Letter 531 Letter 532

On Sunday I am to preach a funeral sermon for that blessed man, Mr. Whitefield, at the Tabernacle, and at Tottenham-Court chapel. If it is an help or comfort to you, write often to

Your brother.

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DXXXI. — To Mr. Henry Eames, after his emigration to America. MY DEAR BROTHER, LEEDS, August 3, 1772.

IT is a great blessing that God has looked upon you in a strange land, and given you food to eat, and raiment to put on; but a still greater, that he has given you to eat of that bread which the world knoweth not of. You have likewise the invaluable advantage of companions on the way. I suppose you gladly entered the society as soon as one was formed; and that you never willingly neglect any opportunity of meeting your brethren. Whatever your hand findeth to do, do it with your might. Beware of spiritual sloth; beware of carelessness and listlessness of spirit. “The kingdom of heaven suffereth violence.” See that you are one of those violent ones that “take it by force.”

I am

Your affectionate brother.

DXXXII. — To the Same.

MY DEAR BROTHER, CHESTER, July 5, 1789.

AFTER the many proofs which you have already had, both of the power and goodness of God, particularly in giving you your heart’s desire, in the change wrought in several of your children, you can have no reason to doubt but that He will give you your mother also, if you continue earnest in prayer. The great hindrance to the inward work of God is Antinomianism, wherever it breaks in. I am glad you are aware of it. Show