CCCXCII. — To the Same.

My Dear Sister,London, February 19, 1777.

I am glad to hear that your little society prospers. If they increase in grace, they will increase in number; of which I can have no doubt, if you watch against all jealousies, and continue open and loving to each other. There will be nothing wanting, I am persuaded, on the part of the Preachers. Whenever they speak, they will speak as the oracles of God; with sound speech, which cannot be reproved. And, what is more, the whole tenor of their life is agreeable to their doctrine. Whatever they preach, you will experience. What you have received is a pledge of what you will receive. For He that loves you will withhold from you no manner of thing that is good.

I am

Your affectionate brother.