March 30, 1771

My dear Friend: — Although I have but time to write a line, yet I could not longer forbear acknowledging your favor. My whole time has been employed this Lent with preaching and printing. My first volume is finished, and I hope to send you one

by Mr. I m, who is in town. The report

of my mother’s death is true: she is gone a little before, and I shall soon follow. The goodness of God to her was very great all her life, but extraordinary to the moment of her death; so that we sorrow rejoicing. I really thank you for interesting yourself in any of my concerns. As to my usual summer journeys, one great motive has ceased: I can say nothing at this distance of time. I leave the Lord to plan for me; and I wish to follow no will but his. Where I shall go next summer, I have not so much as a hint yet.

My kind love to your Vicar; I hear good of him. The Lord bless him in all his designs for the glory of Jesus! I desire to be remembered by you in all your prayers.

Every good wish I heartily offer for Mr..

I am yours, in Jesus, W. R.