London, January 15

AlY DEAR FRIEND,

I RETURN you ****’s letter, of which I would advise you to send a copy with mine to Calcutta. I take it for granted that B*** knows something of that family.

My eyes are so dim, that I can scarcely see to write at all, nor can I read my own writing, nor could I read yours without help: therefore I must be very brief.

I am almost willing to hope the Lord is bringing us out of our affliction: but I know that his time and way must be the best: and he enables me to wait his hour with some measure of resignation. I am mercifully supported. My health is firm: and I still preach as frequently, and with as little inconvenience to myself as formerly, though now more than five months in my seventy-seventh year.

You know that I am always glad to hear from you, though I am now spoiled fc- a correspondent. Pray that I may be enabled to say from my heart, The will of the Lord be done.

I hope to be with you in spirit when you go to anci when you are there, if I should

still be living.

The Lord bless you, and all who love his name, in Glasgow, and every where else. Amen. I am

Your very affectionate,
J. N.