To Mr. Thomas Carlill

These calculations are far above, out of my sight. I have only one thing to do, — to save my soul, and those that hear me.

I am

Yours affectionately.

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CCCVII. — To Mr. Thomas Carlill.

DEAR TOMMY, LONDON, January 23, 1778.

IN my father’s poem on the Life of Christ there are many excellent lines; but they must be taken in connection with the rest: It would not be at all proper to print them alone.

Mr. Toplady might easily have answered Mr. Hervey, and maintained his point, upon supposition of absolute decrees; for it is certain, whatever is ordained of God is right. If, therefore, “whatsoever is, is ordained of God,” then, “whatever is, is right.” Mr. Toplady therefore was consistent with his principles; Mr. Hervey was not.

You two, and C. Pritchard, should procure all the subscribers you can to the Magazine.

I am, dear Tommy,

Your affectionate brother.