Chapter XXIV: Letter DXX: To Mr. G――――, of Carlisle

_London, June 9, 1743._

_My dear Brother_,

I Have been prevented by many things from writing to you. I now redeem a few minutes to send you a line. I believe your way is clear to _London_. The brethren, I am persuaded, will be willing to give you the right-hand of fellowship, since you are determined not to meddle with controversy, or to make _adult baptism_ a bone of contention; but simply to preach JESUS CHRIST and him crucified. This I think is the only way to propagate the gospel of the grace of GOD. Our Saviour blesses me in it much, and owns and strengthens me more and more. I have been very weak in body, but every day my strength hath been renewed, and I have been enabled to mount on wings like an eagle. God willing, I shall leave _London_ on _Monday_ next. If I should be out of town, you will be kindly received. Glory be to GOD, the gospel spreads. I feel myself the chief of sinners. As such, be pleased always to remember to pray for, my dear brother,

Yours most affectionately in JESUS CHRIST,
_G. W._