Chapter XIV: Letter DCCCCLXXVIII: To Lady H――――n

_London, June 20, 1753._

_Ever-honoured Madam_,

I HAVE been unaccountably detained in _London_ longer than I expected, but am just now setting out for _Portsmouth_. However, I cannot help sending your Ladyship the inclosed. It hath set me at liberty, and fully convinced me, against what a disguised spirit I have been testifying. At present, I shall go on in my old way, preaching the everlasting gospel. Blessed be GOD, it is successful here. We had a most glorious sacrament last _Sunday_ in our new Tabernacle; the Master of the feast was with us of a truth. As I purpose returning from _Portsmouth_ next _Tuesday_, I should think myself highly honoured by receiving a few lines from your Ladyship. May this find you in the blissful enjoyment of him, who I am persuaded is your Ladyship’s all in all! I can only add, that words cannot well express how much I am, ever-honoured Madam,

Your Ladyship’s most dutiful, obliged, and
ready servant for CHRIST’s sake,

_G. W._