Chapter CCCXCVIII: Letter DCCCXCIV: To Mr. Z――――

_Limerick, June 14, 1751._

_Honoured Sir_,

MY last was written on board the _Crawford_, and sent immediately upon my arrival at _Dublin_. Blessed be GOD, the word ran and was glorified there. I preached above fourteen times, and every day great multitudes attended. A friend, since my departure, writes me, that the city was in a ferment. For about a week I have been preaching twice a day in several country towns and villages. At _Athlone_ I preached four times, and last night was gladly received here at _Limerick_. Every where our LORD hath vouchsafed us his blessed presence. That supports me under the heat of the weather, the weakness of my body, and the various trials which exercise my mind. I am now earnestly asking counsel from above. A wide door is open in _Dublin_; but after I have visited _Cork_, I believe I must cut short my circuit, lest I should have a winter’s voyage. I should have been heartily glad to have heard from or seen you, but I trust, honoured Sir, you will have a heart given you to pray for me, and then, one way or another, my way will be made plain before me. Hitherto (thanks be to his free grace) my master supports and comforts me. He administers seed to the sower, and as far as I can hear, blesses it when sown. O that his mercies humbled me! O that I may never provoke him to leave me, or lay me aside! Some dreadful offences have been given in _Ireland_, but I trust all will work for good. My coming was very opportune and providential. May I learn to follow the Lamb blindfold, whithersoever he shall be pleased to lead me! Be pleased to remember me at his throne, and as he enables, you shall hear, from time to time, how he vouchsafes to deal with, honoured Sir,

Your most obliged, affectionate younger brother, and
unworthy fellow-labourer in our LORD’s vineyard,
_G. W._