Bristol.
My dear Brother,I AM now in this large and populous city, my audience is seldom less on the weekly lecture evenings than between one and two thousand. The tabernacle holds upwards of two thousand, and if three thousand could get in it would be full. I found myself at first much agitated, and felt myself in a very disagreeable frame of mind, but the attendance that they give, their attention in hearing, and the affection they shew to me, has drawn my love much into union with them.
I preach seven times a week, and they have tied me fast for a six weeks' stay, how this will be received in London I know not; bat I eloped from them without mentioning in my pulpit my departure, fearing I should meet with a strong opposition. Howbeit I believe God has brought me here, and doubtless he will own and bless my labours, which begin to appear very visible already. The place is attended by a great many of the gay and polite, and many of them are a gracious and pious people. I hope my little ones are well, and all friends, as I bless God I am at present; and indeed I have found many sweet humbling times in private, and the Lord has been precious to me.
I have seen a new chapel erecting, between Bristol and the Hot-wells, the ground for which was bought, and the money left to finish it by that pious lady, and she and her companion often entertained themselves with the thoughts of being deposited in it as the first fruits; but both are dead before it is erected. My kind love to, and all friends, and accept the same from one who wishes ever to be esteemed
Your ready servitor,
W. HUNTINGTON.
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