Chapter CDLXVIII: Letter MCCCCXXXV: To Mr. R―――― K――――n

_Deal, September 17, 1769._

_My very dear Friend_,

AS I have no parcel, I am ready almost to think somebody is coming. I am just returned from _Ramsgate_, and going on board. Never did any creature shew greater civility, heartiness, politeness, and generosity than Mr. _B――――ry_. His friends were hearty too. Indeed and indeed I believe solid good was done at _Ramsgate_. I preached on _Friday_ and _Saturday_. It was hard parting this morning. I expect a long passage. But all is well. I am kept comfortable. I could not go to _Margate_. Friends that write, should direct where the letters are to be returned. I am glad Mr. _S――――y_ is come. I shall write to _Bath_. Is my farewel sermon printed? That is what I meant; no packet is come. Tender love to all, to all. Never fear,

Satan thwarts and men object,
And yet the thing they thwart effect.
Hallelujah!

I wish this may be the last letter, any may receive dated at the _Downs_, from, my very dear Sir,

Less than the least of all,

_G. W._