Copy of Letter

  • Reference
    • GB 133 DDSe 10
  • Former Reference
    • GB 135 DDSe 10
  • Dates of Creation
    • 12 Jan 1739

Scope and Content

From Thomas Moore at Beeston to [William Seward]. On the 9th inst., they received Seward’s kind letter which was a source of great comfort to Thomas and his dear mother[Possibly Martha Moore – see DDSe 9]. 'O how we rejoyced together, how does our hearts burn in love, our spirits leap for joy in praising and adoring the Lord for all his abounding mercies done unto you...such a visible sign and mark of his condescension and mercy at this time to England, such a full assurance that God is with you, that he works in you and goes along with you and will bless you with abundance of his blessings, and will enable you to carry on this great work ...' Spiritual matters are further discussed in a similar strain with great detail.

Moore loves his friend Seward 'in the bowels of Jesus'. They long to see him here at Beeston. The day of any such visit will be a day of great rejoicing and thanks to the Lord for all his abundant mercies. Spiritual matters are further discussed in great detail.

Moore has no business to transact in London and he would be grateful therefore if Seward could purchase for him some books – any that Seward thinks would be appropriate for giving to their poor neighbours 'for they want both money and portly bread, and to lay down the money for me until you come to Yorkshire'. The books should be directed to Mr John Cockel at Leeds.

Their poor neighbours in this part in this world are he hopes 'in good earnest'. They all wait with great longing and expectation to see Seward. Thomas’ dear brother George is 'wonderfully awakened' but is experiencing a great many troubles at this time.

In a postscript, he asks that his regards be passed to [James] Hutton.