Chapter CCXXVII: Letter CCXXVI: To Mr. W――――, at Bristol

_Boston, Sept. 28, 1740._
_Dear Brother W――――_,

WHAT mean you by disputing in all your letters? May GOD give you to know yourself, and then you will not plead for _absolute perfection_; or call the doctrine of election a “doctrine of devils.” My dear brother, take heed; see you are in CHRIST a new creature. Beware of a false peace: strive to enter in at the strait gate; and give all diligence to make your calling and election sure. Remember you are but a babe in CHRIST, if so much. Be humble, talk little, think and pray much. Let GOD teach you, and he will lead you into all truth. I love you heartily: I pray you may be kept from error, both in principle and practice. Salute all the brethren. If you must dispute, stay till you are master of your subject; otherwise you will hurt the cause you would defend. Study to adorn the gospel of our LORD in all things; and forget not to pray for

Your affectionate friend and servant,

_G. W._