Chapter CLX: Letter CLIX: To Mr. J. N

_Savannah, Jan. 31, 1740._
_Dear Sir_,

I Hope you will excuse my not answering your kind letter sooner.――The many avocations that at present surround me, prevented it. I rejoice to hear that our LORD JESUS is getting himself the victory in the hearts of poor sinners. I hope many will now rejoice in his salvation. One good sign is, that he has employed the meanest, as well as vilest wretch, that he ever yet sent forth.――When I hear that any good is done by my unworthy hands, it almost makes me to blush.――Oh that I could humble myself in the dust, that the LORD alone may be exalted in his strength. I purpose to revisit _New-York_ at the appointed time. You told me, “Our LORD has not sent me into his vineyard at my own charge.” Indeed, I always find he furnishes me with things convenient: Nay, he is often so abundant in goodness and truth, that I am obliged to cry out in holy admiration, “My LORD and my GOD!” Dear Sir, help me to be thankful. Blessed be GOD, the Orphan-house affairs succeed well. Many souls will be redeemed by it from temporal, and I trust, from eternal bondage. I have taken in upwards of twenty children already, and I take in more daily.――I am building a large house, have many servants, and a good stock of cattle. It will cost much money.――But our LORD will see to that. My friends at _New-York_ will assist me when I come amongst them. Oh that my coming may be in the fulness of the blessings of the gospel of peace! I am persuaded, you will not be wanting in your prayers on behalf of, dear Sir,

Your obliged friend and servant in CHRIST JESUS,

_G. W._