Chapter CLXXX: Letter MCXLV: To Mrs. C――――

_Islington, July 27, 1756._

_Dear Mrs. C――――_,

SINCE my last, which I believe is not yet gone, I have given an order to have Mr. _R――――_’s children delivered to him or his mother, or whomsoever they shall appoint: and pray lessen the family as much as possible. I wish I had none in the house, but what were proper _orphans_. The plantation would then suffice for its support, and debts be paid: but we must buy our experience. Troubles seem to beset us here: but we are all secure in GOD, even in a GOD in CHRIST. His gospel flourishes in _London_. I am just returned from preaching it at _Sheerness_, _Chatham_, and in the camp. This afternoon or to-morrow I set off for _Scotland_. I can only add, that with continual prayers for your temporal and spiritual welfare, I am, dear Mrs. _C――――_,

Your most affectionate, obliged friend, and
ready servant for CHRIST’s sake,

_G. W._

_P. S._ My hearty love to all. The LORD be with you! _Amen_, and _Amen_!