George Whitefield: A Biography, with special reference to his labors in AmericaBelcher, Joseph
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George Whitefield: A Biography, with special reference to his labors in America
Belcher, Joseph
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770
"As it is matter of joy and thankfulness to God, who sent you
hither, and gave you so much countenance, and so remarkably crowned
your labors with success here at Glasgow, so I doubt not but the
following account of the many seals to your ministry in and about
that city, will be very rejoicing to your heart, especially as
the kingdom of our glorious Redeemer is so much advanced thereby,
and as the everlasting happiness of souls is promoted. I am well
informed by some ministers, and other judicious and experienced
Christians, that there are to the amount of fifty persons already
known, in and about Glasgow, who appear to be savingly converted,
through the blessing and power of God on your ten sermons. And there
are, besides these, several others apparently under conviction,
but not reckoned, as being still doubtful. Several Christians
also, of considerable standing, were much strengthened, revived,
and comforted by what they heard. They were made to rejoice in
hope of the glory of God, having attained to the full assurance
of faith. Among those lately converted, there are several young
people who were before openly wicked and flagitious, or at best
but very negligent as to spiritual things; and yet they are now
in the way of salvation. Some young converts are yet under doubts
and fears, but a considerable number of them have attained to
peace and joy in believing. Several of those who were lately
wrought on in a gracious way, seem to outstrip Christians of
considerable standing, in spiritual-mindedness, and in many other
good qualifications; particularly in their zeal for the conversion
of others, in their love to ordinances, and in their freedom from
bigotry and party zeal. Those converted by your ministry have not
been discovered at once, but only from time to time. A good many
of them have been discovered only of late. Their convictions were
at first less pungent, and through the discouragements they met
with in the families where they resided, as well as from their own
feelings, they endeavored for a time to conceal their state. These
circumstances afford ground for hoping, that there are yet others
who may afterwards become known. Besides such as have been awakened
through the power of God accompanying your sermons, there have been
others who have been since awakened, and who have been discovered
in consequence of the change observable in their conduct. These,
dear brother, are a few hints concerning some of the most remarkable
things, as to the blessing which accompanied your labors at Glasgow."
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