To Mrs. Barton Date: BRISTOL, September 9, 1769. MY DEAR SISTER, Now I understand you well; but I did not understand you before. I thought you meant that you had not now the love that you had once. See letter of Aug. 6. I am glad to find that I was mistaken, and that you still retain that precious gift of God. Undoubtedly you may retain it always; yea, and with a continual increase. You may have a deeper and deeper fellowship with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. You may have more and more of the mind which was in Him and be more fully renewed in His likeness. You should send me word from time to time what your present experience and your present trials are. Peace be with your spirits! I am, my dear sister, Your affectionate brother.