I Have preached here three times, and am to preach here again to-morrow evening, and after preaching we go to Downham. The fruits of my labour do very visibly appear; I have been well attended, some have been much comforted, others are in labour and soul travail.
The people of Lakenheath in Suffolk are constantly here, and have sent me a present. My whole work seems now to be that of comforting; this is my natural element, and best suits my present frame. I preached en Sunday twice, from Prov. xiv. 26; and last night from John iv. 35-38. The people begin to shew us no small respect, and several baskets of fruit have been sent to us. We are going to-day to see a woman who leas been long ill, and who was much comforted the last year, but has lamented through all her illness, and complained that she should see my sweet face no more. The poor woman wept that brought the tidings.
I have been greatly indulged in private prayer ever since I have peen out, which is a heaven upon earth to me, and I believe that has heard to her comfort and establishment. The harvest is very great, the crops good, and the weather fine; for which I bless my gracious God. I long to be at home.
Ever your's in the best of all bonds,
THE DOCTOR.
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