 poor s9n]s he>ts4 ,"y & old f _m qu>t]s fly to ! gospel1 z doves to ! w9d[s4 ,i tru/1 y\r ,lord%ip's daught]s w feel ! p[] ( ,,*ri/'s blood4 ,happy !y1 :o d feel x4 ,!y re/ 9 ,,god4 ,!y are sons & daught]s ( ! ,,"l ,almighty4 ,:at a ri* p]son is ! poore/ *ri/ian8 ,he is jo9t heir ) ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,support$ ) ?is ?\ght1 & feel+ ! p[] ( x 9 my s\l1 ,i c despise all sublun>y enjoym5ts1 & long to be :olly swall[$ up 9 ,,god4 ,happy day1 :5 we %all conv]se ) ! _w no m6 ,i pray ,,god to give me pati5ce to wait 'till ,,jesus comes4 ,i w\ld leap my sev5ty ye>s1 & fly ^u ! w+s ( fai? & love1 into ! bless$ ,r$eem]'s pres5ce4 ,i hope y\r ,lord%ip is ?us m9d$4 ,may ! glori\s ,emmanuel keep y s1 'till y\r s\l is c>ri$ into ,abraham's bosom4 ,?is is ! he>ty pray] (1 my ,"l1 ,y\r ,lord%ip's mo/ ob$i5t & oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclvi4 ,to ! ,"r ,hon\rable "l ,l ,ed9burgh1 ,oct4 #b1 #agda4 ,my ,"l1 ,,la/ night ,i return$ f ! s\? c\ntry1 & receiv'd y\r ,lord%ip's k9d lett]4 ,my invitation to ,c\p> 0 9 ! "n ( _m3 :o ! p]sons 7 t sign$ ! lett] ,i _c tell4 ,i h s5t x inclos$ 9 ?is4 ,_h ,i kn[n x to h be5 m agreeable to y\r ,lord%ip1 ,i w\ld h appo9t$ ! meet+ at ,melvill2 b ,i fe>1 z su* public notice has be5 giv51 x w be n[ impracticable4 ,i _c possibly /ay ) y\r ,lord%ip all ,tuesday1 be+ to prea* at ,dundee4 ,b 9 my return f ,ab]de51 ,i hope to be at y\r ,lord%ip's h\se4 ,i am glad y\r ,lord%ip int5ds to be at ,k+lassie4 ,i %all h bo? s]mons v e>ly1 & hope ! glori\s ,,jesus w be ) u 9 our go+ to ,melvill4 ,o my ,,"l1 ,i want a ?\s& tongues to set (f ! ,r$eem]'s praise4 ,hav+ him1 ?o' ,i h no?+ else1 ,i f9d ,i possess all ?+s4 ,i h n =gott5 y\r ,lord%ip s9ce ,i wrote la/4 ,y are1 & w be mu* ^u my he>t4 ,i h he>d ( ! piety ( y\r ,lord%ip's ance/ors1 & hope _m pray]s are yet 9 /ore = y4 ,above all1 ,i tru/1 ,,jesus prays = y1 & !n y _c b be a conqu]or2 nay1 m ?an conqu]or ov] ! _w1 ! fle% & ! devil4 ,take c\rage !n1 my ,"l1 & fe> n to foll[ a crucifi$ ,,jesus )\t ! camp1 be>+ 8 sacr$ reproa*4 ,bew>e ( hon\r1 falsely s call$3 d>e to be s+ul>ly good1 & be n a%am$ ( ,,jesus or 8 gospel4 ,o t y may f9d x to be ! p[] ( ,,god to y\r salvation6 ,look b to ,,*ri/ by fai?1 & y\r ,lord%ip's great possessions w n ret>d1 b fur!r & promote y\r progress 9 ! div9e life4 ,:at sweet communion w y\r ,lord%ip !n enjoy ) ,,god1 9 y\r walks & g>d5s8 ,x w !n be a little p>adise to y\r s\l1 & e ?+ y meet )1 w only draw y s mu* ne>] to ,jehovah1 9 :om all fulness dwells4 ,?is ,i f9d by daily exp]i5ce2 & t y\r ,lord%ip may daily exp]i5ce ! same1 is ! e>ne/ pray]1 my ,"l1 ( ,y\r ,lord%ip's mo/ oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,melvill1 ,octob] #e1 #agda4 ,my v de> ,fri5d & ,bro!r1 ,i ,h1 by ! %ip t br+s y ?is1 s5t y #gj l4 wor? ( diff]5t sorts ( goods to be dispos$ (1 & ! money to be appli$ = ! use ( ! ,orphan-h\se4 ,y are to let ,mr4 ,b h #bj l4 ,i h also s5t #fjj y>ds ( clo?1 a pres5t ( my own1 to make ! boys & girls g[ns & coats1 "s :]e( ,i h _h made up "h4 ,! o!r ?+s 7 giv5 by v>i\s p]sons4 ,among/ ^!1 y w f9d "s damask table-clo?s1 :i* ,i desire y w sell1 !y be+ too good1 9 my op9ion1 = our use4 ,o my de> fri5d1 h[ fai?ful is ! ,,"l ,,jesus6 ,he has n[ enabl$ me to pay my bro!r1 & ,mr4 ,n's bill ( ?ree hundr$ p\nds /]l+4 ,!re is yet #bjj l4 to be paid1 :i* ,i borr[$ s9ce my arrival 9 ,engl&2 b v %ortly ,i hope to dis*>ge t also4 ,i h be5 9 ,scotl& ab\t two mon?s1 & ?9k to be "h ab\t a =tnight long]4 ,,god is pleas$ to give me heal?1 & to bless my m9i/rations 9 an abundant mann]4 ,! little *ildr5 9 ! hospitals1 are mu* wr\ght ^u4 ,sa9ts h be5 /irr$ up & edifi$1 & _m o!rs1 ,i believe1 are translat$ f d>kness to light1 & f ! k+dom ( satan to ! k+dom ( ,,god's de> ,son4 ,! good t has be5 done1 is inexpressible4 ,i am intimate ) ?ree noblem51 & sev]al ladies ( quality1 :o h a great lik+ = ! ?+s ( ,,god4 ,i am n[ writ+ 9 an e>l's h\se1 surr\nd$ ) f9e furniture2 b glory be to free grace6 my s\l is 9 love only ) ,,jesus3 he helps me m & m4 ,i feel b little /raitness 9 prea*+1 & we h (t5 sweet appe>ances ( ! div9e pres5ce 9 our l>ge assemblies4 ,z to my own s\l1 x is v com=table & compos$2 ,i feel ! p[] ( ,,jesus m1 & ! p[] ( indwell+ s9 less4 ,i am daily wait+ = ! com+ ( ! ,son ( ,,god4 ,i fe> ,i am too impati5t to be gone2 b :at c ! s\l d1 :5 sick ( love8 ,i h "s ?\ghts ( visit+ ,irel&4 ,:e!r ,i %all d t1 or come to ,am]ica 9 ! ,spr+1 ,,god only kn[s4 ,i pray =1 & long to see y & ! re/ ( my de> family4 ,i tru/1 ,i !n %all behold1 :at ,i long to behold1 a h\%old ( fai?1 a company ( poor s9n]s walk+ 9 ! simplicity & love ( ! meek & l[ly ,,jesus4 ,o t y may s live1 t :osoev] comes among/ y may say1 8,surely ,,god is 9 ?is place40 ,?\s&s ( pray]s are put up = u1 & ?\s&s ( lies are spread abroad aga9/ u4 ,b ,,jesus enables me to fight my way ?r\gh all1 & ,i am p]suad$ he w make me m ?an conqu]or ?r\gh 8 love4 ,9 ,engl&1 ! "w goes on well4 ,bro!r ,c is mu* bless$ 9 ,wilt%ire2 & bro!r ,h wrote me ^w "s "t ago1 t he _h exam9$ ab\t ?ree hundr$ s\ls ( our society1 mo/ ( :i* _h be5 wr\ght ^u s9ce my return f ,georgia4 ,help me to cry1 ,grace6 grace6 ,my de> fri5d & bro!r1 = ! pres5t adieu6 ,i love y 9 ! b[els ( a crucifi$ ,,jesus4 ,bre?r51 pray = u4 ,i am ev]1 ev] y\rs 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,h 9 ,ed9burgh4 ,melvill1 ,octob] #e1 #agda4 ,de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,i ,receiv$ y\r k9d lett] ) ! bill1 & also t sign$ by y1 & my o!r fri5ds at ,ed9burgh4 ,i take all !y say 9 good "p1 b ?9k "s ( _! reason+s a little too worldly4 ,! calumnies ( evil m5 are n to be reg>d$4 ,i value !m n 9 ! lea/4 ,my l>ge/ donations h be5 f ! ri* & sub/antial4 ,! mites :i* ! l[] sort ( p h giv51 ,i am p]suad$ w n prev5t _! pay+ _! debts1 or impov]i% _! families4 ,mr4 ,w1 9 a lett] to ,mr4 ,s1 wi%es !re may be a private contribution = myself2 b ,i "k no?+ (1 & w n admit ( any su* ?+4 ,i make no purse2 :at ,i h1 ,i give away4,freely ,i h receiv$1 freely ,i desire to give4 8,poor1 yet mak+ _m ri*10 %all be my motto /ill4 ,my great & pr(ess$ design1 is to br+ poor s9n]s to ,,jesus ,,*ri/3 b z my orphan family abroad is n[ l>ge1 & daily to be provid$ =1 )\t ! lea/ visible fund1 & ,i believe mu* glory w r$\nd to ,,god f t h\se2 ,i ?9k x my duty to speak to ^?1 :o ,i believe1 = ,,*ri/'s sake1 are will+ to help !m4 ,i w\ld h no "o afraid ( do+ too mu* good1 or ?9k1 t a little giv5 9 *>ity w impov]i% ! c\ntry4,may ,,god rew>d y1 & all o!rs t h assi/$ me = 8 de> ,son's sake6 ,my poor pray]s w always att5d my ,scot* fri5ds4 ,:5 ,i %all g to ,engl&1 ,i "k n1 b ,i hope ,,god w direct me4 ,i mu/ h done4 ,de> ,sir1 may ! ,,"l be ) y1 & be y\r ease 9 pa94 ,my k9de/ respects att5d y\r k9d wife1 & all my de> fri5ds4 ,i ?ank y & !m = _! advice1 & desire to subscribe myself1 ) mu* affection1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r oblig$1 & affectionate fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclix4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,m1 at ,dornock4 ,ab]de51 ,octob] #i1 #agda4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,"s "t pa/1 ,i receiv$ a lett] f y\r ,presbyt]y ( ,su!rl&1 & if ,i mi/ake n1 ) y\r "n subscrib$4 ,h[ev]1 z ,i ?is night h se5 y\r son1 ,i ?9k x my duty 9 a lett] to y1 to ?ank ! rev]5d presbyt]y = _! k9d invitation2 b z my /ay 9 ,scotl& is s %ort1 & ,su!rl& s f> ,nor?w>d1 ,i _c ?9k ( go+ ?i!r at ?is "t4 ,not)/&+1 my pray] to ,,god is1 t ! glori\s gospel may fl\ri% 9 y\r h&s1 & t y may br+ _m1 v _m s\ls to ,,jesus4 ,?is1 rev]5d ,sir1 unless my he>t deceives me1 is my only aim4 ,= ?is let m5 revile my "n1 ,i %un no ,cross1 ,i fe> no %ame2 ,all hail reproa*1 & welcome pa91 ,only ?y t]rors1 ,,"l1 re/ra96 ,o1 de> ,sir1 my he>t is w>m$ ) ! love ( ,,jesus2 :il/ ,i am writ+1 ! fire k9dles4 ,amaz+1 t ,,jesus %\ld suff] me to speak = him6 ,b :at %all we say8 ,8 grace is free4 ,de> ,sir1 help me to cry1 ,grace6 grace6 ,surely ,i %all s+ x 9 heav54 ,i long to be !re1 b am will+ to t>ry ! ,,"l's leisure4 ,de> ,sir1 excuse ?is fre$om2 ,i hope ,i am writ+ to "o t loves ,,jesus4 ,i w\ld write m1 b mu/ away to give a ^w ( exhortation4 ,t ! ,,"l ,,jesus may fill y ) all joy & peace 9 believ+1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 bro!r1 c4 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclx4 ,to ,major ,m4 ,ab]de51 ,octob] #i1 #agda4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,be+ come ?us f> ,nor?w>d1 & he>+ t y are ?is way1 ,i _c =be> writ+1 ?\gh nature calls = sleep4 ,i 0 conc]n$ ,i c\ld n see y at ,london2 b hope ?is w f9d y retir$ f a noisy _w1 & walk+ ) y\r de> sp\se z become? ! gospel ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,x is :at ,i h long$ & pray$ = _m a "t4 ,i am ( ! same m9d z =m]ly4 ,no?+ b ,,jesus c satisfy ! s\l4 ,aid$ by 8 ,almighty p[]1 ,i /ill g on ?r\gh good report & evil report1 prea*+ ! gospel4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i am n a%am$ ( x4 ,=1 ,i f9d x1 z d _m o!rs1 to be ! p[] ( ,,god to our et]nal salvation4 ,o1 de> ,sir1 ,i feel m & m ( ! love ( ,,*ri/ e day4 ,x is pa/ expression4 ,i hope ere n[ y h _h x %$ abroad 9 y\r he>t abundantly1 by ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,a lett] in=m+ me ( ?is1 w rejoice my s\l4 ,be pleas$ to direct to me at ,mr4 ,t's1 ,ed9burgh4 ,,god will+1 ,i purpose leav+ ,scotl& 9 ab\t a =tnight4 ,:e!r ,i %all see y 9 ! fle%1 ,i "k n4 ,h[ev]1 s9ce ,i "k :at ,,god once did = y1 be n (f5d$1 if ,i *>ge y1 de> ,sir1 n to let me miss y at ,,god's "r-h& 9 ! great day4 ,b ,,god only c br+ ?is to pass3 ,t y & y\r de> wife may be kept by 8 mighty p[] unto salvation1 prays1 de> ,sir1 ,ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclxi4 ,to ,mrs4 ,ann ,d1 at great ,gransd54 ,ab]de51 ,octob] #i1 #agda4 ,my de> ,si/]1 ,,?is ev5+ y\r lett] came to h&4 ,?\gh x is pa/ elev5 at night1 & ,i h rode _m miles ?is day1 yet ,i _c g to-b$ )\t s5d+ y a l9e4 ,i fe>1 by y\r mann] ( writ+1 y are (f5d$ ) me = my la/ lett]4 ,i knew v well1 x w\ld be a trial to y2 b ,i wrote out ( pure love1 & am glad x is n[ 9 y\r p[] to cle> y\r husb&1 :i* ,i mu* desir$ to d4 ,i h too _m asp]sions ( ! same nature ca/ ^u me1 n to sympa?ize ) y bo?4 ,b ,,jesus is our advocate1 & ere long we %all see all ! accus]s ( ! bre?r5 ca/ d[n4 ,9 spite ( all1 ,,jesus has be51 & is gett+ himself ! victory 9 _m s9n]s he>ts4 ,i am yet c>ri$ on day by day1 /r5g!n$ 9 body1 & mu* refre%$ & com=t$ 9 s\l4 ,y\r lett] gives me a little pres5t pa91 le/ my la/ %\ld h pa9$ y4 ,b ,,god p]mits ^! ?+s to happ5 among ourselves1 to tea* u to look (f f all creatures1 & to c5tre all our happ9ess 9 himself4 ,glory be to ,,god = 8 almighty love6 ,at my fir/ com+ "h1 ?+s look$ a little gloomy2 = ! magi/rates _h be5 s prejudic$ by "o ,mr4 ,b1 t :5 appli$ to1 !y refus$ me ! use ( ! kirk-y>d to prea* 94 ,?is ,mr4 ,b is collegue ) "o ,mr4 ,o1 at ^: repeat$ invitation ,i came hi!r4 ,?\gh collegues ( ! same congregation1 !y are v diff]5t 9 _! natural temp]s4 ,! "o is :at !y call 9 ,scotl&1 ( a sweet blood$1 ! o!r1 ( a *ol]ic disposition4 ,mr4 ,b is nei!r a ,sec$]1 nor q a ,kirk-man1 hav+ great fault to f9d ) bo?4 ,soon aft] my arrival1 de> ,mr4 ,o took me to pay my respects to him2 he 0 prep>$ = x1 & imm$iately pull$ out a pap]1 conta9+ a great numb] ( insignificant qu]ies1 :i* ,i _h nei!r "t ne> incl9ation to answ]4 ,! next morn+1 x be+ ,mr4 ,o's turn1 ,i lectur$ & prea*$2 ! magi/rates 7 pres5t4 ,! congregation v l>ge1 & light & life fl$ all ar\nd4 ,9 ! aft]noon ,mr4 ,b (ficiat$2 ,i att5d$4 ,he began 8 pray]s z usual2 b 9 ! mid/ ( !m nam+ me by "n1 he intreat$ ! ,,"l to =give ! di%on\r t _h be5 put ^u him1 by my be+ suff]$ to prea* 9 t pulpit2 & t all might "k :at reason he _h to put up su* a petition1 ab\t ! middle ( 8 s]mon1 he n only urg$ t 8,i 0 a curate ( ! *ur* ( ,engl&10 b also quot$ a passage or two out ( my fir/ pr9t$ s]mons1 :i* he said 7 grossly ,arm9ian4 ,mo/ ( ! congregation seem$ surpriz$ & *agr9$1 especially 8 good-natur$ collegue ,mr4 ,o1 :o imm$iately aft] s]mon1 )\t consult+ me 9 ! lea/1 /ood up & gave notice1 t ,mr4 ,:itefield w\ld prea* 9 ab\t half an h\r4 ,! int]val be+ s %ort1 ! magi/rates return$ into ! session's-h\se1 & ! congregation pati5tly wait$1 big ) expectation ( he>+ my res5tm5t4 ,at ! "t appo9t$1 ,i w5t up1 & took no o!r notice ( ! good man's ill-tim$ zeal1 ?an to obs]ve 9 "s "p ( my disc\rse1 t if ! good old g5tleman _h se5 "s ( my lat] writ+s1 :]e9 ,i _h correct$ sev]al ( my =m] mi/akes1 he w\ld n h express$ himself 9 su* /rong t]ms4 ,! p be+ ?us div]t$ f controv]sy ) man1 7 deeply impress$ ) :at !y he>d f ! ^w ( ,,god4 ,all 0 hu%$6 & m ?an solemn6 & on ! morr[ ! magi/rates s5t = me1 express$ !mselves q conc]n$ at ! treatm5t ,i _h met )1 & begg'd ,i w\ld accept ( ! fre$om ( ! city4 ,b ( ?is en\gh4 ,! ,,"l1 my de> si/]1 my support2 let u bo? cont9ually fly to him1 & !n let m5 or devils d _! wor/4 ,,*ri/ w by & by take away our reproa*4 ,into 8 h&s ,i comm5d y\r _s4 ,good night2 ! ,,"l be ) y & y\rs6 ,i hope to set out = ,engl& soon4 ,pray write :5 y he> ( my arrival !re1 & s conv9ce me1 t y are n angry ) ,y\r affectionate ?o' unwor?y bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclxii4 ,to ,mr4 ,w1 at ,ed9burgh4 ,ab]de51 ,octob] #aj1 #agda4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i ,j snat* a few mom5ts to answ] y\r lett]4 ,want ( leisure prev5t$ my do+ x be=e4 ,i h n z yet se5 y\r "m's memoirs4 ,happy are y 9 hav+ su* a p>5t4 ,no d\bt _m pray]s are 9 /ore = y4 ,z = y\r ent]+ ^u ! m9i/ry1 ,i _c advise y1 'till y h gott5 full satisfaction t y are born aga9 ( ,,god4 ,i "k m ?an "o1 :o are ready to give up _! m9i/ry = want ( ?is2 & z = my own "p1 ,i c\ld n feel+ly press ! love ( ,,god to o!rs1 unless ,i 0 sure ( 8 love to myself4 ,i "k n :at may h pass$ betwe5 ,,god & y\r s\l4 ,y c tell1 ,i suppose1 :e!r or n ,,god's _s witnesse? ) y\r _s1 t y are a *ild ( ,,god8 ,= he t believe?1 ha? ! witness 9 himself4 ,if y h got ?is ) a mod]ate %>e ( le>n+1 a good elocution & a burn+ love = preci\s s\ls1 !n1 ,i ?9k y may d s]vice 9 a public /ation4 ,if godly1 & real exp]i5c$ fri5ds are = y\r ent]+ into ! m9i/ry1 _! advice is some:at to be reg>d$4 ,if _! advice proce$s f worldly motives1 d n m9d !m at all4 ,! disc\ragem5ts y meet ) f "s1 are n wor? y\r notice4 ,if ,,god loves y1 he w try y e way4 ,pray]1 m$itation1 & temptation1 are ?ree necess>y qualifications = a gospel m9i/]4 ,i "k n :at to say ab\t y\r go+ to ,georgia4 ,9 ,p5sylvania1 & o!r places1 !re are mo/ noble opportunities ( prea*+ ! gospel ( ,,jesus4 ,b ,i hope to be 9 ,ed9burgh 9 ab\t t5 days1 & !n %all be glad to conv]se ) y4 ,9 ! mean "t1 de> ,sir1 ,i comm5d y to ,,god1 & desire y w\ld n =get ! unwor?y creature1 :o n[ subscribes himself ,y\rs 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclxiii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,j ,w4 ,ab]de51 ,octob] #aj1 #agda4 ,rev]5d & de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,h = a long "t expect$ t y w\ld h s5t me an answ] to my la/2 b ,i suppose t y are afraid to correspond ) me1 because ,i reveal$ y\r secret ab\t ! lot4 ,?\gh mu* may be said = my do+ x1 yet ,i am sorry n[1 t any su* ?+ dropp$ f my p51 & ,i humbly ask p>don4 ,i f9d ,i love y z mu* z ev]1 & pray ,,god1 if x be 8 bless$ w1 t we may be all unit$ toge!r4 ,x ha? be5 = "s days ^u my he>t to write to y1 & ?is morn+ ,i receiv$ a lett] f bro!r ,h1 tell+ me h[ he _h conv]s$ ) y & y\r de> bro!r4 ,may ,,god remove all ob/acles t n[ prev5t our union6 ,?\gh ,i hold p>ticul> election1 yet ,i (f] ,,jesus freely to e individual s\l4 ,y may c>ry sanctification to :at degrees y w1 only ,i _c agree t ! 9-be+ ( s9 is to be de/roy$ 9 ?is life4 ,o1 my de> bro!r1 ! ,,"l ha? be5 mu* ) me 9 ,scotl&4 ,i e morn+ feel my fell[%ip ) ,,*ri/1 & he is pleas$ to give me all peace & joy 9 believ+4 ,9 ab\t ?ree weeks ,i hope to be at ,bri/ol4 ,may all disput+s cease1 & ea* ( u talk ( no?+ b ,,jesus1 & him crucifi$6 ,?is is my resolution4 ,! ,,"l be ) y\r _s4 ,my love to bro!r ,c1 & all t love ! glori\s ,emmanuel4 ,i am1 )\t dissimulation1 ,ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclxiv4 ,to ,pet] ,b4 ,ab]de51 ,octob] #aj1 #agda4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,write ?is1 to ask p>don = m5tion+ y\r "n 9 my answ] to bro!r ,w's s]mon4 ,i am v sorry = x4 ,me?9ks ,i he> y say1 = ,,*ri/'s sake ,i =give y4 ,i ?ank y1 & %all be glad ( a conf]5ce ) y :5 ,i come to ,london4 ,!re h be5 faults on bo? sides4 ,i ?9k1 my de> bro!r1 y h n act$ simply 9 "s ?+s4 ,let u confess our faults to "o ano!r1 & pray = "o ano!r1 t we may be heal$4 ,i wi% !re may be no diss5tion betwe5 u = ! "t to come4 ,may ,,god pres]ve u f fall+ out 9 our way to heav56 ,! _w & ! devil are unit$ aga9/ u2 ,o t we c\ld all unite aga9/ !m6 8,,god is love1 & he t dwelle? 9 love1 dwelle? 9 ,,god40 ,i long to h all n>r[-spirit$ness tak5 out ( my he>t4 ,,jesus is able to deliv] me4 ,8 blood is ,almighty4 ,i tru/ ,i %all n re/1 'till ,i h felt ! full p[] ( x 9 my s\l4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i am /ill c>ri$ on f conqu]+ to conqu]4 ,,jesus causes me to triumph 9 e place4 ,i desire to lie z a poor s9n] at 8 feet1 & to cry1 ,grace6 grace6 ,i f9d ,i am %ortly to be call$ be=e ! high] p[]s4 ,help me1 my de> bro!r1 by y\r pray]s4 ,9 ab\t n9e days ,i ?9k to leave ,scotl&4 ,i comm5d y to ,,jesus1 & desire to subscribe myself1 de> bro!r ,b1 ,y\rs affectionately 9 ! ble$+ ,lamb1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclxv4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,c4 ,ab]de51 ,octob] #ac1 #agda4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,receiv$ y\r lett]s1 & am glad to he> t ! glori\s ,emmanuel is pleas$ to c\nt5ance y\r m9i/ry4 ,may he smile on y m & m1 & make y ! spiritual fa!r ( _m *ildr56 ,i h v great reason to be ?ankful to our common ,savi\r4 ,he ha? be5 ) me greatly1 bo? 9 ,engl& & ,scotl&4 ,i g5]ally prea* twice e day1 sometimes ?ree1 ev5 f\r times1 & g5]ally exp\nd 9 private e night4 ,! ,,"l has f\ght _m battles = me1 & /ill cont9ues to make me m ?an conqu]or ?r\gh 8 love4 ,?is morn+ ,i felt 8 p[] 9 ! pulpit1 & n[ feel x mu* 9 my s\l4 ,o :at a bless$ ?+ x is1 to h ,,god's _s witness ) our _s1 t we are ,,god's *ildr56 ,?is1 glory be to free grace6 ,i h cont9ually2 & let me be 9 :at frame soev]1 my s\l is wait+ = ! com+ ( ! ,son ( ,man4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 x w n be long ere ,i %all see him z he is4 ,! sight ,i h ( him by fai?1 ravi%es my s\l3 h[ %all ,i be ravi%$ :5 ,i see him face to face6 8,,"l1 purify me1 ev5 z ?\ art pure2 = only ! pure 9 he>t see !e60 ,my de> bro!r1 ! love ( ,,god n[ fills my s\l4 ,may y feel x %$ abroad abundantly 9 y\r he>t6 ,ab\t ,spr+1 p]haps1 ,i may leave ,engl&4 ,=get n to pray = me4 ,i am1 de> ,mr4 ,c1 ,ev] y\rs 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclxvi4 ,to ! ,"r ,hon\rable ! ,e>l ( ,l4 ,bre*51 ,octob] #ag1 #agda4 ,my ,"l1 ,i ,w\ld h wrote to y\r ,lord%ip f ,ab]de51 b c\ld n !n det]m9e :5 ,i %\ld be at ,melvill4 ,?is comes to acqua9t y\r ,lord%ip1 t1 ,,god will+1 ,i hope to be at y\r ,lord%ip's h\se on ,w$nesday night1 & to prea* at ,c\p> on ,?ursday4 ,i %\ld be glad if ! magi/rates 7 appriz$ ( x1 & ! t5t fix$ 9 a m conv5i5t place1 & at a less di/ance f ! gr\nd4 ,i _c tell y\r ,lord%ip1 h[ good ! glori\s ,emmanuel has be5 unto me4 ,he has caus$ me to triumph 9 e place1 & fills my s\l ) joy unspeakable1 ev5 ) joy t is full ( glory4 ,i wi% y\r ,lord%ip 0 n almo/1 b altoge!r su* z ,i am1 except+ my indwell+ corruptions4 ,o my ,"l1 none b ,*ri/ians "k ! pleasure ( r5\nc+ ! _w = ,,god4 ,i am p]suad$ y felt unspeakable pleasure at ,c\p>4 ,i hope ^? days h cont9u$ ) y4 ,happy are y 9 hav+ a consort t w =w>d y 9 ! spiritual life4 ,t y may bo? live toge!r z becomes heirs ( ! grace ( ,,god1 & h all joy & peace 9 believ+1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 my ,"l1 ,y\r ,lord%ip's mo/ ob$i5t humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclxvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,?omas ,g1 at ,london4 ,dundee1 ,octob] #ba1 #agda4 ,de> ,bro!r ,g1 ,,y w see1 by ! foll[+1 :at ,,god is /ill do+ = me4 ,on ,w$nesday night la/ ,i left ,ab]de51 aft] prea*+ !re sev5 times1 besides exp\nd+ 9 private4 ,be=e ,i came among !m1 numb]s 7 mu* prejudic$ aga9/ me2 b ,,god 0 pleas$ to att5d my m9i/ry ) su* p[]1 t all opposition fell be=e me4 ,_m 7 br\ght "u great convictions4 ,! magi/rates made me free ( ! city2 & ! p mu* regrett$ my spe$y dep>ture f !m4 ,on ,?ursday la/ ,i prea*$ at ,/onhi! & ,b5ham2 on ,friday1 ?rice at ,montrose2 on ,saturday twice1 & on ,sunday ?rice at ,bre*51 & lectur$ 9 ! ev5+ at a private h\se4 ,on ,monday ,i prea*$ twice at ,=f>2 on ,tuesday twice at ,c\p>1 9 ,angus2 & once at ,dundee1 five miles f ,c\p>1 at f\r 9 ! aft]noon1 & aga9 at night2 "h ,i h also prea*$ twice ?is day4 ,! pres5ce ( ,,god accompanies me m & m4 ,:]ev] ,i h prea*$1 ,i he> ( ! good fruits ( x1 bo? 9 convict+ s9n]s1 & reviv+ sa9ts4 ,at ,dundee1 ! conc]n among ! he>]s is v rem>kable4 ,p are /ill m desir\s to he> ! ^w4 ,b1 ,,god will+1 ,i purpose %ortly to set out = ,engl&4 ,my de> bro!r1 pray = me1 t ,i may be humble & ?ankful4 ,i am glad to he> y\r wife is recov]$4 ,my love to h]1 & all fri5ds4 ,i am1 ) cordial affection1 ,de> bro!r ,g1 ,ev] y\rs 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclxviii4 ,to ! ,"r ,hon\rable ! ,"l ,l4 ,ed9burgh1 ,octob] #bf1 #agda4 ,my ,"l1 ,,x is n[ pa/ elev5 at night2 all is wrapt 9 awful sil5ce4 ,my s\l is 9 a quiet compos$ frame4 ,i h be5 giv+ y\r ,lord%ip's lett] a second read+1 ) aspirations to ,,god :il/ ,i p]us$ x4 ,surely ,,god has n let me wre/le ) him 9 va94 ,! ,holy ,_s seems to be mov+ ^u ! face ( y\r s\l4 ,i tru/ ,,god ha? said1 8,let !re be light10 & !re=e !re is light4 ,o t ! "w may be c>ri$ on1 till y ent] into t re/ :i* rema9s = ! p ( ,,god4 ,i tru/ y\r ,lord%ip w n[ awake into a new _w1 & "k :at x is to live by fai?4 ,did ,i n "k ! p[] ( ,,*ri/'s blood1 ,i %\ld fe> = y4 ,b ,i comm5d y to a glori\s ,r$eem]1 t w c]ta9ly take c>e ( y4 ,z ,i left y\r ,lord%ip's h\se1 ,i 0 ?9k+1 t ! n>r[ escape y\r ,lord%ip _h betwe5 ! /ones1 =ebod$ some?+ good4 ,,jesus has tak5 c>e ( y :5 9 y\r blood4 ,i hope he is n[ pass+ by y1 & say+ unto y1 8,live40 ,o t ! /one ( infidelity1 :i* be=e lay at ! door ( y\r he>t1 may be n[ roll$ away6 ,o t y may rise1 be loos$ f y\r corruptions1 & g ab\t do+ good6 ,satan w n let y g )\t mu* opposition4 ,he w desire to h y1 t he may sift y z :eat4 ,b if ,,jesus prays = y1 all w be well4 ,! com=t :i* y _h ) him 9 read+ ! psalms1 is a ta/e ( ! food believ]s daily eat1 & :i* ! c>nal _w kn[s no?+ (4 ,my ,"l1 if y c\ld be br\ght once to love secret pray]1 & to conv]se feel+ly ) ,,god 9 8 ^w1 y\r heav5 w beg9 on e>?2 y w enjoy m pleasure ?an 9 all mann] ( ri*es4 ,:at w ^? avail1 if y are n ri* t[>ds ,,god8 ,be1 !re=e1 my ,"l1 mu* 9 secret retirem5t4 ,commune ) y\r own he>t 9 y\r *amb]1 & be /ill1 & y w !n he> ! secret :isp]s ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,z = pray+ 9 y\r family1 ,i intreat y1 my ,"l1 n to neglect x4 ,y are b\nd to d x4 ,apply to ,,*ri/ = /r5g? to ov]come y\r pres5t fe>s4 ,!y are ! effects ( pride1 or infidelity1 or ( bo?4 ,aft] once or twice1 ! difficulty w be ov]4 ,o t ! bless$ ,_s may enable y to make int]cession ) groan+ t _c be utt]$6 ,x rejoices me to ?9k1 t ,i %all "o day p]haps see a *ur* 9 ,melvill h\se4 ,happy1 happy are y1 my ,"l1 9 hav+ su* a consort1 :o w =w>d y\r ,lord%ip 9 e good ^w & "w4 ,h[ sweet w x be = y to g e>ly to y\r devotions1 /riv+ to live l ! fir/ happy pair1 be=e !y _h eat5 ! =bidd5 fruit4 ,z ,,god %all enable me1 ,i %all be> y bo? ^u my he>t4 ,,god =bid t ,i %\ld s9 aga9/ him 9 ceas+ to pray = y4 ,my rid+ ^u y\r ,lord%ip's horse1 w (t5 rem9d me to pray = ! donor4 ,my ,"l1 y are ^u my he>t4 ,me?9ks ,i w\ld und]go ! pangs ( ! new bir? = y2 b ,,jesus c c>ry y ?r\gh4 ,fe> n4 ,g on 9 8 /r5g?1 & y\r ,lord%ip w be enabl$ to /& ! %ock ( all4 ,i %\ld be glad to he>1 f "t to "t1 :at ! ,,"l is do+ = y\r s\l4 ,s9ce y\r ,lord%ip has laid y\r comm&s ^u me1 ,i %all write z (t5 z possible4 ,if y\r ,lord%ip is pleas$ to write )9 ?is week1 a lett] may be direct$ to me at ,mrs4 ,j's1 9 ,ab]gav5ny4 ,if aft]w>ds1 at ,mr4 ,s's1 ,groc]1 9 ,w9e-/reet1 ,bri/ol4 ,y\r ,lord%ip may dep5d on my secresy2 no "o ha? se5 y\r ,lord%ip's lett]1 b ,mr4 ,s1 :o copies ?is1 & :o is z my own s\l4 ,8 pray]s1 ,i tru/1 w b5efit y\r ,lord%ip4 ,8 humble respects await bo? y & y\r lady4 ,once m1 ,i pray ,,god to bless y bo? toge!r4 ,b x is late1 ! clock has /ruck twelve4 ,me?9ks ,i c\ld wi% ! cry 0 n[ made1 8,behold1 ! bridegroom come?40 ,my s\l longs to g =? to meet him4 ,?is ev5+ ,i 0 greatly refre%$ by prea*+ on ^! words1 8,?is is my belov$1 & ?is is my fri5d1 oh daught]s ( ,j]usalem40 ,o :5 %all ,i see him z he is6 ,well may y\r ,lord%ip say1 8,he is altoge!r lovely40 ,! m y "k him1 ! m y w h reason to comm5d him4 ,et]nity is too %ort to utt] all 8 praise4 ,) a he>t full ( affection & ?anks = all fav\rs1 ,i beg leave to subscribe myself1 my ,"l1 ,y\r ,lord%ip's mo/ oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclxix4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,c1 at ,london4 ,ed9burgh1 ,octob] #bg1 #agda4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,,al?\gh x be pa/ elev5 at night1 yet ,i _c miss a po/4 ,! ,,"l is do+ v great ?+s "h4 ,at ,dundee ! ,c 0 v extraord9>y4 ,on sabba?-day1 ! ,,"l enabl$ me to prea* f\r times1 & to lecture 9 ! ev5+ at a private h\se4 ,ye/]day ,i prea*$ ?ree times1 & lectur$ at night4 ,?is day ,,jesus has enabl$ me to prea* sev5 times4 ,once 9 ! *ur*1 twice at ! girl's hospital1 once 9 ! p>k1 once at ! old p's hospital1 & aft]w>ds twice 9 a private h\se4 ,not)/&+1 ,i am n[ z fre% z :5 ,i arose 9 ! morn+4 8,!y t wait ^u ! ,,"l %all r5ew _! /r5g?2 !y %all m\nt on w+s l eagles40 ,x w\ld delight y\r s\l to see ! effects ( ! p[] ( ,,god4 ,bo? 9 ! *ur* & p>k ! ,,"l 0 ) u4 ,! girls 9 ! hospital 7 exce$+ly affect$1 & s 7 ! /&]s-by4 ,"o ( ! mi/resses told me1 %e is n[ awak5$ 9 ! morn+ by ! voice ( pray] & praise2 & ! ma/] ( ! boys says1 t !y meet toge!r e night to s+ & pray2 & :5 he goes to _! rooms at night to see if all be safe1 he g5]ally di/urbs !m at _! devotions4 ,! pres5ce ( ,,god1 at ! old p's hospital1 0 really v wond]ful4 ,! ,holy ,_s seem$ to come d[n l a mighty ru%+ w9d4 ,! m\rn+ ( ! p1 0 l ! weep+ 9 ! valley ( ,hadadrimmon4 ,!y appe> m & m hungry4 ,e day ,i he> ( "s fre% good wr\ght by ! p[] ( ,,god4 ,i sc>ce "k h[ to leave ,scotl&4 ,i believe ,i %all ?9k x my duty to pay ! inhabitants ano!r visit z soon z possible4 ,may ! ,,"l ord] my go+s 9 8 ways6 ,above five hundr$ p\nds ha? be5 collect$1 9 money & goods1 = ! poor orphans4 ,let all t is )9 me praise ,,god's holy "n4 ,to-morr[1 ,,god will+1 ,i %all leave ?is place1 & g ?r\gh ,wales1 9 my way to ,london4 ,y may he> f me on ! road4 ,at pres5t1 ,i mu/ conclude2 x is v ne> twelve4 ,i intreat y to pray & give ?anks =1 de> bro!r ,c1 ,y\r's mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclxx4 ,to ! ,"r ,hon\rable ! ,"l ,l4 ,ab]gav5ny1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agda4 ,my ,"l1 ,i ,_c be> ! ?\ghts ( =be>+ to write to y\r ,lord%ip any long]4 ,i "k y\r ,lord%ip w be pleas$ to he> t we _h a good j\rney4 ,,*ri/'s pres5ce made x s4 ,! horse c>ri$ me exce$+ well4 ,my he>t 0 (t5 drawn out to pray = ! donor4 ,does y\r ,lord%ip's s\l prosp]8 ,has ,,jesus said1 8,be ( good *e]1 x is ,i2 be n afraid1 ?y s9s are =giv5 !e40 ,c x yet be said1 8,behold1 he praye?40 ,i f9d a re/ra9t ^u me n[1 s t ,i _c write4 ,,god calls me to retirem5t2 be+ to ent] into ! m>riage /ate to-morr[4 ,i am p]suad$ y\r ,lord%ip w n fail to pray1 t we may1 l ,za*>iah & ,elizabe?1 walk 9 all ! ord9ances & comm&m5ts ( ! ,,"l blameless4 ,i hope my mo/ humble respects w f9d acceptance ) y\r ,lady4 ,inde$1 my ,"l1 y are bo? mu* ^u my he>t4 ,?\gh ,i h only lib]ty n[ to subscribe myself1 ) all gratitude1 my ,"l1 ,y\r ,lord%ip's mo/ ob$i5t & oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclxxi4 ,to ,mr4 ,t1 at ,ed9burgh4 ,ab]gav5ny1 ,nov4 #ai1 #agda4 ,,?is morn+ ,i receiv$ y\r k9d lett]2 = :i*1 & all o!r fav\rs1 y h my mo/ he>ty ?anks4 ,i rememb]$ y 9 pray]1 soon aft] y\r's came to h&3 bless$ be ,,god = ! news :i* x conta9$4 ,i yet expect to he> (1 if n to see f> great] ?+s 9 ,scotl&4 ,! ,,"l has begun1 & he w c>ry on a "w1 :i* %all make ! e>s ( 8 enemies to t+le4 ,i h enjoy$ mu* ( ! div9e pres5ce s9ce we p>t$4 ,on ,saturday ,i 0 m>ri$1 9 ! fe> ( ,,god1 to "o :o1 ,i hope1 w be a help meet to me4 ,,god has be5 pleas$ to "w1 by my h&s1 s9ce ,i h be5 9 ,wales4 ,o /up5d\s love6 ,o inf9itely condesc5d+ ,,god6 ,be pleas$ to direct y\r next to ,london4 ,i hope to be !re 9 ab\t ?ree weeks4 ,my wife ,i %all leave 9 ! c\ntry = "s "t4 ,de> ,mr4 ,t1 pray = u4 ,i d = y & y\rs4 ,lab\r aft] an abid+ ( ,,god 9 y\r s\l1 s t y may cont9ually by fai? see him :o is invisible4 ,d n be cont5t ) be+ a dw>f 9 religion3 aspire aft] ! utmo/ degrees ( inw>d purity & hol9ess4 ,i c\ld g on1 b mu/ write "s m lett]s4 ,de> bro!r ,s1 & my de> wife1 salute y & all fri5ds4 ,!y are n =gott51 de> ,mr4 ,t1 by ,y\r mo/ unwor?y1 b mo/ affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclxxii4 ,to ! ,"r ,hon\rable ,lady ,d1 9 ,scotl&4 ,bri/ol1 ,nov4 #bb1 #agda4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,at l5g? ,i h a little leisure4 ,i mu/ improve x1 by writ+ a lett] to y\r ,lady%ip4 ,! _m fav\rs conf]r$ on me1 l\dly call$ = a m spe$y ackn[l$gm5t2 b hi!rto1 bus9ess = my ,ma/] has prev5t$4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,c's lett] w in=m y\r ,lady%ip t ,i h alt]$ my /ate2 ,i tru/ = ! bett]2 = ,i ?9k my s\l is m intimately unit$ to ,,jesus ,,*ri/ ?an ev]4 ,i w\ld humbly hope y\r ,lady%ip c say s too2 = !re is no happ9ess till we c feel an union ( s\l ) ,,god4 ,t1 & t only1 z y\r ,lady%ip has (t5 he>d me ass]t1 is true & undefil$ religion4 ,y\r own exp]i5ce w be/ conv9ce y ( ! tru? !re(4 ,y\r ,lady%ip enjoys great advantages1 & glori\s means ( mak+ progress 9 spiritual ?+s4 ,y are ri* 9 ?is _w's goods2 may ,,god make y ri* 9 fai? & good works6 ,my ,ma/] w n =get ! k9dness y h %ewn to "o ( ! lea/ ( 8 s]vants4 ,x gives me com=t to ?9k1 :at sweet fre$om ( _s ,i h enjoy$1 :5 op5+ ! scriptures 9 y\r ,lady%ip's h\se4 ,surely ,,god 0 ) u ( a tru?4 ,! sav\r ( x is n yet gone (f my own s\l1 nor1 ,i hope1 f y\r ,lady%ip's also4 ,s9ce ,i left ,ed9burgh1 ,i h put up _m he>ty pray]s = y & y\r family4 ,! ,,"l make x an h\%old ( fai?1 & make y p]fect1 entire1 lack+ no?+6 ,! glori\s ,emmanuel seems to be repair+ ! brea*es ( 8 tab]nacle1 :i* 7 fall5 d[n4 ,9 ,wales we _h mu* ( ! div9e pres5ce4 ,! p !re are s hungry aft] ! ^w1 t !y are resolv$ n to leave wre/l+ ) ! ,mo/ ,high1 till he %all be pleas$ to s5d me ?i!r4 ,o t ,,god may incl9e y\r ,lady%ip to int]c$e 9 my behalf6 = ,i long to be humble1 & to lie l[ z a v poor s9n] at ! ,r$eem]'s feet4 ,i ?9k ,i c say1 he br+s me ne>] & ne>] to himself daily2 & ,i w n re/1 till ,i am m\ld$ into ! image ( my ble$+ ,,"l4 ,i pray ,,god t y\r ,lady%ip may be cont5t ) no degrees ( hol9ess2 b may be daily press+ =w>d1 till y arrive at ! m>k ( ! prize ( ! high call+ 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus4 ,mr4 ,s desires to jo9 ) me 9 s5d+ our mo/ affectionate respects & ?anks to y\r ,lady%ip & all fri5ds4 ,our p>ticul> respects await de> ,mr4 ,mc,v4 ,i tru/ he w yet live to see glori\s days ( ! ,son ( ,man4 ,surely ,,*ri/ is gett+ himself ! victory4 ,may he long reign k+ 9 y\r s\l1 & rew>d y a ?\s&-fold = e tok5 ( love %ewn to1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ ob$i5t humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclxxiii4 ,to ! ,"r ,hon\rable ! ,e>l ( ,l4 ,bri/ol1 ,nov4 #bd1 #agda4 ,my ,"l1 ,,my he>t longs to s5d y ano!r lett]4 ,i wi%1 above all ?+s1 t y\r s\l may prosp]4 ,i _h an extraord9>y p[] giv5 me to pray = y lately 9 ,wales4 ,,god gave me to wre/le1 & ,i ?9k an assurance t ,i %\ld prevail4 ,i am look+ out = an answ]4 ,y\r ,lord%ip's next lett]1 ,i hope1 w af=d me matt] = rejoic+ 9 y\r behalf4 ,y\r ,lord%ip is n[ ent]$ on ! field ( battle3 y are engag$ 9 a cruel1 b a glori\s w>f>e4 ,g on2 ?\gh fa9t1 yet /ill pursue3 nil desp]&um1 ,*ri/o duce1 auspice ,*ri/o4 ,my pray] = y\r ,lord%ip is ?is3 ,give him a w1 give him ! p['r1 ,/ill equal to ! w>2 ,great ,capta9 ( ,salvation1 ?\ ,?y trembl+ soldi] *e>6 ,o1 my ,"l1 x is a bless$ ?+ to fight ! ,r$eem]'s battles3 ,i f9d he makes u m ?an conqu]ors ?r\gh 8 love4 ,i /ill enjoy mu* ( ! div9e pres5ce1 & hope ,i pass f glory to glory daily4 ,i prea* "h at six 9 ! morn+1 & also 9 ! ev5+4 ,,god causes 8 goodness to pass be=e u4 ,9 a week ,i hope to set out = ,london4 ,be pleas$ to direct y\r next ?i!r4 ,! lords h return$ my appeal4 ,at pres5t1 a hook is put 9 ! levia?an's nose4 8,:5 a man's ways please ! ,,"l1 he make? 8 enemies to be at peace ) him40 ,i hope y\r ,lady prosp]s bo? 9 body & s\l4 ,my own1 & de> fell[-travell]s mo/ humble respects & pray]s att5d y\r :ole h\%old4 ,i am1 ) great affection1 my ,"l1 ,y\r ,lord%ip's mo/ ob$i5t humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclxxiv4 ,to ,t ,e1 9 ,ed9burgh4 ,bri/ol1 ,nov4 #bg1 #agda4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,,:5 we p>t$1 ,i promis$ y\r wife to write ^u ! road2 b ,i f\nd x impracticable4 ,s9ce ,i came to ,wales ,i h _h no "t4 ,n[ ,i h1 ,,god gives me fre$om4 ,?\gh late1 be pleas$ to accept a lett] ( ?anks = all fav\rs4 ,i ?9k we felt ea* o!rs spirits1 bo?1 ,i tru/1 unit$ my/ically1 really1 & et]nally to ,,*ri/1 our common head1 & to "o ano!r 9 love4 ,o t all w\ld c5t] "h4 ,x w\ld !n be said once aga91 8,see h[ ^! ,*ri/ians love "o ano!r40,z = my own "p1 ,i am resolv$ n to re/ till e ?+1 contr>y to true1 ca?olic1 *ri/ian love1 be root$ out ( my s\l4 ,,*ri/'s blood & _s are able to d ?is = me4 ,i only ne$ to pray to ,,god to make me will+ to h x done4 ,be pleas$ to help me1 my de> fri5d1 :5 ,,god enables y to draw ne> unto him4 ,my de> companion w\ld beg ! same4 ,our t5d] love awaits bo? y & y\r wife4 ,i am lately ent]$ into ! m>riage relation4 ,,jesus 0 call$ to2 ,,jesus 0 pres5t at ! m>riage4 ,we h lately enjoy$ mu* ( ! div9e pres5ce4 ,_m preci\s promises h be5 press$ ^u my s\l4 ,i believe ,i %all see great] ?+s ?an ev]4 ,we _c expect too great ?+s f ,,god4 ,b ,i mu/ h done4 ,i am wait$ =4 ,accept ^! few l9es 9 love1 f ,y\r affectionate fri5d & bro!r 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclxxv4 ,to ,mr4 ,a1 9 ,london4 ,bri/ol1 ,nov4 #cj1 #agda4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,?ank y = y\r k9d lett]4 ,?\gh ,i hope to see y on ,friday1 yet love con/ra9s me to s5d y an answ]4 ,i rejoice t y\r s\l is ?ir/+ = hol9ess4 ,,god grant x may nev] cease till y exp]i5ce ! full & glori\s lib]ty ( 8 *ildr54 ,i see pla9ly h[ satan loves to drive to extremes4 ,s9ce !re is no su* ?+ z hav+ ! 9-be+ ( s9 de/roy$1 he w\ld n h p press aft] a deliv]y f ! p[] ( x4 ,?is is also ow+ to ! corruption ( our own he>ts4 ,! old man do? n love to be crucifi$ & sla92 b ,i hope ! language ( y\r he>t & m9e is ?is1 ,reign 9 me1 ,,"l1 ?y foes contr\l1 ,t w\ld refuse ?y sway2 ,diffuse ?y image ?ro' my s\l1 ,& br+ ! p]fect day4 ,scatt] ! la/ rema9s ( s91 ,& seal me ?9e abode2 ,o set me purifi$ )92 ,a temple meet = ,,god4 ,my root ( hol9ess ?\ art1 ,= fai? ha? made !e m9e2 ,) all ?y fulness fill my he>t1 ,till ,i am :olly ?9e4 ,no wond]1 :5 we come to be ?us m9d$1 if c>nal m9i/]s1 & c>nal pr(essors ( all k9ds1 cry out aga9/ u4 ,nay1 ev5 "s :o h ta/$ t ! ,,"l is graci\s1 hav+ slumb]$ & slept1 & mix$ too mu* ) ! _w1 ev5 su* frequ5tly fight aga9/ _! privileges1 & re/ 9 an infant /ate ( piety4 ,b1 ,i believe1 ! ,,"l w r\se !m1 & let ! _w "k1 :at ! blood ( ,,jesus c & w d4 ,bless$ be 8 "n1 we h a gr[+ *ur* at ,bri/ol4 ,ye/]day1 & sev]al o!r times1 ! ,,"l ha? fill$ _m z ) new w9e4 ,sometimes ,i sc>ce h kn[n :e!r ,i h be5 9 or out ( ! body2 b1 ,i f9d1 ! m ,i receive ( grace1 ! m ,i desire to lie z a poor1 v poor s9n] at ! feet ( ! w\nd$ ,lamb4 ,sev]al h j n[ be5 ) me1 :o h ?is la/ week1 especially ye/]day1 drank deep ( div9e love4 ,!y are n[ full ( ! com=ts ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,i pray t !y may walk humbly ) _! ,,god2 = x is a good ?+ to "k h[ to manage a manife/ation aright3 nature s frequ5tly & artfully bl5ds ) grace1 t1 = want ( a close wat* & t5d] walk1 we grieve ! ,holy ,_s4 ,h5ce arise deadness & d>kness 9 ! s\l4 ,unbelief creeps 91 ! *>iot :eels ( div9e love are tak5 (f1 & ! s\l drives heavily4 ,let u1 !re=e1 my de> bro!r1 live a life ( great ne>ness to ,,jesus2 & lab\r day by day to p]fect hol9ess 9 ! fe> ( ,,god4 ,!re is a glori\s re/ to be ent]$ into ev5 "h4 ,may ! ,,"l make u p>tak]s ( x6 ,b :y %\ld ,i 9 ! lea/ d\bt x8 ,?\ wilt give /r5g?1 ?\ wilt give p[]1 ?\ wilt 9 "t set free3 ,?is1 great ,deliv]]1 let me hope2 ?is1 n = self1 b ,!e4 ,= ! pres5t1 adieu6 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclxxvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,h4 ,london1 ,dec4 #g1 #agda4 ,my v de> ,fri5d & ,bro!r1 ,i ,came hi!r la/ ,friday1 & receiv$ a packet ( lett]s f ,be!sda2 b wond] to f9d none f y4 ,:5 ,i read bro!r ,grant's acc\nt ( ! circum/ances ( ! family1 ,i rememb] :at ! ,,"l press$ ^u my s\l on %ip-bo>d1 8,! bridegroom %all be tak5 f !m1 & !n %all !y fa/ 9 ^? days40 ,h[ev]1 be n disc\rag$2 pr(essor ,f's /ud5ts 7 once oblig$ to sell _! cloa?s to buy c&les4 ,! "w ( ,,god advances "h greatly4 ,we h a l>ge society1 consi/+ ( sev]al hundr$s1 & a noble place to meet 93 ,i h call$ x a ,tab]nacle1 because1 p]haps1 we may be call$ to move our t5ts4 ,9 ,wilt%ire1 & at ,k+swood1 !re are _m good s\ls1 & two new h\ses built4 ,9 ,wales ! door is op5$ wid] ?an ev]4 ,f !nce 7,ab]gav5ny7 ! ,,"l has giv5 me a wife4 ,h] "n 0 ,james1 a wid[1 betwe5 ?irty & =ty ye>s ( age4 ,%e has be5 a h\sekeep] _m ye>s4 ,once gay2 b1 = ?ree ye>s la/ pa/1 a despis$ foll[] ( ! ,lamb ( ,,god4 ,i left h] ab\t ?ree weeks ago1 & am go+ to-morr[ to settle affairs1 & to br+ h] up to ,london4 ,i ?ank y\r de> wife = h] lett]3 _h ,i fre$om ,i w\ld answ] x3 b ,i h essay$ sev]al times be=e ,i c\ld f9i% ?is4 ,my si/] ,g is dead3 ,i tru/ %e slept 9 ,,jesus4 ,,god is pleas$ to let me feel m ( 8 p[] ?an ev]4 ,o t 8 :ole m9d 0 9 me6 ,i hung] & ?ir/ aft] righte\sness3 bless$ be ,,god1 !re is a promise t su* %all be fill$4 ,by ! lett]s s5t ) ?is1 my de> family w see t ,i h n =gott5 !m4 ,no3 ,i pray = !m cont9ually4 ,i _c c]ta9ly tell :5 ,i %all leave ,engl&4 ,provid5ce deta9s me "h4 ,! "w is v extraord9>y 9 ,scotl&4 ,i he> daily acc\nts ( its cont9uance & increase4 ,! door is op5$ 9 all places4 ,! ,lords see ?r\gh ,mr4 ,g's enmity1 & w h no?+ to d ) my appeal3 s t a hook is put into ! levia?an's jaws4 ,i believe we %all see great] ?+s ?an ev]4 ,my de> fri5d1 salute all mo/ t5d]ly 9 my "n2 ,i am exce$+ly engag$1 or ea* ( !m %\ld he> p>ticul>ly f1 ,ev]1 ev] y\rs 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclxxvii4 ,to ! ,"r ,hon\rable ,"l ,r4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,dec4 #ai1 #agda4 ,my ,"l1 ,,?is comes to ackn[l$ge ! receipt ( y\r ,lord%ip's k9d lett]1 dat$ ,novemb] #i?4 ,bus9ess has prev5t$ my answ]+ x soon]4 ,! ,,"l is yet pleas$ to deal b\ntifully ) me4 ,9 ,engl&1 z well z ,scotl&1 ! ,r$eem] is rid+ on f conqu]+ to conqu]4 ,ab\t ,spr+ ,i hope to see ,scotl& aga91 & !n1 if possible1 ,i w come z f> z y\r ,lord%ip's h\se4 ,i h lately be5 at ,bri/ol1 & ,london1 & h _h ! pleasure ( see+ ! *ur* walk 9 ! com=ts ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,i h prea*$ "h twice e day1 = "s days la/ pa/4 ,! ,,"l greatly c\nt5ances my adm9i/rations1 & gives me con/ant peace & un9t]rupt$ joy 9 believ+4 ,?is is :at1 ,i tru/1 our glori\s ,emmanuel w conf] ^u y\r ,lord%ip4 ,,*ri/ wills t our joy %\ld be full2 b we entangle ourselves ) ! _w1 we indulge ourselves 9 s5sual pleasures1 we trifle away our "t 9 :at ! _w calls innoc5t div]sions1 & !reby we grieve ! _s ( ,,god1 & lose ! com=ts we %\ld o!rwise enjoy1 f a close walk & communion ) ,,god4 ,mo/ compla9 ( a deadness & leanness 9 _! s\ls2 :at is x ow+ to8 ,n to ,,god1 b to ourselves4 ,we leave ,,god1 & !n ,,god leaves u4 ,n t we c keep ourselves by our own fai?fulness2 b not)/&+1 we mu/ be fai?ful1 & work]s toge!r ) ,,god4 ,i "k n :y ,i am l$ to write ?us to y\r ,lord%ip1 b no?+ else occurs to my m9d at pres5t4 ,i am a?ir/ = hol9ess myself1 & long to see o!rs a?ir/ also4 ,o my ,,"l6 ,i see su* beauty & transc5d5t excell5cies 9 ,,*ri/1 t ,i long to h 8 :ole m9d & image /amp$ ^u my s\l4 ,no?+ c satisfy me1 b ! highe/ degrees ( sanctification & inw>d hol9ess4 ,"h1 ,i believe1 ,i am laudably ambiti\s4 ,my ,savi\r wills my sanctification1 my ,savi\r w\ld h me fill$ ) all ! fulness ( ,,god4 ,ev5 s ,,"l ,,jesus come quickly6 ,de> ,mr4 ,s humbly salutes y\r ,lord%ip1 & prays = y\r temporal & et]nal welf>e1 )1 my ,,"l1 ,y\r ,lord%ip's mo/ ob$i5t1 oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclxxviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,c1 at ,london4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,dec4 #bb1 #agda4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,la/ ,?ursday ev5+ ! ,,"l br\ght me hi!r4 ,i prea*$ imm$iately to our fri5ds 9 a l>ge b>n1 & _h my ma/]'s pres5ce4 ,on ,friday & ,saturday ,i prea*$ aga9 twice4 ,bo? ! p[]1 & ! congregation increas$4 ,on ,sunday ,,god by a p>ticul> provid5ce op5$ a door = my prea*+ 9 ,/4 ,john's1 "o ( ! p>i% *ur*es4 ,! late incumb5t 0 my gr& oppos]4 ,he be+ dead1 & ! new m9i/] n hav+ tak5 possession1 ! p[] ( ! pulpit 0 9 ! *ur*-w>d5s h&s4 ,,god incl9$ !m to let me prea* !re on ,sunday morn+1 & ye/]day aft]noon4 ,great numb]s came1 & ! ,,"l gave me unspeakable p[]4 ,on ,sunday aft]noon1 aft] ,i _h prea*$ twice at ,gl\ce/]1 ,i prea*$ at ,mr4 ,f's at ! hill1 six miles (f & aga9 at night at ,/r\d4 ,! p seem to be m hungry ?an ev]1 & ! ,,"l to be m among/ !m4 ,ye/]day morn+ ,i prea*$ at ,pa9swick 9 ! p>i% *ur*1 "h 9 ! aft]noon1 & aga9 at night 9 ! b>n4 ,,god gives me unspeakable com=t1 & un9t]rupt$ joy4 ,"h seems to be a new awak5+1 & a revival ( ! "w ( ,,god4 ,i f9d1 sev]al c\ntry p 7 awak5$ :5 ,i prea*$ at ,tewksbury1 & h he>d ( ?ree or f\r t h di$ 9 ! ,,"l1 :o 7 call$ "u ,,god by me4 ,we %all nev] "k :at good field-prea*+ has done1 till we come to judgm5t4 ,_m :o 7 prejudic$ aga9/ me1 beg9 to be ( ano!r m9d1 & ,,god %ews me m & m1 8t :5 a man's ways please ! ,,"l1 he w make ev5 8 enemies to be at peace ) him40 ,to-morr[ morn+ ,i purpose to set out = ,ab]gav5ny1 & to prea* at ,bri/ol1 9 ,wilts1 ,gl\ce/]1 & ,gl\ce/]%ire1 be=e ,i see ,london4 ,! p 9 ^! p>ts seem excell5tly well dispos$4 ,i hope ! "w ( ! ,,"l prosp]s 9 y\r h&2 ?\gh abs5t 9 body1 ,i am pres5t ) y 9 _s4 ,may ! ,,"l ,jehovah com=t y cont9ually ) ^? com=ts :]e) ,i am com=t$ 9 him6 ,i hope my com=ts are ( a "r nature2 !y humble at ! same "t t !y exalt me4 ,i f9d all my happ9ess lies 9 a crucifi$ ,,god4 ,to ! ble/ f\nta9 ( ?y blood1 ,inc>nate ,,god1 ,i fly2 ,"h let me wa% my spott$ s\l1 ,f crimes ( deepe/ dye4 ,a guilty1 weak1 & helpless worm1 ,into ?y arms ,i fall2 ,be ?\ my /r5g? & righte\sness1 ,my ,,jesus1 & my all4 ,pray = ,y\r unwor?y bro!r1 & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclxxix4 ,to ! ,"r ,hon\rable ! ,"l ,l4 ,ab]gav5ny1 ,dec4 #bd1 #agda4 ,my ,"l1 ,,?is day ,i receiv$ a lett] f y\r ,lord%ip1 :i*1 ,i f9d1 y\r ,lord%ip wrote be=e my ?ird & la/ came to h&1 :]e9 ,i gave y\r ,lord%ip an acc\nt ( ! circum/ance ( my m>riage4 ,z soon z ,i receiv$ y\r ,lord%ip's lett]1 ,i kneel$ d[n & pray$1 t y\r ,lord%ip might be entirely deliv]$ f unbelief1 & be made a p>tak] ( t fai?1 :i* w make y m ?an conqu]or ov] all4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 = conv9c+ y ?us f>4 ,i hope ! ev5t w prove1 t ,,jesus is tak+ possession ( y\r :ole he>t4 ,y\r ,lord%ip's op9ion ( ^? :o call !mselves *ri/ians1 is v j4 ,free grace has op5$ y\r eyes4 ,y\r ,lord%ip c !re=e jo9 9 ! foll[+ v]ses1 :i* ,i ?9k applicable to y\r ,lord%ip's case4 ,i4 ,long did my s\l 9 ,,jesu's ,=m1 ,no comel9ess or beauty see2 ,8 sacr$ "n by o!rs priz'd1 ,0 ta/less /ill1 & dead to me4 ,,ii4 ,m5 call'd me *ri/ian1 & my he>t ,on t delusion fondly /aid2 ,moral my hope1 my ,savi\r self1 ,till mighty grace ! *eat display'd4 ,,iii4 ,?anks to ! h& t wak'd my s\l1 ,t %ew'd me wret*$1 nak$1 poor2 ,t sweetly l$ me to ! rock1 ,:]e all salvation /&s secure4 ,,iv4 ,glad1 ,i =sook my righte\s pride1 ,my moral1 t>ni%'d1 s9ful dress2 ,ex*ang'd my loss away = ,,*ri/1 ,& f\nd ! robe ( righte\sness4 ,if y\r ,lord%ip f y\r s\l c s+ ?us1 fe> n t ,,jesus w leave y4 ,o unbelief1 injuri\s b>1 ,s\rce ( torm5t+ fruitless fe>2 ,:]e9 ?y l\d objections fall1 8,tis f9i%$10 /ill %all answ] all4 ,rememb]1 my ,"l1 ! ,r$eem]'s love is ev]la/+4 ,if he has pass$ by1 & said unto y 8,live10 y %all live = ev]more2 = :osoev] live? & believe? 9 ,,jesus1 %all nev] die4 ,does my ,"l believe ?is8 ,!n welcome into ! new _w1 welcome among ! despis$ ,israel ( ,,god1 welcome into ! ,m$iator's k+dom1 :]e y %all h all peace & joy 9 believ+4 ,:5 fir/ ,i 0 awak5$1 ,refre%$1 ,i ?\ght my joys compleat1 ,:5 lo6 ,immanuel's b\nties rise2 ,/ill fre% discov]ies he unfolds1 ,! lovely treasures yet surprize6 ,my ,"l1 ,i n[ wond] no long] at ! *oice ( ,moses4 ,well might he c\nt ! reproa* ( ,,*ri/ ( m value ?an all ! ri*es ( ,egypt4 ,,god =bid1 !re=e1 t y or ,i %\ld h5ce=? glory1 save 9 ! cross ( ,,*ri/4 ,x w be m hon\r to be a suff]+ s]vant ( ,,*ri/1 ?an to be ! k+'s commission]4 ,y\r ,lord%ip w p>don ?is fre$om4 ,me?9ks ,i he> y say1 8,!re is no comp>ison40 ,inde$ !re is none4 ,i w\ld n *ange my po/ = t5 ?\s& k+doms4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 t has giv5 y a di/ant view ( ! empt9ess ( all ?+s "h bel[1 & ! insuffici5cy ( e ?+ to make u happy besides ,,god4 ,may ^! ?+s be realiz$1 & /amp$ ^u y\r ,lord%ip's he>t6 ,!n :at a happy creature w y\r ,lord%ip be8 ,h[ w x rejoice me to see y\r ,lord%ip next ,spr+4 ,i "k n b my fri5ds pray]s may draw me !re1 ab\t t "t4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i pray ,,god f "t to "t to grant y a gr[? ( grace1 t y may "k :at x is to abide 9 ,,god1 & h a con/ant indwell+ ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,i rejoice to he> t lady ,ann seems to look heav5w>d4 ,may ,,jesus make h] a wise virg96 ,= h] enc\ragem5t1 ,i h s5t an extract ( a lett] lately s5t to me by a fri5d 9 ,london2 & t y\r ,lord%ip may "k h[ x is ) me1 ,i h s5t a copy ( a lett] ,i wrote to t fri5d a day or two ago4 ,la/ night ,i came hi!r1 & prea*$ ?is aft]noon4 ,i purpose %ortly to g to ,gl\ce/]1 ,bri/ol1 ,wilt%ire1 & s to ,london4 ,! *ur* !re z well z else:]e fl\ri%es4 ,! "t = fav\r+ ,zion1 ,i believe1 is inde$ come4 ,y see1 my ,"l1 h[ long my lett]s are1 :5 ,i h fre$om & leisure4 ,i h ?\ght sev]al times to write to y\r ,lord%ip1 b 0 re/ra9$ till ,i receiv$ y\r ,lord%ip's lett] ?is morn+4 ,be pleas$ to direct y\r next to be left ) ,mr4 ,p ,s1 ,lead5hall-/reet1 ,london4 ,my pray]s %all foll[ ?is4 ,o may ,,jesus brea? ^u x1 & !n x mu/ be bless$ to y\r s\l6 ,i he>tily & humbly salute ! elect lady y\r wife4,may y bo? be fill$ ) all ! fulness ( ,,god6 ,my de> wife & ,mr4 ,s jo9 he>tily ) me4 ,we all plead at ! ?rone ( grace 9 y\r behalf1 & ,,god alone kn[s1 h[ (t5 y are rememb]$ & wre/l$ =1 by1 my ,"l1 ,y\r ,lord%ip's mo/ oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclxxx4 ,to ! ,"r ,hon\rable ,lady ,m>y ,h4 ,ab]gav5ny1 ,dec4 #bd1 #agda4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,?is morn+ ,i receiv$ y\r ,lady%ip's k9d lett]2 :5 p]us$1 ,i laid x be=e ! ,,"l ( all ,lords1 & pray$ = y & y\rs ) all my p[]4 ,my de> wife & ,mr4 ,s jo9$ he>tily ) me1 & by ?is s5d _! mo/ humble respects4 ,we d n despair ( wait+ ^u y\r ,lady%ip next ,spr+3 b ere t "t1 we may be all laun*$ into ! _w ( spirits1 :]e we %all s+ glory to him t sitte? ^u ! ?rone = ev]4 ,does n y\r ,lady%ip long = t happy h\r8 ,me?9ks ,i he> y ready to say ,i4 ,h[ long1 great ,,god6 h[ long mu/ ,i1 ,imm]s'd 9 ?is d>k prison lie8 ,:5 %all ,i leave ?is dusky sph]e1 ,& be all m9d1 all eye1 all e>8 ,,ii4 ,i long to see t excell5ce1 ,:i* at su* di/ance /rikes my s5se2 ,my s\l attempts to dis5gage ,h] w+s f ?is h] e>?ly cage4 ,,iii4 ,w\ld/ ?\1 ,great ,love1 once set h] free1 ,ha/'n+ %e'd quick unite to !e2 ,%e'd = no gu>dian angels /ay1 ,b fly & love ?ro' all ! way4 ,?is1 ,i believe1 0 ! language ( y\r hon\r$ "m's he>t1 :o is n[ jo9$ ) ! heav5ly *oir above4 ,me?9ks ,i he> h] say1 8,daught]1 foll[ me z ,i foll[$ ,,*ri/2 aspire aft] ! highe/ degrees ( hol9ess1 = ! m holy y are1 ! ne>] %all y sit to ! ,,god-,man ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ! deep] insight %all y h into ! beatific vision40 ,?is1 hon\r$ ,madam1 is a great motive to my s\l to copy aft] my glori\s ,,jesus4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 t made my lett] savory to y\r s\l4 ,= ?is1 & all o!r m]cies1 ,i desire to lie 9 ! du/1 & kiss ! ,r$eem]'s feet4 ,i d n wond] t ,m>y lov$ to sit !re3 ,i d n wond] t ano!r ,m>y wip$ !m ) ! hairs ( h] head4 ,0 my ,,"l "h1 ,i %\ld wi% = a ?\s& alaba/] boxes ( o9tm5t1 to break = him4 ,b ,,jesus says1 8,give me ?y he>t1 & ,i desire no m40 ,my s\l replies1 ,take my poor he>t1 & let x be ,= ev] clos'd to all b !e2 ,seal ?\ my brea/1 & let me we> ,t pl$ge ( love = ev] !re4 ,h[ ble/ are !y :o /ill abide1 ,close %elt]'d 9 ?y ble$+ side2 ,:o life & /r5g? f !nce d]ive1 ,& by !e move1 & 9 !e live4 ,o hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i am amaz$ at ,,jesus's love4 ,i will+ly1 jo9 ) y 9 say+1 8,am51 ,hallelujah6 ,wor?y1 inde$1 is ! ,lamb t 0 sla940 ,i bless ,,god = enl>g+ y\r he>t1 & giv+ y fre$om to write4 ,x is sweet to communicate our ?\ghts ( ,,jesus4 ,i hope ! ,,"l w bless ?is to y\r ,lady%ip1 & rew>d y = all pa/ fav\rs4 ,my humble respects att5d ,mr4 ,h1 & my he>ty love to y\r little lambs4 ,i pray$ = !m ?is morn+4 ,:5 ,i g to t[n1 ,i hope to wait ^u ! ,m>quis4,i h be5 a %ort circuit into ,gl\ce/]%ire1 & f9d ! div9e pres5ce accompany+ me m & m4 ,o t ,i 0 humble6 ,o t ,i 0 ?ankful6 ,i4 ,& c x be t ,i %\ld ga9 ,an int]e/ 9 ! ,savi\r's blood8 ,di$ he = su* z caus'd 8 pa91 ,s9n]s :o him to dea? pursu'd8 ,,ii4 ',tis my/]y all1 ,messiah dies2 ,:o c explore ?is /range design8 ,9 va9 ! curi\s s]aph tries ,to s\nd ! dep?s ( love div9e4 ,b :i!r am ,i go+8 ,y\r ,lady%ip w excuse me2 :il/ ,i am writ+1 ! fire k9dles4 ,?ro' all et]nity to ,,god1 ,a grateful song ,i'll raise2 ,b ,o et]nity's to %ort1 ,to utt] all 8 praise4 ,) expectation ( ano!r lett]1 & ) he>ty pray]s = y\r temporal & spiritual welf>e1 ,i subscribe myself1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's ob$i5t s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclxxxi4 ,to ,mr4 ,samuel ,m1 9 ,london4 ,bri/ol1 ,dec4 #bh1 #agda4 ,de> ,mr4 ,m1 ,,bo? my wife & ,i receiv$ y\r lett]s4 ,i s5d ?is1 to ?ank y = !m4 ,i came f ,ab]gav5ny on ,saturday night4 ,my de> wife 0 pretty well2 ,i expect h] "h on ,friday4 ,we %all br+ no m goods to ,london1 ?an we %all use2 b ,i "k n :at to say ab\t com+ to y\r h\se1 = bro!r ,s tells me1 y & y\r family are dilatory1 & t y d n rise sometimes till n9e or t5 9 ! morn+4 ,?is1 de> ,mr4 ,m1 w nev] d = me2 & ,i am p]suad$ su* a conduct t5ds mu* to ! di%on\r ( ,,god1 & to ! prejudice ( y\r own preci\s s\l4 ,sometimes ,i h look$ ^u y ) grief2 y h busi$ y\rself ab\t ! outw>d affairs ( religion 9 respect to o!rs1 & all ! :ile ,i fe> neglect$ to look into1 & /udy ! improvem5t ( y\r own he>t4 ,i ?9k y g backw>ds in/ead ( =w>ds4 ,i fe> y\r pres5t bus9ess w n answ]1 & ,i am sure y w h no solid com=t1 till y look less abroad & m at home4 ,somebody said1 y 0 l ! ,a!nians1 :o desir$ to he> "s new-?+4 ,i ?\ght ! obs]vation 0 too j4 ,y are jeal\s ab\t pr9ciples1 7:i* is "r7 b all ! :ile y\r own practice is n suffici5tly wat*$ ov]4 ,i h he>d t y sp5d mu* "t 9 c(fee-h\ses1 & f y\r own h\se4 ,i hope ^! ?+s are n s2 & x is ) grief & out ( t5d] love t ,i n[ m5tion !m to y4 ,= "s "t ,i felt my he>t q lock$ up f writ+ to y4 ,mr4 ,m w n be (f5d$ ) me = ?is pla9 deal+4 ,y "k ,i love y1 & ,i am sure ?is lett] proce$s f love4 ,i "k too mu* ( my own weakness & infirmities to insult o!rs2 & :5 a bro!r is ov]tak5 9 a fault1 ,i desire to re/ore him 9 ! _s ( meekness4 ,b ,i "k h[ mu* ! glory ( ,,god is conc]n$ 9 our walk4 ,! eyes ( ! _w are n[ 9 an especial mann] ^u y4 ,h[ holy ought y & ,i1 de> ,mr4 ,m1 to be1 9 all mann] ( conv]sation & godl9ess6 ,lab\r !re=e1 my de> bro!r1 to get an abid+ pres5ce ( ,,god 9 y\r he>t4 ,be will+ to be se>*$4 ,pray t y may feel ! full p[] ( ! ,r$eem]'s blood2 & walk 9 ! cont9u$ com=ts ( ! holy gho/4 ,be n slo?ful 9 bus9ess4 ,g to b$ seasonably1 & rise e>ly4 ,r$eem y\r preci\s "t3 pick up ! fragm5ts ( x1 t n "o mom5t may be lo/4 ,be mu* 9 secret pray]4 ,conv]se less ) man1 & m ) ,,god4 ,accept ?is advice1 giv5 9 great love4 ,i purpose /ay+ "h ab\t a =tnight4 ,de> ,mr4 ,m1 ,i am ,y\r affectionate ?\gh unwor?y bro!r1 & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclxxxii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,w1 at ,dundee4 ,bri/ol1 ,dec4 #cj1 #agda4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,i ,%\ld blame myself mu*1 = n writ+ to y be=e n[1 0 ,i consci\s x 0 ow+ to any wilful neglect3 b my ma/]'s bus9ess ha? s engag$ me1 t ,i really h n _h an opportunity4 ,,god gave u a sweet j\rney to ,engl&4 ,s9ce my return hi!r1 ,i h be5 at ,gl\ce/]1 ,bri/ol1 9 ,wales1 & at ,london1 & h great reason to bless our ,emmanuel = :at he has done = 8 *ur*4 ,my s\l ha? drank l>gely ( ! div9e love4 ,i h be5 c>ri$ z on eagles w+s1 & am n[ bett] 9 heal? ?an p]haps ev] s9ce ,i h be5 9 ! m9i/ry4 ,i prea* "h twice daily4 ,9 ab\t a =tnight1 ,i %all remove to ,london1 :]e ,i purpose to cont9ue1 ,,god will+1 till ! wea!r p]mits ( field-prea*+ aga94 ,ab\t ,spr+1 if ,provid5ce fav\rs1 ,i hope to pay y a second visit4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i %\ld be glad to he> f y1 :at fruits y h se5 spr+ f my fir/4 ,i hope ! ,,"l w make y\r latt] end greatly to increase4 ,i %all rejoice to he> ( y\r success4 ,my s\l is mu* engag$ = poor ,scotl&4 ,i %all be glad to he> :o has succe$$ ! good ,mr4 ,w ( ,p]?4 ,ah de> man6 ,he is n[ gone into ! _w ( spirits1 :]e !re is no sec$+1 b all jo9 9 "o common /rife1 :o %all praise _! ,,"l & ma/] 9 ! mo/ exalt$ /ra9s4 ,i long to foll[1 b desire pati5tly to wait till my bless$ *ange come4 ,:at a com=t1 de> ,sir1 is x to ?9k1 t dea? is conqu]$4 ,h[ sweet to be "o ( ,,*ri/'s wait+ s]vants6 ,x is a bless$ po/6 ,& su* hon\r belongs to all 8 sa9ts4 ,?anks be to ,,god = ?is unspeakable gift4 ,de> ,sir1 :il/ ,i am writ+1 ! fire k9dles4 ,i long to leap my sev5ty ye>s4 ,welcome et]nity2 ,i want to see "t swall[$ up4 ,b ,i mu/ h done1 hav+ o!r lett]s to write4 ,my k9d love to y\r h\sehold & all fri5ds4 ,i hope ere long y w s5d a l9e to1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 ?\gh unwor?y bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclxxxiii4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,o1 at ,ab]de54 ,bri/ol1 ,dec4 #cj1 #agda4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,i ,long to write y a l9e1 to te/ify ! undissembl$ love my s\l be>s t[>ds y4 ,i also long to he> :at ,,jesus ha? done at ,ab]de54 ,i believe he s5t me ?i!r1 & ,i am p]suad$ he did n s5d me !re 9 va94 ,i h exp]i5c$ fre% wond]s ( m]cy1 s9ce ,i saw y4 ,! ,,"l has bless$ my m9i/ry 9 ,engl&1 & 9 ,wales1 :]e ,i tru/ ,i 0 m>ri$ 9 ! ,,"l2 & z ,i m>ri$ = him1 ,i tru/ ,i %all !reby n be h9d]$1 b r =w>d$ 9 my "w4 ,o = t bless$ "t :5 we %all nei!r m>ry nor be giv5 9 m>riage1 b be z ! angels ( ,,god6 ,my s\l longs = t glori\s season4 ,p]haps1 sometimes ,i am too impati5t4 ,b :o t has ta/$ ( ,,jesus 's love1 c =be> long+ to be ) him8 ,i long to see him z he is1 & my s\l w nev] be compleatly satisfi$ till ,i arise aft] 8 div9e lik5ess4 ,?is1 ,i believe1 is ! desire1 & frequ5tly ! frame ( de> ,mr4 ,o's s\l4 ,b ,i believe we bo? h crosses to take up1 & _m trials to und]go1 be=e we %all be admitt$ to ! beatific vision4 ,alas6 ,:at a /rang] am ,i to ! meekness :i* 0 9 ,,jesus8 ,h[ mu* acrimony is !re 9 my temp]1 t wants to be tak5 away8 ,bless$ be ,,god1 my ,savi\r is omnipot5t4 ,he c1 he w deliv] me4 ,he c1 he w con=m me to himself4 ,i ?9k ,i c s+ ^! l9es1 ,my root ( hol9ess ?\ art1 ,= fai? ha? made !e m9e3 ,) all ?y fulness fill my he>t1 ,till all ,i h be ?9e4 ,de> ,sir1 :at a fulness is !re 9 ,,jesus8 ,:at a pity is x1 t we %\ld n draw l>gely out ( x8 ,:y %\ld we be cont5t ) l[ degrees ( hol9ess8 ,:y %\ld we be always dw>fs 9 religion8 ,i am q a%am$ ( my l[ /ature4 ,i am an unpr(itable s]vant4 ,o de> ,mr4 ,o1 pray = me1 t ! ,,"l may purge me1 & t ,i may br+ =? m fruit4 ,i h lately be5 at ,london1 ,gl\ce/]1 ,wilts1 & ,wales4 ,! "w ( ! ,,"l prosp]s4 ,i prea* "h twice e day4 ,t ,,god may bless & rew>d y all1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 de> ,mr4 ,o1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclxxxiv4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,w1 at ,galli%iels4 ,bri/ol1 ,decemb] #cj1 #agda4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,! love ( ,,jesus con/ra9s me to tr\ble y ) a lett] at ?is "t4 ,no?+ b 8 "w %\ld h prev5t$ my writ+ to y soon]4 ,b y "k h[ x us$ to be ) me4 ,o h[ little d ,i = ,,jesus1 :o has done s mu* = me6 ,i abhor myself 9 du/ & a%es4 ,i run to hide myself 9 8 w\nds4 ,8 righte\sness1 8 blood alone c recomm5d me to ! ,fa!r4 ,o t ,i 0 l ,,*ri/1 t 8 :ole m9d 0 wr\ght 9 my s\l6 ,i am n[ pant+ aft] 8 image2 ,i am n[ ?ir/+ aft] 8 purity & hol9ess2 help me1 de> ,sir1 help me by y\r pray]s1 t ,i may feel ! p[] ( ! ,r$eem]'s blood4 ,he ha? done great ?+s already = me2 b z yet ,i h ask$ no?+4 ,great] ?+s are yet be=e me4 ,!re is an inexhau/ible fulness1 out ( :i* ! ,r$eem] w\ld h me draw cont9ually4 ,o = fai?1 = /rong fai?6 ,i m w\ld bless1 ,i m w\ld ?ank1 ,i m w\ld live to ,jesu's praise4 ,s9ce my return1 ,i h be5 visit+ ! *ur*es4 ,!y gr[ & increase daily4 ,i prea* twice e day4 ,! ,,"l is among u4 ,i hope ,i %all he> ! same f y4 ,9 ab\t f\rte5 days ,i g to ,london4 ,ab\t ,spr+ ,i hope to see ,scotl& once m4 ,i h good news f ! ,orphan-h\se4 ,z yet1 ,i h n fre$om to write out ! s]mon :i* y m5tion4 ,?r\gh inadv]t5ce1 ,i did n s5d y ,mr4 ,m's lett]4 ,,god's "t is be/4 ,p]haps disputes ab\t *ur*-gov]nm5t _h bett] subside4 ,i am det]m9$ to "k no?+ b ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 & him crucifi$4 ,be pleas$ to rememb] me to de> ,mr4 ,o1 at ,kelso4 ,i hope he behaves l a good soldi] ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,my k9d respects att5d y\r son4 ,be pleas$ to accept ( ! same 9 a mo/ t5d] mann] f de> ,mr4 ,s1 & f1 de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclxxxv4 ,to ,mr4 ,r ,s1 9 ,london4 ,bri/ol1 ,jan4 #b1 #agdb4 ,my de> ,bro!r ,s1 ,i ,f9d fre$om to answ] y\r k9d lett] imm$iately4 ,i ?ank ,,god = bless+ my writ+ to y\r poor s\l4 ,y\r salvation ,i long1 & pray =4 ,s t s\ls are built up 9 _! holy fai?1 let ! ,r$eem] make use ( :at in/rum5t he pleases4 ,bro!r ,rob]t1 x is a bless$ ?+ to h always a ,ca?olic _s4 ,i am p]suad$1 ,,jesus w give x to me4 ,i am resolv$ nev] to re/1 'till self-love1 bigotry1 prejudice1 & all n>r[ness ( _s be expell$ out ( my s\l4 ,bless$ be ! ,r$eem]'s free grace6 ,i see m & m into ! inw>d recesses ( my m9d4 ,de> ,rob]t1 !re is su* a ?+ z pass+ f glory to glory4 ,= ,,jesus ,,*ri/'s sake1 /rive to ent] 9 at ! /raight gate1 & nev] cease /riv+ 'till y ent] into t re/ :i* awaits ! p ( ,,god4 ,x is a sweet ?+ to abide 9 ,,jesus's w\nds1 & f a feel+ possession ( ,,god 9 ! he>t1 to be able to say1 8,my fell[%ip is ) ! ,fa!r & ! ,son40 ,x is true we are n to live1 or rely on our frames4 ,! righte\sness ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/ alone1 & n our do+s or suff]+s1 c recomm5d u to ! ,fa!r4 ,b h[ev]1 we ought always to lab\r to be 9 a sweet & humble frame1 & be wat*ful aga9/ any ?+ :atev]1 t may int]rupt our communion ) ,,god4 ,peace & joy %\ld fl[ 9 a believ]'s s\l1 l a riv]4 ,if any ?+ %\ld ob/ruct ! passage1 he %\ld n re/ 'till fai? ov]fl[s1 & drives x away be=e him4 ,i "k n :at o!rs may say1 b ?ro' grace ,i c s+ ) bi%op ,k51 8,to my s\l x's hell to be1 ,b = a mom5t void ( !e40 ,o ! fulness t !re is 9 ,,*ri/6 ,x fills my he>t1 & out ( ! abundance ( my he>t my p5 write?4 ,de> ,rob]t1 may ! ,,"l bless x to y\r s\l1 & t w greatly rejoice ,y\r mo/ unwor?y1 ?\gh mo/ affectionate fri5d1 bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclxxxvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,i ,h1 9 ,london4 ,bri/ol1 ,jan4 #b1 #agdb4 ,my de> ,bro!r ,h1 ,i ,owe y a lett]1 & v mu* love4 ,i ?ank y = call+ to see me1 :5 la/ 9 ,london4 ,may ! love ( ,,jesus be %$ abroad abundantly 9 y\r he>t by ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,my s\l is n[ ?ir/+ aft] ! ,r$eem]'s love4 ,i tru/ y & ,i1 & all ! bre?r51 %all wat* & pray aga9/ e ?+ 9 our he>ts1 t is any way selfi%1 or contr>y to ! b\ndless love ( our exalt$ head4 ,i long aft] a solid1 real1 undissembl$ union ) all t be> ! ,r$eem]'s image4 ,if ,i "k any ?+ ( my he>t1 ,i c>e n h[ ! old man be crucifi$ & cut to pieces1 s t ,i may put on ! new man1 :i* is creat$ aft] ,,god 9 righte\sness & true hol9ess4 ,bless$ be ! free1 ri*1 & sov]eign grace ( our glori\s ,r$eem]6 :o has begun ! good "w 9 my s\l4 ,great1 v great ?+s ha? ,,jesus done = me1 a wor?less worm3 b ,i see inf9itely great] ?+s ly+ be=e me4 ,!re is an inexhau/ible fulness 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 out ( :i* ,i hope to draw to ! endless ages ( et]nity4 ,o ! meekness1 ! love1 purity & hol9ess1 t is 9 ,,jesus4 ,:y %\ld we be dw>fs 9 hol9ess8 ,if ,,*ri/ came into ! _w1 t we might h life1 & s mu* ! m abundantly1 :y %\ld we n ask & seek = x1 especially s9ce we are sure to obta98 ,my de> bro!r1 y see h[ free ,i write4 ,love con/ra9s me to d s4 ,o t ,i 0 a flame ( fire6 ,i h lately be5 at ,gl\ce/]4 ,! ,,"l 0 ) u ( a tru?4 ,9 ,bri/ol1 ,,god att5ds me ) 8 mighty p[]4 ,la/ night ,,jesus rode on triumphantly inde$4 ,sometimes my he>t is s full1 t ,i am tempt$ to ?9k ,my joy complete3 ,:5 lo6 ,emmanuel's m]cies rise1 ,/ill fre% discov]ies he unfolds1 ,! lovely treasures yet surprize4 ,unbelief says1 ?is w n hold to-morr[2 :5 lo1 8to-morr[ is z ! day pa/1 & mu* m abundant40 ,i f9d !re is yet oil1 if !re be yet a vessel1 & an empty he>t to conta9 x4 ,pray t my he>t may be empti$ ( self1 & t ,,jesus may be my all 9 all4 ,i pray ,,god1 t none ( u may give 9 to n>r[ness ( _s1 b look up to ,,jesus = p[] ov] self1 9 all its %apes4 ,ye/]day ,i w5t to he> ,mr4 ,c4 ,! ,,"l help$ him1 ,i believe1 9 "s "p ( 8 disc\rse4 ,i w\ld be free2 ,i w\ld meet m ?an half way2 b we are all too %y4 ,! ,,"l fill 8 s\l ) m ( ! dis9t]e/$ love ( ,,jesus4 ,to-night ,i beg9 a g5]al mon?ly meet+ to read correspond+ lett]s4 ,pray give ?anks = ! success ( ! gospel 9 my unwor?y h&s4 ,x %all be return$1 z ,,jesus %all enable ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclxxxvii4 ,to ,mrs4 ,k1 9 ,london4 ,bri/ol1 ,jan4 #d1 #agdb4 ,my de> ,si/]1 ,,?is morn+1 9 a lett] f bro!r ,c1 ,i he>d t y\r de> husb& 0 dang]\s ill ( ! small-pox4 ,i 0 t\*$ ) a t5d] sympa?y ( y\r case2 ,i imm$iately kneel$ d[n1 & laid y\r circum/ances be=e our compassionate high-prie/4 ,i d\bt n1 b he is t\*$ ) a feel+ ( y\r afflictions1 & w give y grace to help 9 "t ( ne$4 ,i hope ! language ( y\r he>t is ?is3 ,?y gifts1 if call'd =1 ,i resign1 ,pleas'd to receive1 pleas'd to re/ore2 ,gifts are ?y "w1 x %all be m9e ,! giv] only to adore4 ,i 01 be=e ,i receiv$ ! news ( y\r de> husb&'s illness1 ?9k+ t ,,god's p mu/ meet ) uncommon trials4 ,we %all (t5 f9d ,,god's provid5ces z x 7 contradict+ 8 promises4 ,?us x 0 ) ,abraham & ,jacob1 & ?us ,i believe x is 9 "s degree or o!r ) all ! *ildr5 ( ,,god2 = o!rwise1 h[ c fai? be ex]cis$8 ,i d\bt n b ! enemy ( s\ls w n[ be v busy ) y1 & break 9 ) 8 fi]y d>ts ^u y\r s\l2 b ,i pray ,,jesus to keep y f /agg]+ ?r\gh unbelief4 ,may y be /rong 9 fai?1 giv+ glory to ,,god6 ,aga9/ hope1 may y believe 9 hope4 ,h[ev] y\r husb& may be dispos$ (1 my pray] = y is1 8,,"l6 make h] /ill & resign$40 ,i ?9k ! love ( ,,*ri/ con/ra9s me to write y ?is lett]4 ,:o kn[s b ! ,,"l may bless x to y\r s\l8 ,h[ev]1 z y love ! ,,"l ,,jesus1 ,i hope y w receive x z a tok5 ( unfeign$ *ri/ian sympa?y & affection f1 de> ,si/]1 ,y\r mo/ unwor?y bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccclxxxviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,pet] ,s1 9 ,london4 ,bri/ol1 ,jan4 #g1 #agdb4 ,i ,h be5 obey+ y\r reque/3 ,i mean1 b[+ my knees be=e ! ,,god & ,fa!r ( our ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/ 9 y\r behalf4 ,o t he may live be=e !e2 t he may escape ! pollutions t are 9 ! _w ?r\gh lu/2 t he may be fill$ ) all ! fulness ( ,,god1 0 ! brea?+ & language ( my he>t4 ,i tru/ ! ,,"l is n[ work+ ^u bro!r ,s4 ,he seems to h _h "s discov]ies ( ! ,r$eem]'s love4 ,may my de> ,pet] receive ! full assurance ( fai?1 & be truly fix$ ^u ! rock ( ages6 8,ev5 s ,,"l ,,jesus come quickly4 ,am5 & am540 ,excuse my writ+ to y 9 ?is mann]1 b ,,god has put into my he>t su* an undissembl$ love = y1 & y\r de> bro!rs1 t ,i _c be satisfi$ 'till ,i see ! ,r$eem]'s love %$ abroad 9 all y\r he>ts by ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,ah ,pet]1 ,pet]1 ,i tru/ ,,jesus prays = !e1 & !n ! _w %all n /eal away ?y he>t f ,,god4 ,satan ha? be5 sift+ me sev]ely1 ^! two or ?ree days4 ,i h _h "s close combats ) ! great dragon1 b ,,jesus ha? gott5 himself ! victory4 ,i am enabl$ greatly to rejoice4 ,=1 8,bless$ is ! man t endure? temptations2 :5 he is tri$1 he %all receive ! cr[n ( life40 ,! brightness ( x1 ev5 at ?is di/ance1 dazzles my sight4 ,yet a little :ile1 & ,,jesus ,,*ri/ %all give x unto u4 ,de> bro!r ,k has got ! />t ( u4 ,happy man6 ,he is at ! end ( 8 race4 ,i sympa?ize )1 & h be5 pray+ = 8 surviv+ fri5ds4 ,! ,,"l enable u all to walk s circumspectly1 t ! common enemy may n h an occasion to speak reproa*fully ( u4 ,b :i!r am ,i runn+8 ,excuse me1 de> ,pet]4 ,,god gives me fre$om 9 writ+ to1 & pray+ = y4 ,i hope de> bro!r ,r receiv$ my la/ 9 good "p4 ,,god only kn[s h[ ! happ9ess ( bo? ( y is long$ = by1 de> bro!r1 ,y\rs 9 ! crucifi$ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 #88' replac$ ) #8is' ,,lett] ,,ccclxxxix4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,c1 9 ,london4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,jan4 #bh1 #agdb4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,,on ,friday la/ ,i left ,bri/ol1 hav+ fir/ settl$ affairs almo/ z ,i c\ld wi%4 ,at ,k+swood1 ,i adm9i/r$ ! sacram5t4 ,on ,w$nesday night x 0 ! "l's passov]2 on ,?ursday we _h a sweet love-fea/2 on ,friday ! "l 0 ) me twice at ,tock+ton2 on ,saturday morn+ ,i broke up "s fall[ gr\nd at ,newport1 by prea*+ ) p[] to ab\t two ?\s& p1 & 9 ! ev5+ to _m ?\s&s at ,/r\d ) wond]\s p[]2 on ,monday morn+ at ,pa9swick1 & ev] s9ce twice a day "h4 ,our congregations ,i ?9k are l>g] ?an at ,bri/ol4 ,! ^w proves %>p] ?an a two-edg$ sword4 ,e s]mon is bless$4 ,^! words foll[1 8,i h mu* p 9 ?is city40 ,i am j n[ go+ to ,*af=d4 ,to-morr[ ,i expect my wife4 ,9 my next1 ,i w s5d y ^w :at ,i int5d to d4 ,i 0 "o day at ,ba?4 ,i %\ld be glad to see bro!r ,r's def5ce be=e x be publi%$4 ,i told him ( x2 ,i believe he w be ^u 8 gu>d4 ,8 s\l prosp]s4 ,s9less p]fection ,i fe> w be propagat$ 9 ^! p>ts4 ,! ,,"l 9 8 due "t w root out t p]nici\s we$4 ,i ?ank y = writ+ to me4 ,pray write to me (t54 ,,god will+1 ,i %all exam9e ,hampton ,society to-night4 ,! same ,i ?9k to d 9 ,wilt%ire4 ,i want to be 9 ,london z soon z may be4 ,pray t ,i may "k ! ,,"l's w4 ,we mu/ away to ,*af=d4 ,! ,,"l be ) y1 & abundantly refre% y4 ,my mo/ t5d] love awaits all4 ,bre?r51 pray = ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxc4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,g ,t4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,feb4 #b1 #agdb4 ,rev]5d & de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,h long$ = "s "t to s5d y a l9e1 & h wond]$ t ,i h he>d no (t5] f y2 b z ,i "k my own circum/ances1 ,i c ! m easily guess h[ x is ) y4 ,,god has be5 v good to me s9ce my arrival4 ,i f\nd :5 ,i came at fir/1 ,i _h all my "w to beg9 aga94 ,bro!r ,w _h s prejudic$ ! p aga9/ me1 t ^? :o 7 my spiritual *ildr5 w\ld n s mu* z come & see me2 nay !y h gone by me :il/ prea*+ 9 ,moor-fields1 & /opp$ _! e>s4 ,?is ,i f9d 9 "s measure ha? be5 y\r case1 & ,,god wisely p]mits ?is1 to tea* u to cease f man4 ,paul's ,epi/les to ! ,galatians mu* com=t$ me4 ,besides1 ,i 0 emb>rass$ ) bro!r ,sew>d's dea?4 ,he di$ )\t mak+ any provision = me1 & ,i 0 at ! same "t mu* indebt$ = ! ,orphan-h\se4,b all ?is 0 to humble & prep>e me = future bless+s4 ,! ,,"l ha? enabl$ me1 bless$ be 8 "n1 to keep /eady to my pr9ciples & usual practice4 ,a new & num]\s *ur* has be5 rais$ at ,london4 ,9 ,essex1 ! ,,"l 0 wond]fully ) me4 ,e :]e ! congregations increase4 ,9 ,bri/ol ,,god enabl$ me to fight my way ?r\gh4 ,we h hir$ a l>ge hall1 & h exp\nd$ !re twice a day4 ,9 ,scotl&1 ! "w1 = its beg9n+1 is r great] ?an at ,new-,engl&4 ,i he> cont9ually ( ! se$ s[n increas+1 & spr++ up4 ,,god will+1 ,i purpose pay+ ,scotl& ano!r visit4 ,i h lately be5 at ,bri/ol1 & bo? !re1 & "h1 & also at ,london1 ! ^w runs & is glorifi$4 ,?r\gh ! t5d] m]cies ( our ,,god1 ,i h be5 c>ri$ z on eagles w+s ?r\gh a v>iety ( outw>d & inw>d trials4 ,! greatness ( :i* none kn[s b ,,god & my own s\l4 ,ab\t elev5 weeks ago ,i m>ri$1 9 ! fe> ( ,,god1 "o :o 0 a wid[1 ( ab\t ?irty-six ye>s ( age1 & has be5 a h\sekeep] = _m ye>s2 nei!r ri* 9 =tune1 nor beautiful z to h] p]son1 b1 ,i believe1 a true *ild ( ,,god1 & w\ld n1 ,i ?9k1 attempt to h9d] me 9 8 "w = ! _w4 ,9 t respect1 ,i am j ! same z be=e m>riage4 ,i hope ,,god w nev] suff] me to say1 8,i h m>ri$ a wife1 & !re=e ,i _c come40 ,i am glad t matt]s are settl+ s amicably at ,philadelphia4 ,:at a pity is x1 t we %\ld fall out 9 ! way to heav56 ,i w\ld d any ?+ except defil+ my consci5ce1 & giv+ up :at ,i ?9k is tru?1 to prev5t x4 ,! associate bre?r5 are mu* to be blam$2 ,i nev] met ) su* n>r[ spirits4 ,i d n =get y1 or y\r bre?r51 or ! *ur*es 9 y\r p>ts4 ,! ,,"l be ) y4 ,he is pleas$ to %ew me m & m ( my own he>t1 & day by day refre%es my s\l4 ,my body is weak z usual2 b ,,jesus is my /r5g?4 ,help me to praise him4 ,pray s5d a l9e to1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 ?\gh mo/ unwor?y bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxci4 ,to ,mr4 ,s1 at ,new-,brunswick4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,feb4 #b1 #agdb4 ,de> ,mr4 ,s1 ,,la/ week ,i receiv$ y\r k9d lett]4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 :o ha? br\ght y out ( d>kness into 8 m>vell\s light4 ,i hope ! ,r$eem] ha? n[ %ewn y 8 h&s & 8 feet1 & y c n[ say1 8,my ,,"l & my ,,god40 ,:at h y to d n[ b to walk humbly ) y\r ,,god1 & daily to aspire aft] ! :ole m9d t 0 9 ,,jesus8 ,i f9d b few truly lab\r+ aft] ?is4 ,:o c say1 8,my s\l is a?ir/ = ,,god1 yea ev5 = ! liv+ ,,god30 & yet to su* only is ! promis$ bless$ness1 ( be+ fill$1 giv54 ,z = my own "p1 ,i am a%am$ to ?9k h[ unlike ,i am to my ,savi\r2 ,i see su* beauty 9 him1 t ,i long to be con=m$ to 8 div9e image & lik5ess4 ,may y & ,i1 de> ,mr4 ,s1 nev] re/ till we h atta9$ unto x2 & ! m we d atta91 ! m will+ we %all be to come1 z poor s9n]s1 to ,,jesus ,,*ri/2 x is a bless$ ?+1 de> ,sir1 to be br\ght out ( self4 ,x w be cont9ually creep+ 93 happy !y :o h p[] ov] x4 ,i d n wond] at y\r be+ unit$ ) ,mr4 ,j ,c3 he is a de> s\l1 & "o :om ! ,,"l delights to hon\r4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ! "w 9 our h&s e :]e increases4 ,i am support$ & enc\rag$1 quick5$ & com=t$ day by day4 ,,jesus loves & blesses me4 ,may he bless y & y\rs m & m1 & cause y to walk 9 ! com=ts ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,my t5d] love to all4 ,i hope yet to see y once m 9 ! fle%4 ,9 ! mean :ile ,i beg leave to subscribe myself1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d1 bro!r1 & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxcii4 ,to ,mr4 ,w4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,feb4 #b1 #agdb4 ,de> ,mr4 ,w1 ,i ,?ank y = y\r k9d lett]4 ,x %\ld h be5 answ]$ soon]1 _h an opportunity (f]$4 ,i bless ,,god = y1 :o c>ries on 9 y\r s\l ! spiritual build+4 ,i d\bt n b ! top-/one w yet be br\ght out1 & ! build]s be made ) %\t+ to cry1 8,grace6 ,grace60 ,i %\ld ?9k x 0 n ( ,,god1 if ! "w 0 n oppos$4,:at difficulties did ,nehemiah g ?r\gh 9 build+ ! wall8 ,b fe> n1 ! ,,"l is ) y4 ,he built n = man1 b = ! ,,"l4 ,by 8 leave1 ,i propose br++ a s*ool-ma/] & mi/ress ) me4 ,:5 ,i %all emb>k1 ,i "k n4 ,! calls "h are s l\d & num]\s1 & s few lab\r]s s5t =? to act 9 a popul> way1 t ,i ?9k x my duty n to leave ,engl& yet4 ,,god is pleas$ to "w by my m9i/ry m & m4 ,my s\l is refre%$1 & my body /r5g!n$ & r5ew$ day by day4 ,9 ,scotl& !re is a v great awak5+2 & also 9 ,london1 ,bri/ol1 ,wilt%ire1 & ,gl\ce/]%ire4 ,b1 not)/&+ all ?is1 my ,am]ican fri5ds are by no means =gott54 ,i cont9ually pray = !m4 ,! ,,"l1 9 8 due "t1 w s5d me to y4 ,9 ! mean "t1 be pleas$ to rememb] me 9 ! t5d]e/ mann] to all t love ! glori\s ,r$eem]4 ,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be multipli$ ^u !m & y3 s prays1 de> ,mr4 ,w1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxciii4 ,to ,mr4 ,james ,r1 9 ,philadelphia4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,feb4 #b1 #agdb4 ,de> ,mr4 ,r1 ,i ,0 glad to he> 7?\gh by ano!r h&7 ( y\r safe arrival4 ,may y\r s\l prosp]1 be+ root$ & gr\nd$ 9 love1 & built ^u ! rock ( ages1 ! de> ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ! *ur* is 9 mu* great] peace ?an :5 y left ,engl&4 ,!re ha? be5 a v great awak5+ 9 sev]al places4 ,,god ha? br\ght ord] out ( confusion2 & 7z he always w7 ha? caus$ ev5 our divisions1 ?\gh no ?anks to u1 to "w = good4 ,i he> y h _h a sift+ "t at ,philadelphia4 ,i nev] yet he>d ( a "w ( ,,god1 b "s su* ?+ happ5$4 ,?is is my com=t1 ! gov]nm5t ( ! *ur* is ^u ! ,r$eem]'s %\ld]s2 & !re=e ! gates ( hell %all nev] be able to prevail aga9/ x4 ,i hope ere n[ ,,*ri/ has reveal$ himself 9 y\r he>t1 & giv5 y ! witness ( ! ,_s4 ,= he t believe?1 ha? ! witness 9 himself4 ,i suppose y w be glad to he>1 t ! ,,"l ha?1 9 a good degree1 deliv]$ me f ! emb>rassm5ts ) :i* ,i 0 environ$ :5 y emb>k$4 ,,god 0 !n prep>+ me = fur!r m]cies4 ,we mu/ be humbl$ be=e we are exalt$4 ,i suppose y h he>d ( my m>riage4 ,! ,,"l ha? giv5 me a daught] ( ,abraham2 %e jo9s 9 s5d+ love to y & all1 )1 de> ,mr4 ,r1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxciv4 ,to ,mr4 ,g ,t4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,feb4 #e1 #agdb4 ,rev]5d & de> ,bro!r1 ,,on ,tuesday ,i receiv$ y\rs4 ,i bless ,,god = deliv]+ bro!r ,r out ( ! h&s ( 8 enemies4 ,i am p]suad$ he w deliv] y\r bro!r ,william also4 ,by y\r des]tion & temptations1 ,i believe ,,god is prep>+ y = a fre% "w4 ,i believe y w\ld be bett]1 if y w\ld always evangelize4 ,i %all write to "s fri5ds ab\t ,mr4 ,c's pr9ciples4 ,i ?ank y = y\r k9d caution4 ,my mi/akes (t5 humble me4 ,nev] did ,,jesus s5d out a m weak & wor?less wret*4 ,i h n fre$om n[ to cont9ue writ+ a j\rnal z usual4 ,i %all proce$1 = ! future1 9 a m comp5di\s way4 ,s9ce ,i wrote ! inclos$1 we h se5 a glori\s appe>ance ( ! ,son ( ,man4 ,o inf9ite condesc5sion6 ,! ,,"l is ) me4 ,t he may be abundantly ) y1 & bless y\r lab\rs m & m1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate & lov+1 ?\gh mo/ unwor?y bro!r 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxcv4 ,to ,mr4 ,b1 at ,philadelphia4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,feb4 #e1 #agdb4 ,de> ,mr4 ,b1 ,i ,0 mu* rejoic$ to receive a lett] f y\r h&s4 ,bless$ be ,,god = c>ry+ on ! "w1 :i*1 ,i hope1 0 begun 9 y\r he>t long ago6 ,i tru/ y w nev] re/ till y are possess$ ( ! :ole m9d :i* 0 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus4 ,he is our patt]n2 & if we h true grace 9 our he>ts1 we %all be cont9ually lab\r+ to copy aft] our great exempl>4 ,o ! life ( ,,jesus6 ,h[ little ( x is to be se5 9 ^? t call !mselves 8 foll[]s4 ,humility1 meekness1 love1 peace1 joy1 goodness1 fai?1 & ! o!r bless$ fruits ( ! ,_s1 :i!r are !y fl$8 ,i fe> mo/ take up ) ! %ad[1 in/ead ( ! sub/ance4 ,,god =bid t ,i1 or de> ,mr4 ,b1 %\ld be ( t unhappy numb]4 ,de> ,sir1 !re is an unspeakable fulness1 unse>*able ri*es 9 ,,*ri/4 ,out ( him we are to receive grace = grace4 ,e grace t 0 9 ! ,r$eem]1 is to be transcrib$ & copi$ into our he>ts4 ,?is is ,*ri/ianity2 & )\t ?is1 ?\gh we c\ld dispute ) ! utmo/ cle>ness1 & talk l angels1 ( ! doctr9es ( grace1 x w\ld pr(it u no?+4 ,to prev5t ! gr[? ( ?is inw>d life1 ,i am p]suad$ satan introduces h]esies 9 ! *ur*1 hop+ !reby to /ir up /rife1 envy1 prejudice1 & n>r[ness ( _s2 & :]e ^! are1 !re w be e evil "w4 ,to ?is end1 s9less p]fection ha? be5 propagat$ 9 ,engl&1 & ,ant9omian pr9ciples suff]$ to be spread among y4 ,b1 bless$ be ,,god1 bo? 9 ,engl&1 & ) y1 ,i tru/ disputations & di/ractions are abat$1 & love & unity once m are lift+ up _! heads4 ,?is1 at pres5t1 is ! language ( my he>t3 ,let u f9d out ! anci5t way1 ,our wond'r+ foes to move2 ,& =ce ! hea!n _w to say1 ,see h[ ^! ,*ri/ians love4 8,love is ( ,,god2 & he t dwelle? 9 love1 dwelle? 9 ,,god40 ,i am glad y are erect+ a society to promote ?is love4 ,fe> n ! smallness ( y\r beg9n+4 ,:at is begun 9 ! fe> ( ,,god1 he w prosp]4 ,i believe !m to be true foll[]s ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/2 & ?\gh we agree n 9 all ?+s1 yet ,i pray ,,god to make u "o 9 he>t4 ,n[1 de> ,mr4 ,b1 :at %all ,i say m4 ,! bless$ ,,jesus has be5 sup]abundantly good to my s\l s9ce my arrival4 ,i h be5 c>ri$1 ?\gh ?r\gh mu* weakness1 z on eagles w+s4 ,9 ,engl&1 ,wales1 & ,scotl&1 ,,god ha? bless$ my poor lab\rs m ?an ev]4 ,! calls to div]s places1 are l\d & importunate2 &1 z ,,god has rais$ up _m lab\r]s among y1 ,i ?9k x my duty to /ay "h "s "t long]1 & to visit ,scotl& once m4 ,h[ev]1 my fri5ds abroad are cont9ually ^u my he>t4 ,i pray ,,god = y night & day4 ,may ! ,,"l fill y ) all 8 fulness6 ,i desire to be rememb]$ to all m5tion$ 9 y\r's1 & to all t love ! ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,i love y unfeign$ly1 & entreat y to write aga9 to1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxcvi4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,c1 at ,ba?4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,feb4 #e1 #agdb4 ,my de> ,fri5d & ,bro!r1 ,,to %ew y h[ will+ ,i am to comply ) y\r reque/1 & make de> ,mr4 ,c "o ( my close correspond5ts1 ,i sit d[n ?is ev5+ to write an answ] to y\r k9d lett]4 ,:at has be5 do+ lately1 ! transcript on ! o!r side w %ew y4 ,s9ce ! writ+ ( t1 ! bless$ ,,jesus ha? be5 wondr\s k9d4 ,ye/]day ,i prea*$ ?ree times1 & visit$ a private society 9 ! ev5+4 ,to-day ,i 0 enabl$ to prea* ?ree times1 ) great p[]4 ,"h is su* an awak5+ 9 ?is c\ntry1 z ,i nev] he>d (1 or saw 9 ^! p>ts be=e3 8,! fields are :ite already unto h>ve/40 ,x is pleasant to he> ! p come & tell h[ ,,god wr\ght ^u !m by my unwor?y m9i/ry two ye>s ago4 ,! fruits ( ! ,_s are n[ app>5t 9 _! lives & conv]sations4 ,lett]s f ,scotl& br+ bless$ tid+s1 z also f ,philadelphia4 ,o ! bless$ effects ( field-prea*+6 ,o t ,i 0 humble1 t ,i 0 ?ankful6 ,help me1 my de> fri5d1 to entreat ! ,r$eem] to make me z a little1 a v little *ild4 ,! beg9n+ ( next week ,i hope to be at ,ba?2 b _c tell exactly ! day4 ,i ?ank my fri5ds = _! k9d int5tion to meet me1 b ,i _h r avoid x3 ! less p>ade ! bett]4 ,let u /& /ill1 & we %all see ! salvation ( ,,god4 ,he w n bless :at do? n come f himself4 ,may ! ,,"l make me an ,israelite inde$1 9 :om is no all[$ guile6 ,i am glad de> ,mr4 ,t is com+4 ,my he>ty love to him4 ,o t our meet+ may be bless$1 & all ?ree ( u be made a flame ( fire6 ,de> ,mr4 ,c1 ,i love y unfeign$ly4 ,i wi%1 above all ?+s1 y\r s\l may prosp]4 ,good night4 ,my s\l is fill$ ) ,,jesus's love4 ,i am go+ to pray = y & y\rs1 be+1 de> ,mr4 ,c1 )\t dissimulation1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxcvii4 ,to ! ,"r ,hon\rable ! 4 ,?ales1 ne> ,read+1 ,feb4 #bc1 #agdb4 ,,& does ! de> "k assur$ly t ,,jesus ha? di$ = him8 ,s+1 ,o heav5s6 ,rejoice1 ,o e>?6 ,i w\ld jo9 ) angels & ar*angels 9 s++ 8,glory to ,,god on high40 ,welcome1 my 1 into ! _w ( new creatures4 ,y are inf9itely m happy ?an ^? :o h lately be5 pref]r$1 & kiss$ 8 ,maje/y's h&4 ,,jesus ha? hold5 out 8 gold5 scept]1 & giv5 y a pat5t = et]nal life4 ,me?9ks ,i he> y\r n[ say+1 8,i acc\nt ! reproa* ( ,,*ri/1 ( m value ?an all ! ri*es ( ,egypt40 ,be gone1 va9 _w1 my he>t resign1 ,= ,i c be no long] ?9e2 ,a nobl]1 a div9] gue/1 ,ha? took possession ( my brea/4 ,well may y\r say1 8y h be5 9 a dream40 ,:5 ,,god fir/ %ew$ me t ,i mu/ be a new creature1 ,i awak$ z x 71 into a new _w4 ,i /ood q amaz$4 ,i 0 a/oni%$ to ?9k1 :at a deep sleep ! _w ar\nd me 0 94 ,?\ght ,i1 ,o t ,i 0 made in/rum5tal to "s ( !m6 ,! ,,"l he>d my pray]4 ,he has s5t me to awak5 ! de> man ,i am n[ writ+ to4 ,n unto me1 ,o ,,god1 n unto me1 b to ?y free grace & ri* m]cy be all ! glory6 ,) y\r ,lord%ip's lett] to-day1 came sev]al o!rs f diff]5t p>ts1 all ) glad tid+s ( great joy4 ,o t ,i 0 humble & ?ankful6 ,:y me1 ,,"l1 :y me8 ,surely ,i w jo9 ) y\r 9 say+1 n because ,i *ose ,,god1 b ,,god 7,o inf9itely condesc5d+ maje/y67 did *use me4 ,:at %all we r5d] to ! glori\s ,emmanuel8 ,me?9ks ,i he> y\r say+1 8,behold1 ,,"l1 h5ce=w>d ,i look ^u myself z a /ew>d1 & n z a proprietor ( ?y manifold gifts2 ,i w live no long] to myself1 b to him t di$ = me40 ,am51 ,,"l ,,jesus1 am5 & am56 ,be pleas$ to excuse ! defects ( ?is1 be+ writt5 ^u ! road4 ,i am n[ go+ to ,london4 ,!re has be5 a great awak5+ lately 9 ,gl\ce/]%ire4 ,i rejoice to he> t ! lady is s well dispos$4 ,may a *ur* be always 9 y\r h\se2 & e "o ( y\r family be made a liv+ memb] ( ! h\%old ( fai?6 ,no great] ?+ c be desir$ 9 y\r behalf by1 my 1 ,y\r mo/ ob$i5t humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 #8consc5d+' replac$ ) #8condesc5d+' ,,lett] ,,cccxcviii4 ,to ! ,"r ,hon\rable ,lady ,m ,h4 ,?ales1 7ne> ,read+7 ,feb4 #bc1 #agdb4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i ,am n[ ^u ! road to ,london4 ,?is morn+ y\r acceptable lett] came to h&4 ,?\gh some:at we>i$1 ,i w\ld fa9 answ] x be=e ,i retire to re/4 ,bless$ be ,,god :o causes y\r ,lady%ip to be nev] less alone1 ?an :5 alone4 ,o ,madam1 :at a com=t] is ! ,holy ,gho/8 ,:at sweet company is ,,jesus ,,*ri/8 ,:at a privilege is x to h fell[%ip ) ! great ,?ree-,"o8 ,a _w ly+ 9 wick$ness kn[s no?+ ( x4 ,e ?+ yields com=t :5 ! bless$ ,_s brea!s ^u x4 ,ev5 ?is scribble1 f ! *ief ( s9n]s1 f "o :o is less ?an ! lea/ ( all sa9ts1 %all aga9 refre% y\r s\l1 if ,,jesus speaks ! ^w4 ,amaz$ am ,i1 t ,,god %\ld "w by my h&s4 ,b ,,jesus is love4 ,he yet delights to hon\r me4 ,i h lately se5 ! ,r$eem] rid+ 9 8 /r5g?1 & gett+ himself ! victory 9 poor s9n]s he>ts4 ,lett]s f abroad in=m me ( ! same4 ,o t our glori\s ,,jesus may set ! _w 9 a flame ( love6 ,ha/5 t "t1 ,o bless$ ,,jesus3 ,o let ?y k+dom come6 ,i h he>d f my de> ,orphans to-day4 ,!y h be5 r$uc$ to /raits2 b ! ,,"l ha? /irr$ up a weal?y fri5d or two to assi/ !m4 ,! ev]la/+ ,,god rew>d all _! b5efactors6 ,i f9d !re has be5 a fre% awak5+ among !m4 ,i am in=m$1 t twelve negroes1 belong+ to a plant] lately conv]t$ at ! ,orphan-h\se1 are sav+ly br\ght home to ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,?is w rejoice y\r ,lady%ip's he>t4 ,i am glad to he> t ! "w goes on 9 ,scotl&4 ,! ,,"l1 ,i tru/1 w rip5 y\r s\l apace = glory4 ,he ha? v>i\s ways ( p]fect+ 8 sa9ts4 ,me?9ks ,i see y\r ,lady%ip sitt+ 9 y\r *air1 & ravi%$ ) ! ,r$eem]'s beauty day by day4 ,sometimes y are z x 7 wa%+ 8 feet ) y\r te>s2 at o!r times sitt+ by fai? at 8 feet1 & he>+ or read+ 8 ^w4 ,sometimes y\r he>t is too big to speak2 !n aga91 out ( ! abundance ( y\r he>t1 y\r m\? p\re? =? hallelujahs4 ,sometimes y are lo/ 9 wond]2 at all times long+ to be dissolv$ & to be ) ,,*ri/2 =1 :5 y he> him say1 8,rise up1 my love1 & come away10 ,y\r he>t w\ld fa9 outfly ! w9d1 ,& leave all e>?ly loves beh9d4 ,?is1 ,i tru/1 is ! life y\r ,lady%ip lives4 ,?is is life inde$4 ,!y :o live o!rwise1 are dead :il/ !y live4 ,!y call = our compassion & pray]s2 = :o ha? made ! diff]5ce8 ,di/+ui%+ grace6 ,o ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,,*ri/8 ,i c\ld speak ( him = ev]2 b x gr[s late2 nature calls = re/4 ,o :5 %all ,i 9 endless day1 ,= ev] *ase d>k sleep away2 ,& hymns ) ! cele/ial quire ,incessant s+1 & nev] tire8 ,come1 ,,"l ,,jesus1 come quickly6 ,! ,,"l be ) y\r _s1 & abundantly bless bo? y1 ,mr4 ,h1 & y\r *ild4 ,inde$ ,i d n =get y\r ,lady%ip2 y\r la/ %\ld n h rema9$ s long unansw]$1 b x came only to-day into ! h&s (1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ ob$i5t humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccxcix4 #8,,cccxcxix' replac$ ) #8,,cccxcix' ,to ,mr4 ,?omas ,n1 at ,new-,york4 ,london1 ,feb4 #bf1 #agdb4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,h h]e) s5t y a p>cel4 ,be pleas$ to read ! lett]s1 & s5d !m z direct$4 ,i receiv$ y\r k9d lett]1 dat$ 9 ,decemb]1 & ?ank y = all k9dnesses %ewn to ! poor orphans4 ,! ,,"l ,,jesus w ri*ly rew>d y4 ,be=e y\rs came1 ! ,,"l _h giv5 me an enl>g$ he>t1 & unfeign$ love & fre$om to conv]se ) all 8 de> *ildr51 ( :atev] d5om9ation4 ,i talk freely ) ! ,messrs4 ,w's1 ?\gh we widely diff] 9 a c]ta9 po9t4 ,mo/ talk ( a ca?olic _s2 b x is only till !y h br\ght p into ! pale ( _! own *ur*4 ,?is is d[nright sect>ianism1 n ca?olicism4 ,h[ c ,i act consi/5tly1 unless ,i receive & love all ! *ildr5 ( ,,god1 :om ,i e/eem to be su*1 ( :atev] d5om9ation !y may be8 ,:y %\ld we dispute :5 !re is no probability ( conv9c+8 ,i ?9k ?is is n giv+ up ! fai?1 b fulfill+ our ,,"l's new comm&1 8,love "o ano!r30 & our love is b feign$1 unless x produces prop] effects4 ,i am p]suad$1 ! m ! love ( ,,god is %$ abroad 9 our he>ts1 ! m all n>r[ness ( _s w subside & give way3 besides1 s f> z we are n>r[ spirit$1 we are uneasy4 ,prejudices1 jeal\sies1 & suspicions make ! s\l mis]able1 s f> z !y are ent]ta9$4 ,b en\gh ( ?is3 my de> bro!r ,n is ( my m9d4 ,only let me give y "o caution3 ,take he$ t y\r gett+ acqua9t$ ) any new set ( ,*ri/ians1 does n lead y ins5sibly to despise o!rs ( y\r old acqua9tance4 ,wat*1 & deal v t5d]ly ) all2 o!rwise y w gr[ res]v$ & artful1 & lose a simple1 op51 guileless1 ,israeliti% _s1 be=e y are aw>e4 ,!re ne$s a close adh]5ce to ! motions ( ! ,holy ,_s1 & a con/ant wat*+ ov] ! corruptions ( our own he>ts1 9 ord] t we may walk be=e ,,god z v little *ildr54 ,o t ,i 0 a little *ild inde$6 ,,jesus c make me "o4 ,my de> bro!r1 ,i ?ank y = y\r k9d invitation4 ,,god will+1 ,i %all accept x1 if ev] ,i see ,new-,york4 ,b ,i ?9k ,provid5ce calls me once m to ,scotl&4 ,i h be5 lately pl[+ up "s fall[ gr\nd1 & n[ prea* twice e day4 ,! ,,"l does inde$ bless ! ^w1 & gives me to rejoice 9 ! felicity ( 8 *os54 ,be s k9d n[ & !n to drop a l9e to my de> orphan-family4 ,z opportunity (f]s1 & ! ,,"l gives fre$om1 y %all he> f1 de> bro!r ,n1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccc4 ,to ,miss 1 at ,ed9burgh4 ,london1 ,feb4 #bg1 #agdb4 ,de> ,miss1 ,i ,did n receive y\r lett] till ?is night4 ,:il/ ,i 0 read+ x1 my he>t grew w>m ) ?ankfulness to t ,,god1 :o1 ,i tru/1 by 8 almighty ,_s ha? call$ y out ( d>kness into 8 m>vell\s light4 ,9 8 light y n[ see light4 ,d y n1 de> ,miss ,w1 f9d :at ,i said to be true1 8,t ,,jesus ,,*ri/ is ! faire/ among t5 ?\s&s40 ,is he n altoge!r lovely8 ,h5ce=? y may well say1 ,i bid ?is _w ( noise & %ew1 ,) all its flatt]+ sn>es1 adieu4 ,! great] advances y make 9 ! div9e life1 ! m y w see :at a dream y & ! polite _w h be5 94 ,& ,o ! di/+ui%+ grace ( ,,god to y6 ,me?9ks ,i he> y call+ on angels & ar*angels to jo9 9 prais+ our common ,,"l4 ,well may y say1 8,y are n h5ce=? y\r own30 ,no1 de> ,miss1 let ,,jesus h y\r :ole he>t4 ,let 8 blood1 8 w\nds be cont9ually be=e y4 ,,god =bid t y %\ld n[ glory1 save 9 ! cross ( ,,*ri/1 by :om ! _w is crucifi$ to y1 & y unto ! _w4 ,pity ! poor *ri/less creatures ab\t y4 ,pray = !m1 z ! ,holy ,_s gives y fre$om4 ,tell !m ( ! love ( ,,jesus4 ,!y ne$ no o!r motive4 ,?is1 back$ ) almighty p[]1 mu/ break ! mo/ h>d5$ he>t4 ,) mu* pleasure ,i reflect on ! bless$ consolations ,i h be5 fav\r$ )1 :il/ expla9+ ! scriptures to y & y\r hon\r$ relations4 ,o t n "o may rema9 unconv]t$6 ,may ,,jesus look on !m2 !n w !y look on him & be sav$4 ,bless$ be ,,god = s5d+ me to ,scotl&1 if x 0 only to br+ y home4 ,ere long ,i hope to visit y\r c\ntry aga92 & !n1 ,o t ,i may see y all meek1 humble1 heav5ly-m9d$1 close foll[]s ( ! ble$+ ,lamb6 ,?anks be to ,,god1 he ha? direct$ me to a wife1 :o 0 once gay1 b n[ ) y c s+1 ,i4 ,come1 ,savi\r ,,jesus1 f above1 ,assi/ me ) ?y heav5ly grace2 ,)draw my he>t f worldly love1 ,& = ?yself prep>e ! place4 ,,ii4 ,o let ?y sacr$ pres5ce fill1 ,& set my long+ _s free2 ,:i* pants to h no o!r love1 ,b night & day to fea/ on ,!e4 ,,iii4 ,t pa? ) humble spe$ ,i'll seek1 ,:]e9 my ,savi\r's foot/eps %9e2 ,nor w ,i he>1 nor w ,i speak ,( any o!r love b ?9e4 ,,iv4 ,to ,!e my l+'r+ s\l aspires2 ,to ,!e ,i (f] all my v[s2 ,keep me f va9 & false desires1 ,my ,,god1 my ,savi\r1 & my sp\se4 ,v4 ,weal?1 hon\r1 or :atev] else ,?is transitory _w c give1 ,tempt z y w1 my he>t repels1 ,to ,,*ri/ alone resolv$ to live4 ,,vi4 ,!e ,i c love1 & !e alone1 ,) inw>d joy & holy bliss2 ,to f9d ?\ tak'/ me = ?y own1 ,o :at a happ9ess is ?is6 ,de> ,miss1 :il/ ,i am writ+1 ! love ( ,,jesus fills my s\l4 ,i h be5 talk+ to night ( 8 love to poor s9n]s4 ,o t 8 _s may break afre% ^u y\r s\l :5 y are read+ ?is6 ,i mu/ n[ comm5d y to ! ,r$eem]'s c>e4 ,9 ! _w y %all h tribulation2 be n afraid1 ,,jesus ha? ov]come ! _w4,i h _m lett]s be=e me unread2 b ,i c\ld n help writ+ ?is long "o to y4 ,accept x z a tok5 ( unfeign$ reg>d = ! good ( y\r preci\s s\l1 & dep5d on ! pray]s (1 de> ,miss ,w1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccci4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,c4 ,london1 ,m>* #d1 #agdb4 ,my de> ,fri5d & ,bro!r1 ,i ,rememb] my promise4 ,y are to be "o ( my close correspond5ts4 ,i am unwor?y to write to any2 b love1 ! love ( ,,jesus w con/ra9 me frequ5tly to write to y4 ,i hope y are n (f5d$1 because y did n see me 9 ,ba? aga94 ,! glori\s ,emmanuel po9t$ out my way hi!r4 ,s9ce ,i came 7,o amaz+ goodness67 he has be5 wond]fully k9d to me1 & to 8 p4 ,i am mu* assi/$ daily1 9 prea*+ to poor s9n]s ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,,*ri/4 ,life & p[] fly all ar\nd1 & ! ,r$eem] is gett+ himself ! victory daily 9 _m he>ts4 ,lett]s f abroad give me glori\s acc\nts4 ,9 ,new-,engl&1 ! "w goes on amaz+ly4 ,9 ,scotl&1 ! awak5+ is great] & great]4 ,! _s ( ,,god has be5 /riv+ among ! little orphans 9 ,georgia1 & 9 ,c>ol9a ,i he> t twelve negroes belong+ to a plant]1 conv]t$ at ! ,orphan-h\se1 are sav+ly br\ght home to ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,inde$ ! ,,"l is ab\t to d great ?+s4 8,bless$ are ! eyes t see ! ?+s :i* we see2 bless$ are ! e>s t he> ! ?+s t we he>20 bless$ are ^? t ! ,,"l employs z 8 own *ildr51 to br+ ab\t 8 great designs4 ,o t my de> ,mr4 ,c may be made a flam+ fire1 & a spiritual fa!r to ?\s&s6 ,de> ,mr4 ,t1 :o 0 s k9d z to come & see me la/ night1 ,i tru/ is com+ on4 ,i hope bo? y & him w exp]i5ce a solid e/abli%m5t 9 ! grace ( our ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,!re is no re/ "h1 no true solid la/+ re/1 till we come to ?is4 ,our he>ts are deceitful above all ?+s4 ,we seek re/ 9 outw>d ?+s4 ,we *ange our places1 circum/ances1 & /ations2b if ,,jesus loves u1 he w put a ?orn 9 ! place :]e we w\ld fa9 ne/le4 ,a s\l t has _h "s awak5+s1 & be5 w&r+ f ,,*ri/1 is l ,noah's dove :i* c\ld f9d no re/ = ! sole ( its foot1 till x came back to ! ark aga94 ,?is ark is ,,*ri/1 & :5 we are safely lock$ 9 !re1 & ! s\l ha? receiv$ an abid+ witness1 !n out ( ! abundance ( ! he>t ! m\? speake?4 ,?is is ! reason :y ,,jesus bid 8 disciples to wait = ! promise ( ! ,fa!r4 ,fill$ ) ?is1 ! woman ( ,sam>ia c\ld n b call on o!rs to come & see4 ,& 7 we b animat$1 l$ & influ5c$ by ?is _s1 :at a bless$ union w\ld !re be among all ! *ur*es ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/8 ,x is a want ( m ( ?is1 t n[ at pres5t disunites u4 ,i despair !re=e ( a great] union1 till a great] measure ( ! _s be p\r$ f on high4 ,h5ce1 !re=e1 ,i am resolv$ simply to prea* ! gospel ( ,,*ri/1 & leave o!rs to qu>rel by & ) !mselves4 ,to cont5d1 :]e !re is no probability ( conv9c+1 only fe$s & adds fuel to an unhall['d fire1 :i* a misguid$ zeal k9dles 9 ! he>t4 ,love1 =be>ance1 long-suff]+1 & frequ5t pray] to y\r de> ,,"l ,,jesus1 is ! be/ way to ext+ui% & put x out4 ,o love1 true1 simple1 *ri/ian1 undissembl$ love1 :i!r art ?\ fl$6 ,! language ( my he>t is1,b :i!r am ,i go+8 ,y see1 my fri5d1 h[ freely ,i write4 ,! bless$ ,,jesus w>ms & fills me1 :il/ ,i am writ+4 ,i "k1 ?\gh ,i am unwor?y1 y w s5d me a l9e 9 return4 ,me?9ks ,i c\ld wa% y\r feet4 ,me?9ks1 ,i long to see y\r %ackles drop (f1 & y\r s\l free = ! un9t]rupt$ s]vice ( ! be/ ( ma/]s4 ,fai? 9 8 bloody w\nds is ! only means4 ,,"l1 ev]more give my de> fri5d & 8 wife liv+ fai?1 :i* may purify _! he>ts1 enable !m to ov]come ! _w1 & w "w by love6 ,! ,,"l make y bo? z little *ildr5 be=e him6 ,?is is ! pray] (1 de> ,mr4 ,c1 ,y\rs affectionately 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccii4 ,to ,mr4 ,a4 ,london1 ,m>* #d1 #agdb4 ,de> ,mr4 ,a1 ,i ,receiv$ y\r com=table lett] conc]n+ ! de> lambs at ,h]iot's hospital4 ,i pray ,,god give y grace to fe$ !m1 t !y may gr[ 9 grace z !y gr[ 9 ye>s1 & make p]petual advances 9 ! k ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,be pleas$ to salute !m f me1 9 ! k9de/ mann]4 ,entreat !m1 ,o exhort !m to rememb] _! ,creator 9 ! days ( _! y\?1 & to keep close by 8 w\nd$ side4 ,tell !m1 de> ,sir1 f "t to "t1 ( ! p[] & efficacy ( 8 all-aton+ blood3 x purifies ! he>t1 ov]comes ! _w1 & fills ! believ] ) joy unspeakable & full ( glory4 ,wat* ov] _! de> s\ls day by day1 & wait closely ^u ! ,,"l y\rself1 t y may be taught ( him to fe$ 8 lambs4 ,x is a "w ( ! utmo/ importance4 ,no less ?an inf9ite wisdom c be suffici5t = y2 b if any man lack wisdom1 let him ask x f above2 ,,god give? lib]ally to ! lov]s ( 8 de> ,son1 & upbraide? n4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,god is love4 ,he ha? lov$ me1 & is pleas$ to "w by me m & m4 ,at home1 & abroad1 ,,jesus ,,*ri/ rides on glori\sly4 ,i hope1 at my return to ,scotl&1 to see great] ?+s ?an ev]4 ,:5 x %all be1 ,i "k n yet4 ,,god's p mu/ pray me to !m4 ,) difficulty ,i get "t to write ?is4 ,i once m salute y & ! de> lambs1 & am1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccciii4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,k1 at ,exon4 ,london1 ,m>* #f1 #agdb4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i ,n[ snat* a few mom5ts to answ] y\r k9d lett]4 ,z yet1 ,i h no intimation f provid5ce 9 respect to com+ into y\r p>ts4 ,! cl\d at pres5t do? n seem to move t way4 ,s _m places want supplies1 t ,i c\ld wi% ,i _h a ?\s& lives & tongues4 ,,jesus ,,*ri/ %\ld h !m all4 ,only ,i am a/oni%$1 t ! ,,"l ( ! h>ve/ %\ld s5d out su* a wor?less lab\r]1 or r loit]] z ,i am4 ,b 8 grace is free1 l himself inf9ite2 8,= to me1 :o am less ?an ! lea/ ( all sa9ts1 is ?is grace giv51 t ,i %\ld prea* to poor s9n]s ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,,*ri/40 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i d n prea* 9 va94 ,! acc\nts f ,new-,engl&1 ,scotl&1 & ,c>ol9a1 are surpriz+4 ,9 ,london1 ! ^w ( ! ,,"l runs & is glorifi$4 ,e day we see ! ,r$eem]'s /ately /eps4 ,i h n "t1 de> ,sir1 to tell y :at great ?+s our great ma/] is do+ = 8 p1 & yet ,i believe we %all see great] ?+s ?an ^!4 ,f ,georgia also1 ,i h great acc\nts4 ,! _s ( ! ,,"l ha? be5 brea?+ ^u ! orphans4 ,i ?ank y1 de> ,sir1 = y\r int5d$ b5efaction1 & k9d invitation4 ,if ev] our de> ,,"l calls me y\r way1 ,i %all accept x3 ?\gh ,i am utt]ly unwor?y to come "u any "o's ro(1 b m especially t ,,jesus %\ld come "u ! ro( ( ! h\se ( my s\l4,b ,,jesus is love4 ,t 8 love may be abundantly %$ abroad 9 y\r he>t1 by ! ,holy ,gho/1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d & s]vant unkn[n1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccciv4 ,to ,mr4 ,g ,h1 9 ,gl\ce/]4 ,london1 ,m>*1 #ab1 #agdb4 ,de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,,by no means leave (f read+ to ! society4 ,x is n tak+ too mu* ^u y1 or go+ out ( y\r dep?4 ,! cause ( y\r s mu* z ?9k+ to decl9e1 is n good4 ,! m unwor?y y are1 ! m glory w y give to a glori\s ,r$eem]3 ! great] s9n] y are1 ! m feel+ly w y read (1 & recomm5d ! glori\s ,ransom paid = s9n]s4 ,g on1 my de> man2 v5ture boldly to ! ?rone ( grace2 fe> n4,,god w heal our backslid+s2 he loves u freely4 ,,jesus ha? be5 my glori\s ,savi\r4 ,i w\ld h m5tion$ ?is affair ( ! society 9 my la/1 b ,i 0 !n ignorant ( x4,my de> wife has writt5 to de> ,mrs4 ,h4 ,h[ does ! de> woman z to spirituals8 ,i d n despair ( see+ y bo? good *ri/ians4 ,,jesus is almighty4 ,g to him j z y are4 ,! ,,"l be ) y bo?6 ,i suppose y h se5 ! lett] s5t to de> ,m4 ,c by bro!r ,s4 ,my t5d] love to him1 & all t love ! bless$ ,emmanuel4 ,i h se5 ,mr4 ,j4 ,! ,,"l is wond]fully good to me4 ,pray s5d a l9e to1 de> ,sir1 ,y\rs affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccv4 ,to ,miss ,r4 ,london1 ,m>* #ah1 #agdb4 ,de> ,miss1 ,i ,am yet ( op9ion1 !re is m]cy & love laid up = y 9 ! he>t ( ! bless$ ,,jesus4 ,y look backw>d1 in/ead ( =w>d4 ,y look into y\rself1 in/ead ( look+ up to ,him1 :o is mighty & will+ to save4 ,o t y may h /r5g? to g to him j z y are6 ,y w\ld !n be deliv]$ f y\r bondage4 ,! case ( ! poor ,syrophnician woman may give y com=t4 ,h[ did ! ,lamb ( ,,god seem z x 7 to turn lion8 ,h[ did he seem to turn a deaf e> to h] compla9ts8 ,& yet he>d & lov$ h] all ! :ile4 ,:y may n y believe8 ,he w yet say to y1 8,be x unto y ev5 z ?\ wilt40 ,i fe> "s tell y1 t x is well to d\bt4 ,inde$ !y are mi/ak54 ,de> ,miss1 expect great ?+s f ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 8,he is able to d abundantly = y above :at y c ask or ?9k40 ,8 "n1 8 nature is ,love4 ,fe> n2 be n fai?less1 b believ+4 ,wait1 & y %all yet see ! salvation ( ,,god4 ,9 ,,jesus !re is pl5te\s r$emption4 ,t y may feel ! full p[] ( 8 blood1 prays1 de> ,miss1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,w1 9 ,bri/ol4 ,london1 ,april #f1 #agdb4 ,my de>1 yea v de> ,bro!r1 ,,y mu/ ne$s ?9k1 t y\r k9d lett] gave me no small pleasure4 ,glory be to ,,god = t ri* love :]e) he ha? lov$ y6 ,surely ,,jesus ,,*ri/ w be n[ exce$+ preci\s to y\r de> s\l4 ,:at does he n[ require ( y1 b to walk humbly1 closely1 & ) a *ild-l simplicity be=e him8 ,he ha? foll[$ y1 z well z prev5t$ y ) 8 m]cies1 & w\ld suff] no?+ to take y out ( 8 h&s4 ,satan ha? desir$ y1 satan has sift$ y z :eat2 b ,,jesus1 t fri5d ( s9n]s1 ha? pray$ = y1 & !re=e y\r fai? ha? n fail$4 ,! ,,"l ha? look$ ^u my de> ,samuel4 ,me?9ks ,i see him weep+ te>s ( love1 & say+1 8,speak1 ,,"l1 ?y s]vant he>e? n[40 ,i d\bt n b _m w reproa* y = y\r pa/ backslid+1 & "q y\r future /ability4 ,let all s]ve to humble y 9 ! du/1 & drive y to ! lov+ ,,jesus = refuge4 8,9 him10 surely %all my de> fri5d say1 8,i h righte\sness & /r5g?40 ,look up to him1 & y %all be deliv]$ f1 nay1 made m ?an conqu]or ov] e temptation4 ,he w fight y\r battles = y1 & cr[n y :5 y h done4 ,de> ,mr4 ,w1 ! love ( ,,jesus n[ swall[s up my s\l4 ,i see him m & m lovely e day4 ,9 ,,jesus !re is pl5te\s r$emption4 ,he came1 t we might h life1 nay t we might h x m abundantly4 ,o :at a bless+ is x to be r$eem$ f a va9 conv]sation1 & f ?is pres5t evil _w4 ,o t e poor s9n] felt x6 ,!n w\ld 8 *ildr5 agree 9 "o1 & divisions w\ld be at an end4 ,bless$ be our ,,"l1 !re is a great] prospect ( union ?an ev]4 ,x is :at my s\l longs aft]1 & lab\rs =4 ,x is a great pity t poor pilgrims %\ld fall out 9 _! way to heav52 b ?is w be1 till we get m ( ! div9e _s4 ,pray we !re=e = a great effusion ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 we feel ! ,holy ,gho/ daily 9 our congregations4 ,x surprizes me to see :at a company ( settl$1 solid *ri/ians are among/ u4 ,! "w goes on daily4 ,?is morn+1 h[ did ,,jesus pi]ce & melt poor s9n]s he>ts8 ,amaz+ acc\nts are br\ght f abroad4,fre% awak5+s 9 _m places at home4 ,does n y\r s\l long to tell s9n]s1 ,,jesus is ,love4 ,i am glad to he> y are s active4 ,g on 9 ! /r5g? ( ! triumph+ ,lamb4 ,my he>t is w>m4 ,welcome home aga91 my de> fri5d1 welcome to ,,jesus y\r ,,"l & y\r ,,god4 ,pray write (t51 de> ,mr4 ,w1 to ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d1 bro!r & s]vant 9 ! glori\s ,emmanuel1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,o1 9 ,leom9/]4 ,london1 ,april #f1 #agdb4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,y\r lett] gave me uncommon pleasure1 & confirm'd me m 9 ! op9ion1 t :]e our ,,"l gives a w1 he w also give an opportunity ( glorify+ 8 great & mo/ adorable "n4 ,inde$1 ,i believe !re is su* a "w begun1 z nei!r we nor our fa!rs h he>d (4 ,! beg9n+s are amaz+2 h[ unspeakably glori\s w ! end be6 ,f ,new-,engl&1 fre% & surpriz+ glad tid+s are s5t2 ! ,,"l takes poor s9n]s !re by hundr$s1 ,i may say by ?\s&s4 ,9 ,scotl&1 ! fruits ( my poor lab\rs are abid+ & app>5t4 ,9 ,wales1 ,i he> ! ^w ( ! ,,"l runs & is glorifi$1 z also 9 _m places 9 ,engl&4 ,9 ,london1 our ,savi\r is do+ great ?+s daily2 we h _m de> gr[+ *ildr5 among u1 :o c say1 8,our fell[%ip is ) ! ,fa!r & ! ,son40 ,we sc>ce "k :at x is to h a meet+ )\t te>s4 ,our ,,"l always meets ) u4 ,my de> bro!r1 ,i rejoice to he> t y are help$ 9 y\r "w4 ,let ?is enc\rage y2 g on1 g on2 ! m we d1 ! m we may d = ,,jesus4 ,i sleep & eat b little1 & am con/antly employ$ f morn+ till midnight1 & yet ,i walk & am n we>y1 ,i run & am n fa9t4 ,my /r5g? is daily r5ew$4 ,my b[ abides 9 /r5g?1 & my h&s are uphold5 by ! arms ( ! mighty ,,god ( ,jacob4 ,o free grace6 ,x fires my s\l1 & makes me long to d some?+ m = ,,jesus4 ,x is true inde$1 ,i want to g home2 b "h are s _m s\ls ready to p]i% = lack ( k1 t ,i am will+ to t>ry bel[1 z long z my ma/] ha? "w = me to d4,:5 ,i %all come y\r way1 ,i _c det]m9e4,all ,i say is1 ,i w come :5 ! ,,"l gives me leave4 ,at pres5t my call is 9 ,london1 :]e ,i propose /ay+ = "s "t4 ,my wife came up la/ ,saturday1 & jo9s ) me 9 wi%+ y all mann] ( success4 ,i am1 my de> bro!r1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our glori\s ,emmanuel1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,c1 9 ,gl\ce/]%ire4 ,london1 ,april #h1 #agdb4 ,de> ,mr4 ,j ,c1 ,,y\rs came to h& la/ night4 ,i rejoice to he> t ! ,,"l is ) y1 & t he 0 pleas$ to bless my poor lab\rs 9 ,gl\ce/]%ire4 ,i w\ld h y to dispute z little z possible4 ,awak5$ s\ls %\ld be told to look cont9ually to ! ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,! m y are acqua9t$ ) ,,*ri/1 & ! m deeply y dr9k into 8 _s1 ! m solid y w gr[4 ,fe> n because ( y\r pres5t trials2 8! ,,"l is ?y ,,god2 he w nev] leave !e nor =sake !e40 ,ca/ all y\r c>e ^u him1 he c>e? = y4 ,y\r wife's illness %all "w = good4 ,! ?+s ,i promis$1 are provid$ & %all be s5t spe$ily4 ,bro!r ,h w be ) y1 ,,god will+1 next week2 ,i pray ,,god t 8 com+ may be 9 ! fulness ( ! bless+ ( ! gospel ( peace6 ,our ,,"l is ) u mu* "h4 ,i prea* twice daily4 ,our society gr[s4 ,my ma/] fills me ) 8 pres5ce1 & cont9ually meets ) u4 ,my t5d] love awaits all ! society4 ,be /rong 9 ! ,,"l1 & 9 ! p[] ( 8 might4 ,seek aft] a ne>] con=mity to ! bless$ ,,jesus4 ,gr[ 9 grace2 & z y are enabl$1 de> ,john1 pray = ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 bro!r1 & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccix4 ,to ,capta9 ,g1 9 ,philadelphia4 ,london1 ,april #bb1 #agdb4 ,de> ,bro!r ,g1 ,i ,hope ?is w f9d y v happy 9 ! love ( ,,*ri/4 ,i 0 glad to he> y _h s good a "t1 be=e our fri5ds left y4 ,i wi% y no less1 ?an t y may be fill$ ) all ! fulness ( ,,god4 ,we h _h a glori\s ,ea/]1 or r a ,p5teco/4 ,,jesus ,,*ri/ is ris5 inde$4 ,i h be5 prea*+ 9 ,moorfields1 & our ,savi\r c>ries all be=e u4 ,n\ght c resi/ 8 conqu]+ blood4 ,x w\ld h delight$ y1 to h se5 ! poor s9n]s flock f ! boo?s1 to see ,,jesus lift$ up on ! pole ( ! gospel4 ,i h receiv$ _m tickets f "y appr5tices1 c4 c4 ,our society goes on wond]fully well4 ,e day we he> ( fre% conque/s4 ,,god's *ildr5 are expect+ v great ?+s4 ,i believe !y w n be disappo9t$ ( _! hope4 ,b ,i am 9 ha/e4 ,y\r wife 0 well ! la/ "t ,i saw h]4 ,bro!r ,s & 8 wife h be5 to see h]4,my de> wife & bro!r ,s k9dly salute y1 & all t love our glori\s ,emmanuel4 ,pray write a l9e to1 de> bro!r ,g1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccx4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,j1 9 ,york%ire4 ,london1 ,april #bb1 #agdb4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,?ank y & y\r wife = y\r k9d b5efaction4 ,our ,savi\r1 ,i believe1 w take x k9dly at y\r h&s4 ,i rejoice t ! "w ( our common ma/] is c>ri$ on 9 ,york%ire4 ,we see great] ?+s ?an ev] at ,london4 ,! awak5+ is q fre%4 ,i nev] 0 /r5g!n$ m4 ,e day1 poor s9n]s are br\ght home to ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,our p are fill$ z ) new w9e2 x seems to be a ,p5teco/4 ,i h prea*$ six or sev5 times 9 ,moorfields1 ^! holidays4 ,x w\ld rejoice y to see ! p flock f satan's boo?s to he> ! gospel ( ! ,son ( ,,god4 ,! p seem to h su* a _s ( supplication p\r$ out ^u !m1 t ,i believe we %all see great ?+s4 ,i am (t5 weak 9 body1 b1 z my "w requires1 ,i am proportionably /r5g!n$ 9 ! inn] man4 ,0 !re ev] su* a s9n] z ,i am8 ,0 !re ev] su* a ,savi\r z my ,savi\r8 ,l[ at ?y feet1 ,o ,,jesus1 let me lie1 ,& love & praise to all et]nity4 ,i salute all t love ! ,,"l ,,jesus 9 s9c]ity1 & am1 de> bro!r ,j1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxi4 ,to ,mr4 ,l4 ,london1 ,may #aa1 #agdb4 ,,) ?is1 ,i s5d y a few out ( ! _m notes ,i h receiv$ f p]sons1 :o 7 convict$1 conv]t$1 or com=t$ 9 ,moorfields1 dur+ ! late holidays4 ,= _m weeks1 ,i f\nd my he>t mu* press$ to det]m9e to v5ture to prea* !re at ?is season1 :51 if ev]1 satan's *ildr5 keep up _! annual r5dezv\s4 ,i mu/ in=m y1 t ,moorfields is a l>ge spaci\s place1 giv51 z ,i h be5 told1 by "o ,madam ,moore1 on purpose = all sorts ( p to div]t !mselves 94 ,= _m ye>s pa/1 f "o end to ! o!r1 boo?s ( all k9ds h be5 erect$1 = m\ntebanks1 play]s1 puppet %[s1 & su* l4 ,) a he>t ble$+ ) compassion = s _m ?\s&s l$ captive by ! devil at 8 w1 on ,:it-,monday1 at six o'clock 9 ! morn+1 att5d$ by a l>ge congregation ( pray+ p1 ,i v5tur$ to lift up a /&>d among/ !m 9 ! "n ( ,,jesus ( ,naz>e?4 ,p]haps !re 7 ab\t t5 ?\s& 9 wait+1 n = me1 b = satan's in/rum5ts to amuse !m4,glad 0 ,i to f9d1 t ,i _h = once z x 7 got ! />t ( ! devil4 ,i m\nt$ my field pulpit1 almo/ all flock$ imm$iately ar\nd x4 ,i prea*$ on ^! words1 8,z ,moses lift$ up ! s]p5t 9 ! wild]ness1 s %all ! son ( man be lift$ up1 c40 ,!y gaz$1 !y li/5$1 !y wept2 & ,i believe t _m felt !mselves /ung ) deep conviction = _! pa/ s9s4 ,all 0 hu%$ & solemn4 ,be+ ?us enc\rag$1 ,i v5tur$ out aga9 at noon2 b :at a sc5e6 ,! fields1 ! :ole fields seem$1 9 a bad s5se ( ! ^w1 all :ite1 ready n = ! ,r$eem]'s1 b ,beelzebub's h>ve/4 ,all 8 ag5ts 7 9 full motion1 drumm]s1 trumpet]s1 m]ry &rews1 ma/]s ( puppet %[s1 exhibit]s ( wild bea/s1 play]s1 c4 c4 all busy 9 ent]ta9+ _! respective auditories4 ,i suppose !re c\ld n be less ?an tw5ty or ?irty ?\s& p4 ,my pulpit 0 fix$ on ! opposite side1 & imm$iately1 to _! great mortification1 !y f\nd ! numb] ( _! att5dants sadly less5$4 ,judg+ t l sa9t ,paul1 ,i %\ld n[ be call$ z x 7 to fight ) bea/s at ,ephesus1 ,i prea*$ f ^! words3 8,great is ,diana ( ! ,ephesians40 ,y may easily guess1 t !re 0 "s noise among ! craftsm51 & t ,i 0 hon\r$ ) hav+ a few /ones1 dirt1 rott5 eggs1 & pieces ( dead cats ?r[n at me1 :il/ engag$ 9 call+ !m f _! fav\rite b ly+ vanities4 ,my s\l 0 inde$ among lions2 b f> ! greate/ "p ( my congregation1 :i* 0 v l>ge1 seem$ = a :ile to be turn$ into lambs4 ,?is enc\rag$ me to give notice1 t ,i w\ld prea* aga9 at six o'clock 9 ! ev5+4 ,i came1 ,i saw1 b :at?\s&s & ?\s&s m ?an be=e if possible1 /ill m deeply engag$ 9 _! unhappy div]sions2 b "s ?\s&s among/ !m wait+ z e>ne/ly to he> ! gospel4 ,?is satan c\ld n brook4 ,"o ( 8 *oice/ s]vants 0 exhibit+1 trumpet+ on a l>ge /age2 b z soon z ! p saw me 9 my black robes & my pulpit1 ,i ?9k all to a man left him & ran to me4 ,= a :ile ,i 0 enabl$ to lift up my voice l a trumpet1 & _m he>d ! joyful s\nd4 ,,god's p kept pray+1 & ! enemy's ag5ts made a k9d ( a ro>+ at "s di/ance f our camp4 ,at l5g? !y approa*$ ne>]1 & ! m]ry &rew1 7att5d$ by o!rs1 :o compla9$ t !y _h tak5 _m p\nds less t day on acc\nt ( my prea*+7 got ^u a man's %\ld]s1 & advanc+ ne> ! pulpit attempt$ to sla% me ) a long heavy :ip sev]al times1 b always ) ! viol5ce ( 8 motion tumbl$ d[n4 ,soon aft]w>ds1 !y got a recruit+ s]jeant ) 8 drum1 c4 to pass ?r\gh ! congregation4 ,i gave ! ^w ( comm&1 & ord]$ t way might be made = ! k+'s (fic]4 ,! ranks op5$1 :ile all m>*'d quietly ?r\gh1 & !n clos$ aga94 ,f9d+ ^? ef=ts to fail1 a l>ge body q on ! opposite side assembl$ toge!r1 & hav+ got a l>ge pole = _! /&>d1 advanc$ t[>ds u ) /eady & =midable /eps1 till !y came v ne> ! skirts ( our he>+1 pray+1 & almo/ undaunt$ congregation4 ,i saw1 gave w>n+1 & pray$ to ! capta9 ( our salvation = pres5t support & deliv]ance4 ,he he>d & answ]$2 = j z !y approa*$ u ) looks full ( res5tm5t1 ,i "k n by :at accid5t1 !y qu>rell$ among !mselves1 ?rew d[n _! /aff & w5t _! way1 leav+ h[ev] _m ( _! company beh9d1 :o be=e we _h done1 ,i tru/ 7 br\ght ov] to jo9 ! besieg$ p>ty4 ,i ?9k ,i cont9u$ 9 pray+ prea*+ & s++1 7= ! noise 0 too great at times to prea*7 ab\t ?ree h\rs4 ,we !n retir$ to ! tab]nacle1 ) my pockets full ( notes f p]sons br\ght "u conc]n1 & read !m amid/ ! praises & spiritual acclamations ( ?\s&s1 :o jo9$ ) ! holy angels 9 rejoic+ t s _m s9n]s 7 snat*$1 9 su* an unexpect$1 unlikely place & mann]1 out ( ! v jaws ( ! devil4 ,?is 0 ! beg9n+ ( ! tab]nacle society4,?ree hundr$ & fifty awak5$ s\ls 7 receiv$ 9 "o day1 & ,i believe ! numb] ( notes exce$$ a ?\s&2 b ,i mu/ h done1 believ+ y want to retire to jo9 9 mutual praise & ?anksgiv+ to ,,god & ! ,lamb1 ) ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxii4 ,to ! same4 ,london1 ,may #ae1 #agdb4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,,fre% matt] ( praise2 bless ye ! ,,"l1 = he ha? triumph$ glori\sly4 ,! battle t 0 begun on ,monday1 0 n q ov] till ,w$nesday ev5+1 ?\gh ! sc5e ( action 0 a little %ift$4 ,be+ /rongly invit$1 & a pulpit be+ prep>$ = me by an hone/ quak]1 a coal m]*ant1 ,i v5tur$ on ,tuesday ev5+ to prea* at ,m>y le bon fields1 a place almo/ z mu* frequ5t$ by box]s1 game/]s1 & su* l1 z ,moor-fields4 ,a va/ conc\rse 0 assembl$ toge!r1 & z soon z ,i got into ! field pulpit1 _! c\nt5ance bespoke ! enmity ( _! he>ts aga9/ ! prea*]4 ,i op5$ ) ^! words8,i am n a%am$ ( ! gospel ( ,,*ri/1 = x is ! p[] ( ,,god unto salvation to e "o t believe?40 ,i prea*$ 9 great jeop>dy2 = ! pulpit be+ high1 & ! supports n well fix$ 9 ! gr\nd1 x tott]$ e "t ,i mov$1 & numb]s ( enemies /rove to pu% my fri5ds aga9/ ! support]s1 9 ord] to ?r[ me d[n4 ,b ! ,r$eem] /ay$ my s\l on himself1 !re=e ,i 0 n mu* mov$1 unless ) compassion = ^? to :om ,i 0 deliv]+ my ma/]'s message1 :i* ,i _h reason to ?9k1 by ! /rong impressions t 7 made1 0 welcome to _m4 ,b satan did n l ?us to be attack$ 9 8 /rong-holds1 & ,i n>r[ly escap$ ) my life3 = z ,i 0 pass+ f ! pulpit to ! coa*1 ,i felt my wig & hat to be almo/ (f4 ,i turn$ ab\t1 & obs]v$ a sword j t\*+ my temples4 ,a "y rake1 z ,i aft]w>ds f\nd1 0 det]m9$ to /ab me1 b a g5tleman1 see+ ! sword ?ru/+ ne> me1 /ruck x up ) 8 cane1 & s ! de/9$ victim provid5tially escap$4 ,su* an attempt excit$ abhorr5ce2 ! enrag$ multitude soon seiz$ him1 & _h x n be5 = "o ( my fri5ds1 :o receiv$ him into 8 h\se1 he mu/ h und]gone a sev]e discipl9e4 ,! next day1 ,i r5ew$ my attack 9 ,moor-fields2 b w\ld y ?9k x8 aft] !y f\nd t pelt+1 noise1 & ?reatn+s w\ld n d1 "o ( ! m]ry ,&rews got up into a tree v ne> ! pulpit1 & %amefully expos$ 8 nak$ness be=e all ! p4 ,su* a bea/ly action q aba%$ ! s]i\s "p ( my auditory2 :il/ hundr$s ( ano!r /amp1 in/ead ( ris+ up to pull d[n ! unhappy wret*1 express$ _! approbation by repeat$ laughs4 ,i mu/ own at fir/ x gave me a %ock2 ,i ?\ght satan _h n[ almo/ outdone himself2 b recov]+ my spirits1 ,i appeal$ to all1 s9ce n[ !y _h su* a spectacle be=e !m1 :e!r ,i _h wrong$ human nature 9 say+1 aft] pi\s ,bi%op ,hall1 8t man1 :5 left to himself1 is half a devil & half a bea/20 or z ! great ,mr4 ,law express$ himself1 8a motley mixture ( ! bea/ & devil40,sil5ce & att5tion be+ ?us ga9$1 ,i conclud$ ) a w>m exhortation1 & clos$ our fe/ival ent]prizes1 9 read+ fre% notes t 7 put up1 prais+ & bless+ ,,god amid/ ?\s&s at ! tab]nacle1 = :at he _h done = preci\s s\ls1 & on acc\nt ( ! deliv]ances he _h wr\ght out = me & 8 p4 ,i c\ld enl>ge2 b be+ ab\t to emb>k 9 ! ,m>y & ,ann1 = ,scotl&1 ,i mu/ ha/5 to subscribe myself1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,p4 ,s4 ,i _c help add+1 t sev]al little boys & girls :o 7 fond ( sitt+ r\nd me on ! pulpit1 :ile ,i prea*$1 & h&+ to me peoples notes1 ?\gh !y 7 (t5 pelt$ ) eggs1 dirt1 c4 ?r[n at me1 nev] once gave way3 b on ! contr>y1 e "t ,i 0 /ruck1 turn$ up _! little weep+ eyes1 & seem$ to wi% !y c\ld receive ! bl[s = me4 ,,god make !m 9 _! gr[+ ye>s great & liv+ m>tyrs = him1 :o out ( ! m\? ( babes & suckl+s p]fects praise6 ,,lett] ,,ccccxiii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,m1 9 ! ,isle ( ,man4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 b\nd to ,scotl&1 ,may #bf1 #agdb4 ,rev4 & de> ,sir1 ,i ,receiv$ y\r lett] on ,saturday la/1 & felt great conc]n on my s\l1 :ile p]us+ x4 ,"o ?+ especially pleas$ me2 ,i f\nd by ! cont5ts1 t a report ,i _h lately he>d conc]n+ y 0 false2 = ,i _h he>d1 t ! bi%op see+ y\r zeal1 & f9d+ 8 opposition _h inflam$1 at la/ _h ord]$ ! cl]gy to op5 ! *ur* doors = y1 & t n[ y _h done ) appe>+ op5ly 9 ! def5ce ( ! glori\s ,gospel4 ,bless$ be ,,god ?is is n true6 ,?\gh ,i f9d1 bo? y & y\r p h be5 greatly disc\rag$4 ,i see no way ( extricat+ y\rself1 b by act+ up to ! dictates ( y\r own consci5ce1 & leav+ ! consequ5ces to ! great head & k+ ( ! *ur*4 ,y f9d1 de> ,sir1 a s5sible )draw+ ( ! _s ev] s9ce y gave way4 ,x w\ld n h be5 s1 _h y obey$ ,,god r ?an man4 ,up !n1 & be do+1 & ! ,,"l w be yet ) y4 ,if y _c prea* freely 9 ! ,isle ( ,man1 g :i!rsoev] ! ,,"l %all be pleas$ to lead y4 ,our commission is v ext5sive3 8,g into all ! _w1 & prea* ! gospel to e creature40 ,we want lab\r]s mu* 9 ,engl&4 ,if our asc5d$ ,savi\r ha? giv5 y popul> gifts1 & fre$om & au?ority 9 speak+ )\t notes1 y ne$ n fe>4 ,he w assi/ y f "t to "t1 & make y a bless+ to _m s\ls4 ,y\r be+ a m9i/] ( ! e/abli%$ *ur*1 w be an advantage1 & y\r age also w give y yet m au?ority2 b an unction f ! ,holy ,"o ( ,israel is ! be/ qualification2 ,i w\ld !re=e1 de> ,sir 7if su* a "o z ,i1 am capable ( advis+7 by all means p]suade y to humble y\rself be=e ! great bi%op ( y\r s\l1 & ask him aga9 & aga9 :at he w\ld h y to d8 ,i am apt to ?9k1 he w n re/ore to y ! com=ts ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 or /abli% y ) 8 free _s1 'till y give up y\rself simply to foll[ ! dictates ( 8 provid5ce & _s4 ,!n let m5 or devils say or d _! wor/4 ,h[ c we "k ,,god's p[] unless we try x8 ,n t ,i w\ld h y1 de> fri5d1 d any ?+ ra%ly4 ,no1 8he t believe? do? n make ha/e40 ,wait ^u ! ,,"l1 & he w c]ta9ly %ew y :at he w\ld h y to d4 ,i wond] n t y\r bro!r's love is gr[n cold4 ,x is h>d = "o 9 8 /ation1 unless he be ?or\ghly inur$ to contempt1 & w give ,,god leave to act 9 8 own way1 to )/& a :ole body ( lukew>m1 prejudic$1 envi\s1 malignant cl]gy4 ,^!1 h always be5 ! greate/ oppos]s ( true vital religion4 ,^!1 7 our ,savi\r's mo/ bitt] enemies4 ,^!1 w be ours also1 if we come =? 9 8 _s1 & prea* by 8 p[]4 ,b bless$ be ,,god1 ,i c say by happy exp]i5ce1 our glori\s ,emmanuel w make u m ?an conqu]ors ov] !m all4 ,he ha? cont9ually f\ght my battles = me1 & ,i am p]suad$ w d s to ! end4 ,( late1 ,i h se5 m ( 8 p[] & goodness ?an ev]1 & ,i tru/ we %all yet see great] ?+s ?an ^!4 ,i am n[ once m go+ to ,scotl&1 & purpose 7,,god will+7 ! latt] end ( ! ye> to emb>k = ,am]ica4 ,pray let me he> f y1 & if possible let me h a p]sonal int]view4 ,i hope ?is w rea* y4 ,9 ! next1 be pleas$ to tell me h[ to direct1 = ,i h =gott54 ,! ,,"l be ) y4 ,i wi% y abundant prosp]ity 9 ! "n ( ! exalt$ ,r$eem]1 & am ,y\r affectionate bro!r & s]vant1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxiv4 ,to ,mr4 ,s ,m1 9 ,ga9sbor\gh4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,may #bf1 #agdb4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,y\r lett] dat$ ,may #e? 0 v agreeable to me4 ,i ?9k x sav\r$ ( a true ,israeliti% _s1 & !re=e ,i f9d fre$om to s5d y a pla9 & simple answ]4 ,:o ,j ,h is1 ,i _c tell4 ,if he 0 conv]t$ by my unwor?y m9i/ry1 or o!rs by 8 means1 let our de> ,,jesus h all ! glory4 ,i %all "k :o !y are1 at ! great day4 ,mr4 ,p ,i "k v well4 ,i believe he is a good man1 b am n en\gh acqua9t$ ) 8 proce$+s1 ei!r :olly to comm5d or condemn !m4 ,:e!r he prea*es 9 public1 or conv]ses only 9 a private mann]1 ,i "k n4 ,?is "o ?+ ,i "k1 if he be s5t ( ,,god1 ,i wi% him prosp]ity4 ,! answ] :i* our ,,"l gave to ^? :o =bad su* z 7 ca/+ out devils 9 8 "n1 because !y foll[$ n ) !m1 makes me p>ticul>ly cauti\s1 h[ ,i int]rupt any "o t seems to speak ( ,,jesus ) s9c]ity ( he>t4 ,z = 8 speak+ s little aga9/ ! *ur* ( ,engl&1 ,i _c discomm5d him = t4 ,i f9d x be/ to talk only ( ,,jesus's blood1 & ! p[] ( 8 ,r$emption1 & n dwell mu* on outw>d ?+s or outw>d wor%ip4 ,:5 ! woman ( ,sam>ia ask$ our ,,"l1 8:]e m5 ought to wor%ip10 he div]t$ ! disc\rse f ! outw>d to ! inw>d wor%ip4 8,! wor%ip ( ! ,fa!r 9 _s & 9 tru?40 ,"s ?+s may be wrong 9 ! *ur* ( ,engl&1 & 9 ?is mix$ /ate we mu/ nev] expect to see a p]fect *ur*1 or a p]fect man4 ,x is !re=e my con/ant aim to agree ) all ! *ildr5 ( ,,god1 z f> z ,i c1 & n to qu>rel ?\gh we diff] 9 "s po9ts4 ,9 civil society1 "o family does n diff] ) ano!r1 because x ha? n ! same ord]s 9 e respect4 ,w\ld to ,,god we obs]v$ ! same rule 9 spirituals4 ,! _w falls out en\gh ) u2 x is pity we %\ld fall out among ourselves4 ,my bro!r1 ,i h writt5 to y out ( ! fulness ( my he>t2 :e!r ,i %all see y\r face 9 ! fle%1 ,i "k n4 ,at pres5t1 my call is to ,scotl&4,if ! cl\d %\ld move t[>ds ,l9coln%ire1 my answ] is1 8,,"l1 lo ,i come60 ,i am q conf\nd$ :5 ,i ?9k t su* a wret* z ,i %\ld ev] be employ$ 9 prea*+ ! ev]la/+ gospel4 ,i (t5 fall d[n "u a s5se ( ,,god's di/+ui%+ m]cy1 & ) awful adoration am frequ5tly made to cry out1 8,:y me1 ,,"l2 :y me80 ,o my bro!r1 help me to praise ! ,lamb ( ,,god1 t take? away ! s9s ( ! _w4 ,a wond]ful "w is c>ri$ on bo? at home & abroad4 ,i %all be glad to he> f y aga94 ,be pleas$ to direct z be=e4 ,i am1 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 bro!r & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxv4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,b1 9 ,london4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,may #bg1 #agdb4 ,my de> ,bro!r ,b1 ,,y\r lett] 0 sweet to my he>t4 ,bus9ess prev5t$ my answ]+ x on %ore4 ,our ,savi\r is pleas$ at ?is "t to give me leisure & fre$om4 ,i w n[ endeav\r to answ] x on bo>d4 ,i ne$ n tell y1 ,i love y4 ,,god has (t5 bore witness to our fell[%ip1 by giv+ u 8 pres5ce1 & fill+ u z ) new w9e4 ,:at has happ5$ ( late to disunite1 w 9 ! end1 ,i am p]suad$1 only promote a clos] union4 8,out ( ! eat] w come =? meat1 & out ( ! /rong w come =? sweetness40 ,bless$ be our ,savi\r's free grace6 ,i feel my he>t m & m enl>g$ t[>ds1 & m & m dispos$ to love & hon\r all d5om9ations ( believ]s1 ?an ev] ,i exp]i5c$ be=e4 ,9 all societies ( *ri/ians "u heav51 !re mu/ necess>ily be p]sons ( a diff]5t /&+ 9 ! s*ool ( ,,*ri/4 ,^? :o are n solidly e/abli%$ 9 ! love ( ,,god1 w fall too mu* 9 love ) ! outw>d =m ( _! p>ticul> *ur*1 be x :at x w4 ,b z ! love ( ,,god gets ! asc5d5cy1 ! m !y w be l him & 8 holy angels1 & consequ5tly rejoice :5 s\ls are br\ght to ,,jesus1 :atev] in/rum5ts may be made use ( = t purpose4 ,if !re=e "s t y & ,i "k1 are too conf9$ 7z ,i believe is too mu* ! case72 if !y d n prea* m frequ5tly1 & ab\nd m 9 good works1 ,i ?9k x is = want ( hav+ _! he>ts m inflam$ ) ! love ( ,,god1 & _! graces kept 9 m con/ant ex]cise4 ,to /ir up ! gift ( ,,god t is 9 u1 is an apo/olical injunction2 & if we d n keep ^u our wat* we %all fall into a false /illness4 ,nature loves ease2 & z a bl9d zeal (t5 prompts u to speak too mu*1 s tepidity & lukew>mness (t5 cause u to speak too little4 ,div9e wisdom alone1 is pr(itable to direct2 & ,i w\ld be v cauti\s h[ ,i speak1 lea/ ,i %\ld take too mu* ^u me4 ,i love ^? y m5tion1 f my s\l2 & all ,i c say is1 8,,"l1 d ?\ lead & guide bo? !m & u40 ,we are bl9d helpless creatures4 ,i wi% !re 0 m confid5ce betwe5 u all2 b ,i see t none b ! _s ( ,,god c outw>dly unite u1 & !re=e ,i h n[ giv5 x up into ! ,r$eem]'s h&4 ,only ?is ,i pray1 t ,i may be "o ( ! fir/ & n ! la/ 9 br++ back ! k+4 ,if ,i h at any "t set improp] b\nds to ! _s ( ,,god1 or griev$ x 9 8 *ildr51 ,i desire to be v l[1 & to be brok5 he>t$ = x4 ,i am sure x ha? n be5 done will+ly4 ,i mu/ own1 ,i h sometimes oppos$ y1 because ,i ?9k y h made1 & are yet mak+1 too mu* ha/e4 ,y seem to be l-m9d$ ) ^?1 :o 9 our ,savi\r's "t ?\ght t ! k+dom ( ,,god w\ld !n come3 b y "k h[ our ,,"l *eck$ !m = x1 & told !m1 8x 0 n = !m to "k ! p>ticul> times & seasons ( 8 com+ to set up 8 k+dom40 ,i believe ) y1 t our glori\s ,emmanuel is ab\t to d great ?+s4 ,b h[1 :51 & :]e1 ,i leave to 8 div9e1 sov]eign disposal4 ,i desire /rictly to m9d ! p>ticul> plan assign$ me2 at ! same "t to look ab\t1 & see :at o!rs ! wond]ful c\nsellor is pleas$ to employ 9 o!r di/ricts3 & ?\gh !y may diff] f me 9 "s po9ts1 ,i wi% !m abundant prosp]ity 9 ! "n ( our common ,,"l4 ,i am ( y\r m9d ) respect to ! *ur* ( ,engl&4 ,?is1 ?is is ! con/ant1 abid+1 int5se language ( my he>t2 8,,"l ,,jesus1 let ?y k+dom come40 ,y see1 my de> bro!r1 h[ fully ,i write to y4 ,x is because ,i love y4 ,o t we may be taught to be> "o ano!r's burd5s1 & s fulfil ! law ( ,,*ri/6 ,may ! ,,"l keep u all f fall+ out 9 our way to heav54 ,am5 & am56 ,y & y\rs w jo9 he>tily 9 ! same petition1 ) ,y\r affectionate bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxvi4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,o1 at ,leom9/]4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,may #bg1 #agdb4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,h n till n[ _h "t to answ] y\r k9d lett]4 ,i rejoice abundantly 9 ! use our de> ,,"l is beg9n+ to make ( y4 ,may he use & bless y ev] m & m4 ,our ,,"l loves to enc\rage fai?4 ,!y t tru/ 9 him1 %all f9d n[ z well z =m]ly1 t 8x %all be giv5 !m 9 t h\r :at !y %all speak40 ,?is ,i f9d true by happy exp]i5ce1 & am p]suad$ %all prove ! tru? ( x m & m4 ,s9ce my la/1 ! capta9 ( our salvation has c>ri$ me on to fre% conque/1 & caus$ 8 p to rejoice exce$+ly 9 8 great salvation4 ,our society is 9 great ord]4 ,if ! ,,"l gives u a true ca?olic _s1 free f a p>ty sect>ian zeal1 we %all d well4 ,i am sorry to he> t !re is s mu* n>r[ness among "s ( ! bre?r5 9 ,wales4 ,bro!r ,h compla9s sadly ( x4 ,i hope de> ,mr4 ,o w be kept free1 & n fall into disput+ ab\t ,baptism or o!r non-ess5tials2 = ,i am p]suad$1 unless we all are cont5t to prea* ,,*ri/1 & to keep (f f disputable ?+s1 :]e9 we diff]1 ,,god w n bless u long4 ,if we act o!rwise1 h[ev] we may talk ( a ca?olic _s1 we %all only be br++ p ov] to our own p>ty1 & !re fett] !m4 ,i pray ! ,,"l to keep de> ,mr4 ,o & me f su* a _s4 ,de> ,sir1 may ! ,,"l be ) y6 ,rememb] u poor b will+ pilgrims1 especially him :o is less ?an ! lea/ ( all1 b ,y\r affectionate bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxvii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,j ,s1 at ,/ockport4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,may #bi1 #agdb4 ,rev4 & de> ,sir1 ,i ,receiv$ y\r lett] "s "t ago1 b ?r\gh multiplicity ( bus9ess c\ld n possibly answ] x on %ore4 ,i d n rememb] see+ y at ,london2 b if y love ! ,r$eem] 9 s9c]ity1 & prea* ! gospel 9 ! demon/ration ( ! _s & ) p[]1 ,i wi% y all possible success 9 ! "n ( ! ,,"l4 ,z = com+ into y\r p>ts1 x is intirely unc]ta94 ,my pres5t call is to ,scotl&4 ,h[ my ,ma/] w dispose ( me h]eaft]1 ,i "k n4 ,i simply desire to g :i!r he %all be pleas$ to call me4 ,i am amaz$ t he %\ld call me any :]e1 or employ me z 8 ambassador to besee* poor s9n]s to be reconcil$ to ,,god4 ,b :at %all we say8 ,i c only fall d[n at ! feet ( ! ,lamb1 & cry1 ,grace6 grace6 ,( late ! ,,"l ha? done great] ?+s = me1 & 8 *ur*1 ?an ev]2 & yet great] ?+s ,i am p]suad$ he is ab\t to br+ to pass4 ,de> ,sir1 help me at ! ?rone ( grace1 & z y seem to h a ?ir/ = ! ,r$eem]'s glory1 recomm5d me to ! pray]s ( ,,god's p1 be+ ! *ief ( s9n]s1 b1 = ! ,r$eem]'s sake1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d1 bro!r & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxviii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,d1 9 ,essex4 ,may #bi1 #agdb4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,,y\r lett] lies by me1 yet unansw]$2 ! cont5ts h[ev] h n be5 =gott5 be=e ! ,,"l4 ,surely ! days ( y\r pilgrimage w ere long be end$1 & ! /> :i* y once saw1 appe> to y aga91 & cause y to rejoice ) exce$+ great joy4 ,i ?9k !re is some?+ v extraord9>y 9 ! ,,"l's deal+ ) y4 ,i c only resolve x into ! div9e sov]eignty1 & say1 8ev5 s1 ,fa!r1 = s x seeme? good 9 ?y sight40 ,?is is (t5 ! language ( my he>t1 ) respect to ,,god's deal+ ) my own s\l4 ,_m ?+s our ,savi\r does to me1 :i* ,i "k n n[4 ,x is suffici5t t ,i %all "k h]eaft]1 & t ,i "k ?us f> ev5 n[1 8t all ?+s are work+ toge!r = good40 ,de> ,mr4 ,d1 inde$ ,i love & pray = y4 ,our ,savi\r1 ,i tru/1 w yet set y\r feet 9 a l>ge room1 & enable y to run ! way ( 8 comm&m5ts2 ,?ro' w9ds1 & cl\ds1 & /orms1 he'll g5tly cle> ! way2 ,wait !n 8 "t1 s %all ?is night soon end 9 joy\s day4 ,my t5d] love await ! flock at ,dm2 ,i pray = !m & y4 ,our ,savi\r ha? done great ?+s ( late 9 ,london4 ,i believe he w yet d m 9 ,scotl&4 ,o my bro!r1 =get n to pray = ! *ief ( s9n]s4 ,y\r truly affectionate fri5d1 bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxix4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,c1 at ,ba?4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,may #bi1 #agdb4 ,my v de> ,fri5d & ,bro!r1 ,,n want ( love1 b excess ( bus9ess prev5t$ my answ]+ y\r k9d lett] dat$ ,april #f?4 ,9 ,london ,i _h sc>ce "t to eat bread1 or to take my natural re/4 ,our bless$ ,savi\r1 ) 8 own "r h& got himself ! victory 9 _m he>ts1 & br\ght mighty ?+s to pass4 ,i nev] saw ! l be=e4 ,i mu/ r5ew my old reque/1 8,help1 my de> fri5d1 help me to be ?ankful40 ,i am n[ go+ a second "t to ,scotl&1 & purpose1 ,,god will+1 at ! latt] end ( ! ye> to emb>k = ,am]ica4 ,my s\l is a ?ir/ = ! salvation ( poor s9n]s4 ,^! words1 8,g ye into all ! _w1 & prea* ! gospel to e creature1 c40 h be5 p>ticul>ly press$ ^u my he>t4 ,o1 de> ,mr4 ,c1 if ! ,,"l has acc\nt$ u wor?y1 putt+ u into ! m9i/ry1 h[ c>eful %\ld we be to make full pro( !re(8 ,,god will+1 :5 ,i come on %ore ,i w beg9 9 e>ne/4 ,= alas6 hact5us nihil feci4,inde$ ,i am a%am$ ( myself f ! bottom ( my he>t4 ,0 n my ,ma/]'s love l himself1 inf9ite1 ,i %\ld h be5 ca/ (f long be=e ?is "t4 ,b ,i f9d ^? :om he loves1 he loves to ! end4 ,mr4 ,w1 myself1 & o!rs1 are in/ances ( ?is4 ,i hope our great ,%eph]d w n[ c>ry him 9 8 arms1 & n let him to /ay aga94 ,i h wrote to ,mr4 ,t f on bo>d4,if y g to him1 or lab\r else:]e1 t ! bless$ ,,jesus may be always ) y1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 de> ,mr4 ,c1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxx4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,h1 9 ,london4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,may #bi1 #agdb4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,y\r lett] mu* affect$ me4 ,i hope ! cont5ts h made ! angels to rejoice1 & t be=e ?is "t y h f\nd re/ 9 ! w\nd$ ,lamb4 ,t ,,god1 :o fir/ spoke light out ( d>kness1 ,i tru/ is beg9n+ to %9e into y\r he>t1 & to p]fect a new creation 9 y\r s\l4 ,y are n ! fir/1 de> fri5d1 by ?\s&s1 :o h ?\ght !mselves ri* & increas$ 9 goods1 n consid]+ !y 7 poor & mis]able & bl9d & nak$4 ,i suppose y c n[ jo9 ) me 9 ! foll[+ v]ses3 ,i4 ,long did my s\l 9 ,jesu's =m ,no comel9ess nor beauty see2 ,8 sacr$ "n by o!rs priz'd1 ,0 ta/eless /ill & dead to me4 ,,ii4 ,m5 call'd me ,*ri/ian1 & my he>t ,on t delusion fondly /ay'd2 ,moral my hopes1 my ,savi\r self1 ',till mighty grace ! *eat display'd4 ,,iii4 ,?anks to ! h& t wak'd my dream1 ,t %ew'd me wret*$1 nak$1 poor2 ,t sweetly l$ me to ! ,rock1 ,:]e all salvation /&s secure4 ,,iv4 ,glad1 ,i =sook my righte\s pride1 ,my moral1 t>ni%'d1 s9ful dress1 ,ex*ang$ my dross away = ,,*ri/1 ,& f\nd ! robe ( righte\sness4 ,^! l9es1 de> ,sir1 ,i ?9k are v emphatical4 ,i tru/ y c n[ repeat !m f y\r he>t4 ,if s1 hail happy man6 ,,jesus ha? wa%$ y 9 8 blood1 & giv5 y et]nal life4 ,y n[ !n h no?+ to d1 b to live to him1 :o ha? liv$ & di$ = y1 & if necess>y w\ld die aga9 = y ) all 8 he>t4 ,surely our ,savi\r loves y1 o!rwise he w\ld n h %ew$ y all ^! ?+s4 ,i love y = 8 sake 7?\gh unkn[n72 & if he ha? be5 pleas$ to "w by my unwor?y m9i/ry1 let him h all ! glory1 & =get n to pray = ! poor1 weak in/rum5t1 :o has n =gott5 to pray = y1 be+1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d & s]vant1 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxxi4 ,to ,mr4 ,h ,h1 9 ,wales4 ,on bo>d ! ,m>y & ,ann1 ,may #bi1 #agdb4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,,?\gh ,i c\ld n write to y on %ore1 yet ,i mu/ n omit writ+ to y on bo>d4 ,i am he>tily sorry t su* a n>r[ _s prevails 9 ,wales4 ,i h writt5 to ,mr4 ,h4 ,b :at %all we say8 ,! ,r$eem]'s love alone c unite & keep toge!r 8 flocks4 ,disput+ ) bigots & n>r[-spirit$ p w n d4 ,i int5d h5ce=w>d to say less to !m1 & pray m & m to our ,,"l = !m4 8,,"l1 enl>ge _! he>ts10 is my cont9ual pray] = su*1 :o are s /reight5$ 9 _! own b[els4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ?is p>tition-wall is break+ d[n daily 9 "s ( our old fri5ds he>ts 9 ,london4 ,i exhort all to g :]e !y c pr(it mo/4 ,i prea* :at ,i believe to be ! tru?1 & !n leave x to ! _s ( ,,god to make ! application4 ,:5 we h done ?is1 ,i ?9k we h gone to ! utmo/ b\nds ( our commission4 ,o my bro!r1 ,i f9d m & m1 no?+ b t wisdom1 :i* is f above1 c tea* u h[ to build up s\ls4 ,i nev] 0 s mu* assi/$ 9 ?is k9d ( "w1 z s9ce ,i came to ,london la/4 ,we h public societies twice a week1 & a g5]al meet+ = read+ lett]s once a mon?4 ,our ,,"l has be5 mu* ) u4 ,we seem to move on n[ 9 gospel dignity1 & are t]rible z an army ) bann]s4 ,if ! ,,"l incl9es y1 a visit to ,london w\ld be v acceptable4 ,our p c n[ be> se>*+ m ?an =m]ly4 ,i f9d t our ,,"l ha? p>ticul>ly bless$ y t way4 ,we h _h a mo/ bless$ fun]al ( "o ( our si/]s 9 ,,*ri/1 & ! awak5+1 ,i ?9k1 has be5 z great z :5 ,i fir/ came out1 & abundantly m solid4 ,! ,ea/] ,holidays 7 high days inde$4 ,my wife do? n =get h] fri5ds 9 ,wales4 ,b our ,,"l has se5 fit to ex]cise h] ) exce$+ close inw>d trials4 ,%e & all ) me mo/ cordially salute y4 ,i expect great ?+s 9 ,scotl&4 ,if possible1 at my return1 ,i hope to see y 9 ,wales4 ,b future ?+s belong to ,,god4 ,adieu4 ,=get n to pray = ,y\r affectionate bro!r pilgrim1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxxii4 ,to ,mr4 ,a1 9 ,london4 ,ed9burgh1 ,june #d1 #agdb4 ,my de> ,bro!r ,a1 ,,f a he>t ov]fl[+ ) a s5se ( ,,god's love1 ,i write y ^! few l9es4 ,ye/]day our ,savi\r br\ght u hi!r4 ,on bo>d1 ,i sp5t mo/ "p ( my "t 9 secret pray]4 ,satan %ot _m ( 8 fi]y d>ts aga9/ me4 ,our great ,mi*ael gave me a %ield ( fai?1 by :i* ,i 0 enabl$ to repel !m all4 ,z soon z ,i came on %ore1 ! holy _s fill$ my s\l4 ,! ,,"l comm&$ p to receive me & my fell[ pilgrim into _! h\ses4 ,our s\ls rejoic$ 9 him4 ,! p 7 soon al>m$ at my arrival4 ,z soon z ,i came on %ore at ,lei?1 _m came bless+ me1 & weep+1 took hold ( me4 ,ab\t f\r 9 ! aft]noon we came to ,ed9burgh4 ,great numb]s foll[$ our coa*1 & almo/ cat*$ me 9 _! arms1 z soon z ,i came out ( x4 ,h[ did !y weep = joy6 ,x w\ld h melt$ y d[n to h se5 !m4 ,:5 ,i came to my lodg+1 _m de> fri5ds came to salute u 9 ! "n ( ! ,,"l4 ,ab\t sev5 o'clock ,i w5t to see "s p]sons ( di/9ction1 ^: he>ts ! ,,"l rea*$1 :5 ,i 0 "h la/4 ,"s 7 ready to fa9t ) excess ( joy3 ) ^! ,i pray$ & gave ?anks4 ,! ,holy ,gho/ fill$ u ) all joy & peace 9 believ+4,at eight ,i w5t to a nobleman's h\se1 :]e 8 lady & sev]al o!r de> fri5ds receiv$ u ) great gladness4 ,! cu%ions & bible 7 imm$iately br\ght4 ,i gave a ^w ( exhortation4 ,we sung1 & pray$1 & sp5t ! rema9d] ( ! ev5+ mo/ delightfully 9 talk+ ( ! ?+s ( ,,god4 ,:5 we came home1 we jo9$ 9 bless+ ,,god's holy "n4 ,?\gh late1 ,i sc>ce knew h[ to g to re/4,?is morn+ ,i receiv$ glori\s acc\nts ( ! c>ry+ on ( ! ,m$iator's k+dom4 ,! "w ( ,,god is beyond expression4 ,?ree ( ! little boys t 7 conv]t$ :5 ,i 0 la/ "h1 came to me & wept1 & begg$ me to pray = & ) !m4 ,a m9i/] tells me1 t sc>ce "o is fall5 back1 :o 0 awak5$1 ei!r among old or "y4 ,! s]jeant1 ^: lett]1 bro!r ,c has1 goes on well ) 8 company4 ,o my de> bro!r1 help me to praise ! ,lamb t sitte? ^u ! ?rone = ev]2 & desire all ! society to jo9 ) y4 ,i believe )9 ^! f\r mon?s y w he> ( v great ?+s4 ,pray t ,i may be v little 9 my own eyes1 & n rob my de> ,ma/] ( any "p ( 8 glory4 ,we d n =get y4 ,once a day we meet toge!r & pray = abs5t fri5ds4 ,he gives u leave1 z x 71 to ask ( him :at we w1 & promises nev] to leave or =sake u4 ,= ! pres5t1 my de> bro!r1 adieu6 ,z opportunity (f]s1 & if possible e po/1 "s or o!r ( my de> fri5ds %all he>1 de> bro!r ,a1 f ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 ?\gh mo/ unwor?y bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxxiii4 ,to ! ,"r ,hon\rable ,"l ,r4 ,ed9burgh1 ,june #d1 #agdb4 ,my ,"l1 ,,ye/]day morn+ our glori\s ,emmanuel br\ght u hi!r4 ,y\r ,lord%ip's k9d lett] 0 put into my h&s4 ,i he>tily sympa?ize ) y\r ,lord%ip2 b c\ld n help rejoic+ on y\r hon\r$ lady's acc\nt1 kn[+ %e is n[ ent]$ into h] bless$ ,ma/]'s joy4 ,inde$1 my ,"l1 ,i ?9k1 among *ri/ians1 dea? ha? n only lo/ its /+1 b its "n4 ,i nev] 0 s joyful z ,i am n[ at ! dea? ( ^? :o die 9 ! ,,"l2 & nev] 0 s reconcil$ to liv+ myself4 ,my g5]al language1 :5 ,i he> ( ! sa9ts dep>ture1 is1 8,let !m g40 ,lately at ,london we _h a si/] 9 ,,*ri/ dep>t$4 ,h] la/ words 71 8,holy1 holy1 holy60 %e c\ld say no m "h2 b our ,savi\r s5t = h] to f9i% h] song 9 heav54 ,i prea*$ ov] h] corpse2 our society att5d$3 b surely nev] did s\ls triumph ov] dea? m ?an we did t night4 ,_m w\ld say1 8,o dea?6 :]e is ?y /+8 ,o grave6 :]e is ?y victory80 ,z = my own "p1 ,i 0 enabl$ to trample dea? "u my feet3 &1 bless$ be ,,god1 ?r\gh ri* grace ,i c d t daily4 ,b !n y\r ,lord%ip may ask1 8,:y are y reconcil$ to life80 ,because ,i c d t = ,,jesus on e>?1 :i* ,i _c d 9 heav53 ,i mean1 be made in/rum5tal 9 br++ "s poor1 we>y1 heavy lad5 s9n]s to f9d re/ 9 8 blood & righte\sness3 &1 inde$1 if our ,savi\r 0 to (f] ei!r to take me n[1 or to /ay only to take "o s9n] m1 ,i w\ld desire to /ay to take him ) me4 ,b :i!r am ,i runn+8 ,o my ,"l1 dea? is a delightful topic4 ,excuse me if ,i =get myself :5 writ+ ab\t x4 ,bless$ be our ,,god = support+ y\r s\l "u s close a trial6 ,h[ sweet w x be to meet y\r ,lady glorifi$ at ! great day6 ,yet a little :ile1 & t happy day %all come4 ,b x is "t to answ] y\r ,lord%ip's "q3 8,h[ 0 y on ! #bd? ( la/ ,novemb]80 ,i ?ank ,,god1 v well4 ,my s\l 0 mu* refre%$ ) ! ,r$eem]'s pres5ce2 & ,i 0 rejoic+ 9 hope ( ! glory ( ,,god4 ,i he> ( wond]ful ?+s 9 ,scotl&4 ,i c only fall d[n & wor%ip4 ,i h se5 great] ?+s ?an ev] 9 ,engl&4 ,i expect to see f> great] 9 ,scotl&4 ,our ,,"l w n let 8 p be disappo9t$ ( _! hopes4 ,b ,i mu/ away4 ,we 7 v happy toge!r ) "s o!r de> fri5ds la/ night4 ,i h n se5 y\r ,lord%ip's daught]s1 ?\gh !y h be5 s k9d z to s5d to enquire aft] my heal?4 ,i hope to see !m to-day2 & am1 my ,"l1 ) all possible respect1 my ,"l1 ,y\r ,lord%ip's mo/ ob$i5t humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxxiv4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,m1 at ,cambuslang4 ,ed9burgh1 ,june #h1 #agdb4 ,rev]5d & v de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,he>tily rejoice at ! awak5+ at ,cambuslang1 & else:]e4 ,i believe y w bo? see & he> ( f> great] ?+s ?an ^!4 ,i tru/ t n "o corn] ( poor ,scotl& w be left unwat]$ by ! dew ( ,,god's heav5ly bless+4 ,! cl\d is n[ only ris+ z big z a man's h&2 yet a little :ile1 & we %all he> a s\nd ( an abundance ( gospel ra94 ,our glori\s ,emmanuel has giv5 u mu* ( 8 div9e pres5ce s9ce my arrival4 ,o t x may accompany me to ,cambuslang6 ,,god will+1 ,i hope to be ) y ! beg9n+ ( next week2 b _c exactly tell ! day4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 =get n to pray =1 rev]5d & de> bro!r1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxxv4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,e ,e1 at ,/]l+4 ,ed9burgh1 ,june #aj1 #agdb4 ,rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,i ,am n[ at ,mr4 ,g's h\se2 & f9d+ 8 wife ab\t to set out = ,/]l+1 ! love :i* ,i be> y1 = my de> ,ma/]'s sake1 con/ra9s me to s5d y a l9e4 ,x is "s conc]n to me1 t our diff]5ce z to outw>d ?+s1 %\ld cut (f our sweet fell[%ip & communion ) ea* o!r4 ,,god kn[s my he>t1 ,i highly value & hon\r y4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,i d assure y ,i love y & y\r bre?r5 m ?an ev]4 ,i applaud y\r zeal = ,,god2 & ?\gh1 9 "s respects1 ,i ?9k x n accord+ to k1 & to be levell$ frequ5tly aga9/ me1 yet inde$ ,i feel no res5tm5t 9 my he>t1 & %\ld joyfully sit d[n & he> y & y\r o!r bre?r5 prea*4 ,i salute !m all2 & pray our common ,,"l to give u all a "r judgm5t 9 all ?+s4 ,i hope ! glori\s ,emmanuel w be pres5t at ! sacram5t1 & make himself kn[n to y 9 break+ ( bread4 ,i h made bold to s5d y ! inclos$ pamphlets1 & %\ld be glad to "k y\r op9ion ( !m4 ,:5 ,i %all come to ,/]l+1 ,i "k n4 ,h[ev]1 ,i e>ne/ly pray = y & y\rs4 ,i c\ld drop a te>4 ,o :5 %all ! "t come1 :5 ! wat*m5 w see eye to eye8 ,ha/5 t "t1 our ,,"l & our ,,god6 ,b p]haps ,i am tr\blesome4 ,=give me1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 be+1 )\t dissimulation1 y\r ,y\ng] bro!r & s]vant 9 ! gospel ( ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxxvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,d ,a1 9 ,london4 ,ed9burgh1 ,july #g1 #agdb4 ,de> ,fri5d1 ,i ,arriv$ "h la/ ,saturday ev5+ f ! ,we/1 :]e ,i prea*$ all ! la/ week3 z1 twice on ,monday at ,paisley1 six miles f ,glasg[2 on ! ,tuesday & ,w$nesday1 ?ree times ea* day1 at ,irv9e1 #af miles f !nce2 on ,?ursday1 twice at ,me>ns1 fifte5 miles f t2 on ,friday1 ?ree times at ,cumb]nauld2 & on ,saturday1 twice at ,falkirk1 9 my way to ,ed9burgh4 ,9 e place !re 0 ! greate/ commotion among ! p z 0 ev] kn[n4 ,_! m\rn+ 9 mo/ ( ! places1 0 l ! m\rn+ = a fir/-born4 ,! auditories 7 v l>ge1 & ! "w ( ,,god seems to be spread+ m & m4 ,la/ sabba?-day ,i prea*$ twice 9 ! p>k1 & once 9 ! *ur*1 & twice e day s9ce4 ,a numb] ( seats & %ades1 9 ! =m ( an amphi!atre1 h be5 erect$ 9 ! p>k1 :]e ! auditory sit 9 a beautiful ord]4 ,i h receiv$ v agreeable news f my family abroad4,i purpose go+ to ,cambuslang to-morr[1 9 ord] to assi/ at ! communion2 & %all prea* at v>i\s places we/w>d be=e ,i return "h4 ,i int5d to emb>k = ,am]ica z soon z possible aft] ,i leave ,scotl&4 ,?us y see1 my de> bro!r1 h[ ,i h be5 employ$4 ,o give ?anks to our bless$ ,savi\r1 = 8 great unp>allel$ goodness to a mo/ unwor?y worm4 ,inde$ ,i h se5 & felt su* ?+s1 z ,i nev] saw & felt be=e4 ,i nev] 0 enabl$ to prea* s p[]fully z :il/ ,i h be5 9 ! ,we/4 ,i he> t bro!r ,c is 9 ! c\ntry1 & t y exhort 9 ! society4 ,may ! ,,"l op5 y\r m\?1 & cause y\r lips to %ew =? 8 praise6 ,let u talk ( 8 lov+-k9dness all ! day long4 ,,god gives me fai? = my poor orphans4 ,help me ) y\r pray]s4 ,,god w supply all my wants4 ,glory be to 8 "n1 ,i am kept f d\bt+4 ,my bro!r1 ,i love y de>ly4 ,y h be5 a close & fai?ful bro!r4 ,may ! ,,"l bless y & y\rs4 ,adieu6 ,pray fail n ( writ+ z p>ticul> z may be1 to1 ,mo/ affectionately y\rs 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 #8,camb]nauld' replac$ ) #8,cumb]nauld' ,,lett] ,,ccccxxvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,h1 at ! ,orphan-h\se4 ,ed9burgh1 ,july #g1 #agdb4 ,my v de> fri5d1 fai?ful /ew>d1 & bro!r 9 ,,*ri/1 ,,la/ ,monday ,i receiv$ an agreeable packet ( lett]s f y4 ,i ?9k !y are dat$ 9 ,octob] & ,decemb] la/4 ,!y rejoic$ our he>ts4 ,z soon z ,i read y\rs1 my wife said1 let u give ?anks & pray4 ,accord+ly we kneel$ d[n1 & _h v ne> access to ! ,fa!r ( ,m]cies on y\r behalf4 ,at night1 aft] our com+ home1 we did ! same4 ,our common ,,"l enabl$ u to wre/le 9 fai?4 ,we all felt our he>ts drawn mightily t[>ds y4 ,i c\ld wi% = w+s to fly unto y4 ,i long to ?ank y 9 p]son1 = y\r fai?fulness to y\r poor unwor?y1 b mo/ affectionate fri5d4 ,my de> bro!r1 ,,god is /ill do+ great] ?+s = me ?an ev]4 ,! awak5+ "h 9 ,scotl& is unspeakable4 ,! congregations 9 ! ,we/1 are j l ^? :i* y & ,i saw at ,foggs-,manor1 9 ,p5sylvania4 ,,god seems to awak5 scores toge!r4 ,i nev] 0 enabl$ to prea* s be=e4 ,o t ,i may lie l[ at ! feet ( my de> ,r$eem]6 to ^: image ,i am /udy+ to be m con=m$ e day4 ,y\r lett] to de> bro!r ,a pleas$ u v mu*4 ,i h desir$ him to pr9t x4 ,i paid a ?ree hundr$ p\nd bill drawn ^u me by ,mr4 ,n1 z well z ,mr4 ,b's3 :e!r y include t 9 ! elev5 ?\s& p\nds1 ,i "k n4 ,h[ev]1 bless$ be ,,god1 if x 7 elev5 ?\s& m ,i hope ,i %\ld be kept f d\bt+4 ,at pres5t1 ,i am look+ up to our great ,h\%old] = fre% supplies2 :i* ,i believe he w give me1 & :i* ,i w s5d to y z soon z possible4 ,i hope to see y soon1 & to ?ank y 9 p>ticul> = y\r fai?fulness to me4 ,my fri5d & bro!r1 y %all 9 no wise lose y\r rew>d4 ,i believe ,,god w take ,georgia into 8 own h&s4 ,its affairs h lately be5 be=e ! ,h\se ( ,commons4 ,mr4 ,/e 0 reprim&$ = 8 abuse ( ! tru/ees2 ! use ( rum 0 grant$1 b ! use ( slaves d5i$4 ,let u /& /ill1 be in/ant 9 pray]1 & we %all c]ta9ly see ! salvation ( ,,god4 ,i am yet made to hope aga9/ hope1 9 behalf ( poor ,georgia4 ,! ,,"l /r5g!n y\r weak body1 & cont9ually com=t y\r s\l4 ,t y may be fill$ ) all ! fulness ( ,,god1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,y\rs et]nally 9 ! /ricte/ bonds ( gospel love1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxxviii4 ,to ,mrs4 ,:itefield4 ,ed9burgh1 ,july #g1 #agdb4 ,my de> ,love1 ,,s9ce ,i wrote ! la/1 ,i h se5 su* ?+s z ,i nev] beheld be=e4 ,ye/]day morn+ ,i prea*$ at ,glasg[ to a v l>ge congregation4 ,at noon ,i came to ,cambuslang1 ! place :i* ,,god ha? s mu* hon\r$4 ,i prea*$ at two1 to a va/ body ( p1 & at six 9 ! ev5+1 & aga9 at n9e at night4 ,su* a commotion surely nev] 0 he>d (1 especially at elev5 at night4 ,x f> out-did all t ,i ev] saw 9 ,am]ica4 ,= ab\t an h\r & a half !re 0 su* weep+1 s _m fall+ into deep di/ress1 & express+ x v>i\s ways1 z is inexpressible4 ,! p seem to be sla9 by scores4 ,!y are c>ri$ (f1 & come into ! h\se l soldi]s w\nd$ 91 & c>ri$ (f a field ( battle4 ,_! cries & agonies are exce$+ly affect+4 ,mr4 ,m prea*$ aft] ,i _h end$1 till pa/ "o 9 ! morn+1 & !n c\ld sc>ce p]suade !m to dep>t4 ,all night 9 ! fields1 might be he>d ! voice ( pray] & praise4 ,"s "y ladies 7 f\nd by a g5tlewoman prais+ ,,god at break ( day4 ,%e w5t & jo9$ ) !m4 ,! ,,"l is inde$ mu* ) me4 ,i h prea*$ twice to-day already1 & am to prea* twice1 p]haps ?ree times m4 ,! commotions increase4 ,to-morr[1 & on sabba?-day1 ,i %all prea* at ,cald]2 on ,monday1 "h aga92 & on ,tuesday at ,kilsy?1 & !n1 ,,god will+1 at ,glasg[4 ,i am p]suad$ ! "w w spread m & m4 ,my k9de/ respects to all4 ,accept ( ! same f1 my de> love1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxxix4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,w1 ( ,dundee4 ,ed9burgh1 ,july #g1 #agdb4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,y\r lett] gave me "s little conc]n1 ,i ?\ght x brea!d mu* ( a sect>ian _s2 to :i* ,i hop$ de> ,mr4 ,w 0 q av]se4 ,me?9ks y seem1 de> ,sir1 n satisfi$1 unless ,i decl>e myself a ,presbyt]ian1 & op5ly r5\nce ! *ur* ( ,engl&4 ,,god kn[s t ,i h be5 fai?ful 9 be>+ a te/imony aga9/ :at ,i ?9k is corrupt 9 t *ur*4 ,i h %ewn my fre$om 9 communicat+ ) ! *ur* ( ,scotl&1 & 9 baptiz+ *ildr5 _! own way4 ,i c g no fur!r4 ,z = :at y m5tion ab\t ! ,quak]s1 ,i "k n :at p>ticul> exceptionable passages !re 7 9 my s]mons1 9 :i* ,i m5tion$ !m4 ,t "s good s\ls are among ! ,quak]s1 ,i d\bt n4,= su* ,i h *>ity1 because our ,,"l ha? giv5 to !m 8 _s4,?\gh ,i am a /r5u\s def5d] ( ! righte\sness ( ,,*ri/1 & utt]ly dete/ ,arm9ian pr9ciples1 yet ,i "k t ,,god gave me ! ,holy ,gho/1 be=e ,i 0 cle> 9 ei!r z to head-k3 & !re=e1 de> ,sir1 ,i am ! m mod]ate to p :o are n cle>1 suppos+ ,i see ! div9e image /amp$ ^u _! he>ts4 ,mr4 ,w1 ,mr4 ,l1 c4 ,i take to be holy m5 ( ,,god1 ?\gh !y ?9k f> widely f me1 & f ea* o!r 9 "s p>ticul> bran*es ( doctr9e4 ,de> ,sir1 be n (f5d$ at my pla9 speak+4 ,i f9d b few ( a truly ca?olic _s4 ,mo/ are ca?olic till !y br+ p]sons ov] to _! own p>ty1 & !re !y w\ld fett] !m4 ,i h n s le>n$ ,,*ri/4 ,i desire to act z ,,god acts4 ,i %all approve1 & jo9 ) all :o are good 9 e sect1 & ca/ a mantle ( love ov] all t are bad1 s f> z is consi/5t ) a good consci5ce4 ,?is ,i c d )\t temporiz+2 nay ,i %\ld defile my consci5ce if ,i did o!rwise4 ,z = my answ] to ,mr4 ,m1 de> ,sir1 x is v satisfy+ to my own s\l4 ,morn+ & ev5+ retirem5t is c]ta9ly exce$+ good2 b if ?r\gh weakness ( body1 or frequ5cy ( prea*+1 ,i _c g to ,,god 9 my usual set times1 ,i ?9k my _s is n 9 bondage4 ,x is n = me to tell h[ (t5 ,i use secret pray]2 if ,i did n use x1 nay1 if 9 "o s5se ,i did n pray )\t ceas+1 x w\ld be difficult = me to keep up t frame ( s\l1 :i* by ! div9e bless+ ,i daily enjoy4 ,if ! "w ( ,,god prosp]s1 & y\r h&s become m full1 y w !n1 de> ,sir1 "k bett] :at ,i mean4 ,b en\gh ( ?is4 ,,god kn[s my he>t1 ,i w\ld d e ?+ ,i possibly c\ld1 to satisfy all m51 & give a reason ( ! hope t is 9 me ) meekness & fe>2 b ,i _c satisfy all t are wait+ = an occasion to f9d fault3 our ,,"l c\ld n2 ,i !re=e despair ( do+ x4 ,h[ev]1 de> ,sir1 ,i take :at y h said 9 v good "p3 only ,i ?9k y are too solicit\s to cle> up my "* to capti\s & prejudic$ m54 ,let my ma/] speak = me4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 he w1 s long z ,i simply ?r[ myself into 8 almighty arms4 ,i am glad ! "w goes on ) y4 ,glory be to ,,god1 we h se5 glori\s ?+s 9 ! ,we/4 ,my t5d] love to all t are pleas$ to rememb] me4 ,:5 ,i %all come y\r way1 ,i "k n4 ,on ,friday1 ,,god will+1 ,i g to ,cambuslang1 :]e ,i expect to see great days ( ! son ( man4 ,t ,,god may bless y abundantly m & m1 & cause y\r latt] end greatly to increase1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\rs c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxxx4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,a1 9 ,dubl94 ,glasg[1 ,july #ab1 #agdb4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,on ,saturday ,i receiv$ y\r v k9d lett]1 & be+ j n[ return$ f ,cambuslang1 ,i snat* a few mom5ts to ackn[l$ge x4 ,i h long s9ce wait$ = a call to ,irel&4 ,9 su* an important /ep1 ,i c>e n to proce$ )\t great caution4 ,:5 ,i f9d ! cl\d ( div9e provid5ce mov+ y\r way1 ,i tru/ ! language ( my he>t w be1 ,,"l1 ,i come to d or suff] ?y w6 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i w wat* unto pray]4 ,i d\bt n b y1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 w help me h]e94 ,i ?ank y mo/ he>tily1 = be+ jeal\s ov] me4 ,i believe x is ) a godly jeal\sy4 ,i wi% ,i 0 m jeal\s ov] myself4 ,b bless$ be ,,god1 ?is ,i c say 9 ! mid/ ( ! hon\rs :]e) ! glori\s ,emmanuel ha? hon\r$ me1 8,n unto me1 ,o ,,"l1 n unto me1 b unto ?y "n be all ! glory40 ,de> ,sir1 ,i ?9k ,i am ! wor/ ( ! sons ( m54 ,yet ,i d>e n d5y :at ! bless$ ,,jesus ha? done = my s9ful s\l4 ,he is pleas$ 7,o inf9itely condesc5d+ ,,god67 to hon\r me /ill m & m4 ,saturday la/ ,i came to ,cambuslang1 & ,i ?9k ,i nev] saw su* ?+s be=e4 ,! "w seems to be spread+4 ,o t x may rea* & ov]spread poor ,irel& also6 ,all ?+s are possible ) ,,god4 ,n[ ! ,,"l is wat]+ s _m o!r places1 ,i pray he may n leave t intirely de/itute & dry4,o = fai? to expect great1 & v great ?+s f ,,god6 ,he does n love to disappo9t p ( _! hope4 ,de> ,sir1 my he>t is n[ enl>g$ ) a s5se ( ! fre5ess & fulness ( ! ,r$eem]'s lov+-k9dness4 ,y1 de> ,sir1 are an old wea!r beat5 soldi]4 ,y are rip5$ = glory1 & are ready to s+ y\r ,nunc dimittis4,i am j ab\t to beg9 to be a soldi]4 ,b1 bless$ be ,,god1 ,i %all foll[ soon4 ,! hopes ( br++ m s\ls to ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 is ! only consid]ation t c reconcile me to life4 ,= ?is cause ,i c will+ly /ay long f my wi%'d-= home1 my wi%$-= ,,jesus4 ,b :i!r am ,i go+8 ,i =get myself :5 writ+ ( ,,jesus 4 ,8 love fills my s\l1 ,o free grace6 ,surely ,i %all s+ ! l\de/ 9 heav52 b ,i mu/ h done2 nature calls = re/4 ,dep5d+ on ! cont9uance ( y\r pray]s1 & ) my he>ty salutation to all t love ! bless$ ,,jesus1 ,i subscribe myself1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 ?\gh y\ng] & mo/ unwor?y bro!r & s]vant 9 ! gospel ( ,,god's de> ,son1 ,g4 ,w4 ,n[ lette/ ?\ ?y s]vant1 c4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxxxi4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,c1 9 ,london4 ,new-,kilpatrick1 ,july #ae1 #agdb4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,( all my fell[-lab\r]s lett]s1 ,i ?9k y\rs come ! sweete/ to my s\l4 ,y d n =get ! rock f :5ce y 0 hewn1 & !re=e ! ,,"l w hon\r y m & m4 ,?\gh ,i h s small a degree ( humility myself1 ,i c see & admire x 9 o!rs4 ,x is ! que5 ( graces4 ,o beg ( ! exalt$ ,,jesus to make me humble4 ,inde$ ,i h ne$ ( humility1 = ,i am hon\r$ m & m4 ,:at ,i h s5t y already1 does n ne> come up to :at ,i h se5 s9ce4 ,la/ ,?ursday night1 & ,friday morn+1 !re 0 su* a %ock 9 ,ed9burgh z ,i nev] felt be=e4 ,o :at a melt+ & weep+ 0 !re6 ,i h he>d bless$ effects ( x s9ce4 ,all glory be to ,,god ?r\gh ,,*ri/4 ,on ,friday night ,i came to ,cambuslang1 to assi/ at ! bless$ sacram5t4 ,on ,saturday ,i prea*$ to above tw5ty ?\s& p4 ,9 my pray] ! p[] ( ,,god came d[n & 0 greatly felt4 ,9 my two s]mons1 !re 0 yet m p[]4 ,on sabba? day1 sc>ce ev] 0 su* a sight se5 9 ,scotl&4 ,!re 7 und\bt$ly upw>ds ( tw5ty ?\s& p4 ,two t5ts 7 set up1 & ! holy sacram5t 0 adm9i/]$ 9 ! fields4 ,:5 ,i began to s]ve a table1 ! p[] ( ,,god 0 felt by numb]s2 b ! p cr\d$ s ^u me1 t ,i 0 oblig$ to desi/ & g to prea* at "o ( ! t5ts1 :il/ ! m9i/]s s]v$ ! re/ ( ! tables4 ,,god 0 ) !m1 & ) 8 p4 ,!re 0 prea*+ all day by "o or ano!r1 & 9 ! ev5+1 :5 ! sacram5t 0 ov]1 at ! reque/ ( ! m9i/]s ,i prea*$ to ! :ole congregation4 ,i prea*$ ab\t an h\r & a half4 ,surely x 0 a "t mu* to be rememb]$4 ,on ,monday morn+1 ,i prea*$ aga9 to ne> z _m2 b su* an univ]sal /ir ,i nev] saw be=e4 ,! motion fl$ z swift z lightn+ f "o end ( ! auditory to ano!r4 ,y might h se5 ?\s&s ba!d 9 te>s4 ,"s at ! same "t wr++ _! h&s1 o!rs almo/ swoon+1 & o!rs cry+ out1 & m\rn+ ov] a pi]c$ ,savi\r4 ,b ,i mu/ n attempt to describe x4 ,9 ! aft]noon1 ! conc]n aga9 0 v great4 ,mu* pray] _h be5 previ\sly put up to ! ,,"l4 ,all night 9 diff]5t companies1 y might h he>d p]sons pray+ to1 & prais+ ,,god4 ,! *ildr5 ( ,,god came f all qu>t]s4 ,x 0 l ! passov] 9 ,josiah's "t4 ,we are to h ano!r 9 ab\t two or ?ree mon?s1 if ! ,,"l w4 ,"o ,mr4 ,w1 a m9i/]1 :o has great popul> gifts1 0 z well z o!rs mu* own$ & help$ at ?is "t4 ,on ,tuesday morn+ ,i prea*$ at ,glasg[1 7x 0 a mo/ glori\s "t7 & 9 ! aft]noon twice at ,in*annon4 ,! ,,"l gave a bl[ to _m4 ,ye/]day morn+ ,i prea*$ !re aga91 & "h twice4 ,e "t !re 0 a great /ir1 especially at ?is place4 ,a great company ( awak5$ s\ls is )9 ! compass ( tw5ty miles1 & ! "w seems to be spread+ apace4 ,i am exce$+ly /r5g!n$1 ,o unm]it$ m]cy6 bo? 9 s\l & body1 & _c n[ d well )\t prea*+ ?ree times a day4 ,! ,,"l gives me great confid5ce ab\t ! ,orphan-h\se1 & assures me t he w provide = me & m9e4 ,o help me to ?ank him4 ,call ^u all to bless 8 holy "n4 ,i "k y w n be slack to praise him4 ,i rejoice1 my de> bro!r1 to f9d t y enjoy s mu* ( ,,god4 ,may he fill y ) all 8 fulness4 ,! trials y meet )1 w only make y a m able m9i/] ( ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,i am ( y\r m9d ) respect to 4 ,he w n prosp]4 ,! ,,"l hates sect>ian zeal4 ,de> bro!r1 adieu4 ,expect to he> e opportunity f ,y\rs mo/ affectionately & et]nally 9 ! bless$ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxxxii4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,r1 9 ,london4 ,in*annon1 ,july #ba1 #agdb4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,i ,he>tily rejoice t ! ,,"l is bless+ & own+ y4 ,g on1 de> ,sir1 g on1 & y w c]ta9ly f9d ! glori\s ,emmanuel w be ) y m & m4 ,x is obs]vable1 t !re is b "o ?+ 9 scripture1 t we are comm&$ to d out ( season1 prea*+4 ,be in/ant !re=e1 de> ,sir1 9 season & out ( season4 ,! ,,"l w /& by y & /r5g!n y1 & deliv] y f wick$ & unreasonable m54 ,y w f9d ! bless$ness ( ! cross1 & ! _s ( ,,*ri/ & ( glory to re/ ^u y\r s\l4 ,! ,messrs4 ,e & _! adh]5ts1 w\ld y ?9k x1 h appo9t$ a publick fa/ to humble !mselves1 among o!r ?+s1 = my be+ receiv$ 9 ,scotl&1 & = ! delusion1 z !y t]m x1 at ,cambuslang1 & o!r places2 & all ?is1 because ,i w\ld n cons5t to prea* only = !m1 till ,i _h light into1 & c\ld take ! solemn league & cov5ant4,b to :at l5g?s may prejudice c>ry ev5 good m58,f giv+ way to ! fir/ ris+s ( bigotry & a p>ty _s1 good ,,"l deliv] u6 ,y\r mo/ affectionate bro!r 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxxxiii4 ,to ,mr4 ,m ,a1 at ,morpe?4 ,ed9burgh1 ,july #bf1 #agdb4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i ,j n[ receiv$ & read y\r lett]4 ,x mu* affect$ me4 ,x bespeaks ! language ( an uneasy re/less he>t4 ,9 read+ x1 ,i ?\ght ( ! great ,au/91 :o us$1 :5 he pray$ aga9/ lu/1 secretly to wi% t 8 pray] might n be answ]$1 & yet he made a mo/ em95t sa9t1 & %one 9 ! *ur* z a /> ( ! fir/ magnitude4 ,i likewise ?\ght h[ our ,savi\r w\ld receive y1 if "h on e>?2 ev5 z he receiv$ & answ]$ ! poor woman tak5 9 adult]y4,i am sure he w\ld say1 8,nei!r d ,i condemn !e40 ,ano!r text (f]s itself1 8,i w heal _! backslid+s1 & love !m freely40 ,,god does n say1 ,i w heal ?y backslid+ = any c]ta9 t]m ( ye>s1 b ,i w heal ?y backslid+s 9 g5]al4 ,de> ,sir1 if y h be5 a backslid] ^! fifty ye>s1 nay1 0 x possible = y to h be5 a backslid] a ?\s& ye>s1 yet if ) he>ty rep5tance & true fai? y turn unto him1 he w abundantly p>don y4 ,o de> ,sir1 if any "o _h ne$ to despair ( m]cy1 ,i _h2 b ,,jesus has wa%$ me 9 8 blood1 & ,i "k t my ,r$eem] live?4 ,y\r temptations1 & a!ism1 & h>d ?\ghts ( ,,god1 d n surprize me4 ,de> ,sir1 :at else c be expect$ f a he>t desp]ately wick$1 & deceitful above all ?+s8 ,de> ,sir1 let all ?is drive y to ! f\nta9 :i* is op5 = s9 & all uncleanness4 ,i once1 9 y\r circum/ances1 ?\ght ,,*ri/ 0 h>d-he>t$2 b n[ ,i f9d1 nay h long s9ce f\nd1 t 8 he>t is full ( love4 ,take c\rage1 de> ,sir2 draw ne> to ! ,lamb ( ,,god t take? away ! s9 ( ! _w4 ,return1 ?\ w&]+ prodigal1 ?y heav5ly fa!r is runn+ to meet !e4,come back1 ?\ flutt]+ dove1 ,,jesus is ready to take !e into ! ark4 ,may ,,god bless ?is to y6 ,if he does1 ,i w bless 8 "n4 ,i am a vile s9n]1 & h ne$ to lie l[ be=e him1 :om ,i h pi]c$ by my transgression & unpr(itabl5ess1 times )\t numb]4 ,9 8 blood & righte\sness ,i f9d p]petual refuge4 ,_m 9 ^! p>ts are fly+ to him4 ,may y1 ,sir1 add to ! happy numb]4 ,y are b a s9n]1 & ,,jesus di$ = s9n]s4 ,come & welcome to ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i expect to rema9 9 ,scotl& a few mon?s1 & hope to be y\r way1 if ! ,,"l direct4 ,if y\r way %\ld be direct$ hi!r1 ,i %\ld be glad to see y2 if n1 y are welcome to write to me4 ,z my multiplicity ( affairs w admit1 y %all be answ]$ by1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r truly affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxxxiv4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,mc,l4 ,ed9burgh1 ,july #bh1 #agdb4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,) ?is1 ,i suppose1 y w receive sev]al "y ones1 :o ,i ?9k h act$ wrong 9 leav+ _! respective employs "u p>5ts & ma/]s to g aft] me4 ,be pleas$ to exam9e !m1 & s5d !m home4 ,! ,,"l 0 ) me at ,falkirk1 & is pleas$ to "w by me "h4 ,o free grace6 ,i am p]suad$ ,i %all h m p[]1 s9ce de> ,mr4 ,g ha? pr9t$ su* a bitt] pamphlet4 ,n[ ,i beg9 to be a disciple ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,i rejoice & am exce$+ glad4 ,! ar*]s %ot sore at me t ,i might fall1 b ! ,,"l is1 & ! ,,"l w be my help]4 ,at pres5t ,i c add no m2 b beg ! cont9uance ( y\r pray]s = me & m9e4 ,we all jo9 9 he>ty salutation to y & y\r :ole h\%old4 ,i am1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ ob$i5t humble s]vant1 & bro!r 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxxxv4 ,to ,mr4 ,d ,a1 9 ,london4 ,ed9burgh1 ,july #cj1 #agdb4 ,de> ,bro!r ,a1 ,,:at is ! mean+ ,i he> no (tn] f y8 ,x always gives me great pleasure to he> ( y\r welf>e4 ,i write to y z (t5 z possible4 ,at pres5t ,i am some:at indispos$ 9 body2 b1 glory be to ,,god1 ! joy ( ! ,,"l is 9 my s\l4 ,i feel a bless+ ,i _c express4 ,july #ca4 ,s f> ,i wrote ye/]day1 b 0 oblig$ ?r\gh illness to leave (f4,not)/&+1 9 ! pulpit ! ,,"l out ( weakness makes me to wax /rong1 & causes me to triumph m & m4 ,"o ( ! associate presbyt]y has publi%$ ! mo/ virul5t pamphlet ,i ev] saw1 ascrib+ all t has be5 done "h1 & ev5 9 ,new-,engl&1 c4 to ! influ5ce ( ! devil4 ,o h[ prejudice w bl9d ! eyes ev5 ( good m54 ,la/ night "s ( my fri5ds ?\ght ,i 0 go+ (f2 b h[ did ,,jesus fill my he>t6 ,to-day ,i am1 z !y call x1 mu* bett]2 next po/1 if able1 ,i w s5d y "s m news4 ,my heal? w n p]mit me to enl>ge n[4 ,9 less ?an a mon?1 we are to h ano!r sacram5t at ,cambuslang1 a ?+ n practis$ be=e 9 ,scotl&4 ,i entreat all to pray 9 an especial mann] = a bless+ at t "t4 ,our bless$ ma/] is exce$+ good to u4 ,o help me to praise him = ! signal unm]it$ m]cies conf]r$ on1 de> bro!r ,a1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxxxvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,h ,b1 9 ,s\?-,c>ol9a4 ,augu/ #f1 #agdb4 ,de> ,mr4 ,b1 ,i ,h j be5 walk+ ) a nobleman 9 8 f9e h\se1 & likewise talk+ ) him ab\t ! h\se n made ) h&s1 ( :i* y & ,i are heirs4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 :o has giv5 u ! e>ne/ ( an inh]itance among/ all !m t are sanctifi$4 ,?is y %all surely 9 a v little "t be a possessor (1 not)/&+ ( late satan has bruis$ y\r heel4 ,t cunn+1 cruel ar*] has %ot sorely at y1 t y might fall1 b ! ,,"l has be51 & ! ,,"l w be y\r help]4 ,ev5 ?is %all "w toge!r = good to y\r own & _m o!r s\ls4 ,our ,savi\r w\ld nev] h giv5 satan leave to h sift$ y1 _h he n pray$ = y1 & int5d$ to br+ great good out ( x4 ,if x makes y m l a little *ild1 & y\r fri5ds & acqua9tance m wat*ful & self-diffid5t1 x w be v well4 ,o de> ,sir1 ,i see e day pla9] & pla9] t ,i am no?+1 h no?+1 & c d no?+1 & yet ,i c d all ?+s ?r\gh ,,jesus ,,*ri/ /r5g!n+ me4 ,:at ,,god has lately done = me & 8 *ur*1 is unspeakable4 ,ere long ,i hope to tell y face to face4 ,9 ! mean "t1 be pleas$ to rememb] me 9 y\r pray]s & praises4 ,accept my he>ty ?anks = all fav\rs conf]r'd on my orphan family4 ,be pleas$ to rememb] me 9 ! k9de/ & mo/ cordial mann]1 to all y\r de> relations1 & believe me to be1 de> ,mr4 ,b1 ,y\r mo/ oblig$ affectionate fri5d1 bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxxxvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,r ,s4 ,/ra?-m>t91 ,augu/ #aj1 #agdb4 ,de> bro!r ,rob]t1 ,i ,c nev] let a lett] ( y\rs lie long unansw]$4 ,! love ,i be> to y & y\rs is unfeign$1 & ,i cont9ually rememb] y be=e ! ,,"l4 ,8 ^w runs & is mu* glorifi$ 9 ^! p>ts4 ,i tru/ x also makes advances 9 y\r s\l4 ,h[ is x ) y1 my de> bro!r ,r8 ,d y gr[ 9 grace8 ,is ! _w m "u y\r feet ?an usual8 ,d y f9d a real1 solid1 abid+ re/ 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/8 ,or is x only transitory & sup]ficial8 ,x is a v uncommon ?+ to be root$ & gr\nd$ 9 ! love ( ,,jesus4 ,i f9d p]sons may h ! idea1 b are f> f hav+ ! real sub/ance4 ,to say1 8,i am a poor s9n]10 & to be a poor s9n] inde$1 are two diff]5t ?+s4 ,me?9ks ,i he> my de> man say1 & s !y are4 ,well !n1 let u g to ,,jesus1 & he w make u poor & yet free4 ,bless$ be 8 "n1 ,i feel ! p[] ( 8 preci\s1 life-giv+1 all-aton+ blood m & m e day4 ,i 0 happy :5 at ,london4 ,i am t5 times happi] n[4 ,! ,,"l ha? done great ?+s = u1 :]e( we are glad4 ,h[ is my de> ,pet]8 ,is 8 he>t yet e/abli%$ & settl$ ^u ! rock8 ,or is ! dove only flutt]+ ab\t ! door ( ! ark8 ,if s1 may ! de> ,r$eem] rea* out 8 almighty & ext5d$ arm1 & take him 96 ,de> ,b ,i hope gr[s1 because he seems to see m ( 8 he>t4 ,we %all c]ta9ly be> fruit upw>ds1 9 proportion z we take root d[nw>ds4 ,may ! et]nal _s brea! ^u ?is lett]1 & bless x to y\r s\l6 ,o my bro!r1 keep close to ,,jesus4 ,d n be cont5t1 unless y feel a s5sible gr[? 9 y\r s\l4 ,accept my he>ty love f1 ,ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxxxviii4 ,to ,p1 at ,london4 ,/ra?-m>t91 ,augu/ #aj1 #agdb4 ,de> ,p1 ,,! great tr\ble :i* ,i gave y :5 at ,london1 & ! read9ess y %ew$ 9 wait+ ^u a poor unwor?y m9i/] ( ,,*ri/1 ha? made me (t5 to pray = y1 & also to hope1 t 9 "t y w\ld be br\ght to love ! ,,"l ,,jesus himself4 ,i tru/ t "t is n[ come1 & t ! glori\s ,emmanuel ha? at l5g? captivat$ & tak5 full possession ( y\r he>t4 ,w y give me leave to ask a few fri5dly que/ions8 ,has religion sunk out ( y\r head into y\r he>t8 ,y 0 civiliz$ :5 ,i 0 at ,london3 ,are y yet really conv]t$8 ,y\r affections 7 n[ & !n rais$ t[>ds1are !y n[ c5t]$ 9 & fix$ on ! ,,"l ,,jesus8 ,if y c answ] ^! que/ions 9 ! affirmative1 ,i pron\nce y a wise virg91 ev5 wise to et]nal salvation2 bless$ art ?\ among wom54 ,if n1 ,i d n despair ( y4 ,,jesus c *ange ! he>t4 ,,jesus c make ( a pr\d ph>isee1 a poor s9n]4 ,let y & ,i !n1 de> ,p1 apply to ! ,r$eem]'s blood4 ,he c wa% u z :ite z sn[4 ,i feel 8 p[] e day m & m1 & s d ^? ) me4 ,may we g on f /r5g? to /r5g?1 till grace be swall[$ up 9 glory4 ,we see great days ( ! son ( man 9 ,scotl&4 ,may ! k+dom ( ,,god come ) full p[] ov] all ! e>?6 ,! ,,"l be ) y4 ,accept ?is z a tok5 ( unfeign$ love1 f ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxxxix4 ,to ,mr4 ,b1 at ! ,orphan-h\se4 ,cambuslang1 ,augu/ #ag1 #agdb4 ,,& has my de> bro!r ,b got ! />t ( me8 ,:at1 put into prison be=e me8 ,i wi% y joy1 my de> bro!r1 ) all my he>t4 ,_h ,i be5 at ,savannah1 surely ,i w\ld gladly h come 7& if !re _h be5 ne$7 gladly h wa%$ y\r feet4 ,i d\bt n b y\r imprisonm5t 0 = ,,*ri/'s sake4 ,i am p]suad$1 ! lett] f y\r fri5d t d\bt$1 0 ! sore/ /ab ( all2 b all is int5d$ to draw u f ! creature1 ev5 f ! new creature1 & br+ u ne>] to ! ,creator1 ,,god bless$ = ev]more4 ,paul's fri5ds des]t$1 & no d\bt judg$ him4 8,all !y 9 ,asia =sook me10 says he2 & aga91 8,at my fir/ trial no man /ood by me20 & :at foll[s8 b 8! ,,"l /ood by me30 & w he n1 de> bro!r1 also /& by y8 ,i _c help believ+ b t ,georgia w yet be a glori\s colony4 ,! c\nsel ( ,,god %all /&4 ,he surely put x into my he>t to build ! ,orphan-h\se4 ,he c]ta9ly br\ght y to ,georgia to sup]9t5d x4 ,he w bless y & y\rs4 ,i jo9 9 bless+ ,,god ) y1 & 9 admir+ h[ he has spread a table = my de> family 9 t wild]ness4 ,b :at %all we say8 ,! ,,"l loves to enc\rage fai?2 & s9ce 8 hon\r is s mu* conc]n$1 ,i am sure he w v9dicate x1 & nev] suff] 8 enemies to say ?us ( u1 8,!re1 !re1 s w\ld we h x40 ,i am kept f ! lea/ d\bt+2 & ,,god only kn[s h[ _m pray]s ( fai? ,i h put up = y4 ,i h (t5 wi%$ z x 7 = ! w+s ( a dove1 t ,i might fly unto y1 & take y "o by "o into my unwor?y arms1 & weep ov] y ) te>s ( love4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ! "t draws ne> apace4 ,i am j n[ ab\t to publi% a fur!r acc\nt ( ! ,orphan-h\se1 & hope %ortly to collect "s m money t[>ds its support4 ,i am bless$ ) f> great] success ?an ev]1 & satan ro>s l\d]4 ,y w see by :at ,i "h s5d1 h[ ! ar*]s ( diff]5t classes %oot at me2 b ! ,,"l 7= ev] ador$ be 8 nev]-fail+ love7 causes my b[ to abide 9 /r5g?1 & enables me to triumph 9 e place4 ,! com=ts & success ! ,,"l gives to me1 is unspeakable4 ,la/ ,,"l's day1 ,i believe !re 7 "h ?irty ?\s& p1 & above two ?\s& five hundr$ communicants4 ,! "w spreads1 & ,i believe w yet spread4 ,my bodily /r5g? is daily r5ew$1 & ,i m\nt on ! w+s ( fai? & love l an eagle4 ,i c only cry ,grace6 grace6 ,my de> bro!r1 ,i feel e day m & m1 t ,i am a poor1 v poor s9n]4 ,i (t5 wond] :y ,,jesus suff]s me to live1 mu* m to speak = him4 ,b he w h m]cy on :om he w h m]cy4 ,o free grace6 ,oh unp>allel$ love ( an inf9itely condesc5d+ ,,god6 ,:il/ ,i am mus+1 ! fire k9dles4 ,surely we %all h a happy meet+ 9 ,georgia4 ,my ,ma/] w1 ,i tru/1 come along ) me4 ,o!rwise1 may ,i n g up h5ce4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i pray him to quick5 & revive y\r de> s\ls1 & fill y z ) new w9e4 ,?us he deals ) me & m9e daily4 ,i am retir$ = a day1 on purpose to write lett]s4 ,! ,,"l bless !m to y\r de> s\ls1 :om ,i love 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i wi% y _h told me :o /ood by at ,savannah & br\ght y refre%m5t4 ,greet !m1 & give !m p>ticul> ?anks 9 my "n4 ,my he>t is full2 ,i "k n h[ to /op4 ,b ,i mu/ write to ! tru/ees1 & to o!rs4 ,i he>d no?+ ( ! affair1 till ,i receiv$ y\r lett] la/ week4 ,a ^w or two ( y\rs to ,mr4 ,o1 ,i ?9k a little too h>%2 b ,paul spoke once a little too h>% to ! high-prie/4 ,our ,,jesus w ov]look ?is2 & rew>d y = y\r imprisonm5t by & by4 ,adieu6 my de> man1 adieu6 ,=get n1 ,ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxl4 ,to ! ,hon\rable ,tru/ees = ,georgia4 ,cambuslang1 ,aug4 #ag1 #agdb4 ,hon\r$ ,g5tlem51 ,,"s lett]s1 :i* ,i receiv$ la/ week f ,georgia1 occasion my tr\bl+ y ) ?is1 :i* ,i d\bt n w meet ) a c&id reception at y\r h&s4 ,i f9d t ,mr4 ,h & ,mr4 ,b h be5 tak5 up by a w>rant1 & 7 imprison$ above a week1 = a ?+ :i*1 ,i believe1 none ( y1 hon\r$ g5tlem51 w judge cognizable by ! civil magi/rate4 ,x seems t ,mr4 ,b1 9 a private conv]sation ) ,mr4 ,o1 7:o1 ,i suppose1 is ! pres5t m9i/] ( ,savannah7 told him1 8,he 0 no #8*ri/ian'2 t he wond]$ at ! impud5ce ( "y m5 9 subscrib+ articles !y did n believe2 & t he %\ld ?9k x 8 duty to w>n 8 fri5ds n to he> him40 ,i ackn[l$ge t su* language 0 too h>%2 b ,mr4 ,h1 :o did n say ne> s mu*1 0 l9k$ 9 ! same prosecution1 & imprison$ ) him4 ,mr4 ,j1 :o 0 !n at ,fr$]ica1 be+ in=m$ ( x1 decl>$ su* a proc$ure to be illegal2 & 8 ,excell5cy ,g5]al ,ogle?orp1 desir$ my fri5ds to lay ! matt] be=e ! bo>d ( ! ,hon\rable ,tru/ees4 ,i be+ n[ ^u ! spot1 !y h s5t to me a v p>ticul> acc\nt ( :at has pass$2 :i*1 if y please1 hon\r$ g5tlem51 ,i w transmit unto y1 or1 :5 ,i come to ,london1 w wait ^u y 9 p]son4 ,i f9d also1 t my fri5ds 7 d5i$ a copy ( ! proce$+s ( ! c\rt3 9 :i*1 ,i am p]suad$ ! hon\rable g5tlem5 to :om ,i am writ+1 w ?9k !y h be5 wrong$4 ,my fri5ds require no satisfaction1 b only desire su* a proce$+ may be animadv]t$ ^u2 kn[+ t o!rwise x w be a great disc\ragem5t to p's settl+ 9 ,georgia4 ,i am sorry also to in=m y1 hon\r$ g5tlem51 t five v small *ildr51 7,swiss or ,dut*7 ^: p>5ts lately di$ 9 _! passage f ,engl&1 h _h _! goods sold at ,v5due1 & are b\nd out till ! age ( tw5ty-"o ye>s4 ,?is ,i ?9k directly contr>y to ! grant giv5 me by y1 hon\r$ g5tlem52 = !reby ,i 0 imp[]$ to take z _m orphans into ! h\se z my fund w\ld admit (4 ,! magi/rates1 ,i und]/&1 h also be5 at ! ,orphan-h\se1 & claim a p[] to take away ! *ildr5 :5 !y please1 :e!r ! *ildr5 *use x1 or compla9 ( ill-treatm5t1 or n4 ,?is grieves "s ( ! *ildr51 & makes o!rs ( !m insol5t1 :o are h]eby taught1 t !y h a p[] to g away :5 !y w4 ,?is1 hon\r$ g5tlem51 mu/ be v disc\rag+ to ^? :o are entru/$ ) _! education2 & :o1 ,i am p]suad$1 aim at no?+ b ! glory ( ,,god1 ! welf>e ( ! colony1 & ! salvation ( ! *ildr5's s\ls4 ,i suppose t ! magi/rates 7,i mean ,mr4 ,p & ,mr4 ,t7 h tak5 su* a lib]ty f ! in/ructions :i* 7 s5t1 hon\r$ g5tlem51 f y "s "t ago4 ,b ,mr4 ,j has told !m1 !y h misund]/ood y2 & 8 ,excell5cy ,g5]al ,ogle?orp ,i f9d has wrote to y1 hon\r$ g5tlem51 ab\t x4 ,by ! acc\nts ,i h1 our plantation ?rives well2 & ,mr4 ,h hopes we %all d ) :ite s]vants alone4 ,i d assure y1 hon\r$ g5tlem51 ,i w d all ,i c1 ) ! mo/ dis9t]e/$ views1 to promote ! good ( ,georgia3 only ,i beg ! managem5t ( ! ,orphan-h\se1 & orphans1 may be secur$ to me & my successors = ev]2 & t ! magi/rates be n suff]$ to di/urb u1 :5 !re is no gr\nd ( compla9t4 ,!y ackn[l$g$1 :5 at ! ,orphan-h\se la/1 t ! *ildr5 7 tak5 good c>e (1 bo? z to _! bodies & s\ls2 & w x n !n1 hon\r$ g5tlem51 t5d mu* to ! welf>e ( ! colony1 t ! ,orphan-h\se %\ld meet ) all possible enc\ragem5t4 ,8 ,excell5cy ,g5]al ,ogle?orp has in=m$ my fri5d ,mr4 ,h1 t1 if ,i desir$ x1 he ?\ght y w\ld grant me a great] tract ( l&1 :i* ,i %\ld be oblig$ to give away 9 a c]ta9 t]m ( ye>s1 & t we might h our own magi/rates1 z h ! p ( ,eb5ez]4 ,:e!r ,i %all desire su* a fav\r1 ,i "k n2 b1 if ,i %\ld1 ,i desire to "k1 :at y1 hon\r$ g5tlem51 w\ld say to x4 ,_m h appli$ to me to settle 9 ,georgia2 hi!rto ,i c\ld give !m no enc\ragem5t4 ,i wi% ,i may be enabl$ to give !m a great deal = ! future4 ,inde$1 hon\r$ g5tlem51 ,i d n desire to f9d fault4 ,i d\bt n b y h be5 prejudic$ bo? aga9/ me & my fri5ds4 ,! ev5t w %ew :at fri5ds we are to ,georgia4 ,! ,orphan-h\se w c]ta9ly be ( great utility to ! colony2 & ! *ildr5 educat$ !re91 ,i tru/1 w be ! glory ( ! society to :i* !y belong4 ,!y are br$ up to indu/ry1 z well z to o!r ?+s2 & are taught to fe> ,,god1 & hon\r ! k+4 ,i am glad to he> t y h lately s5t ov] a g5tleman :o 7,i suppose7 w d ju/ice4 ,i ?9k ,i desire no?+ else2 & he>tily pray ,,god to bless him1 & y1 hon\r$ g5tlem51 & all t are conc]n$ 9 ! managem5t ( ,georgia affairs4 ,i hope to be 9 t[n 9 ab\t two mon?s2 9 ! mean :ile1 ,i w\ld beg ! fav\r ( a l9e by y\r secret>y2 & also entreat y1 hon\r$ g5tlem51 to write to ! magi/rates ( ,savannah1 to let ! ,orphan-h\se manag]s alone4 ,if ,i or my fri5ds %\ld happ5 to say or d any ?+ amiss1 ,i assure y1 hon\r$ g5tlem51 y %all h all possible satisfaction giv5 y by !m1 & also by1 hon\r$ g5tlem51 ,y\r v humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxli4 ,to ,mr4 ,h1 9 ,georgia4 ,cambuslang1 ,aug4 #ag1 #agdb4 ,my v de> ,fri5d & ,bro!r1 ,,) a great deal ( pleasure ,i receiv$ y\r lett]s dat$ ,may #ad?1 #bf?1 #bi?1 & ,june #a/4 ,bless$ be ,,god6 = all 8 goodness1 9 provid+ = my de> family 9 t wild]ness1 by su* v>i\s unexpect$ ways4 ,x caus$ my he>t to leap = joy4 ,i f9d y h be5 wrongfully imprison$4 ,i %\ld h be5 glad 7if "t _h p]mitt$7 t y _h wrote me ^w1 h[ x has be5 ) y\r s\l "u su* a circum/ance4 ,i hope ! _s ( ,,*ri/ & ( glory re/$ ^u y4 ,glad %\ld ,i h be5 to h sung & pray$ ) y2 b my h\r is n yet come4 ,i h j n[ wrote to ! tru/ees1 & int5d wait+ ^u !m z soon z ,i come to ,london4 ,i am p]suad$ ! ,,"l w influ5ce _! he>ts to d u ju/ice4 ,i am glad y wrote s prop]ly to ! ,g5]al1 & t ,,god ha? giv5 y fav\r 9 8 sight4 8,:5 a man's ways please ! ,,"l1 he makes 8 v enemies to be at peace ) him40 ,i int5d s5d+ him & ,mr4 ,jones a lett] ( ?anks4 ,i owe ,mr4 ,s only ab\t n9ety p\nds1 & ab\t a hundr$ & fifty m 9 all1 ^u ! ,orphan-h\se acc\nt 9 ,engl&4 ,i am j publi%+ a fur!r acc\nt1 :i* ,i am p]suad$ ! ,,"l w bless4 ,i w\ld n h y to und]take any bus9ess y d n l4 ,i ?9k ! ,,"l has fitt$ y = y\r pres5t /ation4 ,pr(essor ,franck held x dang]\s to *ange p]sons frequ5tly1 :o 7 entru/$ ) ! c>e ( ! orphans4 ,i am ( y\r op9ion z to hir+ s]vants4,x is impossible to tell y1 my de> man1 :at ,i h se51 he>d1 & felt s9ce ,i came la/ to ,scotl&4 ,! glori\s ,emmanuel rides daily on 9 ! *>iot ( 8 gospel1 f conqu]+ & to conqu]4 ,! congregations are j l t at ,fogg-,manor4,i am oppos$ on all sides4 ,de> ,mr4 ,e's p h lately kept a fa/ ^u my acc\nt4 ,! kirk presbyt]s also1 n[ !y see ! ,sec$]s splitt+1 not)/&+ ,i h be5 in/rum5tal 9 ,,god's h&s1 9 "s degree1 9 /opp+ ! secession1 beg9 to call "s ( _! m9i/]s to acc\nt = employ+ me3 b :o c /& be=e envy8 ,9 ! mid/ ( all1 my de> ,ma/] keeps me lean+ ^u himself1 & causes me to walk 9 ! com=ts ( ! ,holy ,gho/ f morn+ to night4 ,i wi% "t w\ld h all[$ y to h wrote a little ab\t 8 love1 & to h ab\nd$ m 9 ?anks = ! opportune supplies :i* he s5t y4 ,b ,i am sure t my de> ,mr4 ,h is n want+ 9 ei!r ( ^!4 ,i ?9k t ,i see y gr[ 9 grace4 ,i assure y1 y are de>] to me ?an ev]4 ,my wife readily excuses y\r n writ+1 kn[+ :at x is to be 9 a hurry ( bus9ess4 ,o pray t we may h a prosp]\s voyage to y1 by ! w ( ,,god4 ,by ?is "t ,i suppose y are a fa!r4 ,may ,,god tea* y & y\r wife h[ to ord] ! *ild6 ,i h mu* to say to y bo?1 :5 ,i see y4 ,my de> old fri5d1 & fir/ fell[-travell]1 ,,god has yet great bless+s 9 /ore = u4 ,he w give grace & glory1 & no good ?+ w he )-hold f !m t lead a godly life4 ,me?9ks ,i am conv]s+ ) y n[4 ,may ,,god give u a happy meet+6 ,he w1 he w6 ,= ! pres5t ,i mu/ bid my de> man good night4 ,i /ole ?is day f public prea*+1 to dispat* my private affairs4 ,all jo9 9 he>ty love to1 & pray]s = y4 ,accept ( ! same 9 ! mo/ t5d] mann]1 f1 my de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d1 bro!r1 & s]vant till dea?1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxlii4 ,to 8 ,excell5cy ,g5]al ,ogle?orp4 ,cambuslang1 ,aug4 #ah1 #agdb4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,i ,mo/ he>tily ?ank y = be+ s k9d to my family 9 ,georgia1 & = esp\s+ my fri5ds cause :5 ,i ?9k !y 7 app>5tly wrong$4 ,9 a lett]1 ,i ye/]day laid ! case be=e ! hon\rable tru/ees1 n d\bt+ b !y w pres]ve u f oppression1 & f p]secution 9 all its %apes4 ,i ?9k we h only ! glory ( ,,god1 & ! good ( ! colony at he>t4 ,prejudices may be rais$ aga9/ u by evil reports & misrepres5tations2 b y\r ,excell5cy is m noble ?an to he>k5 to ins9uations1 :i* are n support$ by evid5t matt]s ( fact4 ,i am sure ,,god w bless y = def5d+ ! cause ( ! fa!rless1 & esp\s+ ! cause ( injur$ innoc5ce4 ,my fri5ds1 ,i tru/1 w at all times readily ackn[l$ge any ?+ !y may ei!r say or d wrong2 &1 if ,i "k any ?+ ( my own he>t1 ,i w\ld n (f5d any "o causelessly & wilfully1 = ! _w4 ,9 a few mon?s ,i hope to see ,georgia4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i beg y\r ,excell5cy to accept ^! few l9es ( ?anks f1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,y\r ,excell5cy's mo/ oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxliii4 ,to ,?omas ,j1 ,esq41 9 ,georgia4 ,cambuslang1 ,aug4 #ah1 #agdb4 ,de> ,mr4 ,j1 ,,) ?is ,i s5d y my repeat$ ?anks = y\r great k9dness to my de> family4 ,! ,fa!r ( ,m]cies & ! ,,god ( all ,consolations w pl5tifully rew>d y = su* well-do+4 ,9 a few mon?s ,i hope to ?ank y 9 p]son4 ,,god ha? done1 & is /ill do+ great] ?+s = me ?an ,i am able to express4 ,inde$ _m s\ls h be5 born aga91 bo? 9 ,engl& & ,scotl&1 s9ce ,i left y at ,georgia4 ,i desire to ca/ my cr[n at ! feet ( ,,jesus1 & to cry ,grace6 grace6 ,de> ,sir1 :at a *>m+ ^w is t8 ,i am sure ,i c freely own1 t all my salvation is ( grace1 unm]it$1 di/+ui%+1 elect+ grace6 ,if ,i c\ld be sav$ by my own righte\sness1 ,i _h r be sav$ by ! righte\sness ( ,,*ri/2 because t way ( salvation br+s mo/ glory to our glori\s ,,god4 ,i d\bt n b ,mr4 ,j is l-m9d$4 ,may he be s m & m1 & daily feel ! full p[] ( ! ,r$eem]'s blood6 ,be pleas$ to rememb] me to all t are pleas$ to enquire aft] unwor?y me1 :o am1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ oblig$ fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxliv4 ,to ,mrs4 ,b1 at ! ,orphan-h\se4 ,cambuslang1 ,aug4 #ah1 #agdb4 ,de> ,si/] ,b1 ,,has ! ,,"l call$ = y\r de> lambs8 ,if s1 ,i tru/ y h be5 enabl$ to say1 8,! ,,"l gave1 & ! ,,"l ha? tak5 away3 bless$ be ! "n ( ! ,,"l40 ,i am glad to f9d y 0 s well reconcil$ to y\r de> husb&'s imprisonm5t4 ,x is sweet :5 wives are /r5g!n$ to enc\rage _! husb&s 9 a suff]+ h\r4 ,!n are !y helps meet = !m inde$4 ,y d well1 my de> ,si/]1 to lam5t ! vil5ess ( y\r he>t4 ,i f9d m & m t my he>t is desp]ately wick$4 ,b1 bless$ be ,,god1 ,i h a f\nta9 to g & wa% 9 e mom5t1 ev5 ! bless$ f\nta9 ( ! ,m$iator's blood4 ,!re ,i c h free access2 !re ,i c wa%1 & daily be made clean4 ,inde$1 my de> si/]1 )\t dissimulation1 ,i am a poor1 v poor s9n]2 b ,i am ri* 9 ,,jesus1 & rejoice 9 8 great salvation f day to day4 ,i long to see y & my de> family1 to acqua9t y :at ,,god ha? done = my s\l3 & yet he is /ill do+ m & m4 ,he does1 he w delight to hon\r me4 ,i ?ank y = ! great respect y pay me = 8 great "n's sake4 ,i w endeav\r n to be beh9d ) y1 & ! re/ ( my de> fri5ds1 9 humility & love4 ,i am1 my de> si/]1 mo/ s9c]ely1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 bro!r1 & s]vant 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxlv4 ,to ,mr4 ,b4 ,cambuslang1 ,aug4 #ah1 #agdb4 ,de> ,mr4 ,b1 ,i ,?9k !re is a my/]y 9 ! ,,"l's deal+ ) y & y\r bro!r4 ,surely he w\ld nev] suff] y to be ?us tempt$1 did he n int5d to hon\r y by & by4 ,:at our ,savi\r does to u n[ we "k n2 x is en\gh t he ha? assur$ u we %all "k h]eaft]4 ,i rejoice to he> t y h s _m *ri/ian negroes4 ,i hope !y are only ! fir/-fruits ( a m glori\s h>ve/4 ,?\gh ! "w may be at a /op = a :ile1 fe> n2 ,,jesus w revive 8 own "w 9 8 own "t4 ,not)/&+ our blund]s1 imprud5ce1 & ! opposition ( enemies f )\t1 yet ! c\nsel ( ! ,,"l %all /&1 & he w set 8 k+ ^u 8 holy hill ( ,zion4 ,! ,m$iator's k+dom makes glori\s advances "h4 ,i _c tell y ! hundr$? "p4 ,i v]ily believe we %all see great] ?+s abroad4 ,i "k y pray t ,i may h a prosp]\s j\rney to y1 by ! w ( ,,god4 ,i expect to emb>k = ,georgia 9 a few mon?s4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 y %all n be =gott5 by1 de> ,mr4 ,b1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d1 bro!r & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxlvi4 ,to ,mrs4 ,t1 9 ,s\?-,c>ol9a4 ,cambuslang1 ,aug4 #ah1 #agdb4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,i ,am glad to he> by y\r si/]1 t y are become a despis$ foll[] ( ! l[ly ,,jesus4,o glori\s "*6 ,i am p]suad$ y _h r h t title truly appli$ to y1 ?an to be empress ( ! univ]se4 ,i long to see y1 & to he> y tell :at a happy *ange y feel4 ,h[ does de> ,mr4 ,t8 ,is he yet truly brok51 & go+ h& 9 h& ) y to heav58 ,happy pair6,i "k1 by sweet exp]i5ce1 ! com=ts y enjoy4 ,dea? itself %all n "p y4 ,i hope1 no?+ t has happ5$ to de> ,mr4 ,b w prove a /umbl+ block to y\r s\l4 ,su* ?+s mu/ be glory to him1 t has said 8all ?+s %all "w toge!r = good40 ,my de> fri5ds1 :at a my/]y is ! *ri/ian life8 ,happy ^?1 :o are acqua9t$ ) x4 ,t x may be reveal$ m & m 9 y\r he>ts1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 de> fri5ds1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d1 bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxlvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,h ,h4 ,cambuslang1 ,aug4 #bf1 #agdb4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,,glad 0 ,i la/ night to receive a lett] f y\r h&s4 ,i love y\r simple hone/ he>t1 & e>ne/ly pray ! de> ,r$eem] to give y a true1 la/+1 abid+ re/ 9 himself4 ,bless$ be 8 "n1 ,i ?9k ,i c say1 ?r\gh free grace1 t ,i am 9 a measure ent]$ into x1 & "k :at x is by happy exp]i5ce1 to pass f glory to glory e day4 ,my de> bro!r1 ,i am oppos$ on e side2 ! ar*]s %oot sore at me t ,i may fall1 b ! ,,"l is my help]4 ,he causes my b[ to abide 9 /r5g?1 & makes me m ?an conqu]or ?r\gh 8 love4 ,! acc\nt s5t ) ?is1 w %ew y h[ (t5 ,i h be5 enabl$ to prea*2 b ) :at efficacy & success1 p5 _c describe4 ,! glori\s ,r$eem] seems to be advanc+ f congregation to congregation1 c>ry+ all be=e him4 ,! ,messrs4 ,e's p h kept a fa/ = me1 & give out1 t all ! "w n[ 9 ,scotl& is only delusion1 & by ! ag5cy ( ! devil4 ,o1 my de> bro!r1 to :at great l5g?s 9 bigotry & prejudice may good m5 run8 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i c see ! diff]5ces betwe5 ,,god's *ildr51 & yet love !m f my he>t4 ,:at y said ab\t poor ,wales1 affect$ me4 ,i laid ^u my face ?is day1 & = "s "t plead$ ) groans unutt]able1 = direction 9 t1 & sev]al o!r matt]s ( great consequ5ce4 ,i fe> my de> bro!r ?9ks too highly ( me4 ,inde$1 ,i feel myself to be a poor s9n]1 & yet ,i am ri* 9 ,,*ri/1 & lean ^u 8 bosom f morn+ to night2 nay1 all ! night long4 ,by 8 grace alone ,i am :at ,i am2 & if he is pleas$ to hon\r me s f>1 ,i %\ld be glad to help ! bre?r5 9 ,wales4 ,i am sorry to he> !re has be5 su* divisions4 ,b divid+ times g5]ally prec$e settl+ times4 ,^u ! receipt ( y\r la/1 ,i wrote to ,mr4 ,o4 ,la/ night ,i receiv$ 8 answ]4 ,he speaks v hon\rably ( y1 b ?9ks t y are too c5sori\s1 9 condemn+ a :ole society = ! faults ( b "s1 & too bigott$ also to y\r own way4 ,my de> bro!r w excuse ?is4 ,i w\ld n deal s freely1 or take su* lib]ty1 did ,i n believe y w\ld take x k9dly4 ,my bro!r1 my s\l loves y4 ,de> ,miss ,nancy wrote me ^w y 0 at my h\se1 7,i rejoic$7 & t y pray$ he>tily = unwor?y me4 ,! ,,"l rew>d1 & fill y ) all joy & peace 9 believ+6 ,our ,,"l is sov]eign 9 8 deal+ ) 8 de> *ildr54 ,i walk 9 mu* lib]ty4 ,o free grace6 ,y\r be+ s ex]cis$ ) inw>d conflicts1 helps y to se>* hypocrites4 ,b glory be to our heav5ly ,fa!r1 !re is a glori\s re/ awaits u1 & all ! *ildr5 ( ,,god4 ,i ?9k ,i feel a =eta/e ( x n[2 nay1 ,i believe ,i feel ! ?+ itself 9 a degree1 & :5 ,i speak ( x1 ,i speak :at ,i "k4 ,o inf9itely condesc5d+ ,,god6 ,my bro!r1 my he>t is full4 ,! ,,"l ,,jesus bless y1 & fill y\r de> s\l ) all 8 fulness6 ,s prays1 ) 8 :ole he>t1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate ?\gh mo/ unwor?y bro!r1 & will+ s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxlviii4 ,to ,mrs4 ,l1 9 ,bri/ol4 ,cambuslang1 ,aug4 #bf1 #agdb4 ,hon\r$ ,"m1 ,i ,rejoice to he> t y h be5 s long "u my ro(4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 t ,i h a h\se = my hon\r$ "m to come to4 ,y are he>tily welcome to any ?+ my h\se af=ds1 z long z y please4 ,i am ( ! same m9d n[1 z =m]ly4 ,if ne$ 01 inde$ ^! h&s %\ld adm9i/] to y\r necessities4 ,i _h r want myself ?an y %\ld4 ,i %all be highly pleas$ :5 ,i come to ,bri/ol1 & f9d y sitt+ 9 y\r y\nge/ son's h\se4 ,o t ,i may sit ) y1 9 ! h\se n made ) h&s et]nal 9 ! heav5s6 ,ere long1 y\r doom1 hon\r$ "m1 w be fix$4 ,y mu/ %ortly g h5ce1 & be no m se54 ,y\r only daught]1 ,i tru/1 is n[ 9 ! p>adise ( ,,god4 ,me?9ks ,i he> h] say1 8,"m1 come up hi!r40 ,,jesus1 ,i am sure1 calls y 9 8 ^w4 ,may 8 _s enable y to say1 8,,"l1 lo ,i come60 ,my hon\r$ "m1 ,i am happi] & happi] e day4 ,,jesus makes me exce$+ happy 9 himself4 ,i hope by ,w9t] to be at ,bri/ol4 ,if any enquire aft] me1 please to tell !m1 ,i am well bo? 9 body & s\l1 & desire !m to help me to praise free & sov]eign grace4 ,o t my de>1 my v hon\r$ "m may be made an ev]la/+ monum5t ( x6 ,h[ does my he>t burn ) love & duty to y8 gladly w\ld ,i wa% y\r ag$ feet1 & lean ^u y\r neck1 & weep & pray 'till ,i c\ld pray no m4 ,) ?is ,i s5d y a ?\s& dutiful salutations1 & t5 ?\s& he>ty & mo/ humble ?anks = all ! pa9s y und]w5t 9 conceiv+1 br++ =?1 nurs+1 & br++ up1 hon\r$ "m1 ,y\r mo/ unwor?y1 ?\gh mo/ dutiful son1 'till dea?1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxlix4 ,to ,mr4 ,a1 9 ,london4 ,cambuslang1 ,aug4 #bg1 #agdb4 ,my v de> ,bro!r ,a1 ,,?is day =tnight ,i came to ?is place1 to assi/ at ! sacram5tal occasion ) sev]al wor?y m9i/]s ( ! *ur* ( ,scotl&4 ,su* a passov] has n be5 he>d (4 ,! voice ( pray] & praise 0 he>d all night4 ,x 0 suppos$1 t betwe5 #cj & #dj1jjj p 7 assembl$1 & #cjjj communicat$4 ,!re 7 ?ree t5ts4 ,! m9i/]s 7 enl>g$1 & great grace 0 among ! p4 ,i prea*$ once on ,saturday1 once on ! ,,"l's ,day morn+1 s]v$ five tables1 & prea*$ ab\t t5 at night to a great numb] 9 ! ,*ur*-y>d4 ,?\gh x ra9$ mu*1 !re 0 a great awak5+4 ,on ,monday at sev5 9 ! morn+1 ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,web/] prea*$1 & !re 0 a v great commotion1 & also 9 ! ?ird s]mon :5 ,i prea*$1 a v great & s]i\s conc]n 0 visible ?r\gh ! :ole solemnity4 ,! ,,"l's p w5t home mu* refre%$4 ,on ,?ursday ,i prea*$ twice at ,gre5ock2 on ,friday ?ree times at ,kilbride1 & aga9 on ,saturday once1 & twice at ,/ev5son2 on ,sunday f\r times at ,irv9e4 ,on ,monday once at ,irv9e1 & ?ree times at ,kilm>nock2 on ,tuesday once at ,kilm>nock1 & f\r times at ,/ew>ton2 on ,w$nesday once at ,/ew>ton1 & twice at ! ,me>nes2 & ye/]day twice at ?is place4 ,i nev] prea*$ ) s mu* app>5t success be=e4 ,at ,gre5ock1 ,irv9e1 ,kilbride1 ,kilm>nock1 & ,/ew>ton1 ! conc]n 0 great3 at ! ?ree la/ v extraord9>y4 ,! "w seems to spread m & m4 ,o1 my fri5d1 pray & give praise 9 behalf ( ! mo/ unwor?y wret* t 0 ev] employ$ 9 ! de> ,r$eem]'s s]vice4 ,i speak ?is f my inmo/ s\l4 ,i mu/ cry out cont9ually1 8,:y me ,,"l1 :y me80 ,my de> bro!r ,a1 ,i love y de>ly 9 ! b[els ( ! ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i ?9k ,i c\ld live ) y always4 ,! ,,"l1 ,i ?9k1 ha? giv5 y a meek & tea*able disposition4 ,o :at is x to be z little *ildr56 ,i am glad to f9d1 y s hung] & ?ir/ aft] a cont9ual abid+ re/ 9 ,,god4 ,assure y\rself1 ! ,,"l w fill & satisfy y\r s\l4 ,he is fai?ful1 :o ha? promis$1 :o also w d x4 ,wait1 & ?\ %alt see & feel ! salvation ( ,,god4 ,i ?9k ,i h se5 x m = "s days pa/1 ?an 9 any j\rney be=e4 ,our ,savi\r loves to let u see yet great] ?+s4 ,o = a l>ge he>t to receive all ! fulness ( ,,god6 ,i rejoice to he> t ! ,,"l is ) y at ! ,tab]nacle4 ,may 8 glory appe>1 & %9e 9 x m & m6 ,i believe x w3 ,i believe ,,god w bless y\r s*ool4 ,our ,,"l's ,disciples are g5]ally too mu* 9 a hurry2 at lea/ ,i am4 ,!y are n cont5t to wait4 8,he t believe?1 do? n make ha/e40 ,o = a passive1 t5d]1 truly brok51 *ild-l he>t6 t we c\ld wat* 9 reality1 & f mom5t to mom5t he> ! cry ( e ,*ri/ian1 ) e call f ,,god1 :e!r by 8 provid5ce or _s4 ,x is said1 t ,,god br\ght & kept ,abraham at 8 feet4 ,o t we 7 always !re1 wait+ = div9e direction6 ,bless$ be 8 "n1 ,i am = ! mo/ "p at ! feet ( ,,jesus1 & inde$ he graci\sly tea*es me mom5t aft] mom5t4 ,i h _m ?+s be=e me n[4 ,i "k bro!r ,a w help me by 8 pray]s4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 our heav5 is begun "h4 ,y\r truly affectionate bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccl4 ,to ,mr4 ,s ,c1 9 ,dept=d4 ,glasg[1 ,sept4 #b1 #agdb4 ,my v de> ,bro!r ,c1 ,i ,am j n[ come f ! pulpit1 :]e9 ,i h exp]i5c$ mu* ( ! ,r$eem]'s p[]1 & se5 8 /ately outgo+s 9 ! sanctu>y4 ,my bro!r1 ! cry ( my he>t is1 8& w ,,god inde$ dwell ) su* a wret* z ,i am40 ,me?9ks a voice e*o's f above1 8,i h dwelt 9 !e1 ,i d dwell 9 !e1 ,i w dwell 9 !e = ev]more40 ,my he>t replies1 8,,"l1 ,i believe & wor%ip40 ,a he>t t no desire c move1 ,b /ill to adore1 believe1 & love4 ,?is1 my de> bro!r1 is ! pres5t1 & inde$ cont9ual b5t ( my s\l1 :i* ,i tru/ prosp]s4 ,i feel myself to gr[ m poor inw>dly2 ,i see1 ,i am b a le>n] 9 ! s*ool ( ,,*ri/1 & my de> ,ma/] tea*es me new lessons e day4 ,ab\t a week ago1 ,i ?9k he did m = me ?an ev] ,i saw be=e4 ,glory be to ,,god1 t he is s mu* ) y at ,london4 ,i rejoice1 yea & ,i w rejoice4 ,i am amaz$ :5 ,i he>1 z ,i d almo/ e day1 ( "s fre% p]sons wr\ght ^u by my unwor?y m9i/ry4 ,?is humbles me v mu*1 & br+s me v l[ at ! feet ( ! ev]-lov+ ,,jesus4 ,i d>e n d5y t ,i am "o ( 8 *os52 b ,i am jeal\s = myself & = ^? ab\t me1 le/ we %\ld grieve ! holy ,_s1 & oblige him to )draw = our +ratitude1 unfruitfulness1 pride1 selfi%ness1 & ins5sibility ( ! bless+s we enjoy4 ,la/ night ,i w5t to sleep q angry1 b *iefly ) myself4,i saw t ,i _h receiv$ mu*1 & did s little = my ,,god1 & ,,*ri/1 t ,i c\ld feel+ly smite ^u my brea/1 lay my head ^u my pill[1 & close my eyes ) ^! words1 8,,god be m]ciful to me a s9n]80 ,& to-day1 :at h ,i se5 & felt1 yea :at d ,i n[ feel8 ,my s\l is swall[$ up 9 ,,god4 ,8 pres5ce is fill+ my s\l1 & r5ew+ my bodily /r5g?4 ,"h is free grace1 my de> bro!r4 ,0 y "h1 ,i ?9k ,i c\ld n[ w>m y\r he>t ) a lecture ^u ! unp>allel$ love ( ,,jesus2 b "t is %ort3 bless$ be ,,god1 an et]nity is be=e me1 b 8et]nity too %ort to utt] all 8 praise40 ,i ?9k ,i love y & y\rs unfeign$ly1 & rejoice t y enjoy sweet fell[%ip toge!r4 ,glory be to ,,god1 t y h gott5 _m liv+ /ones4 ,tru/ ! great ,r$eem]1 ! all-wise contriv] & p]fect] ( 8 spiritual temple1 to put !m toge!r4 ,i h be5 faulty 9 look+ too mu* to =eign help1 & despis+ t :i* ,,god _h giv5 me4 ,:5 our ,,"l 0 to fe$ ! multitude1 he w\ld n create new bread1 b multipli$ ! loaves t 7 already at h&4 8,ye ne$ n s5d !m away1 give ye !m to eat10 said he3 s say ,i to my de> bre?r5 at ! tab]nacle4 8,"w ) ! mat]ials y h40 ,9 do+ ! "w1 ,,god w tea* y h[ to d x4,exp]i5ce w gr[ up ) ! "w itself4 ,?us ,,god ha? dealt ) me1 & s he cont9ues to deal4 ,may 8 bless$ _s guide y all into all tru?1 & give y a "r judgm5t 9 all ?+s6 ,i love to see ! little *ild 9 o!rs1 ?\gh ,i see s little ( x 9 my unwor?y self4 ,b ,i mu/ n exce$2 o!r bus9ess dem&s my att5tion4 ,write to me (t5 ab\t ! /ate ( ! *ur*4 ,mr4 ,e's p r run great] & great] l5g?s 9 misguid$ zeal4 ,our love to all4 ,i intreat a cont9uance ( y\r pray]s1 because ! ar*]s are %oot+ f e qu>t] at1 de> bro!r ,c1 ,y\r poor weak bro!r 9 ! k+dom & pati5ce ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccli4 ,to ,bro!r ,t1 9 ,london4 ,glasg[1 ,septemb] #d1 #agdb4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,hope ?is lett] w f9d y1 :]e y\r la/ left y1 at ! feet ( ! meek & l[ly ,,jesus4 ,my de> bro!r1 x is a delightful situation3 ,m>y f\nd x s4 ,o true pov]ty ( _s1 :at a r>e1 yet :at a preci\s ?+ x is6 ,! f\ndation ( x1 is a deep1 abid+ k ( ! corruption ( ! he>t1 & its desp]ate wick$ness4 ,i f9d m & m ! necessity ( lean+ ^u my belov$1 :il/ travell+ ?r\gh ! wild]ness ( ?is _w4 ,i f9d ,i am yet b le>n+ 9 ! s*ool ( ,,*ri/1 & sc>ce "k any ?+ z ,i ought to "k4 ,i (t5 blu% at a s5se ( my unfruitfulness1 +ratitude1 c4 & yet am made cont9ually to rejoice 9 8 great salvation4 ,my bro!r1 press on & fa9t n2 ?\gh fa9t1 yet /ill pursue4 ,:5 y\r fa!r & "m =sake y1 ! ,,"l w take y up4 ,i d n wond] at y\r fa!r's opposition4 ,8 lett] bespeaks him to be a man ( a v bad _s4 ,i ?\ght prop] to burn x4 ,my bro!r1 pray = him1 & beg ( ,,jesus t y may behave ) all meekness1 humility & love4 ,i w\ld enl>ge1 b "t is %ort1 & mu* ( my de> ,ma/]'s bus9ess is ly+ be=e me4 ,= ! pres5t1 adieu6 ,my k9d love to all4 ,may ! ,,"l keep y unspott$ f ! _w4 ,y %all ov]come by ! blood ( ! ,lamb4 ,we see wond'r\s ?+s "h4 ,pray & give ?anks = ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclii4 ,to ,mr4 ,b1 9 ,london4 ,glasg[1 ,sept4 #d1 #agdb4 ,my de> ,bro!r ,b1 ,i ,embrace a few mom5ts to answ] y\r k9d lett]4 ,n want ( love b leisure prev5t$ my do+ x be=e2 yet ,i h n =gott5 y 9 my pray]s4 ,y\r case ha? be5 ^u my he>t4 ,i pray ,,god y may be enabl$1 at ?is "t especially1 to plead ! promise ( temporal bless+s4 ,rememb]1 my de> bro!r1 y c call ,,god1 y\r ,,god & ,fa!r3 if s1 y\r ,,god w supply all y\r wants4 ,^! words 7 s press$ ^u my s\l once :5 9 extremity1 t ,i hope ,i %all nev] =get !m3 8,be c>eful = no?+1 b by pray] & supplication ) ?anksgiv+1 let y\r reque/s be made kn[n unto ,,god40 ,i h = ^! eight or n9e ye>s pa/1 _h no visible settl$ fund1 b fet*$ 9 all temporal supplies by plead+ ! promises4 ,my ,,god nev] fail$ me1 he nev] w4 ,?is morn+ ,i h be5 lectur+ ^u ,eli%a's multiply+ ! wid['s oil4 ,! ,,"l ,,god ( ,eli%a is yet liv+4 ,o t y may h fai? to apply to him4 ,o t y may be will+ to be made poor4 ,my bro!r1 ,i f9d fre$om 9 writ+ to y4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 :o ha? made any ?+ t ,i h spok5 ( use to y\r s\l4 ,tell y\r wife1 %e mu/ take my advice1 & pray ) y4 ,%e s9s1 ,i ?9k1 9 omitt+ x4 ,i rejoice to he> t ! ,,"l is ) y at ! tab]nacle4 ,may he be ) y m & m6 ,my bro!r1 ,,god is do+ wond]s "h inde$4 ,e day he %ews u great ?+s4 ,ye/]day1 & ! day be=e1 h[ did he display 8 p[]8 ,i am lo/ :5 ,i ?9k ( x4 ,o t ,,god %\ld ev] dwell ) su* an ill & hell-des]v+ wret* z ,i am6 ,amaz+6 ,?y m]cies1 ,o ,,god1 !y humble me4 ,adieu4 ,y\r unwor?y & affectionate fri5d & bro!r1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccliii4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,n4 ,ed9burgh1 ,sept4 #ac1 #agdb4 ,my v de> bro!r ,n1 ,i ,h j be5 writ+ to our de> bro!r ,g ,t1 & n[ sit d[n to write to y4 ,bo? y\r lett]s came to me at ! same "t1 & _h ,i n be5 us$ to trials ( t nature1 w\ld h affect$ me mu*4 ,de> ,mr4 ,t speaks _m ?+s1 t ,i "k are too true ( ! ,moravian ,bre?r52 b 8 _s seems to be too mu* heat$1 & ,i fe> "s ( 8 own wild-fire is mix$ ) t sacr$ fire ( zeal1 :i* comes f ,,god4 ,my de> bro!r1 ,i want to be m l unto ,,god1 :o sees & corrects all ?+s t are amiss1 & yet cont9ues unmov$ 9 8 own nature4 ,i want to be m l unto ,,jesus1 ,,god bless$ = ev]more6 :o sees all ! qu>rels & he>t-ris+s ( 8 *ildr5 "o among/ ano!r1 & yet be>s )1 & loves !m /ill4 ,my he>t do? n reproa* me1 = my k9dness & fri5d%ip ) ^? t diff] f me4 ,i ?9k ,i h be5 l$ by ! ^w & _s ( ,,god into ?is "p ( my conduct2 b ,i confess t ,i am jeal\s1 & tru/ ) a godly jeal\sy1 ov] _m :o talk & write ( ! ,lamb1 & :o mimic "s p>ticul> p]sons 9 _! outw>d way ( behavi\r1 b yet are n truly poor 9 _s4 ,!y act too mu* l me1 :o at my fir/ sett+ out imitat$ ! outw>d %ew ( humility 9 ,monsieur ,dez5ly1 be=e ,i got true simplicity ( he>t4 ,inde$1 ,i h too little ( x n[4 ,b1 bless$ be ,,god by 8 free grace1 ,i am :at ,i am4 ,i ?9k ,i c say ,i am made unfeign$ly happy 9 ! ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 & c discov] 9 "s measure betwe5 a false & disguis$ hol9ess4 ,glory be to ! ,r$eem]'s "n1 ,i walk 9 light & lib]ty1 & am enabl$ to rejoice 9 ! ,,"l always4 ,?\gh ,i c say to corruption1 8,?\ art my si/]10 yet ,i c ) a full assurance ( fai? at all times say1 8,,god is my fa!r1 & all is m9e1 because ,i am ,,*ri/'s40 ,my de>1 v de> ho/ & bro!r1 ,i pray ,,god t y & ,i may m exp]i5ce ! glori\s lib]ty ( ! *ildr5 ( ,,god3 a lib]ty n f ! 9-be+1 b f ! reign+ p[] & dom9ion ( s94 ,,jesus came to make u k+s1 z well z prie/s1 & x is our privilege to reign ^u ! e>?4 ,we t believe1 d ent] into re/4 ,fai? is ( an all-conqu]+ nature1 & causes u to trample s91 dea?1 & hell "u our feet4 ,my de> bro!r1 ,i exp]i5ce m1 unspeakably m ( ! ,r$eem]'s p[]1 ?an :5 ,i saw y la/4 ,my happ9ess increases daily1 & ,i am p]suad$ w increase1 'till grace is swall[$ up 9 glory4 ,my pr9ciples z to ! fundam5tals ( ! gospel are j ! same z y\rs4 ,i _c r5\nce ^? preci\s tru?s1 t ,i h felt ! p[] (1 & :i* 7 taught me n ( man b ( ,,god4 ,at ! same "t1 ,i w\ld love all t love ,,jesus1 ?\gh !y diff] f me 9 "s po9ts4 ,! angels love all ! true wor%ipp]s ( ,,jesus e :]e1 & :y %\ld n we8 ,if our bre?r5 w qu>rel ) u1 let u n qu>rel ) !m4 ,o my de> bro!r1 ,i pray our de> ,r$eem] to give y meekness to ^?1 :o may n see s f> z y d4 ,i entreat y1 my de> bro!r1 to ov]come _! evil ) y\r good4 ,zeal = ,,god may excite o!rs to oppose y1 z well z y to oppose !m2 !re=e be> ) & love !m4 ,?is w %ew y to be a disciple inde$1 & to h t m9d1 :i* 0 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus4 ,o t we grew up into 8 div9e lik5ess1 & 7 inde$ con=m$ to our great ,exempl>6 ,h[ truly simple & void ( guilt %\ld we be6 ,our bro!r1 ,i fe>1 has n dealt uprightly ) me4 ,at fir/ he call$ me a s]vant ( ,,god1 & !n a blasphem] & deceiv]1 & said1 ,i %\ld be 9 a mis]able condition4 ,pray tell ,p ( x1 & acqua9t him at ! same "t1 t ,i gr[ happi] & happi] 9 ! ,lamb e day1 & m & m hon\r$ by ! great ,head & ,k+ ( ! ,*ur*4 ,o simplicity6 :e!r art ?\ fl$8,9 a %ort "t ,i hope to emb>k = ,georgia1 & !n1 ,,god will+1 ,i %all see y face to face4 ,wond]ful ?+s h be5 do+ "h2 ?+s unspeakable & full ( glory4 ,! confusions abroad are no great] ?an :at ,i expect$ to he> (4 ,j su* a sc5e ha? be5 at home2 b ! glori\s ,emmanuel w ov]-rule all = good4 ,:y h y n writt5 to my poor family 9 ,georgia8 ,i am p]suad$ great ?+s w come f ! orphan-h\se4 ,o rememb]1 my de> bro!r1 to ex]cise ca?olic love 9 all its bran*es4 ,i love & long mu* to see y4 ,i %all write1 ,,god will+1 to ,mr4 ,w4 ,i f9d 8 _s is also imbitt]$4 ,may ! ,,"l sweet5 all y\r he>ts6 ,) he>ty ?anks = all fav\rs1 ,i am1 my v de> bro!r1 ,mo/ affectionately y\rs 9 ! glori\s ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccliv4 ,to ,mr4 ,e1 9 ,philadelphia4 ,ed9burgh1 ,sept4 #ad1 #agdb4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,,y\r k9d lett] came to h& a few days ago1 & ,i rejoice to he> t y are n[ happy4 ,i wi% y may be really settl$ & root$ & gr\nd$ 9 love1 & no long] s toss$ ab\t z y h be5 9 times pa/4 ,i f9d _m talk & boa/ ( re/1 ( :i* ,i fe> !y h n yet got a feel+ possession4 ,!re is z mu* diff]5ce betwe5 ^! two1 z betwe5 a %ad[ & ! sub/ance4 ,f> be x f me1 to ?9k ?us ( y1 my de> bro!r4 ,no1 ,i believe our ,savi\r has really lov$ & wa%$ y 9 8 blood1 & r$eem$ y unto ,,god1 t y might be a k+ & prie/1 & reign ^u ! e>?4 ,!re is pl5te\s r$emption 9 ! blood ( ,,jesus4 ,he came1 n only t we might h life1 b t we might h x m abundantly4 ,he t believe? on ,,jesus1 out ( 8 belly %all fl[ riv]s ( liv+ wat]4 ,!y t believe ent] into re/4 ,o glori\s r$emption6 ,o glori\s lib]ty ( ! *ildr5 ( ,,god6 ,bless$ are !y :o h n se51 & yet h believ$2 !y1 :o hav+ n se51 yet h lov$ ,,jesus1 & d rejoice ) joy unspeakable1 ev5 ) joy t is full ( glory4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 t y feel m ( ?is ?an y did a twelvemon? ago4 ,9 a ye>'s "t1 y w be a%am$ to ?9k :at a dw>f y are n[4 ,a believ] is to pass f glory to glory4 ,x is ignorance & pride t makes u ?9k we h already atta9$4 ,! m we are acqua9t$ ) ,,jesus1 ! m we %all be acqua9t$ ) our own he>ts1 & gr[ m truly poor 9 _s e day4 ,inde$1 my de> bro!r1 ,i am a ?\s& times happi] ?an :5 y saw me4 ,,jesus ha? sav$ me f _m corruptions1 & is e day trans=m+ me m & m into 8 own lik5ess4 ,i _c re/1 unless ,i feel a s5sible gr[? 9 my s\l1 & f9d t ,i get m ( ! true artless simplicity t 0 9 ,,jesus4 ,bless$ be ,,god = t fulness :i* is 9 ,,*ri/1 out ( :i* we are all to receive grace = grace4 ,_m1 _m s\ls h lately be5 draw+ out ( ?is fulness4 ,i am amaz$ at 8 love to me6 ,o free grace6 ,o sov]eign1 di/+ui%+1 unm]it$ love6,i ?9k y did well 9 receiv+ "s p>ticul> p]sons into y\r h\se4 8,be n =getful to ent]ta9 /rang]s10 says ! ,apo/le4 ,i _c ?9k x is "r1 to be s f> c>ri$ away ) an or?odox s*eme1 z to neglect acts ( love to ! memb]s ( ,,*ri/'s body4 ,give me leave1 my de> bro!r1 to behave ) all meekness t[>d ^?1 :o may n be s well affect$ t[>d su* :om y love4 ,if y d n take c>e1 & keep close to ! bless$ ,,jesus1 y\r _s may be imbitt]$1 & y may yet ins5sibly s9k into bigotry4 ,"s ( our ,engli% fri5ds1 ,i am sure1 h done s4 ,x is a bless$ ?+ to be kept free4 ,,jesus c d ?is = y1 my de> bro!r1 & ,i am p]suad$ he w4 ,9 ! love ( a crucifi$ ,,jesus1 ,ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclv4 ,to ,mr4 ,m1 at ,cambuslang4 ,ed9burgh1 ,sept4 #ae1 #agdb4 ,rev4 & de> ,bro!r1 ,,y\r k9d lett] ,i receiv$ ?is morn+4 ,i wond] y c love me1 = ,i feel myself m unwor?y e day2 & yet1 de> ,sir1 ! ,k+ ( ,k+s /ill delights to hon\r me4 ,at ,cumb]nauld1 & ,torphi*51 ! ,,"l 0 ) me4 ,i 0 mu* l$ to disc\rse ^u walk+ ) ,,god1 & _h a sweet op5+ ^u ^? words1 8,& ,eno* walk$ ) ,,god1 c40 ,s9ce ,i h be5 at ,ed9burgh1 ! ,,"l has mu* bless$ me1 & giv5 me "s fre% tea*+s f 8 bless$ _s4 ,i believe hundr$s are f$ day by day4 ,o de> ,sir1 help me to adore free grace4 ,may ,,god rew>d y = all k9dnesses %ewn to me & m9e6 ,inde$1 de> ,sir1 ,i h sc>ce pati5ce ) myself4 ,i c d s little 9 ! day = ,,god1 t :5 ,i g to b$ at night1 ,i am q a%am$4 ,i tru/ ,i %all beg9 to d some?+ n[4 ,de> ,sir1 help me1 help me by y\r pray]s1 t ,i may /ir up ! gift ( ,,god t is 9 me4 ,i %all n easily =get y2 fe> n1 ! ,,"l w yet be ) y4 ,i h s5t to ,messrs4 ,o & ,l4 ,i fe> ,i _c rea* ei!r ( _! places2 b1 ,,god will+1 ,i purpose to come home once m to ,cambuslang1 & !n mu/ take a long1 long f>ewel4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 we %all meet by & by1 nev] to "p any m4 ,!n1 de> ,sir1 our w>f>e w be accompli%$1 & ! ar*]s w %oot at u no m4 ,my s\l gl[s ) love :il/ ,i am writ+4 ,sometimes ,i am enabl$ to look )9 ! veil1 & to take a view ( ! promis$ l&4 ,i am no?+1 b ,,*ri/ is my all4 ,= ! pres5t1 adieu6 ,de> ,sir1 adieu6 ,my love to ,rob]t1 surnam$ ,na?aniel4 ,all ) me de>ly love him4 ,o jo9 ) him 9 pray+1 & giv+ ?anks = u1 especially1 de> ,mr4 ,m1 = ,y\r weak1 unwor?y1 ?\gh happy bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,f1 9 ,p5sylvania4 ,ed9burgh1 ,sept4 #bb1 #agdb4 ,my de> ,bro!r ,f1 ,i ,receiv$ y\r two k9d lett]s1 dat$ ,june ! #a/ & #f?1 & c only say1 ,,*ri/ is k+ 9 ,zion1 & ord]s all ?+s well4 ,i ?9k y _c h a sc5e ( great] confusion among y1 ?an !re has be5 9 ,engl&4 ,b bless$ be ,,god1 matt]s are br\ght to a bett] issue1 & ?\gh we _c agree 9 pr9ciples1 yet we agree 9 love1 ,?o'1 z y "k1 ,i am cle> 9 ! tru?s ( ! gospel1 yet ,i f9d t pr9ciples ( !mselves1 )\t ! _s ( ,,god1 w n unite any set ( m5 :atev]2 & :]e ! _s ( ,,god is 9 any great degree1 !re w be union ( he>t1 ?\gh !re may be diff]5ce 9 s5tim5ts4 ,?is ,i h le>nt1 my de> bro!r1 by happy exp]i5ce1 & f9d great fre$om & peace 9 my s\l !reby4 ,?is makes me to love _m1 ?\gh ,i _c agree ) !m 9 "s ( _! pr9ciples4 ,i d>e n look ^u !m z wilful deceiv]s1 b z p]sons :o haz>d _! lives = ! sake ( ! gospel4,mr4 ,w ,i ?9k is wrong 9 some?+s1 & ,mr4 ,l wrong also2 yet ,i believe t bo? ,mr4 ,l & ,mr4 ,w1 & o!rs1 ) :om we d n agree 9 all ?+s1 w %9e bright 9 glory4 ,x is be/ !re=e = a gospel-m9i/]1 simply & p[]fully to prea* ^? tru?s he has be5 taught ( ,,god1 & to m$dle z little z possible ) ^? :o are *ildr5 ( ,,god1 ?\gh !y %\ld diff] 9 _m ?+s4 ,?is w\ld keep ! he>t sweet1 & at ! same "t n betray ! tru?s ( ,,jesus4 ,i h tri$ bo? ! disput+1 & ! quiet way1 & f9d ! latt] f> pref]able to ! =m]4 ,i h n giv5 way to ! ,moravian ,bre?r51 or ,mr4 ,wy1 or to any1 :om ,i ?\ght 9 an error1 no n = an h\r4 ,b ,i ?9k x be/ n to dispute1 :5 !re is no probability ( conv9c+4 ,i pray y1 = ,,*ri/'s sake1 to take he$ le/ y\r _s %\ld be imbitt]$1 :5 y are speak+ or writ+ = ,,god4 ,?is w give y\r adv]s>ies advantage ov] y1 & make p ?9k y\r passion is ! effect ( y\r pr9ciples4 ,s9ce ,i h be5 9 ,engl& ?is "t1 ,calv9's example has be5 v mu* press$ ^u me4 ,y "k h[ ,lu!r abus$ him4 ,z we are ( ,calv9i/ical pr9ciples1 ,i tru/ we %all 9 ?is respect imitate ,calv9's practice1 & %ew all meekness to ^? :o may oppose4 ,my de> bro!r1 y w n be (f5d$ at my us+ ?is fre$om4 ,i am a poor creature1 unwor?y to advise y2 b ,i simply tell y a little ( my own exp]i5ce4 ,may ! ,,"l give y1 & all t /& up = ! doctr9es ( ! gospel1 a "r judgm5t 9 all ?+s6 ,= ,,jesus ,,*ri/'s sake1 z mu* z 9 y lies1 put a /op to disput+4 ,x imbitt]s ! _s1 ruffles ! s\l1 & h9d]s x f he>+ ! small /ill voice ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,may y be fill$ ) all joy & peace 9 believ+6 ,,god has be5 v graci\s to me "h4 ,wond]ful ?+s h be5 done 9 ,scotl&4 ,:5 ,i %all come to y1 ,i _c z yet det]m9e4 ,i hope to emb>k 9 a few mon?s4 ,9 ! mean "t1 be pleas$ to rememb] me to all t love ! glori\s ,emmanuel1 & accept ?is 9 t5d]e/ love f1 my v de> bro!r1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate ?\gh mo/ unwor?y bro!r & s]vant 9 ! k+dom & pati5ce ( ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,ed9burgh1 ,sept4 #bd1 #agdb4 ,my mo/ ende>$ ,fri5d & ,bro!r1 ,,y\r %ort lett]1 dat$ ,july ! #ad?1 ,i receiv$ two days ago1 to my great satisfaction4 ,i am glad my de> family is remov$ to ,mr4 ,b1 & rejoice1 t our glori\s ,,god _h rais$ him & 8 bro!r up1 to be su* fri5ds 9 "t ( ne$4 ,our all-wise ,savi\r saw ?is1 & !re=e s5t !m to be conv]t$ at ! ,orphan-h\se4 ,o ,,"l1 ?\ art fe>ful 9 praises1 glori\s 9 hol9ess1 do+ wond]s6 ,i tru/ ?is w f9d y1 my de> fri5ds1 & my de> lambs1 happily settl$ at ,be!sda4 ,i _c ?9k1 ,,god w give y ov] into ! enemies h&s1 or t he w suff] ! enemy to abide 9 ,georgia = any consid]able "t4 ,my ?\ghts h be5 v>i\sly ex]cis$1 b my he>t kept /$fa/ & joyful 9 ! ,,"l ( all ,lords1 ^: m]cy endure? = ev]4 ,! k+s tak+ ,lot1 & ,abraham recov]+ him out ( _! h&s1 ha? be5 mu* press$ ^u my he>t4 ,abraham's go+ into ! l& ( ,canaan1 & be+ driv5 out by a griev\s fam9e soon aft] he came !re1 has also be5 appli$ to my s\l4 ,& ^? words ( ,moses1 8,^! enemies :i* y see1 y %all see !m no m10 h fall5 ) great w>m?1 & wait ^u me4 ,^! ?+s put toge!r1 keep my m9d humbly dep5d+ ^u ,,god1 9 a full assurance t "s great & good ev5t = ! k+dom ( ,,jesus w ere long be br\ght ab\t4 ,i am support$ 9 a peculi> mann]1 & kept f /agg]+ ?r\gh unbelief4,) ?is1 ,i s5d y a cont9uation ( ! ,orphan-h\se acc\nt1 :i* ,i pr9t$ to satisfy ! public1 & to promote future collections4 ,! news ab\t ! ,spani>ds1 p]haps may /rike a damp ^u ! collection at ?is "t2 b ev5 ?is %all "w = good4 ,,god has a :eel )9 a :eel4 ,o1 my de> bro!r1 h[ d ,i long to be ) y6 ,y ne$ n say1 8if possible n[ come ov]10 = ,i h long wi%$ = ! w+s ( a dove to fly to ,georgia4 ,i yet owe upw>ds ( two hundr$ & fifty p\nds 9 ,engl&1 ^u ! ,orphan-h\se acc\nt1 & h no?+ t[>ds x4 ,h[ is ! _w mi/ak5 ab\t my circum/ances3 wor? no?+ myself1 emb>rass$ = o!rs1 & yet look$ ^u to fl[ 9 ri*es8 ,our extremity is ,,god's opportunity4 ,o fai?1 ?\ ha/ an all-conqu]+ p[]6 ,surely1 my de> man1 y & ! re/ ( y w gr[ n[ 9 ?is "t ( trial4 ,fe> n1 nei!r be dismay$3 ! ,,"l y\r ,,god w fight = y4 ,i put my tru/ 9 him1 & ?r\gh 8 m]cy ,i %all n misc>ry4 ,he /ill /r5g!ns me to g on f conqu]+ to conqu]4 ,i pray = y1 ,i ?9k & dream ( y almo/ cont9ually4 ,i long1 ,i long to be ) y1 & me?9ks c\ld will+ly be f\nd at ! head ( y kneel+ & pray+1 ?\gh a ,spani>d's sword %\ld be put to my ?roat4 ,b alas6 ,i "k n h[ ,i %\ld behave1 if put to ! trial3 only we h a promise1 8t z our day is1 s our /r5g? %all be40 ,i w\ld gladly write to y all1 b be+ s v>i\sly employ$1 hav+ ! sup]9t5d5cy ( s _m s\ls & s _m spiritual affairs1 9 _m diff]5t places1 ,i feel a little ( :at ,/4 ,paul says1 :5 he wrote ^! words1 8besides t :i* come? ^u me daily1 ! c>e ( all ! *ur*es40 ,:at am ,i8 ,,"l1 ,i adore & wor%ip6 ,i hope ere n[ y h _h lett]s f bro!r ,g & ,philadelphia fri5ds4 ,"s !re1 are suspici\s t ,i am jo9$ ) ! ,moravian ,bre?r51 b inde$ ,i am n4 ,my pr9ciples are /ill ! same2 only z ,i believe _m ( !m love ! ,,"l ,,jesus1 ,i w\ld love & be fri5dly to !m1 z ,i w\ld be to all o!rs1 :o ,i ?9k be> ! image ( our common ,ma/]1 not)/&+ "s ( my pr9ciples diff] f !irs1 & are z f> di/ant z ! ,ea/ is f ! ,we/4 ,glory be to ,,god1 = keep+ me /$fa/ to ^? tru?s1 :i* himself & n man ha? taught me4 ,i feel ! p[] ( !m m & m e day1 & am cont9ually made happi] & happi] 9 ! righte\sness ( ! glori\s ,r$eem]4 ,o free1 sov]eign1 di/+ui%+1 elect+1 ev]la/+1 inf9itely condesc5d+ love6 x q amazes me4 ,! ?\ghts ( ?is love c>ry me above e ?+4 ,my de> fri5d1 ! ,spani>ds _c rob u ( ?is1 nor c m51 or devils4 ,x is immutable & et]nal z ,,god himself4 ,may ! m$itation on ?is1 lead u ne>] & ne>] to ,,god 9 ,,*ri/1 t we may e day1 e h\r1 e mom5t be m & m con=m$ to 8 bless$ image1 & rip5 m & m = et]nal glory4 ,b ,i mu/ h done4 ,adieu6 my de> man1 adieu6 ,i am ready to weep te>s ( love4 ,humbly hop+1 t ,i %all %ortly he> ( ! spiritual & temporal welf>e ( y all1 ,i subscribe myself1 ) ! utmo/ s9c]ity & affection1 ,ev]1 ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclviii4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,dr4 ,c1 9 ,bo/on4 ,ed9burgh1 ,sept4 #bd1 #agdb4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,to my great & abundant satisfaction1 ,i receiv$ y\r long wi%$ = lett] ( ,june #c4 ,x 0 late at night ere x came to h&2 b ,i c\ld n g to re/ )\t read+ x4 ,i read1 & rejoic$1 & pray$ = ! writ] ) my :ole he>t4 ,o rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,god only kn[s h[ closely ,i am knit to ! de> m9i/]s & p ( ,new-,engl&4 ,!y are ev] ^u my he>t1 & x rejoic$ me to f9d ,i 0 n =gott5 7unwor?y z ,i am7 by !m4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i am glad to he> t ! "w /ill goes on2 be n surpriz$1 if y are =sak54 ,paul 0 s]v$ s1 & :5 ,i came to ,engl& mo/ ( my old fri5ds & spiritual *ildr5 7 exce$+ly prejudic$ aga9/ me4 ,our great high-prie/ sees ^! trials to be necess>y = u1 to try our fai?1 & tea* u to cease f man4 ,i hope !y h produc$ ?is bless$ effect 9 "s measure ^u my s\l4 ,!re seems to be su* a sc5e 9 ,philadelphia1 z we h _h 9 old ,engl&4 ,i h wrote to ,mr4 ,t4 ,he 9 a late lett] ?9ks me too *>itable2 b my consci5ce do? n reproa* me = t4 ,my pr9ciples are /ill ! same4 ,i embrace ! calv9i/ical s*eme1 n because ,calv91 b ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,i ?9k1 has taught x to me4 ,i g on prea*+ ! cross & p[] ( ! ,r$eem]1 & desire to say z little z possible ab\t o!rs1 le/ !reby ,i %\ld div]t p's m9ds f ! simplicity ( ! gospel4 ,i h (t5 f\nd t oppos+1 in/ead ( hurt+1 makes errone\s p become m consid]able4 ,?is made me wi%1 t ! ,bo/on m9i/]s w\ld n take up s mu* "t 9 speak+ aga9/ ! ,exhort]s4 ,x w only set ! p ! m ^u foll[+ aft] !m2 b ,i _c well judge at su* a di/ance1 & inde$ ,i f9d ,i am su* a poor creature1 t ,i sc>ce "k any ?+ yet1 z ,i ought to "k4 ,at ! same "t1 ,i w n d5y :at ,i h receiv$2 no1 ?is w\ld be di%on\r+ my de> ,savi\r4 ,he makes me daily m & m happy 9 himself1 & ,i cont9ually rejoice 9 8 great salvation4 ,at pres5t he supports me 9 an uncommon mann]1 & ! news ( ! ,spani>ds attack+ ,georgia affects me no o!rwise1 ?an to increase my fai? & confid5ce 9 him1 :om ,i am sure c>e? = me & m9e4 ,o de> ,sir1 :at a glori\s ?+ is div9e fai?6 ,may y h mu* ( x1 & feel ! p[] ( x m & m e day6 ,) repeat$ salutations & returns ( love1 ,i once m subscribe myself1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d1 y\ng] bro!r1 & s]vant 9 ! glori\s gospel ( ! ev] bless$ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclix4 ,to ,jona?an ,b1 ,esq41 9 ,new-,engl&4 ,ed9burgh1 ,sept4 #be1 #agdb4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,i ,rejoic$ to he> by ! rev]5d & de> ,dr4 ,c1 t y are retir$ f ! _w1 full ( piety & devotion4 ,i congratulate y1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ^u y\r happy *ange1 & pray t y may be fill$ ) all ! fulness ( ,,god4 ,exce$+ly engag$ z ,i am1 ,i c\ld n b s5d a l9e to y1 because ,i love y 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i rememb] y\r comm&2 ,i h y ^u my he>t1 & pray ! glori\s ,emmanuel to d m abundantly = y & y\rs1 ?an y are able to ask or ?9k4 ,x is impossible to tell y :at ! ,,"l ha? done = unwor?y me4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,i feel a bliss ,i _c express4 ,my happ9ess 9 ,,jesus increases daily4 ,i am only a%am$ ( my unfruitfulness1 & ! little ,i d = ,,god4 ,inde$1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,i c\ld wi% = a ?\s& lives4 ,my ,,jesus %\ld h !m all4 ,me?9ks ,i he> y say1 8?us x is ) me40 ,hail !n happy man6 ,all g5]ations %all call y bless$4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 my s\l is full 9 ! mid/ ( _m trials4 ,o :at a glori\s r$emption ha? ,,jesus pur*as$ = u6 ,inde$ x is a pl5te\s r$emption4 ,by ! p[] ( 8 dea? we are enabl$ to tread s91 dea?1 & satan "u our feet4 ,?is is ! pres5t frame ( my s\l4 ,o free grace6 unse>*able ri*es6 ,! brightness ( x dazzles ! eyes ( my fai?4 ,,"l1 ,i adore & wor%ip 9 ! temple ( my he>t6 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 be pleas$ to accept ^! few l9es f a he>t ov]fl[+ ) love to ,,god1 & = 8 great "n sake to y4 ,) mo/ humble respects1 & affectionate returns ( gratitude = all fav\rs1 ,i beg leave to subscribe myself1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclx4 ,to ,mr4 ,e1 9 ,philadelphia4 ,ed9burgh1 ,sept4 #be1 #agdb4 ,my v de> ,bro!r ,e1 ,,s9ce ,i wrote la/1 y\r o!r k9d lett]1 dat$ ,july #bd1 came to h&1 by :i* ,i f9d matt]s at ,philadelphia are mu* ! same z :5 y wrote be=e4 ,i pray ,,god to give me wisdom1 & a "r und]/&+1 to judge ( ^? diff]5t j>r+ acc\nts t are s5t me4 ,z f> z ,i am able to det]m9e1 ,i ?9k "s :o h ! tru?s ( ,,god on _! side1 def5d !mselves ) too great a mixture ( _! own _s1 & by ?is means p]haps "s p]sons may be prejudic$ ev5 aga9/ tru? itself4 ,?is is "o rock1 ,i pray ,,god1 my de> bro!r1 to keep y\r s\l f splitt+ aga9/4 ,aga91 ,i ?9k ! ,mn ,bre?r5 %ew a bett] & mild] _s 9 ! g5]al2 b _m ( _! pr9ciples deviate z f> f ! tru?s ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 z ! ea/ is f ! we/1 or ! nor? f ! s\?4 ,i wi% y may n h gone a /ep too f>4 ,x 0 unju/ = ,mr4 ,b's bro!r to be d5i$ prea*+ 9 ! new build+4 ,%all ,i comm5d ,mr4 ,b = ?is8 ,i comm5d him n4 ,! bre?r5 %\ld h "s o!r place to prea* 91 & n make t h\se a ,babel4 ,i _c give up tru? = !m1 or = any o!r "u heav54 ,i f9d !y are z weak & fallible z ^? :om !y judge n to h drank s deeply ( ! _s ( ,,*ri/2 & !re=e1 my de> man1 ?\gh we love all1 we mu/ be ^u our gu>d1 & foll[ n man's tea*+1 b ! tea*+ ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,?\gh pr9ciples are n to be re/$ 91 yet x is a good ?+ to h a cle> head z well z a clean he>t4 ,"s p make no?+ ( pr9ciples2 b :y are !y s zeal\s 9 propagat+ _! own8 ,i ?9k1 my de> bro!r1 ,i am a happy s9n]1 & h really ent]$ into an abid+ re/ 9 ,,god1 ?r\gh ! ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/2 b yet ! /irr+s ( corruption ,i expect 9 "s degree or o!r1 till ,i brea! my la/4 ,?is ,i hope is all t de> ,mr4 ,t insi/s on4 ,my de> bro!r1 love ! bro!rhood1 b d n give up ! tru?s ( ,,god2 & :5 y are br\ght (f f idoliz+ "o creature1 take c>e y d n ins5sibly fall into idoliz+ ano!r4 ,d n ?9k t all ?+s ! mo/ ref9$ *ri/ian 9 ! _w does1 is "r2 or t all pr9ciples are wrong1 because "s t hold !m are too imbitt]$ 9 _! spirits4 ,x is h>d = good m51 :5 ! tru?s ( ,,god are oppos$1 to keep _! temp]1 especially at ! fir/ attack4 ,no?+ b ! all-conqu]+ blood ( ! de> ,r$eem] c de/roy ! wild-fire 9 ! he>t4 ,y w see :at ,i h wrote to ! de> ,tru/ees4 ,i hope our lov+ ,savi\r w incl9e y to comply ) my advice4 ,i believe x is f him1 & w mu* t5d to ! prosp]ity ( ,zion4 ,t1 ,i tru/1 we h all at he>t4 ,i pray ,,god we may be enabl$ s to act1 z to d no?+ to ob/ruct x1 b be> & =be> ) "o ano!r 9 love1 & give way 9 "s ?+s to promote ! common good4 ,y see1 my de> man1 h[ freely ,i write to y4 ,x is out ( ! fulness ( my he>t4 ,i hope y & ,i %all be happily surpriz$1 9 f9d+ ea* o!r bett] ?an we expect$4 ,,god =bid t we %\ld live "o h\r )\t gr[+ m l ! bless$ ,lamb ( ,,god4 ,i am too cr$ibly in=m$1 t "s make x _! bus9ess to prejudice my fri5ds aga9/ me4 ,su* wisdom come? n f above4 ,!y are z ! false apo/les1 ( :om ,sa9t ,paul spoke1 8,!y w\ld exclude u1 t y might affect !m40 ,b glory be to free grace6 ,i c repose myself 9 ,,jesus1 & am happy 9 him4 ,h[ev] ,i may be dealt ) by man1 bless$ be 8 "n1 ,i am n[ happy 9 ! mid/ ( v>i\s trials1 ev5 beyond expression4 ,i only add1 ?r\gh grace ,i h laid ! f\ndation2 let o!rs bew>e h[ !y build !reon4 ,adieu1 my de> bro!r4 ,i am1 ) cordial respects & affection1 ,ev]1 ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxi4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,e ,j1 9 ,wales4 ,ed9burgh1 ,oct4 #f1 #agdb4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,,ye/]day y\r k9d & pr(itable lett] came to h&4 ,my de> wife be+ emb>k$1 ,i op5$1 read1 & n[ snat* a few mom5ts to answ] x4 ,i took y\r h9ts ^u ,jacob's ladd]1 & prea*$ ^u x ) fre$om ye/]day 9 ! aft]noon4 ,i tru/ "s w be induc$ to beg9 to climb1 & o!rs be /irr$ to climb fa/]2 at lea/ ,i %all myself = "o1 = inde$ ,i am a%am$ ,i h m\nt$ no high] yet4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i am asc5d$ s f> z to h ! _w almo/ out ( my sight1 & ,i see my de> ma/] /&+ at ! top rea*+ out 8 h&1 ready to receive me up into heav54 ,inde$1 my de> bro!r1 ! ,,"l ha? dealt mo/ b\ntifully ) me2 he gives me to rejoice 9 all 8 disp5sations t[>ds me4 ,x well become? ,,god's *ildr5 to give ?anks = all ?+s t befal !m1 s9ce x is ,,god 's w conc]n+ !m4 ,i am taught m & m e day to live by fai? 9 ! ,son ( ,,god1 :o lov$ & gave himself = me4 ,,god keeps me1 & br+s me :]e ,i w\ld desire to be1 at 8 feet1 wait+ 8 w1 & wat*+ ! motions ( 8 bless$ _s1 ^w1 & provid5ce4 ,"h ,i f9d safety & refuge amid/ ! v>i\s /orms ( opposition & reproa* :i* ,i daily meet )4 ,,god is on my side1 ,i w n fe> :at m5 nor devils c say (1 or d unto me4 ,! de> ,messrs4 ,es h dress$ me 9 v black col\rs4,mr4 ,g's pamphlet w %ew y h[ black4 ,de> m51 ,i pity !m4 ,writ+ ,i fe> w be 9 va94 ,surely !y mu/ grieve ! holy _s mu*4 ,o = a m9d dive/$ ( all sects & names & p>ties6 ,i ?9k x is my "o simple aim to promote ! k+dom ( ,,jesus1 )\t p>tiality & )\t hypocrisy1 indef9itely among/ all4 ,i c>e n if ! "n ( ,george ,:itefield be bani%$ out ( ! _w1 s t ,,jesus be exalt$ 9 x4 ,glory be to 8 great "n1 we h se5 mu* ( 8 p[] & greatness 9 ,scotl&4 ,! "w 9 ! we/ /ill goes on & increases4 ,la/ sabba?-day1 & ,monday1 v great ?+s1 great] ?an ev]1 7 se5 at ,kilsy?4 ,!re is a great awak5+ also at ,mu!l1 & _m liv+ /ones build+ up 9 ,ed9burgh4 ,i prea* twice e day ) great p[]1 & walk 9 lib]ty & love4 ,at ! same "t ,i see & feel my vil5ess1 & take ! bless$ ,,jesus to be my righte\sness & all4 ,i purpose1 ,,god will+1 to g ?r\gh ,newca/le & ,york%ire to ,engl&4 ,irel& ,i believe mu/ be left till ano!r circuit4 ,9 ab\t ?ree weeks1 ,i purpose1 ,,god will+1 to leave ,scotl&1 & hope to sp5d a mon? ere long 9 ,wales4 ,my de> & hon\r$ bro!r1 ,i hope ! ,,"l w give y an he>t to pray = me1 = inde$ ,i am a v poor s9n]1 & _m are wait+ = my halt+2 b ,,jesus is able & will+ to make me /&4 ,i h be5 mu* /r5g!n$1 s9ce ! ,spani>ds h invad$ ,georgia4 ,i ?9k ,i am l ! ark surr\nd$ on all sides ) waves1 b ?r\gh free ri* grace am enabl$ to swim above all4 ,ere long1 ,i %all re/ on m\nt ,zion 9 ! arms ( my belov$ ,,jesus4 ,"h is love w\ld make me drop a te>1 & set my p5 a writ+ quick]1 b o!r bus9ess calls = me4 ,de> ,sir1 be pleas$ to pray = me1 & rememb] me to y\r de> wife1 & all ! foll[]s ( ! ,lamb4 ,pray write to ,mr4 ,mc,c imm$iately1 & s5d z (t5 z y c1 de> ,mr4 ,j1 to ,y\r weak1 unwor?y1 b truly affectionate bro!r & s]vant1 9 ! k+dom & pati5ce ( ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxii4 ,to ,colonel ,g4 ,ed9burgh1 ,octob] #g1 #agdb4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,,?\gh ,i nev] _h ! pleasure ( see+ y1 yet ,i h (t5 pray$ = y1 & c assure y ,i love y 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i hope y w n be (f5d$ ) me1 = tr\bl+ y ) ?is4 ,y\r hon\r$ lady tells me1 y w n4 ,love1 ,i am p]suad$1 incl9es me to write1 & ,i d\bt n b y w receive x 9 ! same _s4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i rejoice to he> t y are a good soldi] ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 & t y delight to fight ! ,r$eem]'s battles4 ,may y be cov]$ ) all 8 arm\rs & fill$ ) all 8 fulness6 ,i h ! pleasure (t5 to g )\t ! camp1 & to be> a little ( 8 sacr$ reproa*1 & ,i pref] x to all ! treasures 9 ! _w4 ,weak z ,i am1 my ,,jesus makes me m ?an conqu]or ?r\gh 8 love4 ,he has br\ght mighty ?+s to pass "h1 & gott5 himself ! victory 9 _m he>ts4 ,i tru/1 !re is n a day passes b "s poor creature or ano!r is pluck$ z a br& out ( ! burn+4 ,i wi% ,i c\ld he> ,,god 0 m 9 ! camp4 ,bless$ be 8 "n = rais+ y up1 hon\r$ ,sir1 to lift a /&>d = him4 ,may y be endu$ ) ! meekness ( ,moses1 ! c\rage ( ,jo%ua1 ! zeal ( ,paul1 & a l>ge portion ( ! bless$ _s ( ,,*ri/6 ,i hope1 hon\r$ ,sir1 y w n[ & !n rememb] me a poor s9n]1 & speak a ^w = me to ! ,k+ ( k+s & ,,"l ( lords1 t ,i may n turn my head 9 ! day ( battle1 b r die =1 ?an d5y him 9 any wise4 ,nei!r y nor y\rs are =gott5 by me4 ,inde$ ,i am a poor creature1 b happy1 v happy 9 ! once crucifi$1 b n[ exalt$ ,,jesus4 ,= 8 sake1 & 9 8 great "n1 ,i beg leave to subscribe myself1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate humble s]vant1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxiii4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,j ,w4 ,ed9burgh1 ,octob] #aa1 #agdb4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,ab\t t5 days ago1 ,i s5t y a packet by my de> wife1 :i* ,i hope y w h receiv$ ere ?is comes to h&4 ,ye/]day morn+ ,i _h y\r k9d lett] dat$ ,octob] #e4 ,9 answ] to ! fir/ "p ( x1 ,i say1 8,let old ?+s pass away1 & all ?+s become new40 ,i c he>tily say1 8,am50 to ! latt] "p ( x4 8,let ! k+ live = ev]1 & controv]sy die40 ,x has di$ ) me long ago4 ,i %all be glad to see ! extract ( y\r j\rnal4 ,be pleas$ to s5d x imm$iately1 "u cov]1 to ,mr4 ,e1 memb] ( p>liam5t 9 ,ed9burgh4 ,i %all n leave ,scotl& 9 less ?an ?ree weeks4 ,be=e y\rs came1 ,i _h engag$ to g ?r\gh ,newca/le 9 my way to ,london4 ,i rejoice to he> ! ,,"l has bless$ y\r de> bro!r's lab\rs4 ,i am enabl$ to prea* twice daily ) great p[]1 & f9d ,i walk 9 light & lib]ty cont9ually4 ,l ! ark1 ,i am surr\nd$ on all sides1 b enabl$ to swim triumphantly ov] all4 ,o free grace6 ,i ?ank y1 de> ,sir1 = pray+ = me1 & ?ank our common ,,"l = putt+ x 9 y\r he>t s to d4 ,i h be5 ^u my knees pray+ = y & y\rs4 ,o t no?+ b love1 l[l9ess1 & simplicity may be among u4 ,x grieves me to see :at a sad _s prevails among ,mr4 ,e's p4 ,fa!r1 =give !m6 ,i tru/ y w rememb] my poor orphans4 ,,god gives me /rong fai? = !m1 ?\gh no news yet ( ! ,spani>ds leav+ ,georgia4 ,ye/]day morn+ a de> little hospital girl w5t (f 9 triumph4 ,! "w is /ill increas+ 9 ,scotl&1 especially at ,kilsy?4 ,surely we %all see great ?+s ere long4 ,de> fri5d1 my s\l is on fire4 ,o let u n fall out 9 ! way6 ,let u be> )1 & =be> "o ano!r 9 love4 ,,god be prais$ = giv+ y su* a m9d4 ,my k9d love to all t love ! ,,"l ,,jesus 9 s9c]ity4 ,9 mu* ha/e1 & ) great ?anks = y\r la/ lett]1 ,i subscribe myself1 rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 ?\gh y\ng] bro!r1 9 ! gospel ( our glori\s ,emmanuel1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxiv4 ,to ,mrs4 ,ann ,d1 9 ,hunt+don%ire4 ,ed9burgh1 ,octob] #ac1 #agdb4 ,my v de> ,si/]1 ,,) great pleasure ,i receiv$ y\r k9d lett]s4 ,!y increas$ t love1 :i* ,i _h be=e to ! writ] ( !m4 ,i r$eem a few mom5ts to return y an answ] to !m1 & am a%am$ to ?9k h[ ,i put y (f2 b ,i see y consid] my circum/ances1 & love to our de> ,,jesus incl9es y to excuse me4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i c /ill s5d y an acc\nt ( ! increase ( ,emmanuel's k+dom4 ,i prea* always twice1 sometimes ?ree or f\r times 9 a day4 ,! p are m eag] ?an ev]1 & mu* solid "w is done = ,,god4 ,my /r5g? is daily r5ew$4 ,/ill ,i desire to cry1 grace6 grace6 ,i am fondl$ exce$+ly1 ,i sc>ce h any damp4 ,my s\l cont9ually magnifies ! ,,"l1 & my _s rejoices 9 ,,god my ,savi\r4 ,i "k y w help me to praise him4 ,i collect$ la/ week #abh l4 = my poor orphans4 ,i h s5t y an acc\nt ( !m4 ,y w cont9ue writ+ to1 & pray+ = my de> family4 ,i hope to see y be=e ,i emb>k4 ,by ?is1 y w receive a l9e f "o ,mr4 ,r1 an humble walk] ) ,,god1 & ,mr4 ,t1 a booksell]1 :o ,i believe loves ! ,,"l ,,jesus 9 s9c]ity4 ,pray answ] !m4 ,i w\ld h y\r correspond5ce enl>g$1 & !re=e ,i set o!r p writ+ to y1 ?\gh ,i _c write s mu* myself4 ,my de> si/]1 adieu4 ,! ,,"l be ) y1 & y\rs4 ,i am n[ 9 a lady's family1 :om ,,god has bless$4,we h sev]al su* "h4 ,) great s9c]ity & affection1 ,i subscribe myself1 ,ev] y\rs1 9 y\rs & m9e1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxv4 ,to ,mr4 ,t1 9 ,ed9burgh4 ,glasg[1 ,octob] #bj1 #agdb4 ,de> ,mr4 ,t1 ,,y\r lett] mu* refre%$ me4 ,?anks be to ,,god1 = putt+ x into y\r he>t to write to unwor?y me4 ,! bless$ ,,jesus ha? be5 ! au?or ( our fri5d%ip1 & !re=e x w be bless$4 ,i rejoice mu*1 t ! ,,"l is ) y & y\r m9i/]s4 ,may y all increase ) all ! increase ( ,,god6 ,o t ! societies may rememb] to pray & give ?anks on my behalf4 ,de> ,mr4 ,t1 :at deliv]ances ha? ! ,,"l wr\ght = me8 ,be=e ! news came ( ! ,spani>ds leav+ ,georgia1 ! words came to my m9d1 t 7 press$ on me 9 ! p>k ) great p[]3 8,^! enemies :i* y h n[ se51 y %all see no m40 ,:at a life is a life ( fai?8 ,i "k ,i am reckon$ en?usia/ic1 ev5 by _m *ri/ian fri5ds1 9 respect to my ,orphan-h\se2 b 8he t believe?1 do? n make ha/e40 ,i f9d we mu/ be tri$ by fri5ds1 z well z by foes4 ,all is int5d$ to br+ u ne>] to ! fri5d ( all4 ,i hope ,i improv$ my int]e/ 9 him j n[1 = y & y\rs1 & = all ,ed9burgh fri5ds4 ,z soon z we _h p]us$ ! lett]s1 we kneel$ d[n1 & pray$1 & gave ?anks4 ,good news came f ,london1 ,i hope1 next po/1 to he> t our de> fri5ds h got safe ?i!r4 ,o :at reason h ,i to be ?ankful6 ,help me /ill1 my de> ,mr4 ,t1 to praise ! ,,"l4 ,i hope to be ) y next week4 ,9 ! mean "t pray =1 & if leisure p]mit1 drop a l9e to1 de> ,mr4 ,t1 ,ev] y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,t1 9 ,ed9burgh4 ,london1 ,nov4 #f1 #agdb4 ,de> ,mr4 ,t1 ,,ab\t five ?is ev5+1 our ev] bless$ ,,jesus br\ght u hi!r1 & gave u a happy meet+ ) our de> fri5ds4 ,h[ good is ,,jesus to ! *ief ( s9n]s6 ,he solac$ my s\l all ! way1 & gave 8 angels *>ge conc]n+ u1 o!rwise we mu/ h be5 frequ5tly hurt 9 our ways3 b he he>d ! pray]s ( 8 p4 ,i am p]suad$ he gave !m a _s ( supplication 9 our behalf4 ,i felt x1 ,i feel x n[1 & long to prea* aga94 ,my de> fri5d1 rememb] u 9 ! de>e/ mann] to all4 ,i hope to write to sev]al on ,monday next4 ,h[ sweet is re/ aft] fatigue6 ,h[ sweet w heav5 be1 :5 our j\rney is end$4 ,=give ! brevity ( ?is4 ,ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,h1 at ,be!sda4 ,london1 ,nov4 #ab1 #agdb4 ,my de>e/ ,fri5d & ,bro!r 9 a crucifi$ ,,jesus1 ,,h[ d ,i long to come ov] to see y1 & ! re/ ( my de> family8 ,h[ d ,i long to he> h[ x is ) y\r de> s\ls1 & t y are return$ to ,be!sda 9 safety6 ,! cl\d seems n[ to be mov+ t[>d ,am]ica4 ,i tru/ ,i %all be ) y 9 a few mon?s4 ,wond]ful great ?+s did ! ,,"l p]=m = me & 8 p 9 ,scotl&4 ,! conc]n express$ at my dep>ture1 0 really unspeakable4 ,o my de>1 my v de> bro!r1 ! love ( ,,god to su* an unwor?y wret* q amazes me4 ,i rode po/1 & came "h 9 r less ?an five days f ,ed9burgh on ,saturday la/1 & "h seems to be a new awak5+4 ,we h be5 oblig$ to enl>ge ! tab]nacle4 ,! ,,"l's glory does inde$ appe> 9 x4 ,de> bro!r ,h has be5 s5t ) a sweet se>*+ commission4 ,bro!r ,c is mu* ble/ 9 ,wilt%ire4 ,! ^w runs & is glorifi$ 9 ,wales1 & ,,god is rais+ "s fre% witnesses ( ! p[] ( 8 de> ,son's blood 9 ,gl\ce/]%ire4 ,bless$ are ! eyes t see ! ?+s t we see4 ,,god do? greatly c\nt5ance u inde$4 ,o free grace6 ,o elect+ love6 ,! collections 9 ,scotl& 7 l>ge4 ,at ,ed9burgh1 ,i collect$ #abh l4 at "o "t1 & #dd l4 at ano!r2 at ,glasg[ ab\t #abh l4 ) private donations4 ,i ?9k we got ab\t #cjj l4 9 all4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i owe no?+ n[ 9 ,engl& on ! ,orphan-h\se acc\nt2 :at is due is abroad4 ,i ?9k s9ce ,i h be5 9 ,engl&1 we h got ne> #aejj l4 ,! ,,"l w raise up :at we want fur!r2 glory be to 8 "n4 ,he keeps my fai? f fail+1 & upholds me ) 8 "r h&1 & makes me happi] 9 himself e day4 ,my wife lies n[ v weak4 ,%e 0 toss$ = t5 days 9 h] voyage f ,scotl&3 ,! %ip 0 9 imm95t dang]1 b ! ,,"l gave h] mu* ( 8 pres5ce1 & ,i tru/ %e w be ready %ortly = ano!r voyage4 ,%e he>tily & mo/ lov+ly greets y all1 z does 9 ha/e1 ,ev]1 ev] y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxviii4 ,to ,lady ,frances ,g4 ,london1 ,nov4 #ac1 #agdb4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,m9dful ( my promise1 :i* ,i made be=e ,i left ,ed9burgh1 ,i n[ /eal a few mom5ts to s5d y\r ,lady%ip a lett] ( ?anks1 & :i* ,i tru/ w f9d y sitt+ "u ! ,r$eem]'s %ad[ ) great delight4 ,x rejoic$ me :5 ,i he>d t our inf9itely condesc5d+ ,,god _h bless$ my unwor?y m9i/ry1 to recov] y\r ,lady%ip f a /ate ( d>kness & spiritual des]tion4 ,glory1 glory be to ri*1 free & sov]eign grace6 ,i tru/ y\r ,lady%ip w n[ be kept 9 ! love ( ,,god1 & no idol int]pose betwe5 ! ,r$eem] & y\r s\l4 ,i hope ! de> ,colonel is n[ 9 8 prop] place1 & t y c ?9k ( him )\t anxiety or di/ract+ c>e4 ,?is is t fre$om1 :]e) ,,jesus ,,*ri/ makes u free4 ,to love all ?+s 9 him1 & = him1 & to love him above all4 ,?us we h peace & joy4 ,:5ev] we deviate f x1 we fall into d>kness & di/ress ( s\l4 ,i pray ,,god y\r ,lady%ip may be ?us kept1 & enabl$ to rejoice 9 ,,god all ! day long4 ,= ev] ador$ be free grace4 ,i h enjoy$ mu* fre$om ( s\l s9ce ,i left ,ed9burgh4 ,v good 0 my ma/] to u on ! road1 & /ill bett] to me n[ ,i am 9 ,london4 ,we h bless$ seasons4 ,o :o c express ! lov+-k9dness ( ! ,,"l1 or %[ =? all 8 praise6 ,we beg y\r pray]s2 & wi%+ y & y\r hon\r$ ,colonel all mann] ( prosp]ity1 ,i beg leave to subscribe myself1 ) unfeign$ ?anks = all pa/ fav\rs1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxix4 ,to ,miss ,s4 ,london1 ,nov4 #ac1 #agdb4 ,,z ,i h be5 writ+ to ! hon\rable lady ,frances1 ,i am will+ to inclose a l9e to y4 ,i tru/ x w f9d y walk+ by fai?1 & trampl+ ^u ! lu/ ( ! eye1 ! lu/ ( ! fle%1 & ! pride ( life4 ,?is is ! happ9ess :i* ,,jesus ,,*ri/ has pur*as$ = poor s9n]s4 ,?is is t bett] "p1 :i* ,i hope y h be5 enabl$ to *oose1 & 9 :i*1 ,i tru/1 ?r\gh grace y w be enabl$ to p]sev]e ev5 to ! end4 ,de> ,miss1 if ?is be ! case1 well w x be ) y1 & happy1 exce$+ly happy %all y be4 ,me?9ks ,i he> y say1 8,i feel my happ9ess begun40 ,keep close1 ,de> ,miss1 keep close to ! lovely ,,jesus1 & y w f9d x increase day by day4 ,_m1 _m temptations & difficulties y w meet )2 b fe> n2 look unto ,,jesus1 & he w make y m ?an conqu]or ?r\gh 8 love4 ,nev] re/ )\t look+ up to him1 9 & = e ?+ y /& 9 ne$ (4 ,he w ri*ly supply all y\r wants4 ,i speak ?is by happy exp]i5ce4 ,_m bless+s h ,i receiv$ s9ce ,i came hi!r4 ,o help me to praise our pray]-he>+ ,,god4 ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxx4 ,to ! ,hon\rable ,lady ,jane ,h1 9 ,ed9burgh4 ,london1 ,nov4 #ac1 #agdb4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,x is ) "s regret1 t ,i look back ^u my n writ+ to y1 :5 ,i 0 at ,glasg[4 ,i resolv$ ev] s9ce1 to s5d y\r ,lady%ip a l9e z soon z possible1 aft] ,i rea*$ ,london4 ,be+ n[ some:at settl$1 ,i attempt 9 ! div9e /r5g? to put my design 9 execution4 ,& n[1 hon\r$ ,madam1 :at %all ,i say8 ,i hope ?is w f9d y a v poor s9n]1 & sitt+ at ,,jesu's feet4 ,) pleasure ,i h (t5 ?\ght y\r ,lady%ip has be5 made will+ to become truly1 inly poor1 & to feel ! full p[] ( ! ,r$eem]'s preci\s blood4 ,if ,i mi/ake n1 y\r s\l is a?ir/ = ,,god1 yea to be fill$ ) all ! fulness ( ,,god4 ,g on1 de> ,madam1 = ,,god %all satisfy all y\r desires3 ,he has promis$1 & he w p]=m4 ,i f9d my happ9ess 9 ,,jesus increas+ daily1 & t !re is no end ( 8 goodness4 ,greatly did he /r5g!n me on ! road2 greatly has he bless$ me s9ce ,i came hi!r4 ,i believe y\r ,lady%ip w he> %ortly f ,mr4 ,h4 ,he is a de> s\l inde$1 & left ,london on ,?ursday morn+ la/1 full ( simplicity & love4 ,! "w goes on bravely 9 ,wales1 & else:]e4 ,surely x is ! midnight cry2 ,surely ! bridegroom is com+4 ,me?9ks ,i he> y\r ,lady%ip say1 8,!n ,i w make ready to g =? to meet him40 ,t y may be always ready to obey ! mo/ sudd5 call1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$ humble s]vant 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxxi4 ,to ,miss ,n's4 ,london1 ,nov4 #ac1 #agdb4 ,de> "y ,ladies1 ,,?is week ,i wrote a few l9es to y\r hon\r$ mamma4 ,i n[ snat* a few mom5ts to s5d a l9e to y4 ,& :y8 ,because ,i love y bo? 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 & wi% above all ?+s1 t y\r de> s\ls may prosp]4 ,i saw a happy alt]ation 9 y = ! bett]1 :il/ ,i 0 at ,ed9burgh1 & my con/ant pray] is1 t y might /ill g on f /r5g? to /r5g?4 ,"h seems to be a new awak5+4 ,we _h a glori\s fa/-day inde$4 ,i tru/ y _h ! same at ,ed9burgh4 ,i am sure we pray$ he>tily1 x might be s4 ,o ,ed9burgh6 ,ed9burgh6 ,i ?9k ,i %all nev] =get !e4 ,surely _m c say1 8,our fell[%ip has be5 ) ! ,fa!r & ) ! ,son40 ,& n[ ?\gh abs5t1 we may h fell[%ip toge!r 9 & ?r\gh ! et]nal ,_s4 ,?us x is ) me1 & ?us x is1 ,i believe1 ) my de> wife4 ,%e mo/ he>tily jo9s ) me 9 salut+ y\r mo/ hon\r$ mamma1 z well z y\rselves4 ,wi%+ t y\r lamps may be always trimm$1 & y\r lo9s always gird$1 & t y may be cont9ually 9 read9ess to meet ! heav5ly bridegroom2 ,i subscribe myself1 de> "y ladies1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxxii4 ,to 4 ,london1 ,nov4 #ae1 #agdb4 ,my ,"l1 ,,x has giv5 me "s conc]n1 t ,i c\ld n write to y\r ,lord%ip be=e ,i left ,e4 ,my dep>ture f !nce 0 v sudd51 & x 0 b a few days be=e t ,i he>d ( y\r ,lord%ip's illness4 ,h[ev]1 ,i h n be5 unm9dful ( y\r ,lord%ip1 & ,i tru/1 9 answ] to pray]1 our ,,"l has rebuk$ y\r fev]1 & t ?is w f9d y ris5 & m9i/r+ unto him4 ,o1 my ,"l1 ,i ?9k ,i c say1 8,x is good = me t ,i h be5 afflict$20 = _h x n be5 s1 ,i %\ld h gone a/ray4 ,h[ apt are we :5 9 heal?1 to foll[ ,,jesus af> (f1 & s9k into tepidity & a laodicean _s8 ,may ?is sickness be sanctifi$ to ! purg+ ( y\r ,lord%ip's s\l1 & be a means ( draw+ y ne>] to ,,god6 ,our glori\s ,high-prie/ /ill cont9ues to load me ) 8 b5efits4 ,he dealt mo/ t5d]ly ) me on ! road1 & blesses me mu* "h4 ,i am n[ 9 my w9t] qu>t]s1 prep>+ = a fre% campaign4 ,happy !y t fight "u ! ,r$eem]'s bann]6 ,t y\r ,lord%ip may be always fight+ ! good fight ( fai?1 & at l5g? lay hold on et]nal life1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 my ,"l1 ,y\r ,lord%ip's mo/ ob$i5t & oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxxiii4 ,to ,mr4 ,s1 ( ,bri/ol4 ,london1 ,nov4 #ae1 #agdb4 ,my de> ,bro!r ,s1 ,i ,gave ?anks on y\r behalf1 :5 ,i read y\r lett]s2 be+ enc\rag$ !reby to hope1 t ,,jesus ,,*ri/ is inde$ ab\t to take full possession ( y\r s\l4 ,a prop] season ?is to ent] into ! m>riage /ate1 an union repres5t+ ! my/ical union betwe5 ,,jesus ,,*ri/ & 8 ,*ur*4 ,my bro!r1 y _c ?9k ( x ) too mu* solemnity4 ,x is a matt] ( great importance1 9 :i* ! future com=t ( y\r life mu* dep5ds4 ,i w\ld advise y to read ov] ! matrimonial (fice1 & turn x into a pray]4 ,z = outw>d affairs1 ,i ?9k x q prop] to h !m settl$1 z ,i am a m9i/] ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 & ought !re=e to be fre$ z mu* z may be f all worldly incumbrances4 ,be pleas$ to draw out y\r acc\nt1 & :5 ! capta9 comes1 desire him to draw out 81 t receipts may pass on bo? sides4 ,i %all pay ,mr4 ,n z desir$4 ,i am glad y are s fri5dly ) ,mr4 ,w4 ,i tru/ we %all le>n m & m to love "o ano!r4 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxxiv4 ,to ! ,bi%op ( ,bangor4 ,london1 ,nov4 #ag1 #agdb4 ,my ,"l1 ,,! inclos$ 0 s5t by a "y man1 :o 0 com+ up to ,london1 & 0 9 8 way z f> z ,ludl[1 on purpose to wait on y\r ,lord%ip ab\t ! cont5ts ( x4 ,if y\r ,lord%ip pleases1 ,i w wait ^u y\r ,lord%ip = y\r ,lord%ip's answ]4 ,! "* y\r ,lord%ip has = c&\r & mod]ation1 makes me believe1 y\r ,lord%ip w n fav\r any p]secut+ proce$+s aga9/ ^? t love ! ,,"l ,,jesus 9 s9c]ity4 ,if y\r ,lord%ip ?9ks prop] to speak ) me1 ^u ! lea/ intimation1 y %all be att5d$ by1 my ,"l1 ,y\r ,lord%ip's mo/ ob$i5t son & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxxv4 ,to ,mr4 ,j1 ( ,tov5 9 ,wales4 ,london1 ,nov4 #ah1 #agdb4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,h[ sweetly does ! bless$ ,,jesus guide ! meek 9 8 way6 ,i believe y\r turn+ back f ,ludl[ 0 ( ,,god4 ,de> bro!r ,h 0 ab\t t "t go+ into ,wales1 & ! ,,"l s5d+ me hi!r 7unwor?y z ,i am7 to transact affairs = y4 ,i h se5 y\r lett] to ,mr4 ,l1 & likewise t f bro!r ,c1 to ! bi%op ( ,bangor4 ,i am j n[ s5d+ x to him1 ) a lett] f myself1 desir+ leave to wait ^u 8 ,lord%ip4 ,:at ! ev5t w be1 our ,,"l only kn[s4 ,?is1 h[ev]1 we "k1 8,all ?+s %all "w toge!r = good to ^? t love ,,god20 & ! gates ( hell %all nev] prevail aga9/ ! *ur* ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,:at y h met )1 is no m ?an might be expect$ long ago4 ,!re has be5 a hook 9 ! ,levia?an's jaws1 or o!rwise our m\?s _h be5 /opp$ long be=e ?is "t4 ,i _h once ! hon\r ( be+ publickly arraign$1 = n read+ ! ,common ,pray] 9 a ,meet+-h\se4 ,at ano!r "t1 ,i 0 tak5 up by a w>rant = correct+ a lett] :]e9 7 ^! words1 8,%all our ,cl]gy break ! ,canons40 ,! prosecutions 7 unju/1 b !re is our glory4 ,i rememb] :5 ,socrates 0 ab\t to suff]1 8 fri5ds griev$1 t he suff]$ unju/ly4 ,:at1 says he1 w\ld y h me suff] ju/ly8 ,if we are buffett$ = our faults1 & take x pati5tly1 says a great] ?an ,socrates1 we are n to glory2 8b if we are reproa*$ = ,,*ri/1 & suff] z ,*ri/ians1 happy are we40 ,i ?9k our pres5t suff]+s are = him4 ,surely ! _s ( ,,*ri/ & ( glory w re/ ^u y4 ,h[ev]1 ,i tru/ ?is /orm w soon bl[ ov]4 ,if possible1 let an op5 sep>ation f ! *ur* be avoid$4 ,mr4 ,h c tell y m by ^w ( m\?4 ,i tru/ ! glori\s ,,jesus has s5t him among/ y1 9 ! fulness ( ! bless+ ( ! gospel ( peace4 ,he is a de> s\l4 ,i am p]suad$ y are de> to him3 ,i f9d y are de> to me1 ?\gh ,i nev] saw y4 ,x is en\gh1 t we h drank into "o _s4 ,?is creates an indissoluble union4 ,pray rememb] my k9d love to de> bro!r ,c4 ,i wi% him joy ) all my he>t2 b w\ld n h him d5y t exhort+ is prea*+4 ,! ,*ancellor w be too _m = him2 = to be sure1 exhort+ is at lea/ "o "p ( prea*+4 ,grant+ ?is1 he has w>rant en\gh1 not)/&+1 f scripture1 to tell o!rs :at ,,god has done = 8 s\l1 & to bid !m come & see & believe 9 a preci\s ,,*ri/4 ,o t ^w6 ,h[ sweet is x to my s\l8 ,x is l o9tm5t p\r$ =?4 ,_h ,i "t1 ,i c\ld tell y mu* ( 8 love4 ,he has be5 exce$+ good to me 9 ,scotl&3 ,he is /ill s to me "h4 ,vile1 base1 ungrateful z ,i am1 he lets me lean on 8 bosom night & day4 ,my de> bro!r1 help me to praise him1 & engage all ! bre?r5's pray]s 9 behalf ( "o1 less ?an ! lea/ ( all sa9ts1 b ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxxvi4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,dr4 ,c1 9 ,bo/on4 ,london1 ,nov4 #ah1 #agdb4 ,rev4 & de> ,sir1 ,,glad 0 ,i to receive ano!r lett] f y1 be=e ,i s5t (f my packets4 ,i ?ank our lov+ ,,"l1 = grant+ me ! cont9uance ( 8 m9i/]s affections4 ,i hope ?is1 & all 8 o!r m]cies1 w lead me ne>] & ne>] to himself ! f\nta9 ( all m]cies4 ,surely ! fri5ds ( ,,jesus pray 9 my behalf2 = ,i am /ill /r5g!n$ m ?an ev]1 & enabl$ to rejoice 9 8 goodness all ! day long4 ,! confusion at ,new-,engl& has giv5 me conc]n2 b our ,,"l w ov]-rule all = good4 ,i 0 sorry to he> ( ,mr4 ,d's imprisonm5t2 & to be imprison$ = an ungu>d$ expression1 ,i ?9k is too1 too sev]e1 & n = ! hon\r ( ,bo/on at all4 ,_h ,i be5 9 8 place1 ,i %\ld h accept$ bail4 ,:5 ,i %all come to ,bo/on1 ! ,,"l ,,jesus only kn[s4 ,i believe x w n be long4 ,i f9d ,i %all come 9 p]il\s times2 b t all-graci\s ,savi\r1 :o has help$ me hi!rto1 w guide me by 8 c\ncil1 & give me a true scriptural zeal4 ,?is is :at ,i desire all my fri5ds to beg 9 my behalf4 ,h[ h>d is x to keep 9 ! true n>r[ pa?1 :5 speak+ = ! ,,"l ,,jesus8 ,,god pres]ve me1 & all 8 m9i/]s1 f def5d+ 8 tru?s & cause 9 our own1 or "u ! influ5ce ( a false _s6 ,x de/roys ! v cause we w\ld def5d4 ,z yet1 9 ,scotl& !re h be5 b few ( ! disord]s compla9$ ( among/ y4 ,b z ! "w increases1 ,i suppose ! enemies /ratagems w increase also4 ,?is is my com=t1 ,,jesus reigns4 ,! gates ( hell %all nev] be able to prevail aga9/ 8 *ur*4 ,i h _h a late in/ance ( 8 p[] & goodness1 9 driv+ ! ,spani>ds out ( ,georgia4 ,i he> !y are gone4 ,i hope ! ,orphans are n[ at ,be!sda 9 peace4 ,! cont9uation ( my acc\nt1 ,i h s5t ) ?is1 & a p>cel ( my s]mons4 ,be pleas$ to dispose ( !m1 z y %all ?9k prop]4 ,i salute all my ,rev]5d bre?r5 t prea* ,,jesus ,,*ri/ 9 s9c]ity4 ,i wi% !m prosp]ity ) all my he>t1 & pray = !m e day1 ,rev]5d ,sir1 my s\l is n[ fill$ ) a s5se ( r$eem+ love4 ,o :y me1 ,,"l1 :y me8 ,ev5 s my ,savi\r1 = s x seem$ good 9 ?y sight6 ,b ,i c write no m1 hav+ mu* bus9ess on my h&s4 ,we g on well "h4 ,our ,,"l blesses u mu*4 ,i am1 ) mu* affection1 ,rev4 ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ unwor?y & y\ng] bro!r 9 ! gospel ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxxvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,e4 ,london1 ,nov4 #ah1 #agdb4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,y\r lett] pleas$ me mu*4 ,z soon z ,i read x1 ,i kneel$ d[n1 pray$1 & gave ?anks on y\r behalf4 ,h[ fai?ful is he t ha? said1 8,i w nev] leave !e1 or =sake !e40 ,surely ! ,,"l int5ds to hon\r y1 9 mak+ y an in/rum5t 9 br++ _m sons to glory4 ,i hope he w bless y\r fir/ public essays to s]ve ! int]e/ ( 8 great "n1 & enable y to g on f /r5g? to /r5g?4 ,i _c ?9k y w be long )\t a feel+ possession ( y\r ,,god4 ,%ortly1 ,i tru/1 y w be t\*$ ) a coal f ! heav5ly alt>1 & be made to say1 8,,"l s5d me40 ,i ?9k our ,savi\r has giv5 y great k 9 ! scriptures4 ,may y be kept close to & be daily taught ( him4 ,my pray] = y is1 ,take 8 poor he>t1 & let x be ,= ev] clos'd to all b !e4 ,i ?9k y may /udy conv5i5tly 9 ,scotl&2 b 9 ?is & e ?+ else1 ,i pray ! ,,"l ,,jesus to direct & guide y\r s\l4 ,i mo/ he>tily love y1 & wi% y prosp]ity 9 ! "n ( ! ,,"l4 ,our bless$ ,savi\r has be5 exce$+ k9d1 s9ce ,i h be5 "h4 ,i g on my way rejoic+1 & am /r5g!n$ day by day4 ,t y may abundantly exp]i5ce ! same1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxxviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,m1 ,isle ( ,man4 ,london1 ,nov4 #ai1 #agdb4 ,rev4 & de> ,sir1 ,i ,am conc]n$ to f9d by y\r la/1 dat$ ,novemb] #d?1 t ! lett] ,i s5t y f ,scotl& did n come to h&4 ,b provid5ce ov]-rule? all ?+s2 ev5 ?is %all "w = good4 ,i wond] n1 if ! ,,"l has giv5 y m zeal1 t y meet ) m opposition4 ,h[ev]1 ,i w\ld n h y ra%1 or ov] ha/y 9 leav+ ! ,isle ( ,man4 ,wait1 cont9ue in/ant 9 pray]1 & y %all see ! salvation ( ,,god4 ,i h n he>d f my family abroad = "s "t1 & _c give y any det]m9ate answ] ab\t y\r go+ to ,georgia1 because ,i "k n h[ _! affairs /&4 ,,god w yet %ew y :at he w\ld h y to d4 ,ev5 s ,,"l ,,jesus1 ,am5 & ,am56 ,our glori\s ,emmanuel bless$ me exce$+ly aft] we p>t$ f ,scotl&1 & blesses me 9 l mann]1 n[ he has br\ght me to ,engl&4 ,vile1 ungrateful z ,i am1 he v\*safes to give me mu* ( 8 pres5ce1 & keeps me "u ! %ad[ ( 8 w+s4 ,let 8 goodness to me1 enc\rage y to hope & tru/ 9 him4 ,rememb]1 de> ,sir1 ,,jesus came to make poor s9n]s happy1 & to give !m victory ov] _! lu/s & passions4 ,plead 8 promises1 be mu* 9 secret pray]1 & nev] give ,,god re/1 'till y\r s\l is fill$ ) all 8 fulness4 ,t ! ,,"l may ha/5 t bless$ "t1 :]e9 8 k+dom %all come ) full p[] into y\r de> s\l1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 ,rev4 & de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d1 bro!r & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxxix4 ,to ,mr4 ,b1 at ,be!sda4 ,london1 ,nov4 #ai1 #agdb4 ,,bless$1 bless$ be ,,god1 ! packet is n gone2 s t ,i h j "t to tell y1 ,i receiv$ y\r k9d1 v k9d lett]1 ?\gh ,i h n "t to read x ?or\ghly1 lea/ ,i %\ld miss ?is opportunity4 ,,god only kn[s h[ ,i sympa?ize ) y & my de> family4 ,?\gh ,i h no money to pay ,mr4 ,jones1 c4 yet1 if ,i c take up two or ?ree hundr$ p\nds ^u my own acc\nt1 ,i w come ov]1 ,,god will+1 ! v fir/ opportunity4 ,! "t ( y\r fa/+1 ,i hope is n[ ne> ov]1 & ! days ( y\r m\rn+ end$4 ,rememb] ! burn+ bu%2 x 0 on fire1 b n consum$4 ,surely "s great good is to come out ( ! ,orphan-h\se4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 = /r5g!n+ y to /ay ) my de> family4 ,t5 ?\s& bless+s desc5d ^u y\r s\l6 ,i wi% de> bro!r ,g joy4 ,i am mu* oblig$ to my de> fri5d & fai?ful /ew>d4 ,next %ip1 ,i hope to answ] 8 lett]s di/9ctly4 ,o my de> man1 ,i d n =get any ( y4 ,,god1 & n my own w1 has kept me on ?is side ! wat] s long4 ,b surely y mu/ judge me sometimes4 ,y ne$ n make any apology = mov+2 x is :at ,i wi%$ y might d4 ,y\r c>e & t5d]ness t[>ds me1 makes me long to embrace & weep ov] y "o by "o4 ,=get y6 no1 no2 ,i ?9k ,i c\ld r die = y4 ,my bro!r1 my de> bro!r1 g on4 ,surely ,,god is ) u4 ,great ?+s are to come out ( ,georgia4 ,rememb] ,abraham1 h[ did he soj\rn 9 ! l& ( ,promise1 z 9 a /range l&8 ,! ,,"l increase y\r fai?4 ,my t5d]e/ love1 & t5 ?\s& ?anks1 to de> ,mr4 ,js4 ,,god w bless him = help+ y4 ,! ,,"l ,,jesus be ) y all4 ,ev]1 ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxxx4 ,to ! ,bi%op ( ,bangor4 ,london1 ,nov4 #ai1 #agdb4 ,my ,"l1 ,,?is ev5+ ,i receiv$ y\r ,lord%ip's k9d lett]4 ,i humbly ?ank y\r ,lord%ip = x4 ,x confirm$ me 9 ! "* giv5 me ( y\r ,lord%ip's _s4 ,i v]ily believe y\r ,lord%ip abhors e ?+ t has a t5d5cy to p]secution1 & yet1 9 my humble op9ion1 if ,mr4 ,c is n some:at r$ress$1 he is p]secut$ inde$4 ,t y\r ,lord%ip may "k 8 _s1 & ! _s ( ! p]son :o came z f> z ,ludl[ on ! bus9ess1 ,i h s5t y\r ,lord%ip a lett] f ea*1 :i* 0 writt5 "s "t ago to ,mr4 ,h ,h4 ,9 !m y\r ,lord%ip w see _! :ole he>ts4 ,i v]ily believe !y w\ld r die ?an wilfully speak or write a fal%ood4 ,my ,"l1 ! :ole ( ! matt] seems to be ?is3 ,9 ,wales !y h little fell[%ip meet+s1 :]e "s well-mean+ p meet toge!r1 simply to tell :at ,,god has done = _! s\ls4 ,9 "s ( ^! meet+s1 ,i believe ,mr4 ,c us$ to tell 8 exp]i5ce1 & to invite 8 companions to come & be happy 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,he is !re=e indict$ z hold+ a conv5ticle2 & ?is ,i f9d is ! case ( "o1 if n two m4 ,n[1 my ,"l1 ^! p]sons ?us indict$1 z f> z ,i c judge1 are loyal subjects to 8 ,maje/y1 & true fri5ds to1 & att5dants ^u ! ,*ur* ( ,engl& s]vice4 ,y w see by ^! lett]s1 h[ unwill+ !y are to leave h]2 & yet1 if all ^? acts1 :i* 7 made aga9/ p]sons meet+ toge!r to plot aga9/ ,*ur* & ,/ate1 7 put 9 execution aga9/ !m1 :at mu/ !y d8 ,!y mu/ be oblig$ to decl>e !mselves ,diss5t]s4 ,i assure y\r ,lord%ip1 x is a critical "t 9 ,wales4 ,hundr$s1 if n ?\s&s1 w g 9 a body f ! ,*ur*1 if su* proce$+s are c\nt5anc$4 ,i lately wrote !m a lett]1 dissuad+ !m f sep>at+ f ! ,*ur*1 & ,i write ?us freely to y\r ,lord%ip1 because ( ! excell5t _s ( mod]ation disc]nible 9 y\r ,lord%ip1 & because ,i w\ld n h 7to use y\r ,lord%ip's own expression7 8su* a fire k9dl$ 91 or f y\r 7,lord%ip's7 diocese40 ,i w\ld beg ! fav\r ( y\r ,lord%ip to return me ! inclos$1 because ,i h n kept copies4 ,i s5d !m to y\r ,lord%ip j z !y are1 t y\r ,lord%ip may see ! :ole affair1 & c5sure :at is exceptionable4 ,i really believe ! writ]s w ?ank y\r ,lord%ip = x4 ,i ask p>don = tak+ up s mu* ( y\r ,lord%ip's "t1 b ,i ?\ght y\r ,lord%ip w\ld desire to h all possible in=mation1 t y might be bett] capable ( judg+4 ,i pray ! great ,%eph]d & ,bi%op ( s\ls to direct y\r ,lord%ip 9 ?is1 & e o!r affair t comes be=e y1 & t y may be salut$ at ! great day ) an ,euge bone1 is ! he>ty & f]v5t pray] (1 my ,"l1 ,y\r ,lord%ip's mo/ ob$i5t son & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxxxi4 ,to ,mr4 ,c4 ,london1 ,nov4 #bj1 #agdb4 ,my de> ,bro!r ,c1 ,i ,cat* a few mom5ts to give y an acc\nt ( my ag5cy4 ,y\r lett] ,i s5t to ! ,bi%op ( ,bangor1 inclos$ 9 "o f myself4 ,8 answ] y h transcrib$ 9 ?is4 ,t he might n be impos$ ^u by ! ,*ancellor's repres5t+ ( ?+s1 ,i la/ night s5t 8 ,lord%ip ano!r long lett]1 ) t :i* y wrote to de> bro!r ,h "s "t ago4 ,z ! ,bi%op seems to be a man ( a mod]ate _s1 ,i tru/ ?is /orm w bl[ ov]4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 let u wait ^u ! ,,"l1 commit ! cause into 8 h&s :o judge? righte\sly1 & pray1 t we may be 8z wise z s]p5ts1 & h>mless z doves40 ,glad %all ,i be to s]ve y1 my de> bro!r1 9 ?is1 or any o!r affair1 = advanc+ our glori\s ,m$iator's k+dom4 ,let ?is be our com=t1 ! gates ( hell %all nev] be able to prevail aga9/ x4 ,let u g on !n1 & nev] fe> :at m5 or devils c say (1 or d unto u4 ,i suppose ?is is ! language ( y\r he>t1 ,! love ( ,,*ri/ do? me con/ra9 ,to seek ! w&'r+ s\ls ( m53 ,all hail reproa*1 & welcome pa91 ,only ?y t]rors1 ,,"l1 re/ra94 ,& if s1 surely ! _s ( ,,*ri/ & ( glory w re/ ^u y4 ,our de> bro!r ,c is sadly us$ 9 ,wilt%ire4 ,! compassionate ,r$eem] ( s\ls pities my weakness1 & suff]s v little di/urbance to be made4 ,we h sweet times1 &1 vile z ,i am1 ,,jesus is pleas$ to keep me ne> him4 ,i hope ?is w f9d y\r de> s\l sitt+ "u 8 %ad[ ) great delight4 ,i "k y n 9 ! fle%1 b hope to see y be=e ,i emb>k4 ,lett]s call me l\dly to ,georgia4 ,my de> family are return$ to _! ,be!sda 9 safety4 ,o help me1 my de> bro!r1 to praise ! ,,"l4 ,salute all ! bre?r5 9 behalf ( ,y\rs mo/ affectionately1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxxxii4 ,to ,mr4 ,v1 ,secret>y to ! ,tru/ees ( ,georgia4 ,london1 ,nov4 #bj1 #agdb4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,god will+1 ,i int5d wait+ ^u ! hon\rable ,tru/ees at ! "t appo9t$4 ,ye/]day ,i receiv$ a packet ( lett]s f my fri5ds at ! ,orphan-h\se4 ,i f9d !y are return$ 9 safety to ,be!sda1 & give a noble acc\nt ( ! ,g5]al's conduct4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 = enabl+ him to repel ! enemy2 b n[ ano!r di/ress is come ^u poor ,georgia4 ,a viol5t sickness rages & has tak5 (f _m4 ,my lett]s say1 ! ,orphan-h\se surgeon _h #ej "u 8 h&s4 ,?is1 ,i tru/1 w m & m conv9ce ! ,hon\rable ,tru/ees1 ( ! b5efit ! ,orphan-h\se is & w be to ! ,colony4 ,i he>1 t ,mr4 ,o1 ! m9i/] ( ,savannah1 is dead4 ,i "k "o ,mr4 ,m1 a cl]gyman 9 ! ,isle ( ,man1 :o w\ld g ov] & supply 8 place1 if he 0 appli$ to4 ,! ,bi%op ( ,sodor & ,man ,i believe w give him a recomm5dation4 ,y may acqua9t ! ,hon\rable ,tru/ees ) ?is1 & let me "k _! answ]4 ,i hope 9 ab\t two mon?s to emb>k = ,georgia4 ,i f9d ,,god has giv5 my family a good crop2 b ! h&s are sick1 s !y _c spe$ily c>ry x 94 ,:at condition ! ,orphan-h\se 0 9 lately1 ! inclos$ w %ew4 ,be pleas$ to let ! ,hon\rable ,tru/ees h a sight ( x1 & believe me to be1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r oblig$ fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxxxiii4 ,to ,mr4 ,c4 ,london1 ,nov4 #bj1 #agdb4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,,! fir/ "p ( y\r lett] did n surprize me at all1 ?\gh x made me look up to ! ,,"l = y4 ,i believ$ y w\ld be d[n 9 ! valley ( humiliation soon2 b fe> n1 x is only t y may be exalt$ ! m4 ,i tru/1 ?is w f9d y m\nt+ on w+s l an eagle1 walk+1 yet n we>y2 runn+1 yet n fa9t4 ,,god has1 does1 & w rem>kably appe> = y4 ,d\btless1 y are 8 s]vant & m9i/]4 ,he !re=e t t\*es y1 t\*es ! apple ( ,,god's eye4 ,poor ,wilt%ire p6 ,i pity !m4 ,if ,i knew _! ,bi%op1 ,i w\ld apply to him on _! behalf4 ,i wrote to ! ,bi%op ( ,bangor = our bre?r5 9 ,wales1 & h receiv$ a v fav\rable answ]4 ,! wra? ( man %all turn to ,,god's praise1 & ! rema9d] ( x he w re/ra94 ,h[ wond]fully has he appe>$ 9 all ages = 8 *ur* & p6 ,my de> family abroad has be5 m>vell\sly pres]v$4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 !y are return$ to ,be!sda 9 peace4 ,we h sweet seasons daily1 & ,i am c>ri$ 9 ! arms ( love4 ,my ,ma/] c>e? = me1 & seems to ord] my go+s 9 8 way4 ,o help me to praise him4 ,i ?9k y are nev] =gott5 by1 my de> ,c1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate bro!r & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxxxiv4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,e4 ,london1 ,nov4 #bc1 #agdb4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,h[ g5tly does ! ,,"l deal ) 8 foll[]s8 8,z a fa!r pitie? 8 own *ildr51 s is ! ,,"l m]ciful to !m t fe> him40 ,n[ y\r fa!r is a little uneasy1 y\r gr&fa!r is m fav\rable4 ,! ,,"l w nev] suff] y to be tempt$ above :at y w be enabl$ to be>4 ,he w make a way = y to escape4 ,i am glad y h det]m9$ to /udy at ,e4 ,two ?+s1 ,i w\ld e>ne/ly recomm5d to y\r con/ant /udy1 ! book ( ,,god1 & y\r own he>t4 ,^! two1 well und]/ood1 w make y an able m9i/] ( ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,9 :at mann] y %all be h]eaft] employ$1 ,i w\ld h y be indiff]5t ab\t4 8,take no ?\ght = ! morr[40 ,let ! ,,"l s5d y1 :5 & :]e he w s5d y4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 d z mu* = ,,god 9 a private way z y c4 8,ex]cise ?yself unto godl9ess10 & walk s humbly1 t all may "k our ,,"l has *os5 y to be a gospel prophet4 ,i rejoice1 t ! "w is /ill go+ on4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 we h good times "h4 ,i am kept 9 great lib]ty4 ,be pleas$ to desire all to accept ( he>ty love f1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxxxv4 ,to ! ,e>l ( 4 ,london1 ,nov4 #bc1 #agdb4 ,my ,"l1 ,,s9ce ,i wrote to y\r ,lord%ip1 ,i h receiv$ a com=table packet ( lett]s f ,georgia1 giv+ me an acc\nt ( my family's safe return to _! ,be!sda4 ,! deliv]ance ( ,georgia f ! ,spani>ds1 "o ( my fri5ds writes me1 is su* z _c be p>rallel$1 b by "s few in/ances out ( ! ,old ,te/am5t4 ,i f9d t ! ,spani>ds _h ca/ lots1 & det]m9$ to give no qu>t]4 ,!y int5d$ to attack ,c>ol9a1 b want+ wat] !y put into ,georgia1 & s w\ld take t ,colony 9 _! way4 ,b 8! race is n to ! swift1 nor ! battle to ! /rong40 ,provid5ce rule? all ?+s4 ,!y 7 wond]fully repell$ & s5t away1 be=e our %ips 7 se54 ,surely ,,god rememb]$ ! pray]s ( ! poor orphans1 & ! e>ne/ cries :i* h be5 put up on _! behalf4 ,i f9d !y n[ live at a small] exp5ce4 ,!y hunt & %oot = a good "p ( _! food4 ,_! crop gives !m a consid]able quantity ( peas1 potatoes1 c4 & !y kill "s ( _! own /ock4 ,!re has be5 a great sickness at ,savannah4 ,"s ( ! lab\r]s h be5 tak5 (f1 b none ( ! *ildr51 z ,i he>1 h di$ z yet4 ,i hope ?is w f9d y\r ,lord%ip p]fectly recov]$1 & y\r hon\r$ consort1 ,lady 1 & all y\r ,lord%ip's family1 rejoic+ 9 ,,god4 ,he is pleas$ to give me mu* ( 8 love1 & to bless me e day4 ,sev]al ( our fri5ds 9 ,wales h be5 unju/ly excommunicat$4 ,i h s5t two lett]s1 & h receiv$ k9d answ]s f ! ,bi%op ( ,bangor4 ,p]il\s times1 p]haps1 are com+ on2 b ?is is my com=t1 8! gates ( hell %all nev] prevail aga9/ ! *ur* ( ,,*ri/40 ,hop+ = a l9e f y\r ,lord%ip1 if x be n too mu* tr\ble1 ,i subscribe myself1 my ,"l1 ,y\r ,lord%ip's mo/ ob$i5t1 oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxxxvi4 ,to ,miss ,w4 ,london1 ,novemb] #bc1 #agdb4 ,my de> ,miss ,w1 ,,y\r lett] affect$ me mu*1 & if x _h n be5 = bus9ess1 ,i %\ld h answ]$ x ere n[4 ,x is ! h>de/ ?+ 9 ! _w to keep ! creature 9 8 prop] place4 ,we are apt to e/eem ! m9i/]s ( ,,jesus ei!r too mu* or too little4 ,"o :ile1 we c\ld pluck out our eyes to give !m2 at ano!r "t1 run into a contr>y extreme1 & n pay !m t respect :i* is _! due = _! ,ma/]'s sake4 ,! love t a *ild ( ,,god feels = its spiritual fa!r1 is c]ta9ly unspeakable4 ,o h[ c ,i b love him1 :o "u ,,god has br\ght me f d>kness into light6 ,me?9ks ,i he> de> ,miss ,w say1 8h[ inde$60 ,b "h is dang]1 le/ ! affections %\ld be too mu* entangl$1 & we unwill+ to give up ! belov$ object to our ,,god4 ,?is1 ,i suppose1 is de> ,miss ,w's case1 & ,i c say1 ,i "k h[ sore ?is trial is1 ,= ,i h felt ! same4 ,o :at h ,i suff]$ 9 p>t+ f spiritual fri5ds1 especially su* z 7 my ,isaac's6 ,b ,,*ri/'s grace has be5 suffici5t = me1 & s x w be = y4 ,i h pray$ = y1 & hope by ?is "t de> ,miss ,w c say1 my spiritual ,fa!r keeps 8 prop] place1 & ,i walk 9 lib]ty & ! love ( ,,god4 ,inde$1 my de> ,miss1 no "o b ! se>*] ( he>ts kn[s1 :at a real conc]n ,i h = y\r et]nal welf>e4 ,i v]ily believe ,i %all see y sitt+ at ! "r h& ( y\r ,r$eem]4 ,surely he has captivat$ & /ol5 y\r he>t away4 ,i hope no?+ w div]t y f him2 b ) a s+le eye to 8 glory1 y w g ?r\gh good report & evil report1 'till y come to ! bless$ place1 :]e ! wick$ w cease f tr\bl+1 & y\r we>y s\l enjoy an ev]la/+ re/4 ,glad %all ,i be to he> f y e opportunity4 ,ere long ,i mu/ away4 ,pray our ,savi\r to help me "u all my difficulties1 b at ! same "t help me to praise him3 = amid/ all my v>i\s circum/ances1 ,i am kept joy+ 9 ,,god1 & made m ?an conqu]or ?r\gh 8 love4 ,we h _h bless$ times s9ce my arrival "h4 ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxxxvii4 ,to ! ,bi%op ( ,bangor4 ,london1 ,nov4 #bc1 #agdb4 ,my ,"l1 ,i ,humbly ?ank y\r ,lord%ip = y\r ,lord%ip's second k9d lett]4 ,y\r ,lord%ip %all h ,mr4 ,c's lett] :5ev] y\r ,lord%ip pleases to dem& x4 ,i s5t x = no o!r purpose1 ?an to let y\r ,lord%ip into ! affair z f> z lay 9 my p[]4 ,i am q will+ y\r ,lord%ip %\ld he> bo? sides4 ,i d\bt n b y\r ,lord%ip w d ju/ice4 ,! c&\r & mod]ation :i* brea! 9 y\r ,lord%ip's lett]s1 & y\r condesc5sion 9 writ+ to me1 incl9e me to take ! fre$om ( begg+ y\r ,lord%ip's acceptance ( my la/ volume ( s]mons1 & ! ,orphan-h\se acc\nts1 f1 my ,"l1 ,y\r ,lord%ip's mo/ oblig$1 ob$i5t son & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxxxviii4 ,to ,pr(essor ,frank1 9 ,g]many4 ,london1 ,nov4 #bd1 #agdb4 ,rev4 ,sir1 ,,long h ,i design$ writ+ to y1 b some?+ or ano!r has always prev5t$ me4 ,h[ev]1 ,i c n[ def] x no long]4 ,= ?\gh ,i nev] saw y 9 ! fle%1 yet ,i love & highly e/eem y 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 & wi% y mu* prosp]ity 9 ! "w ( ! ,,"l4 ,y\r hon\r$ fa!r's memory is v preci\s to me4 ,8 acc\nt ( ! ,orphan-h\se ha?1 "u ,,god1 be5 a great support & enc\ragem5t to me 9 a l und]tak+4 ,h[ x prosp]s1 ! acc\nt s5t ) ?is w in=m y4 ,only x w be prop] to obs]ve1 t s9ce ! publication ( ! la/1 !re h be5 upw>ds ( #cjj l4 collect$4 ,i am yet ab\t #djj l4 9 arre>s4 ,b ,i "k 9 :om ,i h believ$1 = ! c>ry+ on ( t build+4 ,hi!rto x has answ]$ its motto1 & has be5 l ! burn+ bu% on fire1 b n consum$4 ,! ,colony's late deliv]ance f ! ,spani>ds 0 v extraord9>y4 ,i _c b ?9k ! ,,"l int5ds yet to d great ?+s = ,georgia4 ,h[ is x ) ! ,saltzburgh]s8 ,i h n he>d4 ,sometime ago ,i s5t !m ov] tw5ty p\nds1 & wi% x 0 9 my p[] to s5d !m m4 ,ab\t ,janu>y1 ,,god will+1 ,i int5d to emb>k4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i %\ld be glad to "k1 ,rev4 ,sir1 h[ x is ) y\r ,orphan-h\se8 & :e!r y h any comm&s to ,georgia8 ,i suppose y h he>d ( ! "w ( ,,god 9 ,scotl&4 ,inde$ ! ^w has run & be5 glorifi$1 & ,,jesus has gott5 himself ! victory 9 _m he>ts4 ,9 ,engl& also he is pleas$ to bless u4 ,"h are _m close foll[]s ( ! bless$ ,lamb ( ,,god1 & ?\gh !re is a diff]5ce ( op9ion betwe5 me & ,mr4 ,w1 yet ,,jesus pities u & blesses u all4 ,i long = t "t1 8:5 ! wat*m5 %all all see eye to eye2 :5 ! leop>d %all lie d[n ) ! kid1 ! lion eat /raw l ! ox1 & ! p ( ,,god le>n w> & jangle no m40 ,ha/5 t "t1 ,o glori\s ,emmanuel1 & let ?y k+dom come6,rev4 ,sir1 :il/ ,i am writ+1 ! fire ( love k9dles 9 my he>t4 ,i am amaz$1 to ?9k ! bless$ ,,jesus %\ld employ su* an unwor?y wret* z ,i am3 ,b ?y grace is free1 =1 ,o my ,,god1 x f\nd me out4 ,! love y be> to ! lovely ,,jesus1 ,i am p]suad$ w excite y to pray = me4 ,glad %\ld ,i be ( a l9e f y1 & ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,ulspurgh]2 b ,i des]ve no reg>d = n writ+ to y bo?4 ,b y "k h[ to =give1 = ,,god = ,,*ri/'s sake ha? =giv5 y4 ,hop+ !re=e = a l9e f y by ! h&s ( ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,z1 ,i subscribe myself1 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ oblig$1 affectionate1 ?o' unwor?y y\ng] bro!r & s]vant 9 ! k+dom & pati5ce ( ! bless$ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,cccclxxxix4 ,to ,mr4 ,p1 ( ,newbury4 ,london1 ,nov4 #bg1 #agdb4 ,rev4 & de> ,sir1 ,,?is morn+ ,i receiv$ y\r sweet & lovely lett]4 ,x humbl$ me be=e ,,god2 b ,i rejoic$1 z ,i _h long s9ce publickly recant$ all t is exceptionable 9 t extract4 ,i ?9k ,i 0 ov]se5 9 publi%+ x2 b ?is is n ! fir/ blund] ,i h made4 ,my mi/akes h be5 s _m1 & my imprud5ce s great1 t ,i h (t5 wond]$ t ! glori\s ,,jesus w\ld employ me 9 8 s]vice4 ,b he has prov$ 8 et]nal goodness1 long-suff]+1 & love1 by be>+ ) me1 &1 ,rev4 & de> ,sir1 he /ill delights to hon\r me4 ,s9ce ,i h be5 9 ,london1 he has giv5 me great fre$om ( s\l1 & caus$ 8 ^w to come ) p[]4 ,i h news ( my family be+ safe at ,georgia4 ,,god will+1 ,i purpose to emb>k next ,janu>y4 ,i mo/ he>tily ?ank y = ?is la/ in/ance ( y\r love1 & pray our de> ,,jesus to rew>d y = x4 ,y\r see+ :at a poor1 weak1 fallible creature ,i am1 ,i tru/ w /ir y up to be m e>ne/ = me at ! ?rone ( grace4 ,next week ,i int5d s5d+ y a p>cel1 :]e9 y w h m p>ticul> acc\nts ( ! "w 9 ,scotl&4 ,i he> ! gospel fl\ri%es 9 ,gl\ce/]%ire & ,wales4 ,de> ,mr4 ,c w be sadly miss$4 ,b he is 9 peace1 & ! residue ( ! _s is 9 ! ,r$eem]'s h&s4 ,t y & y\r de> flock & family may exp]i5ce a l>ge effusion ( x 9 y\r de> s\ls1 is & %all be ! e>ne/ pray] (1 de> & ,rev4 ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 ?o' mo/ unwor?y bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxc4 ,to ! ,bi%op ( ,s>um4 ,nov4 #cj1 #agdb4 ,my ,"l1 ,i ,beg y\r ,lord%ip's p>don = tr\bl+ y ) ?is4 ,i believe y\r ,lord%ip w n be (f5d$1 :5 y "k ! cause4 ,!re is "o ,mr4 ,c1 a true lov] ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 :o has be5 mu* hon\r$ 9 br++ _m poor s9n]s 9 ,wilt%ire to ! k ( !mselves & ( ,,god4 ,he is a memb] ( ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&1 b sadly oppos$ by ! cl]gy 9 ,wilt%ire1 z well z by _m t w come to he> him prea*4 ,9 a lett]1 dat$ ,novemb] #af?1 f ,toxham1 he writes ?us3 8,! enemy seems to be m awak5$ 9 ! villages r\nd ab\t u1 ?an be=e4 ,! m9i/]s ( ,bramble1 ,seg]y1 ,langley1 & _m o!rs1 h /rictly =bidd5 ! *ur*-w>d5s & ov]se]s to let any ( ! ,c's h any ?+ out ( ! p>i%2 & !y obey !m1 & tell ! poor1 if !y _c /op !m f foll[+ any o!r way1 !y w fami% !m4 ,sev]al ( ! poor1 :o h great families 7to my own k7 h already be5 d5i$ any help1 = ?is reason1 because !y foll[ ?is way4 ,"s ( ! p h1 out ( fe>1 d5i$ !y ev] came1 & o!rs h be5 made to promise !y w come no m2 :il/ ! mo/ "p come at ! loss ( fri5ds & all !y h4 ,:5 ! (fic]s ?reatn$ "s to take away _! pay2 !y answ]$1 if y />ve u1 we w g1 & r ?an we w =be>1 we w live ^u grass l ! k9e4 ,surely ! cries ( ! di/ress$ p h already ent]$ into ! e>s ( ! ,,"l ( ,sabao?40 ,9 ano!r lett] ,i receiv$ f him la/ night1 he writes ?us3 8,i %\ld be glad if y c\ld m5tion ! cruelty ( ! m9i/]s ( ,bramble1 & ,seg]y1 to ! ,bi%op ( ,s>um2 inde$1 _! do+s are inhuman4 ,! cry ( ! p1 because ( _! oppression1 is v great2 sev]al suff] amaz+ly40,9 compliance ) my de> fri5d's reque/1 ,i presume to lay ! matt]1 z he repres5ts x1 be=e y\r ,lord%ip1 be+ p]suad$ t y\r ,lord%ip w n fav\r p]secut+ practices1 or approve ( su* proce$+s to keep p to ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&4 ,%\ld ?is "y man leave ! ,*ur*1 hundr$s w\ld leave x ) him4 ,b ,i "k t at pres5t he has no su* design4 ,if y\r ,lord%ip pleases to give me leave1 ,i w\ld wait ^u y\r ,lord%ip ^u ! lea/ notice4 ,or if y\r ,lord%ip is pleas$ to s5d a l9e into ,wilt%ire1 to "k ! tru? ( ! matt]1 & judge accord+ly1 x w satisfy1 my ,"l1 ,y\r ,lord%ip's mo/ ob$i5t son & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxci4 ,to ,mr4 ,j4 ,london1 ,dec4 #d1 #agdb4 ,,if my de> bro!r ,j took x k9d1 t ,i call$ at 8 h\se1 ,i am sure ,i took x mu* k9d] t he 0 pleas$ to s5d unwor?y me s k9d a lett]4 ,x has s affect$ me1 t ,i h be5 pray+ be=e my ,savi\r = y2 & ?\gh nature calls = re/1 ,i _c obey x1 be=e ,i h writt5 to my de> ,mr4 ,j4 ,vile1 unfai?ful z ,i am1 my ,ma/] lets me h my h&s full ( "w4 ,f morn+ 'till midnight ,i am employ$1 &1 glory be to ri* grace1 ,i am c>ri$ ?r\gh ! duties ( ea* day ) *e>fulness1 & almo/ un9t]rupt$ tranquility4 ,our society is l>ge1 b 9 good ord]1 & we make improvem5ts daily4 ,my ,ma/] gives u mu* ( 8 graci\s pres5ce1 bo? 9 our public & private adm9i/rations4 ,9 our love-fea/s1 ,,jesus comes & says1 8,peace be unto y40 ,9 our great congregation1 he gives poor s9n]s to look1 & m\rn1 & live4 ,9 ,scotl& ! "w 0 v extraord9>y4 ,9 ,wales ! ^w runs & is glorifi$ mu*4 ,9 ,gl\ce/]%ire1 ,wilt%ire1 & ,bri/ol1 our ,,"l gets himself ! victory 9 _m he>ts4 ,9 ,newca/le1 our bro!r ,w's are bless$ mu*1 & ,i he>tily rejoice to he> t our de> ,savi\r is s mu* among y4 ,if ,i "k any ?+ ( ?is my desp]ately wick$ he>t1 ,i am dead to p>ties1 & fre$ f ! pa91 :i* on t acc\nt once di/urb$ ! peace ( my s\l4 ,inde$1 ,,jesus has tak5 _m ?+s f me1 & made me to exp]i5ce1 t 9 him !re is pl5te\s r$emption4 ,ab\t ,janu>y1 ,i purpose1 ,,god will+1 to emb>k = ,georgia4 ,my de> family ha? be5 wond]fully pres]v$4 ,z ! ,orphan-h\se 0 built by fai?1 ,i tru/ ! gates ( hell %all nev] prevail aga9/ x4 ,me?9ks ,i he> my de> ,mr4 ,j say1 ,am54 ,i mo/ cordially salute y\r de> ,lady1 de> bro!r ,s1 & all ! bre?r54 ,i saw our de> ,s be=e he w5t4 ,i int5d$ hav+ "s sweet fell[%ip ) ! *ur* 9 ,york%ire1 b 0 prev5t$ by rid+ po/4 ,if de> bro!r ,h1 or ,d1 or any ( ! bre?r51 h any ?+ to say to a poor s9n]1 ,i %\ld be glad to he> f !m4 ,let ?is provoke y1 my de> bro!r1 to s5d me ano!r lett]4 ,i'll r$eem "t f sleep1 r ?an x %\ld n be answ]$ by1 my de> ,mr4 ,j1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 ?\gh unwor?y1 s9ful & y\ng] bro!r 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxcii4 ,to ! ,bi%op ( ,bri/ol4 ,london1 ,dec4 #e1 #agdb4 ,my ,"l1 ,,z y\r ,lord%ip 0 pleas$ to contribute t[>ds ! ,orphan-h\se 9 ,georgia1 ,i ?9k y\r ,lord%ip has a "r to he> h[ t und]tak+ succe$s4 ,i h made bold to s5d y\r ,lord%ip ! acc\nts ( x1 :i* are publi%$4 ,s9ce ! la/ 0 pr9t$1 ,i h collect$ ab\t #cjj l4 & h he>d t my family are all safe at ! ,orphan-h\se4 ,i h also tak5 ! fre$om ( s5d+ y\r ,lord%ip my la/ volume ( s]mons2 9 accept+ ( :i*1 y\r ,lord%ip w mu* oblige ,y\r ,lord%ip's mo/ ob$i5t son & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxciii4 ,to ,mr4 ,s1 at ,worce/]4 ,london1 ,dec4 #i1 #agdb4 ,rev4 & de> ,sir1 ,,h[ev] engag$ ,i may be1 ,i ?9k x my duty to answ] y\r k9d lett] z soon z possible4 ,x is n fit t my ,ma/]'s ag$ s]vant %\ld wait long = an answ] f a y\ng] bro!r1 especially z ,i "k y write ) s mu* difficulty4 ,i ?ank y1 ,rev4 ,sir1 = y\r pla9 deal+4 ,x is :at please? me well4 ,inde$1 ,i feel myself a poor1 vile1 wor?less creature1 & am glad to receive advice f y1 :o h be5 s long 9 ! ,r$eem]'s s]vice4 ,h[ev] ungrateful x may be to ! old man1 ! language ( my he>t is1 8,,"l1 se>* me & try me1 & :atev] secret wick$ness lurks 9 my s\l1 discov] x to me1 & give me p[] ov] x1 t no?+ may div]t me f t way1 :i* leads me to life ev]la/+40 ,y\r advice1 ,rev4 ,sir1 9 respect to prea*+1 0 salut>y & good1 & if ,i may speak any ?+ ( myself1 is :at ,i keep close to4 ,i am rem>k$ = my evangelical prea*+1 & com=t+ ! m\rn]s ( ,zion4 ,i am nev] s mu* 9 my elem5t1 z :5 ,i prea* free grace to ! *ief ( s9n]s4 ,z to ! g5tleman y m5tion1 ,i d n rememb] ,i ev] conv]s$ ) su* a p]son4 ,i believe !re c sc>ce an in/ance be giv5 ( any "o s5t to ,b$lam by my s]mons4 ,b ,i rejoice 9 ?is1 & all o!r calumnies t are ca/ ^u me4 ,all hail reproa*1 welcome pa91 ,only ?y t]rors1 ,,"l1 re/ra94 ,i mu/ h "s ?orn 9 ! fle%1 to s]ve z a poise to ! great hon\r my ,ma/] is pleas$ to put ^u me4 ,9 ,scotl&1 my reception 0 extraord9>y4 ,x 0 almo/ :olly among/ ! p & cl]gy ( ! kirk1 ) _m ( ! highe/ rank4 ,i 0 v intimate ) sev]al p]sons ( quality1 :o ,i tru/ h be5 awak5$ to a true s5se ( ! div9e life1 & enabl$ to c\nt all ?+s b dung & dross = ! excell5cy ( ! k ( ,,*ri/ ,,jesus _! ,,"l4 ,my *ief opposition 0 f ! de> ,mr4 ,es & ! associate presbyt]y4 ,!y fir/ invit$ me to ,scotl&2 b f9d+ ,i w\ld prea* = ! m9i/]s ( ! e/abli%$ *ur*1 z well z = !m1 !y spoke all mann] ( evil aga9/ me falsly1 & imput$ all ! "w 9 ,scotl& & ,new-,engl& to ! ag5cy ( ! evil _s4 ,i piti$1 pray$ =1 & lov$ !m1 & d s /ill4 ,o1 rev]5d ,sir1 :at ?anks %all ,i give to my ,,"l = c>ry+ me ?r\gh s _m try+ disp5sations8 ,i "k y w help me to adore & praise him4 ,i am mu* bless$ "h4 ,we h _m graci\s s\ls4 ,ere long ,i mu/ leave !m4 ,i h n ! lea/ ?\ght ( see+ ,worce/]4 ,glad %all ,i be to kiss y\r ag$ h&s2 b ,i %all see y 9 glory4 ,begg+ ! cont9uance ( y\r pray]s1 & ) all possible ?anks = all fav\rs1 ,i subscribe myself1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ oblig$ & affectionate fri5d & y\ng] bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxciv4 ,to ,mr4 ,d1 ( ,ed9burgh4 ,london1 ,dec4 #ah1 #agdb4 ,my v de> ,fri5d & ,bro!r1 ,,la/ night1 j be=e y\r k9d lett] came to h&1 ,i _h be5 ly+ on my face be=e our compassionate ,high-,prie/1 tell+ him :at great exp5ces lay be=e me = 8 great ,"n sake4 ,i want$ #cjj l4 to pay = ! ,orphans1 & mu* to pay = my own necess>y exp5ces1 :i* he1 by 8 provid5ce1 br\ght ^u me4 ,y\r lett] came z an answ] to my pray]4 ,x humbl$1 at ! same "t t x elat$ my s\l1 & greatly /r5g!n$ my fai?4 ,surely ! ,,"l is on my side1 & ! ,orphan-h\se w /& unconsum$ 9 fire4 ,! enemies1 & ev5 _m fri5ds ( ,,jesus speak aga9/ x2 b ?is is all to br+ me ne>] to ! bless$ ,,jesus1 & to conv9ce me t our extremity is ,,god's opportunity4 ,my de> man1 ,,god w abundantly bless y = help+ me at ?is juncture4 ,i c f9d b few1 :o ?9k x a fav\r to d any ?+ = ,,god1 & love to help a fri5d to ! v la/4 ,o1 de> ,sir1 0 y "h1 ,i c\ld weep ov] y1 & ?ank y mo/ he>tily4 ,la/ night ,i 0 enabl$ to int]c$e = y v mu*4 ,,god w he> my pray]1 & n let my de> fri5d lose 8 rew>d4 ,! #af? ( ?is mon? 0 my bir?-day4 ,x made me blu% to ?9k h[ mu* s9 ,i h committ$ aga9/1 & h[ little good ,i h done = ,,god4 ,z soon z ,i op5$ & read y\r lett]1 amaz$1 ,i cri$ out1 ,i am ! vile/ wret* liv+1 & s ,i ?9k n[4 ,i "k y w pray = me1 & ?ank our ,savi\r too4 ,he is v k9d to me4 ,our society goes on well4 ,i am n[ 9 my w9t]-qu>t]s1 prep>+ = a fre% campaign4 ,?\gh ,i ri*ly des]ve x1 yet our inf9itely condesc5d+ ,,jesus w n lay me aside1 until he has p]=m$ all 8 good pleasure 9 & by me4 ,wi%+ y1 my de> ,sir1 all ! bless+s ( ! ev]la/+ cov5ant1 & s5d+ y t5 ?\s& ?anks = all fav\rs1 ,i subscribe myself1 ,y\r mo/ oblig$ affectionate fri5d1 bro!r1 & unwor?y s]vant 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxcv4 ,to ,mr4 ,i4 ,london1 ,dec4 #ba1 #agdb4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,,:5 y\r lett]s come1 ,i f9d great fre$om to s5d imm$iate answ]s4 ,a pro( ?is1 ,i tru/1 t our ,savi\r int5ds our bro!rly love n only to cont9ue1 b increase4 ,?is day ,i d9$ ) old ,mr4 ,f1 & 0 k9dly ent]ta9$ by him & 8 wife4 ,i !n rememb]$ :at sweet c\nsel we _h !re tak5 toge!r1 & rejoic$ 9 ! happy prospect ( our be+ ere long = ev] toge!r ) our bless$ & glori\s ,,"l4 ,my bro!r1 :at has our ,savi\r done = u s9ce t "t8 ,:at is he do+ = u n[8 :at did he d ere "t began8 :at w he d :5 "t %all be no m8 ,o h[ sweet is x to be melt$ d[n ) a s5se ( r$eem+ love6 ,x is ?is mu/ /rike ! rock1 & break ! b>s ( unbelief asund]4 ,o6 to be kept always l[ at ! feet ( ,,jesus6 ,x is "r1 my bro!r1 always to insi/ on pov]ty ( _s1 & empty+ ! creature ( self4 ,i he>tily jo9 ) y 9 y\r petition = y\rself & unwor?y me4 ,i "k :at a dreadful ?+ x is1 to c>ry mu* sail )\t prop] balla/1 & to rejoice 9 a false lib]ty4 ,joy float+ ^u ! surface ( an unmortifi$ he>t1 is b ( %ort cont9uance4 ,x puffs up1 b do? n edify4 ,i ?ank our ,savi\r t he is %ew+ u "h m ( our he>ts1 & m ( 8 love4 ,i d\bt n b he deals s ) y4 ,i he>tily greet y\r de> h\%old1 & y\r societies1 & return my love to ,mr4 ,s4 ,i h he>d him m5tion$ by lady ,f ,g4 ,if our ,savi\r gives me leave1 ,i w\ld gladly come to ,york%ire4 ,b ,i ?9k ! cl\d po9ts /rongly t[>ds ,georgia4 ,he ha? tak5 wond]ful c>e ( ! %eep left 9 yond] wild]ness1 & int]pos$ mightily 9 _! behalf4 ,i "k y w ?ank him = x4 ,i h _h a lov+ conf]5ce ) de> ,mr4 ,b1 & h receiv$ a sweet gospel-lett] f de> ,mr4 ,h4 ,) ?is ,i s5d to him1 y1 & y\rs1 & all ! bre?r51 mo/ he>ty love1 & am1 my v de> bro!r1 ,ev] y\rs 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxcvi4 ,to ! ,hon\rable ,colonel ,g4 ,london1 ,dec4 #ba1 #agdb4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,,y\r k9d lett] put me 9 m9d ( righte\s ,lot1 ^: s\l 0 griev$ day by day at ! ungodly conv]sation ( ! wick$4 ,x 0 ! same ) holy ,david4 ,8 eyes1 l y\rs1 hon\r$ ,sir1 gu%$ out ) wat] because m5 kept n ,,god's law4 ,let ?is be y\r com=t1 hon\r$ ,sir1 t ere long 8! wick$ %all cease f tr\bl+ y1 & y\r we>y s\l %all be at re/40 ,our ,savi\r w give y a dis*>ge1 :5 y h f\ght a few m battles = him4 ,an exce$+ & et]nal weight ( glory is laid up = y1 :i* ,,god ! righte\s judge %all give y at t day4 ,i confess y\r situation & employm5t _c be v agreeable to a disciple ( ! pr9ce ( peace4 ,b p]sons c bett] judge = !mselves1 ?an /rang]s c judge = !m4 ,h[ev]1 ,i _c say1 ,i w\ld *ange po/s4 ,inde$1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,i ?9k m9e is a glori\s employ4 ,i am n a%am$ ( my ma/]1 ?\gh my ma/] may well be a%am$ ( me4 ,i "k no o!r reason1 :y ,,jesus has put me into ! m9i/ry1 ?an because ,i am ! *ief ( s9n]s1 & !re=e fitte/ to prea* free grace to a _w ly+ 9 ! wick$ "o4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 he gives mu* success1 & = ! g5]ality answ]s y\r pray]s1 by giv+ me a ?riv+ s\l 9 a heal?ful body4 ,b ,o my unfruitfulness6 ,i am (t5 a%am$ t ,i c d no m = t ,,jesus :o ha? r$eem$ me by 8 own mo/ preci\s blood4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ! ?\ghts q conf\nd me4 ,o t ,i c\ld lie l[]6 !n %\ld ,i rise high]4 ,c\ld ,i take deep] root d[nw>ds1 !n %\ld ,i be> m fruit upw>ds4 ,i want to be poor 9 _s4 ,i want to be meek & l[ly 9 he>t4 ,i want to h ! :ole m9d t 0 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus4 ,bless$ be 8 "n = :at he has giv5 me already4 ,bless$ be 8 "n1 t out ( 8 fulness ,i receive grace = grace4 ,o t my he>t 0 ,,*ri/'s libr>y6 ,i w\ld n h "o ?ief to lodge 9 my ,r$eem]'s temple4 8,,"l1 sc\rge out e ?ief10 is ! daily language ( my he>t4 ,! ,,"l w he> my pray]1 & let my cry come unto him4 ,i h j be5 writ+ to y\r hon\r$ lady4 ,i ?9k %e gr[s 9 grace4 ,may y & y\rs be fill$ ) all ! fulness ( ,,god6 ,9 ab\t six weeks1 ,,god will+1 ,i purpose to emb>k = ,georgia4 ,our ,,"l has wond]fully appe>$ = my poor orphans4 ,i am yet 9 arre>s = !m1 b my ,,god kn[s h[ to supply all my wants4 ,i am enabl$ to ca/ all my c>e ^u him1 believ+ t he c>e? = me4 ,i hope to h ! fav\r ( ano!r lett] be=e ,i emb>k4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i beg ! cont9uance ( y\r pray]s1 & am1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 ?\gh v unwor?y bro!r1 & s]vant 9 our glori\s head1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxcvii4 ,to ,lady ,jane ,h ,c4 ,london1 ,dec4 #bc1 #agdb4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,h[ are we oblig$ to y\r ,lady%ip8 ,_h ,i "t ,i w\ld endeav\r to tell y2 b ?is is my com=t1 :5 ,i h n "t to write1 ,i h a he>t giv5 me to pray = my de> fri5ds1 & y1 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 h a con/ant %>e 9 my poor petitions4 ,i f9d by y\rs to my wife1 t y compla9 ( d>kness4 ,ere n[1 ,i hope ! day-/> ha? aga9 ris5 9 y\r he>t1 & y h be5 made to rejoice ) exce$+ great joy4 ,our ,,"l w n leave y com=tless2 he w s5d ! ,holy ,gho/ to com=t y4 ,! "t ( s++ ( birds %all come4 ,our ,,"l w n be always *id+4,?is is only to %ew y m ( y\r he>t1 & make y :at y long to be1 a v poor s9n]4 ,our he>ts1 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 are s desp]ately wick$1 deceitful above all ?+s1 t )\t repeat$ in/ances ( feel+ our helplessness & mis]y1 we %\ld =get ourselves1 & run away f ! feet ( our ,,"l & ,savi\r4 ,he !re=e1 9 love1 empties be=e he fills2 humbles be=e he exalts4 ,at lea/1 he is pleas$ to deal ?us ) me4 ,i ?ank him = x1 f my inmo/ s\l3 = 0 x n s1 8 m]cies w\ld de/roy u4 ,he helps me also to praise him4 ,:5 ,i discov] a new corruption1 ,i am z ?ankful z a c5t9el keep+ wat* 9 a g>rison1 w\ld be at spy+ a /raggl+ enemy come ne> him4 ,i /& n fight+ ) x myself 9 my own /r5g?1 b run imm$iately & tell ! capta9 ( my salvation4 ,by ! sword ( 8 _s1 he soon de/roys x1 & makes me exce$+ happy4 ,?is is :at ,i call a simple look+ to ,,*ri/4 ,i "k ( no o!r effectual way ( keep+ ! old man d[n1 aft] he has gott5 8 deadly bl[4 ,look up !n1 de> ,madam1 to a w\nd$ ,savi\r4 ,g to him z a little *ild4 ,tell him y\r :ole he>t4 ,he w he> y\r lisp+1 & set y\r s\l at lib]ty4 ,he is pleas$ graci\sly to answ] my petitions1 & to bless my poor lab\rs4 ,we h _m good s\ls 9 our society1 t are g5tly com+ into ! k ( !mselves4 ,our ,savi\r deals mo/ lov+ly ) u inde$4 ,la/ night we _h a g5]al love-fea/4 ,x 0 exce$+ awful & refre%+4 ,i c\ld h wi%$ = "s ( my de> ,scotl& fri5ds4 ,i 0 enabl$ to pray = !m mo/ f]v5tly4 ,may ,,jesus bless ?is lett] to y\r s\l6 ,wi%+1 above all ?+s1 t x may be 9 heal? & prosp]1 & ) humble ackn[l$gm5ts = all fav\rs1 ,i subscribe myself1 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,! ,,end ( ! ,,fir/ ,,volume4