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ance of it in my congregation (I think in a judgment of charity, about ten were converted.) It was also surprisingly great in New Jersey College, as I was assured by a letter from the President and others, and also by a number of the students, one of whom (C—————B'n, A. B. who I trust was a happy subject of the blessing) now lives with me, and is the instructor of this school. But a dark cloud is now drawn over that dear seminary, and indeed over the whole land, by the death of that excellent man, Mr. President Burr, about a fortnight ago. I might likewise mention some appearance of religious concern, about the same time at Yale College, in New Haven, and also in the town, as well as in several other places.

My dear young Johnny Pumpshire (a specimen of whose writing I sent to England) is dead, I hope gone to rest; his mate is now fit for College, and is, I think, as amiable a child as ever I knew. He is now 13 years and 10 months old. I have two more from Delaware, who are likely boys. Dear Mr. P is now chaplain in the army, at Fort Edward, who will procure two likely boys from the Mohawks if he can. Please to accept most hearty salutations from, and remember in your devoutest hours him, who is with most sincere respect, Yours, in our common Lord,

ELEAZAR WHEELOCK.

Mr. Dennis De Berdt.

To the Rev. George Whitefield.

Lebanon, November 8, 1757.

Rev. and Dear Sir,

of November 5th, 1756 (with one from Mr. D

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Yours of February 9th came to hand June 9th. Another

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came October 1st, and I rejoice your hands are full of work;

and by some copies per favor of Mr. W your labors are not in vain in the Lord.

-y, do understand Thousands in New for you to make us

England, wish to have the way prepared another visit. I believe every journey you have taken through New England, has been eminently serviceable; some more evidently for one purpose and some for another. Your first,

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for awakening and rousing the stupid and secure.

After that,

to discredit and beat down a false religion. Your last to remove prejudices from the minds of many against you, and the work of God, and so happily prepare your way for another visit. It is at present a time of great stupidity and insensibility in general, notwithstanding the strong means God has been using to the contrary.

We had last winter a blessed season here in my family, school, and neighborhood. And there was also a most surprising, powerful, genuine, effectual work of God, at New Jersey College. That College is, no doubt, a blessed nest of young christians. A most hopeful and joyful omen of great gospel good to Zion nigh at hand. But my dear sir, you will condole the death of that dear man, Mr. President Burr. My father, my father, the chariots of Israel and the horsemen thereof!Mr. Edwards, of Stockbridge, is chosen, and I hear is gone to supply his place.

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I have been diligently pursuing the advice of Lord Hin the affair of our school. President Cla ·P. has made a bold stand of late against arminians; they do pay him offhe begins to think that new-light ministers (as they are called) are his best friends. 'Tis something likely he will be willing to hear you in the C. H. when you come. He is quite zealous on the right side.

Mr. Occum, the Long Island Indian, is in a poor state of health, almost worn out with labor. The Hon. Commissioners of Boston, wrote to Mr. Pomeroy and myself, to call in proper persons to join us, and examine and judge of the expediency of ordaining him to the pastoral office, and to do it if we thought proper; but his sickness has delayed the affair.

We rejoice to hear of a revival of religion in the established church. I believe a number here remember you continually in their prayers. I ask the like favor of you, for,

Rev. and dear sir,

Yours in the dear Jesus,

Rev. George Whitefield.

ELEAZAR WHEELOCK.

Very Dear Sir,

To Mr. Dennis De Berdt, at London.

Your most agreeable favor of May 6th, came to hand three days ago, which I read with much satisfaction, and now thank you for the renewed testimony of your respect and readiness further to serve the important design of our school.

I have found (especially at times) much peace and quiet in putting the affairs of the school wholly over into the hands of the great governor of all things, and in waiting upon him for the issue The prospect hath looked to me exceeding fair, and the probability of success, beyond any thing that has yet been attempted, and especially of late, since the success of his Majesty's arms at Cape Breton, Frontinac, and on the Ohio, (if the late report of their taking Fort Duquesne be a truth ;) but God's judgments are a great deep, and his way is in the sea. We often think this or that way best; but God's thoughts are not as ours; Providence steers quite another, and better course. But if this affair be of God (as I can't yet but think it is, and that He designs to own and prosper it) I don't think it strange, if we meet many and great difficulties in our way. There seems plain necessity of them, to hide pride from man, and keep up our trust and dependance upon him, who worketh all in all. The political, as well as religious reasons in favor of it, are so many and great, as, if duly weighed, it seems to me, must prevail. I think it my duty to leave nothing within my power undone, which may be done in favor of it.

Mr. P- —y, in a late letter from Fort Edward, writes me, that the talk is revived of their making another push this fall, against Carrilons and Crown Point, that they learn by deserters from the French, that they are in great fears of an attack— are fortifying where our people landed in their late attempt, that the French have plenty of provisions at their forts; but a famine is much feared in Canada. General Amherst is on his way to the lake, with a reinforcement of 6000 men. We understand that our men have grown sickly, and much dispirited, through long incampment and a conduct of affairs, so very con

trary to such high spirits, and such engagedness to push forward, the design which they sat out with.

The name of the Right Honorable William Pitt, is very dear to New England.

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I took the freedom to read your former letter to my congregation, and if I shall think this, or any other I may receive from you, may be for their edification; I trust you will account that a sufficient excuse.

This good opportunity by Mr. Peters, who is going home for sacred orders, is unexpected, and gives me but short time to write. May God make him a blessing.-I am, dear sir, with the most sincere affection and respect,

Yours, in the dearest bonds,

ELEAZAR WHEELOCK.

Mr. Dennis De Berdt.

From the Rev. William Tennant.

Rev. and very Dear Brother,

I thank you for your two brotherly and loving letters; they were refreshing to me, as containing not only most undeserved expressions of love to my person; but undoubted evidences of unwearied pains to promote the kingdom of our Lord, Christ. Go on in the name of the Lord; my soul says, God speed

Your last I received 28th ult.: I laid it before the corres pondents; they approve of your change for J-b, not in the least suspecting, either your prudence, or probity. You are desired, to take care of him at our expence, until next May; when (if God will) he is expected at the College. It is

judged inexpedient to send the other boys this winter, as your charter is in suspence.

I am glad to hear the Indians under your tuition, are in any degree promising; it is an encouragement to wait spiritual blessings, in the Lord's time. Let the boys know their friends are well, and that we require them to serve God, and mind their books.

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It will refresh your heart, dear Sir, to know that our province has, in consideration of all the Indian claims to lands in this part of it, purchased a tract of land containing near 3000 acres, to be a possession for them and theirs forever. It is the same tract that our dear brother B―d chose for them; but could not purchase it, though he incessantly labored for it. It is now made theirs, in a time, and way hardly expected; it is surely the doings of our Lord, to whom be all the glory.

The society, our constituents, have also ordered us to draw for £300 sterling, for the purchase of land for the Indians, which, with that already obtained, will be an ample medium for their support. This surprising providence has almost persuaded my infidel heart to believe, that the blessed Lord has yet in reserve, something, both good and great for the poor heathen among us. It will surely much more animate you, my dear brother, to wait for the accomplishment of your truly noble design of a charter. The hearts of kings as well as governors being in the same holy and compassionate hand.

I am, in the best of bonds,

Freehold, December 6, 1758.

Yours, &c.

WILLIAM TENNANT.

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