Chapter CCCXCIX: Letter DCCCXCV: To Lady H――――

_Cork, June 19, 1751._

_Ever-honoured Madam_,

STILL does the father of mercies, and the GOD of all consolation and comfort, follow me with his blessing. Since my last from _Athlone_, I have been at _Limerick_, where I preached seven times to large and affected auditories. Much freedom of spirit did I enjoy there indeed. ――Yesterday I came hither (the seat of the late persecution) and thanks be to GOD, have preached twice to a great body of people, with all quietness. Both the Mayor and Sheriff have absolutely forbidden all mobbing. Now have the people of GOD rest. O that they may improve it, by walking in the comforts of the Holy Ghost! Next week, GOD willing, I shall return to _Dublin_, and from thence purpose going through the north of _Ireland_ to _Scotland_. So long a circuit in this kingdom will be inconvenient for my voyage to _America_; but as divine providence seems to point out the way,

_Lord at thy bidding I will go,_
_And gladly to poor sinners tell,_
_That they a blessed CHRIST may know,_
_That they his peace and joy may feel_.

I hope your Ladyship enjoys a large share of this, under all your trials. They are great, but greater is he who hath promised to make his strength perfect in our weakness. I commit your Ladyship to his never-failing mercy, and beg the continuance of your fervent prayers in behalf of, ever-honoured Madam,

Your Ladyship’s most dutiful, obliged, chearful
servant for CHRIST’s sake,
_G. W._