,,! ,,works ,,( ,,! ,,rev]5d ,,george ,,:itefield1 ,m4,a4 ,transcrib]'s ,notes ,punctuation has be5 /&>diz$4 ,! text may %[ quotations )9 quotations1 all set (f by simil> quote m>ks4 ,! inn] quotations h be5 *ang$ 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 emphasiz$ text )9 italics -- 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 ,,! ,,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 ,,ii4 ,,london3 ,pr9t$ = ,,edw>d & ,,*>les ,,dilly1 9 ! ,p\ltry2 & ,messrs4 ,,k9caid & ,,bell1 at ,ed9burgh4 ,,mdcclxxi4 ,,lett]s ,,lett] ,,ccccxcviii4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,h4 ,london1 ,dec4 #bc1 #agdb4 ,my de> bro!r ,h1 ,i ,?ank y = y\r k9d & v agreeable lett]4 ,x 0 refre%+ to my s\l1 & /irr$ me to give ?anks on y\r behalf4 ,i am surpriz$ t y are n turn$ (f1 s9ce y n[ s cle>ly prea* ! ev]la/+ gospel4 ,b our ,savi\r has ! he>ts ( all m5 9 8 h&s1 & he turne? !m :5 & :]esoev] he please?4 ,o my de> bro!r1 ,i hope no?+ w det] y f prea*+ ! glad tid+s ( salvation to a _w ly+ 9 ! wick$ "o4 ,i w\ld n b be a poor despis$ m9i/] ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/ = t5 ?\s& worlds4 ,?is ,i am p]suad$ is ! language ( my de> fri5d's he>t3 ,i4 ,= ?is let m5 revile my "n1 ,no cross ,i %un1 ,i fe> no %ame3 ,all hail reproa*1 & welcome pa92 ,only ?y t]rors1 ,,"l1 re/ra94 ,,ii4 ,! love ( ,,*ri/ do? him con/ra9 ,to seek ! w&'r+ s\ls ( m52 ,) cries1 entreaties1 te>s to save1 ,& snat* !m f ! gap+ grave4 ,g on1 ?\ man ( ,,god2 & may ! ,,"l cause ?y b[ to abide 9 /r5g?6 ,glad %\ld ,i be to come & %oot "s gospel arr[s 9 ,devon%ire2 b ! cl\d seems n[ to po9t t[>d ,am]ica4 ,my de> family calls l\dly = me4 ,our ,,"l has wond]fully ( late int]pos$ on _! behalf4 ,,god will+1 ,i int5d %ortly to s5d y an acc\nt ( ! ,orphan-h\se1 & my la/ volume ( s]mons1 ) "s o!r ?+s4 ,bless$ be ,,god = mak+ any ( my poor writ+s ( use to y\r de> s\l4 ,surely ,i _h ne$ proclaim free grace on ! h\se-top2 if ,i did n1 ! /ones w\ld cry out aga9/ me4 ,o my de> bro!r1 :at a my/]y ( love is ! my/]y ( godl9ess8 ,:il/ ,i am writ+ ! fire k9dles4 ,?is fire has also ( late k9dl$ 9 _m he>ts4 ,our l>ge society goes on well4 ,we h _m t walk 9 ! com=ts ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,i he> ( glori\s ?+s f v>i\s p>ts4 ,i hope ere long we %all he> ( p]sons go+ f po/ to po/1 & cry+1 8,babylon is fall51 ,babylon is fall540 ,i tru/ y1 my de> ,sir1 w be made a happy in/rum5t 9 ! ,m$iator's k+dom1 ( pull+ d[n satan's /rongholds4 ,pray write me ^w1 h[ ! w> is go+ on betwe5 ,mi*ael & ! dragon4 ,= ! pres5t1 adieu4 ,my t5d] love to all ! lov]s ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,accept ! same f1 my de> bro!r1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,ccccxcix4 ,to ,mr4 ,r1 9 ,ed9burgh4 ,london1 ,dec4 #bd1 #agdb4 ,de> ,mr4 ,r1 ,,x has giv5 me "s conc]n t ,i c\ld n answ] y\r k9d & acceptable lett] be=e4 ,z our ,savi\r w give me fre$om1 ,i %all s5d y a few l9es n[4 ,i ?9k ,i may say to y1 z ,lu!r said to ,melan*ton1 ,nimis es nullus4 ,y are kept 9 bondage by a false humility4 ,x is good to see ourselves poor1 & exce$+ vile2 b if t sight & feel+ prev5t our look+ up to1 & ex]t+ ourselves = our de> ,savi\r1 x becomes crim9al1 & robs ! s\l ( mu* com=t4 ,i c speak ?is by de>-b\ght exp]i5ce4 ,h[ (t5 h ,i be5 kept f speak+ & act+ = ,,god1 by a sight ( my own unwor?9ess2 b n[ ,i see t ! m unwor?y ,i am1 ! m fit to "w = ,,jesus1 because he w get mu* glory 9 work+ by su* mean in/rum5ts2 & ! m he has = giv5 me1 ! m ,i ought to love & s]ve him4 ,fir$ ) a s5se ( 8 unspeakable lov+-k9dness1 ,i d>e to g out & tell poor s9n]s t a lamb 0 sla9 = !m2 & t he w h m]cy on s9n]s z su*1 ( :om inde$ ,i am *ief4 ,i wi% my de> fri5d 0 9 ?is respect n almo/1 b altoge!r su* z ,i am4 ,well w\ld x be ) him1 & happy w\ld he !n be4 ,^u ! receipt ( y\rs1 ,i pray$ ! ,,"l to op5 y\r m\?4 ,! language ( my he>t = y1 myself1 & all ! ,r$eem]'s witnesses1 is ?is2 ,ah6 ,,"l1 enl>ge _! scanty ?\ght1 ,to see ! wond]s ?\ ha/ wr\ght2 ,unloose ! /amm]+ tongue1 to tell ,?y love imm5se1 unse>*able4 ,i bless our ,,"l = giv+ y su* fre$om ) himself1 ?\gh y _c speak s freely to o!rs4 ,pray]s wr\ght by 8 own _s1 he w he> & answ]4 ,x is mo/ god-l to be frequ5t 9 int]cession4 ,x is ! con/ant employm5t ( ! ,son ( ,,god 9 heav54 ,i rejoice to he> ! "w ( ,,god goes on among y 9 ,scotl&4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 x prosp]s 9 our h&s "h1 9 ,wales1 & 9 v>i\s places4 ,t x may prosp] m & m1 & be daily c>ri$ on 9 y\r preci\s s\l1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 de> ,mr4 ,r1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,d4 ,to ,miss ,s1 9 ,ed9burgh4 ,london1 ,dec4 #bd1 #agdb4 ,de> ,miss ,s1 ,,cont9ual avocations ab\t my ma/]'s bus9ess1 has prev5t$ my answ]+ y\r k9d lett]4 ,x gladd5$ my he>t1 because x br\ght me ! glad tid+s ( y\r be+ accept$ 9 ! belov$2 & kn[+ t y are s1 :at does ! ,,"l require ( y n[1 b to walk humbly ) him8 ,beg him to %ew y m & m ( y\r evil he>t1 t y may ev] rema9 a poor s9n] at ! feet ( ! once crucifi$1 b n[ exalt$ ,lamb ( ,,god4 ,!re y w be happy4 ,!re y w f9d %elt] f all y\r enemies4 ,my pray] !re=e = y1 de> ,miss1 is ?is3 ,cont9ue /ill ?y love1 de> ,lamb1 ,safe hide h] 9 ?y w\nds2 ,!re may %e dwell 9 all t love ,! ransom'd s\l surr\nds4 ,! com=ts y h already exp]i5c$1 z well z y\r trials1 are b e>ne/s ( :at y w h]eaft] meet ) 9 ! spiritual life4 ,b fe> no?+1 nei!r be ov] ?\ghtful = ! morr[2 y h an all-graci\s & almighty ,savi\r to guide & protect y4 ,he w n leave y1 until he ha? lodg$ y safe 9 glory4 ,!re ! wick$ %all cease f tr\bl+1 & y\r we>y s\l w enjoy an et]nal re/4 ,p]haps ,i may n see y aga91 till ,i meet y 9 ! _w ( spirits4 ,t grace & peace may be multipli$ ^u y\r de> s\l1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 de> ,miss ,s1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d & s]vant 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,di4 ,to ,mr4 ,t4 ,janu>y #i1 #agdc4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i ,rememb]1 :5 9 ,scotl& la/ ye>1 h[ he>tily y\r good p jo9$ 9 praise & ?anksgiv+1 = ! deliv]ance ,,god _h wr\ght out = ! inhabitants ( ,georgia2 & ,i hope ,i %all nev] =get h[ lib]ally !y contribut$ to ! necessities ( ! orphans1 ?\gh !y knew n b at t "t bo? orphans & ,orphan-h\se 7 9 ! enemies h&4 ,z ?is 0 an uncommon ev5t1 ,i s5d y h]e) "p ( ! proclamation = a day ( ?anksgiv+ to almighty ,,god1 = putt+ an end to ?is ,spani% ,invasion4 ,x runs ?us3 ,,almighty ,,god has 9 all ages %ewn 8 p[] & m]cy1 9 ! m>vell\s & graci\s deliv]ance ( 8 *ur*1 & 9 ! protection ( righte\s & religi\s k+s & /ates1 pr(ess+ 8 holy & et]nal tru?1 f ! op5 invasion1 wick$ conspiracies1 & malici\s practices ( all ! enemies !re(4 ,he ha? by ! manife/ation ( 8 provid5ce deliv]$ u f ! h&s ( ! ,spani>ds3 !y1 ) =ty sail ( small gallies & o!r craft1 came into ,cumb]l& ,s\nd2 b su* a t]ror came ^u !m t !y fl$4 ,) ano!r fleet ( ?irty-six %ips & vessels !y came into ,jekyl ,s\nd1 & aft] a %>p fight became ma/]s !re(2 we hav+ only f\r vessels to oppose _! =ce4 ,we engag$ !m = ! space ( f\r h\rs1 & n "o ( u 0 kill$1 ?\gh _m ( ! enemy p]i%$1 & five 7 kill$ by "o %ot only4 ,!y l&$ f\r ?\s& five hundr$ m51 accord+ to ! acc\nt ( ! prison]s1 & ev5 ( ,engli%m51 :o escap$ f !m4 ,! fir/ p>ty m>*$ up ?r\gh ! woods to ?is t[n1 & 0 )9 sight !re(1 :5 ,,god deliv]$ !m into our h&s1 ?\gh we 7 b few 9 numb]4 ,!y f\ght & 7 soon disp]s$ & fl$4 ,ano!r p>ty :i* support$ !m1 also f\ght2 b 7 soon put to flight4 ,we may truly say1 ! h& ( ! ,,"l f\ght = u2 = 9 two attacks m ?an five hundr$ fl$ be=e fifty4 ,at fir/ !y seem$ to fight ) c\rage2 & ! gr5adi]s p>ticul>ly *>g$ ) great resolution2 b _! %ot did n take place1 insomu* t none ( ours 7 kill$2 b !y 7 brok5 & pursu$ ) great slaught]1 & by ! report ( ! prison]s s9ce tak51 upw>ds ( two hundr$ m5 nev] return$ to _! camp4 ,!y also came up ) _! half galleys t[>ds ! t[n1 & return$ )\t s mu* z fir+ "o %ot1 leav+ beh9d !m "s cannon1 & _m ?+s !y _h tak54 ,tw5ty-eight sail attack$ ,=t-,william1 9 :i* 7 only fifty m54 ,aft] ?ree h\rs fight1 !y w5t away & left ! prov9ce1 & 7 pursu$ z f> z ,sa9t ,john's4 ,s t by ?is :ole exp$ition1 no m ?an two ( ours 7 tak5 & two kill$4 ,we may !re=e truly say1 ! ,,"l ha? done great ?+s = u1 :o has deliv]$ u out ( ! h&s ( ! enemy4 ,hav+ tak5 ! premises into consid]ation1 ,i d h]eby ord]1 t ,sunday ! tw5ty-fif? in/ant be obs]v$ z a day ( public ?anksgiv+ to almighty ,,god = 8 great deliv]ance1 9 hav+ put an end to ! ,spani% ,invasion3 & t all p]sons d solemnize ! same 9 a *ri/ian & religi\s mann]1 & ab/a9 f drunk5ness1 & any o!r wick$ & dissolute te/imonies ( joy4 ,giv5 "u my h& & seal1 ?is tw5ty-f\r? day ( ,july1 at ,fr$]ica 9 ,georgia1 ,anno ,dom9i "o ?\s& sev5 hundr$ & =ty-two4 ,sign$ by1 ,james ,ogle?orp4 ,by 8 excell5cy's comm&1 ,francis ,moore4 ,bus9ess prev5ts my enl>g+ fur!r at ?is "t1 & inde$ ,i *use r to leave y to make y\r own rem>ks on ! inclos$4 ,i only obs]ve 9 g5]al t z a t9cture ( piety runs ?r\gh ! :ole1 & all ! glory giv5 to him to :om all glory is due1 x w be z acceptable to y z x 0 to1 ,y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dii4 ,to ,mr4 ,h1 at ,gl\ce/]4 ,london1 ,feb4 #d1 #agdc4 ,my v de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,i ,bless ,,god on y\r behalf4 ,i ?ank him = visit+ y\r de> s\l1 & mak+ y useful to o!rs4,assur$ly ! ,,"l has call$ y to y\r pres5t "w4,abide 9 x4 ,g on & prosp]4 ,! ,,"l w be ) y4 ,if we h an association 9 ,wilt%ire soon1 w y *use to be ) u8 ,i expect %ortly n[ to move h5ce2 b my way is q block$ up f go+ abroad4 ,i w s5d y ^w1 :5 ,i %all be at ,bri/ol4 ,i w salute y & y\r fri5d )1 8,come 91 ye bless$ ( ! ,,"l40 ,i h j publi%$ a fre% acc\nt ( ! ,orphan-h\se1 & prefix$ ! plan4 ,i %all be glad to he> f y (t54 ,be z p>ticul> 9 respect to ! society z y c4 ,! ,,"l is /ill ) u4 ,bless$ be 8 holy "n6 ,my t5d] love to all4 ,t ! glori\s ,emmanuel may be ) y\r s\l m & m1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 my de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,diii4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,m>* #bd1 #agdc4 ,my de> ,sir1 ,,an effectual door is op5$ 9 ^! p>ts4 ,on ,saturday night ,i prea*$ "h4 ,! ,,"l 0 ) me4 ,on ,sunday morn+ ,i prea*$ aga9 9 a b>n4 ,x 0 a good "t to me & ! p4 ,de> ,mr4 ,p 0 "h1 & te>s ( love & joy 7 runn+ d[n 8 ag$ *eeks almo/ all ! :ile4 ,he 01 l good old ,simeon1 ready to cry out1 8,,"l1 n[ lette/ ?y s]vant dep>t 9 peace40 ,at noon ,i prea*$ at ,mr4 ,fr's on ! hill1 to a glori\s auditory inde$4 ,"h ,,jesus ,,*ri/ display$ 8 p[]1 & caus$ mu* ( 8 glory to pass be=e u4 ,at f\r ,i prea*$ aga9 9 a field ne> ,/r\d1 :]e 0 a great congregation consi/+ ( _m1 _m ?\s&s4 ,! ,,"l help$ & bless$ me mu* "h also4 ,aft]w>ds ,i w5t to ! new h\se at ,hampton1 & ! glory ( ! ,,"l fill$ x4 ,x is exce$+ commodi\s = our purpose4 ,i prea*$ 9 ! c\rt-y>d on ,monday noon1 to a l>ge auditory4 ,monday ev5+ ! ,,"l gave me a good "t at ,pit*comb4 ,bo? bro!r ,c & bro!r ,a's society met at ,hampton1 & ! ,,"l met ) u4 ,bro!r ,c is c]ta9ly call$ ( ,,god4 ,all call him a second ,bunyan4 ,i believe he mu/ give himself :olly to ! "w4 ,su* a h>dy work] ) 8 h&s1 & he>ty prea*] at ! same "t1 ,i h sc>ce kn[n4 ,on ,tuesday a man 0 hung 9 *a9s at ,hampton ,common4,a m mis]able spectacle ,i h n se54 ,i prea*$ 9 ! morn+ to a great auditory ab\t a mile (f ! place ( execution4 ,i int5d$ do+ ! same aft] ! crim9al 0 turn$ (f2 b ! wea!r 0 v viol5t4,?\s&s & ?\s&s came & /aid to he>2 b1 ?r\gh mis9=mation1 kept on ! top ( ! hill1 :ile ,i prea*$ 9 ! bottom4 ,aft] ?is ,i came to ,gl\ce/]1 & prea*$ 9 ! ev5+ 9 a b>n3 a night mu* to be rememb]$6 ,?is morn+ ,i prea*$ aga91 & d9$ ) ,mr4 ,ed ,is & "s m at ,mr4 ,e's4 ,i am j go+ to my ev5+ lecture1 & to-morr[ ,i %all leave ,gl\ce/] = a few days4 ,! association is put (f = a week1 s ,i %all h m "t 9 ,gl\ce/]%ire4 ,nev] did ,i see p m hungry & simple4 ,_m come tell+ me :at ! ,,"l did = _! s\ls :5 ,i 0 "h la/4 ,to him be all ! glory6 ,bro!r ,a is n[ ) me4 ,he mu/ be 9 ! c\ntry 'till ! h\se is m settl$4 ,i am sure ,,god call$ me "h4 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,div4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,m>* #bi1 #agdc4 ,my de> ,sir1 ,i ,n[ sit d[n to fulfil my promise made to y la/ night4,i ?9k 9 a =m] lett] ,i gave y an acc\nt ( :at ! ,,"l _h done = & by me s9ce ,i left ,london1 ?\gh inde$ ,i _c tell y ! hundr$? "p4 ,on ,tuesday ev5+ ,i prea*$ at ,gl\ce/] ) z conv9c+1 s\l-edify+ p[]1 z ev] ,i felt 9 my life4 ,! b>n1 ?\gh made m commodi\s1 0 & is g5]ally q cr\d$4 ,on ,friday morn+ ,i prea*$ aga92 & aft]w>ds w5t to ,hampton2 ! sn[ fall+ & freez+ on u all ! way4 ,9 ! ev5+ ,i prea*$ at ,*al=d1 ^u 8walk+ ) ,,god30 he 0 ) me & ! auditory4 ,on ,saturday ,i prea*$ at ,ruscom 9 ! morn+1 & at ,k+-/anley 9 ! aft]noon4 ,9 ! ev5+1 ,i visit$ bro!r ,c's graci\s society2 & aft]w>ds rode to ,hampton1 :i* made ab\t tw5ty miles4 ,! congregations on acc\nt ( ! wea!r 7 n s great1 b our ,savi\r mo/ ri*ly f$ u4 ,! ^w di/ill$ l ! dew2 & at ,/anley ,i ?9k ,i 0 9 ! v suburbs ( heav54 ,o free grace6 ,on ,sunday morn+ ,i prea*$ at ,dursley1 ab\t sev5 miles f ,hampton1 :]e our de> bro!r ,a _h be5 tak5 d[n ! ,sunday be=e2 b no "o 0 p]mitt$ to t\* or mole/ u4 ,! congregation consi/$ ( "s ?\s&s1 & ! ^w came ) a mo/ glori\sly conv9c+ p[]4 ,i came away rejoic+1 & 9 ! aft]noon prea*$ to ab\t t5 ?\s& on ,hampton common1 at :at ! p n[ call ,:itefield's ,tump1 because ,i prea*$ !re fir/4 ,i _c tell y :at a solemn occasion t 04 ,i p]ceive a great alt]ation 9 ! p s9ce ,i 0 9 ^! p>ts la/4 ,!y did inde$ hang on me to he> ! ^w4 ,x ran & 0 glorifi$4 ,9 ! ev5+1 we _h a mo/ preci\s meet+ ) ! two unit$ societies 9 ! new h\se at ,hampton4 ,surely _m !reab\ts w walk ) ,,god4 ,la/ night & ?is morn+ ,i prea*$ aga9 ) great p[]2 prea*+ 9 ,gl\ce/]%ire is n[ l prea*+ at ! tab]nacle at ,london4 ,?is ev5+ ,i am to prea* aga92 & aft] t to hold our fir/ love-fea/4,:at our ,,"l does = u h]eaft]1 y %all he> 9 my next4 ,& n[1 my de> ,sir1 help me to be ?ankful1 & bless ! ,,"l = all 8 m]cies conf]r$ on ,y\r unwor?y fri5d1 & 8 wor?less s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dv4 ,to ! ,same4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,april #b1 #agdc4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,my s\l is kept exce$+ *e>ful2 & great] & m cont9u$ fre$om 9 prea*+1 ,i nev] exp]i5c$1 ?an s9ce ,i h be5 9 ,gl\ce/] & ,gl\ce/]%ire4 ,on ,tuesday ev5+ we _h a bless$ love-fea/4 ,on ,w$nesday morn+ ,i prea*$ "h ) great sweetness2 & at noon at ,pa9swick4,9 ! ev5+ ,i prea*$ at ,mr4 ,f's1 9 ! place :]e ! ,,"l met u rem>kably "o night ab\t a twelvemon? ago4 ,he met u aga9 mo/ delightfully1 n 9 t]ror1 b 9 love3 by :i* ,i guess$ h[ ! gospel _h ga9$ gr\nd 9 a twelvemon?'s "t4 ,aft] ?is ,i visit$ de> bro!r ,c's society1 & !n rode to ,hampton1 ) bro!rs ,a & ,g1 prais+ & bless+ ,,god4 ,on ,w$nesday noon ,i prea*$ at ,qu>h\se1 f ! /ump :]e old ,mr4 ,cole us$ to /&4 ,x 0 an al>m+ "t4 ,my s\l enjoy$ exce$+ great lib]ty4 ,9 ! ev5+ ,i prea*$ 9 ! new h\se at ,hampton to _m hundr$s1 & aft]w>ds met ! society4 ,ye/]day morn+ ,i came hi!r4 ,at noon & at night ,i prea*$ 9 ! b>n2 x 0 q cr\d$4 ,x w\ld h rejoic$ y to h be5 ) u4 ,?is morn+ ,i am to prea* aga91 & %all take my leave at night4 ,my de> ,sir1 help me to extol free grace1 & expect to he> ( great] ?+s ?an ^! f1 ,ev] y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dvi4 ,to bro!r ,s4 ,wat]=d 7,s\? ,wales17 ,april #g1 #agdc4 ,my ,de> ,bro!r1 ,,on ,monday ,i receiv$ y\r lett] ( ,april #b2 b till n[1 h _h no opportunity ( answ]+ x4 ,i prea*$ & took my leave ( ! ,gl\ce/] p ) mutual & great conc]n1 on ,sunday ev5+ la/4 ,x 0 pa/ "o 9 ! morn+1 be=e ,i c\ld lay my we>y body d[n4,at five ,i rose aga91 sick = want ( re/2 b ,i 0 enabl$ to get on horseback & ride to ,mr4 ,f's1 :]e ,i prea*$ to a l>ge congregation1 :o came !re at sev5 9 ! morn+1 hop+ to feel ! p[] ( a ris5 ,,"l4 ,!y 7 n disappo9t$ ( _! hope4 ,at t5 ,i read pray]s1 & prea*$ f ^! words18,i am ! resurrection & ! life10 & aft]w>ds 0 help$ to adm9i/] ! sacram5t 9 ,/oneh\se *ur*4 ,!n ,i rode to ,/r\d1 :]e ,i 0 enabl$ to prea* to ab\t twelve ?\s&1 ) uncommon fre$om & p[]1 9 ,mrs4 ,g's field4 ,mu* ( ! div9e pres5ce 0 !re4,ab\t six 9 ! ev5+ ,i prea*$ to ab\t ! l numb] on ,hampton ,common2 b sc>ce ev] ) a m pleas+ conv9c+ p[]4 ,! ord] & solemnity :]e) ! p broke up1 0 v in/ructive4 ,aft] ?is ,i w5t to ,hampton1 & held a g5]al love-fea/ ) ! unit$ societies4 ,my s\l 0 kept close to ,,jesus2 my bodily /r5g? r5ew$2 & ,i w5t to-b$ ab\t midnight1 v *e>ful & v happy4 ,! next morn+ ,i w5t & prea*$ ne> ,dursley1 to "s ?\s&s1 ) great convictions accompany+ ! ^w4 ,ab\t sev5 ,i rea*$ ,bri/ol1 & prea*$ ) wond]ful p[] to a full congregation at ,smi?'s ,hall2 & aft]w>ds sp5t ! ev5+ agreeably ) ,mr4 ,c ( ,ba?1 & "s o!r de> fri5ds4 ,on ,tuesday morn+ ,i prea*$ aga9 to a full congregation1 & !n set out = ?is place1 :]e we came ab\t eight 9 ! ev5+1 & _h sweet & pr(itable conv]sation ) ,mr4 ,b & "s o!rs ( ! bre?r54 ,we sung an hymn1 pray$1 & p>t$ 9 great h>mony4 ,on ,w$nesday ab\t noon ,i op5$ ! association ) a close & solemn disc\rse ^u walk+ ) ,,god4 ,inde$ mu* ( ,,god 0 ) u4 ,! bre?r5 & ! p felt mu* ( ! div9e pres5ce4 ,aft]w>ds we betook ourselves to bus9ess3 sev]al matt]s ( great importance 7 dispat*$4 ,we broke up ab\t sev51 & met aga9 ab\t t51 & cont9u$ settl+ ! affairs ( ! societies till ab\t two 9 ! morn+4 ,on ,?ursday we sat aga9 till ab\t f\r 9 ! aft]noon2 !n1 aft] tak+ a little refre%m5t1 & talk+ w>mly ( ! ?+s ( ,,god1 ,i prea*$ ) great fre$om ^u ! believ]'s re/1 & !n we w5t on ) our bus9ess1 & f9i%$ our association ab\t midnight3 all ackn[l$g$ t ,,god _h be5 ) u1 & bless$ him = ! same4 ,p]haps 9 a mon? ,i may come to ,london2 b x seems to be ! w ( ! ,,"l ,i %\ld /ay 9 ,wales ab\t a =tnight1 & take a t\r into ,pembroke%ire4 ,great doors are op5 !re4 ,our ,savi\r keeps me v happy inde$2 & is1 ,i believe1 prep>+ great] bless+s1 = ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dvii4 ,to ! ,same4 ,lantrissant1 79 ,wales7 ,april #aj1 #agdc4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,our bless$ ma/] /ill c\nt5ances my feeble lab\rs4 ,ye/]day ,i prea*$ at ,c>diff to a l>ge congregation4 ,! greate/ sc(f]s sat quiet1 & ! *ildr5 ( ,,god felt ! div9e pres5ce4 ,9 ! ev5+ ,i w5t to ,ful-mon4 ,mrs4 ,i receiv$ u k9dly4 ,,god 0 pleas$ to speak = me 9 ! society :]e ,i prea*$4 ,?is morn+ ,i prea*$ aga94 ,x 0 a mo/ rem>kable "t4 ,i h be5 j n[ prea*+ ) great p[] "h4 ,de> bro!r ,h is prea*+ 9 ,wel*4 ,! p are v simple4 ,i wrote to y f ,wat]=d4 ,i mu/ write a lett] or two m1 & !n away out ( t[n4 ,my k9d & t5d] love to all4 ,! ,,"l be ) y4 ,i am y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dviii4 ,to ! ,same4 ,swanzey1 ,april #ab1 #agdc4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,i ,hope all is well ) y4 ,great ?+s are do+ 9 ,wales4,an effectual door is op5$ = prea*+ ! ev]la/+ gospel4 ,ye/]day ,i prea*$ at ,nea?1 7sev5 miles f ?is place7 f a balcony1 to ab\t ?ree ?\s& s\ls 9 ! /reet4 ,! ,,"l 0 ) me ( a tru?4 ,?is morn+ ,i prea*$ "h to ab\t f\r ?\s& ) great p[]4 ,ab\t "o ,i prea*$ at ,h>brook1 f\r miles (f2 & am n[ return$ to prea* "h aga94,our ,savi\r has prep>$ ! way be=e him4 ,o free grace6 ,de> bro!r ,h has disc\rs$ 9 ,wel* ye/]day & to day4 ,ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,po/script4 ,pa/ sev5 9 ! ev5+4 ,i h j n[ done prea*+4 ,swanzey is tak56 ,i nev] prea*$ ) a m conv9c+ p[]4 ,_m ( ! ri* & great 7 pres5t4 ,! congregation l>g] ?an 9 ! morn+4 ,free grace = ev]6 ,,lett] ,,dix4 ,to ! ,same4 ,l>n1 ,april #ae1 #agdc4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,i ,wrote to y f sev]al places2 & all my lett]s h1 or w ,i tru/ come to h&4 ,i c yet s5d y m glad tid+s4 ,b words _c express :at ! ,,"l has done = y\r unwor?y fri5d1 & 8 own de> p's s\ls4 ,on ,monday ,i prea*$ at a place 9 ! way1 & aft]w>ds at ,nea?1 a sea port t[n1 to ab\t ?ree ?\s& p3 all 0 quiet1 & ! p[] ( ,,jesus 0 mu* !re4 ,!n ,i w5t to ,swanzey sev5 miles f ,nea?4,on ,tuesday ,i prea*$1 & ! ,,"l 0 ) me4 ,9 ! ev5+ ,i w5t to ,llanel?y1 eight miles f ,swanzey4 ,!re ,i prea*$ twice on ,w$nesday ) great p[] to a l>ge congregation2 & 9 ! ev5+ ne> ,ab]quilley1 five miles f !nce4 ,on ,?ursday ,i prea*$ at ,c>m>!n1 "o ( ! greate/ & mo/ polite places 9 ,wales2 9 ! morn+ f ! top ( ! cross3 9 ! ev5+ f a table ne> x4 ,x 0 ! great sessions4 ,! ju/ices desir$ ,i w\ld /ay till !y rose1 & !y w\ld come4 ,accord+ly !y did1 & _m ?\s&s m2 & sev]al p ( quality4 ,,jesus 0 mu* ) me1 & ,i hope mu* good "w 0 done4 ,sev]al s5t = me to _! h\ses4 ,de> bro!r ,h exhorts 9 e place4 ,i h j be5 prea*+1 & x w\ld rejoice y\r he>t to see :at is do+4 ,i want room & "t to tell y all4 ,9 ab\t t5 days ,i hope to be ne> ,bri/ol4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i am1 de> fri5d1 ,ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dx4 ,to ! ,same4 ,hav]=dwe/1 ,april #ag1 #agdc4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,,s9ce ,i left ,l>n1 f :5ce ,i wrote to y1 ! ,,"l has dealt mo/ b\ntifully ) me4 ,i w5t t ev5+ to ,n>batt1 :]e ,i prea*$ to "s ?\s&s ) great p[]4 ,on ,saturday ,i prea*$ at ,newton1 & aft]w>ds at ,jeff]son to sev]al ?\s& s\ls1 v l ! ,k+swood colli]s4 ,?is morn+ ,i prea*$ at ,llassivran1 & _h z x 7 a ,moor-fields congregation2 & ?is aft]noon ,i prea*$ to ab\t ! same numb] ne> ?is t[n4 ,i also read pray]s4 ,:]e ,i h be51 ! p call l\dly aga94 ,a mo/ effectual door is op5$ 9 ,s\? ,wales4 ,i hope to be ) y 9 a few weeks4 ,i am glad ( su* news f ,georgia4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 he w take c>e ( me & m9e4 ,he>ty love att5ds y & all1 f ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxi4 ,to ! ,same4 ,c>m>!n1 ,april #bj1 #agdc4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,,s9ce ,i wrote f ,hav]=dwe/1 ,i prea*$ ye/]day at eight 9 ! morn+ to ab\t eight ?\s& p 9 ?is place1 & 9 ! aft]noon to sev]al ?\s&s at ,n>batt1 bo? times ) great p[]4 ,?is morn+ ,i prea*$ at ,l>n1 & com+ ov] 9 ! f]ry _h ! unexpect$ complim5t paid me1 ( "o %ip fir+ sev]al guns1 & ( "s o!rs hoi/+ _! flags4 ,?is aft]noon ,i prea*$ at a little t[n call$ ,kidwilly1 to a l>ge congregation2 & came ?is ev5+ "h4 ,"o ( ! m9i/]s prea*$ mu* aga9/ me la/ ,sunday1 & m5tion$ me by "n2 b1 l my o!r oppos]s 7& l ! vip] bit+ ! file7 he only hurt himself4 ,i am z x 7 9 a new1 b v un?\ght ( pleasant _w4 ,o h[ _m ?\s&s )9 ^! few days h he>d ! ^w6 ,i ?\ght to see y next week2 b z ,i am "h1 p]haps x may be be/ to g r\nd n[1 & s be at ,london at ,p5teco/4 ,9 ab\t a =tnight1 !re=e1 y may expect to see me4 ,ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxii4 ,to ! ,same4 ,bhuadd]1 ,april #bc1 #agdc4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,i ,wrote to y f ,hav]=d & ,c>m>!n4 ,i prea*$ !re twice on ,?ursday to ab\t t5 ?\s& p1 & de> ,mr4 ,r prea*$ aft] me4 ,ye/]day we _h ano!r bless$ association2 & h n[ settl$ all ! c\nties 9 ,wales4 ,our ,,"l 0 wond]fully ) u4 ,y _c tell h[ delight$ ! bre?r5 w5t away4 ,inde$ !y seem$ fill$ z ) new w9e4 ,la/ night we came hi!r to a little inn4 ,a sweet retreat f ! ra94 ,i mu/ away to prea* ?is morn+4 ,help me1 my de> man1 to be ?ankful4 ,i k9dly salute y & y\rs1 & am1 ,ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxiii4 ,to ! ,same4 ,gu5fi!n1 ne> ! ,hay 9 ,radnor%ire1 ,april #be1 #agdc4 ,my de> ,sir1 ,i ,wrote to y on ,saturday morn+2 aft]w>ds ,i prea*$ at ,llanga?an 9 ! *ur*1 to a great congregation2 ,i !n w5t ab\t t5 miles1 & prea*$ at ,l&ov]y 9 ! ev5+1 & on ,sunday morn+4 ,,god 0 ) u ea* "t4 ,on ,sunday ev5+ ,i prea*$ to a l>ge & polite auditory at ,brecon1 fifte5 miles f ,l&ov]y4 ,?is morn+ ,i prea*$ at ,trevecka1 & j n[ at ?is place1 ) z great fre$om1 p[] & melt+1 almo/ z we h se54 ,x is n[ pa/ sev5 at night1 & ,i h sev5 or eight ,wel% miles to g4 ,i am glad y are s happy 9 ,,jesus4 ,my body is weak1 b ,i am at ! ,r$eem]'s feet1 & he reigns k+ 9 my he>t1 & causes me to rejoice & triumph ov] all4 ,help me to praise him4 ,bro!r ,h salutes y all4 ,! ,,"l be ) y4 ,ev]1 ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxiv4 ,to ! ,same4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,april #bi1 #agdc4 ,my de> ,sir1 ,i ,am at pres5t /r5g!n+ myself 9 ! ,,"l my ,,god4 ,^! words h mu* refre%$ me1 8,& ! ,,"l 0 ) ,david1 :i!rsoev] he w5t40 ,aft] ,i wrote my la/ f a g5tlewoman's ne> ! ,hay1 ,i w5t t[>ds ,buil?1 & got into my lodg+s ab\t "o1 & into my b$ ab\t two o'clock 9 ! morn+4 ,! next day ,i prea*$ at ,buil?1 ) mu* ( ! ,r$eem]'s pres5ce4 ,!n ,i rode to ! ,gore1 ! la/ place ,i prea*$ at 9 ,wales2 & inde$ our ,savi\r kept ! good w9e 'till la/3 he made our cup to ov]fl[4,betwe5 eight & n9e at night we set out = ,leom9/]1 & rea*$ !re betwe5 two & ?ree 9 ! morn+4 ,at elev51 & ?ree1 ,i prea*$4 ,x 0 q fall[ gr\nd4 ,! ,,"l broke x up1 & gave me a bless$ entrance into ,h]e=d%ire4 ,all glory be to 8 great ,"n6 ,! same night ,i lay at ,h]e=d4 ,ev5 !re "s ( our ,,"l's disciples 7 to be f\nd1 z also at ,ross1 :]e we bait$ ye/]day4 ,9 bo? places ,i might h prea*$1 w\ld "t h p]mitt$2 b ,i 0 ha/5+ to ,gl\ce/]1 :]e ! good ,%eph]d ( ,israel br\ght u 9 peace & safety ab\t eight 9 ! ev5+2 aft] hav+ 9 ab\t ?ree weeks travell$ ab\t f\r hundr$ ,engli% miles1 sp5t ?ree days 9 att5d+ two associations1 prea*$ ab\t =ty times1 visit$ ab\t ?irte5 t[ns1 & pass$ ?r\gh sev5 c\nties4 ,"h !n w ,i set up my ,eb5ez]1 ?ank ! adorable ,,jesus = ^! & all o!r 8 m]cies1 & f ! bottom ( my he>t give him all ! glory4 ,i "k my de>e/ fri5d w jo9 ) me1 & say a he>ty ,am54 8,ev5 s1 ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,am5 & ,am560,la/ night & ?is morn+ ,i prea*$ "h4 ,s9ce my dep>ture ! b>n ha? be5 turn$ into a commodi\s *apel4 ,i %all prea* !re aga91 ,,god will+1 ?is ev5+1 & to-morr[ morn+2 9 ! c\ntry on ,sunday next1 & = all z ,i "k1 %all come to ,london on ,monday ev5+4 ,"o ( ! simple ,app]ly s\ls di$ 9 peace a few days ago4 8,praise ye ! ,,"l1 = 8 m]cy endure? = ev]40 ,y\rs1 c4 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxv4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,i4 ,london1 ,may #f1 #agdc4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,y\r v k9d lett] ,i _h n ! pleasure ( receiv+ 'till ye/]day4 ,x 0 v acceptable1 & knits my he>t clos] to y ?an ev]4 ,i love y\r hone/ s\l1 & long = t "t1 :5 ! disciples ( ,,*ri/ ( diff]5t sects %all be jo9$ 9 f> clos] fell[%ip "o ) ano!r4 ,our divisions h griev$ my he>t4 ,i he>tily approve ( ! meet+ ( ! *ief lab\r]s toge!r4 ,! free grace ( ! ev]-bless$ ,,jesus melts me d[n4 ,he has be5 exce$+ k9d to me ( late1 & %ewn me t1 vile z ,i am1 he w n lay me aside4 ,i am j return$ f a circuit ( ab\t #djj miles4 ,i h be5 z f> z ,hav]=dwe/1 & 0 enabl$ to prea* ) great p[]4 ,?\s&s & t5s ( ?\s&s flock$ to he> ! ^w1 & ! s\ls ( ,,god's *ildr5 7 mu* refre%$4 ,i h be5 also at two associations 9 ,wales4 ,! "w beg9s n[ to %ew itself4 ,_m are tak+ root d[nw>d1 & be>+ fruit upw>d4 ,ere long ,i tru/ !y w fill ! l&4 ,i am glad ! ,,"l ha? op5$ fre% doors = y1 my de> bro!r4 ,! rams horns are s\nd+ ab\t ,j]i*o2 surely ! t[]+ walls w at l5g? fall d[n4 ,b we mu/ h pati5ce4 ,he t believe?1 do? n make ha/e4 ,! rams horns mu/ g r\nd sev5 times4 ,our divisions 9 ,engl& h ! wor/ aspect1 :ile !y are n[ unit$ 9 ,wales3 b ev5 ?is %all "w = good1 & cause ! ,r$eem]'s glory to %9e m conspicu\s4 ,?is is my com=t2 8,! gov]nm5t is ^u 8 %\ld]s10 & he is a 8wond]ful c\nsellor40 ,& :atso'er ?\ wilt1 ,?\ do/1 ?\ ,k+ ( ,k+s6 ,:at ?y un]r+ wisdom plans ,?y p[] to be+ br+s4 ,b :]e am ,i runn+8 ,p>don me4 ,i am writ+ to my de> ,mr4 ,i4 ,i rejoice 9 ! expectation ( see+ y 9 t[n4 ,i hope to be 9 t[n at t "t1 & to enjoy "s ( our =m] happy seasons4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i salute y f my inmo/ s\l1 & desire1 z (t5 z opportunity (f]s1 a close correspond5ce may be kept up betwe5 y1 &1 my de> bro!r1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate unwor?y bro!r & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxvi4 ,to ,d4 ,t1 9 ,york%ire4 ,london1 ,may #f1 #agdc4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,a ,day or two ago1 ,i _h ! pleasure ( receiv+ a lett] f y1 :i* ,i f9d 0 writt5 "s "t s9ce1 b came n to h&1 z ,i 0 out ( t[n4 ,accept my ?anks1 ?\gh late1 & let ! bless$ ,,jesus be prais$1 aga9 & aga91 = caus+ 8 *ildr5 to love & e/eem unwor?y1 hell-des]v+ me4 ,o1 my de> bro!r1 8,love is ( ,,god1 & he t dwelle? 9 love1 dwelle? 9 ,,god1 & ,,god 9 him40 ,glad am ,i t our ,savi\r is gett+ himself ! victory 9 y\r p>ts1 & t fre% doors are op5$ = our de> bro!r ,i to prea* ! ev]la/+ gospel4 ,i h be5 j writ+ to him2 & n[ improve a few mom5ts to s5d y a l9e also4 ,bless$ be our glori\s ,emmanuel1 ,i c tell y ( new & glori\s conque/s made ( late4 ,i am b j return$ f a circuit ( #djj miles 9 ,gl\ce/]%ire & ,s\? ,wales4 ,dagon ha? e :]e fall5 be=e ! ark1 & ! fields are :ite ready unto h>ve/4 ,! congregations 7 v l>ge1 & ,i 0 nev] enabl$ to prea* ) great] p[]4 ,i purpose /ay+ "h ab\t a mon?1 & once m to attack ! pr9ce ( d>kness 9 ,moor-fields1 :5 ! holidays come4 ,_m preci\s s\ls h be5 captivat$ ) ,,*ri/'s love 9 t wick$ place4 ,j]usalem s9n]s br+ mo/ glory to ! ,r$eem]4 ,:]e ,i %all g next1 ,i _c yet tell4 ,if my ,ma/] %\ld po9t out ! way1 a visit to ,york%ire w\ld be v agreeable4 ,p]haps ,exet] & ,cornwall may be ! next places4 ,t is dry gr\nd4 ,i love to range 9 su* places4 ,o my de> bro!r1 cont9ue to pray = me1 & help me to praise ! bless$ ,lamb ( ,,god4 ,inde$ ,i pray = y1 & ! r$eem$ s9n]s1 among/ :om y are4 ,t ! great ,%eph]d & ,bi%op ( s\ls may fill y ) all peace & joy 9 believ+1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 my de> bro!r1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,london1 ,may #ba1 #agdc4 ,my v de> fai?ful ,fri5d & ,bro!r1 ,,aft] wat*+1 & pray+1 & /riv+ "s days = direction & assi/ance1 ,i n[ sit d[n to write y a lett]2 ?\gh ,i "k n well :at to say or d4 ,! conc]n ,i h felt = y1 & my de> family1 has _h an effect on my body1 & increas$ t weakness1 :i* ! season ( ! ye>1 my con/ant lab\rs1 & cont9ual c>e ^u v>i\s acc\nts1 h br\ght ^u me4 ,9 ! mid/ ( all1 my s\l ,i tru/ gr[s1 & is kept happy 9 ! bless$ ,,jesus4 ,8 /r5g? is daily made p]fect 9 my weakness1 & ,i am made m ?an conqu]or ?r\gh 8 love4 ,i am some:at conc]n$1 t sc>ce any ( my lett]s h rea*$ y\r h&s4 ,i 0 glad1 h[ev]1 to f9d1 t y _h receiv$ "o dat$ 9 ,may la/4 ,s9ce t1 ,i hope y h receiv$ m4 ,i rejoice t our lov+ ,savi\r has n p]mitt$ y to want4 ,y are 8 family1 & he w\ld n deta9 me f y1 _h n he det]m9$ to provide = y 9 my abs5ce4 ,i fe> ,i h be5 s9fully impati5t to come ov]4 ,i ?9k1 ,i c\ld be sold a slave to s]ve at ! gallies1 r ?an y & my de> ,orphan-family %\ld want4 ,sometimes my wick$ he>t has said1 8if ,i "k ,i %\ld h /aid s long1 ,i w\ld n h come ov] to ,engl& at all40 ,b ,,god's ?\ghts are n z our ?\ghts4 ,x is be/ to be kept at 8 feet1 wait+ to "k :at he w\ld h u to d4 ,by & by we %all "k all2 'till !n1 let u wait pati5tly2 aga9/ hope may we believe 9 hope1 & be+ /rong 9 fai? give glory to ,,god4 ,aft] ,i h f\ght ! ,,"l's battles 9 ,moor-fields ^! holidays1 ,i ?9k to take a t\r into ,cornwall & ,wales1 & p]haps1 to ,irel&4 ,i h sometimes ?\ght ,i am deta9$ on purpose to g !re4 ,i wond] n at y\r sil5ce4 ,y may well expect me2 b ,i mu/ n m5tion x1 le/ my impati5t he>t %\ld aga9 say1 8,,"l1 :y wilt ?\ n let me g80 ,my fir/ fell[-travell]1 sc>ce a day passes )\t my speak+ (1 & (t5 pray+ = y4 ,old love has reviv$ long s9ce 9 my s\l4 ,i am p]suad$1 our ,,"l w rew>d y ev5 9 ?is life1 = y\r fidelity to unwor?y me4 8,be /rong 9 ! ,,"l & 9 ! p[] ( 8 might40 ,:ile ,i am writ+ ! fire k9dles1 & ,i almo/ =get my bodily weakness4 ,! ,,"l be ) y4 ,i he> ! ,spani>ds int5d a second invasion2 b ^? words /ill foll[ & com=t me1 8,! enemies :i* y h se51 y %all see no m = ev]40 ,y are ! ,,"l's family2 he w take c>e ( y2 fe> !m n4 ,i h _m ?+s to imp>t1 :5 ,i see y face to face4 ',till !n ! ,,"l ,,jesus be ) y\r _s1 & grant t y & y\rs may increase ) all ! increase ( ,,god4 ,9 bonds ( an et]nal fri5d%ip1 ) great] affection ?an words c well express1 ,i subscribe myself1 ,ev]1 ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,b4 ,london1 ,may #ba1 #agdc4 ,my v de> ,bro!r ,b1 ,,little did ,i ?9k1 :5 ,i p>t$ f y at ,be!sda1 t ,i %\ld be writ+ to y at ?is "t 9 ,london4 ,b ,,god's ways are 9 ! great wat]s1 & 8 foot/eps are n kn[n4 ,i h essay$ to come to y m ?an once1 or twice2 b ,i believe ,i c say1 8! _s suff]$ me n40 ,9 ?\ght ,i am ) y daily2 :5 ,i %all come 9 p]son1 our ,savi\r only kn[s3 p]haps1 at an h\r :i* nei!r y nor ,i ?9k (4 ,y w see :at ,i h wrote 7?\gh 9 mu* weakness7 to my de> ,mr4 ,h4 ,! pres5t weakness ( my body w n suff] me to enl>ge mu* to y2 ?\gh1 0 ,i to foll[ ! incl9ation ( my s\l1 ,i %\ld fill up _m %eets4 ,my de> bro!r1 ,i love y unfeign$ly 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 & he>tily ?ank y = all y\r works ( fai?1 & ! c>e y h tak5 ( my de> family4 ,surely our ,,"l s5t y to ,be!sda1 & h[ev] cl\dy ! prospect may h be5 = "s "t1 ,i am p]suad$ a glori\s sun%9e w succe$1 & y %all yet see ! salvation ( our ,,god4 ,:5 our ,,"l has any ?+ great to d1 he is g5]ally a great :ile br++ x ab\t1 & _m unacc\ntable d>k provid5ces g5]ally int]v5e4 ,?us x 0 ) ,abraham1 ,jacob1 ,joseph1 ,moses1 & all ! em95t m5 ( ,,god 9 ! days ( old4 ,?us our ,,"l is pleas$ to deal ) me1 & my affairs4 ,_m preci\s promises h be5 giv5 me 9 respect to myself1 my de> family1 & ! *ur* ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 :i* ,i am sure w be fulfill$ 9 due "t4 ,i long to be ) y1 to op5 our he>ts freely1 & to tell "o ano!r :at our good ,,god has done = our s\ls4 ,great ?+s has he done = me inde$1 & great] ?+s is he yet do+1 & ab\t to d4 ,! "w ( ,,god is likely to spread f> & ne>1 & su* are daily add$ to ! *ur* z %all be sav$4 ,i am employ$ e mom5t = ! be/ ( ,ma/]s1 & only lam5t t ,i c d no m4 ,= "s days1 my body has be5 mu* indispos$1 b n s z to prev5t my prea*+4 ,z my day is1 s is my /r5g?2 & z afflictions ab\nd1 consolations mu* m ab\nd4 ,i "k t ?is w lead y to give ?anks on my behalf4 ,i am glad :5 ,i he> x goes well ) y & y\rs4 ,i am n[ l ,/4 ,paul1 :o c\ld h no re/1 'till he s5t a bro!r to ! *ur*1 t he might enquire ( _! affairs1 & "k h[ !y did4 ,! p]son t br+s ?is1 loves ,,jesus 9 s9c]ity1 & ,i tru/ w be a bless+ to ! h\se4 ,i w\ld h him employ$ among ! *ildr51 or z y & ! bre?r5 %all ?9k fit4 ,our ,savi\r1 ,i hope1 w direct y 9 e ?+4 ,z /r5g? %all p]mit1 ,i int5d writ+ to ,mr4 ,j4 ,bless$ be ,,god = rais+ up su* de> fri5ds4 ,he nev] c or w =sake ^? t put _! tru/ 9 him4 ,i hope x is well ) y & y\rs4 ,i d\bt n b y\r s\ls prosp]4 ,mr4 ,a writes to 8 "m1 & tells h] h[ y are in/ant 9 season & out ( season4 ,g on1 my de> bro!r1 ?\ man ( ,,god6 & may ! ,,"l make y a spiritual fa!r to ?\s&s4 ,t ! ,,"l ( all lords may exce$+ly bless y1 is ! e>ne/ pray] ( ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxix4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,london1 ,may #ca1 #agdc4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,fri5d & ,bro!r1 ,,all la/ week1 d :at ,i w\ld1 ,i c\ld n f9d fre$om to write a l9e1 ?\gh ,i expect$ our de> bro!r ,e1 ! be>] ( ?is1 to fail e h\r4 ,b n[ ,i "k :y he 0 deta9$1 & ,i re/ra9$4 ,?is morn+1 to my unspeakable satisfaction1 ,i saw a lett] f our de> bro!r ,g1 dat$ ,april #ac?1 :]e9 he acqua9t$ me ( ! welf>e ( ! de> family1 & ( ano!r out-p\r+ ( ! _s among y4 ,o6 my s\l does magnify ! ,,"l1 & my _s rejoices 9 ,,god my ,savi\r4 ,aft] ?is1 ,i expect to he> ( ano!r %ock3 b ,i "k y are ! ,,"l's1 & he w take c>e ( y\r s\ls4 ,z ,mr4 ,e is go+ on bo>d1 ,i h n "t to say half ,i w\ld4 ,i fe> ,i am s9fully impati5t to see y4 ,! "t w come by & by4 ,ha/5 x1 ,o ,,"l1 if x be ?y bless$ w6 ,our ,savi\r does great] ?+s = me e day4 ,la/ ,sunday morn+1 ,i collect$ #bcl4 = ! orphans 9 ,moor-fields4 ,x w\ld amaze y to see ! great congregations1 & wond]ful pres5ce ( ! ,,"l4 ,grace6 grace6 ,i h paid all t is due 9 ,engl&1 & h s5t y #bel4 by ! be>]4 ,,god will+1 ,i %all remit y m soon4 ,pray give my humble respects to de> ,mr4 ,j1 & tell him1 our ,savi\r w enable me to pay him all soon ) a ?\s& ?anks4 ,i s5t y #ajjl4 by my bro!r's %ip1 & a packet ( lett]s4 ,i hope !y came safe to h&4 ,b ,i mu/ h done4 ,salute my de> family1 & believe me to be1 ?\gh n[ 9 great ha/e1 de> man1 ,ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxx4 ,to ,mr4 ,g1 ( ,c>lisle4 ,london1 ,june #i1 #agdc4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,h be5 prev5t$ by _m ?+s f writ+ to y4 ,i n[ r$eem a few m9utes to s5d y a l9e4 ,i believe y\r way is cle> to ,london4 ,! bre?r51 ,i am p]suad$1 w be will+ to give y ! "r-h& ( fell[%ip1 s9ce y are det]m9$ n to m$dle ) controv]sy1 or to make adult baptism a bone ( cont5tion2 b simply to prea* ,,jesus ,,*ri/ & him crucifi$4 ,?is ,i ?9k is ! only way to propagate ! gospel ( ! grace ( ,,god4 ,our ,savi\r blesses me 9 x mu*1 & owns & /r5g!ns me m & m4 ,i h be5 v weak 9 body1 b e day my /r5g? ha? be5 r5ew$1 & ,i h be5 enabl$ to m\nt on w+s l an eagle4 ,god will+1 ,i %all leave ,london on ,monday next4 ,if ,i %\ld be out ( t[n1 y w be k9dly receiv$4 ,glory be to ,,god1 ! gospel spreads4 ,i feel myself ! *ief ( s9n]s4 ,z su*1 be pleas$ always to rememb] to pray =1 my de> bro!r1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxxi4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,bur=d1 ,june #ae1 #agdc4 ,my de> ,sir1 ,i ,_c g any f>!r )\t writ+ y a l9e4 ,our ,savi\r ha? dealt mo/ graci\sly ) y\r unwor?y fri5d4 ,on ,monday ,i exp]i5c$ "s sweet tea*+s f above1 & 0 s happy1 t ,i ?\ght our ,,"l 0 prep>+ me = "s fre% trials4 ,! prospect pleas$ me mu*1 kn[+ h[ all ?+s _h already work$ toge!r = my good4 ,ye/]day my body 0 v we>y1 b my s\l happy1 & ,i prea*$ at ,fair=d2 ?is morn+ at ,glanfield1 & j n[ "h4 ,x is dry gr\nd2 b ! ,,"l has promis$ to p\r wat] ^u su*4 ,he has ri*ly wat]$ my s\l4 ,:]e ,i lay1 0 inde$ a ,be!l1 a gate ( heav54 ,i hope ,,god has be5 ) y4 ,my t5d] love to de> bro!r ,as4 ,my fell[-travell]s salute y4 ,my love to ! ,tab]nacle p4 ,_! pray]s are he>d4 ,grace6 grace6 ,y\rs affectionately1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxxii4 ,to ! same4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,june #ah1 #agdc4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,i ,wrote to y f ,bur=d on ,w$nesday la/4 ,my s\l 0 !n s exce$+ happy1 t ,i want words to express x4 ,aft]w>ds1 we w5t to ,b5gewor?1 :]e we came ab\t midnight1 & 7 mo/ he>tily receiv$ by ,mr4 ,s & ,mr4 ,o4 ,i 0 enabl$ to prea* !re ) su* p[]1 t all mu/ confess1 ,,god 0 ) u ( a tru?4 ,we d9$ v com=tably1 & !n set out = ,gl\ce/]1 %\t+1 ,grace6 grace6 ,:5 ,i arriv$1 our ,savi\r 0 exce$+ graci\s2 & ,i _h s mu* ( heav5 9 my s\l1 t ,i want$ to lie d[n any :]e to praise my ,,god4 ,i prea*$ "h e>ly ! next morn+1 !n rode to ,*elt5ham1 & return$ hi!r 9 ! aft]noon1 & prea*$ 9 ! ev5+4 ,?is morn+ ,i prea*$ aga91 & receiv$ y\r second welcome lett]4 ,i ?ank y = x4 ,i c\ld write mu* ( ! love & abid+ happ9ess ,i h 9 ,,*ri/3 b ,i h _m lett]s ly+ unansw]$ be=e me4 ,adieu at pres5t4 ,! ,,"l be ) y & y\rs4 ,salute all ! bre?r54 ,=get n to pray =1 my de> fri5d1 ,ev]1 ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxxiii4 ,to ! same4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,june #ba1 #agdc4 ,,on ,saturday ,i answ]$ y\r two la/ lett]s4 ,our ,savi\r s5t me to ,gl\ce/] = wise ends4 ,mu* sub/antial good has be5 done to sev]al ( ! society4 ,my m\? & he>t 7 greatly op5$ 9 prea*+4 ,saturday ev5+ 0 a "t mu* to be rememb]$4 ,sunday1 0 a great day ( ! ,son ( ,man4 ,i prea*$ at ,gl\ce/] 9 ! morn+1 & ne> ,/r\d 9 ! ev5+4 ,! ^w 0 clo!d ) mu* p[]1 bo? = s9n]s & sa9ts4 ,i ?9k ! congregation at ,hampton 0 r great] ?an ev]4 ,at night we _h a preci\s meet+ 9 ,hampton-h\se g>d52 ! h\se itself be+ too small to hold ! p )\t almo/ /ifl+ !m4 ,! simplicity1 sweetness1 & brok5-he>t$ness ( ! poor s\ls w\ld h melt$ y\r he>t4 ,inde$1 mu* grace 0 ^u !m1 & _m1 ,i believe1 to _! unspeakable consolation1 he>d ! voice ( ! ,,"l ,,god 9 ! trees ( ! g>d5 9 ! cool ( ! day4 ,on ,monday morn+ ,i prea*$ aga91 & came away rejoic+4 ,:il/ ,i 0 at ,hampton1 ,j4 ,c told me1 h[ he & ! p _h be5 abus$4 ,my com+ at ?is "t1 ,i believe1 has mu* /r5g!n$ ! p]secut$4 ,inde$ !re is a glori\s "w 9 ,gl\ce/]%ire4 ,bro!r ,c is truly a great s\l6 "o ( ! weak ?+s t ,,god has *os5 to conf\nd ! /rong4 ,9 my j\rney f ,hampton hi!r1 our de> ,ma/] 0 graci\sly ) u4 ,we h bless$ news f ,scotl&4 ,brave news also f ,pembroke%ire4 ,surely ! k+dom ( ! ,,"l & 8 ,,*ri/ is com+ on apace4 ,i "k y say1 8,come1 ,,"l ,,jesus1 come quickly40 ,ev]1 ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,p4 ,s4 ,i mu/ acqua9t y1 by way ( po/script1 ( ! foll[+ anecdote ( ! old ,mr4 ,cole1 a mo/ v5]able diss5t+ m9i/]2 :om ,i 0 always taught to ridicule1 & 7) %ame ,i write x7 us$1 :5 a boy1 to run into 8 meet+-h\se1 & cry1 ,old ,cole6 old ,cole6 old ,cole6 ,be+ ask$ once by "o ( 8 congregation1 :at bus9ess ,i w\ld be (8 ,i said1 8a m9i/]1 b ,i w\ld take c>e nev] to tell /ories 9 ! pulpit1 l ! old ,cole40 ,ab\t twelve ye>s aft]w>ds1 ! old man he>d me prea* 9 "o ( ! *ur*es at ,gl\ce/]2 & on my tell+ "s /ory to illu/rate ! subject ,i 0 ^u1 hav+ be5 in=m$ :at ,i _h be=e said1 made ?is rem>k to "o ( 8 eld]s1 8,i f9d t "y ,:itefield c n[ tell /ories1 z well z old ,cole40 ,be+ affect$ mu* ) my prea*+1 he 0 z x 7 become "y aga91 & us$ to say1 :5 com+ to & return+ f ,b>n1 8,^! are days ( ! ,son ( ,man inde$60 nay1 he 0 s animat$1 & s humbl$1 t he us$ to subscribe himself my ,curate1 & w5t ab\t prea*+ aft] me 9 ! c\ntry1 f place to place4 ,b "o ev5+1 :il/ prea*+1 he 0 /ruck ) dea?1 & !n ask$ = a *air to lean on 'till he conclud$ 8 s]mon1 :5 he 0 c>ri$ up /airs & di$4 ,o bless$ ,,god6 if x be ?y holy w1 may my exit be l 86 ,,lett] ,,dxxiv4 ,to ! same4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,june #bg1 #agdc4 ,,full ( div9e consolations1 & at ! same "t1 ,i tru/1 deeply s5sible ( my own vil5ess1 ,i h j arose f ! ?rone ( grace1 :]e ,i h be5 lay+ y\rs1 my own1 & ! affairs ( ! :ole *ur*1 be=e our common ,fa!r & our ,,god4 ,he 0 pleas$ to give me sweet access1 & to assure me1 t if he gave me 8 pres5ce1 he w\ld freely give me all ?+s2 b ,i mu/ wait 8 "t & season1 because t w be bett] = me4 ,i h !re=e j n[ put my s\l1 z a blank1 into ! h&s ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/ my ,r$eem]1 & desir$ him to write ^u x :at he pleases4 ,i "k x w be 8 own image4 ,me?9ks ,i he> y say1 ,am54 ,i "k y d f y\r he>t2 = ,i believe y love me 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 z ,i d y1 ,,god kn[e?4 ,our ,savi\r1 by 8 wise provid5ce has prev5t$ our receiv+ ea* o!rs lett]s s soon z we expect$4 ,i prea*$ ,tuesday la/ 9 ! ev5+ at ,bri/ol1 & on ,w$nesday twice2 & once at ,k+swood4,on ,?ursday 9 ! morn+ ,i prea*$ !re also1 & aft]w>ds w5t to ,ba?1 :]e ,i 0 mo/ cordially receiv$ by ,mr4 ,c1 & "o ,dr4 ,h1 a *ri/ian physician1 & ,lady ,c4 ,"h our ,savi\r gave me fre% h9ts1 t if ,i w\ld /& /ill & wait 8 "t & way1 he w\ld make ev5 my enemies to be at peace ) me4 ,i return$ 9 ! ev5+ to ,bri/ol1 & prea*$4 ,i ?9k x 0 ?is day ! news came ( 8 ,maje/y's fight+1 & com+ (f conqu]or4 ,i _h obs]v$ = "s "t pa/1 :5 pray+ = him1 :e!r ,i w\ld or n1 out came ?is petition1 8,,"l1 cov] ?\ 8 head 9 ! day ( battle40 ,?o' ev5 :ile ,i 0 pray+1 ,i wond]$ :y ,i pray$ s1 n kn[+ t he 0 gone to ,g]many to fight4 ,?is gave me fre% confid5ce t[>ds ,,god4 ,i sp5t almo/ ! :ole day on ,friday 9 retirem5t1 & pray]4 ,my h\se 0 made a ,be!l to me inde$1 ! v gate ( heav54 ,saturday ,i prea*$ aga91 & f\nd 9 ! day-"t our ,savi\r _h bless$ my endeav\rs to "s s\ls4 ,ab\t ?ree 9 ! aft]noon we set out = ,wilt%ire4 ,on ,sunday ,i prea*$ at ,br9kwor?1 on ^! words3 8,?y ,mak] is ?y husb&40 ,x 0 a day ( esp\sals ,i believe to _m4 ,,god 0 ) u ( a tru?4 ,aft] s]mon1 ,i rode to ,longley1 9 company ) _m de> *ildr5 ( ,,god1 :o att5d$ me bo? on horseback & on foot4 ,we sung1 & look$ l p]sons t _h be5 at a spiritual w$d+4 ,! ,,"l help$ me 9 prea*+ !re also4 ,all 0 quiet4 ,9 ! ev5+ ,i prea*$ at ,te!rton1 & a bless$ "t x 04 ,we rode l z ! *ildr5 ( ,israel pass+ ?r\gh ! enemies c\ntry4 ,aft]w>ds we set out = ,hampton1 & rea*$ !re ab\t midnight4 ,aft] hav+ travell$ ab\t ?irty miles1 ,i yet prea*$ ?rice4 ,?is morn+ ,i arose l a giant refre%$ ) w9e1 & came hi!r ab\t elev54 ,i f\nd my "m recov]$ f h] illness1 & my own s\l fill$ & bless$ 9 ,,*ri/4 ,o grace6 h[ sweet is x8 ,i am glad y are ?ir/+ aft] an abid+ 9 ,,god1 aft] great] degrees ( k1 bo? ( y\rself1 & ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 :om to "k is life et]nal4 ,9 ord] to ?is1 y mu/ expect _m trials1 & well x is to be "u ! discipl9e ( s t5d] a ,ma/]4 ,i "k y w pray to ! ,,"l to make & keep me humble4 ,i recomm5d y to 8 c>e1 & wi% y all ! bless+s ( ! ev]la/+ cov5ant1 f ,y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxxv4 ,to ! ,same4 ,bri/ol1 ,july #b1 #agdc4 ,i ,wrote to y on ,saturday1 & on ,monday f ,gl\ce/]4 ,i suppose y h wrote to ,trevecka4 ,words _c express h[ good our bless$ ,savi\r has be5 to me1 s9ce ,i wrote la/4 ,i prea*$ !re on ,monday night1 & ,tuesday morn+4 ,! ,,god ( love fill$ my s\l1 & enabl$ me to speak ( 8 love ) great p[]4 ,_m felt x also4 ,on ,tuesday aft] morn+ s]mon ,i w5t to ,ab]gav5ny2 ,,jesus 0 ) me on ! road2 & we rea*$ !re ab\t t5 at night4 ,on ,w$nesday ,i w5t to ,trevecka1 :]e ,i met ) a :ole troop ( ,,jesu's witnesses4 ,i _h "s h\rs by myself1 & %$ _m te>s ( love be=e ! ,,"l4 ,at five 9 ! ev5+1 ,i prea*$ to a l>g] congregation ?an ev] ,i _h se5 at ,trevecka4 ,,jesus 0 ) u ( a tru?1 & ,i felt ! p[] ( t blood ^u my own s\l1 :i* ,i 0 recomm5d+ to o!rs4 ,aft] ,i _h done1 bro!r ,hl ,d & ,r prea*$ & pray$4 ,! holy _s came d[n1 especially :5 ! latt] prea*$1 9 a pl5tiful mann]4,ab\t eight we op5$ ! association ) great solemnity4 ,our ,savi\r 0 mu* ) me1 tea*+ & help+ me to fill my place 9 a p>ticul> mann]4 ,! bre?r5 felt ! same4 ,ab\t midnight we adj\rn$2 b sev]al ( ! bre?r5 sat up all night1 & u%]$ 9 ! morn+ ) pray] & praise4 ,ab\t eight we met aga91 & 7 greatly delight$ at ! diff]5t & simple acc\nts ! sup]9t5d5ts br\ght 9 ( _! respective societies4 ,"s ( _! acc\nts 7 v p>ticul>1 z to ! /ate ( ! p's s\ls2 & sev]al _h gone (f mo/ triumphantly to glory4 ,we cont9u$ do+ bus9ess 'till two 9 ! aft]noon1 & broke up ) mu* solemnity & holy joy4 ,our ,savi\r kept ! new-w9e 'till la/1 & gave u a sweet p>t+ bless+4 ,we _h great union ) "o ano!r4 ,inde$1 ,,jesus has done great ?+s = ,wales4 ,! "w is mu* ^u ! advance4 ,i 0 surpriz$ to f9d s mu* ord]4 ,bro!r ,h ,d has be5 bless$ to ! conv]sion ( a "y cl]gyman1 ,rector ( ,/4 ,b1 ,london4 ,ab\t five 9 ! ev5+ ,i return$ to ,ab]gav5ny1 & prea*$ !re on ,friday morn+1 & aft]w>ds set out = ,bri/ol1 :]e we arriv$ ab\t eight 9 ! ev5+4 ,my h\se1 fri5ds1 c4 7 made a great bless+ to ! s\l (1 ,ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxxvi4 ,to ,mrs4 ,d4 ,bri/ol1 ,july #i1 #agdc4 ,de> ,madam1 ,,hav+ no "t to answ] y\r reque/ conc]n+ ! ,hampton mob1 ,i h]e) s5d y a lett]1 :i* ,i h j n[ receiv$ f my de> fell[-lab\r]1 :o is ! pr9cipal object ( _! fury4 ,?is "y confessor1 "s few ye>s ago came out ( curiosity to he> me1 :5 fir/ ,i prea*$ ^u ,hampton ,common1 9 ,gl\ce/]%ire4 ,be+ conv]t$ himself1 he f\nd himself impell$ to /r5g!n 8 bre?r54 ,,god has own$ him mu* 9 ,hampton1 & ! adjac5t c\ntry1 9 call+ by him _m poor s9n]s to ! k ( ! ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,h[ satan rages ^u ! acc\nt1 y'll see 9 ! inclos$1 to :i* y are ref]r$ by1 de> ,madam1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,a ,lett] f ,mr4 ,a1 to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,w4 ,hampton1 ,july #h1 #agdc4 ,hon\r$ & v de> ,sir1 ,,bless$ be ! de> ,,jesus1 he ha? br\ght me safe hi!r4 ,he 0 also ) me on ! road1 & ,i am p]suad$1 t :atsoev] suff]+s ,i am to pass ?r\gh "h1 all %all "w toge!r = good2 = ,,jesus is & w be ) me4 ,! mob has brea!d out _m ?reat5+s aga9/ me2 b ,,jesus is great] ?an all1 & ,i am p]suad$ he'll let !m f9d him s4 ,i rode all d[n ! t[n )\t ! lea/ mole/ation1 only _m cri$1 7b sil5tly z x 77 8,o1 he is come home60 :i* 0 a surpriz+ ?+ to !m2 = a g5tleman _h affirm$1 t he saw me 9 prison4 ,i h be5 walk+ up ! t[n1 )\t any di/urbance2 b ! mob1 !y say1 cont9ue m & m exasp]at$4 ,we expect !m soon4 ,!y g5]ally apprize "o ano!r1 by r++ a bell4 ,! :ole mob consi/ ( ab\t an hundr$3 b ,,jesus keeps me )\t ! lea/ fe>1 & at ! same "t gives me quietly to wait on him = direction1 h[ to act4 ,a few ( ! de> disciples are by me4 ,we h be5 pray+ toge!r1 & ! ,,"l is ) u4 ,i believe dea? 9 its uglie/ %apes w\ld n be t]rible to "s "h1 at lea/ ,i ?9k s ( myself2 & :5 ,i look to ! fai?fulness ( my ,savi\r1 ,i c l\dly say1 8,z my day is1 s my /r5g? %all be40 ,_m ( ! p ( ! t[n h be5 ) me1 to tell me ! respect !y h = me1 & h[ mu* !y are conc]n$ = ! abuse t has be5 giv5 u4 ,i believe all w be well by & by4 ,at ! same "t1 ,i believe y\r com+ might be mu* bless$ to t end4 ,i mu/ conclude2 b ,i ?9k to give y a f>!r acc\nt on ,monday1 if our ,savi\r pleases4 ,9 ! mean "t1 ,i he>tily beg an int]e/ 9 y\r pray]s1 & ! :ole society ) y4 ,tell !m1 ,o tell !m1 to get ready = suff]+1 by cleav+ close to ! ,lamb1 root$ & gr\nd$ 9 him3 )al please to give my k9d love & s]vice to !m = ,,jesu's sake1 & be pleas$ to accept ! same y\r de> self1 & _m ?anks = all ! tok5s ( unfeign$ love conf]r$ on ,y\r unwor?y bro!r & s]vant1 ,t4 ,a4 ,,lett] ,,dxxvii4 ,to ,mrs4 ,d4 ,bri/ol1 ,july #ad1 #agdc4 ,my de> ,madam1 ,,n d\bt+ b y wait ) impati5ce = de> ,mr4 ,a's promis$ second lett]1 aft] hav+ j read x once ov]1 ,i h]e9 inclose x2 hav+ only "t to beg ! cont9uance ( y\r pray]s1 & to desire y to s5d ?is ) ! =m]1 z soon z possible1 to ,y\rs1 c41 ,g4 ,w4 ,july #aa1 #agdc4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,i ,promis$ 9 my la/ to write to y aga91 & to let y "k m p>ticul>ly ( our p]secutions1 :i* are z foll[4 ,on ,saturday aft] ,i wrote to y1 ,i met ! society1 & aft] we _h sung an hymn1 came bro!r ,i1 ) my de> wife f ,bri/ol4 ,!y came into ! society & sat d[n1 :ile ,i exhort$ !m to /$fa/ness & pati5ce "u ! cross4 ,!y seem$ mu* /r5g!n$1 & ready = any suff]+2 = ,,god 0 ) u4 ,aft] t1 ,i desir$ bro!r ,i to pray1 :i* he did4 ,aft] t ,i pray$ 9 fai?1 & 0 enabl$ to plead ,,*ri/'s promises to 8 *ur*2 ?\gh we are b a little bran*4 ,i _h n pray$ long1 b _m ( u 7 p]suad$1 he w\ld nev] leave or =sake u4 ,9 e pray] we ask$ direction h[ to act4 ,i 0 p]suad$1 ! only way to /ill ! mob1 01 n to resi/ or fly f !m1 b to give myself up :olly to !m1 & let !m d all t ! ,,"l %\ld p]mit3 = ! m we _h drawn back1 ! m our adv]s>ies rejoic$1 & v[$ !y w\ld & %\ld put an end to prea*+ 9 ,hampton4 ,! mob1 :i* consi/$ ( ne> an hundr$1 7 n[ ab\t ! h\se1 mak+ a t]rible noise1 & swe>+ prodigi\sly4 ,i w5t d[n to !m & op5$ ! door1 & ask+ !m :at !y want$4 ,i told !m1 if !y want$ my life1 ,i 0 will+ to deliv] x up = ,,jesus's sake2 b )al ,i desir$ to "k1 :y !y ei!r di/urb$ me or s\ght my life8 ,= ,i did n "k ,i _h giv5 !m any j cause = ei!r4 ,"s ( !m said1 ,i _h1 by br++ 9 false doctr9e1 & impov]i%+ ! poor4 ,i told !m1 t !y c\ld prove nei!r1 & t x 0 really false4 ,!y seem$ some?+ at a /&2 :5 ab\t five ( !m begun to be m exasp]at$1 & took me1 9 ord] to ?r[ me into a lime pit4 ,i told !m1 !y ne$ n =ce me1 = ,i 0 will+ to suff]1 ?\gh unju/ly1 = ,,jesus's sake4 ,b :ile !y 7 pu%+ me along1 "s neighb\rs took me 9 _! arms & c>ri$ me into "o ( _! h\ses2 s ,i 0 deliv]$ out ( _! h&s4 ,on sabba?-day morn+ ab\t tw5ty ( ! society met aga94 ,we sp5t ! morn+ 9 pray]4 ,9 ! ev5+ ,i prea*$1 & _h uncommon /r5g? & c\rage giv5 me f ! ,,"l1 s t dea? 9 its uglie/ %apes did n at all t]rify me4 ,ab\t five 9 ! aft]noon we met 9 my h\se4 ,i fir/ exhort$ !m to keep _! m9ds close to ! ,,"l1 & if ! mob came1 n at all to resi/1 b to make way = !m to come to me1 & let !m d :at ! ,,"l w\ld p]mit4 ,i !n pray$ & sung t hymn1 8,our lives1 our blood1 c40 ,:5 we _h s done1 9 came ! mob1 dem&+ me to come d[n4 ,i ask$1 by :at au?ority !y did s8 ,!y swore !y w\ld h me4 ,!n said ,i1 s y %all4 ,s !y took me to ! lime pit1 & ?rew me 94 ,b ,o :at a p[] ( ,,god fell on my s\l6 ,i ?\ght1 ) ,/eph51 ! heav5s op5$ to my sight1 & ! ,,"l ,,jesus 0 ready1 if ,i _h di$1 to receive me4 ,i believe my undaunt$ c\rage %ook "s4 ,i told !m1 ,i %\ld meet !m at ! judgm5t1 & !n _! faces w\ld ga!r pal5ess4 ,!y let me out1 & ,i came home & kneel$ d[n ) ! p t 7 !re1 & pray$ to1 & prais$ ,,god4 ,aft] t1 ,i exhort$ f ! ?ree fir/ v]ses ( ! ?ird *apt] ( ! fir/ epi/le ( ,john4 ,& :5 ,i 0 j conclud+1 9 came ! mob aga91 & took me to a brook to ?r[ me 9 !re4 ,"o1 :o 0 a p]secutor b a few days be=e1 endeav\r$ to h9d] !m2 b !y took me away1 & l$ me all up ! t[n4 ,i _h a sweet walk1 & talk$ & reason$ ) ! p]secutors all ! way4 ,my he>t 0 full ( love4 ,be=e ,i _h gone f>1 all b "o agre$ to let me g back aga91 b he insi/$ ^u my go+4 ,i told !m1 ! law 0 op5 aga9/ !m1 nev]!less ,i 0 will+ to suff] any ?+ = ,,*ri/4 ,!n !y told me1 if ,i w\ld =be> prea*+ b = a mon?1 !y w\ld let me g2 ,i told !m1 ,i w\ld make no su* promise4 ,s =w>d ,i w5t4 ,"o ( !m ?rew me 91 & ,i w5t to ! bottom1 b ,i came up aga91 ) my h&s clasp$ toge!r4 ,i did n desire to come out1 till !y fet*$ me4 ,accord+ly1 9 jump$ "o or two ( !m & took me out2 b !n "o malici\sly & c[>dly pu%$ me 9 aga91 & mu* bruis$ & cut "o ( my legs aga9/ a /one4 ,"s ( ! o!rs 7 go+ to ?r[ him 9 = s do+4 ,i came home talk+ to !m4 ,_m seem$ to rep5t ( :at !y _h done1 & promis$ to mole/ me no m4 ,i believe1 ,,god has smote "s ( _! consci5ces4 ,"o :o 0 ! *ief1 & w\ld n agree t ,i %\ld g back1 ,i he> by sev]al1 he says he w 9 no wise t\* me aga94 ,_m advise u to prosecute !m2 b if !y are quiet1 ,i am cont5t1 & c say f my he>t1 8,fa!r1 =give !m40 ,i %\ld be glad if y w\ld be "h next ,sunday4 ,9 ! mean "t pray = me1 :o am1 ,y\r unwor?y bro!r & s]vant1 ,t4 ,a4 ,,lett] ,,dxxviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,b4 ,bri/ol1 ,july #ai1 #agdc4 ,de> ,fri5d1 ,i ,h be5 s employ$ = "s "t pa/ 9 prea*+ & travell+1 t ,i c\ld n possibly correspond ) y or o!rs z usual2 b y see :]e ,i am2 ,i came "h to prea* at ! fair2 because p f all p>ts flock hi!r at t season4 ,ye/]day ,i prea*$ f\r times1 & twice /at$ly e day4 ,o t s9n]s may be made will+ to come & buy ( ,,*ri/'s w9e1 & ( ,,*ri/'s milk1 )\t money & )\t price6 ,la/ night 0 su* a "t z ,i nev] saw 9 ,bri/ol society be=e4 ,to-morr[1 ,,god will+1 ,i set out = ,hampton1 to see :at c be done = ! poor p]secut$ %eep ( ,,*ri/ !re4 ,i he> ,i am ?reat5$1 b ,,jesus w /& by me4 ,9 :at mann]1 expect to he> aga9 soon1 f ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxxix4 ,to ! ,same4 ,hampton1 ,july #be1 #agdc4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,,on ,?ursday ,i came "h1 & expect$ to be attack$2 because ,i _h he>d1 t ! mob :i* _h be5 s outragi\s t[>ds y & o!rs = s long "t1 _h n[ ?reat5$1 t if ev] ,i came !re aga91 !y w\ld h a piece ( my black g[n to make aprons )4 ,no soon] _h ,i ent]$ ! t[n1 b ,i saw & he>d ! signals1 su* z bl[+ ( horns1 & r++ ( bells = ga!r+ ! mob4 ,my s\l 0 kept q easy4 ,i prea*$ 9 a l>ge grass plat f ^! words1 8,& see+ ! grace ( ,,god1 he exhort$ !m ) full purpose ( he>t to cleave unto ! ,,"l20 & z x happ5$1 ,i f9i%$ my s]mon & pron\nc$ ! bless+1 j z ! r+-lead] ( ! mob broke 9 ^u u1 :i* ,i soon p]ceiv$ disappo9t$ & griev$ !m v mu*4 ,"o ( !m1 z ,i 0 com+ d[n f ! table1 call$ me c[>d2 b ,i told him1 !y %\ld he> f me ano!r way4 ,i !n w5t into ! h\se1 & prea*$ ^u ! /air case to a l>ge numb] ( s]i\s s\ls2 b ^! real tr\bl]s ( ,israel soon came 9 to mock & mob u4 ,b feel+ :at ,i nev] felt be=e1 z y "k ,i h v little natural c\rage1 /r5g? & p[] be+ giv5 u f above1 ,i leap$ d[n /airs1 & all ran away be=e me4 ,h[ev] !y cont9u$ mak+ a noise ab\t ! h\se till midnight1 abus+ ! poor p z !y w5t home1 & z we he> !y broke "o "y lady's arm 9 two places4 ,bro!r ,a !y ?rew a second "t into ! pool1 9 :i* op]ation he receiv$ a deep w\nd 9 8 leg4 ,john ,c's life1 t second ,bunyan1 0 mu* ?reat5$4,"y ,w ,h !y :eel$ 9 a b>r[ to ! pool's side1 lam$ 8 bro!r1 & griev\sly hurt sev]al o!rs4 ,he>+ t two or ?ree cl]gym5 7 9 ! t[n1 "o ( :om 0 a ju/ice ( ! peace1 ,i w5t to !m2 b alas6 ,i seem$ unto !m z "o t mock$1 & in/ead ( r$ress+1 !y laid ! cause ( all ! grievances at my door2 b1 by ! help ( my ,,god1 ,i %all /ill p]si/ 9 prea*+ myself1 & 9 enc\rag+ ^? 7z ,i "k no law ( ,,god or man aga9/ x7 :o ,i believe are truly mov$ by ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,z ,i came out f ! cl]gym51 two ( ! unhappy mobb]s 7 p>ticul>ly insol5t1 & huzza'd u out ( t[n4 8,let u rejoice & be exce$+ glad10 = n[ ,i humbly hope1 ,i beg9 to be a disciple ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/2 s9ce to suff] =1 z well z to believe & prea* 8 preci\s tru?s1 & own 8 despis'd p1 is n[ giv5 to1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxxx4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,s4 ,bri/ol1 ,july #bg1 #agdc4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,,on ,friday night ,i rea*$ ,gl\ce/]1 :]e ,i receiv$ y\r k9d & animat+ lett]4 ,on ,saturday ,i came hi!r4 ,ye/]day 0 an high day3 ,i prea*$ f\r times 9 ! fields1 & ! congregations 7 z l>ge z at ! beg9n+3 bless$ seasons inde$6 ,"h are p f all qu>t]s4 ,i am j go+ out to prea* aga91 & !re=e c only add1 t p]haps ,i may set out = ,exet] on ,w$nesday1 f :5ce y may expect to he> aga91 f ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxxxi4 ,to ! ,same4 ,exet]1 ,july #ca1 #agdc4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,we came hi!r 9 safety la/ night4 ,^u ! road my s\l 0 sweetly humbl$ be=e ,,god1 :o ha? giv5 me ne> access to 8 ?rone4 ,good ,mr4 ,k1 our ho/1 & 8 yoke-fell[1 seem to be ,israelites inde$4 ,9 all probability an effectual door w be op5$ = prea*+ ! ev]la/+ gospel4 ,i am to beg9 ?is ev5+4 ,bre?r51 pray = u4 ,i sleep b little2 inw>d com=ts support & /r5g!n bo? s\l & body4 ,jo9 me 9 cry+1 ,grace6 grace6 ,9 great ha/e & great] affection1 ,i subscribe myself1 ,y\rs affectionately1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxxxii4 ,to ! ,same4 ,exon1 ,aug4 #b1 #agdc4 ,my de> ,man1 ,i ,wrote unto y on ,saturday1 & prea*$ ! same ev5+ to a great body ( p4 ,sev]al ( ! cl]gy att5d$1 ) :om ?is city ab\nds4 ,"s w5t (f1 o!rs /aid 'till ,i _h done4 ,all 0 quiet1 & our ,,"l soon made way = himself into ! p's he>ts4 ,ye/]day ev5+ ,i prea*$ on ,s\!an-hay to upw>ds ( t5 ?\s&2 'twas j l a ,moor-fields congregation4 ,,god 0 ) u ( a tru?4 ,! p 7 v desir\s ( my long] cont9uance "h2 b s _m ?+s concurr$ to call me to ,london1 t aft] close application to ! ?rone ( grace1 & consultation ) my fri5ds1 ,i am det]m9$1 ,,god will+1 to leave ,exet] to-morr[ morn+1 & to prea* ) ,mr4 ,d 9 my way to t[n4 ,i f9d ,i am 9 my elem5t1 :5 evangeliz+4 ,our ,savi\r fills my he>t ) 8 pres5ce1 & has 9 a p>ticul> mann] prep>$ ! p's he>ts 9 ! ,we/ = receiv+ ! gospel-message4 ,he keeps me happy & *e>ful amid/ all my v>i\s trials1 = :i* ,i pray y to jo9 9 ?anksgiv+ ) ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxxxiii4 ,to ,mr4 ,h1 at ,gl\ce/]4 ,london1 ,aug4 #bj1 #agdc4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,,h[ wond]fully does our all-wise ,r$eem] ord] ?+s = ! trial ( 8 *ildr56 ,alas6 alas6 h[ apt are !y to judge1 c5sure1 & be ne$lessly prejudic$ aga9/ ea* o!r4 ,be+ weak 9 body1 & "u great conc]n ( m9d ^u sev]al acc\nts1 ,i desir$ de> ,mr4 ,g to acqua9t y1 t 9 our la/ association we agre$ n to sep>ate f ! e/abli%$ *ur*1 b g on 9 our usual way4 ,inde$1 ! motion to sep>ate1 0 only made by a v few ( m contract$ pr9ciples4 ,by f> ! great] "p mo/ /r5u\sly oppos$ x1 & ) good reason2 = z we enjoy su* great lib]ty "u ! mild & g5tle gov]nm5t ( 8 pres5t ,maje/y k+ ,george1 we ?9k we c d him1 our c\ntry1 & ! cause ( ,,god1 m s]vice 9 rang+ up & d[n1 prea*+ rep5tance t[>ds ,,god & fai? 9 our ,,"l ,,jesus1 to ^? multitudes :o w\ld nei!r come into *ur* or meet+1 b :o are l$ by curiosity to foll[ u into ! fields4 ,h[ev] disord]ly ?is may seem to bigots ( e d5om9ation1 yet x is a way to :i* ,,god has affix$ 8 seal = _m ye>s pa/1 & !re=e we h no reason to turn to ! "r h& or to ! left1 b to press =w>ds & to d our utmo/ t[>ds enl>g+ ! k+dom ( our ,,"l ,,jesus2 n d\bt+1 b :5 we come to /& at 8 b>1 we %all be receiv$ ) z equal an ,euge-bone z ^?1 :o ?ro' prejudice1 or want ( bett] in=mation1 c5sure u z go+ beyond our l9e4 ,t ?is may be our happy case1 y w jo9 9 pray+ ) ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxxxiv4 ,to ,mrs4 ,d4 ,london1 ,sept4 #b1 #agdc4 ,de> ,madam1 ,a ,?\s& ?anks = y\r k9d solicitude conc]n+ me & m9e4 ,my wife has be5 9 try+ circum/ances1 p>tly ?r\gh ! unskilfulness ( a *aise-driv]1 ,i mean myself4 ,be+ advis$ to take h] out into ! air1 ,i drove h] z well z myself1 ?r\gh 9 adv]t5ce1 into a dit*4 ,f9d+ t we 7 fall+1 %e put h] h& cross ! *aise1 & !reby pres]v$ u bo? f be+ ?r[n out4 ,! dit* might be ab\t #ad feet deep1 b bless$ be ,,god1 ?\gh all t saw u fall+1 cri$ out1 !y are kill$1 yet1 ?r\gh inf9ite m]cy1 we receiv$ no great hurt4 ,! place 0 v n>r[ ne> ! bottom1 & yet ! horse w5t d[n1 z ?o' let d[n by a pulley4 ,a /&]-by ran d[n & cat*$ hold ( its head1 to prev5t its go+ =w>ds4 ,i got ^u its back & 0 drawn out by a long :ip2 :il/ my wife hang+ betwe5 ! *aise & ! bank1 0 pull$ up on ! o!r side by two or ?ree k9d assi/ants4 ,be+ bo? 9 a com=table frame1 ,i mu/ own1 to my %ame1 t ,i felt r regret ?an ?ankfulness 9 escap+ :at ,i ?\ght w\ld be a k9d ( a translation1 to our wi%$-= hav54 ,b ,o amaz+ love6 we 7 s /r5g!n$1 t ! *aise & horse be+ tak5 up1 & our bruises be+ wa%$ ) v9eg> 9 a neighb\r+ h\se1 we w5t on our int5d$ way1 & came home rejoic+ 9 ,,god our ,savi\r4 ,n expect+ my wife's deliv]y = "s "t1 ,i int5d mak+ a %ort excursion1 & !n y may expect fur!r news f ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxxxv4 ,to ! ,same4 ,london1 ,oct4 #e1 #agdc4 ,de> ,madam1 ,,my la/ left me j ent]+ ^u ano!r %ort excursion4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 x 0 pleasant because x 0 pr(itable to my own1 & ,i tru/ to _m o!r s\ls4 ,! la/ ev5+ ( x1 ,i prea*$ f a balcony to _m ?\s&s1 :o /ood 9 ! /reet z com=table z at noon-day4 ,^u retir+ to my lodg+s1 news 0 br\ght me1 t ,,god _h giv5 me a son4 ,?is ha/5$ me up to ,london1 :]e ,i n[ am1 & f :5ce aft] ,i h baptiz$ my little "o1 ,,god will+1 ,i purpose to set out aga9 on my ,ma/]'s public bus9ess4 ,y w n fail to pray1 t ,i may be taught h[ to ord] ! *ild aright1 & !reby add to ! _m obligations already laid on1 de> ,madam1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxxxvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,avon1 ,wilts1 ,octob] #ae1 #agdc4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,i ,mu/ n be long f ,london )\t writ+ to y4 ,our ,savi\r br\ght me hi!r la/ night1 & fill$ me z ) new w9e4 ,i purpose /ay+ till ,monday2 if y write1 direct = me at ,bri/ol4 ,i tru/ our ,,"l ha? mu* p "h4 ,?is leaves me 9 _s sitt+ at 8 feet4 ,pray+ ?is may f9d y !re1 ,i am ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxxxvii4 ,to ! ,same4 ,cullompton1 ,oct4 #be1 #agdc4 ,i ,wrote to y on ! #ae? in/ant1 at ,avon4 ,9 ! morn+ ,i walk$ to ,te!rton1 & prea*$ !re ) mu* ( ! div9e pres5ce1 & to ! abundant satisfaction & com=t ( ,,god's p4 ,aft] s]mon1 ,i baptiz$ f\r boys1 ea* ab\t ?ree mon?s old1 z ne> z ,i c rememb]4 ,! ord9ance 0 s solemn & awful t ,mrs4 ,g 7:o y "k is a quak]7 _h a m9d imm$iately to p>take ( x4 ,:5 ,i g to ,wilt%ire1 ,i believe ,i %all baptize h] & h] *ildr51 ) "s adult p]sons t h ta/$ ( r$eem+ love4 ,ab\t "o o'clock ,i prea*$ at ,clack 9 ! /reet4 ,all 0 quiet4 ,i !n rode to ,br9kwor?1 & 0 enabl$ to prea* !re ) /ill great] fre$om1 & aft]w>ds adm9i/r$ ! ,holy ,sacram5t to ab\t two hundr$ & fifty communicants4 ,our ,,"l made himself kn[n to _m 9 break+ ( bread4 ,"s /rang]s1 t came f ,ba?1 w5t home fill$ ) our ,r$eem]'s pres5ce4 ,i h prea*$ at ,*ipp5ham4 ,i hope ,i manag$ all ?+s "r ab\t ! affair ( ! ,hampton riot]s4 ,x seems1 !y h compell$ u to appeal unto ,cs>4 ,evid5ces %all be exam9$ 9 ! c\ntry1 "t en\gh to s5d _! exam9ations up to t[n4 ,we _h a wond]ful "t 9 ,wilt%ire4 ,on ,saturday la/1 :5 ,i came to ,well+ton1 ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,d p]suad$ me to /ay !re1 because ! c\ntry p _h come f all qu>t]s sev]al times to he> me1 & _h be5 disappo9t$4 ,i cons5t$1 & prea*$ 9 8 meet+-h\se 9 ! ev5+ to a l>ge auditory4 ,! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,ft1 =m]ly pupil to doctor ,d1 came !re1 & /aid all night4 ,! bless$ ,,jesus gave u mu* fre$om 9 conv]sation4 ,i hope bo? w be in/rum5ts "u ,,god 9 promot+ a good "w 9 ^! p>ts4 ,sunday morn+ ,i prea*$ aga9 9 ! meet+-h\se1 & 9 ! ev5+ to sev5 ?\s& 9 ! fields4 ,on ,monday ab\t t5 9 ! morn+1 & 9 ! aft]noon ab\t two1 ,i prea*$ at ,cullompton ) mu* fre$om & p[]2 0 k9dly receiv$1 met "s reputable diss5t]s1 & am n[ sett+ out = ,exet] ) de> ,mr4 ,k1 :o came "h to meet my de> fri5d4 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxxxviii4 ,to ! ,same4 ,exet]1 ,octob] #bh1 #agdc4 ,i ,h /rong conviction t our ,,"l int5ds do+ some?+ 9 ! we/4 ,s9ce my arrival "h1 lett]s ( invitation h come f _m p>ts4 ,i ?ank y = y\r k9d sympa?y "u ! _m trials1 ) :i* ,i h be5 surr\nd$ & ex]cis$4 ,i f9d !re is a ne$s-be = all2 = by our be+ acqua9t$ ) ! enemy's "w 9 our own he>ts1 we see h[ he works on o!rs1 & are enabl$ to speak bett] to _! he>ts4 8,:e!r we are afflict$ 7says ! apo/le17 or :e!r we are com=t$1 x is = y\r sake40 ,besides1 by temptation we are kept f s9k+ into =mality1 & consequ5tly are taught bett] to h&le our spiritual weapons1 & discov] :at is amiss bo? 9 he>t & life4 ,= ?is cause1 we are comm&$ to rejoice :5 we fall into div]s temptations4 ,i ?ank ,,god = giv+ y "s exp]i5ce ( ^! ?+s4 ,we mu/ n[ all be ,calebs2 all he>t1 b at ! same "t1 all humility4 ,feel+ we c d no?+ ( ourselves1 yet believ+ we c d all ?+s ?r\gh ,,*ri/ /r5g!n+ u4 ,bless$ be 8 ,"n1 ! common p beg9 to feel4 ,i prea*$ betwe5 two & ?ree ?is aft]noon on ,s\!rn-hay1 & exp\nd$ 9 ! ev5+ at ,mr4 ,k's4 ,ev5 "s ( ! polite 7 mu* affect$ la/ night2 & ?is morn+1 ,o :at a bless$ season _h we6 ,i believe ,i %all ?9k x my duty to /ay 9 ^! p>ts = "s "t4 ,cont9ue to pray = me1 & assure y\rself t y are nev] =gott5 by ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxxxix4 ,to ! ,same4 ,exet]1 ,nov4 #f1 #agdc4 ,,all be+ hu%$ & solemn ar\nd me1 & my s\l fill$ ) ! peace ( ,,god t passe? all und]/&+1 ,i n[ sit d[n to give y a fur!r acc\nt ( my feeble lab\rs4 ,on ,monday la/ ,i w5t to ,axm9/]1 & prea*$ to ab\t two ?\s& )\t1 & aft]w>d exhort$ )9 ! h\se1 :]e ,i lay4 ,! next day ,i prea*$ to a great] numb] ( p1 & ) m fre$om4 ,i gave an exhortation at night1 & met ! society4 ,our ,,"l v\*saf$ u a graci\s bless+4 ,on ,w$nesday ,i w5t to ,ott]y1 b j z ,i nam$ my text1 ! bells rang4 ,^u ?is ,i adj\rn$ to a field1 :i!r ! p ran 9 droves4,z ,i /epp$ into ! inn1 be=e ,i w5t into ! field1 a cl]gyman came1 :o ask$ me by :at au?ority ,i prea*$1 said x 0 a riot1 & t ! meet+ 0 illegal4 ,i answ]$ him z ,i ?\ght p]t95tly1 & aft]w>ds w5t & %ew$ him my au?ority1 by prea*+ on ^! words3 8,g ye to all ! _w1 & prea* ! gospel to e creature40 ,betwe5 six & sev5 9 ! ev5+1 ,i return$ to ,exet]1 :]e "s hundr$s 7 wait+ to he> me exp\nd4 ,! ,,"l 0 ) u4 ,! ,,"l makes ?is place v com=table to me4 ,prejudices fall (f daily1 & p beg9 n only rationally to disc]n1 b p[]fully to feel ! doctr9es ( ! gospel4 ,to-morr[1 ,,god will+1 ,i g ) ,mr4 ,k to ,bidde=d4 ,f !nce expect to he> aga9 f ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,po/script4 ,t5 at night4,x w\ld h pleas$ y to h be5 "h ?is ev5+4 ,i "q1 :e!r ne> a ?ird "p ( ,exet] 7 n att5d+ on ! ^w prea*$4 ,all 0 solemn & awful1 & ! ,,"l gave me mu* assi/ance f 8 holy _s4 ,help me to praise him4 ,adieu6 ,good night6 ,! ,,"l be ) y4 ,,lett] ,,dxl4 ,to ,mrs4 ,d4 ,bidde=d1 ,nov4 #aa1 #agdc4 ,de> ,madam1 ,i ,?ank y = y\r k9d caution to sp>e myself2 b evangeliz+ is c]ta9ly my prov9ce4 ,e :]e effectual doors are op5$1 & great fre$om is giv5 to me bo? 9 public prea*+ & private conv]sation4 ,_m are bless$ by bo?4 ,! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,j ,n1 rector ( ,/4 ,g5nis1 ,cornwall1 is "h4 ,,god will+1 ,i'll g ) him on ,saturday4 ,"h is also ano!r cl]gyman ab\t eighty ye>s ( age1 b n above "o ye> old 9 ! s*ool & k ( ,,*ri/4 ,he lately prea*$ ?ree times & rode =ty miles ! same day4 ,! diss5t+ m9i/] & 8 wife 7 v he>ty1 & p]haps "h is "o ( ! mo/ settl$ female *ri/ian societies 9 ! k+dom4 ,i _c well describe ) :at p[] ! ^w 0 att5d$4 ,ye/]day 9 ! aft]noon1 & 9 ! ev5+1 x 0 j l z at ,ed9burgh4 ,! old cl]gyman 0 mu* brok54 ,a "y ,oxonian1 :o came ) him1 & _m o!rs1 7 mo/ deeply affect$4 ,i suppose !re 7 upw>ds ( two ?\s& 9 ! ev5+ 9 ! ,meet+-h\se4 ,de> ,mr4 ,hy1 "o ( our fir/ ,me?odi/s at ,ox=d1 & :o 0 lately a curate "h1 _h laid ! bless$ f\ndation4 ,s f> !re=e f ?9k+ ( ne/l+ at ,london1 t ,i am m & m conv9c$ t ,i %\ld g f place to place1 & !re=e "q if ,i %all see ,london = "s "t4 ,if n too angry ) me = prosecut+ ?is rambl+ way ( life1 be pleas$ to pray =1 de> madam1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,po/script4 ,sev5 at night4 ,to-day ha? be5 z ye/]day1 & mu* m abundant4 ,i am "h1 z 9 ,scotl& & ,new-,engl&4 ,praise to free grace6 ,"h is "w en\gh = "s mon?s4 ,! wea!r is v fav\rable2 range1 !re=e1 ,i mu/ & w4 8,englond0 replac$ ) 8,engl&0 ,,lett] ,,dxli4 ,to ! ,same4 ,/4 ,g5nis1 ,nov4 #be1 #agdc4 ,de> ,madam1 ,,glad ,i am t ,,god incl9$ my he>t to come hi!r4 ,he ha? be5 ) u ( a tru?4 ,h[ did 8 /ately /eps appe> 9 ! sanctu>y la/ ,,"l's-day8 ,_m1 _m pray]s 7 put up by ! wor?y ,rector1 & o!rs1 = an out-p\r+ ( ,,god's bless$ _s4 ,!y 7 answ]$4 ,arr[s ( conviction fl$ s ?ick & s fa/1 & su* an univ]sal weep+ prevail$ f "o end ( ! congregation to ! o!r1 t good ,mr4 ,j c\ld n help go+ f seat to seat to speak1 enc\rage1 & com=t ! w\nd$ s\ls4 ,! ,oxonian's fa!r 0 almo/ /ruck dumb2 & ! "y ,oxonian's cre/ 0 s l[]$1 t ,i believe he'll nev] v5ture to prea* an unkn[n ,,*ri/1 or deal 9 ! false comm]ce ( unfelt tru?s4 ,i c\ld enl>ge1 b ,i mu/ away to ,bidde=d1 j to give satan ano!r /roke1 & bid my *ri/ian fri5ds f>ewel1 & !n return ! way ,i came1 namely ?r\gh ,exet]1 ,well+ton & ,bri/ol1 to ! great metropolis3 b j\rney+1 & v>i\s o!r matt]s t lie be=e me1 ,i expect w prev5t y\r he>+ s frequ5tly z usual1 f ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxlii4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,s4 ,br9kwor?1 ,decemb] #ah1 #agdc4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ',,tis pa/ elev5 at night1 b le/ ,i %\ld n h "t to-morr[ at ,gl\ce/]1 :i* ,i int5d to take 9 my way to ,birm+ham1 ,i'll rob myself ( a little sleep to write to y n[4 ,on ,friday ev5+ we rea*$ five miles beyond ,read+4 ,la/ night ab\t n9e we got to ,clack4 ,x ra9$ & sn[$ mu* = ab\t sev5 miles1 & ! way 0 dang]\s2 b ! bless$ ,,jesus kept u 9 safety4 ,9 ! morn+ ,i prea*$ & gave ! sacram5t at ,te!rton4 ,?is ev5+ ,i prea*$ "h4 ,!y 7 good times4 ,i h a cold1 b our ,,"l w>ms my he>t4 ,to-morr[ ,i mu/ away to ,gl\ce/]4 ,o foll[1 foll[ ) y\r pray]s4 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxliii4 ,to ! ,same4 ,birm+ham1 ,dec4 #bg1 #agdc4 ,,want ( "t1 n ( love1 prev5t$ my writ+ to y f ,gl\ce/]4 ,nei!r h ,i n[ leisure to be v p>ticul>4 ,x is ne> elev5 at night1 & nature calls = re/4 ,i h prea*$ five times ?is day1 &1 weak z ,i am1 ?r\gh ,,*ri/ /r5g!n+ me1 ,i c\ld prea* five times m4 ,i ?9k ,i 0 sc>ce ev] s happy be=e4 ,surpriz+6 h[ ! ,,"l ,,jesus ha? made way = me 9 ^! p>ts4 ,i lose no?+ by be+ quiet & leav+ all to him4 ,o 0 y "h1 :at c\ld ,i n tell y8 ,! wea!r is j l ,spr+4 ,t ! day-spr+ f on high may visit y\r he>t1 till y rise to et]nal p]fect day1 e>ne/ly prays ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxliv4 ,to ! ,same4 ,birm+ham1 ,dec4 #ca1 #agdc4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,,:at d y ?9k8 ,s9ce my la/1 ,i h /ole a :ole day to dispat* "s private bus9ess3 h[ev]1 9 ! ev5+ ,i exp\nd$ to a great room full ( p1 :o w\ld ru% into my lodg+s1 :e!r ,i w\ld or n4 ,on ,sunday morn+ at eight ,i prea*$ 9 ! /reet to ab\t a ?\s&1 ) mu* fre$om4 ,i !n w5t to *ur* & receiv$ ! sacram5t1 & aft]w>ds prea*$ to sev]al ?\s&s 9 ! /reet4 ,! he>]s seem$ mu* pleas$ & delight$4 ,x happ5$ by ! provid5ce ( ,,god1 t no m9i/] w\ld come to prea* at a h\se at ,w$gbury1 :]e a weekly lecture us$ to be kept up3 ,i 0 !re=e e>ne/ly entreat$ to come4 ,i w5t1 aft] my aft]noon's prea*+ at ,birm+ham1 & prea*$ !re at six 9 ! ev5+ to _m hundr$s 9 ! /reet4 ,x is ab\t six miles f ,birm+ham4 ,! ^w came ) p[]1 & only "o or two made a noise at a di/ance4 ,aft]w>ds we _h a preci\s meet+ 9 private4 ,! p[] ( ! de> ,r$eem] 0 mu* among/ u4 ,! p]son ) :om ,i lodg$ 0 a wid[ fe>+ ,,god4 ,h] husb& 0 an em95t sa9t1 & _h be5 refre%$ by my writ+s1 p>ticul>ly my j\rnals1 z _h _m o!rs t ,i met )4 ,on ,monday morn+ ab\t eight ,i prea*$ to a l>ge company 9 a field4 ,by elev5 ,i return$ to ,birm+ham1 & prea*$ to _m ?\s&s on a ,common ne> ! t[n4 ,! soldi]s 7 ex]cis+2 b ! (fic]s he>+ t ,i 0 com+ to prea*1 dismiss$ !m1 & promis$ t no di/urbance %\ld be made4 ,all 0 quiet1 & a bless$ "t we _h4 ,9 ! aft]noon ab\t ?ree ,i prea*$ aga9 to ab\t ! same company1 ) ! same success4 ,!n ,i rode to ,w$gbury & prea*$ !re1 & aft]w>ds exhort$3 b ,i _c well tell y1 :at a sweet melt+ "t !re 04 ,_m 7 9 te>s4 ,ab\t "o ,i w5t to b$ exce$+ happy4 ,9 ! morn+ ,i broke up "s fall[ gr\nd at a place call$ ,m>e-,gre51 ab\t two miles f ,w$gbury4 ,mu* mobb+ _h be5 !re aga9/ ,mr4 ,wesley's fri5ds4 ,a few poor s\ls began to insult me1 b ,,jesus /r5g!n$ me mu*4 ,sev]al clods 7 ?r[n1 "o ( !m fell on my head1 & ano!r /ruck my f+]s1 :ile ,i 0 9 pray]4 ,a sweet gospel _s 0 giv5 to me4 ,i prea*$ aga9 at ,birm+ham to l>g] auditories ?an be=e1 ab\t elev5 ! same morn+ & ?ree 9 ! aft]noon4 ,9 ! ev5+ ,i exp\nd$ twice 9 a l>ge room4 ,once to ! ri*1 & once to ! poor1 & w5t to re/ happi] ?an ! night be=e4 ,9 ! morn+ ,i took my leave ( ! ,birm+ham p1 :o wept mu* & 7 inde$ deeply affect$1 & %ew$ great conc]n at my dep>ture4 ,i !n w5t to ,kidd]m9/]1 ab\t twelve miles f ,birm+ham1 :]e ,i 0 k9dly receiv$ by ,mr4 ,wms1 ) :om ,i h correspond$ = ne> two ye>s4 ,_m fri5ds 7 at 8 h\se4 ,i 0 greatly refre%$ to f9d :at a sweet sav\r ( good ,mr4 ,baxt]'s doctr9e1 works & discipl9e rema9$ to ?is day4 ,! sweet remembrance ( ! j1 ,%all fl\ri% :5 he sleeps 9 du/4 ,i prea*$ ab\t ?ree 9 ! aft]noon to a l>ge auditory ne> ! *ur*4 ,"s unk9d m51 ?\gh !y promis$ n to d s1 rang ! bells2 b our ,savi\r enabl$ me to prea* ) p[]4 ,9 ! ev5+ & next morn+ ,i prea*$ 9 ! meet+ h\se4 ,i !n w5t ) ,mr4 ,w to ,bromsgrove1 ab\t sev5 miles f ,kidd]m9/]1 & 0 k9dly receiv$ by "o ,mr4 ,ky1 a good man1 & sev]al o!rs1 among :om 7 two or ?ree ,bapti/ & "o ,indep5d5t m9i/]s4 ,ab\t ?ree 9 ! aft]noon ,i prea*$ 9 a field4 ,"s rude p kick$ a football & s\nd$ a horn at "s di/ance1 b ! ,,"l enabl$ me to prea* ) boldness4 ,ab\t six ,i prea*$ 9 ! ,bapti/ ,meet+-h\se1 left ,kidd]m9/] at eight1 & rea*$ ,worce/] ab\t t5 at night4 ,mr4 ,wms & ano!r fri5d accompani$ u4 ,9 ! morn+ ! good old ,mr4 ,sy1 :o 0 suppos$ to be sanctifi$ f ! womb1 came to u :ile we bait$4 ,9 ! ev5+ ,i rea*$ ,gl\ce/]1 v ?ankful = my week's progress1 & rejoic+ greatly 9 ,,*ri/ = giv+ me su* a delightful & happy ,*ri/mas4 ,?is day ,i h prea*$ twice "h1 & h be5 enabl$ to dispat* "s private affairs4 ,x is n[ ne> twelve4 ,my de> fri5d1 ,i wi% y an exce$+ happy new ye>4 ,?is "t twelve-mon? ,i 0 writ+ to y f ,bri/ol4 ,o :at has ! de> ,,"l ,,jesus done = me s9ce t1 & s9ce ,i 0 born6 ,& ,o :at does he int5d to d = me be=e ,i die1 & :5 "t %all be no m8 ,i am lo/ 9 wond]6 ,i mu/ away & cry ,grace6 grace6 ,pray+ t y may be fill$ ) all ! fulness ( ,,god1 ,i subscribe1 my de>e/ fri5d1 ,ev]1 ev] y\rs :il/ ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxlv4 ,to ,mr4 ,h1 at ,gl\ce/]4 ,ma%field1 ,jan4 #g1 #agdd1 7pa/ #g at night47 ,my v de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,,x be+ wet & d>k1 we ?\ght x prud5t to /ay "h ?is night4 ,i _c employ "p ( ! ev5+ bett] ?an 9 writ+ to y1 & bless$ be our ,,god1 ,i c s5d y good news4 ,our graci\s ,,"l 0 ) me at ,pit*comb & ,hampton4 ,we h _h a wond]ful sweet association 9 ,wales1 ) mu* ( ! ,r$eem]'s pres5ce1 especially :5 ,i began to speak ab\t ! law affair4 ,! bre?r5 7 v g5]\s1 accord+ to _! circum/ances1 & "o g5tlewoman s5t me five p\nds4 ,aft] mature delib]ation1 we det]m9$ to prosecute ! affair to ! utmo/1 & to set ap>t next ,tuesday =tnight 7! fir/ day ( ! t]m7 = a day ( fa/+ & pray]1 & to make collections = t purpose4 ,! cause is ! ,,"l's1 & mu* dep5ds on our gett+ ! victory4 ,i believe we %all4 ,i h _h a fav\rable answ] f ,colonel ,s1 & also f ,colonel ,g>4 ,hi!rto ! ,,"l prosp]s u4 ,i am n[ go+ to ,london v happy1 & 9 "s measure ?ankful = ! _m bless+s ,i h receiv$4 ,help me1 my de> fri5d1 to cry ,grace6 grace6 ,inclos$ y h "s lett]s3 be pleas$ to p]use & deliv] !m4 ,i bless ,,god t affairs h tak5 su* a turn4 ,i h be5 at ,ab]gav5ny1 & am settl$ z to my de> wife's com+ d[n4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 %e & ! little "o are pretty well4 ,i %all be glad to he> f y :5 ,i come to ,london4 ,i hope our ,,"l blesses y1 bo? 9 body & s\l1 & %ews y ! way :]e9 y %\ld g4 ,t y may be cont9ually guid$ by 8 c\nsel1 & aft] dea? conduct$ to 8 glory1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxlvi4 ,to ! ,same4 ,london1 ,jan4 #ah1 #agdd4 ,,?is aft]noon ,i receiv$ y\r k9d lett]1 & ?ank y a ?\s& times = y\r great g5]osity 9 l5d+ me "s furniture1 hav+ little ( my own4 ,i "k :o w repay y4 ,next week1 ,,god will+1 my de> wife & little "o w come to ,gl\ce/]1 = ,i f9d x beyond my circum/ances to ma9ta9 !m "h4 ,i leave ,london1 ,,god will+1 ?is day sev'nnight4 ,y\r affairs & conc]ns are m9e4 ,i %all lay !m be=e our common ,"l4 ,my bro!r w receive a lett] ab\t my wife's com+4 ,%e & ! little "o are brave & well4 ,b :y talk ,i ( wife & little "o8 ,let all be absorb$ 9 ! ?\ghts ( ! love1 suff]+s1 free & full salvation ( ! inf9itely great & glori\s ,emmanuel4 ,bless$1 = ev] bless$ be 8 holy ,"n1 = su* happy beg9n+s ( ano!r ye>6 ,h[ w\ld x rejoice y to see ! _m ?\s&s 9 ?is metropolis1 l new-born babes1 desir+ to be f$ ) ! s9c]e milk ( ! ^w1 t !y may gr[ !reby4 ,?is1 if ,i "k any ?+ ( my he>t1 is all my salvation1 & all my desire4 ,9 respect to o!r ?+s1 at pres5t ,i "k ?is is1 & ,i tru/ always w be ! habitual language ( my he>t3 ,o bless$ ,,god1 ,?y gifts1 if call'd =1 ,i resign1 ,pleas'd to receive1 pleas'd to re/ore2 ,gifts are ?y "w2 x %all be m9e1 ,! giv] only to adore4 ,t bo? ( u may be always kept ?us m9d$1 is ! e>ne/ pray] ( ,y\rs mo/ affectionately1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxlvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,d ,t4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,feb4 #i1 #agdd4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,,:o kn[s :at a day may br+ =?8 ,la/ night ,i 0 call$ to sacrifice my ,isaac2 ,i mean to bury my only *ild & son ab\t f\r mon?s old4 ,_m ?+s occurr$ to make me believe he 0 n only to be cont9u$ to me1 b to be a prea*] ( ! ev]la/+ gospel4 ,pleas$ ) ! ?\ght1 & ambiti\s ( hav+ a son ( my own1 s div9ely employ$1 satan 0 p]mitt$ to give me "s wrong impressions1 :]eby1 z ,i n[ f9d1 ,i misappli$ sev]al texts ( scripture4 ,^u ^! gr\nds ,i made no scruple ( decl>+1 8t ,i %\ld h a son1 & t 8 "n 0 to be ,john40 ,i m5tion$ ! v "t ( 8 bir?1 & fondly hop$1 t he 0 to be great 9 ! sight ( ! ,,"l4 ,e ?+ happ5$ accord+ to ! pr$ictions1 & my wife hav+ _h sev]al n>r[ escapes :ile pregnant1 especially by h] fall+ f a high horse1 & my driv+ h] into a deep dit* 9 a "o-horse *aise a little be=e ! "t ( h] ly+-91 & f :i* we receiv$ little or no hurt1 confirm$ me 9 my expectation1 t ,,god w\ld grant me my he>t's desire4 ,i w\ld obs]ve to y1 t ! *ild 0 ev5 born 9 a room1 :i* ! ma/] ( ! h\se _h prep>$ z a prison = 8 wife = com+ to he> me4 ,) joy w\ld %e (t5 look ^u ! b>s & /aples & *a9s :i* 7 fix$ 9 ord] to keep h] 94 ,ab\t a week aft] 8 bir?1 ,i publickly baptiz$ him 9 ! ,tab]nacle1 & 9 ! company ( ?\s&s solemnly gave him up to t ,,god1 :o gave him to me4 ,a hymn1 too fondly compos$ by an ag$ wid[1 z suitable to ! occasion1 0 sung1 & all w5t away big ) hopes ( ! *ild's be+ h]eaft] to be employ$ 9 ! "w ( ,,god2 b h[ soon are all _! fond1 & z ! ev5t ha? prov$1 _! ill-gr\nd$ expectations bla/$1 z well z m9e4 ,h\se-keep+ be+ exp5sive 9 ,london1 ,i ?\ght be/ to s5d bo? p>5t & *ild to ,ab]gav5ny1 :]e my wife _h a little h\se ( my own1 ! furniture ( :i*1 z ,i ?\ght ( soon emb>k+ = ,georgia1 ,i _h p>tly sold1 & p>tly giv5 away4 ,9 _! j\rney ?i!r1 !y /opp$ at ,gl\ce/] at ! ,bell-,inn1 :i* my bro!r n[ keeps1 & 9 :i* ,i 0 born4 ,!re1 my belov$ 0 cut (f ) a /roke4 ,^u my com+ "h1 )\t kn[+ :at _h happ5$1 ,i enquir$ conc]n+ ! welf>e ( p>5t & *ild2 & by ! answ]1 f\nd t ! fl[] 0 cut d[n4 ,i imm$iately call$ all to jo9 9 pray]1 9 :i* ,i bless$ ! ,fa!r ( m]cies = giv+ me a son1 cont9u+ x to me s long1 & tak+ x f me s soon4 ,all jo9$ 9 desir+ t ,i w\ld decl9e prea*+ 'till ! *ild 0 buri$2 b ,i rememb]$ a say+ ( good ,mr4 ,h5ry1 8t weep+ mu/ n h9d] s[+10 & !re=e prea*$ twice ! next day1 & also ! day foll[+2 on ! ev5+ ( :i*1 j z ,i 0 clos+ my s]mon1 ! bell /ruck out = ! fun]al4 ,at fir/1 ,i mu/ ackn[l$ge1 x gave nature a little %ake1 b look+ up ,i recov]$ /r5g?1 & !n conclud$ ) say+1 t ?is text on :i* ,i _h be5 prea*+1 namely1 8all ?+s work$ toge!r = good to !m t love ,,god10 made me z will+ to g out to my son's fun]al1 z to he> ( 8 bir?4 ,our p>t+ f him 0 solemn4 ,we kneel$ d[n1 pray$1 & %$ _m te>s1 b ,i hope te>s ( resignation3 ,& !n1 z he di$ 9 ! h\se :]e9 ,i 0 born1 he 0 tak5 & laid 9 ! *ur* :]e ,i 0 baptiz$1 fir/ communicat$1 & fir/ prea*$4 ,all ?is y may easily guess ?rew me into v solemn & deep reflection1 & ,i hope deep humiliation2 b ,i 0 com=t$ f t passage 9 ! book ( ,k+s1 :]e is record$ ! dea? ( ! ,%unamite's *ild1 :i* ! ,prophet said1 8,! ,,"l _h hid f him20 & ! woman's answ] likewise to ! ,prophet :5 he ask$1 8,is x well ) !e8 ,is x well ) ?y husb&8 ,is x well ) ?y *ild80 ,& %e answ]$1 8,x is well40 ,?is gave me no small satisfaction4 ,i imm$iately prea*$ ^u ! text ! day foll[+ at ,gl\ce/]1 & !n ha/5$ up to ,london1 prea*$ ^u ! same !re2 & ?\gh disappo9t$ ( a liv+ prea*] by ! dea? ( my son2 yet ,i hope :at happ5$ be=e 8 bir?1 & s9ce at 8 dea?1 ha? taught me su* lessons1 z1 if duly improv$1 may r5d] 8 mi/ak5 p>5t m cauti\s1 m sob]-m9d$1 m exp]i5c$ 9 satan's devices1 & consequ5tly m useful 9 8 future lab\rs to ! *ur* ( ,,god4 ,?us1 8out ( ! eat] comes =? meat1 & out ( ! /rong comes =? sweetness40 ,n d\bt+ b our future life w be "o cont9u$ explanation ( ?is bless$ riddle1 ,i comm5d myself & y to ! un]r+ guidance ( ,,god's ^w & _s1 & am ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,! ,,hymn m5tion$ 9 ! =ego+ ,lett]4 ,i4 ,,poor helpless babe6 de> little *ild6 ,,john be ?y "n1 ?y nature mild2 ,great may'/ ?\ be 9 ,,jesu's sight1 ,a babe 9 :om he takes delight4 ,,ii4 ,be ?\ made holy f ! womb1 ,by him :o sav'd !e f ! tomb3 ,9 ,,jesu's arms /ill may'/ ?\ re/1 ,:ile suck+ at ?y "m's brea/4 ,,iii4 ,ble/ be ! p>5ts ) ! son6 ,ble/ be ! ,,god t gave y "o6 ,we'll magnify ! ,,"l ) y6 ,%>e 9 y\r joy1 we're sure we d4 ,,iv4 ,o may y bo? be taught ( ,,god1 ,to tea* ?is ,*ild 8 ,,savi\r's blood3 ,t ?\s&s 9 y\r bliss may %>e1 ,9 answ] to unit$ pray'r4 ,v4 ,& may ! ,lamb1 y\r ,ma/]1 grant ,?is grace1 t y may nev] want ,a *ild to /& be=e 8 face1 ,to prea* 8 ,love1 8 ,sov'reign ,grace6 ,allud+ to ! rem>kable deliv]ance t 8 fa!r & "m _h "s few weeks be=e 8 "m 0 deliv]$1 :5 %e & h] husb& be+ rid+ 9 a *aise1 !y 7 ?r[n into a deep dit*1 & receiv$ no h>m1 z m5tion$ 9 ,lett] #ecd1 p4 #ci4 ,,lett] ,,dxlviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,g4 ,h4 ,london1 ,feb4 #bd1 #agdd4 ,my de> de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,,multiplicity ( urg5t affairs has kept me f answ]+ y\r k9d lett] soon]4 ,bless$ be ,,god = giv+ y su* a prosp]\s j\rney4 ,i am n sorry t "s1 aft] _! mu* joy1 h be5 br\ght d[n & plung$ into mu* mis]y4 ,x is no m ?an might be expect$4 ,/ol5 sweets prep>e = bitt] te>s4 ,on ,monday morn+ ,i %all "k :at ! riot]s int5d do+4 ,!re has be5 dreadful "w ne> ,birm+ham1 b satan w be ov]?r[n4 ,we _h a glori\s fa/ on ,monday1 & collect$ above sixty p\nds = our poor suff]+ bre?r54 ,we h _h two solemn fun]als4 ,i hope ! "w prosp]s 9 y\r h&s4 ,our lawy] ha? s5t me ^w1 t ! riot]s /& trial4,i ?9k1 ,,god will+1 to be 9 ,gl\ce/]%ire by ,monday sev'nnight4 ,! ,,"l be ) y4 ,i salute all1 & am1 my de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 ?\gh unwor?y fri5d & ready s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,feb4 #bf4 ,p4 ,s4 ,s9ce ,i wrote ! above1 ,i h consult$ ) fri5ds1 & f9d x be/ to come ?r\gh ,gl\ce/] to ,ab]gav5ny4,,god will+1 ,i hope to prea* ) y on ,tuesday betwe5 sev5 & eight at night4 ,be pleas$ imm$iately on ! receipt ( ?is to s5d ^w to bro!r ,adams to meet me )\t fail at ,gl\ce/] on ,tuesday1 to conf] ab\t our assize affair4 ,i he>d ye/]day f ,wales4 ,i b\ght a second-h& suit ( curta9s to-day1 s y ne$ n s5d any ?+ to ,ab]gav5ny4 8,poor1 yet mak+ o!rs ri*10 %all be my motto /ill4 ,,lett] ,,dxlix4 ,london1 ,m>* #ab1 #agdd4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,,?is leaves me j return$ f ,gl\ce/] assizes1 :]e x has pleas$ ! great ,judge ( quick & dead to give u ! victory ov] ! ,hampton riot]s4 ,y rememb] ,i in=m$ y1 t ,i ?\ght we %\ld be oblig$ to appeal unto ,cs>4 ,a solemn day ( fa/+ & humiliation 0 kept on t acc\nt2 & accord+ly la/ t]m we lodg$ an in=mation aga9/ !m 9 ! ,k+'s-,b5*4 ,matt]s ( fact be+ prov$ by a v>iety ( evid5ce1 & ! def5dants mak+ no reply1 ! rule 0 made absolute1 & an in=mation fil$ aga9/ !m4 ,to ?is !y plead$ ,n guilty1 & !re=e1 accord+ to ! me?od ( ! ,cr[n-(fice1 ! cause 0 ref]r$ to ! assizes held 9 ,gl\ce/] ! ?ird in/ant4 ,our c\ncil op5$ ! cause by in=m+ ! c\rt1 t riot]s 7 n to be re=m]s1 & t 8 ,maje/y _h no :]e put ! re9s ( gov]nm5t into ! h&s ( mobb]s1 nor made !m ei!r judge or jury4 ,"o ( !m 9 p>ticul>1 ! ,record] ( ,ox=d1 ) great gravity1 rem9d$ ! g5tlem5 on ! jury ( ! advice ( ,gamaliel1 8,refra9 f ^! m5 & let !m alone1 = if ?is c\ncil1 or ?is "w be ( man1 x w come to n\ght2 b if x be ( ,,god1 ye _c ov]?r[ x1 lea/ haply ye be f\nd ev5 to fight aga9/ ,,god40 ,our witnesses 7 !n call$4 ,mr4 ,adams & f\r m1 ?ree ( :i* 7 n reput$ ,me?odi/s1 s cle>ly prov$ bo? ! riot & ! facts1 t ! judge 0 ( op9ion1 !re ne$$ no o!r evid5ce4 ,! c\ncil = ! def5dants !n rose up1 & display$ a good deal ( oratory1 & ,i ?9k said all t c\ld be said to m5d a bad matt]4 ,"o urg$1 8t we 7 en?usia/s1 & our pr9ciples & practices _h su* a t5d5cy to infect & hurt ! p1 t x 0 "r1 9 8 op9ion1 = any private p]son to /& up & put a /op to u2 & :oev] did s1 0 a fri5d to 8 c\ntry40 ,he /rove to influ5ce ! jury1 by tell+ !m1 8,t if a v]dict 0 giv5 aga9/ ! def5dants1 x w\ld co/ !m two hundr$ p\nds2 t ! def5dants riot+ 0 n prem$itat$1 b t com+ to he> ,mr4 ,a1 & be+ (f5d$ at 8 doctr9e1 a sudd5 qu>rel arose1 & !reby ! unhappy m5 7 l$ into ! pres5t fray1 :i* he c\ld h wi%$ _h n happ5$2 b h[ev]1 x did n am\nt to a riot1 b only an assault40 ,_! o!r c\ncil in=m$ ! jury1 8,t !y w\ld und]take to prove1 t ! ,me?odi/s began ! tumult fir/40 ,he 0 pleas$ to m5tion me by "n1 & acqua9t$ ! c\rt1 8,t ,mr4 ,:itefield _h be5 travell+ f common to common1 mak+ ! p cry1 & !n pick+ _! pockets "u pret5ce ( collect+ money = ! colony ( ,georgia1 & kn[+ t ,gl\ce/]%ire 0 a popul\s c\nty1 he at la/ came !re2 t he _h n[ sev]al curates1 ( :i* ,mr4 ,adams 0 "o1 :o 9 8 prea*+ _h f\nd fault ) ! proce$+s ( ! cl]gy1 & _h said1 t if ! p w5t to he> !m1 !y w\ld be damn$40 ,he add$1 t 8!re _h lately be5 su* mobb+ 9 ,/af=d%ire1 t a regim5t ( soldi]s 0 s5t d[n to suppress !m2 ins9uat+1 t ! ,me?odi/s 7 ! au?ors2 t we _h n[ ano!r cause ( a l nature dep5d+ 9 ,wilt%ire1 & t we 7 n ( t mild pacific _s1 z we pret5d$ to be40 ,?is1 & mu* m to ! same purpose1 ?\gh =eign to ! matt] 9 h&1 pleas$ _m ( ! auditors1 :o express$ _! satisfaction1 9 he>+ ! ,me?odi/s 9 g5]al1 & me 9 p>ticul>1 ?us la%$1 by frequ5t laugh+4 ,b our ,,"l n only kept me q easy1 b enabl$ me to rejoice 9 be+ ?us hon\r$ = 8 great ,"n's sake4 ,to prove :at ! def5dants c\ncil _h ins9uat$1 !y call$ up a "y man1 :o 0 a bro!r to "o ( ! def5dants1 & "o ( ! mob4 ,he swore po9t blank1 8,t ,mr4 ,adams said1 if p w5t to *ur*1 !y w\ld be damn$1 b if !y w\ld come to him1 he w\ld c>ry !m to ,,jesus ,,*ri/40 ,he swore also1 8t ! brook into :i* ,mr4 ,a 0 ?r[n1 0 no deep] ?an half up 8 legs40 ,he said fir/1 t !re 7 b ab\t t5 ( !m t came to ! h\se ( ,mr4 ,a2 & !n he swore1 t !re 7 ab\t ?reescore4 ,he said1 !re 0 a bell1 & t "o ( ! def5dants did ask ,mr4 ,a to come (f ! /airs1 b t none ( !m w5t up to him3 ^u :i* ,mr4 ,a will+ly obey$1 w5t ) !m briskly along ! /reet1 & z he w\ld h repres5t$ x1 put himself into ! sk9-pit & brook1 & s came out aga94 ,he said also "s o!r ?+s2 b ?r\gh ! :ole1 8 evid5ce appe>$ s flagrantly false1 t "o ( ! c\ncil said1 8,x 0 en\gh to make 8 hair /& on end40 ,! judge himself wi%$1 8,t ! man _h s mu* religion z to fe> an oa?40 ,s he w5t d[n 9 disgrace4 ,_! second evid5ce 0 an ag$ woman1 "m ( "o ( ! def5dants2 %e swore1 8,t h] son did g up /airs to ,mr4 ,a1 & t ,mr4 ,a tore h] son's coat20 b %e talk$ s fa/1 & h] evid5ce 0 s palpably false1 t %e 0 s5t away 9 z mu* disgrace z ! o!r4 ,_! ?ird & la/ evid5ce1 0 fa!r to "o :o 0 9 ! mob1 ?o' n "o ( ! def5dants4 ,! *ief he _h to say 01 8,t :5 ,mr4 ,a 0 com+ f ! brook1 he met him & said1 ,bro!r1 h[ d y d8 ,^u :i* he answ]'d1 t he _h receiv$ no damage1 b _h be5 9 ! brook & came out aga940 ,s t all _! evid5ces1 h[ev] contr>y "o to ano!r1 yet corroborat$ ours1 & prov$ ! riot out ( _! own m\?s4 ,! book 0 !n giv5 to a ju/ice ( ! peace1 :o _h =m]ly tak5 up ,mr4 ,c = prea*+ ne> ,/r\d1 & _h lately giv5 _m signal pro(s t he 0 no fri5d to ! ,me?odi/s4 ,b he int5d+ to speak only ab\t _! *>act]s1 & ! c\ncil & judge look+ ^u t z q imp]t95t to ! matt] 9 h&1 he 0 n admitt$ z an evid5ce4 ,^u ?is1 8 ,lord%ip ) great c&or & imp>tiality summ$ up ! evid5ce1 & told ! jury1 8,t he ?\ght !y %\ld br+ all ! def5dants 9 ,,guilty2 = our evid5ces _h suffici5tly prov$ ! :ole ( ! in=mation1 & also1 t ! riot 0 prem$itat$40,he said1 8,t1 9 8 op9ion1 ! *ief ( ! def5dants evid5ce 0 incr$ible2 &1 t suppos+ ! ,me?odi/s 7 het]odox1 7z p]haps !y might be7 x belong$ to ! ecclesia/ical gov]nm5t to call !m to an acc\nt2 t !y 7 subjects1 & riot]s 7 n to be _! re=m]s40 ,he also rem9d$ !m 8( ! dreadful consequ5ces ( riot+ at any "t1 mu* m at su* a critical "t z ?is2 t riot+ 0 ! =]unn] (1 & might end 9 rebellion2 t x 0 felony )\t b5efit ( cl]gy1 to pull d[n a ,meet+-h\se2 & = all z he knew1 x 0 high treason to pull d[n ev5 a bawdy-h\se4 ,t ?is in=mation also came f ! ,k+'s-,b5*2 t 8 ,maje/y's ju/ices !re1 ?\ght !y _h suffici5t reason to grant x2 t ! matt]s conta9$ 9 x _h be5 evid5tly prov$ be=e !m2 & consequ5tly !y %\ld br+ 9 all ! def5dants guilty40 ,^u ?is ! jury 7 desir$ to consid] ( _! v]dict1 & = a :ile !re seem$ to be "s little demur among !m4 ,8 ,lord%ip p]ceiv+ ! cause ( x1 imm$iately in=m$ !m1 8!y _h no?+ to d ) ! damages1 7t 0 to be ref]r$ to ! ,k+'s-,b5*7 !y 7 only to consid]1 :e!r ! def5dants 7 guilty or n40 ,:]eupon 9 a few m9utes !y gave a v]dict = ! prosecutors1 & br\ght 9 all ! def5dants guilty ( ! :ole in=mation lodg$ aga9/ !m4 ,i !n retir$ to my lodg+s1 kneel$ d[n1 & ) my fri5ds gave ?anks to our all-conqu]+ ,emmanuel4 ,aft]w>ds ,i w5t to ! inn1 pray$ & return$ ?anks ) ! witnesses1 exhort$ !m to behave ) meekness & humility to _! adv]s>ies2 & aft] !y _h tak5 prop] refre%m5t1 ,i s5t !m home rejoic+4 ,9 ! ev5+ ,i prea*$ on ^! words ( ! ,psalmi/1 8,by ?is ,i "k t ?\ fav\re/ me1 s9ce ?\ ha/ n suff]$ m9e enemy to triumph ov] me40 ,,god 0 pleas$ to enl>ge my he>t mu*4 ,i 0 v happy ) my fri5ds aft]w>ds1 & ! next morn+ set out = ,london1 :]e we _h a bless$ ?anksgiv+ season1 & f :5ce ,i take ! fir/ opportunity ( s5d+ y ^! p>ticul>s4 ,i rema91 ,sir1 y\r v affectionate fri5d1 ,g4 ,w4 8an0 replac$ ) 8on0 ,,lett] ,,dl4 ,to ,mrs4 ,d4 ,london1 ,m>* #ae1 #agdd4 ,de> ,madam1 ,,%all ,i promise & n p]=m8 ,,god =bid6 ,?is comes 9 answ] to y\r comm&s1 & to in=m y1 t ?r\gh him :o has ! he>ts ( all m5 9 8 h&s1 we came (f m ?an conqu]ors1 respect+ our ,gl\ce/] trial4 ,! riot]s 7 br\ght 9 guilty1 & ,i suppose w h an execution issu$ out aga9/ !m next ,t]m4 ,i he> !y are hugely al>m$2 b !y "k n t we int5d to let !m see :at we c\ld d1 & !n to =give !m4 ,?is tr\blesome affair be+ n[ ov]1 ,i mu/ prep>e = my int5d$ voyage4 ,!y tell me !re is a %ip go+ f ,portsm\?4 ,,god will+1 ,i purpose to take my passage 9 x1 & ?\gh calls come to me f e qu>t]1 yet ,i mu/2 once m visit my de> family 9 ,am]ica4 ,"s well-mean+ p ?reat5 me ) ,i "k n :at1 if ,i emb>k at ?is "t2 b my abs5ce ha? be5 s long & unexpect$1 t come :at w1 ,i am det]m9$ to prosecute my int5d$ voyage2 & !re=e :e!r we meet any m 9 ! fle%1 ,i tru/ we %all meet 9 ! _w ( spirits1 :]e p>t+1 weep+1 & break+ ( he>ts w no m di/urb & try ! affections (1 de> ,madam1 ,y\rs 9 ! de> ,emmanuel1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dli4 ,to ! ,same4 ,plym\?1 ,june #bf1 #agdd4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,,y see by ?is :]e ,i am4 ,d\btless y'll wond] at ! quick transition f ,portsm\? to ,plym\?4 ,to ! =m] ,i int5d$ go+ :5 ,i wrote la/2 b j be=e ,i took leave ( ! de> tab]nacle p1 a message 0 s5t to me1 t ! capta9 9 :i* ,i 0 to sail f !nce1 w\ld n take me = fe> ( spoil+ 8 sailors4 ,"s int]pret$ ?is z a call f provid5ce n to emb>k at ?is "t2 b ,i enjo9$ !m sil5ce 'till ,i _h tak5 my leave1 & !n1 he>+ ( a ma/-%ip t 0 go+ "u convoy f ,plym\?1 ,i ha/5$ ?i!r1 & h tak5 a passage 9 ! ,wilm+ton1 ,capt4 ,dalby1 b\nd to ,piscataway1 9 ,new-,engl&4 ,my fir/ reception "h 0 a little unpromis+4 ,a report be+ spread t ,i 0 come1 a great numb] ( p assembl$ ^u ! ,hoe1 7a l>ge gre5 = walks & div]sions7 & somebody br\ght out a be> & a drum2 b ,i did n come 'till ! foll[+ ev5+1 :51 "u pret5ce ( a hue-&-cry1 sev]al broke into ! room :]e ,i lodg$ at ! inn1 & di/urb$ me v mu*4 ,i !n betook myself to private lodg+s1 & be+ gone to re/1 aft] prea*+ to a l>ge congregation1 & visit+ ! ,fr5* prison]s1 ! good woman ( ! h\se came & told me1 t a well-dress$ g5tleman desir$ to speak ) me4 ,imag9+ t x 0 "s ,nicodemite1 ,i desir$ he might be br\ght up4 ,he came & sat d[n by my b$side1 told me he 0 a lieut5ant ( a man ( w>1 congratulat$ me on ! success ( my m9i/ry1 & express$ himself mu* conc]n$ = be+ deta9$ f he>+ me4 ,he !n ask$ me1 if ,i knew him4 ,i answ]$1 no4 ,he repli$1 8 "n 0 ,cadogan4 ,i rejo9$1 t ,i _h se5 "o ,mr4 ,cadogan1 :o 0 =m]ly an (fic] at ,georgia1 ab\t a =tnight ago at ,bri/ol4 ,^u ?is1 he imm$iately rose up1 utt]+ ! mo/ abusive language1 call+ me dog1 rogue1 villa91 c4 & beat me mo/ unm]cifully ) 8 gold-head$ cane4 ,z y "k ,i h n mu* natural c\rage1 guess h[ surpriz$ ,i 02 be+ appreh5sive t he int5d$ to %oot or /ab me1 ,i und]w5t all ! fe>s ( a sudd5 viol5t dea?4 ,b1 z x provid5tially happ5$1 my ho/ess & h] daught] he>+ me cry murd]1 ru%$ into ! room & seiz$ him by ! coll>2 h[ev]1 he imm$iately dis5gag$ himself f !m1 & repeat$ 8 bl[s ^u me4 ,! cry ( murd] 0 repeat$ also1 :i* putt+ him into "s t]ror1 he made t[>ds ! *amb]-door1 f :5ce ! good woman pu%$ him d[n /airs4 ,ab\t ! bottom ( :i*1 a second cry'd out1 8,take c\rage1 ,i am ready to help y20 accord+ly1 :il/ ! o!r 0 escap+1 he ru%$ up1 & f9d+ "o ( ! wom5 com+ d[n1 took h] by ! heels & ?rew h] ^u ! /airs1 by :i* h] back 0 almo/ brok54 ,by ?is "t ! neighb\rhood 0 al>m$4 ,unwill+ to add to x1 ,i desir$ ! doors might be %ut1 & s betook myself to re/1 n )\t reflect+1 h[ indisp5sibly necess>y x 0 = *ri/ians & *ri/ian m9i/]s to be always ^u _! gu>d1 & ) :at great propriety we are taught to pray 9 our excell5t ,litany1 8f sudd510 t is1 8f viol5t & unprep>$ dea?1 good ,,"l deliv] u40 ,t ?is may be our happy lot1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 de> ,madam1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dlii4 ,to ! ,same4 ,plym\?1 ,july #d1 #agdd4 ,,s9ce my la/1 ,i h _h "s p>ticul> in=mations ab\t ! late odd adv5ture4 ,x seems1 t f\r g5tlem5 came to ! h\se ( "o ( my p>ticul> fri5ds1 k9dly enquir+ aft] me1 & desir$ to "k :]e ,i lodg$1 t !y might come & pay _! respects4 ,he direct$ !m4 ,soon aft]w>ds ,i receiv$ a lett]1 in=m+ me t ! writ] 0 a nephew to ,mr4 ,s1 an em95t attorney at ,new-,york2 t he _h ! pleasure ( supp+ ) me at 8 uncle's h\se1 & desir$ my company to sup ) him & a few m fri5ds at a tav]n4 ,i s5t him ^w1 t x 0 n cu/om>y = me to sup out at tav]ns1 b %\ld be glad ( 8 company1 out ( respect to 8 uncle1 to eat a morsel ) him at my lodg+s4 ,he came2 we supp$2 & ,i obs]v$ t he frequ5tly look$ ar\nd him1 & seem$ v abs5t2 b hav+ no suspicion1 ,i cont9u$ 9 conv]sation ) him & my o!r fri5ds1 'till we p>t$4 ,?is1 ,i n[ f9d1 0 to h be5 ! assass92 & be+ int]rogat$ by 8 o!r companions on 8 return to ! tav]n ab\t :at he _h done1 he answ]$1 t be+ us$ s civilly1 he _h n ! he>t to t\* me4 ,^u :i*1 z ,i am in=m$1 ! p]son :o assault$ me laid a wag] ( t5 gu9eas t he w\ld d my bus9ess = me4 ,"s say1 t !y took 8 sword f him1 :i* ,i suppose !y did1 = ,i only saw & felt ! weight ( 8 cane4 ,! next morn+1 ,i 0 to exp\nd at a private h\se1 & !n to set out = ,bidde=d4 ,"s urg$ me to /ay & prosecute2 b be+ bett] employ$1 ,i w5t on my int5d$ j\rney1 0 greatly bless$ 9 prea*+ ! ev]la/+ gospel1 & ^u my return 0 well paid = :at ,i _h suff]$3 curiosity hav+ l$ p]haps two ?\s& m ?an ord9>y to see & he> a man1 t _h l to h be5 murd]$ 9 8 b$4 ,?us all ?+s t5d to ! fur!rance ( ! gospel1 & "w toge!r = good to ^? t love ,,god4 ,?us satan ?w>ts1 & m5 object1 ,& yet ! ?+ !y ?w>t1 effect4 ,leav+ y to add an ,hallelujah1 ,i subscribe myself1 ,ev]1 ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dliii4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,plym\?1 ,july #ba1 #agdd4 ,i ,expect$ a l9e f y ?is morn+2 b ,i suppose y ?9k we are gone4 ,?is day came 9 a private]1 :i* saw ! ,bre/ ,squadron t has pursu$ two ( our m5 ( w>1 ! ,dreadn\ght & ,fr$]ick2 s t _h we sail$1 we %\ld 9 all probability h be5 c>ri$ into ,france4 ,we are n[ to g "u convoy ( ! gr& fleet2 _m lett]s f our fri5ds at ,portsm\? in=m u1 t !y are to sail on ,sunday2 b ! w9d ha? n be5 v fav\rable1 s we may yet /ay "s days long]4 ,i nev] 0 s easy 9 ?is respect be=e4 ,9 "o or two ?+s ,i f9d my w reluctant2 b ,,jesus w br+ all ?+s 9 subjection to him4 ,i h be5 greatly refre%$ ?is ev5+ 9 prea*+ 8 blood4 ,! congregations gr[ visibly e day4 ,y w see ! lett] f ,k+sbridge4,la/ night _m f ! ,dock came & gu>d$ me home1 be+ appreh5sive !re 0 a design aga9/ me4 ,)\t my k1 !y insult$ a man :o int5d$ to hurt me1 = :i* ,i am sorry4 ,we _h a wond]ful good "t la/ night4 ,o help me to praise my ,savi\r6 ,my heal? is bett]4 ,i hope y got to ,london well4 ,:e!r we sail or n1 expect to he> aga9 f de>1 de> ,j1 ,ev]1 ev] y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,op5 a door1 :i* e>? & hell ,may /rive to %ut1 b /rive 9 va92 ,let ?y ^w ri*ly ) !m dwell1 ,& let _! graci\s fruit rema96 ,,lett] ,,dliv4 ,to ,mr4 ,t4 ,plym\?1 ,july #bf1 #agdd4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,,accept "s few ha/y l9es f "o1 :o1 prop]ly speak+1 may at pres5t be /il$ a prison] at l>ge4 ,i am /ill "h wait+ = ! promis$ convoy1 & z ,i humbly hope1 really wait+ = ! convoy ( dea? to c>ry me to ,abraham's bosom4 ,c\ld y ?9k x8 ,i h be5 prea*+ a confirmation s]mon4 ,d y ask me :]e8 ,9 a ,quak]'s field4 ,z ,i saw ?\s&s flock$ to ! *ur* to h ! ,bi%op's h&s impos$ ^u !m1 ,i ?\ght x n improp] to let !m h a ^w ( exhortation suitable to ! occasion4 ,i h also made an elopem5t to ,k+sbridge1 :]e ,i prea*$ to _m ?\s&s a few days ago4 ,x 0 really a mo/ solemn occasion4 ,a call+1 invit+1 p]suasive gift 0 v\*saf$ me4 ,! he>ts ( ! auditory seem$ to be b[$ z ! he>t ( "o man4 ,_m te>s 7 %$2 b ,i 0 oblig$ to ride (f z soon z my disc\rse 0 end$1 & to return hi!r 9 ! night4 ,b bless$ be ,god1 our night 0 z x 7 turn$ into day4 ,i 0 accompani$ by sev]al old & new conv]ts1 & we conv]s$ 9 "s degree1 z became p]sons :o ought to be employ$ e h\r & e mom5t 9 trimm+ _! lamps to be ready = ! midnight cry1 8,behold ! bridegroom come?60 ,z ,i am at pres5t 9 ?is unsettl$ /ate1 cont9ually engag$ 9 prea*+1 & 9 talk+ privately ) _m1 v _m awak5$ s\ls1 y & my o!r fri5ds mu/ be cont5t ) receiv+ %ort1 b ,i hope truly lov+ lett]s1 f ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dlv4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,s4 ,plym\?1 ,july #bg1 #agdd4 ,,matt]s g on bett] & bett] "h4 ,i beg9 to ?9k myself 9 ,london4 ,we h our regul> morn+ meet+s2 & our ,,"l is pleas$ to grace !m ) 8 pres5ce4 ,we are look+ out = a place prop] = a society1 & to exp\nd 94 ,p come daily to me1 especially f ! ,dock1 "u convictions4 ,"s1 ,i believe1 h really clos$ ) ,,*ri/2 & "h are sev]al ag$ p]sons p]fectly made "y aga94 ,we are j n[ ent]$ ^u our s++ h\rs4,! s\ls come =w>d greatly 9 _m respects1 & fri5ds are m & m he>ty4 ,fre% news f ,k+sbridge ( s\ls be+ awak5$2 b ,i am kept close prison] on acc\nt ( ! convoy4 ,ye/]day morn+ we 7 call$ up at ! ,dock1 v e>ly1 by a false al>m t our convoy 0 come4 ,_m poor s\ls mu* lam5t$ x4 ,we ha/5$ hi!r1 & ,i exp\nd$ ^u our ,,"l's bidd+ 8 disciples to wat*4 ,?is wait+ is mu* bless$ to me4 ,i am kept passive2 not)/&+1 satan attempts to di/urb me1 b ,,jesus refre%es me1 & ov]comes him4 ,i ne$ n bid y to pray = me4 ,bro!r ,c mu/ come into ^! p>ts soon4 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dlvi4 ,to ! ,same4 ,plym\?1 ,july #bi1 #agdd4 ,,our ,,"l has be5 giv+ u bless+s 9 drops1 b n[ he is s5d+ !m 9 %[]s4 ,?is morn+ we h _h a mo/ preci\s meet+4 ,p]haps m good ha? be5 done by t "o s]mon1 ?an by all ,i h prea*$ be=e4 ,:5 ,,god w "w1 :o %all h9d]8 ,! w9d is yet aga9/ u4 ,our ,,"l deta9s me "h = wise reasons4 ,"s p]sons1 =m]ly prejudic$ aga9/ me1 h (f]$ to give me a piece ( gr\nd surr\nd$ ) walls1 = a society room4 ,i believe t "o w be built soon4 ,bro!r ,c mu/ /ay 9 ! ,we/ "s "t4 ,! ,,"l ,,jesus blesses me ) heal?1 & a sweet prea*+ _s4 ,o grace1 grace6 ,i w jo9 ) !e 9 prais+ x4 ,adieu1 my fri5d1 ,i am y\rs1 9 ! bonds ( et]nal love1 :il/ ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dlvii4 ,to ! ,same4 ,plym\?1 ,augu/ #c1 #agdd4 ,my de>1 de> ,fri5d1 ,,x is pa/ t51 or ,i w\ld write y a long lett]4 ,our convoy is come1 & p]haps we may sail to-morr[4 ,x is delightful to be "h4 ,we come f ,dock 9 ! ev5+s1 9 great companies1 s++ & prais+ ,,god4 ,our p>t+ !re has be5 m awful ?an words c express4 ,i %all h sail$ be=e y c answ] ?is4 ,i4 ,et]nal ,,jesus1 bless ?y ^w1 ,be m9dful ( ?y *ild2 ,behold ?y s]vant2 be ?\1 ,,"l1 ,8 helmet1 sword1 & %ield4 ,,ii4 ,close by ?y side him ev] keep2 ,/ill hold him 9 ?y h&1 ,till he & all ?y ransom'd %eep1 ,%all re/ 9 _! own l&4 ,,iii4 ,! prea*]s & ! p !re1 ,%all !e 9 fulness see2 ,%all keep ! long sabbatic ye>1 ,! fea/ ( jubilee4 ,if we nev] meet aga9 9 ?is suff]+ _w1 ,,god grant t we may ere long see ea* o!r 9 ! heav5ly p>adise1 :]e all te>s %all be wip$ f our eyes1 & dea?1 s91 & sorr[ we %all "k no m4 ,f>ewel4 ,ev]1 ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dlviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,e4 ,plym\?1 ,augu/ #d1 #agdd4 ,my v de> ,bro!r ,e1 ,i ,?ank y = y\r la/ k9d & lov+ lett]1 & z a tok5 ( my unfeign$ love to y1 ,i s5d y ^! few l9es by way ( answ]1 be=e ,i emb>k4 ,our convoy is n[ come1 & 9 all probability we %all sail ?is day or tomorr[4 ,i ne$ n /ir up my de> bro!r1 & o!r de> s\ls ) y1 to pray = me & m9e4 ,i am q easy ab\t tru/1 hav+ put all ?+s into ! h&s ( ! ,,"l ,,jesus1 ^u ^: %\ld]s ! gov]nm5t ( all is plac$4 ,he w1 he does ord] all ?+s well3 ,i bless him = x1 & = :at he has1 & is do+ among ! soldi]s4 ,i desire y all to bless him = :at he is do+ 9 ^! p>ts2 = prea*+ at ! ,dock is n[ l prea*+ at ! tab]nacle4 ,x w\ld delight y\r de> s\l1 my bro!r1 to be a spectator ( ! p's s]i\sness4 ,la/ night we _h a mo/ awful & solemn p>t+2 _m wept sorely4 ,aft] s]mon we walk$ pleasantly ov] ! fields1 bless+ & prais+ ,,god4 ,our morn+ lectures are v delightful4 ,o ! ?\s&s t flock to ! prea*+ ( ,*ri/'s gospel6 ,if bro!r ,c is 9 ,london1 pray salute him 9 my "n1 & all ! de> de> bre?r5 & si/]s1 wi%+ y all ?\s&s & millions ( bless+s1 & e>ne/ly intreat+ an int]e/ 9 y\r pray]s = me ! *ief ( s9n]s4 ,i subscribe myself1 my de> bro!r ,e1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ! mo/ adorable ,r$eem]1 ,g4 ,w4 ,po/script4 ,i mu/ tell y "o ?+ m4 ,!re is a f]ry ov] to ,plym\?2 & ! f]rym51 :i* 7 l ,levi ! publican at ! receipt ( cu/om1 are n[ s mu* my fri5ds1 t !y w take no?+ ( ! multitude t come to he> me prea*1 say+1 8,,god =bid t we %\ld sell ! ^w ( ,,god40 ,o6 ! he>ts ( all m5 are 9 ! h& ( ! ,,"l6 ,,lett] ,,dlix4 ,to ,mr4 4 ,on bo>d ! ,wilm+ton1 ,oct4 #bj1 #agdd4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,,y "k 9 :at a poor /ate ( heal? ,i 01 :5 ,i emb>k$4 ,! l5g?1 & seem+ t$i\sness ( ! voyage1 ha? occasion$ no small addition to ! viol5t pa9 9 my side2 h[ev]1 bless$ be ,,god1 9 a week or two aft] we sail$1 we began to h a *ur* 9 our %ip4 ,two s]i\s ,new-,engl& fri5ds f9d+ h[ ,i 0 s]v$ at ,portsm\?1 came f !nce to ,plym\? 9 ord] to be> me company4 ,we _h regul> public pray] morn+ & ev5+1 frequ5t communion1 & days ( humiliation & fa/+4 ,be+ "t ( w>1 & sail+ out ) ne> #aej %ips1 we _h sev]al convoys4 ,_! tak+ leave ( ea* o!r at _! sev]al appo9t$ places1 0 /rik+3 b ours 0 ord]$ to convoy u all ! way4 ,we 7 soon1 & h be5 (t5 al>m$4 ,once ) ! sight ( a ,dut* fleet1 :om we took = an enemy2 & aga9 at ! sight ( ,admiral ,bal*51 :o rode by u receiv+ ! obeisance ( ! surr\nd+ %ips1 z ?\gh he 0 ,"l ( ! :ole ocean4 ,x 0 full six weeks ere we rea*$ ! ,we/]n ,isl&s1 (f :i* x be+ calm wea!r1 we cont9u$ float+ = "s days2 dur+ :i* int]val we 7 l to suff] mu* damage4 ,! w9d hav+ brisk$ up a little1 & ord]s be+ giv5 = tack+ ab\t1 "o ( ! %ips1 ,i "k n by :at accid5t1 hav+ miss$ h] /ays1 9 turn+1 came directly ^u u2 ,i happ5$ at t "t to be s++ a hymn ^u deck ) my little family1 & ?9k+ x be/ to keep !re to receive ! %ock1 ,i _h ! opportunity ( see+ :at pass$4 ,! %ip /ruck h] ma9sail into our b[sprit1 b our %ip be+ ( a l>ge1 & !irs ( a small] size1 our hull receiv$ b little damage1 :il/ !irs receiv$ su* a bl[1 t :5 dis5tangl$ f u1 !y 7 imm$iately appreh5sive ( s9k+4 ,z !y aga9 pass$ by u1 :5 we expect$ ano!r t\*1 _! cries & groans 7 awful4 ,o h[ eag]ly did !y cry = "s signal to be giv56 ,x 0 done4 ,a little aft] t1 we came up ) ! convoy1 & our capta9 in=m$ !m ( :at _h happ5$4 ,! answ] 01 8,?is is y\r pray+1 & be damn$ to ye40 ,) _m expressions ( ! l nature4 ,?is1 ,i mu/ own1 %ock$ me m ?an ! /rik+ ( ! %ips4 ,i call$ my fri5ds toge!r1 & broke out into ^! words 9 pray]3 8,,god ( ! sea & ,,god ( ! dry l&6 ,?is is a night ( rebuke & blasphemy3 %ew ?yself1 ,o ,,god1 & take u "u ?y own imm$iate protection2 be ?\ our convoy1 & make a diff]5ce betwe5 ^? t fe> !e & ^? t fe> !e n60 ,! disabl$ %ip 0 tak5 into t[4 ,next morn+ !y 7 salut$ 9 l mann] z ! night be=e1 & ord]s 7 giv5 u to foll[ our convoy into ,fial2 b on a sudd5 a viol5t euroclydon arose1 :i* n only prev5t$ our go+ into ,fial1 b batt]$ & drove away our convoy1 s t we saw him no m all ! voyage4 ,= my own "p1 ,i ?\ght x no loss2 we sail$ v com=tably on1 'till we 7 aga9 al>m$ ) ! sight ( two %ips1 mak+ up to u ) all ! sail !y c\ld well cr\d1 & :i* our capta9 took to be enemies4 ,! prep>ations = an engagem5t1 to me1 :o y "k am naturally a c[>d1 7 =midable4 ,guns m\nt+1 *a9s put ab\t ! ma/s1 e ?+ tak5 out ( ! great cab91 hammocks put ab\t ! sides ( ! %ip1 & all1 except myself1 seem$ ready = fire & smoke4 ,my wife1 aft] hav+ dress$ h]self to prep>e = all ev5ts1 set ab\t mak+ c>tridges1 :il/ ! husb& want$ to g into ! holes ( ! %ip1 he>+ t 0 ! *apla9's usual place4 ,i w5t1 b n lik+ my situation1 & be+ desir$ by "o ( my ,new-,engl& fri5ds to say some?+ to animate ! m51 ,i crept up on deck1 & = ! fir/ "t ( my life beat up to arms by a w>m exhortation4 ,! m5 seem$ pleas$1 ! appreh5d$ enemy approa*$1 b ^u ne>] view we f\nd !m n only to be fri5ds1 b ! two ma/s %ips t 7 go+ ) u "u ! same convoy4 ,?is pleas$ u all4 ,! capta9 tak+ ?is opportunity to clean ! cab91 said1 8,aft] all1 ?is is ! be/ fight+30 ) :i* y may be sure ,i readily concurr$1 pray+1 & believ+ at ! same "t1 t all our v>i\s conflicts ) spiritual enemies might1 & w\ld "u ! conduct ( ! all-conqu]+ capta9 ( our salvation1 at la/ t]m9ate 9 a ?or\gh cleans+1 & an et]nal purification ( ! defil$ cab9 ( our he>ts4 ,committ+ y to 8 almighty guidance & protection1 ,i subscribe myself1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dlx4 ,to ,mr4 4 ,york 7,new-,engl&17 ,oct4 #cj1 #agdd4 ,de> ,fri5d1 ,,don',t judge me = n writ+ m frequ5t4 ,x 0 impracticable4 ,i h be5 laid on a b$ ( sickness1 & 01 9 ! appreh5sion ( myself & o!rs1 at ! v m\? ( ! heav5ly h>b\r2 b z t m ?an once ha? be5 ! case1 ,i am putt+ out to sea aga94 ,o :o w\ld b foll[ ! ,r$eem] bl9dfold8 ,no convoy l him :o is ! ,,god ( ! sea & ! ,,god ( ! dry l&4 ,aft] elev5 weeks passage he ha? br\ght u hi!r1 b ?r\gh my impati5ce & imprud5ce ,i & my fri5ds 7 l to suff] loss4 ,a little smack com+ up to u j z we 7 ne> port1 & be+ told t %e w\ld be 9 sev]al h\rs be=e ! %ip1 ,i1 ) o!rs 9 complaisance to me1 ?\gh p]suad$ to ! contr>y1 v5tur$ 9 h]4 ,x soon grew d>k1 our pilots miss$ _! inlet & we 7 toss$ ab\t all night4 ,my pa9 0 great1 hav+ _h = "s "t a n]v\s *olic1 & ,i 0 s hungry t ,i c\ld h gnaw$ ! v bo>ds4 ,! fi%]m5 _h no?+ b a few potatoes1 ( :i* ,i p>took mo/ eag]ly2 b )al1 ?\ght my situation to be l ! poor disciples1 :o 7 r[+ & toil+ all night1 :5 ! w9d 0 contr>y4 ,ab\t ! f\r? wat* ( ! night1 deliv]ance came2 ! m5 discov]$ ! prop] inlet2 b :at pass$ be=e our arrival is some:at /rik+ to me4 ,"o ( my fri5ds1 on ask+ :at news1 0 answ]$1 t ! ,new-,engl& p 7 turn$ new lights2 :i* ) u y "k is a t]m = het]odoxy2 b h[ev]1 add$ ! man1 n kn[+ t ,i 0 ly+ d[n at 8 elb[1 !y are all expect+ "o ,mr4 ,:itefield2 & my si/]1 & a great company ( h] /amp1 7 ye/]day all pray+ = 8 safe arrival4 ,?is made me to take c\rage4 ,i cont9u$ undiscov]$2 & 9 a few h\rs 9 answ] ,i tru/ to new light pray]s1 we arriv$ safe at ,york1 a few miles (f ,piscataway1 ! place to :i* we 7 b\nd4,b y mu/ excuse enl>g+2 z ,i recov] /r5g? y %all he> aga9 f ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dlxi4 ,to ,mr4 4 ,york1 ,nov4 #f1 #agdd4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,h[ ?ankful ought ,i to be to him1 ^: m]cy endure? = ev]6 ,,god has comm&$ a physician 7once a notori\s dei/1 b ?r\gh grace conv]t$ at my la/ visit 9 ,new-,engl&7 to receive me "h4 ,wor?y ,colonel ,p1 :o lives at ! v m\? ( ! h>b\r1 on see+ our %ip1 w5t ) "s o!r fri5ds 9 8 own boat to invite & conduct me to 8 pr9cely habitation4 ,b ,,god appo9t$ o!rwise4 ,9 ab\t half an h\r aft] my arrival1 ,i 0 put to b$1 rack$ ) a n]v\s *olic1 & convuls$ f ! wa/e d[n to my toes4 ,a total convulsion 0 imm$iately appreh5d$4 ,my wife & fri5ds /ood weep+ by1 ,9 te>s resolv'd to see me die4 ,fill$ ) div9e consolation1 ,i begg$ !m n to be %ock$4 ,my ,savi\r :isp]$ t all 0 well1 & !re=e ,i desir$ !m n to be surpriz$ if ,i %\ld be totally convuls$1 or be suff]$ 9 a delirium to speak ?+s t 7 wrong4 ,_m1 _m ( ,,god's de>e/ *ildr51 ?r\gh ! infirmities :i* crazy con/itutions m especially are liable to1 h be5 call$ to dr9k su* a bitt] cup be=e me4 ,b an all-compassionate ,r$eem] disappo9t$ our fe>s1 & exce$$ our /ronge/ expectations4 ,appreh5d$ convulsions 7 kept (f2 & ?\gh ,i 0 s weak z n to be able to be> ! s\nd ( a tread ( ! foot1 or ! voice ( fri5ds :o came to see & pray ) me1 yet my he>t 0 kept 9 p]fect peace4 ,aft] und]go+1 = ab\t f\r days1 fom5tations & ex]cises ( diff]5t k9ds1 by hav+ my feet put into w>m wat]1 c4 nature 0 reliev$1 & :at ,i _h tak5 f\r days be=e came away h>dly discol\r$4 ,aft] ?is1 :il/ c>ri$ ab\t by my t5d] nurse & a s]vant1 /ill rack$ ) pa91 & l an helpless *ild1 ,i c\ld only say1 8,look & le>n :at a poor creature ,i am40 ,! sc5e affects me yet4 ,may x nev] be =gott56 ,i mu/ retire1 & leave enl>g+ to ano!r opportunity4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 assure y\rself ( my be+1 ?\gh less ?an ! lea/ ( all1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dlxii4 ,to ,mr4 4 ,portsm\?1 7,new-,engl&7 ,nov4 #af1 #agdd4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,,z ,i promis$1 ,i mu/ employ a little ( my new-ga9$ /r5g? 9 writ+ to y4 ,soon aft] ,i began to recov]1 good old ,mr4 ,m ! m9i/] ( ,york1 :o fe>$ ! ,,"l greatly f 8 y\?1 came to & acco/$ me ?us3 8,sir1 y are fir/ welcome to ,am]ica2 secondly1 to ,new-,engl&2 ?irdly1 to all ! fai?ful m9i/]s 9 ,new-,engl&2 f\r?ly1 to all ! good p 9 ,new-,engl&2 fif?ly1 to all ! good p ( ,york2 & six?ly & la/ly1 to me1 de> ,sir1 less ?an ! lea/ ( all40 ,he !n urg$ me to give !m a s]mon4 ,too =w>d to re+age 9 my old delightful "w1 ,i compli$1 not)/&+ at ! same "t ^w _h be5 s5t to ,bo/on t ,i 0 dy+2 ^u :i*1 my de> ,gaius & a belov$ physician came1 ei!r to take c>e ( me1 or att5d my fun]al2 b to _! great surprize !y f\nd me 9 ! pulpit4 ,,god 0 ) me b imprud5tly go+ ov] ! f]ry to ,portsm\?1 ,i caught cold1 imm$iately relaps$1 & 0 tak51 z e "o ?\ght1 ) dea?1 9 my de> fri5d ,mr4 ,%]burne's h\se4 ,my pa9s return$2 b :at gave me mo/ conc]n 01 t notice _h be5 giv5 ( my be+ to prea* ! next ev5+4 ,a great numb] ( m9i/]s & p flock$ to he>2 ?ree physicians att5d$ me1 & ,colonel ,pepp]el ) _m o!rs 7 s k9d z to pay me a visit & sympa?ize ) me4 ,,god dealt s b\ntifully ) me1 t ,i 0 enabl$ to tell ! ,colonel 9 p>ticul>1 f he>t-exp]i5ce1 t ,i felt a div9e life di/9ct f my animal life1 :i* made me z x 7 to laugh at pa92 ?is made me det]m9e to get up & prea*1 ?\gh ! ,g5]al & all _h left me1 & ! p]son appo9t$ to lecture 9 my /ead 0 j go+ out ( ! h\se4 ,my de> ,york physician 0 !n ab\t to adm9i/] a m$ic9e4 ,i on a sudd5 cri$1 8,doctor1 my pa9s are susp5d$3 by ! help ( ,,god ,i'll g & prea*1 & !n come home & die40 ,) "s difficulty ,i rea*$ ! pulpit4 ,all look$ q surpriz$1 z ?\gh !y saw "o rose f ! dead4 ,inde$1 ,i 0 z pale z dea?1 & told !m 8!y mu/ look ^u me z a dy+ man1 t ,i came to be> my dy+ te/imony to ! tru?s ,i _h =m]ly prea*$ among/ !m1 & to ! invisible realities ( ano!r _w40 ,nature 7by my cont9u+ an h\r 9 my disc\rse7 0 almo/ q exhau/$2 b ,o :at life6 :at p[] spread all ar\nd6 ,all seem$ to be melt$1 & 7 dr[n$ 9 te>s4 ,! cry aft] me1 :5 ,i left ! pulpit1 0 l ! cry ( s9c]e m\rn]s :5 att5d+ ! fun]al ( a de> dep>t$ fri5d4 ,^u my com+ home1 ,i 0 laid on a b$ ^u ! gr\nd ne> ! fire1 & ,i he>d !m say1 8,he is gone20 b /ill1 y f9d by ?is ,i am alive1 & if sp>$ to be made in/rum5tal 9 mak+ any poor dead s\l alive to ,,god1 ,i %all rejoice t ! all-wise ,r$eem] has kept out ( heav5 a little long]1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dlxiii4 ,to ,mr4 4 ,bo/on1 ,jan4 #ah1 #agde4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,,by ?is "t ,i suppose y h he>d1 by y\r bro!r's lett]1 h[ good old ,mr4 ,moody1 9 8 hone/ way1 said1 ,i 0 welcome to all ! fai?ful m9i/]s 9 ,new-,engl&4 ,b ! good old man judg$ too mu* by 8 own hone/ feel+s4 ,y see ,i am n[ at ,bo/on1 :i!r ,i 0 br\ght f ,piscataway 9 a coa* & f\r4 ,! joy ) :i* ,i 0 receiv$ by ! common p1 _c well be describ$2 b _m ( ! m9i/]s h[ %y8,& h[ diff]5t f :at once !y 78 ,:5 la/ 9 ,bo/on1 gov]nor ,bel*] 0 9 ! *air3 !n1 reges ad exemplum1 totus componitur orbis1 he hon\r$ me ) great hon\r1 & ! cl]gy paid ! nod1 & obey$4 ,9 _m ,i !n p]ceiv$ x 0 q =c$1 & ,i ?9k :5 at 8 table ,i :isp]$ to "s & said1 if ev] ,i came aga91 _m ( ^? :o n[ seem extremely civil1 w turn out my op5 & av[$ enemies4 ,! ev5t has prov$1 t 9 ?is respect ,i h be5 no false prophet4 ,y "k :]e x is writt51 8,!re arose a k+1 :o knew n ,joseph40 ,fre$ !re=e f _! =m] re/ra9t1 _m h appe>$ 9 puris naturalibus4 ,"s occasions ( (f5ce _h und\bt$ly be5 giv5 :il/ ,i 0 "h & prea*$ up & d[n ! c\ntry4,no?+ h[ev] appe>$ b a pure1 div9e p[] work+ ^u1 conv]t+1 & trans=m+ p's he>ts1 ( all ranks1 )\t any extraord9>y phnom5a att5d+ x4 ,good ,mr4 ,t succe$$ me2 numb]s succe$$ him4 ,lecture ^u lecture 7 set up 9 v>i\s places2 "o m9i/] call$ to ano!r1 to help drag ! gospel net2 & by all ! acc\nts t ,i c h f private in=mation1 or good ,mr4 ,pr9ce's weekly hi/ory1 :i* ,i s5d y ) ?is1 "o w\ld h imag9$ ! mill5nium 0 com+ inde$4 ,b y "k1 9 ?is mix$ /ate ( ?+s1 wild-fire w necess>ily bl5d itself ) ! pure fire t comes f ,,god's alt>4 ,?is ! enemy long wait$ =2 at la/ x broke out & spread itself2 & x mu/ be confess$1 ?r\gh ! in/rum5tality ( _m good s\ls bo? among cl]gy & laity1 :o = a :ile mi/ak+ fancy = fai?1 & imag9ation = revelation1 7 guilty ( great imprud5ce4 ,:at ^! 71 ,i h n "t n[ to p>ticul>ize2 ,i c only in=m y1 t all is laid to me z be+ ! primum mobile ?\gh !re 0 n s mu* z ! appe>ance ( any ?+ ( ?is nature :5 ,i left ,new-,engl& la/4 ,b1 maugre all1 my poor lab\rs are yet att5d$ ) ! usual bless+s1 & !re=e ,i mu/ entreat y z usual to pray & give ?anks 9 behalf ( ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dlxiv4 ,to ,mr4 4 ,bo/on1 ,feb4 #f1 #agde4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,i ,rememb] y once told me1 t y he>d "o ( ! good old ,puritans1 :o w5t ov] to ,new-,engl&1 wrote back aga91 t he w5t f ,old-,engl& to avoid ! ,"l ,bi%ops1 & came to ,new-,engl& to get "u ! ,"l ,bre?r54 ,well is x at pres5t t !y are ! ,"l ,bre?r52 = f9d+ "s ( _! pa/ors )\t cause %y ( me1 !y h pass$ votes ( invitation = me to prea* 9 ! pulpits1 & "s "t ago prevail$ ^u me1 z !y he>d ,i _h done 9 ,scotl&1 to set up a lecture at six o'clock 9 ! morn+4 ,n expect+ a v great auditory1 ,i op5$ a lecture 9 "o ( ! smalle/ meet+s1 ^u ^! words1 8,& !y came e>ly 9 ! morn+ to he> him20 b h[ 0 ,i disappo9t$8 ,su* great numb]s flock$ to he>1 t ,i 0 oblig$ = ! future to make use ( two ( _! v l>ge/ places ( wor%ip1 :]e ,i believe seldom less ?an two or ?ree ?\s& att5tive he>]s hung z x 7 ^u me1 to he> ! ^w prea*$4 ,i began ) ! fir/ ( ,g5esis1 & h n[ lectur$ 9 ord]1 till ,i am almo/ come to ! /ory ( ,abraham s5d+ 8 s]vant to fet* a wife = 8 son ,isaac4 ,_m ,i tru/ h be5 made will+ to say1 8,i w g ) ! ,,god-man1 ev5 ,isaac's ,,god40 ,x is impossible to describe ! eag]ness & punctuality ( ^! e>ly visitants4 ,to see s _m hundr$s ( bo? sexes neatly dress$1 walk+ or rid+ s e>ly along ! /reets to get food = _! s\ls1 has fea/$ my own he>t4 ,! ,ph>aohs :o us$ to say1 8,ye are idle1 ye are idle10 n[ are /ruck dumb3 = lecture1 & family pray]1 & breakfa/1 are n[ ov] 9 _m h\ses be=e ! sun is suff]$ to come into o!rs w9d[s2 & x is n[ become almo/ a common prov]b1 8,t betwe5 ,t>-wat]1 & e>ly ris+1 ! physicians w h no bus9ess40 ,"o morn+ ! cr\d 0 s great1 t ,i 0 oblig$ to g 9 at ! w9d[4 ,! high %]iff1 :o 0 once mo/ =w>d 9 p]secut+ good ,mr4 ,dt1 be+ a little conv9c$ "u ! ^w1 accompani$ me1 & :5 he put 8 head into ! w9d[ aft] me1 ! p 7 ready to cry out1 8,is ,saul also among ! prophets80 ,hop+ h]eaft] to s5d y & o!r fri5ds a fur!r acc\nt ( _m su* real in/ances ( all-conqu]+ grace1 ,i subscribe myself ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dlxv4 ,to ,mr4 ,a4 ,ipswi*1 ,feb4 #g1 #agde4 ,,& h[ does my v de> bro!r ,a8 ,i he>d by "s fri5d lately t he 0 well4,i hope ?is w f9d him yet bett]1 & m & m happy 9 ! ev]-lovely1 ev]-lov+ ,,jesus4,i suppose y h he>d ( 8 great goodness to me & m9e4,we h be5 c>ri$ ?r\gh v>i\s trials2 & c set up our ,eb5ez]1 say+1 8,hi!rto ha? ! ,,"l help$ u40,i _c help ?9k+ b t ! ,,"l ,,jesus is ab\t to triumph glori\sly4,he is pleas$ to be> me z on eagles w+s1 & causes bo? s9n]s & sa9ts to he> 8 voice4,i am kept v happy1 & see m & m ( ! my/]y ( iniquity t lies 9 my he>t4 ,i rejoice 9 kn[+ t ! blood ( ,,jesus w cleanse me f all4,i long to he> h[ x is ) ! de> lambs 9 ,gl\ce/]%ire4,i commit y & !m to ! c>e ( ! compassionate bi%op & %eph]d ( s\ls2 & subscribe myself1 my de> man1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately1 ,g4 ,w4 ,p4 ,s4 ,my de> wife jo9s 9 s5d+ cordial salutations to y1 y\rs1 & all4 ,,lett] ,,dlxvi4 ,to ,mrs4 4 ,bo/on1 ,feb4 #ag1 #agde4 ,de> ,madam1 ,,?is leaves me j retir$ f my spiritual levee4 ,our good fri5d ,mr4 ,s tells me1 :ile ,i am "h he looks ^u 8 h\se n z 8 own1 b m9e4 ,8 p>l\r is l>ge1 & ,i sit !re to receive gospel visitants4 ,good ,mr4 ,p told me "s "t ago1 t ,i %\ld %ortly be fav\r$ ) ! company ( a v p5sive & uncommon p]son2 a man ( good p>ts1 ready wit1 & lively imag9ation1 & :o _h made x 8 bus9ess1 9 ord] to furni% matt] = prea*+ ov] a bottle1 to come & he>1 & !n c>ry away scraps ( my s]mons1 :i* x seems 7 to s]ve z texts or !ses = 8 tav]n h>angues4 ,a few nights ago he came = ?is purpose to ,doctor ,s's meet+2 ^u my com+ 91 he cr\d$ aft] among/ ! p1 & hav+ got suffici5t matt] to "w ^u z he ?\ght1 attempt$ to g out2 b be+ p5t 9 on e side1 he f\nd 8 endeav\rs fruitless4 ,oblig$ ?us to /ay1 & look+ up to me1 wait+ = "s fre% matt] = ridicule1 ,,god 0 pleas$ to prick him to ! he>t4 ,he came to ,mr4 ,p full ( horror1 confess$ 8 crimes1 & long$ to ask my p>don1 b 0 afraid to see me4 ,mr4 ,p enc\rag$ him to v5ture4 ,?is morn+ he>+ somebody knock at ! p>l\r door1 ,i arose1 & ^u op5+ ! door1 by ! pal5ess1 p5siv5ess1 & horror ( 8 c\nt5ance1 guess$ ,i _h met ) ! p]son ( :om ,mr4 ,p _h appriz$ me4 ,imm$iately he cri$ ) a l[ b pla9tive voice1 8,sir1 c y =give me80 ,i smil$ & said1 8,yes1 ,sir1 v readily40 ,inde$1 repli$ he1 ,sir1 y _c :5 ,i tell y all1 ,i !n ask$ him to sit d[n2 & judg+ t he _h suffici5tly felt ! la%es ( ! law1 ,i prea*$ to him ! gospel4 ,t x may be ! p[] ( ,,god ?r\gh fai? unto 8 et]nal salvation1 y w jo9 9 pray+1 de> madam1 ) ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dlxvii4 ,to ,mrs4 4 ,bo/on1 ,feb4 #ai1 #agde4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,,tempora mutantur2 a conf$]acy1 a conf$]acy6 ,! cl]gy1 among/ :om are a few mi/ak51 mis9=m$ good old m51 are publi%+ halfp5ny te/imonials aga9/ me4 ,ev5 ! presid5t1 pr(essors1 & tutors ( ,h]t=d college1 :]e ,i 01 z y "k1 "s few ye>s ago receiv$ ) s mu* uncommon respect1 h jo9$ ! conf$]acy4 ,good ,mr4 ,c1 t v5]able1 truly primitive1 good old ,puritan1 z ,i am in=m$1 _h _m ( ^! te/imonials br\ght him1 9 ord] to judge ( _! importance4 ,he took !m1 weigh$ !m 9 8 h&s & hav+ read !m be=e1 return$ !m imm$iately1 say+1 8,!y did n weigh mu*40 ,h[ev]1 ,i ?ank ,,god1 8out ( ! eat] ha? come =? meat40 ,!y h done me real s]vice4 ,"s ungu>d$ expressions1 9 ! heat ( less exp]i5c$ y\?1 ,i c]ta9ly did drop4 ,i 0 mu* too precipitate 9 he>k5+ to1 & publi%+ private in=mations1 & !reby ,pet]-l cut too _m e>s (f3 b ?is is my com=t1 :5 we mean well1 ?\gh no ?anks to our own too =w>d ?\gh well-meant zeal1 ,,jesus1 t almighty1 all-compassionate physician1 w heal & re/ore ! e>s aga94 ,"s good fri5ds on my side ! "q are publi%+ te/imonials 9 my fav\r4 ,?us y see :at a militant /ate we are 9 at pres5t4 ,laudatur ab eis1 culpatur ab illis4 ,amid/ all1 ! ^w runs & is glorifi$1 & _m are s enrag$ at ! treatm5t ,i meet )1 t !y came to me lately1 assur+ me1 t if ,i'll cons5t1 !y w erect 9 a few weeks "t1 ! outside ( ! l>ge/ place ( wor%ip t 0 ev] se5 9 ,am]ica2 b y "k ceil$ h\ses 7 nev] my aim4 ,i !re=e ?ank$ !m =1 b at ! same "t begg$ leave to refuse ! accept+ ( _! k9d (f]4 ,h[ or :5 ! pres5t /orm w subside1 = subside ,i am p]suad$ x w1 is z yet unc]ta94 ,i c only1 at pres5t1 e>ne/ly beg ! cont9uance ( y\r pray]s1 t :il/ toss+ 9 ?is float+ ark ,i may be purg$ ( "s ( my corruptions1 & be kept 9 good temp] t[>ds ^? :o ,i believe really ?9k !y d ,,god's s]vice 9 oppos+1 de> ,madam1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dlxviii4 ,piscataqua1 ,m>* #f1 #agde4 ,my v de>1 de> ,j4 ,,?is comes by ,capta9 ,d>l+4 ,i he> f ,bo/on1 a booksell] has got ! books y s5t ov]4 ,i h s5t a lett] to ,doctor ,c1 ) my answ] to ,h>v>d college1 :i* ,i w\ld h y pr9t1 ) _! te/imony1 7:i* is an orig9al37 & my answ] to ! second "p ( ! obs]vation & rem>ks ^u ! *>ge ( ! ,bi%op ( ,l4 ,may ,,jesus give !m 8 bless+4 ,i w\ld h !m pr9t$ s z to be sold *eap3 y may collect or pr9t !m sev]ally z y w4 ,i _c yet get "t to prep>e my s]mons1 or ! o!r "p ( my life1 = ! press4 ,i am writ+ ano!r ,new-,engl& j\rnal1 :i* ,i w s5d :5 ,i leave x2 :5 t w be1 ,i "k n4 ,i expect ,mr4 ,hab]%am e h\r4 ,w ,n & ,j are got safe to ,*>les-,t[n4 ,i he>d f fri5ds !re la/ week4 ,am]ica1 ,i am afraid1 beg9s to be too de> to me4 ,! ,,"l smiles ^u me & m9e1 & makes u v happy 9 himself1 & happy 9 "o ano!r4 ,"h is a v l>ge field ( action4 ,a v f9e & effectual door is op5$2 my bodily /r5g? is recov]$1 & my s\l m ?an ev] 9 love ) a crucifi$ ,,jesus4 ,i c\ld write m to y & o!r de> fri5ds1 b if ,i d1 ,i %all neglect ?+s ( a m public & imm$iate conc]n2 nei!r c my de> wife write1 because %e is fully employ$ 9 copy+ my lett]s4 ,h[ev]1 we d n =get our de> ,london & ,engli% fri5ds4 ,we pray = !m (t51 & sometimes _c help wi%+ "s m may come ov] into ?is delightful wild]ness2 x is a fruitful field4 ,,jesus wat]s x ) 8 bless+s4 ,we expect si/] ,w4 ,"h are w>s & rum\rs ( w>s1 on ?is1 z well z y\r side ( ! wat]4 ,b ,,jesus's disciples may be at peace4 ,o t ?is may f9d ?y de> he>t q swall[$ up 9 8 amaz+ love6 ,be pleas$ to rememb] u mo/ t5d]ly to all1 & lose no opportunity ( s5d+ a l9e 9 any ,am]ican %ips4 ,s1 my v de> de> man1 ,i re/ ,?y v affectionate happy fri5d1 & s]vant 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dlxix4 ,to ,mr4 ,c4 ,piscataqua1 ,m>* #f1 #agde4 ,my v de> ,bro!r ,c1 ,,x gives me "s conc]n1 t ,i _c s5d !e a long lett]1 b at pres5t ,i h s _m ?+s ( importance be=e me1 :i* mu/ be imm$iately dispat*$1 t ,i desire o!rs to excuse me too4 ,i d n =get any ( y z ,i "k (1 &1 ,,god will+1 %all r$eem e opportunity ( s5d+ to ,engl&4 ,our ,savi\r wond]fully smiles on u "h2 sev]al ye>s "w ,i ?9k lies be=e me4 ,! ,,"l helps me to prea* ) ! demon/ration ( ! _s & ) p[]1 my /r5g? is daily r5ew$1 & my wife & ,i g on l two happy pilgrims1 lean+ ^u our belov$4 ,o help u to adore & praise free grace4 ,we salute all ! conf]5ce & tru/ees1 & e p>ticul> *oir1 & ! societies 9 e place1 8,grace1 m]cy & peace be multipli$ ^u !m1 f ,,god our fa!r1 & f ! ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/40 ,to 8 t5d] m]cy d ,i commit !e & !m1 & am1 my v de> ,c1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,p4 ,s4 ,my de> wife cordially salutes y & all4 ,,lett] ,,dlxx4 ,to ,mr4 ,j4 ,s4 9 ,london4 ,piscataqua1 ,m>* #ab1 #agde4 ,i ,wrote to y la/ week1 & h s5t y by ,capt4 ,d>l+ two lett]s1 & a box4 ,?is comes by a "y g5tleman t expects to return to ,s\?-,c>ol9a by ,augu/ next4 ,by him ,i s5d y "o ( ea* sort ( ! pamphlets t ,i h publi%$ "h4 ,i w\ld h !m s5t to ,scotl& z soon z may be4 ,my wife has s5t y a few l9es 9 "o ( my lett]s4 ,we are m ?an happy6 ,o grace6 grace6,i tru/ x is s ) y4 ,am]ica is pleasant] & pleasant] e day4 ,i expect ,mr4 ,hab]%am h\rly4 ,! door = prea*+ op5s wid] & wid]4 ,o my de> fri5d1 ,i c\ld tell !e :at w\ld rejoice ?y he>t1 wa/ ?\ "h4 ,b ,i h little "t to write4 ,i am n[ go+ to prep>e my s]mons = ! press3 ,& am also writ+ ano!r j\rnal4 ,y %all h !m ! fir/ opportunity4 ,our t5d] love awaits all de> fri5ds4 ,z (t5 z possible1 y & o!rs %all he> f1 my de> fri5d1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dlxxi4 ,on bo>d ,capt4 ,grant1 b\nd f ,*>les-,t[n to ,philadelphia1 ,may #b1 #agde4 ,my v de>1 de> ,bro!r ,h1 ,,h[ d y f9d y\r he>t ^! try+1 sift+1 purg+ times8 ,i hope y are enabl$ to joy 9 ,,god1 & are made m ?an conqu]or ?r\gh 8 love4 ,x has giv5 me "s conc]n t ,i c\ld n write to y (tn]3 b ,,jesus kn[s my he>t has be5 ) y2 & ,i h n fail$ to pray = ! pres]vation ( ! toss$ ark4 ,ant9omianism1 ,i f9d1 beg9s to %ew its head & /alk abroad3 may ! glori\s ,r$eem] cause x to hide its head aga91 & prev5t 8 *ildr5's spirits be+ imbitt]$ aga9/ ea* o!r4 ,i am glad to he> ! ,wel% bre?r5 cont9ue /eady3 & t among/ our ,engli% fri5ds1 ,ant9omianism seems only to be speculative2 ?is is a great evil1 b n s great z :5 x affects ! practice1 & leads ! p ( ,,god unw>ily into lic5ti\sness4 ,! late outw>d tr\bles1 ,i hope w d good1 & put a /op to ! _m disputes & v>i\s sects :i*1 l s _m hydra's1 always spr+ up :5 ! ,,"l suff]s false pr9ciples to ab\nd4 ,i expect to he> t ,,jesus has made !e immoveable l a wall ( brass1 held z a lion1 b meek z a lamb4 ,bless$ be 8 "n1 he cont9ues to be v k9d to u3 we h be5 six mon?s 9 ^! p>ts1 & are n[ go+ nor?w>ds = ! summ] season4 ,! ,orphan-h\se is 9 a promis+ way4 ,my temporal affairs beg9 to be settl$2 & ,i am bless$ sub/antially to _m s\ls4 ,,jesus1 ,i tru/1 has giv5 me a m gospel-he>t2 & causes _m ( my pr(ess$ mo/ imbitt]$ enemies to be at peace ) me4 ,i "k y w help me to praise him1 & beg him to cont9ue to /& by a poor unwor?y creature1 :o simply desires to sp5d & be sp5t = ! good ( preci\s & immortal s\ls4 ,y'll rememb] me to y\r de> wife1 & all our ,wel% bre?r51 9 ! mo/ ende>+ mann]3 we frequ5tly talk (1 & pray = !m2 & don't despair ( see+ !m once m 9 ! fle%4 ,my de> wife loves !m exce$+ly1 & w>ms h] he>t (t5 by reflect+ on pa/ times4 ,wi%+ t grace1 m]cy1 & peace may be multipli$ ^u y all1 ,i subscribe myself1 my v de> bro!r1 ,ev]1 ev] ?9e 9 ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 8,ant9om9anism0 replac$ ) 8,ant9omianism0 ,,lett] ,,dlxxii4 ,to ,mrs4 4 ,bo/on1 ,july #bi1 #agde4 ,de> ,madam1 ,,y w be surpriz$ to he> t a mess5g] ( ! pr9ce ( peace1 especially su* a weak creature z ,i am1 %\ld beat up to arms4 ,no d\bt y h judg$ me1 z well y may2 b provid5ce seem$ to =ce me to x4 ,y h n[ he>d ( ! ,cape-,breton exp$ition1 :i* 0 c>ri$ on & f9i%$ ) ! greate/ secrecy & exp$ition "h1 be=e x c\ld be sc>cely kn[n to y at home4 ,wor?y ,colonel ,p 0 fix$ ^u to comm&4 ,! day be=e he accept$ ( ! commission1 he purpos$ to d9e ) me to ask my advice4 ,i told him1 8t ,i hop$ if he did und]take x1 he w\ld beg ( ! ,,"l ,,god ( armies to give him a s+le eye2 t ! means propos$ to take ,l\isburgh1 9 ! eye ( human reason1 7 no m adequate to ! end1 ?an ! s\nd+ ( rams horns to bl[ d[n ,j]i*o2 t ! eyes ( all w\ld be ^u him2 & if he %\ld n succe$ 9 ! int5d$ ent]prize1 ! wid[s & orphans ( ! sla9 soldi]s w\ld be l lions robb$ ( _! :elps2 b if x pleas$ ,,god to give him success1 envy w\ld n suff] him to take ! glory1 & !re=e he %\ld take great c>e t 8 views 7 dis9t]e/$1 & !n ,i d\bt$ n1 if provid5ce really call$ him1 he w\ld f9d 8 /r5g? proportion$ to ! day1 & w\ld return m ?an conqu]or40 ,he ?ank$ me1 & 8 ,lady hav+ giv5 h] free cons5t1 he comm5c$ g5]al4 ,! s\nd n[ 0 to arms6 to arms6 new recruits 7 eag]ly s\ght aft]1 & my wor?y fri5d ,mr4 ,s 0 appo9t$ "o ( ! commiss>ies4 ,be+ at 8 h\se1 he told me "o ev5+ t he 0 prep>+ ! flag1 & t ,i mu/ give him a motto1 & t ! p mu/ "k x too4 ,i absolutely refus$1 urg+ t x w\ld be act+ out ( "*2 he repli$1 t ! exp$ition1 he believ$1 0 ( ,,god1 & t if ,i did n enc\rage x1 _m ( ! s]i\s p w\ld n inli/4 ,i /ill refus$2 he desir$ me to consid]1 & sleep ^u x1 & to give him my answ] 9 ! morn+4 ,i retir$1 ,i pray$1 ,i slept2 & ^u 8 r5ew+ 8 reque/ 9 ! morn+1 ,i told him1 t s9ce he 0 s urg5t1 & z ,i did n "k b div9e provid5ce might int5d to give u ,l\isburgh1 !re=e he might take ?is motto4 ,nil desp]&um ,*ri/o duce4 ,^u ?is1 great numb]s inli/$1 & be=e _! emb>kation1 _! (fic]s desir$ me to give !m a s]mon3 ,i prea*$ f ^! words3 8,z _m z 7 di/ress$1 z _m z 7 discont5t$1 z _m z 7 9 debt1 came to ,david1 & he became a capta9 ov] !m40 ,(fic]s1 soldi]s1 & o!rs att5d$4 ,i spiritualiz$ ! subject1 & told !m h[ di/ress$ s9n]s came to ,,jesus ,,*ri/ ! ,son ( ,david2 & 9 my application exhort$ ! soldi]s to behave l ! soldi]s ( ,david1 & ! (fic]s to act l ,david's wor?ies2 !n1 ,i made no mann] ( d\bt1 b we %\ld receive good news f ,cape-,breton4 ,aft] ?is1 ,i prea*$ to ! g5]al himself1 :o ask$ me if ,i w\ld n be "o ( 8 *apla9s3 ,i told him1 8,i %\ld ?9k x an hon\r1 b believ$1 z ,i g5]ally prea*$ ?ree times a day 9 v>i\s places to l>ge congregations ,i c\ld d my ,k+1 my c\ntry1 & my ,,god1 m s]vice1 by /irr+ up ! p to pray1 & !reby /r5g!n 8 & 8 soldi]s h&s40 ,?r\gh div9e grace1 ,i 0 enabl$ to p]si/ 9 ?is practice = "s weeks2 b at la/ news arriv$ t ! case 0 desp]ate4 ,lett] ^u lett] came f "o (fic] & ano!r to ^? :o plann$ ?is exp$ition1 & did n "k ! /r5g? ( ! =tress4 ,i smil$1 & told my fri5ds1 t ,i believ$ n[ we %\ld h ,l\isburgh2t all hav+ confess$ _! helplessness1 ,,god w\ld n[ reveal 8 arm1 & make our extremity 8 opportunity4 ,i 0 n disappo9t$ ( my hope2 = "o day hav+ tak5 a weep+ leave ( de> ,bo/on1 & be+ ab\t to prea* a few miles out ( ! t[n1 news 0 br\ght t ,l\isburgh 0 tak54 ,numb]s flock$ ) great joy f all qu>t]s1 & ,i imm$iately prea*$ to !m a ?anksgiv+ s]mon f ^! words3 8,by ?is ,i "k t ?\ fav\re/ me1 s9ce ?\ ha/ n p]mitt$ m9e enemies to triumph ov] me40 ,"h ends1 de> ,madam1 my beat+ to arms4 ,x is left to y1 to judge z y please (1 de> ,madam1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,po/script4 ,i =got to tell y1 to ! hon\r ( wor?y ,madam ,p1 t dur+ ! "t ( ! exp$ition1 at h] desire1 ,i prea*$ 9 ! ,g5]al's h\se1 & took ! lib]ty be=e s]mon1 to ask h]1 h[ %e came to give up ! ,g5]al8 ,%e answ]$1 8,t x 0 ,,god :o enabl$ h] to d x = 8 glory1 & h] c\ntry's good1 & t n[ ! ,g5]al 0 gone1 %e _h ! pleas+ reflection1 t ?ro' div9e m]cy1 home _h nev] be5 made s disagreeable to him by h] conduct1 z to make him wi% to be gone40 ,,lett] ,,dlxxiii4 ,to ,mrs4 ,l4 ,philadelphia1 ,augu/ #bf1 #agdf4 ,hon\r$ ,"m1 ,,:e!r y\r affections are abat$ to me or n1 7:i* "o w\ld imag9e by y\r n writ+ 9 two ye>s7 yet duty1 love1 & gratitude oblige me to write to h]1 to :om1 "u ,,god1 ,i owe my be+ br\ght into ! _w4 ,i am glad to f9d by a lett] f ,mr4 ,syms1 dat$ la/ ,m>*1 t y 0 well1 at lea/ ,i hop$ s1 because ,i he>d no?+ to ! contr>y4 ,may ! ,fa!r ( m]cies1 & ,,god ( all consolation1 grant t y\r latt] end may greatly increase6 ,:e!r y ev] see me or n any m1 y ne$ n be anxi\s conc]n+ me4,t ,,god :om ,i s]ve 9 ! gospel ( 8 de> ,son1 is exce$+ good & graci\s to me & m9e4 ,we h all ?+s p]ta9+ to life & godl9ess4 ,_m (f]s are daily made me2 b z yet ! ,,"l ,,jesus keeps me f cat*+ at ! gold5 bait4 ,fav\r is giv5 to me 9 ! sight ( ! ri* & great1 & ! door = my usefulness op5s wid] & wid]4 ,i love to range 9 ! ,am]ican woods1 & sometimes ?9k ,i %all nev] return to ,engl& any m4 ,i 0 nev] bett] 9 heal?1 take all toge!r4 ,my de> wife w\ld s5d y a few l9es1 b %e is weak by reason ( a misc>riage ab\t f\r days ago4 ,i s5d y mo/ dutiful respects = h]1 & pray+ ! ,,"l ( all ,lords cont9ually to lift up ! light ( 8 bless$ c\nt5ance ^u y\r de> s\l1 ,i subscribe myself1 hon\r$ "m1 ,y\r mo/ dutiful1 ?\gh unwor?y son1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dlxxiv4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,z4 ,bohemia1 7,m>yl&7 ,oct4 #h1 #agdf4 ,rev4 & de> ,sir1 ,i ,took ! fre$om "s mon?s ago to s5d y a lett]1 :]e9 0 inclos$ a lett] = ,pr(essor ,frank1 bo? :i* ,i hope came safe to h&1 & 7 accept$ 9 love4 ,s9ce t1 ,i h be5 travell+ & rang+ ! woods1 9 ! s]vice ( ! be/ ( ,ma/]s1 :o makes 8 "w m pleasant to me e day4 ,i tru/ t ! "t = fav\r+ ?is & ! neighb\r+ s\!rn prov9ces is come4 ,e :]e almo/1 ! door is op5$ = prea*+2 great numb]s flock to he>2 & ! p[] ( an asc5d$ ,savi\r att5ds ! ^w4 ,x is surpriz+1 h[ ! ,,"l causes prejudices to subside1 & makes my =m]ly mo/ bitt] enemies to be at peace ) me4 ,o ,rev4 ,sir1 help me to praise him1 ^: m]cy endure? = ev]6 ,i d\bt n b he has be5 wond]fully good to y1 & supports y "u a feeble tott]+ tab]nacle4 ,! pray]s ( me & m9e are always = y1 because we hon\r & love y 9 our common head1 ! bless$ ,,jesus4 ,be pleas$1 :5 y write1 to pres5t my mo/ dutiful & affectionate respects to ! ,pr(essor1 & ,mr4 ,ulspurgh]4 ,i h _h "s sweet times ) sev]al ( ! ,lu!ran m9i/]s at ,philadelphia4 ,i love !m de>ly4 ,mr4 ,drisezl] does bravely at ,fr$]ica4 ,mr4 ,boltzius & 8 collegue ,i he> are well4 ,by & by1 ,i tru/1 ,georgia w lift up its droop+ head4,all is well at ! ,orphan-h\se4 ,i am1 ,rev4 & v de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 ?\gh unwor?y y\ng] bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dlxxv4 ,to ,mr4 ,h ,h4 ,anapolis1 7,m>yl&17 ,nov4 #h1 #agdf4 ,my v de>1 de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,j n[ receiv$ a wi%$-= packet f ,engl&1 9 :i* are two or ?ree lett]s f y4 ,my de> fell[ pilgrim w exce$+ly rejoice at ! receipt ( !m4 ,%e is gone =w>d ) a ,bo/on "y lady t[>ds ,georgia4,i he> !y trav]se ! woods bravely4 ,i wrote to y v lately4,i c only s5d y a few lov+ l9es n[4,i am j sett+ out4,lately ,i h be5 9 sev5 c\nties 9 ,m>yl&1 & prea*$ ) abundant success4,our ,,"l gives me heal?1 & 8 "w 7,o free grace67 prosp]s 9 my unwor?y h&s4 ,i %all consid] ( ! calls s5t me to return to my native c\ntry4,my t5d] love to all4,i am1 my v de> man1 ,ev] y\rs :il/ ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dlxxvi4 ,to a fri5d at ! ,tab]nacle1 ,london4 ,anapolis1 ,novemb] #h1 #agdf4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,,j n[ ,i h receiv$ y\r k9d lett] ) "s o!rs1 b h n "t to read !m all1 be+ j sett+ out f ?is place4 ,i %all consid] ( y\r l\d call1 & pray our ,,"l to direct me4,poor ,engli% fri5ds6 ,may ,,jesus heal _! divisions6 ,c\rage1 my de> bro!r,l& is 9 sight,ere long we %all sail into ! hav5 ( et]nal re/4,! h>ve/ is great "h4 ,i h lately be5 9 sev5 c\nties 9 ,m>yl&1 & prea*$ to great congregations ( p ) great p[]4,i h n[ a j\rney ( sev5 hundr$ miles be=e me4,my t5d] love to all4 ,,god will+1 y %all he> aga9 %ortly f1 ,ev] y\rs 9 our triumphant ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dlxxvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,h ,h4 ,hanov] c\nty1 7,virg9ia7 ,nov4 #af1 #agdf4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,,ab\t a week ago ,i _h ! pleasure ( receiv+ a long lett] f y1 :i* ,i imm$iately answ]$ at ,anapolis4,t y wrote to my de> wife is gone to h]1 & ,i suppose w rejoice h] exce$+ly4 ,%e is well1 & enjoys mu* ( ,,god4,i 0 glad to f9d t ! ,tab]nacle 0 giv5 up to y\r c>e4,:e!r its brea*es are yet repair$1 or :e!r x be entirely fall5 d[n1 ,i "k n4,i suppose :5 ,i come to ,engl&1 ,i %all h all to beg9 aga94,x is ! ,,"l1 let him d :at seeme? him good4,! acc\nt ( de> bro!r ,h's trial affect$ me mu*4 ,i rejoice t he comes bright out ( ! furnace ( affliction4 ,i salute him & all my de> fri5ds mo/ t5d]ly4,sometimes affection works /rong1 & ,i almo/ det]m9e to come ov]4,b ! cl\d does n seem to move t way z yet4 ,h[ev]1 my eyes are to ! ,,"l4,:5ev] 8 provid5ce po9ts out ! way1 ! language ( my he>t is1 8,lo ,i come40,i wrote to bro!r ,h ,j & ,a lately1 & s9ce h receiv$ _! k9d lett]s4,i h lately be5 9 sev5 c\nties 9 ,m>yl&1 & ere long ?9k to prea* 9 z _m 9 ?is prov9ce4,!re is a sweet /irr+ among ! dry bones4,i h a ?\s& t5d] ?+s to say1 b "t w n p]mit4,well1 my de> de> man1 heav5 is at h&2 !re we %all h talk en\gh4,o let u take z _m s\ls ) u to t bless$ place z we c4,bless$ be ,,god1 my s\l spr+s ) fre% desires to hunt aft] poor /ray+ %eep1 :i* ,,jesus has pur*as$ ) 8 de> he>t's blood4,o t ,i may beg9 n[ to d some?+ = him1 :o ha? done & suff]$ s mu* = me6 ,b ,i c no m4,i am lo/1 ,i am q ov]come :5 ,i ?9k ( ?is4,,"l1 ,i believe & wor%ip6,pray rememb] me to all mo/ t5d]ly4 ,rememb] me be=e ! ,,"l z ! *ief ( s9n]s1 b1 my v de> bro!r1 ,ev]1 ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dlxxviii4 ,to a fri5d 9 ,london4 ,be!sda1 ,dec4 #bd1 #agdf4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,?ank y he>tily = y\r v k9d lett]1 :i* ,i n[ snat* a few mom5ts to answ]4 ,! acc\nt y gave ( ?+s1 made me m\rn t !y 7 9 s bad a situation1 & at ! same "t ,i c\ld n help rejoic+ !y 7 no worse3 ,y & all t att5d$ on my prea*+1 & _h opportunities to conv]se ) me privately1 _c be ignorant h[ _m h9ts ,i gave ( :at has happ5$4 ,x might h be5 =ese5 & spok5 ( )\t a _s ( prophecy1 & consequ5tly did n s mu* surprise me :5 ,i f\nd x came to pass2 b ,i tru/ ! /orm is n[ bl[n ov]1 & t ! little flock w enjoy a sweet calm4 ,o t y\r eyes may be look+ t[>ds & wait+ on ! bless$ ,,jesus3 f him alone c come y\r salvation1 he w be bett] to y ?an a ?\s& ,:itefields4,i am afraid y are too desir\s ( hav+ me ) y2 & inde$ ,i long to see y & my o!r de> *ri/ian fri5ds1 b ,am]ica seems to be my sc5e ( action = "s "t4 ,! h>ve/ is great 9 _m places1 & ! lab\r]s are v few4 ,i am resolv$ 9 ! /r5g? ( ,,jesus to range m & m2 hunt+ = s\ls is a delightful "w1 & ,i am a%am$ t ,i d no m4 ,o my de> man1 pray = me2 inde$ ,i d = y & y\rs4,i am glad ! ,,"l has appe>$ = y2 he nev] fails ^? t put _! tru/ 9 him2 only rememb]1 8,9 ! _w1 & yet n ( x10 is ! real *ri/ian's motto4,t ,,jesus may cont9ually lift up ! light ( 8 bless$ c\nt5ance ^u y1 give y & y\rs all peace & joy 9 believ+1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 my de> man1 ,y\r v affectionate fri5d1 & s]vant = ,,jesus sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,p4 ,s4 ,my t5d] t5d] love to all enquir+ fri5ds2 my de> yoke-fell[ jo9s he>tily3 we are happy 9 ,,jesus1 & happy 9 "o ano!r4 ,,lett] ,,dlxxix4 ,be!sda1 ,dec4 #bd1 #agdf4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,mu/ n let y\r k9d lett] :i* ,i receiv$ a few days ago lie long unansw]$4 ,& n[ :at %all ,i say8 :y t ,i w\ld h y com=t y\rself ) ?is promise1 8,t all ?+s %all "w 7nay d "w7 = good to ^? t love ,,god40,bless$ be ,,god = t little1 t great ^w ,,all4,c\ld we always act fai? ^u t1 no?+ c\ld move u4,x is ?is promise t makes me n[ to rejoice 9 ! mid/ ( all ! tribulations t has befall5 my de> ,tab]nacle fri5ds4,= ere long y %all s+1 ,o happy ,rod6 ,t br\ght u ne>] to our ,,god6 ,c\rage1 !re=e1 my bro!r1 c\rage4,! ,,"l w yet uphold y ) 8 "r h&4,only live ne> to ,,jesus1 & let ! language ( y\r he>t be1 8,,"l1 let me "k myself & !e60 ,all trials are s5t = ^! two ends1 t we may be bett] acqua9t$ ) ! de> ,,"l ,,jesus1 & ) our own wick$ he>ts4,t y may increase 9 ?is k m & m1 is ! e>ne/ pray] ( ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,p4 ,s4 ,my de> wife jo9s 9 s5d+ he>ty salutations to all4,i mu/ ref] y to o!r lett]s = news4 ,,lett] ,,dlxxx4 ,to ,mr4 ,a4 ,be!sda1 ,dec4 #bi1 #agdf4 ,my v de> ,bro!r ,a1 ,,s9ce ,i wrote to y f ,m>yl&1 ,i h receiv$ two or ?ree k9d lett]s f y1 9 :i* ,i h _h a p>ticul> acc\nt h[ affairs /& 9 ,engl&4,i bless ,,god = ! graci\s assi/ance he has be5 pleas$ to af=d y1 & pray = a cont9uance & increase ( x to y\r de> s\l ev] m & m,o my v de> bro!r1 x is no small fav\r to be kept /eady & humbly bold = ! glori\s ,emmanuel 9 a cl\dy d>k day4,?is hon\r ! ,,"l ,,jesus has conf]r$ on y,may 8 pa/ goodness /r5g!n y\r fai?1 & enc\rage y to tru/ 9 him amid/ all future trials6,i say future trials= we mu/ nev] expect an entire cessation ( arms1 till we b[ d[n our heads & give up ! gho/,our trials w be *ang$ 9 ord] to discov] to u ! rema9d] ( corruption 9 ! he>t2 b !y w n1 !y mu/ n be entirely remov$,! capta9 or our salvation 0 made p]fect ?r\gh suff]+s1 & s mu/ we,be /rong !re=e1 my bro!r1 9 ! grace :i* is 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus,endure afflictionsmake full pro( ( ?y m9i/ry,tru? is great1 & w prevail,fail n writ+,o!r lett]s w acqua9t y ) p>ticul>s ab\t me4,cont9ue 9 pray]1 & x may be1 soon] ?an y\r expectations1 y may see ,y\r v unwor?y1 b affectionate bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,p4 ,s4 ,my de> yoke-fell[ jo9s 9 s5d+ mo/ cordial salutations to y1 y\rs1 & all t love ! preci\s ,,*ri/4 ,*>les-,t[n1 ,jan4 #ba1 #agdg4 ,s9ce ,i wrote ! above ,i h _h "s sweet seasons at ,be!sda3 ,i int5d /ay+ "h "s days1 & w r$eem :at "t ,i c to write to fri5ds,may grace1 m]cy & peace be multipli$ ^u !m all3 ,am5 & ,am54,my de> wife & family are well,,god will+1 we move nor?w>d 9 ! beg9n+ ( ,m>*4 ,,lett] ,,dlxxxi4 ,to ,mr4 ,h ,j4 ,*>les-,t[n1 ,jan4 #bc1 #agdg4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,owe y mu* love1 & ?\gh ,i h writt5 to y m ?an once1 yet ,i look ^u myself z indebt$ to y /ill4,i !re=e n[ sit d[n to answ] ! k9d lett] :i* y s5t my de> yokefell[4,%e is n[ at ,georgia1 & hav+ n z yet se5 x1 %e _c answ] x h]self4,bless$ be ,,god %e is well1 & prosp]s bo? 9 s\l & body,we talk ( y (t51 & hope yet to live & h our he>ts w>m$ ) our ,engli% & ,wel* fri5ds ere we g h5ce1 & are no m se54 ,at pres5t ! cl\d seems to hang ov] ! ,am]ican p>ts4,! ,,"l ,,jesus is pleas$ to give me great access to multitudes ( s\ls1 & ,i hope has )al giv5 me z /rong an incl9ation z ev]1 to g out & prea* to !m ! unse>*able ri*es ( 8 dy+ love4 ,i lately came f ,be!sda1 & f\nd my family well1 happy 9 ,,jesus1 & happy 9 "o ano!r4,our ,,"l b[$ ! heav5s sev]al times & came d[n among u1 9 ! p[] ( 8 et]nal ,_s4,9 ! beg9n+ ( ,m>*1 ,i purpose1 ,,god will+1 to set out = ! nor?w>d aga91 & %all n lose any opportunity ( writ+1 t (f]s 9 my way4 ,i am sorry to he> ! leav5 ( ,ant9omianism is n yet purg$ out1 & t animosities are n yet ceas$4,i c say no?+ at ?is di/ance1 b pray t ! ,,god ( peace & love may direct & rule all my de> fri5ds he>ts4 ,y w rememb] me to all 9 ! mo/ t5d] mann]4,inde$ ,i omit no opportunity ( s5d+4,i pray = y all cont9ually1 & begg+ a cont9u$ int]e/ 9 all y\r pray]s1 ,i subscribe myself1 my v de> bro!r1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dlxxxii4 ,to a g5]\s ,b5efactor unkn[n4 ,*>les-,t[n1 ,m>*1 #ae1 #agdg4 ,,:oev] y are t delight to imitate ! div9e b5efic5ce 9 do+ good to y\r fell[-creatures :5 !y "k n ( x1 ,i ?9k x my duty1 9 behalf ( ! poor orphans committ$ to my c>e1 to s5d y a lett] ( ?anks = y\r k9d1 g5]\s & opportune b5efaction4 ,t ,,god :o has op5$ y\r he>t to give s b\ntifully1 w z b\ntifully rew>d y4,i tru/ y h contribut$ t[>ds ! promot+ an in/itution1 :i* has1 & ,i believe w r$\nd mu* to ! ,r$eem]'s glory4,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i hope ,i c say1 t ,be!sda 0 nev] 9 bett] ord] ?an x is n[1 9 all probability tak+ root d[nw>ds1 & be>+ fruit upw>ds4,s9ce my arrival !re ?is w9t]1 ,i h op5$ a ,lat9 s*ool1 & h sev]al *ildr5 ( promis+ abilities t h begun to le>n4,"o little orphan1 :o ?is "t twelvemon? c\ld n read 8 lett]s1 has made a consid]able pr(ici5cy 9 8 ,accid5ce4,! bless$ _s has be5 /riv+ ) sev]al ( ! *ildr5's infant he>ts1 & ,i hope ere long to see "s m9i/]s s5t =? f t despis$ place call$ ,georgia4 ,x is true1 ! con/itution ( t colony is v bad1 & x is impossible = ! inhabitants to subsi/ !mselves )\t ! use ( slaves4 ,b ,,god has put x into ! he>ts ( my ,s\?-,c>ol9a fri5ds1 to contribute lib]ally t[>ds pur*as+ a plantation & slaves 9 ?is prov9ce2 :i* ,i purpose to devote to ! support ( ,be!sda4,bless$ be ,,god1 ! pur*ase is made4,i la/ week b\ght1 at a v *eap rate1 a plantation ( six hundr$ & =ty acres ( excell5t l&1 ) a good h\se1 b>n1 & out-h\ses1 & sixty acres ( gr\nd ready cle>$1 f5c$ & fit = rice1 corn1 & e ?+ t w be necess>y = provisions4 ,"o negroe has be5 giv5 me4,"s m ,i purpose to pur*ase ?is week4,an ov]se] is put ^u ! plantation1 & ,i tru/ a suffici5t quantity ( provision w be rais$ ?is ye>4,! family at ,be!sda consi/s ( tw5ty-six4,:5 my arre>s are dis*>g$2 ,i purpose to increase ! numb]4,i hope t "t w soon come2 & t he :o has begun1 w g on to /ir up ! fri5ds ( ,zion to help me1 n only to dis*>ge ! arre>s1 b also to br+ ! plantation lately pur*as$ to su* p]fection1 t if ,i %\ld die %ortly1 ,be!sda may yet be provid$ =4,z y h be5 su* a b5efactor1 ,i ?\ght prop] to give y ?is p>ticul> acc\nt1 t y may see x is n giv5 9 va94,i c\ld enl>ge1 b h only room to subscribe myself1 g5]\s fri5d1 ,y\r mo/ oblig$ s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dlxxxiii4 ,to ,mrs4 ,b4 ,bohemia1 7,m>yl&7 ,sunday night1 ,april #bf1 #agdg4 ,v de> ,mrs4 ,b4 ,,if y w promise n to be sorry1 t y set out s soon1 ,i w in=m y1 t ?r\gh ! s+ul> goodness ( a lov+ ,r$eem]1 we rea*$ ,bohemia la/ night1 aft] a pleasant j\rney ( ab\t five weeks f ,*>les-,t[n4 ,to-day1 ,i tru/ we h enjoy$ "s ta/e ( t love1 :i* ,i pray ! ,,"l ( all ,lords to %$ abroad abundantly 9 y\r de> he>t by ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,y are ent]$ ^u a sc5e t w call = m ?an ord9>y assi/ance4 ,,jesus1 :o himself 0 once 9 a wild]ness1 kn[s h[ to succ\r1 support & com=t y4 8,out ( ! eat] he c br+ =? meat2 ,out ( ! /rong he c & w br+ =? sweetness40 ,my poor pray]s d & w foll[ y4 ,i tru/ y w return load$ ) exp]i5ce2 & h[ev] y\r j\rney may turn out 9 respect to y\r body1 ,i am p]suad$ x w be = ! b5efit ( y\r s\l4 ,to tell y h[ b\ntifully ! glori\s ,emmanuel ha? dealt ) u1 w\ld fill a volume4 ,he ha? inde$ done wond]s = u1"s ( :i* ,i hope to relate to y1 :5 ,i see y face to face4 ,aft] two days abode "h1 ,i purpose1 ,,god will+1 to take a ?ree weeks circuit 9 hunt+ aft] ,m>yl& s9n]s4 ,9 ,virg9ia1 = ! pres5t1 ! door is %ut2 b ,i believe x w be op5 9 ! fall to m advantage4 ,i h no ?\ghts ( visit+ x ?is spr+4 ,! cl\d moves ano!r way4 ,h[ev]1 night & day ,i %all rememb] y 9 y\r little hut1 pray+ t y may meet ) agreeable company to jo9 9 say+1 8,,"l ,,jesus1 all my spr+s are 9 !e40 t y may be cont9ually enabl$ to believe on him1 & f9d him to be a well ( wat] spr++ up to life et]nal1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 v de> ,mrs4 ,b1 ,y\r v affectionate1 sympa?iz+ fri5d1 & will+ s]vant = ,,jesus's sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dlxxxiv4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,f4 ,bohemia1 ,april #bh1 #agdg4 ,rev4 & v de> ,bro!r1 ,,) ?is1 ,i s5d y a packet f y\r bro!r1 :om ,i left well & happy at ,be!sda ab\t six weeks ago4 ,z ,i came along ,i saw ,mr4 ,davis4 ,he is lic5s$1 z are ! f\r h\ses 9 ,virg9ia2 b !re is a proclamation issu$ out aga9/ all it9]ants4 ,no?+ c be done to ! purpose1 b all w be 9 ! utmo/ confusion1 unless "s prop] p]son is always resid5t among ! awak5$ s\ls4 ,pray acqua9t y\r bre?r5 ( ?is4 ,h[ d y all8 ,has ,,jesus w>m$ y\r he>ts ?is la/ cold ,w9t]1 & kept y f spiritual fro/8 ,he has be5 v graci\s to u s\?w>d2 & z we came along1 8! wild]ness seem$ to blossom l a rose40 ,ab\t five weeks ago1 we left ,*>les-,t[n1 & rea*$ ,bohemia la/ ,saturday ev5+4 ,we came f ,hanov] c\nty to ?is place 9 five days4 ,i am n[ dispat*+ my private affairs1 & aft] ab\t ?ree weeks it9]ant prea*+ 9 ^! p>ts1 ,i purpose1 ,,god will+1 to g t[>ds ,philadelphia4 ,y w rememb] me 9 a p>ticul> mann] to ! "y /ud5ts4,!y h a cont9ual %>e 9 my poor pray]s2 & ! cont9uance ( !irs & y\rs is e>ne/ly desir$ by1 my v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dlxxxv4 ,to ! ,hon\rable ,f4 ,w1 ,esq4 ,new-,t[n1 7,m>yl&7 ,may #f1 #agdg4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,a ,few days pa/ ,i _h ! pleasure ( y\rs1 dat$ ,novemb] #bh?4 ,i embrace ?is fir/ opportunity ( return+ y my he>ty ?anks = ! unm]it$ k9dness & affection express$ !re94 ,may ! ,r$eem] give me an humble he>t1 & grant t all fav\rs conf]r$ ^u me by in/rum5ts1 may lead me ne>] to him1 ! s\rce & f\nta9 ( all6 ,b :at %all ,i say to de> ,new-,engl&'s sorr[ful circum/ances8 ,x pities me to he> t %e is /ill ly+ 9 ! du/4 ,h[ev]1 ?is has g5]ally be5 ! case3 try+ & di/ress+ times h g5]ally foll[$ awak5+ & conv]t+ times4 ,may ,,jesus second !m ) ano!r al>m ( 8 holy _s1 & !n all w be well4 ,glad w\ld ,i be to come & (f] myself once m to d ,new-,engl& s]vice2 b ,i am afraid t _m m9i/]s & ! heads ( ! p w\ld n be> x4 ,h[ev]1 0 ?is my only reason1 x w\ld soon be answ]$4,b "h are ?\s&s 9 ^! ,s\!rn p>ts 7z y h obs]v$1 hon\r$ ,sir71 t sc>ce ev] he>d ( r$eem+ grace & love4 ,is x n my duty z an it9]ant1 s9ce o!r places h _h _! calls & awak5+ seasons1 to g :]e ! gospel has n be5 nam$8 ,^? :o ?9k ,i want to make a p>ty1 or to di/urb *ur*es1 d n "k me4 ,i am will+ to hunt 9 ! woods aft] s9n]s2 &1 accord+ to ! pres5t temp] ( my m9d1 c\ld be cont5t t ! "n ( ,george ,:itefield %\ld die1 if !reby ! "n ( my de> ,r$eem] c\ld be exalt$4 ,inde$ ,i am amaz$ t he employs me at all4 ,b :at %all we say8 ,he hate? putt+ away1 !re=e ,i am n consum$4 ,grace1 sov]eign free grace6 %all be all my song4 ,la/ ,w9t]'s m]cies h r5ew$ my obligations to extol free grace4 ,i c\ld enl>ge1 b sev]al ?+s =bid4 ,9 heav51 de> ,sir1 we %all h no int]ruptions4 ,t y may be support$ ?r\gh all ! fatigues ( y\r j\rney ?i!r1 & ) all y\r de> family1 at l5g? arrive at ! l& ( et]nal re/1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,po/script4 ,fe>+ ,i %all n h an opportunity ( see+ y1 be=e y emb>k = ,engl&1 x be+ unc]ta9 :e!r y\r hon\r w be at ,philadelphia ^u my com+ !re1 ,i ?9k x my duty1 hon\r$ ,sir1 9 ?is way to wi% y1 y\r hon\r$ ,lady & little ,miss1 an extraord9>y good voyage4 ,may ! ,,god ( ! seas z well z ! ,,god ( ! dry l&1 be y\r convoy & pilot6 ,may y & all :o sail ) y1 be pres]v$ f ! h& ( ! enemy1 & kept 9 p]petual peace & safety6 ,z ,,god %all enable me1 my poor pray]s %all foll[ y4 ,!y are y\r due1 hon\r$ ,sir4 ,! ,p5sylvanians ,i am sure w soon regret ! loss ( y1 & all ! fri5ds ( lib]ty & loyalty mu/ be con/ra9$ to wi% y well4 ,o t ! great ,gov]nor ( ! univ]se may s bless y ) 8 holy _s1 t y may br+ =? mu* fruit 9 old age6 ,o t y may he> ! great ,judge ( quick & dead salute y at ! la/ day1 ) a 8,well done1 ?\ good & fai?ful s]vant1 ent] ?\ into ! joy ( ?y ,,"l60 ,?is1 hon\r$ ,sir1 is ! native language ( my he>t4 ,z ,i tru/ y ?9k me s9c]e1 be pleas$ to accept x1 z ! be/ ackn[l$gm5t ,i c make y & y\r belov$ consort1 = all ! k9dnesses y h be5 pleas$ to heap on1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,y\r ,hon\r's mo/ oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dlxxxvi4 ,to ,mrs4 ,p4 ,new-,t[n1 7,m>yl&7 ,may #f1 #agdg4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,p1 ,i ,mu/ refra9 no long] f return+ y ?anks = two or ?ree k9d lett]s ) :i* y h fav\r$ me4 ,!y seem$ to speak ! language ( a he>t conc]n$ = ,zion's glory4 ,well6 ,bless$ are !y t m\rn = ^? :o w n m\rn = !mselves1 v]ily !y %all be com=t$4 ,bless$ are !y :o are enabl$ to walk ) ,,god 9 a decl9+ day2!y %all %9e h]eaft] ) a di/+ui%$ lu/re4 ,?us ,eno* did1& ,eno* 0 rem>kably hon\r$48,he 0 n1 = ,,god took him40,b %all ! h>ps ( ,bo/on ,*ri/ians be always hang+ on ! will[s8 ,no2 ,,jesus w n be always *id+4 ,he t has br\ght on ?is pleasant ,spr+1 aft] s h>d a ,w9t]1 c ?aw m5's he>ts1 & cause ! turtle once m to be he>d 9 ! l&4 ,ha/5 t "t1 ,o bless$ ,,"l6,i hope y w keep close to y\r pray]-days4 ,i h receiv$ ! memorials f de> ,mr4 ,p1 & %all disp]se !m4 ,i %\ld be glad ( a l9e f him4 ,h[ are 8 de> daught]s1 & ! o!r memb]s ( y\r society8 ,i d n =get y1 inde$ ,i d n4 ,if affection guid$ me1 y w\ld soon see me2 b ! p 9 ^! ,s\!rn p>ts are l p t h no %eph]d4 ,surely ,i ought to g out aft] !m4 ,to-day ,i h _h a sweet season4 ,p are v ready to he>1 & ! ^w seems to fa/5 9 "s s\ls4 ,foll[ me ) y\r pray]s4 ,rememb] me to y\r husb&1 & to all1 9 ! mo/ cordial mann]1 & believe me to be ,y\r v affectionate fri5d1 & will+ s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dlxxxvii4 ,to ,madam ,p4 ,dov]1 7,p5sylvania7 ,may #h1 #agdg4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,! great ?\gh unm]it$ reg>d y h always be5 pleas$ to express = me1 embold5s me n[ & !n to drop y a l9e to in=m y1 t y are n =gott5 by me be=e t ,,god ^: m]cy endure? = ev]4 ,i tru/1 y\r latt] end1 l t ( ,job's1 w greatly increase1 & t y w1 z x is said ( ! righte\s1 8,br+ =? mu* fruit 9 old age40 ,y\r hon\r$ husb& 7to :om be pleas$ to pres5t my dutiful respects7 ,i suppose is n[ ) y4 ,! ,,"l ha? hon\r$ y ) _m hon\rs1 & ,i hope1 amid/ all outw>d fav\rs1 does n )hold ! com=t+ influ5ces ( 8 bless$ _s f y\r s\l4 ,i h reason to believe1 y e/eem ?is above all e>?ly ?+s :atsoev]4 ,o1 de> ,madam6 h[ mean & contemptible does e creature appe>1 :5 ! s\l gets a ne> view ( a crucifi$ ,r$eem]6 ,h[ easy to be> pa91 :5 "o m$itates on ! agony & bloody sweat ( an inc>nate ,,god6 ,"h !n1 hon\r$ madam1 fix y\r eye4 ,look unto ,,jesus cont9ually4 ,he ha? be5 ! au?or1 he w be ! f9i%] ( y\r fai?4 ,i f9d him to be a ,,god t *ange? n1 a t5d] & compassionate ,high ,prie/4 ,?ro' 8 help1 ,i cont9ue to ?is day prea*+ among/ poor s9n]s ! unse>*able ri*es ( 8 dy+ love1 ,i am z well 9 heal? z ,i c expect to be1 & m & m det]m9$ to sp5d & be sp5t = ! good ( preci\s & immortal s\ls4 ,?r\gh grace1 my lab\rs are r5d]$ v acceptable 9 v>i\s places4 ,be pleas$1 ,madam1 to rememb] me be=e ! ?rone4 ,i nei!r =get y nor ! ,g5]al4,i pray t ,,god's lov+ k9dnesses & fa!rly corrections may make y truly great1 & beg leave to subscribe myself1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r affectionate1 oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dlxxxviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,b1 ,s5ior4 ,dov]1 ,may #h1 #agdg4 ,v de> ,mr4 ,b1 ,i ,?9k x is high "t = me to s5d y a l9e ( ?anks1 = ! fav\rs y h be5 pleas$ to %ew me1 :ile o!rs 7 load+ me ) scorn & contempt4 ,a weak body & cont9u$ employ 9 ! s]vice ( ! be/ ( ,ma/]s1 occasion my n writ+ s frequ5tly to my de> fri5ds1 z love & gratitude w\ld prompt me to d4 ,y w accept ?is unfeign$ apology1 & /ill increase ! obligations y h laid ^u me1 by cont9u+ to rememb] me be=e ! ,,"l4 ,i h ne$1 great ne$ ( ! unit$ pray]s ( my *ri/ian fri5ds4 ,= ,,jesus ha? ( late s rem>kably appe>$ = me1 t ,i ought to lay myself out m & m 9 go+ ab\t endeav\r+ to d good to preci\s & immortal s\ls4 ,at pres5t ?is is my settl$ resolution4 ,! ,r$eem] seems to approve ( x2 = ! fields 9 ! ,s\!rn p>ts are :ite ready unto h>ve/1 & _m seem to h ! he>+ e>4 ,all next ,octob]1 ,,god will+1 ,i h devot$ to poor ,nor?-,c>ol9a4 ,x is pleasant hunt+ 9 ! woods aft] ! lo/ %eep = :om ! ,r$eem] ha? %$ 8 preci\s blood4 ,may ! ,,"l ( ! h>ve/ _s up m to g =? 9 8 /r5g?1 to compel poor s9n]s to come 96 ,i hope t y & my o!r ,bo/on fri5ds d g 9 & out1 & f9d good pa/ure4 ,i he> x is a ,w9t] "t ) _m4 ,may ,,god keep ! fatal languor f ext5d+ to ! circle ( my intimate fri5ds6 ,= alas1 :at is a *ri/ian )\t a holy w>m?8 ,w y rememb] me to all t y "k1 9 ! mo/ t5d] mann]8 ,i besee* !m by ! m]cies ( ,,god1 to live ne> to ,,jesu's cross1 & :atev] o!rs may d1 let !m & !irs s]ve ! ,,"l ,,*ri/4 ,y w rememb] me 9 p>ticul> to ,mr4 ,f1 & 8 family1 ,mr4 ,v & wife1 y\r de> son1 & y\r :ole h\%old1 z be+1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 oblig$ fri5d & bro!r 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dlxxxix4 ,to ,mr4 ,h ,s4 ,dov]1 ,may #i1 #agdg4 ,,z y 7 my k9d ho/ & peculi> fri5d1 ,i take ! lib]ty ( writ+ to y m frequ5tly ?an to o!rs4 ,i hope y w accept ( ?is z a tok5 ( my unfeign$ gratitude & love4 ,x br+s y ! news ( my be+ advanc$ ?us f>1 ( my be+ 9 heal?1 & employ$ 9 go+ ab\t & prea*+ to poor s9n]s ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i %all be m nor?w>d1 ,,god will+1 9 ,june1 & possibly may /ret* z f> z "s "p ( ,new-,engl&4 ,b ,i am n yet det]m9$4 ,pray = me1 de> ,mr4 ,s1 t ,,jesus may direct my /eps4 ,i w\ld n will+ly g to ! "r h& or to ! left1 contr>y to 8 bless$ w1 = t5 ?\s& worlds4 ,:5 %all ,i h ano!r l9e f y8 ,x may be direct$ to me at ,philadelphia4 ,my de> yoke-fell[ is !re n[4 ,we travell$ v pleasantly ?r\gh ! woods1 & purpose return+ to ,s\?-,c>ol9a & ,georgia 9 ! fall4 ,we lead a mov+ life1 b ,i tru/ we move heav5-w>d4 ,o t ,,jesus may quick5 all 8 de> p's he>ts1 & cause !m to m\nt on w+s l an eagle6 ,i he> t times are yet dead 9 ,new-,engl&4 ,x is dreadful to h w9t] all ! ye> r\nd4 ,may y\r he>t1 my de> ,sir1 & ! he>t ( y\r de> wife1 & ! he>ts ( all my de> fri5ds1 be kept close to ,,jesus1 & cont9ually flam+ ) love6 ,i "k y w readily say ,am54 ,= ! pres5t1 adieu4 ,i mu/ g to my delightful "w1 ,,prea*+4 ,pray rememb] me to all4 ,let me h a l9e1 & tell me :e!r ! ,,"l /irs up any to l5d an help+ h& to1 v de> ,mr4 ,s1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxc4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,m1 junior4 ,dov] 9 ,p5sylvania1 ,may #i1 #agdg4 ,rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,,ev] s9ce ,i h kn[n & he>d ( y1 ! ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/ ha? made y peculi>ly de> to my s\l4 ,y\r tr\bles & s\l di/resses h 9 "s measure be5 my own4 ,i h look$ & le>n$ f y\r case1 t we are inde$ b clay 9 ! h&s ( ! heav5ly pott]1 & t a sov]eign ,,god may deal ) u z x seeme? good 9 8 sight4 8,8 ways are 9 ! deep wat]s1 & 8 foot/eps are n kn[n40 ,:at he does to u n[1 we "k n1 b we %all "k h]eaft]4 ,h[ w y be surpriz$1 de> ,sir1 9 a v %ort "t1 to see t ,,jesus1 :om y\r s\l loves1 & :o has _m a "t %$ abroad 8 love 9 y\r he>t2 h[ w y be surpriz$ to see him receive y into glory1 & turn+ y\r late or pres5t ,egyptian d>kness into cele/ial & et]nal day8 ,may ! compassionate high prie/ till !n support y\r s9k+ spirits1 & enable y to cope ) & ov]come all ^? difficulties & temptations1 :i* ei!r ! preval5cy ( an invet]ate melan*oly1 or ! malice ( evil spirits1 may make y ! subject (6 ,satan ha? desir$ to h y1 t he may sift y z :eat2 b surely ,,jesus prays = y1 ?\gh z x 7 beh9d ! curta94 ,excuse ?is fre$om1 rev]5d ,sir2 r$eem+ love con/ra9s me to write ?us4 ,i hope y w receive x1 z x is writt51 9 mu* love4 ,if y enquire aft] me1 ,i w\ld in=m y t ,i am travell+ ab\t1 & prea*+ f "t to "t among poor s9n]s ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i tru/1 my lab\rs are n 9 va9 9 ! ,,"l4 ,! glori\s ,emmanuel has giv5 me a pleasant ,w9t]1 & ,i hope is ab\t to cause ^! s\!rn wild]nesses to blossom l a rose4 ,y w foll[ me ) y\r pray]s4 ,my mo/ humble & affectionate respects await y\r ag$ fa!r4 ,my love to y\r nurse1 & all ,york fri5ds4 ,i am ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxci4 ,to ,mrs4 ,b4 ,wicoacommoco1 7,m>yl&7 ,may #af1 #agdg4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,b1 ,,he>+ by ,capta9 ,adams t ! glori\s ,emmanuel holds y\r s\l 9 life1 ,i _c help lett+ y "k1 pa/ k9dnesses are n yet =gott51 & t ,i wi% y mu* spiritual & temporal prosp]ity4 ,h[ does y\r s\l prosp] 9 ^! h>d1 dull & afflict+ times8 ,has tribulation produc$ pati5ce1 pati5ce exp]i5ce1 & exp]i5ce hope2 & d y f9d !reby ! love ( ,,god %$ abroad 9 y\r he>t by ! ,holy ,gho/8 ,happy !n1 unspeakably happy are y 9 be+ afflict$4 ,) exultation ( he>t may y s+1 ,o happy rod6 ,t br\ght me ne>] to my ,,god4 ,i ?9k ,i c say1 x is good to be> ! yoke ( affliction 9 y\?4 ,x tea*es "o to keep sil5ce1 & weans u f a too great atta*m5t to all sublun>y enjoym5ts4 ,i h a few /rokes ( my fa!r's rod f "t to "t1 z well z y4 ,b ,i f9d t 8 rod z well z 8 /aff d com=t4 ,i am a naughty *ild1 & want mu* correction2 b he t w\nds1 heals also1 & 9 glory we %all f9d1 t 8 lov+ correction ha? made u great4 ,o glory6 ,x is yond] 9 view2 ,,jesus /&s at ! top ( ! ladd] to receive u into x4 ,look to him1 de> ,mrs4 ,b1 = surely he is y\r nev]-dy+ husb&4 ,dea? itself %all n1 dea? _c "p him & y4 ,_h ,i /r5g? equal to my w1 ,i %\ld write mu* ( ! ,r$eem]'s ev]la/+ love2 b my body is weak ?r\gh cont9u$ j\rney+s & prea*+4 ,h[ev]1 ,,*ri/'s /r5g? is 9 "s degree magnifi$ 9 my weakness1 & my prea*+ is bless$ to poor s\ls4 ,amaz+ love6 ,m>yl& is yield+ conv]ts to ! bless$ ,,jesus4 ,! gospel seems to be mov+ s\?w>d4 ,pray = me1 t ,i may be unwe>i$ 9 well do+1 & foll[ ! ,lamb :i!rsoev] he %all be pleas$ to lead me4 ,pray rememb] me 9 ! k9de/ mann] to y\r ag$ decl9+ pa/or1 ! o!r m9i/] :o lives ab\t five miles f y1 to ,mr4 ,j1 & all my k9d nurses1 & de> ,york fri5ds4 ,i f9d dea? & sickness h made great havock & alt]ations among !m4 ,may ,,jesus sanctify all ev5ts to ! fur!rance ( 8 grace1 9 all _! he>ts1 & give u to meet :]e ! wick$ cease f tr\bl+1 & ! we>y are at re/6 ,i salute y & all1 & once m pray+ t y & y\rs may be wat]$ by ! bless$ ,,jesus e mom5t1 ,i subscribe myself1 de> ,mrs4 ,b1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 oblig$ s]vant 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 8momom5t0 replac$ ) 8mom5t0 ,,lett] ,,dxcii4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,j ,r4 ,wicoacommoca1 ,may #af1 #agdg4 ,,c s\ls unit$ 9 ,,jesus's love ev] =get "o ano!r8 ,x is difficult1 ?\gh ,i believe possible1 & 9 dull seasons ,i fe> too common4 ,h[ev]1 bless$ be ! ,r$eem]1 ,i h n yet =gott5 my de> ,mr4 ,r4 ,z a pro( x1 ,i s5d y ^! few l9es by ,capta9 ,adams4 ,y see :5ce !y are dat$4 ,me?9ks ,i see y rejoice1 & ready to say1 8,& h ! ,m>yl&]s also receiv$ ! grace ( ,,god80 ,i tru/ "s h inde$ receiv$ 8 grace 9 s9c]ity4 ,! h>ve/ is promis+4,! heat tries my wa/+ tab]nacle1 b1 ?r\gh ,,*ri/ /r5g!n+ me1 ,i int5d p]si/+ till ,i drop4 ,s9ce ,i saw y1 ! glori\s ,emmanuel has multipli$ my obligations to sp5d & be sp5t 9 8 s]vice a ?\s&-fold4 ,! language ( my he>t at pres5t is1 ,a will+ & a *e>ful m9d1 ,t life & all ?+s ca/ beh9d1 ,spr+s =? ob$i5t to ?y call2 ,a he>t t no desire c move1 ,b /ill to adore1 believe & love1 ,give me1 my ,,*ri/1 my ,,god1 my all4 ,o de> ,sir1 cont9ue to pray = me1 t ,i may n flag 9 ! latt] /ages ( my road4 ,i 0 9 hopes ( see+ y ?is ,summ]1 b am afraid my engagem5ts to prea* 9 ,nor?-,c>ol9a next ,octob] w prev5t me4 ,h[ev]1 y & ! o!r de> neighb\r+ m9i/]s are always ^u my he>t4 ,i pity !m 9 _! pres5t di/ress+ circum/ances1 & pray t !y & y may h grace giv5 to endure h>dness l good soldi]s ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,y\r de> fa!r ,i he> is dis*>g$ f all campaigns4,ere long1 ! capta9 ( our salvation w comm& u home also4 ,! ,,"l grant t we may die l soldi]s1 fight+ aga9/ ! devil1 ! _w1 & ! fle%4 ,h[ are y\r de> bro!rs & son8 ,pray give my he>ty love to !m1 & to y\r de> wife1 & :ole h\%old4 ,i salute y all f my de> fell[ pilgrim n[ at ,philadelphia2 & pray+ t y may h ?\s&s to be y\r joy & cr[n ( rejoic+ 9 ! great day1 ,i subscribe myself1 rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,y\r v affectionate fri5d1 bro!r & will+ s]vant 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxciii4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,b4 ,ne> ,new-,t[n1 7,m>yl&7 ,may #ba1 #agdg4 ,,& h[ does my de> fri5d & bro!r ,mr4 ,b aft] s long a sil5ce8 ,:at a pity is x1 t ! ,r$eem]'s *ildr5 _c m frequ5tly correspond ) ea* o!r8 ,bless$ be ,,god1 !re is a "t com+1 :5 our fell[%ip ) ,,jesus & "o ano!r %all nev] be int]rupt$4 ,n[ is ! "t = /irr+2 !n w be a "t = sitt+1 9 no mean] place ?an 7,o amaz+ love67 at ! "r h& ( ! ev]lov+1 ev]lovely ,lamb ( ,,god4,well !n my de> man1 let u g on 9 8 /r5g?1 & see :at we c d = preci\s & immortal s\ls4 ,inde$ !y are pur*as$ ) ! blood ( ,,god4 ,?is consid]ation excites me to p]si/ 9 go+ out into ! highways & h$ges4,i h be5 n[ a ?ree hundr$ mile circuit 9 ,m>y-l&1 & ?r\gh "o or two c\nties 9 ,p5silvania4 ,e :]e p h a he>+ e>1 & ,i tru/ "s h an ob$i5t he>t4 ,i hope ! "t ( s++ ( birds is come to ,new-,engl&1 & t y\r h&s are full ( "w4 ,i mo/ he>tily wi% y v mu* success4 ,i cordially salute y\r de> yoke-fell[1 & all ! foll[]s ( ! ,lamb1 & beg y w\ld n =get1 my de> old fri5d1 ,y\r affectionate ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxciv4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,p4 ,new-,t[n1 ,may #ba1 #agdg4 ,rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,,x sometimes gives me conc]n t ,i _c he> (t5] f y1 & y\r de> son1 :om ,i love s t5d]ly4 ,b ,i suppose y\r h&s are full ( "w = ! be/ ( ma/]s4 ,i pray him daily1 t y may be cr[n$ ) mu* success4 ,?\gh ,i h des]v$ a ?\s& & a ?\s& times ov] to be ca/ (f1 yet su* is ! div9e goodness1 t my lab\rs 9 fre% places are made v acceptable daily4 ,i h n[ be5 ^u ! /ret*1 prea*+ con/antly = almo/ ?ree weeks4 ,i hope ,i c say ) s9c]ity 7,o t ,i may say x ) humility67 t ,,god ha? be5 ) me ( a tru?4 ,my body is (t5 extremely weak1 b ! joy ( ! ,,"l is my /r5g?1 & by ! help ( my ,,god ,i int5d go+ on till ,i drop1 or ?is poor c>case c hold out no m4 ,^! s\!rn colonies lie 9 d>kness1 & yet1 z f> z ,i f9d1 are z will+ to receive ! gospel z o!rs4 ,if "s books c\ld be pur*as$ to dispose among poor p1 mu* good might be done4 ,pray1 ,sir1 h y any ,lat9 s*ool-books to sp>e8 ,i %all want "s = ! ,orphan-h\se4 ,i hope to he> f y at ,philadelphia1 :]e ,i expect to be 9 a week's "t4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 rev]5d ,sir1 ,i beg y w\ld make my mo/ cordial & humble respects acceptable to all y\r rev]5d bre?r51 t hon\r$ me ) _! acqua9tance1 z well z to y\r de> family & all o!r fri5ds4 ,i wi% y & !m millions & millions ( bless+s1 & intreat ! cont9uance ( _! & y\r pray]s1 =1 rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 ?\gh unwor?y y\ng] bro!r1 & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxcv4 ,to ,mr4 ,h ,h4 ,philadelphia1 ,may #cj1 #agdg4 ,my de>e/ ,bro!r1 ,,_h ,i /r5g? equal to my w1 y %\ld n[ receive f me a v long lett]2 b at pres5t ,i h su* a fev] ^u me1 t ,i c sc>ce s5d y a few l9es4 ,h[ev] ,i w try4 ,y\r de> lett]s 9 ,augu/ la/ came to my h&s la/ ,"l's-day4,!y v>i\sly affect$ me1 & put me on ! se>*1 :e!r ,i _h neglect$ writ+ to my v de> man4 ,^u enquiry1 ,i f\nd t ,i wrote to y ab\t ! same "t z ,i wrote to ,mr4 ,j1 & bro!r ,s1 & f\r or five times s9ce4 ,bless$ be ! ,,god & ,fa!r ( our ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,i am n suff]$ to =get old love & old fri5ds4 ,inde$ y are v de> to me1all ( y v de> to me /ill4 ,i ?ank y t5 ?\s& times = all expressions ( y\r t5d] love1 & = y\r /ead9ess 9 ! tru?s & cause ( ,,*ri/2 & hope sometimes t y\r pray]s w draw me to ,engl& m spe$ily ?an ,i imag9e4 ,b :at %all ,i say1 my de> fri5d8 ,"h are ?\s&s & ?\s&s 9 ,am]ica :o z to spiritual ?+s "k n _! "r h& f _! left2 & :o are ready to he> ! gospel f my m\?4 ,s9ce my com+ ?is "t f ,georgia1 ,i h be5 )9 ^! five weeks a circuit ( #djj miles1 & e :]e f\nd ! fields :ite ready unto h>ve/4 ,nobody goes out sc>cely b myself4 ,z y are 9 ,engl& & ,wales1 ! p[] ( religion ,i tru/ w be kept up2 & ?\gh my com+ %\ld be delay$ "s "t long]1 yet :5 ,i am s5t1 x w be ) ! great] bless+4 ,i am daily f9i%+ my outw>d affairs1 & %all ?9k my call cle>] home1 :5 ,i h provid$ = ! support ( ! ,orphan-h\se4 ,! g5]\s b5efactor's lett] pi]c$ my he>t1 made me to %$ te>s ( love1 & to put up _m pray]s = him4 ,i s5t him a lett] f ,*>les- ,t[n "u cov] to ,mr4 ,b4 ,if ! p]son be unkn[n1 ,i see no impropriety 9 pr9t+ my lett] 9 ! ,daily ,adv]tis] or ,ev5+ ,po/4 ,i am glad y h pr9t$ my lett] to ! ,lit*field cl]gy1 & want to "k :at effect my s]mon on ! rebellion has _h4 ,our ,,"l has bless$ x mu* 9 ^! p>ts4 ,i %all be glad :5 ! great ,head ( ! *ur* unites de> bre?r5 aga94 ,i tru/ no?+ %all be want+ on my "p :5 ,i come ov]4 ,an union be=e p]haps may n be s well4 ,h[ev]1 ,i leave x to y1 my de> ,sir1 & ?9k t ! b> be+ tak5 away aga9/ p's com+ to ! tab]nacle1 may be "o good /ep t[>ds x4 ,i wait ^u ! ,,"l4 ,z 8 grace increases 9 ! he>t1 ,i am sure 8 *ildr5 w gr[ less positive & m *ild-l1 yet m /eady4 ,o my de> man1 ,i c\ld write all night long1 b am s giddy by h>d rid+ & prea*+ con/antly 9 ! heat ( ! day1 t ,i mu/ def] be+ m p>ticul> till ano!r opportunity4 ,i hope my de> wife w supply all my defici5cies4 ,rememb] me 9 ! t5d]e/ mann] to all4 ,bid !m to pray me to ,engl&2 & 9 ! mean :ile1 !y may assure !mselves !y are n =gott5 by1 my v de> bro!r1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxcvi4 ,philadelphia1 ,june #a1 #agdg4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,i ,make no apology = tr\bl+ y ) ! inclos$4 ,i he> y h tak5 ! ,tab]nacle outw>d affairs into y\r h&s4 ,i am glad ( x1 & pray ! ,,"l ( all ,lords to make y a fai?ful /ew>d ( 8 manifold gifts4 ,y w rememb] me mo/ t5d]ly to de> ,mrs4 ,h1 & to all fri5ds4 ,p]haps ,i may see y yet be=e ,i die4 ,,god is deliv]+ me out ( my emb>rassm5ts by degrees4 ,) ! collection made at ,*>les-,t[n1 ,i h pur*as$ a plantation & "s slaves1 :i* ,i int5d to devote to ! use ( ,be!sda4 ,:5 a suffici5t fund = ! future support ( t h\se is rais$1 s t x may n lie z a dead weight ^u me :5 abs5t1 ,i %all ?9k my call cle>] to ,engl&4 ,at pres5t ,i h full "w "h2 ! congregations ye/]day 7 exce$+ l>ge1 & = ?is mon? pa/ ,i h be5 prea*+ to ?\s&s 9 diff]5t places4 ,i am sick & well1 z ,i us$ to be 9 ,engl&2 b ! ,r$eem] fills me ) com=t1 & gives me to rejoice 9 8 salvation day by day4 ,i am det]m9$ 9 8 /r5g? to die fight+1 & to g on till ,i drop4 ,he is a ,,jesus wor? dy+ =4 ,once m1 rememb] u to all4 ,we rememb] y1 & am1 z mu* z z ev]1 de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 bro!r & will+ s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxcvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,s4 ,philadelphia1 ,june #d1 #agdg4 ,v de> ,sir1 ,,ye/]day ,i receiv$ y\r v k9d & judici\s lett]4 ,9 answ] to x1 mu/ in=m y1 t 9 all probability ,i %all once m see my de> ,new-,engl& fri5ds ?is summ]4 ,i suppose x w be "s "t 9 ,july4 ,at pres5t my :ole frame ( nature seems to be %ock$4,i h _h sev]al returns ( my convulsions1 & h almo/ always a cont9ual burn+ fev]4 ,) great regret ,i h omitt$ prea*+ "o night 7to oblige my fri5ds17 & purpose to d s once m1 t !y may n *>ge me ) murd]+ myself2 b ,i hope yet to die 9 ! pulpit1 or soon aft] ,i come out ( x4 ,dy+ is exce$+ pleasant to me3 = ! ,,"l1 ?\gh my body is s weak1 causes my s\l to rejoice exce$+ly4 ,lett]s f ,engl& refre%$ me2 all ( !m call me home l\dly4 ,may ,,jesus direct my /eps6 ,i am poor & ne$y1 b ! ,,"l ,i am p]suad$ w be my help]4 ,outw>d affairs :5 ,i am weak pull me d[n2 b ! ,,"l c & w raise & keep me up4,i prea* "h ) great acceptance4 ,congregations are z l>ge z ev]4 ,next ,monday sev5night ,i purpose1 ,,god will+1 to set out = ,new-,york4 ,i wrote lately f ,new-,t[n1 to ,messrs4 ,pr9ce1 ,w1 ,r1 c4 b am apt to believe ! packet has misc>ri$4 ,i ?9k to come by way ( ,long-,isl&1 & to return by ,connecticut4 ,y w n be slack 9 gett+ all to pray = me1 :o am1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxcviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,p4 ,philadelphia1 ,june #e1 #agdg4 ,v ,de> ,sir1 ,,?\gh ?is frail nature ( m9e has lately receiv$ sev]al v great %ocks1 yet ,i _c1 if /r5g? admits1 omit writ+ y a l9e4 ,glad 0 ,i :5 ,i came to t[n1 to he> by ,capta9 ,g t y 0 s f> recov]$1 z to be able once m to g to ! h\se ( ,,god4 ,i he>tily wi% y1 de> ,sir1 :at ! noble ,colonel ,g>d9] once wi%$ me1 8,a ?riv+ s\l 9 a heal?y body40 ,or h[ev] x may be ) ! "o1 ,i e>ne/ly pray t ! o!r may prosp]4 ,sickness is (t5 made use ( z a means1 9 ! h&s ( an all-graci\s ,fa!r1 to rip5 our graces & fit u = heav54 ,?r\gh grace1 ,i c say x is good = me to be sick1 ?\gh ,i am afraid ,i am too impati5t to be gone4 ,well6 ,he t come?1 w come1 & _c t>ry long3 till !n may ,i be resign$1 & "w ! works ( him t s5t me :il/ x is day1 be=e ! night come? :5 no man c "w4 ,i c\ld proce$1 b inde$1 de> ,sir1 /r5g? faile? me4 ,h[ev]1 ,i hope to see y & my o!r de> ,*>les-,t[n fri5ds 9 ,novemb]4 ,o t till !n we may e mom5t gr[ 9 grace & 9 ! k ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i w\ld write to _m1 b weakness =bids4 ,i mu/ ref] y to ,mr4 ,s = p>ticul>s conc]n+ me4 ,my de> yoke-fell[ jo9s 9 s5d+ cordial respects to y\rself & all fri5ds4 ,nei!r y nor !y are =gott5 by1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dxcix4 ,to ,mr4 ,b4 ,philadelphia1 ,june #f1 #agdg4 ,my v de> ,fri5d1 ,i ,love y de>ly1 & !re=e mu/1 ?\gh 9 mu* weakness1 s5d y a l9e4 ,x in=ms y ( my be+ sick1 b )al ( ! ,,"l's com=t+ me1 & caus+ me to triumph ov] ! k+ ( t]rors4 ,mr4 ,b ,i suppose1 ere ?is rea*es y1 w let y "k t ! ^w has run1 & ha? be5 glorifi$ 9 ,m>y-l&4 ,satan has attempt$ to /op ! progress ( ! ev]la/+ gospel 9 ,virg9ia2 b ,i believe he has ov]%ot himself4 ,h[ c x be o!rwise8 s9ce et]nal ,tru? ha? said1 8,! se$ ( ! woman %all bruise ! s]p5t's head40 ,i hope y f9d ?is true1 by ! daily conque/ y get ov] ! corruptions ( y\r he>t4 ,rememb] :o ha? promis$ to make y m ?an conqu]or ?r\gh 8 love4 ,our k9d respects att5d de> ,mrs4 ,b1 y\r son1 & daught]1 & all fri5ds4 ,o t we may meet gr[n 9 grace1 & ! k ( our ,,"l & ,savi\r ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i subscribe myself1 v de> ,mr4 ,b1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dc4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,s4 ,philadelphia1 ,june #bc1 #agdg4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,s9ce my la/1 ,i h be5 sev]al times on ! v]ge ( et]nity4 ,to-day ,i h got a few m spirits4 ,i w\ld improve !m 9 answ]+ y\r k9d lett]1 :i* ,i receiv$ ye/]day4 ,i am oblig$ to ,*>les- ,t[n fri5ds3 _! example w c]ta9ly influ5ce _m "h4 ,some?+ is ^u ! anvil4 ,p>ticul>s expect 9 my next4 ,to-morr[1 ,,god will+1 ,i set out = ,new-,york1 to see if ,i c ga9 /r5g?4 ,at pres5t ,i am s weak1 t ,i _c prea*4',tis h>d "w to be sil5t2 b ,i mu/ be tri$ e way4 ,fri5ds are exce$+ k9d4 ,:at is ! be/ ( all1 ! fri5d ( s9n]s looks 9 ^u1 & com=ts my he>t4 ,i h _h l\d calls to ,engl&4 ,matt]s g on bravely !re & 9 ,wales4 ,my ,/ate ,s]mon has gone ?r\gh two editions4 ,!y h also my five la/ s]mons1 :i* h conv9c$ my fri5ds t ,i am firm to my pr9ciples4 ,may ,,jesus keep me /eady till ,i die6 ,i am glad ,mr4 ,p w5t (f s well4 ,8 *ildr5 ,i look ^u z my own4 ,! ?+s :i* he _h belong to me4 ,i w\ld h !m tak5 to ,provid5ce3 = t also ,deus providebit4 ,y\r fa!r is well1 & always talk+ ( y4 ,:y did y n m5tion 8 wife 9 y\r lett]8 ,%e is a discreet woman1 & desir$ to be rememb]$ to y4 ,e day %e expects to lie 94 ,y w excuse my enl>g+4,/r5g? beg9s to fail me4 ,h[ev]1 :il/ ,i h /r5g? ,i w\ld employ x 9 pray+ = y & y\rs4 ,i subscribe myself1 rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dci4 ,to ,mr4 ,r4 ,new-,york1 ,june #bh1 #agdg4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,?anks be to ,,god1 = reveal+ 8 de> ,son 9 y4 ,?anks be to 8 great "n = call+ y to prea* 8 ev]la/+ gospel4 ,i give him all ! glory1 & adore him = mak+ ill & hell-des]v+ me1 ! happy in/rum5t ( al>m+ & awak5+ y\r dead s\l4 ,ere long ,i hope we %all meet 9 et]nity1 to s+ endless praises to him :o has r$eem$ u unto ,,god by 8 blood1 & has made u k+s & prie/s unto ,,god1 & enables u to reign ov] dea?1 hell1 & s91 ev5 :il/ "h on e>?4 ,i abhor all ^? bad pr9ciples :i* y m5tion1 & _c jo9 s z to lab\r 9 ! same place1 & ^u ! same plan1 ) ^? t hold !m4 ,h[ev]1 let u behave ) meekness1 my de> bro!r1 & we %all soon f9d t e plant t our heav5ly fa!r ha? n plant$1 %all be pluck$ up4 8,he t believe? do? n make ha/e40 ,,jesus reigne?2 let our eyes wait on ,him4 ,all ?+s %all "w1 & ev5 n[ are work+1 toge!r = good to all t love him4 ,9 due "t y w see me1 p]haps next ye>4 ,i am z will+ to hunt = s\ls z ev]4 ,i am n we>y ( my ma/] or 8 "w1 ?\gh he might long ago h be5 we>y ( me4 ,b 8 "n is ,love4 ,proclaim x1 my de> ,sir1 proclaim x till ?\ die/4 ,by ! /r5g? ( ,,god ,i w4 ,my love to all4 ,i c n[ write no m1 be+ recov]$ f a great illness4 ,cont9ue to pray ov] ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcii4 ,to ,dr4 ,b4 ,new-,york1 ,june #bi1 #agdg4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,s9ce ,i wrote to ,doctor ,s1 ,i h prea*$ to a v l>ge auditory1 &1 bless$ be ,,god1 d n f9d myself mu* worse = x ?is morn+4 ,z ,i am b\nd to ?ank y = all fav\rs1 s especially w\ld ,i s5d my ackn[l$gm5ts = promot+ ?is nor?w>d excursion4 ,i believe x w be a great means ( re/or+ my heal?1 :i* ,i value ^u no o!r acc\nt1 ?an z x r5d]s me m capable ( do+ good to mank9d4 ,a pleas+ prospect ( action lies be=e me4 ,i am will+ once m1 9 ! /r5g? ( ,,jesus ( ,naz>e?1 to ent] ! field1 & hope ?r\gh 8 bless+1 ,i %all return to ,philadelphia lad5 ) fre% exp]i5ces ( unwe>i$ & r$eem+ love4 ,:e!r ,i %all leave ,new-,york ?is week is unc]ta94 ,b :]ev] ,i am1 assure y\rself1 de> ,sir1 y\r fav\rs %all n be =gott54 ,t ! great physician ( s\ls may bless y & y\rs ) ! *oice/ ( 8 m]cies1 is & %all be ! he>ty pray] (1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dciii4 ,to 4 ,new-,york1 ,june #bi1 #agdg4 ,my v de>1 de> ,bro!r1 ,,x is ) mu* pleasure ,i n[ sit d[n to answ] y\r k9d & welcome lett]s1 dat$ ,april #aa? & #ac?4 ,& to keep y no long] 9 susp5ce1 ,i w\ld in=m y1 t !y h _h su* an effect ^u me1 t1 ,,god will+1 ,i am det]m9$ to emb>k = ,engl& or ,scotl& e>ly next ,spr+4',till ,*ri/mas ,i am already "u indissoluble engagem5ts1 & am mak+ a /rong ef=t1 9 dep5dance on ! great ,head ( ! *ur*1 to get free f my outw>d emb>rassm5ts4,i ?ank my de> ,engli% fri5ds = :at !y h done = me 9 ?is respect1 & mu/ beg y1 my de> & fai?ful bro!r1 /ill to d :at y c fur!r4 ,! ,,"l ,,jesus seems to assure me t ! "t ( my deliv]ance is at h&4,i hope be=e ?is ye> is out1 to /ock my new plantation 9 ,s\?-,c>ol9a z a visible fund = ! ,orphan-h\se1 & ^u news ( some?+ m be+ done 9 ,engl&1 7s t my poor he>t may no m be oppress$ z x has be5 = _m ye>s by outw>d difficulties17 my answ] %all be1 ,lo6 ,i come once m to see my de>1 v de> fri5ds on ! o!r side ( ! mighty wat]s4 ',till !n1 ,i %all z x 7 c\nt ! h\rs1 & long = !m to glide away a-pace4 ,my de> yoke-fell[ n[ at ,philadelphia is l-m9d$1 be+ exce$+ly desir\s to see h] de> fri5ds once m4 ,may ,,jesus grant x1 if x be agreeable to 8 holy w6 ,inde$1 ,i h lately ?\ght ,i %\ld nev] see y any m4 ,= "s weeks pa/1 ,i h be5 exce$+ly indispos$4 ,,god has be5 pleas$ to br+ my body to ! v br9k ( ! grave by convulsions1 gravel1 a n]v\s *olic1 & a viol5t fev]4 ,b z pa9 & afflictions ab\nd$1 consolations mu* m ab\nd$1 & my s\l long$ to take its flight to ,,jesus4 ,= ?is week pa/ ,i h n prea*$2 b s9ce my leav+ ,philadelphia1 ab\t ?ree days ago1 ,i seem$ to h ga!r$ /r5g?1 & hope once m1 to-morr[1 to proclaim among/ poor s9n]s ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,f h5ce ,i purpose to g to ,bo/on1 & return by l& s z to rea* ,*>les-,t[n by ,novemb]4,glad %all ,i be to receive an answ] to ?is1 ab\t t "t !re4,= ^u t 9 a great measure w dep5d my com+ to y1 or /ay+ long] 9 ^! p>ts4 ,bless$ be ! ,,"l ( all ,lords1 ! door is yet op5 "h1 & ,i am exce$+ly rejoic$ to f9d x is kept s sweetly op5 at home4 ,i c easily guess h[ my de> man has be5 tri$4 ,i f9d m & m t ?r\gh mu* tribulation we mu/ ent] into glory1 & by suff]+s be prep>$ = f>!r usefulness "h bel[4,o t pati5ce may h its p]fect "w 9 our he>ts4 ,o t und]nea? !e may be ! ev]la/+ arms1 & t by happy exp]i5ce ?\ may/ daily prove ! /r5g? ( ,,jesus to be ?9e4 ,i int5d1 ,,god will+1 to write to bro!r ,j1 c4 ,i rejoice t bro!r ,e /ill cont9ues 9 8 place4,x is a tok5 = good4 ,y w return my mo/ humble & dutiful respects to good ,lady ,hgn1 ! ,m>quiss1 & ,mrs4 ,en4 ,if possible ,i w write to !m4,i s5t lett]s to ! ,m>quiss1 ,"l ,ln1 & ,"l ,ra1 ab\t ,octob] la/1 b suppose !y h misc>ri$4,i leave my affairs to y1 & dep5d on y1 "u ,,god1 to transact !m all4,! tr\ble is great1 b ,,jesus w support & rew>d !e4,ne> =ty p\nds ye>ly 7 subscrib$ 9 ,engl& to ! ,orphan-h\se1 b ,i h n receiv$ ,i ?9k above five4,i h r m confid5ce 9 y1 if possible1 my v de> ,man1 ?an ev]4 ,may ,,jesus rew>d !e = all ?y works ( fai?1 & lab\rs :i* h proce$$ ( love6,i wi% y joy ( y\r little "o1 & mo/ he>tily salute y\r de> wife1 & all ! lov]s ( ! bless$ ,,jesus e :]e4 ,i wrote to y ab\t a mon? ago 9 extreme weakness1 & %all neglect no opportunity ( s5d+ to y4,i besee* y to cont9ue to pray me ov]1 & assure y\rself none ( y are =gott5 by1 my v de> ,bro!r1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dciv4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,s4 ,new-,york1 ,july #d1 #agdg4 ,rev4 & v de> ,sir1 ,,la/ week ,i left a lett] = y at ,philadelphia4,s9ce t1 ?r\gh ! div9e bless+1 ,i h recov]$ a little m /r5g?1 & f9d my appetite re/or$4 ,i h be5 "h ab\t eight days1 & to-morr[1 ,,god will+1 int5d po/+ away to ,bo/on1 & !n ,i %all take a long1 if n a f9al f>ewel ( all my nor?w>d fri5ds4 ,i h prea*$ twice ) great fre$om4 ,p flock r m ?an ev]1 & ! ,,"l v\*safes u solemn meet+s4 ,i hope to be back aga9 9 six weeks4 ,i %all g1 if ,,jesus gives /r5g?1 l an arr[ out ( a b[4 ,i h !re=e left my de> yoke-fell[ at ,philadelphia1 & expect to meet h] aga9 at ,new-,york4 ,among ^! ?ree nor?w>d prov9ces1 ,i tru/ some?+ consid]able w be done t[>ds pay+ (f ! orphan-h\se arre>s4 ,:5 t is effect$1 ,i c>e n h[ soon ,i s+ my ,nunc dimittis2 b ,i mu/ wait 'till my bless$ *ange come4 ,y w be pleas$ to rememb] me to all1 & y may expect1 ,,god will+1 at ! appo9t$ "t1 ,rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcv4 ,to ,mr4 ,a4 ,new-,york1 ,july #d1 #agdg4 ,my v de> ,bro!r ,a1 ,i ,h j n[ be5 read+ ov] y\r k9d lett]1 dat$ ,novemb] #bc;d1 ! second or ?ird "t4,x affect$ me mu*2 & ) ! o!r lett]s1 h con/ra9$ me to set my face t[>ds ,engl&4,:at is due 9 ,am]ica1 = ! ,orphan-h\se1 ,i hope to dis*>ge ?is ye>4 ,i am ( y\r m9d 9 respect to ! "w 9 ,engl&1 & !re=e am will+ s to settle my affairs1 t :5 ,i come ov]1 ,i may /ay ) y = a long season1 if ! ,,"l ,,jesus is pleas$ to give me heal? & /r5g?4,at pres5t ,i am v weakly1 & sc>ce able to prea* above once or twice a week4,b if our ,savi\r ha? fur!r "w = me to d1 he c make me "y & /rong z an eagle4,if n1 ,i %all g to him :om my s\l love?1 & :om ,i long to see4,bless$ be 8 ,"n t !re are yet a few names left 9 ,s>dis1 t h n defil$ _! g>m5ts1 b h kept close to 8 tru?s & cause 9 ?is decl9+ day4,y w rememb] me to all mo/ t5d]ly4,i pray = y cont9ually1 & :il/ ,i am writ+1 x be+ ,friday1 com=t myself ) ?is consid]ation1 t _m are pray+ = me4 ,y w see my lett] to de> bro!r ,h1 & excuse my be+ s %ort1 because ,i am s weak4,our ,,"l cont9ues to deal graci\sly ) me1 & 0 ,i well1 ,i h r a wid] door ?an ev] op5$ be=e me4,b our ?\ghts are n z 8 ?\ghts4,= ! pres5t1 adieu4,i s5d mo/ cordial love to y1 y\rs1 & all1 & am1 m ?an ev]1 ,y\rs1 c4 9 ! bless$ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,a /at$ weekly day ( pray]1 at ! ,tab]nacle1 ,london4 ,,lett] ,,dcvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,c4 ,new-,york1 ,july #e1 #agdg4 ,my de> ,john1 ,,?\gh ,i am q sick & weak 9 body1 yet ! love ,i owe !e = ,,jesu's sake1 con/ra9s me to answ] y\r la/ k9d lett]1 dat$ ,febru>y #e?4 ,! o!r m5tion$ !re91 nev] came to h&4 ,i am sorry to he> !re are yet disput+s among/ u ab\t brick-walls4 ,i 0 9 hopes1 aft] our conte/s ( t k9d ab\t sev5 ye>s ago1 su* a sc5e w\ld nev] appe> aga92 b ,i f9d fre% (f5ces mu/ come1 to se>* out & discov] to u fre% corruptions1 to try our fai?1 tea* u to cease f man1 & to lean m ^u him1 :o by 8 inf9ite wisdom & p[] w cause1 8t out ( ! eat] %all come =? meat1 & f ! /rong sweetness40 ,i am glad y f9d y\rself happy 9 ! holy ,,jesus4 ,i wi% !e an increase ( su* de>-b\ght happ9ess e day1 & pray t ?y m\? may n be /opp$1 z o!rs h be5 be=e !e1 f publi%+ ! glad tid+s ( salvation1 by a crucifi$ ,r$eem]4 ,x has be5 ?y meat & dr9k to prea* among poor s9n]s ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,may'/ ?\ cont9ue & abide 9 ?is plan1 & :e!r ,i see !e or n1 :e!r ?\ do/ ev] ?9k (1 or write to me any m1 ,i wi% !e mu* success1 & %all always pray t ! "w ( ! ,,"l may prosp] 9 ?y h&s4 ,:e!r y h *ang$ y\r pr9ciples ) y\r situation1 ,i "k n4 ,i w\ld only caution !e aga9/ tak+ any ?+ = gospel ^u ! m]e au?ority ( man4 ,g :]e ?\ wilt1 ?\gh ?\ %\lde/ be 9 ! pure/ society "u heav51 ?\ wilt f9d t ! be/ ( m5 are b m5 at ! be/1 & w meet ) /umbl+ blocks en\gh1 to tea* !e ! necessity ( a cont9ual dep5d5ce on ! ,,"l ,,jesus1 :o alone is infallible1 & :o w n give t glory to ano!r4 ,bless$ be 8 ,"n1 = ! trials ,i h met ) f ! fri5ds ( ,zion4 ,at pres5t1 ,i c rejoice 9 be+ des]t$ by "o1 & us$ unk9d by ano!r1 :o at ! great day mu/ own me to be _! spiritual fa!r4 ,su* trials are v salut>y4,!y lead me to ! ,cross1 & ,i tru/ 9 ! end w con=m me to him1 :o 9 8 bitt]e/ agony _h no "o to wat* ) him1 no n = "o h\r4 ,my de> man1 y w excuse me1 z my he>t at pres5t is affect$ ) ! ?\ghts ( ! divisions t subsi/ betwe5 ! s]vants & *ur*es ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,may ,,jesus heal !m1 & ha/5 t bless$ "t1 :5 we %all all see eye to eye1 & !re %all be no disput+s ab\t h\ses1 doctr9e1 or discipl9e 9 all ,,god's holy m\nta96 ,,god will+1 ,i purpose see+ ,engl& next ye>1 & %all be glad to conv]se ) !e once m1 ab\t ! ?+s :i* belong to our ,savi\r's k+dom4,if my pres5t sickness ends 9 dea?1 we %all conv]se 9 a bett] _w1 & )\t ! lea/ discord & cont5tion4 ,rememb] me to ,brampton1 & to all4 ,i ?ank !m = n =gett+ ! *ief ( s9n]s4 ,tell !m ,,jesus is yet ) me1 & causes my rod to bud & blossom4 ,! bu% burns1 b is n consum$4 ,adieu4 ,?9e 9 ! glori\s ,emmanuel1 ,g4 ,w4 8,febu>y0 replac$ ) 8,febru>y0 ,,lett] ,,dcvii4 ,to ,mrs4 ,r4 ,new-,port1 ,augu/ #bj1 #agdg4 ,de> ,madam1 ,i ,hope t s9ce ,i left y1 ,mr4 ,m's conv]sation has be5 bless$1 & t y are /eadily & delib]ately resolv$ to "k no?+ b ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 & him crucifi$4 ,inde$ he is ! faire/ among t5 ?\s&4 ,! m y "k him1 ! m y w love him4 ,o :at a happy *ange w y exp]i5ce :5 y ent] into ! _w ( new creatures6 ,may ,,jesus ha/5 ! "t1 & enable y to come z a poor1 lo/1 undone s9n]1 to be clo!d ) 8 ev]la/+ righte\sness6 ,accept ^! few ha/y l9es4 ,!y are ! language ( a he>t truly conc]n$ = y\r et]nal welf>e4 ,i salute ,miss ,m2 may ,,jesus make h] a wise virg91 & give y & de> ,mr4 ,r grace to br+ h] up 9 ! nurture & admonition ( ! ,,"l6 ,i at pres5t add no m4 ,z opportunity (f]s1 y %all he> aga9 f me4 ,de> ,madam1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant = ,,*ri/ sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcviii4 ,to ,mrs4 ,l4 ,new-port1 ,augu/ #bj1 #agdg4 ,de> ,madam1 ,,does n ,,jesus take 8 lambs into 8 arms1 & d&le 8 little ones on 8 knees8 ,ought n 8 m9i/]s !n to foll[ 8 good example1 & /rive ) him1 n to qu5* ! smoak+ flax or break ! bruis$ re$4 ,?is consid]ation causes me to write y a few l9es4 ,may !y f9d y z 9 an agony to ent] 9 at ! /raight gate6 ,c\rage1 de> ,mrs4 ,l1 c\rage4 ,,*ri/1 heav51 glory1 are wor? y\r acceptance4 ,!y are all y\rs1 if y w give him y\r he>t4 ,may ,,jesus make y will+1 & enable y to say h5ce=w>d1 8,,god =bid t ,i %\ld glory1 save 9 ! ,cross ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/40 ,y w rememb] me to ,mr4 ,l1 & all de> fri5ds4 ,z opportunity (f]s1 !y & y %all he> f1 de> ,madam1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d & will+ s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcix4 ,to ,mr4 ,d4 ,new-,york1 ,augu/ #bg1 #agdg4 ,de> ,mr4 ,d1 ,,is x n j1 t ,i %\ld pay (f my old debts8 consequ5tly ,i mu/ write to y4 ,i owe y _m lett]s1 & m love4 ,accept ?is 9 "p ( paym5t4 ,x br+s y news ( my safe arrival1 ?r\gh ! good h& ( my ,,god ^u me1 at ,new-,york4 ,we 7 deta9$ ^u ! wat] ?ree or f\r days4 ,i believe x 0 = good2 = ! ,,"l bless$ x to ! recov]y ( my heal?1 s t ,i eat l a sailor4 ,at pres5t ,i f9d my nature recruit$ consid]ably1 & met my de> yoke-fell[ & fri5ds well at ?is place4 ,o t my he>t gl[$ ) ?anks to ! ,,"l ( all ,lords1 ^: m]cy endure? = ev]6 ,help me1 my de> ,sir1 to be ?ankful4 ,my obligations to my glori\s ,,jesus are increas$ by my late excursion to ,*>les-,t[n1 ,portsm\?1 ,bo/on1 & o!r places 9 ,new-,engl&4 ,if ,i =get h]1 let my "r-h& =get h] cunn+4 ,i ?9k (1 & pray = y & y\rs1 & all my de> fri5ds daily4 ,o let u s live1 t we may meet 9 heav54 ,y "k ! way2 8,,jesus is ! way1 ! tru? & ! life40 ,walk be=e him1 look cont9ually to him1 & y %all be enabl$ to trample ^u s91 dea?1 & hell4 ,excuse ! brevity ( ?is4 ,next "t1 ,,god will+1 y %all h a long] lett]4 ,my t5d] love awaits y\r de> sp\se & family4 ,y w rememb] me to all enquir+ fri5ds1 & z ,,god enables1 y %all all be rememb]$ by1 de> ,mr4 ,d1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcx4 ,to ,mr4 ,a4 ,new-,york1 ,aug4 #bg1 #agdg4 ,,to conv9ce y t ,i rememb] y\r desire :5 at ,bo/on1 ,i s5d y almo/ my fir/ lett]4 ,x comes full ( ?anks = all pa/ fav\rs4 ,may ! ,,god :om ,i s]ve1 rew>d y t5 ?\s& fold6 ,he w1 he has promis$1 he also w d x4 ,w y give me leave to ask "o fav\r m8 ,y may guess :at x is4 ,i besee* y to entreat ! giv] ( e good & p]fect gift to grant me an humble & a ?ankful he>t2 = inde$1 m]cies are r5ew$ to me e mom5t4 ,,god has giv5 me a pleasant j\rney1 & br\ght me ?is day to ,new-,york 9 safety4 ,my heal? is consid]ably re/or$1 & ,i "k n :y my de> fri5ds yet cruelly h9d] me4 ,well1 ,,god's w be done6 ,o t x may be to ! ,r$eem]'s glory1 & ! good ( preci\s & immortal s\ls6 ,i am ( ! same m9d z :5 at ,bo/on1resolv$ to prea* & "w = ,,jesus1 'till ,i c prea* & "w no m4 ,i d\bt n1 b 9 y\r sph]e1 y are l-m9d$4 ,may ! ,,"l /r5g!n1 /abli%1 settle y 9 x1 & give y to ab\nd 9 e good ^w & "w4 ,,*ri/ is a good ,ma/]3 he is wor?y ( all our "t1 & ( e ?+ t we possess4 ,is n "o he>t too little = him8 ,& yet he requires no m4 ,amaz+ love6 ,i am lo/ :5 ,i ?9k ( x4 ,i c only say1 ,,"l1 ,i adore & wor%ip6 ,b h[ does de> ,mrs4 ,a8 ,bid h]1 n be fai?less1 b believ+4 ,,jesus %all d m = h] ?an %e c ask or ?9k4 ,i salute y bo? mo/ he>tily1 z does my de> yoke-fell[4,t ,,jesus may pl5tifully rew>d y = all fav\rs1 & give y s to live "h1 t y may sit at 8 "r-h& et]nally h]eaft]1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 de> ,mr4 ,a1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxi4 ,to ,mr4 ,w1 at ,portsm\?4 ,new-,york1 ,aug4 #bg1 #agdg4 ,v de> ,sir1 ,,is x "r :5 we h committ$ a fault1 to p]si/ 91 & n confess & am5d x8 ,by no means4 ,i mu/ !re=e write to y1 :om 7?\gh y h receiv$ no lett] f me7 ,i de>ly love 9 ! b[els ( ! ev]-lov+1 ev]-lovely ,,jesus4 ,i ?ank y1 de> ,sir1 = all fav\rs1 & exhort y1 z ! be/ return ,i c make1 to walk wor?y ( t ,,god1 :o has call$ y to 8 k+dom & 8 glory4 ,may y be enabl$ to live above1 & ov]come ! _w6 ,o t ,,jesus may be at all times1 y\r only ,all6 ,o t y may look up cont9ually to him = light1 life1 & e ?+6 ,!n w he direct y\r /eps1 & cause e *ange & sc5e ( life to be a means ( *ang+ & trans=m+ y\r de> s\l m & m into 8 own div9e lik5ess4 ,y are %ortly to ent] into a new & untri$ /ate4 ,de> ,sir1 call ,,jesus & 8 ,disciples to y\r m>riage2 m>ry 9 & = ! ,,"l1 or y\r life w be exce$+ly uneasy & mis]able4 ,rememb]1 t new /ates call = new /r5g?4 ,let y\r eyes !n be fix$ on ,,jesus4 ,f him e good & p]fect gift come?4 ,he alone c tea* y to use ! _w1 & e worldly enjoym5t1 s z n to abuse x4 ,i comm5d y to 8 t5d] m]cy4 ,i pray cont9ually = y1 & humbly intreat y to rememb] unwor?y1 ungrateful1 ill & hell-des]v+ me4 ,i c n[ only mo/ he>tily ?ank y = all fav\rs1 beg to be rememb]$ to all fri5ds1 & subscribe myself1 de> ,sir1 ,y\rs 9 ,him t live? = ev]1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,g4 ,t4 ,new-,york1 ,aug4 #bi1 #agdg4 ,rev4 & v de> ,sir1 ,,n want ( love1 b ( leisure1 has prev5t$ my writ+ to y = "s "t pa/4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i c n[ s5d y good news f ! ,nor?w>d4 ,my reception at ,bo/on1 & else:]e 9 ,new-,engl&1 0 l unto ! fir/4 ,arr[s ( conviction fl$ & /uck fa/4 ,_m1 ,i he>1 7 w\nd$4 ,congregations 7 r l>g] ?an ev]1 & oppos]s m\?s 7 /opp$4 ,w y n[ take ano!r trip8 ,i believe x w\ld be ble/ to ! good ( y\r own & _m o!r s\ls4 ,i w\ld be m p>ticul>1 did ,i n expect to see y next week4 ,i am bett] 9 heal? ?an :5 ,i left ,new-,york4 ,,god gives me grace to sp5d x to ! utmo/ 9 ! ,r$eem]'s s]vice4 ,i am det]m9$ 9 8 /r5g?1 to die fight+1 ?\gh x be ^u my /umps4 ,i tru/ y pray = me4 ,i rememb] y & y\r flock4 ,i salute all t5d]ly1 & am1 ,rev4 & v de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate y\ng] bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxiii4 ,to ,mr4 ,h5ry ,s1 ,junior4 ,new-,york1 ,aug4 #bi1 #agdg4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,s1 ,,la/ ,?ursday noon ! keep] ( ,israel1 :o nei!r slumb]e? or sleepe?1 br\ght me hi!r 9 safety4 ,we 7 deta9$ ?ree days on ! wat]4 ,x 0 ov]-rul$ = good4 ,i recov]$ my appetite1 & am n[ mu* bett] ?an :5 ,i left ,new-,engl&4 ,next ,tuesday1 ,,god will+1 ,i %all set =w>d1 & hope to be at ,*>les-,t[n ! beg9n+ ( ,novemb]4 ,w y write to me8 ,,god will+1 y %all he> f me e opportunity4 ,i h good news f ,provid5ce1 my plantation 9 ,s\?-,c>ol9a1 & f ,be!sda3 bo? families are well1 & sev]al negroes are "u conviction4 ,i hope ^? t 7 "u conc]n at ,portsm\?1 f9d _! convictions to abide4 ,i pray ,,god1 !y may h no re/1 'till !y f9d re/ 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/6 ,i salute !m1 & all ! ,r$eem]'s true foll[]s4 ,i jo9 ) my de> yoke-fell[1 9 s5d+ y1 & de> ,mrs4 ,s1 t5 ?\s& ?anks = all fav\rs1 & am1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 oblig$ fri5d & bro!r1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxiv4 ,to ,mr4 ,d4 ,new-,york1 ,aug4 #cj1 #agdg4 ,,my de> bro!r ,daniel1 ?\ man greatly belov$1 :y weepe/ ?\8 ,:y art ?\ s ca/ d[n8 ,all is =giv51 all is =gott5 long ago2 be /rong1 & ,,god %all e/abli% ?y he>t4 ,look up1 & put ?y tru/ 9 ! ,,"l4 ,he is a m]ciful ,r$eem]2 o!rwise :at c\ld wor?less1 ungrateful1 unfruitful1 ill1 hell-des]v+ ,i d8 ,o h[ great is 8 love to u-w>d6 ,h[ k9dly ha? he br\ght me to ,new-,york6 ,pray let y\r m\rn+ be turn$ into praise1 & give ?anks to ! ,,"l ( all lords 9 behalf ( y\r unwor?y fri5d4 ,y are my old fri5d4 ,i h lov$ !e1 & d love !e ) a peculi> love4 ,may ! ,,"l increase !e m & m1 ev5 !e & ?y *ildr56 ,i s5d y & y\rs mo/ cordial salutations4 ,we set out1 ,,god will+1 to-morr[ on our s\!rn j\rney4 ,i h good news f ! ,orphan-h\se1 & my new ,plantation4 ,"s negroes are br\ght "u conviction4 ,mr4 ,b 0 well ! latt] end ( ,july4 ,i %all take c>e ( 8 fa!r's lett]4 ,my de> yoke-fell[ int5ds writ+ to y soon4 ,9 ! mean :ile accept he>ty love f1 y\rs z usual1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxv4 ,to ,mrs4 ,s1 at ,new-,york4 ,philadelphia1 ,sept4 #f1 #agdg4 ,,%all ,i promise & n p]=m8 ,,god =bid4 ,i mu/ !n drop a l9e to my afflict$ fri5d4 ,h[ is y\r little "o8 ,is x yet langui%+8 ,is x q emaciat$ & pant+ = brea?8 ,or is x gone into ! _w ( spirits8 ,:atev] be y\r answ]1 ,i am ready to reply1 ,rememb] y\r fa!r ,abraham2 h[ *e>fully did he (f] up 8 de> ,isaac1 8 son1 :om he lov$8 ,h[ k9dly did ! ,,"l take x at 8 h&s8 ,g ?\ & d likewise4 ,if ,,jesus ha? re/or$ x to y1 nurse x = him2 pray to him cont9ually = grace to ord] x aright1 & le>n h[ soon ,,god may imbitt] ! de>e/ com=ts to u4 ,happy1 happy !y1 :o c lean on & tru/ 9 ,,jesus1 :il/ !y are go+ ?r\gh ?is h[l+ wild]ness1 ?is _w ( woe4 ,i tru/ y are "o ( ^! happy ones4 ,o free grace6 ,sov]eign1 elect+1 di/+ui%+ love6 ,y w jo9 ) me 9 say+1 8,:y me1 ,,"l1 :y me80 ,i c\ld enl>ge4 ,:il/ ,i am writ+1 ! fire k9dles2 b my ,ma/]'s bus9ess calls me away4 ,he is ) me "h4 ,rememb] ! ,pilgrims4 ,my de> yoke-fell[ is gone =w>d2 p]haps ,i may foll[ ?is week4 ,i desire to be rememb]$ 9 ! k9de/ mann] to de> ,mr4 ,s ,p1 wife1 & all fri5ds4 ,i ?ank !m & y a ?\s& times = all fav\rs1 & am1 de> ,mrs4 ,s1 ,y\r affectionate & will+ s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxvi4 ,to ,capta9 ,s4 ,philadelphia1 ,sept4 #i1 #agdg4 ,my v de> ,mr4 ,s1 ,,?\gh ,i wrote to y lately by my fri5d ,mr4 ,v1 yet ! receipt ( y\r k9d lett] makes me to write aga94 ,! deadly bl[ ,i see is giv54 ,well6 ,?anks be to ,,god1 y are s resign$4 ,y d\btless rememb]1 t y took "o ano!r only 8'till dea? y %\ld "p40 ,t %ock+ clause1 z ,mr4 ,b calls x1 is v in/ructive4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 t %e gave y any com=table evid5ces ( h] be+ = ev] ) ! ,,"l4 ,if s1 d n wi% h] "h aga91 b rememb] h[ soon y\r own great *ange mu/ necess>ily come4 ,y are n[ on ! decl9e ( life4 ,y h se5 t all bel[ is vanity4 ,o t y may br+ =? mu* fruit 9 old age6 ,take he$1 wat* & be sob]1 s9ce y "k n at :at h\r ! bless$ bridegroom may come to call y4 ,i write ?us freely to y2 because y are pleas$ to /ile me y\r fa!r4 ,pray = me !n1 t ,i may give to ,,jesus all ! glory1 & /udy to glorify him m & m4 ,next ,monday1 ,,god will+1 ,i int5d leav+ ?is place4 ,be pleas$ to acqua9t our de> fri5d ,mr4 ,v t ,i int5d writ+ to him soon4 ,i hope he rea*$ home 9 safety4 ,i salute him1 ,mr4 ,p1 & all fri5ds mo/ he>tily4 ,accept ( ! same y\rself1 9 ! mo/ cordial mann]1 f1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,w4 ,philadelphia1 ,sept4 #i1 #agdg4 ,v de> ,sir1 ,,la/ night ,i he>d ( ,dr4 ,coleman's sudd5 dea?4 ,i bless ,,god = grant+ him su* an easy passage4 ,soon aft] ! news rea*$ me1 ,i b[$ my knee be=e ! ,,god & ,fa!r ( our ,,"l ,,jesus 9 behalf ( y\r b]eav$ 7& ,i c\ld almo/ say desolate7 *ur*4 ,o may ! ,,"l ( all lords direct y 9 ! *oice ( ano!r1 :o may rule & fe$ y dilig5tly ) all 8 p[]4 ,i %all be glad to he> :at ! great head ( ! *ur* does = y4 ,y may direct to me at ,*>les-,t[n4 ,,god will+1 ,i set =w>d on my j\rney ,monday next4 ,our glori\s ,emmanuel has be5 pleas$ to op5 my m\?1 & enl>ge my he>t 9 prea*+ ! unse>*able ri*es ( 8 grace1,i hope my de> ,bo/on fri5ds are w>m & lively4 ,i salute all mo/ he>tily4 ,pray rememb] ! poor pilgrims2 & if y write to ,scotl& or ,s\?-,c>ol9a1 let !m "k h[ affairs g4 ,my de> yoke-fell[ is gone to ,bohemia1 o!rwise %e w\ld write4 ,i int5d writ+ to de> ,mr4 ,s by next po/4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i beg leave to subscribe myself1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxviii4 ,to ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,f4 ,philadelphia1 ,sept4 #i1 #agdg4 ,my v de>1 de> ,fri5ds1 ,,?\gh ,i hope to see y ere ?is rea*es ,*>les-t[n1 yet ,i _c b embrace e opportunity t (f]s to let y "k h[ we d4 ,i h lately be5 elev5 hundr$ miles j\rney nor?w>d1 & h f\nd ! ,r$eem]'s /r5g? magnifi$ 9 my great weakness4 ,! ^w ran & 0 glorifi$4 ,i am n[ po/+ t[>ds1 & hope to rea* y ! beg9n+ ( ,novemb] next4 ,i am bett] 9 heal? ?an usual1 & ?r\gh grace am det]m9$ to die fight+ ! ,r$eem]'s battles4 ,on ,long ,isl& ,i saw ,mr4 ,b4 ,he /ill loves 8 ,*>les-,t[n fri5d4 ,if y are n provid$1 x is my op9ion1 t x is be/ = y1 = him1 & ! *ur* ( ,,*ri/1 t he %\ld be at ,*>les-,t[n4 ,b ?is is only my op9ion4 ,) ?is1 y w receive a packet ( lett]s f him4 ,if x be n done be=e y receive ?is1 ,i wi% y w\ld be pleas$ to s5d my bureau1 ) my o!r ?+s t 7 pack$ up1 to ,provid5ce4 ,i w\ld n will+ly h x to d :5 ,i come to ,*>les-,t[n4 ,i he> y h _h a dry season1 ,i tru/ x has n be5 s 9 spirituals4 ,o t ,,jesus may wat] y e mom5t6 ,i ?9k y may plead ?is promise be=e a pray]-he>+ ,,god2 8,he t wat]e?1 %all be wat]'d aga940 ,surely ! b[els ( ! sa9ts h be51 & are daily refre%$ ?r\gh y\r means4 ,happy ye t are det]m9$ to make to y\rselves fri5ds ( ! mammon ( unrighte\sness4 ,:5 natural lives fail1 y %all be receiv$ into ev]la/+ habitations4 ,o happy "t1 :5 we %all be1 s\l & body1 = ev] ) ! ,,"l6 ,i h liv$ 9 hopes "s "t1 t my dep>ture 0 at h&2 b ,i seem to be ga!r+ /r5g? aga91 & tru/ %all be made in/rum5tal 9 call+ "s m s\ls to ! preci\s ,,jesus4 ,o t ,i may be humble & ?ankful6 ,de> fri5ds1 pray = u4,my de> wife is gone to ,bohemia1 o!rwise %e w\ld write4 ,we h writt5 by e %ip4 ,"s ( our lett]s1 ,i believe1 h be5 tak54 ,our t5d] love to all4 ,i am1 ,ev] y\rs1 :il/ ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxix4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,h4 ,philadelphia1 ,sept4 #i1 #agdg4 ,my v de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,i ,?ank our graci\s ,,god = all ! good news conta9$ 9 y\r k9d lett]4 ,x gladd5$ my he>t1 & gave me reason to hope1 t ! ,indian l& w\ld be a *ri/ian l& inde$4 ,:5 ,i receiv$ y\r lett]1 ,i 0 j return$ f an elev5 hundr$ miles j\rney nor?w>d1 9 :i* ! rock ( ages 0 pleas$ to let mu* ( 8 glory pass be=e 8 de> p4 ,i 0 enabl$ to prea* ab\t #cj times 9 ,new-,engl&1 & am n[ com+ =w>d t[>ds y1 & hope to see y 9 ,novemb]4 ,my de> yoke-fell[ w\ld answ] ,mrs4 ,h1 b %e is gone to ,bohemia4 ,accept ?anks & love 9 h] "n4 ,i h be5 frequ5tly at ! gates ( dea? )9 ^! few mon?s1 & ?\ght to h rea*$ my desir$ port2 b x seems ,i mu/ put out to sea aga94 ,my heav5ly ,fa!r's w be done4 ,i h good news f ,engl&4 ,i h "s ?\ghts ( see+ x next ye>4 ,,jesus w direct me4 ,capta9 ,grant is sail$ f ,jamaica4 ,ere long ,i hope to owe no man any ?+ b love4 ,some?+ consid]able ha? be5 done s9ce ,i left ,*>les-,t[n4 ,! ,,"l w nev] fail ^? t put _! tru/ 9 him4 ,i h rememb]$ ! book ) ! hymn tunes4 ,i hope we %all n diff] ab\t an e>?ly matt]4 ,we are bre?r52 let u dwell 9 unity1 & ! ,,god ( love & peace w dwell among/ u4 ,o t 8 div9e love may be %$ abroad abundantly 9 our he>ts by ! ,holy ,gho/6 ,h[ %all we !n be> )1 & =be> "o ano!r8 ,i hope all ar\nd y are well1 & wat]$ ) spiritual z well z natural ra94 ,i salute all mo/ t5d]ly2 & hop+ to see y %ortly1 ,i subscribe myself1 v de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 8glad5$0 replac$ ) 8gladd5$0 ,,lett] ,,dcxx4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,t4 ,philadelphia1 ,sept4 #aj1 #agdg4 ,rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,i ,suppose1 ere ?is comes to h&1 y w h he>d h[ ne> ,i h be5 to my wi%$-= h>b\r1 & h[ ,i h be5 oblig$ to put out to sea aga94 ,bless$ be ,,god1 s9ce ,i mu/ live1 he does n p]mit me altoge!r to live 9 va94 ,! ^w ran & 0 glorifi$ mu* 9 ,new-,engl&4 ,! ga!r+ ( ! p1 & ! p[] t att5d$ ! ^w seem$ to be ne> ! same z :5 ! "w begun sev5 ye>s ago4 ,i p>t$ f my fri5ds ) great reluctance4 ,s9ce my com+ s\?w>d1 ,i h se5 & d9$ ) ,gov]nor ,b4 ,he /ill reta9s 8 =m] affection1 & ,i hope w be a great bless+ to ^! p>ts4 ,i h lately he>d ( ! dea? ( ,doctor ,coleman4 ,i pity 8 poor congregation1 fe>+ x w mu* dw9dle4 ,!re are n[ _m de/itute flocks 9 ,new-,engl&4 ,mr4 ,b's dea? ha? taught me a good lesson4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus keep me f trimm+6 some?+ consid]able ha? be5 done s9ce ,i saw y1 t[>ds eas+ me ( my ,orphan-h\se emb>rassm5ts4 ,! p>ticul>s expect 9 ,novemb]3 !n ,i hope to see y once m4 ,i /ill int5d1 ,,god will+1 to see ,b]mudas4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i h good news f ,be!sda & ,provid5ce4 ,i am help$ "h1 z ,i 0 at ,new-,york1 9 prea*+2 b f9d little conviction-"w go+ on4 ,z y obs]ve1 8t is ,,god's "w40 ,i hope y h be5 c>ri$ com=tably ?r\gh ! ,summ]'s heat1 & t we %all h a w>m ,w9t] :5 we meet at ,*>les-,t[n4 ,y\r fa!r's *ild is dead4 ,i h a lett] = y f him4 ,i salute y & all = my de> yoke-fell[1 :o is gone =w>d to ,bohemia4 ,i foll[ on ,monday next4 ,y w rememb] me 9 ! k9de/ mann] to all4 ,i h writt5 to _m fri5ds1 b believe ! vessels h be5 tak5 9 :i* ! lett]s 7 s5t4 ,i h n[ j "t to beg ! cont9uance ( y\r pray]s1 & subscribe myself1 ,rev4 & v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs z usual1 ,g4 ,w4 8till0 replac$ ) 8/ill0 ,,lett] ,,dcxxi4 ,to ,mr4 ,h ,h4 ,philadelphia1 ,sept4 #aa1 #agdg4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,wrote to y )9 ^! few mon?s f ?is place1 ,bo/on & ,new-,york4 ,my la/ lett]s 7 to in=m y1 t1 ,,god will+1 "s "t next ye> ,i purpose to see ,engl&1 if my outw>d affairs c be settl$4 ,surely ! ,,"l w deliv] me f money matt]s by & by4,he w1 he w4,,"l1 ,i believe1 help my unbelief6 ,i h good news f ,georgia1 & f my new plantation 9 ,s\?-,c>ol9a4 ,_m negroes are br\ght "u conviction4 ,we saw great ?+s 9 ,new-,engl&4 ,! flock+ & p[] t att5d$ ! ^w1 0 l unto t sev5 ye>s ago4 ,weak z ,i 01 & h be51 ,i 0 enabl$ to travel elev5 hundr$ miles & prea* daily4 ,i am n[ once m go+ to ,georgia to settle all my affairs1 & %all get ready to emb>k z soon z ,i receive lett]s f y4 ,my de> yoke-fell[ is gone =w>ds4 ,%e exce$+ly longs to see h] old fri5ds4 ,b dea? may int]v5e4 ,i h be5 daily wait+ = x4 ,few h expect$ my life1 b at pres5t ,i seem to be gett+ /r5g?4 ,by ! grace ( ,,god1 x %all all be employ$ 9 ! de> ,r$eem]'s s]vice4 ,i f9d no incl9ation to settle4 ,my ,he>t 7,o free grace67 is yet spr++ = ,,god1 & ,i am det]m9$ to die fight+4 ,i hope matt]s g on well ) y4 ,inde$ ,i rememb] y daily1 & pray t y all may be fill$ ) all ! fulness ( ,,god4 ,i am "h travell+ ?r\gh a wild]ness2 b ,i tru/ lean+ on my belov$4 ,,jesus is my rock1 my /ay1 my ,,god1 & my all4 ,v>i\s are ! sc5es ,i pass ?r\gh2 v>i\s are ! com=ts & supports ,i meet )4 ,sometimes ! ,,"l fe$s me z x 7 by ! rav5s1 & tea*es me daily t man's extremity is 8 opportunity to help & succ\r4 ,o1 my de> bro!r1 if ev] we meet 9 ?is _w1 h[ mu* h we to say to "o ano!r1 conc]n+ ! lov+-k9dnesses ( ! ,,"l8 ,b :5 we meet 9 heav54,i am lo/ at ! ?\ght,:at6 ,make slaves ! p>tn]s ( ?y ?rone1 ,deck$ ) a nev]-fad+ cr[n8 ,o ,,jesus6 ?y love is inde$ imm5se1 unse>*able4,%$ x abroad 9 ! de> man's he>t to :om ,i am writ+1 & ! he>ts ( all ) :om he is conc]n$1 & ! he>ts ( all ?y de> *ildr54 ,ev5 s1 ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,am56 ,i c no m4 ,my he>t is almo/ too full to subscribe myself ,ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxxii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,j4 ,w4 ,philadelphia1 ,sept4 #aa1 #agdg4 ,de> & ,rev4 ,sir1 ,,n long ago ,i receiv$ y\r k9d lett]1 dat$ 9 ,febru>y la/4 ,y\r o!rs ,i believe came to h&1 & ,i hope ere n[ y h receiv$ my answ]4 ,my he>t is really = an outw>d1 z well z an inw>d union4 ,no?+ %all be want+ on my "p to br+ x ab\t2 b ,i _c see h[ x c possibly be effect$1 'till we all ?9k & speak ! same ?+s4 ,i rejoice to he>1 t y & y\r bro!r are m mod]ate ) respect to s9less p]fection4 ,"t & exp]i5ce ,i believe w conv9ce y1 t atta9+ su* a /ate 9 ?is life1 is n a doctr9e ( ! ev]la/+ gospel4 ,z = univ]sal r$emption1 if we omit on ea* side ! talk+ = or aga9/ reprobation1 :i* we may d fairly1 & agree z we already d 9 giv+ an univ]sal (f] to all poor s9n]s t w come & ta/e ( ! wat] ( life1 ,i ?9k we may manage v well4 ,b x is difficult to det]m9e su* matt]s at a di/ance4 ,"s "t next ye>1 7if ! ,r$eem] sp>es my life7 ,i hope to see y face to face4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ! language ( my he>t is1 ,o let u f9d ! anci5t way1 ,our wond'r+ foes to move2 ,& =ce ! hea!n _w to say1 ,see h[ ^! bre?r5 love4 ,i rejoice to f9d t ! rebellion has be5 ov]-rul$ = ! awak5+ ( _m s\ls4 ,our ,,"l g5]ally builds 8 temple 9 tr\blesome times4 ,i _c1 ^u ! mature/ delib]ation1 *>ge myself ) a design to flatt] 9 my s]mon on t occasion4 ,y "k my atta*m5t to ! pres5t e/abli%m5t4 ,out ( ! fulness ( my he>t my p5 wrote4 ,b x may be ,i "k n myself4 ,,"l1 keep me f trimm+6 ,at pres5t1 my he>t seems z free = ,,jesus z ev]4 ,i h be5 once m 9 ,new-,engl&4 ,my entrance 0 z at ! fir/1 ab\t sev5 ye>s ago4 ,p]haps ,i may emb>k f !nce = my native c\ntry4 ,our ,,"l w direct4 ,i am n[ go+ to ,georgia to w9t]4 ,at ,new-,york & "h1 ,,jesus has enl>g$ my he>t1 & op5$ my m\? to %ew =? 8 praise4 ,i h news ( ! awak5+ ( sev]al negroes at my new plantation1 lately pur*as$ at ,s\?-,c>ol9a4 ,i hope ere long to be deliv]$ f my outw>d emb>rassm5ts4 ,i long to owe no man any ?+ b love4 ,?is is a debt1 ,rev]5d ,sir1 ,i %all nev] be able to dis*>ge to y1 or y\r bro!r4 ,,jesus w pay y all4 ,= 8 sake1 ,i love & hon\r y v mu*1 & rejoice z mu*1 9 y\r success z 9 my own4 ,i _c agree ) y 9 "s pr9ciples1 b t ne$ n h9d] love2 s9ce ,i tru/ we hold ! f\ndation1 ev5 8,,jesus1 ! same ye/]day1 to-day & = ev]40 ,w y salute1 9 ! k9de/ mann]1 all ! foll[]s ( ! ,lamb )9 y\r sph]e ( action8 ,grace1 m]cy & peace be multipli$ ^u all _! de> s\ls6 ,i ?ank !m = rememb]+ a poor pilgrim1 :o ?\gh fa9t is /ill pursu+1 & det]m9$1 9 ! /r5g? ( ,,jesus1 to sp5d & be sp5t m & m = ! good ( poor s9n]s4 ,p]haps be=e ,i see y1 ,i may visit ,b]mudas & ,cape-,breton4 ,y w pray t ! ,,"l may ord] my /eps aright4 ,:at h y done ) ! ,moravian ,bre?r58 _! affairs are 9 confusion "h4 ,i ?9k _! f\ndation is too n>r[ = _! sup]/ructure4 ,i believe 9 _! plan !re are _m plants t our heav5ly ,fa!r ha? n plant$4 ,! ,,"l bless :at is "r1 & rectify :at is wrong 9 !m1 9 u1 & 9 all4 ,ev5 s1 ,,"l ,,jesus1 ,am56,o = heav56 :]e we %all mi/ake1 judge1 & grieve "o ano!r no m4 ,lately ,i ?\ght myself sail+ sev]al times into ! bless$ h>b\r2 b x seems ,i mu/ put out to sea aga94 ,my ,r$eem]'s w be done6 ,=give1 ,rev]5d ,sir1 ! prolixity ( ?is4 ,love indites4 ,i salute y = my de> fell[ pilgrim2 :o is gone =w>ds4,cont9ue to pray = u1 & assure y\rself1 t y are always rememb]$ by1 ,rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 ?\gh unwor?y y\ng] bro!r & will+ s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxxiii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,c ,w4 ,philadelphia1 ,sept4 #aa1 #agdg4 ,v de> ,sir1 ,,bo? y\r lett]s & y\r pray]s ,i tru/ h rea*$ me4 ,may m9e rea* y also1 & !n x w n be long ere we %all inde$ be "o fold "u "o ,%eph]d4 ,h[ev]1 if ?is %\ld n be on e>?1 x w c]ta9ly be effect$ 9 heav54 ,?i!r ,i tru/ we are ha/5+ apace4 ,bless$ be ,,god t y are kept alive1 & t y\r spiritual *ildr5 are increas+4 ,may !y increase m & m6 ,,jesus c ma9ta9 !m all4 ,he wills t 8 h\se %\ld be full4 ,"s h wrote me ?+s to y\r disadvantage4 ,i d n believe !m4 ,love ?9ks no evil ( a fri5d4 ,su* are y to me4 ,i love y mo/ de>ly4 ,i c\ld write to y mu* m1 b "t & bus9ess w n p]mit4 ,y w see my lett] to y\r de> bro!r4 ,t y may be guid$ into all tru?1 turn ?\s&s & t5 ?\s&s m unto righte\sness1 & %9e z ! />s 9 ! future _w1 = ev] & ev]1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxxiv4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,m4 ,bohemia1 7,m>yl&7 ,sept4 #ag1 #agdg4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,,w y p]mit a "y soldi] ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/ to write to an exp]i5c$ vet]an1 be=e he goes h5ce1 & is no m se58 ,sorry am ,i t my visit to ,york 0 %ort1 yet glad t our ,,"l gave me to see y once m ready to s+ y\r ,nunc dimittis ) /ead9ess & composure1 if n ) joy unspeakable1 ev5 a joy t is full ( glory4,happy1 ?rice happy1 ,rev]5d ,sir6 ,y h gone ?r\gh t wild]ness1 :i* if ho>y hairs %\ld be my lot1 awaits me y\r y\ng] son & s]vant4 ,well6 ?is is my com=t3 ,i h ! same ,belov$ to lean on1 z y h _h4 ,! way1 ?\gh n>r[1 is n long2 ! gate1 ?\gh /rait1 op5s into life et]nal4 ,o t ,i might pass ?r\gh x :5 "y2 b1 ,fa!r1 n my w1 b ?9e be done6 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 be pleas$ to pray = me4 ,i rememb] y & y\r de> flock1 :om ,i love 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,may he :o kiss$ away ! s\l ( 8 belov$ ,moses1 appo9t a ,jo%ua to succe$ y1 :5 he bids y come up to ! m\nt & die6 ,i hope my cordial respects w f9d acceptance ) y\r de> yoke-fell[4 ,i rememb] :at %e said to me1 & once m beg a cont9u$ int]e/ 9 y\r pray]s4 ,i beg leave to subscribe myself1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate ?o' unwor?y y\ng] son & will+ s]vant 9 him t live? = ev]1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxxv4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,m ,jun4 ,bohemia1 ,sept4 #ag1 #agdg4 ,i ,h be5 writ+ to ! fa!r1,love1 love unfeign$ con/ra9s me to write to ! son also4 ,i hope x w influ5ce y to s5d me1 h[ev] unwor?y1 a l9e or two 9 return4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 h[ d y8 ,are y yet ,,god's m\? to ! p8 ,surely if ! pray]s ( fai? keep me alive1 ! pray]s ( fai? mu/ op5 y\r m\?1 & con/ra9 y 9 prea*+ to %ew =? y\r glori\s ,r$eem]'s praise4 ,all ?+s are possible ) ,,god4 ,ble/ is fai?1 t tru/s 8 p[]2 ,ble/ are sa9ts1 t wait 8 h\r2 ,ha/e1 great ,conqu]or1 br+ x ne>1 ,let ! wi%'d-= ?+ appe>4 ,b y d n l t ,i %\ld write ab\t y\rself8 ,w y !n p]mit me to tell y1 t 9 spite ( all my corruptions1 ,,jesus /ill cont9ues to bless unwor?y me4 ,he gave me a prosp]\s j\rney to ,new-,york1 & !re1 z well z at ,philadelphia1 he op5$ my m\? to %ew =? 8 praise4 ,my outw>d circum/ances are made easi]1 & ,i tru/1 9 a %ort "t ,i %all owe no man any ?+ b love4 ,i am n[ po/+ s\?w>d1 will+ to foll[ ! cl\d :]esoev] x %all po9t 9 ! spr+4 ,o pray1 pray t ,,jesus may be my com=t] & my guide4 ,great are my trials1 b great] my consolations4 ,o free1 ri*1 & sov]eign grace6 ,help me1 de> ,sir1 to extol & praise x4 ,y w rememb] me to all4 ,y\r fidus a*ates1 & y\r de> fai?ful nurse1 ,i %all nev] =get4 ,:5 y g to ,kitt]y1 pray make my mo/ dutiful respects acceptable to ,sir ,william & 8 consort4 ,wi%+ y1 :at ,colonel ,g>d9] once wi%$ me1 8,a ?riv+ s\l 9 a heal?ful body10 ,i subscribe myself1 ,rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,bosom fri5d4 ,,lett] ,,dcxxvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,s4 ,ba?-,t[n1 ,nor? ,c>ol9a1 ,oct4 #f1 #agdg4 ,v de> ,sir1 ,i ,wrote y a few l9es j z ,i 0 leav+ ,bohemia4 ,!y in=m$ y ( ! receipt ( my bills1 & by !m ,i also desir$ y to pay ! rema9d] ( :at y h ( m9e into ! h&s ( ,mr4 ,d ,v ( ,new-,york4 ,s9ce t1 ,i h po/$ =w>d "h1 & hope to see "s s\ls 9 ?is prov9ce all 9 love ) ,,jesus1 & made p>tak]s ( ! p[] ( 8 ,resurrection4 ,i h prea*$ ?ree times1 & purpose1 ,,god will+1 to prea* _m times m4 ,! ,,"l seems to h giv5 me ! affections ( ! p1 & ,i am det]m9$ 9 8 /r5g? to see :at c be done among/ !m4 ,! box ( books s5t hi!r f ,mr4 ,k & ,g nev] came to h&4 ,be pleas$ to make "s enquiry ab\t x4 ,i prea*$ once 9 ,virg9ia1 & w\ld h prea*$ (tn]2 b ! small-pox 0 spread+1 ! assembly did n sit1 & ,i want$ to let ,nor?-,c>ol9a h z mu* "t z ,i c\ld4 ,i hope to write to y aga9 f ,*>les-,t[n4 ,!re1 ,i %all be glad to he> t ! all-wise head ( ! *ur* ha? direct$ y to a suitable pa/or 9 ! room ( ,dr4 ,coleman4 ,i sometimes ?9k all w g to heav5 be=e me4 ,i am weak & fa9t1 ,i long to be dissolv$ & to be ) ,,jesus1 b _c die4 ,my heav5ly ,fa!r's w be done6 ,i w\ld h y /ill pray = me1 z a dy+ man2 b ,o pray t ,i may n g (f z a snuff4 ,i w\ld fa9 die blaz+1 n ) human glory1 b ! love ( ,,jesus4 ,i wi% y1 & y\rs1 & all de> fri5ds1 z mu* ( ?is z y\r he>ts c hold4 ,i rememb] y daily & h\rly4 ,i w ?ank y 9 heav5 = :at y h done = me on e>?1 & till !n %all subscribe myself1 de> ,sir1 ,y\rs 9 ! be/ bonds1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxxvii4 ,to ,mrs4 ,s4 ,ba?-,t[n1 ,nor?-,c>ol9a1 ,oct4 #f1 #agdg4 ,de> ,madam1 ,,be pleas$ to accept ?is1 z a tok5 t y are n =gott5 by me2no1 ,i lov$ y\r deceas$ husb&1 ,i hon\r & pray = 8 de> & sorr[ful relict4 ,i w\ld give y t advice1 de> ,madam1 :i* ,i believe he w\ld d1 0 he to rise f 8 grave1 8,make sure ( a ,,*ri/1 & give ! ,,"l no re/1 till y c say1 my mak] is my husb&1 ! ,,"l ( ,ho/s is 8 "n40 ,:at h y n[ to d1 ,madam1 b to make sure ( a ,,*ri/8 ,y are desolate1 :y %\ld y n put y\r tru/ 9 ! ,,"l8 ,wid[s1 godly m9i/]s wid[s1 are ,,god's peculi> c>e4 ,o t y may h reason to say1 8,x is good = me t ,i h be5 afflict$40 ,n[ is y\r "t to le>n ,,god's law4 ,come to ,,jesus1 ,madam1 close ) him1 & give him y\r :ole he>t4 ,i ne$ n tell y1 t he w make y happy4 ,he has made me s1 ev5 me ! *ief ( s9n]s4 ,z su* be pleas$ to pray =1 de> ,madam1 ,y\r real1 affectionate fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxxviii4 ,to ,mrs4 ,a4 ,ba?-,t[n1 ,nor?-,c>ol9a1 ,oct4 #f1 #agdg4 ,de> ,madam1 ,,be :]e ,i w1 ! ,,"l ,,jesus puts y ^u my he>t4 ,i (t5 ?9k y happy1 because y are s circum/anc$ t y mu/ necess>ily dr9k ( ! wat]s ( life at ! f\nta9 head4 ,x dr9ks sweete/ f !nce4 ,communion ) ,,god's *ildr5 is sweet2 b communion ) ,,god himself is inf9itely sweet]4 ,! woman ( ,sam>ia f\nd x s4 ,:5 ! disciples came & int]rupt$ h] fell[%ip ) _! ma/]1 %e left h] wat] pot & w5t h] way4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 t happy "t is com+ :5 we %all enjoy bo? him & 8 )\t int]ruption4 ,till !n1 de> ,madam1 be cont5t to h little or mu* ( ! company ( ,,*ri/'s p1 z y\r heav5ly fa!r %all judge mo/ conv5i5t4 ,heav5 is be=e y1 "t is fly+ on eagles w+s4 ,et]nity1 an happy et]nity awaits y :5 "t %all be no m4 ,o t x w\ld approa* fa/] to me6 ,b :y s ha/y1 ,o my s\l6 ,9 heav5 ?\ can/ n d5y ?yself = ,,jesus ,,*ri/6 ,de> ,madam1 pray = me1 t my w may be swall[$ up 9 ! w ( ,,god4 ,t x may be s ) y1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 de> ,madam1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxxix4 ,to ,mr4 ,p4 ,ba?-,t[n1 ,nor?-,c>ol9a1 ,oct4 #f1 #agdg4 ,de> ,mr4 ,p1 ,,our affectionate p>t+ is n yet out ( my remembrance4 ,s9ce t1 ,i hope y h be5 dilig5t1 & ere n[ h got an evid5ce t we %all n be p>t$ h]eaft]4 ,o = assurance6 ,x is inde$ ! an*or ( ! s\l4 ,x keeps x /eady 9 ! mid/ ( /orms4 ,de> ,sir1 press aft] x1 z y value y\r pres5t z well z et]nal welf>e4 ,tell ! ,,"l ,,jesus1 y _c d )\t x4 ,i once ?\ght de> ,mr4 ,p w\ld be "o ( ! fir/-rate *ri/ians 9 ,new-,engl&4 ,:at ha? h9d]$ y8 ,:atev] x be1 :e!r a "r h& or a "r eye1 may ! ,,"l ,,jesus take x away6 ,w y say ,am5 he>tily8 ,y w excuse ?is fre$om4 ,i always write s to ^? ,i love4 ,pray rememb] me to y\r "m1 wife1 & all fri5ds4 ,tell !m ,i am "h1 hunt+ aft] s9n]s 9 ,nor?-,c>ol9a woods4 ,x is pleasant "w1 ?\gh my body is weak & crazy4 ,aft] a %ort f]m5tation 9 ! grave1 x w be fa%ion$ l unto ,,*ri/'s glori\s body4 ,! ?\ght ( ?is rejoices my s\l1 & makes me long to leap my sev5ty ye>s4 ,o pray = me1 t ,i may h pati5ce to t>ry ! ,,"l's leisure4 ,i commit y to 8 c>e4 ,i *>ge y 9 8 great "n1 n to let me miss y 9 heav51 & ) mu* love subscribe myself1 de> ,mr4 ,p1 ,y\r v affectionate fri5d1 & will+ s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxxx4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,oct4 #f1 #agdg4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,s1 ,,let :o w be omitt$ :5 ,i am writ+ to ,new-,engl&1 ,i ?9k1 ,i am "u _m obligations n to =get y4 ,bless$ be ,,god = mak+ y a *ri/ian m]*ant1 & tea*+ y ! holy art ( traffick+ = ! ,,"l4 ,y trade ^u a safe bottom4 ,y\r all is insur$1 & y %all receive y\r own ) good usury at ! great day4 ,g on1 my de> man1 sp5d & be sp5t = ,,*ri/'s p2 x is a glori\s employ4 ,i w\ld n b be ?us engag$ = millions ( worlds4 ,x is true1 ,i am decay+ daily2 b resolv$ 9 ! /r5g? ( ,,jesus to die fight+4 ,at pres5t ,i am engag$ 9 ,nor?-,c>ol9a1 & hope ere long to s5d y good news f ?is ungospeliz$ wild]ness4 ,9 ab\t a mon? ,i expect to see ,*>les-,t[n4 ,! ,,"l direct me :]e to g 9 ! ,spr+4 ,sev]al ways pres5t4 ,i am will+ to see m ( ! nor? be=e ,i return to my native c\ntry4 ,b alas6 :y write ,i ?us8 ,h[ _m important h\rs w int]v5e8 ,o t e m9ute may be employ$ = ,,god1 ev5 a ,,god 9 ,,*ri/4 ,inde$ he is a good ma/]4 ,he w\nds1 b he heals also4 ,he br+s d[n1 b raises up aga94 ,he humbles1 b x is only 9 ord] to exalt 8 de> *ildr54 ,?is y & ,i %all f9d1 z we h f\nd already1 times )\t numb]1 p]fectly true1 by happy exp]i5ce4 ,b ,i _c enl>ge4 ,y w deliv] ! enclos$4 ,i hope my la/ to ! de> ,messrs4 ,m's came safe4 ,i w write to m z bus9ess1 opportunity1 & heal? p]mit4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 accept our jo9t mo/ cordial love to all de>1 v de> fri5ds4 ,accept ! same to y & y\rs4 ,i am1 de> ,sir1 ,y\rs et]nally 9 ! ev]la/+ ,i ,,am1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxxxi4 ,to ,mr4 ,r4 ,ba?-,t[n1 ,nor?-,c>ol9a1 ,oct4 #g1 #agdg4 ,v de> ,sir1 ,,by ?is "t 7su* is y\r love to unwor?y me17 ,i suppose y are will+ to "k :]e ,i am1 & :at ,i am do+4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i am /ill employ$ 9 my old delightful "w1 8call+ poor s9n]s to rep5tance40,i tru/ a day ( p[] w %ortly come to ,nor?-,c>ol9a4 ,i h prea*$ ?ree times already1 & am n[ go+ a small circuit r\nd ab\t4 ,i expect to rea* ,*>les-,t[n 9 a mon?'s "t4 ,b give me leave 9 my turn to enquire1 h[ x is ) y & y\rs8 ,are y\r resolutions m & m invigorat$1 & ha? ,,jesus at l5g? tak5 possession ( y\r :ole he>t8 ,i mu/ n let y alone1 till y c fairly & truly say1 8',tis done1 'tis done40 ,o :at a rev5ue ( glory might a p]son 9 y\r /ation br+ to ,,*ri/1 & :at a radiant cr[n ( grace might y secure to y\r own s\l1 0 y b once 9 e>ne/ to lay up treasure 9 heav51 :]e nei!r mo? nor ru/ do? corrupt1 nor ?ieves break ?r\gh & /eal6 ,rise1 rise1 de> ,sir1 awake & sleep no m4 ,,jesus waits to give y light4 ,may he s fill y ) 8 light & love1 t y may rejoice 9 8 great salvation all ! day long6 ,pray let me he> f y 9 ! ,w9t]4 ,i am m conc]n$ = y ?an ev]4 ,y\r late fav\rs h increas$ my obligations to be s4 ,i %all be glad to he> t ! ,,"l ha? giv5 y a son4 ,i rememb] de> ,madam ,r1 & hope to drop h] a few l9es4 ,may ! glori\s ,emmanuel make little ,miss a wise virg94 ,my love awaits ,mrs4 ,h1 & y\r :ole h\%old4 ,y w rememb] me 9 ! k9de/ mann] to ,mrs4 ,g1 ,l1 c4 & ! :ole circle ( my female fri5ds4 ,pray+ t grace1 m]cy & peace may be multipli$ ^u all1 subscribe myself1 de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxxxii4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,l4 ,ba?-,t[n1 ,nor?-,c>ol9a1 ,oct4 #aa1 #agdg4 ,rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,,x has giv5 me mu* conc]n1 t ,i c\ld n comply ) y\r k9d invitation to ,plym\?1 b provid5ce pla9ly po9t$ my c\rse ano!r way4 ,,god only kn[s :at a cross x 0 to me1 to leave de> ,new-,engl& s soon4 ,i hope dea? w n be s bitt] to me1 z 0 p>t+ f my fri5ds4 ,glad %all ,i be to be pray$ ?i!r aga91 be=e ,i see my native l&4 ,b future ?+s belong to ,,god4 ,i w\ld be j :]e he w\ld h me1 ?\gh x be 9 ! utt]mo/ p>ts ( ! e>?4 ,at pres5t ,i am hunt+ aft] poor lo/ s9n]s 9 ^! ungospeliz$ wilds4 ,p are will+ to he>1 & bless$ be ! ,,"l ( all lords1 ,i am will+ to prea*4 ,my body is yet weak4 ,a little rid+ fatigues me2 b he t has be51 is1 & ,i tru/ w be my /r5g?1 my support1 & my guide ev5 unto dea?4 ,de> ,sir1 cont9ue to pray = me4 ,i wi% y mu* ( ! div9e pres5ce1 & hope ! ,,"l w yet make y a spiritual fa!r to ?\s&s4 ,be pleas$ to rememb] me 9 ! k9de/ mann] to de> ,mr4 ,f1 & ! :ole circle ( ^? rev]5d bre?r51 :o d>e confess ,,*ri/'s "w1 & ,,*ri/'s tru?s4 ,i salute y\r :ole l>ge fire side1 & am1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxxxiii4 ,to ,mr4 ,p4 ,ba?-,t[n1 ,oct4 #aa1 #agdg4 ,v de> ,mr4 ,p1 ,i ,am a%am$ to ?9k t y\r %ort ?\gh exce$+ sweet & k9d lett]1 lies z yet unansw]$4 ,want ( heal? & ( "t1 7assure y\rself7 n want ( love1 has be5 ! cause ( x4 ,! se>*] ( he>ts alone kn[s1 :at a cordial rev]5tial respect ,i be> y\r hon\r$ fa!r & "m1 y\rself1 & de> si/]4 ,i mu/ n write mu* on ?is head1 le/ my eyes %\ld gu% out ) wat]4 ,sorry am ,i1 v sorry1 de> ,sir1 t ! *ur* is n to h ! b5efit ( y\r lab\rs4 ,b :at %all we say8 ,,god is a sov]eign ,,god4 ,he mu/ d :at he w ) 8 own4 ,?is com=ts me1 t ,i tru/ y h le>n$ to be 9 ! _w1 & yet n ( x4 ,well !n1 s9ce x mu/ be s1 g1 de> ,sir1 & trade = ,,god4 ,let m]*ants see by y\r example1 t ,,jesus ,,*ri/ c make _m sa9ts 9 a /ore4 ,o may y daily ta/e1 & feel ! efficacy ( 8 all-aton+1 he>t-cleans+1 _w-conqu]+1 preci\s blood6 ,i tru/ ?is is de>] & weighti] to me ?an ev]4 ,i am n[ proclaim+ x 9 ^! uncultivat$ ungospeliz$ des>ts4 ,p he> ) great att5tion1 & ,i tru/ ere long news w be he>d 9 heav51 t "s ,nor?-,c>ol9a s9n]s are born ( ,,god4 ,i /ay$ b a small "t 9 ,virg9ia & ,m>yl&1 t ,i might give ?is prov9ce ! m "t4 ,i hope to be 9 ,*>les-,t[n 9 ab\t a mon?1 & soon aft] my arrival1 expect to det]m9e :at c\rse to take 9 ! spr+4 ,sev]al ways pres5t !mselves4 ,may ,,jesus direct me :i* to take6 ,weak z ,i am1 ,i am will+ to sp5d & be sp5t = t ev]-lovely1 ev]-lov+ ,,jesus1 :o has done s mu* =1 & borne s long ) me4 ,i am afraid "s ( y h pray$ me back into ! _w aga94 ,well1 x _c be long ere ,i get my dismission4 ,o = a triumphant exit4 ,,"l ,,jesus keep me f go+ (f l a snuff6 ,b x is "t to bid y good night4 ,i h be5 on a =ty mile excursion1 & ?is tab]nacle ( m9e is weak4 ,y w rememb] me to all y\r de> family1 & all fri5ds4 ,i w "n none1 t if possible ,i may (f5d none4 ,h[ev]1 ?is ,i mu/ say1 ,new-,engl& fri5ds are de>] to me ?an ev]1 & glad %all ,i be1 if ano!r sight ( !m be=e ,i die1 be p]mitt$ to1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxxxiv4 ,to ,mr4 ,d4 ,ev]>ds-,f]ry1 ,oct4 #af1 #agdg4 ,de> ,mr4 ,d1 ,,! love ,i owe y = ,,jesus ,,*ri/'s sake1 induces me to s5d y a few l9es4 ,i hope !y w f9d y yet m & m conv9c$ ( self-righte\sness1 & ! absolute necessity ( be+ cloa!d ) ! all-suffici5t1 compleat & ev]la/+ righte\sness ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,?is1 & ?is only is ! gr\nd ( our acceptance ) a holy1 j1 & s9-av5g+ ,,god4 ,"h ! s9n] may f9d a sure asylum1 an ev]la/+1 nev]-fail+ refuge4 ,happy !y6 :o beg9 to see1 feel1 & ta/e ?is1 9 a realiz+ spiritual mann]4 ,x is ! budd+ ( grace1 ! beg9n+ ( ! k+dom ( ,,god 9 ! s\l4 ,may ,i hope t de> ,mr4 ,d is "o ( ^! happy m54 ,i tru/ s4 ,y seem$ beg9n+ to awake out ( nature's dream :5 ,i left y4 ,o t no?+ may prevail on y to lie d[n to sleep aga96 ,x is dang]\s to trifle ) ! _s ( ,,god4 ,:5 he puts into our he>ts good desires1 he expects t we %all be work]s toge!r ) him4 ,/rive !re=e1 on1 z ! ^w imports1 agonize ) ,,god1 y\rself1 & ! _w1 9 ord] t y may ent] into ! /rait gate ( a ?or\gh s\nd conv]sion4 ,y "k :o has told y 8t ! k+dom ( ,,god suff]e? viol5ce1 & ! viol5t only take x by =ce40 ,& surely heav5 is wor? /riv+ =2 especially s9ce we are sure ( a conque/2 & ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ! capta9 ( our salvation1 /&s ready to assi/1 support1 & /r5g!n at e r5c\nt]4 ,le>n !re=e to endure h>dness1 l a good soldi] ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/3 adopt ,jo%ua's resolution1 /& ! laugh1 quit y\rself l a man1 put y\r h& to ! pl\gh1 & d n look back2 fight ! good fight ( fai?1 lay hold on et]nal life4 ,i c\ld write m1 b ,i want "t & pap]4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i am z well z a pilgrim 9 my way c expect to be4 ,i am happy 9 ,,*ri/1 & t is all 9 all4 ,i wi% y & y\rs ?is happ9ess4 ,i pray y may be p>tak]s ( x4 ,?is is ! be/ return ,i c make = all k9dnesses %ewn to1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate1 oblig$ fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxxxv4 ,to ,mrs4 ,d4 ,ev]>ds-,f]ry1 ,oct4 #af1 #agdg4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,d1 ,,z x is unc]ta9 :e!r ,i %all ev] see y aga9 9 ?is vale ( te>s1 ,i _c help express+ my gratitude = k9dnesses receiv$1 by s5d+ y a few l9es4,& :at %all ,i say8 ,:y1 t ,i tru/ y at l5g? see1 t :at ! _w calls an innoc5t1 h>mless1 dec5t1 sob] life1 w n be suffici5t to c>ry u to heav54 ,su* a life ,i suppose y h l$1 & assure y\rself1 y w f9d x an h>d "w to give up su* a life 9 po9t ( dep5d5ce1 & to come z a poor1 ill & hell des]v+ wret*1 to be wa%$ 9 ! blood & cloa!d ) ! righte\sness ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,nature w /ruggle1 & a reason+ infidelity w /& at ! door ( y\r he>t1 le/ ,,jesus ,,*ri/'s _s %\ld ent] 9 & make y happy4 ,b all ?+s are possible ) ,,god4 ,apply to him !re=e1 de> ,madam1 & beg him to let y see t y\r he>t is desp]ately wick$1 & deceitful above all ?+s4 ,/r5g!n y\r husb&'s h&s2 be z a goad 9 8 side1 if y see him incl9$ 7?\gh ,i tru/ y w n7 to =get :at he ha? lately felt & be5 conv9c$ (4 ,& ,o t y may be an happy in/rum5t ( conv]t+ y\r two daught]s6 ,x is sweet :5 all ( "o h\se are agre$ to wor%ip ! ,,"l ,,jesus 9 _s & 9 tru?4 ,t y & y\rs may be all su* wor%ipp]s1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 de> ,madam1 ,y\r real fri5d1 & will+ s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxxxvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,t ,a4 ,wilm+ton1 ,cape-,fe>1 ,oct4 #ah1 #agdg4 ,my v de> bro!r ,a1 ,i ,h lately writt5 to y & _m o!r de> ,engli% fri5ds4 ,i am n[ 9 my way to ,georgia1 & hope to see my native c\ntry "s "t next ye>4 ,my sph]e ( action /ill increases1 & ?\gh ,i hop$ ?is la/ ,summ] to h tak5 my flight to ! bless$ ,,jesus1 yet x seems ,i am to live long]4 ,o t x may be = ! ,r$eem]'s glory1 & ! good ( _m preci\s & immortal s\ls6 ,i "k y w say ,am56 ,i c\ld write mu*1 b am fatigu$1 hav+ prea*$ sev]al times1 & rode on horse-back ?r\gh ! woods an hundr$ & sixty miles4 ,,jesus makes ! b>r5 wild]ness to smile4 ,i want to "k h[ affairs g on among y4 ,i expect lett]s f "s ( y at ,*>les-,t[n1 & ,i hope to see y1 ,i repeat x aga91 "s "t next ye>4 ,b future ?+s belong to ,,god4 ,my s*emes are s frequ5tly disconc]t$1 t ,i w\ld will+ly put a blank into 8 h&s1 to be fill$ up j z he pleases4 ,b ?is /ubborn w w\ld fa9 avoid swall[+ "s :olesome bitt]-sweets1 :i* ! all-graci\s physician rea*es out unto me4 ,nev]!less1 ?r\gh grace1 ! prevail+ language ( my he>t is1 8,n my w1 b ?9e be done40 ,! be+ s long abs5t f my fri5ds1 sometimes a little affects me2 b ,i h be5 us$ to s _m p>t+s1 & he>t-break+s f v>i\s qu>t]s1 t ,i wond] any ?+ affects1 s z to surprize me4 ,b ! my/]y ( ! cross is unse>*able4 ,we %all nev] fully le>n x till we die4 ,we mu/ be beg9n]s 9 ?is s*ool e day1 h\r1 & mom5t4 ,b :]e am ,i go+8 ,i write z ?\gh ,i 0 conv]s+ ) y4 ,p]haps su* a "t may come4 ,9 heav5 ,i am sure su* a "t w h exi/5ce4 ,! language ( my he>t is1 ,,"l ,,jesus1 let ?y k+dom come6 ,y w rememb] me to all4 ,i mu/ n[ say no m4 ,:il/ ,i am writ+1 affection works & almo/ makes me to say1 ,o t ,i _h w+s l a dove1 = !n w\ld ,i fly away1 & see my ,engli% & ,scot* fri5ds6 ,i salute all mo/ he>tily1 z does my de> fell[ pilgrim4,t grace1 m]cy & peace may be multipli$ ^u all y\r de> s\ls1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 my de> ,man1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxxxvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,b4 ,*>les-,t[n1 7,s\?-,c>ol9a17 ,oct4 #be1 #agdg4 ,v de> ,mr4 ,b1 ,i ,he> a %ip sails to-morr[ = ,philadelphia4 ,i _c help lett+ y "k1 t we arriv$ "h la/ night 9 heal? & safety4 ,! b>r5 wild]ness 0 made to smile all ! way4 ,i tru/ good 0 done 9 ,nor?-,c>ol9a4 ,! poor p 7 v will+ to he>4 ,i expect$1 on my arrival at ?is place1 to h receiv$ lett]s & sundry ?+s f y1 or de> ,mr4 ,b4 ,if !y are tak51 may ! ,,"l ,,jesus give me a ?ankful he>t6 ,i w\ld write y a long lett]1 & ,i w\ld also write to _m fri5ds1 b y "k travell]s are we>y1 & ,i mu/ away to-morr[ to ,georgia4 ,all is well !re1 & at my new plantation4 ,y w s5d ! inclos$4,mr4 ,dutton ,i believe is lo/ 9 8 return to ,engl&4 ,! %ip f\nd]$4 ,i h prea*$ ?is morn+1 & am to prea* aga94 ,i snat* a few mom5ts betwe5 s]mons to write ?is4 ,our t5d] jo9t love to y all4 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxxxviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,f4 ,b]mudas1 ,may #bg1 #agdh4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,f1 ,,inclos$ y h a lett] :i* y may pr9t 9 y\r weekly pap]4 ,x br+s good news f ?is little pleasant spot4 ,if y c\ld pr9t x on half a %eet ( pap]1 to di/ribute among ! ,b]mudas capta9s1 x might p]haps be s]viceable4 ,! inhabitants "h h receiv$ me s well1 t ,i ?9k publi%+ _! k9dness is a debt ju/ly due to !m4 ,i am n[ wait+ = a fair w9d1 & !n we %all sail = ,engl&4 ,! ,gov]nor's lady goes ) me4 ,8 ,excell5cy is v civil to me1 & ,i believe _m s\ls h be5 b5efit$ by ?is visit to ,b]mudas4 ,i desire to give ! ,,"l ,,jesus all ! glory4 ,y w rememb] me to ,mrs4 ,f1 & all my de> ,philadelphia fri5ds4 ,i d n =get !m1 & hope !y w always rememb]1 de> ,sir1 ,_! & y\r mo/ affectionate1 oblig$ fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxxxix4 ,to ,mrs4 ,f4 ,on bo>d ! ,betsy1 ,june #b1 #agdh4 ,,till la/ night1 ,i did n "k t ! la/ lett] ,i wrote to y nev] came to h&4 ,mr4 ,b tells me1 t z he did n g accord+ to 8 design he de/roy$ x4 ,accept !re=e1 de> ,madam1 a few m p>t+ l9es4 ,!y br+ y good news inde$4 ,! ,,"l ,,jesus has bless$ my be+ at ,b]mudas v mu*4 ,a good "w ,i tru/ is begun 9 _m he>ts4 ,i am n[ on bo>d1 & ! w9d is fair4 ,we expect to sail ?is day4 ,accord+ to my pres5t view1 ,i int5d to return to belov$ ,am]ica next ye>2 :i* is "o ( ! reasons1 :y ,i leave my de> yoke-fell[ beh9d4 ,o t ,i knew h[ x 0 ) h]6 ,b ,i see t ,,god w make ^? he loves1 to live by fai? & n by s5se4 ,glori\s privileges1 ?\gh difficult to fle% & blood6 ,z y are s de> a fri5d1 ,i "k y w d y\r utmo/ to com=t h]4 ,i h s ord]$ matt]s1 t %e ne$ n be "u any conc]n ab\t provid+ = ! families4 ,,god has caus$ ! p 9 ,b]mudas to devise lib]al ?+s4 ,yet a little :ile1 & ,i tru/ ,i %all1 on ! ,orphan-h\se acc\nt1 owe no man any ?+ b love4 ,b ,i f9d ,i mu/ fight e in* ( my gr\nd4 ,well6 ,,jesus is on my side4 ,i c d all ?+s ?r\gh him /r5g!n+ me4 ,an entrance is n[ made into ! ,isl&s4 ,! ,,"l1 t has begun1 c & w c>ry on 8 own "w4 ,y w all help me ) y\r pray]s4 ,i mu/ be cont5t ) deal+ 9 g5]al salutations1 hav+ n "t to write m p>ticul>s4 ,pray rememb] me 9 ! k9de/ mann] to all y\r relations & all our de> fri5ds4 ,t grace1 m]cy1 & peace may be multipli$ ^u all1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 de> ,mrs4 ,t1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d1 bro!r1 & s]vant1 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxl4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,s4 ,on bo>d ! ,betsy1 ,june #bd1 #agdh4 ,rev4 & v de> ,sir1 ,,?\gh we are ab\t two hundr$ leagues f l&1 yet le/ hurry ( bus9ess %\ld prev5t me :5 we get a %ore1 ,i ?9k prop] to write y a few l9es :il/ ,i am on bo>d4,long be=e ?is rea*es y1 ,i suppose y w h he>d ( :at ! ,,"l ( all ,lords 0 pleas$ to d = me & 8 p at1 & also :5 we sail$ f1 ,b]mudas4 ,we sail$ f !nce j tw5ty-"o days ?is morn+1 & h liv$1 z to ! conv5i5cies ( eat+ & dr9k+1 l p t came f ! cont95t1 r ?an "o ( ! isl&s2 s b\ntiful 7 our fri5ds1 :om we left beh9d u4 ,hi!rto we h met ) no /orms or contr>y w9ds1 only x beg9s to head u n[4 ,b ,,god1 9 8 own "t1 ,i tru/ w c>ry u to our desir$ port4 ,! fir/ day we came out we 7 *as$1 & ye/]day a l>ge ,fr5* vessel %ot ?rice at & bore d[n ^u u4 ,we gave up all = gone4 ,i 0 dress+ myself 9 ord] to receive our expect$ visitors4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 our ,capta9 cries1 8! dang] is ov]40 ,! ,fr5*man turn$ ab\t & left u4 ,he 0 q ne>1 & we almo/ def5celess4 ,n[ we are s ne> ! *annel1 we expect su* al>ms daily4 ,if any ?+ happ5s extraord9>y1 ,i %all be p>ticul>4 ,z = o!r ?+s1 ,i _c say mu*4 ,! ,capta9 is exce$+ civil1 & ,i h my passage free2 b all ,i h be5 able to d 9 ! great cab9 9 respect to religi\s duties1 is to read ! *ur* pray]s once e ev5+1 & twice on ! ,,"l's day4 ,i h n prea*$ yet2 ?is may sp>e my lungs1 b x grieves my he>t4 ,i long to be a%ore1 if x 0 = no o!r reason4 ,besides1 ,i c d b little 9 respect to my writ+4 ,y may guess h[ x is1 :5 we h f\r g5tlewom5 9 ! cab94 ,h[ev]1 !y h be51 & are v civil1 & ,i believe my be+ on bo>d has be5 some:at s]viceable4 ,my heal? ,i ?9k is improv$1 & ,i h f9i%$ my abridgm5t ( ,mr4 ,law's s]i\s call1 :i* ,i h endeav\r$ to gospelize4 ,ye/]day ,i likewise made an end ( revis+ all my j\rnals4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 = lett+ me h leisure to d x4 ,i purpose to h a new edition be=e ,i see ,am]ica4 ,alas6 alas6 ,9 h[ _m ?+s h ,i judg$ & act$ wrong4,i h be5 too ra% & ha/y 9 giv+ *>act]s1 bo? ( places & p]sons4 ,be+ fond ( scripture language1 ,i h (t5 us$ a /yle too apo/olical1 & at ! same "t ,i h be5 too bitt] 9 my zeal4 ,wild-fire has be5 mix$ ) x1 & ,i f9d t ,i frequ5tly wrote & spoke 9 my own _s1 :5 ,i ?\ght ,i 0 writ+ & speak+ by ! assi/ance ( ! _s ( ,,god4 ,i h likewise too mu* made inw>d impressions my rule ( act+1 & too soon & too explicitly publi%$ :at _h be5 bett] kept 9 long]1 or told aft] my dea?4 ,by ^! ?+s ,i h giv5 "s wrong t\*es to ,,god's ark1 & hurt ! bless$ cause ,i w\ld def5d1 & also /irr$ up ne$less opposition4 ,?is has humbl$ me mu* s9ce ,i h be5 on bo>d1 & made me ?9k ( a say+ ( ,mr4 ,h5ry's1 8,joseph _h m hone/y ?an he _h policy1 or he nev] w\ld h told 8 dreams40 ,at ! same "t1 ,i _c b bless1 & praise1 & magnify t good & graci\s ,,god1 :o fill$ me ) s mu* ( 8 holy fire1 & c>ri$ me1 a poor weak y\?1 ?r\gh su* a torr5t bo? ( popul>ity & contempt1 & set s _m seals to my unwor?y m9i/rations4 ,i bless him = rip5+ my judgm5t a little m1 = giv+ me to see & confess1 & ,i hope 9 "s degree to correct & am5d1 "s ( my mi/akes4 ,i ?ank ,,god = giv+ me grace to emb>k 9 su* a bless$ cause1 & pray him to give me /r5g? to hold on & increase 9 zeal & love to ! end4 ,?us1 de> ,sir1 h ,i unburd5$ my he>t to y4 ,i look ^u y to be my fidus a*ates1 & !re=e deal ?us freely4 ,if ,i h "t & fre$om be=e we l&1 ,i ?9k to write a %ort acc\nt ( :at has happ5$ = ^! sev5 ye>s la/ pa/2 & :5 ,i get on %ore1 ,,god will+1 ,i purpose to revise & correct ! fir/ "p ( my life4 ,i "k y w pray t ,i may be direct$ & own$ 9 e ?+4 ,i ?9k (t5 (1 & pray = y1 & z ,i int5d writ+ to y aga9 :5 ,i s5d ?is1 ,i %all cont5t myself at pres5t ) subscrib+ myself1 ,rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate oblig$ ?\gh unwor?y bro!r & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 8cabb90 replac$ ) 8cab90 ,,lett] ,,dcxli4 ,to ,mrs4 ,l4 ,deal1 ,july #e1 #agdh4 ,v de> & ,hon\r$ ,"m1 ,,are y yet 9 ! l& ( ! liv+1 or r among ! dead8 %all ,i h ! pleasure ( receiv+ "o m lett] f y1 & ask+ y\r bless+ once m8 ,next po/1 ,i hope t ! two =m] ( ^! w be answ]$ 9 ! affirmative1 & 9 a week or two ,i tru/ ,,god w grant me ! la/4 ,ab\t a mon? ago ,i left ! isl& ( ,b]mudas1 :]e my poor lab\rs h be5 greatly bless$1 & y\r unwor?y son has be5 hon\r$ ) _m hon\rs4 ,i am n[ come once m to see my fri5ds 9 my native c\ntry1 & settle "s affairs1 & !n return to ,am]ica aga94 ,my de> yoke-fell[ ,i h left beh9d1 to take c>e ( two families4 ,i h be5 sev]al times j ^u ! br9k ( et]nity s9ce ,i saw y1 b am n[ a little recruit$4 ,o t my heal? & /r5g? may be :olly employ$ = t ,,jesus :o has done su* great ?+s = me6 ,8 blood & cross1 my ev] hon\r$ "m1 ,i tru/ are exce$+ preci\s to y\r s\l4 ,o t ,i may see y lad5 ) hol9ess1 & br++ =? mu* fruit 9 y\r old age6 ,i c\ld say m1 b h sev]al o!r lett]s to write4 ,z ,i "k n h[ y\r outw>d affairs are situat$1 or :]e y live = a c]ta9ty1 ,i c only s5d cordial & g5]al salutations to all fri5ds & relations4 ,i hope y w be pleas$ to let me "k :e!r y /& 9 ne$ ( any ?+1 & n cease to pray =1 hon\r$ "m1 ,y\r ev] dutiful ?\gh unwor?y son1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxlii4 ,to ,mr4 ,g ,h4 ,deal1 ,july #e1 #agdh4 ,,& h[ does my de> old fri5d ,mr4 ,h8 ,surely he w s5d me a l9e n[6 ,= ?r\gh ! goodness ( an inf9itely graci\s & condesc5d+ ,savi\r1 ,i am once m arriv$ at my native c\ntry4 ,my la/ excursion 0 to ,b]mudas4 ,we left ^? isl&s a mon? ago1 & ,,god 0 pleas$ to set 8 seal to my unwor?y m9i/ry 9 a v glori\s mann]4 ,i "k y w be ?ankful 9 my behalf1 & let me "k next po/ h[ ! bre?r5 are 9 & ab\t ,gl\ce/]%ire4 ,i rejoice to f9d t y /ill g on /eadily & are n a%am$ ( ! gospel ( ,,*ri/4 ,:y %\ld y8 ,h y n f\nd x by happy exp]i5ce to be ! p[] ( ,,god unto salvation8 ,g on !n1 my de> ,sir1 & prove ! /r5g? ( ,,jesus to be y\rs4 ,i long to see y1 t we may talk ( r$eem+ love1 & feel our he>ts w>m ) an holy fire f ,,god's alt>4 ,are ! de> old m51 ! ,rev]5d ,messrs4 ,s & ,p1 yet alive8 ,pray s5d !m my mo/ dutiful & affectionate respects1 & let !m "k1 t an entrance ,i tru/ is n[ made into "o ( ! isl&s = ! glori\s gospel ( ! ,son ( ,,god4 ,o t ,i 0 able to fly f pole to pole ^u ?is bless$ err&4 ,b alas6 my w+s are clipp$4 ,my bodily heal? is mu* impair$1 & ,i hop$ ere n[ to h tak5 my la/ flight to heav54 ,b x seems t happy h\r is n yet come4 ,well1 welcome life1 welcome dea?1 s t ,,jesus1 my de> ,,jesus1 may be glorifi$ 9 bo?6 ,pray t we may %ortly meet 9 ! fulness ( ! bless+ ( ! gospel ( peace4 ,i subscribe myself1 my v de> ,gaius1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxliii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,j or ,c ,w4 ,deal1 ,july #e1 #agdh4 ,,w y n be glad to he> t ! ,,god ( ! seas & ! ,,god ( ! dry l& ha? br\ght me to my native c\ntry once m8 ,i came la/ f ! ,b]mudas1 :]e ! fri5d ( s9n]s has be5 pleas$ to own my poor lab\rs abundantly4 ,i hope1 ,i come 9 ! _s ( love1 desir+ to /udy & pursue ^? ?+s :i* make = peace4 ,?is is ! language ( my he>t1 ,o let u f9d ! anci5t way1 ,our wond'r+ foes to move2 ,& =ce ! hea!n _w to say1 ,see h[ ^! ,*ri/ians love4 ,i purpose1 ,,god will+1 to be 9 ,london 9 a few days4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i salute y & all ! foll[]s ( ! bless$ ,lamb ( ,,god mo/ he>tily4,be pleas$ to pray =1 & give ?anks 9 behalf (1 ,rev]5d & de> bro!r1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxliv4 ,to ,mr4 ,f4 ,london1 ,july #g1 #agdh4 ,my v de> ,fri5d1 ,i ,h b j "t to in=m y1 t aft] a pleasant passage ( a mon?1 a good & graci\s ,,god br\ght me hi!r 9 safety1 :]e ,i h be5 receiv$ by ?\s&s ) a joy t almo/ ov]came bo? !m & me4 ,i h prea*$ once1 & am ?is ev5+ to prea* aga94 ,"o l>ge *ur* is op54 ,i _c n[ desc5d to p>ticul>s4,i c only s5d y a ?\s& ?anks = all fav\rs1 beg my k9de/ salutations may be presum$ to all fri5ds1 & entreat ! cont9uance ( y\r mo/ f]v5t pray]s 9 behalf (1 my de> ho/ & ho/ess1 ,y\rs z usual1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxlv4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,london1 ,july1 #g1 #agdh4 ,my v de> ,fri5d1 ,,?\gh ,i suppose y w see my de> wife's lett]1 yet ,i mu/ s5d y a few l9es4 ,!y br+ y news ( my safe arrival1 & wond]fully k9d acceptance 9 my native c\ntry4 ,! bless+s be/[$ on me1 h already1 ?r\gh ! ?anksgiv+s ( ?\s&s1 r$\nd$ to ! glory ( ,,god4 ,words _c express ! joy t has possess$ ! he>ts ( ! p4 ,i he> t ! m9ds ev5 ( enemies are mu* s(t5$4 ,i came at a critical juncture4 ,i he> ,mr4 has /ood up = me at ,c1 & t "o :o prea*$ be=e ! tru/ees ha? spoke hon\rably ( ,be!sda4 ,if ,,god is pleas$ to s5d u a g5]al peace1 ,i hope ,georgia w lift up its droop+ head4 ,y may dep5d on he>+ f me z (t5 z possible4 ,y w rememb] me to all fri5ds4 ,i c only beg y to give ?anks1 & pray =1 my v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs z usual1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxlvi4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,h4 ,london1 ,july #h1 #agdh4 ,rev4 & de> ,bro!r1 ,,glad am ,i1 yea v glad to he> t y are yet alive & h grace giv5 y to adh]e to ,,jesus ,,*ri/ & 8 et]nal tru?s4 ,i am v mu* pleas$ to f9d t y appe> 9 pr9t1 & t su* enc\ragem5t is giv5 y to pr9t aga94 ,i hope ! glori\s ,emmanuel smiles ^u y\r m9i/]ial lab\rs1 & gives y _m liv+ witnesses1 t ! tru?s :i* y prea* are accord+ to ,godl9ess4 ,g on1 my de> old fri5d1 & prove ! /r5g? ( ,,jesus to be ?9e4 ,?r\gh 8 inf9ite & unm]it$ goodness ,i am once m safe 9 my native c\ntry4 ,b]mudas 0 ! la/ place :]e ,i h be5 prea*+4 ,i left _m s\ls "u conc]n4 ,_m preci\s s\ls 7,o free grace67 h receiv$ me "h 9 great love1 & ,i h be5 enabl$ twice to prea*1 to a multitude ( poor s9n]s1 ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,my bodily heal? is mu* imp>$2 b ?r\gh div9e assi/ance1 ,i w g on work+ = ,,jesus ( ,naz>e?1 'till ,i c "w no m4 ,i c\ld say mu* ( 8 love1 b h a deal ( bus9ess be=e me4 ,accept ?is z a tok5 ( unfeign$ love & respect f1 my v de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate ?\gh unwor?y bro!r & s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxlvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,c4 ,london1 ,july #h1 #agdh4 ,de> ,mr4 ,c1 ,i ,am come ov] ) a s9c]e desire to pursue ! ?+s :i* make = peace4 ,consequ5tly ,i mu/ he> & see = myself1 be=e ,i det]m9e ^u any ?+4 ,i h he>d no?+ ( ,mrs4 ,d's writ+ conc]n+ y4 ,all ,i c say is1 t by :at y h publi%$ & ,i h p]us$1 y h unhappily fall5 into "s pr9ciples1 :i* are contr>y to ! reveal$ w ( ,,god4,b ,i speak n ?is to beg9 a dispute4 ,i %all be glad to see & conv]se ) y4 ,z = y\r prea*+ 9 ,moor-fields1 !y are no d\bt z free = y z ano!r4 ,i int5d prea*+ !re1 ,,god will+1 on ,sunday ev5+4 ,t y may h a cle> head & a clean he>t1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxlviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,k4 ,london1 ,july #ab1 #agdh4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,at my fir/ arrival1 y judg$ "r t ,i am pretty mu* tak5 up2 h[ev]1 ,i mu/ snat* a few m9utes to answ] y\r k9d1 v k9d lett]4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 t ! m]cies be/[$ on hell-des]v+ me1 h1 ?r\gh ! ?anksgiv+s ( _m1 r$\nd$ to ! glory ( ! bless$ ,,jesus4 ,o t ! same pray]s t h drawn me hi!r1 may draw d[n %[]s ( bless+s ^u ,,god's *ur*4 ,n[ ,i am come1 d y & my o!r fri5ds cont9ue to pray & hold up y\r h&s1 & 9 ! /r5g? ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/ ,i w g on fight+4 ,! fields seem to be z :ite z ev]4 ,i tru/ ! %\t ( a k+ is among u4 ,o = humility1 love & zeal6 ,o = t m9d1 :i* 0 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus6 ,i tru/ t ! memb]s ( y\r society are copy+ aft] our great ,exempl>4 ,z soon z possible ,i purpose to come d[n & see y4 ,i ?ank y = :at y h done 9 respect to ! ,orphan-h\se4 ,i c\ld wi% ! ca% 0 remitt$ to ,london imm$iately1 because ,i want to pay x away4 ,surely ! "t w come1 :5 ,i %all owe no man any ?+ b love4 ,!n1 & 'till ! day ( my dea?1 ,poor1 yet mak+ _m ri*1 %all be my motto4 ,y w rememb] me 9 ! k9de/ mann] to all ! foll[]s ( ! ,lamb2 & t y may be fill$ ) all 8 fulness1 is ! pray] ( ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxlix4 ,to ,mr4 ,c4 ,london1 ,july #ab1 #agdh4 ,my v de> ,fri5d & ,bro!r1 ,,?\gh ,i am pretty mu* engag$1 yet ,i _c let y\r k9d lett] lie by me two po/s unansw]$4 ,bless$ be ,,god t y yet reta9 y\r simple he>t1 & are det]m9$ to "k no?+ b ,,jesus ,,*ri/ & him crucifi$4 ,) ?is m9d1 may y climb up high] & high] 9 ! *ur* ( ,engl&1 9 ord] t y may move 9 a sup]i\r orb1 & y\r light %9e ) great] & m diffusive ardor r\nd ! *ur* ( ,,god6 ,o my de> ,mr4 ,c1 :at has ! ,r$eem] done = u6 ,:at is he /ill do+6 ,x w\ld gladd5 y\r he>t to see :at a turn affairs take 9 ,london4 ,i h prea*$ twice 9 ,/4 ,b>?olomew's *ur*1 & help$ to adm9i/] ! sacram5t once4 ,i believe on ,sunday we _h a ?\s& communicants4 ,moor-fields are z :ite z ev] unto h>ve/1 & multitudes flock to he> ! ^w4 ,! old _s ( love & p[] seems to be reviv$ among/ u4 ,:at am ,i1 :at am ,i1 t ,,jesus ,,*ri/ %\ld /ill delight to hon\r me8 ,o = a s+le eye & a simple he>t unto ! end6 ,by :at ,i c judge1 satan w allure "s ) 8 gold5 bait4 8,9 all times ( our weal?1 good ,,"l deliv] u40 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i am n mu* 9 dang] ( hav+ too mu* ( ?is _w's goods at pres5t4 ,my outw>d affairs are yet beh9d h&4 ,i long to owe no man any ?+ b love4 ,z = y\r cautions1 !y %all be obs]v$ punctually4 ,nev] m9d me1 let my "n die e :]e1 let ev5 my fri5ds =get me1 if by t means ! cause ( ! bless$ ,,jesus may be promot$4 ,9 ab\t a =tnight ,i hope to see y at my bro!r's4 ,i he> he is bett]4 ,o t he may come out = ,,*ri/6 ,i ?9k ,i h n[ answ]$ y\r reque/1 & s5t y a long lett]4 ,i hope to he> f y aga9 be=e ,i see y4 ,my he>ty respects await ,mr4 ,g4 ,i tru/ he det]m9es to "k no?+ b ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 & him crucifi$4 ,comm5d+ y to 8 m]cy1 & myself to ! cont9uance ( y\r pray]s1 ,i subscribe myself1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs et]nally 9 ! bless$ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcl4 ,to ! ,hon\rable ,r1 ,esq42 ( ,b]muda4 ,london1 ,july #ab1 #agdh4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,,gratitude con/ra9s me to embrace ! fir/ opportunity ( in=m+ y ( our safe arrival at our wi%$-= port4 ,we /ruck gr\nd1 ,i ?9k1 ! #bg? day aft] we set sail1 & l&$ at ,deal ! #cj?4 ,we 7 *as$ ! fir/ aft]noon1 & prep>$ = go+ to prison twice or ?rice4 ,b our fe>s 7 gr\ndless2 !re 0 a cessation ( arms ) ,france1 ?\gh we knew x n1 & "s %ips t we ?\ght 7 pursu+ u prov$ to be ,engli% m5 ( w>4 ,we _h pl5ty ( provisions1 & met ) no /orms or bad wea!r wor? ! speak+ (4 ,o!r p>ticul>s1 ,i suppose1 ,capta9 ,e1 :o 0 v civil1 w in=m y4 ,! ev5+ aft] we l&$ at ,deal1 ,i 0 at ,mr4 ,d & ,e's1 be=e ,i came to my own lodg+s4 ,!y 7 v glad to he> f ,b]mudas4 ,s9ce !n1 words _c well express h[ joyful my fri5ds 7 to see me once m 9 ! l& ( ! liv+4 ,i f9d ! news-pap]s _h buri$ me ev] s9ce ,april la/2 b x seems ,i am n to die1 b live3 ,o t x may be to decl>e ! works ( ! ,,"l6 ,my obligations to d s1 are mu* increas$ by ! m]cies conf]r$ on me at ,b]mudas1 & dur+ my voyage4 ,surely ! /ones w\ld cry out aga9/ me1 did ,i n set =? ! ri*es ( r$eem+ love4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i h _h sev]al opportunities ( do+ s1 s9ce my arrival4 ,la/ ,"l's-day ,i believe we _h a ?\s& communicants4 ,9 a few weeks1 ,,god will+1 ,i purpose to see ,scotl&1 & !n %all d myself ! pleasure ( writ+ to1 or wait+ on y\r bro!r4 ,9 ! mean "t1 ,i %all1 z opportunity (f]s write to "s m ( my ,b]mudas fri5ds1 :om ,i desire nev] to =get at ! ?rone ( grace4 ,y & y\rs1 hon\r$ ,sir1 w be pleas$ to accept my mo/ cordial salutations4 ,t y & y\r h\se may s]ve ! ,,"l "h1 & live ) him et]nally 9 ! k+dom ( heav5 h]eaft]1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcli4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,london1 ,july #af1 #agdh4 ,my v de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,i ,?ank y = y\r spe$y & k9d answ] to my la/ poor lett]1 & he>tily pray ,,god1 if x be agreeable to 8 w1 yet to prolong y\r life1 & make y\r p5 ! p5 ( a ready writ]4 ,i %all take x z a great fav\r1 if y w ord] me a set ( y\r works4 ,i %all p]use !m ) ! greate/ pleasure1 & s5d a set ( !m also abroad4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 = caus+ y to write s to suit ! ta/e ( ! polite _w6 ,o t !y may be won ov] to admire ,him1 :o is inde$ altoge!r lovely6 ,b :at %all ,i say to y\r k9d int5d$ pres5t8 ,x is l my de> old fri5d4 ,mr4 0 s k9d z to come & see me ye/]day4 ,i %ew$ him y\r lett]4 ,he expects to see me at 8 h\se4 ,,god will+1 if possible ,i w pay him a visit4 ,o t he may recov] 8 fir/ love6 ,= ev] ador$ be free grace3 _m s\ls seem to be quick5$4 ,multitudes flock to he>4 ,my heal? some:at improves1 & our ,,"l makes x exce$+ pleasant to me to prea* to poor s9n]s 8 unse>*able ri*es4 ,o :5 %all we get )9 ! veil6 ,?anks be to ,,god1 x _c be long4 ,we are bo? sickly4 ,,"l give u pati5ce to wait till our bless$ *ange come6 ,to ! ,r$eem]'s t5d] m]cy d ,i mo/ e>ne/ly commit y2 & entreat1 :ile life & brea? la/s1 y w n cease pray+ = "o1 :o1 ?\gh less ?an ! lea/ ( all1 yet = ,,jesus ,,*ri/'s sake subscribes himself1 my v de> fri5d1 ,ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclii4 ,to ,mr4 ,k4 ,london1 ,july #ai1 #agdh4 ,v de> ,sir1 ,i ,?ank y = y\r k9d answ] to my la/1 z well z = all o!r fav\rs4 ,be=e ,i he>d f y1 ,i _h be5 in=m$ f sev]al qu>t]s t ,satan ha? be5 sift+ all our poor societies4 ,?is is no m ?an ,i expect$4 ,b let u take c\rage1 de> ,sir2 ,,jesus ,,*ri/ prays = u4 ,8 tru?s are great & %all prevail4 ,at ,london1 affairs seem to be tak+ a good turn4 ,! ,,"l ,,jesus comes among u z 9 ! days ( old4 ,i tru/ by & by we %all see good days at ,exon aga94 ,:5 ,i %all g !re is unc]ta94 ,next week1 ,,god will+1 ,i mu/ be at ,bri/ol1 & aft] t ,i mu/ g to ! ,wel* association4 ,glad %all ,i be to he> :atev] y h to (f]4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus give u a "r judgm5t 9 all ?+s6 ,:5 ! "t ( my see+ ,exon is fix$1 ,i w endeav\r to s5d y previ\s notice4 ,9 ! mean:ile1 let y & y\rs accept mo/ he>ty love & cordial salutations f "o1 :o1 ?\gh less ?an ! lea/ ( all sa9ts1 begs leave to subscribe himself1 v de> ,mr4 ,k1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcliii4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,c4 ,london1 ,july #bj1 #agdh4 ,my v de> ,fri5d & ,bro!r1 ,,nei!r l5g? ( "t1 nor *ange ( place1 ,i tru/1 w ev] e/range u f ea* o!r4,?\gh ?r\gh ! goodness ( ,,god ,i am n[ 9 ,engl&1 yet ,i _c help daily ?9k+ ^u y & my o!r de> fri5ds 9 ,am]ica4 ,i h be5 pray$ ov] hi!r3 d y /rive to pray me ov] aga9 to ,s\?-,c>ol9a4 ,mu* bus9ess n[ lies ^u my h&s4 ,x is too mu* = "o man1 to be receiv$ z ,i h be5 by ?\s&s4 ,! ?\ghts ( x lay me l[1 b ,i _c get l[ en\gh4 ,i w\ld will+ly s9k into no?+ be=e ! bless$ ,,jesus1 my ,all 9 ,all4 ,next week ,i hope to see ,bri/ol1 :]e ,i %all n fail to enquire ab\t y\r m9i/]1 & s5d y ^w accord+ly4 ,i hope y d n =get ,be!sda or ,provid5ce4 ,o my de> yoke-fell[1 h[ is %e c>ri$ ?r\gh ! ,summ]'s sultry heat8 ,may ! ,,"l be h] help]6 ,y w n fail to give my mo/ cordial respects to ,mrs4 ,b1 ,dr4 ,b1 8 wife1 & all fri5ds4 ,fail n1 ,o fail n to pray he>tily =1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcliv4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,d4 ,london1 ,july #bc1 #agdh4 ,my v ,de> ,mr4 ,d1 ,,glad 0 ,i1 yea v glad to receive "o m lett] f su* a valuable & de>ly belov$ fri5d & bro!r4 ,i h (t5 enquir$ aft] y s9ce my arrival1 & only multiplicity ( bus9ess prev5t$ y\r he>+ f me4 ,glory be to ! bless$ ,,jesus1 = support+ & c>ry+ y ?r\gh s _m difficulties t necess>ily att5d ! pa/oral (fice4 ,i f9d m & m1 my de> ,sir1 t exp]i5ce is only to be le>n$ 9 ! s*ool ( tribulation2 & z we und]go ! suff]+s m5tion$ 9 ! scriptures1 s f> & no f>!r d we und]/& ! scriptures !mselves4 ,o t pati5ce may h its p]fect "w1 & we may be enabl$ to ! end ( our days to sanctify ! ,,"l ,,god 9 our he>ts6 ,z = poor ,scotl&1 :at %all ,i say8 ,our ,,"l's words mu/ be fulfill$1 8,! fir/ %all be la/1 & ! la/ fir/40 ,awak5+ times are always l ! ,spr+4 ,_m blossoms appe>1 & p]haps b little solid fruit is produc$ aft] all4 ,o t ! ,"l ( ! h>ve/1 if ,i am to see ,scotl& aga91 may s5d me to call "s backslid]s to return4 ,glory be to ,,god1 affairs are tak+ a happy turn "h4 ,old love1 & old p[]1 seem to be reviv+ among u4 ,i prea* to multitudes daily4 ,_m are already br\ght "u new awak5+s4 ,on ,monday next ,i set out1 ,,god will+1 = ,gl\ce/]1 & int5d return+ 9 ab\t ?ree weeks4,h[ glad %all ,i !n be to see ,mr4 ,d4 ,my de> yoke-fell[ w\ld rejoice to d s too2 b ,i left h] abroad 9 ! t5t4,p]haps %e may come ov] soon4 ,pray rememb] h]1 &1 my de> ,sir1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclv4 ,to ,dr4 ,r4 ,london1 ,july #bb1 #agdh4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,,love & gratitude con/ra9 me to s5d y a few l9es4 ,!y come to in=m y1 t a s5se ( ! almo/ innum]able fav\rs y 0 pleas$ to conf] on me1 :5 "u y\r tuition1 is yet deeply engrav5 ^u ! tables ( my he>t4 ,t ,,god1 :om ,i endeav\r to s]ve 9 ! gospel ( 8 de> ,son1 w ri*ly rew>d y 9 t day4 ,by 8 assi/ance1 ,i /ill cont9ue to prea* ! ev]la/+ gospel 9 v>i\s places2 &1 ,i tru/1 n )\t "s abid+ good effect4 ,inde$1 la/ ye> ,i 0 9 hopes ,i %\ld h be5 translat$ to ^? blissful regions1 :]e ! wick$ cease f tr\bl+1 & :]e ! we>y be at re/4 ,b x seems1 ,i am n yet to die1 b live4 ,o t x may be to decl>e ! works ( ! ,,"l6 ,i ?9k 8 glory is ! ma9 pr9ciple ( my act+4 ,i want to br+ s\ls1 n to a p>ty1 mu* less to lead !m f ! e/abli%$ *ur*1 b to a s5se ( _! undone condition by nature1 & to true fai? 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 :i* w be evid5c$ by a holy life1 & an univ]sal1 *e>ful ob$i5ce to all ! comm&s ( ,,god4 ,9 ?is1 hon\r$ ,sir1 h[ev] y may judge ( ! means & me?od ( my proce$+1 ,i am p]suad$ y wi% me success4 ,y\r's1 bo? 9 respect to ?is life & ano!r1 ,i h mu* at he>t4 ,t ! great %eph]d & bi%op ( s\ls may assi/ y 9 ! ov]sight ( all "u y\r c>e1 & 9 ! future /ate receive y ) an ,euge bone1 9 ! pres5ce ( applaud+ angels1 & spirits ( j m5 made p]fect1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ unwor?y1 ?\gh dutiful pupil1 & v humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclvi4 ,to ,gov]nor ,?omas4 ,london1 ,july #bb1 #agdh4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,,?\gh ,i am unc]ta9 ab\t y\r be+ 9 t[n1 yet ,i _c leave x1 )\t leav+ a few l9es ( ackn[l$gm5t1 = ^? _m fav\rs y & y\r wor?y lady 7 pleas$ to conf] ^u me & m9e abroad4 ,glad 7 we1 yea exce$+ glad to he> ( y\r safe arrival 9 ,engl&1 & graci\s reception at c\rt4 ,may y s live 9 ?is _w1 z to be receiv$ ) expressions ( joy & approbation by ! ,k+ ( k+s 9 ! _w to come6 ,i hope1 hon\r'd ,sir1 t ! *ange ( climate has be5 conducive to y\r heal?1 & ! heal? also ( de> little ,miss1 & h] hon\r$ ,mamma4 ,i beg my mo/ dutiful respects may f9d acceptance1 hon\r$ ,sir1 bo? ) !m & y4 ,at my return to ,london1 :i* ,i suppose w be 9 ab\t ?ree weeks1 ,i purpose do+ myself ! hon\r ( wait+ ^u y 9 p]son4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i beg leave1 ) ! w>me/ affection1 to subscribe myself1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ oblig$1 ob$i5t humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclvii4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,s4 ,london1 ,july #bd1 #agdh4 ,rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,,s9ce my arrival 9 ,engl&1 7n[ ?ree weeks7 ,i h s5t sev]al packets to ,am]ica4 ,?is br+s y ! welcome tid+s ( ! ,,"l's cont9u+ to bless my poor adm9i/rations1 & caus+ 8 ^w to run & be glorifi$4 ,p>ticul>s ,i _c desc5d to n[4 ,my h&s are q full ( bus9ess4 ,i am assi/$ also 9 temporals1 & hope1 ere ,i see ,am]ica aga91 to be deliv]$ f my outw>d ,orphan-h\se emb>rassm5ts4 ,i h almo/ fix$ on p]sons to come ov] to ,be!sda4 ,) !m ,i int5d s5d+ y "s ?+s1 :i* ,i believe y w be glad to see4 ,ant9omianism has made havock "h1 b ,i tru/ ! wor/ is ov]4 ,our scatt]$ troops beg9 to unite aga92 & inde$ ! %\t ( a k+ is among/ u4 ,i tru/ t ! glori\s ,emmanuel waves 8 bann] also ov] y1 & causes y to rejoice 9 8 great salvation4 ,t y1 & all my de> fri5ds & b5efactors may fit "u 8 %ad[ ) unspeakable delight1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 oblig$ fri5d1 bro!r1 & s]vant 9 our common ,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclviii4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,s4 ,wat]=d1 ,augu/ #c1 #agdh4 ,rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,i ,h writt5 to y m ?an once s9ce my arrival2 not)/&+ t1 ,i mu/ write to y aga94 ,! be>] is a man ( good report1 a ,diss5t]1 & br+s ,i believe a te/imonial ) him4 ,he has met ) disappo9tm5ts 9 ! _w1 & goes out to be ov]se] to "s g5tleman's plantation4,i believe he w\ld be glad to be introduc$ to "s ( our religi\s fri5ds4 ,i write ?is f ,wales1 :]e ,i am come to att5d on a qu>t]ly association4 ,ye/]day ,i left ,bri/ol1 :]e great multitudes came to he>1 & ! arm ( ! ,,"l 0 reveal$4 ,next week1 ,,god will+1 ,i purpose to return to ,london1 & aft] a %ort /ay !re1 to g into ! ,we/ & o!r p>ts ( ,engl&4 ,i believe t ,irel& & ,scotl& mu/ be left till next ,spr+4 ,i am z well 9 heal? z ,i h be5 = a long :ile2 & ,,god is pleas$ to give me ! affections ( 8 p1 9 a mann] ,i d>$ n expect4 ,b is !re any ?+ too h>d = ! ,,"l8 ,y w cont9ue to pray = me4 ,i expect a lov+1 *id+ lett] f y4 ,i h sev]al ?+s to s5d y1 & at pres5t c only beg y & all fri5ds to accept ( my he>ty love & ?anks1 & subscribe myself1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 oblig$ fri5d1 & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclix4 ,to ,mr4 ,wm4 ,g4 ,wat]=d1 ,augu/ #c1 #agdh4 ,my de> little ,man1 ,i ,d n =get ! promise ,i made y :5 9 t[n4 ,z a pro( ( x1 ,i snat* a few mom5ts to s5d y a l9e4 ,h[ w x f9d y8 ,may ,i answ] = y8 ,^u ! /ret* = ,,god1 & giv+ dilig5ce to make y\r call+ & election sure4 ,o t !re may be always 9 y su* a m9d6 ,y "k h[ _m once did run well2 b ! devil & ! _w work+ ^u _! wick$ he>ts1 h h9d]$ !m4 ,alas6 h[ is _! gold become dim1 & _! f9e gold *ang$6 ,let him t ?9ke? he /&s take he$ le/ he fall4 ,be jeal\s ( y\rself1 & hang cont9ually on ! ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,y are n[ gr[+ up1 & are ab\t to laun* into a wick$ _w4 ,y "k h[ /rangely satan w tempt y to love x4 ,no?+ c keep y1 b ! mighty p[] ( ,,god4 ,ask1 & y %all h x ex]t$ 9 y\r behalf4 ,i c\ld enl>ge1 b h n "t4 ,p]haps next week ,i may be 9 ,london4 ,! ,,"l ,,jesus has bless$ my be+ 9 ! c\ntry4 ,! fields are :ite1 ready unto h>ve/4 ,my love to y\r si/]4 ,may %e be a ,ru?4 ,= ! pres5t ,i mu/ bid y f>ewel1 aft] hav+ subscrib$ myself1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclx4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,m4 ,mit*el-,dean1 ,augu/ #f1 #agdh4 ,,?\gh ,i am n[ ^u ! road 9 my way to ,gl\ce/]1 yet ,i _c help dropp+ y a few l9es4 ,excess ( bus9ess1 n want ( respect1 has prev5t$ my writ+ to y be=e4 ,y1 & y\rs1 & all my de> ,scot* fri5ds1 h be51 /ill are1 & by ! grace ( ,,god always w be mu* ^u my he>t4 ,i long to he> t _! s\ls prosp]4 ,p]haps next ,spr+ ,i may pay !m ano!r visit4 ,! rema9d] ( ?is ye> mu/ be sp5t 9 visit+ ,engl& & ,wales4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 !re is a prospect ( a revival :]e ,i h be5 already1 at ,london1 ,bri/ol1 & ,wales1 f :5ce ,i am j n[ come4 ,our ,,"l ha? be5 pleas$ to lift up ! light ( 8 c\nt5ance ^u 8 poor p4 ,i beg1 rev]5d ,sir1 ! cont9uance ( y\r pray]s1 t ,i may be /$fa/1 unmoveable1 always ab\nd+ 9 ! "w ( ! ,,"l4 ,at pres5t1 ?r\gh grace1 ,i am will+ to sp5d & be sp5t = ! good ( preci\s & immortal s\ls4 ,my native air seems to improve my heal?1 & ,i tru/ ere long ,i %all be lively & /rong z an eagle4 ,i suppose y h he>d t ! ^w ( ! ,,"l has be5 glorifi$ 9 ,b]mudas4 ,9 a %ort "t1 ,i hope ! adjac5t isl&s w "k :at x is to feel ! sun ( righte\sness aris+ ) heal+ "u 8 w+s4 ,ble/ is fai? t tru/s 8 p[]1 ,ble/ are sa9ts t wait 8 h\r2 ,ha/e1 great conqu]or1 br+ x ne>2 ,let ! glori\s close appe>4 ,rev]5d ,sir1 ,i c\ld write m2 b mu/ away4 ,i beg my mo/ cordial respects may be accept$ by y\r :ole fire-side & all fri5ds4 ,i int5d writ+ to de> ,mr4 ,m soon4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i mu/ ha/e to subscribe myself1 rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 oblig$ y\ng] bro!r1 & will+ s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclxi4 ,to ,lady ,h4 ,london1 ,augu/ #aj1 #agdh4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,?is morn+1 j aft] ,i _h begun to put p5 to pap]1 a fri5d told me1 t s9ce ,i _h be5 9 ! c\ntry1 a lett] _h be5 s5t me by a lady out ( ,scotl&4 ,i op5$ x1 & ) a pleas+ surprize f\nd x 0 f y\r ,lady%ip1 to :om ,i 0 !n writ+4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 t y\r s\l1 hon\r$ ,madam1 is yet held 9 life6 ,i hope x does & w prosp]2 & h[ev] o!rs may gr[ lukew>m & lose _! fir/ love1 yet y w say1 8,z = me & my h\sehold1 we w s]ve ! ,,"l40 ,by f\r ye>s fre% exp]i5ce1 ,i f9d t ?is inde$1 9 e respect1 is ! :ole ( man4 ,o h[ good has ! bless$ ,r$eem] be5 bo? to my s\l & body6 ,out ( h[ _m & great dea?s has he deliv]$ me6 ,& yet1 hon\r$ ,madam1 vile z ,i am1 he is pleas$ /ill to hon\r me4 ,multitudes flock to he> ! ^w1 & our ,,"l is pleas$ to adm9i/] se$ to ! s[]4 ,e>ly 9 ! ,spr+1 ,,god will+1 d ,i purpose to visit de> ,scotl& once m4 ,t ! ,,"l ( all ,lords may abundantly bless y\r ,lady%ip1 & all y\r connections 9 ?is & a bett] _w1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$1 ob$i5t humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclxii4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,j4 ,london1 ,augu/ #aa1 #agdh4 ,my v de> ,mr4 ,j1 ,,y\r k9d lett]1 :i* ,i receiv$ b ye/]day1 hav+ be5 tak+ a little t\r 9 ! c\ntry1 bo? griev$ & pleas$ me4 ,glad 0 ,i to f9d1 t my de> old fri5d _h n =gott5 me1 & yet sorry z x 71 t ,i _h n wrote to him fir/4 ,i 0 j go+ to put p5 to pap]1 :5 y\rs 0 br\ght to my h&s4 ,i read x ) joy1 & n[ embrace ! fir/ opportunity ( answ]+ x ) ! greate/ pleasure4 ,^! words conc]n+ our ,,"l h always be5 weighty on my he>t1 8,hav+ lov$ 8 own1 he lov$ !m unto ! end40 ,!y !re=e t are mo/ l him1 w be mo/ /eady 9 _! fri5d%ip1 & n v readily giv5 to *ange4 ,o my de> ,sir1 :at has ! ,r$eem] done = u s9ce we us$ to take su* sweet c\nsel toge!r at ,ox=d6 ,bless$ be 8 "n = giv+ y a he>t /ill to prea* among poor s9n]s ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,,*ri/4 ,may y g on & prosp]1 &1 maugre all opposition1 see ,dagon fall e :]e be=e ! ark4 ,z = me1 ,i am a poor wor?less pilgrim1 & ?\ght long ere n[ to be ) him1 :o has lov$ & giv5 himself = me4,b x seems ,i am n yet to die1 b live4 ,o t x may be to decl>e ! "w ( ! ,,"l6 ,i ?9k ?is is ! ?irte5? prov9ce ,i h be5 9 )9 ?is twelvemon?1 9 ea* ( :i* our ,,"l has be5 pleas$ to set 8 seal to my unwor?y m9i/ry4 ,i came f ,b]mudas la/1 :]e ,i left _m s\ls seek+ aft] ,,jesus ( ,naz>e?4 ,9 ,london1 ,bri/ol1 ,gl\ce/]1 & ,wales1 ! glori\s ,emmanuel1 s9ce my arrival1 has appe>$ to 8 p4 ,9 ab\t a =tnight ,i purpose leav+ t[n aga9 9 ord] to g a circuit ( ab\t five hundr$ miles4 ,i ne$ n desire y to pray = me2 ,i ne$ n tell y h[ glad ,i %all be :5ev] opportunity (f]s1 to see y face to face4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 let u correspond by lett]4 ,may ,,jesus bless x to u bo?6 ,i return cordial respects to ,lady ,m4 ,i pray ! ,,"l to bless h] & h] little nurs]y4 ,= ! pres5t adieu4 ,i am1 my v de> ,mr4 ,j1 ,ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclxiii4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,london1 ,augu/ #af1 #agdh4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,glad %all ,i be to h ! pleasure ( y\r d9+ ) me on ,?ursday betwe5 twelve & "o4 ,if y please1 y may leave y\r *aise & horses at ! o!r end ( ! t[n1 & ride to my lodg+s 9 an hackney coa*4 ,or if y *oose to come 9 y\r *aise1 we h inns ne> at h&4 ,i %all devote ,?ursday aft]noon to y2 & if y please to /ay ! ev5+ & he> me prea*1 & !n sup & take a b$ at our h\se aft]w>ds1 ,i %all be mu* oblig$ to y4 ,y ne$ only enquire = ! tab]nacle new h\se ne> ,moorfields4 ,i hope matt]s w be s ord]$1 t y w be solus cum solo4 ,i pity p]sons 9 y\r circum/ances1 & humbly hope t y w be "o ( ,nicodemus's *ildr5 e way4 ,y "k1 ?\gh he came by night at fir/1 yet aft]w>ds he 0 z bold z a lion4 ,g on1 de> ,sir3 8,to him t ha?1 %all be giv540 ,,*ri/ w n qu5* ! smoak+ flax1 nor break ! bruis$ re$4 ,t 8 love may be %$ abroad 9 y\r he>t1 t y may be enabl$ to confess him be=e m51 & be confess$ by him be=e 8 ,fa!r & ! holy angels 9 heav51 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d1 & will+ s]vant = ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclxiv4 ,to ,"l 4 ,london ,augu/ #ai1 #agdh4 ,my ,"l1 ,,?\gh ,i expect to be 9 ,scotl& 9 ab\t ?ree weeks1 yet ,i _c def] writ+ to y\r ,lord%ip any long]4 ,i hope ?is w f9d y\r wor?y lady trampl+ ^u ! lu/ ( ! eye1 ! lu/ ( ! fle%1 & ! pride ( life1 & /eadily pursu+ ! "o ?+ ne$ful4 ,i d\bt n b y bo? h f\nd1 t ! ,r$eem]'s s]vice has be5 p]fect fre$om1 & t 9 keep+ ( 8 comm&m5ts !re is ev5 a pres5t great rew>d4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i c say s by happy & repeat$ exp]i5ce4 ,! bless$ ,,jesus is pleas$ /ill to own & bless my poor lab\rs1 & gives me enc\ragem5t to g on fight+ 8 battles4 ,my outw>d man decays2 b ,i tru/ ,i %all die 9 ! field ( battle4 ,i want to le>n :at x is to be a good soldi] ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i c\ld enl>ge1 b multiplicity ( bus9ess obliges me to be brief4 ,i hope my mo/ dutiful respects w f9d acceptance ) good ,lady 1 ,lady 1 & all y\r ,lord%ip's fire side4,t y all may be fill$ ) ! fulness ( ,,god1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 my ,"l1 ,y\r ,lord%ip's mo/ oblig$1 ob$i5t s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclxv4 ,to ,mr4 ,b4 ,london1 ,augu/ #bj1 #agdh4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,?ank y = y\r k9d lett]4 ,x 0 put into my h&s j z ,i 0 leav+ ,bri/ol1 & ev] s9ce1 ,i h be5 s busy1 t till n[ ,i c\ld n r$eem a few mom5ts to answ] x4 ,i am glad t y1 & ! de> bre?r5 y m5tion$1 are s well & happy4 ,!y are my old he>ty fri5ds z well z y4 ,i salute !m t5d]ly1 & long = t "t :5 we %all all surr\nd ! ?rone1 & ?r[ our cr[ns be=e ! ,lamb :o sitte? !reon = ev]4 ,!re we %all be all unisons3 !re we %all h cle> heads1 & p]fectly clean & purifi$ he>ts4 ,till !n we mu/ agree1 to disagree 9 _m ?+s1 except to love & s]ve him1 :o lov$ u & gave himself = u1 :o has r$eem$ u unto ,,god by 8 blood1 ha? made u k+s & prie/s unto ,,god1 & enables u to reign ov] s91 dea?1 & hell1 ev5 :il/ we are "h on e>?4 ,o glori\s my/]y6 ,well may ! angels desire to look into x4 ,i c\ld enl>ge1 b o!r affairs ( our ,,"l's k+dom call me away4 ,= ! pres5t1 adieu4 ,i return y\r cordial salutations 9 ! he>tie/ mann]4 ,if our ,,"l %\ld call me to ,wilt%ire1 ,i w\ld come & see y4 ,at pres5t ,i am b\nd to ,scotl&4 ,i tru/ we c say1 ,,jesus is ) u "h4 ,t he may be ev]more ) y & all 8 s9c]e foll[]s1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 my v de> bro!r1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 him t 0 dead1 b is alive aga91 & live? = ev]more1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclxvi4 ,to ,lady ,h4 ,augu/ #ba1 #agdh4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i ,receiv$ y\r ,lady%ip's lett] late la/ night1 & write ?is to in=m y\r ,lady%ip t ,i am q will+ to comply ) y\r invitation4 ,z ,i am to prea*1 ,,god will+1 at ,/4 ,b>?olomew's on ,w$nesday ev5+1 ,i w wait ^u y\r ,lady%ip ! next morn+1 & sp5d ! :ole day at ,*elsea4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 t ! ri* & great beg9 to h an he>+ e>4 ,i ?9k x is a good sign t our ,,"l int5ds to give to "s at lea/1 an ob$i5t he>t4 ,surely y\r ,lady%ip & ,madam ,e are only ! fir/ fruits4 ,may y increase & multiply6 ,i believe y w4 ,h[ wond]fully does our ,r$eem] deal ) s\ls4 ,if !y w he> ! gospel only "u a ciel$ ro(1 m9i/]s %all be s5t to !m !re4 ,if only 9 a *ur*1 or a field1 !y %all h x !re4 ,a ^w 9 ! lesson1 :5 ,i 0 la/ at y\r ,lady%ip's1 /ruck me4 8,paul prea*$ privately to ^? t 7 ( reputation40 ,?is mu/ be ! way ,i presume ( deal+ ) ! nobility1 :o yet "k n ! ,,"l4 ,o t ,i may be enabl$1 :5 call$ to prea* to any ( !m1 s to prea* z to w9 _! s\ls to ! bless$ ,,jesus6 ,i "k y\r ,lady%ip w pray t x may be s4 ,z = my poor pray]s1 su* z !y are1 y\r ,lady%ip ha? !m e day4 ,t ! bless$ ,,jesus may make y\r ,lady%ip happily in/rum5tal 9 br++ _m ( ! noble & mighty to ! sav+ k ( 8 et]nal ,self1 & wat] y\r own s\l e mom5t1 is ! cont9ual reque/ (1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$1 ob$i5t humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclxvii4 ,to ,judge ,b4 ,london1 ,augu/ #bb1 #agdh4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,i ,?9k x is n[ high "t = me to s5d y a l9e ( ?anks1 = ! fav\rs y 0 pleas$ to conf] on me :5 at ! ,b]mudas4 ,!y are n1 & ,i tru/ nev] w be =gott5 by me1 :il/ ,i am on ?is side et]nity4 ,! same good h& t 0 ) me abroad1 ha? safely br\ght1 & s9ce my arrival bless$ me mu* at home4 ,i am daily employ$ 9 t delightful "w ( prea*+ to poor s9n]s ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,once a week ,i read pray]s & prea* 9 "o ( ! l>ge/ ( ! ,london *ur*es4 ,multitudes flock !re & 9 ! fields1 & ,i tru/ mu* good is done to _m4 ,i h be5 lately a ?ree hundr$ mile circuit1 & purpose1 ,,god will+1 to set out = ,scotl& 9 ab\t eight days4 ,at my return1 ,i hope to he> by "s %ip or ano!r t all is well at ,b]mudas4 ,i beg my mo/ dutiful respects may f9d acceptance ) 8 ,excell5cy4 ,i endeav\r$ to be z oblig+ z ,i c\ld to 8 lady & little ma/]1 :om ,i suppose ! ,gov]nor w h he>d f be=e ?is comes to h&4 ,i h tak5 ! fre$om to s5d him a volume ( my s]mons4 ,i int5d writ+ to ,colonel ,h ano!r opportunity4 ,i h s5t to ,colonel ,g & "s o!rs already4 ,multiplicity ( bus9ess prev5ts my writ+ to m at pres5t4 ,be pleas$ h[ev] to pres5t my mo/ cordial respects to him & 8 family1 to y\r :ole fire side1 & all enquir+ fri5ds4 ,i hope y w accept ! same y\rself1 f1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclxviii4 ,to ,capta9 ,j ,d4 ,london1 ,augu/ #bb1 #agdh4 ,v de> ,sir1 ,i ,h already writt5 to y & o!r fri5ds s9ce my arrival at ,london4 ,) ?is1 ,i s5d a box ( books to be dispos$ ( among my de> ,b]mudas acqua9tance4 ,to "s ,i h affix$ _! names1 & le/ ,i %\ld h =gott5 any 7z und\bt$ly ,i h1 be+ s mu* hurri$7 ,i h s5t half a doz5 ( my volumes ( tw5ty ?ree s]mons1 to be dispos$ ( ) ! small tracts1 z y %all ?9k prop]4 ,i beg9 n[ to expect ! ,diana1 or "s o!r %ip1 to br+ me an acc\nt ( ! welf>e ( y & my o!r belov$ fri5ds4 ,a s5se ( y\r manifold k9dnesses lies yet ^u my he>t1 & ,i always endeav\r to rememb] !m be=e ,him1 :o has promis$ t a cup ( cold wat] giv5 9 ! "n ( a disciple1 %all 9 no wise lose its rew>d4 ,_h ,i "t equal to my w1 ,i w\ld write _m lett]s1 b a v>iety ( bus9ess prev5ts4 ,be pleas$ !re=e to beg my fri5ds to accept g5]al ?anks & cordial salutations4 ,9 a few days ,i purpose sett+ out = ,scotl&1 & hope to return to ,am]ica next ye>4 ,b future ?+s belong to ,,god4 ,a wide sc5e op5s "h1 & ,i w\ld will+ly be dispos$ ( z seeme? be/ to my heav5ly ,fa!r4 ,to 8 t5d] & nev]-fail+ m]cy1 d ,i e>ne/ly comm5d y & de> ,mrs4 ,d1 y\r little ones1 all y\r relations1 & ! :ole circle ( my fri5ds4 ,t y may be bless$ ) all ! bless+s ( ! ev]la/+ cov5ant1 is ! he>ty desire & cont9ual pray] (1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 oblig$ fri5d & humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclxix4 ,to ,mr4 4 ,london1 ,augu/ #bb1 #agdh4 ,v de> ,sir1 ,,if any ?+ ,i h said or writt5 has be5 made any way s]viceable to y\r bett] "p1 ,i ?ank ! ,,"l ( all ,lords1 ^: m]cy endure? = ev]4 ,i tru/ ! language ( my he>t t[>ds ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 is ?is3 ,if ?\ excuse1 !n "w ?y w1 ,by s unfit an in/rum5t2 ,x w at once ?y goodness %ew1 ,& prove ?y p[] omnipot5t4 ,i ?ank y1 de> ,sir1 = y\r conc]n ab\t my heal?4 ,if x %\ld please ,,god to br+ me back f ,scotl& to w9t] 9 t[n1 ,i h ?\ghts ( submitt+ to "s regim5 or ano!r4 ,at pres5t ,i ?9k x impracticable4 ,on ,tuesday1 ,,god will+1 ,i purpose to set out1 & to g by ! way ( ,york4 ,i suppose x w be ab\t a two mon?s circuit4 ,my j\rnals1 & la/ five s]mons1 ,i %all s5d to ,mr4 ,d1 ) ! j\rnal t ,i h correct$4 ,alas1 de> ,sir1 s _m ?+s want alt]+1 t :at y propose = ,&rew to d1 w\ld be = him a too labori\s task4 ,i he>tily wi% t y & doctor ,d & ,mr4 ,h w\ld be pleas$ to revise !m4 ,i int5d publi%+ a new edition soon4 ,mr4 ,h is ( a diff]5t op9ion f ,dr4 ,d conc]n+ ! sev5? ( ! ,romans4 ,adhuc sub judice lis e/4 ,i always d z y desire 9 respect to ,mr4 ,w's s]mons4 ,my pray] = him1 = myself1 & fri5ds1 is ?is2 8,,"l1 give u cle> heads & clean he>ts40 ,i w\ld recomm5d bi%op ,bev]idge's s]mons m1 b !y are too volum9\s = ! common p1 & ,i h n read !m all4 ,i expect y w d ?is y\rself1 de> ,sir1 by & by1 f ! pulpit1 & :at is m1 recomm5d 8 & y\r ma/] to ! *oice ( poor s9n]s4 ,y h n[ by y\r excell5t lett] publickly confess$ him4 ,! eyes ( all w be n[ ^u y1 to see :e!r ! tru?s y h deliv]$ to o!rs1 are transcrib$ into y\r own he>t & copi$ 9 y\r life4 ,n[ inde$ may y cry1 ,o = a /rong1 a la/+ fai?6 ,to cr$it :at ! ,almighty sai?6 ,n[ ! language ( y\r s\l %\ld be1 8h[ holy ought ,i to be 9 all mann] ( conv]sation & godl9ess40 ,n[1 de> ,sir1 let me entreat y to keep f trimm+1 or s mu* z attempt+ to reconcile two irreconcilable diff]5ces1 ,,god & ! _w1 ,,*ri/ & ,belial4 ,y "k me too well to suppose ,i want y to turn cynic4 ,no1 live a social life4 ,b !n1 de> ,sir1 beg ( ! ,,"l ,,jesus to free y f ! love ( ! _w2 !nce1 !nce arises t fe> ( man :i* n[ s %ackles & di/urbs y\r s\l4 ,d>e1 de> ,sir1 to be s+ul>ly good4 ,if ,,*ri/ be y\r ,savi\r1 make him a pres5t ( y\r pretty "*4 ,hon\r him1 & he w hon\r y4 ,he indulges y mu*1 & g5tly leads y on4 ,let ! same love con/ra9 y1 de> ,sir1 to press =w>ds1 & nev] re/ till y c give up *ildr51 "n1 life1 & all into 8 h&s :o gave 8 preci\s blood = y4 ,i c\ld enl>ge1 b am call$ away4 ,i make no apology = ?is2 y say y are my fri5d4,accept ?is1 de> ,sir1 z a tok5 ( my believ+ y s9c]e 9 t pr(ession1 f ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclxx4 ,to ,lady ,h4 ,london1 ,augu/ #bb1 #agdh4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,ev] s9ce ! read+ y\r ,lady%ip's condesc5d+ lett]1 my s\l 7z inde$ ?r\gh grace x 0 9 a degree be=e7 has be5 ov]p[]$ ) 8 pres5ce1 :o is ,all 9 ,all4 ,:5 y\r ,lady%ip /il$ me 8y\r fri5d10 ,i 0 amaz$ at y\r condesc5sion4 ,b :5 ,i ?\ght t ,,jesus 0 my fri5d1 x q ov]came me1 & made me to lie pro/rate be=e him1 cry+1 ,:y me1 :y me8 ,i j n[ rose f ! gr\nd1 aft] pray+ ! ,,"l ( all ,lords to wat] y\r s\l1 hon\r$ madam1 e mom5t4 ,z !re seems to be a door op5+ = ! nobility to he> ! gospel1 ,i w def] my j\rney till ,?ursday1 &1 ,,god will+1 prea* at y\r ,lady%ip's on ,tuesday4 ,9 ! mean :ile ,i w wait ^u or s5d to ! ,c\nt ! ,dani% embassador's bro!r1 :o fav\rs me ) 8 company on ,monday to d9e4 ,on ,monday morn+ f n9e to ne> elev5 ,i w be at y\r ,lady%ip's1 & wait to "k y\r ord] conc]n+ ,tuesday4 ,o t ,,god may be ) & make me humble6 ,i am a%am$ to ?9k y\r ,lady%ip w admit me "u y\r ro(1 mu* m am ,i amaz$ t ! ,,"l ,,jesus w make use ( su* a creature z ,i am4 ,"u a s5se ( ?is1 ,i write to y\r ,lady%ip n[4 ,x is late1 & my poor body calls to re/4 ,b z ,i am to prea* f\r times to-morr[1 ,i ?\ght x my duty to s5d ^! few l9es to y\r ,lady%ip to night4 ,q a/oni%$ at y\r ,lady%ip's condesc5sion1 & ! unm]it$ sup]ab\nd+ grace & goodness ( ,him :o has lov$ me & giv5 himself = me1 ,i subscribe myself1 hon\r$ madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$1 ob$i5t1 humble & will+ s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclxxi4 ,to ,lady ,h4 ,london1 ,sept4 #a1 #agdh4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,al?\gh x is "t = me to be sett+ out1 yet ,i d>e n leave t[n )\t dropp+ a few l9es1 gratefully to ackn[l$ge ! _m fav\rs ,i h receiv$ f y\r ,lady%ip1 especially ! hon\r y h done me 9 mak+ me "o ( y\r ,lady%ip's *apla9s4 ,a s5se ( x humbles me1 & makes me to pray m int5sely = m grace1 to walk m wor?y ( t ,,god1 :o has call$ me to 8 k+dom & glory4 ,z y\r ,lady%ip ha? be5 pleas$ to conf] on me ! hon\r be=e m5tion$1 ,i %all ?9k x my duty to s5d y weekly acc\nts ( :at ! ,,"l ,,jesus is pleas$ to d = & by me4 ,glory be to 8 great ,"n1 ! prospect is promis+4 ,my ,"l ,ba? receiv$ me ye/]day morn+ v cordially1 & w\ld give me five gu9eas = ! orphans1 ?\gh ,i refus$ tak+ any ?+ = ! books4 ,i s5d y\r ,lady%ip 7by ! h&s ( fai?ful & hone/ ,betty ,w7 a little box ( my s]mons1 & ! la/ acc\nt ( ,,god's deal+ ) me1 & ( ! money exp5d$ = ! ,orphan-h\se1 ) my oa? be=e ! magi/rates ( ,savannah4 ,! little book 9 m>ble pap] is = ,madam ,p3 ,i h fold$ d[n :]e ,i w\ld h h] beg9 to read4 ,:at a lovely *ri/ian w %e make1 :5 grace ha? once ref9$ h] he>t8 ,i hope ,,god int5ds to hon\r y\r ,lady%ip 9 mak+ y in/rum5tal ( do+ good to ! nobility4 ,8 provid5ce1 8 peculi> provid5ce ha? plac$ y\r ,lady%ip at ,*elsea4 ,i am p]suad$ y\r ,lady%ip w n quit t po/1 till he t ha? plac$ y !re1 pla9ly gives y a dismission4 ,i h good news to-day f ,bri/ol4 ,mr4 ,c int5ds to be fett]$ no long] ) ! fe> ( man4 ,o t !re may be always 9 him su* a m9d6 ,mr4 ,l1 he in=ms me too1 is com+ f "u ! cl\d4 ,he begs 8 dutiful respects may be pres5t$ to y\r ,lady%ip1 & is mu* oblig$ to y\r ,lady%ip = be+ s mu* conc]n$ = him4 ,i hope he w fix by & by3 ,b :i!r am ,i runn+8 ,p>don me1 hon\r$ madam1 ,i fe> ,i am too bold & too long4 ,^u ! road1 ,i propose writ+ y\r ,lady%ip my ?\ghts ( :at s*eme seems to be mo/ practicable1 9 ord] to c>ry on ! "w ( ,,god1 bo? "h & 9 ,am]ica4 ,i d>e add no m b my he>ty pray]s = ! temporal & et]nal welf>e ( y\r ,lady%ip1 & :ole h\%old1 & subscribe myself1 hon\r$ madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclxxii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,j ,w4 ,london1 ,sept4 #a1 #agdh4 ,rev4 & de> ,sir1 ,,my n meet+ y at ,london has be5 a disappo9tm5t to me4 ,b our ,,"l ord]s all ?+s well4 ,8 "t is & w be be/4 ,i suppose y w he> ( my prea*+ to "s ( ! nobility1 & ,i tru/ ! h\r is com+ :5 "s ( ! ,mighty & ,noble %all be call$4 ,:at h y ?\ght ab\t an union8 ,i am afraid an ext]nal "o is impracticable4 ,i f9d by y\r s]mons1 t we diff] 9 pr9ciples m ?an ,i ?\ght1 & ,i believe we are ^u two diff]5t plans4 ,my atta*m5t to ,am]ica w n p]mit me to abide v long 9 ,engl&2 consequ5tly1 ,i %\ld b weave a ,p5elope's webb1 if ,i =m$ societies2 & if ,i %\ld =m !m1 ,i h n prop] assi/ants to take c>e ( !m4 ,i int5d !re=e to g ab\t prea*+ ! gospel to e creature4 ,y1 ,i suppose1 are = settl+ societies e :]e2 b m ( ?is :5 we meet4 ,i c n[ only say a few g5]al ?+s4 ,i hope y don't =get to pray = me4 ,y are always rememb]$ by1 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclxxiii4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,w4 ,london1 ,sept4 #a1 #agdh4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,,y\r k9d lett] ,i receiv$ ) great satisfaction4 ,i *e>fully sit d[n to answ] x be=e ,i set out = ,scotl&4 ,i h be5 a mile or two ^u ! road1 b turn$ back because my *aise 0 n regi/]$4 ,my h&s h be5 full ( "w1 & ,i h be5 among great company4 ,a privy c\nsellor ( ! k+ ( ,d5m>k1 & o!rs1 ) "o ( ! ,pr9ce ( ,wales's fav\rites1 d9$ & drank tea ) me on ,monday4 ,on ,tuesday ,i prea*$ twice at ,lady ,hunt+don's to sev]al ( ! nobility4 ,9 ! morn+ ! ,e>l ( ,*e/]field 0 pres5t4 ,9 ! ev5+ ,"l ,b4 ,all behav$ q well1 & 7 9 "s degree affect$4 ,"l ,c ?ank$ me1 & said1 8,sir1 ,i w n tell y :at ,i %all tell o!rs1 h[ ,i approve ( y10 or words to ?is purpose4 ,he conv]s$ ) me freely aft]w>ds4 ,"l ,b 0 mu* mov$1 & desir$ ,i w\ld come & see him ! next morn+4 ,i did2 & 8 ,lord%ip behav$ ) great c&\r & frankness4 ,all accept$ ( my s]mons1 & seem$ surpriz$ b pleas$4 ,?us1 my de> bro!r1 ! _w turns r\nd4 8,9 all "t ( my weal?1 good ,,"l deliv] me60 ,glad am ,i1 = 8 own sake1 t de> ,mr4 ,c beg9s to resolve to play ! man4 ,alas6 a trimm+ conduct is uncom=table to "o's self1 displeas+ to ,,*ri/1 & ridicul\s 9 ! sight ( ! _w4 ,,*ri/ is wor? all1 or he is wor? no?+4 ,may ! ,,"l enable me to be simple1 & hone/1 & op5 9 all my deal+s1 & to tru/ him ) ! consequ5ces4 ,i h ev] yet f\nd1 t hone/y is ! be/ policy 9 ! end4 ,o t de> ,mr4 ,l may at l5g? %[ himself a man too6 ,my de>1 v de> bro!r1 may y lose no m "t1 b jo9 9 confess+ a crucifi$ ,savi\r4 ,glad am ,i to f9d t ,mr4 ,c's conv]sation is ble/ to y4 ,i wi% y _h always a *ri/ian fidus a*ates at y\r side4 ,p>don me1 de> bro!r1 ?is fre$om4 ,my love is s great to y1 & ,i h put up s _m pray]s = y1 t ,i _c re/ till y improve ^? excell5t p>ts ,,god has giv5 y1 = ! glory ( 8 *ur* & ! good ( 8 p4 ,i am glad y w s5d some?+ to our "m4 ,i ne$ n tell y1 t ! wise/ ( m5 has bid u 8n to despise "o's "m1 :5 %e is old40 ,i ?ank y = ! pictures2 ,i h made free ) "s ( !m already4 ,i %all n be sorry1 if y d n g to ,gl\ce/]4 ,alas1 s mu* money sp5t at music-meet+s w make b a poor article at ! day ( judgm5t4 ,b :]e does my affection c>ry me8 ,my de> bro!r1 good night4 ,,god will+1 y %all he> f me soon aga92 if y d n answ] me imm$iately1 ,i w impute x to any ?+ r ?an want ( love2 t1 ,i am sure1 is /rong t[>ds me1 h[ev] unwor?y ( x4 ,,god has bless$ me mu* 9 ,london4 ,congregations are v l>ge4 ,on ,sunday ,i 0 enabl$ to prea* f\r times3 b ?is body,well6 ?anks be to ,,god1 x is soon to be put (f4 ,once m good night4 ,my love to all fri5ds4 ,i am ,y\rs mo/ affectionately1 ,g4 ,w4 8trim+0 replac$ ) 8trimm+0 ,,lett] ,,dclxxiv4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,oulney1 7,nor?ampton%ire7 ,sept4 #d1 #agdh4 ,v de> ,sir1 ,,x 0 a pleas+ surprize to me la/ week1 to receive a lett] dat$ 9 ,july f my de>1 v de> fri5d ,mr4 ,s ( ,new-,engl&4 ,i left t[n ye/]day1 b hav+ an imm$iate opportunity ( s5d+1 by way ( ,philadelphia1 ,i n[ sit d[n to write y\r answ]4 ,poor ,new-,engl&6 ,i pity & pray = !e f my inmo/ s\l4 ,may ,,god arise1 & scatt] ?y enemies6 may ^? t hate !e be made to flee be=e !e6 ,i am afraid ! sc5e w be yet d>k]4 ,b y "k x is always d>ke/ be=e day-break4 ,x has be5 s 9 ,engl&4 ,matt]s1 z to religion1 7 come to almo/ an extremity4 ,! enemy _h inde$ brok5 9 ^u u l a flood4 ,! _s ( ! ,,"l is n[ lift+ up a /&>d4 ,! prospect ( ! success ( ! gospel1 ,i ?9k1 0 nev] m promis+4 ,9 ! *ur*1 tab]nacle1 & fields1 congregations h be5 great1 & p]haps z great p[] z ev] ha? accompani$ ! ^w4 ,a door is also op5+ = ! mighty & noble4 ,i h prea*$ f\r times to sev]al ( ! nobility at good ,lady ,h's4 ,all behav$ exce$+ well1 & ,i suppose 9 ! w9t] opportunities ( prea*+ to !m w be frequ5t4 ,may ! ,,"l prep>e me = :atev] he has prep>$ = me6 ,z = return+ to ,am]ica1 if ,i live1 ,i believe !re's no d\bt ( x4 ,i int5d keep+ myself free f societies1 & !re=e ,i hope to see y aga9 next ye>4 ,b future ?+s belong to ,,god4 ,i ?ank y & de> ,mr4 ,r = y\r k9d invitation4 ,may ! ,,"l direct to :at is be/6 ,i hope y w cont9ue to write4 ,pray read1 seal & s5d ! inclos$4 ,y w communicate s mu* ( ?is lett] z may be prop]4 ,o de> ,sir1 pray = me1 t ! glori\s ,emmanuel may give me humility1 & lead me on f conqu]+ to conqu]4 ,y mu/ rememb] me to de> ,mrs4 ,s & all 9 ! k9de/ mann]1 & entreat !m to cont9ue _! pray]s 9 behalf (1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs z usual1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclxxv4 ,to ,mr4 ,r4 ,oulney1 ,sept4 #d1 #agdh4 ,v de> ,sir1 ,,?\gh ,i am on my j\rney to ,scotl&1 yet ,i mu/ /op a little by ! way to answ] y\r k9d lett] dat$ 9 ,july la/4 ,x br\ght /range ?+s to my e>s1 & x made me smile4 ,y "k1 de> ,sir1 :at has (t5 pass$ betwe5 y & me1 ^u t po9t1 lov+ hon\r4 ,"s p]sons be+ =c$ z x 7 to accept ( gov]nm5t places1 are l o!r p]sons say+ nolo episcop>e1 :51 x may be1 !y h be5 mak+ int]e/ = a bi%oprick _m ye>s4 ,y "k h[ to make ! application4 ,h[ev]1 ,,god may ov]-rule ?is = good1 & if y c\ld get ! gov]nm5t ( 7?\gh 9 ask+ = x1 y "k n :at y ask7 x might be ( s]vice to ,new-,engl& _m ways4 ,b1 de> ,sir1 :at c ,i d 9 x8 ,i h no int]e/ at c\rt1 & suppos+ ,i _h1 y h direct$ me to no means1 nei!r ha? any p]son be5 ) me conc]n+ x4 ,be pleas$ !re=e to in=m me ( p>ticul>s4 ,let ,mr4 ,s in/ruct me :at /eps are to be tak51 & if ,i c be ( any s]vice1 y may comm& me4 ,i ?ank y1 de> ,sir1 = y\r k9d invitation1 & if y are to be exalt$1 ,i pray ! ,,"l ( all ,lords to fit & qualify y =1 & support y "u x4 ,y w n =get to give my mo/ cordial salutations to all my de> ,new-,engl& fri5ds4 ,i pray = !m1 y1 & y\rs1 & am1 v de> ,sir1 ) repeat$ ?anks = all fav\rs1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclxxvi4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,l4 ,donca/]1 ,sept4 #g1 #agdh4 ,rev4 & de> ,sir1 ,,our la/ %ort int]view at ,/one-h\se pleas$ me4 ,i hope x =ebod$ some?+ good4 ,i told y ! tru? :5 ,i said1 8,i _h n =gott5 y40 ,no1 nei!r h ,i be5 suff]$ to ?9k h>dly ( y = y\r %yness to unwor?y me2 only ,i h ?\ght y 7 loos+ "t1 & = fe> ( displeas+ a few mortal m51 _h act$ a "p displeas+ to ! invisible1 immortal1 & only wise ,,god4 ,good ,sir ,john ,philips us$ to call y s9c]e4 ,i believe t is y\r "r "n4 ,i _c help ?9k+ b y w prove x to be s ere long4 ,t love :i* ,,jesus %$ abroad 9 y\r he>t ye>s ago1 mu/ con/ra9 y to confess him be=e man4 ,! light :i* ! ,,"l ha? imp>t$ to y1 _c1 ,i am p]suad$1 be mu* long] hid "u a bu%el4 ,! %ackles ) :i* y h be5 fett]$1 mu/ be %ak5 (f1 or ,i am mu* mi/ak5 9 ! de> man to :om ,i am writ+4 ,p>don me1 my de> old fri5d4 ,my he>t at pres5t ov]fl[s ) love t[>ds y4 ,?\gh we>y & on a j\rney1 ,i _c help writ+ to y4 ,fe> n temporal support4 ,?\gh ,i w5t )\t scrip or %oe1 ,i h lack$ no?+2 or if ,i _h no?+2 9 ,,jesus ,i h possess$ all ?+s4 ,i d n envy ^? :o *oose to sleep 9 a :ole sk94 ,let me h sc>s1 s t !y are sc>s ( hon\r1 sc>s = ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i "k :o w approve ( !m1 :5 he comes to judgm5t4 ,o t day6 t awful day6 ,,god enable u s to act1 t we may receive an ,euge bone6 ,out ( ! fulness ( my he>t ,i write ?us4 ,i am n[ on my way to ,scotl&4 ,! ,,"l ,,jesus ha? bless$ me 9 ,london4 ,z soon z possible ,i int5d call+ ^u y4 ,if y h a m9d to r5ew our old delightful *ri/ian correspond5ce1 ,i am q will+4 ,i wi% y & y\rs ! be/ ( bless+s1 & am1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclxxvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,morpe?1 7,nor?umb]l&17 ,sept4 #aj1 #agdh4 ,de> ,mr4 ,s1 ,,till n[ ,i h n _h "t to answ] y\r k9d lett]1 & n[ ,i am too we>y to s5d y a long "o4 ,i ?ank y = y\r good wi%es & pray]s4 ,may !y ent] into ! e>s ( ! ,,"l ( ,sabao?6 ,hi!rto1 ,,god has be5 pleas$ to bless me s9ce my arrival4 ,let ! ,,"l's p cont9ue to hold up _! h&s1 & by 8 div9e assi/ance ,i w g on fight+ till ,i drop4 ,i am n[ on my way to ,scotl&4 ,i "k y wi% me good luck 9 ! "n ( ! ,,"l4 ,:5 provid5ce op5s a door1 ,i %all be glad to embrace4,9 ! mean :ile1 pray rememb] me to all 9 ! k9de/ mann]4 ,z = y\r call to prea*1 ,i c say no?+1 be+ a /rang] to y4 ,only ,i w\ld obs]ve to y :at ! apo/le says1 8,n a novice1 c40,y "k :at foll[s4 ,if y *use prop] seasons1 & keep )9 ! b\nds ( humility & *ri/ian prud5ce1 ,i pray ! ,,"l to be ) & bless y4 ,i c n[ add no m1 b subscribe myself ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclxxviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,t4 ,ed9burgh1 ,sept4 #ae1 #agdh4 ,de> ,mr4 ,t1 ,,ere ?is c rea* ,london1 y w f9d t ,i h =got n my promise4 ,no1 ,i love !e too well to d s4 ,?anks be to ,,god1 t y beg9 to awake out ( y\r dream4 ,x has be5 a dream1 ?\gh a gold5 pleas+ "o4 ,if all 0 "r1 su* d>kness w\ld nev] come & abide ^u y\r s\l4 ,come1 play ! man1 &1 if call$ to x1 leave a worm = ,,god4 ,y are n ! fir/ t h be5 call$ to "p ) :at 0 z de> z _! own s\ls1 or t h se5 _! belov$ object 9 ! possession ( ano!r4 ,bett] see t1 ?an enjoy ! object ) guilt ^u ! m9d4 ,h[ did ,jacob sm>t1 all 8 life-"t aft]w>ds1 = gett+ ! bless+ by a lie8 ,! way ( duty is ! way ( safety4 ,i write ?is on supposition t y\r fa!r w be aga9/ y\r proce$+4 ,y w let me "k :at he says3 ,9 ! mean :ile1 z our ,,"l enables1 ,i w pray = y4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus give u a "r judgm5t 9 all ?+s6 ,b en\gh ( ?is4 ,y see ! bi%op's *>ge has turn$ out z ,i suppos$4 ,:o c\ld imag9e o!rwise8 ,,"l1 humble ?y p = giv+ su* wrong t\*es to ! ark6 ,,"l1 keep me f do+ s any m6 ,o = zeal accord+ to k6 ,o = grace & wisdom to act aright6 ,ye/]day ,,god br\ght me safe "h1 & ,i h be5 receiv$ v k9dly4 ,?is aft]noon ,i am to prea*4 ,! effects ( x y may "k h]eaft]4 ,= ! pres5t1 adieu4 ,i recomm5d y to ,him :o is able to keep y f fall+1 & to raise y :5 fall52 & subscribe myself1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclxxix4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,b4 ,ed9burgh1 ,sept4 #af1 #agdh4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,on ,?ursday noon1 ?r\gh ! provid5ce ( a good & graci\s ,,god1 ,i came hi!r1 :]e ,i h met ) an he>ty welcome4 ,la/ night ,i prea*$ to a ,moorfields congregation = numb]s1 & ! ,,"l1 ,i believe1 0 pleas$ to give x 8 bless+4 ,i h _h ! pleasure ( he>+1 t a s]jeant ( a regim5t1 awak5$ :5 ,i 0 "h la/1 held on1 & held out1 & di$ rejoic+2 & likewise ( sev]al o!rs1 :o are gone be=e u to inh]it ! promises4 ,may ! ,,"l awak5 fre% s\ls to supply _! places4 ,i tru/ he w4 ,i 0 also mu* delight$ la/ night1 to he> !re 7 s _m *ri/ian soldi]s among ! k+'s =ces t came f ,fl&]s4 ,a "y *ri/ian lady1 "u ^: ro( !y 71 told me1 t "s or o!r ( !m 7 cont9ually pray+ to1 & wre/l+ ) ,,god4 ,if any ( !m return to ,engl&1 ,i d\bt n b ,col4 ,gy w f9d !m out4 ,i int5d writ+ to him soon1 & hope to s5d our good lady "s glad tid+s next week4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 pray pres5t my mo/ dutiful respects to h] ,lady%ip4 ,i hope all is well 9 ,london4 ,! bi%op's dea?1 ,i suppose1 w prev5t any fur!r /ir ab\t ,b>?olomew4 ,i %all be glad to he> h[ y g on4 ,pray1 de> ,sir1 h[ are y\r circum/ances8 ,y w n be (f5d$ if ,i in=m y1 t m ?an "o h in=m$ me ( y\r be+ 9 debt to sev]al4 ,i ?\ght x my duty to apprize y ( x1 because ,i "k :at a burd5 x is to be 9 debt2 n inde$ = myself1 b = o!rs4 ,i make no apology = ?is2 y "k x mu/ proce$ f love4 ,i wi% y ! v be/ ( bless+s1 & am1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclxxx4 ,to ,mr4 ,s ,w4 ,ed9burgh1 ,sept4 #ai1 #agdh4 ,my v de> ,mr4 ,w1 ,,%all ,i promise1 & n p]=m8 ,,god =bid6 ,glad am ,i1 yea v glad to op5 a fre% correspond5ce ) a de> old fri5d1 ) :om ,i h (t5 tak5 su* sweet c\nsel4 ,o my de> man1 h[ pati5t1 h[ long-suff]+ has ! bless$ ,,jesus be5 t[>ds u6 ,ought n 8 love to con/ra9 u to ob$i5ce8 ,ought we n to confess him1 :o endur$ su* contradiction ( s9n]s aga9/ himself = u8 ,= my "p1 :5 ,i ?9k t ! glori\s ,emmanuel endur$ ! pa91 & despis$ ! %ame ( dy+ ^u a curs$ tree = me1 ,i _c help say+1 ,= ?is let m5 revile my "n1 ,no cross ,i'd %un1 ,i'd fe> no %ame2 ,all hail reproa*1 & welcome pa91 ,only ?y t]rors1 ,,"l1 re/ra94 ,glory be to ,,god1 ,i h hi!rto f\nd t ! cross ( ,,jesus has be5 l9$ ) love4 ,?is has made x easy2 ?is ev5 n[ makes x exce$+ light4 ,i fe> prosp]ity m ?an affliction2 & ?\gh !re is b little dang] p]haps ( my be+ exalt$ 9 ?is _w1 yet ! language ( my s\l is1 8,9 all "t ( my weal?1 good ,,"l deliv] me40 ,may ! ,,"l keep y1 my de> fri5d1 by 8 mighty p[] ?r\gh fai?6 ,he has entru/$ y ) _m tal5ts2 may y occupy !m till he come6 ,i hope he w bless y\r conv]sation to ^? :o are yet b weak 9 ! fai?1 & :o _c1 ?r\gh love ( ! _w1 or fe> ( man1 z yet be> mu* contempt4 ,my s]vice to ,messrs4 ,b & ,m1 :5 y see !m4 ,my pray] = y all is1 t y may be good soldi]s ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i am fight+ = him "h4 ,va/ multitudes come to he>2 b :at good is done1 _c yet be det]m9$4 ,_m ( my de> fri5ds are gone to glory1 ,i purpose be+ 9 t[n ab\t ! "t appo9t$4 ,i "k y w pray = me4 ,:e!r abs5t or pres5t1 assure y\rself y are nev] =gott5 by1 my v de> fri5d1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclxxxi4 ,to ! ,c\ntess ( ,h4 ,ed9burgh1 ,sept4 #bj1 #agdh4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i ,suppose1 ere ?is c rea* y1 y\r ,lady%ip w h he>d ( my be+ arriv$ at ,ed9burgh1 & ( ano!r p>ticul> or two m5tion$ 9 ,mr4 ,b's lett]4 ,?is br+s y\r ,lady%ip an acc\nt ( v great multitudes flock+ to he> ! ^w2 b ) :at success x is att5d$1 ,i _c yet tell4 ,^u my fir/ com+1 ,i 0 some:at disc\rag$ at he>+ ( ! dea? ( _m ( my valuable & lead+ fri5ds1 & ( o!rs los+ _! fir/ love4 ,besides1 ! wea!r 0 boi/]\s1 "s m9i/]s %y1 & ,,god 0 pleas$ to visit me ) a great ho>s5ess4 ,b ! prospect is n[ m pleasant2 & ,i tru/1 ere ,i leave ,scotl&1 y\r ,lady%ip w h "s good news f a f> c\ntry4 ,inclos$ y\r ,lady%ip has an extract ( a lett] s5t f ,london to a pi\s g5tlewoman "h3 ,i wi% "p ( ! cont5ts may n prove1 l ! bi%op ( ,e's *>ge1m]e imag9>y4 ,may ,,god ha/5 ! "t1 :5 m ( ! mighty & noble %all be call$1 & made to /oop to ! ,r$eem]'s sceptre6 ,x is n[ gr[+ late4 ,t y\r ,lady%ip & family may be fill$ ) all ! fulness ( ,,god1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ ob$i5t1 will+ s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclxxxii4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,ed9burgh1 ,sept4 #ba1 #agdh4 ,,& c\ld my v de> ,mr4 ,h ?9k1 t :5 he 0 out ( sight he 0 out ( m9d8 ,no1 my de> fri5d1 ,i believe x w nev] be s ) y & me4 ,by ?is "t1 ,i hope ,mr4 ,d's lett] f ,b]mudas1 or ! lett]s s5t y f !nce by way ( ,philadelphia1 w in=m y1 t ,i wrote sev]al p>t+ lett]s to y & _m o!r fri5ds1 & s5t y bills ( ex*ange to ! am\nt ( eighty p\nds /]l+2 b1 ) my lett]1 books1 & sev]al o!r ?+s1 ,i f9d !y are tak54 ,( ?is ,mr4 ,d writes me lately4 ,z !re is n[ peace1 & a comm]ce op5$ ) ,spa91 ,i hope ! new settl]s w be di/urb$ no m4 ,c\rage1 my de> man1 c\rage4 ,surely we %all yet live to see ! salvation ( ,,god 9 ,georgia4 ,i am glad ,mr4 ,fairwea!r ha? be5 at ,be!sda4 ,:atev] has happ5$1 d y\r be/ = me 9 respect to my family4 ,next ye> y may see me aga94 ,b m ( ?is h]eaft]4 ,! ,,"l is exce$+ good to me4 ,great ?+s are do+ 9 ,engl&2 & ! ,,"l is bless+ me m & m 9 ,scotl&4 ,?is morn+1 ,i he> a g5tlewoman has left me an hundr$ p\nds4 ,if s1 fifty %all be paid = y on ! ,orphan-h\se acc\nt1 to ,mr4 ,n1 & z mu* m z ,i c sp>e1 z soon z possible4,i h paid ,mr4 ,j ?irty p\nds /]l+4 ,b :at does my wife tell me 9 h] lett] receiv$ ?is day1 ab\t y\r los+ "s fav\rite creature8 ,is x y\r wife1 or y\r little daught]8 ,well1 my de> fri5d1 y & ,i mu/ be made p]fect ?r\gh suff]+s2 y & ,i mu/ le>n to walk by fai?4 ,may ! ,fa!r ( ,m]cies com=t y\r he>t1 & abundantly supply ! want ( e creature1 by communications f 8 own et]nal ,self4 ,o pray write to me4 ,let me be> "p ( y\r sorr[s1 & !reby %ew myself y\r fri5d4 ,if my wife is emb>k$ ere ?is arrives1 ,i beg y w\ld op5 all p>cels t are s5t to y\r c>e1 & act z usual = my family4 ,my t5d] love to all4 ,y w n cease pray+1 de> ,mr4 ,h1 = ,ev] y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclxxxiii4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,ed9burgh1 ,sept4 #bc1 #agdh4 ,my de> ,bro!r ,s1 ,,h[ good is ,,god6 ,well may y say1 t he nev] fails ^? t put _! tru/ 9 him4 ,h[ does he make my extremity 8 opportunity to help & relieve me4 ,if ! news ab\t ! legacy be true1 ,i hope x w increase my fai?1 & make me m will+ to be ^u ! /ret* = ,him1 :o 0 /ret*$ ^u ! accurs$ tree = me4 ,i ?ank y = s5d+ my lett]s4 ,my wife proposes to emb>k = ,engl& 9 ,octob]4 ,! climate w n agree ) h]4 ,! physicians advise h] to come ov]1 & %e entreats all fri5ds to pray = h] safe passage to ,engl&4 ,affairs "h h n[ a com=table aspect4 ,i ?9k m p ?an ev] come to he>1 & _! he>ts beg9 to be w>m4 ,cont9ue to write4 ,my love to all4 ,! n s5d+ ! late publi%$ acc\nt ( ! ,orphan-h\se1 has be5 ( diss]vice to me4 ,:5 w ! *ildr5 ( light be z wise 9 _! g5]ation z ! *ildr5 ( ! _w8 ,i c n[ no m1 b am1 my de> ,sir1 ,ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclxxxiv4 ,to ,colonel ,gly4 ,ed9burgh1 ,sept4 #bc1 #agdh4 ,v de> ,sir1 ,,ev] s9ce ,i h be5 9 ,ed9burgh1 ,i h be5 attempt+ to write to y1 b c\ld n effect x till n[4 ,?\gh ,i am abs5t f1 yet ,i am pres5t ) y4 ,i hope ?is w f9d y fight+ ! good fight ( fai?1 & 9 e respect behav+ l a good soldi] ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,! news ( y\r conv]sion ha? rea*$ ! e>s ( _m ( ! great ones 9 ,scotl&4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus keep y /$fa/1 unmoveable1 always ab\nd+ 9 8 "w4 ,! way y "k4 ,a con/ant look+ up to ! au?or & f9i%] ( our fai?1 & wat*+ unto pray] ) all p]sev]ance1 w keep ! s\l /eady amid/ all ! temptations ( a malici\s devil1 & ensn>+ _w4 ,o = grace & zeal to endure unto ! end6 ,f9is coronat opus4 ,i c\ld say mu*1 b company waits = me4 ,va/ multitudes come to he>1 & ,i tru/ mu* good is done4 ,good ,lady ,h has an extract ( a lett] f a soldi]1 :i* w please y4 ,"h are two dev\t soldi]s 9 ,ed9burgh4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus add m to 8 *ur* ( su* conv]ts z may be sav$6 ,y w n =get to pray = me4 ,t y may increase ) all ! increase ( ,,god1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclxxxv4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,glasg[1 ,sept4 #bh1 #agdh4 ,my v de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,,y are e day ^u my he>t4 ,i mu/ n1 ,i _c refra9 writ+ to y any long]4 ,h[ d y8 ,old love revives 9 my he>t t[>ds y1 because1 ,i tru/1 love to ! bless$ ,,jesus beg9s to revive 9 y\r he>t4 ,may ! glori\s ,emmanuel fan ! div9e sp>k1 till x break out into a holy blaze6 ,d n lose "o mom5t m1 my de> ,sir3 let ?is be ! language ( y\r s\l cont9ually1 ,be gone1 va9 _w1 my he>t resign1 ,= ,i w be no long] ?9e3 ,a nobl] a div9] gue/ ,n[ takes possession ( my brea/4 ,x pleases me to ?9k1 h[ l\d y & ,i %all s+ ( inf9ite1 free1 & un*angeable love 9 heav52 = because ,,god *ange? n1 !re=e y & ,i h n be5 consum$4 ,o pleasant1 transport+ ?\ght6 ,:at a savi\r is ,,jesus ( ,naz>e?6 ,h[ preci\s 0 8 blood6 ,h[ pr(usely1 z x 71 0 x %$ = s9n]s6 ,t y & y\rs may e mom5t feel its p>don+1 r5ovat+1 cleans+1 & purify+ p[]1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 my v de> fri5d1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclxxxvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,glasg[1 ,sept4 #bh1 #agdh4 ,my v ,de> ,sir1 ,i ,h be5 9 pa9 because y\r k9d lett] has la9 by me s long unansw]$4,no?+ b a v>iety ( o!r necess>y bus9ess has be5 ! cause4 ,my h&s are full1 & ,i tru/ ! pleasure ( ! ,,"l w prosp] 9 !m4 ,v great multitudes h flock$ to he>2 & 9 ,glasg[ ! prospect ( do+ good is r m promis+ ?an 9 ,ed9burgh4 ,9 a =tnight ,i purpose1 ,,god will+1 to leave ,scotl&1 & to prea* at ,oundle 9 my way to ,london4 ,glad %all ,i be to see two su* fri5ds z y & ,mr4 ,h1 ?\gh incog4 ,i w endeav\r to s5d y timely notice4 ,i w\ld h nei!r ( y expose y\rselves to ne$less contempt ^u my acc\nt4 ,i ?9k ,i c say1 t ,i am will+ to be =gott5 ev5 by my fri5ds1 if ,,jesus ,,*ri/ may !reby be exalt$4 ,b !n1 ,i w\ld n h my fri5ds act an inconsi/5t "p t[>ds t fri5d ( all1 t fri5d ( s9n]s1 ! glori\s ,emmanuel4 ,y "k1 my de> ,sir1 :at an inspir$ apo/le ha? ass]t$3 8,a d\ble-m9d$ man is un/able 9 all 8 ways40 ,:il/ y are afraid ( m51 y w expose y\rself to a ?\s& inconv5i5ces4 ,y\r polite company1 7unless y conv]se ) !m m z _! physician1 ?an z _! companion7 w prevail on y to su* compliances1 z w make y sm>t :5 y retire into y\r closet1 & reflect on ! "p y h act$4 ,be=e ,i %ook (f ! _w1 (t5 h ,i come out ( company1 %orn ( all my /r5g?1 l poor ,sampson :5 he _h lo/ 8 locks6 ,b ?is is a t5d] po9t4 ,g on1 de> ,sir1 & prove ! /r5g? ( ,,jesus to be y\rs4 ,cont9ue in/ant 9 pray]1 & y %all see & feel inf9itely great] ?+s ?an y h se5 or felt yet4 ,i am ( y\r op9ion1 t !re is se$ s[n 9 ,engl&1 :i* w 9 "t gr[ up into a great tree4 ,,god's giv+ "s ( ! mighty & noble a he>+ e>1 =ebodes future good4 ,i d n despair1 if ,i live1 ( see+ y a proclaim] ( ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,,god be prais$1 t ,mr4 ,h is s bold an advocate = 8 bless$ ,,"l4 ,i s5d him my mo/ affectionate respects1 & entreat him to rememb] me 9 8 pray]s4 ,i wrote to ,mr4 ,h lately4 ,i h]e) s5d y an extract ( a lett] ,i wrote on %ip-bo>d to my de> invaluable fri5d ,mr4 ,s1 ( ,s\?-,c>ol9a4 ,if x 0 judg$ prop]1 ,i w\ld put x 9 ! preface ( a new edition ( my ,j\rnals4 ,i w\ld n h any ( my mi/akes rema9 unc5sur$1 uncorrect$4 ,i ?ank y = y\r h9t ab\t my way ( prea*+4 ,i %all take c>e to obs]ve x4 ,& n[1 de> ,sir1 = ! pres5t1 adieu4 ,i am afraid ,i h tir$ y4 ,i %all be fond ( see+ y at ,london4 ,rejoic+ 9 ! prospect ( see+ y 9 ! k+dom ( heav51 ,i subscribe myself1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclxxxvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,k4 ,glasg[1 ,sept4 #bh1 #agdh4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,:5 ,i 0 ! o!r day at ,ed9burgh1 y\r ag$ fa!r communicat$ a lett] to me1 :i* gave an acc\nt ( y\r be+ translat$ f ! k+dom ( d>kness into ! k+dom ( ,,god's de> ,son4 ,z ! news rejoic$ ! he>ts ( angels 9 heav51 no wond] t x gives satisfaction to ^? :o desire to foll[ ! bless$ ,,jesus "h on e>?4 ,hop+ t ,i am "o ( ^?1 & be+ will+ to promote 8 glori\s gospel 9 e "p ( ! _w1 ,i write y ?is lett] at a v5ture1 to wi% y joy ( y\r happy *ange1 & to exhort y ) full purpose ( he>t to cleave unto ! ,,"l4 ,! m y "k ( ,wisdom's ways1 ! m y w f9d !m to be ways ( pleasantness4 ,! m y "k ( ! bless$ ,,jesus1 ! m y w f9d t 8 yoke is easy1 & 8 burd5 exce$+ light4 ,g on !n1 de> ,sir3 be /rong 9 ! grace t is 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 & le>n to endure h>dness l a good soldi]4 ,:o kn[s :at ! ,,"l may d by y 9 ! d>k p>ts :]e y are8 ,mu* good has be5 done among ! soldi]s 9 ,fl&]s4 ,:at ,,god has done = y\r s\l1 ,i tru/ is only an e>ne/ ( :at he int5ds to d = o!rs 9 ,/4 ,hel5a4 ,i salute y\r companion v he>tily4 ,i wi% y bo? mu* prosp]ity 9 ! ,,"l4 ,y %all h ! pray]s ( z _m z ,i c engage = y4 ,rememb] our ,,"l's promise4 ,:]e !re are only two or ?ree ga!r$ toge!r 9 8 "n1 !re is he 9 ! mid/ ( !m4 ,?\gh y h n public ord9ances1 yet if ! ,,god ( ord9ances be ) y1 !re w be no room = compla9t4 ,if ,i c any way be in/rum5tal ( promot+ ! bless$ "w begun among y1 y may readily comm&1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d & will+ s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,numb] 8,,dclxxxvi40 0 also us$ = ! previ\s lett]4 ,,lett] ,,dclxxxvii4 ,to ,mrs4 ,e4 ,glasg[1 ,sept4 #bh1 #agdh4 ,de> ,madam1 ,,al?\gh ,i fe> x may be tak+ too mu* fre$om1 yet z ,i humbly hope t ! love ( ,,god is %$ abroad 9 y\r he>t1 ,i tru/ y w n be (f5d$ at my s5d+ y ^! few l9es4 ,!y are l9es ( joy2 = :o c help rejoic+ t he>s :at ! bless$ ,,jesus ha? done = y\r s\l8 ,o ,madam1 h[ mu* are y indebt$ to t grace :i* ha? made su* diff]5ce betwe5 y & o!rs4 ,to see any "o conv]t$ is a miracle4 ,b to see a ri* p]son1 "o ( ! mighty1 "o ( ! noble conv]t$1 is yet a great]4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus add m ( y\r rank to 8 *ur*1 su* z %all be sav$6 ,nev] fe>1 ,madam2 all ?+s are possible to ! glori\s ,emmanuel4 ,let him b speak ! ^w1 & great %all be ! numb]s ( new creatures4 ,i hope ?is w f9d y 9 good heal?1 & ^u ! full /ret* = him :o 0 /ret*$ & bl$ ^u ! cross = y4 ,great multitudes 9 ,scotl& flock to he>4 ,"s ( my spiritual *ildr51 ,i he>1 are gone to heav51 & o!rs come to me1 tell+ :at ,,god did = _! s\ls :5 ,i 0 "h la/4 ,i desire to ca/ my cr[n be=e ! ,lamb2 ,i desire always to be cry+ out1 8,:y me1 ,,"l1 :y me80 ,9 ab\t a =tnight ,i purpose sett+ out = ,london4 ,i lead a mov+ life4 ,9 heav5 ,i %all h re/ en\gh4 ,bless$ be ,,god = giv+ u to ent] into a little ( t re/ ev5 "h6 ,t y may daily increase 9 fai?1 & consequ5tly enjoy m & m ( ?is re/1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 de> ,madam1 ,y\r mo/ oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclxxxviii4 ,to "s dev\t ,soldi]s4 ,glasg[1 ,sept4 #bi1 #agdh4 ,my de> ,bre?r51 ,,x gave me no small satisfaction1 :5 ,i 0 lately at ,ed9burgh1 to he> t sev]al ( y 7 enabl$ to behave l good soldi]s ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i rejoice greatly t y are made p>tak]s ( 8 grace1 & ,i e>ne/ly intreat ! ,,"l ( all ,lords t y may gr[ & increase 9 x day by day4 ,?is is ! *ri/ian's duty4 ,he mu/ =get ! ?+s t are beh9d2 he mu/ press =w>d t[>ds ! ?+s :i* are be=e2 he mu/ n /op1 till he arrives at ! m>k ( ! prize ( 8 high call+4 ,i tru/1 my de> bre?r51 y are all ?us m9d$2 & t :atev] befals y1 y w1 ?r\gh div9e assi/ance1 hold on & hold out to ! end4 ,if ,i c be any way s]viceable to y1 be n backw>d to s5d to me4 ,i he> ( o!rs ( y\r pr(ession1 t h lately enli/$ "u ! bann] ( ! ev]-bless$ ,r$eem]4 ,happy !y6 happy y6 ,y h a good capta91 a good cause1 good arm\r1 & an exce$+ great rew>d4 ,t y may at all times quit y\rselves l m51 & be /rong2 t y may fight ! good fight ( fai?1 & at l5g? lay hold on life et]nal is ! he>ty pray] (1 my de> ,bre?r51 ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 & will+ s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dclxxxix4 ,to ! ,c\ntess ( ,h4 ,sept4 #bi1 #agdh4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,am ,i n too tr\blesome 9 writ+ to y\r ,lady%ip s frequ5tly8 ,i fe> ,i am2 & yet ,i am afraid to break y\r ,lady%ip's comm&1 8,write weekly40 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i c yet s5d y\r ,lady%ip ^w t ! glori\s ,emmanuel is ) me1 & c\nt5ances my poor adm9i/rations4 ,i h met ) "s unexpect$ rubs1 b n "o m !n 0 absolutely necess>y to humble my pr\d he>t4 8,o my bless$ ,r$eem]1 :5 %all ,i le>n ( !e to be meek & l[ly6 ,?\ alone1 ,o ,lamb ( ,,god1 can/ tea* me4 ,sanctify all ?y disp5sations to ?is end1 & give me always to lie at ?y feet40 ,!re1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i am safe3 ,!re ,i believe ?is lett] w f9d y\r ,lady%ip4,may y e mom5t he> ! ,r$eem]'s voice1 & be built up cont9ually 9 y\r mo/ holy fai?4 ,9 ab\t a =tnight ,i purpose leav+ ,scotl&4 ,sev]al ?+s concur to make me believe t x 0 "r = me to come "h4 ,p>ticul>s y\r ,lady%ip may expect at my return to t[n4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i recomm5d y\r ,lady%ip1 & y\r de> (fspr+1 ) y\r :ole h\%old1 to ! c>e ( ! ,fa!r ( m]cies & ! ,,god ( all consolation1 & am1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxc4 ,to ,dr4 ,h4 ,glasg[1 ,oct4 #a1 #agdh4 ,my de> ,doctor1 ,,ye/]day ) great satisfaction ,i receiv$ y\r k9d lett]4 ,be+ 9 ,scotl&1 ,i _c z yet h ! pleasure ( see+ ,capta9 ,t2 b1 ,,god will+1 ,i %all enquire him out at my return to ,london4 ,! ,,god ( ! seas & ! ,,god ( ! dry l& has br\ght me safe to my native c\ntry2 s9ce :i* ,i h writt5 to y & _m o!rs1 & left two boxes ( books = my de> ,b]mudas fri5ds1 to be s5t ! fir/ opportunity4 ,al?\gh ,,god is pleas$ to smile ^u my poor adm9i/rations1 & v great multitudes flock to he> bo? 9 ,engl& & ,scotl&1 yet ,i h ?\ghts ( see+ ,b]mudas aga9 next ye>4 ,b ,i d>e n det]m9e4 ,future ?+s belong to ,,god4 ,glory be to 8 great "n = s5d+ me to ,b]mudas at all6 ,glory be to 8 great "n1 t y1 my de> ,sir1 are /riv+ to ent] at ! /reight gate ( a s\nd conv]sion4 ,i hope y w nev] cease /riv+1 till y "k t y\r ,r$eem] live?4,nei!r ! greatness nor numb] ( y\r s9s c keep y f ?is unspeakable privilege1 if y believe on ! ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,he is ! way1 ! tru? & ! life4 ,come to ! ,fa!r 9 & ?r\gh him1 & y1 ev5 y %all be made m ?an conqu]or4 ,ere ?is c rea* y1 ,i hope y w h receiv$ r$emption ?r\gh 8 blood1 ev5 ! =giv5ess ( y\r s9s4 ,:5 y exp]i5ce ?is1 ,o h[ w y rejoice ) joy unspeakable1 ev5 ) joy t is full ( glory6 ,y w !n h an heav5 ^u e>?4 ,s9 %all n h dom9ion ov] y4 ,x %all n reign 9 y\r mortal body4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,h1 :il/ ,i am mus+ on1 & writ+ ab\t ?is bless$ *ange1 ?is pres5t salvation1 ! fire k9dles4 ,i love y ) a peculi> love4 ,i travail 9 bir? till ,,jesus ,,*ri/ be =m$ 9 y\r de> he>t4 ,o d n backslide4 ,/udy to improve ! light & grace already receiv$4 8,to him t ha? %all be giv510 & he %all h abundance4 ,b ,i =get myself4 ,busy z ,i am1 ,i mu/1 y see1 write a long lett]4 ,pray return my he>ty love to y\r de> wife1 ,mrs4 ,h's "m 9 law1 c4 c4 ,may grace1 m]cy & peace be multipli$ ^u y all6 ,i hope y w omit no opportunity ( writ+ to1 my v de> ,fri5d1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxci4 ,to ,mr4 ,a4 ,glasg[1 ,oct4 #a1 #agdh4 ,de> ,mr4 ,a1 ,i ,am n disappo9t$ ( my hope4 ,i ?\ght ! ,,"l ,,jesus _h begun a good "w 9 y\r s\l be=e ,i left ! ,b]mudas4 ,y\r welcome lett] confirm$ me 9 ?is op9ion4 ,i receiv$ x ) joy4 ,?\gh ,i wrote to y n long ago1 yet ,i mu/ answ] y\rs imm$iately4 ,& :at %all ,i say8 ,may ,i n welcome y into ! _w ( new creatures8 ,may ,i n hope t !re has be5 joy 9 heav5 ov] y1 ev5 y1 my de> ,man1 rep5t+ & turn+ unto ,,god1 ev5 a ,,god 9 ,,*ri/8 ,surely ,i may4 ,& :at !n does ! ,,"l n[ require ( y1 n[ he ha? %ewn y t good ?+1 ! p>don ( y\r s9s1 ?r\gh a once crucifi$ b n[ exalt$ ,r$eem]8 ,w y n1 out ( a pr9ciple ( gratitude1 d ju/ly1 love m]cy1 & walk humbly ) y\r ,,god8 ,me?9ks ,i he> y say1 8,i w1 ,i w ?r\gh ! ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/ /r5g!n+ me40,& he w /r5g!n y4,he has promis$1 t z our day is s %all our /r5g? be4,despis$ y mu/ be1 & y\r "n %all be ca/ out z evil2 b ! glori\s ,r$eem] w enable y to g )\t ! camp1 & cause y to rejoice :5 load$ ) 8 sacr$ reproa*4 8,increase & multiply10 mu/ n[ be y\r motto4 ,/rive z mu* z 9 y lies1 by y\r life & conv]sation1 to w9 o!rs to ! bless$ ,,god4 ,! eyes ( m5 & angels w n[ be ^u y4 ,may ! ,,"l enable y to walk circumspectly to ^? t are )\t4 ,i hope y\r wife & all y\r relations w jo9 9 go+ to heav5 ) y4 ,i return !m my mo/ he>ty love1 & pray t !y may be fill$ ) all ! fulness ( ,,god4 ,y w jo9 9 pray+ me ov] to ! ,b]mudas aga94 ,i suppose ,dr4 ,h w %ew y 8 lett]4 ,rememb] me 9 ! k9de/ mann] to all1 & accept ?is z a tok5 ( love unfeign$1 f1 de> ,mr4 ,a1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxcii4 ,to ,mr4 ,d4 ,glasg[1 ,oct4 #a1 #agdh4 ,my v de> ,fri5d1 ,,:o is l unto ,,god1 :o makes 8 creatures extremity1 ! opportunity to help !m8 ,y\r k9d lett] ha? confirm$ ! news ( ! dea? ( ,mrs4 ,b1 & ( h] leav+ me a legacy ( a hundr$ p\nds4 ,well6 ?\gh %e is gone1 yet ,i %all meet h] at ! great day1 :5 ! ,,"l ,,jesus %all rememb] ?is & all h] o!r works ( fai?1 & lab\rs :i* h proce$$ f love4 ,i am glad %e has left su* an executor2 ,i d\bt n ( y\r tak+ c>e ( my int]e/4 ,y\r love is f\nd$ ^u ! rock ( ages1 & s is m9e2 = inde$ ,i love y & y\rs 9 ! b[els ( ! de> ,r$eem]4 ,i "k y w be glad to he> ( my prosp]ity 9 ?is "w4 ,inde$ ,,god makes way = 8 own gospel4 ,_m come to me1 tell+ me :at ! ,,"l did by me ! la/ "t ,i 0 9 ,scotl&1 & also ! "t be=e4 ,congregations are v l>ge4 ,i am press$ to /ay ?ree or f\r days m ?an ,i int5d$4 ,"s t 7 prejudic$1 h _h _! prejudices remov$1 & ,i believe w be great] fri5ds ?an ev]4 ,o t ,i 0 humble & ?ankful6 ,i h good news f ,b]mudas4 ,i return y & y\rs love & ?anks4 ,i desire to be rememb]$ to de> ,mrs4 & e inquir+ fri5d4 ,z ,i ne$ !m s mu*1 ,i hope none w cease putt+ up e>ne/ pray]s 9 behalf (1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxciii4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,glasg[1 ,oct4 #c1 #agdh4 ,my de> ,sir1 ,i ,?ank y = y\r k9d lett]4 ,i am s ill ) a ho>s5ess & cold1 & 9 /ra9+ to rea* l>ge congregations1 t ,i mu/ s5d y b a %ort answ]4 ,! dep5d+ ^u ,,*ri/'s imm$iate tea*+s1 )\t mak+ use ( books & prop] means ( in/ruction1 y may assure y\rself is a t]rible temptation4 ,x is ! v qu9tess5ce ( en?usiasm1 & w lay y op5 to a ?\s& delusions4 8,give ?yself to read+10 says ,paul to ,timo?y4 ,if ?\ _c ?9k ( be+ a ,lat91 /rive to be an ,engli% s*ol>4 ,at my return ,i w endeav\r to assi/ y4 ,at pres5t ,i am q ill2 b ,i am afraid ,i %all n be able to leave ,scotl& 9 less ?an a =tnight4 ,y mu/ rememb] me to all4 ,! ,,"l ,,jesus has appe>$ = me4 ,p>ticul>s expect to he> ano!r "t4 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxciv4 ,to ,mr4 4 ,glasg[1 ,oct4 #e1 #agdh4 ,v de> ,sir1 ,i ,receiv$ y\rs ?is morn+2 ?\gh ,i am engag$ ?is ev5+1 yet ,i ?9k x my duty to s5d y an imm$iate answ]4 ,y might well in=m1 & almo/ assure1 my ,"l ( ,exet]1 t ,i knew no?+ ( ! pr9t+ ( 8 ,lord%ip's pret5d$ *>ge1 or ( ! pamphlets occasion$ by x4 ,:5 ! =m] 0 s5t to me 9 manuscript f ,london to ,bri/ol1 z 8 ,lord%ip's production1 ,i imm$iately said1 x c\ld n be 84 ,:5 ,i f\nd x pr9t$1 ,i spoke to ! (fici\s pr9t] :o did x out ( 8 own head1 & blam$ him v mu*4 ,:5 ,i saw ! pamphlet1 ,i 0 /ill m (f5d$2 repeat$ly 9 sev]al companies ,i urg$ ! inju/ice z well z imprud5ce !re(1 & said x w\ld produce :at x did1 ,i mean a decl>ation f 8 ,lord%ip1 t he 0 no ,me?odi/4 ,i am sorry 8 ,lord%ip _h su* an occasion giv5 him to decl>e 8 av]sion to :at is call$ ,me?odism2 & ?\gh ,i ?9k 8 ,lord%ip 9 8 decl>ation ha? be5 some:at sev]e conc]n+ "s ( ! ,me?odi/ lead]s2 yet ,i _c blame 8 ,lord%ip = say+1 8t he ?\ght "s ( !m 7 worse ?an ignorant & misguid$10 suppos+ t 8 ,lord%ip _h suffici5t pro(1 t !y ei!r caus$ to be pr9t$1 or wrote aga9 :5 pr9t$1 a *>ge :i* 8 ,lord%ip _h nev] own$ nor publi%$4 ,if y ?9k prop]1 de> ,sir1 y may let 8 ,lord%ip see ! cont5ts ( ?is4 ,i w only add1 t ,i wi% a way c\ld be f\nd out1 :]eby 8 ,lord%ip & o!r ( ! ,"r ,rev]5d ! ,bi%ops1 might conv]se ) "s ( u4 ,_m mi/akes might !reby be rectifi$1 & p]haps 8 ,lord%ip's s5tim5ts 9 "s degree alt]$4 ,if ?is _c be effect$ 7,i speak only = myself17 ,i am cont5t to wait till we all appe> be=e ! great %eph]d & bi%op ( s\ls4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i he>tily pray1 t _! ,lord%ips may be bless$ ) all spiritual bless+s1 & wi%+ y ! l m]cies1 ,i subscribe myself1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate1 oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxcv4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,cambuslang1 ,oct4 #i1 #agdh4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,,h y n suspect$1 t ,i h =gott5 y8 b inde$ ,i h n4 ,z a te/imony ( x1 ?\gh late1 accept a l9e ( love1 ev5 love unfeign$4 ,i hope y are well1 & t affairs g on at ! ,tab]nacle z well z c be expect$4 ,i tru/ ! %\t ( a k+ is among/ y4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 he has caus$ 8 gospel to triumph 9 ,scotl&4 ,i h be5 humbl$ & exalt$2 humbl$ fir/1 9 ord] to be exalt$ aft]w>ds4 ,?us x is4,! ,,"l w\nds & !n heals4 ,at pres5t ,i am 9 ! place :]e ! great awak5+ 0 ab\t six ye>s ago4 ,! fruits ( x yet rema94 ,to morr[1 ,,god will+1 ,i take my leave at ,glasg[4 ,i believe we %all h a sorr[ful p>t+4 ,z ,i expect to /op 9 ,york%ire1 ,i suppose ,i _c rea* ,london till ! latt] end ( ?is mon?1 if s soon4 ,o = a w>m w9t]6 ,y mu/ rememb] me to all4 ,i _c n[ desc5d to p>ticul>s4 ,i c only pray1 t y & y\rs may be fill$ ) all ! fulness ( ,,god1 & subscribe myself1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ! glori\s ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxcvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,b4 ,ed9burgh1 ,oct4 #ab1 #agdh4 ,my de> ,sir1 ,,la/ night1 aft] wond]+ at y\r be+ sil5t s long1 ,i receiv$ y\r wi%$-= lett]4 ,! read+ x br\ght te>s f my eyes4 ,i felt = y1 & = y\r fa!r1 & = all p>ties conc]n$4 ,h[ lov+ly does ! ,,"l deal ) y8 ,is n ! way ( duty ! way ( safety8 ,%\ld y n bo? agree to let matt]s lie z !y are1 & n g "o /ep f>!r till y "k y\r fa!r's m9d8 ,y h giv5 him y\r ^w2 y mu/ n g back4 ,my affair came to z ne> a crisis1 & yet ,i 0 call$ to sacrifice my ,ra*ael4 ,x may n be s ) y4 ,b prep>e = ! wor/4 ,assure y\rself1 t y\r pres5t passion1 at lea/ z to ! excess ( x1 is s9ful4 ,if all is "r1 :y su* uneas9ess = su* a small space ( "t8 ,:y su* a long eclipse 9 ! s\l8 ,alas6 ,b's has be5 almo/ total4 ,i hope y are n[ com+ out ( x4 ,?anks be to t ,,jesus1 :o has promis$ 8t we %all n be tempt$ above :at we are able to be>10 b w ) ! temptation make a way to escape4 ,y see1 my de> man1 my love by my sympa?y & pla9ness4 ,pray rememb] me to y\r ag$ fa!r 9 ! k9de/ mann]4 ,de> old man6 he is wor?y ( y\r greate/ reg>d4 ,8 acc\nt ( ! legacy is true4,yes1 my de> fri5d1 ! ,,"l ,,jesus does reign inde$1 & !re=e ,i %all be deliv]$ out ( all my tr\bles4 ,y w give ?anks 9 my behalf4 ,he has appe>$ = me "h4 ,congregations h be5 v l>ge1 & sev]al ?+s h concurr$ to prove t provid5ce did inde$ call me to ,scotl&4 ,i w\ld n b h come = ! _w4 ,la/ night ,i came hi!r f ,glasg[1 & ?\ght to leave ?is place z next ,tuesday1 b p]haps x may be ! ,tuesday foll[+4 ,i fe> ,i _c write to any m ?is po/4 ,b :e!r ,i write or n1 :e!r abs5t or pres5t1 y mu/ always rememb] me1 z ,y\r assur$ fri5d1 & will+ s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxcvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,w4 ,ed9burgh1 ,oct4 #ab1 #agdh4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,?\gh ,i h n writt5 to y1 yet n "o day ha? pass$ s9ce my be+ ?is "t 9 ,scotl&1 )\t my ?9k+ ( y4 ,! love & respect ,i owe y1 z an ag$ m9i/] ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 w n suff] me to be sil5t any long]4 ,h[ d y1 rev]5d ,sir8 ,i d\bt n b y f9d t promise true1 8,! righte\s %all br+ =? mu* fruit 9 old age40 ,?is leaves me1 ?\gh fa9t1 yet pursu+1 & resolv$1 9 ! bless$ ,,jesus1 to sp5d & be sp5t 9 ! bless$ cause :]e9 ,i h emb>k$4 ,inde$1 :5 ,i consid] my blund]s1 mi/akes1 & imprud5cies1 ,i wond] ! glori\s ,emmanuel does n lay me aside2 b 8 grace is l himself1 inf9ite & et]nal4 ,i hope he has giv5 me a sight (1 & humbl$ me = "s ( my mi/akes2 & ,i tru/ z ,i gr[ 9 ye>s1 if ,i am to live long]1 ,i %all gr[ 9 k & e *ri/ian virtue4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 be pleas$ to pray = me4 ,i d n =get y1 ?\gh p]haps y may judge o!rwise4 ,o = heav56 ,!re *ri/ian m9i/]s %all see eye to eye4,b ,i mu/ n we>y y4 ,9 a few days ,i suppose y w he> :at has happ5$ 9 ! ,we/4 ,de> ,mr4 ,m p]haps may acqua9t y ) p>ticul>s4 ,) ?is1 ,i s5d y a few ( my la/ acc\nts ( ! ,orphan-h\se4 ,y may dispose ( !m z y ?9k prop]4 ,:5 y see ,mr4 ,b or ,r1 or any ( ! m9i/]s t 7 fri5dly to me1 be pleas$ to rememb] me to !m 9 ! mo/ respectful mann]4 ,i hope ,mrs4 ,w & y\r :ole h\%old enjoy mu* ( ,him ^: pres5ce is bett] ?an life4 ,i e>ne/ly entreat ! ,,"l to fill y ) all 8 fulness1 & beg leave to subscribe myself1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 ?\gh unwor?y y\ng] bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxcviii4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,e4 ,ed9burgh1 ,oct4 #ab1 #agdh4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,by ! provid5ce ( a good & graci\s ,,god1 ,i came hi!r la/ night1 aft] hav+ prea*$ at ,falkirk 9 ! morn+4 ,mr4 ,a behav$ v k9dly4 ,mr4 ,n has ,mr4 ,m's lett]4 ,i am to see him at five ?is ev5+4 ,on ,tuesday next1 ,,god will+1 ,i int5d prea*+ = ,mr4 ,g1 & to leave ,scotl& ! ,tuesday foll[+4 ,9 ! mean :ile y may write :at y please4 ,b :i!r am ,i go+8 ,let ,,god direct4 ,let my "n be =gott51 let me be trodd5 "u ! feet ( all m51 if ,,jesus may !reby be glorifi$4 ,i wi% y or ,mr4 ,m w\ld write a l9e to ,mr4 ,w2 ,i w\ld n h any good1 ?\gh mi/ak5 man1 uneasy ^u my acc\nt4 ,well6 ,9 heav5 all w be ov]4 ,:5 ,i meet y !re1 ,i w ?ank y = all ! pa9s y h tak5 )1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxcix4 ,to ! ,c\ntess ( ,hn4 ,ed9burgh1 ,oct4 #ae1 #agdh4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,?\gh x is late & nature calls = re/1 yet ,i _c ) satisfaction close my eyes unless ,i write once m to y\r ,lady%ip3 & :at %all ,i say8 ,i am ! *ief ( s9n]s1 & ! ,,"l ,,jesus magnifies 8 grace 9 be+ long suff]+ & inf9itely b\ntiful unto me4 ,at ,glasg[ he has magnifi$ 8 /r5g? 9 my weakness1 & out ( ! eat] ha? br\ght =? meat4 ,next week ,i purpose1 ,,god will+1 to s5d y\r ,lady%ip ! sub/ance ( a long debate ab\t poor unwor?y me1 9 ! synod ( ,glasg[4 ,s9ce t1 ,i f9d ! presbyt]y ( ,p]? 7,i mean ! new-fa%ion$ "p ( x7 has made an act aga9/ employ+ me4 ,ill-nature %ews itself "h1 b ,i feel ! b5efit ( x4 ,congregations are l>ge1 & ,i am enabl$ to prea* ) great] p[]1 & feel unspeakable great com=t 9 my own s\l4 ,my ho>s5ess is q gone (f1 my bodily heal? mu* repair$1 & if my enemies %ew !mselves1 ,i am p]suad$ ! bless$ ,,jesus w bless me to 8 p m & m4,"s give out1 t ,i am employ$ by ! gov]nm5t to prea* aga9/ ! ,pret5d]2 & ! ,sec$]s are v angry ) me = n prea*+ up ! ,scot* ,cov5ant4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i prea*$ up ! cov5ant ( grace1 & ,i tru/ _m s\ls are taught to pr(it4 ,! inclos$1 de> ,madam1 w %ew y\r ,lady%ip a little h[ ,i h be5 dealt )4 ,p>ticul>s y\r ,lady%ip %all h :5 ! ,,"l is pleas$ to br+ me to ,london4 ,next ,tuesday sev5night ,i am to leave ,scotl&4 ,lady ,m>y ,h1 ,"l ,l & ,lady ,f beg _! complim5ts may be pres5t$ to y\r ,lady%ip4 ,_m 9 ,scotl& pray mo/ e>ne/ly = y1 & ,mr4 ,r int5ds writ+ y\r ,lady%ip a lett]4 ,i pray = y1 hon\r$ ,madam1 cont9ually4 ,i am q happy 9 ,him :o di$ ^u ! cross to save me4 ,i believe he w deliv] me out ( all2 & if ,i die = him1 s t ,i am n suff]$ to d5y him1 x w exce$+ly please1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcc4 ,to ! ,same4 ,topcliff1 ,nov4 #a1 #agdh4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,?us f> has a graci\s & good ,,god br\ght me 9 my way to ,london1 :i* ,i hope to rea* "s "t next week4 ,y\r ,lady%ip may expect to see me ! next day ,i come to t[n4 ,?anks be to ! ,,"l ( all ,lords = direct+ my way to ,scotl&4 ,i h reason to believe "s h be5 awak5$1 & _m1 _m quick5$ & com=t$4 ,my old fri5ds are m solidly s ?an ev]1 & a f\ndation ,i tru/ has be5 laid = do+ mu* good1 if ev] ! ,,"l %\ld call me ?i!r aga94 ,two synods & "o presbyt]y br\ght me ^u ! c>pet2 b all has work$ = good4 ,! m ,i 0 black5$1 ! m ! ,r$eem] com=t$ me4 ,i desire to cry1 ,grace6 grace6 ,! love ( ,,*ri/ do? me con/ra91 ,to seek ! w&]+ s\ls ( m52 ,) cries1 entreaties1 te>s1 to save1 ,& snat* !m f ! gap+ grave4 ,= ?is let m5 revile my "n1 ,no cross ,i'd %un1 ,i'd fe> no %ame2 ,all hail reproa*1 & welcome pa91 ,only ?y t]rors1 ,,"l1 re/ra94 ,at pres5t ,i add no m1 b my mo/ dutiful respects to y\r ,lady%ip1 & ) he>ty pray]s = y\r temporal & et]nal welf>e1 ,i beg leave to subscribe myself1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcci4 ,to ,mr4 ,r4 ,topcliff1 ,nov4 #a1 #agdh4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,,"h1 ) ?ankfulness ( he>t1 w ,i set up my ,eb5ez]2 = hi!rto assur$ly ha? ! ,,"l help$ me4 ,we rea*$ ,fetton on ,saturday night4 ,!re be+ no public wor%ip on ! ,"l's-day1 ,i came on to ,morpe? to wor%ip !re2 got to ,f]ry-hill on ,monday ev5+1 & to-night am writ+ at ,topcliff4 ,?\gh ,i d n prea*1 yet ,i hope ,i am prep>+ = x4 ,read+1 pray]1 & m$itation are ?ree necess>y +r$i5ts4 ,rid+1 & gett+ prop] re/1 h recruit$ me2 b ,i am apt to believe ,i h /ra9$ myself inw>dly4 ,i feel s5sible pa9 9 my brea?4,b no matt]2 x is = a good ma/]1 :o bore inexpressible pa9 = me4 ,o ,,"l1 enl>ge my scanty ?\ght1 ,to see ! wond]s ?\ ha/ wr\ght2 ,unloose my /amm]+ tongue to tell1 ,?y love imm5se1 unse>*able4 ,i c\ld write mu*1 b my body calls = re/4 ,my v de> ,sir1 good night4 ,may ! ,,"l ( all lords rew>d y1 & my o!r de> hon\r$ fri5ds1 a ?\s&-fold4 ,i int5d writ+ to m v soon4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 pray pres5t my s9c]e/ respect & ?anks to all4 ,inclos$ y h ,mr4 ,m's lett] & my answ]4 ,be pleas$ to %ew :at ,mr4 ,m & ,mr4 writes1 & let !m tell y h[ ! affair betwe5 !m 04 ,i "k y w act z a peace-mak]4 ,t ! ,,god ( peace & love may dwell & rule 9 y\r de> he>t1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 my v de> fri5d1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccii4 ,to ! ,hon\rable ,lady ,d4 ,wantswor? 7,nor?ampton%ire71 ,nov4 #e1 #agdh4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,?\gh ,i am n[ eighty miles f ,london1 yet gratitude1 & ! unfeign$ respect ,i be> to y & y\rs1 w n suff] me to g any fur!r1 )\t s5d+ y\r ,lady%ip my repeat$ ackn[l$gm5ts = y\r v _m & repeat$ fav\rs4 ,y\r k9dnesses1 :5 la/ at ,ed9burgh1 7 inde$ surpriz+4 ,!y h (t5 humbl$ me1 & z (t5 l$ me to ! ?rone ( grace 9 behalf ( y\r ,lady%ip & hon\r$ family4 ,may ! promise made to ^? :o are n a%am$ ( ,,*ri/1 8 gospel1 & m9i/]s1 desc5d ^u y all6 ,o t y may h grace giv5 y to %9e z lights 9 ! _w1 & to d>e to be s+ul>ly good1 s9ce x is too app>5t t we live 9 a wick$ & adult]\s g5]ation4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 let u look up3 z our day is1 s %all our /r5g? be4 ,all ?+s are possible to ^? t believe4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus ev]more give y\r ,lady%ip & *ildr5 a l>ge %>e ( preci\s1 purify+1 op]ative fai?6 ,?is is ! e>ne/ desire ( my s\l4 ,^u ?is ,i c\ld enl>ge1 b travell+ we>ies me4 ,?anks be to ,,god1 ,i h t place 9 view1 :]e ! we>y are at re/4 ,9 a po/ or two ,i purpose writ+ to my ,"l ,b1 8 hon\r$ lady1 c4 ,i nev] =get any ( !m4 ,!y h my con/ant pray]s & mo/ cordial respects4 ,be pleas$ to accept ! same1 hon\r$ ,madam1 f ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcciii4 ,to ,lady 4 ,london1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agdh4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i ,wrote a l9e to de> ,mr4 ,r1 :5 ab\t ! middle ( my j\rney4 ,i mu/ write a l9e to y1 n[ ! ,,"l ( all lords ha? br\ght me to ! end ( x4 ,i tru/ ,i c say1 ,,jesus 0 ) me on ! way4 ,my heal? 0 s5sibly improv$2 b1 by sitt+ up late to prea*1 ,i am gr[n little sick aga94 ,good ,lady ,h is come to t[n1 & ,i am to prea* at h] ,lady%ip's h\se twice a week to ! ,great & ,noble4 ,o t "s ( !m may effectually be call$1 & ta/e ( ! ri*es ( r$eem+ love6 ,i ne$ n in=m y\r ,lady%ip1 t ?is1 & ?is alone1 c give true re/ & peace to any s\l4 ,y h felt ! beg9n+s ( x4 ,may y exp]i5ce an increase ( x m & m4 ,i desire my mo/ t5d] & affectionate respects may f9d acceptance ) de> ,mr4 ,r1 & ) all :o are pleas$ to hon\r me ) _! acqua9tance4 ,t grace1 m]cy1 & peace may be multipli$ ^u y1 is ! cont9ual pray] (1 hon\r$ madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcciv4 ,to ,"l ,r4 ,london1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agdh4 ,my ,"l1 ,i ,believe ,i am n mi/ak51 9 ?9k+ t y\r ,lord%ip w n be (f5d$ ) me = s5d+ y a %ort lett]4 ,x is ! effect ( t unfeign$ love ,i be> to y\r hon\r$ fa!r1 y\rself1 & t de> & hon\rable family ) :i* y\r ,lord%ip is n[ s closely alli$4 ,& :at %all ,i say8 ,c ,i wi% y\r ,lord%ip any ?+ great]1 ?an t y may be a good soldi] ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,x is a bless$ ?+ to be engag$ 9 fight+ 8 battles2 & n only to be almo/1 b altoge!r a *ri/ian4 ,x is ?is half-way religion t undoes ! pr(ess+ _w4 ,! he>t c nev] be at unity ) itself1 till x is :olly c5t]$ 9 ,,god4 ,?is c only be done by fai? 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/2 & :5 once a s\l beg9s to ta/e ( ?is fai?1 !n t s\l's heav5 beg9s on e>?4 ,i tru/ ,i c say ?is by happy exp]i5ce4 ,i wi% y\r ,lord%ip a v l>ge %>e ( x2 & ) he>ty ackn[l$gm5ts = all fav\rs1 beg leave1 to subscribe myself1 my ,"l1 ,y\r ,lord%ip's mo/ ob$i5t1 oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccv4 ,to ,lady ,m>y ,h4 ,london1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agdh4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,?\gh abs5t f1 yet ,i am n unm9dful ( y4 ,! reg>d y\r ,lady%ip has be5 pleas$ to %ew to a poor unwor?y worm1 calls = & claims my s9c]e/ & mo/ repeat$ ackn[l$gm5ts4 ,?is lett] br+s !m1 & %all be foll[$1 hon\r$ ,madam1 z ! ,,"l enables1 ) f]v5t pray]s = y\r temporal & et]nal welf>e4 ,o t y may be enabl$ to make a /& ?is w9t] = ! ,,"l ,,jesus1 & n 9 ! lea/ c\nt5ance any ( ^? div]sions t h already br\ght religion s l[ 9 poor ,scotl&6 ,i ne$ n in=m y\r ,lady%ip1 :at a bless$ ?+ x is to be s+ul>ly good1 & to be consi/5t 9 our :ole walk & conv]sation4 ,to be uni=m1 & all ( a piece1 is ! v life ( a *ri/ian4 ,x is ?is1 & n a compliance ) ! polite _w 9 any ( _! fool]ies1 t w ga9 proselytes to ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i c\ld enl>ge on ?is head1 b ,i am p]suad$ x is ne$less = y\r ,lady%ip4 ,! glori\s ,,jesus ha? let y see too mu* ( 8 love1 = y ev] to be tak5 up ) any ?+ %ort ( 8 own et]nal life6 ,t he may knit y\r he>t yet clos] to himself1 he is pleas$ to visit y ) crosses4 ,!y are ! *ri/ian's portion1 hon\r$ madam3 ,!y are ! believ]'s bir?right4 8,9 ! _w y %all h tribulation20 b :at foll[s8 8,be n afraid1 ,i h ov]come ! _w40 ,look1 !re=e1 to ,him1 hon\r$ madam1 :o1 z he ha? be5 ! au?or1 w also be ! f9i%] ( y\r fai?4 ,t y may increase ) all ! increase ( ,,god1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 hon\r$ madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccvi4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,m4 ,london1 ,nov4 #aj1 #agdh4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,our b\ntiful & good ,,god br\ght me "h 9 safety ! beg9n+ ( ?is week4 ,i h already wait$ ^u1 & prea*$ at good ,lady ,h's4 ,ab\t ?irty h desir$ to come1 & ,i suppose !y w br+ ?irty m4 ,i h he>d ( two or ?ree m de> *ri/ians among ! ,great ,ones4 ,i "k y w pray ! ,,"l ( all lords to increase ! numb]4 ,h] ,lady%ip ha? a great reg>d = all ^? 9 ,scotl&1 :o /& up = vital religion4 ,%e int5ds to s5d y d[n ! picture ( poor ,a>on ! late negroe prea*]4 ,i f9d ! public pap]s give /range ly+ acc\nts ( my reception 9 ,scotl&4 ,at pres5t1 bless$ be ! glori\s ,,jesus1 ,i am cont5t to be black5$4 ,i s5d y my repeat$ ?anks = all fav\rs2 &1 ) he>ty love to de> ,mr4 ,g1 y\r family1 & all fri5ds1 ,i subscribe myself1 rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 oblig$1 ?\gh unwor?y y\ng] bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccvii4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,s4 ,london1 ,nov4 #ab1 #agdh4 ,rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,,by my n he>+ f y ) my wife's lett]1 ,i suspect y are n yet reconcil$ to my leav+ ,am]ica1 ?\gh b = a season4 ,e ?+ concurs to prove t ,i h done ! w ( ,,god4 ,z ,i am /reight5$ 9 "t1 ,i w ref] y to ! inclos$1 :i* ,i desire y w read1 seal1 & s5d4 ,"h are l\d calls2 b ,i ?9k to come ov] to y aga9 next ye>4 ,pray write to me4 ,i w endeav\r to answ] y4 ,i wrote to y lately f ,scotl&4 ,n a day passes1 b ,i ?9k ( y & my o!r ,*>les-,t[n fri5ds4 ,i int5d to write to y v soon4 ,9 ! mean "t1 be pleas$ to rememb] me to all 9 ! mo/ t5d] mann]4 ,ere ?is c rea* y1 ,i expect to see my wife 9 ,engl&4 ,i purpose to p]suade h] to settle "h4 ,i want to make ! ,orphan-h\se a sem9>y ( le>n+4 ,if "s su* ?+ be n done1 ,i _c see h[ ! ,s\!rn p>ts w be provid$ ) m9i/]s4 ,all are afraid to come ov]4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus direct me4 ,i believe he w4 ,pray rememb] me to ,mr4 ,z1 ,mr4 ,o1 c4 if ) y4 ,i h n "t at pres5t1 or o!rwise !y %\ld h a l9e f1 rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccviii4 ,to ! ,c\ntess ( ,h4 ,london1 ,nov4 #ad1 #agdh4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,! inclos$ br+s good news f a f> c\ntry4 ,! p]son's "m belongs to ! ,tab]nacle society3 ,i lay at 8 h\se :5 9 ,virg9ia2 b he & o!rs w5t to c>ds1 ,i ?\ght on purpose to affront me4 ,we retir$ to pray]s = him4 ,i hope !y 7 he>d4 ,y\r ,lady%ip w be pleas$ to let me h ! lett] aga92 z likewise t ,i s5t to y\r ,lady%ip f ,scotl&1 f "o ,capt4 ,k4 ( ,/4 ,hel5a4 ,y\r ,lady%ip %all h copies ( !m all4 ,i am gett+ ! ,new-,engl& ,*ri/ian ,hi/ory1 & ,bi%op ,hall's ,works 9 folio1 b\nd = y\r ,lady%ip4 ,i f9d !re has be5 a great /ir 9 ! synod ( ,ed9burgh ab\t unwor?y me4 ,mr4 ,w1 ,mr4 ,j1 ,mr4 ,r ,w1 h prote/$ aga9/ _! proce$+s1 & appe>$ q he>ty4 ,y\r ,lady%ip wrote to ,mr4 ,r4 ,a ^w or two ( enc\ragem5t n[ f y\r ,lady%ip1 w\ld /r5g!n ! h&s ( ^! m9i/]s ( ,,*ri/4 ,i he> ! affair is to come be=e ! assembly next ,may4 ,news also 0 br\ght me la/ night1 t ! negroes are all[$ by ! tru/ees = ,georgia4 ,if s1 t prov9ce1 "u ,,god1 w fl\ri%4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i am m he>ty ?an ,i h be5 = a long season4 ,i hope to be enabl$ to prea* "h on ,sunday ev5+1 & to come & prea* at y\r ,lady%ip's aft]w>ds4 ,la/ night ! gospel 0 inde$ prea*$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/ s5t d[n f heav54 ,i 0 %ew+ ! dignity ( a *ri/ian1 & 9 :at s5se *ri/ians 7 k+s4 ,! ,k+ ( k+s 0 among/ u4 ,:5 ,i he> or receive any ?+ t is new & good1 ,i naturally in=m y\r ,lady%ip ( x1 because ,i believe x w give y\r ,lady%ip satisfaction4 ,i hope y\r new h\se is agreeable to y\r ,lady%ip4 ,t ! ,r$eem]'s glory may fill x1 & t x may prove a gate ( heav5 to _m ( ! ri* & great1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 hon\r$ madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccix4 ,to ! ,hon\rable ,lady ,t4 ,london1 ,nov4 #ai1 #agdh4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,:5 ,i 0 lately 9 ,scotl&1 ,col4 ,gly wrote me ^w1 t y\r ,lady%ip 0 pleas$ to desire my poor pray]s4 ,be=e 8 writ+1 !y _h be5 put up to ! ?rone ( grace 9 behalf ( y\r ,lady%ip v frequ5tly2 & ,i w\ld !n h writt5 to y\r ,lady%ip1 _h ,i n fe>$ x w\ld h be5 mak+ too free4 ,ye/]day good ,lady ,hn in=m$ me t y\r ,lady%ip 0 ill4 ,_h ,i judg$ x prop]1 ,i w\ld h wait$ ^u y\r ,lady%ip ?is morn+4 ,b ,i 0 cauti\s ( intrud+4 ,h[ev]1 ! reg>d ,i be> to y\r ,lady%ip1 con/ra9s me to in=m y\r ,lady%ip1 t my he>t's desire & pray] to ,,god is1 t ?is sickness may n be unto dea?1 b to 8 glory1 & ! pres5t & et]nal good ( y\r bett] "p1 y\r preci\s & immortal s\l4 ,?is1 no d\bt1 is ! end ( afflictions3 ,,god's "n & nature is ,love4 ,he _c1 !re=e1 *a/ise u = any o!r purpose1 ?an t we may be made p>tak]s ( 8 hol9ess4,e cross & disappo9tm5t1 e degree ( pa91 br+s ?is important call ) x1 8,my son1 my daught]1 give me ?y he>t40 ,o t y\r ,lady%ip's s\l may e*o back1 8,my he>t1 ,,"l ,,jesus1 w ,i give40 ,o t f a feel+1 spiritual1 abid+ s5se ( ! vanity & empt9ess ( all creat$ good1 y may1 9 a holy res5tm5t1 cry out1 ,be gone1 va9 _w1 my he>t resign1 ,= ,i mu/ be no long] ?9e3 ,a nobl]1 a div9] gue/1 ,n[ claims possession ( my brea/6 ,!n1 & n till !n1 w y\r ,lady%ip's m9d be at unity ) itself4 ,!n1 & n till !n1 w y\r ,lady%ip1 ^u truly rational pr9ciples1 ) *e>fulness wait = ! approa* ( dea?1 & ! com+ ( ! ,,"l f heav54 ,x is fai? 9 ,,jesus1 a true & liv+ fai? 9 ! ,son ( ,,god1 t c alone br+ pres5t1 real peace1 & lay a solid f\ndation = future & et]nal com=t4 ,i _c wi% y\r ,lady%ip any ?+ great]1 any ?+ m noble1 ?an a l>ge %>e ( ?is preci\s fai?3 & a l>ge1 yea a v l>ge %>e1 is ! glori\s ,r$eem] ready to give to all t s9c]ely ask =1 & seek aft] x4 ,he waits to be graci\s4 ,he give? lib]ally2 he upbraide? n4 ,:51 l ,noah's dove1 we h be5 w&]+ ab\t 9 a fruitless se>* aft] happ9ess1 & h f\nd no re/ = ! sole ( our feet1 he is ready to rea* out 8 m]ciful h&1 & receive u into 8 ark4 ,?is h&1 hon\r$ madam1 is he rea*+ out to y4 ,may y be con/ra9$ to give y\r he>t entirely to him1 & !reby ent] into t re/ :i* rema9s = ! happy1 ?\gh despis$ p ( ,,god4 ,b :i!r am ,i go+8 ,i =get t y\r ,lady%ip is indispos$1 & ,i almo/ a /rang] to y4 ,i w only make ?is apology3 8,! love ( ,,jesus con/ra9s me40 ,hop+1 !re=e1 y\r ,lady%ip w excuse ! fre$om ,i h "h tak51 ,i beg leave to subscribe myself1 hon\r$ madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccx4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,p4 ,london1 ,nov4 #ai1 #agdh4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,x is a conc]n to me1 t ,i _c write to m ( my ,new-,engl& fri5ds ?an ,i d2 = inde$ a multiplicity ( bus9ess r5d]s a m frequ5t correspond5ce impracticable4 ,h[ev]1 ,i w\ld will+ly s5d y1 de> ,sir1 a few l9es4 ,!y are l9es ( love1 & br+ y news ( my be+ bett] 9 heal? ?an ,i h be5 = _m ye>s la/ pa/4 ,sev]al ?+s h concurr$ to prove x 0 ! div9e w ,i %\ld return ?is "t to my native c\ntry4 ,matt]s 7 9 great confusion by reason ( ,mr4 ,c's go+ ov] to ! ,moravians2 b bless$ be ,,god1 we are n[ easy at ! ,tab]nacle1 & ! ^w falls ) weight & p[]4 ,9 ,scotl& ! ,,"l ,,jesus 0 pleas$ to appe> = me2 ,i f\nd no dim9ution 9 respect to ! numb] ( he>]s2 &1 ,i believe1 7?anks be to free grace7 my prea*+ 0 m acceptable ?an ev] to ,,god's p1 & to ^? m9i/]s :o 7 pleas$ =m]ly to own & enc\rage me4 ,"s ( ! opposite p>ty begun a l /ir ) t :i* 0 made 9 ,new-,engl& by ,dr4 ,c1 c4 b ,i believe x w only make ! p m eag] to he>1 & 9 ! end be productive ( great good4 ,our ,,"l ord]s all ?+s well4 ,i nev] enjoy$ m settl$ peace & joy ?an n[4 ,i tru/ he has giv5 me to see _m ?+s t 7 wrong1 & )al a disposition to confess & am5d !m4 ,at pres5t1 ?is is ! language ( my he>t3 ,correct me :5 ,i g a/ray1 ,& lead me 9 ! p]fect way4 ,i suppose y w be acqua9t$ ) p>ticul>s by "s ( my de> fri5ds f ,scotl&4 ,9 all probability ,i %all g to ,scotl& aga9 9 ! ,spr+2 &1 9 ! latt] end ( ! ye>1 ,i propose emb>k+ = ,am]ica4 ,b future ?+s belong to ,,god4 ,?anks be to 8 great "n1 ,i am will+ to g any :]e1 s t ,i may b glorify ! de> ,r$eem]4 ,ere ?is rea*es y1 d\btless y w h he>d ( 8 giv+ me fav\r 9 ! sight ( ,lady ,hn1 a ,lady z good z %e is great4 ,two or ?ree among ! great1 ,i tru/ h be5 made ! happy subjects ( r$eem+ love4 ,i h he>d lately also ( ! conv]sion ( two or ?ree cl]gym52 !re is likewise a great awak5+ 9 ,irel&1 & 9 ,wales ! "w goes on4 ,^u ! :ole1 ,i believe ! gospel is gett+ gr\nd1 & next spr+1 :5 x is prop] to range ab\t & prea* 9 ! fields1 ,i hope to see yet great] ?+s4 ,i repeat my old reque/1 rev]5d & de> bro!r1 8,pray = u40 ,i cont9ually pray = y1 & ! p committ$ to y\r *>ge4 ,i wi% y & y\rs an increase ( bless+s1 & beg leave to subscribe myself1 ,rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxi4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,l4 ,london1 ,nov4 #ai1 #agdh4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,,words _c well express :at ,i felt :5 y\r welcome lett] came to h&4 ,x drew me to my knees2 x made me %$ te>s ( joy1 & ) two or ?ree ( my de> fri5ds ,i 0 enabl$ to wre/le = y at ! ?rone ( grace4 ,bless$1 = ev] bless$ be ! ,,god & ,fa!r ( our ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 = op5+ y\r eyes1 & giv+ y su* an exp]im5tal & s\l-ravi%+ k ( ! doctr9e ( grace4 ,no wond] t p take notice ( y4 ,i hope ! fame !re(1 z x ha? rea*$ heav51 w also be spread abroad ^u ! e>?1 & ?ro' ! ?anksgiv+s ( ?\s&s r$\nd to ! glory ( ,,god4 ,i ?9k x a happ9ess1 t y are surr\nd$ ) _m s\ls t h inde$ ta/$ t ! ,,"l is graci\s1 & consequ5tly w be f$ ) ! s9c]e milk ( ! ^w1 n[ communicat$ to !m1 "u ,,god1 by y4 ,n[1 my de> fri5d w y beg9 to live1 n[ w y beg9 to prea* inde$4 ,g on 9 ! "n ( ,,jesus1 & z ,paul did1 s %all y1 8increase ) all ! increase ( ,,god40 ,glad %all ,i be to give y all ! assi/ance t lies 9 my p[]4 ,h5ry on ! ,scriptures w n[ suit y\r ta/e1 & ,j5ks ^u ! ,righte\sness ( ,,*ri/ might d y imm$iate s]vice4 ,flavel's ,s]mons w\ld be food = y1 & ,bo/on ^u ! ,cov5ant1 & 8 f\rfold ,/ate1 ,i believe w\ld delight y4 ,bi%op ,hall's ,contemplations are excell5t1 ,bi%op ,hopk9s & ,bev]idge w d = y1 & inde$ almo/ all ! writ]s a c5tury ago4 ,! doctr9es y n[ prea* are no new doctr9es2 y are n[ got into ! good old way4 ,may ! ,,"l keep & succe$ y 9 x1 ev] m & m4 ,i believe he w4 ,i c\ld say m1 b ,i expect ano!r lett] f y be=e ,i come d[n4 ,lady ,h is rejoic$ to he> ( y4 ,i read "p ( y\r lett] to h] la/ night be=e ,i prea*$4 ,"s ( ! great ones he> ! gospel gladly4 ,t y may be made a v great bless+ to ?\s&s & t5 ?\s&s1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 my de> ,mr4 ,l1 ,ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,p4 ,london1 ,nov4 #ba1 #agdh4 ,rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,i ,0 glad to he>1 by a lett] s5t by ,mr4 ,r1 t y _h be5 9 ,new-,engl&4 ,i hop$ y w\ld h come fur!r1 ev5 to ,old ,engl& & ,scotl&4 ,i h be5 endeav\r+ 9 ,scotl& to d all ! s]vice ,i c\ld to ! ,indian s*ool & ! ,new-,j]sey college :il/ ,i 0 !re2 b ,i believe no?+ w be done to purpose unless y or "s o!r popul> m9i/] come ov]1 & make an application 9 p]son4 ,9 all probability1 a collection might !n be recomm5d$ by ! g5]al assembly1 :i* sits next ,may1 & l>ge contributions be rais$ among private p]sons t wi% well to ,zion4 ,if "o ( ! ,indians 0 br\ght ov] ) ! m9i/]1 & a proposal made to educate "s ( ! late awak5$ ,indians 9 ! ,new-,j]sey college1 x w\ld c]ta9ly be ( s]vice4 ,mr4 ,m & sev]al o!r fai?ful m9i/]s are he>ty 9 ! affair2 b ,i believe w d no?+1 unless y or "s o!r su* l m9i/] come ov]4 ,probably ,i %all be 9 ,scotl& next spr+ aga94 ,,god has be5 pleas$ to c\nt5ance me !re2 & "s ( ! cl]gy1 9 ord] to /op my progress1 h foll[$ ,dr4 ,cy's example4 ,b if ,,god be = u1 :o c be aga9/ u8 ,?anks be to 8 holy "n1 ,i am kept q *e>ful 9 s\l1 & heal?y 9 my body4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ! ^w falls ) weight1 & ,i he> ( sev]al br\ght "u fre% convictions4 ,a cl]gyman or two h be5 lately conv]t$1 & !re is a great awak5+ 9 ,irel&4 ,i %all be glad to he> t ,new-,york is full ( new creatures4 ,i beg t my mo/ cordial respects & love may f9d acceptance ) all my de> fri5ds1 & am1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,ev] y\rs1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxiii4 ,to ,mr4 ,e4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,dec4 #e1 #agdh4 ,de> ,mr4 ,e1 ,,:y no lett] f y all ?is :ile8 ,i h writt5 to y sev]al times4 ,lately ,i s5t a case full ( div]s ?+s = ,be!sda4 ,:5 ,i return to ,london1 ,i purpose to s5d m4 ,i he> t my wife ha? less5$ ! family2 b h[ x /&s n[1 ,i _c expect to "k = a c]ta9ty till ,i see h]4 ,i expect h] daily1 ?\gh ,i am apt to believe %e w n emb>k till %e sees ,betty ,w4 ,i hope ere n[ y h welcom$ h] to ,be!sda 9 ! "n ( ! ,,"l4 ,i expect to be ov] ) y aga9 by ?is "t twelvemon?4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i tru/ we %all make "s bett] advances t[>ds heav5 ?an we h hi!rto done1 & be m con=m$ to ! bless$ & glori\s ,,jesus4 ,?anks be to 8 great "n1 he cont9ues to deal b\ntifully ) me4 ,i am pretty well 9 heal?1 & hope to he> t y are s4 ,i s5d y all my bless+1 & am ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxiv4 ,to ! ,hon\rable ,tru/ees ( ,georgia4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,dec4 #f1 #agdh4 ,hon\r$ ,g5tlem51 ,,n want ( respect1 b a suspicion t my lett]s w\ld n be acceptable1 has be5 ! occasion ( my n writ+ to y ^! f\r ye>s la/ pa/4 ,i am s5sible1 t 9 "s ( my =m] lett]s1 ?r\gh hurry ( bus9ess1 want ( m exp]i5ce1 & 9 all probability too great an op9ion ( my own suffici5cy1 ,i express$ myself 9 too /rong1 & sometimes unbecom+ t]ms4 ,= ?is ,i desire to be humbl$ be=e ,,god & man1 kn[+ t1 ,pet]-l1 by a misguid$ zeal1 ,i h cut (f z x 7 ^? e>s :i* o!rwise might h be5 op5 to :at ,i _h to (f]4 ,h[ev] ,i c assure y1 hon\r$ g5tlem51 to ! be/ ( my k1 ,i h act$ a dis9t]e/$ "p1 & not)/&+ my manifold mi/akes & imprud5ce1 ,i h simply aim$ at ,,god's glory & ! good ( mank9d4 ,?is pr9ciple drew me fir/ to ,georgia2 ?is1 & ?is alone1 induc$ me to beg9 & c>ry on ! s*eme ( ! ,orphan-h\se2 & ?is1 hon\r$ g5tlem51 excites me to tr\ble y ) ! pres5t l9es4 ,i ne$ n in=m y1 hon\r$ g5tlem51 h[ ! colony ( ,georgia has be5 decl9+ = ^! _m ye>s la/ pa/1 & at :at great disadvantages ,i h ma9ta9$ a l>ge family 9 t wild]ness1 ?r\gh ! provid5ce ( a good & graci\s ,,god4 ,upw>ds ( five ?\s& p\nds h be5 exp5d$ 9 t und]tak+1 & yet v little pr(ici5cy made 9 ! cultivation ( my tract ( l&1 & t entirely ow+ to ! necessity ,i lay "u ( mak+ use ( :ite h&s4 ,_h a negroe be5 all[$1 ,i %\ld n[ h _h a suffici5cy to support a great _m orphans1 )\t exp5d+ above half ! sum :i* ha? be5 laid out4 ,an unwill+ness to let s good a design drop1 & hav+ a rational conviction t x mu/ necess>ily1 if "s o!r me?od 0 n fix$ ^u to prev5t x4 ,^! two consid]ations1 hon\r$ g5tlem51 prevail$ on me ab\t two ye>s ago1 ?r\gh ! b\nty ( my good fri5ds1 to pur*ase a plantation 9 ,s\?-,c>ol9a1 :]e negroes are all[$4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ?is plantation ha? succe$$2 & ?\gh at pres5t ,i h only eight work+ h&s1 yet 9 all probability !re w be m rais$ 9 "o ye>1 & ) a qu>t] ! exp5ce1 ?an has be5 produc$ at ,be!sda = sev]al ye>s la/ pa/4 ,?is confirms me 9 ! op9ion ,i h ent]ta9$ = a long "t1 t ,georgia nev] c or w be a fl\ri%+ prov9ce )\t negroes are all[$4 ,b not)/&+ my private judgm5t1 ,i am det]m9$ t n "o ( m9e %all ev] be all[$ to "w at ! ,orphan-,h\se1 till ,i c d x 9 a legal mann]1 & by ! approbation ( ! hon\rable tru/ees4 ,my *ief end 9 writ+ ?is1 is to in=m y1 hon\rable g5tlem51 ( ! matt] ( fact1 & to let y "k1 t ,i am z will+ z ev] to d all ,i c = ,georgia & ! ,orphan-h\se1 if ei!r a limit$ use ( negroes is approv$ (1 or "s m ind5t$ s]vants s5t ov]4 ,if n1 ,i _c promise to keep any l>ge family1 or cultivate ! plantation 9 any consid]able mann]4 ,my /r5g? mu/ necess>ily be tak5 to ! o!r side4 ,i w\ld also fur!r recomm5d x to y\r consid]ation1 hon\rable g5tlem51 :e!r or n z ! ,orphan-h\se 0 & is int5d$ = a *>itable purpose1 x ought n to be exempt$ f all quit-r5ts & public taxes1 z ,i believe is cu/om>y univ]sally = su* in/itutions to be8 ,& z mo/ ( ! l& on :i* ! ,orphan-h\se is built1 is good = little1 ,i w\ld humbly enquire1 :e!r ,i may n h a grant = five hundr$ m acres t are n tak5 up1 some:]e ne> ! ,orphan-h\se8 ,my int5tion is1 if y1 hon\rable g5tlem51 are pleas$ to put ! colony ^u ano!r foot+1 7,i mean 9 respect to ! p]mission ( a limit$ use ( negroes7 to make ! ,orphan-h\se n only a receptacle = fa!rless *ildr51 b also a place ( lit]ature & academical /udies4 ,su* a place is mu* want$ 9 ! s\!rn p>ts ( ,am]ica2 & if conduct$ 9 a prop] mann]1 mu/ necess>ily be ( great s]vice to any colony4 ,i c easily procure prop] p]sons to emb>k 9 su* a cause1 & ,i d n "k b sev]al families w\ld g ov]1 suppos+ ,i c\ld give !m a probable prospect ( a support ^u _! hone/ indu/ry1 ,i c\ld say m1 b ,i fe> ,i h be5 already too prolix4 ,i humbly recomm5d :at has be5 urg$ to y\r consid]ation1 & beg leave to subscribe myself1 hon\rable g5tlem51 ,y\r mo/ ob$i5t humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxv4 ,to ! ,c\ntess ( ,h4 ,bri/ol1 ,dec4 #aj1 #agdh4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,?\gh ,i am afraid ( tak+ too mu* fre$om1 yet ! duty ,i owe to y\r ,lady%ip con/ra9s me to s5d y a few l9es f h5ce4 ,i came hi!r la/ night1 aft] hav+ prea*$ five times 9 ,gl\ce/]1 & once 9 ,gl\ce/]%ire4 ,! glori\s ,emmanuel pleas$ to %9e ^u my adm9i/rations1 & _m told me !y receiv$ a bless+4 ,! bi%op behav$ respectfully :5 ,i 0 at sacram5t at ! ca!dral1 & my old tutor1 ,dr4 ,r1 "o ( ! preb5d>ies1 0 v cordial :5 ,i wait$ ^u him4 ,i told him t my judgm5t 7z ,i tru/7 0 a little m rip5$ ?an x 0 "s ye>s ago1 & t z fa/ z ,i f\nd out my faults ,i w\ld be glad to ackn[l$ge !m4 ,he said1 z ,i grew mod]ate1 ! (f5ce ! ,gov]nors ( ! ,*ur* _h tak5 aga9/ me1 w\ld less5 & we> (f4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i am pretty easy ab\t t3 s t ,i c b act an hone/ "p1 & be kept f trimm+1 ,i w1 ?r\gh ! div9e assi/ance1 leave all consequ5ces to him :o ord]s all ?+s well4 ,?anks be to 8 great "n1 a wond]\s *ange is wr\ght on ,mr4 ,l4 ,he came to see & he> me at ,gl\ce/]3 8 worldly %ackles are dropp+ (f apace1 & 8 feet beg9 to be set 9 a l>ge room4 ,! news ( 8 conv]sion ha? rea*$ ,mr4 ,w1 :o wrote him a long lett]2 b to s5d dissuasives to a man t ha? se5 & felt s mu*1 is l ?r[+ *aff aga9/ a brass wall4 ,he begg$ me to s5d 8 duty to y\r ,lady%ip :5 ,i wrote1 z does my bro!r1 at ^: h\se ,i am4 ,i tru/ he is com+ =w>ds1 & t he w at l5g? fairly %ake h&s ) ! _w1 & act z "o alive to ,,god4 ,i ?9k y\r ,lady%ip meets ) great enc\ragem5t4 ,my cont9ual pray] to ! bless$ ,r$eem] 9 y\r ,lady%ip's behalf is1 8t y\r b[ may abide 9 /r5g?1 & ! arms ( y\r h&s be /r5g!n$ by ! h&s ( ! mighty ,,god ( ,jacob40 ,he is ! rock ( ages4 ,he is ! ,,"l our righte\sness4 ,9 him is our /r5g? f\nd4 ,?anks be to ! ,,god & ,fa!r ( our ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 = %ew+ y\r ,lady%ip ! way to fet* cont9ual /r5g? & supplies f him6 ,i c\ld enl>ge1 b am /reight5$ 9 pap]4 ,if ,mr4 ,c ha? c\rage en\gh1 ,i expect to see him1 & !n ,i %all h x 9 my p[] to s5d y\r ,lady%ip ^w h[ matt]s /& at ,ba?4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i beg leave ) all dutiful respects to subscribe myself1 hon\r$ madam4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,b4 ,bri/ol1 ,dec4 #ab1 #agdh4 ,my de> ,tommy1 ,,! love ,i be> to y1 w n suff] me to omit answ]+ y\r lett] ! v fir/ opportunity4 ,i f9d y are 9 dang] ( be+ l$ into temptation4 ,if only y\r prep>ations = bus9ess keep y f att5d+ on ! ^w prea*$1 h[ w x be :5 y are totally imm]s$ 9 x8 ,o my de> man1 let t promise ( our ,,"l's be writt5 on ! tables ( y\r he>t1 8seek y fir/ ! k+dom ( ,,god & 8 righte\sness1 & all ^? ?+s %all be add$ unto y40 ,if y act inconsi/5t ) ?is1 assure y\rself y\r endeav\rs w be bla/$2 & ,,god out ( love w curse y\r temporal bless+s4 ,b en\gh ( ?is4 ,i hope a ^w to ! wise is suffici5t4,s9ce ,i wrote ?us f>1 ,i h receiv$ a lett] f good ,lady ,hn1 desir+ ,i w\ld come up to t[n4 ,i !re=e propose to be ) y1 ,,god will+1 by ,saturday night1 & to prea* at ! ,tab]nacle next ,sunday4 ,be pleas$ to apprize all fri5ds ( x4 ,if y are at ! tab]nacle-h\se on ,saturday ev5+1 x w\ld be v agreeable to1 ,y\rs1 c4 9 great ha/e1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,h ,h4 ,london1 ,dec4 #ah1 #agdh4 ,i ,c assure y1 my n be+ able to write to y dur+ my la/ excursion1 has giv5 me mu* conc]n4 ,i love to be punctual4 ,j\rney+1 prea*+1 & a tra9 ( bus9ess = ! be/ ( ma/]s1 has prev5t$ my be+ s n[4 ,i h be5 at ,gl\ce/]1 9 o!r p>ts ( ,gl\ce/]%ire1 & at ,bri/ol1 :]e ,i tru/ ! s\nd ( my ,r$eem]'s feet 0 he>d beh9d me4 ,my bro!r ,i hope is com+ on4 ,i l him bett] ?an ,i h = "s ye>s4 ,he greatly reg>ds y1 & int5ds answ]+ y\r k9d lett]s4 ,i propos$ 8 meet+ y "h4 ,:at d y ?9k ( x8 ,he likes x well4 ,i wrote = him to come up next week4 ,i expect to "k by ,w$nesday or ,?ursday4 ,if y c\ld be "h on a ,,"l's day1 or a ,?ursday1 y might see our assembly at ! o!r end ( ! t[n4 ,i tru/1 abid+ good w be done among "s at lea/ ( ! ri* & great4 ,i ?ank y a ?\s& times = y\r advice 9 respect to my heal?4,= ne> ^! two mon?s pa/1 my usual rea*+s h left me4 ,i f9d t keep+ f too mu* fatigue1 "u ,,god1 mu/ be my cure4 ,i w endeav\r to keep )9 b\nds e way4 ,i h %ew$ ! doctor's lett] to ,lady ,h1 b %e is ( op9ion1 ! j\rnals z n[ correct$ ought to be repr9t$4 ,9 ! multitude ( c\ncils !re is safety2 ! language ( my he>t is1 ,,"l1 tea* me :5 ,i g a/ray1 ,& lead me 9 ?y p]fect way4 ,o t my zeal may increase ) prud5ce4 ,i h _h too little ( bo?4 ,i am n[ ?irty-f\r ye>s ( age1 & alas6 h[ little h ,i done & suff]$ = ,him1 :o has done & suff]$ s mu* = me6 ,?anks be to 8 great "n1 = c\nt5anc+ my poor adm9i/rations s mu*6 ,i "k n h[ x is1 b p]haps x may be to display ! ri*es ( free grace1 t not)/&+ ! fir/ zeal ( mo/1 ,i might add1 all m5 ( ,,god1 is g5]ally mix$ ) mu* wildfire1 yet _! fir/ times h be5 g5]ally ble/ mo/1 especially = awak5+ & conv]t+ s\ls4 ,bless$ be our good ,,god t ,mr4 ,h is com+ out4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus make him a spiritual fa!r to ?\s&s6 ,i smil$ :5 y said1 he w\ld avoid ! "n ( ,me?odi/1 if he c\ld4 ,alas1 my de> man1 he might z soon ?9k to wa% a blackmoor :ite4 ,! ,me?odi/s are n[ z x 7 a skre5 = o!rs4 ,=m]ly1 if a p]son 0 s]i\s1 or prea*$ ,,*ri/1 he 0 t]m$ a ,puritan1 n[ he is a ,me?odi/3 ,b d y g on z y are able to be> x4 ,opposition %all foll[ y2 )\t x1 be z prud5t z y w1 y\r s9c]ity t[>ds ,,god & love = s\ls _c be evid5c$4 ,self1 love ( praise1 & love ( ! _w1 mu/ come d[n4 ,our ,,"l always does ?is1 by way ( suff]+s inw>d or outw>d1 or r by bo?4 ,"o ,mr4 ,l ( ,gl\ce/]%ire1 :om ,mr4 ,h kn[s1 ?\gh he has begun to prea* ,,*ri/ b lately1 yet is already w>n$ to leave 8 cure4 ,our ,,"l w provide = him4 ,he is a new creature inde$4 ,i d n blame y = y\r conduct t[>ds ,mrs4 ,d4 ,%e is a good woman1 & ,i believe ?ir/s = ! ,r$eem]'s glory4 ,i wi% %e w\ld n write s mu*4 ,& :at %all ,i say m8 ,i hope y h _h en\gh f me n[4 ,my v de> ,sir1 :5 am ,i to he> t y are a prea*] ( ,,*ri/ crucifi$8 ,i long = ! "t1 & e>ne/ly pray t y may be fre$ f worldly hopes & worldly fe>s3 = till !n1 ,i _c believe a man1 let 8 o!r accompli%m5ts be ev] s great1 w be mu* own$ & bless$ by ! great head ( ! *ur*4 ,i %\ld be glad to "k :at my ,"l ( ,exet] said4 ,i ?ank ! ,,"l ( all ,lords = giv+ y s mu* enc\ragem5t4 ,let ?is excite y to press =w>ds1 & nev] fe> :at man or devils say (1 or c d unto y4 ,de>1 v de> ,sir1 my he>t is enl>g$ t[>ds y4 ,i ?ank y1 = rememb]+ an unwor?y worm be=e him :o is ! great high-prie/ & bless$ apo/le ( our pr(ession4 ,z he enables1 ,i %all return ! fav\r1 be+1 = 8 great "n's sake1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxviii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,h4 ,london1 ,decemb] #ah1 #agdh4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,?\gh ,i am n p]sonally acqua9t$ ) y1 yet ,i owe y mu* love4 ,?anks be to our great high ,prie/ = giv+ y su* light & heat1 & enabl+ y to prea* among poor s9n]s ! unse>*able ri*es ( r$eem+ love4 ,e>? & hell w be up 9 arms aga9/ y2 y\r own "m's *ildr5 w soon be angry ) y1 & _m ( ! memb]s ( t *ur* ( :i* y are a m9i/]1 :5ev] y prea* h] doctr9e ) p[] & purity1 w ?9k x do+ ,,god's s]vice to ca/ y out4 ,?us x has be51 ?us x w be 9 all ages1 s long z ^? two se$s ( ! woman & ! s]p5t rema9 /ruggl+ 9 ?is l[] _w4 ,welcome1 welcome de> ,sir1 into ! field ( battle6 ,n[ ! common p w he> y gladly4 ,n[ ! self-righte\s w speak all mann] ( evil aga9/ y4 ,i am told ! corporation h reject$ y = prea*+ ,,*ri/ crucifi$4 ,i wi% y joy4 ,may y1 l bless$ ,paul1 increase ! m 9 /r5g?1 & be made a spiritual fa!r to ?\s&s6 ,excuse ?is fre$om f "o :o loves y 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i ?ank y = y\r int5d$ int]view4 ,c\ld no way be contriv$ = a private visit8 h[ev] t be1 assure y\rself y\r int]e/ w be mu* ^u my he>t1 & if y w rememb] a poor unwor?y worm be=e 8 ?rone1 ^: compassions fail n1 y w mu* oblige1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate bro!r & s]vant 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxix4 ,to ,doctor ,d4 ,london1 ,dec4 #ba1 #agdh4 ,rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,,glad 0 ,i1 yea v glad to receive y\r lett] dat$ ,novemb] #g?1 ?\gh x did n rea* me till la/ night4 ,i ?ank y = x a ?\s& times4 ,x has l$ me to ! ?rone ( grace1 :]e ,i h be5 cry+1 8,,"l1 c\nsel my c\nsellors1 & %ew !m :at ?\ w\ld/ h me to d40,alas1 alas6 h[ c ,i be too sev]e aga9/ myself1 :o1 ,pet] l1 h cut (f s _m e>s1 & by imprud5cies mix$ ) my zeal1 h di%on\r$ ! cause ( ,,jesus8 ,i c only look up to him1 :o heal$ ! high-prie/'s s]vant's e>1 & say1 8,,"l1 heal all ! w\nds my misguid$ zeal has giv540 ,assure y\rself1 de> ,sir1 ev]y?+ ,i pr9t %all be revis$4 ,i always h submitt$ my poor p]=mances to my fri5ds corrections4 ,"t & exp]i5ce ,i f9d rip5 m5's judgm5ts1 & make !m m solid1 rational1 & consi/5t1 bo? 9 _! conduct & writ+s4 ,o t ?is may be my case6 ,o t ! bless$ ,,jesus may enable me to hold on1 & hold out1 & keep me f flagg+ 9 ! latt] /ages ( my road4 ,i ?ank y1 de> ,sir1 = y\r solemn *>ge 9 respect to my heal?4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 x is mu* repair$ s9ce my return f ,scotl&1 & ,i tru/ by obs]v+ ! rules y prescribe 7if ,i mu/ live7 ,i %all be enabl$ to decl>e ! works ( ! ,,"l4 ,b :at %all ,i say conc]n+ y\r pres5t trial8 %all ,i wi% y joy8 ,surely ,i may ) great propriety1 s9ce an inspir$ writ] ha? said1 8c\nt x all joy :5 y fall into div]s temptations40 ,b at ! same "t1 rev]5d ,sir1 ,i mo/ e>ne/ly sympa?ize ) y1 hav+ _h ! same trial f ! same qu>t] long ago4 ,! ,moravians fir/ divid$ my family1 !n my p>i% at ,georgia1 & aft] t ! societies :i*1 "u ,,god1 ,i 0 an in/rum5t ( ga!r+4 ,i suppose n less ?an f\r hundr$1 ?r\gh _! practices1 h left ! tab]nacle4 ,b ,i h be5 =sak5 o!rways4 ,i h n _h above an hundr$ to he> me1 :]e ,i _h tw5ty ?\s&1 & hundr$s n[ assemble )9 a qu>t] ( a mile ( me1 :o nev] come to see or speak to me2 ?\gh !y mu/ own at ! great day t ,i 0 _! spiritual fa!r4 ,all ?is ,i f9d b little en\gh to tea* me to cease f man1 & to wean me f t too great fondness :i* spiritual fa!rs are apt to h = _! spiritual *ildr54 ,?us bless$ ,paul 0 s]v$1 ?us mu/ all expect to be treat$ :o are ( ,paul's _s1 & are hon\r$ ) any consid]able degree ( ,paul's success4 ,b ,i h g5]ally obs]v$1 t :5 "o door ( usefulness is %ut1 ano!r op5s4 ,our ,,"l blesses y1 de> ,sir1 9 y\r writ+s2 nay y\r p's treat+ y z !y are n[ p]mitt$ to d1 p]haps is "o ( ! greate/ bless+s y ev] receiv$ f heav54 ,may pati5ce h its p]fect "w1 & may y be enabl$ to sanctify ! ,,"l ,,god 9 y\r he>t6 ,i "k ( no o!r way ( deal+ ) ! ,ms1 ?an to g on prea*+ ! tru? z x is 9 ,,jesus1 & re/ ^u t promise1 8,e plant :i* my heav5ly fa!r ha? n plant$ %all be pluck$ up40 ,sev5 ye>s w make a great alt]ation4 ,i believe _! gr& design is to ext5d _! occonomy z f> z possible4 ,?is ,i believe is n[ kept up by d9t ( money1 & ,i am apt to ?9k t ! v ?+ by :i* !y ?9k to e/abli%1 w de/roy _! s*eme4 ,john ,lapidee w5t on 9 ! same mann] 9 ,m>yl&4 ,8 plan 0 rais$ z high1 & fell z rem>kably4 ,,god is a graci\s ,fa!r1 & w n always let 8 *ildr5 proce$ 9 a wrong way4 ,d\btless !re are _m ( 8 de> little ones 9 ! ,mn flock2 b _m ( _! pr9ciples & practices are exce$+ wrong1 = :i* ,i d\bt n our ,,"l w rebuke !m 9 8 own "t4 ,b ,i fe> t ,i we>y y4 ,h[ev]1 de> ,sir1 ,i mu/ ?ank y = y\r s]mon4 ,x conta9s ! v life ( prea*+1 ,i mean sweet invitations to close ) ,,*ri/4 ,i d n wond] y are dubb$ a ,me?odi/ on acc\nt ( x4 ,z x 0 design$ = ! poor1 ,i wi% x 0 *eap]4 ,i ?9k practical books _c be too reasonable4 ,! poor mu/ h !m *eap1 & ! ri* w l !m ! bett] = x4 ,& n[ me?9ks ,i he> y say1 8,b h[ is x at ! o!r end ( ! t[n80 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ! prospect is promis+4 ,la/ ,sunday ev5+ ,i prea*$ to a mo/ brilliant assembly inde$4 ,!y express$ great approbation1 & "s ,i ?9k beg9 to feel4 ,good ,lady ,hn is inde$ a "m 9 ,israel4 ,%e is all 9 a flame = ,,jesus4 ,y may guess by a ^w or two 9 ?is1 t %e ha? %ewn me y\r la/ lett]4 ,i suppose %e w write to y soon4 ,b :i!r am ,i runn+8 ,i q =get myself4 ,love makes my p5 to move too fa/1 & too long4 ,excuse x1 de> ,sir1 & = ,,jesus's sake nev] cease pray+ =1 ,rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate ?\gh unwor?y y\ng] bro!r1 & will+ s]vant 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxx4 ,de> ,mr4 ,t4 ,london1 ,dec4 #ba1 #agdh4 ,,h y n ?\ght x unk9d1 t ,i answ]$ n y\r lett] be=e n[4 ,y w be pacifi$ :5 ,i tell y1 t n want ( love b leisure ha? be5 ! cause ( s long a sil5ce4 ,i w n[ r$eem a few mom5ts to pay ?is debt1 & ackn[l$ge a mu* great] debt ( love t ,i owe1 & int5d inde$ to be always ow+ to y & y\rs4 ,,*ri/ alone c pay y4 ,he w4 ,:atev] is done to 8 m9i/]s1 he looks ^u z done to himself4 ,:at a bless$ ma/] d we s]ve6 ,?anks be to 8 great "n1 he cont9ues to deal lov+ly ) me4 ,i h be5 bless$ 9 my late excursion into ! c\ntry1 & likewise s9ce ,i came to t[n4 ,! prospect ( do+ good at lea/ to "s ( ! ri*1 is v enc\rag+4 ,i "k y w pray1 t ! fooli%ness ( prea*+ may be a means ( br++ "s ( !m to believe on him :o ju/ifies ! ungodly4 ,y f9d1 t n gifts b grace1 sov]eign1 all p[]ful grace alone1 c rea* ! he>t4 ,b h[ is de> ,mr4 ,b8 ,is he yet fl$ to ! _w ( spirits8 ,s9ce ! ,,"l has be5 pleas$ to h9d] 8 prea*+1 ,i ?9k x 0 cruel to desire he %\ld /ay any long] out ( heav54 ,doctor ,watts is n[ gone4 ,bless$ be ,,god we %all ere long foll[ ,:]e s9 & pa9 & sorr[ cease1 ,& all is love & joy & peace4 ,i am n[ ?irty f\r ye>s ( age4 ,little did ,i ?9k ( liv+ s long4 ,& yet :5 ,i consid] h[ ,i h liv$1 %ame & confusion cov] my face4 ,o my de> ,mr4 ,t1 z y are prep>+ = ! m9i/ry1 lose n "o mom5t ( "t1 b lab\r to be always on ! /ret* = ,him1 :o 0 /ret*$ on ! accurs$ cross = y4 ,/udy books & m51 b above all1 /udy y\r own he>t & ! k ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 & him crucifi$4 ,get y\r he>t free f worldly hopes & worldly fe>s1 & y w avoid ?\s&s ( ^? sn>es1 into :i* "y m9i/]s = want ( ?is too (t5 fall4 ,o let ! language ( y\r he>t be1 8,,god =bid t ,i %\ld glory1 save 9 ! cross ( ,,*ri/1 by :om ! _w is crucifi$ unto me & ,i unto ! _w40 ,y w excuse ?is fre$om4 ,x proce$s f ! love ,i be> y4 ,be pleas$ to pres5t my cordial respects to y\r hon\r$ fa!r1 y\r bro!r1 & all enquir+ fri5ds1 & accept ( ! same y\rself 9 ! mo/ t5d] mann]1 f1 my de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxxi4 ,to ,mr4 ,b4 ,london1 ,dec4 #bf1 #agdh4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,z soon z ,i receiv$ y\r k9d lett]1 ,i 0 will+1 b till n[ c\ld n get leisure1 to answ] x4 ,accept my ?anks1 ?\gh late1 & let ! glori\s ,emmanuel h et]nal ?anks ascrib$ unto him1 if he has be5 pleas$ to "w ^u y\r s\l by any ( my poor writ+s4 ,s9ce t1 ,i d\bt n b y h exp]i5c$ mu* ( 8 love1 & "k m ( ,,god1 ev5 a ,,god 9 ,,*ri/1 & also ( y\r own he>t4 ,9 ^! two ?+s consi/ all our happ9ess 9 "t & = et]nity4 ,bless$ be 8 "n = call+ y to witness ! efficacy ( 8 dea?1 & ! unse>*able ri*es ( 8 grace to poor s9n]s4 ,my de> bro!r1 x is an angelic employ4 ,g on 9 ! "n & /r5g? ( ,,jesus4 ,he w n s5d y a w>f>e on y\r own *>ges4 ,z y\r day is s %all y\r /r5g? be4 ,only wait ^u him1 & et]nal tru? has decl>$1 t y %all m\nt on w+s l an eagle1 y %all walk & n be we>y1 nay run & n be fa9t4 ,%\ld provid5ce br+ me y\r way 9 ! ,spr+1 ,i %all rejoice to see & conv]se ) y1 & %all tell all t come 9 my way1 ( ! pres5t z well z future great salvation t is to be _h 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i entreat y to pray = me1 & z enabl$ y %all be rememb]$ by1 my de> ,bro!r1 ,y\r affectionate bro!r & s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxxii4 ,to ,"l ,b4 ,london1 ,dec4 #cj1 #agdh4 ,my ,"l1 ,i ,_h ! hon\r ( y\r ,lord%ip's lett]4 ,gratitude con/ra9s me to s5d my he>tie/ ackn[l$gm5ts4 ,?\gh abs5t f1 yet ,i am (t5 pres5t ) y4 ,t b5ign1 t sweet disposition ( :i* y\r ,lord%ip is possess$1 mu/ make y appe> amiable to all :o "k y4 ,add b ! *ri/ian to x1 & !n1 ,o !n1 h[ happy w y\r ,lord%ip be6 ,?anks be to ,,god1 t y\r ,lord%ip beg9s to feel !re is no be+ happy )\t real *ri/ianity4 ,o t ?is conviction may be abid+1 & t y\r ,lord%ip may h no re/1 till y f9d x 9 ,him :o is ! ,alpha & ,omega1 ! au?or & f9i%] ( our fai?4 ,he longs to make y happy1 he is ready to receive y ) op5 arms4 ,he cries1 8,my ,son1 give me ?y he>t40 ,to engage y to love him m1 he has let y h a wor?y lady1 :o ,i am p]suad$ w be glad to g h& 9 h& to heav54 ,o t y may bo? walk 9 all ! ord9ances & comm&m5ts ( ! ,,"l blameless4 ,no great] ?+ c be desir$ = y at ! ?rone ( grace by1 my ,"l1 ,y\r ,lord%ip's mo/ ob$i5t1 oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxxiii4 ,to ,lady ,b4 ,london1 ,dec4 #cj1 #agdh4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,h y n wond]$ at my n answ]+ y\r ,lady%ip's k9d lett] be=e n[8 ,b ,i am p]suad$ y are well assur$1 t a v>iety ( avocations1 & multiplicity ( bus9ess = ! be/ ( ma/]s1 n want ( respect1 ha? be5 ! cause4 ,my ,lady1 y\r family are always ^u my he>t4 ,my con/ant desire & pray] to ,,god is1 t y all may be fill$ ) all ! fulness ( ,,god4 ,z my ,"l m5tions no?+ to ! contr>y1 ,i hope y\r indisposition is remov$1 & t ! language ( y\r he>t is1 8:at %all ,i r5d] unto ! ,,"l80 ,i "k t ! love ( ,,jesus :i* y h felt1 mu/ necess>ily con/ra9 y\r ,lady%ip to live to ,him1 :o liv$ & di$ ^u ! accurs$ tree = y4 ,o h[ is ! p[] ( ! ,r$eem]'s resurrection display$ 9 ,lady ,hn4 ,%e is a "m 9 ,israel inde$4 ,x w\ld please y to see ! assemblies at h] ,lady%ip's h\se4 ,!y are brilliant ones inde$4 ,! prospect ( cat*+ "s ( ! ri* 9 ! gospel net is v promis+4 ,i "k y w wi% prosp]ity 9 ! "n ( ! ,,"l4 ,b h[ does good ,lady ,d1 de> ,mrs4 ,c1 & ,mrs4 ,i8 ,all1 ,i hope1 putt+ (f ! old man1 & putt+ on ! new ) great] e>ne/ness ?an ev]4 ,o t ,i may beg9 to be 9 e>ne/6 ,i am n[ ?irty-f\r ye>s ( age4 ,is x n "t = me to beg9 to sp5d1 & be sp5t1 = him :o has lov$ me & giv5 himself = me8 ,i beg y\r ,lady%ip's pray]s1 & ! pray]s ( all y\r de> & hon\r$ relations4 ,i s5d !m all my humble & he>ty respects1 & beg y w accept ! same f1 my ,lady1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxxiv4 ,to ,mr4 ,h ,h4 ,*elsea1 ,jan4 #ab1 #agdi4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,c n[ s5d y b a few l9es4 ,?anks be to ,,god1 t weep+ do? n h9d] s[+4 ,i ?9k x is cruel to wi% our little ones back into ?is cold _w aga94 ,g on1 ,,jesus w be bett] to y & y\rs ?an sev5 daught]s4 ,i hope ,mrs4 ,h jo9s ) y 9 say+1 8x is well40 ,b a ^w or two 9 answ] to ! o!r "p ( y\r lett]4 ,_c y be at ,gl\ce/] ! #bd? ( ?is mon?8 ,t w\ld be abundantly m conv5i5t = me ?an ! #bg?4 ,i w\ld appo9t our ,engli% meet+ at t "t1 &1 ,,god will+1 w\ld g ) y to ,buil?1 & aft] t to ! we/4 ,i am n[ "h wait+ = ,"l ,bke1 & "s o!rs1 :o are com+ to he> ! glori\s gospel4 ,"l ,l is 9 t[n4 ,our good ,lady is go+ on1 & e day increas+ h] rew>d 9 heav54 ,i h mu* to say :5 we meet4 ,:5 w y leave (f be+ a spiritual rake8 ,= ! pres5t1 adieu6 ,pray fail n be+ at ,gl\ce/]4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 let u ply ! ?rone ( grace 9 behalf ( ea* o!r1 & d y pray t an humble1 *ild-l1 ob$i5t he>t1 may be giv5 to1 my v de> fell[-soldi]1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxxv4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,h4 ,*elsea1 ,jan4 #ac1 #agdi4 ,rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,,y\r k9d & lov+ answ] to my la/ poor scrawl1 humbl$ me mu* be=e ,him :o alone worke? all ?+s 9 & by u4 ,b if he w "w1 :o %all h9d]8 ,i tru/ ! language ( my he>t to ! ev]-bless$ ,,jesus is ?is1 ,if ?\ excuse !n "w ?y w1 ,by s unfit an in/rum5t2 ,x w at once ?y goodness %ew1 ,& prove ?y p[] omnipot5t4 ,y w n be (f5d$ if ,i tell y1 t good ,lady ,hn saw y\r lett]4 ,%e 0 mu* pleas$ ) x1 & has a great reg>d = y4 ,%e goes on f /r5g? to /r5g?4 ,! prospect ( do+ good to ! ri* t att5d h] ,lady%ip's h\se1 is v enc\rag+4 ,i prea* twice a week1 & ye/]day ,"l ,bke 0 "o ( my auditors4 ,8 ,lord%ip 0 pleas$ to express v great satisfaction4 ,:o kn[s :at ,,god may d8 ,he c nev] "w by a mean] in/rum5t4 ,o de> ,sir1 pray = me4 ,i want humility1 ,i want ?ankfulness1 ,i want a he>t cont9ually flam+ ) ! love ( ,,god4 ,bless$ be 8 "n = ! %>e imp>t$ to y4 ,may y g on & increase ) all ! increase ( ,,god6 ,i ?ank y = y\r k9d invitation to y\r h\se & pulpit4 ,i w\ld n br+ y or any ( my fri5ds into difficulties1 = own+ poor1 unwor?y1 ill & hell des]v+ me4 ,b if provid5ce %\ld give me a cle> call1 ,i %\ld be glad to come y\r way4 ,i rejoice 9 ! prospect ( hav+ "s m9i/]s 9 our *ur* pulpits t d>e own a crucifi$ ,r$eem]4 ,i hope ! "t w come t _m ( ! prie/s also %all be ob$i5t to ! ^w1 & t ( ! hon\rable wom5 !re w be n a few4 ,i "k y w say ,am54 ,= ! pres5t1 my de> ,sir1 adieu4 ,rememb] me to ! doctor1 & ,mr4 ,h1 :5 y write to or see !m1 & assure y\rself ( a con/ant remembrance 9 ! poor b s9c]e petitions (1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ! be/ bonds1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxxvi4 ,to ,dr4 ,s4 ,london1 ,jan4 #ag1 #agdi4 ,v de> ,sir1 ,i ,receiv$ y\r la/ k9d lett]1 soon aft] ,i _h be5 in=m+ de> ,mr4 ,h t ,i did n *use to br+ my fri5ds into tr\ble2 b t if provid5ce %\ld give me a cle> call1 ,i might accept ( 8 invitation4 ,?is p]haps may nev] happ54 ,b if x %\ld1 :]e=e %\ld de> ,mr4 ,s be s mu* al>m$8 ,:at if 8 p are prejudic$ aga9/ me8 ,might n a s]mon1 "u ,,god1 less5 _! prejudices1 & p]haps awak5 "s s\ls to a s5se ( ! div9e life8 ,su* ?+s h be5 done1 su* a ?+1 ?r\gh ! div9e bless+1 may be repeat$ aga94 ,! way ( duty is ! way ( safety4 ,our ,,"l requires ( u to confess him 9 8 gospel memb]s & m9i/]s4 ,to be afraid ( pr(ess+ ! "o1 or publicly to own1 associate )1 & /r5g!n ! h&s & he>ts ( ! o!r1 especially :5 !y are set = ! def5ce ( ! gospel1 is1 9 my op9ion1 v (f5sive 9 ! sight ( our common ,,"l1 & c only proce$ f a want ( m love to him & 8 de> p4 ,i am q ( y\r m9d1 my de> fri5d1 t our ,,"l recomm5ds to u ! wisdom ( ! s]p5t1 b !n x is always to be bl5d$ ) ! innoc5ce ( ! dove4 ,h[ ?is is done1 9 effect1 by dis[n+ ! op5 & av[$ proclaim]s ( 8 et]nal tru?s1 ,i _c ,i mu/ confess at pres5t see into4 ,y say1 8we are mo/ ( u too w>m already30 b ,i hope y d n ?9k1 t be+ a%am$ ( any ( y\r ,,"l's m9i/]s is an in/ance ( x8 ,?anks be to ,,god t ,mr4 ,h seems1 z y express x1 8to c\rt ! enmity ( mank9d20 x is an error ( ! "r side4 ,bett] s ?an to be afraid ( x4 ,! ,,"l nev] ?reatn$ to spew any *ur* out ( 8 m\? = be+ too hot2 b = be+ nei!r hot nor cold he has4 ,x is too true1 my de> ,sir1 8we h b few fai?ful m9i/]s40 ,b is keep+ at a di/ance f "o ano!r ! way to /r5g!n _! int]e/8 ,by no means4 ,i r ?9k ^? t hold ! same pr9ciples at lea/1 & are emb>k$ 9 ! same cause1 %\ld jo9tly & publicly appe> = ,,god4,& to tell y my :ole m9d1 ,i d n believe ,,god w bless ei!r y or y\r fri5ds to any consid]able degree1 till y are m deliv]$ f ! fe> ( man4 ,alas1 h[ 0 y b[$ d[n ) x1 :5 ,i saw y la/6 ,& y\r lett] bespeaks y a slave to x yet4 ,o my bro!r1 deal fai?fully ) y\rself1 & y w f9d a love ( ! _w1 & fe> ( n provid+ = y\r *ildr51 h gott5 too mu* hold ( y\r he>t4 ,d n mi/ake me4 ,i w\ld n h y ?r[ y\rself into flames4 ,i w\ld only h y act a consi/5t "p1 & n = fe> ( a little contempt be a%am$ ( own+ ! m9i/]s ( ,,*ri/4 ,aft] all1 ?9k n1 my de> ,sir1 t ,i am plead+ my own cause4 ,y are n 9 dang] ( see+ me at ,nn4 ,i only take ?is occasion ( say+ a ^w or two to y\r he>t4 ,y w n be (f5d$1 z x proce$s f love4 ,y may %ew ?is to de> ,mr4 ,h4 ,i salute him1 ! de> doctor1 & de> ,mr4 ,h1 mo/ cordially4 ,i hope ! se$ is s[n among ! ri* to "s purpose4 ,la/ ,?ursday ,"l ,bke 0 "o ( my he>]s4 ,bre?r5 pray = u2 y are nev] =gott5 by1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxxvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,london1 ,jan4 #ah1 #agdi4 ,my v de> ,mr4 ,s1 ,i ,h receiv$ f y two v k9d lett]s1 ! la/ ( :i* made me to smile inde$4 ,alas1 my de> man1 :at airy ca/les are y build+8 ,7 y\r sangu9e expectations to take place1 might ,i n ju/ly say to my fri5ds1 8,quid vultis1 ut p]eam80 ,b bless$ be ,,god1 !re is yet no dang]4 ,! gospel is n got s ne> ! c\rt z y imag9e4 ,h[ev]1 "s ( ! mighty & noble come twice a week to he> at good ,lady ,hn's1 & ! prospect ( do+ good among/ !m is v enc\rag+4 ,"o or two ,i tru/ are effectually t\*$4 ,pray on1 & :o kn[s :at a great fire a little sp>k may k9dle8 ,i wi% ! ,,"l may answ] y\r reque/1 & give y a religi\s gov]nor4 ,i _c see h[ ,i c s]ve de> ,mr4 ,b4 ,i %\ld be v %y ( ask+ any fav\rs1 suppos+ ,i _h int]e/1 le/ ,i %\ld be ?\ght to prea* = myself & n = ,,*ri/ ,,jesus my ,,"l4 ,i w\ld fa9 conv9ce all1 t ,i seek n !irs b !m4 ,i am sorry y h met ) s _m losses ( late2 b all our losses w be f\nd to be ga9 9 ! end4 ,bless$ are !y t love ,,god6 ,all ?+s are ev5 n[ work+ toge!r = _! good4 ,ab\t ,augu/ ,i purpose1 ,,god will+1 to emb>k = ,c>ol9a2 ?\gh my fri5ds say n1 ,i believe !y w be mi/ak54 ,ere ?is rea*es y1 ,i hope ,,god w h rais$ y up ,pa/ors aft] 8 own he>t4 ,pray rememb] me 9 ! mo/ ende>+ mann] to all t ,i 0 acqua9t$ )1 & tell !m ,i live 9 hopes ( see+ !m once m 9 ! fle%4 ,i he>tily salute all1 & am1 v de> ,mr4 ,s1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxxviii4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,bri/ol1 ,jan4 #bh1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i ,?9k x is n[ high "t = me to tr\ble y\r ,lady%ip ) a few l9es4 ,!y come to ?ank y\r ,lady%ip t5 ?\s& times = all fav\rs1 & to in=m y t our glori\s ,r$eem] ord]s all ?+s well4 ,on ,w$nesday1 ?r\gh w9ds1 ra9 & fro/1 ,i rea*$ ,gl\ce/]1 & prea*$ !re ! same ev5+4 ,! next day we held out association1 &1 ?anks be to ,,god1 affairs turn$ out bett] ?an expectation4 ,i came hi!r ?is ev5+1 :]e ,i f\nd my bro!r 9 ! v temp] ,i c\ld wi%1 8seem+ly q fix$ to leave ! _w = ,,god40 ,he tells me ( a ,colonel1 :o he>d me once 9 ! ,summ]1 t n[ wants to "k if 8 s9s are =giv54 ,my bro!r's visit to t[n has be5 greatly bless$ to him4 ,surely y\r ,lady%ip w nev] "k1 till ! day ( judgm5t1 ! great ends ,,god _h 9 view 9 call+ y\r ,lady%ip to ,london4 ,i rejoice 9 ! prospect ( see+ y\r ,lady%ip happy amid/ a cr[d ( y\r spiritual *ildr51 :o w come to y f "t to "t to be built up 9 _! mo/ holy fai?4 ,y w suff] _m pangs = !m2 b all %all "w = y\r ,lady%ip's pres5t & et]nal good4 ,i suff] mu* 9 my bodily heal? = prea*+ to ! nobility2 b1 ?anks be to ,,god1 t "s seem to h an he>+ e>1 & an und]/&+ he>t4 ,my w>me/ pray]s are cont9ually asc5d+ to ! ?rone ( grace = y\r ,lady%ip1 & = all ^? :o h he>d ! ^w1 especially ^? hon\rable wom5 t us$ to jo9 ) y\r ,lady%ip 9 receiv+ ! sacr$ symbols ( ! ,r$eem]'s bless$ body & blood4 ,my cry to our ,,"l 9 _! behalf is ?is1 ,take _! poor he>ts1 & let !m be ,= ev] clos'd to all b !e4 ,i =got to tell y\r ,lady%ip1 t ! ,wel* ju/ices h ord]$ ! tw5ty p\nds1 exact$ ( ! ,me?odi/s by ,sir ,w1 to be return$4 ,i c add up m1 b my mo/ grateful ackn[l$gm5ts = all k9dnesses1 & subscribe myself1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful & will+ s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxxix4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,bri/ol1 ,feb4 #a1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,ye/]day ,i _h ! fav\r ( y\r ,lady%ip's lett]2 & am glad to f9d t ,lady ,g's j\rney w n be altoge!r 9 va94 ,our ,,"l w note1 9 8 book1 y\r ,lady%ip's endeav\r to s]ve h]1 & rew>d y op5ly be=e m5 & angels1 = ?is & all o!r y\r works ( fai?1 & lab\rs ( love4 ,i am glad y\r ,lady%ip approves ( ,mr4 ,w's conduct1 & t he ha? prea*$ at y\r ,lady%ip's4 ,! language ( my he>t is1 8,,"l1 s5d by :om ?\ wilt s5d1 only conv]t "s ( ! mighty & noble1 = ?y m]cy's sake6 ,!n ,i c>e n if ,i am he>d ( no m40 ,i am mu* oblig$ to ^? hon\rable ladies :o are pleas$ to s5d me _! good wi%es4 ,9 return1 !y h my e>ne/ pray]s t !y may be fill$ ) all ! fulness ( ,,god4 ,= my own "p1 ,i long to take ! field4 ,i tru/ we %all see a glori\s ,spr+1 & he> ( _m s\ls cry+ out1 8,:at %all we d to be sav$80 ,bless$ be ,,god1 we h solid seasons "h4 ,i tru/ ,i c ) tru? say1 8,! gospel has be5 prea*$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/ s5t d[n f heav540 ,next ,monday1 ,,god will+1 ,i %all travel fur!r ,we/w>d4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i purpose to prea* "h1 & at ,k+swood1 & to take a /ep to ,ba?4 ,mr4 ,c 0 "h ye/]day1 & br\ght me a b5efaction f ,miss ,s1 ( fifte5 gu9eas1 mo/ or all ( :i* ,i purpose pay+ to ,mr4 1 t[>ds dis*>g+ :at is due to him = ! ,orphan-h\se4 ,?us do? ! ,,"l help me1 :o long ago des]v$ to be bani%$ f 8 pres5ce = ev]1 & to be employ$ 9 8 "w no m4 ,i am glad y\r ,lady%ip approves ( ,mr4 ,g3 ,he is1 ,i ?9k1 a wor?y man4 ,by tak+ ?is me?od1 y\r ,lady%ip w h an opportunity ( conv]s+ ) ! be/ ( all p>ties1 )\t be+ a bigot1 & too /r5u\sly atta*$ to any4 ,surely 9 ?is y\r ,lady%ip is direct$ f above4 ,! bless$ ,,jesus c>es = 8 p ( all d5om9ations4 ,he is ga!r+ 8 elect out ( all4 ,happy !y1 :o1 ) a dis9t]e/$ view1 take 9 ! :ole *ur* militant1 &1 9 spite ( n>r[-he>t$ bigots1 brea! an undissembl$ ca?olic _s t[>ds all4 ,t y\r ,lady%ip may increase & gr[ 9 ?is _s1 & consequ5tly increase 9 true div9e happ9ess e day1 is & %all be ! con/ant pray] (1 ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$1 ob$i5t humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxxx4 ,to ! ,c\ntess ( ,d4 ,bri/ol1 ,feb4 #a1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,w y\r ,lady%ip p>don me1 if ,i in=m y1 t love & gratitude con/ra9 me to s5d y\r ,lady%ip a few l9es8 ,z ,i am daily pray+ = ! temporal & et]nal welf>e ( y\r ,lady%ip1 & y\r hon\rable si/]1 s ,i _c help in=m+ y1 t ,i tru/ y h bo? su* a view ( ! pres5t great salvation1 pur*as$ = ! v *ief ( s9n]s by ! blood ( ,,*ri/1 t y w nei!r ( y be at re/1 till made real p>tak]s !re(4 ,has n y\r ,lady%ip already _h a ta/e ( ?is inw>d happ9ess8 ,assur$ly y h4 ,%\ld n ?is enc\rage y\r ,lady%ip to expect1 seek aft]1 & pray = unspeakably m8 ,und\bt$ly x ought4 ,! fulness :i* is 9 ,,jesus is inexhau/ible4 ,out ( t fulness y\r ,lady%ip may be always receiv+ grace = grace4 ,?anks be to ,,god = tea*+ y ! way6 ,let n y\r hon\r$ si/] ?9k h]self too unwor?y ( su* a m]cy4 ,,jesus is wor?y2 %e ha? no?+ to d b to br+ all h] unwor?9ess to ! ,,"l our righte\sness1 & accept ( compleat salvation z a free gift4 ,he>+1 :5 la/ 9 t[n1 t y\r ,lady%ip w\ld n be (f5d$ if ,i wrote1 enc\rag$ me to take ! lib]ty ( tr\bl+ y\r ,lady%ip ) ?is4 ,z ! glori\s ,emmanuel enables1 x %all be foll[$ ) my mo/ f]v5t pray]s1 :i* h be51 are1 &1 ?r\gh ,,jesus ,,*ri/ /r5g!n+1 %all always be put up 9 behalf ( y\rself1 & y\r hon\rable si/]1 by1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$1 ob$i5t humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxxxi4 ,to ,mr4 4 ,bri/ol1 ,feb4 #d1 #agdi4 ,my de> ,sir1 ,,! cont5ts ( y\r lett] surpriz$ me2 & yet x is "t = me to le>n to be surpriz$ at no?+4 ,b :at %all we say8 ,x mu/ ne$s be t ^! trials %\ld come1 to wean u f e creature1 & tea* u to live by fai? 9 ! ,son ( ,,god4 ,_h y succe$$1 y c]ta9ly w\ld h met ) "s ?orn 9 ! fle%1 to keep y f be+ elat$ too mu*4 ,p]sons ( su* sangu9e dispositions z y & ,i are1 always ne$ "o f "s qu>t] or ano!r4 ,by y\r lett]1 ?is trial has done y good already4 ,be ?ankful = x1 !re=e1 my de> ,sir1 & say f y\r inmo/ s\l1 8! cup1 :i* my heav5ly ,fa!r ha? giv5 me1 %all ,i n dr9k x80,we are b poor *oos]s = ourselves4 ,,god sees n z we see4 ,x is a com=t :5 we c say1 we h ey$ ,,god 9 any affair2 b if t affair be pla9ly disconc]t$ by 8 provid5ce1 we may be c]ta9 x is = good4 ,i f\nd x s 9 a l circum/ance1 :5 my affections 7 mu* m engag$ ?an y\rs necess>ily mu/ h be54 ,i wi% y joy ( be+ call$ to leave a worm = ,,god1 & 9 y\r submission to 8 div9e appo9tm5t4 8,surely10 7says ! prophet t 0 s5t to ano9t "o ( ,jesse's sons7 8! ,,"l's ano9t$ is be=e me40 ,he guess$ sev]al times2 b always guess$ wrong1 till little ,david 0 s5t =1 :o 0 ?\ght no?+ (4 ,& if a prophet 0 mi/ak51 :5 ?us s5t 9 a peculi> mann]1 & no d\bt p>ticul>ly engag$ 9 pray] = direction1 is x any wond]1 t we %\ld f9d ourselves mi/ak5 9 _m ?+s1 ev5 :5 we h be5 mo/ e>ne/ ) ,,god = guidance & direction8 ,,god (t5 guides u by disappo9tm5ts2 & ,i d\bt n b y w f9d "s bett] ?+ is prep>$ = y4 ,:at ! ,,"l ha? done to y1 ?\gh y "k n n[1 yet y %all "k h]eaft]4 ,i4 ,leave to 8 sov]eign sway ,to *oose & to comm&2 ,s %alt ?\ wond'r+ own 8 way1 ,h[ wise1 h[ /rong 8 h&4 ,,ii4 ,f>1 f> above ?y ?\ghts1 ,8 c\nsel %all appe>1 ,:5 fully he ! "w ha? wr\ght1 ,:i* caus'd ?y ne$less fe>4 ,y see1 de> ,sir1 my conc]n = y by ! l5g? ( ?is lett]4 ,z y are1 ,i tru/1 my own son 9 ! fai?1 s ,i _c avoid naturally c>+ = y4 ,my lett] %all be foll[$ ) my pray]s4 ,be resign$4 ,i am bett] 9 heal? ?an :5 ,i left t[n2 & am mu* bless$ 9 prea*+4 ,y "k h[ to give ?anks 9 behalf ( ,y\r sympa?iz+ fri5d1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxxxii4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,exon1 ,feb4 #i1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,y\r ,lady%ip's lay+ y\r comm&s ^u me to write (t51 makes me uneasy unless ,i c r$eem "t to s5d to y\r ,lady%ip at lea/ once a week4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i c in=m y\r ,lady%ip1 t !re 0 a great /irr+ among ! dry bones at ,bri/ol & ,k+swood4 ,la/ ,"l's-day 0 a great day ( ! ,son ( ,man4 ,! p[] ( ! ,,"l att5d$ ! ^w1 z 9 days ( old1 & sev]al p]sons1 t _h nev] he>d me be=e1 7 br\ght "u great awak5+s4 ,a c\nsellor came once1 & 0 s affect$1 t :5 he got home he invit$ o!rs to come & he>1 :i* s al>m$ 8 lady1 7ready to die ( a consumption7 t %e is afraid h] husb& w g mad4 ,la/ night ,i came hi!r1 & _h ! pleasure ( see+ "s spiritual *ildr5 t 7 begott5 unto ,,god :5 ,i 0 "h la/4 ,?is ev5+ ,i am to beg9 to spread ! gospel-net2 & %all cont9ue 9 ,exet] till ,monday4 ,affairs h be5 s confus$1 t x requires "s "t to settle !m4 ,i f9d a dea? mu/ come ^u all we d1 t ! life ( x may appe> to be :olly ( ,,god4 ,i hope y\r ,lady%ip f9ds t ! ,r$eem]'s "w fl\ri%es 9 y\r h&s4 ,i long to he>1 :e!r my lett]s 7 k9dly receiv$1 & :e!r ! se$ s[n by me or any o!r spr+s up4 ,:oev] plants1 or :oev] wat]s1 ,i "k x is ! ,,"l mu/ give ! increase4 ,mr4 ,c is va/ly atta*$ to y\r ,lady%ip's int]e/1 &1 ,i believe1 prays cont9ually = y\r success4 ,_m d s1 :om y\r ,lady%ip kn[s n4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's lett] to ,mr4 ,r ,i f9d is bless$ mu*4 ,x is ! good man's lot1 t :atsoev] he do? %all prosp]4 ,may ?is be fulfill$ 9 y\r ,lady%ip m & m e day6 ,i c\ld enl>ge1 b mu/ away to my delightful "w4 ,p are wait+4 ,?is late j\rney has be5 bless$ to ! recov]y ( my heal?4 ,i h n _h any ( my usual disord]s s9ce ,i left t[n4 ,i am sometimes fa9t4 ,b1 8,fa9t1 & yet pursu+10 mu/ be ! *ri/ian's motto4 ,i hope my mo/ dutiful respects w f9d acceptance ) ^? hon\rable p]sons ^: faces are set ,zion-w>ds1 & t y\r ,lady%ip w accept ! same f1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$1 ob$i5t1 & will+ s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxxxiii4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,plym\?1 ,feb4 #af1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,! la/ "t ,i wrote to y\r ,lady%ip1 ,i 0 at ,exet]1 :]e ,i begun on ,sunday ev5+ to prea* 9 ! op5 air4,abundance ( s\ls att5d$1 & ,i tru/ real good 0 done4 ,9 ! morn+1 grace fl[$ ri*ly r\nd ! congregation2 & _m knew exp]im5tally t ,,*ri/ 0 ris51 by 8 giv+ !m to exp]i5ce ! p[] ( 8 resurrection 9 _! he>ts4 ,on ,monday ,i w5t to ,bovey-,tracey1 ab\t #ab miles f ,exet]1 :]e ,i f\nd sev]al poor simple s\ls4 ,"h also ! f\nta9 ( life 0 op51 & ,i believe "s drank at1 & o!rs felt ! want ( x4 ,! next morn+ ,i prea*$ at a place call$ ,m>y-,*ur*1 :]e are suppos$ to be ne> a score ( awak5$ s\ls1 :o h und]gone mu* outw>d tr\ble = adh]+ to ! cross ( ,,*ri/4 ,mo/ ( _! bitt]e/ oppos]s 7 pres5t4 ,all 0 calm2 & ! p[] ( ! ,,"l accompani$ ! ^w4 ,aft] s]mon ,i rode tw5ty miles to ,k+sbridge1 :]e1 to my great surprize1 ,i f\nd ab\t a ?\s& s\ls wait+ till eight 9 ! ev5+ to he> ! ^w4 ,?\gh nature said1 8,sp>e ?yself10 ,i ?\ght fai? & duty said1 8,v5ture ^u ! ,,"l's /r5g?1 & speak to !m40 ,i did1 f ^! words ( our de> ,,"l's3 8,i mu/ "w ! works ( him t s5t me1 :ile x is day3 ! night come? :5 no man c "w40 ,i prea*$ 9 ! /reet4 ,! moon-%one4 ,all 0 quiet2 & ,i hope "s begun to ?9k ( work+ out _! salvation ) fe> & trembl+4 ,! next morn+ ,i prea*$ !re aga92 f\r m9i/]s att5d$4 ,our ,,"l 0 pleas$ to make x a v f9e season4 ,aft] s]mon ,i _h ! pleasure ( he>+1 t by two or ?ree disc\rses prea*$ at ?is place ab\t #e ye>s ago1 _m s\ls 7 awak5$4 ,"o "y man1 !n call$1 is s9ce a prea*]2 he 0 9 a tree p>tly to ridicule me4 ,i spoke to him to imitate ,zac*eus1 & come d[n & receive ! ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,! ^w 0 back$ ) p[],he he>d1 came d[n1 believ$1 & n[ adorns ! gospel4 ,f ,k+sbridge to ,plym\?1 is ne> tw5ty po/ miles4 ,hi!r ,i came la/ night4 ,ab\t t5 miles f ! t[n1 ,i met sev]al ( my spiritual *ildr51 :o came on horseback to see me4 ,:5 ,i came into ! t[n1 _m hundr$s 7 wait+ to he> ! ^w1 & receiv$ me ) great joy4 ,?\gh x 0 pa/ sev5 at night1 & ,i _h prea*$ at ,k+sbridge 9 ! morn+1 ,i ?\ght x my duty to comply ) ! p's importunity1 & accord+ly ,i call$ ^u !m1 79 a place /il$ ! tab]nacle1 built s9ce ,i h be5 abs5t7 to behold ! ,lamb ( ,,god4 ,i f9d a /range alt]ation 9 ! p s9ce ,i came fir/ "h1 n[ above f\r ye>s ago4 ,_m 7 !n awak5$1 & truly conv]t$ to ! bless$ ,,jesus4 ,i write 9 a h\se belong+ to a m>ri$ c\ple1 :o call me _! spiritual fa!r4 ,plym\? seems to be q a new place to me4 ,i h also j n[ p>t$ f a truly conv]t$ neighb\r+ cl]gyman1 :o has invit$ me to prea* 9 8 *ur*4 ,ere long ,i hope to s5d y\r ,lady%ip "s m good news4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i wi% y\r ,lady%ip ! be/ ( bless+s2 & entreat y\r ,lady%ip to pray1 t a *e>ful1 humble1 simple1 & guileless he>t may be giv5 to1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 ?\gh unwor?y s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcxxxiv4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,c4 ,plym\?1 ,feb4 #bj1 #agdi4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,i ,_h ! pleasure ( receiv+ y\r lett]s dat$ ,decemb] #bi? & #ca/4 ,i ?ank y a ?\s& times = ?is1 & all y\r o!r fav\rs4 ,i did n ?9k ,mr4 ,h's fri5d%ip w\ld hold long4 ,x w be "t en\gh = me to speak to & ( him1 :5 ,i see ,b]mudas aga91 :i* ,i propose do+1 ,,god will+1 z soon z possible4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i w\ld only obs]ve1 t if ,i am a ,roman ,ca?olic1 ! ,pope mu/ h giv5 me a v l>ge disp5sation4 ,surely ,mr4 ,h has act$ l "o1 to pret5d s mu* fri5d%ip1 & express x 9 ! /ronge/ t]ms1 & yet h no?+ ( x 9 8 he>t all ! :ile4 ,b ?us x mu/ be4 ,de> ,sir1 we mu/ be tri$ e way4 ,hic murus ah5eus e/o1 c4 ,z = any secrets t ,i told him1 he is v welcome to reveal !m4 ,y "k me too well to judge ,i h _m secrets4 ,may ! secret ( ! ,,"l be ) me6 & !n ,i c>e n if !re 0 a w9d[ 9 my he>t = all mank9d to see ! uprightness ( my int5tions4 ,i long to h ,be!sda a f\ndation = ! ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,if ,i c procure a prop] solid p]son ( good lit]ature1 :o w be cont5t to /ay two or ?ree ye>s1 some?+ may be done4 ,i am n[ 9 ! ,we/1 & h begun to take ! field4 ,great multitudes flock to he>2 & our ,,"l is pleas$ app>5tly to c\nt5ance my poor unwor?y m9i/rations4 ,i h ! pleasure ( see+ ! se$1 :i* 0 s[n j be=e ,i emb>k$ la/ = ,am]ica1 spr+ up1 produc+ an hundr$-fold4 ,may ,,jesus h all ! glory6 ,p]haps 7,o amaz+ love67 he has n done ) me yet4 ,i am bett] 9 bodily heal? ?an usual1 b expect to be sick aga9 :5 ,i return to ,london4 ,?i!r ,i mu/ g 9 ab\t a =tnight1 to prea* aga9 to "s ( ! ,ri* & ,great1 z well z ! ,poor4 ,i f9d x is a trial1 to be ?us divid$ betwe5 ! "w on ?is & ! o!r side ( ! wat]4 ,i am conv9c$ ,i h done "r 9 com+ ov] n[2 & ,i keep myself q dis5gag$1 t ,i may be free to leave ,engl& ! latt] end ( ! ,summ]1 if our ,,"l is pleas$ to make my way cle>4 ,i hope1 z y say no?+ to ! contr>y1 t all fri5ds are well4 ,i beg to be rememb]$ to !m all 9 ! k9de/ mann]1 & dep5d mu* on _! n =gett+ to pray =1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 duplicate 8me0 remov$ 8conrr>y0 replac$ ) 8contr>y0 ,,lett] ,,dccxxxv4 ,to ,lady ,h4 ,plym\?1 ,feb4 #ba1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i ,believe x w mu* rejoice y\r ,lady%ip's he>t to he> :at is do+ 9 ! ,we/4 ,i c\ld n h ?\ght t ! se$ s[n f\r ye>s ago1 w\ld h met ) su* a great increase4 ,b :at _c ,,god d8 ,i h n[ proclaim$ "h sev5 times ! ri*es ( r$eem+ love1 to v l>ge1 att5tive1 & affect$ auditories4 ,g5]ally ab\t two ?\s& att5d e night2 & ! ,sunday ev5+1 9 ! field1 ,i believe !re 7 above five ?\s& he>]s4 ,on ,w$nesday1 ,,god will+1 ,i move h5ce4 ,my %ort /ay affects ! p4 ,b our ,,"l ord]s all ?+s well4 ,i hope to be 9 t[n at my appo9t$ "t1 at lea/ )9 a few days ( x4 ,if ,mr4 ,b is n return$1 ,i %all be griev$ to ?9k h[ y\r ,lady%ip w want ! ord9ance2 b1 ?anks be to ,,god1 ! f\nta9 is op51 & y\r ,lady%ip kn[s ! way to x4 ,la/ ,"l's-day ,i adm9i/]$ ! sacram5t to "s few s\ls t _h no pa/or2 & ,i c\ld h wi%$ y\r ,lady%ip pres5t to h se5 an affect+ sight1two p>5ts1 bo? believ]s1 pres5t+ two daught]s & a son1 9 ! mo/ solemn mann]1 = ! fir/ "t to be communicants4 ,i receiv$ !m ) all joy2 & our ,,"l grac$ ! fea/ ) mu* ( 8 div9e pres5ce4 ,inde$1 my good ,lady1 affairs be> a v promis+ aspect4 ,i he> t mu* good has be5 done at ,bri/ol4 ,e :]e fre% doors are op5+1 & p flock f all qu>t]s4 ,prejudices1 ,i f9d1 d subside1 &1 ?r\gh grace1 /rong impressions are made on _m s\ls4 ,i h n be5 s well1 = s long a season toge!r1 = _m ye>s1 z ,i h be5 s9ce ,i left t[n4 ,a pro(1 ,i ?9k1 t ! ,,"l calls me into ! fields4 ,i he> h[ y\r ,lady%ip has be51 by ! ,bp4 ,alas6 h[ does ! enmity ( ! he>t sometimes make p]sons to =get good mann]s6 ,y\r ,lady%ip has be5 taught ( ,,god to =give & pity4 ,well1 if ! great %eph]d & bi%op ( s\ls has "w to be done1 he w raise up in/rum5ts1 & f9d ways to s5d !m out4 ,i4 ,?\ghts are va9 aga9/ ! ,,"l1 ,all subs]ve 8 p[]ful ^w2 ,:eels encircl+ :eels mu/ run1 ,ea* 9 c\rse to br+ x on4 ,,ii4 ,ble/ is fai?1 t tru/s 8 p[]1 ,ble/ are sa9ts t wait 8 h\r2 ,ha/e1 great conqu]or1 br+ x ne>1 ,let ! glori\s close appe>4 ,i "k t y\r ,lady%ip w say he>tily1 ,am54 ,i d\bt n b y\r ,lady%ip enjoys mu* ( 8 pres5ce1 :i* is bett] ?an life4 ,i hope y\r hon\rable & "r hon\rable visitants %>e ri*ly ) y4 ,i beg leave to s5d !m1 & y\r ,lady%ip1 my mo/ dutiful respects1 & subscribe myself1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 ?\gh unwor?y s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxxxvi4 ,to ,lady ,g4 ,plym\?1 ,feb4 #bb1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,y\r ,lady%ip's lett] ,i receiv$ ye/]day2 ,i tru/ "u "s s5se ( ! hon\r y\r ,lady%ip has done me1 ?r\gh ! ,k+ ( k+s mak+ me in/rum5tal 9 quick5+ or build+ up y\r ,lady%ip's preci\s & immortal s\l4 ,l a pure *ry/al1 ,i w\ld transmit all ! glory he is pleas$ to p\r ^u me1 & nev] claim z my own1 :at is 8 sole propriety4 ,?anks be to 8 great & glori\s "n1 = putt+ x into y\r ,lady%ip's he>t to say s9c]ely1 8,,"l1 increase my fai?40 ,:5 ,i _h read y\r ,lady%ip's lett]1 ,i c\ld n help obs]v+ :at a connection !re 0 betwe5 ! pres5t frame ( y\r ,lady%ip's he>t1 & y\r pres5t circum/ances 9 respect to y\r s]vant4 ,= h[ is x1 hon\r$ ,madam1 t our fai? is to be increas$1 b by our be+ ex]cis$ ) trials8 ,by ^! ! *ri/ian gr[s2 & fai?1 l ! burn+ bu% amid/ ! furnace ( affliction1 fl\ri%es unconsum$4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 t y\r ,lady%ip ha? tak5 hold ( a great & preci\s promise4 ,our ,,"l has promis$1 8t he w n suff] u to be tempt$ above :at we are able to be>40 ,& he is fai?ful t ha? promis$4 ,we h no?+ to d1 b to plead 8 promise 9 pray]4 ,be pleas$1 !re=e1 hon\r$ ,madam1 to solace y\rself1 "u y\r pres5t di/ress1 ) ^! l9es3 ,i4 ,) joy we m$itate ! grace ,( our ,high-prie/ above2 ,8 he>t is made ( t5d]ness1 ,8 b[els melt ) love4 ,,ii4 ,t\*'d ) a sympa?y )91 ,he kn[s our feeble frame2 ,he kn[s :at sore temptations mean1 ,= he has felt ! same4 ,,iii4 ,he1 9 ! days ( feeble fle%1 ,p\r'd out 8 cries & te>s2 ,& 9 8 measure feels afre%1 ,:at e memb] be>s4 ,,iv4 ,!n let our humble fai? address ,8 m]cy & 8 p[]2 ,we %all obta9 deliv]+ grace1 ,9 ! di/ress+ h\r4 ,?is is1 & %all be1 hon\r$ ,madam1 my daily pray] on y\r behalf4 ,fe> n2 our ,,"l w take c>e t all %all "w = good4 ,^? :o are s9c]e1 w soon get ov] su* /umbl+ blocks2 & ^? t are n1 w /umble at any ?+1 nay e ?+4 ,i bless ,,god1 t "s h got _! faces set ,zion-w>ds4 ,( ! hon\rable wom51 ere long1 ,i tru/1 !re w be n a few :o w d>e to be s+ul>ly good1 & confess ! bless$ ,,jesus be=e m54 ,o ) :at a holy contempt may ! poor despis$ believ] look d[n on ^?1 :o are yet imm]s$ 9 ! pleasures ( s5se1 & amid/ all ! ref9em5ts ( _! unassi/$1 un5light5$ reason1 cont9ue slaves to _! own lu/s & passions4 ,happy1 ?rice happy !y6 :o beg9 to feel & exp]i5ce :at x is to be r$eem$ f ?is pres5t evil _w4 ,well may !y c\nt all ?+s b dung & dross = ! excell5cy ( ! k ( ,,*ri/ ,,jesus _! ,"l4 ,well may !y look ^u ! few righte\s1 z ! only truly excell5t ones ( ! e>?2 & *oose r to suff] affliction ) ! p ( ,,god1 ?an enjoy ! pleasures ( s9 = a season4 ,y1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i tru/1 are "o ( ?is happy numb]4 ,may all y\r *ildr5 add to x1 & foll[ y\r ,lady%ip1 z !y see y foll[ ,,*ri/4 ,i hope t "s h be5 incl9$ to li/ "u 8 bann]1 s9ce ,i left t[n4 ,inde$ ! glori\s ,r$eem] has dealt b\ntifully ) 8 p1 & ) unwor?y me4 ,! good ,lady ,hn1 ,i suppose1 ha? in=m$ y\r ,lady%ip ( "s pleas+ p>ticul>s4 ,i hope to acqua9t y ( m at my return to t[n4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i beg leave to subscribe myself1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxxxvii4 ,to ! ,c\ntess ( ,d4 ,plym\?1 ,feb4 #bb1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,ye/]day ,i _h ! fav\r ( y\r ,lady%ip's lett]1 :i* ,i w\ld h answ]$ imm$iately1 b 0 engag$ bo? 9 company1 & 9 prea*+ ! ev]la/+ gospel4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's answ]+ my poor scrawl1 0 an hon\r ,i did n expect2 b1 s9ce y\r ,lady%ip is pleas$ ?us to condesc5d1 ,i am enc\rag$ to make a reply4 ,& give me leave to assure y\r ,lady%ip1 t y\r own case1 & t ( y\r hon\r$ si/]s1 h be51 & are always ^u my he>t4 ,i pray = bo? 9 public & private1 ?\gh none kn[s :om ,i mean4 ,bless$ be ! ,,god & ,fa!r ( our ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 :o1 ,i tru/1 ha? imp>t$ a sav+ k ( 8 et]nal ,son to y\r ,lady%ip's he>t4 ,y\r lett] bespeaks ! language ( a s\l :i* ha? ta/$ t ! ,,"l is graci\s1 & ha? be5 initiat$ into ! div9e life4 ,welcome1 ?rice welcome1 hon\r$ ,madam1 into ! _w ( new creatures6 ,o :at a sc5e ( happ9ess lies be=e y6 ,y\r frames1 my ,lady1 l ! moon1 w wax & wane2 b ! ,,"l ,,jesus1 on ^: righte\sness y solely dep5d1 w1 not)/&+1 rema9 y\r fai?ful fri5d 9 heav54 ,y\r ,lady%ip seems to h ! "r po9t 9 view1 to get a con/ant abid+ witness & indwell+ ( ! bless$ ,_s ( ,,god 9 y\r he>t4 ,?is ! ,r$eem] has pur*as$ = y4 ,( ?is he has giv5 y\r ,lady%ip a ta/e2 ?is1 ,i am p]suad$1 he w yet imp>t s pl5tifully to y\r he>t1 t out ( x %all fl[ riv]s ( liv+ wat]s4 ,?is ,,jesus spake ( ! ,_s1 :i* !y t believe on him %\ld receive4 ,z y h1 !re=e1 hon\r$ ,madam1 receiv$ ! ,,"l ,,jesus1 s walk 9 him ev5 by fai?4 ,lean on y\r belov$1 & y %all g on com=tably ?r\gh ?is h[l+ wild]ness1 till y arrive at ^? blissful regions1 ,:]e pa91 & s91 & sorr[ cease1 ,& all is calm1 & joy1 & peace4 ,& ,o t y\r hon\r$ si/] may g h& 9 h& ) y\r ,lady%ip6 ,:]e=e do? %e d\bt8 ,:]e=e do? %e fe>8 ,:y does n h] ,lady%ip say1 ,to ! ble/ f\nta9 ( ?y blood1 ,inc>nate ,,god1 ,i fly2 ,"h let me wa% my spott$ s\l1 ,f s9s ( crimson dye4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 is x n a f\nta9 op5$8 ,op5$ = all t w come1 & wa% at1 & dr9k ( x8 ,entreat h] ,lady%ip1 !re=e1 hon\r$ ,madam1 n to be fai?less1 b believ+4 ,beg h] to come1 or r be pleas$ to in=m h] ,lady%ip1 t h] ,savi\r entreats & comm&s h] to come j z %e is1 & to accept ( salvation z a free-gift4 ,o t ) ,que5 ,e/h] %e may say1 8,if ,i p]i%1 ,i p]i%40 ,!n %all %e see ! ,k+ ( k+s hold+ out a gold5 sceptre1 & n an iron rod4 ,b ,i =get myself aga94 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 be pleas$ to p>don me1 & accept :at ,i h writt5 z ! ov]fl[+s ( a he>t t ha? be5 wre/l+ ) ,,god1 = ! salvation ( y\r ,lady%ip1 y\r hon\r$ si/]1 & ( all relat$ to y4 ,?is is ! be/ pro( ,i c give ( my be+1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$1 ob$i5t1 & will+ s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxxxviii4 ,to ! ,c\ntess ( ,hn4 ,exet]1 ,feb4 #bd1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,aft] ,i wrote to y\r ,lady%ip la/ po/1 f ,plym\?1 ,i receiv$ ! lett]s y 0 pleas$ to communicate to ,mr4 ,c4 ,!y came q unexpect$4 ,i ?9k x is en\gh1 t my lett]s are receiv$1 n )\t be+ answ]$2 b ! ,,"l ,,jesus w humble me by m]cies4 ,o t !y may h t bless$ effect ^u my s\l6 ,inclos$1 y\r ,lady%ip ha? my answ]s4 ,i h s5t !m op51 t y\r ,lady%ip may 7if n too long7 p]use !m4 ,:il/ ,i 0 writ+1 ! fire k9dl$1 & ,i did n well "k h[ to leave (f4 ,i rejoice t y\r ,lady%ip ha? su* a promis+ prospect ( do+ good among ! ri* & great4 ,mr4 ,c1 9 8 la/1 writes ?us3 8,mr4 ,g w5t ) me to wait on h] ,lady%ip2 :]e he owns he sp5t two h\rs ) m pleasure1 ?an he ev] rememb]$ to h done 9 any company be=e3 &1 ,i mu/ freely own1 he spoke my own s5tim5ts40 ,i believe t y\r ,lady%ip w daily reap ! fruit ( a ca?olic _s1 & a free conv]sation ) ! truly graci\s ( all d5om9ations4 ,x is a conduct truly god-l4 ,de> ,mr4 ,t has mu* ( x4 ,i p>t$ f him on ,?ursday aft]noon4 ,he 0 once almo/ bl9d$ by weep+ "u ! ^w4 ,he 0 rejoic$ to see ! flock+ at ,plym\?4 ,inde$ x 0 v enc\rag+4 ,our ,,"l seem$ to keep ! be/ w9e until ! la/4 ,at ,tavi/ock1 t5 miles f ,plym\?1 ,i prea*$ la/ ,?ursday1 b 0 rudely treat$4 ,=1 :il/ ,i 0 pray+1 "s ( ! bas] sort br\ght a bull & dogs1 & di/urb$ u mu*4 ,b ,i hope t good 0 done4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 we "k "s has be5 done4 ,i conv]s$ ) ?ree or f\r1 t h be5 awak5$ by ! read+ ( "s ( my pr9t$ s]mons4 ,surely ! ,apo/le spoke l himself1 :5 he said1 8,,god has *os5 ! weak ?+s ( ?is _w1 to conf\nd ! /rong2 & ?+s t are n1 to br+ to n\ght ! ?+s t are40 ,i am n[ come ?us f> 9 my return to ,london4 ,i purpose1 ,,god will+1 be+ !re 9 ab\t t5 days4 ,on ,monday next ,i %all set out = ,bri/ol2 :]e1 z ,i am in=m$1 ! inf9itely condesc5d+ ,r$eem] has be5 pleas$ greatly to bless my la/ visit4 ,:5 ,i ?9k ( ,london1 ,i feel a k9d ( fe> & trembl+1 le/ my bodily sickness %\ld return aga91 & ,i %\ld n speak to ! ,mighty & ,noble1 s z to w9 !m to ! ev]-bless$ ,,jesus4 ,b ,i desire to ?r[ myself bl9dfold into 8 h&s1 believ+1 7,,"l1 help my unbelief67 t z my day is1 s %all my /r5g? be4 ,at pres5t1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ?is is ! language ( my he>t1 to ,him1 ^: ,i am1 & :om ,i desire to s]ve3 ,a life t all ?+s ca/s beh9d1 ,spr+s =? ob$i5t to ?y call2 ,a he>t1 t no desire c move1 ,b /ill t'adore1 believe1 & love1 ,give me1 my ,,"l1 my life1 my all6 ,i hope ?is w f9d y\r ,lady%ip q happy "u ! %ad[ ( r$eem+ love4 ,i wi% y\r ,lady%ip an increase ( t happ9ess e mom5t1 z be+1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 ?\gh mo/ unwor?y humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxxxix4 ,to ,mr4 ,c4 ,exet]1 ,feb4 #be1 #agdi4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,c1 ,,y\r la/1 ) ! inclos$1 y may be sure gave me satisfaction1 at ! same "t z !y1 ,i tru/1 humbl$ me be=e him1 :o w s5d by :om he w s5d4 ,?is po/ c>ries answ]s to ! hon\rable wom54 ,i suppose t y w be pleas$ to f9d ,i am ?us f> 9 my return to ,london4 ,o my fri5d1 my fri5d1 ,i come ) fe> & trembl+4 ,to speak to ! ri* & great1 s z to w9 !m to ! bless$ ,,jesus1 is inde$ a task4 ,b :]e=e d we fe>8 ,we c d all ?+s ?r\gh ,,*ri/ /r5g!n+ u4 ,b :y does ,mr4 ,c ?9k x /range1 t no-body c be f\nd to help me 9 ! c\ntry8 ,is x n m /range1 t y %\ld lie sup9e z x 71 bury+ y\r tal5ts 9 a napk91 compla9+ t y h no?+ to d1 & yet s\ls e :]e are p]i%+ ab\t y = lack ( k8 ,:y d y n prea* or pr9t8 ,at lea/1 :y d y n help me1 or somebody or ano!r1 9 a m public way8 ,y are 9 ! decl9e ( life1 & if y d n soon reassume ! place1 y are n[1 ?r\gh grace1 qualifi$ =1 y may lose ! opportunity ( do+ s = ev]4 ,i write ?is 9 great s]i\sness4 ,may ! ,,"l give y no re/1 till y lift up y\r voice l a trumpet6 ,up1 & be do+1 & ! ,,"l w be ) y4 ,i c n[ no m1 b in=m y1 t1 ,,god will+1 ,i am to be at ,bri/ol next ,tuesday1 :]e lett]s on ,w$nesday morn+ may f9d1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxl4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,exet]1 ,feb4 #bg1 #agdi4 ,v de> ,mr4 ,s1 ,i ,am a%am$ to ?9k t y\r la/ k9d lett] has la9 by s long unansw]$2 b j\rney+1 prea*+1 & a multiplicity ( o!r bus9ess has prev5t$ me4 ,i %all n c>ry on ! debate2 only ,i mu/ ?ank y = receiv+ my lett] 9 s fri5dly a mann]1 & entreat y1 ?\gh a ho/ ( enemies are beh9d1 & a :ole sea ( tr\bles be=e y1 to g =w>ds4 ,t 0 ! comm& ! great ,,jehovah gave to 8 s]vant ,moses1 :5 "u v press+ circum/ances1 s t he knew n :at to d4 ,! ,,"l's impress+ & affect+ p]sons "u y\r exhortation1 is a tok5 = good4 ,x is good to be l$ on /ep by /ep into :atev] plan provid5ce int5ds to call u4 8,he t believe? do? n make ha/e40 ,our bus9ess is to foll[1 & improve ! light we h1 & t is ! way to get m4 ,y "k :o ha? said1 8to him t ha? %all be giv51 & he %all h m abundance40 ,may ?is promise be fulfill$ 9 y\r he>t6 ,b :y does my fri5d write s ab\t assurance1 or ?9k he is too s9ful to expect su* a fav\r8 ,h y le>nt ,,*ri/ no bett] yet8 ,:o m s9ful ?an ,paul or ! jaylor1 ,zac*eus or ,magdal5e8 & :o m assur$ ( _! salvation8 ,my de> ,mr4 ,s1 d n ?9k s h>dly ( ! glori\s ,r$eem]4 ,draw ne> to him ) boldness1 ?\gh ! greate/ ( s9n]s1 & urge t z an argum5t1 :y he %\ld give y ! greate/ & mo/ abid+ assurance ( 8 ev]la/+ love4 ,?is is ! only argum5t ,i c use 9 respect to my own s\l4 ,fe> n1 de> ,sir1 ?\gh cl\ds return aft] ! ra92 ere long ,i tru/ ! glori\s & ev]-bless$ _s w n1 z to 8 com=ts1 be l a way-f>+ man1 t>ry+ only = a night1 b come & make a cont9u$ abode 9 y\r he>t4 ,! language ( my s\l = y is1 8,come ,,"l ,,jesus1 come quickly60 ,may ,i expect an answ] to ?is 9 ,london4 ,?i!r ,i am n[ go+ f ! we/1 :]e ,i h be5 = ab\t a mon?1 & ?r\gh grace h se5 t ! se$ s[n j be=e my emb>k+ la/ = ,am]ica1 has sprung up & produc$ fruit unto ,,god4 ,to him be all ! glory4 ,! impressions made ^u "s ( ! great ones d rema94 ,good ,lady ,h s5ds me good news4 ,be pleas$ to rememb] me z usual to doctor ,d & ,mr4 ,h1 & believe me to be1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxli4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,h4 ,bri/ol1 ,m>* #a1 #agdi4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,i ,am mu* oblig$ to y = y\r la/ k9d lett]4 ,x 0 s agreeable1 t ,i s5t x to good ,lady ,h4 ,h] ,lady%ip writes me ^w 8t x 0 a lett] aft] h] own he>t40 ,%e loves a ,ca?olic _s1 & ,i tru/ y are n deceiv$ 9 y\r ?\ghts conc]n+ me 9 ?is respect4 ,if ,i "k any ?+ ( my desp]ately wick$ & deceitful he>t1 ,i truly love all t love ! glori\s ,emmanuel1 & ?\gh ,i _c dep>t f ! pr9ciples :i* ,i believe are cle>ly reveal$ 9 ! book ( ,,god1 yet ,i c *e>fully associate ) ^? t diff] f me1 if ,i h reason to ?9k !y are unit$ to our common head4 ,?is induc$ me to call ^u good ,mr4 ,l1 ^: books _m ye>s ago 7 bless$ to my s\l1 :5 ! "w t is n[ spread+1 0 !n only 9 embryo4 ,i am j come f ! we/1 :]e ,i h _h ! pleasure ( see+ ! se$ s[n j be=e ,i la/ emb>k$ = ,am]ica1 sprung up & be>+ mu* fruit4 ,all glory be to ,him :o alone give? ! increase4 ,i h also _h two lett]s f "s hon\rable wom51 :o ,i tru/ h receiv$ ! grace ( ,,god 9 tru?2 & ,lady ,hn writes me ^w1 t 8! prospect ( do+ good at my return to ,london is v enc\rag+40 ,?i!r ,i am n[ b\nd4 ,i g ) fe> & trembl+1 kn[+ h[ difficult x is to speak to ! great1 s z to w9 !m to ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i sometimes am ready to say1 8,,"l1 ,i pray !e h me excus$1 & s5d by :om ?\ wilt s5d40 ,b div9e grace is suffici5t = me4 ,i c d all ?+s ?r\gh ,,*ri/ /r5g!n+ me4 ,my de> bro!r1 fail n to pray = me1 t ,i may hold on & hold out to ! end1 & 9 prosp]ity & adv]sity press =w>d ) an ev51 *e>ful1 meek & l[ly m9d t[>ds ! m>k1 = ! prize ( our high call+ 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus4 ,i am glad to he> t doctor ,s goes on s well4 ,i guess he w n be suff]$ long to halt4 ,x is no matt] h[ soon all worldly %ackles are knock$ (f1 & p]sons set at lib]ty 7suppos+ !y h a prop] call7 to range = ,,god4 ,i f9d !re is no hopes ( compromis+ matt]s4 ,nobody c be orda9$ t is a ,me?odi/4 ,well6 ! "t may come1 :5 _m ( ! prie/s also %all be ob$i5t to ! ^w4 ,!y come la/2 b !n _m ( !m come toge!r4 ,i "k y w say1 ,am56 let me he> f y %ortly aga94 ,y %all h z quick returns z c be giv5 y by1 my de> bro!r1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxlii4 ,to ,lady ,h4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,m>* #d1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,hav+ be5 mov+ ?is week f place to place1 ,i c\ld n write to y\r ,lady%ip z usual1 & ev5 n[ my body is s fatigu$1 t ,i _c say mu*4 ,h[ev]1 ,i w\ld beg leave to in=m y\r ,lady%ip t ! glori\s ,emmanuel cont9ues to smile ^u my poor lab\rs1 & t ab\t ! middle ( ! week1 by 8 leave1 ,i purpose wait+ ^u y\r ,lady%ip 9 ,nor? ,audley-/reet4 ,i d\bt n b ,i %all f9d y\r ,lady%ip rip] = heav51 ?an :5 ,i left ,london4 ,!re y w be always ?rong$ ) company1 & yet free f ! lea/ di/raction4 ,on e>? x is o!rwise4 ,h[ev]1 z we advance 9 ! div9e life1 we %all be m & m con=m$ to ^? m9i/r+ spirits1 :o1 ?\gh wait+ on u bel[1 d always behold ! face ( our heav5ly ,fa!r above4 ,?is div9e lesson1 hon\r$ madam1 ,,god has begun to tea* y4 ,may y daily make a pr(ici5cy !re91 s t y\r progress may be made kn[n unto all m56 ,i w foll[ z fa/ z ,i c1 ?\gh alas6 ) too sl[ a pace4 ,i mu/ n[ add no m1 b my usual pray]s = y\r ,lady%ip's temporal & et]nal welf>e1 & ha/5 to subscribe myself1 hon\r$ madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful ?\gh unwor?y humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxliii4 ,to ,mr4 ,b4 ,london1 ,m>* #aj1 #agdi4 ,de> ,billy1 ,i ,h j n[ he>d1 t a %ip w sail = ,philadelphia 9 a day or two4 ,i _c !re=e miss ! opportunity ( ackn[l$g+ ! receipt ( y\r la/ k9d lett]4 ,i am sorry x br\ght me su* bad news conc]n+ ! /ate ( religion 9 y\r p>ts4 ,my con/ant pray] = y1 & my o!r ,philadelphia fri5ds is ?is1 8,,"l1 revive ?y "w 9 ! mid/ ( ! ye>s40 ,not)/&+ s wide a door is op5$ "h1 & a prospect ( do+ mu* good lies be=e me1 yet ,i h settl$ ?\ghts ( emb>k+ = ,am]ica 9 ! fall4 ,b future ?+s belong to ,,god4 ,8 ,i am1 & ,i desire to be entirely at 8 alwise disposal4 ,my wife is n yet arriv$2 ,i he> %e is yet ^u ! wat]4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus be h] convoy6 ,i am j return$ f an excursion ( ab\t six hundr$ miles 9 ! we/1 :]e ,i _h ! pleasure ( see+1 t ! se$ s[n be=e ,i emb>k$ la/ = ,am]ica1 _h be5 bless$ abundantly4 ,glory be to ,him1 :o alone has giv5 ! increase4 ,! news y h _h ( my prea*+ to "s great ones1 is true2 ,i h done x = "s "t twice a week1 & ?anks be to ! bless$ ,r$eem]1 x has already produc$ good effects4 ,lady ,h is a mirror ( piety inde$4 ,9 "t1 ,i tru/ ( ! hon\rable wom5 !re w n be a few1 :o d>e to confess ! ,,"l ,,jesus be=e m54 ,y mu/ rememb] me to all4 ,i h sc>ce "t to write ?is1 s c only s5d "o g5]al salutation4 ,! ,,"l ,,jesus be ) all y\r spirits1 ,am5 & ,am56 ,! be>]1 ,mr4 ,h1 seems to be well recomm5d$ z an hone/ man4 ,he is an entire /rang] to e body 9 ,am]ica1 & ,i believe has a m9d to settle 9 ,philadelphia4 ,i am desir$ to write a l9e 9 8 behalf4 ,y w d :at y c = him1 because he is a /rang]4 ,i c\ld write mu* m1 b am int]rupt$4 ,adieu1 my de> man1 = ! pres5t4 ,pray keep ne> ! ev]-bless$ ,r$eem]1 & fail n to pray = & write to ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxliv4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,london1 ,m>* #aa1 #agdi4 ,my v de> ,mr4 ,s1 ,i ,wi% y joy4 ,i tru/ y may n[ say1 8,n[ ,i beg9 to be a disciple ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/40 ,y "k :o has comm&$ u to rejoice & be exce$+ glad :5 m5 sep>ate f our company1 & speak all mann] ( evil aga9/ u falsely = 8 "n's sake4 ,?anks be to ,,god1 y h at l5g? f\nd out1 t :osoev] attempts to reconcile ,,god & ! _w1 is attempt+ to reconcile two irreconcilable diff]5ces4 ,!y are z opposite z light & d>kness1 heav5 & hell4 ,y h no?+ to d1 b to g on do+1 & !n s+ ) an holy triumph1 ,= ?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/ra94 ,y "k he is fai?ful1 :o ha? promis$1 8t he w nev] leave nor =sake y40 ,wait on him !re=e1 de> ,sir1 & y %all r5ew y\r /r5g?1 nay y %all m\nt on w+s l an eagle2 y %all walk & n be we>y1 y %all run & n be fa9t4 ,v>i\s are ! trials inw>d & outw>d t y w meet )4 ,x is 9 ! spiritual z 9 ! natural bir?4 ,! aft]-pangs are sometimes %>p] ?an ^? t prec$e ! new-bir? itself4 ,if y are made use ( by ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 no wond] t satan desires to h y1 t he may sift y z :eat4 ,b fe> n2 ,,jesus prays = y2 y\r fai? !re=e %all n fail4 ,h[ 0 ,paul humbl$ & /ruck d[n be=e he 0 s5t =? to prea* ! ev]la/+ gospel8 ,pray]1 temptation1 & m$itation1 says ,lu!r1 are necess>y +r$i5ts = a m9i/]4 ,if ,,god tea*es u humility1 x mu/ be z ,gideon taught ! m5 ( ,succo?1 by ?orns4 ,?is ,i suppose is :at de> ,mr4 ,h means2 he has be5 conv]sant ) ,mr4 ,l1 & writes mu* !re=e 9 8 way4 ,i f9d he is = mak+ ?or\gh "w ( x1 & digg+ deep 9 ord] to build high4 ,he is c]ta9ly "r2 b :y we %\ld n press aft] & cont9ually plead = assurance1 :i* is e :]e ?r\gh ! holy scriptures spok5 ( z ! common portion ( ,,god's *ildr51 ,i _c yet see4 ,x is a false humility to be cont5t )\t t :i* ,,god (f]s & promises to give4 ,let him give x 9 8 own way & "t2 b1 8,,"l give me a full assurance ( fai?1 t ,i may joy & rejoice 9 !e ev]more60 %\ld be ! con/ant cry ( y\r s\l4 ,my de> ,sir1 ,i c\ld enl>ge1 b ,i mu/ away to our good ,lady ,hn's4 ,y mu/ n expect to see h] till ,augu/4 ,i prea*$ at h] ,lady%ip's on ,?ursday1 & am to d s weekly4 ,i expect to leave t[n 9 ab\t a mon?4 ,pray let me see y if possible4 ,a new sc5e w op5 to y1 n[ y beg9 to act publickly = ,,*ri/2 b ,i mu/ bid y f>ewel4 ,adieu4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus be ) y\r _s6 ,write (t51 & y %all be answ]$1 ,,god will+1 z spe$y z possible by1 my v de> fri5d1 ,ev] y\rs :il/ ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxlv4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,g4 ,london1 ,m>* #ag1 #agdi4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,:at a bless$ ?+ x is1 t we c write to1 :5 we _c see "o ano!r6 ,by ?is means we increase our joys1 & less5 our sorr[s1 & z x 7 ex*ange he>ts4 ,?anks be to ! ,,"l ,,jesus1 t ! "w fl\ri%es ) y4 ,i am glad y\r *ildr5 gr[ s fa/2 !y become fa!rs soon2 ,i wi% "s may n prove dw>fs at la/4 ,a ^w to ! wise is suffici5t4 ,i h always f\nd awak5+ times l spr+ times4 ,_m blossoms1 b n always s mu* fruit4 ,b g on1 my de> man1 & 9 ! /r5g? ( ! ,,"l y %all d valiantly4 ,i long to be y\r way1 b ,i suppose x w be two mon?s fir/4 ,my love awaits ,mrs4 ,h & all t love ! ,,"l ,,jesus 9 s9c]ity4 ,pray tell my de> ,mr4 ,i t ,i _c n[ answ] ! ,pre/on lett]1 be+ engag$ 9 answ]+ a virul5t pamphlet1 entitl$1 8,! ,en?usiasm ( ! ,me?odi/s & ,papi/s comp>$10 suppos$ to be done by ! ,bi%op ( ,e4 ,?us x mu/ be4 ,if we w be temple build]s1 we mu/ h temple build]s lot2 ,i mean1 hold a sword 9 "o h& & a tr[el 9 ! o!r4 ,! ,,"l make u fai?ful ,nehemiahs1 = we h _m ,sanballats to deal )6 b :]e=e %\ld we fe>8 ,if ,,*ri/ be = u1 :o c be aga9/ u8 ,nil desp]&um1 *ri/o duce1 is ! *ri/ian's motto4 ,my de> bro!r1 good night4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus be ) y\r _s1 & make y wise to w9 s\ls1 ev5 wise z an angel ( ,,god6 ,rememb] me 9 ! k9de/ mann] to hone/ he>t$ ,mr4 ,i1 & tell him1 t 9 a po/ or two ,i hope he w he> aga9 f ,8 & y\r mo/ affectionate ?\gh unwor?y bro!r & fell[-lab\r] 9 ,,*ri/'s v9ey>d1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxlvi4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,w4 ,london1 ,april #e1 #agdi4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,y _c well tell h[ mu* satisfaction y\r la/ k9d lett] gave me4 ,x 0 l y\rself1 l a fa!r 9 ,,*ri/1 to write to /r5g!n ! h&s ( "o1 :o is n yet half y\r age1 b ,i tru/ ready to sp5d & be sp5t = ! good ( preci\s & immortal s\ls4 ,i see t y h he>d h[ k9d my enemies h be5 to me4 ,!y h told me ( my faults1 & by _! opposition h giv5 me an opportunity ( confess+ !m4 ,i am j n[ publi%+ a pamphlet1 9 answ] to "o publi%$ aga9/ ! ,me?odi/s1 ^u ! title-page ( :i* ,i int5d to h ^! words1 8,out ( ! eat] came =? meat40 ,o h[ good1 h[ inf9itely wise is ,,jesus ,,*ri/6 ,h[ c>eful to cause all ?+s to "w toge!r = good to ^? :o love him4 ,i h reason to speak well ( him1 z a promise-keep+ ,savi\r4 ,i d\bt n1 b he w greatly bless & own y 9 ! latt] /ages ( ! road1 & cause y to g (f l a ripe %ock ( corn4 ,x w rejoice y to he> t conviction "w is go+ on 9 ,engl& & ,wales4 ,i believe ! holy _s is p[]fully work+ on "s ( ! ,ri*1 & ! ,poor seem r m eag] ?an ev] to he> ! gospel4 ,i am mu* engag$1 s t ,i h sc>ce "t to see or write to any2 b 9 heav5 !re w be "t en\gh1 & b j en\gh too3 ,= ,o et]nity's too %ort1 ,to utt] all ,,*ri/'s praise4 ,y w be pleas$ to return my mo/ cordial salutations to y\r wife1 & all t desire ! welf>e ( su* a wor?less worm4 ,z our common ,"l enables1 y & !y %all be rememb]$ by1 ,rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxlvii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,h4 ,london1 ,april #e1 #agdi4 ,rev4 & de> ,sir1 ,,y\r k9d lett] w\ld n h la9 by me unansw]$ s long1 _h ,i n be5 necess>ily employ$ 9 affairs ( imm$iate consequ5ce4 ,at ,lady ,h's reque/1 ,i read "p ( x to "s ( ! nobility1 :o approv$ ( x v mu*4 ,by y\r leave1 ,i w put a s5t5ce or two ( x1 )\t m5tion+ names1 into a pamphlet ,i am n[ fitt+ = ! press4 ,i suppose y h se5 x adv]tis$4 ,i want to own & publicly confess my public mi/akes4 ,o h[ _m1 h[ great h !y be56 ,h[ mu* oblig$ am ,i to my enemies = tell+ me ( !m6 ,i wi% y c\ld see my pamphlet be=e x comes out4 ,i j n[ wrote to ,doctor ,s to see if he _c meet me ?is day sev5night1 or contrive "s way = conveyance ( my little piece to him4 ,o t x may be bless$ to promote ,,god's glory1 & ! good ( s\ls6 ,y w be glad to he> t our ,,"l has giv5 u a good passov]1 & t ! prospect is /ill enc\rag+ among ! ,ri*4 ,i int5d leav+ t[n 9 ab\t a week1 & to beg9 rang+ aft] preci\s s\ls4,b ,i %all wait = ! doctor's answ]4 ,y judge "r :5 y say1 8x is y\r op9ion t ,i d n want to make a sect1 or set myself at ! head ( a p>ty40 ,no1 let ! "n ( ,:itefield die1 s t ! cause ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/ may live4 ,i h se5 en\gh ( popul>ity to be sick ( x1 & did n ! int]e/ ( my bless$ ,ma/] require my appe>+ 9 public1 ! _w %\ld he> b little ( me h5ce=w>d4 ,b :o c des]t su* a cause8 ,:o1 = fe> ( a little contempt & suff]+1 w\ld decl9e ! s]vice ( su* a ,ma/]8 ,o t ! ,,"l ,,jesus may ?ru/ out _m1 _m lab\r]s into 8 h>ve/8 ,surely ! "t mu/ come1 :5 _m ( ! prie/s also %all be ob$i5t to ! ^w4 ,i wait = ?y salvation1 ,o ,,"l6,b ,i mu/ bid y f>ewel4 ,pray+ t y may gr[ "u ! cross1 & be enabl$ to fl\ri% unconsum$ 9 fire1 ,i subscribe myself1 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxlviii4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,april #ae1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,x has giv5 me "s conc]n1 to ?9k t ,i 0 s long 9 t[n aft] ,i took leave ( y\r ,lady%ip1 & c\ld nei!r see nor write to y4 ,! la/ lett] ,i 0 ab\t to write1 ,i f\nd myself too ill to hold a p5 long en\gh 9 my h& to f9i% x4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i f9d myself n[ mu* bett]4 ,travell+1 z usual1 does me s]vice1 & ! joy ( ! ,,"l supplies ! want ( bodily /r5g?4 ,ere long ,i hope to s5d y\r ,lady%ip "s good news out ( ! c\ntry4 ,i came hi!r ?is morn+1 & am to prea* to night4 ,9 a po/ or two y\r ,lady%ip may expect to he> f me aga94 ,9 ! mean :ile my pray]s w be cont9ually putt+ up1 t y may increase ) all ! increase ( ,,god4 ,i hope ! elect c\ntess is p]fectly recov]$ ( h] late indisposition1 & t ,lady ,fanny1 ,h1 ,c1 c4 are det]m9$ to g on 9 t n>r[ way :i* leads to ev]la/+ life4 ,be=e ,i left t[n1 ,i desir$ ,mr4 ,h to s5d y\r ,lady%ip a doz5 ( my pamphlets1 to be pres5t$ to ! =esaid ,ladies1 & to :omsoev] y\r ,lady%ip %all please besides4 ,z _m m may be _h z y\r ,lady%ip s5ds =4 ,may ! ,,"l give x 8 bless+1 & cause me to gr[ wis] & bett] by all 8 v>i\s disp5sations t[>ds me4 ,i %all n[ take my leave2 & aft] wi%+ y\r ,lady%ip1 & ! o!r hon\rable wom5 t are seek+ ,,jesus1 mu* ( t re/ :i* rema9s = ! p ( ,,god1 ,i %all subscribe myself1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxlix4 ,to ! ,c\ntess ,d4 ,bri/ol1 ,april #ai1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,! unfeign$ reg>d ,i h = y\r ,lady%ip1 w n suff] me to be long out ( ,london )\t s5d+ a l9e to enquire aft] y\r ,lady%ip's welf>e4 ,i hope ?is w f9d y p]fectly recov]$ f1 or meekly resign$ "u1 y\r late bodily indisposition4 ,i believe y\r ,lady%ip ha? reason to say1 8,x is good = me1 t ,i h be5 afflict$20& sanctifi$ afflictions are und\bt$ly signs ( special love4 ,to come purifi$ out ( ! furnace1 & to f9d t "s ( our dross is purg$ away by ! ,,"l's putt+ u into ! fire1 is inde$ an evid5ce t he is pray+ = u1 & t our fai?1 h[ev] tri$1 %all n f9ally fail4 ,o ,madam1 :at a bless+ is x to be able to say1 8,i "k 9 :om ,i h believ$60 ,h[ does su* an assurance sweet5 e bitt] cup1 & make ev5 dea? itself to appe> ) an angel's face6 ,o t all :o are de/itute ( ?is unspeakable gift1 7 conv9c$ ( _! want !re(1 & set ^u hung]+ & ?ir/+ aft] x6 ,i hope y\r hon\r$ si/] w be "o ( ^!4 ,i h h] ,lady%ip mu* ^u my he>t1 & d e>ne/ly pray t %e may be /r5g!n$1 e/abli%$1 & settl$ 9 ! love ( ,,god1 & det]m9e to "k no?+ b ,,jesus ,,*ri/ & him crucifi$4 ,i s5d h] ,lady%ip my mo/ dutiful respects1 & beg y w\ld accept ( ! same1 f1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccl4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,portsm\?1 ,may #h1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,glad1 v glad 0 ,i to he>1 9 a lett] s5t me by ,mr4 ,h1 t y\r ,lady%ip 0 bett]2 & glad am ,i1 yea v glad1 t ,i c s5d y\r ,lady%ip good news f ?is "p ( ! c\ntry4 ,! night aft] ,i came "h1 ,i prea*$ to _m ?\s&s1 a great body ( :om 0 att5tive1 b "s ( ! bas] sort made a little di/urbance4 ,a v great oppos] s5t = me to 8 h\se imm$iately1 & c\ld sc>ce refra9 weep+ all ! "t ,i 0 ) him4 ,on ! ,friday ev5+ ,i prea*$ at ,gosport1 :]e ! mob has g5]ally be5 v turbul5t1 b all 0 hu%$ & quiet1 & z f> z ,i c\ld f9d1 all approv$4 ,e "t ! ^w has seem$ to s9k deep] & deep] into ! p's he>ts1 & _! affections seem to be m & m drawn out4 ,9 %ort1 ,i hope ,i c in=m y\r ,lady%ip t ,portsm\? is tak51 & t we %all he> ( _m :o w 9 e>ne/ seek aft] ! "o ?+ ne$ful4 ,i h a great m9d to g to ! isle ( ,wight1 b am n yet det]m9$4 ,"h is a knot ( s9c]e s\ls1 t seem to love ! ,,"l ,,jesus 9 s9c]ity4 ,sev]al date _! awak5+s f _! he>+ ,t ,g1 :o ,i he> is to be orda9$ by ! ,bi%op ( ,w1 b ,i d\bt x4 ,la/ night ,i _h sweet conv]sation ) two ( ! dev\t soldi]s t h be5 abroad4 ,!y are soldi]s inde$4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 t !re are s _m ( 8 *ildr5 scatt]$ up & d[n1 :o ,i tru/ w give him no re/1 till he makes ,j]usalem a praise ?r\gh ! :ole e>?4 ,i d n =get ,lady ,f1 ! ,c\ntess1 or any ( ^? :o seem$ incl9$ to foll[ ,,jesus ( ,naz>e?4 ,o t !y may be /eady1 & be enabl$ ) full purpose ( he>t to cleave unto ! ,,"l6 ,i beg t my mo/ humble & dutiful respects may f9d acceptance ) !m & y\r ,lady%ip1 f1 hon\r$ madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$1 ob$i5t humble s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccli4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,m4 ,portsm\?1 ,may #aa1 #agdi4 ,rev4 & v de> ,sir1 ,,x conc]ns me mu*1 t "o :om ,i s mu* hon\r1 & s de>ly love 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus1 %\ld he> s seldom f me4 ,twice h ,i endeav\r$ to answ] y\r la/ k9d lett]1 b h be5 prev5t$1 by want ( heal?1 a multiplicity ( bus9ess1 & frequ5t removes f place to place4 ,ab\t ?ree weeks ago ,i 0 s5t = up to ,london to see my wife1 b %e is n yet arriv$4 ,h[ev]1 x has be5 ov]-rul$ to ! br++ me "h1 :]e ,i h be5 prea*+ e day = ?is week pa/1 to v l>ge & att5tive auditories1 :o come to he> ) great eag]ness4 ,i he> ( _m t are br\ght "u convictions1 prejudices seem to be univ]sally remov$1 & a p t b a week ago 7 speak+ all mann] ( evil aga9/ me1 are n[ v desir\s ( my /ay+ long] among/ !m to prea* ! ev]la/+ gospel4 ,:at _c ,,god d8 ,aft] ,i remove h5ce1 ,i purpose1 ,,god will+1 to take a t\r into ,wales1 :]e ,mr4 ,h tells me ! "w is ^u ! advance4 ,we h lately r5ew$ our connection1 & :e!r ,i /ay 9 ,engl& or g abroad1 he & "s m h agre$1 9 ! /r5g? ( ! ,,"l1 to cont9ue prea*+ at ! ,tab]nacle & else:]e z =m]ly4 ,at ,london1 matt]s h advanc$ successfully4 ,real good has c]ta9ly be5 done among ! ,ri*1 & ! ,poor receive ! gospel ) z mu* gladness z ev]4 ,my outw>d emb>rassm5ts are mu* less5$1 & ,i hope ere long to be able to say1 8,i owe no man any ?+ b love40 ,_m doors are op51 & ,i h ?\ghts1 if possible1 ( see+ ,scotl& ?is ye>4 ,b at pres5t ,i am 9 a /rait1 & cont9ually say+1 8,,"l1 :at w\lde/ ?\ h me to d80 ,sometimes ,i ?9k ,i mu/ ei!r drop my ,engli% or ,am]ican "w2 b our ,,"l kn[s be/ h[ to dispose ( me4 ,i w\ld be z clay 9 8 h&s1 & ready to g :i!rsoev] he is pleas$ to call me4 ,i %\ld be glad to he> ( a revival at ,c2 b1 de> ,sir1 y h already se5 su* ?+s z are seldom se5 above once 9 a c5tury4 ,i am afraid t "s good m5's calculations ab\t ! latt]-day glory are premature1 & t x is n s ne> at h& z "s imag9e4 ,?is is our com=t1 a ?\s& ye>s 9 ! ,,"l's sight are b z "o day4 ,he t comes1 w come1 & w n t>ry4 ,take c\rage1 my de> ,mr4 ,m2 look up1 & g on y\r way rejoic+4 ,y w rememb] me mo/ k9dly to y\r de> yoke-fell[1 ,na?aniel1 little ,r1 & ! "y /ud5t 9 y\r h\se1 & all de> fri5ds4 ,inde$ ,i d n =get ?\gh ,i _c write to y4 ,,god w n =get y\r works ( fai?1 & ! _m fav\rs conf]r$ on1 my v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclii4 ,to ! ,c\ntess ,d4 ,portsm\?1 ,may #ab1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i ,j n[ rose f my knees1 & h be5 int]c$+ = y at ! ?rone ( grace4 ,! same pr9ciple t l$ me to pray =1 excites me also to write a few l9es to y\r ,lady%ip4 ,ere n[ y\r late bodily indisposition1 ,i hope is entirely remov$1 & y are up & m9i/r+ to ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i d\bt n b y\r ,lady%ip w be help$ to s+ ) a de> sa9t n[ ) ,,god1 ,o happy rod1 ,t br\ght me ne>] to my ,,god4 ,! end ( all affliction1 outw>d & inw>d1 is to make u m & m p>tak]s ( a div9e nature4 ,! fa!r ( m]cies ha? dealt b\ntifully ) y\r ,lady%ip2 he ha? bless$ y 9 ! decl9e ( life4 ,o t y\r latt] end may greatly increase6 ,may y be fill$ ) all ! fulness ( ,,god6 ,?is1 ,madam1 is ! privilege ( a real *ri/ian1 always gr[+1 & mak+ p]petual advances 9 ! div9e life4 ,! pa? ( ! j %9es m & m unto ! p]fect day4 ,! way1 ?anks be to ,,god1 y\r ,lady%ip kn[s4 ,we mu/ always come by fai?1 & be cont9ually draw+ out ( ! ,r$eem]'s inexhau/ible fulness4 ,if we are enabl$ to lean on him1 we %all g com=tably on 9 a wild]ness4 ,t is ! be/ "n ?is _w des]ves4 ,ciel$ h\ses1 gaudy attire1 & ri* furniture1 d n make x appe> less s to a m9d truly enlight5$ to see ! beauties t are 9 ,,jesus ( ,naz>e?4 ,^! are ?+s1 :i* a wat*ful1 well-in=m$ *ri/ian w always look on ) a jeal\s eye1 le/ !y %\ld div]t him f look+ unto ,,jesus ! au?or & f9i%] ( 8 fai?4 ,b ,i ne$ n write ?us to y\r ,lady%ip1 ! native language ( ^: he>t ,i tru/ is1 8,,god =bid t ,i %\ld glory save 9 ! cross ( ,,*ri/1 by :om ! _w is crucifi$ unto me1 & ,i unto ! _w40 ,! prea*+ ( ! cross ha? be5 mu* bless$ "h4 ,multitudes daily att5d1 & _m are mu* affect$4 ,x w\ld please y\r ,lady%ip to see ! alt]ation t has be5 made 9 a week's "t4 ,b :at _c ,,god d8 ,all ?+s are possible to him4 ,i hope y\r ,lady%ip w n =get a poor pilgrim 9 y\r pray]s4 ,nei!r y nor y\r hon\r$ si/] are =gott5 by him4 ,i s5d mo/ dutiful respects & grateful ackn[l$gm5ts to h] ,lady%ip & ,lady ,g ,h1 & %all only n[ add1 t ,i am1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$1 ob$i5t humble s]vant1 = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccliii4 ,to ,lady ,f ,s4 ,portsm\?1 ,may #ab1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,z ,i am unc]ta9 :e!r good ,lady ,h be 9 t[n1 ,i make bold to inclose a l9e to y\r ,lady%ip 9 a lett] ,i h j writt5 to ! elect ,c\ntess ,d4 ,gratitude con/ra9s me to take ! fre$om1 & ! conviction ,i h t y\r ,lady%ip's face is set ,zion-w>ds1 makes me ?9k x w n be altoge!r unacceptable4 ,) great pleasure ,i (t5 reflect on t good "w1 :i* ,i tru/ ! ev]-bless$ ,,god has begun 9 y\r s\l4 ,my he>t's desire & cont9ual pray] unto him is1 t y\r ,lady%ip1 hav+ put y\r h& to ! pl\gh1 may be kept f look+ back6 ,satan w n be want+ to ex]t 8 utmo/ ef=ts to div]t y f ! cross4 ,he kn[s ( :at influ5ce y\r ,lady%ip's example mu/ necess>ily be1 & !re=e w always be /riv+ to p]suade y\r ,lady%ip at lea/ to comp\nd matt]s1 & to attempt to reconcile two irreconcilable diff]5ces1 ,,*ri/ & ! _w4 ,b y\r ,lady%ip is too well gr\nd$ to he>k5 to 8 delusive ins9uations1 & too noble to refuse to give y\r :ole he>t to ,him :o has b\ght x ) no less price ?an t ( 8 own mo/ preci\s blood4,:at a price is n[ put into y\r ,lady%ip's h&s6 ,:at a glori\s opportunity is n[ af=d$ y1 to %ew ev5 be=e k+s1 t we are made k+s inde$1 & prie/s unto ,,god1 & t x is our privilege z *ri/ians to reign ov] s91 dea?1 hell1 ! _w1 & ourselves1 ev5 :il/ "h on e>?4 ,me?9ks ,i see angels gaz+ to see h[ y\r ,lady%ip acts y\r "p4 ,o t ! angel ( ! ev]la/+ cov5ant may always accompany y1 & by ! p[] ( 8 et]nal & all-conqu]+ _s1 enable y\r ,lady%ip to fight ! good fight ( fai?1 & run ) pati5ce ! glori\s race t is set be=e y6 ,he is nev] want+ to ^? t put _! tru/ 9 him4 ,ask & y %all receive1 seek & y %all f9d1 be always knock+1 & a door ( m]cy %all be always op5$ unto y4 ,o ! happ9ess ( a life :olly devot$ to1 & sp5t 9 communion & fell[%ip ) ! ev]-bless$ ,,god6 ,x is inde$ heav5 begun on e>?4 ,may y\r ,lady%ip ta/e ( x m & m e day & e h\r6 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i tru/ "s 9 ^! p>ts1 :o a few days ago _h nev] he>d (1 n[ beg9 to look aft] ?is k+dom ( ,,god4 ,a m visible alt]ation ,i h n se5 made 9 a p = "s "t4 ,at fir/ "s ( ! bas] sort made a noise1 b ev] s9ce1 ?\s&s h att5d$ 9 ! greate/ ord]1 numb]s h be5 & are affect$1 & ?r\gh _! importunity ,i h be5 prevail$ on to /ay long] ?an ,i design$4 ,o to be in/rum5tal to br+ only "o s\l to ,,jesus ,,*ri/6 ,b :i!r am ,i runn+8 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 y\r goodness w excuse ?is fre$om4 ,i believe y\r ,lady%ip w be glad to he> su* tid+s4 ,x is ! be/ way ,i c ?9k ( to express my gratitude = ! _m unm]it$ fav\rs y\r ,lady%ip ha? be5 pleas$ to conf] on1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$ & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccliv4 ,to ! ,c\ntess ( ,h4 ,portsm\?1 ,may #ac1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,) "s degree ( impati5ce h ,i be5 wait+ to he> f y\r ,lady%ip1 be+ v solicit\s = y\r ,lady%ip's welf>e4 ,?is morn+ y\r ,lady%ip's unexpect$ lett] surpriz$ me4 ,i only expect$ to h a l9e f ,mrs4 ,c4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's writ+ "u su* weakness1 put me 9 m9d ( ,mr4 ,c1 :o1 :5 8 fri5ds advis$ him n to write on acc\nt ( 8 illness1 made ?is reply1 8,:at6 w\ld y h my ma/] come & f9d me idle80 ,p]haps our ,,"l is fitt+ y\r ,lady%ip = "s new "w4 ,lu!r obs]v$1 t 8he 0 nev] employ$ 9 any new ?+1 b he 0 beset ) "s temptations1 or visit$ ) a fit ( sickness40 ,i only wi% ,i c\ld be> x = y\r ,lady%ip2 b !n y\r cr[n w\ld n be s bright1 nor ! inw>d purity ( y\r he>t s great4 ,! m trials :5 sanctifi$1 ! m con=m$ we %all be to ! ev]-lov+ ev]-lovely ,,jesus4 ,o t ! ,,"l ( all ,lords may wat] y e mom5t1 & cause y to fl\ri% l ! burn+ bu% unconsum$ 9 fire6 ,i h m good news to s5d y\r ,lady%ip f ,portsm\?4 ,ev] s9ce my la/1 ! prospect ( do+ good has increas$4 ,?\s&s h att5d$1 & ev5 :5 x ra9$1 :5 "o c\ld reasonably expect b v few1 "s ?\s&s came to he> ! ^w4 ,i h contract$ a cold by prea*+ 9 ! ra92 b :at is t1 if any s\l c b get good6 ,my life1 my blood1 ,i "h pres5t1 ,if 9 ?y cause !y may be sp5t2 ,fulfil ?y sov'reign c\nsel1 ,,"l2 ,?y w be done1 ?y "n ador'd4 ,on next ,monday ev5+ ,i int5d1 ,,god will+1 to set out = ,salisbury1 & f !nce %all write to y\r ,lady%ip aga94 ,ye/]day ,i wrote to ! ,c\ntess & ,lady ,f1 b did n s5d ! lett]s to y\r ,lady%ip1 n kn[+ b y might h set out = ,bri/ol4 ,my bro!r w\ld be highly delight$ to h y\r ,lady%ip "u 8 ro(4 ,t ,,god may re/ore y to p]fect heal?1 & make y a bless+ to ?\s&s1 is & %all be ! con/ant pray] (1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$1 dutiful1 sympa?iz+1 ?\gh unwor?y humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclv4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,bri/ol1 ,may #bb1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,s9ce ,i wrote la/ to y\r ,lady%ip1 sev]al ?+s h concurr$ to prove t ,provid5ce direct$ my way hi!r4 ,i h prea*$ ?ree times1 & ea* "t our ,,"l caus$ ! ^w to leave a bless+ beh9d x4 ,ye/]day1 congregations 7 v l>ge 9 ! fields4 ,?is ev5+ ,i am to prea* aga91 & to-morr[1 ,,god will+1 ,i set out = ,wales4,?\gh my bro!r is sorry = ! occasion1 yet he rejoices v mu* t he is to be hon\r$ ) y\r ,lady%ip's company4 ,i believe y w f9d 8 h\se v commodi\s1 & ,i am p]suad$ y\r ,lady%ip's com+ w prove a bless+ to him4 ,surely our ,,"l is only purg+ y t y may br+ =? m fruit4 ,i am always ?9k+ (1 & pray+ = y\r ,lady%ip's p]fect recov]y4 ,i am n[ r$uc$ to great weakness myself1 b ! joy ( ! ,,"l is my /r5g?1 & ?r\gh 8 help ,i %all leap ov] e wall4 ,gladly w\ld ,i help to be> all y\r ,lady%ip's burd5s1 & !reby evid5ce h[ mu* ,i am1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's dutiful1 sympa?iz+1 oblig$1 ?\gh mo/ unwor?y s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclvi4 ,to ,lady ,h4 ,ab]gav5ny1 ,may #bg1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,?\gh ,i suppose y\r ,lady%ip w n be at ,bri/ol s soon z ?is rea*es x1 yet z ?is is ! mo/ leisure "t ,i am likely to h ^! ?ree weeks1 ,i _c help writ+ a few l9es to wait = y\r ,lady%ip at my bro!r's h\se4 ,i ?9k 7z ,i am p]suad$ he does also7 t he is highly hon\r$ 9 hav+ y\r ,lady%ip "u 8 ro(1 & ,i e>ne/ly pray ! ,,"l ( all ,lords to bless ! wat]s1 = ! recov]y ( y\r heal?4 ,?\gh ,i want to die myself1 yet me?9ks ,i w\ld h o!rs live1 especially su* z1 l y\r ,lady%ip1 are plac$ ^u a p9nacle1 & 9 a p>ticul> mann] set up z lights 9 ! _w4 ,= two days pa/ ,i h be5 at my wife's h\se = ! sake ( a little retirem5t4 ,x has be5 sweet1 yea v sweet1 s sweet t ,i %\ld be glad nev] to be he>d ( aga94 ,b ?is mu/ n be4 ,a necessity is laid ^u me1 & woe is me if ,i d n prea* ! gospel ( ,,*ri/4 ,,god will+1 ,i !re=e purpose to-morr[ to beg9 a ?ree weeks circuit1 & to see :at ! ,,"l w be pleas$ to d by me4 ,! c\ntry is al>m$1 & ,i he> v num]\s congregations are expect$4 ,y\r ,lady%ip %all he> f "t to "t4 ,may ! ev] bless$ ,,god fill y ) all 8 fulness1 & aft] y h done & suff]$ :at he ha? appo9t$ = y "h1 translate y to p>take ( an exce$+ & et]nal weight ( glory 9 8 k+dom h]eaft]4 ,s prays1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 ob$i5t1 oblig$ humble s]vant1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclvii4 ,ab]gav5ny1 ,may #bg1 #agdi4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,,inclos$ y h a lett] = our good ,lady ,h1 :om ,i suppose y w h ! hon\r ( receiv+ 9 a few days "u y\r ro(4 ,bo? be=e1 & ev] s9ce ,i left ,bri/ol1 ,i h be5 frequ5tly ?9k+ ( ! unspeakable m]cies1 t ! inf9itely great & glori\s ,,god is pleas$ to p\r d[n ^u u4,surely ! language ( bo? our he>ts ought to be1 8,:at %all we r5d] unto ! ,,"l80 ,= my "p1 ,i am lo/ 9 wond]1 & want a ?\s& lives to sp5d 9 ! ,r$eem]'s s]vice4 ,o let n my de> bro!r be angry1 if ,i intreat him at l5g? to leave (f kill+1 & beg9 to r$eem "t4 ,a conc]n = y\r et]nal welf>e s affects me1 t x (t5 br+s bodily sickness ^u me1 & drives me to a ?rone ( grace1 to wre/le 9 y\r behalf4 ,ev5 n[1 :il/ ,i am writ+1 my s\l is agoniz+ 9 pray] = y1 hop+ ,i %all see t day1 :5 y w h p\r$ out on y a _s ( grace & ( supplication1 & look to him :om we h pi]c$1 & be made to m\rn z "o m\rne? = a fir/-born4 ,till ?is be done1 all resolutions1 all s*emes = am5dm5t1 w be only l spid]s webs4 ,nature is a m]e ,proteus1 & till r5ew$ by ! _s ( ,,god1 ?\gh x may %ift its sc5e1 w be only nature /ill4 ,apply !n1 my de>e/ ,bro!r1 to ! f\nta9 ( light & life1 f :5ce e good & p]fect gift come?4 ,a wor?y woman 9 all probability is go+ to ?r[ h]self "u ,,god1 into y\r h&s4 ,a consid]able addition w be !n made to y\r pres5t tal5ts1 & consequ5tly a great] %>e ( c>e & circumspection necess>y to improve all = ! glory ( ,him1 :o ha? be5 always prev5t+ & foll[+ y ) 8 bless+s4 ,%\ld y prove any o!rwise ?an a pi\s husb&1 x w be "o ( ! greate/ afflictions ,i ev] met ) 9 my life4 ,at pres5t y c only hurt y\rself1 :i* is hurt en\gh2 b !n 7=give me1 my de> ,bro!r17 ,i am jeal\s ov] y ) a godly jeal\sy4 ,my fe>s %all be turn$ into pray]s1 & ,i w foll[ ?is lett] ) /rong cry+ unto ,,god 9 y\r behalf4 ,my retirem5t "h ^! two days ha? be5 v sweet2 b to-morr[ ,i beg9 a ?ree weeks circuit4 ,next sabba? ,i am to be at ,c>m>!n1 ! ,friday foll[+ at ,hav]=d-we/4 ,= ! pres5t1 adieu4 ,t y may take ,,*ri/ to be y\r ,all 9 ,all1 & t ! rema9d] ( y\r life may be "o cont9u$ sacrifice ( love to him1 :o ha? %$ 8 preci\s blood = y1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 my de> ,bro!r1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,d4 ,ab]gav5ny1 ,may #bg1 #agdi4 ,my v de> ,fri5d1 ,,y\r k9d lett] ,i receiv$ at ,bri/ol1 b h n _h "t to answ] x till n[4 ,y "k :at a mov+ life ,i lead4 ,x is = "o1 :o laid d[n 8 life = me4 ,i want my la/ remove to come4 ,bless$ be ,,god = y\r recov]y f y\r late indisposition4 ,_m ( ,,god's p w h reason to be ?ankful on y\r behalf4 ,i tru/ ,i am2 & e>ne/ly pray ! ,,"l ( all ,lords1 t z y\r day is1 s y\r /r5g? may be4 ,i ?ank y = m9d+ ! poor wid[s1 & ! o!r poor tab]nacle petition]s4 ,:at an hon\r is put ^u y6 ,to be ,,*ri/'s almon] is no mean (fice4 ,y %all be rew>d$ ere long be=e m5 & angels4 ,mrs4 ,d %all %>e ) y2 & z y h be5 help]s ( ea* o!rs fai?1 s %all y be p>tak]s ( ! same glory4 ,may y\r latt] end greatly increase1 & may y be enabl$ to br+ =? fruit ev5 to a good old age6 ,i hope good has be5 done at ,bri/ol4 ,we _h ?ree good seasons !re4 ,to-morr[ ,i set out on a ?ree weeks circuit ?r\gh ,wales4 ,i h be5 "h ^! two days = a little retirem5t3 x has be5 v sweet4 ,on ,?ursday ,i saw ,mr4 ,e ,i1 ! diss5t+ m9i/] ,i be=e spoke (1 & f\nd him v meanly app>ell$4 ,he is a mo/ wor?y man1 & f 8 zeal = ,,god "s "t ago1 he sold fifte5 p\nds wor? ( 8 books to f9i% a small ,meet+-h\se 9 :i* he prea*es4 ,he has b ?ree p\nds p] annum f ! fund1 & ab\t z mu* f 8 p4 ,he lives v l[1 b enjoys mu* ( ,,god1 & ha? z great und]/&+ 9 ! figurative p>ts ( scripture z any "o ,i "k ( 9 ! _w4 ,he is a ,za*>y1 & 8 wife an ,elizabe?4 ,f\r or five gu9eas might be be/[$ on !m4 ,:at a sc5e w op5 at ! great day6 ,h[ _m ri* ,prie/s w /& conf\nd$1 :il/ ! poor despis$ fai?ful ,m9i/]s ( ,,*ri/ %all ent]1 aft] all _! tribulation1 into ! joy ( _! ,,"l4 ,i tremble = ! "o1 ,i rejoice 9 ! =esight ( ! happ9ess ( ! o!r4 ,may my latt] end & future /ate 7h[ev] ,i may be dispos$ ( 9 ! mean :ile7 be l !irs6 ,i "k y w say1 ,am54 ,b :at am ,i do+8 ,i am robb+ ! poor ( y\r "t4 ,away to y\r "w 9 ! /r5g? ( ,,god1 & :il/ y are fe$+ o!rs1 may ! ,,"l ,,jesus fea/ y\r s\l6 ,my he>tie/ respects att5d ,mrs4 ,d4 ,%e always %>es 9 ! petitions put up = y by1 my v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclix4 ,to ,mr4 ,i ,c4 ,c>m>!n1 ,june #e1 #agdi4 ,de> ,jemmy1 ,,z ,i h a peculi> love = y & y\r wife1 ,i ne$ n in=m y t y\r lett]1 :i* gave me an acc\nt ( h] great illness1 affect$ me mu*4 ,i h n fail$ to rememb] h] at ! ?rone ( grace1 & ,i tru/ ?is w f9d h] ei!r reliev$ f h] pa91 or resign$ to 8 w :o ord]s all ?+s well4 ,p>t+ is h>d to ^? :o1 l y two1 h walk$ 9 love4 ,b we c d all ?+s ?r\gh ,,jesus ,,*ri/ /r5g!n+ u4 ,%e1 :5 dead1 w live = ev]1 & ,,god w be to y bett] ?an sev5 wives4 ,pray salute ! de> woman = me 9 ! t5d]e/ mann]4 ,o t %e may be /rong 9 ! ,,"l1 & 9 ! p[] ( 8 might1 & be enabl$ to say1 8! cup :i* my fa!r ha? giv5 me1 %all ,i n dr9k x80 ,i sympa?ize ) poor ,mrs4 ,n z well z y4 ,,god com=t & support y all4 ,we mu/ all be tri$4 ,i am /ill 9 susp5se ab\t my wife3 b1 :at is be/1 7,glory be to ,,god67 ! gospel runs & is glorifi$6 ,i h be5 enabl$ to prea* f\rte5 times )9 ^! eight days1 & ! ^w has e :]e fall5 ) weight & p[]4 ,ye/]day 0 a great day "h inde$4 ,?is morn+ ,i am go+ t[>d ,hav]=d-we/1 & am to be at ,ab]gav5ny to-morr[ =tnight4 ,i "k y w cont9ually pray = me4 ,y "k "u :at "*1 ev5 z ! *ief ( s9n]s1 b ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclx4 ,to ,lady ,h4 ,hav]=d-we/1 ,june #h1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,s9ce my com+ into ,wales1 & leav+ ,c>m>!n1 ! inf9itely great & inf9itely condesc5d+ ,r$eem] has be5 pleas$ to ride on 9 ! *>iot ( ! ev]la/+ gospel4 ,congregations gr[ l>g] & l>g]1 & all ! t[ns "h ab\t are q op5 = ! ^w ( ,,god4 ,ye/]day ,i prea*$ v ne> ,pembroke1 to-day & next ,,"l's day ,i am to prea* "h1 & to-morr[ at ,/4 ,david's4 ,n a dog /irs a tongue4 ,! mayor & g5tlem5 at ,pembroke 7 v civil1 & ! ju/ices "h are v fond ( hav+ me 9 ,hav]=d-we/4 ,i wi% ,i _h m "t 9 ^! p>ts4 ,! fields are inde$ :ite1 ready unto h>ve/1 & ! "y m5 br$ up at ,c>m>!n ,academy 7 mu* tak54 ,! congregations consi/ ( _m ?\s&s1 & _! behavi\r is v affect+4 ,inde$ we h bless$ seasons4 ,o free grace6 ,"h is a de> "y man1 j ripe = ord]s4 ,he has good p>ts1 & ha? made "s pr(ici5cy 9 ! languages1 is solid1 & ( "s influ5ce 9 ?is t[n4 ,he c get te/imonials1 & if orda9$ ,i believe w\ld be em95tly useful 9 ! *ur*4 ,i wi% a way c\ld be f\nd out = 8 admission3 b ,i fe> x is impracticable4 ,h[ev]1 ,i ?\ght x my duty j to h9t x to y\r ,lady%ip4 ,may ! great ,%eph]d & ,bi%op ( s\ls f9d out means = s5d+ him1 & _m m l-m9d$1 into 8 v9ey>d6 ,b h[ is y\r ,lady%ip's heal?8 ,i beg9 to be q uneasy1 because ,i h receiv$ no lett] f my bro!r4 ,i despair ( he>+ n[ till ,tuesday sev5night1 :5 ,i hope to be at ,ab]gav5ny aga94 ,9 ! mean :ile1 my pray]s are always go+ to ! ?rone ( grace 9 behalf ( y\r ,lady%ip1 & e bran* ( y\r noble family4 ,t !y may take root d[nw>ds1 & be> fruit upw>ds1 is ! ard5t desire (1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 ?\gh unwor?y s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclxi4 ,to ,dr4 ,s4 ,l&ov]y1 ,june #ad1 #agdi4 ,de> ,sir1 ,a ,few days ago1 ,i receiv$ a lett] f ,mr4 ,c1 9 :i* y\rs to him dat$ ,may #bj? 0 inclos$4 ,x gave me "s conc]n1 & w\ld h giv5 me m _h n ! same lett] in=m$ me t good ,lady ,hn _h writt5 to y h]self4 ,alas1 my de> fri5d1 :at ne$less tr\ble d y give y\rself1 & into :at difficulties does y\r fe> ( man1 y\r too great atta*m5t to ! _w1 & an ov]-we5+ fondness = y\r pretty "*1 e day br+ y6 ,is x n "t to drop our correspond5ce1 :51 on s slight an in=mation1 y c\ld s mu* z suspect t ,i _h betray$ t confid5ce y repos$ 9 me1 or believe t ,i read a lett] :]e9 y decl>$ y\rself a ,me?odi/1 :5 ,i _h nev] su* lett] f y4 ,! only passage1 z f> z ,i c rememb]1 t 0 read 7& t too at my ,lady's reque/1 if ,i mi/ake n7 0 t noble "o :]e9 y said1 8,let ! _w take my "*1 & te> x to pieces1 c40 ,are y a%am$1 my de> fri5d1 ( ! resolution8 ,or ?9k y to put t 9 practice1 & %un be+ call$ a ,me?odi/8 ,y might z well attempt to rea* heav5 ) y\r h&2 =1 bless$ be ,,god1 su* an hon\r has he put ^u ! ,me?odi/s1 t :oev] r5\nces ! _w & takes up ,,*ri/'s cross1 & believes & lives ! doctr9es ( ,grace1 mu/ be /il$ a ,me?odi/ :e!r he w or n4 ,=m]ly x 0 8,y are a ,puritan10 n[ x is1 8,y are a ,me?odi/40 ,& :y does my de> ,mr4 ,s take su* pa9s to decl>e1 he nev] w jo9 ! ,me?odi/s8 ,:o ev] ask$ him8 ,or :at s]vice c\ld y d _! cause by jo9+1 unless y\r he>t 0 m en/rang$ f ! _w ?an at pres5t x is8 ,w\ld to ,,god y 0 m l-m9d$ ) ,mr4 ,h6 ,he seems to h set d[n1 & c\nt$ ! co/4 ,he seems to h begun at ! "r end1 & to be fully conv9c$ t !re is no reconcil+ ,,*ri/ & ! _w1 ,,god & ,mammon4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,s1 suff] me to be free ) y4 ,our ,,"l ,i tru/ has begun a good "w 9 y\r s\l3 b inde$ y h _m lessons yet to le>n4 ,! great physician mu/ give _m a bitt] portion1 9 ord] to purge out ! op9ion y h ( y\r own importance1 & ! too great desire y h to keep 9 ) ! _w4 ,reproa* y _c %un1 if y appe> b a little = ,,*ri/2 & y w n h m1 p]haps n s mu*1 if y %ew q out4 ,p]haps y may say1 ,i h done ?is already2 d n !n be a%am$ ( x1 b g on1 gr[ 9 grace1 press =w>ds1 & !n ,i c>e n :at decl>ation y make ( y\r n int5d+ to be a ,me?odi/4 ,be a consi/5t *ri/ian1 live above ! _w1 call n ! fe> ( man *ri/ian prud5ce1 & !n und]nea? y %all be ,,god's ev]la/+ arms4 ,?anks be to 8 great "n1 !y h uphold5 me = "s weeks la/ pa/4 ,i h n[ be5 a circuit ( sev]al hundr$ miles4 ,at ,portsm\? & ,gosport ! ^w ran & 0 glorifi$4 ,9 ,s\? ,wales e :]e ! fields h be5 :ite ready unto h>ve/4 ,n a dog /irs 8 tongue4 ,la/ ,sunday ,i believe ,i prea*$ to ne> tw5ty ?\s& s\ls4 ,grace6 grace6 ,9 ab\t t5 days ,i hope to be at ,bri/ol4 ,soon aft] ,i propose to g to ,london1 & f !nce to ,york%ire & ,scotl&4,foll[ me ) y\r pray]s1 & 9 return y %all be rememb]$ by1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclxii4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,h4 ,l&ov]y1 ,june #ad1 #agdi4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,y\rs1 dat$ ,may #bd?1 gave me bo? pleasure & pa94 ,i 0 pleas$ to read ! sweet obs]vations made up & d[n 9 x1 b pa9$ to f9d t y h be5 mu* indispos$4 ,b :at says our ,,"l8 8,^? t abide 9 him1 he w purge20 b x is only 9 ord] t !y may br+ =? m fruit4 ,p]haps our ,,"l is ab\t to employ y 9 "s fre% "w4 ,i wi% y may be enabl$ to draw y\r p5 on ! topic y m5tion$2 x may be ( great s]vice to ! *ur* ( ,,*ri/4 ,y\r rem>k ^u my pamphlet is j4 ,i wrote %ort1 because ,i "k long compositions g5]ally we>y ! read]4 ,p]haps h]eaft] ,i may write m2 b at pres5t ,i f9d ,i h en\gh to d1 to travel1 & prea*1 & answ] my correspond5ts4 ,i publi%$ my confession ( "s mi/akes & imprud5cies1 to satisfy my own consci5ce1 & /op ! m\?s ( adv]s>ies1 & /r5g!n ! h&s ( real dis9t]e/$ he>ty fri5ds3 b :]e are su* fri5ds to be f\nd8 ,t phantom call$ ,contempt keeps !m 9 fett]s1 & makes !m afraid to appe> 9 def5ce ( a cause1 :i*1 7not)/&+ ! _m imprud5cies t h att5d$ x7 is und\bt$ly ! cause ( ,,god4 ,if we ?9k to be free f ^!1 9 ?is imp]fect /ate ( ?+s1 & to see ei!r a p]fect sa9t or a p]fect *ur* till we come to heav51 we %all f9d ourselves mu* mi/ak54 ,daily exp]i5ce1 & m mature consid]ation1 may less5 our blund]s & imp]fections2 b dea? alone w put a f9al /op to _! mix+ 9 all we d4 ,?anks be to ,,god t we h a ,,*ri/1 :o amid/ all does love1 & c uphold u4 ,if our infirmities lead u to 8 cross1 & our suff]+s only make u m will+ to be con=m$ to him 9 8 dea?1 we are ga9]s by all our losses1 & rise by all our falls4 ,bless$ be ! ,,"l1 t y1 de> ,sir1 h _h grace giv5 y to sit d[n & c\nt ! co/4 ,i wi% ! belov$ physician 0 m reconcil$ to ! cross4 ,i am p]suad$1 let him say :at he pleases1 t a too great atta*m5t to ! _w makes him reason z he does 9 _m ?+s4 ,well1he is 9 good h&s4 ,he mu/ ei!r come or be dragg$ to ! cross4 ,t pretty "* ( 8 mu/ be crucifi$ & sla93 & z well z o!rs1 he mu/ be cont5t 7z ,mr4 ,gurnall expresses x7 8to g to heav5 9 a fool's coat40 ,o my de> ,sir1 :at pa9s is ! ,,"l ,,jesus oblig$ to take ) u1 be=e we c be reconcil$ to suff] %ame = 8 great "n's sake6 ,bri/ol1 ,june #bd4 ,?us f> ,i wrote1 b 0 oblig$ to /op1 be+ call$ out to prea*4 ,ye/]day ,,god br\ght me "h1 aft] hav+ c>ri$ me a circuit ( ab\t eight hundr$ miles1 & enabl$ me to prea*1 ,i suppose to upw>ds ( a hundr$ ?\s& s\ls4 ,i h be5 9 eight ,wel* c\nties1 & ,i ?9k we h n _h "o dry meet+4 ,! "w 9 ,wales is mu* ^u ! advance1 & likely to increase daily4 ,_h my de> ,mr4 ,h be5 !re to h se5 ! simplicity ( s _m de> s\ls1 ,i am p]suad$ he w\ld h said1 8,sit anima mea cum ,me?odi/is60 ,b e "o to 8 po/4 ,dur+ ?is excursion ,i h be5 kept happy inw>dly1 & well 9 body till ! latt] end ( la/ week1 :5 ! ,,"l 0 pleas$ to lay 8 h& ^u me1 s t ,i 0 almo/ br\ght to ! grave4 ,b he t w\nds1 heals also4 ,?anks be to 8 holy "n = ev] & ev]6 ,on ,monday or ,tuesday next1 ,,god will+1 ,i set out = ,london4 ,good ,lady ,h is "h1 & goes on 9 h] usual way1 do+ good4 ,%e is recov]$ f h] indisposition4 ,i hope ?is w f9d y recov]$ also4 ,t ! ,,"l ( all ,lords may give y a ?riv+ s\l 9 a heal?y body1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclxiii4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,p4 ,london1 ,july #aj1 #agdi4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,y\r k9d lett] came safe to h&1 & x 0 ! m welcome1 because x gave me a pro( ( y\r be+ recov]$ f y\r late ?reat5+ indisposition4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 x f\nd me z well z c be expect$ 9 my body1 & ,i tru/ /eady 9 promot+ ! welf>e ( preci\s & immortal s\ls4 ,i h lately se5 great ?+s 9 ,wales1 & ! se$ s[n among ! ,ri*1 has 9 "s sprung up & br\ght =? fruit2 b :at y h he>d f ,scotl& is all a mi/ake4 ,i he>tily wi% all 0 true4 ,! "t ,i hope w come1 :5 pr9ces %all adorn ! ,r$eem]'s tra94 ,is !re no prospect ( y\r com+ ov]8 ,y\r ,mr4 ,t might d mu* = ,new-,j]sey college2 b ,i h told y my m9d 9 a =m] lett]4 ,may ,,god direct = ! be/6 ,i am look+ up1 to "k :at ! great ,head ( ! *ur* w\ld h me to d4 ,i h a great m9d to return to my belov$ ,am]ica ?is fall1 b am n yet det]m9$4 ,my wife arriv$ ab\t a =tnight ago1 & jo9s 9 s5d+ cordial salutations to all4 ,o t we may all increase ) all ! increase ( ,,god6 ,y\r s5tim5ts conc]n+ ,mr4 ,h's book1 are v j4 ,x has gone ?r\gh six editions4 ,! au?or ( x is my old fri5d2 a mo/ heav5ly-m9d$ creature1 "o ( ! fir/ ( ! ,me?odi/s1 :o is cont5t$ ) a small cure1 & gives all t he has to ! poor4 ,he is v weak1 & daily waits = 8 dissolution4 ,a neighb\r+ cl]gyman ne> him prea*es ! gospel2 & a physician1 =m]ly a not$ ,dei/1 has lately esp\s$ ! int]e/ ( ,,jesus ( ,naz>e?4 ,we correspond )1 ?\gh we _c see "o ano!r4 ,we %all ere long meet 9 heav53 ,!re pa91 & s91 & sorr[ cease1 ,& all is calm1 & joy1 & peace4 ,i recomm5d myself mo/ e>ne/ly to y\r pray]s1 & am1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclxiv4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,d4 ,london1 ,july #ab1 #agdi4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,i ,am oblig$ to y = y\r k9d lett]s2 = ! tr\ble y h be5 at ab\t ! money1 & = all fav\rs4 ,0 ,i to foll[ my own incl9ations1 ,i w\ld come & ?ank y 9 p]son2 b ,i fe> provid5ce w n p]mit me to emb>k = ,am]ica ?is fall4 ,h[ev]1 ,i am look+ up1 & look+ ab\t me1 & tru/ our ,,"l w po9t out 8 way be=e me4 ,i am n at all uneasy at :at "o ( y\r cl]gy may h said ( me2 ,i am only sorry ^u 8 own acc\nt2 hav+ kn[n m ?an once1 t ,,god delights to plead ! cause ( ! injur$4 ,i tru/ ,i c say1 t ) simplicity & godly s9c]ity ,i desire to h my conv]sation 9 ! _w2 & ,i hope x is my daily /udy to keep a consci5ce void ( (f5ce t[>ds ,,god & t[>ds man4 ,:il/ ?is is ! case1 we ne$ n fe> :at m5 or devils c say1 or d unto u4 ,!y c only speak all mann] ( evil aga9/ u falsely3 & t our ,,"l ha? taught u to expect4 ,!y c only kill ! body2 bless$ be ,,god1 ! s\l is out ( _! rea*4 ,i am cont5t to wait till ! day ( judgm5t = ! cle>+ up ( my "*3 & aft] ,i am dead1 ,i desire no o!r epitaph ?an ?is1 8,"h lies ,g4 ,w4 :at sort ( a man he 01 ! great day w discov]40 ,o my de> ,sir1 :at a bless$ ?+ is x to h ! ,r$eem] to be our fri5d4 ,if we c b truly say1 8,i "k t my ,r$eem] live?10 h[ safely may we put our s\ls into 8 h&s1 z into ! h&s ( a fai?ful creator6 ,i hope my de> ,mr4 ,d w n re/ till he c say s4,! frequ5t indispositions ( body t y are "u1 are s _m l\d calls to prep>e = ano!r _w4,no?+ b ! righte\sness ( ,,*ri/ imput$1 & ! hol9ess ( ,,*ri/ imp>t$ to y\r s\l1 c make y happy 9 a dy+ h\r4 ,i c\ld enl>ge1 b mu/ away4 ,) ?is1 ,i h s5t y a doz5 ( my n9e s]mons1 to be dispos$ ( z y ?9k be/4 ,i w\ld s5d m1 b h v few left4 ,i w\ld write to ,esquire ,r1 & "s o!r g5tlem51 b h n ! lea/ leisure4 ,be pleas$ to rememb] me to !m 9 ! k9de/ mann]1 z !y come 9 y\r way1 & let !m "k !y are n =gott5 by me4 ,w y\r de> yoke-fell[1 & all y\r family1 accept ( my he>ty love8 ,i owe y mu*4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus rew>d y a ?\s&-fold6 ,he w1 he w4 ,la/ night ,capt4 ,h did me ! pleasure to sup ) me4 ,i took x extremely k9d1 & %\ld be glad to wait ^u ,b]mudas fri5ds e day4 ,my wife ha? be5 arriv$ ab\t a =tnight1 & jo9s 9 s5d+ cordial salutations )1 my de> ,mr4 ,d1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclxv4 ,to ,lady ,fanny ,s4 ,bri/ol1 ,aug4 #a1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,?\gh ,i _h ! pleasure ( he>+ ( y\r welf>e1 by y\r la/ to good ,lady ,hn1 yet ,i _c help tak+ ! fre$om ( s5d+ y\r ,lady%ip a few l9es4 ,!y come to in=m y1 t y nev] are1 &1 by div9e assi/ance1 nev] %all be =gott5 by me at ! ?rone ( grace4 ,to t1 ,i tru/1 y\r ,lady%ip f9ds free access e day1 & e h\r1 ?r\gh ! blood ( ! ,lamb1 :o 0 sla9 to take away ! s9s ( ! _w4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's pres5t situation1 ,i hope1 w be sanctifi$ to ?is end4 ,x is 9 ! s*ool ( affliction t we mu/ le>n ! way to1 & reap b5efit f ! cross4,happy !y :o come purifi$ out ( ! furnace1 &1 l ! burn+ bu%1 fl\ri% unconsum$ 9 fire4 ,?is1 ,madam1 is ! privilege ( all believ]s4 ,trials1 :i* h>d5 o!rs1 purify & s(t5 !m4 ,! love ( ,,god turns e ?+ into :at is m valuable ?an gold4 ,x br+s light out ( d>kness1 & causes o!rs bl9dness to increase our spiritual sight4 ,o glori\s privilege6 happy *ange6 ,h[ mu* are y indebt$1 hon\r$ ,madam1 to free grace1 = mak+ y 9 any degree a p>tak] ( x6 ,alas6 alas6 b few ( y\r ,lady%ip's /ation 9 life *oose to /rive to ent] into t /rait gate :i* leade? unto life et]nal4 ,! noise ( coa*es1 & ! cont9ual att5tion to :at !y call innoc5t div]sions1 dr[ns ! small /ill voice ( ,,god's bless$ ,_s speak+ 9 _! he>ts4 ,s9ce ,i h be5 "h1 _m 9 high life h att5d$2 :e!r to any valuable purpose1 ! great day w discov]4 ,good ,lady ,hn /ill cont9ues to ab\nd 9 ! "w ( ! ,,"l1 & is bright5+ h] cr[n e day & h\r4 ,%e is q well1 & int5ds /ay+ "s days long] = ! b5efit ( ! wat]s4 ,y\r ,lady%ip is rememb]$ :5 we are fea/+ at ! ,r$eem]'s table4 ,9 a few days ,i %all move h5ce2 & x may be1 t ,i %all g to ,georgia ?is fall4 ,may ! ,,"l direct me1 & bless all ^? :o are ! orphan's fri5ds6 ,t y\r ,lady%ip may be bless$ ) all ! bless+s ( ! ev]la/+ gospel1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$1 ob$i5t humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclxvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,l4 ,bri/ol1 ,aug4 #d1 #agdi4 ,de> ,mr4 ,l1 ,,provid5ce1 = wise reasons1 prev5t$ my see+ y bo? at ,gl\ce/]1 & at ! ,hill4 ,?is com=ts me1 8,:at is1 is be/40 ,s9ce ,i came "h1 ,i h se5 y\r lett] ab\t ! int5d$ *>ity-s*ool1 & wi% y success 9 ! "n ( ! ,,"l4 ,i communicat$ x to our elect lady1 :o imm$iately contribut$ five gu9eas1 ano!r two1 & ,colonel ,g "o4 ,^! ,i h s5t = y1 to ,mr4 1 :o1 ,i suppose1 w take c>e to convey !m to y4 ,mrs4 ,e1 ,i believe1 int5ds to d some?+4 ,mr4 ,c likewise spoke to ! ,bi%op1 :o1 ,i ?9k1 has promis$ to contribute3 s t y see no "t has be5 lo/4 ,only1 my de> fri5d1 take ?is caution1 8sit d[n1 & c\nt ! co/1 be=e y beg9 to build40 ,d n lay out m ?an y "k y c pay4 ,g ! *eape/ way to "w2 & if y _c build1 r keep a /ock 9 h& to pay ! s*oolma/]1 & hire a h\se conv5i5t f ye> to ye>1 &1 if possible1 f9d ! *ildr5 9 books4 ,y well "k :at ,i h suff]$ = runn+ too f> into debt = o!rs4 ,i am glad y are likely to settle at ,s4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus bless y & y\rs m & m6 ,he cont9ues to be k9d to me1 & w at l5g?1 ,i am p]suad$1 7?\gh ,i pass ?r\gh _m tribulations7 l& me safe 9 glory4 ,!re we %all meet1 nev] to "p aga94 ,9 ! mean :ile1 t we may bo? behave l good soldi]s ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 my de> fri5d1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclxvii4 ,to ! ,bi%op ( ,w4 ,bri/ol1 ,aug4 #g1 #agdi4 ,my ,"l1 ,,! occasion ( my tr\bl+ y\r ,lord%ip 9 ?is mann]1 is z foll[s4 ,i h1 m !n once1 be5 v cr$ibly in=m$1 t y\r ,lord%ip has be5 pleas$ to *>ge me1 at ! public ,wells1 ) be+ guilty ( ,p]jury4 ,?is comes1 !re=e1 to beg ! fav\r ( y\r ,lord%ip1 only to let me "k1 79 :atev] mann] y\r ,lord%ip %all judge mo/ prop]7 ^u :at f\ndation su* a *>ge is built3 & ,i h]eby promise1 by div9e assi/ance1 t a full1 fair1 & explicit answ] %all be giv5 to y\r ,lord%ip1 by1 my ,"l1 ,y\r ,lord%ip's dutiful son & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclxviii4 ,to ! ,bi%op ( ,w4 ,bri/ol1 ,aug4 #g1 #agdi4 ,my ,"l1 ,i ,?ank y\r ,lord%ip = y\r k9d & cordial lett]4 ,i %all take c>e to d y\r ,lord%ip ju/ice1 by %ew+ x to su* p]sons z ,i ?9k h be5 m imm$iately conc]n$4 ,?is1 ,i imag9e1 w be z mu* satisfaction z y\r ,lord%ip w desire4 ,i suppose ! mi/ake has la9 "h3 y\r ,lord%ip might h ins9uat$1 t by my pres5t way ( act+1 ,i _h brok5 ! solemn engagem5t ,i _h ent]$ into at my ord9ation3 & t might h be5 int]pret$ to imply a *>ge ( ,p]jury4 ,! relation 9 :i* ,i /& to ! ,"r ,hon\rable ! ,c\ntess ( ,h1 made me desir\s to cle> myself f su* an imputation2 & at ! same "t to give y\r ,lord%ip an opportunity ( v9dicat+ y\rself 9 ! mann] y h done4 ,0 ,i n afraid ( intrud+ too mu* ^u y\r ,lord%ip's "t1 & ( %ew+ ! lea/ incl9ation to controv]sy1 ,i w\ld endeav\r1 9 ! fe> ( ,,god1 to answ] ! o!r "p ( y\r ,lord%ip's lett]2 &1 z f> z lies 9 me1 give y\r ,lord%ip a satisfactory acc\nt ( :atev] may seem irregul> & exceptionable 9 my pres5t conduct4 ,?is ,i w\ld be glad to d1 n only be=e y\r ,lord%ip1 b all ! ,"r ,rev]5d ! ,bi%ops2 = ,i highly hon\r !m on acc\nt ( ! sacr$ "* !y su/a91 & w\ld make x my daily endeav\r to obey all _! godly admonitions4 ,?is1 ,i presume1 my ,"l1 is ! utmo/ ext5t ( ! promise ,i made at my ord9ation4 ,if ,i err or deviate f ?is1 9 any respect1 x is ?r\gh ignorance & want ( bett] in=mation1 & n 7z f> z ,i "k my own he>t7 b ( ob/9acy or contempt ( lawful au?ority4 ,b ,i =get myself4 ,i beg y\r ,lord%ip's p>don = tak+ up s mu* ( y\r "t2 ,i ?ank y\r ,lord%ip = y\r pray]s 9 my behalf2 & beg leave to (f] m9e 9 return = y\r ,lord%ip's pres5t & et]nal welf>e1 :o am1 my ,"l1 ,y\r ,lord%ip's dutiful son1 & oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclxix4 ,to ,lady ,h4 ,plym\?1 ,aug4 #ae1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i ,hope ?is w f9d y\r ,lady%ip recov]$ f ! fatigue ( y\r j\rney1 & sitt+ "u ! ,r$eem]'s %ad[ ) unspeakable delight at ,a%by-,place4 ,my pray]s h con/antly foll[$ y1 ev] s9ce ,i left y\r ,lady%ip at ,bri/ol2 & ! ,,"l ( all lords has dealt b\ntifully ) me 9 my way ,we/w>d4 ,at ,well+ton1 z ,i 0 rid+ ?r\gh ! t[n1 a good woman /opp$ me1 & entreat$ me to give ! p a s]mon4 ,i compli$1 & prea*$ to a great company2 & ! next day to a mu* l>g] at ! same place4 ,i h also prea*$ once at ,exet]1 twice at ,k+sbridge1 & once "h at ,plym\?1 :]e1 by ! provid5ce ( an inf9itely condesc5d+ ,,god1 ,i came ye/]day 9 ! aft]noon4 ,sev]al1 ,i f9d1 7 awak5$ :5 ,i 0 "h la/2 & ! fields are e :]e :ite1 ready unto h>ve/4 ,my late pamphlet has be5 greatly ble/4 ,my ,"l ( ,exet] 0 ask$1 ,:e!r he _h se5 x8 ,he answ]$1 8,yes10 & said1 8,i wrote l an hone/ man1 _h recant$ sev]al ?+s1 b he goes on 9 ! same way yet40 ,be+ ask$1 ,:e!r he did n int5d publi%+ 8 second "p8 he repli$1 8,y may expect a second40 ,,god be prais$6 ,i wi% x may come out be=e ,i emb>k4 ,i f9d he did n proce$ to s5t5ce ,mr4 ,t2 he only ?reat5$ to pull (f 8 g[n4 ,mr4 ,t imm$iately pull$ x (f himself1 & said1 8,he c\ld prea* ! gospel )\t a g[n10 & w5t out4 ,^u :i* ! ,bi%op s5t aft] him1 & soo!d him4 ,9 a few days ,i hope to see ,mr4 ,t1 & !n y\r ,lady%ip %all h fur!r p>ticul>s4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 all ?+s turn out = ! fur!rance ( ! gospel4 8,out ( ! eat] comes =? meat1 & out ( ! /rong comes =? sweetness40 ,9 ab\t a =tnight ,i hope to rea* ,london1 & 9 ! mean "t %all take c>e to s5d y\r ,lady%ip hi/orical lett]s4 ,i c\nt x my highe/ hon\r & privilege to wait ^u y\r ,lady%ip2 b ,i fe> %all nev] h x 9 my p[] to express my gratitude z ,i ought1 = ^? unm]it$ fav\rs y\r ,lady%ip ha? be5 pleas$ to conf] on1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$1 ?\gh unwor?y s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclxx4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,plym\?1 ,aug4 #ah1 #agdi4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i ,?ank y = y\r k9d lett]1 :i* ,i h n _h an opportunity ( answ]+ until n[4 ,i rejoice t s mu* gospel se$ has be5 s[n 9 ,york%ire1 & t s mu* ha? sprung up & br\ght =? fruit4 ,no wond] t ! enemy has be5 busy to s[ t>es ( v>i\s k9ds among/ x4 ,?is always 01 &1 9 all probability1 w always be ! case1 till "t %all be no m4 ,happy !y6 :o are enabl$ to di/+ui% tru? f error1 & :o1 among/ ! diff]5t s5tim5ts ( ,,*ri/'s disciples1 ma9ta9 a ca?olic love = all4 ,y\r lett] bespeaks y to be ?us m9d$4 ,?is is :at ,i w\ld aim at1 because x is ! glory ( a *ri/ian1 & a temp] ( m9d :i* sweetly prep>es u = ! communion ( sa9ts 9 heav54 ,be pleas$1 !re=e1 to give my love to all t love ! ,,"l ,,jesus 9 s9c]ity4 ,if any ( my poor writ+s h be5 bless$ to any1 let ,,*ri/ h ! glory1 & me y\r pray]s4 ,i want !m mu*4 ,i am ! *ief ( s9n]s1 less ?an ! lea/ ( all sa9ts2 b1 ,i tru/1 am will+ to sp5d & be sp5t = s\ls4 ,! beg9n+ ( next mon?1 ,i h ?\ghts ( be+ y\r way4 ,if x is be/1 provid5ce w direct my c\rse ?i!r4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 & at all o!r seasons1 :e!r ,i come or n1 ,i recomm5d myself to y\r pray]s1 z be+1 ?\gh unkn[n1 yet1 = ,,jesus ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclxxi4 ,to ,capta9 ,w4 ,plym\?1 ,aug4 #ai1 #agdi4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,i ,d n love to be long out ( ,bri/ol )\t writ+ to y4 ,i want to "k h[ x is ) y aft] ! loss ( my noble patroness1 & :e!r de> ,mr4 ,h goes on4 ,i h be5 prea*+ z usual 9 ! ,we/1 & = "s days pa/ h be5 com=t$ & refre%$ 9 a peculi> mann]4 ,la/ night ,i he>d t ! ,bi%op _h publi%$ a second pamphlet1 ( half-a-cr[n price1 ) a preface to me4 ,h y se5 x1 or d y ?9k x wor? answ]+8 ,he told a cl]gyman "s "t ago1 t he might expect a second "p4 ,he said1 8,my answ] 0 hone/2 t ,i _h recant$ _m ?+s1 b t ,i w5t on 9 my usual way /ill40 ,,god =bid ,i %\ld d o!rwise4 ,i am in=m$1 t ^u ?reat5+ to pull ,mr4 ,t's g[n (f1 he ?rew x (f himself1 & said1 8,he c\ld prea* ! gospel )\t a g[n10 & s )drew4 ,^u :i* ! ,bi%op s5t = him 91 & soo!d him4 ,p>ticul>s ,i expect to he> on ,tuesday at ,biddi=d1 :]e ,i hope to see ,mr4 ,t2 & to-morr[ se'nnight1 ,,god will+1 ,i int5d to prea* at ,exet]1 9 my way to ,london4 ,i hope y f9d retirem5t bless$ to y4 ,:e!r retir$1 or 9 public life1 t y may be entirely devot$ to ! mo/ adorable ,r$eem]1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 my v de> bro!r1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,po/script to ,lady ,hn4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,s9ce ,i wrote ! above1 ,,god has giv5 me a glori\s season at ! dock1 :]e ,i prea*$ to a great multitude4 ,?is morn+ ! ,k+ ( k+s %ew$ himself 9 ! gall]y ( 8 ord9ances inde$2 & ?is ev5+ ,i prea*$ to _m ?\s&s 9 ,plym\? fields4 ,x 0 a solemn meet+4 ,s9ce t1 a y\?1 lad5 ) a s5se ( s91 came cry+1 8,:at %all ,i d to be sav$80 ,may ,,jesus give him re/6 ,may ! same ,,jesus /ill fill y\r ,lady%ip ) all 8 fulness6 ,to-morr[1 ,,god will+1 ,i set out = ,biddi=d4 ,i h n[ a cl]gyman ) me1 :o is made a rural ,dean1 & :o1 ,i believe1 prea*es ,,*ri/ 9 s9c]ity4 ,,lett] ,,dcclxxii4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,biddi=d1 ,aug4 #bd1 #agdi4 ,,s9ce ,i _h ! hon\r ( writ+ to y\r ,lady%ip1 ,i h se5 ! ,bi%op's second pamphlet1 9 :i* he ha? s]v$ ! ,me?odi/s1 z ! bi%op ( ,con/ance s]v$ ,john ,huss1 :5 !y ord]$ "s pa9t$ devils to be put r\nd 8 head1 be=e !y burn$ him4 ,8 preface to me is mo/ virul5t4 ,e ?+ ,i wrote 9 my answ]1 is turn$ into ! vile/ ridicule1 & no?+ w satisfy1 b giv+ up ! glori\s "w ( ! ev]-bless$ ,,god1 z entirely *eat & impo/ure4 ,i _c see t x calls = any fur!r answ] f me4 ,mr4 ,wesley1 ,i ?9k1 _h be/ attack him n[1 z he is l>gely conc]n$ 9 ?is second "p4 ,i hope to be 9 ,london "s "t next week4 ,i ?9k ( leav+ ?is place to-morr[1 & to prea* at ,exet] next ,"l's-day4 ,! glori\s ,emmanuel has giv5 me sev]al spiritual *ildr5 9 ?is place1 :o d inde$ adorn ! gospel ( ,,god _! ,savi\r4 ,"h is a little flock1 to :om1 ,i believe1 x w be our heav5ly ,fa!r's good pleasure to give an et]nal k+dom4 ,i h prea*$ once publicly to a l>ge auditory1 & ?is ev5+ am to prea* aga94 ,i am a%am$ ,i d no m = ,him1 :o ha? done & suff]$ s mu* = me4 ,o :at %all ,i r5d] unto ! ,,"l ( all lords1 ^: m]cy endure? = ev]6 ,a ?\ght ( 8 inf9ite pati5ce & long-suff]+ /rikes me dumb4 ,8 goodness1 9 br++ me into ! acqua9tance ( y\r ,lady%ip1 q amazes me2 & ! _m peculi> provid5ces t h att5d$ me ?is la/ ye>1 enc\rage me to believe t goodness & m]cy %all foll[ me all ! days ( my life1 & t ,i %all dwell 9 ! h\se ( ! ,,"l = ev]4 ,!re1 %all ,i see y\r ,lady%ip2 & w !re ?ank y be=e m5 & angels = all y h done = unwor?y me1 & t bless$ cause 9 :i* ,i am emb>k$4 ,t y\r ,lady%ip 9 ! mean :ile may be wat]$ e mom5t by ! dew ( ! ,r$eem]'s heav5ly bless+1 is & %all be ! cont9u$ pray] (1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$1 ?\gh unwor?y s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclxxiii4 ,to ! ,c\ntess ( ,d4 ,biddi=d1 ,aug4 #bd1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,z ,i am always pray+ =1 s ,i _c help sometimes writ+ to y\r ,lady%ip4 ,i ?9k ,i c say1 8,! love ( ,,*ri/ con/ra9s me40 ,?anks be to ,,god t y\r ,lady%ip kn[s :at ^! words mean4 ,i hope y f9d x e day con/ra9+ y m & m to e good ^w & "w4 ,my greate/ pa9 is1 to f9d t ,i c d no m = ,him1 :o has done & suff]$ s mu* = me4 ,bless$ be 8 "n1 t ! fields are yet e :]e :ite1 ready unto h>ve/4 ,s9ce ,i h be5 9 ! ,we/1 ,i h be5 prea*+ z usual1 & a div9e influ5ce ha? e :]e att5d$ ! ^w4 ,?is1 ,i ?9k1 is ! be/ way to answ] ^? t oppose !mselves4 ,if ,,god be = u1 :o c be aga9/ u8 ,i suppose y\r ,lady%ip ha? se5 ! ,bi%op's second pamphlet4 ,surely x is an orig9al4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus op5 8 eyes1 & *ange 8 he>t6 ,well might ! glori\s ,emmanuel break out into ?is bless$ exclamation1 8,i ?ank !e1 ,fa!r1 ,"l ( heav5 & e>?1 t ?\ ha/ hid ^! ?+s f ! wise & prud5t1 & ha/ reveal$ !m unto babes4 ,ev5 s1 ,fa!r1 = s x seem$ good 9 ?y sight40 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 h[ mu* are y indebt$ to div9e grace1 t ha? s+l$ y out f among ! ,mighty & ,noble1 & plac$ y\r ,lady%ip to ! numb] ( ^? happy few to :om x is giv5 to "k ! my/]ies ( ! k+dom ( ,,god6 ,i tru/ y\r hon\r$ si/] w ere long be> y company1 & travel ) y 9 t n>r[ road :i* leads to et]nal life4 ,:5 ,i rememb] y1 ,i always ?9k ( h]1 & beg my mo/ dutiful respects may f9d acceptance ) h] ,lady%ip4 ,"s "t next week ,i hope to be 9 t[n = a few days1 & !n %all d myself ! hon\r ( call+ ^u y\r ,lady%ip4 ,9 ! mean :ile ,i recomm5d y to ! t5d] m]cies ( ! ev]-lov+1 ev]-lovely ,,jesus1 & beg an int]e/ 9 y\r ,lady%ip's pray]s1 9 behalf (1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ ob$i5t1 oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclxxiv4 ,to ,lady ,fanny ,s4 ,exet]1 ,aug4 #bf1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,?\gh ,i took ! fre$om ( writ+ to y\r ,lady%ip be=e ,i left ,bri/ol1 & ?\gh ,i hope to be 9 t[n by next ,?ursday ev5+1 yet gratitude & respect ev5 compel me to tr\ble y\r ,lady%ip ) ano!r lett] f ?is place4 ,"h ,i came la/ night1 aft] hav+ prea*$ ! ev]la/+ gospel to _m ?\s&s 9 ! ,we/4 ,sometimes ,i h be5 weak 9 body2 b ,he1 ^: ,i am1 & :om ,i endeav\r to s]ve 9 ! gospel ( 8 de> ,son1 ha? c>ri$ me ?r\gh1 & greatly refre%$ & com=t$ my s\l4 ,alas6 to :at a heav5 are !y /rang]s1 :o d5y ! influ5ce ( ! ,bless$ ,_s1 & cry d[n ! felt & abid+ joys ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 z fancy1 en?usiasm1 & delusion4 ,ye poor dry ,rationali/s6 ,i hon\r y\r p>ts 9 o!r respects1 b pity y\r ignorance 9 ! ?+s ( ,,god4 ,by ?is "t1 ,i suppose y\r ,lady%ip ha? se5 ! ,bi%op's second p]=mance4 ,i ?9k x is an orig9al1 & s v scurril\s1 un*ri/ian1 & pr(ane1 t ,i _c ?9k x w be wor? my :ile to answ] him aga94 ,i h satisfi$ my consci5ce 9 publi%+ my la/ pamphlet2 & ,i n[ commit our cause to him :o judge? righte\sly4 ,o hon\r$ ,madam1 :at a happy ?+ is x to be despis$ = ! sake ( ,,jesus6 ,:5 ,john ,huss 0 burnt1 ! ,bi%op ( ,con/ance pa9t$ devils ^u pap]1 & put !m r\nd 8 head2 h[ soon 7 !y ex*ang$ = a cr[n ( glory6 ,yet a little :ile1 & ,he t come? w come1 & w n t>ry4 ,till !n1 may y\r ,lady%ip be kept by ! mighty p[] ( ,,god ?r\gh fai?1 & /& impregnable z a wall ( brass6 ,may y be kept a /rang] to names & p>ties1 & by a holy1 humble1 uni=m imitation ( ! bless$ ,,jesus1 evid5ce to ! _w1 t y are inde$ exp]im5tally acqua9t$ ) ! p[] ( 8 resurrection4 ,high is y\r /ation1 great are y\r difficulties2 b he t dwelle? on high is mighti]1 & ha? engag$ to make y m ?an conqu]or ?r\gh 8 love4 ,to 8 t5d] m]cy d ,i n[1 & likewise e day1 comm5d y\r ,lady%ip2 & ?is1 by div9e assi/ance1 %all always be ! employ (1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ ob$i5t1 oblig$1 ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclxxv4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,london1 ,sept4 #d1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,by ! provid5ce ( good & graci\s ,,god1 ,i came to t[n on ,?ursday ev5+1 aft] hav+ _h a pleasant circuit 9 ! ,we/4 ,! day aft] ,i wrote to y\r ,lady%ip1 ,i prea*$ twice at ,exet]1 & 9 ! ev5+ ,i believe ,i _h ne> t5 ?\s& he>]s4 ,! ,bi%op & sev]al ( 8 cl]gy /ood v ne> me1 z ,i am in=m$4 ,a good season x 04 ,all 0 quiet1 & !re 0 a great solemnity 9 ! congregation2 b a drunk5 man ?rew at me ?ree great /ones4 ,"o ( !m cut my head deeply1 & 0 l to knock me (f ! table2 b1 bless$ be ,,god1 ,i 0 n discompos$ at all4 ,"o ( ! o!r /ones /ruck a poor man q d[n4 ,z ,i came f ,exet]1 ,i visit$ "o ,john ,hayne1 ! soldi] t1 "u ,,god1 begun ! great awak5+ 9 ,fl&]s4 ,he is 9 ,dor*e/] gaol = prea*+ at ,%aftsbury1 :]e !re has be51 & is n[ a great awak5+4 ,e :]e ! "w is ^u ! spread2 & s9ce ,i h be5 "h1 we h _h "s ( ! mo/ awful1 solemn1 p[]ful meet+s1 z ,i ev] saw at ! ,tab]nacle4 ,congregations h be5 v l>ge1 & ,i h _h sev]al meet+s ) ! prea*]s4 ,on ,saturday ,i _h ! hon\r ( be+ almo/ all ! day long ) ,lady ,f1 ,lady ,h1 ,lady ,c1 & ! ,c\ntess ( ,d4 ,lady ,f & ! ,c\ntess receiv$ ! bless$ sacram5t be=e ! o!rs came3 & ,i ?9k !y bo? gr[4 ,if ,i /ay ov] ,sunday1 7z p]haps ,i may7 ,i hope to h ano!r day ) !m4 ,i am sorry to in=m y\r ,lady%ip1 ,mr4 ,d di$ la/ ,sunday ab\t noon4 ,he _h be5 sick ab\t a =tnight1 0 9 d\bts = a :ile1 b two or ?ree days be=e 8 dea? he rejoic$ 9 ,,god 8 ,savi\r4 ,?is morn+ ,i _h ! pleasure ( a visit f ,mr4 ,p & two ,g]man m9i/]s1 :o h be5 lab\r+ among ! ,jews1 & be5 made in/rum5tal ( conv]t+ _m ( !m4 ,!y seem$ to be de> s\ls4 ,!y h prea*$ at ! ,g]man *apel ) great p[]4 ,t y\r ,lady%ip may always enjoy a ?riv+ s\l 9 a heal?y body1 is ! cont9ual pray] (1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 8goal0 replac$ ) 8gaol0 ,,lett] ,,dcclxxvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,b4 ,oundle1 9 ,nor?ampton%ire1 ,sept4 #ae1 #agdi4 ,my v de> ,mr4 ,b1 ,,?\gh ,i h n writt5 to y1 yet ,i "k ( no "o 9 ,am]ica1 = :om ,i h a m real & abid+ e/eem4 ,! acc\nt ( y\r temporal affairs1 :i* ,i receiv$ f my wife1 gave me great conc]n4 ,i (t5 wi% x 0 9 my p[] to assi/ y2 b z x is n1 all ,i c d is to pray = y1 & exhort y to look up to ,him1 :o has engag$1 t all ?+s %all "w toge!r = good to ^? :o love him 9 s9c]ity4 ,?is1 ,i am p]suad$1 may be said ( y2 & !re=e1 de> ,sir1 be ( good c\rage4 ,^! light afflictions are b = a mom5t1 & are int5d$ to "w out a f> m exce$+ & et]nal weight ( glory4 ,?anks be to ,,god1 all ! hell we are to h1 is on ?is side ! grave2 !re is none = believ]s beyond x3 & ev5 9 ! mid/ ( our deepe/ temporal mis]y1 we may enjoy an antepa/ ( heav54 ,?is y "k by exp]i5ce4 ,?anks be to ,,god = ?is unspeakable gift 9 & ?r\gh ,,*ri/ ,,jesus our ,,"l4 ,?\gh fa9t1 my de> fri5d1 yet /ill pursue4 ,yond] /&s ! bless$ ,,jesus ) a cr[n 9 8 h&1 ready to put on ! conqu]or's head4 ,let ?is animate y1 = y %all c]ta9ly reap 9 due "t1 if y fa9t n4 ,i c\ld write mu*1 b am surr\nd$ ) bus9ess f _m qu>t]s4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 my h&s are full ( "w1 ?\gh ,i /& amaz$ t ! ,r$eem] does n lay me aside4 ,b 8 grace is free4 ,i comm5d y & y\r de> yoke-fell[ to 8 nev] fail+ m]cy1 & begg+ a cont9u$ int]e/ 9 y\r pray]s1 subscribe myself1 my v de> fri5d1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclxxvii4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,h4 ,b9n+ton1 ,sept4 #ag1 #agdi4 ,rev4 & v de> ,sir1 ,,if y 0 uneasy t my la/ lay by y unansw]$1 ,i am sure ,i h be51 x may be1 mu* m s1 ev] s9ce y\rs came to h&4 ,^u read+ x1 ,i felt all ! spr+s ( sympa?y move z x 7 at once4 ,glad w\ld ,i h be5 ( ! w+s ( a dove1 to h fl$ to1 & condol$ ) my suff]+ fri5d4 ,p]haps ,i h he>d f :at corn] y\r cross comes4 ,x is a v ne> "o inde$4,a say+ ( ,mr4 ,b ha? (t5 com=t$ me2 8,i w\ld (t5 h ne/l$1 b ,,god always put a ?orn 9 my ne/40 ,is n ?is suff]$1 my de> bro!r1 ?9k y1 to prick y out1 & to compel y z x 7 to appe> = ! ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/8 ,prea*+ is my gr& ,ca?olicon "u all dome/ic1 z well z o!r trials4 ,me?9ks ! voice ( provid5ce n[ is1 8,:o is on ! ,,"l's side80,i fe> ,dr4 ,s has done y hurt1 & kept y 9 %ackles too1 too long4 ,= ,,*ri/'s sake1 my de> ,mr4 ,h1 exhort him1 n[ he ha? tak5 ! g[n1 to play ! man1 & let ! _w see t n worldly motives1 b ,,god's glory & a love = s\ls1 h s5t him into ! m9i/ry4 ,?\gh :5 ,i conv]s$ ) him he 0 exce$+ weak1 yet z ,i tru/ !re is s9c]ity at ! bottom1 ,i hope he w turn out a flam] at la/4 ,o :5 %all ?is once be6 :o w\ld lose "o mom5t8 ,amaz+6 t ! foll[]s ( a crucifi$ ,r$eem] %\ld be afraid ( contempt4 ,surely x mu/ be = want ( look+ m to1 & consid]+ him :o endur$ s mu* pa91 & despis$ s mu* %ame1 b is n[ sitt+ at ! "r h& ( ! ?rone ( ,,god4 ,o gloriam quantam et qualem6 ,rise1 ,h1 rise1 & see ?y ,,jesus rea*+ out a cr[n ) ?is motto1 ,v9c5ti dabo4 ,excuse ?is fre$om1 ,i write out ( ! fulness ( my he>t1 n to draw y ov] to me or a p>ty1 b to excite y to appe> op5ly = ,,god4 ,i am glad y int5d to write4 ,may ,i "k ! plan y int5d to g ^u8 ,d y ?9k to say any ?+ to ! ,bi%op ( ,exet]8 ,h y se5 8 second piece8 ,w\ld y h me reply8 ,w y po9t out to me ! faults ( my fir/ answ]8 ,a lett] may be direct$ 7if y write imm$iately7 to be left = me at ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,j's1 ,york%ire4 ,?i!r ,i am b\nd n[1 & if ! season ( ! ye> %\ld p]mit1 ,i w\ld /ret* to ,scotl&4 ,alas1 h[ soon is ! ye> gone r\nd s9ce ,i 0 !re la/6 & h[ little h ,i done = ,,jesus6 ,a ?\ght ( x sometimes breaks my he>t4 ,& yet h[ good is ! ,,"l6 ,9 ,london we h _h mo/ delightful seasons4 ,! glory ( ! ,r$eem] fill$ ! tab]nacle4 ,if any d\bt :e!r ! cause we are emb>k$ 9 be ! cause ( ,,god1 ,i say1 8,come & see40 ,are y free t ,i %\ld call ^u y 9 my return to t[n8 ,i ?9k to come by way ( ,nor?ampton4 ,y %all he> :at is done 9 ,york%ire4 ,i f9d ,,god has bless$ my prea*+ at ,oundle to "s s\ls4 ,at ,biddi=d1 ,plym\?1 ,exet]1 & ,*a?am ! ^w ran & 0 glorifi$4 ,b :at am ,i do+8 ,i nev] wrote to any "o s freely1 ,i ?9k1 t ,i 0 n p]sonally acqua9t$ )1 z to y4 ,p>don me1 if ,i am too free1 & impute x to ! love t is borne y by1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclxxviii4 ,to ,capta9 ,w4 ,newca/le1 ,sept4 #bi1 #agdi4 ,my v de> ,bro!r1 ,,s9ce ,i wrote to y la/1 ,i h _h _m pro(s t ,,god's provid5ce direct$ my way into ,york%ire4 ,i prea*$ f\r times at ,abb]=d1 f\r times at ,le$s1 & ?rice at ,h[>?1 :]e lives "o ,mr4 ,g4 ,at 8 *ur* ,i believe we _h above a ?\s& communicants1 & 9 ! *ur*-y>d ab\t six ?\s& he>]s4 ,x 0 a great day ( ! son ( man4 ,at ,le$s ! auditory consi/$ ( above t5 ?\s&4 ,ab\t ,le$s are ,mr4 ,w's societies4 ,i 0 invit$ ?i!r by !m & "o ( _! prea*]s2 & ,mr4 ,*>les ,w com+ ?i!r publi%$ me himself4 ,i !re=e compli$1 & ,i believe ! gospel 0 welcome4 ,i h prea*$ "h once1 & am to prea* aga9 ?is ev5+4 ,on ,monday1 ,,god will+1 ,i propose to return to ,york%ire1 & f !nce to ,london4 ,pray s5d me ^w imm$iately :e!r ! ,port-,m]*ant be gone1 because ,i "k n b "s out ( ,wales may g 9 h]4 ,i =got to tell y 9 my la/1 t ,i _h giv5 ov] ! imm$iate c>e ( all my societies to ,mr4 ,h2 s t n[ ,i am a prea*] at l>ge inde$4 ,i f9d e ?+ is turn+ r\nd /rangely4 ,o = simplicity & hone/y to ! end6 ,i long to "k h[ x is ) y4 ,am ,i to h my bro!r at la/8 ,d convictions fa/51 & c y at l5g? s+1 ,be gone1 va9 _w2 my he>t resign1 ,= ,i mu/ be no long] ?9e8 ,= ! pres5t1 adieu4 ,my love to all4 ,i wi% y ! v be/ ( bless+s1 & am1 my v de> bro!r1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclxxix4 ,to ,lady ,h4 ,newca/le1 ,oct4 #a1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i ,wrote to y\r ,lady%ip lately a few l9es "u great we>9ess ( body4 ,i !n promis$ to s5d y\r ,lady%ip _m pleas+ p>ticul>s4 ,till n[ ,i h n _h opportunity2 & n[ :at %all ,i say to y\r ,lady%ip8 ,nev] did ,i see m ( ! h& ( ,,god 9 any ( my j\rnies ?an 9 ?is4 ,at ,mr4 ,g's ,i believe !re 7 above six ?\s& he>]s4 ,! sacram5tal occasion 0 mo/ awful4 ,at ,le$s ! congregation consi/$ ( above #aj1jjj4 ,9 ! morn+ at five ,i 0 oblig$ to prea* out ( doors4 ,i 0 invit$ to ,le$s by "o ( ,mr4 ,w's prea*]s1 & by all 8 p4 ,! gospel 0 welcome to !m4 ,9 my way hi!r ,i met ,mr4 ,*>les ,w1 :o return$ back )1 & introduc$ me to ! pulpit 9 ,newca/le4 ,z ,i am a debtor to all1 & int5d to be at ! head ( no p>ty1 ,i ?\ght x my duty to comply4 ,i h prea*$ n[ 9 _! room f\r times1 & ?is morn+ ,i prea*$ to _m ?\s&s 9 a l>ge close4 ,?is ev5+ ,i am to d ! same aga94 ,! p[] ( ,,god has att5d$ 8 own ^w1 & !re seems to be a quick5+ & /irr+ among ! s\ls4 ,to- morr[1 ,,god will+1 we set out = ,le$s1 & aft] ab\t a week's /ay 9 ^? p>ts ,i int5d return+ to ,london4 ,z x is s late 9 ! ye>1 my ,scot* fri5ds advise me to def] my go+ ?i!r4 ,_h ,i kn[n t1 ,i %\ld h emb>k$ = ,am]ica ?is fall2 b ,i f9d !re 7 o!r reasons = my be+ prev5t$ cross+ ! wat]s ?is w9t]4 ,i desire to foll[ ! ,lamb :i!rsoev] he is pleas$ to lead me4 ,at ,new-hav5 !re is a great awak5+4 ,if any ?+ (f]s wor?y ( notice1 y\r ,lady%ip %all be sure to he>4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i cont9ue to put up my usual pray]1 t y\r ,lady%ip may be fill$ ) all ! fulness ( ,,god1 & to subscribe myself1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$ & will+ s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclxxx4 ,to ,lady ,fanny ,s4 ,newca/le1 ,oct4 #a1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,"s "t la/ week1 my wife s5t me ! lett] y\r ,lady%ip 0 pleas$ to fav\r me ) ab\t ?ree weeks ago4 ,?\gh ,i 0 sorry x did n rea* me be=e ,i left t[n1 yet ,i rejoic$ to f9d t x bespoke y\r ,lady%ip's atta*m5t to ! ev]-lov+ ev]-lovely ,,jesus1 & a desire to p>take ( ! sacr$ symbols ( 8 mo/ bless$ body & blood4 ,i d\bt n b y\r ,lady%ip1 ) full purpose ( he>t1 w cleave unto him1 & 9 spite ( m5 & devils g on 9 t n>r[ way :i* leads to life et]nal4 ,,god's grace w be suffici5t = y4 ,he ha? promis$1 & he is fai?ful :o ha? promis$1 nev] to leave nor =sake ^? t put _! tru/ 9 him4 ,he is 9 ! burn+ bu%1 he is 9 ! fi]y furnace4 ,he c & w make u m ?an conqu]ors ov] all4 ,) :at c\rage !n may y\r ,lady%ip g on ?r\gh ?is h[l+ wild]ness1 :il/ lean+ on y\r belov$ ,savi\r8 ,9 him alone is all y\r /r5g? f\nd4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 look to him1 consid] him1 & !reby y w be kept f be+ we>y & fa9t 9 y\r m9d4 ,i d\bt n b y meet ) daily crosses4 ,p]sons t /& alone1 & 9 high places1 mu/ expect /orms4 ,b ,,jesus is able & will+ to uphold y4 ,?anks be to 8 great "n = giv+ y\r ,lady%ip su* a %>e ( prud5ce & c\rage4 ,may ! glori\s ,emmanuel increase bo?2 & )\t be+ atta*$ to any p>ty1 may y be pres]v$ unspott$ f ! _w1 & be a common fri5d to all6,s9ce ,i saw y\r ,lady%ip1 ,i h dis5gag$ myself f ! imm$iate c>e ( ! societies1 & am n[ /ill m at lib]ty to prea* ! gospel ( ! bless$ ,,god4 ,a s]ies ( un=ese5 provid5ces br\ght me d[n ?is way4 ,9 ,york%ire _m1 _m ?\s&s h att5d$ ! ^w1 & "h at ,newca/le ?\s&s also he> ! gospel gladly4 ,to-morr[ ,i am return+ back1 & hope to be 9 t[n "s "t ?is mon?4 ,i fe> x is n[ too late to emb>k = ,am]ica ?is w9t]2 b1 ?anks be to ,,god1 ,i he> my family is well1 & t ! ,,"l ha? giv5 !m a pl5tiful crop4 ,if y\r ,lady%ip lives1 ,i believe y w he> ( "s s\ls be+ educat$ at ,georgia = ,,god4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 my he>t's desire & con/ant pray] is1 t y may g on f /r5g? to /r5g?1 & be cont9ually gr[+ 9 ! k ( y\rself & ,,*ri/ ,,jesus y\r ,,"l4 ,i mu/ n[ add no m1 b my repeat$ ?anks = all y\r ,lady%ip's fav\rs1 & my repeat$ assurances ( be+1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$1 ob$i5t1 & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclxxxi4 ,to ,lady ,f ,s4 ,e/wood 9 ,lanca%ire1 ,oct4 #be1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,s9ce ,i _h ! hon\r ( writ+ to y\r ,lady%ip f ,newca/le1 fre% wond]s ( grace & m]cy h be5 %ewn u daily4 ,i h n[ ,i ?9k prea*$ ab\t ?irty times 9 ,york%ire1 & above t5 times 9 ,*e%ire1 & ,lanca%ire4 ,congregations h be5 v l>ge1 & a solid1 conv9c+1 & com=t+ influ5ce ha? e :]e att5d$ ! ^w4 ,9 "o or two places ,i h _h a little r\gh treatm5t1 b else:]e all has be5 quiet1 & _m ,i he> are br\ght "u conc]n ab\t ! welf>e ( _! bett] "p4 ,at ! importunity ( _m1 ,i am n[ return+ f ,man*e/] 7:]e ,i prea*$ to _m ?\s&s7 to ,le$s2 f !nce ,i purpose go+ to ,%effield1 & next week ,i hope to see good ,lady ,hn at ,a%by1 & ! week foll[+ ,i hope to be 9 ,london4 ,?us d ,i lead a pilgrim life3 ,,god give me a pilgrim he>t1 & enable me to speak ( r$eem+ love to a lo/ _w1 till ,i c speak no m6 ,surely ?is is a "w t br+s ) x its own rew>d4 ,x br+s a heav5 into ! s\l1 & causes x1 amid/ all ! sc(fs & taunt+s ( a b5ight$1 ill-natur$1 & ridicul+ _w1 to rejoice ) joy unspeakable1 ev5 a joy t is full ( glory4 8,to me1 7says ! bless$ apo/le7 to live is ,,*ri/40 ,:5 a p]son c once say s 9 reality1 !n he beg9s to live inde$4 ,ev5 dea? itself is !n life1 because dea? to su* a "o is et]nal ga94 ,o h[ great1 h[ /rik+1 h[ transport+ & trans=m+ are ! invisible realities ( ano!r _w1 to a s\l t is born ( ,,god6 ,:at me] %ad[s & empty no?+s are all sublun>y enjoym5ts1 :5 comp>$ ) ^!6 ,?anks be to ,,god1 :o has giv5 y1 hon\r$ ,madam1 a ta/e ( ^! inf9itely important ?+s4 ,my con/ant pray] = y\r ,lady%ip is1 t y may hold on1 & hold out1 & ) full purpose ( he>t cleave unto t ,r$eem] :o ha? lov$ y1 & giv5 himself = y4 ,mrs4 ,g at ,man*e/] goes on well1 & is n a%am$ to confess him1 :o ,i tru/ has call$ h] out ( d>kness1 & made h] p>tak] ( 8 m>vell\s light4 ,may ! glori\s ,emmanuel add daily to ! numb] ( 8 hon\rable confessors1 & give ! ri* to "k1 t to be ri* 9 fai? & good works is ! only way to be ri* inde$6 ,all is ours1 if we c truly say1 we are ,,*ri/ 's4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i mu/ beg y\r excuse = ?is fre$om2 b at pres5t ,i h a view ( ! ,r$eem]'s glory1 & !re=e "k n well h[ to /op :5 writ+ ( him4 ,y\r ,lady%ip w p>don me1 & accept ^! poor l9es1 :i* %all be foll[$ ) he>ty pray]s f1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$ & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 8p>d50 replac$ ) 8p>don0 ,,lett] ,,dcclxxxii4 ,to ! ,c\ntess ,d4 ,halifax1 ,oct4 #bf1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,?\gh ,i am jeal\s ( myself1 le/ ,i %\ld make too free ) p]sons 9 high life1 yet :5 ,i h good news to s5d conc]n+ ! k+dom ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,i am con/ra9$ z x 7 to write to y\r ,lady%ip4 ,w x n rejoice y v mu*1 hon\r$ ,madam1 to he> ! glori\s ,emmanuel is rid+ on 9 ! *>iot ( 8 gospel1 f conqu]+ to conqu]8 ,e day p flock to he> ! ^w1 l doves to _! w9d[s4 ,i h prea*$ ab\t ?irty times 9 ,york%ire1 & at ! desire ( _m am return$ ?i!r aga94 ,! latt] end ( next week ,i hope to see good ,lady ,hn4 ,i suppose h] ,lady%ip w deta9 me a few days at ,a%by1 & !n ,i purpose com+ directly to ,london4 ,?anks be to ,,god1 all places are ne> alike to me1 s t ,i c b be do+ some?+ = ,him1 :o ha? done & suff]$ s mu* = me4 ,?is ,i w\ld h to be my meat & my dr9k4 ,to me to live1 let x be ,,*ri/2 = life is no fur!r desirable ?an z we c improve x to ! promot+ 8 glory4 ,m>y ?\ght s1 :o 9 ! days ( 8 fle% sat at ! ,r$eem]'s feet & he>d 8 words4 ,?is ,i believe is y\r ,lady%ip's daily employ2 a glori\s employ inde$4 ,h[ sweet mu/ 8 fruit be unto y\r ,lady%ip's ta/e6 ,surely x is sweet] ?an ! honey or ! honeycomb4 ,& if ! fir/-fruits are s delightful1 h[ inf9itely delightful mu/ ! full h>ve/ be6 ,g on1 hon\r$ ,madam1 & :atev] o!rs may d1 /ill keep pursu+ aft] m & m ( t bett] "p1 :i* %all nev] be tak5 away f y4 ,,jesus is full ( grace1 & full ( tru?4 ,believ]s are welcome to him e mom5t4 ,he is ready to wat] !m cont9ually ) ! dew ( 8 heav5ly bless+4 ,x is our privilege to g on f grace to grace1 till grace be swall[$ up 9 endless glory4 ,o t y\r hon\r$ si/] may m>* on ) y\r ,lady%ip t[>ds ?is bless$ /ate6 ,!re %e w h a h\se1 n made ) h&s1 et]nal 9 ! heav5s4 ,i s5d h] ,lady%ip my mo/ dutiful respects1 & s9c]ely pray t %e may be fill$ ) all ! fulness ( ,,god4,i hope y\r ,lady%ip is incl9$ to rememb] me at ! ?rone ( grace1 y\r ,lady%ip kn[s my "n1 8,! *ief ( s9n]s1 less ?an ! lea/ ( all sa9ts20 b1 = ,,*ri/'s sake1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$ & will+ s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclxxxiii4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,le$s1 ,oct4 #cj1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,on ,saturday ev5+ ,i _h ! hon\r ( y\r ,lady%ip's lett]1 & z x came be=e ! ,man*e/] po/ w5t out1 ,i imm$iately s5t ! inclos$ to ,mrs4 ,g4 ,if possible ,i am p]suad$ %e w comply4 ,%e seems to be q 9 e>ne/4 ,i conv]s$ = ab\t two h\rs ) ! ,capta9 & "s o!r (fic]s1 ^u ! nature & necessity ( ! new bir?4 ,he 0 affect$1 & ,i hope x 0 bless$4 ,s9ce ,i left !m1 ,i h prea*$ to _m ?\s&s at ,ros9dale1 ,aywood1 & ,halifax4 ,i h also (f]$ ,,jesus at ,bur/all1 ,pudsy1 & ,armly1 & h _h ?ree preci\s seasons "h4 ,congregations are exce$+ l>ge inde$1 & bo? ! e/abli%$ & diss5t+ cl]gy are v angry4 ,!y ?und]$ ,i he> ye/]day he>tily4 ,b tru? is great1 & w prevail1 ?\gh prea*$ 9 ! fields & /reets4 ,inde$ x beg9s to be cold abroad n[2 b ! ,,"l ,,jesus is pleas$ to /r5g!n me1 & p flock f all qu>t]s4 ,?is day sev5night1 ,,god will+1 )\t fail y\r ,lady%ip may dep5d on see+ me4 ,i ?\ght to h be5 at ,a%by next ,,"l's-day1 b a door seems to be op5$ at ,nott+ham1 & ,i h ?\ghts ( try+ :at c be done !re4 ,?is morn+ ,i %all set out = ,%effield4 ,may ! ,,"l give me a pilgrim he>t = my pilgrim life1 & !n all w be well6 ,i "k ,i h y\r ,lady%ip's pray]s4,i ?9k y\r ,lady%ip judges "r 9 respect to ! *ur*es4 ,i expect to meet ) _m rebuffs1 b by ! help ( my ,,god ,i %all leap ov] e wall4 ,t y\r ,lady%ip may /& z a wall ( brass1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful ob$i5t s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 8,bur/al0 replac$ ) 8,bur/all0 ,,lett] ,,dcclxxxiv4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,h4 ,a%by-,place1 ,nov4 #h1 #agdi4 ,my v de> ,fri5d1 ,i ,?ank y he>tily = y\r k9d lett] to me1 & y\r k9d b5efaction to poor ,mr4 ,c4 ,t ,,god1 :om y bo? s]ve1 w pl5tifully rew>d & bless y4 ,i am 9 great hopes1 en\gh w be rais$ to pay 8 debts1 & t a provision w be made = 8 future subsi/5ce4 ,r ?an ,elijahs %all want1 rav5s %all be s5t to fe$ !m4 ,y\r pres5t circum/ances almo/ di/ress me1 & at ! same "t make me a%am$4 ,i ?9k x requires m grace he>tily to say1 8,fa!r1 ?y w be done10 9 su* a situation1 ?an to die a m>tyr =ty times4 ,b my de> fri5d1 ?\gh y\r body is weak & conf9$ at home1 y\r p5 ha? be5 active1 & y\r works walk abroad4 ,i he> ( !m f all qu>t]s4 ,,god ha? bless$1 & w bless !m4 ,let t com=t y1 & if heal? any way p]mits1 pray write aga94 ,fe> n1 my de> de> ,man2 let fai? & pati5ce hold out a little long]1 & !n ! /ruggle %all be ov]4 ,yet a little :ile1 & y %all jo9 ) t sweet s+] ,dr4 ,watts1 :o :il/ on e>? dragg$ a crazy load along1 z well z y1 = _m ye>s4 ,z = my poor tab]nacle1 ,i wond] x is n dissolv$ e day2 b we are immortal till our "w is done4 ,n[ is my "t = do+2 my suff]+ "t may come by & by4 ,o = /r5g? 9 a try+ h\r6 ,:]e=e %\ld we fe>8 ,:]e=e %\ld we d\bt8 ,he t ha? lov$ u1 w love u to ! end4 ,?is enc\rages me to hold on my way4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i h se5 great ?+s s9ce ,i wrote la/4 ,! fields h be5 m & m :ite1 ready unto h>ve/4 ,i am n[ at ,a%by ) good ,lady ,hn4 ,h] ,lady%ip has a great reg>d = y1 & begs y w\ld come & /ay a week at h] h\se4 ,%e w take great c>e ( y4 ,i ?9k to remove h5ce on ,monday1 & %\ld be v glad to see y 9 my way to ,london4 ,h[ev] ?is be1 we %all meet 9 heav54 ,!re ! wick$ he>t & wick$ _w w cease f tr\bl+1 & !re ! we>y w enjoy an un9t]rupt$ & et]nal re/4 ,?is morn+ we h be5 rememb]+ our bless$ ,r$eem]'s dea?1 & ,i 0 enabl$ to pray e>ne/ly = my de> ,mr4 ,h4 ,i besee* ! ,fa!r ( m]cies & ,,god ( all consolations to excite y to d ! same = my de> old fri5d4 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclxxxv4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,london1 ,nov4 #ba1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,y\r ,lady%ip's lett] greatly rejoic$ me1 & /irr$ me up to pray afre% t our bless$ ,,"l w\ld give y to see ( ! travel ( 8 s\l1 9 ! salvation ( _m at ,a%by4 ,i am p]suad$ y\r ,lady%ip 0 n s5t !re = no?+4,b x is always d>ke/ be=e break ( day4 ,i desire to be ?ankful t y\r hon\r$ ,si/]s are pleas$ to approve ( me4 ,?anks be to ,,god1 ,i feel myself unwor?y2 b unwor?y z ,i am1 my poor pray]s ,i tru/ w rea* heav5 9 _! behalf4 ,?is day1 bo? !y & y\r ,lady%ip 7 rememb]$ at ! ,,"l's table4 ,! ,c\ntess1 ,lady ,g & ,lady ,f 7 !re1 & all ,i ?9k are gr[n 9 grace & 9 ! k ( our ,,"l & ,savi\r ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,:at enc\ragem5t is ?is = y\r ,lady%ip to g & speak = ,,god8 ,all s5d _! be/ complim5ts1 & ,lady ,f desir$ me to in=m y\r ,lady%ip1 t ! man :o 0 s5t up has be5 tak5 c>e (4 ,bless$ be ,,god = putt+ x 9 y\r ,lady%ip's p[] to help ! poor suff]]s ( ,cork4 ,la/ night ,i receiv$ a lett] f ,mr4 ,l1 & purpose ?is night or to-morr[ to write to him ab\t :at y\r ,lady%ip desires2 ,i ?9k he w be a prop] p]son4 ,mr4 ,w ,i believe is at 8 h\se4 ,i pity ^? :o h be5 p]secut$ 9 ,irel&4 ,! m9i/] be+ tak5 s ill ne> y\r ,lady%ip1 0 an al>m+ provid5ce4 ,b :o s bl9d z ^? t w n see8 ,,god hon\rs y\r ,lady%ip1 9 mak+ y in/rum5tal to own & provide = ^?1 :o are ca/ out = 8 great "n's sake4 ,great %all be y\r rew>d 9 heav54 ,i hope y & y\r hon\r$ si/]s w h great com=t 9 ! p]sev]ance ( ! poor bak]4 ,he is a ,j]usalem s9n]1 a prop] object = free grace to fix on4 ,a woman ( f\rscore1 & a boy ab\t elev51 h be5 lately awak5$1 & x is hop$ conv]t$1 9 ,essex4 ,may ,,jesus fe$ !m all ) bread t comes d[n f heav56 ,we h bless$ seasons "h1 & our ,,"l gives u to see 8 /ately /eps4 ,,god prep>e me = a suff]+ h\r6 ,mrs4 ,c has met ) a heavy trial 9 ! dea? ( h] only daught]1 ag$ tw5ty4 ,i he> %e behaves l a *ri/ian "u x4 ,happy !y :o "k t promise belongs to !m1 8,all ?+s "w toge!r = good to ^? :o love ,,god40 ,h[ easy may ,isaacs be giv5 up by !m8 ,b ,i =get ,i am we>y1 :5 writ+ to y\r ,lady%ip4 ,p>don my tak+ up s mu* ( y\r preci\s "t4 ,i wi% y\r ,lady%ip1 y\r hon\r$ ,si/]s1 & *ildr51 all ! privileges ( ! new-born1 heav5-born sons ( ,,god4 ,?is is ! only return t c be made bo? to !m & y1 by1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$1 dutiful1 & will+ s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclxxxvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,l4 ,london1 ,nov4 #bb1 #agdi4 ,v de> ,sir1 ,i ,receiv$ y\r k9d lett] on ,monday la/1 & to %ew y h[ will+ ,i am to c>ry on a correspond5ce1 ,i take ! v fir/ opportunity ( answ]+ x4 ,y\rs f\nd me j return$ out ( ,york%ire1 ,lanca%ire1 c4 ,s9ce y he>d ( me la/1 ,i h be5 at ,%effield & ,nott+ham1 & f\nd ! fields e :]e :ite ready unto h>ve/4 ,i believe my p>ticul> prov9ce is1 to g ab\t & prea* ! gospel to all4 ,my be+ oblig$ to keep up a l>ge correspond5ce 9 ,am]ica1 & ! necessity ,i am "u ( go+ ?i!r myself1 entirely prev5ts my tak+ c>e ( any societies4 ,:e!r x w ev] be my lot to come ov] to ,irel&1 ,i _c say4 ,i h "s ?\ght ( be+ !re next ,spr+2 b ,i w\ld n intrude on any "o's lab\rs4 ,! _w is l>ge1 & bless$ be ,,god1 !re is a range & "w suffici5t = all4 ,z = my mann] ( prea*+1 ,i believe1 0 y to he> me1 y w\ld f9d x calculat$ to s]ve all1 b int5d$ at lea/ to (f5d none4 ,i pr(ess to be ( a ca?olic _s2 ,i am a debtor to all2 ,i h no p>ty to be at ! head (1 & ?r\gh ,,god's grace1 ,i w h none2 b z mu* z 9 me lies /r5g!n ! h&s ( all1 ( e d5om9ation1 t prea* ,,jesus ,,*ri/ 9 s9c]ity4 ,9 ?is _s ,i hope my de> ,mr4 ,l w f9d me1 %\ld he ev] see me 9 ,irel&2 b :e!r ,i %all g !re or to ,am]ica 9 ! ,spr+1 is n yet det]m9$4 ,future ?+s belong to ,him ^: ,i am1 & :om ,i desire to s]ve to my dy+ day1 9 ! gospel ( 8 de> ,son4 ,i e>ne/ly beg an int]e/ 9 y\r pray]s1 & 9 ! pray]s ( all t love ! ,,"l ,,jesus 9 s9c]ity4 ,pray h[ d ! poor p at ,cork8 ,lady ,h writes ?is conc]n+ !m4 8,i hope ! poor p]secut$ p 9 ,cork w be help$1 & ,i %\ld be glad if y c\ld write 9 my "n to any ( !m1 & in=m !m t ,i w\ld h writt5 myself1 b ,i "k n h[ to direct4 ,y may give !m my k9d assurance ( s]v+ !m ^u any occasion1 & a h9t t ,i believe !y w meet ) no m ( ! l r\gh usage40 ,?us f> my good ,lady4 ,i h in=m$ h] ,lady%ip1 t ,i %\ld write to y1 :o ,i am p]suad$ w gladly & 9 a prud5t mann] communicate ?is to all conc]n$4 ,& n[1 my de> ,sir1 h ,i n return$ y a long lett]8 ,i love y1 ?\gh ,i "k y n1 & ! m s because ,i he> y brea! a ca?olic _s4 ,may ! ,,"l increase x 9 y\r & all 8 *ildr5's he>ts6 ,i mu/ n[ add no m1 b subscribe myself1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclxxxvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,n4 ,london1 ,nov4 #be1 #agdi4 ,v de> ,sir1 ,,= "s few days ,i h be5 return$ f my nor!rn r\t1 9 :i* ! glori\s ,emmanuel gave me to see new wond]s e day4 ,x 0 no small conc]n to me to turn my back on ,scotl&1 :5 s ne>4 ,h[ev] x ha? be5 greatly ov]-rul$ = good4 ,i h !reby be5 call$ to prea* 9 _m fre% places1 &1 glory be to ,,god1 ,i saw ?\s&s flock to ! he>+ ( ! gospel1 l doves to ! w9d[s4 ,! g5]\s (f] made me by y\rself & lady1 ,i took exce$+ k9d1 & gladly w\ld ,i h embrac$ x1 b,well6 :at is1 is be/4 8,fa!r1 n my w b ?9e be done40 ,p]haps ,i may see y 9 ! ,spr+2 if n1 ere long1 de> ,sir1 we %all meet 9 heav54 ,my wife tells me1 %e answ]$ ,lady ,i's lett] imm$iately4 ,9 ?is %e jo9s1 s5d+ mo/ grateful ackn[l$gm5ts & cordial salutations4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 we are bo? well1 & surr\nd$ ) m]cies on e side4,only ungrateful1 ill1 & hell-des]v+ ,i1 want a grateful & an humble he>t4 ,i am altoge!r an unpr(itable s]vant1 b our ,,"l ,i tru/ w purge me1 t ,i may br+ =? m fruit3 = by ?is1 & ?is only1 ,i "k our heav5ly fa!r is glorifi$4 ,:at ,i am mo/ afraid ( is1 le/ ,i %\ld flag 9 ! latt] /ages ( my road4 ,b he t ha? lov$ & help$1 w1 de> ,sir1 love & help me to ! end4 ,i am p]suad$ y\r pray]s & ! pray]s ( *ri/ian fri5ds w be v s]viceable4 ,o t y may be kept alive & w>m 9 ?is cold decl9+ day6 ,poor ,scotl&1 ,i pity !e6 ,i w pray = ?y prosp]ity till ,i c pray no m6 ,be pleas$ to pres5t our jo9t love & cordial respects to all fri5ds 9 g5]al1 & we entreat y & y\rs to accept ! same 9 a mo/ p>ticul> mann] f1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclxxxviii4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,london1 ,nov4 #cj1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i ,?9k x is n[ a :ole week s9ce ,i _h ! hon\r & pleasure ( writ+ to y\r ,lady%ip1 & z y\r ,lady%ip 0 pleas$ to desire ! pray]s ( ,,god's p1 ,i read t "p ( y\r lett]4 ,?\s&s he>tily unit$ 9 s++ ! foll[+ v]ses = y\r ,lady%ip4 ,gladly we jo9 to pray = ^?1 ,:o ri* ) worldly hon\r %9e2 ,yet d>e to own a ,savi\r's cause1 ,& 9 t hat$ cause to jo93 ,yes6 we w\ld praise ,!e t a few ,love ,!e1 ?\gh ri* & noble too4 ,uphold ?is /> 9 ?y "r h&1 ,cr[n h] endeav\rs ) success2 ,among ! great ones may %e /&1 ,a witness ( ?y righte\sness6 ,till _m nobles jo9 ?y tra91 ,& triumph 9 ! ,lamb t's sla94 ,! v]ses 7 made by ,t ,g :o is n[ "u my ro(4 ,he has griev\sly backslidd51 b ,i hope is n[ return+ home to 8 heav5ly ,fa!r4 ,we _h an uncommon sc5e :5 he fir/ came to me4 ,i f9d ! ,,"l w be sanctifi$ 9 all !m t come ne> him1 & w n suff] ^? :o are conc]n$ 9 8 cause1 & ) 8 p1 to cont9ue 9 s9 long undisc]n$4 ,o t ,i may be kept simple1 & hone/1 & zeal\s unto ! end6 ,m9e eyes wait ^u !e1 ,o ,,"l1 f :5ce alone come? my salvation6 ,i f9d he nev] fails ^? t put _! tru/ 9 him4 ,bless$ be 8 "n1 ,i h got suffici5t to pay (f ,mr4 ,c's debts4,poor1 yet attempt+ at lea/ to make _m ri*1 ,i w\ld h my motto /ill4 ,mr4 ,l also writes ^w1 t ! glori\s ,,jesus ha? rais$ suffici5t = 8 *>ity s*ool1 & t he is mu* bless$ 9 8 lab\rs4 ,! book t ha? be5 giv5 to me = y\r ,lady%ip1 ,i purpose s5d+ next week1 ) "o or two ( ! ,sundays ,?\ghts = y\r ,lady%ip's hon\r$ si/]s4 ,inde$ ,i hon\r !m v mu*1 & pray = !m & all relat$ to y\r ,lady%ip v e>ne/ly4 ,i 0 glad to he> by ,mr4 ,r t y\r ,lady%ip & all 7 s well4 ,may y prosp] & be 9 heal? bo? 9 body & s\l6 ,london already beg9s to disagree ) my outw>d man1 b ! ,,"l's smil+ ^u my poor lab\rs sweet5s all4 ,i h begun to prea* by six 9 ! morn+4 ,we h l>ge congregations ev5 !n4 ,i tru/ we %all h a w>m w9t]4 ,i h n be5 at ! o!r end ( ! t[n ?is week1 b ,i f9d all hold on3 h[ev] a lead] is want+4 ,?is hon\r ha? be5 put on y\r ,lady%ip by ! great head ( ! *ur*4 ,an hon\r conf]r$ on few1 b an e>ne/ ( a di/+ui%$ hon\r to be put on y\r ,lady%ip be=e m5 & angels1 :5 "t %all be no m4 ,t y may e day add to ! spl5dor ( y\r future cr[n1 by always ab\nd+ 9 ! "w ( ! ,,"l1 is ! f]v5t pray] (1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 & oblig$1 ?\gh v unwor?y s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcclxxxix4 ,to ,mr4 ,l4 ,london1 ,dec4 #c1 #agdi4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,l1 ,i ,?ank y he>tily = y\r k9d ,lett]1 & yet m he>tily ?ank our glori\s ,emmanuel = succe$+ y\r *>ity s*ool1 & smil+ ^u y\r public adm9i/rations4 ,i h s5t ,lady ,hn an acc\nt ( x1 & e>ne/ly pray ! bless$ ,r$eem] to own & succe$ y ev]more4 ,my w9t] qu>t]s are made v agreeable2 b s mu* bus9ess cr\ds 9 ^u me1 t ,i h n "t to write long lett]s4 ,i am look+ out = "s fre% s]mons = y4 ,mr4 ,h1 ) :om ,i sp5t "s agreeable h\rs lately at ,nor?ampton1 w\ld let y h "s1 b 8 are all 9 %ort h&4 ,"h is a volume ( "o ,mr4 ,h's lately deceas$ t ,i guess w d = y4 ,a fri5d to-day promises to s5d me ,gurnall's spiritual ,arm\r1 ( :i* ,i suppose y w highly approve4 ,i w endeav\r to br+ or s5d x to y4 ,i _c ?9k ( /irr+ h5ce till aft] ,*ri/mas1 b be=e ! ,w9t] is ov]1 ,i %all long = ! ,spr+ to come1 t ,i may ent] on a fre% campaign4 ,! enc\ragem5t giv5 me ?is la/ fall1 gladd5s my poor he>t1 & makes me to long m ?an ev] to sp5d & be sp5t = t ,,jesus1 :o ha? %$ 8 preci\s blood = u ^u ! cross4 ,i "k ^? la/ almo/ p>t+ words ( our asc5d+ ,,"l1 8,fe$ my lambs1 fe$ my %eep10 w be engrav5 ^u ! tables ( y\r he>t4 ,our obligations to d s1 are v great1 at lea/ m9e are4 ,o t we may embrace all opportunities ( %ew+ t we love our ,,"l m ?an e creat$ ?+4 ,o = simplicity & godly s9c]ity unto ! end ( our race6 ,yet a little :ile1 & we %all rea* ! goal & lay hold on ! cr[n4 ,yond] our ,,"l /&s hold+ x out4 ,x has ^? words writt5 ^u x1 ,v9c5ti dabo4 ,:at is inf9itely m1 he w give u himself4 ,we %all behold1 we %all p>take ( 8 glory4 ,o gloriam quantum et qualem6 ,y w urge all to press aft] x4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 t y h s _m ar\nd y t h a ta/e !re(4 ,my he>ty love att5ds !m all4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus be ) y\r _s1 & give y to increase ) all ! increase ( ,,god6 ,no?+ great] c be1 no?+ less %all be desir$ 9 y\r behalf by1 my de> old fri5d1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately1 ,g4 ,w4 8quantam0 replac$ ) 8quantum0 ,,lett] ,,dccxc4 ,to ,mrs4 ,k4 ,london1 ,dec4 #f1 #agdi4 ,de> ,madam1 ,i ,?ank y he>tily = ! acceptable fav\r ( y\r lett]1 :i* came to my h& la/ night4 ,x 0 q welcome1 z x bespoke ! language ( a he>t pant+ aft] ,,god1 & desir\s to be con=m$ to its great exempl> ! bless$ & holy ,,jesus4 ,g on1 de> ,madam1 9 8 /r5g?1 :o ha? lov$ y & giv5 himself = y4 ,confess him be=e m51 & he w confess y be=e 8 holy angels 9 heav54 ,i am glad t ,lady ,h visits y (t54 ,:5ev] y meet1 may ! glori\s ,emmanuel cause y\r he>ts to burn )9 y4 ,:at y propose = ! poor ca/-out cl]gyman1 w be accept$ ( & rew>d$ by our common ,,"l1 z done to himself4 ,,god will+1 ,i purpose wait+ ^u y next ,saturday by elev5 o'clock1 & !n ,i c receive y\r k9d b5efaction4 ,colonel ,g be+ ) me :5 y\r lett] came1 (f]$ to accompany me4 ,p]haps ,mr4 ,c w come too4 ,i %all see him ?is day1 & %all be sure to in=m him & 8 wife ( :at y desire4 ,good ,lady ,hn w\ld gladly make "o 9 address+ ! ?rone ( grace4 ,b %e is happy 9 yond] dead place1 & ,dorcas-l is always employ$ = ! poor4 ,glori\s privilege6 ,bless$ r$emption6 ,,jesus c make u happy any :]e & e :]e4 ,y h a neighb\r t de>ly loves him4 ,i mean ! rev]5d ,mr4 ,z1 ! k+'s ,g]man *apla94 ,i believe1 ,madam1 he w\ld be glad to wait ^u y2 he has n[ ?ree m9i/]s ) him1 burn+ ) ! love ( ,,*ri/1 & go+ to prea* ! gospel 9 ! ,ea/-,indies4 ,h y se5 a little piece entitl$ ,sunday ,?\ghts8 ,i ?9k y w\ld l x mu*4 ,b ,i =get myself4 ,i wi% y ! be/ ( bless+s1 all ! bless+s ( ! ev]la/+ cov5ant1 & beg leave to subscribe myself1 de> ,madam1 ,y\r mo/ oblig$ & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxci4 ,to ,mr4 ,w ,l4 ,london1 ,dec4 #i1 #agdi4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,l1 ,i ,f9d by y\r la/ k9d lett] t ! k+'s bus9ess requires ha/e4 ,i !re=e imm$iately dispat*$ x to good ,lady ,h1 :o ,i am p]suad$ w ?9k x h] highe/ privilege to s]ve ! de> p ( ,cork4 ,:e!r y\r acc\nt ( _! suff]+s has rea*$ h] ,lady%ip ,i _c tell1 b y w "k soon4 ,h[ev] ?is we "k1 t !y h rea*$ ! e>s ( ! bless$ ,,jesus1 :o sitte? 9 heav51 & laughs all 8 enemies to scorn4 ,he w take c>e t ! bu%1 ?\gh burn+1 %all n be consum$1 nay he w take c>e t x %all fl\ri% ev5 :5 9 ! mid/ ( fire4 ,9 all our afflictions he is afflict$1 & ?\gh ! "u %eph]ds be smitt51 & 8 poor %eep = a :ile scatt]$1 yet ev5 ?is scatt]+ %all be ov]-rul$ = ! propagation ( ! glori\s gospel4 ,x w be melan*oly to h any prea*]s transport$2 b really ! ?\ghts d n affect me s mu*1 because ,i "k :at a field ( action !re is = !m abroad4 ,x has be5 my settl$ op9ion = a long "t1 t ,,*ri/'s lab\r]s 7at lea/ "s ( !m17 love home too mu*1 & d n c>e en\gh = ^? ?\s&s ( preci\s s\ls1 t are ready to p]i% = lack ( k 9 yond] wild]ness4 ,we propose hav+ an academy or college at ! ,orphan-h\se 9 ,georgia4 ,suppos+ ! wor/1 hundr$s may f9d a sweet retreat !re4 ,! h\se is l>ge2 x w hold an hundr$4 ,i tru/ my he>t is l>g]1 & w hold t5 ?\s&4 ,be :o or :at !y w1 if !y belong to ,,jesus1 ! language ( my he>t %all be1 8,come 91 ye bless$ ( ! ,,"l40 ,b p]haps ?is may n be ! issue4 ,! ?reatn+ /orm may bl[ ov]1 & all may be at peace aga94 ,x is always d>ke/ be=e break ( day4 ,may ! glori\s ,emmanuel light5 ! d>kness ( our m9ds6 !n we ne$ n fe> :at m5 or devils c say (1 or d unto u4 ,ador$ be 8 free grace = enabl+ y1 de> ,sir1 to confess him be=e m51 & to make ,moses's *oice y\r *oice4 ,great %all be y\r rew>d ( grace1 ?\gh n ( debt3 he w confess y be=e 8 ,fa!r & 8 holy angels 9 heav54 ,:5 y write1 be pleas$ to salute ! de> confessors at ,cork4 ,i love !m 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 & pray ! ,,"l ( all lords to give !m grace to quit !mselves l m51 & be /rong4 ,if any ( my poor writ+s might be useful1 ,i w s5d "s to ,irel& at any "t4 ,o free grace1 t ! adorable ,,jesus %\ld ev] make use ( su* a wret* z ,i am6 ,?is is free grace inde$4 ,help me1 de> ,sir1 to adore x2 & if at any "t ,i c be s]viceable1 make no apologies1 b write frequ5tly1 & comm& z well z pray =1 my de> fri5d1 ,y\r v affectionate bro!r & *e>ful s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxcii4 ,to ,mr4 ,g4 ,london1 ,dec4 #ab1 #agdi4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,g1 ,i ,?ank y = y\r k9d lett]4 ,x bespoke ! language ( an hone/ he>t4 ,if ,i am n mi/ak51 y\r "n is ,na?aniel4 ,?is is :at ,i fa9 w\ld be1 an ,israelite inde$1 9 :om is no all[$ guile4 ,su* w ,,jesus guide 9 8 way4 ,i !re=e h no d\bt ( y\r receiv+ a bless+1 a bless+1 9 :at y int5d do+ next ,*ri/mas4 ,y h op5ly call$ ,,jesus & 8 disciples to ! m>riage3 & su* proce$+s are always own$ ( ,,god1 :il/ contr>y me?ods are z surely ei!r bla/$ or embitt]$ by him1 :o loves a s+le eye & an upright he>t4 ,y w rememb] me k9dly to ,mrs4 ,h1 & all t love ! bless$ ,,jesus 9 s9c]ity4 ,i desire to be ?ankful = ! fav\r t 0 left beh9d a prea*$ gospel4 ,x is ! ,,"l's do+s4 ,let u cont9ue pray+1 & we %all yet see f> great] ?+s ?an ^!4 ,y d well to meet at ,ro!ram4 ,my cordial salutations1 att5d ,mr4 ,c1 ,mr4 ,h1 & _! respective families4 ,may ! ,,"l bless !m1 z he did ! h\se ( ,ob$$om1 = ! ark's sake6 ,my advice is1 quit y\rselves l m51 & be /rong4 ,if our ,,"l %all op5 a door1 ,i fully purpose to h ano!r /roke at ,satan's /rong-holds 9 ,r4 ,,jesus c & w make u m ?an conqu]ors ov] all4 ,bless$ be 8 "n = lead+ y1 my de> fri5d1 m & m into ! k ( 8 div9e1 compleat1 & ev]la/+ righte\sness4 ,t is a rock aga9/ :i* ! gates ( hell %all nev] prevail4 ,if we h a m9d to g pleasantly to ,canaan1 we mu/ lean1 n on our frames1 n on a /ock receiv$1 b on our ,belov$4 ,look+ to him is ! only way ( be+ sav$ f e evil t annoys & di/urbs u4 ,x is 8 blood1 spr9kl$ by ! bless$ ,_s ^u ! consci5ce1 & t alone1 :i* cleanse? f all s94 ,:atev]1 !re=e1 y want1 g to ,,jesus3 t is 8 "n4 ,& :y8 ,because he is to save 8 p f _! s9s4 ,& :at amaz+ grace is x1 t we %\ld be 9 ! numb] ( 8 p8 ,surely t ,,god-exalt+1 t self-abas+ expression1 8,:y me1 ,,"l1 :y me80 %\ld always be 9 ! m\? ( "o r$eem$ ( ! ,lamb4 ,b ,i mu/ /op1 ?\gh ) regret4 ,:il/ ,i am writ+ ! fire k9dles4 ,i beg all y\r pray]s2no "o wants !m m4 ,my wife returns h] love4 ,i believe good ,lady ,h ha? no place suitable = ! p]son y m5tion4 ,:y %\ld %e fly f h] cross8 ,sometimes we d be/ :5 surr\nd$ by enemies3 !y keep u ^u our wat*4 ,,jesus is able to pres]ve u1 ?\gh 9 a burn+ bu%4 ,to 8 nev]-fail+ m]cy d ,i comm5d y all1 & am1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxciii4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,london1 ,dec4 #ac1 #agdi4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,,y\r k9d lett] almo/ made me to blu%4 ,i little ?\ght1 :5 ,i left ,n1 t y %\ld h writt5 fir/2 b ,i h be5 s engag$ s9ce ,i came to t[n1 t ,i c\ld n well write to y be=e n[4 ,h[ev]1 y h g5]ally be5 9 my ?\ghts2 & ,i h n fail$ to rememb] y be=e him1 :o is able to save to ! utt]mo/ all t come to ! ,fa!r 9 & ?r\gh him4 ,i see y are /ill "u ! rod1 & ,i tru/ are enabl$ to kiss ! h& t holds x4 ,^! afflictions1 at pres5t are n joy\s1 b griev\s2 nev]!less1 ?r\gh ^! _m tribulations1 we %all at l5g? ent] into et]nal glory4 ,by do+1 or suff]+1 or by bo?1 our active & passive graces mu/ be kept 9 cont9ual ex]cise4 ,y\r suff]+s are ( a peculi> nature2 peculi> grace %all be giv5 "u1 & a peculi> conque/ grant$ ov] !m4 ,look1 my de> ,sir1 n to ! ,my/icks1 b to ,,jesus4 ,inde$1 8 righte\sness is ! only rock on :i* y c build any solid com=t4 ,9 ?is1 & 9 ?is only are y compleat4 ,?is is ! only brea/-plate2 & fai? 9 ?is1 a true1 liv+1 op]ative fai? 9 ?is1 is ! only %ield :]eby ! believ] w be enabl$ to repel all ! fi]y d>ts ( ! wick$ "o4 ,?anks be to ,,god1 :o hi!rto ha? giv5 y to triumph1 ha? rais$ y f a b$ ( sickness1 & set y on a ?rone1 ,i mean y\r pulpit aga94 ,may ! glori\s ,emmanuel enable y to speak f !nce bo? to him & 8 p1 z become? ! lively oracles ( ,,god4 ,i f9d ,satan does all t he c to prev5t y\r us+ y\r p54 ,! ,,"l w rebuke him 9 due "t1 & cause x yet to become ! p5 ( a ready writ]4 ,i am glad y h op5$ a correspond5ce ) our elect ,lady4 ,keep x op5 ,i entreat y1 my de> fri5d1 & be n nimis nullus4 ,alas6 if diff]5ces ( e k9d 7 to h9d] any "o1 surely ,i mu/ be ! man4 ,b 9 ,,jesus is my /r5g? f\nd2 & z my day is1 s he causes my /r5g? to be4 ,?anks be to 8 holy "n1 we h se5 8 outgo+s frequ5tly ( late 9 ,london4 ,8 glory ha? fill$ ! ,tab]nacle1 & _m h be5 br\ght "u fre% conc]n = _! s\ls4 ,i %all be glad to he> t ,dr4 ,s ha? begun to speak = ! ,,"l4 ,b :at c be done1 till we are deliv]$ f worldly hopes & worldly fe>s8 ,p]fect1 unfeign$ love to ! bless$ ,,jesus1 c only expel ^!4 ,t y\r de> s\l may con/antly ov]fl[ ) x1 & t y may increase ) all ! increase ( ,,god1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 my v de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 ?\gh unwor?y fri5d1 & bro!r1 & s]vant 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxciv4 ,to ,mr4 ,james ,b4 ,london1 ,dec4 #ad1 #agdi4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,,if y 0 rejoic$ 9 he>+ f me1 ,i c assure y1 ,i 0 delight$1 :5 ,i receiv$ lett]s f my de> ,m>yl& & ,bohemia fri5ds4 ,^u read+ !m1 ,i hop$ t our ,,"l 0 purg+ y1 t y might br+ =? m fruit to 8 glory4 ,i hope y h f\nd x a sanctify+ rod1 & t x ha? only :ipp$ y s mu* ne>] to ! ev]-bless$ ,lamb ( ,,god4 ,n[1 my de> ,sir1 n[ is ! "t to %ew y\r gratitude2 n[ is ! "t to beg9 /eadily to pursue ! "o ?+ ne$ful4 ,:at avail ! _m ?+s ( ?is poor transitory _w1 9 a sick & dy+ h\r8 ,alas6 !y are no?+1 & less ?an no?+4 ,,jesus alone is all 9 all4 ,he is ! pe>l ( great price1 :i* a wise m]*ant w gladly sell all to pur*ase4 ,x is wor? all1 or wor? no?+4 ,o :5 %all x once be1 t ! *ildr5 ( ?is _w %all n be wis] 9 _! g5]ations ?an ! *ildr5 ( light6 ,i tru/ my de> ,mr4 ,b w lab\r to fulfil ?is wi%1 & ) full purpose ( he>t cleave unto 8 once dy+1 b n[ ris51 asc5d$1 & int]c$+ ,,"l4 ,:5 %all ,i love him m2 :5 %all unwor?y ,i s]ve him bett]8 ,my obligations to d s1 are increas+ e mom5t4 ,?is la/ fall has be5 a glori\s se$-"t inde$4 ,i h be5 9 six or sev5 ,nor!rn c\nties1 & ?\s&s & t5 ?\s&s flock$ to he> ! ^w4 ,i am n[ 9 my ,w9t] qu>t]s4 ,our ,,"l is pleas$ to b[ ! heav5s1 & come d[n among/ 8 p4 ,8 glory fills ! ,tab]nacle1 & ! %\t ( a k+ is he>d 9 our camp4 ,i wi% ,i c\ld he> ( ! revival ( ,,god's "w among y4 ,let u pray1 & n fa9t4 ,y "k :o has comm&$ u to let him h no re/ till ,j]usalem be made a praise ?r\gh ! e>?4 ,me?9ks ,i wi% ! mon?s may fly away1 :]e9 ,i am deta9$ f com+ to my de> ,am]ica aga94 ,i entreat y to pray me ov]1 & !n ,i %all come 9 ! fulness ( ! bless+ ( ! gospel ( peace4 ,! glori\s ,,jesus deals b\ntifully ) me "h4 ,i am bett] 9 heal?1 ?an ,i h be5 "s ye>s4,my wife ha? mu* improv$ 9 h]s1 s9ce h] arrival 9 h] native c\ntry4 ,%e jo9s 9 s5d+ mo/ affectionate respects4 ,pray rememb] u to all 9 ! t5d]e/1 & mo/ ende>+ mann]2 & believe me to be1 my v de> ,mr4 ,b1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxcv4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,london1 ,dec4 #ad1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,y\r ,lady%ip's lett] gave me uncommon joy4 ,i _c help be+ delight$1 :5 any ?+ ,i write gives y\r ,lady%ip any peculi> satisfaction4 ,! inclos$ ,i imm$iately %ew$ to ,colonel ,g1 :o 0 v glad1 b is /ill conc]n$ because he does n he> f y\r ,lady%ip2 & on ,saturday1 ,,god will+1 ,i %all read x to ,lady ,h & ,mrs4 ,k4 ,at t "t1 ,i am to give !m ! holy sacram5t4 ,la/ ,saturday ,i pray$ ) !m2 & 9 conv]sation1 an ag$ g5tlewoman 0 /ruck3 ,i %all see h[ ! physic works next visit4 ,?anks be to ,,god1 ! ,holy ,_s has n done /riv+ ) s9n]s4 ,i h _h glori\s acc\nts ( ! success att5d+ ! ^w 9 my la/ ,nor!rn circuit4 ,?ree or f\r fre% in/ances ( conviction & conv]sion ,i h he>d ( "h1 )9 ^! few days4 ,:atev] seems wor?y ( y\r ,lady%ip's notice %all be s5t4 ,i wi% ,i knew h[ a p>cel might be be/ convey$ to y\r ,lady%ip4 ,if y\r ,lady%ip rememb]s1 la/ ,w9t] application 0 made 9 behalf ( "o ,hill1 a ,corporal4 ,o t ,i c\ld d any ?+ to express my gratitude to y\r ,lady%ip & hon\r$ si/]s4 ,9 public & private y h my pray]s1 :i* ,i tru/ w ent] into ! e>s ( ! ,,"l ( ,sabao?4 ,i ?9k y\r ,lady%ip ha? great enc\ragem5t to g on1 /riv+ to w9 s\ls to ! bless$ ,,jesus4 ,mrs4 ,t is ano!r jewel 9 y\r ,lady%ip's cr[n4 ,may ! glori\s ,emmanuel add daily to ! numb] ( !m6 ,we h gold5 seasons "h4 ,poor ,mr4 ,h 0 q reviv$ ) y\r ,lady%ip's lett]4 ,he is "u ! cross inde$4 ,i am a%am$ to ?9k h[ little ,i d or suff] = ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,next ,saturday ,i am ?irty-five ye>s old2 fy ^u me1 fy ^u me6 ,i beg ! cont9uance ( y\r ,lady%ip's pray]s1 t ,i may n[ beg9 9 e>ne/ to glorify my bless$ ,ma/]4 ,no?+ else c satisfy1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$1 & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxcvi4 ,to ! ,old ,mrs4 ,b4 ,london1 ,dec4 #ad1 #agdi4 ,de> ,madam1 ,,if ?is f9ds y 9 ! l& ( ! liv+1 or r ?is l& ( ! dy+1 x comes to assure y t y\r de> lett] & ! o!r lett]s receiv$ f y\r de> family1 gave me great satisfaction4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ev5 ! ,,god & ,fa!r ( our ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 = w\nd+ & heal+4 ,?is is 8 way4 ,he w\nds1 9 ord] to heal1 & 9 ! mid/ ( judgm5t rememb]s m]cy4 ,surely he is good 9 hold+ y\r s\l 9 life1 & be+ s mu* a /aff to y 9 y\r old age4 ,he has be5 a promise-keep+ ,,god4 ,he has n =sak5 y :5 grey-head$1 & :5 y\r natural /r5g? mu/ necess>ily beg9 to fail y4 ,?\gh x is cruel to hope y w be kept out ( heav5 s long1 yet :o kn[s1 b ,i may see y1 de> ,madam1 on ?is side et]nity4 ,,god will+1 ,i purpose to emb>k "s "t next ye> )\t fail4 ,! inf9itely condesc5d+ ,r$eem] v\*safes to cr[n my lab\rs ) great success2 b 9 ! mid/ ( all1 ,am]ica1 de> ,am]ica1 is n =gott5 by me4 ,y\r family is peculi>ly de>4 ,i look ^u y z my "m1 & on y\r *ildr5 z my bre?r5 & si/]s4 ,i h lately be5 9 ,york%ire1 :]e ,i saw a wid[1 ^: husb& lately di$ 9 triumph1 & :o has five sons & "o daught] all walk+ 9 ! love ( ,,god4 ,let ?is /r5g!n y\r fai?1 de> ,madam1 & enc\rage y to hope t y %all /ill see ! travail ( ! ,r$eem]'s s\l 9 ! salvation ( all y\r *ildr51 & be satisfi$4 ,! ,,"l's ,_s seems /ill to be /riv+ ) !m2 & ,i tru/ he w n let !m g1 till !y are enabl$ to give him _s1 s\l1 & body to be sanctifi$ ?r\gh\t4 ,my poor pray]s %all n be want+4 ,we (t5 ?9k & talk ( y4 ,my wife1 ) me1 s5ds y & y\rs a ?\s& ?anks = all y\r k9dnesses4 ,we are bo? pretty well1 & h ! satisfaction ( see+ ! glory ( ! ,,"l manife/$ 9 ! great congregation4 ,o :at a bless$ ma/] is ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i am j n[ come to my ?irty-fif? ye> ( age4 ,i blu% & am conf\nd$1 :5 ,i ?9k = :at little purpose ,i h liv$4 ,x is "t n[ to beg9 to d some?+ = ,him1 :o has done & suff]$ s mu* = me4 ,i beg1 de> ,madam1 y w pray = me :ile life la/s4 ,i am ! *ief ( s9n]s1 less ?an ! lea/ ( all sa9ts2 b = ,,*ri/'s sake "u manifold obligations to1 & am1 de> ,madam1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 oblig$ fri5d & ready s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxcvii4 ,to ,mrs4 ,l4 ,london1 ,dec4 #ae1 #agdi4 ,my de> & hon\r$ ,"m1 ,i ,h be5 q uneasy because y\r ?+s h n be5 s5t4 ,! woman t 0 to procure !m disappo9t$ me4 ,i hope y w n miss ( !m ano!r week4 ,pray be n uneasy4 ,i %\ld nev] =give myself1 0 ,i by my neglig5ce1 or any wrong conduct1 to give y a mom5t's ne$less pa94 ,to-morr[ w be ?irty-five ye>s s9ce y br\ght unwor?y me into ! _w4 ,alas6 h[ little h ,i done = y1 & h[ mu* less = ,him :o =m$ me1 & has heap$ innum]able m]cies ^u me ev] s9ce ,i 0 born4 ,o t my head 0 wat]1 & m9e eyes f\nta9s ( te>s1 t ,i might bewail my b>r5ness & unfruitfulness 9 ! *ur* ( ,,god6 ,by 8 grace1 ,i hope n[ to beg9 to "w = ,him1 :o /ret*$ himself on ! cross1 & groan$ & di$ = me4 ,8 c>e = 8 t5d] "m1 excites me to wi% ,i c\ld d any ?+ = y4 ,?is is my com=t1 ,i hope y want = no?+4 ,?anks be to ! ,,"l ( all lords = 8 goodness to y 9 y\r old age6 ,i hope y com=t y\rself 9 him1 :o ,i tru/ w be y\r portion = ev]4 ,aft] ,*ri/mas ,i hope to see y4 ,my wife s5ds y h] mo/ dutiful respects4 ,if y w\ld h any ?+ br\ght m ?an y h m5tion$1 pray write to1 hon\r$ "m1 ,y\r ev] dutiful1 ?\gh unwor?y son1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxcviii4 ,to ,dr4 ,b4 ,london1 ,dec4 #ae1 #agdi4 ,,& %all ,i =get my de> ,dr4 ,b8 ,i _c1 ?\gh ,i h receiv$ no lett] f him4 ,i rememb] 8 lab\rs ( love1 ,i h he>d ( ! sickness ( 8 de> yoke-fell[1 ,i mu/ n1 ,i _c )hold my p5 f writ+4 ,& :at %all ,i say8 ,i tru/ y\r s\l prosp]s1 & t y c cry out ) de> ,mrs4 ,b1 n[ 9 heav51 ,o happy rod1 ,t br\ght me ne>] to my ,,god4 ,surely my de> fri5d has long ere n[ be5 conv9c$ t good desires w n c>ry u to heav54 ,!re mu/ be a clos+ ) ,,*ri/1 a vital union ( ! s\l ) ,,god1 or1 9 o!r words1 8,,*ri/ =m$ )9 u40 ,?is 0 ! expression t fir/ conv9c$ me ( ! new bir?4 ,s9ce t1 ,i hope x has be5 9 a degree fulfill$ 9 my he>t4 ,i want x to be m & m s1 & to h ! image ( ,,god /amp$ 9 m lively *>act]s ^u my s\l4 ,my de> ,doctor1 let y & ,i beg9 to /rive1 n by way ( cont5tion1 b 9 a way ( holy emulation1 :i* %all love ,,*ri/ mo/1 & live mo/ to 8 glory4 ,i hope t ,dr4 ,w w jo9 9 ?is /rife4 ,pray my love to him1 to ,mr4 ,s & family1 & to all ,bohemia fri5ds4 ,i ref] y to o!r lett]s = news1 & beg leave to assure y t ,i am1 my de> ,doctor1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our bless$ ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccxcix4 ,to ,mr4 ,n4 ,london1 ,dec4 #ai1 #agdi4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,n1 ,,x is n[ almo/ an age s9ce ,i wrote to y4 ,provid5ce prev5t$ my see+ y :5 la/ 9 ! ,nor?1 & ev] s9ce1 bus9ess has kept me f writ+4 ,h[ev]1 bless$ be ,,god1 ,i c s5d y good news n[ ,i d write4 ,= ne> ?ree mon?s ,i h prea*$ 9 _m places1 & ?\s&s & t5 ?\s&s flock$ to he> ! glori\s gospel4 ,i h s9ce _h repeat$ lett]s ( ! impressions abid+ ^u ! he>t ( _m4 ,n unto me1 n unto me1 ,o ,,"l1 b unto ?y free grace be all ! glory6 ,at ,h[>? ,i met ) ,william ,davy1 :o has s9ce be5 imprison$ = prea*+4 ,?\gh he is seem+ly unqualifi$1 yet ,i meet ) _m t date _! awak5+ f _! fir/ he>+ him4 ,:at %all we say to ^! ?+s8 ,ev5 s1 ,fa!r1 = s x seeme? good 9 ?y sight6 ,i ?9k he belongs to our ,,"l's family2 & !re=e :at is done = him1 he w take z done to himself4 ,i hope all ?+s g on well at ,glasg[4 ,we h gold5 seasons "h4 ,w9t] qu>t]s are made v agreeable4 ,_m are br\ght "u fre% awak5+s4 ,y mu/ rememb] u 9 ! k9de/ mann] to all de> fri5ds4 ,i comm5d !m & y to ! m]cies ( ,,god ?r\gh ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 & am1 my de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccc4 ,to ,mrs4 ,r4 ,london1 ,dec4 #bj1 #agdi4 ,de> ,madam1 ,i ,receiv$ y\r lett]1 & _h ?\ghts ( writ+ to y be=e x came2 b _h =gott5 y\r "n1 & knew n h[ to direct4 ,i rejoice t any good impressions h be5 made ^u y\r he>t by ! bless$ ,_s1 "u my poor unwor?y adm9i/rations4 ,i hope ?is w f9d y com+ up out ( ! wild]ness1 lean+ ^u y\r belov$4 ,y "k :om ,i mean4 ,x is ! ev]-lov+1 altoge!r lovely ,,jesus1 ev5 he :o ha? lov$ & giv5 himself = y4 ,i "k 8 love w con/ra9 y to give y\rself1 ev5 y\r :ole self to him 9 return4 ,?is is all he requires1 8,give me ?y he>t40 ,amaz+6 ,:o c help e*o+ back1 8,my he>t1 ,,"l ,,jesus1 w ,i give40 ,b we mu/ give x him z x is4 ,we mu/ come z poor1 to be made ri*1 nak$1 to be cloa!d1 & mis]able1 to be made happy4 ,o glori\s ex*ange6 preci\s r$emption6 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus %$ a s5se ( x abroad abundantly 9 y\r he>t by ! ,holy ,gho/6 ,x is he t mu/ apply1 & br+ home :at ,,*ri/ has done & suff]$ = our s\ls2 & :5 ?is is done1 ! k+dom ( ,,god is erect$ 9 our he>ts1 & x is our privilege to g on f /r5g? to /r5g?1 till grace is swall[$ up 9 endless glory4 ,?is ,i hope1 de> ,madam1 y w f9d true by happy exp]i5ce4 ,y\r bus9ess is to look up cont9ually to ! ,,"l ,,jesus1 n only z ! au?or1 b also z ! f9i%] ( y\r fai?4 ,?is w /r5g!n y "u e weakness1 & 9 ! end make y m ?an conqu]or ov] all4 ,y\r conc]n = ,mr4 ,b1 ! ,r$eem] takes k9d at y\r h&4 ,fe> n1 only believe4 ,press him ) argum5ts1 & ,,god ) pray]s4 ,& :o kn[s b ere long y\r husb& may draw 9 ! same yoke1 & y may live toge!r z heirs ( ! grace ( life4 ,all ?+s are possible to t ,,jesus1 :o is able to save to ! utt]mo/ all t come to ! ,fa!r 9 & ?r\gh him4 ,to 8 t5d] nev]-fail+ m]cy d ,i comm5d y1 & am1 de> ,madam1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccci4 ,to ,lady ,ann ,h4 ,london1 ,dec4 #bi1 #agdi4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,w y\r ,lady%ip & hon\r$ si/] be pleas$ to accept1 ?\gh late1 my mo/ he>ty & grateful ackn[l$gm5ts = all ! k9dnesses y conf]r$ on me :5 at ,a place4 ,!y are not$ 9 8 book1 :o has promis$1 8,t a cup ( cold wat] giv5 9 ! "n ( a disciple1 %all 9 no wise lose its rew>d40 ,:at a b5efic5t ma/] does ! *ri/ian s]ve6 ,:o w\ld b be 8 disciple1 ^: s]vice is p]fect fre$om "h1 & :o ha? res]v$ 9 heav5 a cr[n ( glory = ^? t love him h]eaft]8 ,i ?ank him t5 ?\s& times = call+ unwor?y me to emb>k 9 8 bless$ cause6 ,x is inde$ a cause wor? emb>k+ 94 ,x gives me great ,pleasure to ?9k1 t "s poor s\ls at ,a are "u awak5+s1 & seem incl9$ to li/ "u ! ,r$eem]'s bann]4 ,y\r ,lady%ip & hon\r$ si/]1 ,i tru/1 w n[ h repeat$ opportunities ( see+ n only h[ ,,jesus receives publicans & s9n]s1 b also h[ ! ,_s ( ,,god /rips ! ,ph>isee ( 8 pitiful fig-leaves1 hunts him out ( ! trees ( ! g>d5 7,i mean 8 own t9sel p]=mances71 br+s him nak$ to ! b>1 makes him see himself on a level ) ! wor/ ( s9n]s1 & !n sweetly reveals unto him a savi\r4 ,?anks be to ,,god1 ,i h _h "s bless$ in/ances ( ?is v lately2 especially a boatswa9 ( a %ip1 :o a few weeks ago knew no m ( ! corruption ( 8 nature1 & ! righte\sness ( ,,*ri/1 comp>atively speak+1 ?an ! :i/le he us$ to make use ( on bo>d %ip2 b n[ ha? und]gone a wond]ful *ange4 ,:at _c grace d8 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i c\ld say mu* ( x1 0 ,i n afraid ( be+ t$i\s4 ,i hope y\r ,lady%ip w n be (f5d$ at my pres5t+ y ) ,bi%op ,hall's works4 ,i ?\ght y\r ,lady%ip & hon\r$ si/] might n[ & !n l to read "o ( ! contemplations1 :i*1 9 my op9ion1 are v delightful4 ,t bo? y & h] ,lady%ip1 & e bran* ( y\r noble family1 may be e mom5t "u ! guidance & direction ( ! great ,%eph]d & ,bi%op ( s\ls1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccii4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,london1 ,jan4 #b1 #agej4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,s1 ,,?\gh ,i am really v mu* busi$1 yet ,i _c help comply+ ) y\r reque/1 le/ x %\ld be any disappo9tm5t4 ,i love y 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 & e>ne/ly pray our common ,head1 t y may be a scribe m & m in/ruct$ to ! k+dom ( ,,god1 & out ( ! good treasure ( y\r he>t1 br+ =? ?+s new & old1 = ! ,r$eem]'s p4 ,! m y are acqua9t$ )1 & see y\r compleatness 9 him1 ! m y w long aft] an entire con=mity to him1 & apply ) great] boldness = fre% supplies ( life & /r5g?4 ,8 fai?fulness mu/ make u fai?ful4 ,he mu/ be ! ,alpha & ,omega1 ! fir/ & ! la/4 ,:5 we are once taught ?is1 n notionally1 b by ! ,_s ( ,,god1 !n we %all g on our way rejoic+1 & exp]i5ce ! glori\s lib]ty ( ! *ildr5 ( ,,god4 ,?anks be to 8 "n = enlight5+ y into ^! tru?s2 b ,i love to see ! ,,"l ,,jesus br++ ?is ab\t 9 8 own way & "t4 ,he gives u glori\s seasons "h4 ,ye/]day 0 a bless$ ,lett] day4 ,^! v]ses 7 sung = y1 c4 ,?y "w 9 ! ,nor?1 ,o ,,savi\r1 increase2 ,& k9dly s5d =? ,! prea*]s ( peace4 ,till ?r\gh\t ! nation1 ,?y gospel %all r+2 ,& peace & salvation ,ea* village %all s+4 ,?\s&s said1 8,am51 & ,am540 ,i h _h brave news f ,virg9ia & ,scotl&4 ,o = a dis9t]e/$ _s6 ,o to be will+ to be poor1 t o!rs may be ri*6 ,o to be no?+1 t ,,jesus may be all6 ,i mu/ n enl>ge4 ,let me "k :5 y set out = ,newca/le1 & :e!r ! books %all be s5t by l& or wat]4 ,i get v little by !m4 ,i d n desire x %\ld be o!rwise4 ,i believe t z _m are giv5 away1 z answ]s to ! pr(its ( :at are sold4 ,if s\ls are pr(it$1 ,i desire no m4 ,tr\bles increase 9 ,irel&4 ,y mu/ rememb] me to all1 & let !m demon/rate _! love by pray+ =1 de> ,sir1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccciii4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,g4 ,london1 ,jan4 #b1 #agej4 ,rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,,) great pleasure did ,i receive ye/]day a lett] f ,mr4 ,n1 in=m+ me ( y\r boldness & success 9 ! glori\s gospel ( ! ev]-bless$ ,,god4 ,x came j z ,i 0 go+ to read an acc\nt ( ! ,,"l's do+s 9 our p>ts to multitudes ( s\ls4 ,^! l9es 7 sung = y1 ,?anks to ! ,,"l1 our s\ls give praise1 ,because he makes 8 v9ey>d ?rive2 ,t5 ?\s& ?anks t /ill he re>s1 ,9 answ] to our daily pray]s1 ,"s fai?ful s]vants bold = ,,god3 ,uphold !m by ?y *e>+ blood6 ,,god w he> our pray]2 our cry %all come unto him4 ,g on1 my de> ,mr4 ,g4 ,! m y d1 ! m y may d = ! ev]-bless$ ,,jesus4 ,be in/ant 9 season & out ( season1 & boldly say1 ,= ?is let m5 revile my "n1 ,no cross ,i'll %un1 ,i'll fe> no %ame2 ,all hail reproa*1 & welcome pa91 ,only ?y t]rors1 ,,"l1 re/ra94 ,may ,,god bless y among ! /ud5ts6 ,_! names are ,legion4 ,he t cat*es "o ( !m1 cat*es _m at once4 ,we h bless$ seasons "h4 ,i h good news f ,virg9ia4 ,i he> e day ( fre% p]sons lately br\ght "u conviction4 ,a le>n$ gospel m9i/]1 :o 0 lately turn$ out = ! sake ( ,,jesus1 ,i believe w be up "h soon4 ,grace6 grace6 ,! m we are ca/ out1 ! m w ,,jesus come 9 unto u4 ,y mu/ rememb] me to all4 ,want ( leisure1 n ( love1 prev5ts my writ+4 ,i h frequ5tly sc>ce "t to eat bread3 & little ( t s]ves me4 ,b ,,jesus is ! bread ( life4 ,:il/ 8 s]vants fe$ o!rs1 he fea/s !m4 ,d y n f9d ?is true by happy exp]i5ce8 ,i "k y d4 ,g on1 press =w>d1 de> ,sir1 & y %all f9d x m & m4 ,excuse ?is ha/y scribble4 ,i hope to answ] ,mr4 ,n %ortly4 ,my wife jo9s 9 cordial salutations to all1 )1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 8bail0 replac$ ) 8hail0 ,,lett] ,,dccciv4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,c4 ,london1 ,jan4 #c1 #agej4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,,y\r lett] surpriz$ me2 b b5efac]e male pati hoc v]e *ri/ianus e/4 ,if y\r fri5d does n hurt himself1 he is 9 no dang] f me4 ,i ?9k sometimes ( ,joseph2 ,he t appe>$ = him1 w 9 "t appe> = me1 & plead my injur$ cause4 ,b all is well4 ,! returns ,i h hi!rto met )1 %all n disc\rage me1 or at lea/ make me to give ov] & cease f s]v+ y & y\rs4 ,mr4 ,l s5ds me dreadful news f ,cork4 ,b is !re aga91 mak+ havock ( ! p4 ,mr4 ,h expect$ to be murd]$ e m9ute "s "t ago4 ,i h be5 ) "s1 :o w g to ! ,speak] ( ! ,h\se ( ,commons1 & repres5t ! case4 ,i hope ,i h b "o common int]e/ to s]ve2 ,i mean1 t ( ! bless$ ,,jesus4 ,o = simplicity1 & godly s9c]ity6 ,our ,,"l abhors guile 9 all %apes1 & soon] or lat] x w meet ) its own rew>d4 ,i am glad y are support$,our ,,"l is a ready help 9 "t ( ne$4 ,we h gold5 seasons "h4 ,grace6 grace6 ,i wi% y & y\rs a happy new ye>1 & am1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccv4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,london1 ,jan4 #f1 #agej4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,! inclos$ lett]s came to h& on ,monday la/1 z a new-ye>'s-gift4 ,z !y br+ su* good news1 ,i mu/ communicate !m to y\r ,lady%ip4 ,! fir/ writ] is a ,virg9ia plant]1 at ^: h\se ,i lay1 & :o ) "s o!r g5tlem5 ask$ me to play a game at c>ds3 ,i refus$1 & retir$ to pray = him4 ,8 pres5t wife is my spiritual *ild4 ,! lett]s w %ew h[ ,,god 0 pleas$ to answ] our pray]s4 ,?is1 & o!r ?+s ,i meet )1 m & m conv9ces me1 t a lib]ty to range & publi% ! gospel :]ev] provid5ce %all call me1 is :at ,i am to ma9ta9 & pres]ve4 ,mr4 ,a abides /ill1 & z f> z ,i c judge1 dis9t]e/$4 ,bless$ be ,,god = /ripp+ seasons6 ,i w\ld n lose ! privilege ( lean+ only ^u ! ,,"l ,,jesus = ?\s&s ( worlds4 ,he alone c make me happy1 & he alone )\t =eign assi/ance c bless2 & bless$ be 8 "n1 he daily makes me s4 ,he has be5 pleas$ to remove 9 "s degree ! pa9 ( my brea/1 & gives me to det]m9e m & m1 t e brea? ,i draw by div9e assi/ance %all be 84 ,i ?ank him t5 ?\s& times t y\r ,lady%ip is s well pleas$ ) ,mr4 ,b4 ,he expresses ! /rong s5se he has ( ! obligations he lies "u to ! ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 & "u him1 to y\r ,lady%ip4 ,o t nei!r ( u may prove ungrateful 9 any respect6 ,next week ,i hope to let y\r ,lady%ip "k h[ affairs g at ,mrs4 ,k's4 ,i expect to see h] !n4 ,lately 8 ,maje/y see+ ,lady ,*e/]field at c\rt ) a grave g[n1 pleasantly ask$ h]1 8:e!r ,mr4 ,:itefield advis$ h] to t col\r40 ,o t all 7 cloa!d 9 ! bright & spotless robe ( ! ,r$eem]'s righte\sness6 ,h[ beautiful w\ld !y !n appe> 9 ! sight ( ! ,k+ ( k+s6 ,?is1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ?r\gh free grace1 is y\r dress4 ,t y\r hon\r$ si/]s1 & all y\r *ildr51 may be adorn$ 9 l mann]1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$ & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccvi4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,h4 ,london1 ,jan4 #h1 #agej4 ,my v de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,,y\r lett] mu/ n any long] lie by unansw]$4 ,x is a pleasure to me to /eal a few m9utes to keep up a correspond5ce ) "o ,i s de>ly love1 & ) :om ,i am p]suad$ ,i %all live 9 ! regions ( peace & joy1 ?r\gh ! endless ages ( et]nity4 ,?is ! glori\s ,emmanuel ha? pur*as$ = u1 & ( ?is1 7= ev] ador$ be 8 free grace7 he ha? giv5 u an e>ne/6 ,support$ ) ?is1 ,i am /ill enabl$ to pursue my delightful "w ( prea*+ to poor s9n]s ! unse>*able ri*es ( r$eem+ love4 ,?\s&s & ?\s&s flock to he>1 & we h _h a bless$ ,*ri/mas & new ye>'s season inde$4 ,9 ! mid/ ( all1 ,i want m retirem5t4 ,i want to read1 m$itate1 & write4 ,b ,i despair ( gett+ mu* "t = ^! ?+s1 till ,i get ^u ! mighty wat]s4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i ?ank ! ,r$eem] = lett+ my h&s be full ( "w4 ,^! words lately h foll[$ me1 8,dwell 9 ! l&1 be do+ good1 & v]ily ?\ %alt be f$40 ,^! words embold5 me to in=m y ( two t love ,,*ri/1 & !re=e ,i believe y love !m1 & ,i ?9k !y want assi/ance2 ,g ,f & ,i ,h4 ,! =m] ,i ?9k has ab\t elev5 *ildr51 & sc>ce a cr[n a week to ma9ta9 !m2 & ! latt] writes me ^w1 8,he is ab\t a gu9ea beh9d h&40 ,i am do+ :at ,i c = !m1 & if y w\ld s5d !m a small tok51 or n[ & !n let me h a little to give to ! _m *ri/ian objects t apply to me1 ,i "k n h[ y\r g5]\s he>t c\ld lay out a little to m advantage4 ,y "k ! pleasure ( do+ = ,,*ri/'s disciples4 ,i lab\r to contract e exp5ce1 & to save all ,i c = ! good ( o!rs4 ,ought ,i n to d s1 to express my gratitude to him1 :o = my sake _h n :]e to lay 8 head1 & ?\gh he 0 ri*1 yet he became poor1 t we ?r\gh 8 pov]ty might be made ri*4 ,mu*1 yea v mu* ( 8 div9e unction d ,i pray may be giv5 to my de> ,mr4 ,h 9 8 pres5t plan4 ,may ! ,,"l make y\r p5 ! p5 ( a ready writ]1 & aft] dea? may y\r writ+s be ble/ to ?\s&s yet unborn6 ,i believe !y w4 ,o my de> fri5d1 :il/ ,i am writ+ ! fire k9dles4 ,bless$ be ,,god = ,,jesus ,,*ri/6 ,bless$ be ,,god = all ! m]cies he ha? conf]r$ ^u u6 ,o t ?is new ye> may be fill$ ) good works1 fl[+ f a pr9ciple ( love & a new nature6 ,t ! ,,"l may bless & keep y1 & fill y ) all 8 div9e fulness1 is ! cont9ual e>ne/ pray] (1 my de>1 de> old fri5d1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccvii4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,b4 ,london1 ,jan4 #ab1 #agej4 ,my v de> ,sir1 ,,le/ ,i %\ld be h9d]$ to-morr[1 or 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! week1 ,i n[ sit d[n to answ] y\r k9d lett]4 ,o t ,i may be help$ to write some?+ t may d y s]vice1 & be a means ( quick5+ y 9 t delightful cause 9 :i* y are emb>k$4 ,i see1 my de> ,sir1 y are l to h hot "w1 be=e y quit ! field3,= ,i f9d y h begun to batt] ,satan's /ronge/ hold1 ,i mean ! self-righte\sness ( man4 ,"h1 ,sir1 y mu/ expect ! /ronge/ opposition4 ,x is ! ,diana ( e age4 ,x is ! gold5 image1 :i* t apo/ate ,nebu*adnezz>1 ,man1 cont9ually sets up2 & ! n fall+ d[n to wor%ip x1 b mu* m = u to speak1 write1 or prea* aga9/ x1 exposes "o imm$iately to ! fury ( its bl9d vot>ies1 & we are ?r[n directly into a d5 ( dev\r+ lions4 ,b fe> n1 ,mr4 ,b1 ! ,,god :om we s]ve1 ! capta9 "u ^: bann] we are li/$1 is able to deliv] u4 ,he kn[s h[ to tra9 u up gradually = w>1 & is engag$ to br+ u (f m ?an conqu]ors f ! field ( battle4 ,if any "o ne$ give way1 x mu/ be ! poor creature t is writ+ to y1 = ,i believe !re is n a p]son liv+1 m timor\s by nature4 ,b ,i tru/ 9 a degree1 ,,jesus ha? deliv]$ me f worldly hopes & worldly fe>s1 & by 8 grace /r5g!n+ me1 he makes me (t5 bold z a lion4 ,b ,o1 my de> ,sir1 ?is pretty "* ( m9e ,i did n at fir/ c>e to "p )2 'twas dea? to be despis$1 & worse ?an dea? to ?9k ( be+ laugh$ at by all4 ,b :5 ,i began to consid] ,him :o endur$ su* contradiction ( s9n]s aga9/ himself1 ,i !n long$ to dr9k ( ! same cup1 & bless$ be ,,god1 contempt & ,i are pretty intimate1 & h be5 s = above twice sev5 ye>s4 ,,jesus's love makes x a v agreeable companion1 & ,i no long] wond] t ,moses made su* a bless$ *oice1 & r *ose to suff] affliction ) ! p ( ,,god1 ?an to enjoy ! pleasures ( s9 = a season4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus make u ?us m9d$6 ,= !re is no do+ good )\t endur+ ! sc\rge ( ! tongue2 & take ?is = a c]ta9 rule1 8,! m successful y are1 ! m hat$ y w be by ,satan1 & ! m despis$ y w be by ^? t "k n ,,god40 ,:at has ! hon\r$ ,lady suff]$ "u ^: ro( y dwell6 ,above all1 :at did y\r bless$ ma/] suff]1 :o ha? done su* great ?+s = y8 ,o let u foll[ him1 ?\gh x be ?r\gh a sea ( blood4 ,i c\ld enl>ge1 b "t w n p]mit4 ,i am a%am$ ( my unpr(itabl5ess1 & mu/ retire1 aft] begg+ t y w n =get1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccviii4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,london1 ,jan4 #ab1 #agej4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,?\gh ,i h miss$ two po/s1 yet ! only cause ( my n writ+ 0 a fe> ( be+ tr\blesome1 & too p>ticul> & prolix 9 ! acc\nts s5t y\r ,lady%ip 9 my la/ lett]s4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's k9d lett] ?is aft]noon1 toge!r ) ! inclos$1 :i* ,i receiv$ ye/]day1 give me fre% occasion to r5ew t pleas+ employ ( acqua9t+ y\r ,lady%ip ) "s m p>ticul>s4 ,e day we h new he>]s1 & ,i f9d "s or ano!r are almo/ cont9ually br\ght "u convictions1 or are edifi$ at ! tab]nacle4 ,i h (f]$ ,mr4 ,w to assi/ occasionally at 8 *apel1 & ,i don't "k b x may be accept$4 ,y\r ,lady%ip w he> soon4 ,o t ,i may le>n f all ,i see1 to desire to be no?+6 & to ?9k x my highe/ privilege to be an assi/ant to all1 b ! head ( none4 ,i f9d a love ( p[] sometimes intoxicates ev5 ,,god's own de> *ildr51 & makes !m to mi/ake passion = zeal1 & an ov]-be>+ _s = an au?ority giv5 !m f above4 ,= my own "p1 ,i f9d x mu* easi] to obey ?an gov]n1 & t x is mu* saf] to be trodd5 "u foot1 ?an to h x 9 "o's p[] to s]ve o!rs s4 ,?is makes me fly f t1 :i* at our fir/ sett+ out we are too apt to c\rt4 ,?anks be to ! ,,"l ( all ,"l's = tak+ any pa9s ) ill & hell des]v+ me6 ,i _c well buy humility at too de> a rate4 ,?is is a grace aft] :i* y\r ,lady%ip pants1 & ) :i* our ,,"l w delight to fill y m & m4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's lett] conv9ces me1 t ^? :o "k & d mo/1 ?9k !y "k & d lea/4 ,if x 7 n s1 grace itself w\ld prove our bane1 & goodness & zeal1 ?r\gh ! pride & corruption ( our he>ts1 be our de/roy]s4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 my h&s & he>t are cont9ually lift$ up = y1 t y may ab\nd ev]more 9 e good ^w & "w1 & be cloa!d ) t humility :i* y\r ,lady%ip delights to we> e day2 ,i mean t humble m9d :i* 0 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus4 ,i rejoice exce$+ly 9 ! com=t :i* y\r ,lady%ip has 9 ,mr4 ,b4 ,i %all take c>e to cultivate our acqua9tance1 & e>ne/ly pray t x may be bless$ to our mutual improvem5t4 ,i tru/ he w be a good soldi] ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 & d\bt n ere long ,i %all he> ( 8 receiv+ "s w\nds & sc>s ( hon\r 9 ! field ( battle4 ,aft] ,i left ,mr4 ,z1 by appo9tm5t ,i w5t to ,mrs4 ,k1 to :om ) ! ,c\ntess1 ,lady ,g1 ,mr4 ,c1 & "o ,mrs4 ,b1 ,i gave ! bless$ sacram5t1 & aft]w>ds a ^w ( exhortation4 ,our ,,"l 0 !re1 & y\r ,lady%ip c4 7 rememb]$ be=e him4 ,on ,tuesday next ! bless$ fea/ is to be repeat$ at ! ,c\ntess's h\se1 & on ,w$nesday1 ,,god will+1 ,i %all leave t[n = ab\t five weeks4 ,all ,i ?9k are z he>ty z ev]1 & ,i tru/ "s w take deep root d[nw>ds1 & be> fruit upw>ds4 ,8 ,maje/y seems to h be5 acqua9t$ ) "s ?+s ab\t u1 by :at pass$ 9 8 disc\rse ) ,lady ,*e/]field4 ,! p>ticul>s are ^!2 h] ,lady%ip _h a suit ( cloa?s on1 ) a br[n gr\nd & silv] fl[]s1 :i* 0 br\ght f abroad4 ,8 ,maje/y com+ r\nd to h]1 fir/ smil$ & !n laugh$ q out4 ,h] ,lady%ip c\ld n imag9e :at 0 ! matt]4 ,at l5g? 8 ,maje/y said1 8,i "k :o *ose t g[n = y3,mr4 ,:itefield2 & ,i he> t y h att5d$ on him ?is ye> & half40 ,h] ,lady%ip answ]$1 8,yes ,i h1 & l him v well20 b aft] %e came to h] *air1 0 griev$ %e _h n said m2 s t ,i f9d h] ,lady%ip is n a%am$4 ,o t %e & all t h he>d ! gospel1 may h grace giv5 !m to speak ( _! de> ,r$eem]1 ev5 be=e k+s1 :5 call$ to x1 & n be daunt$6 ,i h also be5 ) ! ,speak] ab\t ! poor p 9 ,irel&4 ,mr4 ,g introduc$ me1 & op5$ ! matt] well4 ,8 hon\r express$ a great reg>d = y\r ,lady%ip1 & great res5tm5t at ! indignities ! poor suff]]s und]w5t2 b said1 8,"l ,h or ! secret>y ( /ate1 7 ! prop]e/ p]sons to be appli$ to1 & he did n d\bt b t y\r ,lady%ip's application w\ld get _! grievances r$ress$40 ,i wi%$ = a memorial to acqua9t him ) p>ticul>s4 ,he treat$ me ) great c&\r1 & assur$ me no hurt 0 design$ u by ! /ate4 ,mr4 ,g 0 q he>ty1 & has ! utmo/ respect = y\r ,lady%ip4 ,to-morr[ ,i am to prea* at ,mr4 ,w's *apel1 & ,i suppose on ,sunday also4 ,o t ,i may be a fre$-man1 & ready to help all t prea* & love ! ,,"l ,,jesus 9 s9c]ity6 ,i bless ,,god = ,mr4 ,b1 & am exce$+ly oblig$ to good ,lady ,a4 ,i am a%am$ ( ! l5g? ( ?is1 b z x is on bus9ess1 y\r ,lady%ip w excuse1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$1 ready s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccix4 ,to ,mr4 ,l4 ,london1 ,jan4 #ah1 #agej4 ,v de> ,sir1 ,,la/ ,monday ,i wait$ ^u ! ,speak] ( ! ,h\se ( ,commons1 ) "o ,mr4 ,g1 a diss5t+ m9i/]1 :o op5$ our poor suff]+ bre?r5's case 9 a prop] mann]4,! ,speak] express$ great res5tm5t ^u he>+ ( ! indignities !y _h met )1 & said1 t if x did prop]ly belong to him1 he w\ld make a ?or\gh se>* into ! affair4 ,b he wond]$ application _h n be5 made to ,"l ,h1 :o 0 ! ,k+'s repres5tative 9 ,irel&4 ,he at ! same "t want$ to be in=m$ ( m p>ticul>s4 ,= want ( a memorial1 ,i c\ld only %ew him ! cont5ts ( y\r lett]4 ,two ?+s !re=e seem necess>y4 ,be pleas$ to s5d a well-atte/$ n>rative ( ! :ole affair1 & wait ^u ,"l ,h y\rself4 ,a fri5d ( m9e int5ds writ+ to ,"l ,b>on ,b4 ,is he 9 ,dubl98 ,z soon z ev] ,i he> f y1 m may be done4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ! de> s\ls h my con/ant pray]s1 & %all h my utmo/ endeav\rs to s]ve !m4 ,i c\nt _! suff]+s my own4 ,pray let me he> h[ !y d4 ,we h great peace "h4 ,! bless$ ,,jesus manife/s himself among u1 & y "k t 8 pres5ce is all 9 all4 ,he>ty ,am5s are giv51 :5 our fri5ds are m5tion$ 9 pray] at tab]nacle4 ,to-morr[ ,i am to prea* at ,mr4 ,w's *apel4 ,o t x may be = ! ,r$eem]'s glory & 8 p's good6 ,i am a debtor to ! ,greek & to ! ,b>b>ian1 to ! wise & to ! unwise1 & ?9k x my highe/ privilege to prea* ,,*ri/ & him crucifi$ to all4 ,i "k y wi% me prosp]ity4 ,/range6 t ! love ( ,,jesus %\ld unite he>ts at su* a di/ance1 p]sons :o nev] conv]s$ ) ea* o!r4 ,b ?us x is4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 we belong to "o family1 are travell+ to "o c\ntry1 are r$eem$ by ! same blood1 & are heirs ( ! same glory4 ,o glori\s prospect6 ,h[ happy are all !y t put _! tru/ 9 ! ,,"l ,,jesus6 ,i comm5d y & y\rs to 8 ev]la/+ m]cy1 & am1 my v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our ,great ,high ,prie/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccx4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,london1 ,jan4 #ah1 #agej4 ,my v de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,a ,few days ago ,i receiv$ y\r welcome lett] dat$ ,novemb] #a1 at a "t ,i 0 wond]+ t ,i did n he> (t5] f y4 ,bless$ be ,,god = deal+ s fav\rably ) my de> families1 & = giv+ ! prospect ( su* a pl5tiful crop6 ,i take x z an e>ne/ t ! ,,"l ,,jesus w be ! ,,"l ,,god ( ,be!sda1 & let ! _w see t designs f\nd$ on him %all prosp]4 ,i %all n wond] to he> by & by t y are ,pt4 ,o t y & ,i1 my de> man1 may be cloa!d ) humility1 & ! m we are exalt$ by o!rs1 ! m may we be abas$ 9 our own eyes6 ,!n w ! high & l(ty ,"o delight to dwell 9 u1 & prosp]ity itself1 t dang]\s ?+1 %all n de/roy u4 ,o t some?+ may n[ be done = ! poor negroes4 ,a good beg9n+ n[ is ( va/ consequ5ce4 ,pray /ir 9 x1 & let u ex]t our utmo/ ef=ts 9 /riv+ to br+ "s ( !m to ! k ( our ,,"l & ,savi\r ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,mr4 ,z w readily concur 9 any prop] measures = promot+ s bless$ a "w4 ,i s5t him a copy ( y\r lett]1 & ! orig9al to good ,lady ,h4 ,?is night ,i h agre$ to take little ,joseph & 8 si/]4 ,mr4 ,h ,a ha? be5 ) me1 & ,i f9d he is desir\s1 z are all _! relations1 t ,i %\ld take !m1 = !y w be b poorly provid$ = "h4 ,i ?9k !y h a k9d ( natural "r to be ma9ta9$ at ,be!sda1 & ,i h writt5 to ,mr4 ,b ab\t x4 ,i suppose 9 y\r next1 y w acqua9t me ) p>ticul>s conc]n+ _! fa!r1 & h[ he ha? left 8 affairs4 ,i he> !re is a v little infant1 besides ! o!r two4 ,i w\ld will+ly h t likewise1 if x c\ld be kept till x is ab\t ?ree ye>s old4 ,i hope to gr[ ri* 9 heav51 by tak+ c>e ( orphans on e>?4 ,any o!r ri*es1 bless$ be ,,god1 are out ( my view4 ,if ! crop answ]s expectation1 ,i w\ld h ,mrs4 ,v & ! o!r poor ( ,savannah reap ! b5efit4 ,pray let "o b>rel ( rice be res]v$ = !m4 ,o :at _c1 & :at w n ,,god d1 if we put our tru/ 9 him6 ,o = fai?6 ,o = humility6 ,may ,i le>n ( ,,jesus m & m6 ,he deals b\ntifully ) u "h4 ,we h _h a bless$ ,w9t] inde$6,i am pretty well 9 heal?1 b my wife at pres5t is ill4 ,we salute y & y\rs1 & all fri5ds1 & wi%+ y ! be/ ( bless+s1 ,i subscribe myself1 my v de> ,fri5d1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our de>e/ ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 8b>rrel0 replac$ ) 8b>rel0 ,,lett] ,,dcccxi4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,london1 ,jan4 #bc1 #agej4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,?\gh ,i am we>i$ 9 walk+ to & f ,s\?-,audley-/reet1 yet ,i mu/ n omit s5d+ to y\r ,lady%ip ?is night4 ,i w\ld h writt5 on ,saturday1 b ,i wait$ to see ! ev5t ( ?+s4 ,on ,friday ,i prea*$ at ! *apel to a v cr[d$ & affect$ auditory2 ,mr4 ,w read pray]s4 ,on ,sunday ,i read pray]s1 & he prea*$1 & aft]w>ds ! sacram5t 0 adm9i/r$ to ab\t twelve hundr$4 ,m att5d$ at ! tab]nacle ?an ev]4 ,0 x z big aga91 ,i believe on ,sunday ev5+s x w\ld be fill$4 ,?is day ha? be5 sp5t ) ! ,c\ntess1 ,mrs4 ,k1 ,lady ,g1 ,colonel ,g1 ,mr4 ,h1 & ,mr4 ,g4 ,i gave !m ! communion1 & aft]w>ds prea*$4 ,! public m9i/] f ,g5oa came to he> me1 & ,i believe x 0 a pr(itable season4 ,lady ,f1 ,i he>1 holds on1 & writes ^w to ! ,c\ntess1 t %e wi%es all 7 z happy z %e ha? be5 9 read+ ,bi%op ,hall's contemplations4 ,s9ce ,i came home1 ,i h receiv$ ! inclos$ p>agraph t 0 s5t to a fri5d f ,portsm\?4 ,o t x may humble & quick5 me6 ,surely rang+ is my prov9ce4 ,me?9ks ,i he> a voice beh9d me say+1 8,?is is ! way1 walk 9 x40 ,my he>t e*oes back1 8,,"l1 let ?y pres5ce g along ) me1 & !n s5d me :]e ?\ please/40 ,ev5 s ,,"l ,,jesus1 ,am5 & ,am56 ,o t ,i _h /r5g? equal to my w4 ,b inde$1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ?is body is a daily trial to me4 ,sometimes ,i c sc>ce drag ! crazy load along4 ,at pres5t1 ,i am too fatigu$ to enl>ge4 ,h[ev]1 ,i w\ld in=m y\r ,lady%ip1 t ,i d n leave t[n till ,tuesday next4 ,my wife ha? be5 conf9$ to h] b$ "s days1 b is n[1 bless$ be ,,god1 ^u ! recov]y4 ,,god will+1 ,i hope to write to ,mr4 ,b & ! poor bak] soon4 ,if y\r ,lady%ip wants any m books to dispose (1 ,i hope y\r ,lady%ip w m5tion x 9 y\r next4 ,y\r ,lady%ip1 ,lady ,ann1 c4 7 rememb]$ he>tily to-day4 ,may ! pray] ent] into ! e>s ( ! ,,"l ( ,sabao?6 ,i believe x w4 ,i c only n[ comm5d y\r ,lady%ip & hon\r$ relations to ! ,,god ( all grace1 & ha/5 to subscribe myself1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$ & v *e>ful s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxii4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,london1 ,jan4 #bf1 #agej4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,i ,wrote to y n long ago1 b t is no reason :y ,i %\ld n drop y a few l9es n[4 ,i hope !y w f9d y & y\r de> yoke-fell[ resign$ to ! disp5sations ( provid5ce1 & *e>fully say+1 8,x is well40 ,i write ?us1 because ,mr4 ,h in=m$ me 9 8 la/1 t old ,madam ,w 0 l to die4 ,if %e is yet alive1 y w pres5t to h] my s9c]e love & s]vice4 ,i am endeav\r+ to prep>e = my great *ange e day1 by look+ up to ,,jesus1 & sp5d+ & be+ sp5t = ! good ( ^? s\ls = :om he %$ 8 preci\s blood4 ,glory be to 8 great "n1 my lab\r is n 9 va9 9 ! ,,"l4 ,my "w increases on my h&s1 & ! prospect ( be+ s]viceable wid5s cont9ually m & m4 ,i beg ! cont9uance ( y\r pray]s1 & assure y t m9e1 su* z !y are1 always att5d y & y\rs & all my de> ,c>ol9a fri5ds4 ,o t ! ,indian l& may become inde$ :olly *ri/ian l&6 ,is !re any ?+ too h>d = ! ,,"l8,ere long ,i hope to come & s[ a little se$ 9 y\r gr\nd4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus make my way pla9 be=e me6 ,! be>] ( ?is is nam$ ,g2 he once prea*$1 b has 7"s "t pa/7 greatly backslidd54 ,to save him f ru9 ,i h tak5 him 91 & h n[ s5t him to ,am]ica4 ,if he keeps close to ,,god & 8 book1 he may yet d well4 ,if nhe has good p>ts1 & is ( a good family4 ,y w take no notice ( :at ,i write conc]n+ him4 ,i write to y z a fri5d4 ,i m5tion x1 t if he %\ld turn out wrong1 z ,i pray ,,god he may n1 y may see ,i 0 n deceiv$4 ,i hope y visit ,be!sda1 :i* ,i tru/ w be yet br\ght to some?+4 ,may ! ,,"l ha/5 ! "t1 :5 we %all arrive at ! ,be!sda t is above1 ev5 t h\se n made ) h&s1 et]nal 9 ! heav5s6 ,i c n[ add no m1 b my mo/ cordial salutations to y1 y\rs1 & all1 & subscribe myself1 de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxiii4 ,to ,mr4 ,l4 ,london1 ,jan4 #bg1 #agej4 ,v de> ,sir1 ,i ,receiv$ y\r k9d lett]1 & am glad to f9d ! /orm is a little abat$ at ,cork4 ,i always ?\ght x 0 too hot to hold long4 ,i see by ,mr4 ,h t suff]+ grace is always giv5 = suff]+ times4 ,if !y h hon\r$ him s f> z to give him "s la%es1 = prea*+ ! ev]la/+ gospel1 ,i %all rejoice4 ,su* an in/ance ( p]secution1 ,i am p]suad$ w /ir up ! res5tm5t ( p]sons 9 p[] on ?is side ! wat]4 ,i beg = ! de> p's sake1 y w\ld cont9ue y\r acc\nts4 ,!y direct me 9 my pray]s1 & excite also ! pray]s ( o!rs4 ,on ,monday1 ,,god will+1 y\r lett] %all be read1 & 9 ! /r5g? ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 we w besiege ! ?rone ( grace once m1 9 our de> bre?r5s behalf4 ,surely we %all prevail4 ,nei!r w ,i /op1 b use all endeav\rs to extricate our fri5ds out ( _! tr\bles4 ,inclos$ y h a lett] to ! ,judge4 ,y may s5d or deliv] x z y ?9k prop]4 ,i hope y w wait on ,"l ,h1 & let me he> :at he says4 ,! ,duke 0 spoke to1 & la/ po/ ,i wrote to ,lady ,h = ! memorial1 :i* if s5t1 %all be put into ! h&s ( "s t are v ne> 8 ,maje/y4 ,"s hon\rable wom5 are mu* y\r fri5ds2 ,,jesus makes !m s1 & :5 8 p are di/ress$1 if ne$ful1 a ?\s& ,e/h]s %all be rais$ up4 ,:at are all ^! m\nta9s 9 ! sight ( our great ,z]ubabel8 ,let him b speak ! ^w1 & !y %all become a pla94 ,i am glad my de> ,mr4 ,l's hopes beg9 to bright54 ,o = fai? to look ?r\gh e cl\d6 ,ere long ! sun ( righte\sness w %9e ^u u1 & n "o cl\d be se5 to int]cept 8 bless$ rays4 ,i tru/ ,i c say1 t we h lately felt _m ( 8 b5ign influ5ces w>m+ our s\ls1 & ! prospect ( future usefulness increases daily4 ,o = humility6 ,o = gratitude & love6 ,i h n[ prea*$ ?ree times 9 ,mr4 ,w's *apel1 & ea* "t ! ,,"l 0 ) u ( a tru?4 ,next week ,i leave t[n = ab\t five weeks1 b if y write1 y\r lett]s w be s5t to me4 ,9 ! spr+1 ,i am apt to believe ! cl\d w move t[>ds ,irel&2 b future ?+s belong to him1 be=e :om ?+s pa/1 pres5t1 & to come1 are "o et]nal ,n[4 ,mr4 ,c is mu* oblig$ to y = y\r k9dness to 8 fri5d4 ,he writes ^w1 t y are a fa!r to him4 ,! ,,"l w rew>d y = all y\r works ( fai?1 & lab\rs :i* proce$ f love4 ,p]haps x may d no h>m1 to let "s "k t application has be5 made1 & is mak+ to sev]al 9 p[] "h1 & t !y all express great res5tm5t at ! ,cork proce$+s4 ,i f9d _! afflictions are my own1 & ,i pray ,,god :5 !y h gott5 re/1 !y may n gr[ lukew>m1 b l ! *ur*es ( old1 walk 9 ! com=ts ( ! ,holy ,gho/ & be edifi$4 ,o = t re/ :i* rema9s = ! p ( ,,god6 ,x is j at h&4 ,we h a bless$ =eta/e ( x "h3 ,we %all h a full fruition 9 ! ,r$eem]'s k+dom h]eaft]4 ,i wait = ?y salvation1 ,o ,,"l6 ,i c n[ only add my mo/ cordial salutations1 & beg ! cont9uance ( y\r pray]s =1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our bless$ ,i ,,am1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxiv4 ,to ,mr4 ,t4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,feb4 #f4 #agej4 ,de> ,tommy1 ,,?\gh ,i left ,london 9 a v weak condition1 & ! wea!r 0 b bad 9 com+ d[n1 yet ! ,angel ( ! ev]la/+ cov5ant pres]v$ & /r5g!n$ me1 & ,i came to ,gl\ce/] la/ ,friday ev5+4 ,on ,saturday ev5+ ,i prea*$1 & likewise on ,sunday ev5+1 & twice ! same day 9 ! c\ntry1at ! new h\se1 & at ,hampton4 ,hundr$s att5d$ t c\ld n come 92 & at ,hampton all 0 /ill & quiet4 ,i l t place v well4 ,ye/]day morn+ ,i prea*$ at ,mr4 ,f[l]'s1 & our ,,"l gave u a bless$ season f ^? words1 8,i am ! bread ( life40 ,on ,w$nesday ,i am to prea* at ! ,new-h\se1 & on ,?ursday at ,mr4 ,f[l]'s aga94 ,f !nce ,i ?9k to g once m to ,hampton1 b am n yet det]m9$4 ,m come "h ?an c ent]1 & "s "y fell[s behave rudely2 b t is no wond]2 ! c>nal m9d is enmity ) ,,god4 ,c 0 rejoic$ mu* ) ! gu9ea4 ,h[ ?ankful are "s only ) ! crumbs t fall f o!rs tables6 ,bless$ be ,,god1 our bran* ( "w is a poor bran*2 b if we are hone/ & dis9t]e/$1 dead to p>ties1 & aim+ only at ! ,r$eem]'s glory1 & ! good ( s\ls1 ! ,,"l w appe> = u 9 a mann] t %all ev5 make 8 *ildr5 a/oni%$4 ,i nev] 0 easi] ab\t 8 "w ?an n[4 ,i see e ?+ 9 ,,*ri/'s h&s1 & !re=e e ?+ mu/ end well4 ,g on !n1 my de> ,sir1 & let u be all he>t4 ,rememb] me to y\r wife & all enquir+ fri5ds2 & cease n pray+ =1 my de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxv4 ,to ,colonel ,g4 ,feb4 #h1 #agej4 ,my v de> ,c1 ,,y\r k9d lett] rea*$ me ?is day1 j z ,i came out ( ! c\ntry f prea*+ ! ev]la/+ gospel1 & :]e ! bless$ ,r$eem] 0 pleas$ to visit & greatly refre% 8 p4 ,la/ ,monday we _h a l fea/2 & 9 ?is place ! ^w has be5 att5d$ ) an al>m+ & quick5+ p[]4 ,contr>y to my int5tions1 ,i h be5 prevail$ on to /ay all ?is week2 s t ,i d n expect to be at ,bri/ol till ,monday or ,tuesday next4 ,a lett]1 if y are pleas$ to fav\r me ) ano!r1 may f9d me !re next week4 ,i am sorry to he> y are ill ( an ague2 b ?is1 & e ?+ we meet ) "h1 is only to %ake & free u ( our corruptions1 & to fit u m & m = a bless$ h]eaft]4 ,z long z we are bel[1 if we h n "o ?+ to ex]cise u1 we %all h ano!r4 ,our trials w n be remov$1 b only *ang$4 ,sometimes tr\bles come f )\t1 sometimes f )91 & sometimes f bo? toge!r4 ,sometimes pr(ess$ enemies1 & sometimes ne>e/ & de>e/ fri5ds1 are suff]$ to attack u4 ,b ,,*ri/ is ! believ]'s holl[ squ>e2 & if we keep close 9 t1 we are impregnable4 ,"h only ,i f9d my refuge4 ,g>rison$ 9 ?is1 ,i c bid defiance to m5 & devils4 ,let :o w ?w>t1 des]t1 or ov]-rea*1 :il/ ,i am 9 ?is /rong-hold1 all _! ef=ts1 jo9$ ) ! pr9ce ( d>kness1 to di/urb or mole/ me1 are only l ! ?r[+ *aff aga9/ a brass wall4 ,o my de> ,sir1 :at did ,i exp]i5ce on ! road ?is day6 ,h[ did ,i rejoice at ! prospect ( a judgm5t to come1 & 9 ! settl$ conviction1 t1 to ! be/ ( my k1 ,i h no designs1 no views1 b to sp5d & be sp5t = ! good ( preci\s & immortal s\ls4 ,o t ,i may be cont5t to be poor1 to make o!rs ri*6 ,o t ,i may nev] be suff]$ to seek my own ?+s1 b ! ?+s ( ! ,,"l ,,jesus6 ,8 h&1 )\t add+ our c>nal policy to x1 w support 8 own cause1 & make x m ?an conqu]or ov] all4 ,:5 fle%ly wisdom1 c>nal reason1 or human cunn+ is made use (1 :at is x1 b1 l ,uzza1 to give a wrong t\* to ,,god's ark1 & 9 ! end provoke ,,god to smite u8 ,i love y1 de> ,sir1 because ,i hope & believe y h a t5d]ness = all t belong to ,,jesus4 ,i pray ,,god to increase ?is _s 9 y4 ,= :at we lose ( ?is1 s mu* we lose ( heav51 & s f> are we de/itute ( ! m9d t 0 & is 9 ,,jesus4 ,a bigott$1 sect>ian1 p>ty _s come? n f above1 b is s5sual1 e>?ly1 devili%4 ,_m ( ,,god's *ildr5 are infect$ ) x2 b !n !y are sick ( a bad di/emp]4 ,may ! ,_s ( ,,god conv9ce & cure !m6 ,b :i!r am ,i runn+8 ,excuse1 de> ,sir1 ! ov]fl[+s ( a he>t1 at pres5t1 ,i hope1 fill$ ) ! love ( ,,god4 ,x is free1 unm]it$1 di/+ui%+1 inf9ite love1 or x w\ld nev] fl[ into my ungrateful s\l4 ,z our ,,"l enables1 ,i %all rememb] all y desire4 ,! ,k+ & 8 family ,i always rememb] 9 ! mo/ explicit mann]4 ,i hope y w succe$ = ,miles1 & = ! poor suff]]s 9 ,irel&4 ,le>n ( ,e/h]1 & g 9 ! "n ( ,,jesus ( ,naz>e?4 ,y\r relations are 9 ! same condition z m9e4 ,are we n z br&s pluck$ out ( ! burn+8 ,free grace6 free grace6 ,i hope to sp5d an et]nity ) y 9 prais+ ! ,,"l ( all lords = x4 ,y w rememb] me to all1 *iefly to ! fri5d ( all4 ,y "k my "n1 8,! *ief ( s9n]s20 b = ,,*ri/'s sake1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ oblig$1 affectionate fri5d1 & v *e>ful s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxvi4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,bri/ol1 ,feb4 #ab1 #agej4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,) great pleasure 7on my com+ to ,bri/ol la/ night7 ,i he>d ( y\r ,lady%ip's recov]y f y\r late indisposition4 ,may ! ,,"l ( all lords p]fect ! begun bless+1 & give y to live _m ye>s to be an ornam5t to 8 *ur*1 & a bless+ to 8 p4 ,s9ce ,i wrote la/1 we h be5 fav\r'd bo? 9 ,gl\ce/] city1 & 9 ! c\ntry1 ) v pleasant & delightful seasons4 ,i h prea*$ ab\t tw5ty times )9 ^! eight or n9e days2 & ?\gh frequ5tly expos$ to ra9 & hail1 ?anks be to ! ev]-lov+1 ev]-lovely ,,jesus1 am mu* bett] ?an :5 ,i left ,london4 ,i he> t !y g on well 9 ,london2 & if we c be help$ to keep a s+le eye1 ,i am p]suad$ 9 ! end we %all see great] ?+s ?an ev]4 ,e ?+ ,i meet ) seems to c>ry ?is voice ) x1 8,g ?\ & prea* ! gospel2 be a pilgrim1 be a /rang] "h on e>?2 h no p>ty1 or c]ta9 dwell+-place2 b be cont9ually prep>+ =1 & lab\r+ to prep>e o!rs =1 a h\se n made ) h&s1 et]nal 9 ! heav5s40 ,my he>t at pres5t e*oes back1 8,,"l ,,jesus1 help me to d or suff] ?y w2 only let me be kept by ?y mighty p[]1 & :5 ?\ see/ me 9 dang] ( ne/l+1 9 pity1 t5d]e/ pity1 put a ?orn 9 my ne/ to pres]ve me f x40 ,hi!rto he has 9 m]cy answ]$ my pray]2 & ?\gh sometimes pa9ful to ! fle%1 ,i ?ank him = x ) my inmo/ ,_s4 ,b surely no "o's he>t requires s mu* pa9s to be tak5 ) x1 z do? m9e4 ,surpriz+1 t ! fri5d ( s9n]s %\ld yet reg>d me6 ,i mu/ /ill cry1 8,grace6 grace60 ,at pres5t1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i am lo/ 9 wond]4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus be ) y\r _s1 & ) ! _s ( y\r hon\r$ si/]s1 :om ,i always rememb]4 ,i d\bt n b !y 7 mu* conc]n$ at y\r ,lady%ip's illness4 ,may !y long live ) y1 to be fell[-help]s ( ea* o!rs fai?1 & to %9e z lights 9 ! _w6 ,i hope ! "w goes on at ,a%by4 ,h[ matt]s g on "h1 y\r ,lady%ip %all "k h]eaft]4 ,i purpose cont9u+ at ,bri/ol till ,monday next4 ,i believe my bro!r ?9ks x be/ to h y\r little orphan-boy z soon z possible4 ,may ! bless+ ( _m ready to p]i% desc5d on y\r ,lady%ip6 ,i mu/ n[ add no m1 b my mo/ dutiful respects1 & my s9c]e ackn[l$gem5ts ( be+1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful & ready s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,w4 ,bri/ol1 ,feb4 #ae1 #agej4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,w1 ,,:at %all ,i say8 ,really ,i c sc>ce tell :at to say1 because ,i h be5 s long sil5t to my de> ,new-,engl& fri5ds4 ,b inde$ 7 !y to "k my circum/ances1 !y w\ld pity me2 = my h&s h be5 cont9ually s full ( "w1 & my removes f place to place s frequ5t1 t ,i (t5 _h sc>ce "t to eat bread4 ,h[ev]1 ,i mu/ n[ break ?r\gh all re/ra9ts1 & snat* a few mom5ts to in=m my de> ,mr4 ,w1 t ,i c set up my ,eb5ez]1 & say1 8,hi!rto ha? my ,,god help$ me40 ,words _c well express h[ b\ntifully he has be5 pleas$ to deal ) me4 ,! prospect ( do+ good 9 my native c\ntry1 is m & m promis+ e day4 ,la/ fall1 ! ,,"l ( ! h>ve/ 0 pleas$ to give u a mo/ delightful se$-"t 9 _m places 9 ! ,nor? ( ,engl&29 ,lanca%ire1 ,*e%ire1 ,york%ire1 ,nott+ham1 ,newca/le1 c4 ! ^w ( ! ,,"l ran & 0 glorifi$1 & ,i he> ( fruit rema9+ 9 e place4 ,at ,london ?is ,w9t]1 ! glory ( ! ,,"l fill$ ! ,tab]nacle1 & s9ce ,i h be5 9 ! c\ntry1 we h _h delightful seasons4 ,i am n[ go+ ,we/w>d1 & 9 ab\t two mon?s "t purpose go+ to ,scotl& & ,irel&1 & !n %all emb>k = my de> ,am]ica once m4 ,my heal? is mu* re/or$ to me1 & ,i only want an humble & ?ankful he>t4 ,o my de> fri5d1 :at _c ,,god d8 ,ought ,i n to sp5d & be sp5t = ! good ( s\ls8 ,ought ,i n to be always ^u ! full /ret* = ,him1 :o 0 /ret*$ ^u ! accurs$ tree = me8 ,yes1 ! ,,"l be+ my help]1 ,i w n[ beg9 to be 9 e>ne/4 ,& ,o t ,i may he> t a pray]-he>+ ,,god has reviv$ 8 "w 9 de> ,new-,engl&6 ,y mu/ let ?is s]ve z an hi/orical lett]1 to be read to my de> fri5ds4 ,i w\ld write to _m1 b inde$ ,i h n "t4 ,i long z mu* to see !m1 z !y c d to see me4 ,i beg9 to c\nt ! days1 & to say to ! mon?s1 8,fly fa/ away1 t ,i may once m spread ! gospel net 9 de> ,am]ica40 ,b my "t & seasons are 9 ?y h&s1 ,o ,,"l2 d ) me z seeme? good 9 ?y sight1 only let me love !e1 & cont9ue fai?ful unto dea?6 ,y w rememb] me to my hon\r$ fri5ds & bre?r5 9 ! m9i/ry1 & to all o!rs z !y come 9 y\r way4 ,t grace1 m]cy1 & peace may be multipli$ ^u y all1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxviii4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,bri/ol1 ,feb4 #ag1 #agej4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,bless$ be ! ,,god & ,fa!r ( our ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 :o1 9 m]cy to 8 *ur* & p1 is pleas$ yet to hold y\r s\l 9 life1 & make y\r ,lady%ip in/rum5tal 9 pluck+ s9n]s z br&s out ( ! burn+4 ,all ^! ?+s ,i look ^u only z ! e>ne/s ( good ?+s to come4 ,goodness & m]cy w foll[ y\r ,lady%ip all ! days ( y\r life1 & y %all dwell 9 ! h\se ( ! ,,"l = ev]4 ,lady ,ann's sudd5 %ock proves t ! old obs]vation is true1 8,seldom "o affliction comes alone40 ,i rejoice to he> t h] ,lady%ip is recov]$1 & pray ! ,,"l ( all lords s to sanctify x to h] ,lady%ip's bett] "p1 t %e may be ready at a mom5t's w>n+ to g =? & meet ! heav5ly bridegroom4 ,o to be always ready6 to h no?+ to d1 b to die6 ,surely ! ,r$eem] ha? pur*as$ ?is bless+ = u4 ,do? n y\r ,lady%ip f9d x difficult to be resign$ to live1 & to cont9ue s long abs5t f ! ,,"l8 ,b !re is "o consid]ation :i* may make life desirable to ! greate/ sa9t on e>?2 he may "h d & suff] = ,,jesus1 & call s9n]s to him2 b 9 heav5 all ?is w be ov]4 ,come life !n1 come dea?1 ,,jesus may ?y w be done 91 by1 & ^u ?y p6 ,i "k y\r ,lady%ip's he>t e*oes back1 ,am54 ,b :at %all ,i say to ! opposition aris+ at ,a%by8 ,i tru/ x is a sign t good has already be5 done1 & t m is /ill do+4 ,! ,se>*] ( he>ts kn[s h[ highly ,i value y\r ,lady%ip's lett]s2 yet ,i ?9k x hon\r en\gh to h leave to write to y\r ,lady%ip1 )\t expect+ punctual answ]s4 ,o t ,i may gladd5 y\r ,lady%ip's he>t ) glad tid+s f ! ,we/6 ,i believe ,i %all4 ,i h be5 mu* help$ 9 prea*+ "h1 & h he>d ( two t 7 ?or\ghly awak5$ :5 ,i 0 "h la/4 ,mr4 ,h1 ,i ?9k1 does n lose gr\nd4 ,! p]sons t seem calculat$ to d him s]vice1 mu/ be su* z h a k ( !mselves1 ( ! _w1 & ( ,,god1 ^: practice proves _! eye to be s+le1 & _! m9ds dis9t]e/$1 & :o h gone sev]al /ages be=e him to heav54 ,^! w\ld comm& respect f him2 ^! he w\ld he>1 & to _! judgm5t he w\ld pay a great def]5ce4 ,! ,capta91 bless$ be ,,god1 beg9s to be we>y ( 8 f9e h\se2 & ,i hope w be s uneasy 9 e worldly /ate1 z to f9d no re/ = ! soles ( 8 feet4 ,may ! glori\s ,,jesus rea* out ! h& ( 8 m]cy1 take him into ! ark1 & %ut ! door fa/ ^u him6 ,b ,i =get t y\r ,lady%ip is yet conf9$ to y\r room4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus make x a ,be!l1 a h\se ( ,,god1 & a gate ( heav5 to y\r s\l6 ,he w1 he w4 ,i he> t ! ,tab]nacle p are bless$ 9 ,london4 ,i am q easy ab\t t1 & e o!r public conc]n1 & desire no?+ b to approve myself upright & dis9t]e/$ 9 ! sight ( ,,god & man4 ,i hope y\r ,lady%ip w nev] f9d any ?+ to ! contr>y 91 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxix4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,b4 ,exon1 ,feb4 #bb1 #agej4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,b1 ,i ,receiv$ y\r k9d lett] a few days ago at ,bri/ol1 & embrace ?is fir/ opportunity ( answ]+ x4 ,9 ,london ,i 0 s cont9ually busi$ ) a multiplicity ( avocations1 t ,i c\ld n possibly write to y f !nce4 ,h[ev]1 x has pleas$ him1 ^: m]cy endure? = ev]1 to give me & 8 de> p a v pleasant & w>m ,w9t]2 & ,i tru/ mu* real good ha? be5 done to preci\s & immortal s\ls4 ,j be=e ,i left t[n1 ,i prea*$ f\r or five times 9 ,mr4 ,w's *apel1 & adm9i/r$ ! sacram5t twice or ?rice4 ,congregations 7 v l>ge1 & ! ,r$eem] caus$ mu* ( 8 glory to pass be=e u4 ,at ,bri/ol1 & 9 ,gl\ce/]%ire1 we h _h delightful seasons4 ,at ! =m] ,i saw & d9$ ) ,mr4 ,c ,wy1 :o talk$ ab\t my prea*+ 9 _! new room4 ,i said b little1 hav+1 z ! ,se>*] ( he>ts kn[s1 to ! be/ ( my k1 no view to head or ga!r a p>ty1 b only to prea* ,,*ri/ crucifi$ to all4 ,9 ?is ,i am bless$1 9 ?is ,i f9d unspeakable fre$om1 & to ?is1 ! necessity ,i lie "u ( lab\r+ on bo? sides ! wat]1 evid5tly calls me4 ,i am n[ go+ ,we/w>d4 ,"s "t 9 ,april ,i purpose1 ,,god will+1 to visit y\r p>ts aga9 9 my way to ,scotl&1 & !n we c talk ov] _m ?+s4 ,i ?9k x is high "t t all reason+s pro & con ab\t :at is pa/1 %\ld be buri$ 9 utt] oblivion4 ,b ,i fe>,h[ev]1 ?is is my com=t8,! ,,"l reigne?40 ,our bus9ess is to be guileless1 & to g =w>ds1 look+ cont9ually to t ,,jesus1 9 ^: cause we are emb>k$4 ,he w ord] all ?+s well4 ,i _c d any ?+ at pres5t = ,w ,d4 ,i tri$ my utmo/ = ,mr4 ,c4 ,if he turns out bad1 woe be to him1 aft] su* provid5tial int]positions4 ,i h no intimate correspond5ce ) ,mr4 ,s1 b he> by ,mr4 ,b1 t he is ble/ 9 ! p>ts r\nd ab\t him4 ,i see t he & all "y prea*]s ne$ ! ,apo/le's caution1 to 8,take he$1 le/ be+ puff$ up ) pride1 !y fall into ! condemnation ( ! devil40,& ?is ,i "k1 t no "o w /& long 9 ?is "w1 unless he is dis9t]e/$1 & looks = no?+ b pov]ty1 disgrace1 & dea?4 ,:osoev] is will+ ?us to lose 8 life %all f9d x2 &1 on ! contr>y1 :osoev] by s9i/] ends or practices seeks to save 8 life1 ! same 7m>k ! end7 %all lose x4 ,= ! pres5t adieu6 ,! ,,"l be ) y & y\rs6 ,be pleas$ to rememb] me to all z !y come 9 y\r way4 ,direct z usual2 & cease n to pray =1 de> ,sir1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxx4 ,to ,mrs4 ,g4 ,exon1 ,feb4 #bb1 #agej4 ,de> ,madam1 ,i ,rejoice to he> by y\r la/ k9d lett]1 t ! se$ s[n at ,man*e/] beg9s to spr+ up4 ,m especially1 ,i desire to be ?ankful1 t y h grace giv5 y1 ,madam1 to confess ! ,,"l ,,jesus & 8 gospel be=e m54 ,a bless$ e>ne/ ?is1 ( y\r be+ confess$ by him be=e 8 ,fa!r & ! holy angels 9 ! k+dom ( heav54 ,! inw>d peace & satisfaction y enjoy by s do+1 ,i am p]suad$ f> surpasses all y ev] enjoy$1 or c\ld possibly enjoy 9 ! polite _w4 ,) :at unspeakable com=t c y n[ s+1 ,be gone1 va9 _w1 my he>t resign1 ,= ,i mu/ be no long] ?9e2 ,a nobl]1 a div9] gue/1 ,n[ claims possession ( my brea/4 ,& if ! beg9n+ ( ! div9e life be s sweet1 :at mu/ ! end be1 :5 ?is mortal puts on immortality1 & ! s\l rises to all ! fulness ( ,,god4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 :o has giv5 y to *oose t bett] "p1 t %all nev] be tak5 f y6 ,:at h y to d n[1 b daily to sit at ! de> ,r$eem]'s feet & he> 8 ^w2 ,i mean1 se>* ! scriptures1 :i* te/ify ( him3 & = ,8 great "n's sake1 let y\r rema9+ life be "o cont9u$ sacrifice ( love to ,,god & man4 ,?is is true fai?1 ev5 a fai? t works by love1 & ov]comes ?is wick$ _w4 ,well may x be /il$ preci\s fai?4 ,x is preci\s 9 itself1 & preci\s 9 its fruits4 ,x lays hold on1 & unites to ,,*ri/1 & c>ries out ! s\l day by day aft] a ne>] con=mity to him4 ,x goes on f /r5g? to /r5g?1 & conducts ! s\l at l5g? to ! p]fect & un9t]rupt$ vision ( ! ev]-bless$ ,,god4 ,me?9ks ,i he> y say1 8,,"l1 ev]more give me ?is fai?40 ,he w1 ,madam1 he w3 = he give? lib]ally1 & upbraide? n4 ,be n afraid ( ask+ too mu*4 ,lay y\r f\ndation deep 9 ! k ( y\rself1 & y _c build too high4 ,o t ! wor?y ,capta9 may be> y company to heav56 ,i tru/ he w4 ,p]haps "s "t 9 ! ,spr+1 ,i may h ! pleasure ( wait+ ^u y4 ,i am n[ 9 ! ,we/1 & h _h bless$ seasons 9 my way hi!r4 ,good ,lady ,hn ha? be5 ill1 b is recov]+4 ,!re ha? be5 an awak5+ at ,a%by2 b opposition beg9s to %ew itself 9 ^! p>ts by ! in/rum5tality ( a diss5t+ m9i/]4 ,t ! numb] may daily increase among y1 & t y & y\rs may be wat]$ e mom5t1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 ,madam1 ,y\r mo/ oblig$ & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxx4 ,to ,lady ,h4 ,plym\?1 ,feb4 #be1 #agej4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,! day aft] ,i wrote to y\r ,lady%ip my la/ lett]1 ,i prea*$ ?ree times1 once at ,k+swood1 & twice at ,bri/ol4 ,9 ! ev5+ ,i /ood at ,smi?'s hall w9d[ & prea*$4 ,x 0 a bless$ day4 ,! next morn+ our asc5d$ ,savi\r gave me mu* ( 8 pres5ce1 & ,i came on my way rejoic+4 ,at ,taunton ,i met ) ,mr4 ,pe>sall1 a ,diss5t+ m9i/]1 a prea*] ( righte\sness be=e ,i 0 born4 ,at ,well+ton ,i lay at ! h\se ( "o ,mr4 ,d>racott1 a flam+ successful prea*] ( ! gospel1 & :o1 ,i ?9k1 may ju/ly be /il$ 7:at ,mr4 ,hi]on 0 "s ye>s ago7 ! /> 9 ! ,we/4 ,he ha? suff]$ mu* reproa*2 ! common lot ( all t are own$ 9 ! ,,"l's v9ey>d3 & 9 ! space ( ?ree mon?s1 he ha? lo/ ?ree lovely *ildr54 ,two ( !m di$ ! ,saturday ev5+ be=e ! sacram5t 0 to be adm9i/r$2 b weep+ did n h9d] s[+4 ,he prea*$ ! next day1 & adm9i/]$ z usual4 ,our ,,"l /r5g!n$ him2 & = 8 ?ree natural1 ha? giv5 him above ?irty spiritual *ildr53 & he is 9 a likely way ( hav+ _m m4 ,he has v5tur$ 8 little all = ,,*ri/2 & la/ week a sa9t di$ :o left him & 8 heirs two hundr$ p\nds 9 l&4 ,did ev] any "o tru/ 9 ! ,,"l & 0 =sak58 ,at 8 place ,i began to take ! field = ?is ,spr+4 ,at a v %ort w>n+1 a multitude ( s\ls assembl$1 & ! bread ( life1 t come? d[n f heav51 0 disp5s$ among/ !m4 ,! foll[+ ev5+ ,i prea*$ at ,exet]1 :]e !re is a little flock1 & la/ night & ?is morn+ ,i h prea*$ "h3 ,i humbly hope to ! com=t ( _m4 ,?is aft]noon1 ,,god will+1 ,i am to take ! field aga94 ,:at success ,i meet ) "h1 & 9 ,cornwall1 y\r ,lady%ip %all "k by ano!r opportunity4 ,i am n[ wait+ = a lett] f ,mr4 ,b1 :i* ,i hope w br+ me ! wi%'d-= news ( ! confirmation ( y\r ,lady%ip's heal?4 ,?is is :at ,i cont9ually pray = f my inmo/ s\l4 ,i am sorry to in=m y\r ,lady%ip 7if x has n rea*$ y be=e7 t ,mr4 ,a ( ,london is dead4 ,i ?9k he 0 "o ( ! mo/ lively1 & l to h be5 ! mo/ successful ,diss5t+ prea*] 9 t great city3 b our ,,"l ord]s all ?+s well4 ,! residue ( ! ,_s is 9 8 h&s4 ,bless$ ,r$eem]1 quick5 my t>dy pace1 & make me also ready6 ,good ,lady ,ann ,i hope is n[ p]fectly recov]$4 ,b :y d ,i talk ( a p]fect recov]y 9 ?is dy+ life8 ,!n only %all we be p]fectly recov]$1 :5 we awake 9 ! morn+ ( ! resurrection aft] our ,r$eem]'s lik5ess2 !n1 & n till !n1 w my poor s\l be fully satisfi$2 !n1 & n till !n1 w y\r ,lady%ip fully "k h[ mu* ! temporal & et]nal welf>e ( y\r ,lady%ip is desir$ & pray$ = by1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ humble1 dutiful1 & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 8,,dcccxx0 us$ = previ\s lett] also4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxxi4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,h4 ,plym\?1 ,feb4 #be1 #agej4 ,rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,,y\r lett]s always fill me ) sympa?y4 ,y\r la/ ,i h j be5 read+2 & 9 read+ brea!d out ?is ejaculation1 8,,"l1 :5 w ! days ( 8 m\rn+ be end$40 ,surely y are n always ?us to /ick fa/ 9 ! mire & clay4 ,c]ta9ly ! "t w come1 :5 ! de> ,r$eem] w put y\r feet ^u a rock1 & a song into y\r m\?1 & ord] y\r go+ = ! promot+ 8 glory & 8 p's good4 ,satan ha? inde$ desir$ to h y1 t he may sift y z :eat2 b ,,*ri/1 a sympa?iz+1 compassionate high- prie/1 prays = y1 & y\r fai? %all n fail4 ,look up !n1 my de> ,mr4 ,h2 y %all f9d grace to help 9 "t ( ne$4 ,leave to 8 sov]eign sway ,to *oose & to comm&2 ,s %alt ?\ wond'r+ own 8 way1 ,h[ wise1 h[ /rong 8 h&4 ,f>1 f> above ?y ?\ghts1 ,8 c\nsel %all appe>1 ,:5 fully he ! "w ha? wr\ght1 ,t caus'd ?y ne$less fe>4 ,?is is ! advice ,i give y4 ,i "k y w pray t ,i may take x myself4 ,= ,i f9d1 t suffici5t = e day is ! evil !re(4 ,b ! ,,"l causes me to r5ew my /r5g?1 & bless$ be 8 "n1 enables me to g on my way rejoic+4 ,9 ,london we h _h a bless$ ,w9t]4 ,9 ! c\ntry we h se5 a ,spr+ "t4 ,hi!r ,i came la/ night1 & h prea*$ twice s9ce my com+4 ,?us ,i live a mov+ life4 ,o t ,i may be a pilgrim inde$1 & desire no cont9u+ city till ,i come to ! ,new ,j]usalem1 :i* is above1 & ! "m ( u all4 ,!re1 all t are born ( ,,god1 :e!r ,my/icks1 ,calv9i/s1 c4 %all jo9 9 "o common song1 ev5 ! song ( ,moses & ( ! ,,lamb4 ,y\r hymn1 = :i* ,i ?ank y1 is a prep>ative = ?is4 ,i s5t x to good ,lady ,hn1 :o has be5 ill1 b is n[1 ,i hope1 recov]$4 ,pray write to me (t54 ,sorr[s gr[ less1 & joys great]1 by be+ communicat$4 ,load me z mu* z y w ) all y\r grievances1 & ,i w lay !m be=e ,him1 :o came to be> our sicknesses1 & heal our infirmities4 ,pray :at is become ( ,mr4 ,s8 ,w he prea*1 n[ he is sure ( some?+ 9 h&8 ,b alas6 ! disease is 9 ! he>t4 ,:5 ! love ( ,,god reigns !re1 !n & n till !n w ! love & fe> ( ! _w flee away4 ,bless$ fre$om1 :]e) ,,jesus ,,*ri/ makes 8 s]vants free6 ,rememb] me :5 at 8 foot/ool1 & write long & (t5 to1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\r's1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxxii4 ,to ,mr4 ,f4 ,plym\?1 ,feb4 #bf1 #agej4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,f1 ,,ev] s9ce ,i receiv$ y\r la/ k9d lett]1 ,i h be5 endeav\r+ to r$eem "s "t to answ] x1 b till n[ h n _h opportunity4 ,inde$ ev5 n[ a multiplicity ( bus9ess obliges me to be mu* m brief ?an o!rwise ,i %\ld4 ,h[ev]1 ,i _c help in=m+ y1 t ,i am glad t ! g5tlem5 ( ,philadelphia are ex]t+ _! ef=ts to erect an academy4 ,i h (t5 ?\ght su* an in/itution 0 want$ exce$+ly2 & if well-conduct$1 am p]suad$ x w be ( public s]vice4 ,y\r plan ,i h read ov]1 & d n wond] at its meet+ ) g5]al approbation4 ,x is c]ta9ly well calculat$ to promote polite lit]ature2 b ,i ?9k !re wants aliquid ,*ri/i 9 x1 to make x s useful z ,i w\ld desire x might be4 ,x is true1 y say1 8,! y\? are to be taught "s public religion1 & ! excell5cy ( ! *ri/ian religion 9 p>ticul>30 b me?9ks ?is is m5tion$ too late1 & too soon pass$ ov]4 ,z we are all creatures ( a day2 z our :ole life is b "o small po9t betwe5 two et]nities1 x is reasonable to suppose1 t ! gr& end ( e *ri/ian in/itution = =m+ t5d] m9ds1 %\ld be to conv9ce !m ( _! natural depravity1 ( ! means ( recov]+ out ( x1 & ( ! necessity ( prep>+ = ! enjoym5t ( ! supreme ,be+ 9 a future /ate4 ,^! are ! gr& po9ts 9 :i* *ri/ianity c5t]s4 ,arts & sci5ces may be built on ?is1 & s]ve to embelli% & set (f ?is sup]/ructure1 b )\t ?is1 ,i ?9k !re _c be any good f\ndation4 ,:e!r ! little ,dut* book ,i h s5t ov]1 w be ( any s]vice 9 direct+ to su* a f\ndation1 or h[ to build ^u x1 ,i _c tell4 ,^u m5tion+ y\r desire to ! ,k+'s ,g]man *apla91 a wor?y man ( ,,god2 he s5t x to me1 & ?\ght1 if translat$1 x might be ( s]vice4 ,glad %\ld ,i be ( contribut+1 ?\gh x 0 b ! lea/ mite1 9 promot+ s laudable an und]tak+2 b ! g5tlem5 conc]n$ are e way s sup]ior to me1 bo? 9 respect to k ( books & m51 t any ?+ ,i c\ld (f]1 ,i fe>1 w\ld be ( v little s]vice4 ,i ?9k ! ma9 ?+ w be1 to get prop] ma/]s t are acqua9t$ ) ! _w1 ) !mselves1 & ) ,,god1 & :o w consequ5tly naturally c>e = ! welf>e ( ! y\? t %all be committ$ to _! c>e4 ,i ?9k also 9 su* an in/itution1 !re %\ld be a well-approv$ *ri/ian ,orator1 :o %\ld n be cont5t ) giv+ a public lecture 9 g5]al ^u oratory1 b :o %\ld visit & take pa9s ) e class1 & tea* !m e>ly h[ to speak1 & read1 & pron\nce well4 ,an h\r or two 9 a day1 ,i ?9k1 ought to be set ap>t = ?is4 ,x w\ld s]ve z an agreeable amusem5t1 & w\ld be ( great s]vice1 :e!r ! y\? be int5d$ = ! pulpit1 ! b>1 or any o!r pr(ession :atsoev]4 ,i wi% also1 t ! y\? 7 to bo>d 9 ! academy1 & by t means be always "u ! ma/]'s eye4 ,& if a fund c\ld be rais$1 = ! free education ( ! poor] sort1 :o %\ld appe> to h promis+ abilities1 ,i ?9k x w\ld greatly answ] ! design propos$4 ,x ha? be5 (t5 f\nd1 t "s ( our brighte/ m5 9 *ur* & /ate1 h aris5 f su* an obscure condition4 ,:5 ,i he>d ( ! academy1 ,i told ,mr4 ,b1 t ! new build+1 ,i ?\ght1 w\ld admirably suit su* a proposal2 & ,i !n det]m9$ 9 my next to m5tion "s t]ms t might be (f]$ to ! consid]ation ( ! ,tru/ees4 ,b ,i f9d s9ce1 t y h done ?is already1 & t matt]s are adju/$ agreeable to ! m9ds ( ! majority4 ,i hope y\r agreem5t meets ) ! approbation ( ! inhabitants1 & t x w be s]viceable to ! cause ( vital piety & good education4 ,if ^! ends are answ]$1 a free-s*ool erect$1 ! debts paid1 & a place pres]v$ = public prea*+1 ,i d n see :at reason !re is = any "o to compla94 ,b all ?is dep5ds on ! integrity1 dis9t]e/$ness1 & piety ( ! g5tlem5 conc]n$4,an in/itution1 f\nd$ on su* a basis1 ,,god w bless & succe$2 b )\t ^!1 ! mo/ promis+ s*emes w prove abortive1 & ! mo/ fl\ri%+ /ructures1 9 ! end1 turn out m]e ,babels4 ,i wi% y & ! g5tlem5 conc]n$ mu* prosp]ity2 & pray ! ,,"l ( all lords to direct y to ! be/ means to promote ! be/ end2 ,i mean1 ! glory ( ,,god1 & ! welf>e ( y\r fell[-creatures4 ,be pleas$ to rememb] me to !m & all fri5ds z !y come 9 y\r way1 & believe me1 de> ,sir1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxxiii4 ,to ,gov]nor ,b4 ,plym\?1 ,feb4 #bf1 #agej4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,i ,0 mu* rejoic$ to he>1 by a lett] lately receiv$ f ,mr4 ,brad=d1 t y\r ,excell5cy 0 pretty well1 & am v ?ankful t y 0 pleas$ to enquire s cordially aft] unwor?y me4 ,i take ?is fir/ opportunity ( return+ my mo/ grateful ackn[l$gem5ts1 & to assure y\r ,excell5cy1 y are n =gott5 by me at ! ?rone ( grace4 ,ere n[1 ,i ?\ght to h wait$ ^u y 9 p]son1 b x ha? pleas$ ,him1 ^: ,i am1 & :om ,i desire to s]ve 9 ! gospel ( 8 de> ,son1 to deta9 me long] ?an ,i expect$ 9 my native c\ntry4 ,! door = usefulness op5s wid] & wid]4 ,! se$ s[n among ! ri*1 spr+s up & be>s fruit 9 "s2 & ! poor 9 v>i\s places receive ! gospel m gladly ?an ev]4 ,la/ fall 0 a glori\s se$-"t 9 ! ,nor? ( ,engl&4 ,9 ,london we _h a w>m w9t]2 & 9 ! c\ntry we h _h reason to s+1 t 8! voice ( ! turtle is aga9 he>d 9 ! l&40 ,,god will+1 ,i purpose rang+ ?is ,summ]1 & !n to emb>k = my belov$ ,am]ica once m4 ,:e!r ,i %all see y\r ,excell5cy is unc]ta94 ,y are ^u ! decl9e ( life2 & = my own "p1 ,i wond] t ,i live s long4 ,b ,i tru/ ,i %all meet y\r ,excell5cy 9 heav51 :]e ! wick$ he>t1 ! wick$ _w1 & wick$ devil w cease f tr\bl+1 & e s\l enjoy an un9t]rupt$ & et]nal re/4 ,?is ,i am wait+ = e day2 & accord+ to ! pres5t frame ( my s\l1 desire no cont9u+ city1 till ,i arrive at & take possession ( ! ,new-,j]usalem above4 ,my ,ma/] makes rang+ exce$+ly pleasant2 & ,i hope 9 8 /r5g? to beg9 n[ to beg9 to sp5d & be sp5t = him1 :o %$ 8 own de> he>t's blood = s9ful1 ill1 & hell-des]v+ me4 ,o t dea? may f9d me ei!r pray+ or prea*+6 ,i hope y\r ,excell5cy w increase my obligations1 by cont9u+ to pray = me4 ,my pray] = y is1 8,t y\r ,excell5cy may br+ =? mu* fruit 9 old age2 & t :5soev] y g (f1 y may be ga!r$ l a ripe %ock ( corn into ! ,r$eem]'s heav5ly g>n]60 ,t y may till !n g on f /r5g? to /r5g?1 & increase ) all ! increase ( ,,god1 is ! e>ne/ desire (1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,y\r ,excell5cy's mo/ oblig$1 dutiful1 & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxxiv4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,sa9t-,g9nys1 ,m>* #e1 #agej4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i ,0 a%am$ to s5d y\r ,lady%ip s %ort a lett] f ,plym\?1 b x 0 unavoidable4 ,i 0 oblig$ to take horse1 & !re=e c\ld only promise y\r ,lady%ip to s5d y p>ticul>s aft]w>ds4 ,at ,plym\? ,i prea*$ twelve times 9 six days1 & ! long] ,i prea*$1 ! m he>]s1 & ! p[] t att5d$ ! ^w increas$ also4 ,fri5ds grew m he>ty1 & enemies m s(t5$4 ,mr4 ,t & ,mr4 ,g came to ,plym\? to meet me4 ,i prea*$ at ,tavi/ock 9 my way hi!r1 & ye/]day 0 a glori\s day ( ! ,son ( man4 ,our ,,"l gave u to see 8 /ately /eps & out-go+s 9 ! sanctu>y4 ,f\r ( ,mr4 ,wesley's ,prea*]s 7 pres5t1 & also f\r ,cl]gym5 9 _! g[ns & cassocks4,mr4 ,b5net ag$ f\rscore1 ,mr4 ,?ompson1 ,mr4 ,grigg1 & myself4 ,x 0 a day ( fat ?+s4 ,by ! advice & desire ( fri5ds1 ,i am go+ fur!r ,we/w>d1 & %all take c>e to let y\r ,lady%ip "k1 h[ ! ,,"l is pleas$ to deal ) me & 8 de> p4 ,r$ru?1 ,m>* #aj4 ,?\gh ! above 0 begun at ,/4 ,g9nys1 yet ,i h n be5 able to g on ) x till n[4 ,e day ,i h be5 travell+ & prea*+1 & c\ld ,i /ay "o mon?1 x might be sp5t to great advantage4 ,at a place call$ ,port-,isaac ! ,r$eem]'s /ately /eps 7 se5 inde$1 & 8 p 7 fill$ z ) new w9e4 ,at ,camel=d ,i prea*$ ) great quietness 9 ! /reet4 ,at ,/4 ,&rews we _h a v p[]ful season1 & ye/]day at ,r$ru? sev]al ?\s&s att5d$1 & ! ^w 0 quick & p[]ful4 ,invitations are s5t to me f ,falm\?1 & sev]al o!r places4 ,i want m tongues1 m bodies1 m s\ls = ! ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,_h ,i t5 ?\s&1 he %\ld h !m all4 ,aft] prea*+1 ab\t noon ,i am to g to ,/4 ,ives1 & 9 ab\t n9e days ,i hope to be at ,exet]4 ,y\r ,lady%ip %all be sure to he> h[ ! ,,"l prosp]s ! gospel pl\gh4 ,mr4 ,t is mighty he>ty1 & gone to 8 p>i% 9 a gospel flame4 ,! p "h want x mu*4 ,surely1 ,,god w "s "t or ano!r turn _! captivity4 ,mr4 ,t desir$ 8 mo/ dutiful respects might be pres5t$ to y\r ,lady%ip4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 t y are bett]4 ,i am n =getful ( y\r ,lady%ip by night or by day4 ,i hope ! s\ls ( y\r hon\r$ si/]s d prosp]1 & t y w yet live to see ,,jesus ,,*ri/ =m$ 9 all y\r relations he>ts4 ,t e ?+ y\r ,lady%ip writes1 says1 or does1 may be mightily bless$ & own$ ( ! de> ,r$eem]1 is ! cont9ual pray] (1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$1 & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxxv4 ,to ,lady ,h4 ,exet]1 ,m>*1 #ba1 #agej4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i ,?9k x is n[ almo/ an age s9ce ,i wrote to y\r ,lady%ip1 b travell+ & prea*+ h prev5t$ me4 ,imm$iately aft] writ+ my la/1 ,i prea*$ to _m ?\s&s1 at a place call$ ,gw9nop4 ,! ra9 dropp$ g5tly ^u our bodies1 & ! grace ( ,,god seem$ to fall l a g5tle dew & spr9kl+ ra9 ^u our s\ls4 ,x 0 inde$ a f9e spr+ %[]4 ,9 ! ev5+ ,i rode sixte5 miles to ,/4 ,ives1 & prea*$ to _m t gladly att5d$ to he> ! ^w2 a great p[] seem$ to accompany x4 ,on ! morr[1 be+ ,,"l's day1 ,i prea*$ twice to l>ge auditories1 & !n rode back aga9 rejoic+ to ,gw9nop4 ,9 my way1 ,i _h ! pleasure ( he>+ t good 0 done1 & _h fre% calls to prea* else:]e4 ,9 ! morn+ ,i w5t to *ur*1 & he>d a virul5t s]mon f ^! words1 8,bew>e ( false prophets40 ,on ,saturday ! prea*] 0 he>d to say1 8,n[ ,:itefield 0 com+1 he mu/ put on 8 old arm\r40 ,x did b little execution1 because n scripture pro(1 & consequ5tly n tak5 out ( ,,god's armory4 ,on ,monday ,i prea*$ aga9 at ,r$ru?1 at t5 9 ! morn+1 to ne> 7z !y 7 comput$7 t5 ?\s& s\ls4 ,arr[s ( conviction seem$ to fly fa/4 ,9 ! ev5+ ,i prea*$ to above five hundr$1 at twelve miles di/ant1 & !n rode ab\t sixte5 miles to "o ,mr4 ,b's1 a weal?y man1 conv9c$ ab\t two ye>s ago4 ,9 rid+1 my horse ?rew me viol5tly on ! gr\nd1 b by ,,god's provid5ce1 ,i got up )\t receiv+ mu* hurt4 ,! next day we _h a mo/ delightful season at ,/4 ,mew5s1 & ! day foll[+ a l "t1 at a place call$ ,port-,isaac4 ,9 ! ev5+1 ,i met my de> ,mr4 ,?ompson aga9 at ,mr4 ,b5net's1 a fri5dly m9i/] ag$ f\rscore1 & on ,?ursday prea*$ 9 bo? 8 *ur*es4 ,bless$ seasons bo?6 ,on ,friday we w5t to ,bidde=d1 :]e !re is p]haps "o ( ! be/ little flocks 9 all ,engl&4 ,! p[] ( ,,god s came d[n :ile ,i 0 exp\nd+ to !m1 t ,mr4 ,?ompson c\ld sc>ce /& "u x4 ,i prea*$ twice2 a comm&+1 conv9c+ influ5ce w5t =? a second "t1 & "o came to me ! next morn+ "u awak5+s4 ,! ,,"l ,,jesus has "h br\ght home a lawy]2 & "o ( ! y\nge/ b close/ reason]s t ev] ,i met )1 is n[ "u deep convictions4 ,on ,monday ev5+ ,i came to ,exet]1 & ) great regret %all /ay till ,friday4 ,= ,i ?9k e day lo/1 t is n sp5t 9 field prea*+4 ,an un?\ght ( & unexpect$ly wide door is op5$ 9 ,cornwall1 s t ,i h sometimes almo/ det]m9$ to g back aga94 ,i beg ! cont9uance ( y\r ,lady%ip's pray]s1 & hope ,mr4 ,b w let me "k ( y\r ,lady%ip's welf>e4 ,y w n be =gott5 by1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$1 & *e>ful s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxxvi4 ,to ! ,c\ntess ,d4 ,exet]1 ,m>* #ba1 #agej4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i ,did n ?9k ( be+ s long out ( ,london1 )\t s5d+ y\r ,lady%ip a lett]2 b ,i h be5 s employ$ 9 travell+ & prea*+ & answ]+ lett]s1 t ,i h sc>ce _h any "t at all4 ,h[ev]1 ,i bless ! glori\s ,r$eem]1 t ,i c n[ s5d y\r ,lady%ip good news4 ,e :]e ! ^w ( ,,god has ran & be5 glorifi$4 ,i am j return$ f ne> ! l&'s end1 :]e ?\s&s & ?\s&s he>d ! gospel gladly4 ,i h g5]ally prea*$ twice a day1 & rode sev]al miles2 b my greate/ grief is1 t ,i c d no m = ! bless$ ,,jesus4 ,:]ev] ,i am1 y\r ,lady%ip & hon\r$ si/]1 ) ! o!r hon\rable ladies1 are cont9ually rememb]$ by me at ! ?rone ( grace4 ,i hope all are det]m9$ ) full purpose ( he>t to cleave unto ! ,,"l4 ,! e>?quake ha? be5 an al>m+ provid5ce4 ,happy !y1 t h an int]e/ 9 ,,*ri/1 & are always ready6 ,on ,him alone is my /r5g? & safety f\nd$4 ,did n ?is support & com=t y\r ,lady%ip "u ! awful al>m8 ,g on !n1 hon\r$ ,madam1 & by a con/ant look+ to ,,jesus1 make cont9ual advances 9 ! div9e life1 :i* ,i believe ha? be5 communicat$ to y f above4 ,! m y see ( 8 excell5cies1 ! m w all creat$ ?+s sick5 & die 9 y\r view & ta/e4 ,i comm5d y\r ,lady%ip to 8 nev]-fail+ m]cy1 & beg leave to subscribe myself1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 & oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxxvii4 ,to ,lady ,h4 ,exet]1 ,m>* #bd1 #agej4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,z ,i am p]suad$ y\r he>t's desire & pray] to ,,god is1 t ! k+dom ( ! ,,"l ,,jesus may be set up on e>?1 ,i _c return to ,london )\t in=m+ y\r ,lady%ip1 t ! gospel has be5 mo/ gladly receiv$ 9 ^! we/]n p>ts4 ,i h be5 v ne> ! l&'s end1 & e :]e s\ls h fl$ to he> ! ^w prea*$1 l doves to ! w9d[s4 ,! h>ve/ is great1 yea v great2 b ! lab\r]s are few4 ,o t ! ,,"l ( ! h>ve/ w\ld ?ru/ out m lab\r]s6 ,some?+ out ( ! common road mu/ be done1 to awak5 a ?\ghtless _w4 ,,god has be5 t]ribly %ak+ ! metropolis4 ,i hope x is an e>ne/ ( 8 giv+ a %ock to secure s9n]s1 & mak+ !m to cry out1 8,:at %all we d to be sav$80 ,i tru/1 hon\r$ ,madam1 y h be5 br\ght sweetly to believe on ! ,,"l ,,jesus1 & h exp]i5c$ ! beg9n+s ( a real salvation 9 y\r he>t4 ,:at a m]cy is ?is6 ,to be pluck$ z a br& out ( ! burn+1 to be "o ( ^? few ,mighty & ,noble t are call$ effectually by ! grace ( ,,god2 :at consolation mu/ ?is adm9i/] to y\r ,lady%ip "u all afflictions6 ,:at c %ake a s\l ^: hopes ( happ9ess1 9 "t & et]nity1 are built ^u ! rock ( ages8 ,w9ds may bl[1 ra9s may & w desc5d ev5 ^u p]sons ( ! mo/ exalt$ /ations2 b !y t tru/ 9 ! ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/ nev] %all1 nev] c be totally conf\nd$4 ,t y\r ,lady%ip may e day & h\r exp]i5ce m & m ( ?is bless$ tru?1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 ob$i5t humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxxviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,l4 ,london1 ,april #c1 #agej4 ,v de> ,sir1 ,,la/ ,friday ev5+ ,i came to t[n1 & w\ld h answ]$ y\r k9d lett]s 7:i* ,i f\nd wait+ = me "h7 la/ po/1 _h n fatigue & a multiplicity ( bus9ess prev5t$ me4 ,surely ! di/ress ( our suff]+ fri5ds is great1 b he t dwelle? on high is great]4 ,i h already laid y\r acc\nt be=e "s p>ticul> p]sons1 & %all use all possible means to h our de> fri5ds grievances r$ress$4 ,9 ! int]im1 let u besiege ! ?rone ( grace1 & by e>ne/ pray] engage 8 assi/ance1 :o has promis$ t ! gates ( hell %all nev] prevail aga9/ 8 ,*ur*4 ,z ,i he> ,mr4 ,john ,w is n[ 9 ,irel&1 ,i suppose he w be/ answ] y\r "q ab\t 8com+ out f among/ !m40 ,= my "p1 ,i ?9k my bus9ess is to prea* ! gospel unto all1 )\t sett+ up any p>ticul> p>ty4 ,! acceptance :i* ! glori\s ,emmanuel is pleas$ to give to me1 & ! v>i\s calls s5t1 z well z ! fre$om ,i f9d 9 comply+ ) !m1 confirm me m & m t ?is is my prov9ce4 ,i am j return$ f ! ,we/1 :]e ,i h se5 ! fields e :]e :ite ready unto h>ve/4 ,?\gh ?\s&s flock to he> ! ^w 9 t[n1 yet ,i almo/ ?9k e day lo/ 9 :i* ,i am n prea*+ ab\t ! c\ntry1 n[ ! summ] is com+ on4 ,,god only kn[s :e!r ,i %all rea* z f> z ,irel&4 ,pray cont9ue y\r acc\nts4 ,i _c help ?9k+1 b t ?is opposition is a bless$ presage ( a future glori\s h>ve/ 9 ! k+dom ( ,irel&4 ,yet a little :ile1 & he t w come1 %all come1 & w n t>ry4 ,t y\r s\l may be fill$ ) all ! div9e fulness1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxxix4 ,to ,gov]nor ,b4 ,portsm\?1 ,april #bg1 #agej4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,i ,wrote to y\r ,excell5cy la/ f ,plym\?1 :]e1 z well z 9 _m o!r places 9 ! we/1 ! ,,"l ( all lords has be5 pleas$ greatly to bless my poor unwor?y m9i/rations4 ,i am n[ 7aft] hav+ se5 mu* ( ! ,r$eem]'s p[] 9 ,london7 mak+ a %ort elopem5t to ,portsm\?1 & f !nce ,i purpose to g into ! ,nor?1 :]e ,i tru/ ?\s&s are already awak5$ to seek aft] ! ?+s :i* lead to life et]nal4 ,! h>ve/ 9 ,engl& is exce$+ great4 ,i "k t y\r ,excell5cy w pray1 t ! ,,"l ( ! h>ve/ may ?ru/ out m lab\r]s into 8 h>ve/4 ,i am glad y\r ,excell5cy ha? be5 hon\r$ by provid5ce1 to put ,new-,j]sey college on su* a foot+1 t x may be a nurs]y = future lab\r]s4 ,i h _h ! pleasure ( see+ ,mr4 ,a & ,colonel ,w1 & h introduc$ !m to su* ( my fri5ds1 z ,i believe1 "u ,,god1 may s]ve ! int]e/ 9 :i* !y are engag$4 ,glad %all ,i be ( e opportunity (f]$ me1 ( promot+ ! ,r$eem]'s cause 9 ,new-,engl& or ,new-,j]sey4 ,by ! div9e bless+1 ,i hope t some?+ consid]able w be done 9 ,engl& & ,scotl& = ,new-,j]sey college4 ,i wi% y\r ,excell5cy joy ( ! relation into :i* ,i he> y h lately ent]$4 ,i hope my dutiful respects w f9d acceptance ) ,madam ,bel1 & ,i e>ne/ly pray t y may live toge!r z heirs ( ! grace ( life4 ,may ,,god hon\r y bo? to br+ =? mu* fruit 9 old age6 ,"h ,i w\ld end2 b ! love ,i owe to ! be>]1 ,mr4 ,s1 = ,,*ri/'s sake1 con/ra9s me to recomm5d him to y\r ,excell5cy4 ,he is ,i ?9k an ,israelite inde$4 ,i pray ! ,,"l ,,jesus to succe$ & bless him4 ,he c give y\r ,excell5cy an acc\nt1 h[ ! "w prosp]s on ?is side ! wat]4 ,t e wild]ness 9 ,am]ica may blossom l a rose1 & t y\r ,excell5cy's prov9ce may be l ! g>d5 ( ! ,,"l1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 ,y\r ,excell5cy's mo/ dutiful b oblig$ humble s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxxx4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,h4 ,portsm\?1 ,april #bh1 #agej4 ,my v de> fri5d & ,bro!r1 ,,y\r lett] %\ld h _h an imm$iate answ]1 if ! lea/ leisure _h (f]$ :5 9 t[n4 ,b !re ,i am cont9ually hurri$1 & _h sc>ce "t to eat bread4 ,h[ev]1 our ,,"l gave me meat :i* ! _w kn[s n (1 & enabl$ me to prea* ?ree or f\r times a day to great multitudes1 & ,i tru/ ) great bless+s4 ,fe> n y\r weak body2 we are immortal till our "w is done4 ,,*ri/'s lab\r]s mu/ live by miracle2 if n1 ,i mu/ n live at all2 = ,,god only kn[s :at ,i daily endure4 ,my cont9ual vomit+s almo/ kill me1 & yet ! pulpit is my cure1 s t my fri5ds beg9 to pity me less1 & to leave (f t ungrateful caution1 8,sp>e ?yself40 ,i speak ?is to enc\rage y4 ,p]sons ^: writ+s are to be bless+s1 mu/ h "s ?orns 9 ! fle%4 ,y\r disord]s1 l m9e1 ,i believe are z yet only to humble1 n to kill u4 ,?\gh ,i long to g to heav51 yet ,i am apt to ?9k we are n to die pres5tly1 b live & decl>e ! works ( ! ,,"l4 ,y by y\r p51 ,i by my tongue4 ,may ! glori\s ,emmanuel bless u bo?6 ,i believe he w4 ,c\rage1 my de>1 v de> ,mr4 ,h2 ,c\rage4 ,:5 we are weak1 !n are we /rong4,b to y\r lett]4 ,i am glad ,dr4 ,s prea*es1 & t ,mr4 ,h1 is at "w4 ,9 work+ we %all be bless$4 ,to him t ha?1 %all be giv54 ,h[ %all we contrive to meet4 ,i purpose be+ at ,oulney next ,sunday sev5night1 & 9 a day or two aft] at ,nor?ampton4 ,i wi% ,i c\ld h a l9e f y4 ,9 ! mean :ile ,i %all endeav\r to get ,dr4 ,w4 ,!re is a glori\s plan set on foot by ! ,great & ,good1 = a college 9 ! ,new-,j]sies2 ! p>ticul>s w ere long be publi%$4 ,i wi% x mu* prosp]ity4 ,y\r ,m$itations are n[ pr9t+ 9 ,philadelphia4 ,:y d y n sit = y\r picture8,! se$ s[n "h mon?s ago1 ha? sprung up4 ,p he> ) great att5tion4 ,:at _c ,,god d8 ,! ,,"l be ) y6 ,i love y mo/ t5d]ly4 ,i ?ank y t5 ?\s& times = all fav\rs1 & am1 v de> fri5d1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately & et]nally 9 our de> ,,"l ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxxxi4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,d4 ,london1 ,may #a1 #agej4 ,my v de> ,fri5d1 ,,?\gh ,i am some:at fatigu$ ) my j\rney1 yet ,i _c help answ]+ y\r v k9d & wi%$-= lett]4 ,bless$ be ! ,,god & ,fa!r ( our ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 :o delights to multiply 8 b5efits ^u u6 ,i wi% y & de> ,mrs4 ,d joy ( y\r tw9s4 ,may ,,jesus sanctify !m f ! womb1 & sp>e !m ) _! t5d] "m1 to be la/+ bless+s to y\rself & o!rs6 ,:at %all ,i r5d] unto ! ,,"l = remov+ prejudices f ,taunton p8 ,x is 8 do+2 & ! same grace 0 %ewn at ,portsm\?1 f :5ce ,i am j n[ come4 ,i 0 !re ?is "t twelvemon?1 & n[ _h ! pleasure ( he>+ t _m 7 !n awak5$1 :o hold on _! way4 ,?\s&s came to he>1 & ! ^w seem$ to /rike l a po9t$ arr[4 ,y h be5 mis9=m$ ab\t ,moor-fields4 ,i h prea*$ !re twice lately to _m ?\s&s1 b )\t mole/ation4 ,a bless$ p[] att5d$ ! ^w1 & we h _h mo/ delightful seasons 9 ,london4 ,help me to cry ,grace6 grace6 ,i am n[ go+ ,nor?w>d1 & hope next week to h ano!r int]view ) ,messrs4 ,h1 ,hly1 ,dr4 ,d1 & ,dr4 ,s4 ,i rejoice 9 ! success ( ! ,doctor's books1 & pray ! ,,"l e>ne/ly to bless all 8 lab\rs m & m4 ,poor ,lady ,hn is ill4 ,i say ( h]1 z ,i w\ld to y1 s]ius 9 clum r$eas6 ,y may direct to h] ,lady%ip at ,a%by-place4 ,i am glad to he> t y\r bre?r5 beg9 to envy y2 ,x is a good sign4 ,y h he>d ( ! vip] & ! file4 ,_! bit+ w only make _! own tee? to ble$4 ,we are to g on4 ,i pray ,,god y may1 & increase ) all ! increase ( ,,god4 ,i salute y & all y\r family4 ,my wife jo9s1 v de> ,mr4 ,d1 ) ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxxxii4 ,to ,mr4 ,c4 ,a%by1 ,may #aa1 #agej4 ,v de> ,sir1 ,,z y talk$ :5 ,i left ,london ( sett+ out on y\r j\rney 9 ab\t a =tnight1 ,i _c help s5d+ y ^! few l9es4 ,i believe !y w be acceptable1 because !y acqua9t y ) ! cont9uance ( ! ,r$eem]'s lov+ k9dness to ! v *ief ( s9n]s4 ,at ,oulney1 :]e ,i prea*$ la/ ,,"l's day1 we _h two sweet seasons4 ,a great multitude att5d$1 & ,i _h ! pleasure ( see+ "s1 t 7 wr\ght ^u :5 ,i 0 !re la/4 ,on ! ,monday1 ab\t six miles f ,nor?ampton1 ,i _h a private int]view ) ,dr4 ,s1 ,dr4 ,d1 ,messrs4 ,h & ,hly4 ,on ! ,tuesday ,i prea*$ 9 ! morn+ to ,dr4 ,d's family1 & 9 ! aft]noon to above two ?\s& 9 ! field4 ,dr4 ,s1 ,mr4 ,h1 c4 att5d$ me1 & walk$ ) me aft]w>ds along ! /reet2 s t ,i hope ! physician w n[ turn 8 back on ! _w1 & be cont5t to foll[ a despis$ crucifi$ ,r$eem] )\t res]ve4 ,i exp\nd$ at 8 h\se 9 ! ev5+1 & am h]eaft] to come to x z my own4 ,on ,tuesday ,i prea*$ twice at ,kett]+ to sev]al ?\s&s4 ,! p gladly receiv$ ! ^w1 & ! ,inn-keep] :]e ,i put up1 ,i hope is a real *ri/ian4 ,on ,w$nesday ,i came hi!r1 & f\nd good ,lady ,h1 ?\gh v weak1 yet bett] ?an ,i expect$4 ,i hope y w beg ,mr4 ,g1 & all ,,god's p1 to /rive toge!r 9 _! pray]s1 to keep h] out ( heav5 z long z !y c1 t %e may d m good on e>?4 ,i greet y & ,mrs4 ,c mo/ he>tily1 & wi%+ y a v prosp]\s j\rney1 by ! w ( ,,god1 ,i am1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxxxiii4 ,to ,doctor ,s4 ,a%by1 ,may #aa1 #agej4 ,my ,de> ,doctor1 ,,h[ d y8 ,i h ?\ght (1 & pray$ = y mu*1 s9ce we p>t$ f ,nor?ampton4 ,n[ ,i believe is ! "t 9 :i* ! ax is to be laid at ! v root ( ! tree4 ,h[ wond]fully do? ! ,,"l ,,jesus wat* ov] y8 ,h[ sweetly does he lead y out ( temptation6 ,o foll[ 8 lead+s1 my de> fri5d1 & let e1 ev5 ! mo/ belov$ ,isaac1 be imm$iately sacrific$ = ,,god4 ,k9dness is cruelty "h4 ,_h ,abraham consult$ ei!r ,s>ah or 8 affections1 he nev] w\ld h tak5 ! knife to slay 8 son4 ,,god's law is our rule1 & ,,god w h all ! he>t or none4 ,agags w plead1 b !y mu/ be hewn 9 pieces4 ,may ! ,,"l /r5g!n1 /abli%1 & settle y6 ,good ,lady ,hn 0 mu* rejoic$ to he> t y _h be5 )\t ! camp4 ,may y quit y\rself l a man1 & 9 e respect behave l a good soldi] ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/6 ,h] lady%ip is v weak1 b ,i hope w yet be sp>$ to d mu* good on e>?4 ,o ! happ9ess ( giv+ up all = ,,*ri/1 :o ha? giv5 himself = u4 ,! ,,"l be ) y6 ,i am y\rs to comm&1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxxxiv4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,m4 ,a%by1 ,may #ad1 #agej4 ,rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,i ,h desir$ to write y a long lett] = a consid]able "t1 b 0 s hurri$ :5 at ,london1 t ,i c\ld n be s explicit z ! affair ,i want$ to write ab\t1 necess>ily requir$4 ,x is conc]n+ ! ,presbyt]ian ,college 9 ! ,new ,j]sies2 ! importance & ext5sive usefulness ( :i*1 ,i suppose y h long s9ce be5 appriz$ (4 ,mr4 ,a1 a fri5d ( ,gov]nor ,b1 is come ov] ) a commission to negotiate ?is matt]2 he ha? br\ght ) him a copy ( a lett]1 :i* ,mr4 ,p s5t to y "s mon?s pa/4 ,?is lett] ha? be5 %ewn to ,doctor ,d & sev]al ( ! ,london m9i/]s1 :o all approve ( ! ?+1 & promise _! assi/ance4 ,la/ week ,i prea*$ at ,nor?ampton1 & conv]s$ ) ,doctor ,d conc]n+ x4 ,! s*eme t 0 !n judg$ mo/ practicable 0 ?is1 8,t ,mr4 ,p's lett] %\ld be pr9t$1 & a recomm5dation ( ! affair1 subscrib$ by ,doctor ,d & o!rs1 be annex$2 t a subscription & collections %\ld be !n set on foot 9 ,engl&1 & aft]w>ds t ,mr4 ,a %\ld g to ,scotl&40 ,i ?9k x is an affair t requires dispat*4 ,gov]nor ,b is old1 b a mo/ he>ty man = promot+ ,,god's glory1 & ! good ( mank9d4 ,he looks ^u ! college z 8 own daught]1 & w d all he c to end[ h] ) prop] privileges4 ,! pres5t ,presid5t ,mr4 ,b1 & mo/ ( ! ,tru/ees1 ,i am well acqua9t$ )4 ,!y are fri5ds to vital piety1 & ,i tru/ ?is "w ( ! ,,"l w prosp] 9 _! h&s4 ,! spread+ ( ! gospel 9 ,m>yl& & ,virg9ia 9 a great measure dep5ds ^u x1 & !re=e ,i wi% !m mu* success 9 ! "n ( ! ,,"l4 ,b m ( ?is :5 we meet4 ,z ,i am go+ fur!r nor?w>d1 ,i "k n b ,i may g z f> z ,glasg[4 ,inde$ !re are s _m doors op5$ 9 ,engl&1 t ,i "k n well :]e to g fir/4 ,i h lately be5 9 ,cornwall1 at ,portsm\?1 & ,london4,s9ce t ,i h prea*$ at ,oulney1 ,nor?ampton & ,kett]+4 ,= a few days ,i h be5 at good ,lady ,hn's1 :o ?\gh weak 9 body1 is always ab\nd+ 9 ! "w ( ! ,,"l4 ,%e s5ds y h] k9d complim5ts1 & ord]$ me to beg ! fav\r ( y to acqua9t ,mr4 ,r1 t %e w answ] 8 k9d lett] z soon z ev] h] /r5g? w p]mit4 ,i prea* daily at h] ,lady%ip's1 & ?is week1 ,,god will+1 ,i %all prea* 9 two or ?ree *ur*es4 ,my bodily heal? is bett] ?an usual1 & ,i long to be on ! /ret* = ,him1 :o 0 /ret*$ ^u a curs$ tree = ill & hell-des]v+ me4 ,i beg a cont9u$ int]e/ 9 y\r pray]s4 ,i salute y & y\rs1 ,mr4 ,g & 8 wife1 & all de> fri5ds1 9 ! he>tie/ mann]1 & am1 rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate bro!r1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxxxv4 ,to ,doctor ,d4 ,a%by1 ,may #ai1 #agej4 ,rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,,y\r k9d lett] f\nd me happy at our good ,lady ,hn's1 ^: pa? %9es m & m bright unto ! p]fect day4 ,%e is /rangely employ$ n[4,c y guess8 ,! k9d p ( ,a%by /irr$ up "s ( ! bas] sort to riot be=e h] ,lady%ip's door1 :ile ! gospel 0 prea*+2 & on ,w$nesday ev5+1 "s p 9 _! return home1 n>r[ly escap$ be+ murd]$4 ,h] ,lady%ip has j receiv$ a message f ! ,ju/ice1 9 ord] to br+ ! (f5d]s be=e him4 ,i hope x w be ov]-rul$ = great good1 & t ! gospel = ! future w h free c\rse4 ,?is week ,i h prea*$ 9 ?ree *ur*es1 & tomorr[ morn+1 ,,god will+1 ,i am to prea* at a f\r?4 ,9 ! ev5+ ,i %all prea* at ,nott+ham1 & purpose ly+ at ! h\se ( ,mr4 ,s4 ,?us1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 y see ,i lead a pilgrim life4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 x is q pleasant1 & ,i humbly intreat y to pray1 t ,i may h a pilgrim he>t1 & be kept f trimm+ or ne/l+ ev5 to my dy+ h\r4 ,i rejoice1 de> ,sir1 t y 0 ble/ at ,kett]+4 ,gladly %all ,i call ^u y aga9 at ,nor?ampton1 if ! ,,"l sp>es my life2 & 9 ! mean :ile %all n fail to pray1 t ! "w ( our common ,,"l may m & m prosp] 9 y\r h&s4 ,i ?ank y a ?\s& times = y\r k9dness to ! v *ief ( s9n]s1 & assure y1 rev]5d ,sir1 t ! affection is reciprocal4 ,good ,lady ,h greatly e/eems y4 ,i g ) regret f h] ,lady%ip4 ,h] ,lady%ip int5ds writ+ to y ?is ev5+4 ,d come & see h] soon4 ,i %all n be unm9dful ( y\r sick /ud5t4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus sanctify all pa91 & ?r\gh 8 suff]+s make him p]fect4 ,i w\ld enl>ge1 b _c4 ,i write 9 great ha/e1 b ) great] love subscribe myself1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 oblig$1 ?\gh unwor?y y\ng] bro!r & s]vant1 = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxxxvi4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,nott+ham1 ,may #ba1 #agej4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,) regret ,i left y\r ,lady%ip2 b ,i hope x 0 = ! fur!rance ( ! gospel4 ,at ,radcliff *ur*1 ! div9e influ5ce 0 great] ?an at ,millburn4 ,i prea*$ on ^! words1 8,b "o ?+ is ne$ful40 ,_m 7 impress$ deeply4 ,aft] s]mon ,i conv]s$ ) ,mrs4 ,b & ,mr4 ,law's si/]4 ,! latt] seems to be "u awak5+s1 & ! =m] 9 h] fir/ love4 ,%e c>ries high sail2 our ,,"l kn[s h[ to put 9 prop] balla/4 ,9 ! morn+ ,i prea*$ "h to _m ?\s&s4 ,i _h a great cold1 b ! ,,"l /r5g!n$ me4 ,?is ev5+1 ,,god will+1 ,i prea* aga91 & to-morr[ %all set (f = ,mansfield1 :]e a fri5d has invit$ me to 8 h\se4 ,:at c>e does our ,,"l take ( 8 poor pilgrims6 ,z ,i g on1 y\r ,lady%ip %all he> h[ ,i am dealt )4 ,i "k x w be b\ntifully1 because ,i h got su* a b\ntiful ma/]4 ,he w bless y\r ,lady%ip m & m4 ,:5 ,mr4 ,b comes1 ,i %all be glad to he> :at becomes ( ! riot]s4 ,a l9e may be s5t to ,man*e/]4 ,o t y\r ,lady%ip may live to see _m ( ^? ,a%by /ones become *ildr5 to ,abraham6 ,i tru/ y w4 ,i write 9 great ha/e1 b ) respect & gratitude great] ?an ,i c express2 & beg leave to subscribe myself1 v hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxxxvii4 ,to ,dr4 ,s4 ,mansfield1 ,may #bd1 #agej4 ,my de> ,doctor1 ,,y\rs f\nd me j z ,i 0 ab\t to leave good ,lady ,h4 ,ev] s9ce1 ,i h be5 engag$ 9 travell+ & prea*+ ! ev]la/+ gospel4 ,9 ,radcliff *ur*1 at ,nott+ham1 & ,sutton1 our ,,"l's ,_s ha? accompani$ ! ^w prea*$4 ,?is morn+ ,i prea*$ "h1 &1 ,,god will+1 purpose to d s aga9 9 ! ev5+1 & to-morr[ morn+4 ,little 0 expect$ "h b rud5ess2 h[ev] ! auditory 0 l>ge & att5tive4 ,:at _c ! ,r$eem] d8 ,i am q sorry t ,mr4 ,h's lett] 0 pr9t$3,b x 0 no ,me?odi/ t publi%$ x4 ,felix quem faciunt ali5a p]icula cautum4 ,i pray ,,god to give my de> fri5d prud5ce & c\rage :il/ he is 9 ,london4 ,rememb]1 if ?y "r h& (f5d !e1 cut x (f2if ?y "r eye (f5d !e1 pluck x out & ca/ x f !e4 ,n[ is y\r "t to sacrifice y\r ,isaac4 ,,*ri/ w h all ! he>t or none4 ,i write ?us1 because ,i love y de>ly4 ,i pray = y f my inmo/ s\l4 ,o t y may be kept z 9 a g>rison1 by ,,god's mighty p[]1 ?r\gh fai? unto salvation6 ,)\t ,,*ri/ y c d no?+4 ,nil desp]&um ,*ri/o duce4 ,t he may /r5g!n y to d :at y "k to be 8 w1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxxxviii4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,mansfield1 ,may #ad1 #agej4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i ,beg leave on my j\rney1 to tr\ble y\r ,lady%ip ) a few l9es4 ,!y br+ y\r ,lady%ip good news4 ,i h be5 q sick ev] s9ce ,i h left ,a%by2 b ! glori\s ,emmanuel has be5 pleas$ to "w by my unwor?y m9i/ry4 ,at ,nott+ham sev]al came to me1 enquir+ :at !y %\ld d to be sav$4 ,i prea*$ !re f\r times4 ,"o ev5+ ,"l ,s & sev]al g5tlem5 7 pres5t1 & behav$ ) great dec5cy4 ,_m ?\s&s att5d$4 ,ye/]day morn+ ,i breakfa/$ ) ?ree diss5t+ m9i/]s & ,mr4 ,p's1 :o told me t ,lady ,p desir$ he w\ld press me to prea* at ,b *ur*4 ,ye/]day 9 ! aft]noon ,i prea*$ at ,sutton1 & ?is morn+ ,i lift$ up ! gospel /&>d "h4 ,all 0 quiet2 & ?is ev5+ & to-morr[ morn+ ,i am to prea* aga94 ,z ,i travel on1 y\r ,lady%ip %all he>4 ,i mu/ lie d[n to refre% ?is we>y body3 my s\l1 ?r\gh grace1 smiles at bodily weakness1 & longs to take its flight4 ,i d\bt n b y\r ,lady%ip is happy 9 him1 :o alone kille? & make? alive4 ,night & day d ,i look up to him 9 behalf ( y\r ,lady%ip1 z be+1 ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ ob$i5t1 oblig$1 & *e>ful ,s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxxxix4 ,to ! ,c\ntess ,d4 ,le$s1 ,may #cj1 #agej4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i ,he>d ab\t a week ago1 t y\r ,lady%ip 0 exce$+ ill4 ,i h be5 mu* conc]n$ ev] s9ce1 & h attempt$ to write m ?an once1 b travell+ & prea*+ twice a day prev5t$ me4 ,ere n[ ,i tru/ ! great physician has rebuk$ y\r ,lady%ip's indisposition1 & giv5 y to rejoice 9 8 great salvation4 ,if n1 8 grace w be suffici5t = y4 ,he w n suff] y to be tempt$ above :at y are able to be>1 b w ) ! temptation make a way = y to escape4 ,sanctifi$ afflictions are signs ( 8 especial love4 ,love holds ! rod1 love /rikes1 love w\nds1 & love heals aga94 8,/rike1 ,,"l2 7says ,lu!r7 n[ ,i "k ?\ art my fa!r40,&1 says t sweet s+] ,mr4 ,mason1 ,o happy rod1 ,t br\ght me ne>] to my ,,god4 ,?is1 ,i believe1 w be ! language ( y\r ,lady%ip's he>t4 ,look1 !re=e1 hon\r$ ,madam1 to ,,jesus1 ! au?or & f9i%] ( y\r fai?4 ,9 all y\r afflictions1 he is afflict$4 ,he w br+ y out ( ?is furnace1 l gold purifi$ sev5 times 9 ! fire4 ,good ,lady ,h is weak too1 b ,i tru/ w yet live to decl>e ! works ( ! ,,"l4 ,a%by is n wor?y ( s ri* a pe>l4 ,0 ,i n afraid ( hurt+ y\r ,lady%ip1 ,i w\ld give y "s p>ticul>s ( my circuit4 ,let x suffice to in=m y\r ,lady%ip1 t ! gospel pl\gh seems to prosp]4 ,new gr\nd has be5 brok5 up1 & se$ s[n1 t ,i tru/ w be> fruit to life et]nal4 ,i am "h among/ a multitude ( s\ls t seem to love ! ,,"l ,,jesus 9 s9c]ity4 ,to-morr[ ,i move ,nor?w>d2 & if ,i he> t y\r ,lady%ip is recov]$1 ,i %all take ! fre$om ( writ+ n[ & !n4 ,i purpose s5d+ a few l9es also to ,lady ,f & ,lady ,h4 ,all 7 con/antly rememb]$ at ,a%by at ! holy table4 ,all %all /ill be rememb]$1 z our ,,"l enables1 by1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$ & ready s]vant1 = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxl4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,le$s1 ,may #cj1 #agej4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i ,_c travel f> )\t sitt+ d[n to refre% myself by writ+ to y\r ,lady%ip4 ,mansfield ,i hope 0 tak54 ,aft] leav+ t place1 ,i w5t to ,ro!ram1 :]e ,satan ralli$ 8 =ces aga94 ,h[ev]1 ,i prea*$ twice1 on ! ,friday ev5+1 & ,saturday morn+4 ,! cry] 0 employ$ to give notice ( a be>-bait+4 ,y\r ,lady%ip may guess :o 0 ! ,be>4 ,ab\t sev5 9 ! morn+ ! drum 0 he>d1 & sev]al wat]m5 att5d$ x ) great /aves4 ,! con/able 0 /ruck1 & two ( ! mobb]s 7 appreh5d$1 b rescu$ aft]w>ds4 ,b all ?is does n come up to ! k9d usage ( ! p ( ,a%by4 ,i prea*$ on ^? words1 8,fe> n1 little flock40,!y 7 bo? f$ & fea/$2 & aft] a %ort /ay ,i left ,ro!ram1 :5 ,i knew x 0 become m pacific4 ,9 ! ev5+ ,i prea*$ at ,%effield1 :]e ! p receiv$ ! ^w gladly4 ,a v great alt]ation 0 disc]nable 9 _! looks s9ce ,i 0 !re la/4 ,on ,sunday great multitudes att5d$1 & 9 ! ev5+ _m w5t away t c\ld n come ne> en\gh to he>4 ,on ,monday we _h a p>t+ bless+2 & 9 ! ev5+ ! ,,"l ,,jesus f$ u pl5tifully1 ) ! bread t come? d[n f heav51 at ,b>ly-,hall4 ,la/ night ,i prea*$ to _m1 _m ?\s&s1 & ?is morn+ also at five o'clock4 ,me?9ks ,i am n[ got into ano!r climate4 ,x mu/ be a w>m "o1 :]e !re are s _m ( ,,god's p4 ,our ,p5teco/ is to be kept at ,mr4 ,g's4 ,i h se5 him & ,mr4 ,j1 & he> t ,mr4 ,b di$ com=tably1 be+ fully assur$1 8,t n only all 8 s9s be=e1 b aft] conv]sion 7 =giv5 him40 ,to-morr[1 ,,god will+1 ,i move h5ce1 & expect to-morr[ ev5+ to see ,mrs4 ,h1 & to rea* ,man*e/] next week4 ,f !nce ,i purpose writ+ to y\r ,lady%ip aga94 ,o t any ?+ ,i write1 say1 or d1 may af=d ! lea/ com=t to y\r ,lady%ip's s\l6 ,?is is my desire & he>ty pray]3 & ,i e>ne/ly entreat ! ,,"l1 t y may live long1 & prosp] 9 s\l & body4 ,i s5d my usual & mo/ dutiful respects to ! hon\rable ladies1 & am ev]1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$ & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxli4 ,to ,lady ,h4 ,man*e/]1 ,june #h1 #agej4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i ,?\ght to h tr\bl$ y\r ,lady%ip ) a lett] long be=e ?is "t1 b travell+1 & prea*+ twice e day1 prev5t$4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 x is pleasant "w1 & ,i tru/ x ha? prosp]$ 9 my unwor?y h&s4 ,?\s&s & ?\s&s = "s "t pa/ h flock$ to he> ! ^w twice e day1 & ! p[] ( ,,god has att5d$ x 9 a glori\s mann]4 ,good ,lady ,hn ,i left "s "t ago weak 9 body1 b /rong 9 ! grace :i* is 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus4 ,! good p ( ,a%by 7 s k9d z to mob r\nd h] ,lady%ip's door1 :il/ ! gospel 0 prea*+4 ,alas6 h[ great & irreconcileable is ! enmity ( ! s]p5t6 ,?is is my com=t1 8,! se$ ( ! woman %all at l5g? be m ?an conqu]or ov] all40 ,i hope t y\r ,lady%ip e day exp]i5ces m & m ( ?is conque/ 9 y\r he>t4 ,?is is ! *ri/ian's daily employ2 ?is ! believ]'s daily triumph1 to die to self & s91 & to rise m & m daily into ! image ( ! bless$ ,,jesus4 ,z x is our duty1 s x is our unspeakable privilege4 ,all ! crosses we meet )1 all ! afflictions ) :i* we are visit$1 are all int5d$ by ! good physician1 to beat d[n1 & keep "u1 & weak5 ! old man1 & to raise up1 /r5g!n1 & give fre% vig\r to ! new man1 :i* is creat$ aft] ,,god 9 righte\sness & true hol9ess4 ,our bus9ess is to look cont9ually to ,,jesus1 & to lean on him h\rly1 nay e mom5t4 ,may ?is be y\r ,lady%ip's cont9ual employ6 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus /r5g!n1 /abli%1 & settle y m & m 9 8 love4 ,may he give y to see y\r hon\r$ ,relations p>tak]s ( a div9e nature 9 ?is _w1 & grant y mansions ( et]nal bliss 9 ! _w to come6 ,no less m]cies %all1 no great] c be desir$ = y\r ,lady%ip & family by1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$ & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxlii4 ,to ,mr4 ,c4 ,ros9dale 7,lanca%ire71 ,june #ad1 #agej4 ,v de> ,sir1 ,,ev] s9ce t ,i he>d y\r j\rney into ! c\ntry 0 def]r$1 ,i h be5 impati5t to write y a l9e4 ,till n[1 ,i _c say ,i h _h a prop] opportunity4 ,travell+1 & prea*+ twice a day1 z ,i g5]ally d1 is almo/ too mu* = my frail tab]nacle4 ,b he is fai?ful :o ha? promis$1 8,t z our day is1 s our /r5g? %all be40 ,?\gh fa9t1 ,i am yet pursu+1 &1 glory be to ,,god1 hi!rto ,i h _h a mo/ delightful & successful circuit4 ,i suppose y h he>d ( my reception at ,nor?ampton & ,a%by1 & ( t p's unk9d treatm5t ( good ,lady ,h4 ,at ,nott+ham ,i lodg$ ) ,mr4 ,s1 & 9 t place & sev]al o!rs f\nd great success4 ,9 ,york%ire ! "w ha? advanc$ mo/4 ,9 ab\t a week's "t1 )9 ! compass ( tw5ty miles1 ,i prea*$1 ,i believe1 to above six ?\s& s\ls4 ,?is la/ week ,i h be5 beat+ up = recruits 9 & ab\t ,man*e/]1 & ,i tru/ "s h li/$4 ,mrs4 ,g behaves l a good soldi]2 & if ,i am n mi/ak51 h] husb& w foll[ h] good example4 ,i am n[ go+ t[>ds ,k5dal1 !n to ,:itehav51 & x may be to ,scotl&4 ,i "k y w pray1 t ! h& ( ! ,,"l may be ) me4 ,t is all 9 all6 ,i hope ?is w f9d my de> fri5d q busy = 8 ,,god1 ev5 8 ,,god 9 ,,*ri/4 ,we h n a mom5t to be idle "h2 ! ,judge is be=e ! door4 ,i want to h my lamp trimm$1 & my lo9s girt1 & to be always habitually & actually ready to meet ! bless$ ,bridegroom4 ,!n d we beg9 to live l ourselves1 & to act l ^? :o are r$eem$ unto ,,god by ! preci\s blood ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 & made k+s & prie/s unto ,,god & 8 ,fa!r2 to him be glory & dom9ion n[ & = ev]more4 ,my de> ,sir1 my cold he>t is w>m$ :5 ,i ?9k ( ?is4 ,o :y am ,i n a flame ( fire8 ,:y am ,i n all life1 all love1 all humility1 all zeal8 ,o my naughty he>t6 ,may ,,jesus spr9kle x afre% ) 8 preci\s blood1 & help me ?is morn+ to beg9 to hunt = s\ls4 ,?\gh ag$1 ,i wi% y may be employ$ 9 ! same "w be=e y die4 ,b future ?+s belong to ,,god4 ,i mu/ n[ bid y adieu4 ,my cordial love & respects await ,mrs4 ,c1 ,mr4 ,g1 & all enquir+ fri5ds4 ,cont9ue to pray =1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxliii4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,newby-,cote1 ,june #af1 #agej4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,x is late1 & ,i am some:at fatigu$1 b ,i _c re/ )\t f9i%+ my week's "w 9 writ+ to y\r ,lady%ip4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i h /ill good news to s5d to y\r ,lady%ip4 ,all 0 quiet at ,man*e/]2 & ,i humbly hope ! ,r$eem] w ga!r to himself a p !re4 ,k9d ,capta9 ,g & 8 lady w acqua9t y\r ,lady%ip ) p>ticul>s4 ,i hope he w prove a good soldi] ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,i advis$ him to s5d y\r ,lady%ip ^w ( _! com+ to ,a%by1 t !y might be direct$ ! be/ road f ,d]by4 ,we _h sweet seasons at ! places adjac5t to ,man*e/]4 ,only at ,bolton a drunk>d /ood up to prea* beh9d me1 & a woman attempt$ twice to /ab ! p]son t 0 putt+ up a /& = me to prea* on1 9 h] husb&'s field4 ,h[ev]1 ! ,,"l got himself ! victory4 ,s9ce t1 we h _h v l>ge & p[]ful meet+s1 :]e =m]ly 7 ! mo/ viol5t outrages4 ,p]haps )9 ^! ?ree weeks1 sixty-?\s& s\ls or upw>ds h he>d ! gospel4 ,i am n[ 9 ,mr4 ,j's circuit1 & purpose be+ at ,k5dal next ,?ursday4 ,i hope t !re1 or at ,:itehav51 :]e ,i am to prea* to-morr[ se'nnight1 ,i %all he> f ,mr4 ,b conc]n+ y\r ,lady%ip's welf>e4,8 lett] ,i receiv$ to-night1 & w answ] x ! fir/ opportunity4 ,nature n[ calls = re/4 ,i %all retire1 pray+ t y\r ,lady%ip & hon\r$ relations may be bless$ ) all spiritual bless+s4 ,i am a s9k ( s9 & corruption2 b ,,jesus com=ts & supports me1 &1 ,i believe1 w he> y\r ,lady%ip's pray]s 9 behalf ( "o1 :o1 next to be+ a poor despis$ m9i/] ( ! glori\s ,emmanuel1 ?9ks x 8 highe/ hon\r to subscribe himself1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$1 & v ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 8,balton0 replac$ ) 8,bolton0 ,june #ag?1 sev5 9 ! morn+4 ,honor$ ,madam1 ,,?is la/ night ,satan ha? %ew$ 8 tee?4 ,"s p]sons got into ! b>n & /able1 & h cut my *aise1 & "o ( ! horse's tails4 ,:at w\ld m5 d1 if !y c\ld8 ,! ,,"l be ) y\r _s4 ,am54 ,,lett] ,,dcccxliv4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,h4 ,k5dal1 ,june #ba1 #agej4 ,rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,i ,guess ?is w f9d y return$ f good ,lady ,hn1 ) :om und\bt$ly y h tak5 sweet c\nsel1 & be5 mightily refre%$ 9 talk+ ab\t ! ?+s :i* belong to ! k+dom ( ,,god4 ,?is leaves me at ,k5dal1 :]e ,i arriv$ ?is morn+1 & :]e1 ,,god will+1 ,i %all prea* ! ev]la/+ gospel ?is ev5+4 ,an entrance is n[ made into ,we/morel&2 & p5 _c well describe :at glori\s sc5es h op5$ 9 ,york%ire1 c4 ,p]haps s9ce ,i saw y1 sev5ty or eighty ?\s& h att5d$ ! ^w prea*$ 9 div]s places4 ,at ,h[>?1 on ,:itsunday1 ! *ur* 0 almo/ ?rice fill$ ) communicants1 & at ,kirby-,/ev5 ! p behav$ exce$+ly well4 ,x 0 a preci\s season4 ,9 my way ,i h read ,mr4 ,law's second "p ( ,! ,_s ( ,pray]4 ,8 s*eme ab\t ! ,fall1 c4 ,i ?9k is q *im]ical2 b he says _m ?+s t are truly noble1 & :i* ,i pray ,,god to write ^u ! tables ( my he>t4 ,sev]al ?+s at ! end ( 8 treatise on reg5]ation1 9 my op9ion1 are entirely unju/ifiable3 b ! sun ha? its spots1 & s h ! be/ ( m54 ,i want to see my own faults m1 & o!rs less4 ,x w be s1 :5 ,i am m humble4 ,if m]cies w\ld make a creature humble1 ,i %\ld be a mirror ( humility4 ,b ,i am f> f ! m9d t 0 9 ,,jesus4 ,y mu/ pray1 :il/ ,i g on fight+4 ,?\gh fa9t1 ,i w\ld yet pursue4 ,next week ,i hope to rea* ,ed9burgh4 ,,god will+1 y %all h notice ( my return4 ,glad %all ,i be to meet su* a fri5d ^u ! road4 ,may ! fri5d ( s9n]s bless & support y1 & give y always an he>t to pray =1 rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxlv4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,b4 ,k5dal1 ,june #ba1 #agej4 ,rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,,on ,saturday la/ ,i receiv$ y\r k9d lett]1 b h n _h an opportunity ( answ]+ x till n[4 ,i h be5 prea*+ ! gospel among/ ! poor knitt]s1 ^: simple mann] ( life pleas$ me mu*4 ,i am glad y h s\nd$ ! silv] trumpet 9 ,london2 crescit eundo mu/ be y\r motto1 & m9e4 ,!re is no?+ l keep+ ! :eels oil'd by action4 ,! m we d1 ! m we may d2 e act /r5g!ns ! habit3 & ! be/ prep>ation = prea*+ on ,sundays1 is to prea* e day 9 ! week4 ,i am glad y h peace at ,a%by4 ,:at a fool is ,satan always to ov]%oot 8 m>k6 ,i hope t ,mr4 ,g1 z well z ,mr4 ,s1 w hold on4 ,!y w be glori\s monum5ts ( free grace inde$4 ,i am l-m9d$ ) y 9 respect to ! ,doctor's comm5t2 he is inde$ a glori\s writ]4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus /r5g!n him to f9i% ! "w6 ,my de> ,mr4 ,b1 :at bless$ opportunities d y enjoy = m$itation1 /udy1 & pray]6 ,n[ is y\r "t to get ri* 9 grace1 to se>* into ! dep?s ( div9e love1 & ! my/]y ( iniquity hid 9 y\r own he>t4 ,su* an example1 & su* advantages no "o 9 ,engl& is fav\r$ ) b y\rself4 ,i d n envy y2 b ,i pray ! ,r$eem]1 f my inmo/ s\l1 to sanctify y\r situation1 & give y to increase ) all ! increase ( ,,god4 ,i am call$ =? to battle2 rememb] a poor c[>dly soldi]1 & beg ! ,capta9 ( our salvation1 t ,i may h ! hon\r to die fight+4 ,i w\ld h all my fe>s 9 my brea/4 ,me?9ks ,i w\ld n be w\nd$ runn+ away1 or skulk+ into an hid+-place4 ,x is n = m9i/]s ( ,,*ri/ to flee or be afraid4,& yet alas6,well,nil desp]&um ,*ri/o duce4 ,= 8 great "n's sake1 ,i subscribe myself1 rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 oblig$ fri5d & bro!r1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxlvi4 ,to ! ,c\ntess ( ,hn4 ,k5dal1 ,june #bf1 #agej4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,/ill 7,o amaz+ love67 ! ,,"l ( all lords v\*safes to prosp] ! gospel pl\gh4 ,su* an entrance ha? be5 made into ,k5dal1 z c\ld n h be5 expect$4 ,i prea*$ twice to sev]al ?\s&s la/ week1 & ! p 7 s importunate1 t ,i 0 prevail$ on to return hi!r aga9 la/ night4 ,! congregation 0 greatly increas$1 & ! p[] ( ! ,,"l 0 display$ 9 ! mid/ ( !m4 ,on ,saturday ev5+1 & on ! ,"l's-day1 ,i prea*$ at ,ulv]/on1 a t[n ab\t sixte5 miles di/ant f ?is4 ,!re ,satan made "s small resi/ance2 a cl]gyman1 :o look$ m l a but*] ?an a m9i/]1 came ) two o!rs & *>g$ a con/able ) me2 b ,i nev] saw a poor creature s5t (f 9 su* disgrace4 ,good ,i believe 0 done 9 ! t[n4 ,to ! giv] ( e good gift be all ! glory6 ,?us1 hon\r$ ,madam1 a poor pilgrim goes on4 ,h[ ,i am to succe$ at ,:itehav51 y\r ,lady%ip %all "k h]eaft]4 ,,god will+1 ,i set =w>d aft] prea*+ ?is ev5+4 ,i he> ,mr4 ,w has be5 mu* abus$ 9 ,irel&1 b t ! ,mayor ( ,cork ha? q ov]%ot himself4 ,i h "s ?\ghts ( see+ ,irel& be=e my return4 ,may ! ,,"l direct my go+s 9 8 way6 ,i am p]suad$ t ?is w f9d y\r ,lady%ip travell+ apace t[>ds ,canaan1 & increas+ y\r rew>d daily4 ,great %all x be inde$ 9 heav54,i %all be extremely glad ( ! hon\r ( a l9e :5 at ,ed9burgh4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 y\r ,lady%ip %all n fail1 ) y\r hon\r$ si/]s & family1 ( be+ pray$ =1 & he>+ f1 ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$1 & v *e>ful s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxlvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,k4 ,k5dal1 ,june #bf1 #agej4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,k1 ,,ye/]day ,i read 9 ! public pap]s1 t y 0 m>ri$4 ,?is morn+ ,i sit d[n to wi% y joy4 ,,god ha? giv5 y1 a *oice help-mate4 ,may y love h] z ,,jesus ,,*ri/ love? ! *ur*2 & may bo? ( y be enabl$ to live toge!r z heirs ( ! grace ( life6 ,! ,,"l ( all lords has be5 daily p\r+ d[n 8 b5efits on y & me4 ,o t 8 goodness may lead u to rep5tance1 & 8 love con/ra9 u to ob$i5ce6 ,y h n[ ano!r bless+ giv5 y2 "o :o1 ,i believe1 w /r5g!n y\r h&s 9 ! ,,"l1 & /ir y up 9 ! good ways ( ,,god4 ,n[ = ,jo%ua's resolution1 8,z = me & my h\se1 we w s]ve ! ,,"l40 ,y are n[ ent]$ on a new /ate2 y w want new supplies ( grace4 ,x is h>d to gov]n2 x is mu* easi] to obey4 ,to come into a fl[ ( bus9ess1 & at ! same "t to keep ! he>t ne> to ,,god1 :at a task is ?is8 ,,jesus alone c make y suffici5t = x4 ,look !n1 my de> fri5d1 cont9ually to him1 & take he$ t no?+ dr[ns ! s\nd ( ?is small /ill voice speak+ 9 y\r he>t4 ,:5 ,i come to t[n1 ,,god will+1 ,i w pay y a visit4 ,9 ! mean :ile let u meet at ! ?rone ( grace4 ,i am travell+1 & y trad+1 = ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,8 /r5g? is my joy4 ,e :]e ! gospel pl\gh ha? prosp]$4 ,^! ,nor!rn p>ts promise well4 ,adieu6 ,! ,,"l be ) y bo?6 ,pray rememb] me 9 ! k9de/ mann] to y\r "m & bro!rs4 ,y are come into a family t ,i de>ly love4 ,t y all may sit d[n ) ! glori\s family ( ! fir/-born1 :ole names are writt5 9 heav51 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 my de> fri5d1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxlviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,b4 ,:itehav51 ,june #bi1 #agej4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,b1 ,,ye/]day1 ^u my arrival hi!r1 ,i receiv$ y\r k9d lett]1 & am n[ seat$ to s5d y an answ]4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus cause x to be answ] ( peace6 ,y ne$ make no apology = y\r op5ness & fre$om2 res]ves to me are odi\s4 ,i w\ld will+ly be a fa!r1 bro!r1 & fri5d to all conc]n$ ) me2 & consequ5tly ,i w\ld gladly be> a "p ) !m 9 _! sorr[s & _! joys4 ,y\r suspicions ab\t ,messrs4 ,s1 ,g1 & ,n1 7 gr\ndless4 ,! sole cause ( y\r n he>+ f me1 0 my n kn[+ :]e to direct to y4 ,z ,i am utt]ly unconc]n$ 9 ! discipl9e ( ,mr4 ,w's societies1 ,i c be no compet5t judge ( _! affairs4 ,if y & ! re/ ( ! prea*]s 7 to meet toge!r m frequ5tly1 & tell ea* o!r y\r grievances1 op9ions1 c4 x might be ( s]vice4 ,?is may be done 9 a v fri5dly way1 & !reby _m uneas9esses might be prev5t$4 ,aft] all1 ^? t w live 9 peace mu/ agree to disagree 9 _m ?+s ) _! fell[-lab\r]s1 & n let little ?+s "p or disunite !m4 ,i "k n well1 :at my de> ,mr4 ,b means1 ab\t conceal+ ! gospel privileges4 ,!re is no d\bt b milk mu/ be giv5 to babes1 & meat to /rong m52 b ?is all dep5ds on ! skilfulness ( ! prea*]1 & 8 be+ taught ( ,,god rightly to divide ! ^w ( tru?4 ,9 g5]al1 gospel privileges may be spok5 ( to enc\rage awak5$ s9n]s & quick5 sa9ts4 ,if by gospel privileges y mean love-fea/s1 b&s1 c4 ^! ,i ?9k are only prud5tial means1 & !re=e no d\bt prud5ce %\ld be ex]cis$ 9 ! use ( !m4 ,i am ( y\r op9ion1 t too mu* famili>ity 9 ^! ?+s is hurtful4 ,b x is h>d to keep a m$ium1 :]e a multitude is conc]n$4 ,z ill effects are discov]$1 !y %\ld be correct$ & avoid$4 ,! "q & answ] y ref] to1 ,i d n l4 ,i "k no?+ ( ,,*ri/'s righte\sness be+ imput$ to all mank9d4 ,x is en\gh to say ) ! scriptures1 8,t x is imput$ to all believ]s40 ,:at does my de> ,mr4 ,b ?9k ( t ass]tion ( ! ,apo/le1 8,he made him s9 = u1 :o knew no s91 t we might be made ! righte\sness ( ,,god1 9 him40 ,& aga91 8,:o ( ,,god is made to u1 wisdom1 righte\sness1 c40 cum multis aliis1 vide ,romans1 iv? & vi?4,is x n z express z c be1 t ,,*ri/'s righte\sness is imput$ to believ]s8 ,consequ5tly1 x is suffici5t = u1 z prea*]s1 to decl>e1 8,t all believ]s are actually deliv]$ f ! guilt ( bo? actual & orig9al s91 f ! p[] ( _! corruptions "h1 & t at ! h\r ( dea? !y %all be deliv]$ f ! v 9-be+ ( s91 & be admitt$ to dwell ) ! glori\s ,,jesus1 & ! spirits ( j m5 made p]fect1 h]eaft]40 ,ano!r sev5 ye>s exp]i5ce1 w tea* "s to h&le ! ^w ( life 9 a bett] mann]4 ,our bus9ess is to %ew believ]s _! compleatness 9 ,,*ri/1 & to po9t !m to ,him = /r5g? = e good ^w & "w2 & all to be done out ( gratitude & love = :at he ha? done & suff]$ = !m4 ,b y "k my s5tim5ts2 y h he>d !m all 9 my s]mons4 ,i h no res]ves4 ,:at ,mr4 ,s says1 ,i "k n2 ,i believe ,,*ri/'s r$emption w be appli$ to all t %all believe4 ,:o ^! are1 we "k n1 & !re=e we are to give a g5]al (f] & invitation2 conv9c$ ( ?is1 t e man's damnation is ( himself1 & e man's salvation all ( ,,god4 ,y w\ld d well to read m2 b :e!r x w\ld be be/ = y to pursue1 or re-assume y\r old /udies1 unless y are det]m9$ to settle1 ,i _c tell4 ,read+ a ,lat9 au?or1 a little e day1 to be sure c\ld d y no hurt4 ,t]5tius ,*ri/ianus1 ,ca/alio's ,scripture ,dialogues1 & ,select ,prlectiones ,vet]i ,te/am5ti1 w\ld bo? delight & pr(it y4 ,x has long s9ce be5 my judgm5t1 t x w\ld be be/ = _m ( ! pres5t prea*]s to h a tutor1 & retire = a :ile1 & be cont5t ) prea*+ n[ & !n1 till !y 7 a little m improv$4 ,o!rwise1 ,i fe> _m :o n[ make a tempor>y figure1 = want ( a prop] f\ndation1 w run !mselves out ( brea?1 w gr[ we>y ( ! "w1 & leave x4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus direct6 ,?is is ! plan ,i purpose to pursue abroad4 ,:e!r ,,god w be pleas$ to succe$ x1 ,i "k n4 ,all ,i c say is1 t ,i am will+ to l5d an help+ h& :]ev] ,i see ! int]e/ ( ,,*ri/ promot$4 ,?is is my motive1 de> ,sir1 9 answ]+ y\r la/4 ,i hope x is satisfactory4 ,if n1 let me "k4 ,y may direct = me at ,mr4 ,t's1 ,ed9burgh4 ,i hope to be !re next week4 ,we h _h good seasons s9ce ,i p>t$ f y4 ,at ,k5dal a mo/ promis+ door is op5$4 ,foll[ me ) y\r pray]s4,look up to ,,jesus1 & let n little ?+s disappo9t & move y4 ,if ?is be y\r foible1 bew>e1 & pray t ,satan may n get an advantage ov] y4 ,he w be always /riv+ to vex & unh+e y4 8,! ,,"l reigne?40 ,let ?is consid]ation support & com=t y1 "u ! v>i\s *anges y mu/ necess>ily meet ) 9 ! *ur*4 ,%e is n[ militant1 ere long %e %all be triumphant4 ,till !n1 z ! elect ( ,,god1 let u put on b[els ( compassion1 meekness1 long-suff]+ & humbl5ess ( m9d4 ,b :at am ,i do+8 ,adieu4 ,! ,,"l be ) y & y\rs1 & give ,mrs4 ,b fai? & c\rage 9 h] approa*+ h\r6 ,all ) me salute y4 ,i mu/ ha/5 to subscribe myself1 my de> ,mr4 ,b1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxlix4 ,to ,mr4 ,t ,a4 ,ed9burgh1 ,july #g1 #agej4 ,v de> ,t1 ,i ,?\ght x long1 yea v long s9ce ,i he>d f y2 b z ,i believe y\r he>t is upright t[>ds ! ,,"l ,,jesus1 & to me y\r unwor?y fri5d1 = 8 great "n's sake1 ,i h be5 q easy4 ,! news ( y\r success1 rejoices me4 ,may ! ,,"l increase x m & m6 ,p5 _c well express :at ha? be5 done 9 ! ,nor?4 ,i h prea*$ above n9ety times s9ce ,i left ,london1 & p]haps to a hundr$ & =ty ?\s& p4 ,x is amaz+ to see h[ p are prep>$1 9 places :]e ,i nev] 0 be=e4 ,:at %all ,i r5d] unto ! ,,"l8 ,i w beg him to make me humble & ?ankful4 ,"h1 ,i am receiv$ ) z mu* affection z ev]4 ,/ill ,i w cry1 ,grace6 grace6 ,ere ?is rea*es y1 ,i suppose y w be ?9k+ ( ,london4 ,mr4 ,c ,i believe wants a brea?+4 ,i he> he ha? be5 ble/ mu*4 ,y & ,mr4 ,c are ! only p]sons ,i *use to h at ! tab]nacle1 z heads 9 my abs5ce4 ,sev]al ( h (f]$ to jo9 me2 b y "k ,i hate tak+ o!r p]sons z help]s1 & z ,i desire no p>ty1 ,i give no enc\ragem5t4 ,b future ?+s belong to ,him1 on ^: %\ld]s ! gov]nm5t is put4 ,y mu/ /ill rememb] me be=e ,him4 ,8 ^w is inde$ runn+1 & l to be glorifi$ day by day4 ,h[ matt]s g on "h1 y w "k h]eaft]4 ,9 ! mean :ile pray =1 & write to1 my v de> ,tommy1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccl4 ,to ,lady ,h4 ,ed9burgh1 ,july #g1 #agej4 ,ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,aft] prea*+ at ,cock]m\?1 & ne> ,wigton1 ) great acceptance1 la/ night ,i came "h1 & 0 receiv$ 9 a mo/ lov+ & t5d] mann]4 ,at noon1 ,i d9$ ) a family t hon\rs y\r ,lady%ip v mu*1 & ?is ev5+ ,i h be5 prea*+ to a great multitude ( v att5tive & affect$ he>]s4 ,at my return to my lodg+s1 ,i _h ! wi%$-= pleasure ( y\r ,lady%ip's two lett]s4 ,!y bo? l$ me ne>] to1 & laid me l[] be=e ,him1 at ^: ?rone ,i am daily plead+ = ! welf>e ( y\r ,lady%ip1 bo? 9 temporals & spirituals4 ,inde$1 ev] hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i h confid5ce ) y t y\r ,lady%ip %all h all ! deliv]ance y long =4 ,by div9e grace1 ,i w let ! ,,"l h no re/1 till he fulfils all y\r desires4 ,i q =get myself1 :5 ,i ?9k ( y\r ,lady%ip4 ,ev] hon\r$ ,madam1 ! ,,"l z yet ha? b begun to bless y2 y %all1 y %all1 y w be made a great] bless+ inde$4 ,if de> ,mr4 ,h gets ,ay1 t w be mak+ y\r ,lady%ip a bless+4 ,he is a de> s\l2 ,i am glad t bo? he & ,dr4 ,d h be5 ) y\r ,lady%ip4 ,i w\ld h all ! good m9i/]s come & visit y\r ,lady%ip4 ,!re are numb]s w\ld g scores ( miles will+ly = t purpose4 ,i hope soon to s5d y\r ,lady%ip "s pleas+ p>ticul>s4 ,i h he>d f my family4 ,may ! bless+ ( _m ready to p]i% desc5d on y\r ,lady%ip4 ,i pity poor ,a ,b4 ,y\r ,lady%ip ,i believe w soon get ! bett] ( him4 ,y\r ,lady%ip ha? act$ l y\rself 9 =giv+ ! (f5d]s4 ,su* (f5ces come1 t ,,*ri/'s foll[]s may give evid5ce ( 8 bless$ temp] be+ wr\ght 9 _! he>ts4 ,9 my return1 )\t fail y\r ,lady%ip may expect me at ungrateful ,a%by4 ,out ( ^? /ones may ! ,,"l ,,jesus raise up *ildr5 unto ,abraham6 ,h[ev] ,,god is pleas$ to deal ) me1 y\r ,lady%ip may be assur$ ( he>+ f me4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 y\r ,lady%ip & hon\r$ relations & family w be cont9ually rememb]$ by1 ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 ready1 oblig$1 ?\gh unwor?y s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccli4 ,to ,lady ,h4 ,ed9burgh1 ,july #ab1 #agej4 ,ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,?\gh ,i am really burn+ ) a fev]1 & h a viol5t cold1 yet ,i mu/ s5d y\r ,lady%ip a few l9es by ?is po/4 ,!y br+ good news4 ,p flock r m ?an ev]1 & e>ne/ly entreat me n to leave !m soon4 ,i prea* g5]ally twice a day1e>ly 9 ! morn+1 & at six 9 ! ev5+4 ,great multitudes att5d4 ,praise ! ,,"l ,o my s\l6 ,y\r ,lady%ip's heal? is drank & enquir$ aft] e day4 ,mr4 ,n1 :o m>ri$ ,"l 's si/]1 has giv5 me ?ree franks1 & 8 family are 9 ! numb] ( ^? :o are left 9 ,s>dis1 & h n defil$ _! g>m5ts4 ,enclos$ y\r ,lady%ip ha? my la/ f ,c>ol9a1 & an acc\nt ( ! affair m5tion$ by ! ,bi%op ( ,cork4 ,i fe> ,i _c rea* ,irel& ?is season4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's message to ,mr4 ,robe1 ,i s5t la/ po/2 he w ?9k himself highly hon\r$4 ,"s "t next mon? ,i hope to see y\r ,lady%ip4 ,9 ! mean "t1 :e!r sick or well1 y\r ,lady%ip %all be sure to he> h[ ! ,,"l ( all ,lords is pleas$ to deal ) me & 8 p4 ,8 pres5ce makes me to smile at pa91 & ! fire ( 8 love burns up all fev]s :atsoev]4 ,?is y\r ,lady%ip kn[s by happy exp]i5ce4 ,t y may "k x m & m e h\r1 & e mom5t1 is ! cont9ual pray] (1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$ & *e>ful s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclii4 ,to ,mr4 ,c4 ,glasg[1 ,july #ba1 #agej4 ,de> ,jemmy1 ,i ,h no?+ b good news to s5d y4 ,! entrance ,,god has be5 pleas$ to give me into ,scotl&1 dem&s ! highe/ tribute ( gratitude & love4 ,i prea*$ tw5ty times at ,ed9burgh1 & ?\s&s att5d$ morn+ & ev5+4 ,_m ,i hope got good4 ,to ! giv] ( e good gift be all ! glory6 ,la/ night ,i came hi!r1 & 0 mo/ lov+ly receiv$1 & ?is morn+ ! ,,"l ( all ,lords ha? giv5 u a delightful meet+4 ,bless$ news is s5t f ,k5dal4 ,enclos$ y h ! m>ks ( my fri5ds b\nty1 :o love me = ,,jesus sake4 ,be pleas$ to receive ! bill1 & z y live ne> ,mr4 ,s1 be s k9d z to pay him ! rema9d] ( :at is due = pr9t+ my la/ s]mons4 ,take 8 accompt1 & a receipt "u2 :at is left1 pray give to my wife to pay ,wr ! book-b9d]4 ,= ,i w\ld fa9 owe no man any ?+ b love4,i w\ld h my worldly affairs s ord]$1 t let dea? come :5 x w1 ,i may h no?+ to d b to die4 ,t is a bless$ ^w to me2 ! ?\ghts ( dea? gladd5 my he>t1 & cause me (t5 almo/ to leap = joy4 ,b p]haps our ,,"l has m "w = me to d4 ,8 w be done 91 by1 & ^u me1 9 "t1 & to all et]nity4 ,pilgrims mu/ n expect mu* re/ "h4 ,9 heav5 we %all h en\gh4 ,!re ,i %all meet y & y\rs4 ,i salute y bo? mo/ t5d]ly1 & beg y w\ld all pray =1 my de> fri5d1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccliii4 ,to ,mr4 ,r4 ,glasg[1 ,july #bc1 #agej4 ,my v de> ,fri5d1 ,,) pleasure ,i sit d[n to p]=m my promise1 & to ?ank y = all fav\rs4 ,! ,,"l is /ill add+ to my obligations1 to love & s]ve him4 ,fri5ds "h receiv$ me mo/ k9dly1 & ! congregations ,i ?9k are r l>g] ?an ev]4 ,ye/]day1 besides prea*+ twice 9 ! field1 ,i prea*$ 9 ! college ,kirk1 be+ =c$ by ,mr4 ,g4 ',twas a bless$ season4 ,mr4 ,r & ,mr4 ,e 7 v affectionate4 ,i h met1 & %ak5 h&s ) ,mr4 ,r ,e4 ,o :5 %all ,,god's p le>n w> no m6 ,,god will+1 ,i %all leave ,glasg[ on ,?ursday next1 & if y please1 w sup quietly ) y & y\r lady1 or ) ,mr4 ,g1 on ,friday ev5+4 ,i hope to be 9 e>ly1 because ,i int5d ly+ at ,mr4 ,e's h\se1 or at ,kylsy? on ! ,?ursday4 ,lett]s ?is po/ make me resolve n to visit ,irel& ?is summ]2 ,mr4 ,w is !re1 & p]secution increases4 ,i s5d ! inclos$ op54 ,a copy might be put into my wife's1 le/ ! o!r %\ld misc>ry4 ,my /ay 9 ,ed9burgh at my return mu/ be v %ort4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus make x sweet6 ,y mu/ rememb] me 9 ! k9de/ mann] to y\r de> lady1 ! o!r ladies1 & all enquir+ fri5ds1 & accept ( mo/ he>ty love f1 my v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccliv4 ,to ,mr4 ,w4 ,glasg[1 ,july #bc1 #agej4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i ,receiv$ y\r k9d lett] la/ week1 b till n[ _h n "t to answ] y4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 x br\ght glad tid+s4 ,?anks be to ! ev]-lov+ ev]-lovely ,,jesus1 = caus+ 8 arr[s to /ick fa/ 9 any s9n]s he>ts6 ,may he t ha? w\nd$1 9 8 own due "t & way heal & ease !m6,he is ! awak5$ s9n]s only refuge4 ,to ,him ! we>y & heavy lad5 are invit$4 ,let !m b come to him1 & he w1 inde$ he w give !m re/4 ,o t ^? :o h begun to put _! h&s to ! pl\gh1 may be kept f look+ back6 ,awak5+ times are l spr+ times4 ,_m blossoms1 b n always s mu* fruit4 ,h[ev]1 glory1 glory be to ,,god1 t ! ,w9t] ( deadness is 9 "s degree ov]1 & t a ,spr+ "t ( grace is se5 at ,k5dal4 ,pray rememb] me 9 ! k9de/ mann] to all "u awak5+s1 & exhort !m all ) full purpose ( he>t to cleave unto ! ,,"l4 ,:e!r ,i c see y aga9 9 my return1 is unc]ta94 ,if x be any way practicable1 ,i %all comply ) y\r e>ne/ solicitation4 ,next week1 ,,god will+1 ,i leave ,scotl&1 & if ,i c come1 y %all he> f me4 ,9 ! mean "t1 z ! ,,"l enables1 ,i %all n cease to pray = all t are sett+ _! faces ,zionw>d4 ,y "k ! _m turn+s t lie 9 ! way ?i!r1 & !re=e c direct "y travell]s4 ,x is pretty "w = y 9 ! decl9e ( life4 ,me?9ks y may be surpriz$ l ,s>ah1 :o said1 8:o w\ld h ?\ght t ,s>ah %\ld h giv5 suck60 ,b is !re any ?+ too h>d = ! ,,"l8 ,o = fai?1 pati5ce & humility6 ,^! are graces my s\l ?ir/s aft]4 ,h[ humble1 h[ ?ankful ought ,i to be6 ,aft] leav+ ,k5dal1 ! ^w ( ! ,,"l ran & 0 glorifi$ 9 sev]al places1 & 9 ,scotl& ,i ?9k congregations are r great] ?an ev]4 ,y mu/ exhort all to pray = me1 t ,i may be kept f flagg+ 9 ! latt] /ages ( my road4 ,my love to ,mr4 ,g4 ,i %all take c>e to answ] 8 lett] :5 x comes to h&4 ,i h ord]$ "s volumes ( my s]mons to be s5t to him4 ,may ,,god sanctify ! read+ ( !m to ! c>ry+ on 8 bless$ "w4 ,i c n[ no m4 ,! ,,"l be ) y4 ,i am1 de> ,sir1 ,y\rs1 c4 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclv4 ,to ,lady ,h4 ,ed9burgh1 ,july #bi1 #agej4 ,ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,:at %all ,i say8 ,y\r ,lady%ip's condesc5sion 9 writ+ to unwor?y me1 lays me l[ be=e ,him1 :o cont9ues to foll[ me ) 8 goodness & m]cy e h\r ( my life4 ,ungrateful ,a%by6 ,o t ?\ knewe/ ! day ( ?y visitation6 ,surely y\r ,lady%ip may %ake (f ! du/ ( y\r feet aga9/ !m4 ,?is 0 ! comm&1 t ! meek & l[ly ,,jesus gave to 8 apo/les1 :5 ! gospel 0 n receiv$4 ,& he himself dep>t$1 :5 ! ,gad>5es desir$ him to g out ( _! coa/s4 ,?is ju/ifies y\r ,lady%ip 9 remov+ ,mr4 ,b4 ,:at avails ?r[+ pe>ls be=e sw9e1 :o only turn aga9 & r5d y8 ,h[ev]1 ,i bless ,,god t y\r ,lady%ip's h\se is made a ,be!l4 ,glad w\ld ,i be ( ! hon\r ( jo9+ y\r ,lady%ip's little select company1 b our ,r$eem] appo9ts me o!r "w4,inde$ x is v pleasant "w4 ,no "o c well describe ! ord]1 att5tion1 & e>ne/ness ( ! ,scot* congregations4 ,!y are unwe>i$ 9 he>+ ! gospel4 ,i left ?\s&s sorr[ful at ,glasg[1 & "h ,i 0 aga9 mo/ gladly receiv$ la/ night4 ,by prea*+ always twice1 & once ?rice1 & once f\r times 9 a day1 ,i am q weak5$2 b ,i hope to recruit aga91 & get fre% /r5g? to "w = ,him1 :o %$ 8 preci\s blood = ill & hell-des]v+ me4 ,on ,?ursday next1 ,,god will+1 ,i %all leave ,scotl&4 ,y\r ,lady%ip %all "k :i!r ,i g4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i s5d y\r ,lady%ip "s ,georgia lett]s1 :i* ,i hope w af=d y satisfaction4 ,i h be5 ^u ! enquiry = "s prop] p]sons1 = de> ,capta9 ,g & 8 ,lady to conv]se ) at ,dumfries1 & la/ night ,i he> ,i h succe$$4 ,p>ticul>s !y %all "k h]eaft]4 ,i c n[ only s5d !m my mo/ grateful & cordial respects1 be+ oblig$ to /op to get /r5g? ev5 :il/ ,i write ?is4 ,o ?is mortal body6 ,h[ does x weigh d[n my preci\s & immortal s\l6 ,ere long x w be set at lib]ty1 & body & s\l %all be = ev] ) ! ,,"l4 ,i _c enl>ge4 ,y\r ,lady%ip is rememb]$ e day by _m "h4 ,i hope y\r ,lady%ip's hon\r$ si/]s are prosp]+ 9 s\l & body4 ,! se>*] ( he>ts c tell h[ mu* ,i c\nt x my hon\r to subscribe myself1 ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,_! & y\r mo/ oblig$1 dutiful1 & *e>ful s]vant = ,,jesus ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclvi4 ,to ,lady ,h4 ,b]wick1 ,aug4 #d1 #agej4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,at l5g? ,i h tak5 a v sorr[ful leave ( ,scotl&4 ,! long] ,i cont9u$ !re1 ! m ! congregations1 & ! p[] t att5d$ ! ^w1 increas$4 ,i h reason to ?9k t _m are "u convictions1 & am assur$ ( hundr$s hav+ receiv$ great b5efit & consolation4 ,! p>t+ 0 r m affectionate ?an ev]1 & ,i %all h reason to bless ,,god to all et]nity = ?is la/ visit to ,scotl&4 ,n a dog mov$ 8 tongue all ! :ile ,i 0 !re1 & _m enemies :]e glad to be at peace ) me4 ,:o is l our ,,god1 glori\s 9 hol9ess1 fe>ful 9 praises1 cont9ually do+ wond]s6 ,prea*+ s frequ5tly1 & pay+ s _m religi\s visits1 weak5$ me v mu*2 b ,i am already mu* bett] = my rid+ ?us f>1 & ,i tru/ ! ,,"l w cause me to r5ew my /r5g?4 ,my obligations to sp5d & be sp5t = ! bless$ ,,jesus1 are greatly increas$4 ,o t ,i may spr+ afre%1 & so> al(t till ,i fly into ! embraces ( a s9-=giv+ ,,god6 ,he ha? prep>$ my way at ,b]wick4 ,"o ( ! m9i/]s ha? s5t me an (f] ( 8 pulpit1 & ,i he> ( ab\t t5 m r\nd ?is t[n t w\ld d ! same4 ,i came hi!r ?is ev5+1 & purpose1 ,,god will+1 to set out = ,newca/le on ,monday morn+4 ,:at success ,i meet )1 y\r ,lady%ip %all he> 9 my next4 ,0 x n s late 9 ! ye>1 ,i ?9k ,i w\ld g to ,irel&4 ,may ! ,,"l direct my go+s 9 8 way6 ,k5dal1 ,i believe1 mu/ h ano!r visit4 ,! enclos$ is f "o ( ,mr4 ,w's prea*]s4 ,! cont5ts ,i believe w please y\r ,lady%ip4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 :at %all ,i say8 ,! ,r$eem]'s goodness q amazes me4 8,less ?an ! lea/ ( all10 %all be my motto /ill4 ,) regret1 ,i s5d y\r ,lady%ip ,mr4 ,h's too1 too mu* embelli%$ & extravagant "* ( ill & hell-des]v+ me4 ,x came f ,plym\? la/ po/4 ,y\r ,lady%ip desir$ to see x1 or o!rwise ,i c\ld n be> to s5d x4 ,to me1 ,o bless$ ,,jesus1 no?+ belongs1 b %ame & confusion ( face4 ,o t praise z well z contempt may humble ?is pr\d he>t ( m9e6 ,!n ,i %all nev] be hurt by hav+ ! hon\r to subscribe myself1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$1 & v ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,l4 ,newca/le1 ,aug4 #i1 #agej4 ,my de> dy+ ,fri5d1 ,,?\gh abs5t 9 body1 yet ,i am pres5t ) y 9 _s2 & :il/ y are 9 ?is tab]nacle ( clay1 z our ,,"l enables1 y %all n be =gott5 be=e 8 ?rone4 ,ere long y w be call$ to sit ^u x2 ,,jesus himself w rise & take y 94,& :y8 ,he ha? r$eem$ y unto ,,god by 8 blood1 & giv5 y ! fir/ fruits ( heav5 already 9 y\r he>t4 ,fe> n !re=e1 my de> fri5d1 to g ?r\gh ,jordan4 ,! great ,high ,prie/ /&s ready to guide y1 & w l& y safe 9 ,canaan4 ,i pr1 sequ>4,yet a little :ile1 & my turn w come4 ,9 heav5 we %all "p no m4 ,till !n1 my de> dy+ fri5d1 f>ewel6 ,o t ,i may he> t y g (f 9 triumph4 ,b :e!r ?is be v\*saf$ or n1 ,i "k y w die 9 peace4 ,to ! ,,god ( peace & love d ,i mo/ e>ne/ly comm5d y4 ,let ?is be y\r joyful language1 ,a guilty1 weak & helpless worm1 ,into ?y arms ,i fly3 ,be ?\ my /r5g? & righte\sness1 ,my ,,jesus & my all4 ,i s5d affectionate respects to bo? y\r si/]s1 & to ,mr4 ,b4 ,i pray t ! ,,"l ,,jesus may love !m z he lov$ ,laz>us1 ,m>y1 & _! si/] ,m>?a1 & ,i entreat y to accept ?is z a tok5 ( unfeign$ *ri/ian love1 f1 my v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,p4 ,london1 ,sept4 #d1 #agej4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,p1 ,i ,receiv$ y\r k9d lett] ye/]day1 :i* 0 l ! prophet's roll1 full ( lam5tation1 & m\rn+1 & woe4 ,b :at %all we say8 ,x mu/ ne$s be t (f5ces come4,wo to ! inhabitants ( ! e>?1 & ( ! sea1 = ! devil is come d[n 9 great wra?1 kn[+ he ha? b a %ort "t to reign2 b let u look upw>ds4 ,e plant t our heav5ly fa!r ha? n plant$1 %all be root$ up2 only let him t /&e? take he$ le/ he fall4 ,y mu/ salute de> ,mr4 ,r & ! re/ ( ! bre?r5 9 my "n4 ,z f> z ,i "k1 we are l-m9d$ z to pr9ciples1 & ,i %all be glad to d all t ,i c to /r5g!n _! h&s1 only let no?+ be done ?r\gh /rife & va9-glory4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 my poor lab\rs nev] met ) great] acceptance 9 ,engl& & ,scotl& ?an n[1 & ,i w\ld gladly fly to ,wales1 b p]haps my com+ _h bett] be def]r$ to ! cool ( ! day4 ,let u n fe>4 ,?is /orm w bl[ ov]4,tru? is great1 & ?\gh driv5 out ( doors = a :ile1 w prevail at ! la/4 ,alas1 :at are we :5 a p>ty _s lays hold on u6 ,i suspect ! pr9ciples t are productive ( su* practices4,o t ^! ?+s may lead u ne>] to ,,*ri/1 keep u clos] to 8 bless$ ^w1 & be sanctifi$ to ! m\ld+ u into a ne>] con=mity to 8 div9e image4 ,! meekness & l[l9ess ( ,,jesus1 ,i want to be a l>ge p>tak] (4 ,y mu/ pray = me1 & let me "k h[ affairs /&4 ,my t5d] love to all4 ,i am1 de> ,sir1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclix4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,portsm\?1 ,sept4 #h1 #agej4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,to day my wife s5t me ! melan*oly news ( ! dea? ( y\r ,lady%ip's elde/ daught]1 b )al wrote me t %e di$ v com=tably4 ,inde$ :5 ,i left h]1 ,,god's _s seem$ to be work+ s /rongly ^u h] he>t1 t ,i ?\ght %e w\ld soon g to heav51 or %9e z a glori\s sa9t on e>?4 ,x ha? pleas$ a sov]eign ,,god to cut %ort 8 "w 9 righte\sness1 & call h] home4 ,a trial ?is inde$1 = y\r ,lady%ip6 b a trial1 9 :i* ,i hope y\r ,lady%ip w h grace giv5 to acquiesce4 ,o t ) ,a>on y may be enabl$ to hold y\r peace1 & ) ! b]eav$ ,%unamite to say1 8,x is well40 ,& if ! ,r$eem] %\ld call y\r ,lady%ip to "p ) ano!r daught] 7h>d trial = fle% & blood7 may y be /r5g!n$ *e>fully to give h] up1 & he> ! ,,"l ( all ,lords say+ unto y1 8,n[ "k ,i t ?\ love/ me1 s9ce ?\ ha/ n )-held two de> daught]s f me40 ,n[ is ! "t1 hon\r$ ,madam1 to prove ! /r5g? ( ,,jesus to be y\rs4 ,n[ is ! "t to be /rong 9 fai?1 & give glory to ,,god4 ,! ,r$eem] w be bett] to y ?an sev5 daught]s4 ,:at a com=t is x1 hon\r$ ,madam1 = y to ?9k t ,miss ,c gave su* com=table evid5ces ( h] dy+ 9 ! ,,"l4 ,%e is bless$ inde$1 & ! language ( h] dep>t$ s\l is1 8weep n = me40 ,com=t y\rself1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ) ?is ?\ght1 & say l ,david1 8,i %all g to h]1 b %e w n return to me40 ,may ?is trial be sanctifi$ to y\r ,lady%ip's :ole h\sehold1 & may y\r surviv+ *ildr5 le>n to die betimes6 ,i c\ld enl>ge1 b am afraid ( be+ tr\blesome4 ,on ,tuesday1 ,,god will+1 ,i hope to be 9 ,london = "o day1 & %all be impati5t to "k h[ ! all-wise ,,god is pleas$ to dispose ( y\r ,lady%ip's o!r daught]4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 my poor pray]s %all be put up night & day1 t y\r ,lady%ip may h grace giv5 y to glorify ,,*ri/ 9 ?is "t ( ne$4 ,i comm5d y\r ,lady%ip to 8 nev]-fail+ m]cy1 z be+1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 sympa?iz+1 oblig$1 & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclx4 ,to ,mr4 ,r4 ,london1 ,sept4 #ad1 #agej4 ,my v de> ,mr4 ,r1 ,,glad 0 ,i1 yea v glad1 to receive y\r k9d lett] ab\t two days ago4 ,i s5d y ?is 9 return1 ) t5 ?\s& ?anks = all fav\rs conf]r$ ^u me1 by y & y\rs4 ,!y are all numb]$1 & n "o ( !m %all be =gott5 be=e ! ,,"l ( all ,lords1 ^: m]cy endure? = ev]4 ,surely1 8 goodness & m]cy h foll[$ me all ! days ( my life1 & bless$ be 8 holy "n1 ,i %all ere long dwell 9 8 h\se = ev]4 ,at my return to t[n1 ,i 0 receiv$1 ?\gh utt]ly unwor?y1 ) great joy1 & our ,,"l has manife/$ =? 8 glory 9 ! great congregation4 ,i h prea*$ 9 ,mr4 ,w's *apel sev]al times1 & ,i tru/ a "y lady ( high rank 0 truly awak5$ ab\t a =tnight ago1 & :o is s9ce gone triumphantly to heav54 ,mr4 ,w breakfa/$ & pray$ ) me ?is morn+1 & ,mr4 ,hy 0 s k9d z to come up & be ) me 9 my h\se4 ,he is a de> man1 & ,i tru/ w yet be sp>$ to write mu* = ! ,r$eem]'s glory4 ,i h prevail$ on him to sit = 8 picture1 & x w be publi%$ 9 a %ort "t4 ,two doz5 ( my pictures1 z my fri5ds s e>ne/ly desir$ !m1 are s5t direct$ to y4 ,be pleas$ to let !m be dispos$ (1 z %all be judg$ mo/ prop]4 ,o t my he>t might 9 "s measure resemble ! image ( my de> ,,"l6 ,y & y\rs w n fail to pray1 t x may be writt5 9 lively *>act]s1 & t ,i may g on my way rejoic+4 ,i nev] =get y or any o!r ( my de> ,scot* fri5ds4 ,j n[ ,i h good news f ,k5dal2 a "y woman1 :om ,,god 0 pleas$ to awak5 :5 ,i 0 !re1 w5t (f lately 7z my fri5d expresses x7 8) fly+ col\rs40 ,grace6 ,grace6 ,,"l1 make me humble6 ,,"l ,,jesus1 make me truly ?ankful6 ,i am j n[ go+ = ,*a?am4 ,la/ ,,"l's day ,i 0 at ,portsm\?4 ,next week1 ,,god will+1 ,i g to ,gl\ce/]4 ,i hope good ,lady ,d & h] belov$ son & daught]1 c4 are prosp]+ 9 s\l & body4 ,i s5d !m my mo/ dutiful respects1 & t5 ?\s& ?anks1 & beg y1 my v de> ,sir1 to accept ! same f1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our bless$ ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclxi4 ,to ,lady ,h4 ,london1 ,sept4 #ag1 #agej4 ,ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,?\gh x is a cross to me to be deta9$ s long f com+ to ,a%by1 yet ,i tru/ hi!rto my /eps h be5 guid$ by an ov]-rul+ provid5ce = good4 ,ye/]day aft]noon ,i return$ f ,*a?am1 :]e ,i ?9k !re is z promis+ a "w begun z almo/ 9 any "p ( ,engl&4 ,la/ night ! ,r$eem]'s glory 0 se5 9 ! tab]nacle1 & y\r ,lady%ip's lett] reviv$ my he>t1 & gave me "s fre% hopes = ungrateful ,a%by4 ,my he>t's desire & pray] to ! ,,"l ( all ,lords is1 t y\r ,lady%ip may live to see mu* ( ! travail ( ! ,r$eem]'s s\l4 ,i am glad ,mr4 ,m is orda9$1 & hope ,mr4 ,b w be ! next1 soon4 ,by ,mr4 ,l's lett] to him1 ,i f9d y\r ,lady%ip has act$ 9 ! affair l y\rself4 ,y\r ,lady%ip %all h a copy ( x1 & y w !n see h[ matt]s g4 ,mr4 ,b is mu* = emb>k+ 9 ,,*ri/'s cause1 & if ! ,d w\ld b help him at ?is juncture1 he might be a useful & happy man4 ,bo? he & ,mr4 ,h h ! mo/ grateful s5se ( y\r ,lady%ip's great k9dness4 ,! latt] ,i believe int5ds to w9t] ) me 9 ,london4 ,if possible1 ,i w prevail on ,mr4 ,hly1 at my return1 to come & pay him a visit4 ,to-morr[ morn+1 ,,god will+1 ,i set out = ,gl\ce/]1 & int5d com+ to ,birm+ham1 & s to y\r ,lady%ip's4 ,9 my way ,i hope to write to ,lady ,b1 & be z p>ticul> z circum/ances w admit4 ,i am surpriz$ at y\r ,lady%ip's do+ & go+ ?r\gh s mu*4 ,b :at _c a believ] d1 :5 /r5g!n$ by ! bless$ ,,jesus8 ,y\r ,lady%ip w be rememb]$ mo/ he>tily be=e him ?is aft]noon1 x be+ our lett]-day4 ,t y may long live to %9e 9 8 *ur* bel[1 & aft] dea? be translat$ to %9e ) di/+ui%$ lu/re 9 ! realms ( light & love above1 is ! cont9ual pray] (1 ev]1 ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$1 & mo/ *e]ful s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclxii4 ,to ,lady ,b ,h4 ,gl\ce/]1 ,sept4 #bb1 #agej4 ,madam1 ,,z ,i "k y\r ,lady%ip _h a great e/eem = ! late hon\rable ,miss ,h1 ,i _c b ?9k a %ort acc\nt ( h] behavi\r1 "u h] la/ sickness1 mu/ n only alleviate ! conc]n y\r ,lady%ip mu/ necess>ily h = s intimate a fri5d1 b also excite y to pray1 t y\r latt] end may be l h]s4 ,i ?9k x is n[ ne> ?ree weeks s9ce good ,lady ,g desir$ me to visit h] sick daught]4 ,%e _h be5 pray$ = v e>ne/ly ! prec$+ day aft] ! sacram5t1 & likewise previ\s to my visit 9 ,lady ,h's room4 ,:5 ,i came to h] b$side1 %e seem$ glad to see me1 b desir$ ,i w\ld speak & pray z s(tly z ,i c\ld4 ,i conv]s$ ) h] a little1 & %e dropp$ "s /rong ?+s ab\t ! vanity ( ! _w1 & ! littl5ess ( e ?+ out ( ,,*ri/4 ,i pray$ z l[ z ,i c\ld1 b 9 pray] 7y\r ,lady%ip has be5 too well acqua9t$ ) su* ?+s to call x en?usiasm7 ,i felt a v uncommon en]gy & p[] to wre/le ) ,,god 9 h] behalf4 ,%e soon broke out into su* words z ^!1 8:at a wret* am ,i80 ,%e seem$ to speak out ( ! abundance ( h] he>t1 f a feel+ s5se ( h] own vil5ess4 ,h] hon\r$ ,p>5t & att5d+ s]vants 7 affect$4 ,aft] pray]1 %e seem$ z ?\gh %e felt ?+s unutt]able1 bemoan$ h] +ratitude to ,,god & ,,*ri/2 & ,i believe w\ld gladly h giv5 a detail ( all h] faults %e c\ld reckon4 ,h] hav+ _h a =m ( godl9ess1 b nev] hav+ felt ! p[]1 0 :at %e mo/ bewail$4 ,i left h]2 %e cont9u$ 9 ! same frame2 & :5 ,mrs4 ,s ask$ h] :e!r %e felt h] he>t to be z bad z %e express$ h]self1 %e answ]$1 8yes1 & worse40 ,at h] reque/1 "s "t aft] ?is1 ,i gave h] ! holy communion2 a communion inde$ x 04 ,nev] did ,i see a p]son receive x ) seem+ly great] contrition1 m e>ne/ desire = p>don & reconciliation ) ,,god ?r\gh ,,*ri/1 or /rong] purposes ( devot+ h] future life to 8 s]vice4 ,be+ weak1 %e 0 desir$ to keep ly+ on h] b$4 ,%e repli$1 8,i c rise to take my physic2 %all ,i n rise to pray80 ,:5 ,i 0 repeat+ ! ,communion ,(fice1 %e appli$ all to h]self1 & broke out frequ5tly al\d 9 h] apply+4 ,:5 ,i said1 ! burd5 ( !m is intol]able1 %e bur/ out8yea v intol]able10 ) abundance ( su* l expressions4 ,:5 %e took ! bread & w9e1 h] conc]n gave h] utt]ance1 & %e spake l "o t 0 rip5+ = heav54 ,^? ar\nd h] wept = joy4,my cold he>t also 0 t\*$1 & ,i left h] ) a full p]suasion1 t %e 0 ei!r to be tak5 (f soon1 or to be a bless+ "h bel[4 ,i ?9k %e liv$ ab\t a week aft]w>ds3 %e cont9u$ 9 ! same frame z f> z ,i he>1 & ,i tru/ is n[ gone1 :]e %e w s+ ! song ( ,moses & ( ! ,lamb = ev]4 ,! ?\ghts ( ?is1 com=ts good ,lady ,g1 & ! same consid]ation1 ,i am p]suad$1 w h ! same effect ^u y\r ,lady%ip4 ,only me?9ks ,i he> y\r ,lady%ip add1 8,no1 ,i w n /op "h4 ,by div9e grace ,i w devote myself to ,,jesus ,,*ri/ n[1 & give him no re/1 till ,i see ! _w 9 t light z de> ,miss ,h did1 & z ,i myself %all1 :5 ,i come to die4 ,i w foll[ my hon\r$ "m z %e foll[s ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 & c\nt ! ,r$eem]'s reproa* ( m value ?an all ! hon\rs1 ri*es & pleasures ( ! _w4 ,i w fly to ,,*ri/ by fai?1 & ?r\gh ! help ( my ,,god1 keep up n only ! =m1 b also ! p[] ( godl9ess 9 he>t & life40 ,t ! glori\s ,emanuel may enable y\r ,lady%ip to put all ?is into practice1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclxiii4 ,ev]%am1 ,sept4 #bh1 #agej4 ,de> ,miss ,b1 ,i ,?ank y = y\r k9d lett]1 & ?ank our heav5ly ,fa!r = bless+ ! se$ s[n to any ( my he>]s4 ,n unto me ,o ,,"l1 n unto me1 b unto ?y free unm]it$ m]cy1 be all ! glory6 ,if ?\ excuse1 !n "w ?y w1 ,by s unfit an in/rum5t2 ,x w at once ?y grace display1 ,& prove ?y p[] omnipot5t4 ,hi!rto our ,,"l cont9ues to help me4 ,s9ce my return f ,scotl&1 ,i h be5 br\ght v l[2 b z my day is1 s is my /r5g?4 ,at ,london1 ,portsm\?1 ,*a?am1 & lately 9 ,gl\ce/]%ire we h _h _m pleasant seasons4 ,i am n[ go+ to ,birm+ham1 ,cov5try1 c4 ,,god only kn[s :5 ,i %all see my belov$ ,scotl& aga94 ,gladly c\ld ,i live & die ) my de> fri5ds !re4 ,x is my com=t1 t ^? :o are fri5ds to ,,jesus1 %all live et]nally toge!r h]eaft]4 ,i "k sev]al ( late t w5t (f triumphantly4 ,o t we may be kept f be+ cumb]$6 ,o t no?+ may draw u f ! feet ( ,,jesus6 ,!re1 & !re alone is solid peace to be f\nd4 ,e ?+ is good t drives u ?i!r4 ,t ?is may be always y\r abid+ place1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 de> ,miss ,b1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclxiv4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,z4 ,a%by1 ,oct4 #i1 #agej4 ,i ,%\ld h writt5 to y long be=e n[1 b ,i wait$ = ! arrival ( ,mr4 ,hab]%am's %ip1 9 :i* ,i expect$ lett]s ( consequ5ce4 ,!y are n[ come1 & two ( ! *ief ,i s5d enclos$ 9 ?is1 & %all omit say+ any ?+ fur!r1 till ,i h ! pleasure ( see+ y1 :i* ,i hope w be "s "t next week or ! week aft]4 ,imm$iately aft] ,i left y1 ,i h reason to ?9k t ! glori\s ,r$eem] 7,o inf9ite condesc5sion67 v\*saf$ to make me in/rum5tal 9 ! conv]sion ( ,lady ,h's elde/ daught]1 :o ,i hope is gone to re/4 ,i am n[ at h] ,lady%ip's h\se ) f\r o!r cl]gym51 :o ,i believe love & prea* ,,*ri/ 9 s9c]ity3 b ,a%by p reject ! k+dom ( ,,god aga9/ !mselves4 ,at ,portsm\?1 ,*a?am1 ,gl\ce/]%ire1 ,birm+ham1 ,w$nesbury1 ,ev]%am1 ,nott+ham1 c4 our inf9ite ,high-prie/ has giv5 u pleasant seasons4 ,i am n[ wait+ e day = my wife's be+ deliv]$ ( h] pres5t burd51 & hope ere long to rejoice t a *ild is born into ! _w4 ,o t x may be born aga9 & made an heir ( ! ,r$eem]'s k+dom4 ,?is is all my desire4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 y see h[ freely ,i op5 myself unto y4 ,i c\nt x a great privilege t y all[ me ?is lib]ty1 & ,i e>ne/ly pray our bless$ ,,"l to rew>d y t5 ?\s& fold4 ,he has be5 pleas$ frequ5tly to com=t & enc\rage my he>t ?is circuit1 & 9 ! mid/ ( all1 lets me "k he is my ,,god4 ,o t he may be my glory6 ,o t ,i may be nev] left to di%on\r him6 ,rev]5d ,sir1 = ,,jesus's sake cont9ue to pray = me1 :o1 ) grateful ackn[l$gm5ts = all fav\rs1 beg leave to subscribe myself1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ oblig$1 affectionate1 ?\gh unwor?y y\ng] bro!r1 & fell[-lab\r] 9 ! k+dom ( ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclxv4 ,to ! ,c\ntess ,d4 ,a%by1 ,oct4 #aa1 #agej4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,x w\ld give me conc]n1 0 ,i to return to ,london1 ?\gh f ev] s %ort an excursion1 )\t lett+ y\r ,lady%ip "k t y are always rememb]$ by me at ! ?rone ( grace4 ,^u su* a ?rone ! ,r$eem] sits1 hold+ out 8 gold5 sceptre1 & ask+ u1 8,:at is y\r petition8 ,& :at is y\r reque/80 ,my reque/ = y\r ,lady%ip is1 t y may increase ) all ! increase ( ,,god4 ,?is ,i tru/ y\r ,lady%ip is daily do+1 & consequ5tly increas+ 9 inw>d happ9ess1 peace & joy4 ,! ri*es ( ! div9e life are inde$ unse>*able4 ,may y\r ,lady%ip dig = !m z = hid treasure1 till fai? be turn$ into vision1 & hope into ! endless fruition ( ! ev] bless$ ,,god6 ,t "t w %ortly come4 ,i h be5 lab\r+ at ,birm+ham1 9 ,gl\ce/]%ire1 at ,nott+ham1 c4 to awak5 a sleepy _w to a s5se ( x1 & ,i tru/ n )\t success4 ,on la/ ,?ursday ,i came "h1 & next ,monday1 ,,god will+1 %all set out = ,london4 ,good ,lady ,h goes on act+ ! "p ( a "m 9 ,israel1 m & m4 ,= a day or two %e has _h five cl]gym5 "u h] ro(1 :i* makes h] ,lady%ip look l a good ,ar*bi%op ) 8 ,*apla9s ar\nd him4 ,h] h\se is inde$ a ,be!l4 ,to u 9 ! m9i/ry1 x looks l a college4 ,we h ! ,sacram5t e morn+1 heav5ly conv]sation all day1 & prea* at night4 ,?is is to live at ,c\rt1 inde$4 ,la/ night ,i _h ! pleasure ( see+ a little flock t seem$ to be awak5$ by ! grace ( ,,god2 s t ev5 out ( ungrateful ,a%by1 ,i tru/ !re w be rais$ up _m *ildr5 unto ,abraham4 ,y\r ,lady%ip1 & ! o!r elect ,ladies1 are nev] =gott5 by u4 ,i w\ld write to good ,lady ,f1 b ,i he> %e is out ( t[n4 ,t ! *oice/ ( div9e bless+s1 ev5 ! sure m]cies ( ,david1 may foll[ y bo? all ! days ( y\r lives1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$1 & ready s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclxvi4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,a%by1 ,oct4 #aa1 #agej4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,x is ) great pleasure t ,i h he>d ( y\r ,lady%ip's be+ s support$ "u y\r late b]eavem5t1 & ( ! good impressions made on surviv+ relations by x4 ,?us ! ,r$eem] delights to magnify 8 /r5g? 9 8 p's weakness1 & causes ! dea? ( "o1 to be ! life1 z x 71 ! resurrection ( ano!r4 ,o :at amaz+ my/]ies w be unfold$1 :5 ea* l9k 9 ! gold5 *a9 ( ,provid5ce & ,grace1 %all be se5 & scann$ by beatifi$ spirits 9 ! k+dom ( heav56 ,!re all w appe> symmetry & h>mony1 & ev5 ! mo/ intricate & seem+ly mo/ contr>y disp5sations1 w be evid5c$ to be ! result ( inf9ite & consummate wisdom1 p[]1 & love4 ,above all1 !re ! believ] w see ! inf9ite dep?s ( t my/]y ( godl9ess1 8,,god manife/$ 9 ! fle%10 & jo9 ) t bless$ *oir1 :o ) a re/less unwe>i$ness are ev] s++ ! song ( ,moses & ! ,lamb4 ,!re y\r ,lady%ip ,i believe w see y\r dep>t$ daught]1 n /ruggl+ ) a burn+ fev]1 b burn+ ) love extatic1 & ) s]aphic sweetness ador+ t ,r$eem]1 :o at ! elev5? h\r1 ev5 on a dy+ b$1 snat*$ h] z a br& out ( ! fire4 ,b :at am ,i do+8 ,i fe>1 mak+ y\r ,lady%ip's w\nds to ble$ afre%4,b1 hon\r$ ,madam1 is x n a pleasant ble$+1 to ?9k ( be>+ *ildr5 = heav56 ,to see ^? ne>e/ & de>e/ p>ts ( ourselves g be=e u ?i!r,o :at a fav\r is ?is6 ,may y\r ,lady%ip be always ?us highly fav\r$3 may y live to see all y\r surviv+ *ildr5 taught & born ( ,,god4 ,i mu/ n enl>ge4 ,nei!r h ,i room to acqua9t y\r ,lady%ip1 h[ t mirror ( piety1 good ,lady ,h1 adorns ! gospel ( h] ,,"l 9 all ?+s4 ,i wrote "s p>ticul>s ( our situation to ! good ,c\ntess4 ,i c n[ only add1 t :5 ,i come to t[n1 y\r ,lady%ip may at any "t comm&1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$1 & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 8,hm0 replac$ ) 8,hn0 ,,lett] ,,dccclxvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,t4 ,a%by1 ,oct4 #ac1 #agej4 ,my v de> ,mr4 ,t1 ,,y\r k9d lett] did n rea* me till ab\t two days ago4 ,i embrace ! fir/ opportunity ( answ]+ x4 ,if y write (t51 ,,god will+1 y %all he> (t5] f me4 ,y are peculi>ly de> to me1 & !re=e ,i he>tily wi% y 0 ?ru/ out into our ,,"l's h>ve/4 ,vox populi1 mu* m vox amicorum1 is frequ5tly vox ,dei4 ,i say to y1 z a good old m9i/] did to "o :om y "k1 & :o 0 z unwill+ to g into ! v9ey>d1 z y c be1 8,i believe if ,/4 ,paul 0 alive1 he w\ld orda9 y40 ,y h a mod]ate %>e ( le>n+1 an agreeable address1 a good elocution1 a little k ( mank9d1 & ( y\rself1 & above all an exp]im5tal acqua9tance ) ! ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ) a door ( usefulness imm$iately op5+2 & :at w\ld y m8 ,i wi% "s lat5t pride may n be at ! bottom4 ,lose no m "t1 my de> man4 ,! voice ( ,,*ri/ to y n[ is1 8,foll[ me1 & ,i w make !e a fi%] ( m540 ,! h>ve/ is great1 ! lab\r]s are few4 ,?\s&s are p]i%+ = lack ( t k1 :i* y h already4 ,! _w wants m heat ?an light4 ,crescit eundo1 crescit ag5do1 is a "y m9i/]'s motto4 ,i ?9k ! ,it9]ancy abroad w\ld suit y well4 ,by travell+ be=e y take on y a settl$ *>ge1 y w get a deep] insight into ! _w & ! *ur*2 y w ins5sibly acquire l>g] & m sublime ?\ghts ( ,,god's provid5ce & grace1 & consequ5tly be m fit to s]ve :atev] flock ! ,holy ,gho/ %all h]eaft] place y ov]4 ,i believe t y\r hon\r$ fa!r loves ,,*ri/ too well1 to /& out long aga9/ a rational s*eme = ! ext5sive usefulness ( 8 son4 ,he is a de> man1 :om ,i love 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,pray rememb] me to him 9 ! k9de/ mann]1 & tell him ,i purpose writ+ to him z soon z possible4 ,?is leaves me at ,a%by1 at good ,lady ,hn's1 ^: h\se is inde$ a ,be!l to ^? :o are will+ to foll[ h]1 z %e foll[s ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,"o ( high rank1 ,i really believe1 0 conv]t$ lately on a dy+ b$1 & h] dea? ,i tru/ ha? prov$ ! life ( "o or two m4 ,"o ( ! ,k5dal conv]ts is gone (f 9 fly+ col\rs1 & our bless$ ,,"l has giv5 u sweet seasons at ,portsm\?1 ,*a?am1 ,gl\ce/]%ire1 ,birm+ham1 ,ev]%am1 ,w$nesbury1 ,nott+ham1 c4 ,next ,monday1 ,,god will+1 ,i g = ,london1 9 ord] to put into w9t] qu>t]s4 ,! ,,"l prep>e me = a fre% campaign6 ,d y "k any "o fit = a ,tutor at ,georgia8 ,i am glad t ,new ,j]sey college succe$s4 ,i _h lately a lett] f ,gov]nor ,bel*]1 :i* ,i suppose y h se52 x 0 s5t to ,mr4 ,n4 ,colonel ,w proposes t ,mr4 ,p %all come ov] ) "o ( ! ,indians2 ,i wi% he may4 ,i am sorry to he> t ,mr4 is likely to de/roy himself by h>d /udy4 ,i _h r he w\ld kill himself ) h>d work+1 & go+ ab\t to d good4 ,mr4 ,g seems to me to h *os5 ! bett] "p4 ,h[ is de> ,mr4 ,r ,w8 ,i hope he is l a flame ( fire4 ,pray salute him & all my de>1 v de> fri5ds 9 ! t5d]e/ mann]4 ,i c\ld live & die ) !m4 ,9 heav5 we %all live toge!r4 ,!re we %all see our de> ,mr4 ,l4 ,i hope y\r little *oir are e day le>n+ m & m ( ! new song1 9 ord] to jo9 him 9 ! realms above4,y h all my he>ty love & pray]s4 ,accept ! same y\rself 9 a v p>ticul> mann] f1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 a preci\s ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclxviii4 ,to ,gov]nor ,b4 ,a%by1 ,oct4 #ac1 #agej4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,i ,_h ! fav\r ( y\r ,excell5cy's lett]1 & took ! lib]ty ( communicat+ x to good ,lady ,hn1 :o %9es 9 ! *ur* ( ,,*ri/ on ?is side ! wat]1 z a /> ( ! fir/ magnitude4 ,h] ,lady%ip w be v glad to op5 a correspond5ce ) y\r ,excell5cy2 & seems to speak ( ,new-,j]sey ,college ) great satisfaction4 ,i rejoice to he> t x is 9 a prosp]\s situation4 ,if ,mr4 ,p or ,mr4 ,b c be prevail$ on to come ov]1 ,i am p]suad$ lib]al contributions w be rais$ bo? 9 ,engl& & ,scotl&4 ,all 0 ready1 if de> ,mr4 ,a _h n be5 tak5 (f by dea?2 b ev5 ?is our bless$ ,,"l c & w ov]-rule = good4 ,i ?9k x =ebodes good = ,am]ica1 t su* a _s is excit$ 9 s _m prov9ces = promot+ a le>n$ & religi\s education4 ,,god only kn[s h[ mu* my he>t is on t side ! wat]4 ,i %\ld c]ta9ly h emb>k$ ab\t ?is "t1 did n my wife daily expect an h\r ( travail4 ,i c only say1 8,x is ! ,,"l2 let him d :at seeme? him good40 ,bless$ be 8 "n1 fre% doors = usefulness are op5$ e week4 ,we _h a bless$ sc5e ?is ,summ] 9 ,scotl&1 & ev] s9ce ,i h be5 rang+ ab\t1 to see :o w believe ! gospel report4 ,o t ,i may die 9 ! field6 ,i am n[ at my good ,lady's ) ?ree cl]gym5 t love & prea* ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,sev]al s\ls h be5 awak5$ "h4 ,"o ( high bir? 0 lately conv]t$ on h] dy+ b$2 & by t means ,i tru/ "o or two m are put ^u secur+ ! "o ?+ ne$ful4 ,on ,monday ,i %all leave h] ,lady%ip1 to g = ,london1 :i* is to be my ,w9t] qu>t]s4 ,i %all long = ,spr+1 t ,i may ent] ^u a fre% campaign4 ,o t my s\l may beg9 to spr+ inde$6 spr+ = ,him :o 0 /ret*$ ^u ! accurs$ tree to save my wret*$ s\l4 ,bless$ be 8 "n1 t y\r ,excell5cy has got su* a sweet retreat 9 ! decl9e ( life2 :]e1 free f noise & hurry1 y & y\r consort may rip5 = heav51 & consequ5tly be m & m fitt$ = y\r la/ great *ange4 ,t w n[ %ortly come4 ,y\r ,excell5cy is arriv$ to a good old age4 ,y h by fai? se5 ! ,,"l ,,*ri/4 ,y h be5 in/rum5tal 9 f\nd+ a *ri/ian college4 ,let dea? come :5 x w1 ) good old ,simeon1 y may say1 8,,"l1 n[ lette/ ?\ ?y s]vant dep>t 9 peace10 = my s\l ha? exp]i5c$ ?y great salvation6 ,?is ,i believe1 hon\r$ ,sir1 is all y\r desire4 ,our ,,"l w grant x to y4 ,o t :5 y are ne> 8 ?rone1 y may h a petition ^u y\r he>t = unwor?y1 ill-des]v+1 hell-des]v+ me6 ,y\r ,excell5cy ha? laid me "u _m obligations2 let me entreat y by ! m]cies ( ,,god 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 to add to !m by n ceas+ to pray = me1 t z ,i h _h mu* =giv5 me1 ,i may1 ) ,magdal51 love mu*2 & be+ a br& pluck$ out ( ! burn+1 ,i may1 9 ,,god's own "t & way1 be translat$ to dwell ) ,,jesus 9 8 k+dom4 ,z our ,,"l enables1 ! fav\r %all con/antly be return$ 9 behalf ( y & y\rs1 by1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,y\r ,excell5cy's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$1 & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclxix4 ,to ,b>on ,z4 ,london1 ,nov4 #i1 #agej4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,,! love ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/ con/ra9s me to s5d y a few l9es4 ,!y fl[ f a he>t truly sympa?iz+ ) y\r belov$ ,b>oness1 "u y\r pres5t trials4 ,o t pati5ce may h its p]fect "w 9 y\r s\ls6 ,o t ) y\r tempt$1 afflict$1 agoniz+ ,,jesus1 y may be enabl$ to say1 8,! cup1 :i* our heav5ly ,fa!r ha? giv5 u1 %all we n dr9k x80 ,i d\bt n1 b y f9d x sweet5$ ) 8 love38= he w n suff] u to be tempt$ above :at we are able to be>2 b w ) ! temptation make a way = u to escape40 ,! sacrific+ our relations to 8 sov]eign good w & pleasure1 is no small trial1 especially :5 unconv]t$4 ,b :at says ! scripture8 8,nei!r did 8 bre?r5 believe on him40 ,y\r ,,"l c sympa?ize ) y "u y\r pres5t circum/ances2 ,he kn[s :at ?is temptation means1 ,= he has felt ! same4 ,look up1 !re=e1 to him1 hon\r$ ,sir1 :o has promis$ nev] to leave nor =sake y4 ,he ha? help$ y out ( six1 he w also help y out ( sev5 tr\bles4 ,i write ?is out ( ! fulness ( my he>t4 ,my poor pray]s are cont9ually asc5d+ to ! ?rone ( grace 9 y\r behalf4 ,i hope y w n be (f5d$ at my fre$om 9 writ+4 ,love & gratitude are my only motives4 ,good ,lady ,hn w sympa?ize ) y1 :5 %e he>s h[ y are situat$4 ,i left h] "s little "t pa/ ab\nd+ 9 ! "w ( ! ,,"l4 ,i _h a pleasant excursion into ! c\ntry1 & my ,w9t] qu>t]s are made v agreeable 9 t[n4 ,:at %all ,i r5d] unto ! ,,"l8 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,i beg a cont9u$ int]e/ 9 y\r pray]s1 & ^? ( y\r hon\r$ ,b>oness4,y "k my "n1,i am ! *ief ( s9n]s1 less ?an ! lea/ ( all sa9ts1 b = ,,jesus ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,y\r sympa?iz+ ready s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclxx4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,cant]bury1 ,nov4 #bj1 #agej4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,s1 ,,by t "t y\rs rea*$ ,london1 ,i suppose my la/ w h rea*$ ,dubl91 & f9d y on ! full /ret* = him1 :o 0 /ret*$ ^u ! cross = y & me4 ,z f> z ,i c judge ( ! circum/ances y relat$ to me1 settl+ z y propose1 w n h9d]1 b r fur!r y 9 y\r pres5t "w4 ,only bew>e ( ne/l+4 ,if y d1 & ,,god loves y 7z ,i believe he does7 y %all h ?orns en\gh put into y\r ne/4 ,o t ,i may be enabl$1 ev5 to ! end1 to evid5ce1 t no?+ b a pure dis9t]e/$ love to ,,*ri/ & s\ls1 caus$ me to beg91 g on1 & hold out1 9 pursu+ ! pres5t "w ( ,,god6 ,i h se5 s _m t once bid exce$+ly fair1 & aft]w>ds1 ,demas l1 pref]r$ ! _w to ,,*ri/1 t ,i _c be too jeal\s ov] myself1 or o!rs :om ,i pr(ess to love4 ,?is is my motive 9 writ+ to y1 love1 ev5 love unfeign$2 love = ,,*ri/'s sake1 & ! good ( s\ls4 ,o let no "o take away y\r cr[n4 ,if y m>ry1 let x be 9 ! ,,"l1 & = ! ,,"l1 & !n ! ,,"l w give x 8 bless+4 ,only rememb] ?is1 m>ry :5 or :om y w1 expect tr\ble 9 ! fle%4 ,b ,i sp>e y4 ,sev5 ye>s h5ce1 if we %\ld live & meet1 we c talk bett] ( ^! ?+s4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 let u g on lean+ on our ,belov$4 ,he1 & ,he alone1 c keep u unspott$ f ! _w4 ,does ! "w prosp] among y8 ,x increases "h4 ,at ,cant]bury ,i f9d sev]al s\ls are awak5$4 ,,god will+1 ,i leave x to-morr[4 ,y mu/ pray = me1 & exhort all to cont9ue _! pray]s also4 ,i expect1 "o day or ano!r1 to see "s glori\s days 9 ,irel&4 ,i am call$ away4,= ! pres5t1 adieu4 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our bless$ ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclxxi4 ,to ,mr4 ,t4 ,london1 ,nov4 #cj1 #agej4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,t1 ,,z ,i love y 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 & look ^u y z an ag$ fri5d ( ! bless$ ,bridegroom1 & my fri5d = 8 great "n's sake1 ,i _c help dropp+ y a few l9es4 ,!y are l9es ( gratitude2 l9es ( ?anks = all fav\rs conf]r$ ^u me :5 9 ,scotl&4 ,!y leave me pleasantly soj\rn+ 9 my ,w9t] qu>t]s1 & long+ = ! ,spr+ t ,i may ent] ^u a fre% campaign4 ,n[ & !n ,i make little excursions1 & c in=m y1 t !re is a sweet "w begun & c>ry+ on at ,cant]bury & ,*a?am4 ,i long to he> t y\r son ,john has put 8 h& to ! gospel pl\gh1 & am n )\t hopes t 8 lot w be to it9]ate1 at lea/ = a :ile4 ,he seems to be qualifi$ = su* an employ4 ,i %all be glad to see him on ! o!r side ( ! wat]4 ,_h ,i ! managem5t ( a ?\s& y\?s1 if circum/ances w\ld all[1 !y %\ld travel = "o ye> at lea/1 be=e !y took ^u !m a settl$ *>ge4 ,me?9ks ,i he> y say1 8,:at6 w y take my ,b5jam9 away80 ,?is 0 old ,jacob's infirmity4 ,y love ,,*ri/ too well to refuse giv+ up ! "y lad1 if x %\ld appe> 9 provid5ce t ! ,,"l ha? ne$ ( him ei!r at home or abroad4 ,i pray ,,god to direct & bless y bo?1 & to e/abli% 8 cov5ant ) y & y\r se$ = ev]4 ,y are n[ on ! decl9e ( life4 ,i h be5 j read+ ab\t ! ye> ( jubilee4 ,h[ joyful 7 ! prison]s :5 !y he>d ( ! approa* ( t wi%'d-= day6 ,h[ mu* m joyful may ^? be1 :o hav+ an int]e/ 9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 are wait+ = ! la/ trump1 to proclaim our et]nal jubilee 9 heav56 ,?is1 my de> fri5d1 is y\r happy lot4 ,rejoice1 & aga9 ,i say1 rejoice4 ,! day ( our complete r$emption drawe? nigh4 ,let u !n lift up our heads1 & let u lift up our he>ts to praise him1 f :om alone come? our salvation4 ,i c\ld enl>ge1 b am call$ away4 ,my he>ty love to all enquir+ fri5ds4 ,i ?9k to write to y\r son soon4 ,we _h a happy day ye/]day among ! ,great ,ones4 ,i am1 my v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our de> ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclxxii4 ,to ,doctor ,w4 ,london1 ,dec4 #ag1 #agej4 ,my de> ,doctor1 ,i ,receiv$ y\r k9d lett]1 & w\ld h answ]$ x mu* soon]1 _h ,i n be5 prev5t$ by sickness4 ,= ne> a =tnight pa/1 ,i h be5 conf9$ to my room2 b ?r\gh ! div9e bless+1 am n[ enabl$ to prea*$ aga94 ,praise ! ,,"l1 ,o my s\l4 ,my disord] 0 a viol5t fev]3 ,,jesus ha? rebuk$ x4 ,i am rais$ up once m4 ,o may x be t ,i may m9i/] unto him6 ,= me to live is ,,*ri/4 ,b alas6 h[ little d ,i live to 8 glory6 ,ye/]day ,i ent]$ ^u my sev5-&-?irtie? ye>4 ,i am a%am$ to ?9k ,i h liv$ s long1 & done s little1 & yet e ye>1 day1 & h\r ( my life ha? be5 cr[n$ ) ! div9e goodness4 ,o my de> fri5d1 let ?is be our motto1 ,vivimus ut viviamus4 ,x is en\gh :5 we come to our la/ mom5ts1 to h no?+ to d1 b to die4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 t y h c\rage giv5 y to speak to ! dy+4 ,a ^w spok5 9 su* a season h[ good is x8 ,may ! great physician take y "u 8 peculi> c>e1 =give y all y\r s9s1 & heal all y\r diseases6 ,i purpose writ+ to my fri5d ,j ,t1 & o!rs1 z ,i get /r5g?4 ,at pres5t1 ,i mu/ cont5t myself ) s5d+ g5]al1 b cordial salutations1 & begg+ ! cont9ual int]e/ ( y\r pray]s 9 behalf (1 my v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclxxiii4 ,to ,mr4 ,t4 ,london1 ,dec4 #ba1 #agej4 ,i ,h be5 lately ne> ! gates ( dea?1 :i* has h9d]$ my answ]+ y\r k9d lett] z soon z ,i propos$4 ,accept a few1 ?\gh lov+ l9es n[4 ,i hope !y w f9d y ent]$ ^u y\r trials1 & long+ to prea* ! gospel1 :i* y h felt to be ! p[] ( ,,god to ! salvation ( y\r s\l4 ,e l9e ( y\r lett] seem$ to h ?is call 9 x1 8,rise1 ,tr1 rise1! h>ve/ is great2 ! lab\r]s are few3 pray ! ,,"l ( ! h>ve/ to s5d !e1 & _m m l-m9d$1 into ! h>ve/40 ,i _c write mu* at pres5t4 ,inclos$ y h a few extracts4 ,t f ,lady ,hn1 came la/ week :5 %e 0 dang]\sly ill4 ,may ! ,,"l cont9ue h] useful life6 ,i am n[ ent]+ ^u my sev5-&-?irtie? ye>4 ,o t ,i may beg9 to live to him1 :o ha? liv$ & di$ = me6 ,i %all be glad to "k y\r fri5d's answ] ab\t ,georgia4 ,if ! ,,"l raises up a solid1 heav5ly-m9d$1 le>n$ "y man = a tutor1 ,i %all be glad4 ,no?+1 ,i believe1 b sickness or dea?1 w prev5t my go+ ov] next ye>4 ,me?9ks ! w9t] is long2 ,i want to take ! field aga94 ,c\ld y s5d me all ,mr4 ,g's weekly pap]s4 ,we pray$ he>tily la/ ,monday = ! awak5$ ,holl&]s4 ,i h he>d ( sev]al lately awak5$ "h4 ,to ! bless$ & glori\s ,,jesus be all ! praise4 ,my de> fri5d1 my he>t leaps at ! v m5tion ( 8 "n4 ,:5 ,i muse ( him1 ! fire k9dles4 ,o t y & ,i may %ew =? 8 praise :ile we h a tongue6 ,pray rememb] me to all 9 ! k9de/ mann]1 & beg !m n to =get unwor?y me4 ,let n my be+ s sl[ 9 answ]+ y\r la/1 prev5t y\r writ+ spe$ily to1 my de> ,mr4 ,t1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our de>e/ ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclxxiv4 ,to ,lady ,s4 ,london1 ,dec4 #be1 #agej4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i ,_h ! fav\r ( y\r ,lady%ip's lett] on ,saturday aft]noon1 & imm$iately communicat$ :at conc]n$ him1 to my +5i\s & dev\t fri5d ,mr4 ,h4 ,) ?is1 y\r ,lady%ip w receive a l9e f him4 ,i p]suad$ him1 t y\r ,lady%ip w\ld n take x ill4 ,poor ,mr4 ,b is mu* oblig$ to y\r ,lady%ip = speak+ 9 8 behalf4 ,he happ5$ to be ) me1 :5 y\r ,lady%ip's lett] came4 ,! ,reception t y\r ,lady%ip's k9d motion met )1 conv9ces me m & m1 t 8,be ye w>m$1 & be ye fill$10 )\t giv+ any ?+ to be w>m$ & fill$ )1 is ! f>!/ t mo/ pr(essors g4 ,words are *eap1 & co/ no?+2 & !re=e _m c say1 8!y pity10 & t extremely too1 :5 at ! same "t1 _! practice %ews x is only a v]bal1 & n a real compassion4 ,i (t5 told ! poor man1 t 8 dep5dance 0 too /rong2 & t ,i 0 afraid lea/ help w\ld n come f t qu>t] :]e he expect$ mo/4 ,he s5ds t5 ?\s& ?anks = :at y\r ,lady%ip ha? done already4 ,surely he is wor?y4 ,he is a lov] ( ,,*ri/1 & 8 outw>d circum/ances v pitiable inde$4 ,y\r ,lady%ip w n be (f5d$ at ! fre$om ,i take4 ,y love to help ! di/ress$ to ! utmo/ ( y\r p[]2 & y\r ,lady%ip %all f9d t good measure1 press$ d[n & runn+ ov]1 %all be return$ into y\r bosom4 ,t y\r ,lady%ip may exp]i5ce ! tru? ( ?is1 9 respect to temporals & spirituals1 m & m e day1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ oblig$1 dutiful1 & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclxxv4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,london1 ,jan4 #d1 #agea4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,s1 ,,imm$iately ^u ! receipt ( y\r la/ f ,lim]ick1 ,i wrote y an answ]1 direct$ = y at ,lim]ick po/-(fice1 z y desir$4 ,z y are go+ t way1 ere ?is rea*es y1 ,i hope y w h receiv$ x4 ,i pray ! ,,"l ( all lords to give y su* grace1 t all may see1 t ! doctr9es ( ! gospel are inde$ productive ( righte\sness1 & true hol9ess 9 he>t1 lip1 & life4 ,m9d ?is1 & !n fe> n4 ,cont9ue z y are1 until y are absolutely reject$4 ,i want n to proselyte p]sons to myself1 b to ! glori\s ,emmanuel1 my ,,"l & ,ma/] ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,p]haps ,he may s5d me to ,irel&2 ?\gh "s weeks ago ,i hop$ t he 0 ab\t to take me to heav54 ,i kept my room ne> a =tnight1 & /ill cont9ue v weak4 ,?is obliges me to be brief4 ,my wife is n[ expect+ an h\r ( travail4 ,"s "t ?is mon? ,i tru/ %e w be deliv]$4 ,%e desires to be rememb]$ to y4 ,,god will+1 ,mr4 ,z %all he> f me4 ,i d n yet he> :o is to be ! p]son4 ,unless y h ?\ghts ( go+ abroad1 ,i see no objection aga9/ y\r alt]+ y\r condition4 ,may ! ,,"l direct & bless y & all 9 t important /ep6 ,x is a *ange = life4 ,we h _h bless$ seasons "h2 b me?9ks ! ,w9t] is v long4 ,o t ,i 0 ent]+ ^u a ,spr+ campaign6 ,x is a new ye>4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,s1 :y %\ld we n beg9 to beg9 to live to t ,,jesus1 :o has done & suff]$ s mu* = u6 ,i tru/ ?is is ! language ( y\r he>t1 ,a life t all ?+s ca/s beh9d1 ,spr+s =? ob$i5t at ?y call2 ,a he>t1 t no desire c move1 ,b /ill t'adore1 believe1 & love1 ,give me1 my ,,"l1 my life1 my all6 ,i he> y say1 ,am51 ,am54 ,hallelujah6 ,i mu/ h done4 ,bodily /r5g? fails me4 ,my love to all t love ,,*ri/ ,,jesus4 ,bre?r51 pray = u1 is ! e>ne/ reque/ (1 my de> ,mr4 ,s1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our de>e/ ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclxxvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,l4 ,london1 ,jan4 #ac1 #agea4 ,de> ,mr4 ,l1 ,,be=e ,i _h ! pleasure ( y\r lett]1 ,i _h he>d "s p>ticul>s ( ! late commotion at ,cant]bury4 ,ere n[ ,i hope y h be5 direct$ to ! *oice ( su* means1 z may1 "u ,,god1 op5 ! door wid] ?an ev] = prea*+ ! ev]la/+ gospel 9 y\r p>ts4 ,satan has done at ,cant]bury z he always does else:]e2 ,i mean1 he has ov]%ot 8 m>k4 ,su* proce$+s are too viol5t to hold long4 ,exhort1 !re=e1 my de> ,sir1 y\r fell[-soldi]s1 to quit !mselves l m51 & be /rong4 ,put ye on ! :ole arm\r ( ,,god2 & always rememb]1 t ?r\gh mu* tribulation we mu/ ent] into glory4 ,n[ is ! "t = y to prove ! /r5g? ( ,,jesus to be y\rs4 ,y\r way to fight1 is ^u y\r knees4 ,t weapon all-pray] w d wond]s4 ,! devil has lo/ "s s]vants1 & he is afraid ( los+ m4 ,!re=e he rallies 8 =ces z ,ph>aoh h>ness$ 8 *>iots1 & wants to br+ y back to ,egypt4 ,y\r bus9ess is to g on4 ,?\gh ,ph>aoh is beh9d1 & a r$-sea be=e y1ere long y %all pass ?r\gh ! "o1 & see ! o!r totally de/roy$4 ,9 pati5ce possess ye y\r s\ls4 ,,god is able to br+ ! c\nsel ( e ,a*itophel to n\ght4 ,y "k 9 :om y h believ$4 ,he nev] did1 he nev] w1 he nev] c fail ^? t put _! tru/ 9 him4 ,?9k ( ^? f>ewel words1 :i* he spake 9 ! days ( 8 fle% to 8 de> disciples1 8,let n y\r he>ts be tr\bl$2 9 ! _w ye %all h tribulation3,b ,i h ov]come ! _w40 ,t is en\gh to raise e droop+ he>t4 ,he ha? ov]come = u2 he w ov]come 9 u1 & ere long call u to reign ) him = ev] 9 glory4 ,o bless$ hope6 ,:il/ ,i am mus+ on x1 ! fire k9dles4 ,bre?r51 my he>t is enl>g$ t[>ds y4 ,! ,,"l /r5g!n y1 & give y to pray = ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 bro!r1 & s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclxxvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,x ,y4 ,london1 ,jan4 #ae1 #agea4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,y\r lett] came safe to h&4 ,i pray ,,god enable me to answ] x agreeable to 8 w4 ,y\r call to ent] into ! m9i/ry1 seems to be pretty cle>1 & if y\r heal? w\ld p]mit y to be a tutor1 & c\rage be giv5 y to act l a good soldi] ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 y might d unspeakable good 9 resid+ at college4 ,if a p]son's heal? w n admit ( su* a resid5ce1 ,i ?9k by ! laws ( ,,god & man1 8 abs5ce may be disp5s$ )4 ,orig9ally1 ,fell[s 7 appo9t$ to reside2 b !re is no g5]al rule )\t an exception4 ,p>ticul> circum/ances c only det]m9e p>ticul> cases4 ,mr4 ,w ,i "k ha? be5 disp5s$ ) _m ye>s3& ?\gh ,i _c say ,i h approv$ ( ?is "p ( 8 conduct1 yet z he is call$ else:]e1 & applies ! college income to good purposes1 ,i suppose he ?9ks he acts an hone/ & *ri/ian "p4 ,z = ! difficulties y seem to place be=e y1 ,i c only say1 8,nil desp]&um ,*ri/o duce40 ,e new sc5e br+s its new temptations2 b fai? 9 ! ,son ( ,,god1 w make u m ?an conqu]ors ov] all4 ,8 love %$ abroad 9 ! he>t by ! ,holy ,gho/1 is ! be/ director & support 9 all circum/ances :atsoev]4 ,= want ( an e/abli%m5t 9 ?is1 & ?r\gh ! preval5cy ( an hypocondraical disord]1 y seem to h p>ticul> scruples ab\t p>ticul> ?+s4 ,x is :at all p]sons1 ent]+ on ! div9e life1 are m or less expos$ to4 8,m$itation1 pray]1 read+1 & temptation1 7says holy ,lu!r7 make a m9i/]40 ,y\r levity ( _s1 & fickl5ess ( temp]1 are y\r greate/ diseases4 ,^! are to be wat*$ & pray$ aga9/1 & by div9e grace w be ov]come4 ,look up1 !re=e1 de> ,sir1 to ! bless$ ,,jesus4 ,out ( weakness he c & w make y to become /rong1 & turn y\r lightness ( _s into solid joy4 ,till !n1 be cont5t r to appe> /upid1 ?an by giv+ way to ! luxuriancy ( unsanctifi$ wit1 br+ guilt ^u y\r s\l4 ,?us1 de> ,sir1 ,i h endeav\r$ to answ] y\r lett]2 ?\gh ,i mu/ confess1 z y are s ne>1 ,i _h r conv]se ) y p]sonally4 ,y may use fre$om ) me4 ,i rejoice t ! glori\s ,,jesus ha? 9 any degree bless$ my poor adm9i/rations to y4 ,i ne$ n1 !re=e1 rem9d y to give him all ! glory1 & entreat y to pray = me1 :o am ! v *ief ( s9n]s1 & less ?an ! lea/ ( all sa9ts1 b = ,,*ri/'s sake1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r v ready s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclxxviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,b4 ,london1 ,jan4 #ah1 #agea4 ,my v de> ,fri5d1 ,,y\r k9d lett] ,i receiv$ ?is morn+4 ,! love ,i owe y = ,,*ri/'s sake1 con/ra9s me to s5d y an imm$iate answ]4 ,f ! same motive ,i j n[ wrote to ,mr4 ,b4 ,poor man6 ,?is is a home-/roke inde$6 ,i hope he & 8 yoke-fell[ w n[ take a l>ge /ep to heav54 ,may ,,god prep>e u1 my de> fri5d1 = ! f9i%+ trials6 ,we mu/ all h !m 9 our turns4 ,b :]e=e %\ld we fe>8 ,out ( v fai?fulness1 our heav5ly ,fa!r causes u to be tr\bl$4 ,( 8 inf9ite m]cy he ha? lately be5 pleas$ to visit me ) a ?reat5+ illness4 ,i 0 j ca/+ an*or2b x seems ,i mu/ put out to sea aga94 ,o t x may be to direct o!rs to ! way t leads to ! hav5 ( et]nal re/6 ,:o kn[s b ,i may s\nd ! gospel once m 9 ,scotl&8 ,i h "s ?\ghts ( com+ = a little :ile1 be=e ,i emb>k = ,am]ica4 ,y w desire all ! societies to pray1 t ! ,,"l w\ld ord] my go+s 9 8 way4 ,i rejoice t !y hold on _! way4 ,may !y hold on & hold out to ! end6 ,my con/ant pray] = !m is1 t !y may increase ) all ! increase ( ,,god4 ,_m 9 t[n h be5 awak5$ ?is ,w9t]4 ,o t ,i 0 humble6 ,:5 %all t once be8 ,o t ,i 0 ?ankful6 ,fa9 w\ld ,i burn ) love & gratitude l a s]aph4 ,) arms ( love1 & w+s ( fai?1 ,i'd fly & take ! prize4 ,well6 ,let fai? & pati5ce hold out a little long]1 & all w be well4 ,he is fai?ful1 :o ha? promis$1 :o also w d x4 ,believ]s %\ld look m to ,,jesus4 ,x is ! only way to keep _! h&s f hang+ d[n1 & to /r5g!n _! feeble knees4 ,exhort all to ?is3 & pray salute e enquir+ fri5d1 e memb] ( ! societies1 9 ! mo/ ende>+ mann]2 = inde$ ,i love my ,scot* fri5ds 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,:il/ ,i am writ+ to & ?9k+ ( !m1 te>s1 b te>s ( love1 are ready to gu% f m9e eyes4 ,o t ,i may meet !m all 9 ! k+dom ( our ,fa!r6 ,o t _! lamps may be always trimm$1 & _! lo9s girt6 ,behold ,,jesus comes quickly1 & 8 rew>d is ) him3 let u n leave him4 ,let u n flag 9 ! latt] /ages ( our road4 ,o our ble$+1 agoniz+1 dy+ ,,jesus1 h[ h we pi]c$ !e6 ,at lea/ h[ h ,i6 ,o t we may look & love1 look & m\rn1 ev5 z "o t m\rne? = a fir/-born or an only son4 ,de> ,mr4 ,b c n[ comm5t on ?is text4 ,may ! ,,"l com=t 8 he>t1 & be bett] to him ?an sev5 sons6 ,i c no m4 ,affections ( v>i\s k9ds q ov]fl[4 ,i long to beg9 to d some?+ = ,,jesus4 ,a s5se ( my vil5ess & unfruitfulness1 q breaks my he>t4 ,surely ,i %all s+1 free grace 9 heav54,i write ?is to y z a fri5d4 ,! ,,"l be ) y1 & rew>d y & all1 = _! sympa?y ) me & m9e4 ,fail n to pray = me2 & believe me to be1 my v de> ,mr4 ,b1 ,y\rs 9 ! be/ ( bonds1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclxxix4 ,to ,dr4 ,w4 ,a%by-,place1 ,jan4 #bi1 #agea4 ,my v de> ,sir1 ,,x is high "t to answ] y\r k9d lett]4 ,i am do+ x at ,a%by1 :i!r ,i rid po/1 n kn[+ :e!r ,i %\ld see good ,lady ,hn alive4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 %e is some:at bett]1 & ,i tru/ w n yet die1 b live & ab\nd m & m 9 ! "w ( ! ,,"l4 ,entreat all our fri5ds to pray = h]4 ,inde$ %e is wor?y4 ,h] si/]-9-law1 ,lady ,frances ,h1 lies dead 9 ! h\se4 ,%e 0 a retir$ *ri/ian1 liv$ sil5tly1 & di$ sudd5ly )\t a groan4 ,may my exit be l h]s6 ,:e!r "r or n1 ,i _c help wi%+ t ,i may g (f 9 ! same mann]4 ,to me x is worse ?an dea?1 to live to be nurs$1 & see fri5ds weep+ ab\t "o4 ,sudd5 dea?1 is sudd5 glory4 ,me?9ks x is fall+ a sleep inde$1 or r a translation4 ,b all ?is mu/ be left to our heav5ly ,fa!r4 ,he kn[s :at is be/ = u & o!rs4 ,let x be our c>e to h all ?+s ready4 ,let ! h\se ( our he>ts1 & our temporal affairs be put 9 ord] imm$iately1 t we may h no?+ to d b to obey ! summons1 ?\gh x %\ld be at ev5+1 cock-cr[+1 or 9 ! morn+4 ,physicians t are always att5d+ on ! dy+1 "o w\ld imag9e %\ld 9 a peculi> mann] le>n to die daily4 ,may ?is be y\r daily employ6 ,i believe x is2 ?\gh1 l me1 y mu/ compla9 t ! old man dies h>d4 ,well1 has he got 8 deadly bl[8 ,die !n he %all1 ev5 t dea? to :i* he put our ,,"l4 ,o t ! language ( our he>ts may always be1 8,crucify1 crucify him40 ,?is is pa9ful4 ,b ! ,r$eem] c help u to be> x4 ,?\ wilt give /r5g?1 ?\ wilt give p[]2 ,?\ wilt 9 "t set free2 ,?is great deliv]ance let u hope1 ,n = ourselves1 b !e6 ,i write ?is out ( ! fulness ( my he>t4 ,y w receive x z su*1 & rememb] me 9 ! be/ mann] to all fri5ds4 ,we h _h good times4 ,all glory be to ,,jesus ?r\gh all et]nity6 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclxxx4 ,to ,lady ,m ,h4 ,a%by1 ,jan4 #cj1 #agea4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,la/ ,monday ev5+1 ?r\gh ! goodness ( an ev]-bless$ ,r$eem]1 ,i got safe to ,a%by1 :]e ,i f\nd good ,lady ,hn v sick1 ?\gh ,i tru/ n unto dea?4 ,all advise h] ,lady%ip to take a j\rney to ,bri/ol1 = ! b5efit ( ! wat]s1 :i* h] ,lady%ip seems det]m9$ to d4 ,! dea? ( ,lady ,frances1 has n affect$ h] ,lady%ip s z to hurt h]4 ,%e rejoices at ! ?\ghts ( h] si/]'s be+ s quickly translat$ out ( ?is h\se ( bondage1 into ! glori\s lib]ty ( ! sons ( ,,god4 ,h] dea? 0 a translation inde$4 ,h] ,lady%ip di$ )\t a groan4 ,%e seem$ z x 7 to smile at dea?2 & may be said1 ,i tru/1 truly 8to fall asleep 9 ,,jesus40 ,ere long1 %e & all t sleep 9 ,,jesus1 %all come ) him4 ,i hope x ha? be5 a purg+ "t 9 ?is family4 ,almo/ all h be5 sick 9 _! turns4 ,lady ,sel9a has _h a fev]1 b is bett]4 ,lady ,betty is m affect$ ?an ev] ,i saw h]4 ,a lett] n[ f "o ( ! "y ladies1 ,i hope w\ld d s]vice4 ,lady ,ann be>s up pretty well1 b ,miss ,wr is inconsolable4 ,x is a h\se ( m\rn+2 t is bett] ?an a h\se ( fea/+4 ,! corpse is to be int]r$ on ,friday ev5+4 ,may all t foll[ x1 look & le>n6 ,i mean1 le>n to live1 & le>n to die4 ,?is is a lesson :i* y & y\rs1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i tru/ are le>n+ e day4 ,we _h ne$ be c>eful to get our lesson p]fect1 s9ce we "k n :5 ! ,son ( ,man w come1 :e!r at ev5+1cock-cr[+1or 9 ! morn+4 ,to be ready at t h\r1 is all 9 all4 ,good ,lady ,hn s5ds h] s9c]e/ complim5ts4 ,if any ?+ extraord9>y happ5s be=e my return1 y\r ,lady%ip %all he> aga9 f1 hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$1 & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclxxxi4 ,to ,doctor ,s4 ,a%by1 ,feb4 #d1 #agea4 ,my de> ,doctor1 ,,y\r lett] di/resses me4 ,,god ha/5 ! "t :5 y %all s+ *e>fully1 ,be gone1 va9 _w1 my he>t resign1 ,= ,i mu/ be no long] ?9e2 ,a nobl]1 a div9] gue/1 ,has got possession ( my brea/4 ,:y w y n %ake (f y\r *a9s8 ,:y w y be /rick5 any m8 ,y mu/ come back1 or be undone = ev]4 ,:at h y ga9$ by runn+ f y\r fa!r's h\se8 ,8 s]vants h bread en\gh1 :il/ y are p]i%+ ) hung]4 ,say1 say1 ,i pray y1 )\t delay1 8,i w arise & g to my ,fa!r40 ,8 love keeps y uneasy2 8 love h$ges up y\r way2 8 love foll[s & pursues y ) ?is mighty fam9e4 ,! language ( all is1 8,give me ?y he>t40 ,be cont5t to become a fool = ,,*ri/'s sake4 ,y\r body z well z s\l1 w suff] ev5 9 ?is _w1 if y d n comply4 ,y are half dead already4 ,fai? 9 ,,*ri/1 & ! love ( ,,god %$ abroad 9 y\r he>t1 c alone cure y4 ,y "k too mu* to be happy )\t x3 & ,o t dreadful s5t5ce1 8,x _h be5 bett] = !m nev] to h kn[n c40 ,= ,,*ri/'s sake1 rememb] ,lot's wife4 ,y are almo/ become a pill> ( salt already4 ,out ( angui% ,i write ?is4 ,may ,,*ri/'s love s con/ra9 y1 t y may nev] re/ till y f9d solid re/ 9 him6 ,good ,lady ,hn is gone to take ! air4 ,y\r message %all be deliv]$4 ,%e is b poorly2 & my wife writes me ^w1 t %e is exce$+ bad4 ,?is mu/ ha/5 my remove f h5ce4 ,i insi/ ^u ,mr4 ,hly's com+ directly to ,a%by1 if he has any reg>d = good ,lady ,hn4 ,%e ought always to h a *ri/ian fri5d ) h]4 ,t y may h a feel+ possession ( ,,*ri/ 9 y\r he>t1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 my de> ,sir1 ,y\rs1 c4 9 great ha/e1 b great] conc]n = y1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclxxxii4 ,to ,mr4 ,b4 ,london1 ,feb4 #h1 #agea4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,ye/]day ,i saw y\r lett] to ,mr4 ,v1 :i* made me to ?9k a l9e w\ld n altoge!r be unacceptable to y4 ,& :at %all ,i say8 ,y\r case is affect+4 ,o t y\r pres5t conf9em5t may be sanctifi$ to ! sett+ ( y\r imprison$ s\l at lib]ty1 & br++ y home 7aft] hav+ s long f$ on husks ) sw9e7 to fe$ ^u ! fatt$ calf6 ,y "k ! fa!r's behavi\r to ! return+ prodigal4 ,he saw him :5 he 0 yet a great way (f4,he ran t[>ds him1fil?y z he 01 he fell ^u 8 neck1 & kiss$ him4 ,?us1 if y resolve ) ! prodigal1 to arise & g to y\r ,fa!r1 w ! ev]-bless$ ,,god deal ) y4 ,he w embrace y 9 ! arms ( 8 love2 he w also cloa! y ) ! righte\sness ( 8 de> ,son1 & cause joy to be 9 heav5 ev5 ov] y1 on rep5t+ & return+ to him4 ,is n ?is en\gh to enc\rage y to lay hold on 8 gold5 sceptre8 to resolve1 9 div9e /r5g?1 to mortify & bid adieu to all ^? s9s1 by :i* y h di%on\r$ y\r glori\s ,mak]8 ,y see1 ,sir1 :at wages ,satan gives2 dea? ev5 9 ?is _w1 & alas6 et]nal dea? 9 ! _w to come4 ,,god keep y f ?is second dea?1 & !n temporal %ame w be b little4 ,! way y "k2 ,,jesus is ! way1 ! tru?1 & ! life4 ,he is mighty1 & will+ to save to ! utt]mo/ all t come to ! ,fa!r 9 & ?r\gh him4 ,come !n1 de> ,sir1 & ?r[ y\rself at ! feet ( 8 m]cy4 ,he w n only p>don1 b abundantly p>don y4 ,9 ,,jesus ,,*ri/ !re is a f\nta9 op5$ = s9 & = all uncleanness4 8,wa% ye1 make ye clean10 is ! call ( ,,god to all1 & n[ ! p>ticul> call ( ,,god to y4 ,may ! ,_s ( ! ev]-lov+1 ev]-lovely ,,jesus1 br+ x home to y\r s\l1 & make x effectual to y\r ?or\gh conv]sion6 ,let ?is be y\r sole c>e4 ,= ?is & ?is only is ! "o ?+ ne$ful4 ,z = see+ ,mrs4 1 if ,i 0 to advise 7z x ha? be5 hi!rto def]r$7 ,i w\ld h y bo? decl9e x a little long]4 ,wait & see ! issue ( y\r trial2 %e c d y no good1 & by com+ may d h]self h>m4 ,b ?is is a t5d] po9t4 ,may ,provid5ce po9t out :at is be/6 ,if we ackn[l$ge ! ,,"l1 we h a promise1 8t he w direct u 9 all our ways40 ,i comm5d y to 8 nev]-fail+ m]cy1 & beg y to accept ?is f1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r sympa?iz+ fri5d & s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclxxxiii4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,london1 ,feb4 #bf1 #agea4 ,ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,y\r ,lady%ip's k9d lett]1 :i* came to h& ye/]day1 0 an unexpect$ z well z undes]v$ fav\r1 & = :i* ,i return y\r ,lady%ip t5 ?\s& ?anks4 ,surely ! ,,"l ( all lords w at l5g? answ] ! pray]s ( 8 p1 & raise y up to ! joy ( _m s\ls4 ,x w\ld rejoice y\r ,lady%ip mu* to see :at has be5 do+ "h4 ,i h n kn[n a m consid]able awak5+ = a long "t4 ,! ,,"l comes d[n z 9 ! days ( old1 & ! %\t ( a k+ is among/ u4 ,praise ! ,,"l1 ,o my s\l6 ,! inclos$1 :i* came f abroad1 ,i believe w give y\r ,lady%ip satisfaction4 ,i ?9k x is an e>ne/ ( good ?+s to come4 ,to-morr[ ,i purpose to leave ,london2 b :e!r ! ra9 & w9d w p]mit me is unc]ta94 ,i am at pres5t q fev]i%1 by my late hurry & fatigue2 b ,,god is my portion & my confid5ce = ev]4 ,und]nea? y\r ,lady%ip are 8 ev]la/+ arms2 y _c s9k ) su* a prop4 ,y\r ,lady%ip mu/ be made conqu]or1 yea m ?an conqu]or1 ?r\gh 8 love4 ,t1 is engag$ to br+ y ?r\gh :atev] suff]+s may be yet be=e y4 ,he is fai?ful1 :o ha? promis$1 8t we %all n be tempt$ above :at we are able to be>40 ,?is is my daily support4 ,to expla9 ,,god's provid5ce by ! promise1 & n 8 promise by 8 provid5ce1 ,i f9d is ! only way bo? to get & to keep our com=ts4 ,above all1 ,i f9d t look+ unto ,,jesus1 is an univ]sal1 nev]-fail+ antidote aga9/ e evil4 ,?is is :at y\r ,lady%ip kn[s by happy exp]i5ce4 ,may y "k x m & m s e day & h\r6 ,b ,i fe> ,i we>y y\r ,lady%ip1 & !re=e ha/5 to subscribe myself1 ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$ & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclxxxiv4 ,to ,mr4 4 ,london1 ,m>* #a1 #agea4 ,v de> ,sir1 ,,y\r g5]\s conduct mu* affects me2 x ha? drawn me to ! ?rone ( grace 9 y\r behalf4 ,if any ( my poor writ+s %\ld be r5d]$ ei!r ent]ta9+ or b5eficial to y1 ,i hope x w make me m ?ankful to him1 :o is ! fa!r ( lights1 & f :om e good & p]fect gift come?4 ,mr4 ,h writes me ^w1 t 8 he>t is knit to y4 ,i wi% ! colony affairs may n lie too h>d ^u him4 ,:5ev] he dies1 ,i believe he w die z x 7 a m>tyr = ! welf>e ( ,georgia4 ,he m5tions ,mr4 ,h = a magi/rate 9 8 /ead2 if ,i might advise1 no?+ %\ld be d5i$1 t might /r5g!n ,mr4 ,h's h&s4 ,i "k him to be a tri$ fri5d1 & "o :o has ! good ( t poor prov9ce exce$+ly at he>t4 ,"y ,m1 he ?9ks1 might be orda9$ = an it9]ant prea*] among ! negroes4 ,a good beg9n+ among/ !m might be ( va/ consequ5ce4 ,mr4 ,z ha? ?is affair mu* at he>t4 ,i give y ^! h9ts to be improv$ z y ?9k prop]4 ,my views to s]ve ,georgia are dis9t]e/$2 s ,i believe are y\rs4 ,su* int5tions ! great ,r$eem] w own & bless "o way or ano!r4 ,i wi% ,i c\ld h my packet f ,we/m9/]1 be=e ,i leave t[n4 ,i ?9k y d "r to s5d ! "y g5tleman to ,b4 ,if he inquires = ,mr4 ,j ,s a m]*ant1 he w be tak5 c>e (4 ,b is no good place h[ev] = "y m51 = !re "y ,b has be5 hurt4 ,b alas1 if p's he>ts are n upright1 *ange ( place w avail b little4 ,?is consid]ation induces me to s5d ! inclos$4 ,i commit x to y\r c>e1 & comm5d y\r bett] "p to 8 m]cy1 :o ha? lov$ & giv5 himself = u4 ,t y may exp]i5ce all ! unse>*able ri*es ( 8 sup]abundant grace1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 & v oblig$ & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 8bef]e0 replac$ ) 8be=e0 ,,lett] ,,dccclxxxv4 ,to ,mr4 4 ,london1 ,m>* #a1 #agea4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,y\r ackn[l$gm5t = my poor pres5t1 is m ?an x des]v$4 ,if x is made ( use to y\r preci\s s\l1 ,i h my desir$ end4 ,my he>t's desire & pray] to ,,god is1 t 8 goodness may lead y to a ?or\gh rep5tance1 & t y may h no re/1 till y truly believe on ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,re=mation is n r5ovation3 & unless ! he>t be totally & ?or\ghly *ang$1 :5 ! fe> ( hell & o!r outw>d re/ra9ts are gone1 good impressions w gradually we> (f1 & ! seem+ conv]t return aga9 to folly4 ,! love ( ,,*ri/ !re=e con/ra9s me1 de> ,sir1 to exhort y to make ?or\gh "w ( x1 & to give all dilig5ce to make y\r call+ & election sure4 ,n[ inde$ is ! accept$ "t6 ,surely y may say1 8,am ,i n a br& pluck$ out ( ! burn+80 ,satan w n c>e t y %\ld leave him )\t "s attacks4 ,:5 y are abroad1 old habits1 & old corruptions w /rive to r5ew _! anci5t acqua9tance ) y3 m]ry company w endeav\r to r$ebau* y1 & y\r gr& adv]s>y ! devil w lab\r to r5d] all ! amaz+ m]cies y h receiv$1 fruitless & abortive4,be ^u y\r gu>d4 ,di/ru/ y\rself4 ,be in/ant 9 pray]4 ,look cont9ually to ,,jesus1 & !n z y\r day is1 s %all y\r /r5g? be4 ,be pleas$ to accept ?is 9 love4 ,if ,i may judge ( y\r aspect & lett]1 y w4 ,glad %all ,i be to f9d y a new creature 9 ,georgia4 ,my pray]s %all foll[ y1 & ,i hope ere long we %all meet ) our bro!r & all ! r$eem$ ( ! ,,"l 9 p>adise4 ,be pleas$ to rememb] me to ,mr4 ,r2 & if y w\ld m9d me1 z ! *ief ( s9n]s & less ?an ! lea/ ( all sa9ts1 :5 y get access to ! ?rone ( grace1 y w\ld oblige1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r real fri5d = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclxxxvi4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,h4 ,bri/ol1 ,m>* #ag1 #agea4 ,my v de> ,fri5d1 ,,?is comes ) a summons f good ,lady ,h1 = y to appe> 9 ,bri/ol1 & abide = a mon? or two at my bro!r's h\se4 ,y mu/ n refuse4 ,! ,,god :o has c>ri$ t elect ,lady ?r\gh su* bad roads f ,a%by hi!r1 w take c>e ( y1 & ,i am p]suad$ y w n rep5t y\r j\rney4 ,h] ,lady%ip made ! motion to me1 & int5ds writ+ h]self4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 %e is mu* bett]1 & ,i tru/ w d well4 ,%e w h nobody to give h] ! ,sacram5t unless y come4 ,i hope ?is w f9d y at ! tab]nacle h\se1 & tru/ %all he> ( y\r si/]'s safe deliv]y4 ,my t5d] & cordial respects await h]1 y\r de> bro!r1 & 8 :ole h\%old4 ,i v5tur$ ! o!r day to put out a gu9ea to int]e/ = y4 ,x 0 to release an excell5t *ri/ian1 :o by liv+ v h>d1 & work+ ne> tw5ty h\rs out ( f\r-&-tw5ty1 _h br\ght himself v l[4 ,he has a wife & f\r *ildr51 & 0 above two gu9eas 9 debt4 ,i gave "o = myself & "o = y4 ,we %all h good int]e/ = our money 9 ano!r _w4 ,o = a m9d l 81 :o ?\gh he 0 ri*1 yet = our sakes became poor1 t we ?r\gh 8 pov]ty might become ri*6 ,i h be5 recomm5d+ him ?is morn+1 & purpose do+ s aga9 ?is ev5+4 ,9 ,gl\ce/]%ire ! ^w ha? be5 gladly receiv$1 & "h we h _h pleasant gales4 ,o my de> ,sir1 foll[ me ) y\r pray]s4 ,! ,,"l be ) y\r _s4 ,i comm5d y to 8 nev]-fail+ m]cy1 & am1 my v de> fri5d1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclxxxvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,b4 ,bri/ol1 ,m>* #bb1 #agea4 ,rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,i ,lately receiv$ y\r la/ k9d lett]1 & am glad to f9d t y are enabl$ to joy 9 tribulation1 & to say1 8,fa!r1 n my w1 b ?9e be done40 ,may ! ,,"l increase y\r fai?1 & if y %\ld be call$ to give up y\r ,isaac1 y\r de> yoke-fell[1 may y1 ,a>on l1 hold y\r peace1 & by an undissembl$ resignation to ! div9e w1 glorify y\r ,,god6 ,my wife has be5 9 pitiable circum/ances = "s "t4 ,! ,,"l only kn[s :at w be ! issue ( !m4 ,?is is my com=t1 8all ?+s "w toge!r = good to ^? t love ,,god40 ,he is ! fa!r ( m]cies1 & ! ,,god ( all consolation4 ,he c br+ light out ( d>kness1 & cause ! b>r5 wild]ness to smile4 ,?is ,i tru/ w be v]ifi$ 9 ,georgia4 ,?anks be to ,,god1 t ! "t = fav\r+ t ,colony seems to be come4 ,i ?9k n[ is ! season = u to ex]t our utmo/ = ! good ( ! poor ,e?iopians4 ,we are told1 t ev5 !y are soon to /ret* out _! h&s unto ,,god4 ,& :o kn[s b _! be+ settl$ 9 ,georgia1 may be ov]-rul$ = ?is great end8 ,z = ! lawfulness ( keep+ slaves1 ,i h no d\bt1 s9ce ,i he> ( "s t 7 b\ght ) ,abraham's money1 & "s t 7 born 9 8 h\se4,& ,i _c help ?9k+1 t "s ( ^? s]vants m5tion$ by ! ,apo/les 9 _! epi/les 7 or _h be5 slaves4 ,x is pla91 t ! ,gibeonites 7 doom$ to p]petual slav]y1 ?\gh lib]ty is a sweet ?+ to su* z are born free1 yet to ^? :o nev] knew ! sweets ( x1 slav]y p]haps may n be s irksome4 ,h[ev] ?is be1 x is pla9 to a demon/ration1 t hot c\ntries _c be cultivat$ )\t negroes4 ,:at a fl\ri%+ c\ntry might ,georgia h be51 _h ! use ( !m be5 p]mitt$ ye>s ago8 ,h[ _m :ite p h be5 de/roy$ = want ( !m1 & h[ _m ?\s&s ( p\nds sp5t to no purpose at all8 ,_h ,mr4 ,h5ry be5 9 ,am]ica1 ,i believe he w\ld h se5 ! lawfulness & necessity ( hav+ negroes !re4 ,& ?\gh x is true1 t !y are br\ght 9 a wrong way f _! own c\ntry1 & x is a trade n to be approv$ (1 yet z x w be c>ri$ on :e!r we w or n2 ,i %\ld ?9k myself highly fav\r$ if ,i c\ld pur*ase a good numb] ( !m1 9 ord] to make _! lives com=table1 & lay a f\ndation = bre$+ up _! po/]ity 9 ! nurture & admonition ( ! ,,"l4 ,y "k1 de> ,sir1 t ,i _h no h& 9 br++ !m into ,georgia2 ?\gh my judgm5t 0 = x1 & s mu* money 0 ye>ly sp5t to no purpose1 & ,i 0 /rongly importun$ !reto1 yet ,i w\ld n h a negro ^u my plantation1 till ! use ( !m 0 publicly all[$ 9 ! colony4 ,n[ ?is is done1 de> ,sir1 let u reason no m ab\t x1 b dilig5tly improve ! pres5t opportunity = _! in/ruction4 ,! tru/ees fav\r x1 & we may nev] h a l prospect4 ,x rejoic$ my s\l1 to he> t "o ( my poor negroes 9 ,c>ol9a 0 made a bro!r 9 ,,*ri/4 ,h[ "k we b we may h _m su* in/ances 9 ,georgia ere x be long8 ,by mix+ ) y\r p1 ,i tru/ _m ( !m w be br\ght to ,,jesus1 & ?is consid]ation1 z to u1 swall[s up all temporal inconv5i5cies :atsoev]4 ,?us1 my de> ,sir1 ,i h op5$ my m9d to y on ?is head2 if x satisfies y1 ,i %all be glad2 ?\gh ,i suppose :at holy ,mr4 ,zn has already writt51 has be5 suffici5t4 ,8 he>t seems t\*$ ) a sympa?y = ^! poor creatures1 & 9 ! fall1 ,,god will+1 ,i int5d see+ :at c be done t[>ds lay+ a f\ndation4 ,,"l prosp] ?is "w ( our h&s ^u u1 prosp] ?\1 ,o ,,god1 our h&y "w6 ,i am n[ ent]+ ^u my spr+ campaign1 & long = ! "t to emb>k = ,georgia4 ,?is ,i believe w %ortly come4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ! "w on ?is side increases daily4 ,y w help me ) y\r pray]s1 & y w rememb] me 9 ! k9de/ mann] to y\r collegue1 y\r wife & de> congregation1 & believe me to be1 rev]5d ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ unwor?y1 b affectionate bro!r & fell[-lab\r] 9 ! k+dom ( our ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 8new0 replac$ ) 8knew0 ,,lett] ,,dccclxxxviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,hly4 ,plym\?1 ,m>* #cj1 #agea4 ,my v de> ,fri5d1 ,i ,am p]suad$ y 0 surpriz$ to f9d our elect ,lady gone f ,a%by1 & ,i 0 z mu* surpriz$ to see h] ,lady%ip at ,bri/ol4 ,i hope h] j\rney 0 ( ,,god4 ,! wat]s agree ) h] wond]fully already1 & ,i tru/ %e w be re/or$ to p]fect heal?4 ,z de> ,mr4 ,h _c be prevail$ ^u to come d[n1 if x w\ld any way suit y to be ) h] ,lady%ip a mon?1 x w\ld mu* refre% h]1 & ,i believe be v agreeable to y4 ,"s pulpits w\ld be op5 = y1 & :o kn[s b y might cat* "s great fi% 9 ! gospel net8 ,b ,i ne$ n en=ce ?is1 s9ce h] ,lady%ip ha? writt5 to y h]self4 ,may ! bless$ ,r$eem] direct y\r go+ 9 8 way6 ,put up ! same reque/ = me4 ,i h ?\ghts ( go+ to ,wales1 ,irel& & ,scotl&4 ,we h _h good seasons 9 ,gl\ce/]%ire1 & at ,bri/ol1 & ! ,,"l enabl$ me to s[ "s gospel se$ at ,taunton & ,well+ton 9 my way hi!r4 ,o t ev] su* a wret* z ,i %\ld be ?us hon\r$6 ,if ?\ excuse1 ,,"l1 "w ?y w ,by s unfit an in/rum5t2 ,x w at once ?y goodness %ew1 ,& prove ?y p[] omnipot5t4 ,= ! pres5t adieu4 ,x is a grief to me t ,i _c write (t5] & long]4 ,i suppose ! dea? ( our pr9ce has affect$ y4 ,x has giv5 me a %ock4 8,! ,,"l reigne?40 ,t is our com=t4 ,t he may reign m & m e day1 & e h\r1 9 our s\ls1 is ! he>ty pray] (1 my v de> fri5d1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccclxxxix4 ,to ,mr4 ,m4 ,plym\?1 ,m>* #cj1 #agea4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,y\r lett] came safe to h& 9 due season1 b ,i h be5 /rait5$ h[ to answ] x4 ,i w\ld write z ,i prea*2 ,i mean ,i w\ld speak ! tru? z x is 9 ,,jesus1 )\t endeav\r+ to black5 any d5om9ation :atsoev]4 ,i ?9k ,gamaliel's advice is good at all times1 & 9 all ages1 & our ,,"l's promise w be fulfill$1 8,t e plant t our heav5ly ,fa!r ha? n plant$1 %all be root$ up40 ,?is makes me to be> & =be> ) _m :o widely diff] f me bo? 9 pr9ciples & practice4 ,?is1 z y obs]ve1 de> ,sir1 y may "k by my poor disc\rses1 & ,i f9d z yet no reason to alt] my s5tim5ts4 ,i d\bt n b !re are _m holy s\ls among ! ,ms2 b _! n prea*+ ! law1 ei!r z a ,s*oolma/] to %ew u ! ne$ ( ,,*ri/1 or z a rule ( life aft] we h clos$ ) him1 is :at ,i c 9 no wise concur )4 ,^! seem to be two gr& mi/akes1 & :i* ) _! v>i\s unscriptural expressions 9 _! hymns1 & sev]al sup]/iti\s fopp]ies lately intrud$ among !m1 make me to ?9k1 !y are sadly dep>t$ f ! simplicity ( ! gospel4 ,b to _! own ma/] !y /& or fall4 ,exitus acta probat4 ,my pray] = myself & all ,,god's *ildr5 is1 8,,"l ,,jesus1 rectify all t is wrong1 & bless & prosp] all t is "r60 ,i bless ,,god1 de> ,sir1 t y are appe>+ valiant = ! tru?4 ,y w f9d m & m by happy exp]i5ce1 t to him t ha? %all be giv51 & he %all h abundance4 ,,*ri/ nev] s5ds a p]son on a w>f>e at 8 own *>ges4 ,d n despair ( ,mr4 ,g4 ,z ! love ( ,,god comes 91 ! fe> ( man goes out4 ,by & by ,i tru/ he w set 8 face on a fl9t4 ,x is high "t = "s to appe> = ,,jesus4 ,:at pa9 did he endure8 ,:at %ame did he suff] = u8 ,/range6 t we %\ld be s unwill+ to g )\t ! camp1 to %>e ) ,him 9 8 sacr$ reproa*4 ,alas1 :at c[>ds are we6 ,de> ,sir1 let u pray = ea* o!r1 t we may be /rong 9 ! grace :i* is 9 ! ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 & nev] fe> :at m5 & devils c say1 or d unto u4 ,,*ri/ is wor? all1 or he is wor? no?+4 ,i ?ank y = y\r invitation 9 8 great "n4 ,if provid5ce %\ld br+ me into ! ,nor?1 ,i hope to wait ^u y4 ,at pres5t1 ,i am b\nd = ,wales4 ,i h good news f abroad1 & ,i believe ! "w is ^u ! advance at home4 ,t y may be abundantly bless$1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate ?\gh unwor?y bro!r 9 ,,*ri/1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxc4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,exet]1 ,april #aa1 #agea4 ,my v de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,i ,0 pleas$ la/ night to f9d by my wife's lett]s1 t y\r si/] 0 deliv]$1 & m s1 because my wife wrote z ?\gh y 0 aga9 "u my ro(4 ,?is ,i c\nt a great hon\r1 & su* a privilege1 t ,i wi% to h ! fav\r conf]r$ on me z long z ,i live4 ,^! my h&s 7c\ld !y "w1 & 0 !re occasion = x17 %\ld readily m9i/] to y\r necessities4 ,if my wife %\ld come d[n to ,bri/ol1 pray let n my de> ,mr4 ,h move4 ,if ,molly /ays 9 ,london1 %e w take c>e ( y2 if n1 ,polly & ,mr4 ,dn w gladly wait ^u y4 ,z ,i h be5 "u "s try+ ex]cises = ?is mon? pa/1 ,i h (t5 wi%$ to see y4 ,b my bless$ ma/] ha? giv5 me access to himself1 & he w make me m !n conqu]or ?r\gh 8 love4 ,i f9d ,lu!r's words truly applicable to myself1 8,he 0 nev] employ$ ab\t any fre% "w1 b he 0 ei!r visit$ ) a fit ( sickness or "s viol5t temptations40 ,"s good ,i tru/ is to be done ?is ,spr+ to _m s\ls4 ,?is ,we/]n circuit ,i believe ha? be5 bless$ already4 ,i h prea*$ ab\t =ty times s9ce ,i left ,london1 & h be5 enabl$ sev]al times to ride =ty miles 9 a day4 ,i f9d t ?is s5sibly refre%es me4 ,i wi% y c\ld say s too2y\r ,bidde=d fri5ds w\ld !n see y4,!y hold on _! way1 & long to h a l9e f y4 ,old ,mr4 ,w is dead4 ,i provid5tially met ,mr4 ,t at 8 son's h\se4 ,at ,plym\? we _h sweet seasons1 & on ,tuesday la/ ,i met ) a "y cl]gyman :o 0 awak5$ "u my prea*+ sev5 ye>s ago4 ,he ha? be5 at ,cambridge1 & 0 orda9$ la/ ,l5t by ! bi%op ( ,exet]4 ,he is foll[$ mu*1 & ,i suppose w soon be reproa*$ = 8 ma/]'s sake4 ,:at _c ,,jesus d8 ,i hope y f9d t he gives y /r5g? to proce$ 9 y\r book4 ,x is enquir$ mu* aft]4 ,! ,,"l be ) y1 & bless y\r p51 & y\r he>t4 ,i s5d my he>ty love to y\r bro!r & :ole h\%old1 & am1 v de> ,mr4 ,h1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxci4 ,to ,lady ,h4 ,dubl91 ,may #cj1 #agea4 ,ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i ,0 uneasy t ,i _h no opportunity ( writ+ to y\r ,lady%ip a long] lett] ?an my la/1 at leav+ ,wales2 b x c\ld n be avoid$1 & ,mr4 ,p 7to :om ,i deliv]$ y\r ,lady%ip's message7 promises to supply my defici5cy4 ,i am n[ at ,dubl91 :]e ,i arriv$ ! #bd? in/ant4 ,mr4 ,l gladly receiv$ me into 8 h\se1 & ,i h be5 enabl$ to prea* twice e day ?is week4 ,"s seasons h be5 v p[]ful inde$1 & ! congregations increase daily4 ,la/ ,sunday ,i believe t5 ?\s& he>d ) great att5tion4 ,aft] /ay+ "o ,,"l's day m1 ,i %all set out = a mon?'s circuit1 & !n purpose go+ to ,scotl&4 ,i f9d t provid5ce has wond]fully prep>$ my way1 & ov]-rul$ e ?+ = my great] acceptance4 ,o t ,i c\ld be m humble & ?ankful6 ,surely "h are _m conv]t$ s\ls1 among/ :om are two or ?ree /ud5ts1 & sev]al soldi]s4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus add to _! numb] daily su* z %all be sav$6 ,i "k n :]e ?is w f9d y\r ,lady%ip1 b :]e-ev] y are1 my he>t's desire & pray] to ,,god is1 t y may h a ?riv+ s\l 9 a heal?y body1 & be rew>d$ t5 ?\s& fold = all fav\rs conf]r$ on1 ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$ & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxcii4 ,to ,mr4 ,d4 ,dubl91 ,june #a1 #agea4 ,my v de> ,fri5d1 ,i ,fully propos$ to h writt5 to y f ,wales1 b 0 prev5t$ by travell+ & prea*+4 ,9 ab\t ?ree weeks1 ,i rode p]haps above five hundr$ miles1 & prea*$ g5]ally twice a day4 ,congregations 7 z l>ge z usual1 & ,i tru/ an unusual p[] accompani$ ! ^w4 ,aft] be+ ab\t five days on ! wat]1 ,i arriv$ "h ! #bd? ult4 ,at fir/ ! greatness & hurry ( ! place surpriz$ me2 b ?anks be to ! ,,"l ( ! h>ve/1 "h z well z else:]e ! fields are :ite ready unto h>ve/4 ,i h n[ prea*$ ab\t f\rte5 times1 & f9d great fre$om 9 deal+ out ! bread ( life4 ,congregations are l>ge1 & he> z = et]nity4 ,p]haps la/ ,,"l's day upw>ds ( t5 ?\s& att5d$4 ,x mu* resembl$ a ,moor-fields auditory4 ,next ,monday1 ,,god will+1 ,i leave ,dubl91 & set out on a circuit to ,lim]ick1 ,cork1 ,a?lone1 ,wat]=d1 c4 ,i n[ lodge at a bank]'s1 :o purposes to come to ,london %ortly4 ,he is a foll[] ( ,,*ri/1 & w be glad ( y\r acqua9tance4 ,i purpose giv+ him a lett]4 ,h y he>d no?+ ( ,capta9 ,grant8 ,i long to he> ( 8 arrival1 because ,i w\ld fa9 g ov] ) him to ,am]ica4 ,pray give me ! fir/ intellig5ce conc]n+ him4 ,a long j\rney is be=e me1 b ,i w\ld be at home e :]e1 & yet nev] at home1 till ,i come to heav54 ,!re1 ! wick$ w cease f tr\bl+2 !re1 ! we>y w be at re/4 ,!re1 be=e m5 & angels w ,i decl>e h[ k9d1 yea exce$+ k9d1 y & y\rs h be5 to1 my v de> fri5d1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxciii4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,a?lone1 ,june #aj1 #agea4 ,,?is morn+ ,i _h ! wi%$-= fav\r & hon\r ( y\r ,lady%ip's lett]4 ,o t x _h acqua9t$ me ( y\r ,lady%ip's bett] heal?6 ,b our ,,"l kn[s :at is be/4 ,may pati5ce h its p]fect "w1 & y\r ,lady%ip come out ( ! furnace l gold tri$ sev5 times 9 ! fire6 ,e day ,i c sympa?ise ) y\r ,lady%ip4 ,z ! wea!r gr[s w>m]1 my body gr[s weak]1 & my vomit+s foll[ me cont9ually4 ,b all is little en\gh to keep me d[n1 & prep>e me = ! s]vice 9 :i* ,i am engag$4 ,my la/ f ,dubl91 acqua9t$ y\r ,lady%ip ( my be+ own$ ( ,,god !re4 ,by a lett] f ,mr4 ,l1 ,i am in=m$1 t ,dubl9 is 9 a f]m5t1 & t my he>]s w be mu* m num]\s at my return4 ,oh ! bless$ness ( leav+ all = ,,jesus6 ,= ?is week pa/1 ,i h be5 prea*+ twice almo/ e day 9 "s c\ntry t[ns1 & ye/]day ,i s\nd$ ! gospel trumpet "h4 ,e :]e1 !re seems to be a /irr+ among ! dry bones1 & ! trembl+ lamps ( ,,god's p h be5 suppli$ ) fre% oil4 ,i f9d1 ?r\gh ! _m (f5ces t h lately be5 giv51 matt]s 7 br\ght to a l[ ebb4 ,b ! cry n[ is1 8,me?odism is reviv$ aga940,?anks be to ,,god1 t ,i h an opportunity ( %ew+ my dis9t]e/$ness1 & t ,i prea* n = a p>ty ( my own1 b = ! common int]e/ ( my bless$ ma/]4 ,may he keep me ?us m9d$1 & !n ,i am sure all w g well at la/4 ,y\r ,lady%ip w\ld smile1 to see h[ ! wise h be5 cat*$ 9 _! own craft9ess4 ,o t ?is good news f a f> c\ntry may prove a cordial to y\r ,lady%ip's s\l6 ,i pity y\r solit>y /ate4 ,i pity ! deadness ( all ar\nd y2 b y\r ,lady%ip kn[s1 ^: bre?r5 did n believe on him2 x 0 ev5 t ,,god-man1 :o spoke a p>able = ?is end1 t m5 ought always to pray & n to fa9t4 ,happy trials1 t drive u to our knees4 ,ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i c\ld enl>ge1 b mu/ n4 ,y\r ,lady%ip %all he>1 ,,god will+1 h[ ! glori\s ,emmanuel deals ) me 9 ,irel&4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ) ! w>me/ s5se ( y\r ,lady%ip's unm]it$ fav\rs1 ,i subscribe myself1 ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$ & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 8lettt]0 replac$ ) 8lett]0 ,,lett] ,,dcccxciv4 ,to ,mr4 ,z4 ,lim]ick1 ,june #ad1 #agea4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,,my la/ 0 writt5 on bo>d ! ,craw=d1 & s5t imm$iately ^u my arrival at ,dubl94 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ! ^w ran & 0 glorifi$ !re4 ,i prea*$ above f\rte5 times1 & e day great multitudes att5d$4 ,a fri5d1 s9ce my dep>ture1 writes me1 t ! city 0 9 a f]m5t4 ,= ab\t a week ,i h be5 prea*+ twice a day 9 sev]al c\ntry t[ns & villages4 ,at ,a?lone ,i prea*$ f\r times1 & la/ night 0 gladly receiv$ "h at ,lim]ick4 ,e :]e our ,,"l ha? v\*saf$ u 8 bless$ pres5ce4 ,t supports me "u ! heat ( ! wea!r1 ! weakness ( my body1 & ! v>i\s trials :i* ex]cise my m9d4 ,i am n[ e>ne/ly ask+ c\nsel f above4 ,a wide door is op5 9 ,dubl92 b aft] ,i h visit$ ,cork1 ,i believe ,i mu/ cut %ort my circuit1 le/ ,i %\ld h a w9t]'s voyage4 ,i %\ld h be5 he>tily glad to h he>d f or se5 y1 b ,i tru/1 hon\r$ ,sir1 y w h a he>t giv5 y to pray = me1 & !n1 "o way or ano!r1 my way w be made pla9 be=e me4 ,hi!rto 7?anks be to 8 free grace7 my ma/] supports & com=ts me4 ,he adm9i/]s se$ to ! s[]1 & z f> z ,i c he>1 blesses x :5 s[n4 ,o t 8 m]cies humbl$ me6 ,o t ,i may nev] provoke him to leave me1 or lay me aside6 ,"s dreadful (f5ces h be5 giv5 9 ,irel&1 b ,i tru/ all w "w = good4 ,my com+ 0 v opportune & provid5tial4 ,may ,i le>n to foll[ ! ,lamb bl9dfold1 :i!rsoev] he %all be pleas$ to lead me6 ,be pleas$ to rememb] me at 8 ?rone1 & z he enables1 y %all he>1 f "t to "t1 h[ he v\*safes to deal )1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ oblig$1 affectionate y\ng] bro!r1 & unwor?y fell[-lab\r] 9 our ,,"l's v9ey>d1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxcv4 ,to ,lady ,h4 ,cork1 ,june #ai1 #agea4 ,ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,/ill does ! fa!r ( m]cies1 & ! ,,god ( all consolation & com=t1 foll[ me ) 8 bless+4 ,s9ce my la/ f ,a?lone1 ,i h be5 at ,lim]ick1 :]e ,i prea*$ sev5 times to l>ge & affect$ auditories4 ,mu* fre$om ( _s did ,i enjoy !re inde$4 ,ye/]day ,i came hi!r 7! seat ( ! late p]secution7 & ?anks be to ,,god1 h prea*$ twice to a great body ( p1 ) all quietness4 ,bo? ! ,mayor & ,%]iff h absolutely =bidd5 all mobb+4 ,n[ h ! p ( ,,god re/4 ,o t !y may improve x1 by walk+ 9 ! com=ts ( ! ,holy ,gho/6 ,next week1 ,,god will+1 ,i %all return to ,dubl91 & f !nce purpose go+ ?r\gh ! nor? ( ,irel& to ,scotl&4 ,s long a circuit 9 ?is k+dom w be inconv5i5t = my voyage to ,am]ica2 b z div9e provid5ce seems to po9t out ! way1 ,"l at ?y bidd+ ,i w g1 ,& gladly to poor s9n]s tell1 ,t !y a bless$ ,,*ri/ may "k1 ,t !y 8 peace & joy may feel4 ,i hope y\r ,lady%ip enjoys a l>ge %>e ( ?is1 "u all y\r trials4 ,!y are great1 b great] is he :o ha? promis$ to make 8 /r5g? p]fect 9 our weakness4 ,i commit y\r ,lady%ip to 8 nev]-fail+ m]cy1 & beg ! cont9uance ( y\r f]v5t pray]s 9 behalf (1 ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$1 *e>ful s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxcvi4 ,to ,lady ,h4 ,dubl91 ,june #bh1 #agea4 ,ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,my la/ f ,cork1 in=m$ y\r ,lady%ip ( my hav+ prea*$ twice !re to l>ge & att5tive auditories4 ,f !nce ,i w5t to ,b&on & ,k9sale1 :]e a l bless+ att5d$ ! ^w4 ,at my return to ,cork1 ,i prea*$ five or six times m1 & e "t1 bo? ! p[] ( ! ^w & numb]s ( he>]s increas$4 ,i believe on ,sunday ev5+ !re might be m ?an ?ree ?\s& p4 ,hundr$s pray$ = me1 :5 ,i took my leave1 & _m ( ! papi/s said1 8if ,i w\ld /ay1 !y w\ld leave _! prie/s40 ,aft] prea*+ twice 9 ! way1 ,i came "h on ,w$nesday ev5+1 :]e ,i h aga9 publi%$ ! ev]-la/+ gospel4 ,next ,monday1 ,,god will+1 ,i set out = ,belfa/1 & hope 9 ab\t t5 days to be 9 ,scotl&4 ,f !nce1 by ,,god's leave1 y\r ,lady%ip %all he> f me aga93 b :at return %all ,i make = y\r ,lady%ip's two k9d lett]s8 ,i c only repeat my old tribute1 my poor b ,i tru/ unfeign$ ?anks4 ,o = s9c]ity6 ,o = a simple1 dis9t]e/$ he>t4 ,i ?9k t l[ politics are bel[ ! *ildr5 ( ,,god1 & if we w be quiet1 our ,,"l w speak = u4 ,"o to :om ,i _h be5 repres5t$ 9 black col\rs1 writes ?us f ,dubl9 to a prea*] 9 ,cork18,:at bless$ seasons h we _h s9ce ,mr4 ,:itefield came18 com+ ha? be5 unspeakably ble/ to _m4 ,?\s&s con/antly att5d$ ! ^w4 ,8 ^w is att5d$ ) p[]4 ,i nev] he>d a man prea* hol9ess ( he>t 9 a cle>] mann]4,he p[]fully prea*es ,,*ri/ = u & 9 u4 ,i confess ,i _h /range ideas ab\t him1 b bless$ be ,,god1 ,i h n n[4 ,,god be prais$ t ev] ,i saw 8 face1 c40 ,?us x ha? be5 else:]e4 ,o t ,i 0 humble6 ,o t ,i 0 ?ankful6 ,n unto me1 ,o ,,"l1 n unto me1 b to ?y free unm]it$ grace be all ! glory8,may ,i le>n m & m to leave all to ,,god1 ev5 a ,,god 9 ,,*ri/6 ,if 8 cause be promot$1 my end is answ]$4 ,let s\ls g :]e !y please to he>1 & welcome4 ,?anks be to ,,jesus = giv+ y\r ,lady%ip a dis9t]e/$ ca?olic _s4 ,h[ev] afflict$1 & 9 pa9 on e>?1 y %all %9e ere long 9 ! k+dom ( heav54 ,,*ri/ ha? prep>$ a place = y1 & is daily & h\rly prep>+ y\r ,lady%ip = ! place4 ,i am glad y are l to h "s company4 ,i beg t my mo/ he>ty respects & ackn[l$gm5ts may f9d acceptance ) !m & good ,lady ,h4 ,i hope ! wat]s w agree ) ! "y ,ladies4 ,above all1 ,i pray t !y1 & ! :ole circle ( y\r ,lady%ip's relations & fri5ds1 may dr9k pl5tifully ( t wat]1 ^: /reams refre% ! city ( ,,god4 ,i c n[ add no m1 b to subscribe myself1 ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$ & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxcvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,t4 ,belfa/1 ,july #d1 #agea4 ,de> ,mr4 ,t1 ,,v provid5tially1 y\r k9d lett] rea*$ me ?is morn+4 ,z ,i am deta9$ by ! importunity ( ! p1 ,i mu/ snat* a few mom5ts to answ] x4 ,?anks be to ! ,,"l ( all ,lords1 if my poor adm9i/rations h be5 any ways bless$1 ei!r to y or o!rs4 8,n unto me1 n unto me1 b unto ?y free & unm]it$ grace1 ,o ,,"l1 be all ! glory60 ,prea*+ ,,*ri/1 ,i f9d to be ! be/ means ( w9n+ s9n]s1 & ( build+ up sa9ts4 ,?is done ) a s+le eye & dis9t]e/$ he>t1 w make its way ?r\gh all opposition1 & /& fa/1 :5 all o!r s*emes built on a legal bottom & support$ by l[ politics1 w fall to ! gr\nd4 ,i wi% y may h grace giv5 y to act aright 9 y\r pres5t circum/ances4 ,let all bitt]ness & wra? & clam\r be put away f y4 ,g on simply prea*+ ! ev]la/+ gospel2 & if reject$ = t1 & freely dis*>g$ f y\r pres5t connection1 ,i %all d all 9 my p[] to promote y\r usefulness4 ,i suppose1 y w he> f o!r h&s :at ha? be5 do+ 9 ,dubl94 ,i hope ! ,,"l ( all ,lords ha? be5 ) u4 ,?\s&s flock 9 ?is place also1 to he> ! ^w prea*$4 ,i ?\ght to h left ,belfa/ to-day1 b h compli$ ) ! p's e>ne/ reque/s1 to cont9ue 9 ^! p>ts till ,monday4 ,o = a pilgrim he>t ) my pilgrim life6 ,at pres5t1 ,i h no ?\ghts ( ne/l+4 ,fa9 w\ld ,i be kept f flagg+ 9 ! latt] /ages ( my road4 ,i beg ! cont9uance ( y\r pray]s4 ,my pray] to ,,god = y & y\rs is1 8t y may live toge!r z heirs ( ! grace ( life1 & walk 9 all ! ord9ances & comm&m5ts ( ! ,,"l blameless40 ,y are ent]$ ^u a new sc5e1 & w require m grace to act y\r p>ts well1 ?an at pres5t y may be aw>e (3 ,b !re is an all-suffici5cy 9 ,,*ri/1 :o ha? promis$1 t z our day is1 s our /r5g? %all be4 ,i comm5d y & y\rs1 & all ! foll[]s ( ,,*ri/1 to 8 nev]-fail+ m]cy1 & subscribe myself1 = 8 great "n's sake1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxcviii4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,belfa/1 ,july #g1 #agea4 ,ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,la/ ,monday ab\t noon ,i left ,dubl91 b ) :at conc]n 9 respect to _m poor weep+ s\ls1 _c well be expre/4 ,on ,w$nesday ev5+ ,i came hi!r1 & int5d$ to emb>k imm$iately = ,scotl&1 b ! p by _! importunity prevail$ on me to /ay4 ,9 ab\t an h\r's "t1 ?\s&s 7 ga!r$ to he> ! ^w4 ,i prea*$ morn+ & ev5+1 & s9ce t h prea*$ at ,lisburn1 ,lurgun1 ! ,maize1 & ,lambag1 t[ns & places adjac5t4 ,s _m att5d1 & ! prospect ( do+ good is s promis+1 t ,i am griev$ ,i came to ! nor? no soon]4 ,! c\ntry r\nd ab\t is l ,york%ire 9 ,engl&1 & q diff]5t f ! mo/ s\!rn p>ts ( ,irel&4 ,i am n[ wait+ = a passage to ,scotl&1 :i* ,i hope to get ei!r to-morr[ or on ,tuesday4 ,f !nce y\r ,lady%ip %all he> f me aga92 9 ! mean :ile1 hav+ prea*$ to _m ?\s&s aga9 ?is morn+1 ,i mu/ cont5t myself ) pray+1 t ! be/ ( bless+s may desc5d on y\r ,lady%ip1 & subscribe myself1 ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$1 & ready s]vant1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccxcix4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,z4 ,glasg[1 ,july #ab1 #agea4 ,rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,,at l5g?1 a good & graci\s ,,god ha? br\ght me out ( ,irel&1 :]e to ! v la/1 ! p he>d ! gospel gladly4 ,9 ! nor!rn p>ts1 multitudes att5d$1 & 0 ,i n b\nd = ,am]ica1 ,i w\ld h /ay$ !re mu* long]4 ,p flock "h z usual1 & ,i am enabl$ to prea* twice e day4 ,9 ab\t t5 days ,i purpose mov+ t[>ds ,london 9 ord] to emb>k4 ,h[ my wife is1 ,i _c tell1 hav+ n he>d f h] = "s "t2 b ,i hope %e w be resign$4 ,?is1 ?is is ! cry ( my s\l1 ,b9d1 ,fa!r1 h& & foot ?y son1 ,nor leave ?y "w till all be done2 ,o nev] let me1 ,,"l1 g free1 ,till all my he>t's resign'd to !e4 ,!n quickly to ! alt> lead1 ,& suff] me no m to plead2 ,no long] ) ! old ,,adam be>1 ,lead on1 de> ,,"l1 consume him !re4 ,surely ,i %all be tak5 at my ^w4 ,may ,,jesus support me 9 a try+ h\r6 ,i /ill beg a cont9u$ int]e/ 9 y\r pray]s1& hop+ ?is w f9d y ) a ?riv+ s\l 9 a heal?y body1 ,i subscribe my self1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ oblig$1 affectionate1 ?\gh unwor?y y\ng] bro!r1 9 ! glori\s ,gospel1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccc4 ,to ,lady ,h4 ,glasg[1 ,july #ab1 #agea4 ,ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i ,?9k x long ere ,i s5d y\r ,lady%ip ano!r lett]4,my la/ 0 f ,belfa/1 :]e ,i prea*$ twice on ye/]day sev5night1 & imm$iately aft] took %ipp+ & arriv$ ! next ev5+ at ,erw94 ,on ,w$nesday morn+1 at ! desire ( ! magi/rates1 ,i prea*$ to a great congregation1 & ev] s9ce h be5 prea*+ twice e day 9 ?is city4 ,?\s&s att5d e morn+ & ev5+4 ,!y seem nev] to be we>y1 & ,i am m foll[$ ?an ev]4 ,?\gh ,i prea*$ ne> eighty times 9 ,irel&1 & ,,god 0 pleas$ to bless 8 ^w1 yet ,scotl& seems to be a new _w to me4 ,to see ! p br+ s _m bibles1 turn to e passage1 :5 ,i am exp\nd+1 & hang z x 7 ^u me to he> e ^w1 is v enc\rag+4 ,i feel uncommon fre$om ( he>t "h1 & talk+ ) ! w9t]1 z well z summ] sa9ts1 fe$s & delights my he>t4 ,my body is kept pretty heal?y1 & my voice greatly /r5g!n$1 s t ,i ?9k ,,god is prep>+ me = m "w1 or t "s trial is at h&4 ,?is ,i suppose w f9d y\r ,lady%ip yet 9 ! furnace1 b ,,*ri/ is 9 ! mid/ ( ! bu%1 & 9 ! fi]y furnace too2 he w qu5* ! viol5ce ( ! flames1 or cause ! fire ( 8 love to burn high]4 ,i c\ld enl>ge1 b am /rait5$4 ,"s m9i/]s wait = me4 ,y\r ,lady%ip w\ld be delight$ ) our morn+ & ev5+ auditories4 ,?is day 9 ! *ur* we h _h a bless$ fea/4 ,to-morr[ ,i take my leave1 & !n = ,ed9burgh4 ,!re ,i expect to /ay ne> a =tnight4 ,glad %all ,i be to he> ( y\r ,lady%ip's welf>e4 ,y h always my poor pray]s1 & my poor1 b he>ty ?anks2 be+1 ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$1 & ready s]vant1 = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccci4 ,to ,mr4 ,m4 ,ed9burgh1 ,july #bi1 #agea4 ,,?r\gh ! t5d] m]cies ( a nev]-fail+ ,r$eem]1 ,i came "h safe ye/]day noon4 ,9 ! ev5+1 & ?is morn+1 ,i prea*$ ! ev]la/+ gospel to ?rong$ auditories1 & met ) a v k9d reception f my fri5ds4 ,,"l make me humble1 ,,"l ,,jesus make me truly ?ankful6 ,z 8 int]e/ seems to be conc]n$1 & ! ,k+'s bus9ess requires ha/e1 ,i take ?is fir/ opportunity ( writ+ ab\t ! ,virg9ia affair4 ,9 t prov9ce1 !re has be5 = "s ye>s pa/1 a great awak5+1 especially 9 ,hanov] c\nty1 & ! c\nties adjac5t4 ,z ! m9i/]s ( ! e/abli%m5t did n fav\r ! "w1 & ! fir/ awak5$ p]sons put !mselves "u ! c>e ( ! ,new-,york synod1 ! poor p 7 f "t to "t f9$1 & v mu* h>rass$ = n att5d+ on ! *ur* s]vice3,& z ! awak5+ 0 suppos$ to be begun by ! read+ ( my books1 at ! in/igation ( ! c\ncil a proclamation 0 issu$ out to prohibit it9]ant prea*+4 ,h[ev]1 be=e ,i left ,virg9ia1 "o ,mr4 ,d 7an excell5t "y man7 0 lic5s$1 & settl$ ov] a congregation4 ,s9ce t1 ! awak5+ has increas$1 s t ,mr4 ,d writes1 8t "o congregation is multipli$ to sev540 ,he desires lib]ty to lic5se m h\ses1 & to prea* occasionally to all1 z !re is no m9i/] b himself4 ,?is1 ?\gh all[$ ( 9 ,engl&1 is d5i$ 9 ,virg9ia1 :i* grieves ! p v mu*4 ,! commiss>y is "o ( ! c\ncil1 & ) ! re/ ( 8 bre?r51 ,i believe no fri5d to ! ,diss5t]s4 ,! late ,lieut5ant-,gov]nor 0 l-m9d$4,i !re=e ?9k t ,mr4 ,d is rais$ up to succe$ him1 9 ord] to befri5d ! *ur* ( ,,god1 & ! int]e/ ( ,,*ri/'s p4 ,!y desire no o!r privileges ?an :at diss5t+ prote/ants enjoy 9 our native c\ntry4 ,?is ,i am p]suad$ y\r bro!r-9-law w be glad to secure to !m4 ,i %all write to ,mr4 ,d to wait ^u 8 ,hon\r imm$iately aft] 8 arrival4 ,i pray ! ,,god ( ! sea1 & ! ,,god ( ! dry l&1 to s5d him a safe & spe$y passage1 & make him a long & great bless+ to ! inhabitants ( ,virg9ia4 ,y may improve ^! h9ts z y please4 ,i beg ! pray]s bo? ( y\rself & de> yoke-fell[1 & assure y1 t nei!r y nor y\rs are =gott5 by1 rev]5d & de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 8c\ntries0 replac$ ) 8c\nties0 ,,lett] ,,dccccii4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,z4 ,ed9burgh1 ,july #bi1 #agea4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,,s9ce ,i wrote to y f ,glasg[1 a nev]-fail+ ,,jesus ha? v\*saf$ to help me e day 9 prea*+ ! ev]la/+ gospel4 ,! congregations morn+ & ev5+ am\nt to _m ?\s&s4 ,p flock m ?an ev]1 & are desir\s ( my long] /ay1 b ,i purpose mov+ next week4 ,i ?ank y1 hon\r$ ,sir1 = pay+ my wife a visit4 ,! inclos$ lett] ,i believe help$ to make h] sick2 ,i h s5t x ) ?is3 be pleas$ to keep x to y\rself1 & let me h ! lett] at my return4 ,i little ?\ght ,i 0 s mu* beh9d h&2 b ,,god w keep me dep5d5t4 8,hav+ no?+1 yet possess+ all ?+s10 mu/ be my motto /ill4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,i he> t a %ip is go+ to ,georgia ) m ,saltzburgh]s4 ,are y conc]n$8 ,c\ld ,i g myself 9 h]8 ,or c\ld ,i s5d two or ?ree little pass5g]s8 ,mr4 ,d %all call = an answ] to ^! la/ que/ions4 ,i tru/1 hon\r$ ,sir1 y are enabl$ to pray = me4 ,i dread com+ to ,london1 & ?9k x w\ld be be/ to "p at a di/ance4,b1 ,fa!r1 n my w1 b ?9e be done6 ,9 heav5 ^! trials w be ov]4 ,,"l1 ha/5 ?y com+6 ,come1 ,,"l ,,jesus1 come quickly6 ,) difficulty ,i get "t to write ?is4 ,b :e!r ,i write or n1 y & y\r collegue are nev] =gott5 by1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccciii4 ,to ,lady ,h4 ,ed9burgh1 ,july #cj1 #agea4 ,ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i ,?9k x a long "t1 s9ce ,i la/ wrote to y\r ,lady%ip4 ,cont9ual prea*+ twice a day1 & pay+ & receiv+ visits1 q prev5t$ my putt+ p5 to pap]1 z ,i w\ld h done4 ,h[ev]1 ?anks be to ,,god1 matt]s g on 9 ,scotl& bett] & bett]4 ,! p>t+ at ,glasg[ 0 v sorr[ful inde$4 ,numb]s set out f ! c\ntry1 to he> ! ^w1 by ?ree or f\r 9 ! morn+4 ,congregations increase greatly4 ,i n[ prea* twice daily to _m ?\s&s4 ,_m ( ! be/ rank att5d4 ,my body is almo/ worn out1 b 9 ! ,,"l h ,i righte\sness & /r5g?4 ,i purpos$ to move z to-morr[1 b ?r\gh ! importunity ( fri5ds1 h be5 prevail$ ^u to /ay till next ,monday4 ,o t x may be = a fur!r bless+6 ,i h be5 to ,musselburgh to see ,capta9 ,g & 8 ,lady4,!y hold on4,mr4 ,w has be5 !re1 & int5ds sett+ up societies1 :i* ,i ?9k imprud5t4 ,i 0 glad to he> t y\r ,lady%ip 0 /rong 9 body1 & rejoic+ 9 y\r s\l4 ,! joy ( ! ,,"l %all be y\r /r5g?4 ,lett]s f ,georgia in=m me1 t my family is well4 ,my eyes wait ^u ,,jesus1 f :om alone comes all my salvation4 ,he gives me h9ts1 t he w provide4 ,i sometimes wi% y\r ,lady%ip "h4 ,su* compos$1 ?rong$1 cont9u$1 att5tive1 judici\s auditories p]haps 7 seldom se54 ,y\r ,lady%ip is (t5 rememb]$ by ,scot* fri5ds1 & nev] =gott5 by1 ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$1 & ready s]vant1 = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccciv4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,k5dal1 ,aug4 #aj1 #agea4 ,ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,z a good & graci\s ,,god ha? v\*saf$ to br+ me ?us f> on my way1 ,i _c help dropp+ y\r ,lady%ip a few l9es4 ,prea*+1 bodily weakness1 & a v>iety ( bus9ess1 prev5t$ my writ+ aga9 be=e ,i left ,ed9burgh4 ,o ,ed9burgh6 ,ed9burgh6 ,surely ?\ mu/ nev] be =gott5 by me6 ,! long] ,i /ay$1 ! m eag]ly bo? ri* & poor att5d$ on ! ^w prea*$4 ,p]haps = ne> tw5ty-eight days toge!r 9 ,glasg[ & ,ed9burgh1 ,i prea*$ to ne> t5 ?\s& s\ls e day4 ,x w\ld h melt$ y\r ,lady%ip's he>t to h se5 u "p4 ,n9ety-f\r p\nds 7 collect$ = ! ,ed9burgh orphans1 & ,i he> ( sev5 or eight /ud5ts awak5$ ab\t t5 ye>s ago1 t are likely to turn out excell5t prea*]s4 ,praise ! ,,"l1 ,o my s\l4,two ( !m came ) me on ! road1 & p>t$ ) brok5 he>ts4 ,"l & ,lady ,l behav$ v respectfully4 ,to ! ,,"l ( all ,lords be all ! glory6 ,i am n[ on my way to ,london1 9 ord] to emb>k = ,am]ica4 ,?anks be to ,,god1 ! se$ s[n 9 ,k5dal la/ ye> ha? sprung up1 & borne fruit4 ,"o woman ha? be5 ) me1 t seems to h receiv$ ,,god's p>don+ love4 ,i leave x on ,monday1 & hope to be 9 t[n on ,saturday4 ,glad %\ld ,i be1 to he> ( y\r ,lady%ip's welf>e4 ,i ?rew up mu* blood 9 ,ed9burgh1 b rid+ recruits me4 ,o t ,i may beg9 to "w = ,him1 :o bl$ & di$ = me6 ,to 8 mo/ t5d] m]cies d ,i humbly recomm5d y\r ,lady%ip1 & beg leave1 f ! v bottom ( my he>t1 to subscribe myself1 ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$ & *e>ful s]vant1 = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccv4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,t4 ,london1 ,aug4 #bi1 #agea4 ,my v de> ,fri5d1 ,,at l5g? ! /ruggle is ov]2,i h be5 dy+ daily = "s "t1 9 tak+ leave ( fri5ds2 & ?is aft]noon ,i expect to g on bo>d ! ,antelope1 ,capta9 ,maclelan1 b\nd = ,georgia1 ) ,g]mans4,i take sev]al *ildr5 ) me4,surely y w see ! ,am]ican l&4,mr4 ,e1 ) y\r o!r fri5ds1 seem to concur 9 ?9k+ t a little travell+ w\ld d y s]vice4,may ! ,,"l direct & bless y6 ,w y n write to me by ,c[an8 ,if my de> fri5d ,mr4 ,p c\ld speak to t brew] t is s well dispos$1 & he or any o!r w\ld s5d 9 ,c[an a little good be]1 x w\ld be acceptable 9 yond] wild]ness4,pray :at says ,mr4 ,w8 ,if he %\ld agree to g ov]1 ,mr4 ,w ,r may be appli$ to = ca%4,i h sev]al sweet little ones to put "u 8 c>e2,,god's w be done 9 ?is also6 ,he reigne?1 t is my unspeakable consolation4,by next %ip ,i believe w come a p>cel direct$ to ,mr4 ,t1 ) a folio book1 & an hundr$ pictures ( ,a>on ! ,indian prea*]1 f good ,lady ,h1 :o is yet b poorly4,sixty may be dispos$ ( among ,ed9burgh fri5ds1 & =ty s5t to ,mr4 ,m4 ,! book y are to p]use1 & !n x mu/ g ) ! pictures to ,glasg[4,be pleas$ to apprize ,mr4 ,t ( x1 & desire him to s5d me a l9e by ,c[an4,if possible1 ,i w answ] ,mr4 ,b be=e we leave ! ,d[ns4 ,my t5d] love & ?anks await y\r de> fa!r1 family1 & all fri5ds4 ,! ,,"l be ) y all1 ,am5 & ,am56 ,my horses sold = f\rte5 p\nds4 ,,god rew>d my b5efactors6 ,p]haps ,mr4 ,t & ,dr4 ,doddridge may g (f ab\t ! same "t4 ,i pr sequ>4 ,mr4 ,h is bett]4 ,& n[1 my de> ,sir1 f>ewel6 ,be /rong 9 ! grace :i* is 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus4 ,i comm5d y to 8 nev]-fail+ m]cy1 &1 = 8 great "n's sake1 subscribe myself1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccvi4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,g4 ,on bo>d ! ,antelope1 ,sept4 #b1 #agea4 ,rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,,?\gh ,i c\ld n1 ?r\gh hurry ( bus9ess1 write to y on %ore1 yet ,i w\ld fa9 s5d y a few l9es f on bo>d4 ,we are n[ ne> ! ,d[ns1 &1 ,i tru/1 %all sail com=tably on4,! ,capta9 is civil2 & ! cab9 pass5g]s seem to be v agreeable company4 ,p>t+ seasons ( late h be5 to me dy+ seasons4,surely !y h brok5 my v he>t3 b x is = ,,jesus1 & !re=e all is well4 ,rememb]1 my de>1 de> ,sir1 a float+ pilgrim4,if possible1 s5d me a l9e4,"y ,mr4 ,tr kn[s h[ to direct4 ,i %all rejoice to he> ( y\r prosp]ity4 ,be=e my emb>kation1 ,i ord]$ =ty ( ,a>on's pictures1 & ! folio book conc]n+ ! ,moravians1 to be s5t to ,mr4 ,m4 ,!y w be committ$ to ! c>e ( ,mr4 ,t1 9 ,ed9burgh4 ,& n[1 my de> ,mr4 ,g1 f>ewel1 f>ewel6 ,! ,,"l be ) y & ,mr4 ,m1 ,mr4 ,n1 ,mr4 ,s1 & all my de>1 v de> ,glasg[ fri5ds4 ,i salute y all mu* 9 ! ,,"l1 & beg ! cont9uance ( y\r mo/ e>ne/ pray]s 9 behalf (1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our bless$ ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccvii4 ,on bo>d ! ,antelope1 ,oct4 #f1 #agea4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i ,h be5 j writ+ to "o1 to :om ,i "k y w gladly convey ! inclos$4 ,i mu/ n[ s5d y a few l9es3 may ! ,r$eem] att5d !m ) 8 bless+6 ,at ! great day1 y %all "k h[ (t5 y h be5 rememb]$ by me at ! ?rone ( grace1 ?is voyage4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 hi!rto x has be5 a %ort & easy "o6 ,we are n[ )9 a few hundr$ miles ( %ore2 & ,he t ha? hi!rto help$1 ,i tru/ w help u ev5 to ! end4 ,o t ! bless+s be/[$ ^u u1 may1 ?r\gh ! ?anksgiv+ ( _m1 r$\nd to ?y glory1 ,o ,,god6 ,o t ,i c\ld d some?+ to promote ?is6 ,z yet alas6 alas6 h[ little h ,i done6 ,/ir up !n1 my sluggi% s\l1 & beg9 to ex]t ?yself = ,him1 :o ha? %$ 8 de> & preci\s he>t's blood = !e6 ,o my de> ,sir1 is x n /range t we %\ld =get ?is love8 ,/range1 t a little silv] du/1 %\ld bl9d our eyes1 & div]t u f behold+ ,him1 :o inde$ is altoge!r lovely6 ,a ^w to ! wise is en\gh4 ,our ,,"l ha? dealt wond]\sly k9d ) ea* ( u1 ) u1 & ) ours4 ,:at %all we r5d] unto him8 ,my obligations are mu* increas$ by ! m]cies ( ?is voyage4 ,y\r k9d pres5t 0 v useful4 ,i pray ! ,,"l ( all lords to rew>d y t5 ?\s&-fold4 ,y w rememb] me to y\r de> p>tn]1 & all enquir+ fri5ds4 ,t grace1 m]cy1 & peace may be multipli$ on y all1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,t4 ,be!sda1 9 ,georgia1 ,nov4 #bj1 #agea4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,t1 ,,ere ?is c rea* y1 ,i suppose y w h he>d ( our safe arrival 9 ,georgia2 = :i*1 ,i tru/1 y & my o!r de> fri5ds w be ?ankful 9 our behalf4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i f\nd ! ,orphan-h\se 9 z good a situation z c\ld be expect$4 ,! *ildr5 h mu* improv$ 9 _! le>n+2 & ,i hope a f\ndation is n[ laid = a future useful sem9>y4 ,i want to "k :at answ] ,mr4 ,w's ha? giv54 ,i expect lett]s by ,c1 :5 ,i g to ,*>les-t[n next mon?4 ,i 0 !re ab\t t5 days ago1 & _h "s close talk ) ,mr4 ,l1 & sev]al ( ,mr4 ,s's congregation1 conc]n+ y4 ,all seem$ to be unanim\s1 9 giv+ y a call4 ,i ne$ only obs]ve1 t if ,,god %\ld direct y\r c\rse to !m1 y w f9d a g5]\s1 lov+ p1 :o w /udy to make y\r lab\rs pr(itable & delightful to y4 ,i d\bt n b 9 ! congregation !re are _m de> *ildr5 ( ,,god4 ,& z !re w be su* an h>mony betwe5 y & ,mr4 ,l1 ,i hope y w be an happy in/rum5t ( promot+ peace betwe5 all p>ties1 & add+ su* to ! *ur* z %all be f9ally sav$4 ,v ne> y1 are sev]al pi\s m9i/]s ( o!r d5om9ations1 :o w be glad to keep up a *ri/ian correspond5ce ) y1 & /r5g!n y\r h&s 9 ! "w ( ! ,,"l4 ,z f> z ,i c judge ( y\r disposition1 & all o!r concurr+ circum/ances1 y\r situation w be v agreeable to o!rs1 & to y\rself4 ,h[ev]1 a trial c d no hurt to ei!r side4 ,a voyage to sea1 & ! see+ & conv]s+ ) _m ( ,,god's p & m9i/]s on ?is side ! wat]1 w make x wor? y\r :ile to leave y\r native c\ntry4 ,travell+ improv$1 w enl>ge y\r ideas1 & promote y\r future usefulness4 ,may ! glori\s ,emmanuel direct y\r go+s 9 8 way6 ,if x %\ld appe> to be ! div9e w t y %\ld come ov] to ,*>les-,t[n1 ,i am p]suad$1 ! good old man y\r fa!r w *e>fully let 8 ,b5jam9 g2 & he w f9d 8 bless$ ,ma/] to be bett] to him ?an sev5 sons4 ,pray salute him & all de> fri5ds 9 ! k9de/ mann]4 ,i w\ld write to _m1 b z yet h n "t4 ,bre?r51 pray = u4 ,my v de> fri5d1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccix4 ,to ,mr4 ,k4 ,*>les-,t[n1 ,dec4 #bf1 #agea4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,k1 ,,may ?is f9d y gett+ out ( y\r eclipse1 & det]m9+1 ?r\gh ! /r5g? ( ,,*ri/1 t ! e>? %all nev] get 9 betwe5 y\r s\l & ! ,son ( ,righte\sness any m6 ,:at m]cies1 signal m]cies ha? ! ,,"l ,,jesus conf]r$ on y & me6 ,:at %all we r5d] unto ! ,,"l8 ,%all we n give him our :ole he>ts8 ,o let u n foll[ af> (f4 ,let 8 love con/ra9 u to an holy1 univ]sal1 *e>ful ob$i5ce to all 8 comm&s4 ,y h a wife t w provoke y to love1 & to good works4 ,make mu* ( h]2 & pres5t h]1 & y\r "m1 & all h] *ildr51 ) my mo/ cordial salutations4 ,i d n =get !m1 or y1 or de> ,mr4 ,r4 ,= ,,*ri/'s sake =get n unwor?y me4 ,i am n[ return+ to ! ,orphan-h\se1 :i* ,i tru/ w be l ! burn+ bu% inde$4 ,my poor lab\rs are accept$ "h2 & 9 ! ,spr+ ,i purpose go+ to ! ,b]mudas4 ,,jesus is v good to me4 ,help me to praise him2 & believe me to be1 my de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccx4 ,to ,mr4 ,william ,l4 ,be!sda1 ,jan4 #be1 #ageb4 ,v de> ,sir1 ,,man appo9ts1 b ,,god disappo9ts4 ,?\gh we miss$ see+ ea* o!r on e>?1 yet if ,,jesus ,,*ri/ be our life1 we %all meet nev] to "p aga9 9 ! k+dom ( ,heav54 ,y\r k9d lett] f\nd me employ$ = ! fa!rless1 9 ?is wild]ness1 & am almo/ ready to ent] ^u my ,spr+ campaign4 ,! news f ,irel&1 does n at all surprize me4 ,weak m9ds soon gr[ giddy ) p[]2 & !n !y become pe/s1 in/ead ( helps to ! *ur* ( ,,god4 ,y h done well1 de> ,sir1 n to desi/ f do+ good1 on acc\nt ( "s rubs y meet ) 9 ! way4 ,b5efac]e et male pati1 v]e *ri/ianum e/4 ,g on1 !re=e1 to lay up treasures 9 heav52 & let ! _w see1 t y h be5 ) ,,jesus1 by imitat+ him 9 go+ ab\t do+ good4 ,i int5d1 by 8 assi/ance1 n[ to beg92 = z yet alas6 ,i h done no?+4 ,cont9ue to pray = me2 & be pleas$ to assure our ,iri% fri5ds1 t !y are n =gott5 by me4 ,:o kn[s b ,i may see !m once m on ?is side et]nity8 ,z soon z possible1 "s ( !m %all he> f me4 ,?anks be to ,,god1 ! ,orphan-h\se fl\ri%es4 ,t ! "w ( ,,*ri/ may fl\ri% among/ all p]sons ( all d5om9ations1 & t y & y\rs may be always ab\nd+ 9 ! "w ( ! ,,"l1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxi4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,h4 ,*>les-,t[n1 ,feb4 #a1 #ageb4 ,my v de> ,fri5d1 ,i ,long to write to1 & in=m y1 t ,i love y 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 & e>ne/ly pray1 t y may g on f /r5g? to /r5g?1 & increase ) all ! increase ( ,,god4 ,?is leaves unwor?y me1 endeav\r+ to d some?+ = ,him on ?is side ! wat]4 ,glory be to 8 great "n1 he causes 8 "w to prosp] 9 my wor?less h&s4 ,! ,orphan-h\se is 9 a fl\ri%+ way1 & ,i hope w yet become a useful sem9>y4 ,my poor lab\rs 9 ?is place meet ) acceptance2 & aft] "o m trip to ,georgia1 ,i purpose sett+ out ^u my ,spr+ campaign4 ,foll[ me ) y\r pray]s2 & :o kn[s b we may meet once m on ?is side heav54 ,our de> ,mr4 ,h ,i f9d is to be deta9$ long] f !nce4 ,i ?9k he w live to bury _m /rong] m54 ,i wi% ,lisbon may be bless$ to ,dr4 ,d2 & ,o h[ d ,i wi% t de> ,dr4 ,s 0 fully employ$ 9 prea*+ ! ev]la/+ gospel6 ,pray salute him t5d]ly 9 my "n1 & beg him to r5\nce ! _w = ,,*ri/4 ,i hope y bo? write to1 & see our good ,lady ,hn frequ5tly4 ,i 0 rejoic$ to he>1 f my de> yoke-fell[1 t h] ,lady%ip 0 bravely3 ?is 0 joy inde$4 ,may %e long live to be a bless+6 ,t is all 9 all4 ,o t ,i may beg9 to be 9 e>ne/6 ,x is a new ye>2 ,,god quick5 my t>dy pace1 & help me to d mu* "w 9 a little "t6 ,?is is my highe/ ambition4 ,! ,,"l ,,jesus fill me ) ?is ambition m & m6 ,= ! pres5t1 adieu4 ,accept ?is z a tok5 ( y\r n be+ =gott5 by1 rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our de> ,,"l ,,jesus1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxii4 ,to ,mr4 ,s ,c4 ,*>les-,t[n1 ,feb4 #e1 #ageb4 ,,z ,i love y mo/ t5d]ly 9 ! b[els ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 y may easily guess1 :at great pleasure bo? y\r k9d lett]s gave me4 ,!y came att5d$ ) a great bless+1 & knit my he>t1 if possible1 ne>] to y ?an ev]4 ,"p ( ! fir/1 inde$1 ,i mean t :i* respect$ ! ,tab]nacle-h\se1 gave me uneas9ess2 b y\r la/ remov$ x1 & made me ?ankful to our common ,r$eem]1 :o 9 spite ( all opposition1 ,i f9d w cause 8 ^w to run & be glorifi$4 ,poor ,mr4 ,w is /riv+ aga9/ ! /ream2 /rong ass]tions w n g = pro(s1 ) ^? :o are acqua9t$ ) ! div9e life1 & are seal$ by ! ,holy ,_s ev5 to ! day ( r$emption4 ,!y "k1 t _! /ock is n[ put into safe h&s2 t ! cov5ant ( grace is n built ^u ! fai?fulness ( a poor fallible1 *angeable creature1 b ^u ! nev]-fail+ fai?fulness ( an un*angeable ,,god4 ,?is is ! f\ndation :]eon ,i build4 8,,"l ,,jesus1 ,i believe1 help my unbelief6 ,hav+ once lov$ me1 ?\ wilt love me to ! end2 ?\ wilt keep t safe1 :i* ,i h committ$ unto !e3 e/abli% ?y p m & m 9 ?is glori\s tru?2 & grant t x may h ?is bless$ effect ^u u all1 t we may love !e m1 & s]ve !e bett]60 ,all tru?s1 unless productive ( hol9ess & love1 are ( no avail4 ,!y may float ^u ! surface ( ! und]/&+2 b ?is is to no purpose1 unless !y trans=m ! he>t4 ,?is1 ,i tru/1 ! de> ,tab]nacle prea*]s & p w always h deeply impress$ ^u _! m9ds4 ,let u n dispute1 b love4 ,tru? is great1 & w prevail4 ,i am q will+ t all our he>]s %all he> = !mselves4 ,! ,_s ( ,,*ri/ is a ,_s ( lib]ty4 ,y rememb] :at ,i h (t5 told y ab\t ,calv94 ,he 0 turn$ out ( ,g5eva = sev]al ye>s2 b 9 less ?an twelve ye>s "t !y wi%$ = _! ,calv9 aga94 ,b :at is ,calv91 or :at is ,lu!r8 ,let u look above names & p>ties2 let ,,jesus1 ! ev]-lov+1 ! ev]-lovely ,,jesus1 be our all 9 all4,s t he be prea*$1 & 8 div9e image /amp$ m & m ^u p's s\ls1 ,i c>e n :o is upp]mo/4 ,i "k my place1 7,,"l ,,jesus enable me to keep x67 ev5 to be ! s]vant ( all4 ,i want n to h a p call$ aft] my "n1 & !re=e ,i act z ,i d4 ,! cause is ,,*ri/'s1 & he w take c>e ( x4 ,i rejoice t y g on s well at ! ,tab]nacle4 ,may ! %\t ( a k+ be always 9 ! mid/ ( y1 & ! glory ( ,,god be y\r rew>d4 ,i am apt to believe y w pray me ov]4 ,b future ?+s belong to him1 ^: ,i am1 & :om ,i endeav\r to s]ve4 ,aft] "o m trip to ! ,orphan-h\se1 ,i purpose go+ to ! ,nor?w>d1 :]e ,i expect m lett]s by ,capta9 ,grant4 ,?anks be to ,,god1 all is well at ,be!sda4 ,a mo/ excell5t tract ( l& is grant$ to me v ne> ! h\se1 :i* 9 a few ye>s ,i hope w make a suffici5t provision = x4 ,pray give my t5d]e/ & mo/ he>ty love to all y\r de> family1 & all ! ,tab]nacle p1 & all enquir+ fri5ds4 ,entreat !m1 ,i pray y1 to be m9dful ( a poor pilgrim1 :o night & day is nev] unm9dful ( y or !m4 ,doctor ,doddridge ,i f9d is gone2 ,,"l ,,jesus prep>e me to foll[ aft]6,) real & great affection1 ,i subscribe myself1 v de> ,jemmy1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxiii4 ,to ,mr4 ,j ,h4 ,london1 ,may #bf1 #ageb4 ,my v de> ,fri5d1 ,,he>+ t ,mr4 ,n is to g %ortly f ,lei?1 ,i _c help s5d+ y a few l9es4 ,!y leave me at ,london1 :]e1 ?r\gh ! div9e goodness1 ,i am safely arriv$1 aft] a passage ( ne> five weeks on bo>d ! ,h5ry4 ,p h receiv$ me ) great affection2 & ,i nev] saw ! "w ( ,,god g on 9 a m promis+ way4 ,?\s&s & ?\s&s he> ! gospel gladly4 ,,"l1 :at am ,i8 ,n unto me1 n unto me1 b unto ?y free grace & unm]it$ m]cy be all ! glory6 ,i wi% ,i c\ld s5d y good news ab\t y\r m9i/]4 ,b alas6 ,i n[ almo/ despair ( procur+ "o4 ,i wait$ ^u ,dr4 ,g imm$iately aft] my arrival2he gave me no hopes4 ,! p]son t 0 fix$ ^u1 decl9$ x4 ,sev]al ( ! l>ge congregations 9 ,london1 besides _m m 9 ! c\ntry1 are )\t pa/ors3 !y are oblig$ to make use ( our prea*]s4 ,o t ! ,,"l ( ! h>ve/ may ?ru/ out m lab\r]s into 8 h>ve/6 ,:o c tell b "s m9i/]s may be rais$ up at ,be!sda8 ,at ,midsumm] ! ,k+ takes ,georgia into 8 own h&s3 bless$ be ,,god = s5d+ me ov] at su* a juncture4 ,he ha? giv5 me already good success conc]n+ ,mr4 ,b's s*eme4 ,i am come to a det]m9ation1 if ,i c dispose ( ,provid5ce plantation1 to c>ry all my /r5g? to ! ,orphan-h\se4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus prosp] m & m ?is "w ( our h&s ^u u6 ,prosp] ?\1 ,o ,,god1 ?is h&y "w6 ,i tru/ he w4 ,i c\ld enl>ge1 b h n "t4 ,y may expect to he> f me aga9 by ,dr4 ,b1 :om ,i expect to see next week4 ,y\r ,rap9 is b\ght1 & %all be s5t ) ! o!r2 ,i ?ank y = ! loan ( x1 & = all o!r fav\rs4 ,! ,,god :om ,i s]ve1 w ri*ly rew>d bo? y1 & all my o!r de> ,*>les-,t[n fri5ds4 ,my v de> ,sir1 cease n to pray = ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 oblig$ fri5d1 & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxiv4 ,to ,mr4 ,t4 ,london1 ,june #d1 #ageb4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,t1 ,i ,d\bt n ( y\r be+ direct$ 9 y\r late *oice4 ,if we ackn[l$ge ,,god 9 all our ways1 he ha? promis$ to direct our pa?s4 ,i pity poor ,c>ol9a4 ,b :at %all we say8 ,,jesus may d :at he w ) 8 own4 ,i mu/ look out = a tutor = my orphans4 ,:5 our ,,"l's "t is come1 "s "o or o!r w be /irr$ up to c>e = ^! %eep 9 yond] wild]ness4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 x beg9s to smile4 ,y w see by ! inclos$1 :at a prospect ,i h ( provid+ = ,be!sda's future support4 ,! lett] 0 s5t me by ,mr4 ,j ,b1 a wor?y *ri/ian plant]1 :o is lately come f ,c>ol9a to settle 9 ,georgia4 ,he 0 awak5$ at ! ,orphan-h\se ab\t t5 ye>s ago4 ,at ,midsumm]1 ,georgia is to be tak5 into ! ,gov]nm5t's h&s4 ,x w !n be put on ! same foot+ ) ! o!r prov9ces2 & 9 all probability w be a fl\ri%+ prov9ce4 ,i am come 9 ! v be/ "t4 ,o :at a bless$ ?+ is x to foll[ ,,jesus bl9dfold6 ,he ha? enabl$ me once m to take ! field4 ,! fields seem z :ite z ev]2 & ,i nev] saw ! ,tab]nacle s well att5d$4 ,if ,,god %\ld s direct me1 w\ld ! middle ( ,augu/ n be too late to come to ,ed9burgh8 ,i _c well come be=e4 ,does ,mr4 ,r g directly = ,*>les-,t[n8 ,h[ w he be paid = ! ,ossnaburghs he 0 s k9d z to s5d ov]8 ,i w\ld fa9 s5d a few lett]s by him4 ,my he>ty love to him & 84 ,t5 ?\s& ?anks to y1 = c>+ s fri5dly = my de> wife 9 my abs5ce4,! ,,"l ,,jesus w c>e = y & my o!r k9d fri5ds4 ,%e is pretty well1 & jo9s 9 s5d+ cordial respects & ?anks4,my "y man returns 84 ,lett]s f ^? y m5tion1 w be v acceptable4 ,i hope to write to sev]al %ortly4 ,i mu/ n[ away2 b n be=e ,i h wi%$ ,mr4 ,gillespie joy4 ,! ,pope ,i f9d has turn$ ,presbyt]ian4 ,o ?is p[]1 :5 got into wrong h&s1 :at mis*ief does x occasion6 8,! ,,"l reigns30t is en\gh = u4 ,adieu4 ,my love to y\r hon\r$ fa!r1 & all de> fri5ds4 ,accept ! same 9 ! t5d]e/ mann] f1 my de> ,timo?y1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxv4 ,to ,mr4 ,h4 ,london1 ,june #i1 #ageb4 ,my v de> ,fri5d1 ,i ,h receiv$ & read y\r manuscripts2 b = me to play ! critic on !m1 w\ld be l hold+ up a c&le to ! sun4 ,h[ev]1 be=e ,i leave t[n1 ,i w j m>k a few places z y desire1 & !n s5d ! manuscripts to y\r bro!r4 ,i =etell _! fate3 no?+ b y\r sc5]y c scre5 y4 ,self w nev] be> to die1 ?\gh sla9 9 s g5teel a mann]1 )\t %ew+ "s res5tm5t aga9/ its artful murd]]4 ,i am glad y h writt5 to ,s\?-,audley-/reet4 ,y are resolv$ n to die 9 my debt4 ,i ?9k to call y\r int5d$ pur*ase ,,we/on1 & %all take c>e to rem9d him by ^: means he 0 br\ght "u ! ev]la/+ gospel4 ,o t ,doctor ,s may be br\ght out to prea* x6 ,if y d n take ! o!r liv+ y\rself1 ,i ?9k y\r giv+ x to ! ,doctor is a glori\s s*eme4 ,i lay at y\r bro!r's h\se la/ week3 y\r si/] seem$ to love to talk ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/ & h] own he>t4 ,%e got up e>ly1 & came aft] me & my wife to ,madam ,t's4 ,y "k h[ to improve ?is h9t at a prop] season4 ,y\r bro!r ha? be5 s k9d z to let me h ! little m>e aga94 ,my ,ma/] walk$1 ,i ride to prea* ! glori\s gospel4 ,:e!r rid+ or walk+1 ,,"l ,,jesus1 let my :ole he>t be tak5 up ) !e6 ,adieu1 my de>e/ ,sir1 adieu4 ,cease n to pray =1 ,ev] y\rs :il/ ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxvi4 ,to ,dr4 ,s4 ,london1 ,june #i1 #ageb4 ,my de> ,doctor1 ,,glad %all ,i be to he> t y are a poor despis$ prea*] ( ! ev]la/+ gospel4 ,i long to direct to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,s4 ,i believe if y once 0 gone s f> t y c\ld n retreat1 y w\ld d v well4 ,if ,mr4 ,h does n take ! two liv+s1 ,i ?9k y\r s*eme is glori\s4 ,may ! ,,"l ?ru/ y out "s way or ano!r6 ,i am sure ! h>ve/ is great3 p seem m eag] ?an ev] to he> ! ^w4 ,may ,i die prea*+6 ,next ,?ursday se'nnight ,i leave ,london1 & purpose to take a long circuit4 ,i %\ld be glad to see y 9 ! mean :ile4 ,o t ! love ( ,,*ri/ may burn all ! love ( ! _w out ( y\r he>t6 ,adieu4 ,nev] fe> ! ,bi%op3 let y\r eye be only on ! great ,%eph]d & ,bi%op ( s\ls6 ,he w make y\r way pla94 ,i mu/ away4 ,bus9ess obliges me to ha/5 to subscribe myself1 de> ,sir1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxvii4 ,to ,lady ,h4 ,london1 ,june #ab1 #ageb4 ,ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,?is day ab\t noon ,i receiv$ y\r ,lady%ip's wi%$-= lett]1 :i* br\ght me ! welcome news ( y\r ,lady%ip's safe arrival at ,ba?4 ,may ! wat]s be abundantly bless$ to ! re/or+ ( y\r bodily heal?1 & may ! com=ts ( ! ev]-lov+1 ev]-lovely ,,jesus1 fill & refre% y\r s\l6 ,y\r ,lady%ip judges "r ( de> ,mr4 ,z3 he is a bless$ man1 a fa!r 9 ,,*ri/ inde$6 ,i hope to see bo? him & y\r ,lady%ip1 ab\t ! tw5ty-f\r? ( ?is mon?4 ,next week1 ,,god will+1 ,i %all g to ,portsm\?1 f !nce to ,ba?1 !n to ! ,we/1 !n to ,wales1 & f !nce1 may be1 to ,scotl& & ,irel&4 ,o t ,i c\ld fly f pole to pole publi%+ ! ev]la/+ gospel6 ,e day we he> ( fre% conque/s ga9$4 ,grace6 ,grace6 ,ye/]day ,i _h sev]al pleas+ p>ticul>s told me ab\t ,georgia4 ,! hav+ my "w s divid$1 is a great trial to me2 b :at is und]tak5 = ,,god1 ought to be c>ri$ on = him4 ,he c & w d wond]s = ^? :o put _! tru/ 9 him4 ,o = fai?1 preci\s fai?6 ,x is all 9 all4 ,old times seem to be com+ ab\t "h4 ,my body is mu* enfeebl$1 b ! joy ( ! ,,"l is my /r5g?4 ,hop+ %ortly to see y\r ,lady%ip prosp]+ bo? 9 s\l & body1 & begg+ a cont9ual int]e/ 9 y\r ,lady%ip's pray]s1 ,i subscribe myself1 ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$1 & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,i4 ,london1 ,june #af1 #ageb4 ,de> ,mr4 ,i1 ,,y\r la/ lett] br\ght /range ?+s to my e>s1 & put me ^u consid]+ h[ to act4 ,y "k1 my de> fri5d1 t ,i hate to head a p>ty1 & t x is absolutely inconsi/5t ) my o!r bus9ess1 to take ^u me ! c>e ( societies 9 v>i\s p>ts4 ,i !re=e _c promise to come to ,irel& = t purpose1 nei!r d ,i ev] int5d to engage 9 build+ any h\ses4 ,my int5tion is to come y\r way1 b :e!r x w be ?is summ] or n ,i _c tell4 ,mr4 ,a 0 v desir\s ( see+ y & 8 si/]1 & goes ?r\gh ,wales to ,irel&4 ,z y seem to h tak5 ,sk9n]'s ,alley1 ,i suppose he may prea* !re1 & if a l>g] place c\ld be procur$1 ,i d\bt n ( its be+ fill$4 ,! ,,"l direct y h[ to act1 s z mo/ to promote 8 glory1 & ! good ( s\ls4,i hope y w all1 if possible1 avoid ! v appe>ance ( a p>ty _s1 & evid5ce to ! _w1 t ! pr9ciples we hold are inde$ ( ,,god1 by _! m\ld+ u m & m into ! div9e image4 ,?is is inde$ all 9 all4 ,i hope ! p "h are 9 a gr[+ way4 ,glory be to ,,god1 we h happy days4 ,:at %all we r5d] unto ! ,,"l8 ,all he requires1 is our poor he>ts4 ,may he h !m )\t res]ve6 ,my he>ty love to y\r wife1 ,mr4 ,c & 8 wife1 & all t love ,,*ri/ ,,jesus 9 s9c]ity4 ,if ,i am pray$ ov]1 come ,i mu/4 ,! ,,"l be ) y4 ,i am s we>i$ by prea*+1 c4 t ,i c sc>ce subscribe myself1 my de> fri5d1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxix4 ,to ,mr4 ,l4 ,portsm\?1 ,june #ai1 #ageb4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,y\r k9d lett] ,i receiv$ imm$iately aft] my la/ return to ,scotl&1 b ,i 0 s exce$+ly busi$ 9 prep>+ = my voyage to ,am]ica1 t ,i _h n "t to answ] x4 ,be+ once m unexpect$ly br\ght back to my native c\ntry1 ,i s5d my s9c]e1 ?\gh late ackn[l$gm5ts1 & hope ?is w f9d y & y\rs1 fight+ ! good fight ( ,fai?1 & resolv$ nev] to desi/1 till y h laid hold on et]nal life4 ,let n :at has happ5$1 draw (f y\r m9d f ! ,capta9 ( y\r salvation4 ,he is altoge!r lovely1 & wor?y ( y\r highe/ reg>d4 ,b alas6 ,all 8 s]vants1 ev5 ! be/ ( !m1 are b weak fallible m5 at ! be/4 ,happy !y1 :o by see+ ! imp]fections ( ! creature1 are l$ to adh]e m closely to ! all-suffici5t & mo/ adorable ,creator4 ,if y & y\rs are taught ?is lesson by pa/ occurr5ces1 y w h no reason to compla91 b on ! contr>y w be excit$ to praise him1 :o causes1 t out ( ! eat] !re %all come =? meat1 & out ( ! /rong %all come =? sweetness4 ,be pleas$ to accept ?is 9 love4 ,i s5d my mo/ cordial respects to y\r :ole self & family1 & beg _! & y\r pray]s 9 behalf (1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & ready s]vant1 = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxx4 ,to ,mr4 ,t4 ,portsm\?1 ,june #ai1 #ageb4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,i ,?ank y = y\r v k9d lett]1 & ?ank ! ,,"l ( all ,lords = hon\r+ de> ,mr4 ,g4 ,n[ he w d m good 9 a week1 ?an be=e 9 a ye>4 ,:]e ! c>case is1 !re ! eagles w be ga!r$ toge!r4 ,la/ ,monday we sung = him ! foll[+ l9es2 ,give him ?y /r5g?1 ,o ,,god ( p[]1 ,!n let w9ds bl[1 or ?und]s ro>2 ,?y fai?ful witness %all he be1 ',tis fix$he c d all ?r\gh ,!e4 ,h[ bl9d is ,satan6 ,:at does he get by ca/+ out ,,*ri/'s s]vants8 ,i expect t "s great good w come out ( ^! confusions4 ,we wait = ?y salvation1 ,o ,,"l6 ,i hope y\r s\l prosp]s4 ,i long to see y1 & my o!r ,scot* fri5ds1 b "q :e!r ,i c come ?is summ]4 ,! ,,"l direct me to act z %all be mo/ conducive to 8 glory & ! good ( s\ls6 ,we h _h bless$ seasons 9 ,london2 !re ,i mu/ be aga9 9 ab\t a =tnight4 ,on next ,tuesday ! ,tru/ees give up ,georgia to ! ,k+2 ! ,k+ ( ,k+s has appe>$ = ,be!sda4 ,i _c ?9k ( see+ x aga91 till next ye>4 ,9 ! mean :ile y mu/ pray t ,i may be busy = ,,*ri/4 ,& 9 s do+ y w /r5g!n ! h&s (1 my de>1 de> fri5d1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxxi4 ,to ,mr4 ,n4 ,bri/ol1 ,july #ac1 #ageb4 ,v de> ,sir1 ,i ,am q sorry to he> t y are s mu* indispos$4 ,b :at %all we say8 ,! ,,"l ,,jesus ord]s all ?+s well4 ,he kn[s ( :at we are made2 he rememb]s t we are b du/4 ,z our day is1 s %all our /r5g? be4 ,i see m & m1 t1 l our great ,exempl>1 we mu/ be made p]fect ?r\gh suff]+s4 ,ere long1 ! "t ( reign+ w come1 & "o sight ( ! ev]-lov+1 ev]-lovely ,,jesus1 w make am5ds = all4 ,o glori\s prospect6 ,well might ! apo/le say1 8t ! suff]+s ( ?is pres5t "t1 are n wor?y to be comp>$ ) ! glory t %all be reveal$ 9 u40 ,o gloriam quantam et qualem6 ,c\rage !n1 my de> ,sir2 he t come? w come1 & w n t>ry4 ,i d>e n give v5t2 bus9ess obliges me to be %ort4 ,"h1 z well z at ,london1 ! fields are :ite1 ready unto h>ve/4 ,?is week ,i pass ov] to ,wales4 ,i am a poor1 b happy pilgrim4 ,?anks be to free grace = x4 ,my dutiful respects await good ,lady ,jane1 & ! "y ,ladies4 ,be pleas$ to accept ! same f1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxxii4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,c>diff1 ,july #ag1 #ageb4 ,my v de> ,fri5d1 ,,:]ev] ,i am1 y & y\rs1 y & y\r k9dnesses1 are always ^u my he>t4 ,i ?9k ( !m at my d[n-sitt+ & m9e up-ris+1 & to refre% myself1 mu/ express my gratitude4 ,inde$ ,i ?ank y bo? t5 ?\s& times1 & z a poor tribute1 ,i s5d y ^w t ! ,,"l ( all ,lords is pleas$ to smile ^u1 & bless my feeble lab\rs4 ,i 0 at ,bri/ol f\r days1 & prea*$ n9e times4 ,to my great surprize1 ?\s&s 7v ne> z _m z att5d$ at ,moorfields7 came out e ev5+ to he> ! ^w4 ,a bless$ influ5ce att5d$ x2 & ,i h reason to believe mu* good 0 done4 ,old times seem$ to be reviv$ aga94 ,praise ! ,,"l1 ,o my s\l6 ,! la/ ev5+ x ra9$ a little1 b few mov$4 ,i 0 wet1 & contract$ a cold & ho>s5ess2 b ,i tru/1 t prea*+ w cure me aga94 ,?is is my gr& ,ca?olicon4 ,o t ,i may drop & die 9 my bless$ ma/]'s "w6 ,= ?is let m5 revile my "n1 ,i'll %un no cross1 ,i'll fe> no %ame2 ,all hail reproa*1 & welcome pa92 ,only ?y t]rors1 ,,"l1 re/ra94 ,i am n[ ent]+ ^u ,wales4 ,:at success my ,ma/] gives me1 y may he> "s "t h5ce4 ,i beg y\r pray]s1 t ,i may be kept f robb+ ,,god ( 8 glory1 or ( any m ( my preci\s "t4 ,:at said my de> ,mr4 ,s :5 ,i saw him la/8 ,:at68,y ! bigge/ robb]8 ,no1 no1,i am ! man40 ,b ?anks be to ,,god1 z y obs]v$1 8our judge is our advocate40 ,i ?ank y = ! h9t4 ,! ,,"l give me to improve x6 ,f>ewell6 ,i mu/ soon away1 to prea* ab\t eight miles (f4 ,we h _h a com=table meet+ ?is morn+4 ,my t5d] love to de> ,mrs4 ,s & y\r little daught]2 accept ! same 9 ! mo/ ende>+ mann] f me1 :o 9 ! /ronge/ t]ms t words c express1 am1 my v de> fri5d1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxxiii4 ,to ,lady ,h4 ,hav]=d-we/1 ,july #be1 #ageb4 ,ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,z ?is is ! fir/ day ( re/ f j\rney+1 s9ce my com+ into ,wales1 & also ! ext5t ( my ,wel* circuit1 ,i mu/ n omit s5d+ y\r ,lady%ip a few l9es4 ,!y in=m y\r ,lady%ip ( ! cont9u$ goodness ( my bless$ ma/]1 to ! mo/ unwor?y s]vant he ev] s5t =?4 ,z my day1 s ha? my /r5g? be54 ,abundance ( s\ls1 especially 9 ,pembroke%ire1 h att5d$2 & ,i hope t se$ ha? be5 s[n1 :i* w spr+ up to et]nal life4 ,on ,monday next1 ,i %all beg9 to return back1 & "s "t ?is day sev5night hope to wait ^u y\r ,lady%ip at ,clifton4 ,on ! foll[+ day1 ,i propose to prea* at ,bri/ol1 & ! next day %all set out = ,gl\ce/]%ire1 to keep an association !re4 ,! ,,"l help me to hold on & hold out unto ! end6 ,i dread ! ?\ghts ( flagg+ 9 ! latt] /ages ( my road4 ,,jesus is able to keep me f be+ ei!r we>y or fa9t 9 my m9d4 ,9 him1 & 9 him alone is all my /r5g? f\nd4 ,i hope y\r ,lady%ip f9ds bo? y\r bodily & spiritual /r5g? repair$ day by day4 ,t y may m\nt on w+s l an eagle1 walk & n be we>y1 hold on & n be fa9t1 is ! cont9ual pray] (1 ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$1 & ev] ready s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxxiv4 ,to ,mr4 ,r ,w4 ,hav]=d-we/1 ,july #be1 #ageb4 ,de> ,sir1 ,i ,love & hon\r y too mu*1 to h let y\rs lie s long unansw]$1 _h n travell+ & prea*+ prev5t$ me4 ,?is is ! only quiet day t ,i h _h = a long season4 ,at ,london1 ! "w seem$ to be z x 7 b j beg9n+4 ,at ,bri/ol we _h bless$ seasons inde$1 & 9 ,wales ! fields are :ite1 ready unto h>ve/4 ,_h ,i n be5 pre-engag$ 9 ^! p>ts1 ,i %\ld c]ta9ly h come1 & m\nt$ my despis$ ?rone4 ,i love /ate too well1 especially 9 ,scotl&1 n to take x ^u me z (t5 z possible4 ,i ?9k sometimes1 t x is almo/ a pity "o _c h m bodies & m s\ls4 ,!y %\ld all run ab\t1 & be employ$ = ,,jesus4 ,:at an hon\r to be employ$ 9 do+ or suff]+ = him8 ,happy ,mr4 ,g2 ,i fancy he mu/ prea* q well n[4 ,i d>e say1 y _h no h& 9 ca/+ him out2 ,,god =give ^? t _h4 ,9 heav5 !re w be none ( ?is /uff4 ,?anks be to ,,god1 ! *ur* is militant only "h bel[4 ,! ,,"l help u to fight ! good fight ( ,fai?1 till we lay hold on life et]nal6 ,de> ,mr4 ,h ha? tak5 up 8 weapons aga92 he is n[ ,rector ( a p>i%1 & prea*es twice e ,"l's day4 ,i ?ank y & y\rs1 = y\r k9d invitation ( u to y\r pleasant villa2 _h ,i w+s ,i c\ld fly ?i!r to talk ( ,,jesus1 & s+ an hymn1 b ! cl\d seems to move we/w>d1 & ,i fe> my visit to belov$ ,scotl& mu/ be def]r$ till next spr+4 ,may ! ,,"l enable me to fill up e h\r1 e mom5t ) duty6 ,i believe de> ,mr4 ,r _h a n>r[ escape ! o!r day3 if ) y1 pray rememb] me to him & 81 9 ! k9de/ mann]4 ,i mo/ he>tily salute all enquir+ fri5ds1 besee*+ y all1 = ,,jesus ,,*ri/'s sake1 nev] to cease pray+ =1 rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxxv4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,bri/ol1 ,augu/ #a1 #ageb4 ,my v de> ,fri5d1 ,,s9ce ,i wrote my la/1 ,i h be5 (f my horse b "o day4 ,! glori\s ,emmanuel ha? c>ri$ me ?r\gh ! ,wel* circuit 9 peace & com=t4 ,9 ! =tnight pa/1 f my leav+ ?is place1 ,i prea*$ tw5ty times1 & h travell$ above ?ree hundr$ miles4 ,congregations 7 v l>ge4 ,la/ ,"l's day 0 a high day inde$2 ! numb] ( he>]s at sev5 9 ! morn+1 z well z 9 ! ev5+1 at ,hav]=d-we/1 0 almo/ incr$ible4 ,! ,,"l 0 9 ! mid/ ( !m4 ,my body 0 weak 9 speak+ to !m1 b ,,jesus ha? /r5g!n$ me aga94 ,o t ,i 0 humble & ?ankful6 ,9 my way hi!r1 we held an association2 !re 7 pres5t ab\t n9e cl]gy1 & ne> =ty o!r lab\r]s4 ,i tru/ all are born ( ,,god1 & desir\s to promote 8 glory1 & 8 p's good4 ,all 0 h>mony & love4 ,ye/]day ,i came "h4 ,x is fair "t1 & to-morr[1 ,,god will+1 ,i purpose to expose ! gospel w9e & milk to sale4 ,?is ,i h be5 do+ ?is morn+4 ,o t ! he>]s may be made to come d[n to ! price1 & will+ to be sav$ by grace3,,god kn[s ,i h no?+ else to dep5d ^u4 ,grace6x's a sweet1 a *>m+ !me1 ,my s\l exults at ,,jesu's "n2 ,( him1 :o did salvation br+1 ,i c\ld = ev] speak & s+4 ,b h[ poorly d ,i speak ( & = him8 ,,god be m]ciful to me a s9n]6 ,he does %[ he w h m]cy1 & !re=e x is t ,i am n consum$4 ,if all ! _w 8 goodness knew1 ,!y mu/ adore & love him too4 ,bless$ be ,,god = manife/+ himself to u1 z he do? n unto ! _w6 ,y w jo9 9 cry+ ,grace6 ,grace6 ,grace6 ,love bids me to enl>ge1 ?\gh bus9ess obliges me to be brief4 ,9 ab\t t5 days ,i hope to be 9 ,london4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 pray accept ^! poor l9es z a tok5 ( love unfeign$1 & ( grateful respect1 f1 my v de> fri5d1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxxvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,f4 ,london1 ,aug4 #ag1 #ageb4 ,de> ,mr4 ,f1 ,,inclos$ y h a lett] = ,mr4 ,r4 ,i hope t promotion w d him no hurt4 ,may ,,god help him to make a /& aga9/ vice & prophan5ess1 & to ex]t 8 utmo/ ef=ts 9 promot+ true religion & virtue6 ,?is is ! :ole ( man4 ,i f9d t y gr[ m & m fam\s 9 ! le>n$ _w4 ,z y h made a pretty consid]able progress 9 ! my/]ies ( electricity1 ,i w\ld n[ humbly recomm5d to y\r dilig5t unprejudic$ pursuit & /udy ! my/]y ( ! new-bir?4 ,x is a mo/ important1 int]e/+ /udy1 & :5 ma/]$1 w ri*ly answ] & repay y = all y\r pa9s4 ,"o at ^: b> we are %ortly to appe>1 ha? solemnly decl>$1 t )\t x1 8we _c ent] ! k+dom ( heav540 ,y w excuse ?is fre$om4 ,i mu/ h aliquid ,*ri/i 9 all my lett]s4 ,i am yet a will+ pilgrim = 8 great "n sake1 & ,i tru/ a bless+ att5ds my poor feeble lab\rs4 ,to ! giv] ( e good gift be all ! glory4 ,my respects await y\r :ole self1 & all enquir+ fri5ds1 & hop+ to see y yet once m 9 ?is l& ( ! dy+1 ,i subscribe myself1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r v affectionate fri5d1 & oblig$ s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxxvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,*e/] 9 ! /reet1 ne> ,newca/le1 ,aug4 #bh1 #ageb4 ,my v de> ,mr4 ,s1 ,,?us f> ha? a good & graci\s ,,god br\ght a poor & wor?less pilgrim on 8 way t[>ds ,ed9burgh4 ,la/ ,"l's day ,i prea*$ twice at ,lutt]wor?1 ! fam\s ,john ,wicliffe's p>i%1 & h s9ce receiv$ a lett] giv+ me an acc\nt ( ! ,r$eem]'s bless+ my poor lab\rs4 ,on ! ,monday1 ,i began 9 ! "n ( ! almighty husb&man1 to pl[ up "s fall[ gr\nd at ,leice/]2 sev]al ?\s&s att5d$1 & "s endeav\r$ to di/urb u1 b ! opposition 0 no?+ l :at ,i expect$4 ,9 ! ev5+ all 0 hu%$1 & ,i tru/ our ,,"l left a bless+ beh9d u4 ,9 my way to ,lutt]wor?1 my he>t 0 enc\rag$ by ! com+ ( a "y man1 :o _h be5 awak5$ "u my prea*+ ab\t f\r ye>s ago at ,oulney4 ,he 0 be=e t "t a bitt] sc(f]1 b ha? n[ be5 a /ud5t = a ye> & a half "u ,doctor ,doddridge1 & ,i believe w be admitt$ into ! ,london academy4 ,y may "k m ( him h]eaft]4 ,is n ?is z mu* z to say1 8,g =w>ds4,9 ! morn+ s[ ?y se$1 & 9 ! ev5+ )-hold n ?y h&1 s9ce ?\gh kn[e/ n :i* may prosp]1 ?is or t40 ,yes1 my bless$ ,,jesus1 ?r\gh ?y grace /r5g!n+ me1 ,i w cont9ue to g out into ! highways & h$ges2 only v\*safe to uphold me ) ?y "r h&1 & keep me f flagg+ 9 ! latt] /ages ( my road4 ,i "k y w say1 ,am5 & ,am54 ,?is w increase my obligations1 :i* are already m ?an ,i c express4 ,,god w rew>d bo? y & y\rs = !m1 a ?\s& fold4 ,accept repeat$ ?anks = repeat$ fav\rs1 & dep5d on he>+ z (t5 z possible1 h[ ! ev]-lovely1 ev]-lov+ ,,jesus is pleas$ to deal )1 my v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxxviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,b4 ,newca/le1 ,aug4 #cj1 #ageb4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,b1 ,,y\r la/ k9d lett] came to h&1 only a few days be=e ,i left ,london4 ,bus9ess prev5t$ my answ]+ x !n3 accept a few l9es f h5ce4 ,!y leave me on my way to ,scotl&4 ,?i!r ! cl\d seem$ to move1 & ,i purpose to call on y1 ,,god will+1 9 my return to ,london4 ,c\ld y meet me at ,le$s8 ,i h ?\ghts ( com+ t way back4 ,i h writt5 to ,mr4 ,s1 & z ,i expect to see him1 y ne$ say no?+ ab\t ! books4 ,i wrote also to ,mr4 ,g4 ,a %ort int]view w settle e ?+4 ,d n let my fri5d be s solicit\sly anxi\s ab\t p]sons or ?+s4 8,! ,,"l reigne?10 0 ! answ] t ,lu!r s5t to ov]-c>eful ,melanc?on4 ,nev] fe>4,our ,,"l kn[s h[ to ov]-rule all = good4 ,s t 8 "w goes on1 let y & ,i be cont5t to be =gott51 nay to be trodd5 "u foot1 & slight$ by our own spiritual *ildr5 & fri5ds4 ,?is is bitt]1 b :olsome physic4 ,! all-wise physician ,i tru/ w make u dr9k x1 till e evil1 fretful1 & uneasy temp] be purg$ out ( u4 ,let u !n1 my de> man1 *e>fully take ! cup out ( 8 bless$ h&s1 & leave all to ,him4 ,a ^w to ! wise is en\gh4 ,i mu/ n enl>ge4 ,h[ goes on bro!r ,wb8 ,i hope he does n prea* 9 a controv]sial way2 ,i suppose ,i %all see him 9 ! ,nor?4 ,my /ay 9 ,scotl& w be ab\t a mon?4 ,y may direct = me at ,ed9burgh4 ,i hope t a door is op5$ at ,leice/] & ,lutt]wor? = field-prea*+4 ,we h _h glori\s seasons 9 ,gl\ce/]%ire & ,london4 ,o = a good gate 9 ! ,nor?6 ,x is h>ve/ "t4,all h&s to "w4 ,my love to ,mrs4 ,b & all t love ,,*ri/1 :e!r !y ?9k 9 all ?+s z ,i d or n4 ,i s5d ,mr4 ly my cordial respects1 & beg y to accept ! same f1 my de> ,mr4 ,b1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxxix4 ,to ,lady ,h4 ,ed9burgh1 ,sept4 #bb1 #ageb4 ,ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,! day aft] ,i wrote to y\r ,lady%ip1 ,i left ,london1 & 9 my way to ,scotl& ,i prea*$ twice at ,lutt]wor?4,! auditories 7 v num]\s1 & v quiet2 b at ,leice/] "s turnips 7 ?r[n at me dur+ ! fir/ s]mon2 at ! second all 0 hu%$1 & ,i he> s9ce t good 0 done4 ,"s ( ,a%by society came ?i!r to he> me4 ,at ,ab]=d ,i call$ on ,lady ,m>g>et1 :o behav$ v fri5dly1 & enquir$ mu* aft] y\r ,lady%ip's welf>e4 ,at ,newca/le ,i 01 z x 71 arre/$ to /ay4 ,i prea*$ f\r times1 & inde$ a :ole %[] ( div9e bless+s desc5d$ f heav5 on ! great congregations4 ,i came hi!r la/ ,w$nesday 0 sev5night1 & h prea*$ twice a day 9 ! op5 air1 to v l>ge & polite auditories4 ,abundance ( ! bett] sort con/antly att5d4 ,next ,tuesday ,i ?\ght to move1 b !y h prevail$ ^u me to /ay a little long]4 ,i hope ! great ,,god w give me a useful j\rney back aga9 to ,london4 ,i design keep+ f !nce z long z ,i c1 be=e ,i g into my ,w9t] qu>t]s4 ,alas1 h[ little is to be done ev5 9 ! ,summ] season6 ,"o _h ne$ "w :il/ x is day2 ! night comes on a pace1 :5 no man c "w4 ,i ne$ n tell y\r ,lady%ip ( ?is1 :o are always employ$ = y\r ,,god4 ,o t ! ri* & great w\ld le>n to copy aft] y\r example6 ,surely all y\r ,lady%ip's ef=ts w n be lo/ ^u !m6 ,my he>t's desire & cont9ual pray] to ! ,,"l ( all ,lords is1 t y\r ,lady%ip may be long cont9u$1 & f9d y\r rod budd+ & blossom+ m & m e day4 ,hop+ to s5d y\r ,lady%ip m good news 9 my next1 & comm5d+ my poor unwor?y self to y\r ,lady%ip's pray]s1 ,i beg leave to subscribe myself1 ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$ & v ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 duplicate 8,i0 remov$ ,,lett] ,,dccccxxx4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,glasg[1 ,sept4 #bi1 #ageb4 ,my v de> fri5d1 ,,z y are no day out ( my ?\ghts1 s y mu/ ne$s ?9k x ha? seem$ a long "t s9ce ,i wrote to y la/4 ,b :at has h9d]$ me8 ,n want ( love1 b opportunity4 ,= ?is =tnight la/ pa/1 ,i h be5 prea*+ twice e day at ,ed9burgh1 :]e a great multitude1 z well ( polite z common sort ( p1 att5d$ cont9ually4 ,i wond]$ !y 7 n we>i$1 b ! m !y he>d1 ! m !y seem$ desir\s ( he>+4 ,_m "y m9i/]s & /ud5ts 7 close att5dants1 & ,i tru/ ?r\gh grace good has be5 done4 ,i expect$ to h left ,scotl& z la/ ,tuesday1 b ?r\gh ! importunity ( fri5ds h be5 prevail$ on to come to ,glasg[1 & %all n return = ,engl& till ,tuesday sev5night4 ,!n ,i hope to beg9 to prea* my way up to ,london4 ,9 ?is bless$ delightful "w1 ,i hope to live & die2 ,i ?9k x is wor? dy+ =4 ,! ,,"l make me s5sible ( ! hon\r put ^u me1 & lay me l[] at 8 feet e day1 e h\r1 & e mom5t6 ,i h "h a flam+ m9i/] t is my fri5d1 & ,i he> sweet "w is go+ on 9 ! highl&s4 ,praise ! ,,"l1 ,o our s\ls6 ,inclos$ y h a lett] f ! "y /ud5t m5tion$ 9 my la/4 ,i ?9k x is a pity t su* a y\?1 :5 pi\s /ud5ts are s mu* want+1 %\ld g back to bus9ess = want ( a little help4 ,i d\bt n b ! ,,"l w provide = him "s way or o!r4 ,he g5]ally br+s ^? l[1 :om he int5ds to exalt1 & make use (4 ,i h glad tid+s f ,newca/le & ,leice/]4 ,me?9ks e ?+ concurs to bid me g out into ! highways & h$ges4 ,,"l1 at ?y comm& ,i'll g1 ,& unto s9n]s gladly tell1 ,t !y a ris5 ,,*ri/ may "k1 ,t !y ! love ( ,,*ri/ may feel4 ,?is is a heav5 ^u e>?4 ,( ?is1 ,i pray ! ,,god ( love to give y & y\rs a d\ble portion4 ,i "k y pray = me4 ,i s5d y & y\r de> yoke-fell[ t5 ?\s& ?anks1 & am1 my v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxxxi4 ,to ,madam ,c4 ,glasg[1 ,sept4 #bi1 #ageb4 ,de> ,madam1 ,,x is no small pleasure to me1 t provid5ce ha? once m op5$ a way = a fur!r correspond5ce ) "o1 :o = _m ye>s ha? be5 my fri5d1 & /r5g!n$ my h&s 9 ! "w ( our common ,,"l & ma/] ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,he w ri*ly rew>d y = x 9 ! great day ( acc\nts2 ?\gh ,i am p]suad$ y ?9k ! "w itself1 its own rew>d4 ,inde$ x is4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,i f9d ,,*ri/'s s]vice to be p]fect fre$om4 ,he ha? v\*saf$ to enc\rage & com=t me 9 ,scotl&4 ,at ,ed9burgh great multitudes1 among :om 7 abundance ( ! bett] sort1 att5d$ twice e day4 ,aft] a %ort cont9uance "h1 ,i am to return to ,ed9burgh1 & next ,tuesday sev5night purpose to set out = ,engl&4 ,_m "y m9i/]s & /ud5ts h giv5 close att5dance1 & ,i he> ( sev]al p]sons t h be5 br\ght "u deep convictions4 ,z soon z !y are put into my h&s1 ,i int5d to s5d y copies ( two lett]s f a ,high-l& s*oolma/]1 :o is hon\r$ ( ,,god to d mu* good among ! poor ,highl& *ildr54,by ?is po/ ,i h also s5t a lett] to ,mr4 ,d1 :i* ,i receiv$ f a "y /ud5t2 he wants "s little assi/ance1 to help him to g on 9 8 /udies1 b ,i did n s5d 8 lett] to y1 because he in=ms me t y _h tak5 "o ( ,mr4 ,g's spiritual *ildr5 "u y\r c>e4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 t makes y1 ,madam1 a "m 9 ,israel4 ,e /ud5t's "n is ,legion4 ,help+ "o ( ^?1 is help+ ?\s&s4 ,i ?9k ?is "y man's case1 z laid d[n 9 ! lett]1 is v rem>kable1 & matt] ( praise4 ,,"l ,,jesus add to ! bless$ numb]1 = ?y great "n's sake6 ,i h brave news s5t me f ,leice/] & ,newca/le1 & h /rong invitations to ,york%ire & ,lanca%ire4 ,:at a pity is x1 t ! ye> goes r\nd s soon8 ,o my ,,god1 my ,,god 9 ,,*ri/1 h[ little c ,i d = !e6 ,de> ,madam1 be pleas$ to increase my obligations by pray+ = me4 ,i nev] =get y or y\r h\%old1 & z a pro( ( x1 promise t y %all he> at all opportunities1 f1 de> ,madam1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 oblig$ fri5d1 & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 8h\%\ld0 replac$ ) 8h\%old0 ,,lett] ,,dccccxxxii4 ,to ,mr4 ,a4 ,glasg[1 ,sept4 #bi1 #ageb4 ,de> ,mr4 ,a1 ,i ,receiv$ y\r k9d lett]1 b till n[ h n _h "t to answ] x4 ,h[ev]1 ,i h n1 &1 ,,god will+1 %all n be unm9dful ( y4 ,i ?9k y h no?+ to d1 b by pray] & supplication ) ?anksgiv+1 to make y\r wants kn[n unto ,,god4 ,he c>e? = y1 & w "s way or o!r provide bo? = s\l & body4 ,i h always f\nd him a pres5t help 9 e "t ( ne$4 ,z means ought to be us$1 ,i h j writt5 to "s ,london fri5ds1 :o "u ,,god may s]ve y4 ,:5 we meet1 y %all he> :at success4,! he>ts ( all are 9 ,,*ri/'s h&s4 ,wait on him1 & y\r eyes %all behold 8 great salvation4 ,if he calls y to ! m9i/ry1 z ,i hope he does1 he w make y\r way pla94 ,! cl\d ( 8 provid5ce %all g be=e y1 & y %all he> a voice beh9d y1 say+1 8,?is is ! way1 walk 9 x40 ,?\gh y\r fa!r %\ld die1 & y\r "m =sake y1 ! ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/ w take y up4 ,keep close to y\r ,,god1 & y\r book4 ,pray]1 read+1 m$itation1 & temptation make a m9i/]4 ,! ,,"l be ) y4 ,pray = me1 & assure y\rself ( my be+1 = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & ready s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxxxiii4 ,to ,g ,p1 ,esq4 ,glasg[1 ,sept4 #cj1 #ageb4 ,de> ,sir1 ,,mr4 ,s1 9 a lett]1 insi/s ^u my s5d+ y a few l9es3 ,i c>e n to refuse him1 & yet ,i "k n well h[ to use s mu* fre$om4 ,if x be too great1 y w excuse x2 x proce$s f love1 love to y\r bett] "p1 = ,i h no?+ to write ab\t1 b ! invisible realities ( ano!r _w4 ,^! ,i tru/1 de> ,sir1 y & y\rs w be exp]im5tally acqua9t$ ) m & m e day4 ,h]e9 lies all our pres5t peace1 & ! only solid prep>ation = future com=t 9 ! com+ _w4 ,! love ( ,,jesus %$ abroad 9 ! he>t by ! ,holy ,gho/1 is inde$ all 9 all2 ?is is glory begun2 ?is is ! op5+ ( ! k+dom ( heav5 9 ! s\l2 ?is is a nev]-fail+ well ( wat]1 :i* w at la/ spr+ up to life et]nal4 ,& yet all ?is is ! gift1 ! free gift ( ,,god 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus4 ,x co/ him de>ly1 ev5 8 own he>t's blood1 b fl[s d[n to u 9 a free *annel2 yea & t too ev5 to ! v *ief ( s9n]s4 ,!re=e ,i h hope1 &1 bless$ be ,,god1 good hope ?r\gh grace4 ,is n ! same grace1 de> ,sir1 suffici5t = y & y\rs8 ,let u !n come boldly to ,,*ri/'s ?rone4 ,he sits encircl$ ) a ra9b[2 8 "n & 8 nature is ,love4 ,he came into ! _w1 to seek & save ^? t feel !mselves lo/2 ?is ,i tru/ y d4 ,salvation !n is j com+ to y\r s\l1 ev5 a pres5t & great salvation4 ,only believe1 & y\rs is ! k+dom ( heav54 ,b :i!r am ,i runn+8 ,i =get myself :5 writ+ ( r$eem+ love4 ,o1 my de> ,sir1 d n re/1 d n let ,,god h any re/1 till y\r he>t is fill$ ) x4 ,x is wor? ask+1 seek+1 knock+1 & /riv+ =4 ,b ,i mu/ h done4 ,my cordial respects await y\r ,lady4 ,t y may bo? g on h& 9 h& to heav51 is ! he>ty pray] (1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxxxiv4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,newca/le1 ,oct4 #ae1 #ageb4 ,ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,?us f> ha? a nev]-fail+ ,r$eem] br\ght me 9 my way t[>ds ,london4 ,) all humility & ?ankfulness ( he>t ,i desire to set up my ,eb5ez]3 = surely hi!rto ha? ! ,,"l help$ me4 ,s9ce my writ+ la/ to y\r ,lady%ip1 ,i w5t & prea*$ = ab\t a week at ,glasg[1 :]e ! ^w ( ! ,,"l ran & 0 glorifi$4 ,i prea*$ twice a day1 & r m att5d$ ?an at ,ed9burgh4 ,we _h a sorr[ful p>t+ at bo? places4 ,= ab\t tw5ty-eight days1 ,i suppose ,i did n prea* to less ?an t5 ?\s& e day4 ,?is ha? weak5$ my body1 b ! ,r$eem] kn[s h[ to r5ew my /r5g?4 ,at pres5t1 ,i am z well z a pilgrim c expect to be4 ,ab\t sev5ty p\nds 7 collect$ = ! ,ed9burgh orphans1 & ,i he> t ne> a doz5 "y m5 t 7 awak5$ ab\t t5 ye>s ago1 h s9ce ent]$ ^u ! m9i/ry1 & are likely to prove v useful4 ,praise ! ,,"l1 ,o my s\l6,9 my way hi!r1 ,i prea*$ at ,b]wick1 ,alnwick & ,morpe?2 & next ,monday1 aft] prea*+ at ,sund]l&1 z is int5d$1 ,i am to g into ,york%ire4 ,i "k y\r ,lady%ip wi%es me mu* prosp]ity4 ,t y\r ,lady%ip may prosp] m & m1 & be 9 heal? bo? 9 s\l & body1 is ! cont9ual pray] (1 ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$1 & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxxxv4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,%effield1 ,nov4 #a1 #ageb4 ,my v de> ,fri5d1 ,,s9ce ,i left ,newca/le1 ,i h sc>ce kn[n sometimes :e!r ,i h be5 9 heav5 or on e>?4 ,at ,le$s1 ,bur/all1 ,h[>?1 ,halifax1 c4 ?\s&s & ?\s&s h flock$ twice & ?rice a day to he> ! ^w ( life4 ,a gale ( div9e influ5ce ha? e :]e att5d$ x4 ,i am n[ come f ,bolton1 ,man*e/]1 ,/ockport & ,*9ly4,ye/]day ,i prea*$ 9 a *ur*1 :]e ,i believe execution 0 done4 ,f\r orda9$ m9i/]s1 fri5ds to ! "w ( ,,god1 h be5 ) me4 ,! ^w ha? run s swiftly at ,le$s1 t fri5ds are come to fet* me back1 & ,i am n[ go+ to ,ro!ram1 ,wakefield1 ,le$s1 ,york1 & ,epwor?1 & purpose return+ to ?is place next ,"l's day4 ,,god fav\rs u ) wea!r1 & ,i w\ld fa9 make hay :il/ ! sun %9es4 ,my de> ,sir1 pray foll[ me ) y\r pray]s4 ,fa9 w\ld ,i sp5d & be sp5t = ! good ( s\ls4 ,?is is my meat & dr9k4 ,! ,,"l bless y & y\rs6 ,i c no m1 b only subscribe myself1 my v de> fri5d1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 8,hallifax0 replac$ ) 8,halifax0 ,,lett] ,,dccccxxxvi4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,z4 ,wakefield1 ,nov4 #c1 #ageb4 ,rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,i ,h be5 upw>ds ( ?ree weeks out ( ,scotl&1 b sc>ce ev] _h m enc\ragem5t 9 prea*+ ! ev]la/+ gospel1 s9ce ! ,,"l ( ! h>ve/ 0 pleas$ to s5d me =? into ! h>ve/4 ,at ,newca/le1 ,sund]l&1 & sev]al places 9 ,york%ire1 ,lanca%ire1 & ,*e%ire1 ?\s&s & ?\s&s h daily att5d$ on ! ^w prea*$4 ,! glori\s ,emmanuel caus$ life & p[] to foll[ x1 & ,i he> t ! arr[s h /uck fa/ 9 _m he>ts4 ,! /ir ha? be5 s great at ,le$s1 t at ! desire ( fri5ds1 ,i am return+ ?i!r aga94 ,f !nce ,i %all g to ,york1 & sev]al places 9 ,l9coln%ire1 & am to prea* at ,%effield next ,"l's day4 ,my return to ,london mu/ be det]m9$ by ! wea!r4 ,x ha? be5 uncommonly fav\rable1 & me?9ks x is pity to g into ,w9t] qu>t]s1 s long z "w c be done 9 ! fields4,o t ,i _h z _m tongues1 z !re are hairs ^u my head6 ,! ev]-lov+1 ev]-lovely ,,jesus %\ld h !m all4 ,be s good1 hon\r$ ,sir1 to pray t he may n turn me out ( 8 s]vice1 b employ me z a poor pilgrim till ,i die4 ,fa9 w\ld ,i die prea*+4,i he> t ,mr4 ,h is gone4 ,! ,,"l ,,jesus quick5 my t>dy pace1 & prep>e me to foll[6 ,i "k y say ,am5 9 my behalf1 & !reby add to ! obligations y h already laid ^u1 hon\r$ & de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 ?\gh unwor?y son & s]vant 9 ! glori\s gospel1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxxxvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,london1 ,nov4 #aa1 #ageb4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,,?r\gh ! good provid5ce ( an ev]-lovely1 ev]-lov+ ,r$eem]1 ,i came safe hi!r la/ night4 ,my ,sunday's "w1 sickness1 ! *ange ( wea!r1 & affect+ p>t+ f fri5ds1 s enfeebl$ ?is tott]+ tab]nacle1 t ,i 0 9 hopes on ! road ! imprison$ s\l w\ld h be5 set at lib]ty1 & fl$ to ^? blissful regions1 ,:]e pa91 & s91 & sorr[ cease1 ,& all is calm & joy & peace4 ,at ,nor?ampton ,i took coa*1 & am n[1 bless$ be ,,god1 arriv$ at my ,w9t] qu>t]s4 ,my poor wife ,i f\nd an invalid4 ,our ,,"l c re/ore h]1 = he came to heal our sicknesses1 & be> our infirmities4 ,i hope ?is w meet my de> fri5d & 8 wife lean+ on ?is all-suffici5t1 nev]-fail+ ,emmanuel4 ,i h rememb]$ y ev] s9ce my dep>ture1 & n[1 ) groan+s t _c be utt]$1 pray t y\r s\ls1 & ! s\ls ( all ! de> p ar\nd y1 may prosp] & increase ) all ! increase ( ,,god4 ,o1 my de> fri5d1 :at mann] ( love is ?is1 t we %\ld be call$ ! sons ( ,,god6 ,excuse me4 ,i mu/ pause a :ile4,my eyes gu% out ) wat]4 ,at pres5t !y are almo/ f\nta9s ( te>s4 ,b ?anks be to ,,god1 !y are te>s ( love4 ,o :at %all ,i d = ,him :o ha? lov$ & giv5 himself = ill & hell-des]v+1 ungrateful1 unfruitful me6 ,add to my obligations by pray+ = me6 ,my unfeign$ love to ,mr4 ,l4 ,if ,i c1 he %all soon he> f me4 ,) ! box = ,mr4 ,g1 ,i %all s5d a few pictures1 :i* y may pres5t to ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,n1 z y ?9k be/4 ,o t ! bless$ & div9e image ( ! adorable ,,jesus may be /amp$ 9 mo/ lively col\rs on all our he>ts6 ,x w1 x w4 ,,jesus is ! au?or1 & he is also ! f9i%] ( our fai?4 ,let u n be fai?less b believ+4 ,let u n tru/ 9 ourselves1 b 9 him :o ha? promis$ nev] to leave nor =sake u4 ,i c no m4 ,! ,,"l be ) y & y\rs4,my he>ty love to all t love ,,*ri/ ,,jesus 9 s9c]ity2 accept ! same 9 ! mo/ t5d] mann] f1 my v de> fri5d1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxxxviii4 ,to ,mr4 ,j4 ,london1 ,nov4 #aa1 #ageb4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,,la/ night ! glori\s ,emmanuel br\ght me hi!r1 aft] hav+ giv5 me & 8 de> p _m bless$ seasons 9 ,scotl&1 & ! ,nor? ( ,engl&4 ,o t ) all 8 o!r m]cies1 he may v\*safe to give me a ?ankful & humble he>t6 ,?is morn+ ,i h be5 talk+ ) de> ,mr4 ,a1 & _c help ?9k+1 b t y h run be=e ! ,,"l1 9 =m+ y\rselves into a public society1 z y h done4 ,i 0 afraid poor ,mr4 ,c w\ld n d4 ,mr4 ,a's visit 0 design$ to be transi5t1 & ,i _c promise y any settl$ help f h5ce4 ,i am s9c]e1 :5 ,i pr(ess1 t ,i d n *oose to set myself at ! head ( any p>ty4 ,:5 ,i came la/ to ,irel&1 my int5tion 0 to prea* ! gospel to all4,& if x %\ld ev] please ! ,,"l ( all ,lords to s5d me ?i!r aga91 ,i purpose to pursue ! same plan4 ,= ,i am a debtor to all ( all d5om9ations1 & h no design1 if ,i "k any ?+ ( ?is desp]ately wick$ & deceitful he>t1 b to promote ! common salvation ( mank9d4 ,! love ( ,,*ri/ con/ra9s me to ?is4 ,accept x z wrote f t pr9ciple4 ,t ,he1 :o is ! wond]ful c\nsellor1 may 9 all ?+s direct & rule y\r he>ts1 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 my de> fri5d1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxxxix4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,h4 ,london1 ,nov4 #ad1 #ageb4 ,my v de> ,fri5d1 ,i ,am q sorry t ,i miss$ see+ y1 b glad & ?ankful t y condesc5d$ to write to me4 ,i f9d y are resolv$ to outdo me 9 love2 ?is ,i w\ld prev5t if possible4 ,may ! glori\s ,,jesus %$ abroad 8 love abundantly 9 y\r de> he>t1 by ! ,holy ,gho/1 & give y to increase ) all ! increase ( ,,god4 ,he w bless y = v9dicat+ ! hon\r ( 8 sacr$ volumes 9 y\r la/ pamphlet1 = :i*1 z well z = all o!r unm]it$ fav\rs1 ,i mo/ he>tily ?ank y4 ,i h j n[ read x1 & d\bt n ( its be+ greatly bless$ & own$1 & go+ ?r\gh _m editions4 ,i _c disc]n any errata or inaccuracies 9 ! composition4 ,surely ,,god ha? rais$ my de> fri5d up1 to let ! polite _w see h[ amiable are ! doctr9es ( ! gospel4 ,:y w y we>y ! _w1 & y\r fri5ds1 by delay+ to publi% y\r o!r long wi%$-= p]=mance8 ,glad %all ,i be to p]use any ( ! dialogues4 ,! sav\r ( ! la/ is n ( my m9d4 ,pray let !m see ! light ?is ,w9t]4 ,!y w delight & w>m _m a he>t4 ,o t we may h a w>m season at ! ,tab]nacle6 ,my c\ntry circuit 0 exce$+ly delightful4 ,:5 ! wea!r alt]$1 my heal? 0 mu* affect$2 b a little re/ ha? already 9 "s degree repair$ x4 ,y & ,i p]haps are n to see heav5 z yet3 ,i h wait$ = x long1 b alas6 my appo9t$ "t is n yet come4 ,?anks be to ,,god1 !re is su* a ?+ z hav+ a heav5 ^u e>?2 ,,*ri/ 9 u is ! heav5 ( heav5s4 ,my de>1 v de> fri5d1 good night4 ,i am call$ away4 ,my love to ! ,doctor4 ,o t he 0 wise6 ,h[ glad %\ld ,i h be5 to h se5 de> ,mr4 ,h6 ,my k9d respects await y\r "m & si/]4 ,my wife1 :o is q an invalid1 jo9s he>tily ) me1 :o am1 my v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxl4 ,london1 ,nov4 #ba1 #ageb4 ,my de> ,nat1 ,,y\r lett]s h all be5 br\ght safe to h&1 & h giv5 me no small satisfaction4 ,i d\bt n b ! ,,"l1 :om y seek1 w 9 8 own "t come & visit ! temple ( y\r he>t4 ,fe> n1 nei!r be dismay$4 ,be f\nd 9 ! way ( duty2 g on fe$+ 8 lambs1 & y %all f9d1 t ! great ,%eph]d & ,bi%op ( s\ls w bless & com=t y4 ,i "k n ( a m pr(itable situation1 t y c\ld be 9 ?an at pres5t4 ,next ye>1 ,,god will+1 y w h a fell[-/ud5t4 ,i h agre$ ) him1 z ,i wrote y f ,ed9burgh1 = ?ree ye>s at lea/4 ,i am ( y\r m9d 9 respect to bo>d]s4 ,z affairs /&1 ,i ?9k ! less ! family is at pres5t1 ! bett]4 ,no?+ seems to be want$ b a good ov]se]1 to in/ruct ! negroes 9 saw+ & plant+4 ,let me "k h[ ,mr4 ,m behaves1 & :e!r ! ,lumb] trade is begun4 ,i h cons5t$ to ,mr4 ,e's go+ to ,mr4 ,z1 & to ,m>g>et's leav+ ,be!sda4 ,y w see :at ,i h wrote to ,mrs4 ,w4 ,pray make ,george & ! *ildr5 to write (t54 ,he %\ld n h writt5 to me1 ,hon\r$ ,ma/]1 b,sir4 ,i am glad to he> t "s ( ! *ildr5 promise well4 ,surely "s good w 9 ! end come out ( t in/itution1 ,i am only afraid ( its gr[+ too great "o day or ano!r1 9 a worldly way4 ,o t ,i may be direct$ to su* manag]s1 t w act ) a s+le eye to ,,god's glory1 & 8 p's good6 ,i h great confid5ce 9 y4 ,i am glad y live 9 peace4 ,may ! ,pr9ce ( peace cause 8 grace & m]cy to be multipli$ ^u y6 ,i %all be glad to live to see y a prea*]4 ,x is a delightful employm5t1 :5 done out ( love to ,,jesus3 t sweet5s all4 ,9 ab\t t5 weeks ,i h travell$ above a ?\s& miles1 & 0 enabl$ to prea* sometimes twice & ?rice a day to _m ?\s&s4 ,i tru/ a great bless+ 0 left beh9d ) ! ^w prea*$4 ,o t ,georgia's wild]ness may blossom l a rose6 ,x w1 :5 ,,god's set "t is come4 ,nev] m9d a few evil reports4 ,no "o ne$ be a%am$ ( ,be!sda *ildr54 ,bless$ be ,,god1 !y are tak5 c>e (1 & ! ,,"l w rew>d y4 ,ah my de> ,nat1 y are highly hon\r$4 ,i hope y (t5 b[ d[n be=e ! bless$ ,r$eem]1 & out ( ! fulness ( y\r he>t say1 8,:y me1 ,,"l8 :y me80 ,pray1 pray1 ,i besee* y cont9ually1 t y may be cloa!d ) humility4 ,h[ _m "y m5 h ,i kn[n ru9$ = ! want ( x6 8,,god resi/e? ! pr\d1 b give? grace unto ! humble40 ,pray t ,i may h an humble & ?ankful he>t4 ,i w\ld vie ) a s]aph1 if ,i c\ld1 9 humility & ?ankfulness4 ,adieu4 ,! ,,"l be ) y6 ,my wife s5ds h] love2 accept ! same f1 my de> ,nat1 ,y\r mo/ assur$ fri5d = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxli4 ,to ,mr4 ,v ,b4 ,london1 ,nov4 #bb1 #ageb4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,v ,b1 ,i ,hope ?is w f9d y & y\r yoke-fell[ p>5ts ( a liv+ & well-=m$ *ild4 ,may ! ,r$eem] sanctify x f ! womb1 & cause x to live to 8 glory1 & y\r com=t6 ,i see y are taught to live m & m by fai?4 ,?is may be tri$1 b nev] disappo9t$4 ,! ,,"l ,,jesus nev] did1 & nev] w =sake ^? :o put _! tru/ 9 him4 ,i believe ,mrs4 ,w w n suff] y or y\rs to want any ?+ t ,be!sda af=ds4 ,i ?ank y = y\r k9d (f]1 b suppose ere n[ y h be5 enabl$ to pur*ase "s negroes1 & g ^u y\r own l&4 ,if n1 ,i h writt5 to ,mr4 ,b to make :at agreem5t y %all mutually judge to be mo/ prop]3 ,i _c say m at ?is di/ance4 ,x is h>d to det]m9e any ?+ f\r ?\s& miles (f4 ,,god will+1 ,i hope to see y next ye>2 ?\gh x is difficult to leave ?\s&s & t5 ?\s&s1 :o gladly receive ! gospel1 to come to a wild]ness1 :]e x has be51 alas6 too1 too (t5 mo/ wret*$ly despis$1 & slight$ by _m4 ,b ,i tru/ we %all yet see bett] times4 ,happy !y :o h le>n$ to live on ,,jesus2 & by keep+ up a daily & h\rly fell[%ip ) him1 c ma9ta9 a com=table frame1 :5 all is cold & dead ar\nd !m4 ,?is is ! happ9ess ,i wi% my de> ,mr4 ,b4 ,may x increase day by day1 mom5t aft] mom5t6 ,!n1 if we nev] %\ld see ea* o!r aga9 on e>?1 we %all meet1 nev] to "p aga91 9 ! k+dom ( heav54 ,i am endeav\r+ to call z _m ?i!r z ,i c4 ,p[] seems to att5d x1 & _m seem to h _! faces set ,zion-w>d4 ,may !y & we be kept f look+ back6 ,,jesus is able to keep u4 ,to 8 almighty nev]-fail+ m]cy d ,i comm5d y1 z be+1 my de> ,sir1 = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate fri5d1 bro!r1 & s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxlii4 ,to ,mr4 ,l4 ,london1 ,nov4 #bh1 #ageb4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,,y\r lett] came safe to h& ye/]day4 ,! cont5ts ( x humbl$ & gladd5$ me1 & l$ me directly to my knees1 to int]c$e = y & y\rs1 & all ! de> p at ,le$s1 :o are ei!r seek+ aft]1 or h actually f\nd r$emption 9 ! blood ( ,,jesus4 ,_m "h1 bless$ be ,,god1 are 9 l circum/ances4 ,our ,,"l seems to ride triumphantly on 9 ! *>iot ( 8 ev]la/+ gospel2 & ! %\t ( a k+ is inde$ among/ u4 ,bless$ are ! eyes t see ! ?+s :i* we see4 ,:at %all we r5d] unto ! ,,"l8 ,our two mites1 a vile body1 & a s9ful s\l1 are all t he requires3 & %all he n h ^!8 ,yes1 ,i tru/ ! language ( bo? our he>ts is ?is3 ,be gone1 va9 _w1 my he>t resign1 ,= ,i mu/ be no long] ?9e2 ,a nobl]1 a div9] gue/1 ,n[ claims possession ( my brea/4 ,z ?is is y\r case1 ,i wond] n at y\r be+ s solicit\s = y\r de> *ildr5's welf>e4 ,! ,,"l give y fai? & pati5ce1 & help y 9 e respect s to behave1 t y may w9 !m ov] to ! *oice ( true & undefil$ religion6 ,c\rage1 my de> bro!r1 c\rage4,:o kn[s1 b !y may be made will+ 9 a day ( ! ,r$eem]'s p[]8 ,he t ha? giv5 y\r de> yoke-fell[ a he>t to seek aft] ! pe>l ( great price1 c make y\r *ildr5 l-m9d$4 ,b fai? mu/ be tri$1 pati5ce mu/ be ex]cis$1 & our /ubborn w br\ght into a *e>ful resignation to ! holy sov]eign w & good pleasure ( ,,god4 ,:at ?\gh ?\ rule/ n1 ,yet heav51 & e>? & hell ,proclaim ,,god sitte? on ! ?rone1 ,& ord]e? all ?+s well4 ,a v>iety ( bus9ess prev5ts my enl>g+4 ,i %\ld n h tr\bl$ y ) su* a spe$y answ]1 _h y n seem$ to desire x1 z a tok5 ( my love4 ,i ?9k x is cordial & unfeign$4 ,none ( y are =gott5 by me be=e ! ?rone4 ,!re1 my de> fri5d1 let u meet (t54 ,rememb] x is a ?rone ( grace2 we may1 !re=e1 come ) boldness4 ,,jesus is our advocate1 ev5 ,,jesus ,,*ri/ ! righte\s4 ,i ?ank y t5 ?\s& times = all respect %ewn me = 8 great "n's sake1 & comm& y 7s9ce love w make y wait = ord]s7 to believe me to be1 my de> ,sir1 ,y\r v affectionate fri5d1 bro!r1 & ready s]vant 9 our common b de>e/ ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxliii4 ,to ,mr4 4 ,london1 ,dec4 #e1 #ageb4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,,h[ does love meet love6 ,y\r long expect$ lett] came la/ night1 & z ! box ( books ha? be5 gone "s days1 ,i answ] y be=e day ?is morn+4 ,my de> fri5d1 good-morr[6 ,bless$ be ,,god1 t ! day dawns1 & t ! day-/> ha? ris5 9 y\r he>t4 ,may ! ,r$eem] give y a ,b5jam9's mess e h\r6 ,he is our great ,joseph1 & loves to say to 8 guilty bre?r51 8,come ne> me40 ,out ( 8 fulness we may all receive ev5 grace = grace4 ,o h[ does he cont9ually wat* ov] u = good6 ,i ?\ght ! ob/ructions t lay 9 my way to ,york1 7 n = no?+4 ,our times are 9 our ,,"l's h&s4 ,we are immortal till our "w is done4 ,?is1 ?is %all be ! cry ( my s\l3 ,,"l1 at ?y comm& ,i'll g1 ,& to ! _w w gladly tell1 ,t !y a ris5 ,,*ri/ may "k1 ,t !y ! love ( ,,*ri/ may feel4 ,assur$ ( su* a bidd+1 we may say ) ,lu!r1 8,if !re 0 z _m devils ly+ 9 wait1 z !re are tiles on ! h\ses1 we ne$ n fe>40 ,:o kn[s b 9 ,spr+ we may h a fair field fight8 ,we c d all ?+s ?r\gh ,,*ri/ /r5g!n+ u4 ,me?9ks ,i long to range 9 y\r p>ts1 & come to ,le$s aga94 ,! p]sons m5tion$ ne$ n bid me to rememb] !m4 ,i _c =get ei!r !m or y night or day4 ,o t we may make "s l>ge advances 9 ! div9e life1 be=e we see ea* o!r4 ,:5 w t be8 ,p]haps 9 ,spr+2 p]haps n till we meet 9 heav54 ,!re we %all see ,,*ri/'s face1 & nev]1 nev] s92 ,!re1 f ! ri*es ( 8 grace1 ,dr9k endless pleasures 94 ,ha/51 ,,"l1 t bless$ "t6 ,till !n1 grant u1 we besee* !e1 an heav5 ^u e>?6 ,su* we h at ! ,tab]nacle inde$4 ,la/ ,"l's-day we _h1 if possible1 a m bless$ sacram5t ?an ! =m]4 ,h[ sweet1 h[ awful 0 ! place1 ,) ,,*ri/ )9 ! doors1 ,:5 ev]la/+ ,love display'd1 ,! *oice/ ( 8 /ores6 ,i mu/ break (f ?is delightful subject4 ,f>ewel4 ,pray = u4 ,rememb] me 9 ! k9de/ mann] to all4 ,my wife he>tily jo9s ) ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxliv4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,london1 ,dec4 #i1 #ageb4 ,my de> ,bro!r1 ,,if y\r he>t 0 full1 s 0 m9e :5 we p>t$4 ,su* seasons make me long = t happy "t :5 we %all nei!r "p f ea* o!r1 nor dep>t f ! bless$ ,,jesus any m4 ,our w&]+s & toss+s1 fight+s )\t1 & fe>s )91 w !n all be ov]4 ,"h ! *ur* is1 & w be militant2 9 heav5 x %all be altoge!r triumphant4 ,let u g on1 my de> bro!r1 fight+ ! good fight ( fai?4 ,ere long we %all be call$ to lay hold on life et]nal4 ,,*ri/ is our capta92 we are !re=e assur$ ( conque/4 ,a feeble sa9t %all w9 ! day1 ,?\gh dea? & hell ob/ruct ! way4 ,endeav\r to ob/ruct !y w1 & "y conv]ts little "k h[ resolutely1 h[ unwe>i$ly4 ,! way to heav5 is a r\nd-ab\t way3 we mu/ g ?r\gh a wild]ness4 ,,god suff]s ?is1 to prove & try u1 & to %ew u :at is 9 our he>ts4 ,humility mu/ be taught u1 z ,gideon taught ! m5 ( ,succo?1 ) bri>s & ?orns3 ^! w frequ5tly fet* blood f ! old man4 ,o t we may be made will+ to h him ble$ to dea?6 8,away ) him1 away ) him2 crucify him1 crucify him40 ,may ?is be ! language ( y\r he>t & m9e6 ,to h ?is pray] answ]$1 :at trials mu/ we necess>ily meet ) f ! devil1 ! _w1 ! fle%1 & ev5 f ,,god's own *ildr58 ,all little en\gh to lead u into t mortifi$1 pacific1 resign$1 & dis9t]e/$ m9d1 :i* 0 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus4 ,! m we suff]1 & ! less we are e/eem$ = do+1 or attempt+ to d good = 8 great "n's sake1 ! m we are con=m$ to 8 bless$ example4 ,9 heav51 ju/ice w be done to all4 ,/range6 t we _c wait m pati5tly till ! great day ( retribution4 ,,"l1 help u to walk m by fai?1 & less by s5se6 8,help1 ,o help u to leave ourselves & all ) !e40 ,i "k y w say1 8,am560 ,b ,i =get myself4 ,h[ will+ly does ! p5 write1 :5 love1 love = ,,*ri/'s sake dictates & indites6 ,i ?ank y = enquir+ aft] my welf>e3 ?anks be to ,,god1 ,i am z well z a poor1 b happy pilgrim c expect to be4 ,! %\t ( a k+ is among/ u4 ,! glory ( ! ,,"l fills ! ,tab]nacle2 & we he> e day ( p]sons br\ght "u fre% awak5+s1 z well z ( ,,god's p be+ com=t$4 ,we h _h two mo/ awful sacram5tal occasions4 ,help me to cry1 ,grace6 grace6 ,i %all be glad to he> t ! gospel runs & is glorifi$ at ,wakefield4 ,:o kn[s b ! la/ may be yet fir/8 ,is any ?+ too h>d = ! ,,"l8 ,cont9ue to rememb] u at ! ?rone ( grace2 & accept ?is spe$y answ] z a tok5 ( respect & love unfeign$1 f1 my de> bro!r1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxlv4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,london1 ,dec4 #ae1 #ageb4 ,ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,i ,?9k x a long "t s9ce ,i he>d f1 or wrote to y\r ,lady%ip4 ,my h&s are full ( "w2 & ,i tru/ ,i c say1 ! ,,"l ( all lords causes 8 "w to prosp] 9 my unwor?y h&s4 ,m bless$ seasons we nev] enjoy$4 ,our sacram5tal occasions h be5 exce$+ly awful & refre%+4 ,i _c help cry+ out night & day1 ,grace6 grace6 ,la/ week we _h ano!r repa/ 9 ,s\? ,audley-/reet4 ,lady ,f gr[s surpriz+ly4 ,%e increases mu* 9 ! k ( h]self1 & ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4 ,may %e & all t pr(ess to love him1 increase ) all ! increase ( ,,god6 ,i h glori\s news f ,york%ire4 ,inclos$ y\r ,lady%ip ha? a lett]1 :i* ,i hope w please y4 ,%ips w be go+ to ,philadelphia soon aft] ,*ri/mas4 ,has y\r ,lady%ip read ! awful acc\nt ( ! hurricane 9 ,s\?-,c>ol9a8 ,i d n f9d t x ha? rea*$ ,georgia4 ,happy !y :o h laid up treasure 9 heav51 & h fl$ to ,,*ri/ = refuge2 su* are safe f e /orm4 ,?is is y\r ,lady%ip's happ9ess2 & bless$ be ,,god1 ?is is ! happ9ess ( unwor?y1 ill1 & hell-des]v+ me4 ,,"l1 :y am ,i a gue/8 ,?r\gh all et]nity to ,!e1 ,a grateful song ,i'll raise2 ,b ,o et]nity's too %ort1 ,to utt] all ?y praise4 ,bus9ess prev5ts my enl>g+4,i comm5d y\r ,lady%ip1 & all y\r conc]ns1 to ! t5d] m]cies ( a nev]-fail+ ,r$eem]2 & beg leave to subscribe myself1 ) all possible gratitude & respect1 ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$1 & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxlvi4 ,to ,mrs4 ,k4 ,london1 ,dec4 #af1 #ageb4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,k1 ,,y\r k9d lett] lies by me unansw]$1 because ,i _h writt5 to y\r de> husb& j be=e x came to h&4 ,ere n[ ,i hope he ha? receiv$ x ) ! books1 & is ) y1 & ! o!r true foll[]s ( our mo/ adorable ,r$eem]1 press+ =w>ds t[>ds ! m>k ( ! prize ( our high call+ 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus4 ,o t no?+ may h9d] u 9 ?is heav5ly race6 ,o t we may rememb] ,lot's wife1 & nev] look back6 ,alas6 :at is !re 9 ?is _w wor? look+ back ^u8 ,x is no?+1 less ?an no?+4 ,?anks be to t preci\s ,,*ri/1 :o ha? r$eem$ u out ( x4 ,to ,him t ha? ?us lov$ u1 be ascrib$ all hon\r & glory n[ & = ev]6 ,my obligations to bless & magnify our ,,"l increase daily4 ,x w\ld delight y to see1 h[ 8 glory is manife/$ among 8 poor despis$ ones4 ,to-morr[ we are aga9 to celebrate ! memorials ( 8 dy+ love4 ,o t we may be prep>$ accord+ to ! prep>ation ( ! sanctu>y6 ,bless$ be ,,god = a compleat & an ev]la/+ righte\sness to appe> 92 ?is is ! w$d+ g>m5t2 ?is e poor s9n] is cloa!d )1 t truly puts on ! ,,"l ,,jesus4 ,well may su* despise outw>d ornam5ts1 & trample ^u ! pride ( life4 ,su* ?+s are food only = ^? t "k n ,,god4 ,g on !n1 de> ,mrs4 ,k2 g on1 all ye my female fell[-soldi]s1 :o are lift$ "u ! ,r$eem]'s bann]4 ,z y\r day is1 s %all y\r /r5g? be4 ,look up cont9ually to ,,jesus2 & be s good z always to rememb]1 :5 be=e 8 ?rone1 ,y\r assur$ fri5d & ready s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxlvii4 ,to ,gov]nor ,b4 ,london1 ,dec4 #bj1 #ageb4 ,hon\r$ ,sir1 ,,) great pleasure & satisfaction1 ,i receiv$ & read y\r k9d lett]1 & took ! fir/ opportunity ( transmitt+ ! inclos$ to good ,lady ,hn1 :o is n[ ne> ,bri/ol4 ,if ! %ip :i* br+s ?is1 do? n sail soon1 ,i believe y\r ,excell5cy w h an answ] by ! same conveyance4 ,%e is an elect lady inde$2 "o :o ha? fairly r5\nc$ ! _w1 & scorns to divide h] affections betwe5 x & h] ,,god4 ,h] ,lady%ip corresponds ) ! ,dut*ess ( 1 b ,i fe> t ! latt] do? n glory 9 ! cross ( ,,*ri/1 s mu* z might be wi%'d4 ,y "k1 hon\r$ ,sir1 t we mu/ h true self-d5ial1 & a dis9t]e/$ _s1 be=e we c be s9c]ely will+ to be acc\nt$ fools = ,,*ri/'s sake4 ,& yet !re is no go+ to heav5 )\t x4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 y\r fight1 hon\r$ ,sir1 is almo/ ov]2 ! days are n[ com+ :]e9 y mu/ necess>ily say1 8,i h no pleasure 9 !m40 ,! #ga/ psalm1 translat$ by ,dr4 ,watts1 seems to be sweetly adapt$ to y\r circum/ances4 ,"p ( x 0 lately sung = y\r ,excell5cy1 by _m true foll[]s ( ! ,lamb4 ,i4 ,/ill ha? 8 life new wond]s se51 ,repeat$ e ye>2 ,behold 8 days :i* yet rema91 ,we tru/ !m to ?y c>e4 ,,ii4 ,ca/ him n (f1 %\ld heal? decl9e1 ,or ho>y hairs arise2 ,& r\nd him let ?y glories %9e1 ,:5e'er ?y s]vant dies4 ,i d\bt n b ! ,,"l ,,jesus w say1 ,am54 ,:e!r ,i %all h ! pleasure ( see+ y on ?is side et]nity1 is unc]ta94 ,x 0 no small self-d5ial = me to leave ,am]ica )\t go+ to ! ,nor?w>d2 b ! cl\d mov$ t[>ds ,engl&4 ,"h 7,o amaz+ condesc5sion67 ! glori\s ,emmanuel v\*safes /ill to own & bless my feeble lab\rs4 ,9 ,scotl&1 ,wales1 & ! p>ts 9 & ne> ,york%ire1 we h se5 bless$ days ( ! ,son ( ,man4 ,i am n[ 9 my ,w9t] qu>t]s1 long+ = ,spr+1 to take ! field aga94 ,_h ,i a ?\s& tongues & lives1 ,,jesus %\ld h !m all4 ,i am sorry1 q sorry t n "o ( 8 m9i/]s c\ld v5ture ov] ! ,atlantick = ,new-,j]sey ,college4 ,two g5]al collections h lately be5 made ^u o!r occasions 9 ,scotl&4 ,:at a pity1 :5 all circum/ances concurr$1 t su* a fav\rable opportunity %\ld h be5 lo/8 ,i c only lam5t t1 :i* ,i did all ,i c\ld to prev5t4 ,& n[1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,i mu/ bid y f>ewel4 ,ere long ,i hope to see y 9 a bett] _w3 p]haps we may meet aga9 9 ?is4 ,de> ,am]ica is mu* ^u my he>t4 ,?anks be to ,,god1 ,be!sda is n[ put on a good & fl\ri%+ f\ndation1 & ,i he> ha? escap$ ! late hurricane 9 ,s\?-,c>ol9a4 ,great are ?y judgm5ts1 ,o ,,god2& great are ?y m]cies also6 bo? pa/ f9d+ out4 ,to ! inf9itely great & graci\s ,i ,,am1 d ,i mo/ e>ne/ly comm5d bo? y & y\rs1 & ) t5 ?\s&s ?anks = all y\r unm]it$ fav\rs1 ,i beg leave to subscribe myself1 hon\r$ ,sir1 ,y\r ,excell5cy's mo/ oblig$1 dutiful1 & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxlviii4 ,to ,capta9 ,g4 ,london1 ,dec4 #bj1 #ageb4 ,my de> ,capta91 ,,"o w\ld imag9e1 t y & ,i 7 nev] to meet any m on ?is side et]nity4 ,i (t51 (t5 ?9k ( y1 & long to see & conv]se ) y2 b ,,god only kn[s :54 ,we are n[ ab\t to erect a new ,tab]nacle eighty foot squ>e1 :i* ,i fe> w deta9 me 9 ,engl& ! ensu+ ,summ]4 ,p5 _c well describe1 h[ :ite ! fields h be51 & h[ ready to h>ve/1 9 ,wales1 ,scotl&1 & ! ,nor? ( ,engl&4 ,i c\ld sometimes sc>ce tell1 :e!r ,i 0 9 or out ( ! body4 ,grace6 grace6 ,i am n[ 9 ,w9t] qu>t]s1 :]e our ,,"l gives u fre% conque/s1 ga9$ by 8 ^w e day4 ,we d n dispute1 b love4 ,i f9d m & m t tru? is great2 & h[ev] seem+ly cru%'d = a :ile1 w 9 ! end prevail4 ,b !re mu/ be a k9d ( dea? ^u e promise1 & ^u e ?+ t is done = ,,god4 ,?us ha? x be5 ) ,georgia & ,be!sda4 ,o t we may le>n to wait6 ,!n %all we c]ta9ly see ! salvation ( ,,god4 ,i pity our de> fri5ds 9 ,*>les-,t[n4 ,o ,,god1 h[ great are ?y judgm5ts1 z well z ?y m]cies6 ,may !y he> ! rod1 & :o ha? appo9t$ x6 ,my s\l is di/ress$ = !m4 ,may ?is sev]e correction make !m truly great6 ,:5 y s5d any ?+ to ,savannah1 ,i %\ld be oblig$ to y1 if y w\ld s5d a few ?+s to ,be!sda4 ,our ,,"l w bless y = x4 ,i hope !re are n[ above tw5ty negroes at "w ^u ! new plantation4 ,may ! ,,"l ,,jesus conv]t !m1 & e o!r memb] ( my family6 ,& ,o t ,i may be conv]t$ myself m & m e day & h\r6 ,i am a%am$ ( my be+ su* a dw>f 9 religion1 & ( my hav+ s little ( ! m9d ( ,,*ri/4 ,i hope y1 my de> old fri5d1 d f9d 8 grace suffici5t = y1 to keep y\r he>t above ! _w1 & cont9ually alive to ,,god4 ,my pray] = y is1 t y may h p[] to get weal?1 & grace to improve x = ! ,r$eem]'s glory1 & 8 p's good3 !n y w be ri* = bo? worlds1 & ,,god1 ev5 y\r own ,,god1 w give y & y\rs 8 bless+4 ,:y d y n write to de> ,mr4 ,s8 ,he is a heav5ly-m9d$ man inde$1 & my bosom fri5d4 ,i suppose ,mr4 ,d w acqua9t y ( my hav+ be5 at 8 h\se2 we are k9d fri5ds /ill3 he & 8 v mu* reg>d y4 ,:at _c ,,god d8 ,h[ fai?ful is he to ^?1 :o 8seek fir/ 8 k+dom1 & ! righte\sness !re(40 ,let ^! words be writt5 ov] y\r /ore-h\se door2 or r let !m be writt5 on ! table ( y\r he>t4 ,i c add no m4 ,a v>iety ( bus9ess dem&s my att5tion4 ,my de> man1 f>ewel4 ,_h ,i w+s1 ,i w\ld fly & see y1 & my o!r nev] to be =gott5 ,philadelphia fri5ds4 ,cont9ue to pray1 & p]haps ,i may yet come soon] ?an expectation4 ,my wife jo9s 9 s5d+ love to y & y\r h\%old4 ,accept ! same 9 ! mo/ ende>+ mann]1 f "o t loves y m ?an a bro!r1 ev5 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccxlix4 ,to ,mr4 ,c ,w4 ,london1 ,dec4 #bb1 #ageb4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,i ,h read & pond]$ ^u y\r k9d lett] ) "s degree ( solemnity ( _s4 ,9 ! same frame ,i w\ld n[ sit d[n to answ] x4 ,& :at %all ,i say8 ,really ,i c sc>ce tell4 ,! connection betwe5 y & y\r bro!r1 ha? be5 s close & cont9u$1 & y\r atta*m5t to him s necess>y to keep up 8 int]e/1 t ,i w\ld n will+ly = ! _w d or say any ?+ t may sep>ate su* fri5ds4 ,i _c help ?9k+1 b he is /ill jeal\s ( me & my proce$+s2 b1 ,i ?ank ,,god1 ,i am q easy ab\t x4 ,hav+ ! te/imony ( a good consci5ce1 t ,i h a dis9t]e/$ view to promote ! common salvation only1 ,i c leave all to him1 :o ,i am assur$ w 9 ! end speak = me1 & make my righte\sness z cle> z ! light1 & my j deal+ z ! noon-day4 ,i m & m f9d1 t he :o believe? do? n make ha/e2 & t if we w h pati5ce1 we %all f9d t e plant1 :i* our heav5ly ,fa!r ha? n plant$1 h[ev] x may seem to h tak5 v deep root1 %all be pluck$ up4 ,z ,i wrote to good ,lady ,hn1 s ,i write to y1 de> ,sir4,i bless ,,god = my /ripp+ seasons4 ,i h se5 an end ( all p]fection1 & expect x only 9 him1 :]e ,i am sure to f9d x1 ev5 9 ! ev]-lov+1 ev]-lovely ,,jesus4 ,he kn[s h[ ,i love & hon\r y1 & y\r bro!r1 & h[ (t5 ,i h pref]r$ y\r int]e/ to my own4 ,?is1 by ! grace ( ,,god1 ,i %all /ill cont9ue to d4 ,my rew>d is ) ! ,,"l4 ,if he approves1 x is en\gh4 ,m might be said1 7 we face to face4 ,:5 ?is w be1 ,i _c tell4 ,sev]al ?+s1 especially our design ( build+ a new tab]nacle1 :i* ,i hope w succe$1 deta9 me 9 t[n ?is ,w9t]4 ,,god only kn[s :at c\rse ,i am to /e] 9 ! ,spr+4 ,i w\ld be a blank2let my heav5ly ,fa!r fill x up z seeme? him good4 ,i am glad y are ) our elect ,lady2 %e w %9e inde$ 9 heav5 z a common fri5d4 ,o h[ amiable is a truly ca?olic _s6 ,,"l1 make u all p>tak]s ( x m & m6 ,i beg ! cont9uance ( y\r pray]s3 ,i ne$ !m mu*4 ,,god will+1 y %all h m9e 9 return4 ,t y & y\rs may increase ) all ! increase ( ,,god1 is ! e>ne/ reque/ (1 my de> fri5d1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccl4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,london1 ,dec4 #bb1 #ageb4 ,ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,) great pleasure ,i receiv$ y\r ,lady%ip's lett]1 :i* ha? drawn me to ! ,fa!r ( ,spirits1 t ! meek1 l[ly1 lov+1 zeal\s1 & heav5ly-m9d$ temp] :i* 0 9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus1 may be /amp$ m & m ^u y\r ,lady%ip's he>t4 ,a gr[? 9 ^! bless$ graces & fruits ( ! div9e ,_s1 ,i am p]suad$ is :at y\r ,lady%ip desires above all ?+s "u heav51 & ,i d\bt n b all ! trials & afflictions y meet )1 bo? f fri5ds & foes1 w be sanctifi$ to ! promot+ ?is glori\s end4 ,_m ( ^! ,i meet )2 b if ,i come purifi$ out ( ! furnace1 & am at l5g? any way con=m$ to my de> & bless$ ,exempl>1 ,i rejoice1 yea & w rejoice4 ,exp]i5ce1 if att5d$ ) ?is effect1 _c be b\ght too de>4 ,b alas1 h[ unwill+ is ! old man to be crucifi$ & sla96 ,h[ h>d is ev5 ! m9d t is r5ew$ 9 "p1 h[ h>d to be br\ght (f l[ & selfi% & p>ty views4 ,) h[ mu* reluctance do? x give up ! upp]mo/ place1 & submit to be acc\nt$ 9 ! *ur*1 z well z 9 ! _w1 less ?an ! lea/ ( all4 ,yet ?is is a lesson ! witnesses ( ,,jesus mu/ le>n4 ,o t ,i _h le>nt only my ,a ,b ,c 9 x6 ,i beg ! cont9uance ( y\r ,lady%ip's pray]s1 = :i* ,i ?ank y\r ,lady%ip a ?\s& times4 ,may ! ,,"l ( all lords return !m sev5-fold into y\r bosom1 & give y\r ,lady%ip success 9 y\r endeav\rs to s]ve ! p]sons m5tion$ 9 y\r la/6 ,x is b = y\r ,lady%ip to try4 ,i %all obs]ve y\r ,lady%ip's h9ts ab\t ,mr4 4 ,i believe our visits w n be v frequ5t4,b ,i am easy1 hav+ no s*eme1 no design ( supplant+ or res5t+1 b ,i tru/ a s+le eye to promote ! common salvation1 )\t s mu* z attempt+ to set up a p>ty = myself4 ,?is is :at my s\l abhors4 ,be+ ?us m9d$1 ,i h peace2 peace :i* ! _w kn[s no?+ (1 & :i* all mu/ necess>ily be /rang]s to1 :o are fond ei!r ( p[] or numb]s4 ,,god be prais$ = ! _m /ripp+s ,i h met )3 x is good = me t ,i h be5 supplant$1 despis$1 c5sur$1 malign$1 judg$ by1 & sep>at$ f my ne>e/1 de>e/ fri5ds4 ,by ?is ,i h f\nd ! fai?fulness ( him1 :o is ! fri5d ( fri5ds2 by ?is ,i h be5 taught to wrap myself 9 ! glori\s ,emmanuel's ev]la/+ righte\sness1 & to be cont5t t ,he1 to :om all he>ts are op51 & all desires are kn[n1 n[ sees1 & w let all see h]eaft]1 ! uprightness ( my int5tions t[>ds all mank9d4 ,b :i!r am ,i go+8 ,i run too fa/4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's k9d lett] ha? extort$ ?is f me4 ,i w we>y y\r ,lady%ip no long]1 b ha/5 to subscribe myself1 :at ,i really am1 ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$1 & v *e>ful s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccli4 ,to ,mr4 ,r4 ,london1 ,dec4 #bb1 #ageb4 ,my v de> ,fri5d1 ,,) great pleasure ,i receiv$ y\r k9d & wi%$-= lett]2 & he>tily bless ,,god t y\r :ole self is 9 su* com=table circum/ances1 & t hone/ ,d is s ble/ 9 8 "w4 ,i read 8 two lett]s ab\t t5 days ago1 & _m jo9$ 9 s++ = him ! foll[+ v]ses3 ,! isles 9 ! ,nor?1 ,rememb]1 ,o ,,god1 ,& fe$ ?y %eep !re1 ,) pure gospel food4 ,,"l1 revive ?y ble/ "w ,9 e place1 ,till ?\s&s & ?\s&s ,d triumph ?r\gh grace4 ,d y n ?9k ! bless$ ,,jesus w say1 ,am58 ,yes1 assur$ly he w4 ,& if he w "w1 :o %all h9d]8 ,?\ghts are va9 aga9/ ! ,,"l1 ,all subs]ve 8 mighty ^w2 ,:eels encircl+ :eels %all run1 ,ea* 9 c\rse to br+ x on4 ,fe> n1 my de> ,sir2 if ,,*ri/ ha? "w = y to d1 he w put y into a prop] /ation4 ,b w\ld y be a ,nehemiah1 & h no ,sanballat to oppose y8 ,build+ ! walls ( ! ,new-,j]usalem1 is :at ! pr(ane & =mali/s d n approve (4 ,we mu/ expect ! s]p5t w hiss1 :5ev] ! gospel se$ ( ! woman is com+ into a place to bruise 8 head4 ,c\rage1 my de> ,sir1 c\rage4 ,,god is on y\r side4 ,! _w1 ) s9 & ,satan1 ,9 va9 our m>* opposes2 ,?r\gh ,,*ri/ we %all ,break ?r\gh !m all1 ,& s+ ! song ( ,moses4 ,y see1 my de> ,sir1 h[ freely ,i write4 ,! love ( ,,*ri/ con/ra9e? me4 ,i am mu* indebt$ to y1 & hope to see y 9 ,london soon4 ,my wife longs to h y "u our ro(3 %e ha? be5 ill1 b bless$ be ,,god is n[ bett]4 ,we bo? s5d cordial & grateful respects to y\r :ole self & all enquir+ fri5ds4 ,we h _h mo/ solemn sacram5tal occasions4 ,i sympa?ize ) bo? our suff]+ fri5ds3 f :at unexpect$ qu>t]s d tr\bles come6 ,:o w\ld s+ a requiem to himself1 :il/ "h bel[8 ,,"l ,,god1 prep>e u = :atev] ?\ ha/ prep>$ = u6 ,i mu/ bid y f>ewel4 ,a v>iety ( bus9ess obliges me to ha/5 to subscribe myself1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccclii4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,london1 ,jan4 #a1 #agec4 ,hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,y\r ,lady%ip's k9d lett] ha? add$ to ! obligations already laid on me4 ,i c only say1 ! ,,"l kn[s t y & y\rs1 are rememb]$ by me be=e 8 ?rone4 ,?is is ! rew>d1 :i* ! ,r$eem] promises to ^? :o d good to a disciple1 9 ! "n ( a disciple4 ,o happy !y :o are ri* 9 fai? & good works6 ,^! are ! true ri*es2 !y are durable2 !y foll[ u beyond ! grave1 & we %all be reap+ ! fruit ( !m ?r\gh ! endless ages ( et]nity4 ,et]nity6 et]nity6 ,! v writ+ or he>+ ?is ^w1 is en\gh to make "o dead to ! _w1 & alive unto ,,god4 ,! ,,"l quick5 my t>dy pace6 ,i am n[ ?irty-eight ye>s ( age1 & ent]+ ^u ano!r new ye>2 ,alas6 alas6 ,h[ little h ,i done = t ,,jesus1 :o ha? done & suff]$ s mu* = me6 ,i want to beg9 to beg9 to act & prea* = ,,god4 ,bless$ be 8 "n1 t 8 _s is mov+ on preci\s s\ls at ,bri/ol4 ,= ev] ador$ be 8 ri*1 free1 & unm]it$ grace1 ! same may be said ( ,london4 ,we h _h bless$ holidays1 & ,i h _h good news f ! ,orphan-h\se4 ,a life t all ?+s ca/s beh9d1 ,spr+s =? ob$i5t at 8 call4 ,_h ,i a ?\s& lives1 ! ,,"l ,,jesus %\ld h !m4 ,i wi% y\r ,lady%ip1 & hon\r$ daught]s1 mu* ( 8 div9e love %$ abroad 9 y\r he>ts4 ,t is ! be/ new ye>'s complim5t1 & ! be/ new ye>'s gift4 ,i hope1 ! "y ladies ?r\gh grace are kept unspott$ f ! _w4 ,i w\ld come & wait ^u our elect ,lady at ,clifton1 b am engag$ 9 =w>d+ ! build+ ( a new tab]nacle2 ,i hope x w be accompli%$1 & t ,,god's pres5ce w fill x :5 erect$4 ,i c\ld enl>ge1 b am call$ away1 & !re=e subscribe myself1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$1 & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 8,hm0 replac$ ) 8,hn0 ,,lett] ,,dccccliii4 ,to ,mr4 ,l4 ,london1 ,jan4 #c1 #agec4 ,my v de> ,fri5d & ,bro!r1 ,,?\gh ,i am v mu* /rait5$ = "t1 yet ,i mu/ sit d[n1 7s9ce y s e>ne/ly desire x7 & answ] y\r k9d lett]4 ,my love does n %ift ) my sc5e ( action2 ,i w\ld h x 9 "s degree1 l my ,,"l's to me & 8 p1 8,p]man5t & un*angeable40 ,bless$ be ,,god = su* a ,,jesus1 :o is ! same ye/]day1 to-day1 & = ev]4 ,:at c we want !n8 ,or ( :om %\ld we be afraid8 ,all 8 attributes are engag$ to keep u on e>?1 & to set u ^u ?rones 9 8 glori\s k+dom 9 heav54 ,la/ night ,i buri$ "o1 :o ,i believe is seat$ !re4,ah lovely appe>ance ( dea?6 ,surely my turn w come soon4 ,i am n[ ?irty-eight ye>s ( age2 little did ,i ?9k ( /ay+ 9 ! l& ( ! dy+ s long4 ,well1 if x be to call m s\ls to ! ev]-lov+1 ev]-lovely ,,jesus1 ,fa!r1 ?y w be done6 ,if ?\ excuse1 !n "w ?y w1 ,by s unfit an in/rum5t2 ,x w at once ?y goodness %[1 ,& prove ?y p[] omnipot5t4 ,i hope y h _h a happy ,*ri/mas at ,le$s4 ,we h kept holidays "h inde$4 ,s9n]s h be5 prick$ to ! he>t1 & sa9ts refre%$ 9 _! spirits4 ,to ! ,fa!r ( spirits be all ! glory4 ,i =got none ( y 9 my poor pray]s3 fe> n2 let u cont9ue to pray1 & we %all always f9d1 t our extremity w be ,,god's opportunity to help & appe> = u4 ,b !re mu/ be a seem+ dea? ^u e promise4 ,:]e reason fails ) all its p[]s1 ,!re fai? prevails & love adores4 ,,"l1 increase our fai?4,,"l1 quick5 my sluggi% he>t6 ,i comm5d y & y\rs to ,,god1 & to ! ^w ( 8 grace4 ,i am sorry de> ,mr4 ,s is disabl$ f writ+4 ,:5 8 h& is well1 ,i hope to he> f him4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 tell him1 & 81 & all de> fri5ds1 t ,i am1 = ,,*ri/'s sake1 my de> ,sir1 ,!irs & y\rs1 c4 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dccccliv4 ,to ,mr4 ,c4 ,london1 ,jan4 #g1 #agec4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,c1 ,i ,receiv$ y\r k9d lett]1 = :i* ,i s5d y mo/ he>ty ?anks4 ,i see t y /rive1 & ,i fe> y w succe$1 to outdo me 9 love & k9dness4 ,h[ev]1 ,i w endeav\r to copy aft] y1 &1 if possible1 n die 9 y\r debt4 ,b :o c ev] pay 8 debt ( love1 ei!r to ,,god1 or ! bre?r58 ,alas6 ,alas6 ,i run 9 arre>s e day4 ,,god's fav\rs are cont9ually multipli$ ^u me1 & he seems to let u "k t we %all see great] ?+s ?an ev]4 ,we h _h a bless$ ,*ri/mas season4 ,i tru/ our ,,"l ha? imp>t$ _m a new ye>'s gift4 ,y "k :at t is1 ev5 a new he>t4 8,a new he>t also w ,i give !e40 ,?us run ! words ( our ,,"l's la/ w & te/am5t4 ,o = fai? to prove ?is w6 ,o = a will+ness to receive s invaluable a legacy6 ,,"l1 ,i believe1 help my unbelief6 ,?\ wilt give /r5g?1 ?\ wilt give p[]1 ,?\ wilt 9 "t set free2 ,?is great deliv]ance let u hope1 ,n = ourselves b !e4 ,come1 my de> bro!r1 let u take c\rage3 8,he is fai?ful1 :o ha? promis$1 :o also w d x40 ,o unbelief1 injuri\s b>1 ,s\rce ( torm5t+1 fruitless c>e4 ,surely x is ! womb ( mis]y1 & grave ( com=t4 ,_h we fai? b z a gra9 ( mu/>d se$1 h[ %\ld we trample ! _w1 ! fle%1 ! devil1 dea?1 & hell "u foot8 ,,"l1 increase our fai?6 ,i "k y say ,am54 8,ev5 s ,,"l ,,jesus1 ,am5 & ,am560 ,b :i!r am ,i go+8 ,love makes me =get myself4 ,adieumy de> ,sir1 adieu4 ,pray tell ,mr4 ,g t ,i int5d answ]+ 8 k9d lett] %ortly4 ,i s5d cordial love to him1 & all ! foll[]s ( ! ,lamb4 ,o may we f9d ! anci5t way1 ,our wond'r+ foes to move2 ,& =ce ! hea!n _w to say1 ,see h[ ^! *ri/ians love6 ,i c n[ no m1 b subscribe myself1 de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccclv4 ,to ,mr4 ,h ,b4 ,london1 ,jan4 #g1 #agec4 ,my v de> ,fri5d1 ,,by ?is conveyance ,i s5d y a p[] ( attorney to dispose ( ,provid5ce ,plantation1 & leave x to y\r discretion to sell at :at price y please4 ,i w\ld only obs]ve1 t ,i _h r x %\ld be sold = some:at less ?an its real value1 ?an to keep x any long] 9 my h&s4 ,i d n *oose to keep two families long] ?an ne$s mu/4 ,be pleas$ to pay :at y receive = x1 into ! h&s ( ,mr4 ,*>les ,hn ( ,*>les-,t[n4 ,bless$ be ,,god = rememb]+ m]cy 9 ! mid/ ( judgm5ts4 ,o t ) 8 rod he may also s5d 8 _s6 ,= )\t x1 z de> ,mr4 ,v ,b obs]ves1 8,we %all be *a/5$1 b n *ang$40 ,! _w aft] ! deluge1 0 z bad z be=e4 ,no?+ b ! blood ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 appli$ by fai?1 c cleanse ! s\l f s94 ,to ?is ble/ f\nta9 ( ?y blood1 ,inc>nate ,,god ,i fly2 ,"h let me wa% my spott$ s\l1 ,f s9s ( deepe/ dye4 ,my de> ,sir1 add to my obligations1 by pray+1 t ! foot ( pride may nev] come aga9/ me4 ,?is is :at turn$ fair angels into f\l devils2 & yet alas1 h[ prone are we to x6 ,surely x is ! fir/ enemy we fight )1 & ! la/ t is totally conqu]$4 ,o t ,i 0 humble6 !n w\ld ! ,,"l delight to own & hon\r me m & m4 ,i am amaz$ he do? n ?r[ me aside4 ,b 7,o un*angeable love67 /ill he cause? my rod to bud & blossom4 ,! ,w9t] season ha? be5 v bless$1 & we he> daily ( fre% inroads made into ,satan's k+dom4 ,,god seems det]m9$ to ?r[ d[n ,j]i*o's walls by rams-horns1 yea by v crook$ rams-horns4 ,ev5 s1 ,fa!r1 = s x seeme? good 9 ?y sight6 ,my de> ,sir1 once m ,i intreat y to pray = me4 ,nei!r y nor y\rs are =gott5 by me4 ,! money y receive = ,provid5ce1 w be imm$iately want$ to buy m l&1 & to pay = op5+ ,be!sda's new plantation4,i h desir$ y\r bro!r to agree ) ,mrs4 ,p = h]s1 if %e c give a good title4 ,i am sorry to he> %e is decl9+4,b :y s8 ,is n dea? an entrance into life ev]la/+8 ,!re s9 & pa91 & sorr[ cease1 ,& all is calm & joy & peace4 ,he>ty love & pray]s att5d h] & all enquir+ fri5ds4 ,t ?is new ye> may be fill$ ) millions ( new bless+s1 bo? to y\r s\ls & bodies1 is & %all be ! con/ant pray] (1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccclvi4 ,to ,mr4 ,s4 ,london1 ,jan4 #i1 #agec4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,s1 ,i ,receiv$ y\r k9d lett] ye/]day1 & suppose1 ere ?is c rea* y1 my la/ w be come to h&4 ,:at say y8 ,if ,i %\ld be deta9$ 9 ,engl& ?is ye>1 are y will+ to put y\r life 9 ! ,r$eem]'s h&s & g imm$iately8 ,a %ip is b\nd = ,savannah ab\t t5 miles f ! ,orphan-h\se1 ! beg9n+ ( next mon?4 ,me?9ks ,i he> y say to ! glori\s ,emmanuel1 ,a life t all ?+s ca/s beh9d1 ,spr+s =? ob$i5t at ?y call4 ,su* a _s is fit = ,be!sda2 su* a _s becomes "o :o desires to be a tea*] ( y\?1 & a fai?ful m9i/] ( ! ev]-lov+ ev]-lovely ,,jesus4 ,let me "k y\r m9d4 ,if y come imm$iately1 may ! ,,"l come & g ) y6 ,t is company en\gh4 ,b !re are o!rs go+ 9 ! same %ip4 ,! ,,"l direct & bless y6 ,he w v\*safe to c\nt5ance my feeble lab\rs4 ,i h yet m good news f ! ,nor?4 ,la/ night 0 an awful night1 we c>ri$ ?ree sa9ts toge!r to ! grave2 ?\s&s att5d$1 & bo? )9 & )\t doors1 ! ^w ,i tru/ came ) p[]4 ,o t ! dead may be made to he> ! voice ( ! ,son ( ,,god1 & to come =?6 ,i rejoice if any ( 8 de> p h be5 quick5$ at ,glasg[4 ,p]haps next ,summ]1 ,i may see !m 9 my way to1 or return f ,irel&4 ,! ,,"l help all to pray = me4 8,less ?an ! lea/ ( all10 %all be /ill my motto4 ,to me no?+ belongs1 b %ame & confusion ( face4 ,i mu/ away4 ,! ,,"l direct & bless y4 ,i comm5d y to 8 nev]-fail+ m]cy1 & am ,y\r assur$ fri5d = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccclvii4 ,to ,mr4 ,z4 ,london1 ,jan4 #aj1 #agec4 ,hon\r$ & v de> ,sir1 ,,?is morn+1 be=e ,i receiv$ y\r k9d packet1 ,i 0 f9i%+ my answ] to ! good ,pr(essor1 & !n int5d$ to s5d x to y ) ! inclos$ extracts4 ,,"l1 :at am ,i1 t any ( ?y fai?ful s]vants %\ld write to1 or conc]n !mselves ab\t me or my affairs6 ,) all ?y o!r fav\rs1 give me1 ,o ,,god1 an humble & grateful he>t2 s %all ?y m]cies n prove my ru96 ,i hope to answ] good ,mr4 ,u & de> ,mr4 ,bs spe$ily4 ,a %ip goes to ,savannah ! beg9n+ ( next mon?4 ,mrs4 ,v ,b is safely deliv]$ ( a daught]2 ! =ts be+ de/roy$ by ! late dreadful hurricane1 ! ,gov]nor & ,c\ncil ( ,s\?-,c>ol9a1 h s5t = h] husb& to ,*>les-,t[n4 ,bless$ be ,,god1 ,be!sda ha? receiv$ b little damage4 ,sev]al ( ! orphans h s5t me pretty lett]s1 & ,i tru/ x w yet prove an useful sem9>y = bo? :ite & black p]sons4 ,i wait to see ?is great salvation1 ,o ,,"l6 ,to-morr[1 ,,god will+1 ,i %all d9e ) ,mr4 ,l1 & on ,friday morn+ if possible w endeav\r to wait ^u y4 ,my h&s are full ( "w1 & ,i he> e day ( fre% p]sons awak5$2 b ,i c d s little1 & :at ,i d is done s badly1 t ,i fe> sometimes my ,,"l w ?r[ me aside l a brok5 vessel4,v de> & hon\r$ ,sir1 = ,,*ri/'s sake d y & y\r wor?y collegue cont9ue to pray = me2 surely x is an act ( ! greate/ *>ity4 ,less ?an ! lea/ ( all1 %all be my motto /ill4 ,my he>t is full2 ,,god =give me4 ,i am n[ beg9n+ to ent] ^u my ?irty-n9? ye>4 ,,"l ,,jesus quick5 my t>dy pace6 ,i c no m4 ,b hop+ to see y on ,friday1 & to be fur!r$ 9 my "w & way by y\r fa!rly c\nsel & in/ruction1 ,i subscribe myself1 v de> & hon\r$ ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 oblig$ son1 & ready s]vant 9 our glori\s ,head1 ,g4 ,w4 8beg9+0 replac$ ) 8beg9n+0 ,,lett] ,,dcccclviii4 ,to ,lady ,hn4 ,london1 ,jan4 #ac1 #agec4 ,ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,,y\r ,lady%ip's v k9d & *ri/ian lett]1 ,i h read ov] & ov] aga94 ,x drew my he>t t[>ds ! ,r$eem]1 & caus$ me to pray1 t y\r pres5t retirem5t1 may be a glori\s prep>ative = fur!r1 & yet m public usefulness 9 8 my/ical body4 ,to h "o's h&s or tongue ti$ f act+ or speak+ = ,,god1 is1 to a new & heav5-born s\l1 "o ( ! greate/ pieces ( self-d5ial 9 ! _w4 ,b ?is ha? be5 ! lot ( _m ( ! mo/ *oice & holy s\ls "u heav54 ,x is a m]cy1 t :]e !re is a will+ m9d1 x is accept$ accord+ to t :i* a man ha?1 & n accord+ to t :i* he ha? n4 ,i beg t y\r ,lady%ip w\ld n h ! lea/ ?\ght ab\t my conc]ns1 o!rwise ?an at a ?rone ( grace4 ,y\r ,lady%ip wants a bridle1 r ?an a spur4 ,my highe/ ambition is to sp5d & be sp5t = ,,jesus1 & to be n ! head1 b s]vant ( all4 ,:5 y\r ,lady%ip m5tion$ ! ^w ambition1 ,i c\ld n help ?9k+ ( ! say+ ( ! ,eunu*1 8,speake? ! prophet ?is ( himself1 or ( "s o!r man80 ,b we "k n :at is 9 our he>ts4 ,,"l1 keep me f be+ l$ into1 & fall+ by temptation4 ,i wi% y\r ,lady%ip mu* success ) ,b1 b worldly wise m51 s]p5t-l1 s turn & w9d1 t !y h _m ways to slip ?r\gh & creep out at1 :i* simple-he>t$ s+le-ey$ s\ls "k no?+ (1 & if !y did1 c\ld n foll[ aft] !m4 ,hone/y is ! be/ policy1 & w 9 ! end 7:e!r we seek x or n7 get ! bett] ( all4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's int5d$ lett] to ,gov]nor ,b1 w be v acceptable4 ,i hope ! inclos$ w give y\r ,lady%ip pleasure4 ,o t ,i may be enabl$ to give ! ,,"l ,,jesus all ! glory6 ,to me n\ght belongs1 b confusion ( face4 ,surely ,i am ! *ief ( s9n]s1 less ?an ! lea/ ( all sa9ts1 b = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ev]-hon\r$ ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's mo/ dutiful1 oblig$ & v ready s]vant1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccclix4 ,to ,mr4 ,c4 ,london1 ,jan4 #ae1 #agec4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,c1 ,i ,owe y a lett] & mu* love4 ,! "o ,i w n[ pay y1 ! o!r debt our common ,,"l mu/ dis*>ge4 ,i despair ( do+ x1 because ,i run ^u fre% arre>s to him & 8 de> p e day & e h\r4 ,i will+ly !re=e own myself a debtor to high & l[1 ri* & poor1 to all1 ( all d5om9ations :atsoev]4,:at h we to d ) a p>ty or sect>ian zeal8 ,:y %\ld n our heav5 beg9 on e>?8 ,all t we "k !y d above1 ,is1 t !y s+1 & t !y love4 ,o = "s fre% ano9t+s ( ! bless$ _s6 ,!n w ! scales fall m & m f our eyes1 & ! veil ( ignorance be tak5 m & m f our he>ts4 ,!n %all we be m & m cont5t to ?9k1 & let ?9k1 & be /udi\s to be ( "o he>t1 :]e we _c be ( "o judgm5t or m9d4 ,! sweetness ( su* a _s1 is unspeakable2 x br+s ) x its own rew>d2 x frees ! s\l f a ?\s& ne$less jeal\sies1 & selfi% passions1 & enables x to put ! re9s ( gov]nm5t into 8 h&s1 :o alone ord]s all ?+s well4 ,,"l1 increase 9 u ?is _s1 & give u m & m to love all t be> ?y image1 ?\gh !y may n 9 all ?+s agree ) u6 ,o may we f9d ! anci5t way1 ,our wond'r+ foes to move2 ,& =ce ! hea!n _w to say1 ,see h[ ^! *ri/ians love6 ,my de> bro!r1 y\r k9d lett] con/ra9s me to write ?us4,bless$ be ,,god = :at has be5 done at any "t1 by any in/rum5t1 at ,newca/le4 ,i /ill pray t ! t[n may be full ( new creatures4 ,9 ,london we h reason to rejoice4 ,ye/]day 0 a great day ( ! ,son ( man2 bo? at ! sacram5t1 & "u ! ^w prea*$1 our ,,"l gave u to dr9k ( ! w9e ( ! k+dom4 ,on ,monday la/ we foll[$ ?ree believ]s to ! grave1 & triumph$ ov] dea? on 8 own gr\nd4 ,o :at a ,,*ri/ h we6 ,,god help u to love him m1 & s]ve him bett]6 ,i salute all mo/ he>tily ) :om y are 9 fell[%ip4,grace1 m]cy & peace be multipli$ ^u y4 ,i beg a cont9u$ int]e/ 9 all y\r pray]s1 & subscribe myself1 de> ,sir1 ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 & ready s]vant = ,,*ri/'s sake1 ,g4 ,w4 duplicate ^w 8common0 remov$ ,,lett] ,,dcccclx4 ,to ,c ,w4 ,*a?am1 ,jan4 #ai1 #agec4 ,my de> ,fri5d1 ,a ,multiplicity ( bus9ess prev5t$ my answ]+ y\r k9d lett]1 be=e my com+ out ( ,london4 ,le/ ,i %\ld be prev5t$ by ! same means at my return ?i!r1 ,i write y a few l9es 9 ! way4 ,i h be5 among "s new-awak5$ s\ls1 :o seem to be tak+ ! k+dom ( ,,god by a holy viol5ce4 ,at ,london1 ,,god ha? lately caus$ 8 p's cups to run ov] ) /rong consolation1 & _m /urdy s9n]s h be5 made to cry out1 8,:at %all we d to be sav$80 ,i ?ank y = ! caution ab\t ! new build+2 a burnt *ild dreads ! fire4 ,i %all n beg91 till we h a ?\s& p\nds 9 h&1 & !n %all contract = a c]ta9 sum = ! :ole4 ,?is affair w deta9 me till ! days are long en\gh to travel1 & set out ^u a fre% pursuit aft] poor s9n]s1 :o h w&]$ f _! ,,god4,! ,,"l be ) y & y\rs4 ,may ! gospel pl\gh be prosp]$1 :atev] h& is employ$ to lay hold ( x4 ,?is1 z f> z ,i "k my trea*]\s he>t1 is ! s9c]e language (1 de> ,sir1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccclxi4 ,to ,mr4 ,o4 ,london1 ,jan4 #bc1 #agec4 ,my de> ,mr4 ,o1 ,i ,receiv$ y\r k9d lett]1 & h s9ce %ewn x to ! secret>y = ,georgia1 :o approv$ ( x v mu*4 ,i am glad we are to h y 9 t infant prov9ce1 & c\ld he>tily wi% y 0 ne>] ,be!sda4 ,i d\bt n ( its becom+ a seat ( le>n+ 9 "t1 b x is good = e ?+ to rise gradually4 ,i h engag$ a de> y\?1 :o ,i tru/ w suit ! ,orphan-h\se infant /ate v well4 ,x ha? sc>ce le>nt z yet to /& ^u its own legs2 z x gr[s ,i expect x w give me m tr\ble4 ,to h "y m5 educat$ !re1 & !n turn$ out into ! *ur* graceless & unconv]t$ w\ld break my he>t4 ,fa!r1 if x be ?y w1 let ?is cup pass f me6 ,i suppose we %all n[ soon "k1 :o is to be ,gov]nor2 e ?+ is to be ord]$ z ,i in=m$ y 9 my la/4 ,my eyes are wait+ ^u ,him1 f :om alone come? all our salvation4 ,we see wond]s e day on ?is side ! wat]4 ,glori\s days ( ! ,son ( man inde$6 ,not)/&+1 ,i long to take ano!r trip to yond] new _w4 ,"t w det]m9e1 :]e=e ?is attraction4 ,he t believe? do? n make ha/e4 ,,god =bid t 8,*a/5$1 b n *ang$10 %\ld always be ,*>les-,t[n motto4 ,,"l1 let !m he> ?y rod1 & :o ha? appo9t$ x6 ,:at a dreadful ?+ is x to come cank]$ out ( ! furnace8 ,x bespeaks fur!r trials yet beh9d2b ,i ne$ n tell y ?is4,excuse ?is fre$om3 be pleas$ to give my he>ty love to all1 & ,i besee* y cont9ue to pray =1 my de> fri5d & bro!r1 ,y\rs mo/ affectionately 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccclxii4 ,to ,mr4 ,v ,b4 ,london1 ,jan4 #ai1 #agec4 ,my v de> ,sir1 ,a ,few days ago ,i 0 ) good ,mr4 ,z1 :o assur$ me t ,mr4 ,v _h writt5 him1 t two hundr$ p\nds /]l+ 7 ord]$ y to be dispos$ ( z y %\ld judge prop]4 ,i hope y w f9d ?is to be true1 if y h n f\nd x s already4 ,is !re no way ( mak+ ! brea* up betwe5 y & ,mr4 ,b8 ,mr4 ,ur1 f :om ,i he>d v lately1 & also all y\r ,g]man fri5ds1 desire x extremely4 ,i promis$ ,mr4 ,z t ,i w\ld use my int]e/ = y\r own sake1 b above all = ! sake ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/ our common ,,"l4 ,my v de> ,sir1 d =give & =get1 & if y are consci\s y h be5 too ha/y 9 any respect1 pray s5d to ,mr4 ,b a few l9es ( love4 ,we nev] lose any ?+ by /oop+4,,god w always exalt ! humble s\l4 ,o t ! pr9ce ( peace w\ld hon\r me to be a peace-mak]6,d1 my de> fri5d1 comply ) my reque/1 & !reby give fur!r pro(s t y are inde$ conv]t$1 & become a little *ild4 ,may ?is bless+ desc5d on y\r new-born babe6 ,our jo9t respects await ,mrs4 ,v & y\rself4 ,y may well wi% y\rself at ! tab]nacle4 ,all is alive !re4,?\s&s flock to he>1 & ?\s&s feel ! p[] ( ! liv+ ,,god4,de> ,*>les-,t[n1 ,i pity !e6 ,o t ?\ kn[e/ ! day ( ?y visitation6 ,if ?is meets y !re employ$ z an eng9e]1 may ! ,,"l own1 bless & direct y1 & keep y unspott$ f ! _w6 ,if else:]e1 ,i hope y are :]e ,,god w\ld h y be1 & t is en\gh1,i comm5d y to 8 nev]-fail+ m]cy1 & desir+ a cont9u$ int]e/ 9 y\r pray]s1 beg leave to subscribe myself1 v de> ,sir1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccclxiii4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,h4 ,london1 ,jan4 #bg1 #agec4 ,my v de> ,fri5d1 ,i ,?ank y a ?\s& times = ! tr\ble y h be5 at1 9 revis+ my poor compositions1 :i* ,i am afraid y h n treat$ ) a becom+ sev]ity4 ,h[ _m p>dons %all ,i ask = mangl+1 & ,i fe> murd]+ y\r de> ,!ron & ,aspasia8 ,y w see by ,monday's coa*2 :i* w br+ a p>cel direct$ = y1 to ! c>e ( ,doctor ,s4 ,x conta9s "o ( y\r dialogues1 & two m ( my s]mons1 :i* ,i d n l v well myself1 & !re=e %all n wond] if y dislike !m4 ,if y ?9k !y w d = ! public1 pray return !m imm$iately1 because ! o!r two g to ! press next ,monday4 ,i h no?+ to com=t me b ?is1 8t ! ,,"l *ooses ! weak ?+s ( ?is _w to conf\nd ! /rong1 & ?+s t are n1 to br+ to n\ght ! ?+s t are40 ,i ?9k to sell all f\r s]mons = six-p5ce4 ,i write = ! poor1 y = ! polite & ! noble2 ,,god w assur$ly own & bless :at y write4,z yet ,i h only _h "t to p]use "o ( y\r sweet dialogues2 z fa/ z possible ,i %all read ! re/4 ,i am m ?an paid = my tr\ble by read+ !m4 ,! ,,"l be ) y\r de> he>t6 ,cont9ue to pray = me4 ,! ,,"l be ) u4 ,grace6 ,grace6 ,i am1 de>e/ ,sir1 9 v great ha/e1 b great] love1 ,y\rs1 c4 ,g4 ,w4 ,,lett] ,,dcccclxiv4 ,to ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,b4 ,london1 ,jan4 #ca1 #agec4 ,rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,,y\r k9d lett] came safe to h&1 & accord+ to y\r desire1 ,i s5d y a little bell1 z a small tok5 ( my unfeign$ love to y\r de> congregation4 ,i h writt5 /rongly to ,pr(essor ,frank = "s ,negroes = y1 & he>tily pray ! ,,"l ( all ,lords to put x into our p[] to s]ve t black g5]ation4 ,_! s\ls are equally preci\s 9 ! eyes ( an all graci\s ,r$eem]1 z ours4 ,o t we may yet see "s good come out ( ,georgia4 ,i w\ld take ano!r trip ov] ?is spr+1 b am h9d]$ by our build+ a new place ( wor%ip1 & by ! cont9ual calls t are giv5 me to prea* ! ev]la/+ gospel4,inde$ we see mo/ glori\s days ( ! ,son ( man4 ,! cup ( ,,god's p is made to run ov]1 & e day we he> ( somebody or ano!r br\ght "u new awak5+s1 & prick$ to ! he>t2 not)/&+ ?is1 ,i f9d a cont9ual attraction to ,am]ica4 ,! ev5t w prove :]e=e all ?is happ5s to me4 ,,"l help me to walk by fai? & n by sight6 ,my de> ,sir1 y & y\rs w n =get to pray = me4 ,i am ! *ief ( s9n]s1 & less ?an ! lea/ ( all sa9ts,:at %all ,i r5d] unto ! ,,"l8 ,write e opportunity4 ,de> ,mr4 ,z w take c>e ( y\r *ild4 ,_c matt]s be made up betwe5 y & ,mr4 ,v8 ,is x n a pity t any ( u %\ld fall out 9 our way to heav58 ,:5 we meet next1 rememb] t a floor & blanket is all ! lodg+1 & a *ick or f[l1 boil$ or roa/$1 is all ! food ,i desire at ,eb5ez]4 ,:at is a pilgrim life )\t a pilgrim he>t8 ,o t ,i 0 l my ,,"l6 ,!n %\ld ,i endure h>dness1 l a good soldi] ( ,,jesus ,,*ri/4,! enc\ragem5t = rais+ silk w be cont9u$4 ,o t ,georgia may prove a fruitful soil = rais+ *ildr5 unto ,abraham6 ,we wait = ?y salvation1 ,o ,,"l4 ,= ! pres5t1 rev]5d ,sir1 adieu4 ,my wife jo9s 9 s5d+ cordial salutations to y\r :ole self1 to ,mr4 ,l & 8 wife1 & all ! de> p at ,eb5ez]4 ,t y all may at all times h reason to say1 8hi!rto ha? our ,,"l help$ u10 is ! e>ne/ pray] (1 rev]5d & v de> ,sir1 ,y\r mo/ affectionate1 ?\gh unwor?y y\ng] bro!r1 & fell[-lab\r] 9 our common ,,"l1 ,g4 ,w4 ,! ,,end ( ! ,,second ,,volume4