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( h] infant ,daught]4-- ,tribulation ! ,portion ( ,god's ,p1 & int5d$ to wean !m f ! ,_w1 #dj #e4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure1 :5 remov+ f ,anwo?4--,*anges-- ,loss ( ,fri5ds--,?is ,_w no abid+ ,place1 #db #f4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught1 tell+ ( 8 ,wife's illness4--,inw>d ,conflict1 aris+ f ,outw>d ,trial1 #dd #g4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,! ,e>ne/ ( ! ,_s--,communion ) ,*ri/--,fai? 9 ! ,promises1 #df #h4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,8 ,wife's ,illness--,wre/l+s ) ,god1 #di #i4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,recomm5d+ a ,fri5d to h] ,c>e--,pray]s ask$1 #ej #aj4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,submission1 ,p]sev]ance1 & ,zeal recomm5d$1 #ej #aa4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,god's ,inexplicable ,deal+s ) ,8 ,p well ord]$--,want ( ,ord9ances--,con=mity to ,*ri/--,tr\bles ( ! ,*ur*--,mr4 ,ru!r=d's ,wife's ,dea?1 #eb #ab4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,god ,mixe? ! ,cup--,! ,rew>d ( ! ,wick$--,fai?fulness--,=be>ance--,trials 1 #ed #ac4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught1 :5 expos$ to reproa* = h] pr9ciples4--,jesus a ,patt]n ( ,pati5ce "u ,suff]+1 #eg #ad4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught1 9 prospect ( ! ,"l's ,supp]4-- ,abundance 9 ,jesus--,! ,re/oration ( ! ,jews-- ,enemies ( ,god1 #eh #ae4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,! ?reat5$ ,introduction ( ! ,s]vice-,book--,tr\bles ( ! ,*ur*--,private ,wrongs1 #fj #af4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,proposal to ,remove him f ,anwo?-- ,babylon's ,de/ruction1 & ,*ri/'s ,com+--,! ,"y invit$1 #fb #ag4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,! ,prospects ( ! ,*ur*-- ,arm9ianism--,call to ,pray]--,no ,help b 9 ,*ri/1 #fd #ah4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught1 9 prospect ( ! ,"l's ,supp]4-- ,pray] ,solicit$--,! ,*ur*'s ,prospects1 #ff #ai4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,enc\ragem5t to ,ab\nd 9 ,fai? f ! ,prospect ( ,glory--,*ri/'s ,un*angeabl5ess1 #fg #bj4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,assurance ( ,*ri/'s ,love "u ,trials--,fulness ( ,*ri/--,hope ( ,glory1 #fi #ba4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,self-d5ial--,hope ( ,*ri/'s ,com+-- ,lov+ ,god = ,himself1 #gb #bb4 ,to ,john ,k5n$y4--,deliv]ance f ,%ipwreck--,recov]y f ?reat5$ ,dea?--,use ( ,trials--,remembrance ( ,fri5ds1 #gd #bc4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,exhort+ to rememb] h] ,esp\sal to ,*ri/--,tribulation a ,prep>ation = ! ,k+dom-- ,glory 9 ! ,end1 #gg #bd4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,*ri/ & ,8 ,g>d5--,provision ( ,ord9ances 9 ! ,*ur*--,our ,*ildr51 #hj #be4 ,to a ,g5tleman at ,kirkcudbright1 excus+ himself f visit+1 #hc #bf4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught1 aft] h] dang]\s illness4--,use ( ,sickness--,reproa*es--,*ri/ our ,et]nal ,fea/-- ,fa/+1 #hc #bg4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,love to ,*ri/ & ,submission to ,8 ,cross--,believ]s kept--,! ,heav5ly ,p>adise1 #he #bh4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure1 aft] ! dea? ( a *ild4--,! ,/ate ( ! ,*ur*1 ,cause = ,god's ,displeasure--,8 ,c>e ( ,8 ,*ur*--,! ,jews--,afflict$ ,sa9ts1 #hg #bi4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,*ri/ ) ,8 ,p 9 ! ,furnace ( ,affliction--,pray]1 #hi #cj4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,rank & ,prosp]ity h9d] ,progress-- ,wat*fulness--,case ( ,relatives1 #ij #ca4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,a ,union = ,pray] ,recomm5d$1 #ib #cb4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,/ate & ,prospects ( ! ,*ur*--,satan1 #id #cc4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,9 ,prospect ( ,go+ to ! ,"l's ,table1 #ie #cd4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,prospects ( ! ,*ur*--,*ri/'s ,c>e = ! ,*ildr5 ( ,believ]s1 #if #ce4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure1 on ! dea? ( a *ild4--,god ,measures our ,days--,b]eavem5ts ,rip5 u = ! ,h>ve/1 #ig #cf4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,*oice ( a ,commission] = ,p>liam5t1 #ii #cg4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,on ! ,dea? ( ,"l ,k5mure--,design (1 & duties "u1 ,affliction1 #ajj #ch4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,*ri/'s ,c>e ( ,8 ,*ur*1 & ,8 ,judgm5ts on h] ,enemies1 #ajb #ci4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,prep>ation = ,dea? & ,et]nity1 #ajc #dj4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,:5 ,mr4 ,ru!r=d _h ! ,prospect ( be+ ,remov$ f ,anwo?1 #aje #da4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,! ,*ur*'s ,trials--,com=t "u ,temptations--,deliv]ance--,a ,message to ! ,"y1 #ajf #db4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,! ,_w passe? away--,special ,portions ( ! ,^w = ! ,afflict$--,call to ,kirkcudbright1 #ajh #dc4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,:5 ,mr4 ,ru!r=d 0 9 difficulty z to accept+ a ,call to ,kirkcudbright1 & ,cramond1 #aaa #dd4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,tr\bles ?reat5+ ! ,*ur*1 #aac #de4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,9 ! ,prospect ( ! ,"l's ,supp]1 & ( ,trials to ! ,*ur*1 #aac #df4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,toss+s ( ,_s--,h] ,*ildr5 & ,husb&1 #aad #dg4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,submission to ,god's ,arrangem5ts1 #aaf #dh4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,tr\bles f ,false ,bre?r5-- ,occurr5ces--,*ri/'s ,com+--,int]cession1 #aag #di4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,spoil+ ( ,goods--,call to ,kirkcudbright--,! ,"l ,reigne?1 #aai #ej4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,*ri/ com+ z ,capta9 ( ,salvation--,8 ,*ur*'s ,conflict & ,cov5ant--,! ,jews--,la/ ,days' ,apo/asy1 #aba #ea4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,public ,temptations--,! ,security ( e ,sa9t--,occurr5ces 9 ! ,c\ntry-side1 #abc #eb4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,9 ! ,prospect ( h] ,husb& be+ compell$ to receive ! ,comm&s ( ! ,prelates--,sa9ts are yet to ,judge1 #abe #ec4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,enc\ragem5t "u ,trial by prospect ( ,bright] ,days1 #abf #ed4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,public ,wrongs--,words ( ,com=t1 #abf #ee4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,:5 he _h be5 ?reat5$ ) ,p]secution = ,prea*+ ! ,gospel1 #abh #ef4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,reasons = ,resignation--,security ( ,sa9ts--,! ,end ( ,"t1 #abi #eg4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,9 ! ,prospect ( ,removal to ,ab]de51 #aca #eh4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,on occasion ( ,ef=ts to introduce ,episcopacy1 #aca #ei4 ,to ,e>l/on1 ,eld]4--,no ,suff]+ = ,*ri/ unrew>d$-- ,loss ( ,*ildr5--,*ri/ 9 ,provid5ce1 #acb #fj4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,:5 he 0 "u ,trial by ! ,high ,commission1 #ace #fa4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure1 on ! ev5+ ( 8 bani%m5t to ,ab]de54--,8 only ,regrets--,! ,cross unspeakably ,sweet--,retrospect ( 8 ,m9i/ry1 #acf #fb4 ,to ,lady ,culross1 on ! occasion ( 8 bani%m5t to ,ab]de54--,*all5ges ( ,consci5ce--,! ,cross no ,burd51 #ach #fc4 ,to ,mr4 ,rob]t ,cunn+ham1 at ,holywood1 9 ,irel&4-- ,consolation to a ,bro!r 9 ,tribulation--,8 own ,deprivation ( ,m9i/ry--,*ri/ wor? ,suff]+ =1 #adj #fd4 ,to ,alex&] ,gordon ( ,e>l/on4--,8 ,feel+s ^u ,leav+ ,anwo?1 #adc #fe4 ,to ,rob]t ,gordon ( ,knockbreck1 on 8 way to ,ab]de54--,h[ ,upheld on ! ,way1 #add #ff4 ,to ,rob]t ,gordon ( ,knockbreck1 aft] arriv+ at ,ab]de54--,*all5ges ( ,consci5ce--,ease 9 ,zion1 #add #fg4 ,to ,william ,full]ton1 ,provo/ ( ,kirkcudbright4-- ,enc\ragem5t to ,suff] = ,*ri/1 #ade #fh4 ,to ,john ,flem+1 ,bailie ( ,lei?4--,! ,sweetness & ,fai?fulness ( ,*ri/'s ,love1 #adg #fi4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,8 ,enjoym5t ( ,*ri/ 9 ,ab]de5-- ,a ,sight ( ,*ri/ exce$s all ,reports--,"s a%am$ ( ,him & ,81 #adh #gj4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,ex]cise "u ,re/ra9t f ,prea*+--,! ,devil--,*ri/'s ,lov+-k9dness-- ,progress1 #aej #ga4 ,to ,mr4 ,hugh ,m',kail1 ,m9i/] ( ,irv9e4--,*ri/ to be ,tru/$ amid ,trial1 #aeb #gb4 ,to ,william ,gordon ( ,rob]ton4--,h[ ,trials are ,misimprov$--,! ,inf9ite ,value ( ,*ri/--,despis$ ,w>n+s1 #aec #gc4 ,to ,e>l/on1 ! ,eld]4--,satisfaction ) ,*ri/'s ,ways--,private & ,public ,causes ( ,sorr[1 #aef #gd4 ,to ,lady ,culross4--,suspicions ( ,god's ,ways--,god's ,ways always ,"r--,grace ,gr[s "u ,trial1 #aeg #ge4 ,to ,john ,k5n$y1 ,bailie ( ,ayr4--,long+ aft] ,discov]ies ( ,*ri/--,8 ,long-suff]+--,try+ ,circum/ances1 #aeh #gf4 ,to ,rob]t ,gordon ( ,knockbreck4--,b5efit ( ,affliction1 #afa #gg4 ,to ,lady ,boyd4--,ab]de5--,exp]i5ce ( himself ,sad-- ,tak+ ,pa9s to w9 ,grace1 #afc #gh4 ,to ,"l ,boyd4--,enc\ragem5t to ,ex]tion = ,*ri/'s ,cause1 #afd #gi4 ,to ,m>g>et ,ballant9e4--,value ( ! ,s\l1 & ,urg5cy ( ,salvation1 #aff #hj4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,8 ,com=t "u ,tribulations1 & ! ,prison a ,palace1 #afh #ha4 ,to ,mr4 ,john ,me9e 7jun474--,exp]i5ce--,pati5t ,wait+--,sanctification1 #afi #hb4 ,to ,john ,gordon ( ,c>doness1 ,eld]4--,w9 ,*ri/ at all ,haz>ds--,*ri/'s ,beauty--,a ,^w to ,*ildr51 #agj #hc4 ,to ! ,e>l ( ,lo?ian4--,advice z to ,public ,conduct--,ev]y?+ to be endur$ = ,*ri/1 #agd #hd4 ,to ,jean ,br[n4--,! ,joys ( ?is ,life embitt]$ by ,s9--,heav5 an ,object ( ,desire--,trial a ,bless$ ,?+1 #agg #he4 ,to ,john ,k5n$y1 ,bailie ( ,ayr4--,! ,reasonabl5ess ( ,believ+ "u all ,affliction--,obligations to ,free ,grace1 #agi #hf4 ,to ,"l ,craighall4--,episcopalian ,c]emonies--,h[ to ,abide 9 ! ,tru?--,desire = ,lib]ty to prea* ,*ri/1 #aha #hg4 ,to ,elizabe? ,k5n$y4--,dang] ( ,=mality--,*ri/ :olly to be ,lov$--,o!r ,objects ( ,love1 #ahc #hh4 ,to ,janet ,k5n$y4--,*ri/ to be kept at e sacrifice--,8 incomp>able ,lovel9ess1 #ahe #hi4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,rob]t ,blair4--,god's ,arrangem5ts sometimes ,my/]i\s1 #ahg #ij4 ,to ! ,rev4 ,john ,liv+/one4--,resignation--,enjoym5t-- ,/ate ( ! ,*ur*1 #aij #ia4 ,to ,mr4 ,ephraim ,melv94--,kneel+ at ! ,"l's ,supp] a species ( ,idolatry1 #aib #ib4 ,to ,mr4 ,rob]t ,gordon ( ,knockbreck4--,visits ( ,*ri/--,! ,?+s :i* ,affliction ,tea*es1 #aie #ic4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,god's ,deal+s ) ,scotl&--,! ,eye to be direct$ ,heav5w>d1 #aig #id4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,! ,times--,*ri/'s ,sweetness 9 ,tr\ble--,long+ aft] ,him1 #aih #ie4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,*ri/'s ,cross ,sweet--,8 ,com+ to be ,desir$--,jeal\s ( any ,rival1 #bjj #if4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,*ri/ all ,wor?y--,anwo?1 #bja #ig4 ,to ,alex&] ,gordon ( ,e>l/on4--,*ri/ ,ende>$ by ,bitt] ,exp]i5ces--,se>*+s ( ,he>t--,fe>s = ! ,*ur*1 #bjb #ih4 ,to ,mr4 ,alex&] ,colville ( ,blair4--,increas+ ,exp]i5ce ( ,*ri/'s ,love--,god ) ,8 ,sa9ts1 #bjd #ii4 ,to ,e>l/on1 ,y\ng]4--,*ri/'s ,ways ,misund]/ood--,8 increas+ ,k9dness--,spiritual ,delicacy--,h>d to be ,dead to ! ,_w1 #bje #ajj4 ,to ,lady ,c>doness4--,! ,"o ,?+ ,ne$ful--,consci5ti\s ,act+ 9 ! ,_w--,advice "u ,deject+ ,trials1 #bjh #aja4 ,to ,jonet ,maccullo*4--,*ri/'s ,suffici5cy--,/$fa/ness 9 ! ,tru?1 #baj #ajb4 ,to ,alex&] ,gordon ( ,knockgray4--,gr\nds ( ,praise-- ,affliction t5ds to misrepres5t ,*ri/--,idols1 #baa #ajc4 ,to ,lady ,c>doness1 ,eld]4--,*ri/ & ,8 ,cause ,recomm5d$--,heav5ly-m9d$ness--,caution aga9/ ,compliances--,anxiety ab\t 8 ,p>i%1 #bac #ajd4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,pa9/ak+ 9 ! ,k ( ,*ri/--,unusual enjoym5t ( ,8 ,love--,n ,easy to be a ,*ri/ian--,fri5ds mu/ n mislead1 #bae #aje4 ,to a ,g5tlewoman1 ^u ! dea? ( h] ,husb&4-- ,resignation "u ,b]eavem5t--,8 own ,enjoym5t ( ,*ri/'s ,love1 #bag #ajf4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,weak ,assurance--,grace diff]5t f ,le>n+--,self-accusations1 #bah #ajg4 ,to ,lady ,boyd4--,consci\sness ( ,defects no argum5t ( ,*ri/ be+ unkn[n--,8 ,exp]i5ce 9 ,exile1 #bbj #ajh4 ,to ,lady ,kaskib]ry4--,gratitude = ,k9dness--,*ri/'s ,pres5ce felt1 #bbb #aji4 ,to ,lady ,e>l/on4--,foll[+ ,*ri/ n ,easy--,*ildr5 n to be ov]-lov$--,joy 9 ! ,"l1 #bbc #aaj4 ,to ,mr4 ,david ,dickson4--,god's ,deal+s--,! ,bitt] ,sweet5$--,notes on ,scripture1 #bbd #aaa4 ,to ,jean ,br[n4--,*ri/'s ,untold ,preci\sness--,a ,^w to h] ,boy1 #bbf #aab4 ,to ,mr4 ,john ,f]gu%ill4--,! ,rod ^u ,god's ,*ildr5-- ,pa9 f a s5se ( ,*ri/'s ,love--,8 ,pres5ce a ,support "u ,trials--,cont5t$ness ) ,him alone1 #bbg #aac4 ,to ,mr4 ,rob]t ,d\glas4--,greatness ( ,*ri/'s ,love reveal$ to ^? :o suff] = ,him1 #bbi #aad4 ,to ,william ,rigg ( ,a!rnie4--,su/a9+ ,p[] ( ,*ri/'s ,love--,satan's ,opposition--,ye>n+s = ,*ri/ ,himself--,fe>s = ! ,*ur*1 #bcj #aae4 ,to ,mr4 ,alex&] ,h5d]son4--,sadness because ( ,*ri/'s ,head%ip n set =?--,8 ,cause att5d$ ) ,crosses--,! ,believ] se5 ( all1 #bcb #aaf4 ,to ,"l ,l\don4--,bless$ness ( ,act+ = ,*ri/--,8 ,love to ,8 ,prison]1 #bcd #aag4 ,to ,mr4 ,william ,dalglei%1 ,m9i/] ( ,kirkdale & ,kirkmabreck4--,*ri/'s ,k9dness--,dep5d5ce on ,provid5ce--,controv]sies1 #bcg #aah4 ,to ,mr4 ,hugh ,m',kail1 ,m9i/] at ,irv9e4--,*ri/'s ,b\ntiful ,deal+s--,joy 9 ,*ri/ ?r\gh ! ,cross1 #bci #aai4 ,to ,mr4 ,david ,dickson4--,joyful ,exp]i5ce--,cup ,ov]fl[+ 9 ,exile1 #bdj #abj4 ,to ,mr4 ,mat!w ,m[at1 ,m9i/] at ,kilm>nock4-- ,pl5itude ( ,*ri/'s ,love--,ne$ to use ,grace aright--,*ri/ ! ,ransom]--,desire to proclaim ,8 ,gospel--,%ortcom+s & ,suff]+s1 #bdb #aba4 ,to ,william ,halliday4--,dilig5ce 9 secur+ ,salvation1 #bde #abb4 ,to a ,g5tlewoman aft] ! dea? ( h] ,husb&4--,vanity ( ,e>?ly ,possessions--,*ri/ a suffici5t ,portion--,design ( ,affliction1 #bde #abc4 ,to ,john ,gordon ( ,c>doness1 ,y\ng]4--,reasons = be+ e>ne/ ab\t ! ,s\l1 & = ,resignation1 #bdg #abd4 ,to ,john ,gordon ( ,c>doness1 ,eld]4--,call to ,e>ne/ness ab\t ,salvation--,intrusion ( ,m9i/]s1 #bdh #abe4 ,to ,lady ,=ret4--,sickness a ,k9dness--,*ri/'s ,glooms bett] ?an ! ,_w's ,joys1 #bdi #abf4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,adh]5ce to ,duty amid/ ,opposition--,p[] ( ,*ri/'s ,love1 #bej #abg4 ,to ,john ,c>s54--,no?+ wor? ! ,f9d+ b ,*ri/1 #bea #abh4 ,to ! ,e>l ( ,cassillis4--,hon\r ( te/ify+ = ,*ri/1 #beb #abi4 ,to ,mr4 ,rob]t ,gordon1 ,bailie ( ,ayr4--,*ri/ above ,all1 #bec #acj4 ,to ,john ,k5n$y1 ,bailie ( ,ayr4--,*ri/'s ,love--,! ,?ree ,wond]s--,desires = ,8 ,second ,com+1 #bed #aca4 ,to ,jean ,br[n4--,8 ,wisdom 9 our ,trials--,rejoic+ 9 ,tribulation1 #beg #acb4 ,to ,jean ,macmillan4--,/rive to ent] ,91 #bei #acc4 ,to ,lady ,busbie4--,complete ,surr5d] to ,*ri/--,no ,idols--,trials discov] ,s9s--,a ,free ,salvation--,! ,m>riage ,supp]1 #bfj #acd4 ,to ,john ,ew>t1 ,bailie ( ,kirkcudbright4--,! ,cross no ,burd5--,ne$ ( ,sure ,f\ndation1 #bfb #ace4 ,to ,william ,full]ton1 ,provo/ ( ,kirkcudbright4--,fe> n !m :o kill ! ,body--,unexpect$ ,fav\r1 #bfc #acf4 ,to ,rob]t ,gl5d9n+1 ,m9i/] ( ,kirkcudbright4-- ,prep>e to meet ?y ,god--,*ri/ 8 ,joy1 #bfd #acg4 ,to ,william ,gl5d9n+4--,p]sev]ance aga9/ ,opposition1 #bfe #ach4 ,to ,mr4 ,hugh ,h5d]son1 ,m9i/] ( ! ,gospel4--,trials select$ by ,god--,pati5ce--,look+ = ! ,judge1 #bff #aci4 ,to ,"l ,balm]9o*4--,8 happy ,obligations to ,*ri/--,empt9ess ( ! ,_w1 #bfg #adj4 ,to ,lady ,m>1 ,y\ng]4--,no ,ex*ange = ,*ri/1 #bfi #ada4 ,to ,james ,macadam4--,! ,k+dom tak5 by ,=ce1 #bgj #adb4 ,to ,william ,liv+/one4--,c\nsel to a ,y\?1 #bga #adc4 ,to ,william ,gordon ( ,:itep>k4--,no?+ lo/ by ,trials--,long+ = ,*ri/ ,himself1 because ( ,8 ,love1 #bgb #add4 ,to ,mr4 ,george ,gillespie1 ,m9i/] ( ,kirkcaldy4-- ,suspicions ( ,*ri/'s ,love ,remov$--,?ree ,desires1 #bgc #ade4 ,to ,jean ,gordon4--,god ! ,satisfy+ ,portion--,adh]5ce to ,*ri/1 #bge #adf4 ,to ,mr4 ,james ,bruce1 ,m9i/] ( ! ,gospel4--,misjudg+ ( ,*ri/'s ,ways1 #bgf #adg4 ,to ,john ,gordon1 at ,rusco4--,press+ into ,heav5--,to be a ,*ri/ian no ,easy ,atta9m5t--,s9s to be ,avoid$1 #bgg #adh4 ,to ,lady ,hallhill4--,*ri/'s ,crosses bett] ?an ,egypt's ,treasures1 #bgh #adi4 ,to ,john ,osburn1 ,provo/ ( ,ayr4--,adh]5ce to ,*ri/--,8 ,approbation wor? all ,worlds1 #bhj #aej4 ,to ,john ,h5d]son1 9 ,rusco4--,cont9u+ 9 ,*ri/-- ,prep>$ness = ,dea?1 #bha #aea4 ,to ,john ,me9e1 ,s5ior4--,enjoym5t ( ,god's ,love--,ne$ ( ,help--,burd5s1 #bha #aeb4 ,to ,mr4 ,?omas ,g>v54--,a ,prison]'s ,joys--,love ( ,*ri/--,! ,good ,"p--,heav5 9 ,sight1 #bhc #aec4 ,to ,be?aia ,aird4--,unbelief "u ,trials--,*ri/'s ,sympa?y1 #bhd #aed4 ,to ,alex&] ,gordon ( ,knockgray4--,prospective ,trials1 #bhf #aee4 ,to ,grizzel ,full]ton1 daught] ( ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,! ,"o ,?+ ,ne$ful--,*ri/'s ,love1 #bhf #aef4 ,to ,patrick ,c>s54--,e>ly ,devot$ness to ,*ri/1 #bhg #aeg4 ,to ! ,laird ( ,c>leton4--,increas+ ,s5se ( ,*ri/'s ,love--,resignation--,deadness to ,e>?-- ,temptations--,infirmities1 #bhh #aeh4 ,to ,lady ,busbie4--,*ri/ all ,wor?y--,be/ at our ,l[e/--,s9fulness ( ! ,l&--,pray]s1 #bij #aei4 ,to ,john ,flem+1 ,bailie ( ,lei?4--,directions = ,*ri/ian ,conduct1 #bib #afj4 ,to ,alex&] ,gordon ( ,e>l/on4--,hung]+ aft] ,*ri/ ,himself r ?an ,8 ,love1 #bie #afa4 ,to ,john ,/u>t1 ,provo/ ( ,ayr4--,comm]cial ,mis=tunes--,s]vice-,book--,bless$ness ( ,trials1 #bih #afb4 ,to ,john ,/u>t1 ,provo/ ( ,ayr4--,! ,burd5 ( a ,sil5c$ ,m9i/]--,spiritual ,%ortcom+s1 #cjb #afc4 ,to ,john ,/u>t1 ,provo/ ( ,ayr4--,view ( ,trials pa/--,h>d ,?\ghts ( ,*ri/--,crosses--,hope1 #cjd #afd4 ,to ,n9ian ,mure1 "o ( ! family ( ,cass9c>rie4--,a ,y\? ,admoni%$1 #cjg #afe4 ,to ,mr4 ,?omas ,g>v54--,p]sonal ,insuffici5cy--,grace f ,*ri/ alone--,long+s aft] ,him1 #cjh #aff4 ,to ,c>doness1 ! ,eld]4--,a ,good ,consci5ce--,*ri/ k9d to ,suff]]s--,responsibility--,y\?1 #caj #afg4 ,to ,lady ,boyd4--,lessons le>n$ 9 ! ,s*ool ( ,adv]sity1 #cab #afh4 ,to ,mr4 ,david ,dickson4--,*ri/'s ,inf9ite ,fulness1 #cae #afi4 ,to ! ,laird ( ,c>leton4--,god's ,work+ ,incompreh5sible--,long+ aft] any ,drop ( ,*ri/'s ,fulness1 #cag #agj4 ,to ,rob]t ,gordon ( ,knockbreck4--,long+ = ,*ri/'s ,glory--,felt guilt9ess--,long+ = ,*ri/'s ,love--,sanctification1 #cai #aga4 ,to ! ,laird ( ,moncrieff4--,conc]t 9 ,pray]-- ,/$fa/ness to ,*ri/--,grief misrepres5ts ,*ri/'s ,glory1 #cba #agb4 ,to ,john ,cl>k4--,m>ks ( ,diff]5ce betwixt ,*ri/ians & ,reprobates1 #cbc #agc4 ,to ,c>doness1 ! ,y\ng]4--,w>n+ & ,advice z to ,?+s ( ,salvation1 #cbd #agd4 ,to ,"l ,craighall4--,idolatry ,condemn$1 #cbf #age4 ,to ,john ,laurie4--,*ri/'s ,love--,a ,"r ,e/imate ( ,him--,8 ,grace1 #ccj #agf4 ,to ! ,laird ( ,c>leton4--,a ,*ri/ian's ,confession ( ,unwor?9ess--,desire = ,*ri/'s ,hon\r--,pres5t ,circum/ances1 #cca #agg4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,*ri/ ,suff]+ 9 ,8 ,*ur*-- ,8 ,com+--,outp\r+s ( ,love f ,him1 #cce #agh4 ,to ,lady ,culross4--,*ri/'s ,managem5t ( ,trials--,:at ,fai? c d--,*ri/ n ,exp]i5ce--,pray]s1 #ccg #agi4 ,to ,mr4 ,john ,nevay4--,*ri/'s ,love ,%>p5$ 9 ,suff]+--,kneel+ at ! ,communion--,po/ure at ,ord9ances1 #cdj #ahj4 ,to ,john ,gordon ( ,c>doness1 ! ,eld]4--,long+s = ^? "u 8 =m] ,m9i/ry--,delight 9 ,*ri/ & ,8 ,appe>+--,plead+ ) 8 ,flock1 #cdd #aha4 ,to ,e>l/on1 ! ,y\ng]4--,dang]s ( ,y\?--,*ri/ ! be/ ,physician--,f\r ,rem$ies aga9/ ,d\bt+--,brea?+ aft] ,*ri/'s ,hon\r1 #cdh #ahb4 ,to ,alex&] ,gordon ( ,knockgray4--,joy 9 ,god--,trials "w out ,glory to ,*ri/1 #cec #ahc4 ,to ,mr4 ,j---- ,r----4--,*ri/ ! ,purifi] ( ,8 ,*ur*--,submission to ,8 ,ways1 #cee #ahd4 ,to ,mr4 ,william ,dalglei%1 ,m9i/] ( ! ,gospel4--,! ,fragrance ( ! ,m9i/ry--,a ,review ( 8 ,pa/ & ,pres5t ,situation1 & ( 8 ,prospects1 #ceh #ahe4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,long+ to be ,re/or$ to 8 ,*>ge1 #cfa #ahf4 ,to ,rob]t ,/u>t4--,*ri/ *ooses ,8 own 9 ! ,furnace--,ne$ ( a ,deep ,"w--,! ,god-,man1 a ,_w's ,wond]1 #cfc #ahg4 ,to ,lady ,gaitgir?4--,*ri/ ,un*angeable1 ?\gh n always ,enjoy$--,8 ,love nev] yet fully p\r$ out--,himself ,8 ,p's ,caution]1 #cff #ahh4 ,to ,mr4 ,john ,f]gu%ill ( ,o*iltree4--,despond+ ,views ( 8 own ,/ate--,m9i/]ial ,dilig5ce-- ,*ri/'s ,wor?--,self-seek+1 #cfh #ahi4 ,to ,john ,/u>t1 ,provo/ ( ,ayr4--,hope = ,scotl&-- ,self-submission--,*ri/ ,himself s\ght = by ,fai?--,/ability ( ,salvation--,8 ,ways1 #cga #aij4 ,to ! ,laird ( ,c>slu?4--,necessity ( mak+ sure ( ,salvation--,vanity ( ! ,_w--,no?+ wor? hav+ b ,*ri/--,flight ( ,"t1 #cgc #aia4 ,to ! ,laird ( ,cass9c>rie4--,e>ne/ness ab\t ,salvation--,*ri/ ,himself s\ght1 #cgf #aib4 ,to ,lady ,c>doness4--,grace--,! ,"n ( ,*ri/ to be ,exalt$--,ev]y?+ b ,god fails u1 #cgh #aic4 ,to ,sibylla ,macadam4--,*ri/'s ,beauty & ,excell5ce1 #chj #aid4 ,to ,mr4 ,hugh ,h5d]son1 ,m9i/] ( ,dalry4--,! ,ways ( ,provid5ce--,believ+ ,pati5ce1 #cha #aie4 ,to ,lady ,l>girie4--,*ri/ ! ,exclusive ,object ( ,love--,prep>ation = ,dea?1 #chc #aif4 ,to ,e>l/on1 ! ,y\ng]4--,suff]+s--,hope ( ,f9al ,deliv]ance--,! ,believ] 9 ,safe ,keep+--,! ,recomp5se ,m>r$ by ,temptations1 #chd #aig4 ,to ,mr4 ,william ,dalglei%1 ,m9i/] ( ! ,gospel4-- ,?\ghts z to ,god's ,arrangem5ts--,w9n+ ,s\ls to be ,supremely ,desir$--,long+s = ,*ri/1 #chf #aih4 ,to ! ,laird ( ,cally4--,spiritual ,slo?--,dang] ( ,compromise--,self1 ! ,root ( all ,s9-- ,self-r5unciation1 #chh #aii4 ,to ,john ,gordon ( ,c>doness1 ! ,y\ng]4--,dang]s ( ,y\?--,e>ly ,decision1 #cij #bjj4 ,to ,rob]t ,gordon1 ,bailie ( ,ayr4--,! ,mis]y ( m]e ,worldly ,hope--,e>ne/ness ab\t ,salvation1 #cic #bja4 ,to ,alex&] ,gordon ( ,e>l/on4--,*ri/'s ,k+dom to be ,exalt$ ov] all2 & m ,pa9s to be tak5 to ,w9 f>!r into ,him1 #cie #bjb4 ,to ! ,laird ( ,cally4--,y\? a ,preci\s ,season-- ,*ri/'s ,beauty1 #cig #bjc4 ,to ,william ,gordon1 at ,k5mure4--,te/imony to ,*ri/'s ,wor?--,m>ks ( ,grace 9 ,conviction ( ,s9 & ,spiritual ,conflict1 #cii #bjd4 ,to ,m>g>et ,full]ton4--,*ri/1 n ,creatures1 wor?y ( all ,love--,love n to be measur$ by ,feel+1 #dja #bje4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,difficulties 9 ! way to ! ,k+dom--,*ri/'s ,love1 #djb #bjf4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,! ,use ( ,suff]+s--,fe>s "u !m--,desire t ,*ri/ be ,glorifi$1 #djd #bjg4 ,to ,john ,h5d]son ( ,rusco4--,practical ,h9ts1 #djg #bjh4 ,to ,alex&] ,colville ( ,blair4--,regrets = n be+ able to ,prea*--,long+s = ,*ri/1 #djh #bji4 ,to ,mr4 ,john ,nevay4--,*ri/'s ,surpass+ ,excell5cy--,8 ,cause 9 ,scotl&1 #dji #baj4 ,to ,lady ,boyd4--,8 ,s\l ,fa9t+ = ,*ri/'s ,mat*less ,beauty--,pray] = a ,revival1 #daj #baa4 ,to a ,*ri/ian ,g5tlewoman4--,god's ,skill to bless by ,affliction--,unk9dness ( ,m5--,ne> ! ,day ( ,meet+ ! ,"l1 #dab #bab4 ,to ,william ,gl5d9n+4--,se>* into ,*ri/'s ,lovel9ess--,:at he w\ld ,suff] to see x--,8 ,com+ to ,deliv]1 #dad #bac4 ,to ,rob]t ,l5nox ( ,disdove4--,m5's ,folly 9 ,und]valu+ ,*ri/--,x is ,he t satisfie?-- ,admiration ( ,him1 #daf #bad4 ,to ,mr4 ,james ,hamilton1 ,m9i/] ( ! ,gospel4-- ,suff]+ = ,*ri/'s ,head%ip--,h[ ,*ri/ visit$ him 9 ,prea*+1 #dah #bae4 ,to ,mi/ress ,/u>t4--,p]sonal ,unwor?9ess--,long+ aft] ,hol9ess--,w9n[+ ,"t1 #dba #baf4 ,to ,mr4 ,hugh ,m',kail1 ,m9i/] ( ,irv9e4--,advantages ( our ,wants & ,di/emp]s--,*ri/ ,unspeakable1 #dbc #bag4 ,to ,alex&] ,gordon ( ,g>lo*4--,free ,grace f9d+ its ,mat]ials 9 u1 #dbe #bah4 ,to ,john ,bell1 ,eld]4--,dang] ( ,tru/+ to a ,"n to ,live--,conv]sion no ,sup]ficial ,"w-- ,exhortation to ,make ,sure1 #dbg #bai4 ,to ,mr4 ,john ,r[1 ,m9i/] ( ! ,gospel4--,*ri/'s ,crosses bett] ?an ! ,_w's ,joys--,*ri/ ,extoll$1 #dbi #bbj4 ,to ,"l ,craighall4--,duty ( be+ dis5tangl$ f ,*ri/-di%on\r+ ,compliances1 #dcj #bba4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,h] ,pray]s = ,scotl& n ,=gott51 #dcj #bbb4 ,to ,lady ,culross4--,*ri/'s ,way ( ,%[+ ,himself ! ,be/--,:at ,fits = ,him--,ye>n+ aft] ,him insatiably--,dome/ic ,matt]s1 #dca #bbc4 ,to ,alex&] ,gordon ( ,knockgray4--,/ate ( ! ,*ur*--,believ]s purifi$ by ,affliction--,folly ( seek+ ,joy 9 a ,doom$ ,_w1 #dcd #bbd4 ,to ,fulwood1 ! ,y\ng]4--,vanity ( ! ,_w 9 ! light ( ,dea? & ,*ri/--,! ,pres5t ,tru?-- ,*ri/'s ,com+1 #dcf #bbe4 ,to 8 ,p>i%ion]s4--,prote/ation ( ,c>e = _! ,s\ls1 & = ! ,glory ( ,god--,delight 9 8 m9i/ry1 & 9 8 ,"l--,ef=ts = _! ,s\ls--,w>n+s aga9/ ,errors ( ! ,day--,awful words to ! ,backslid]--,int5se ,admiration ( ,*ri/--,a ,l\d ,call to ,all1 #dch #bbf4 ,to ,lady ,kilconquh>4--,! ,int]e/s ( ! ,s\l & ,urg5t--,folly ( ! ,_w--,*ri/ altoge!r ,lovely--,8 ,p5 fails to set =? ,*ri/'s ,unspeakable ,beauty1 #dde #bbg4 ,to ,"l ,craighall4--,/&+ = ,*ri/--,dang] f ,fe>1 or ,promises ( ,m5--,*ri/'s ,requitals-- ,s9 aga9/ ! ,holy ,gho/1 #ddi #bbh4 ,to ,mr4 ,james ,flem+1 ,m9i/] ( ! ,gospel4-- ,glory ,ga9$ to ,*ri/--,spiritual ,deadness--,help to ,praise ,him--,! ,m9i/ry1 #dea #bbi4 ,to ,mr4 ,hugh ,m',kail1 ,m9i/] ( ,irv9e4--,! ,law--,?is ,_w "u ,*ri/'s ,control = ! ,believ]1 #ded #bcj4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,believ] ,safe ?\gh ,tri$--,delight 9 ,*ri/'s ,tru?1 #dee #bca4 ,to ,"l ,l9dsay ( ,byres4--,! ,*ur*'s ,desolations--,! ,end ( ! ,_w1 & ,*ri/'s ,com+--,8 ,attractiv5ess1 #deg #bcb4 ,to ,"l ,boyd4--,seek+ ,*ri/ 9 ,y\?--,its ,temptations--,*ri/'s ,excell5ce--,! ,*ur*'s ,cause conc]ns ! ,nobles1 #deg #bcc4 ,to ,fulk ,ellis4--,fri5ds 9 ,irel&--,difficulties 9 ,provid5ce--,unfai?fulness to ,light--,con/ant ,ne$ ( ,*ri/1 #dfc #bcd4 ,to ,james ,l9dsay4--,des]tions1 _! ,use--,pray]s ( ,reprobates1 & h[ ! ,gospel affects _! ,responsibility1 #dff #bce4 ,to ,"l ,craighall4--,fe> ,god1 n ,man--,sign ( ,backslid+1 #dgj #bcf4 ,to ,mr4 ,james ,hamilton1 ,m9i/] ( ! ,gospel4-- ,*ri/'s ,glory n affect$ by ,8 ,p's ,weakness1 #dga #bcg4 ,to ! ,laird ( ,gaitgir?4--,tru? wor? ,suff]+ =--,light ,s[n1 b ! ,evil ( ?is ,_w till ,*ri/ comes1 #dga #bch4 ,to ,lady ,gaitgir?4--,*ri/ & ,example 9 ,be>+ ,crosses--,! ext5t to :i* ,*ildr5 %\ld be ,lov$--,:y ,sa9ts ,die1 #dgc #bci4 ,to ,mr4 ,mat!w ,m[at1 ,m9i/] ( ,kilm>nock4--,:at am ,i8--,long+ to ,act = ,*ri/--,unbelief--,love 9 ! ,hid+ ( ,*ri/'s ,face--,*ri/'s ,reproa*1 #dgd #bdj4 ,to ,mr4 ,john ,me9e1 ,jun4--,*ri/ ! ,same--,y\?ful ,s9s--,no ,disp5s+ ) ,crosses1 #dgf #bda4 ,to ,john ,flem+1 ,baillie ( ,lei?4--,ri*es ( ,*ri/ ,fail ,n--,salvation--,vanity ( ,creat$ ,com=ts-- ,long+ = m ( ,*ri/1 #dgg #bdb4 ,to ,lady ,r[allan4--,jesus ! ,be/ ,*oice1 & to be made sure (--,! ,cross & ,jesus insep>able-- ,sorr[s only ,tempor>y1 #dgh #bdc4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,8 own ,prospects--,hopes-- ,salutations1 #dhj #bdd4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,proce$+s ( ,p>liam5t--,private ,matt]s--,h] ,daught]'s ,m>riage1 #dha #bde4 ,to ,lady ,boyd4--,imp]fections--,ye>n+s aft] ,*ri/-- ,*ri/'s ,supremacy n inconsi/5t ) ,civil ,au?ority1 #dhc #bdf4 ,to ,mr4 ,?omas ,g>v54--,heav5's ,happ9ess--,joy 9 ! ,cross1 #dhe #bdg4 ,to ,janet ,k5n$y4--,! ,heav5ly ,mansions--,e>? a ,%ad[1 #dhf #bdh4 ,to ,m>g>et ,reid4--,b5efits ( ! ,cross1 if we are ,*ri/'s1 #dhg #bdi4 ,to ,james ,bautie4--,spiritual ,difficulties ,solv$1 #dhi #bej4 ,to ,lady ,l>girie4--,"p ) all = ,*ri/--,no ,unmix$ ,joy "h1 #did #bea4 ,to ,lady ,dunguei*4--,jesus or ! ,_w--,scotl&'s ,trials & ,hopes1 #die #beb4 ,to ,janet ,maccullo*4--,c>es to be ca/ on ,*ri/-- ,*ri/ a ,/eady ,fri5d1 #dif #bec4 ,to ,mr4 ,george ,gillespie4--,*ri/ ! ,true ,ga91 #dig #bed4 ,to ,mr4 ,rob]t ,blair4--,p]sonal ,unwor?9ess--,god's ,grace--,pray] = ,o!rs1 #dih #bee4 ,to ,lady ,c>leton4--,submission to ,god's ,w--,wond]s 9 ! ,love ( ,*ri/--,no debt to ! ,_w1 #ejj #bef4 ,to ,william ,rigge ( ,a!rnie4--,! ,law--,grace--,*alk+ out ,provid5ces = ourselves--,prescrib+ to ,8 ,love1 #eja #beg4 ,to ,lady ,graighall4--,! ,com=ts ( ,*ri/'s ,cross-- ,desires = ,*ri/1 #ejc #beh4 ,to ,"l ,l\don4--,! ,wisdom ( adh]+ to ,*ri/'s ,cause1 #ejd #bei4 ,to ,david ,dickson4--,dang] ( ,worldly ,ease--,p]sonal ,occurr5ces1 #ejg #bfj4 ,to ,alex&] ,gordon ( ,e>l/on4--,all ,crosses ,well ,ord]$--,provid5ces1 #ejh #bfa4 ,to ,lady ,kilconquhair4--,! ,k+dom to be tak5 by ,viol5ce1 #eaj #bfb4 ,to ,rob]t ,l5nox ( ,disdove4--,increas+ ,exp]i5ce ( ,*ri/'s ,love--,salvation to be made sure1 #eab #bfc4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,hope 9 ,trial--,pray] & ,wat*fulness1 #eac #bfd4 ,to ,?omas ,corbet4--,godly ,c\nsels--,foll[+ ,*ri/1 #ead #bfe4 ,to ,mr4 ,george ,dunb>1 ,m9i/] ( ! ,gospel4--,*ri/'s ,love 9 ,affliction--,! ,sa9t's ,support & ,f9al ,victory1 #eae #bff4 ,to ,john ,flem+1 ,bailie ( ,lei?4--,com=t ,ab\nd+ "u ,trials1 #eag #bfg4 ,to ,william ,gl5d9n+1 ,bailie ( ,kirkcudbright4--,! ,pa/ & ! ,future--,pres5t ,happ9ess1 #eag #bfh4 ,to ! ,e>l ( ,cassillus4--,anxiety = ! ,prosp]ity ( ,zion--,enc\ragem5t = ! ,nobles to ,support x--,! ,vanity ( ?is ,_w1 & ! ,folly & ,mis]y ( =sak+ ,*ri/--,! ,"o ,way to ,heav51 #eai #bfi4 ,to 8 ,p>i%ion]s at ,anwo?4--,exhortationn to abide 9 ! ,tru?1 9 prospect ( ,*ri/'s ,com+-- ,scriptural ,mode ( ,obs]v+ ,ord9anaces su* z ! ,sabba?1 ,family ,pray]1 & ! ,"l's ,supp]-- ,judgm5ts ,anticipat$1 #eba #bgj4 ,to ,lady ,busbie4--,8 ,exp]i5ce ( ,*ri/'s ,love--,/ate ( ! ,l& & ,*ur*--,*ri/ n duly ,e/eem$-- ,desire aft] ,him1 & = a ,revival1 #ebd #bga4 ,to ,e>l/on1 ,y\ng]4--,prosp]ity "u ! ,cross--,ne$ ( ,security1 & be+ f\nd$ on ,*ri/1 #ebf #bgb4 ,to ,john ,gordon4--,*ri/ all ,wor?y--,?is ,_w a ,clay ,prison--,desire = a ,revival ( ,*ri/'s ,cause1 #ebg #bgc4 ,to ,william ,rigge ( ,a!rnie4--,com=t 9 ,trials f ! ,k ( ,*ri/'s ,p[] & ,"w-- ,corruption--,free ,grace1 #ebi #bgd4 ,to ,james ,murray4--,! ,*ri/ian ,life a ,my/]y to ! ,_w--,*rsit's ,k9dness1 #ecj #bge4 ,to ,mr4 ,john ,f]gu%ill4--,spiritual ,long+s "u ,*ri/'s ,cross--,h[ to be> x--,*ri/ ,preci\s1 & to be _h )\t ,money--,! ,*ur*1 #eca #bgf4 ,to ,william ,gl5d9n+4--,sweetness ( ,trial--,swiftness ( ,"t--,preval5ce ( ,s91 #ecd #bgg4 ,to ,lady ,boyd4--,s5se ( ,unwor?9ess--,obligation to ,grace--,*ri/'s ,abs5ce--,/ate ( ! ,l&1 #ecf #bgh4 ,to ,! ,e>l ( ,cassillis4--,ambition--,*ri/'s ,royal ,pr]ogative--,prelacy1 #ech #bgi4 ,to ,m>ion ,m',naught4--,a ,spr+-tide ( ,*ri/'s ,love1 #edj #bhj4 ,to ,john ,gordon ( ,rusco4--,heav5 h>d to be won-- ,_m come %ort 9 ,atta9+--,idol ,s9s to be r5\nc$--,lik5ess to ,*ri/1 #eda #bha4 ,to ,"l ,l\d\n4--,true ,hon\r 9 ma9ta9+ ,*ri/'s ,cause--,prelacy--,light ( ,et]nity1 #edc #bhb4 ,to ,lady ,rob]tl&4--,afflictions purify--,! ,_w's ,vanity--,*ri/'s wise love1 #ede #bhc4 ,to ,?omas ,maccullo* ( ,ne!r ,ardwell4--,e>ne/ ,call to ,dilig5ce--,circumspect ,walk+1 #edh #bhd4 ,to ! ,pr(essors ( ,*ri/ & ,8 ,tru? 9 ,irel&4-- ,! ,way to ,heav5 (ttimes ?r\gh ,p]secution-- ,*ri/'s ,wor?--,mak+ sure our ,pr(ession-- ,self-d5ial--,no ,compromise--,te/s ( ,s9c]ity--,8 own ,desire = ,*ri/'s ,glory1 #edi #bhe4 ,to ,rob]t ,gordon ( ,knockbreck4--,n ! ,cross1 b ,*ri/ ! ,object ( ,attraction--,too little expect$ f ,him--,spiritual ,deadness1 #eee #bhf4 ,to ! ,p>i%ion]s ( ,kilmalcolm4--,spiritual ,slo?-- ,advice to ,beg9ni]s--,a ,dead ,m9i/ry--,languor-- ,ob$i5ce--,want ( ,*ri/'s ,felt ,pres5ce--,assurance ,important--,pray] ,meet+s1 #eei #bhg4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,on ! ,dea? ( h] ,*ild--,*ri/ ,%>es ,8 ,p's ,sorr[s1 #efe #bhh4 ,to ! ,p]secut$ ,*ur* 9 ,irel&4--,*ri/'s ,legacy ( ,tr\ble--,god's ,deal+s ) ,scotl& 9 giv+ ,prosp]ity--,*ri/ takes ,half ( all ,suff]+s-- ,/eadfa/ness = ,8 ,cr[n--,8 ,love %\ld lead to ,hol9ess1 #efh #bhi4 ,to ,dr4 ,alex&] ,leighton4--,public ,bless+s alleviate ,private ,suff]+s--,trials ,light :5 view$ 9 ! ,light ( ,heav5--,*ri/ wor?y ( ,suff]+ =1 #ege #bij4 ,to a ,p]son unkn[n4--,an5t ,private ,wor%ip1 #egh #bia4 ,to ,h5ry ,/u>t1 & ,family1 ,prison]s ( ,*ri/ at ,dubl94--,fai?'s prep>ation = ,trial--,! ,_w's ,rage aga9/ ,*ri/--,! ,imm5sity ( ,8 ,glori\s ,beauty--,folly ( ,p]secution--,victory ,sure1 #egi #bib4 ,to ,mrs4 ,pont1 ,prison] at ,dubl94--,support "u ,trials--,! ,ma/]'s ,rew>d1 #ehe #bic4 ,to ,mr4 ,james ,wilson4--,advices to a ,d\bt+ ,s\l-- ,mi/akes ab\t 8 ,int]e/ 9 ,god's ,love-- ,temptation--,p]plexity ab\t ,pray]--,want ( ,feel+1 #ehh #bid4 ,to ,lady ,boyd4--,s9s ( ! ,l&--,dwell+ 9 ,*ri/-- ,fai? awake sees all well1 #eia #bie4 ,to ,john ,f5wick4--,*ri/ ! ,f\nta9--,fre5ess ( ,god's ,love--,fai? to be ex]cis$ "u ,fr[ns-- ,grace = ,trials--,hope ( ,*ri/ yet to be exalt$ on ! ,e>?1 #eic #bif4 ,to ,pet] ,/irl+4--,believ]s' ,graces all f ,*ri/-- ,aspiration aft] m ,love to ,him--,8 ,reign ,desir$1 #eii #big4 ,to ,lady ,f+a/4--,fai?'s ,misgiv+s--,spiritual ,d>kness n ,grace--,*rit's ,love ,inimitable1 #fjj #bih4 ,to ,mr4 ,david ,dickson1 on ! ,dea? ( 8 ,son4--,god's ,sov]eignty1 & ,discipl9e by ,affliction1 #fjb #bii4 ,to ,lady ,boyd1 on ! ,loss ( sev]al ,fri5ds4--,tru/ ev5 ?\gh sla9--,second ,causes n to be reg>d$--,god's ?\ghts ( ,peace !re9--,all 9 ,m]cy1 #fjc #cjj4 ,to ,agnes ,macma?1 on ! ,dea? ( a ,*ild4--,reason = ,resignation1 #fjg #cja4 ,to ,mr4 ,mat!w ,m[at1 ,m9i/] ( ,kilm>nock4-- ,wor?9ess ( ,god's ,love z manife/$ 9 ,*ri/-- ,heav5 ) ,*ri/1 #fjh #cjb4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure1 on h] ,husb&'s ,dea?4--,god's ,me?od 9 ,affliction--,future ,glory1 #fji #cjc4 ,to ,lady ,boyd4--,s9 ( ! ,l&--,read ,pray]s--,br[nism1 #faa #cjd4 ,to ,james ,murray's ,wife4--,heav5 a ,reality-- ,/eadfa/ness to be gr\nd$ on ,*ri/1 #fab #cje4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,s9s ( ! ,times--,practical ,a!ism1 #fac #cjf4 ,to ,mr4 ,?omas ,wylie1 ,m9i/] ( ,borgue4--,suffici5cy ( ,div9e ,grace--,call to ,engl& to assi/ at ,we/m9/] ,assembly--,felt ,unwor?9ess1 #fad #cjg4 ,to a ,"y ,man 9 ,anwo?4--,necessity ( ,godl9ess 9 its ,p[]1 #fae #cjh4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,we/m9/] ,assembly--,religi\s ,sects1 #faf #cji4 ,to ,lady ,boyd4--,proce$+s ( ,we/m9/] ,assembly1 #fah #caj4 ,to ,mi/ress ,taylor1 on h] ,son's ,dea?4--,sugge/ions = ,com=t "u ,sorr[1 #fbj #caa4 ,to ,b>b>a ,hamilton4--,on ,dea? ( h] ,son-9-,law-- ,god's ,purposes1 #fbc #cab4 ,to ,mi/ress ,hume1 on h] ,husb&'s ,dea?4--,god's ,voice 9 ! ,rod1 #fbe #cac4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,*ri/'s ,designs 9 ,sickness & ,sorr[1 #fbf #cad4 ,to ,b>b>a ,hamilton1 on h] ,son-9-,law sla9 9 ,battle4--,god does all ,?+s ,well1 & ) ,design1 #fbg #cae4 ,to a ,*ri/ian ,fri5d1 on ! ,dea? ( 8 ,wife4--,god ! ,fir/ ,cause--,! ,end ( ,affliction1 #fbi #caf4 ,to a ,*ri/ian ,bro!r1 on ! ,dea? ( 8 ,daught]4--,consolation 9 h] hav+ gone be=e-- ,*ri/ ! ,be/ ,husb&1 #fcj #cag4 ,to a ,*ri/ian ,g5tlewoman4--,views ( ,dea? & ,heav5--,aspirations1 #fcb #cah4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,*ri/ nev] 9 our ,debt--,ri*es ( ,*ri/--,excell5ce ( ! ,heav5ly ,/ate1 #fce #cai4 ,to ,mr4 ,james ,gu?rie4--,prospects = ,scotl&--,8 own ,d>kness--,*ri/'s ,ability1 #fcf #cbj4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,trials _c ,injure ,sa9ts-- ,bless$ness 9 ,see+ ,*ri/1 #fch #cba4 ,to ,lady ,ardross1 9 ,fife1 on h] ,"m's ,dea?4-- ,happ9ess ( ,heav51 & ,bless$ness ( ,dy+ 9 ! ,"l1 #fci #cbb4 ,to ,m4 ,o4--,gloomy ,prospects = ! ,backslid+ ,*ur*--,! ,misund]/&+s ( ,believ]s cause ( great grief--,! ,day ( ,*ri/1 #fdj #cbc4 ,to ,e>l/on ! ,eld]4--,*ri/'s ,way ( ,afflict+ ! ,be/--,obligation to ,free ,grace--,endur+ ! ,cross1 #fdb #cbd4 ,to ,mr4 ,george ,gillespie4--,prospect ( ,dea?--,*ri/ ! true support 9 ,dea?1 #fdd #cbe4 ,to ,sir ,james ,/ew>t1 ,"l ,provo/ ( ,ed9burgh4-- ,decl9+ ,*air 9 ,ed9burgh1 #fde #cbf4 ,to ,mi/ress ,gillespie1 ,wid[ ( ,george ,gillespie4--,on ! ,dea? ( a ,*ild--,god ,afflicts 9 ord] to save u f ! ,_w1 #fdf #cbg4 ,to ! ,e>l ( ,balc>ras4--,reg>d+ "s ,misund]/&+1 #fdh #cbh4 ,to ,colonel ,gilb]t ,k]4--,s+l5ess ( ,aim--,judgm5t 9 reg>d to ,adv]s>ies1 #fdi #cbi4 ,to ,colonel ,gilb]t ,k]4--,c\rage 9 ,days ( ,rebuke-- ,god's ,arrangem5ts all ,wise1 #fea #ccj4 ,to ,william ,gu?rie4--,depression "u ,d>k ,trials-- ,dang]s ( ,compliance1 #feb #cca4 ,to ,colonel ,gilb]t ,k]4--,c\rage 9 ! ,"l's ,cause--,duty 9 reg>d to ,provid5ce to be obs]v$--,safety 9 ?is1 #fed #ccb4 ,to ,colonel ,gilb]t ,k]4--,*ri/'s ,cause des]ves ,s]vice & ,suff]+ f u1 #fef #ccc4 ,to ,colonel ,gilb]t ,k]1 :5 tak5 ,prison]4-- ,com=t+ ,?\ghts to ! ,afflict$--,d>kness ( ! ,times--,fell[%ip 9 ,*ri/'s ,suff]+s-- ,satisfaction ) ,8 ,provid5ces1 #feh #ccd4 ,to ,colonel ,gilb]t ,k]4--,com=t "u ! ,cl\d hang+ ov] ,scotl&--,dissuasion f ,leav+ ,scotl&1 #ffb #cce4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,diff]5ce betwe5 :at is ,man's & ,*ri/'s1 & betwe5 ,*ri/ ,himself & ,8 ,bless+s1 #ffc #ccf4 ,to ,lady ,ral/on1 ,ursula ,mure4--,duty ( ,pref]r+ to ,live r ?an ,die--,want ( ,union 9 ! judgm5ts ( ! ,godly1 #ffe #ccg4 ,to a ,m9i/] ( ,glasg[4--,enc\rag+ ,words to a ,suff]+ ,bro!r--,:y m5 %r9k f ,*ri/'s ,te/imony1 #ffh #cch4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,a ,^w to ,*e] 9 ,times ( ,d>kness1 #fga #cci4 ,to ,grizzel ,full]ton4--,exhortation to ,foll[ ,*ri/ fully :5 o!rs are cold1 #fgb #cdj4 ,to ,mr4 ,?omas ,wylie4--,reg>d+ a ,lett] ( ,explanation1 #fgc #cda4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,pres5t ,ne$ help$ by pa/ ,exp]i5ce1 #fgd #cdb4 ,to ,colonel ,gilb]t ,k]4--,deadness--,hopes ( ,refre%m5t--,di/ance f ,god--,ne>ness ,delight$ 91 #fge #cdc4 ,to ,colonel ,gilb]t ,k]4--,! ,/ate ( ! ,l&1 #fgh #cdd4 ,to ,mr4 ,john ,scot1 at ,oxnam4--,excuse = ,abs5ce f ,duty1 #fgi #cde4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,?\ghts = a ,"t ( ,sickness ab\t ! ,life to ,come1 #fhj #cdf4 ,to ,simeon ,a%e4--,views ( ! ,presbyt]ians z to ,allegiance to ! ,protector1 #fha #cdg4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,unk9dness ( ! ,creature--,god's ,sov]eignty 9 p]mitt+ ,8 ,*ildr5 to be ,injur$ by ,m51 #fhb #cdh4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,god's ,deal+s ) ! ,l&1 #fhc #cdi4 ,to ,mr4 ,john ,scot1 at ,oxnam4--,prote/]s' ,tol]ation1 #fhc #cej4 ,to ,mr4 ,john ,scot1 at ,oxnam4--,gloomy ,times--,means ( promot+ ,godl9ess1 #fhd #cea4 ,to ,mr4 ,james ,durham1 ,m9i/] ( ,glasg[1 "s few days be=e 8 ,dea?4--,man's ,ways n ,god's ,ways1 #fhe #ceb4 ,to ,mr4 ,john ,scot1 at ,oxnam4--,adh]5ce to ! ,te/imony aga9/ ,tol]ation1 #fhf #cec4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,trials--,deadness ( ! ,_s-- ,dang] ( ,false ,security1 #fhf #ced4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure4--,prevail+ ,decl5sion1 ,decay1 & ,indiff]5ce to ,god's ,deal+s--,?+s ,future1 #fhh #cee4 ,to ! ,presbyt]y ( ,kirkcudbright4--,union-- ,humiliation--,*oice ( a ,pr(essor1 #fhi #cef4 ,to ,mr4 ,john ,murray1 ,m9i/] at ,me?v54--,a ,synod ,proposal = ,union--,bre?r5 "u ,c5sure1 #fia #ceg4 ,to ,mr4 ,gu?rie1 ,mr4 ,trail1 & ! re/ ( _! ,bre?r5 imprison$ 9 ! ,ca/le ( ,ed9burgh4-- ,on ,suff]+ = ,*ri/--,god's ,pres5ce ev] ) ,8 ,p--,firmness & ,con/ancy1 #fib #ceh4 ,to ,sev]al ,bre?r54--,reasons = ,petition+ 8 ,maje/y aft] 8 return1 & = own+ su* z 7 c5sur$ :ile ab\t s necess>y a ,duty1 #fid #cei4 ,to a ,bro!r ,m9i/]4--,judgm5t ( a ,draught ( a ,petition1 to h be5 pres5t$ to ! ,committee ( ,e/ates1 #fif #cfj4 ,to ,lady ,k5mure1 on ! ,imprisonm5t ( h] ,bro!r1 ! ,m>quis ( ,argyle4--,god's ,judgm5ts--,calls to ,flee to ,him--,! ,results ( timid ,compliance1 #fih #cfa4 ,to ,mi/ress ,craig1 ^u ! ,dea? ( h] hopeful ,son4--,n9e ,reasons = ,resignation1 #fii #cfb4 ,to ,mr4 ,james ,gu?rie1 ,m9i/] ( ! ,gospel at ,/irl+4--,/$fa/ ?\gh ,p]secut$--,bless$ness ( ,m>tyrdom1 #gja #cfc4 ,to ,mr4 ,rob]t ,campbell4--,/$fa/ness to ,prote/ aga9/ ,prelacy & ,pop]y1 #gjc #cfd4 ,to ,believ]s at ,ab]de54--,s9ful ,con=mity & ,s*ismatic ,designs reprov$1 #gja #cfe4 ,to ,mr4 ,john ,murray1 ,m9i/] at ,me?v54--,proposal ( a ,season ( ,pray]1 #gjh 99 99 99 99 99 ,index ( ! ,*ief ,places & ,individuals ref]r$ to 9 ! ,lett]s1 #gaa ,index ( ,special ,subjects1 #gae ,gloss>y1 #gah 99 99 99 99 99 ,,app5dix4 ,editions ( ,ru!r=d's ,lett]s1 #gcf ,sample ( ! old ,or?ography1 #gdj ,la/ ,words2 ,poem by ,mrs4 ,c\s91 #gda ,,sket* ,,( ,,samuel ,,ru!r=d4 ,:]ev] ! palm-tree is1 !re is wat]1 says ! ,ea/]n prov]b2 & s1 :]ev] ! godly fl\ri%1 !re1 we are sure1 mu/ ! ,^w ( ,god be f\nd4 ,9 ! hi/ory ( ! ,re=mation we read ( ,bro!r ,m>t91 a poor monk at ,basle1 ^: hope ( salvation re/$ solely on ! ,"l ,jesus1 long be=e ,lu!r s\nd$ ! silv] trumpet t summon$ s9-conv9c$ s\ls to ! ,"o ,sacrifice4 ,hav+ writt5 out 8 confession ( fai?1 8 /atem5t ( reliance on ! righte\sness ( ,*ri/ alone1 ! monk plac$ ! p>*m5t 9 a wood5 box1 & %ut up ! wood5 box 9 a hole ( ! wall ( 8 cell4 ,x 0 n till la/ c5tury t ?is box1 ) its int]e/+ cont5ts1 0 discov]$3 x 0 br\ght to light only :5 ! old wall ( ! mona/]y 0 tak5 d[n4 ,! palm-tree speaks ( ! exi/5ce ( wat] at its root2 ! pure ,^w ( ,god taught ?is man 8 simple fai?4 ,& h]e9 we le>n h[ x 0 t ,basle s e>ly became a peculi> c5tre ( light 9 t region2 ! pray] & ! fai? ( t hidd5 "o1 & o!rs l-m9d$1 & ! ,^w on :i* !y f$1 may expla9 x all4 ,!re is a fact n unlike ! above 9 ! hi/ory ( ! di/rict :]e ,samuel ,ru!r=d lab\r$ s lov+ly4 ,! p ( t %ire tell t !re 0 f\nd1 "s g5]ations ago1 9 ! wall ( ! old ca/le ( ,e>l/on1 9 ! ,/ew>try ( ,kirkcudbright1 a copy ( ,wickliffe's ,bible4 ,x 0 deposit$ 9 t receptacle 9 ord] to be hid f ! view ( enemies2 b f "t to "t x 0 ! lamp ( light to a few s\ls1 :o1 p]haps 9 ! sil5ce ( night1 f\nd opportunity to draw x out ( its ark1 & p]use its pages4 ,x seems t ! ,loll>ds ( ,kyle 7! adjo9+ di/rict7 _h br\ght x to ,e>l/on4 ,we "k t !re 7 fri5ds & memb]s ( ! family ( ,e>l/on :o embrac$ ! ,gospel ev5 9 ^? days4 ,9 ! sixte5? c5tury1 "s ( ! ance/ors ( ,visc\nt ,k5mure are f\nd hold+ ! doctr9es ( ,wickliffe1 :i* _h be5 h&$ d[n to !m4 ,may we n believe t ! ,gordons ( ,e>l/on1 9 aft] days1 7 n a little indebt$ to ! fai? & pray]s ( ^! anci5t witnesses :o hid ! sacr$ treasure 9 ! ca/le wall8 ,z 9 ! case ( ! monk ( ,basle1 _! fai? & pati5ce 7 ackn[l$g$ 9 aft] days by ! bless+ s5t d[n on t qu>t]1 :5 ! ,"l1 9 remembrance ( ,8 hidd5 ones1 bo? rais$ up ! ,gordons ( ,e>l/on1 ) _m o!rs ( a l _s1 & also s5t ?i!r ,8 s]vant ,samuel ,ru!r=d1 to s\nd =? ! ,^w ( ,life1 & make ! lamp ( tru? blaze1 l a tor*1 ov] all t region4 ,samuel ,ru!r=d 0 born ab\t ! ye> #afjj4 ,8 fa!r is und]/ood to h be5 a respectable f>m]4 ,he _h two bro!rs1 ,james & ,george4 ,b ! place ( 8 bir? 0 n ne> ! sc5e ( 8 aft] lab\rs4 ,x is almo/ c]ta9 t ,nisbet1 a village ( ,roxburgh%ire close to ! ,teviot1 9 ! p>i% ( ,crail+1 0 8 bir?place2 ! "n ,ru!r=d frequ5tly occurs 9 ! *ur*y>d4 ,n long ago1 !re 7 "s old p 9 t p>i% :o rememb]$ ! gable-end ( ! h\se 9 :i* x 0 said t he 0 born1 & :i*1 f respect to 8 memory1 0 p]mitt$ to /& z long z x c\ld keep toge!r4 ,& !re 0 !re a village well :]e1 :5 v "y1 ,samuel ne>ly lo/ 8 life4#a ,he _h be5 amus+ himself ) "s companions1 :5 he fell 91 & 0 left !re till !y ran & procur$ assi/ance2 b on return+ to ! spot !y f\nd him seat$ on a knoll1 cold & dripp+1 yet un9jur$4 ,he told !m t ,a bonnie :ite man came & drew him out ( ! well6 ,:e!r or n he really fanci$ t an angel _h deliv]$ him1 we _c tell2 b x is pla9 t1 at all ev5ts1 8 boyi% ?\ghts 7 already w&]+ 9 ! region ( ! sky4 #a ,?is village well is ab\t ?ree feet deep4 ,x is n[ clos$ up & work$ by a pump4 ,he ow$ little to 8 native place4 ,!re 0 n s mu* ( ,*ri/ kn[n 9 t p>i% !n z !re is n[2 = 9 aft] days he writes1 ,my s\l's desire is1 t ! place to :i* ,i owe my fir/ bir?--9 :i*1 ,i fe>1 ,*ri/ 0 sc>cely nam$1 z t\*+ any reality ( ! p[] ( godl9ess--may blossom z ! rose 7,lett] cccxxxiv474 ,we h no acc\nt ( 8 revisit+ ^! sc5es ( 8 e>ly life1 ?\gh he ?us wrote to 8 fri5d1 ,mr4 ,scott1 m9i/] ( ! adjo9+ p>i% ( ,oxnam4 ,l ,donald ,c>gill1 born 9 ,p]?%ire yet nev] kn[n to prea* !re ev5 once1 ,ru!r=d _h 8 lab\rs 9 o!r p>ts ( ! l&1 di/ant f 8 native place4 ,9 ?is arrangem5t we see ! ,ma/]'s sov]eignty4 ,! sph]e is evid5tly "o ( ,god's *oos+ = ! man1 in/ead ( be+ ! result ( ! man's gratify+ 8 natural pr$ilections4 ,x accords1 too1 ) ! example ( ! ,ma/]1 :o nev] return$ to ,be?lehem1 :]e ,he 0 born1 to d any ( ,8 works4 ,j$burgh is a t[n ?ree or f\r miles di/ant f ,nisbet1 & ?i!r ,samuel w5t = 8 education2 ei!r walk+ to x1 & return+ home at ev5+1--z a s*ool-boy w\ld sc>cely grudge to d1--or resid+ 9 ! t[n = a season4 ,! s*ool at t "t met 9 a "p ( ! anci5t ,abbey1 call$1 f ?is circum/ance1 ! ,lat9]s' ,alley4 ,9 ! ye> #afag we f9d him f>!r f home1--remov$ to ,ed9burgh1 :i*1 =ty ye>s be=e1 _h become ! seat ( a ,college1 ?\gh n z yet a ,univ]sity4 ,!re he obta9$1 9 #afba1 ! degree ( ,ma/] ( ,arts4 ,a s+le specim5 7n elegant1 h[ev]7 ( 8 ,lat9 v]se rema9s 9 ! l9es he prefix$ to an edition ( ,r['s ,hebrew ,gramm>1 publi%$ at ,glasg[1 #afdd-- ,v]ba ,sion g5tis1 subm]sa t5ebris ,cimm]iis1 m5dax ,kim*ius ore crepat4 ,qu vos ,rabb9i s9uosa nigmata vultis1 ,nunc facilem l+uam dicite qus sacram4 ,fall]is1 ,hippocrates2 male p>c /am9a vit ,curta vocas1 artem vocif]>e 2 ,sit cita mors1 rapido sit et hora fugacior ,euro1 ,bell]ophontis vita volato rotis3 ,r\i ,hebracis sit mors male grata ,camo5is4 ,haec relege1 a/ artem dix]is esse brevem4 ,soon aft]1 he 0 appo9t$ ,reg5t1 or ,pr(essor1 ( ,humanity1 ?\gh !re 7 ?ree o!r competitors2 = 8 tal5ts _h attract$ ! notice ( _m4 ,b1 on occasion ( a rum\r t *>g$ him ) "s irregul>ity--:e!r ) or )\t f\ndation1 x is n[ difficult to asc]ta9--he demitt$ 8 (fice 9 #afbe1 & l$ a private life1 att5d+ prelections on !ology1 & devot+ himself to t /udy4 ,t !re c\ld n h be5 any?+ v s]i\s 9 ! rum\r1 may be inf]r$ f ! fact t no *ur* c\rt took any notice ( ! matt]1 ?\gh ^! 7 days :5 ! re9s ( discipl9e 7 n held ) a slack h&4 ,b x is n unlikely t ?is may h be5 ! "t ( :i* he says 9 a lett]1 ,i knew a man :o wond]$ to see any 9 ?is life laugh or sport4#b ,x may h be5 !n t he 0 l$ by ! ,_s to "k ! ?+s t are freely giv5 u ( ,god4#c ,we h no pro( t he 0 conv]t$ at an e>li] p]iod1 b r ! opposite4 ,he writes1 ,l a fool z ,i 01 ,i suff]$ my sun to be high 9 ! heav51 & ne> aft]noon1 be=e ev] ,i took ! gate by ! end4#d ,& aga91 ,i _h /ood sure1 if 9 my y\? ,i _h borr[$ ,*ri/ = my bottom4#e ,! cl\ds return$ aft] ! ra92 family trials1 & o!r simil> deal+s ( ,provid5ce1 comb9$ to =m 8 "* z a man ( ,god & z a pa/or4 #b ,lett] ccxxiv4 #c #a ,cor4 ii4 #ab4 #d ,lett] clxxvii4 #e ,lett] ccxli4 ,9 #afbg he 0 settl$ at ,anwo?1#f a p>i% situat$ 9 ! ,/ew>try ( ,kirkcudbright1 on ! riv] ,fleet1 ne> ! ,solway4 ,! *ur* /ood 9 a wide holl[1 or valley1 at ! foot ( ! ,borel& ,hill4 ,embosom$ 9 wood1 ) nei!r ! smoke nor ! noise ( a village ne>1 x mu/ always h be5 a romantic spot--! v ideal ( a c\ntry *ur*1 set d[n to *]i% rural godl9ess4 ,?\gh at ?is p]iod ,episcopacy _h be5 obtrud$ ^u ,scotl&1 & _m fai?ful m9i/]s 7 suff]+ on acc\nt ( _! resi/ance to its c]emonies & s]vices1 yet he appe>s to h be5 all[$ to ent] on 8 *>ge )\t any compliance be+ dem&$1 & )\t giv+ any engagem5t to ! bi%op4 ,he began 8 m9i/ry ) ! text1 ,john ix4 #ci4 ,! same ,"l t w\ld n let ,paul & ,timo?y prea* 9 ,asia1#g nor 9 ,bi?ynia1 & yet s5t to ! "o region ! belov$ ,john1#h & to ! o!r ! sc>cely less belov$ ,pet]1#i 9 ?is in/ance prev5t$ ,john ,liv+/one go+ to ,anwo?1 :i* ! patron _h design$1 & s5t ,ru!r=d in/ead4 ,?is 0 ! m rem>kable1 because ,liv+/one 0 s5t to ,ancrum1 ! p>i% t bord]s on ,nisbet1 :ile he :o 0 by bir? relat$ to t place 0 despat*$ to ano!r spot4 ,?is is ! ,"l's do+4 ,m9i/]s mu/ n *oose accord+ to ! fle%4 #f ,see notice ( ! topography at ,lett] cxcviii4 ,x is a mile & a half f ! mod]n ,gateh\se ( ,fleet1 a clean1 ,engli%-look+ village4 #g ,acts xvi4 #f1 #g4 #h ,rev4 i4 #aa4 #i #a ,pet4 i4 #a4 ,dur+ ! fir/ ye>s ( 8 lab\rs "h1 ! sore illness ( 8 wife 0 a bitt] grief to him4 ,h] di/ress 0 v sev]e4 ,he writes ( x3 ,%e is sore torm5t$ night & day4--,my life is bitt] unto me4--,%e sleeps none1 & cries z a woman travail+ 9 bir?2 my life 0 nev] s we>isome4#aj ,%e cont9u$ 9 ?is /ate = no less ?an a ye> & a mon?1 ere %e di$4 ,besides all ?is1 8 two *ildr5 _h be5 tak5 f him4 ,su* 0 ! discipl9e by :i* he 0 tra9$ = ! duties ( a pa/or1 & by :i* a %eph]d's he>t ( true sympa?y 0 imp>t$ to him4 #aj ,lett] xviii4 ,! p>i% ( ,anwo? _h no l>ge village ne> ! *ur*4 ,! p 7 scatt]$ ov] a hilly di/rict1 & 7 q a rural flock4 ,b _! %eph]d knew t ! ,*ief ,%eph]d c\nt$ !m wor? c>+ =2 he 0 n "o :o ?\ght t 8 le>n+ & tal5ts w\ld be ill sp5t if laid out 9 seek+ to save s\ls1 obscure & unkn[n4 ,see him sett+ out to visit6 ,he has j laid aside "o ( 8 le>n$ folios1 to g =? among 8 flock4 ,see him pass+ along yond] field1 & climb+ t hill on 8 way to "s cottage1 8 quick eyes occasionally glanc+ on ! objects ar\nd1 b 8 face upw>d = ! mo/ "p1 z if he 7 gaz+ into heav54 ,he has "t to visit1 = he rises at ?ree 9 ! morn+1 & at t e>ly h\r meets 8 ,god 9 pray] & m$itation1 & has space = /udy besides4 ,he takes occasional days = cate*is+4 ,he nev] fails to be f\nd at ! sick-b$s ( 8 p4 ,m5 said ( him1 ,he is always pray+1 always prea*+1 always visit+ ! sick1 always cate*is+1 always writ+ & /udy+4 ,he 0 kn[n to fall asleep at night talk+ ( ,*ri/1 & ev5 to speak ( ,him dur+ 8 sleep4 ,inde$1 himself speaks ( 8 dreams be+ ( ,*ri/4#aa #aa ,lett] cclxxxvi4 ,8 prea*+ c\ld n b arre/ att5tion4 ,?\gh 8 elocution 0 n good1 & 8 voice r %rill1 he 01 nev]!less1 "o ( ! mo/ mov+ & affectionate prea*]s 9 8 "t1 or p]haps 9 any age ( ! *ur*4#ab ,9 ! pulpit 7says "o ( 8 fri5ds71 he _h a /range utt]ance--a k9d ( skreigh1 t ,i nev] he>d ! l4 ,_m times ,i ?\ght he w\ld h fl[n out ( ! pulpit :5 he came to speak ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,an ,engli% m]*ant said ( him1 ev5 9 days :5 controv]sy _h sorely vex$ him & di/ract$ 8 _s1 ,i came to ,irv9e1 & he>d a well-fav\r$1 prop] old man 7,david ,dickson71 ) a long be>d1 & t man %[$ me all my he>t4 ,!n ,i w5t to ,/4 ,&rews1 :]e ,i he>d a sweet1 maje/ic-look+ man 7,r4 ,blair71 & he %[$ me ! maje/y ( ,god4 ,aft] him ,i he>d a little1 fair man 7,ru!r=d71 & he %[$ me ! lovel9ess ( ,*ri/4#ac #ab ,wodr['s ,*ur* ,hi/4 i4 #bje4 #ac ,m',crie's ,sket*es4 ,anwo? 0 de> to him r z ! sph]e appo9t$ him by 8 ,ma/]1 ?an because ( ! fruit he saw ( 8 lab\rs4 ,two ye>s aft] be+ settl$ !re1 he writes1 ,i see exce$+ly small fruit ( my m9i/ry4 ,i w\ld be glad ( "o s\l1 to be a cr[n ( joy & rejoic+ 9 ! day ( ,*ri/4 ,8 p 7 l hot iron1 :i* coole? :5 out ( ! fire4 ,9 a s]mon on ,song ii4 #h1 he compla9s ( x be+ spiritually w9t] 9 ,anwo?4 ,! v repair+ ( ,god's h\se1 9 our own p>i% *ur*1 is a pro(4 ,ye ne$ n g any f>!r4 ,! timb] ( ! h\se ( ,god rots1 & we _c move a :ole p>i% to sp5d tw5ty or ?irty p\nds ,scots ^u ! h\se ( ,god1 to keep x dry4 ,/ill he lab\r$ 9 hope1 & lab\r$ (t5 almo/ beyond 8 /r5g?4 ,once he says1 ,i h a griev$ he>t daily 9 my call+4 ,he speaks ( 8 pa9$ brea/1 at ano!r "t1 on ! ev5+ ( ! ,"l's day1 :5 8 "w 0 done4#ad ,b he _h seasons ( refre%+ to 8 own s\l at lea/2 especially :5 ! ,"l's ,supp] 0 disp5s$4 ,( ^! seasons he frequ5tly speaks4 ,he asks 8 fri5d1 ,m>ion ,m',naught1 to help ) h] pray]s on su* an occasion1 t be+ "o ( ! days :]e9 ,*ri/ 0 wont to make m]ry ) ,8 fri5ds4#ae ,x 0 !n t ) special e>ne/ness he bes\ght ! ,fa!r to di/ribute ! great ,loaf1 ,*ri/1 to ! *ildr5 ( ,8 family4 #ad ,lett] clxxxv4 #ae ,lett] xiv4 ,ano!r *ur* 0 fill$1 b n altoge!r by p>i%ion]s4#af ,_m came f great di/ances2 among o!rs1 sev]al t 7 conv]t$1 sev5te5 ye>s be=e1 "u ,john ,wel%1 at ,ayr4 ,^! all help$ him by _! pray]s1 z did also a goodly numb] ( godly p 9 ! p>i% itself1 :o 7 ! fruit ( ! m9i/ry ( 8 pr$ecessor4 ,yet ov] ! unsav$ he ye>n$ mo/ t5d]ly4 ,at "o "t we he> him say1 ,i w\ld lay my de>e/ joys 9 ! gap betwe5 y & et]nal de/ruction4#ag ,at ano!r1 ,my witness is 9 heav51 y\r heav51 w\ld be two heav5s to me1 & y\r salvation two salvations4 ,he c\ld appeal to 8 p1 ,my day-?\ghts & my night-?\ghts are ( y2 & he c\ld appeal to ,god1 ,o my ,"l1 judge if my m9i/ry be n de> to me2 b n s de> by _m degrees z ,*ri/ my ,"l4#ah #af ,! oak pulpit out ( :i* he prea*$ 0 pres]v$ till a few ye>s ago4 ,! old *ur* 7#fj feet by #ah7 is 9 ! %ape ( a b>n1 & c\ld hold only #bej sitt]s4 ,x is n[ entirely a ru94 ,! ye>s #afca & #afcc 7 c>v$ on "s ( ! seats--p]haps ! seats ( ! ,gordons1 or o!r h]itors4 ,we may add1 :ile speak+ ( ?is old edifice1 :]e ! swall[s build+ _! ne/1 seem$ to ! exil$ pa/or bless$ birds1 t ! ru/y key ( t kirk-door is n[ deposit$ 9 ! ,new ,college1 ,ed9burgh1 s5t to ! museum !re z a preci\s relic sev]al ye>s ago by a fri5d1 ?r\gh ,dr4 ,wel%4 ,! *ur* is n[ ro(less1 its walls ov]gr[n ) ivy1 9 :i* ! sp>r[s build _! ne/s at w4 ,! tomb ( ,lady ,c>doness1 an antique pile at ! side ( ! wall1 0 remov$ 9 #ahgh1 ?\gh ! slabs are pres]v$4 #ag ,lett] ccxvii4 #ah ,lett] ccxvii4 ,all classes ( p ( ,anwo? 7 objects ( 8 c>e4 ,he ma9ta9$ a fri5dly int]c\rse ) p ( high rank1 & v _m ( 8 ,lett]s are address$ to su* p]sons4 ,he seems to h be5 rem>kably bless$ to ! g5try 9 ! neighb\rhood--m f> ?an to ! common p4 ,!re 0 at t "t "s fri5d ( ,*ri/ to be f\nd 9 almo/ e g5tleman's seat _m miles ar\nd ,anwo?4 ,illu/ration3 ,,old ,,*ur* ,,( ,,anwo?4 ,b ! h]d boys 7 n b5ea? 8 special att5tion4 ,he writes ( !m :5 at ,ab]de51 & exclaims1 ,o if ,i might b speak to !e1 or y\r h]d boys1 ( my wor?y ,ma/]4#ai ,he _h a he>t = ! "y ( all classes1 s t he w\ld say ( two *ildr5 ( "o ( 8 fri5ds1 ,i pray = !m by "n2#bj & c\ld ?us take "t to notice "o1 ,y\r daught] desires a ,bible & a g[n4 ,i hope %e %all use ! ,bible well1 :i*1 if %e d1 ! g[n is ! bett] be/[$4 ,he lam5t$ ov] ! few t cry ,hosanna 9 _! y\?4 ,*ri/ is an unkn[n ,*ri/ to "y ones2 & !re=e !y seek ,him n1 because !y "k ,him n4 #ai ,lett] clxiii4 #bj ,lett] xiv4 ,he dealt ) individual p>i%ion]s s closely & s p]sonally z to be able to appeal to !m reg>d+ 8 fai?fulness 9 ?is matt]4 ,he addresses "o ( !m1 ,jean ,m',millan3 ,i did :at ,i c\ld to put y )9 grips ( ,*ri/2 ,i told y ,*ri/'s te/am5t & latt]-w pla9ly4#ba ,he s c>ri$ !m on 8 he>t 7l ! prie/ ) ! twelve tribes on 8 brea/plate71 t he c\ld decl>e to ,gordon ( ,c>doness1 ,?\ghts ( y\r s\l dep>t n f me 9 my sleep4#bb ,my s\l 0 tak5 up :5 o!rs 7 sleep+1 h[ to h ,*ri/ betro!d ) a bride 9 t "p ( ! l&1 viz4 ,anwo?4#bc ,he s pray$ ov] !m & = !m1 t he fe>s n to say1 ,!re ,i wre/l$ ) ! angel & prevail$4 ,woods1 trees1 mead[s1 & hills1 are my witnesses t ,i drew on a fair mat* betwixt ,*ri/ & ,anwo?4#bd ,x is relat$ t1 on fir/ com+ to ! p>i%1 !re 0 a piece ( gr\nd on ,mossrob9 f>m1 9 ! holl[ ( a hill1 :]e on ,sabba? aft]noon ! p us$ to play at foot-ball4 ,on "o occasion he repair$ to t spot1 & po9t$ out _! s91 solemnly call+ on ! objects r\nd to be witnesses aga9/ !m1 especially ?ree l>ge /ones#be close at h& on ! slope ( ! hill1 two ( :i* /ill rema91 & are call$ ,ru!r=d's ,witnesses4 ,! ?ird 0 wantonly dislodg$ "s ye>s ago2 & x is said t ! o!r two 7 remov$ to ! o!r side ( ! /one dyke1 :]e !y are n[1 = ! sake ( security4 ,?is is ! spot :i* is especially tak5 notice ( by ,dr4 ,*alm]s1 9 record+ a visit to ,anwo? & its neighb\rhood 7,life1 vol4 iii4 #acj73-- ,w$nesday1 ,augu/ #bc1 #ahbf4--,/>t$ at five o'clock2 ord]$ ! gig =w>d on ! public road to meet u aft] a scramble ( ab\t two miles among ! hills1 9 ! l9e ( ',ru!r=d's ,memorials4' ,w5t fir/ to 8 *ur*2 ! id5tical fabric he prea*$ 91 & :i* is /ill prea*$ 94#bf ,! floor is a causeway4 ,!re are dates ( #afbhbg & #afcc on "s old c>v$ seats4 ,! pulpit is ! same1 & ,i sat 9 x4 ,x is small] ?an ,kilmany1 & v rude & simple4 ,! *ur* bell is said to h be5 giv5 him by ,lady ,k5mure1 "o ( 8 correspond5ts 9 8 ,lett]s4 ,x is s+ul>ly small = a *ur*1 hav+ be5 ! ,k5mure h\se bell4 ,we !n pass$ to ! new *ur* t is build+2 b ,i am happy to say ! old fabric & ,ru!r=d's pulpit are to be sp>$4 ,x is a cruel circum/ance t !y pull$ d[n 7& t only ?ree weeks ago7 8 dwell+-h\se1 8 old manse2 :i* has n be5 us$ z a manse = a long "t1 b 0 rec5tly occupi$4 ,x %\ld h be5 sp>$4 ,"s ( ! masons :o 7 ord]$ to pull x d[n refus$ x1 z !y w\ld an act ( sacrilege1 & h be5 dismiss$ f _! employm5t4 ,we w5t & m\rn$ ov] ! rubbi% ( ! f\ndation4 ,!n asc5d$ a bank1 /ill kn[n by ! "n ( ,ru!r=d's ,walk4#bh ,!n w5t fur!r among ! hills1 to ,ru!r=d's ,witnesses1--s _m /ones :i* he call$ to witness aga9/ "s ( 8 p>i%ion]s :o 7 amus+ !mselves at ! place ) "s game on ! ,sunday1 & :om he meant to reprove4 ,! :ole sc5e ( our morn+'s walk 0 wild1 & primitive1 & int]e/+4 #ba ,lett] cxxxii4 #bb ,lett] clxxx4 #bc ,lett] clxxxvi4 #bd ,lett] cclxxvii4 #be ,jo%4 xxiv4 #bg4 #bf ,x has n be5 prea*$ 9 s9ce ! ye> #ahbg4 #bg ,a mi/ake = #afca4 #bh ,x 0 a walk among trees1 close to ! manse4 ,once1 :ile 9 ,anwo?1 8 lab\rs 7 int]rupt$ 7,lett] xii47 by a t]tian fev] :i* laid him aside = ?irte5 weeks4 ,ev5 :5 well recov]$ he c\ld = a long "t only prea* on ! ,sabba?3 visit+ & cate*is+ 7 at a /&4 ,?is 0 j be=e 8 wife's dea? 9 #afcj1 & he writes 9 ! mid/ ( x1 ,welcome1 welcome1 cross ( ,*ri/1 if ,*ri/ be ) x4 ,an afflict$ life looks v l ! way t leads to ! k+dom4 ,& "s ye>s !reaft]1 :5 8 "m 7:o came f ,nisbet & resid$ ) him six ye>s aft] 8 fir/ wife's dea?7 0 9 a dang]\s illness1 he t\*+ly in=ms "o ( 8 correspond5ts1 to :om he writes f ,anwo?1 ,my "m is weak1 & ,i ?9k %all leave me alone2 b ,i am n alone1 because ,*ri/'s ,fa!r is ) me4#bi #bi ,lett] xlix4 ,& :at 0 8 recreation8 ,! manse ( ,anwo? _h _m visits ( k9d fri5ds1 :o1 9 ,ru!r=d's fell[%ip1 felt t say+ v]ifi$1 ,!y t dwell "u ,8 %ad[ %all return2 !y %all revive z ! corn4#cj ,! righte\s compass$ him ab\t1 because ! ,"l _h dealt b\ntifully ) him4 ,8 ,lett]s w\ld be en\gh ( !mselves to %[ t 8 fri5d%ip & c\nsel 7 s\ght by ! godly on all sides4 ,"o ( 8 visitors 0 8 own bro!r1 ,george1 at ,kirkcudbright4 ,?is good man 0 a tea*] 9 t t[n1 :o (t5 repair$ to ,anwo? to take sweet c\nsel ) ,samuel2 & !n1 toge!r1 !y talk$ ( & pray$ = _! only o!r bro!r ,james1 an (fic] 9 ! ,dut* s]vice1 :o _h sympa?y ) _! views1 &1 9 aft] days1 convey$ to ,samuel ! invitation to become ,pr(essor at ,utre*t4 ,visits ( ^? fri5ds :o resid$ ne> 7 n unfrequ5t--su* z ! ,gordons1 ,visc\nt ,k5mure & 8 lady1 & ,m>ion ,m',naught4 ,b at times ,anwo? manse 0 light$ up by ! glad visit ( unexpect$ gue/s4 ,!re is a tradition t ,ar*bi%op ,u%]1 pass+ ?r\gh ,gall[ay1 turn$ aside on a ,saturday to enjoy ! cong5ial society ( ,ru!r=d4 ,he came1 h[ev]1 9 disguise2 & be+ welcom$ z a gue/1 took 8 place ) ! re/ ( ! family :5 !y 7 cate*is$1 z 0 usual1 t ev5+4 ,! /rang] 0 ask$1 ,h[ _m comm&m5ts are !re8 ,8 reply 0 ,elev54#ca ,! pa/or correct$ him2 b ! /rang] ma9ta9$ 8 position1 quot+ our ,"l's words1 ,a ,,new ,,comm&m5t ,i give unto y1 t ye love "o ano!r4 ,!y retir$ to re/1 all int]e/$ 9 ! /rang]4 ,sabba? morn+ dawn$4 ,ru!r=d arose & repair$1 z 0 8 cu/om1 = m$itation to a walk t bord]$ on a ?icket1#cb b 0 />tl$ by he>+ ! voice ( pray]--pray] too f ! he>t1 & 9 behalf ( ! s\ls ( ! p t day to assemble4 ,x 0 no o!r ?an ! holy ,ar*bi%op ,u%]2 & soon !y came to an explanation1 = ,ru!r=d _h begun to suspect he _h ent]ta9$ angels unaw>es4 ,) great mutual love !y conv]s$ toge!r2 & at ! reque/ ( ,ru!r=d1 ! ,ar*bi%op w5t up to ! pulpit1 conduct$ ! usual s]vice ( ! ,presbyt]ian pa/or1 & prea*$ on ! ,new ,comm&m5t4 #cj ,hos4 xiv4 #g4 #ca ,9 ! p>i% *ur* ( ,*iseldon1 ,nor? ,wilts1 !re are to be se5 ,elev5 ,comm&m5ts inscrib$ on a slab 7:i* is affix$ to ! *ancel ar*72 ! additional "o consi/+ ( our ,savi\r's precept--,a new comm&m5t ,i give unto y1 t ye love "o ano!r 7,john xiii4 #cd74 ,! *ur* is q an anci5t "o1 dat+ back to #afda4 #cb ,! place is /ill po9t$ out by tradition1 z ,ru!r=d's ,walk4 ,x 0 close to ! old manse1 :i* 0 pull$ d[n _m ye>s ago4 ,x /ood ab\t a qu>t] ( a mile f ! *ur*1 & bore ! "n1 ,bu%y ,bield1 or ,bu% o' ,bield1 i4e41 ! bu% ( %elt]4 ,"s make x ,bu% o' ,biel1 & say x is a corruption ( ,bosco-bello1 fair-wood1 ,boscobel4 ,illu/ration3 ,,bu% ,o' ,,beild--,,ru!r=d',s ,,h\se4 ,sc>cely less int]e/+ is ! record ( ano!r unlook$-= meet+4 ,ru!r=d _h "o day left home to g to ! neighb\r+ t[n ( ,kirkcudbright1 ! next day be+ a day ( humiliation 9 t place4 ,hav+ no d\bt sp5t "s "t ) 8 l-m9d$ bro!r1 he turn$ 8 /eps to ! h\se ( ano!r fri5d1 ,provo/ ,full]ton1 ^: wife 0 ,m>ion ,m',naught4 ,:ile sitt+ ) !m 9 fri5dly conv]se a knock at ! door 0 he>d1 & !n a /ep on ! ?re%old4 ,x 0 wor?y ,mr4 ,blair1 :o1 on 8 way f ,london to ,portpatrick1 _h s\ght out "s ( 8 godly fri5ds1 t ) !m he might be refre%$ ere he return$ to ,irel&4 ,he told !m1 :5 seat$1 t he _h a desire to visit bo? ,mr4 ,ru!r=d at ,anwo?1 & ,m>ion ,m',naught at ,kircudbright2 b n kn[+ h[ to accompli% bo?1 _h pray$ = direction at ! p>t+ ( ! road1 & laid ! bridle on ! horse's neck4 ,! horse took ! way to ,kirkcudbright1 & !re he f\nd bo? ! fri5ds he s long$ to see4 ,x 0 a joyful & refre%+ meet+ on all sides4 ,wodr[ tells#cc ano!r incid5t t1 9 "p1 be>s "s resemblance to ?is4 ,ru!r=d _h be5 reason+ at ,/irl+ ) ! ,m>quis ( ,argyle1 & _h set out homew>d4 ,b 8 horse 0 v tr\blesome1 & he 0 feel+ 9 8 m9d t he %\ld h be5 m urg5t & pla96 ,he return$1 & dealt freely ?is "t4 ,& n[ 8 horse w5t on pleasantly all ! way4 #cc ,analecta1 vol4 ii4 p4 #afa4 ,9 #afcd he att5d$ ! rem>kable dea?b$ ( ,"l ,k5mure1 a n>rative ( :i* he publi%$ fifte5 ye>s aft]1 9 ,! ,la/ & ,heav5ly ,spee*es & ,glori\s ,dep>ture ( ,john ,visc\nt ,k5mure4 ,! inroads ( ,episcopacy 7 at ?is "t ?reat5+ to disquiet ,anwo?4 ,8 own dome/ic afflictions 7 /ill affect+ him2 = he writes t same ye>1 9 ref]r+ to 8 wife's dea? _m ye>s be=e1 :i* w\nd is n yet fully heal$ & cur$4 ,ab\t t "t1 too1 !re 0 a proposal 7nev] c>ri$ into effect7 to call him to ,cramond ne> ,ed9burgh1#cd & ano!r to get him settl$ at ,kirkcudbright4 #cd ,lett] xliii4 ,8 fri5d & neighb\r ,mr4 ,dalglei%1 m9i/] ( ,kirkdale & ,kirkmabreck1 0 translat$ to ,cramond 9 #afci4 ,mean:ile he p]sev]$ 9 /udy z well z 9 lab\rs1 & ) no common success4 ,he _h a metaphysical turn1 z well z great read9ess 9 us+ ! accumulat$ le>n+ ( o!r days4 ,x might be in/ructive to inquire :y x is t :]ev] godl9ess is heal?y & progressive1 we almo/ inv>iably f9d le>n+ 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ att5dant on x3 :ile on ! o!r h&1 neglect ( /udy is att5d$ soon] or lat] by decay ( vital godl9ess4 ,n t all are le>n$ 9 su* times2 b !re is always an elem5t ( ! k9d 9 ! circle ( ^? :om ! ,"l is us+4 ,! en]gy call$ =? by ! k ( ,god 9 ! s\l leads on to ! /udy ( :atev] is likely to be useful 9 ! def5ce or propagation ( ! tru?2 :]eas1 on ! o!r h&1 :5 decay is at "w & lifelessness prevail+1 slo? & ease creep 91 & !ological le>n+ is slight$ z un9t]e/+ & dry4 ,) ,samuel ,ru!r=d & 8 contempor>ies we f9d le>n+ side by side ) vital1 & s+ul>ly deep1 godl9ess4 ,gillespie1 ,h5d]son1 ,blair1 ,dickson1 & o!rs1 are well-kn[n examples4 ,nor less di/+ui%$ 0 ,ru!r=d1 :o 0 l$ by circum/ances 9 #afcf to publi% 8 elaborate def5ce ( grace aga9/ ! ,arm9ians1 9 ,lat94 ,its title is1 ,ex]citationes de ,gratia4 ,s highly 0 x e/eem$ at ,am/]dam1 :]e x 0 publi%$1 t a second edition 0 pr9t$ t v ye>2 & repeat$ invitations 7 address$ soon aft] to ! au?or to come to ,holl&1 & occupy "o or o!r ( _! ,div9ity *airs4 ,soon aft]1 ! conte/ = ,*ri/'s k+ly (fice became increas+ly e>ne/ & ke54 ,to ,ru!r=d x appe>$ no small matt]4 ,i c\ld wi% _m p\nds add$ to my cross to "k t by my suff]+ ,*ri/ 0 set =w>d 9 ,8 k+ly (fice 9 ?is l&4#ce ,july #bg1 #afcf1 0 a day t put 8 pr9ciples to ! te/4 ,he 0 call$ be=e ! ,high ,commission ,c\rt1 because ( noncon=mity to ! acts ( ,episcopacy1 & because ( ,8 "w aga9/ ! ,arm9ians4 ,! ,c\rt 0 presid$ ov] by ,syds]ff1 ,bi%op ( ,gall[ay1 & 0 held at ,wigton1 ab\t t5 miles f ,anwo?1 accross ! ,bay4 ,he appe>$ 9 p]son !re1 & def5d$ himself4 ,! issue c\ld n be d\btful1 ?\gh ,"l ,lorn made e ex]tion 9 8 behalf4 ,he 0 depriv$ ( 8 m9i/]ial (fice1 :i* he _h ex]cis$ at ,anwo? = a p]iod ( n9e ye>s1#cf & bani%$ to ,ab]de54 ,! next day 7writ+ at ev5+ on ! subject71 he tells ( 8 s5t5ce1 & calls x1 ,! hon\r t ,i h pray$ = ^! sixte5 ye>s4 ,he made up 8 m9d to leave ,anwo? at once1 obs]v+1 ) a submissiv5ess :i* we might wond] at 9 #ce ,lett] cxv4 ,see also ,lett] liv4 #cf ,lett] cclxix4 ! au?or ( ,lex ,rex1 ,i propose to obey ! k+1 :o has p[] ov] my body4 ,8 only al>m 0 le/ ?is sep>ation f 8 flock might be a *a/isem5t on him f ! ,"l1 because ,i h n be5 s fai?ful 9 ! end z ,i 0 9 ! two fir/ ye>s ( my m9i/ry1 :5 sleep dep>t$ f m9e eyes ?r\gh c>e = ,*ri/'s lambs4#cg #cg ,lett] cix4 ,on leav+ ,anwo? he direct$ 8 /eps by ,irv9e1 sp5d+ a night !re ) 8 belov$ fri5d ,david ,dickson4 ,:at a night t mu/ h be56 ,to he> ^! two 9 solemn conv]se6 ,! "o c\ld n p]haps h&le ! h>p s well z ! o!r2 = ,david ,dickson c\ld express 8 s\l's we>y long+s & its consol+ hopes 9 su* /ra9s z t :i* has made 8 "n famili> 9 ,scotl&1 ,o "m de> ,j]usalem2 b ,ru!r=d1 nev]!less1 _h s mu* ( poetry & sublime en?usiasm 9 8 s\l1 t any poet c\ld sympa?ise ) him to ! full4 ,_m ( 8 lett]s f ,*ri/'s palace 9 ,ab]de5 are really /ra9s ( true poetry4 ,:at else is su* an effusion z ?is1 :51 ris+ on eagles' w+s1 he exclaims1 ,a l& t has m ?an f\r summ]s 9 ! ye>6 ,:at a s++ life is !re6 ,!re is n a dumb bird 9 all t l>ge field1 b all s+ & brea! out heav51 joy1 glory1 dom9ion1 to ! ,high ,pr9ce ( t new-f\nd l&4 ,& v]ily ! l& is sweet] t ,he is ! glory ( t l&4#ch ,o h[ sweet to be :olly ,*ri/'s1 & :olly 9 ,*ri/2 to dwell 9 ,immanuel's high & bless$ l&1 & live 9 t sweete/ air1 :]e no w9d bl[e? b ! brea?+s ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 no sea nor floods fl[ b ! pure wat] ( life t fl[e? f "u ! ?rone & f ! ,lamb1 no plant+1 b ! tree ( life t yielde? twelve mann] ( fruits e mon?6 ,:at d we "h b s9 & suff]8 ,o :5 %all ! night be gone1 ! %ad[s flee away1 & ! morn+ ( ! long1 long day1 )\t cl\d or night1 dawn8 ,! ,_s & ! bride say1 ',come6' ,o :5 %all ! ,lamb's wife be ready1 & ! ,bridegroom say1 ',come8'#ci ,:oev] comp>es su* brea?+s ) ,david ,dickson's hymn w see h[ cong5ial 7 _! feel+s & _! hopes1 & ev5 _! mode ( express+ :at !y felt & hop$1 ?\gh ! "o us$ prose & ! o!r tri$ m memorable v]se4 #ch ,lett] cccxxiii4 #ci ,lett] cccxxxiv4 ,we foll[ ,ru!r=d to ,ab]de51 ! capital ( ! ,nor?1 :i!r he 0 accompani$ by a deputation ( 8 affectionate p>i%ion]s f ,anwo?1 9 ^: company he w\ld =get ! l5g? & t$i\sness ( ! way4 ,he arriv$ "h 9 ,septemb] #afcf4 ,?is t[n 0 at t "t ! /ronghold ( ,episcopacy & ,arm9ianism1 & 9 x ! /ate ( religion 0 v l[4 ,x consi/$ ( ,papi/s1 & m5 ( ,gallio's naughty fai?4#dj ,! cl]gy & doctors took ! opportunity ( ,ru!r=d's arrival to comm5ce a s]ies ( attacks on ! special doctr9es ( grace :i* he held4 ,b 9 disputation he foil$ !m2 & :5 _m began to feel drawn to him 9 consequ5ce ( 8 e>ne/ deal+s & private exhortations1 !re 0 a proposal made to remove him f ! t[n4 ,s cold1 writes he1 is nor!rn love6 ,b 7add$ he7 ,*ri/ & ,i w be> x2#da deeply feel+ 8 union to ,him :o said to ,saul1 ,:y p]secute/ ?\ ,me8 ,(t51 on ! /reets1#db he 0 po9t$ z ! bani%$ m9i/]2 & he>+ ( ?is1 he rem>k$1 ,i am n a%am$ ( my g>l&4 ,he _h visitors f ,orkney1 & f ,cai?ness1 to ! great annoyance ( 8 p]secutors4#dc ,"s blam$ him = n be+ prud5t en\gh1 z we h se5 m5 ready to d 9 simil> cases 9 our own day2 b he replies1 ,x is ord9>y t t %\ld be "p ( ! cross ( ^? :o suff] = ,him4 ,/ill he enjoy$1 9 8 solitude1 occasional int]c\rse ) "s ( ! godly ones1 among :om 7 ,lady ,pitsligo1 ,lady ,burnet ( ,l>gs1 ,&rew ,cant1 & ,james ,m>t94 ,8 deepe/ affliction 0 sep>ation f 8 flock at ,anwo?4 ,no?+ c exce$ 8 t5d] sorr[ ov] ?is flock4#dd #dj ,lett] lxvi4 ,dr4 ,james ,sibbald1 said to h be5 a man ( great le>n+1 0 m9i/] 9 "o ( ! *ur*es ( ,new ,ab]de54 ,ru!r=d att5d$ 8 prea*+1 & f9d+ t he taught ,arm9ianism1 te/ifi$ aga9/ him4 #da ,lett] cxvii4 #db ,! impression ( "s read]s might be t he 0 9 prison4 ,b he nev] 0 s4 ,he 0 9 exile2 b ! :ole t[n 0 8 prison4 ,he 01 9 ?is respect1 l ,%imei conf9$ to ,j]usalem 7,lett]s lxviii41 lxix41 etc474 ,8 h\se 0 9 ! ,upp] ,kirkgate4 #dc ,lett] clxi4 #dd ,lett] clxxxi4 ,illu/ration3 ,,m>ket ,,cross1 ,,ab]de5 ,x 0 a say+ ( 8 own1 ,gold may be gold1 & be> ! ,k+'s /amp ^u x1 :5 x is trampl$ ^u by m54 ,& ?is 0 true ( himself4 ,b he came out ( 8 trial n only unscor*$1 b1 z 8 _m lett]s f ,ab]de5 %[1 greatly advanc$ 9 e grace4 ,! ,lat9 l9es prefix$ to ! e>ly editions ( ^! ,lett]s sc>cely exagg]ate :5 !y s+-- ,quod ,*eb> et ,patmos div9is vatibus olim2 ,huic fu]ant sancto clau/ra ,abr$a viro4 ,b we err if we suppose t x 0 only :ile !re t he exp]i5c$ t almo/ ec/atic enjoym5t ( 8 ,"l4 ,he c>ri$ x away ) him2 = is n ?is ! same /ra9 z p]vades 8 ,lett]s1 :51 prea*+ 9 #afdd1 be=e ! ,h\se ( ,commons 9 ,london1 he exclaims1 ,o = et]nity's leisure1 to look on ,him1 to fea/ ^u a sight ( ,8 face6 ,o = ! long summ] day ( endless ages to /& beside ,him & enjoy ,him6 ,o "t1 ,o s91 be remov$ out ( ! way6 ,o day6 ,o faire/ ( days1 dawn6 ,he 01 dur+ "p ( two ye>s1 closely conf9$ to t t[n1 ?\gh n 9 prison2 b 9 #afch public ev5ts _h tak5 ano!r turn4 ,! ,"l _h /irr$ up ! _s ( ! p ( ,scotl&1 & ! cov5ant 0 aga9 triumphant 9 ! l&4 ,ru!r=d ha/5$ back to ,anwo?4 ,dur+ 8 abs5ce1 ,= six qu>t]s ( a ye>1 say 8 p>i%ion]s1 no s\nd ( ! ,^w ( ,god 0 he>d 9 our kirk4 ,! swall[s _h made _! ne/s !re undi/urb$ = two summ]s4 ,8 ,lett]s d n ref] to ! proce$+s ( ! ,glasg[ ,assembly ( #afch4 ,x is well kn[n1 h[ev]1 t he 0 no m]e indiff]5t spectator to :at !n took place1 b 0 pres5t1 & 0 memb] ( sev]al committees :i* at t "t sat on ! affairs ( ! *ur*4 ,presbyt]y be+ fully re/or$ by t ,assembly1 x 0 ?\ght "r t "o s gift$ %\ld be remov$ to a m important sph]e4 ,he 0 s5t by ! *ur* to sev]al di/ricts to promote ! cause ( ,re=mation & ! ,cov5ant2 & at l5g?1 9 spite ( 8 reluctance1 aris+ *iefly f love to 8 flock--8 rural flock at ,anwo?--he 0 con/ra9$ to yield to ! unit$ op9ion ( 8 bre?r51 & be remov$ to ! ,pr(essor's ,*air 9 ,/4 ,&rews 9 #afci1 & become ,pr9cipal ( ! ,new ,college4 ,he b>ga9$ to be all[$ to prea* regul>ly e ,sabba? 9 8 new sph]e2 = he c\ld n endure sil5ce :5 he might speak a ^w = 8 ,"l4 ,he seems to h prea*$ also1 z occasion (f]$1 9 ! p>i%es ar\nd1 especially at ,scoonie1 9 :i* ! village ( ,lev5 /&s4#de #de ,9 #afej1 ,mr4 ,samuel ,ru!r=d1 m9i/] ( ,/4 ,&rews1 did prea* ! prep>ation s]mon 9 ,cant4 v4 #b4 ,mr4 ,samuel _h a lecture on ,monday foll[+ on ! #bj? *apt] ( ,mat!w's ,gospel4 #afea1 ,july #ac4--,! comm4 0 giv5 at ,scoonie4 ,mr4 ,alex4 ,moncrieff1 m4 !re1 did prea* ! ,prep>ation ,s]mon1 & on ,monday morn+ ,mr4 ,sa4 ,ru!r=d did prea*2 8 text at bo? occasions 0 ,luke vii4 #cf till #ci v]4 ,at ?is "t 0 pres5t1 besides ,mr4 ,sa4 ,ru!r=d1 ,mr4 ,ja4 ,gu?rie1 & ,mr4 ,david ,b5net1 ,mr4 ,ephraim ,melv91 & ,mr4 ,william ,oliphant1 m4 9 ,dumf]ml94 ,?i!r did resort _m /rang]s1 s t ! ?rong 0 great4 ,mr4 ,ephraim & ,mr4 ,d4 ,b5net bo? did sit )9 ! pulpit :ile ! m9i/] _h 8 s]mon4 ,s aga91 ,9 #afeb1 ,june #ac4--,mr4 ,s4 ,r4 ( ,/4 ,&rews1 did prea* on ! ,sabba? aft]noon2 8 lecture ,luke xiv42 8 s]mon ,luke vii4 #cf1 #ch1 to end4 ,mr4 ,s4 did exhort on ,monday foll[+1 on 8 =esaid text1 ,luke vii4 #dj1 #dd4 ,once m1 #afec1 ,aug4 #aa4--;,a fa/ keepit at ,scoonie kirk1 ,mr4 ,s4 ,r4 9 ! morn+1 lecture1 ,jonah ii42 8 text1 ,rev4 iii4 #a1 at end4 ,aft]noon prea*$ on same2 8 lecture ,psalms cxxx41 cxxxi4 #afed1 ,jan4 #d4--;,be+ ,saturday1 !re 0 a ,prep>ation ,s]mon = a ,?anksgiv+ prea*$ at ,scoonie 9 ,fyfe1 = ! cont9uance ( ! ,gospel 9 ! l& & = ! spread+ ( x 9 "s places ( ! ,highl&s 9 ,scotl&1 :]e 9 "s families two & 9 "s families "o1 began to call on ,god by pray]4 ,mr4 ,samuel ,ru!r=d1 m4 9 ,/4 ,&rews1 prea*$ on ,saturday2 8 text1 ,isa4 xlix4 #i1 #aj1 #aa1 #ab4 ,on ! ,sabba?1 ,mr4 ,alex ,moncrieff1 m41 !n prea*$2 8 lecture1 #a ,!ss4 *4 i42 8 text1 ,coloss4 i4 #bg4 ,9 ! aft]noon ( ! ,sabba?1 ,mr4 ,samuel prea*$ aga9 ^u 8 =em5tion$ text4 ,on ,monday morn+1 ,mr4 ,samuel _h a lecture on ,psal4 lxxxviii4 ,he did read ! :ole ,psalm4 ,obs]ve1 t on ,saturday ,mr4 ,samuel _h ?is expression 9 8 pray] aft] s]mon1 desir+ t ! ,"l w\ld rebuke ,presbyt]ies & o!rs t _h tak5 ! keys & ! p[] 9 _! h&s1 & keep$ out1 & w\ld suff] none to ent] 7mean+ 9 ! m9i/ry7 b su* z said z !y said4--,lamont's ,di>y4 ,8 h&s 7 necess>ily fill$ ) "w 9 8 new sph]e2 yet /ill he relax$ no?+ ( 8 dilig5ce 9 /udy4 ,nor did he lack any?+ ( =m] bless+4 ,x 0 "h ! ,engli% m]*ant he>d him prea* s affect+ly on ! lovel9ess ( ,*ri/2 :ile su* 0 8 success z a ,pr(essor t ! ,univ]sity became a ,lebanon out ( :i* 7 tak5 c$>s = build+ ! h\se ( ,god ?r\gh\t ! l&4 ,9 ! ye> #afdj1 he m>ri$ 8 second wife1 ,jean ,m',ma?1 a woman1 says "o1 ( su* wor?1 t ,i nev] knew any among m5 exce$ him1 nor any among wom5 exce$ h]4 ,he :o he>d ei!r ( !m pray or speak1 might h le>nt to bemoan 8 own ignorance4 ,oh h[ _m times ,i h be5 conv9c$1 by obs]v+ !m1 ( ! evil ( uns]i\sness unto ,god1 & unsav\r9ess 9 disc\rse4 ,!y _h sev5 *ildr52 b only "o surviv$ ! fa!r1 a little daught]1 ,agnes1 :o does n seem to h be5 a com=t to h] godly "m4#df #df ,9 ! ,/ati/ical ,acc\nt ( ,scotl& x is /at$ t 9 #afdb he 0 pres5t$ to ! *ur* ( ,mid-,cald]4 ,b he mu/ h decl9$ x at once2 = 9 #afdc ,mr4 ,hugh ,k5n$y is f\nd ! orda9$ & settl$ pa/or ( t p>i%4 ,9 ,july #afdc1 ! ,we/m9/] ,assembly began _! sitt+s2 & to x he 0 s5t up z "o ( ! ,commission]s f ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&4 ,a sket* ( a ,%ort] ,cate*ism exi/s 9 ,,ms41 9 ! libr>y ( ! ,ed9burgh ,univ]sity1 9 ,ru!r=d's h&writ+1 v mu* resembl+ ! ,cate*ism z x n[ /&s1 f :i* x has be5 inf]r$ t he _h ! pr9cipal h& 9 draw+ x up = ! ,assembly4 ,he cont9u$ f\r ye>s att5d+ ! sitt+s ( ?is fam\s synod1 & 0 ( mu* use 9 _! delib]ations4 ,s prom95t a "p did he take1 t ! great ,milton has s+l$ him out = attack 9 8 l9es1 ,on ! new =c]s ( consci5ce1 "u ! ,long ,p>liam5t4 ,milton knew him only z an oppon5t ( 8 sect>ian & indep5d5t pr9ciples1 & s c\ld scorn measures propos$ by ,m]e ,a4 ,s4#dg & ,ru!r=d4 ,b _h he kn[n ! s\l ( ! man1 w\ld n ev5 ,milton h f\nd a sublimity ( ?\ght & feel+ 9 8 adv]s>y1 t at times approa*$ 8 own l(ty poesy8 ,h[ int]e/+1 9 any po9t ( view1 to f9d ! devot$ pa/or ( ,anwo?1 on ! /reets ( ,london1 cross+ ! pa? ( ,engl&'s greate/ poet4 #dg ,a4 ,s4 /&s = ,adam ,/ew>t1 :o wrote a pamphlet1 ,z]ubbabel to ,sanballat4 ,dur+ 8 resid5ce 9 ,london he 0 tri$ ) _m afflictions4 ,sev]al ( 8 family di$2 & 8 own heal? began to give way1 s t he & 8 bro!r m9i/]1 ,mr4 ,g4 ,gillespie1 visit$ ,epsom to dr9k ! wat]s4 ,yet su* 0 ! amaz+ _s ( ! man1 "u a s5se ( duty1 t amid ! trials & bu/le ( t "t he wrote1 ,! ,due ,"r ( ,presbyt]ies1 ,lex ,rex1 i4e4 ,! ,law1 ,! ,k+1 & ,trial & ,triumph ( ,fai?4 ,nor 0 he s\r$ by controv]sy4 ,9 ! preface to "o ( 8 controv]sial works1 he discov]s 8 l>ge-he>t$ *>ity & manly imp>tiality 9 reg>d to :at he saw 9 ^! p>ts4 ,he writes3 ,i judge t 9 ,engl& ! ,"l ha? _m names1 & a fair company1 t %all /& at ! side ( ,*ri/ :5 ,he %all r5d] up ! k+dom to ! ,fa!r2 & t 9 t r5[n$ nation !re be m5 ( all ranks1 wise1 valor\s1 g5]\s1 noble1 h]oic1 fai?ful1 religi\s1 graci\s1 le>n$4#dh #dh ,preface to ,survey ( ! ,spiritual ,anti*ri/4 ,return+ home to ,/4 ,&rews1 he resum$ 8 lab\rs bo? 9 ! college & 9 ! pulpit ) all 8 =m] zeal4 ,9 #afdd1 x appe>s f ! old m9utes ( ,lan>k ,presbyt]y1 a vacancy hav+ occurr$1 ,ru!r=d 0 unanim\sly call$ to ,lan>k4 ,he 0 incl9$ to g1 b ! ,presbyt]y ( ,/4 ,&rews refus$ to loose him4 ,he _h (t5 prea*$ at ,lan>k4 ,he decl9$ two invitations to ! pr(essor%ip 9 ,holl&2 "o f ,h>d]wyck 9 #afdh1 ! o!r f ,utre*t 9 #afea2 ?\gh ! =m] (f]$ ! *air bo? ( ,div9ity & ( ,hebrew4 ,he jo9$ ! ,prote/ors 9 det]m9$ly oppos+ ! proce$+s ( ! ,commission ( ,assembly1 :o _h c5sur$ su* z prote/$ aga9/ ! admission to p[] ( p]sons 9 ! class ( malignants4 ,8 fri5d ,david ,dickson ke5ly oppos$ him1 & ,mr4 ,blair also1 ?\gh less viol5tly4#di ,x 0 ?is controv]sy t made ,john ,liv+/one say1 9 a lett] to ,blair1 ,y\r & ,mr4 ,d4 ,dickson's accession to ^! resolutions is ! sadde/ ?+ ,i h se5 9 my "t4 ,my wife & ,i h _h m bitt]ness 9 ?is respect1 ^! sev]al mon?s1 ?an ev] we _h s9ce we knew :at bitt]ness meant4 ,ru!r=d wrote too viol5tly on ?is matt]4#ej ,"s say he 0 naturally hot & fi]y2 b at ?is "t all p>ties 7 greatly excit$4 ,/ill he did n lose 8 bro!rly love--! same bro!rly love t l$ him s f]v5tly to embrace ,ar*bi%op ,u%] z a fell[-believ]4 ,we may get a lesson = our times f 8 rem>ks on occasion ( ^! bitt] controv]sies4 ,x is h>d :5 sa9ts rejoice 9 ! suff]+s ( sa9ts1 & r$eem$ ones hurt1 & g nigh to hate1 r$eem$ ones4 ,= contempt ( ! communion ( sa9ts1 we h ne$ ( new-born crosses1 sc>ce ev] he>d ( be=e4--,our />-light hide? u f ourselves1 & hide? u f "o ano!r1 & ,*ri/ f u all4 ,& !n he subjo9s 7& is he n borne out by ! words ( ! ,"l 9 ,john xvii4 #bb873 ,a d\bt x is if we %all h fully "o he>t till we %all enjoy "o heav54 ,! /ate ( ?+s lay heavy on 8 m9d3 ,i am brok5 & wa/$ by ! wra? t is ^u ?is l&4 #di ,:5 ! ,"l's ,supp] 0 to be disp5s$1 ,blair 9 va9 us$ e argum5t to induce ,ru!r=d to take "p ) himself & ,mr4 ,wood 9 s]v+ tables2 &1 be+ =c$ to d x alone1 began ?us3 ,we mu/ h wat] 9 our w9e :ile "h4 ,o to be above1 :]e !re w be no mi/akes6--,wodr['s ,anal4 #ej ,brodie's ,di>y 7,may #bg1 #afec7 says t ,s4 ,r4 9 a conf]5ce 9 ,w>ri/on's ,*amb]s retort$1 t he _h he>d mu* ( peace ) m51 b w\ld l bett] to he> ( a peace ) ,god1 & ) s91 t ,8 wra? may be turn$ away1 )\t :i* a pat*$ peace w\ld be little effectual 7p4 #dc74 ,9 ,june a long] conf]5ce 7pp4 #dh1 #di1 #ej74 ,x 0 9 #afea t he publi%$ 8 "w ,de ,div9 ,provid5ti1 a "w 9 :i* he assail$ ,jesuits1 ,soc9ians1 & ,arm9ians4 ,ri*>d ,baxt] 7t+$ z he 0 ) ! ,arm9ian !ology71 9 ref]r+ to ?is treatise1 rem>k$ 7says ,wodr[71 t ,8 ,lett]s 7 ! be/ piece1 & ?is "w ! wor/1 he _h ev] read4 ,( c\rse1 ?is 0 ! language ( controv]sy1 = ! book is "o ( great ability4 ,x 0 ?is "w1 inde$1 t drew =? sev]al invitations f =eign ,univ]sities4 ,! t5 ye>s t foll[$ 7 times ( mu* di/raction1 be+ ! times ( ,cromwell & ! ,commonweal?1 z well z ( ! ,prote/]s & ,resolution]s4 ,9 #afea ! ,scotti% nation resolv$ to cr[n ,*>les ,,ii41 z lawful k+1 at ,scone2 & :5 ! "y k+ 0 at ,/4 ,&rews1 9 prospect ( t ev5t1 he visit$ ! colleges4 ,x fell to ,ru!r=d to deliv]1 on t occasion1 an oration 9 ,lat9 be=e ,8 ,maje/y1 on a subject :i* he c\ld h&le well1 bo? z a patriot & a ,*ri/ian1 ,! ,duty ( ,k+s4 ,milton s+s-- ,god do? n ne$ ,ei!r man's "w1 or ,8 own gifts2 ,8 /ate ,is k+ly2 ?\s&s at ,8 bidd+ spe$1 ,& po/ o'er l& & ocean )\t re/3 ,!y also s]ve :o only /& & wait4 ,x is m5tion$ 9 ,lamont's ,di>y1 #bg? ,sept4 #afec1 t at ! ,prov9cial ,synod ( ,fyfe1 :i* met at ,/4 ,&rews1 ,mr4 ,samuel ,ru!r=d pres5t$ a pap] to ! ,mod]ator1 relat+ to ! s9s ( ! m9i/ry1 :i* 0 n accept$4 ,^u ! refusal ( x1 "s words pass$ betwe5 ,ru!r=d & ,mr4 ,rob]t ,blair1 ! ,mod]ator1 an5t ! public bus9ess4 ,at ! close ( t meet+1 two ,engli% (fic]s ent]$2 ^u :i* !y 7 ask$1 ,if !y _h come to sit & voice ) !m8 ,!y said1 ,no2 only to see t !y rul$ no?+ 9 prejudice to ! ,commonweal?4 ,! days 7 evil1 & ,ru!r=d 0 long+ n[ = su* quiet s]vice4 ,he sometimes ref]s to ?is desire2 he wi%es = a h>b\r 9 8 latt] days2 only 7adds he71 fail+ is s]v+--& he did delight 9 s]v+ 8 ,"l to ! la/4#ea ,8 fri5d ,m',w>d1 9 an adv]tisem5t prefix$ to ! e>li] editions ( ! ,lett]s1 bitt]ly lam5ts ! loss ( a ,comm5t>y on ,isaiah1 on :i* ?is true ,ze*>iah1 :o _h und]/&+ 9 ! visions ( ,god1#eb employ$ 8 leisure "t dur+ ! clos+ ye>s ( 8 life4#ec ,8 he>t travail$ m1 says he1 9 bir? ( ?is piece ?an ev] ,i knew him ( any2 nei!r 0 !re ev] any?+ he put 8 h& to t w\ld h s p[]fully p]suad$ ?is pant] aft] ! enjoym5t ( 8 ,ma/]'s company1 to h _h 8 heav5 & ! imm$iate fruition ( ,god susp5d$ = a season1 z ! eag] desire he _h to f9i% ?is "w be=e he f9i%$ 8 c\rse4 ,b all ^! pap]s 7 c>ri$ (f1 & nev] recov]$4 ,s true is x1 t ( ! se$ we s[1 we "k n :e!r %all prosp]1 ei!r ?is or t 7,eccles4 xi4 #f74 #ea ,9 #afee1 we f9d 9 ,di>y ( ,brodie ( ,brodie1 p4 #ada3--,quhil ,mr4 ,ru!r=d1 ,mr4 ,blair1 ,mr4 ,wood1 & _m o!rs1 are lab\r+ 9 places1 & z we he> come small spe$2 ,oh1 is x n a m>vel t we %\ld be disc\rag$6 #eb #b ,*ron4 xxvi4 #e4 #ec ,he plann$ a ,comm5t>y on ,hosea 9 #afeg1 b ! design 0 n execut$4 ,ref]5ce is made to ?is 9 ,lett] cx4 ,:5 ,*>les ,,ii4 0 fully re/or$1 & _h begun to adopt arbitr>y measures1 ,ru!r=d's "w1 ,lex ,rex1 0 tak5 notice ( by ! ,gov]nm5t2 =1 reasonable z are its pr9ciples 9 def5ce ( ! lib]ty ( subjects1 its _s ( fre$om 0 intol]able to rul]s1 :o 71 /ep by /ep1 advanc+ to acts ( cruelty & dea?4 ,inde$1 x 0 s hateful to !m1 t !y burnt x1 9 #affa1 fir/ at ,ed9burgh1 by ! h&s ( ! hangman2 & !n1 "s days aft]1 by ! h&s ( ! infam\s ,%>pe1 "u ! w9d[s ( its au?or's ,college 9 ,/4 ,&rews4 ,he 0 next depos$ f all 8 (fices2 &1 la/ ( all1 0 summon$ to answ] at next ,p>liam5t a *>ge ( high treason4 ,b ! citation came too late4 ,he 0 already on 8 dea?b$1 & on he>+ ( x1 calmly rem>k$1 t he _h got ano!r summons be=e a sup]ior ,judge & judicatory1 & s5t ! message1 ,i behove to answ] my fir/ summons2 &1 ere y\r day arrive1 ,i w be :]e few k+s & great folks come4 ,we h no acc\nt ( ! nature ( 8 la/ sickness1 except t x 0 a l+]+ disease4 ,he _h a daught] :o di$ a few weeks be=e himself4 ,all t is told u ( 8 dea?b$ is *>act]i/ic ( ! man4 ,at "o "t he spoke mu* ( ! :ite /one & ! new "n4 ,:5 he 0 on ! ?re%old ( glory1 ready to receive ! immortal cr[n1 he said1 ,n[ my tab]nacle is weak1 & ,i w\ld ?9k x a m glori\s way ( go+ home to lay d[n my life = ! cause1 at ! ,cross ( ,ed9burgh or ,/4 ,&rews2 b ,i submit to my ,ma/]'s w4 ,"s days be=e 8 dea?1 aft] a fa9t+ fit1 he said1 ,n[ ,i feel1 ,i believe1 ,i enjoy1 ,i rejoice4 ,& turn+ to ,mr4 ,blair1 ,i fe$ on manna3 ,i h angels' food4 ,my eyes %all see my ,r$eem]4 ,i "k t ,he %all /& on e>? at ! latt] day1 & ,i %all be caught up 9 ! cl\ds to meet ,him 9 ! air4#ed ,:5 ask$1 ,:at ?9k ye n[ ( ,*ri/8 he repli$1 ,i %all live & adore ,him4 ,glory1 glory to my ,creator & ,r$eem] = ev]4 ,glory %9e? 9 ,immanuel's l&4 ,! same aft]noon he said1 ,i %all sleep 9 ,*ri/2 & :5 ,i awake1 ,i %all be satisfi$ ) ,8 lik5ess4 ,o = arms to embrace ,him6 ,!n he cri$ al\d1 ,o = a well-tun$ h>p6 ,?is la/ expression he us$ m ?an once1 z if already /ret*+ out 8 h& to get 8 gold5 h>p1 & jo9 ! r$eem$ 9 _! new song4 ,he also said on ano!r occasion1 ,i he> ,him say+ to me1 ',come up hi!r4' ,8 little daught] ,agnes 7! only survivor ( six *ildr571 elev5 ye>s ( age1 /ood by 8 b$side2 he look$ on h]1 & said1 ,i h left h] ^u ! ,"l4 ,well might ! man say s1 :o c\ld s fully te/ify ( 8 portion 9 ! ,"l1 z a goodly h]itage4 ,to f\r ( 8 bre?r51 :o came to see him1 he said1 ,my ,"l & ,ma/] is *ief ( t5 ?\s&s ( ?\s&s4 ,none is comp>able to ,him1 9 heav5 or 9 e>?4 ,de> bre?r51 d all = ,him4 ,pray = ,*ri/4 ,prea* = ,*ri/4 ,d all = ,*ri/2 bew>e ( m5-pleas+4 ,! ,*ief ,%eph]d w %ortly appe>4 ,he (t5 call$ ,*ri/ ,8 ,k+ly ,k+4 ,:ile he spoke ev5 raptur\sly1 ,i %all %9e6 ,i %all see ,him z ,he is6 ,i %all see ,him reign1 & all ,8 fair company ) ,him1 & ,i %all h my l>ge %>e--he at ! same "t w\ld prote/1 ,i r5\nce all t ev] ,he made me w or d z defil$ or imp]fect z com+ f myself4 ,i betake myself to ,*ri/ = sanctification z well z ju/ification4 ,repeat+ #a ,cor4 i4 #cj1 he said1 ,i close ) x6 ,let ,him be s4 ,he is my all & all4 ,if ,he %\ld slay me t5 ?\s& times ,i w tru/4 ,he spoke z if he knew ! h\r ( 8 dep>ture2 n p]haps z ,paul 7#b ,tim4 iv4 #f7 or ,pet] 7#b ,pet] i4 #ad71 yet /ill 9 a mann] t seems to indicate t ! ,"l draws v ne> ,8 s]vants 9 t h\r1 & gives glimpses ( :at ,he is do+4 ,on ! la/ day ( 8 life1 9 ! aft]noon1 he said1 ,?is night w close ! door1 & fa/5 my an*or )9 ! veil1 & ,i %all g away 9 a sleep by five o'clock 9 ! morn+4 ,& s x 04 ,he ent]$ ,immanuel's l& at t v h\r1 & is n[ 7z himself w\ld h said7 sleep+ 9 ! bosom ( ! ,almighty1 till ! ,"l come4 #ed ,lamont's ,di>y1 p4 #acc4 ,we may add 8 late/ words4 ,!re is no?+ n[ betwe5 me & ! ,resurrection b ',?is day ?\ %alt be ) ,me 9 p>adise4' ,he int]rupt$ "o speak+ 9 praise ( 8 pa9fulness 9 ! m9i/ry1 ,i disclaim all4 ,! port ,i w\ld be 9 at is r$emption & =giv5ess ( s9 ?r\gh ,8 blood4 ,two ( 8 biograph]s record t 8 la/ words 71 ,glory1 glory dwelle? 9 ,immanuel's l&6 z if he _h caught a glimpse ( its m\nta9-tops4 ,x 0 at ,/4 ,&rews he di$1 on #cj? ,m>* #affa1 & !re he 0 buri$4 ,lamont's ,di>y1 p4 #acc1 says3 ,he 0 int]r$ on ! #cj? ( ,m>*1 9 ! ord9>y burial place4 ,_h he liv$ a few weeks 8 might h be5 ! cruel dea? endur$ by 8 fri5d ,james ,gu?rie1 :om he _h enc\rag$1 by 8 lett]s1 9 /$fa/ness to ! end4 ,! s5t5ce :i* ! ,p>liam5t pass$1 :5 told t he 0 dy+1 did him no di%on\r4 ,:5 !y _h vot$ t he %\ld n die 9 ! ,college1 ,"l ,burleigh rose & said1 ,ye _c vote him out ( heav54 ,8 dea? 0 lam5t$ ?r\gh\t ! l&2 & to ?is day few names are s well kn[n & hon\r$4 ,s great 0 ! rev]5ce :i* "s ( ! godly _h = ?is man ( ,god1 t !y reque/$ to be buri$ :]e 8 body 0 laid4 ,?is 0 ,?omas ,halyburton's dy+ reque/4#ee ,an old man 9 ! p>i% ( ,crail+ 79 :i* ,nisbet1 8 bir?place1 is situat$7 rememb]s ! v5]ation ent]ta9$ = him by ! great-gr&fa!r ( ! pres5t ,m>quis ( ,lo?ian4 ,?is good ,m>quis us$ to lift 8 hat1 z (t5 z he pass$ ! spot :]e /ood ! cottage 9 :i* ,samuel ,ru!r=d 0 born4 ,he 0 twice m>ri$4 ,8 wid[ surviv$ him f\rte5 ye>s4 #ee ,see 7*4 vi47 ( ,memoir ( ,halyburton1 :o1 on 8 dea?b$1 quot$ ,ru!r=d's words1 ,glory1 glory dwelle? 9 ,immanuel's l&4 ,illu/ration3 ,,ru9s ,,( ,,/4 ,,&rews ,,ca!dral4 ,if ev] !re 0 any portrait ( him1 x is n n[ kn[n4 ,! portraits sometimes giv5 ( him are all imag9>y4 ,we are mo/ famili> ) ! lik5ess ( 8 s\l4 ,!re is "o expressive l9e 9 ! epitaph on 8 tomb/one1 9 ! *ur*y>d at ! b\nd>y wall opposite ! door ( ,/ ,regulus' ,t[]-- ,:at tongue1 :at p51 or skill ( m51 ,c fam\s ,ru!r=d comm5d6 ,8 le>n+ ju/ly rais$ 8 fame1 ,true godl9ess adorn'd 8 "n4 ,he did conv]se ) ?+s above1 ,acqua9t$ ) ,immanuel's love4 ,a monum5t to 8 memory 0 erect$ 9 #ahdb1 by subscription1 on ! ,borel& ,hill1 9 ! p>i% ( ,anwo?4 ,x is sixty feet 9 height1 & ?us1 se5 all ar\nd1 x seems to rem9d ! inhabitants ( t region h[ ,god once visit$ ,8 p !re4 99 99 99 99 99 ,8 lett]s h long be5 fam\s among ! godly4 ,! pres5t edition ( !m has sev]al ?+s to recomm5d x4 #a4 ,! ,lett]s are *ronologically arrang$4 #b4 ,!y h biographical notices prefix$ to a l>ge numb] ( !m4 ,mo/ ( ^! are f ! p5 ( ! ,rev4 ,james ,&]son4 ,! pres5t editor has add$1 "h & !re1 topographical notes t seem$ to h "s int]e/1 mo/ ( !m glean$ on ! spot4 ,! explanatory notes 9 ! edition by ! ,rev4 ,c4 ,?omson1 #ahcf1 h (t5 be5 consult$ ) mu* advantage4 #c4 ,!re are cont5ts prefix$ to ea* ,lett]1 describ+ g5]ally :at are ! ma9 subjects ( ea*4 #d4 ,!re are "s new lett]s ins]t$ 9 ?is collection2 & !re is a facsimile ( an unpubli%$ lett] direct$ to ! ,provo/ ( ,ed9burgh1 at ! "t :5 !re 0 an attempt made to call ,ru!r=d to t city4 ,! lett]1 :i* is pres]v$ 9 ! ,records ( ! ,ed9burgh ,t[n ,c\ncil1 entreats !m to drop ! matt]4 ,x is writt5 9 a v small h&1 z 0 usual ) him1 & ! seal on x has ! armorial be>+ ( ! ,ru!r=d family4 ,illu/ration3 ,,ru!r=d',s ,,monum5t ,,on ,,borel& ,,hill4 ,if x be ask$ h[ x came ab\t t ^! lett]s %\ld h be5 at fir/ pr9t$ 9 an ord] entirely un*ronological1 ! explanation is simple3 ,! fir/ edition appe>$ 9 #affd1 & 9 x !re 7 only two hundr$ & eighty-f\r ( 8 lett]s ga!r$ & publi%$2 b _m be+ edifi$ !reby1 an edition soon appe>$ ) sixty-eight m lett]s app5d$4 ,all ^! seem to h be5 pr9t$ v mu* 9 ! ord] 9 :i* !y came to h&1 & ! additional sixty-eight1 m especially1 di/urb$ all arrangem5t4 ,! collector 0 ,mr4 ,m',w>d1#ef :o1 z a /ud5t1 be+ mu* belov$ by ,ru!r=d1 w5t to ! ,we/m9/] ,assembly ) him z 8 amanu5sis or secret>y4 ,he 0 aft]w>ds successor to ,&rew ,gray 9 ,glasg[1 & f9ally m9i/] 9 ,rott]dam4 ,he gave !m to ! public ) an en?usia/ic recomm5dation1 "u ! title1 ,jo%ua ,r$ivivus2#eg publi%$ = ! use ( all ! p ( ,god1 b m p>ticul>ly = ^? :o are n[1 or aft]w>ds may be1 put to suff]+ = ,*ri/ & ,8 cause2 by a well-wi%] to ! "w & p ( ,god4 ,john xvi4 #b2 #b ,!ssal4 i4 #f4 ,! edition 0 9 duodecimo1 & 0 pr9t$ at ,rott]dam4 ,n only 7 ! ,lett]s fir/ publi%$ 9 ,holl&1 b also1 9 #afgd1 !re appe>$ a ,dut* translation ( !m at ,flu%+4 #ef ,9 ,lamont's ,di>y1 ,april #afej1 we read ( ,mr4 ,rob]t ,makew>d1 sometime s]vant 7i4e4 secret>y7 to ,mr4 ,samuel ,ru!r=d1 m9i/] ( ,/4 ,&rews4 #eg ,:y ,jo%ua8 ,did he ?9k ( ! fai?ful witness+ 9 ,jo%ua xxiv48 ,or is ! ref]5ce to ,jo%ua z "o ( ! spies8 ,see ,lett] cxviii4 ,x w be notic$1 9 read+ ! ,lett]s z !y /& *ronologically1 t at times ! p5 ( ! ready writ] ran on ) amaz+ rapidity4 ,he has writt5 _m 9 "o day :5 8 he>t 0 ov]fl[+4 ,x 0 easy to write :5 ! ,"l 0 p\r+ on him ! unction t tea*e? all ?+s4 ,he w\ld h writt5 /ill m1 b he _h he>d t p look$ up to him & ov]prais$ 8 ,lett]s4 ,dur+ 8 conf9em5t at ,ab]de51 he wrote ab\t two hundr$ & tw5ty ( ^! lett]s4 ,!re are a few di/a/eful expressions 9 ^! epi/ol>y effusions1 ! sp>ks ( a fancy t s\ght to appropriate ev]y?+ to spiritual purposes2 b z to extravagance 9 ! ?\ghts convey$1 !re is none4 ,an old ,memoir ( ,ri*>d ,cam]on1 ! m>tyr1 m5tions at ! close t x _h become a fa%ion among pr(ane prea*]s & expectants to say ( ^! ,lett]s1 ,!y are fit only = old wives4 ,dr4 ,love1 on ! o!r h&1 prote/s1 ,! haughty contempt ( t book :i* is 9 ! he>t ( _m w be gr\nd = condemnation :5 ! ,"l come? to make inquisition aft] su* ?+s 7,lett] xiv474 ,! extravagance 9 s5tim5t alleg$ aga9/ !m by "s is j t ( ,paul1 :5 he spoke ( kn[+ ! height & dep?1 l5g? & bread?1 ( ! love ( ,*ri/2 or t ( ,solomon1 :5 ! ,holy ,gho/ inspir$ him to write ,! ,song ( ,songs4 ,r w\ld we say ( ^! ,lett]s1 :at ,liv+/one 9 a lett] says ( ,john ,wel%'s dy+ words1 ,o = a sweet fill ( ?is fanatic hum\r6 ,9 mod]n days1 ,ri*>d ,cecil has said ( ,ru!r=d1 ,he is "o ( my classics2 he is a real orig9al2 &1 9 old] times1 ,ri*>d ,baxt]1 "s ( ^: !ological lean+s might h prejudic$ him1 if any?+ c\ld1 said ( 8 ,lett]s1 ,hold (f ! ,bible1 su* a book ! _w nev] saw4 ,!y 7 long ago translat$ into ,dut*1 & ( late ye>s !y h be5 translat$ into ,g]man4 ,bo? 9 ^!1 & 9 8 o!r writ+s1 we see suffici5t pro( t _h he cultivat$ lit]ature z a pursuit1 he might h /ood high 9 ! admiration ( m54#eh #eh ,ev5 9 8 controv]sial works1 sp>ks ( ! same poetic fire fly out :5 opportunity occurs4 ,9 8 ,treatise ,de ,div9a ,provid5ti1 ! foll[+ p>agraph occurs1 extoll+ ! glory ( ,godhead wisdom4 ,comp>5tur cum illa increata sapi5tia ,dei ,patris umbratiles sc9tillul creat gloriol quotquot nom9is celebritate incl>u]unt4 ,delirat ,plato4 ,m5titur ,ari/oteles4 ,cic]o balbutit1 hsitat1 nescit ,lat9e loqui4 ,demo/h5es mutus et el+uis ob/upescit2 virtutis viam ignorat ,s5eca2 nihil canit ,hom]us2 male canit ,virgilius6 ,acc$ant ad ,*ri/um qui virtutis gloria fulg5t6 ,ari/ides virtutem m5titur4 ,fabius cespitat1 a via ju/iti deviat4 ,socrates ne hoc quidem scit1 se nihil scire4 ,cato levis et futilis e/2 ,solon e/ mundi et voluptatum s]vus et mancipium1 non legislator4 ,py?agoras nec sophos1 nec philosophus e/4 ,bias nec mundi nec inanis glori contemptor4 ,alex&] ,mac$o ignavus e/1 c4 ,ano!r "w be>s ?is title3 ,ex]citationes ,apologetic pro ,div9 ,grati1 /udio et indu/ria ,samuelis ,rhtor=tis1 ,anwet5sis1 9 ,gallovidi1 ,scoti prov9ci ,pa/oris4 ,! preface1 or d$ication1 to ,gordon ( ,k5mure1 is v *>act]i/ic1 end+ ?us3 ,non enim ignoras 9 hac valle mis]i>um m9ime si/5dum1 neque t5torium fig5dum2 ad t]nitatem ipsam 7quod v]e magnum nom5 e/ ineffabile7 te voc>i2 cresc]e it]1 decresc]e diem1 omnia alia ali5a1 tempus tantum no/rum esse1 si modo no/rum e/4 ,9 ?is preface he calls himself ,pa/or ,anwet5sis1 ! old spell+ ( ,anwo? be+ ,anwe?4 ,8 correspond5ts 7 *iefly p]sons resid+ ei!r 9 ,gall[ay1 :]e ,anwo? 01 or 9 ,ayr%ire2 = ^! two c\nties at t "t 7 ri* 9 godly m5 ( "s /&+4 ,8 p5 sugge/s (t51 by a few /rokes1 v mu* t is pr(\nd & impressive4 ,!re is some?+ n easily =gott5 9 ! words us$ to express ! ,*ur*'s inde/ructibl5ess :5 he says1 ,! bu% has be5 burn+ ^! five ?\s& ye>s1 & no man yet saw ! a%es ( t fire 7,lett] cccxvii474 ,h[ mu* tru? is convey$ 9 t say+1 ,losses = ,*ri/ are b goods giv5 out 9 bank 9 ,*ri/'s h&4 ,!re is an +5i\s use ( ,scripture t (t5 delights ! read]2 z :5 he speaks ( ,! corn on ! h\se-tops t nev] got ! husb&man's pray]1 or ( ,him t c\nte? ! basons & knives ( ,8 h\se 7,ezra i4 #i1 #aj71 & br+e? !m back safe to ,8 second temple 7,lett] cccxxxiii474 ,x is a curi\s fact t only 9 ,lett] cccxxv41 does he speak ( ! ,holy ,_s1 ?\gh else:]e 7see ,life ( ,grace7 v full are 8 /atem5ts ( ! ,_s's "w4 ,! tru? is1 a man full ( ! ,holy ,gho/ is full ( ,*ri/ & te/ifies to ,him4 ,^! lett]s w ev] be preci\s to-- #a4 ,all :o are s5sible ( _! own1 & ! ,*ur*'s decay & corruptions4--,! w\nd & ! cure are !re9 s fully op5$ out3 self is expos$1 specially spiritual self4 ,he w tell y1 ,!re is z mu* ne$ to wat* ov] grace1 z to wat* ov] s94 ,he w %[ y ,god 9 ,*ri/1 to fill up ! place usurp$ by self4 ,! subtleties ( s91 idols1 sn>es1 temptations1 self-deceptions1 are dragg$ into view f "t to "t4 ,& :at is bett] /ill1 ! cords ( ,*ri/ are tw9$ r\nd ! roots ( ^! bitt] plants1 t !y may be pluck$ up4 ,nor is x o!rwise 9 reg>d to corruption 9 public1 & 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,we d n mean m]ely ! op5 corruption ( error1 b also ! secret grey hairs ( decay4 ,he> him cry1 ,!re is univ]sal deadness on all t fe> ,god4 ,o :]e are ! sometime quick5+ brea?+s & influ5ces f heav5 t h refre%$ ,8 hidd5 ones6 ,& !n he lam5ts1 9 ! "n ( ! sa9ts1 ,we are half satisfi$ ) our )]$ness2 nor h we z mu* ( 8 /ra9 :o do? eight times brea! out t suit 7,psalm cxix471 ,quick5 me6 ,we live f> f ! well1 & compla9 b dryly ( our dryness4 #b4 ,all :o delight 9 ! ,surety's imput$ righte\sness4--,if ?or\ghly aw>e ( ! body ( s9 9 ourselves we _c b feel t we ne$ a p]son 9 our /ead--! p]son ( ! ,god-man 9 ! room ( our guilty p]son4 ,to u a ,son is giv52 n salvation only1 b a ,savi\r4 ,he gave ,himself = u4 ,^! lett]s are ev] lead+ u to ! ,surety & ,8 righte\sness4 ,! eye nev] gets "t to re/ long on any?+ ap>t f ,him & ,8 righte\sness4 ,we are %[n ! deluge-wat]s undri$ up1 9 ord] to lead u into ! ark aga93 ,i _h fa9t$1 _h n want & p5ury *as$ me to ! /oreh\se ( all4 #c4 ,all :o rejoice 9 ! ,gospel ( free grace4--,"l ,k5mure hav+ said to him1 ,s9 cause? me to be jeal\s ( ,8 love to su* a man z ,i h be51 he repli$1 ,be jeal\s ( y\rself1 my ,"l1 b n ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,9 8 ,trial & ,triumph ( ,fai? he rem>ks1 ,z holy walk+ is a duty com+ f u1 x is no gr\nd ( true peace4 ,believ]s (t5 seek 9 !mselves :at !y %\ld seek 9 ,*ri/4 ,x is to ! l effect he says 9 "o ( 8 lett]s1 ,y\r he>t is n ! compass t ,*ri/ saile? by1--turn+ away 8 fri5d f look+ inw>d1 to look ^u ! he>t ( ,jesus4 ,& ?is is 8 mean+1 :5 he ?us lays ! :ole burd5 ( salvation on ! ,"l1 & leaves no?+ = u b acceptance1 ,take ease to ?yself1 & let ,him be> all4#ei ,!n1 po9t+ u to ! ris5 ,savi\r z our pl$ge ( complete r$emption1 ,fai? may dance1 because ,*ri/ s+e?2#fj ,fai? appreh5de? p>don1 b nev] paye? a p5ny = x4#fa ,on 8 dea?-b$ he said to 8 fri5ds1 ,i disclaim all t ev] ,god made me w or d1 & ,i look ^u x z defil$ & imp]fect4 ,& s 9 8 ,lett]s he w admit ( no addition1 or int]mixture ( o!r ?+s1 ,! ,gospel is l a small hair t ha? no bread?1 & w n cleave 9 two4#fb ,he exhorts to ,assurance z be+ ! way to be humbl$ v l[ be=e ,god3 ,compla9+ is b a humble backbit+ & traduc+ ( ,*ri/'s new "w 9 ! s\l4 ,make meikle ( assurance1 = x keepe? y\r an*or fix$4#fc ,he w>ns u1 9 8 ,trial & ,triumph ( ,fai?1 n to be too desir\s ( ke5 awak5+s to *ase u to ,*ri/4 ,let ,*ri/ tutor me z he ?9ke? good4 ,he has sev5 eyes3 ,i h b "o1 & t too dim4 ,9 a simil> /ra9 he writes3--,! law %all nev] be my doom/]1 by ,*ri/'s grace2 ,i %all f9d a sure en\gh doom 9 ! ,gospel to humble & ca/ me d[n4 ,!re _c be a m humble s\l ?an a believ]4 ,x is no pride 9 a dr[n+ man to cat* hold ( a rock4#fd ,h[ mu* tru? !re is "h6 ,naaman nev] 0 humble 9 any degree1 until he felt himself completely heal$ ( 8 scaly leprosy2 b truly he 0 humbl$ & humble !n4 ,& :at "o ^w is !re t sugge/s s _m humbl+ ?\ghts z t ^w grace8 #ei ,lett] clxxxii4 #fj ,lett] clxxxiii4 #fa ,lett] clxxxii4 #fb ,lett] cclxxix4 #fc ,lett] cclxxxviii4 #fd ,lett] ccxxx4 #d4 ,all :o seek to gr[ 9 hol9ess4--,! ,holy ,gho/ delights to %[ u ! glori\s ,godhead1 9 ! face ( ,jesus4 ,& ?is is a v frequ5t !me 9 ^! ,lett]s4 ,take ,*ri/ = sanctification1 z well z ju/ification1 is (t5 8 !me4 ,& 9 him we see a man :o seems to h f\ght = hol9ess z unceas+ly & z eag]ly z o!r m5 seek = p>don & peace4 ,9 him ,hol9ess to ! ,"l seems writt5 on e affection ( ! he>t1 & on e fre%-spr++ ?\ght4 ,fell[%ip ) ! liv+ ,god is a di/+ui%+ feature 9 ! hol9ess giv5 by ! ,holy ,gho/2 we get access by "o ,_s to ! ,fa!r ?r\gh ,him4#fe ,ru!r=d c\ld sometimes say1 ,i h be5 s ne> ,him t ,i h said1 ',i take in/rum5ts t ?is is ! ,"l4'#ff ,& he c\ld f exp]i5ce decl>e1 ,i d>e av\*1 ! sa9ts "k n ! l5g? & l>g5ess ( ! sweet ,e>ne/1 & ( ! sweet gre5 %eaves be=e ! h>ve/1 t might be _h on ?is side ( ! wat]1 if we %\ld take m pa9s4#fg ,i am e way 9 y\r case1 z h>d-he>t$ & dead z any man1 b yet ,i speak to ,*ri/ ?r\gh my sleep4#fh ,all ?is is f ! p5 ( a man :o 0 a metaphysician1 a controv]siali/1 a lead] 9 ! *ur*1 & le>n$ 9 anci5t & s*ola/ic lore4 ,:y are !re n su* graci\s1 z well z great m5 n[8 #fe ,ephes4 ii4 #ah4 #ff ,lett] xcix4 #fg ,lett] ccii4 #fh ,lett] cclxxxvi4 #e4 ,all afflict$ p]sons4--,"h he _h ! v tongue ( ! le>n$1 to speak a ^w 9 season to him t 0 we>y4 ,& ) :at t5d] sympa?y does he speak1 lead+ ! m\rn] s g5tly to ! he>t ( ,jesus6 ,he knew ! he>t ( a /rang]1 = he _h be5 a /rang]4 ,let no man aft] me sl&] ,*ri/ = ,8 cross4#fi ,yes1 says he1 ,8 mo/ lov$ are (t5 ,8 mo/ tri$3 ,! l9tel-/one & pill>s ( ,8 ,new ,j]usalem suff] m knocks ( ,god's hamm] & tools ?an ! common side-wall /ones4#gj ,ev5 z to reproa* & calumny1 he decl>es1 ,i love ,*ri/'s wor/ reproa*es4 #fi ,lett] cvii4 #gj ,lett] cii4 ,x 0 to ,hugh ,m',kail1 uncle ( ! y\?ful m>tyr1 t he p5n$ ! words1 ,"s h writt5 me t ,i am possibly too joyful ( ! cross2 b my joy ov]leape? ! cross--x is b\nd$ & t]m9at$ on ,*ri/4#ga ,& !re x 0 he f\nd a well ( com=t nev] dry4 #ga ,lett] ccvi4 #f4 ,all :o love ! ,p]son ( ,*ri/4--,we h too (t5 be5 satisfi$ ) speculative tru? & ab/ract doctr9e4 ,on ! "o h&1 ! or?odox h too (t5 re/$ 9 ! /atem5ts ( our ,cate*isms & ,confessions2 &1 on ! o!r1 ! ,election-d\bt]s 7z ,bunyan w\ld h call$ !m7 h press$ _! fav\rite dogma1 t ,*ri/ di$ = all m51 z if m]e ass5t to a proposition c\ld save ! s\l4 ,ru!r=d places ! tru? be=e u 9 a m accurate1 & also m sav\ry way1 full ( life & w>m?4 ,! ,p]son ( ,him :o gave ,himself = ,8 *ur* is held up 9 all its attractiv5ess4 ,) him1 x is ev] ! ,p]son z mu* z ! "w done2 or r1 nev] ! "o ap>t f ! o!r4 ,l ,paul1 he w\ld fa9 "k ,him1 z well z ! p[] ( ,8 resurrection4#gb #gb ,phil4 iii4 #aj4 ,once1 :5 ,"l ,k5mure ask$ him1 ,:at w ,*ri/ be l :5 ,he come?8 8 reply 01 ,all lovely4 ,& ?is is ev]y:]e ! fav\rite !me ) him4 ,at times he tells ( ,8 love4 ,8 love surr\nde? & sur*>ge? me4#gc ,if ,8 love 0 n 9 heav51 ,i %\ld be unwill+ to g ?i!r4#gd ,(t5 he *ecks 8 p5 to tell ( ,*ri/ ,himself1 ,welcome1 welcome1 sweet1 sweet cross ( ,*ri/2--!n correct+ 8 language1 ,welcome1 fair1 lovely1 royal ,k+1 ) ,?9e own cross4#ge ,o if ,i c\ld doat z mu* ^u ,himself z ,i d ^u ,8 love4#gf ,i fe> ,i make m ( ,8 love ?an ( ,himself4#gg ,h[ />tl+ yet h[ true1 is ?is rem>k1 ,i see t 9 communion ) ,*ri/ we may make m gods ?an "o1#gh--mean+ t we may be tempt$ to make ! enjoym5t itself our god4 ,x 0 8 habitual aim to pass ?r\gh privileges1 joys1 ev5 fell[%ip1 to ,god ,himself3 ,i h ca/5 ?is "w ^u ,*ri/1 to get me ,himself4#gi ,i w\ld be f>!r 9 ^u ,*ri/ ?an at ,8 joys2 91 :]e love & m]cy lodge?2 beside ,8 he>t4#hj ,he :o sitte? on ! ?rone is ,8 lone a suffici5t heav54#ha ,sure ,i am ,he is ! f> be/ half ( heav54#hb #gc ,lett] civ4 #gd ,lett] civ4 #ge ,lett] lxi4 #gf ,lett] clx4 #gg ,lett] clxxix4 #gh ,lett] clxviii4 #gi ,lett] clxxxvii4 #hj ,lett] cclxxxvi4 #ha ,lett] ccclii4 #hb ,lett] cclxxix4 ,9 a ^w1 su* 0 8 s\l's view ( ! liv+ ,p]son1 t he writes1 ,hol9ess is n ,*ri/1 nor ! blossoms & fl[]s ( ! tree ( life1 nor ! tree itself4#hc ,he _h f\nd out ! true f\nta9-head1 & w\ld direct all ,zion's travell]s ?i!r4 ,& let a man try ?is2 let ! ,holy ,_s lead a man to ?is ,p]son2--& surely 8 exp]i5ce w be1 ,none ev] came up dry f ,david's well4 #hc ,lett] cccxxxvi4 #g4 ,all :o love t bless$ hope & ! glori\s appe>+ ( ! great ,god our ,savi\r4--,! m we love ! ,p]son ( ,*ri/1 ! m ought we to love ,8 appe>+2 & ! m we *]i% bo? feel+s1 ! holi] %all we become4 ,ru!r=d ab\nds 9 aspirations = t day2 he is "o :o looks = & ha/5s unto ! com+ ( ! day ( ,god6 ,:ile 9 exile at ,ab]de5 9 #afcg1 he writes1 ,o :5 w we meet6 ,o h[ long is x to ! dawn+ ( ! m>riage day6 ,o sweet ,jesus1 take wide /eps6 ,o my ,"l1 come ov] m\nta9s at "o /ride6 ,o my ,belov$1 flee z a roe or "y h>t ^u ! f\nta9s ( sep>ation4 ,n[ & !n he utt]s ! expression ( an int5se desire = ! re/oration ( ,israel to _! ,"l1 & ! fulness ( ! ,g5tiles2 b f> (t5] 8 desires g =? to 8 ,"l ,himself4 ,o faire/ among ! sons ( m51 :y /aye/ ,?\ s long away8 ,o heav5s1 move fa/6 ,o "t1 run1 run1 & ha/5 ! m>riage day6 ,to ,lady ,k5mure 8 words are1 ,! ,"l ha? told y :at y %\ld be do+ till ,he come4 ',wait & ha/51' sai? ,pet]1 '= ! com+ ( ! ,"l4' ,sigh & long = ! dawn+ ( t morn+1 & ! break+ ( t day1 ( ! com+ ( ! ,son ( ,man1 :5 ! %ad[s %all flee away4 ,wait ) ! we>i$ night-wat* = ! break+ ( ! ea/]n sky4 ,^? sa9ts :o feel mo/ ke5ly ! _w's enmity1 & ! ,*ur*'s imp]fection1 are ^? :o w mo/ f]v5tly love _! ,"l's appe>+4 ,x 0 ?us ) ,daniel on ! banks ( ,ulai1 & ) ,john 9 ,patmos2 & ,samuel ,ru!r=d's mo/ int5se aspirations = t day are brea!d out 9 ,ab]de54 ,8 description ( himself on "o occasion is1 ,a man (t5 borne d[n & hungry1 & wait+ = ! m>riage supp] ( ! ,lamb4#hd ,he is n[ gone to ! m\nta9 ( myrrh & ! hill ( frank9c5se2 & !re he no d\bt /ill wond]s at ! unop5$1 unse>*able treasures ( ,*ri/4 ,b ,o = 8 insatiable desires ,*ri/w>d6 ,o = t5 su* m5 9 ,scotl& to /& 9 ! gap6--m5 :o all day long f9d no?+ b ,*ri/ to re/ 91 ^: v sleep is a pursu+ aft] ,*ri/ 9 dreams1 & :o int5sely desire to awake ) ,8 lik5ess4 #hd ,lett] lxiii4 ,,li/ ,,( ,,8 ,,works4 #a4 ,ex]citationes ,apologetic pro ,div9a ,gratia4 ,am/elodami1 #abmo1 #afcf4 ,franek]1 #afea4 #b4 ,a ,peaceable & ,temp]ate ,plea = ,paul's ,presbyt]y 9 ,scotl&4 ,london1 #dto1 #afdb4 #c4 ,a ,s]mon be=e ! ,h\se ( ,commons1 on ,daniel vi4 #bf4 ,london1 #dto1 #afdd4 #d4 ,a ,s]mon be=e ! ,h\se ( ,lords1 on ,luke vii4 #bb2 ,m>k iv4 #ch2 ,matt4 viii4 #bf4 ,london1 #dto1 #afde4 #e4 ,lex ,rex3 ,! ,law & ! ,pr9ce4 ,london1 #dto1 #afdd4 ,9 ,full>ton's ,scotti% ,nation1 #ahfb1 m5tion is made ( ano!r "w :i* is 9 reality ! same z ?is2 on ,civil ,polity4 ,london1 #dto1 #afeg4 ,x is n1 h[ev]1 a sep>ate "w1 b m]ely "o ( ! editions ( ! well-kn[n ,lex ,rex--! edition ( #afeg1 :i* has ! foll[+ title3--,lex ,rex2 a ,treatise ( ,civil ,polity2 be+ a ,resolution ( ,=ty-?ree ,que/ions conc]n+ ,pr]ogative1 ,"r1 & ,privilege1 9 ref]5ce to ! ,supreme ,pr9ce & ,p4 ,! *ange 9 ! title 0 a device ( ! pr9t]1 9 ord] to elude ! ,gov]nm5t1 :o s\ght to suppress ! book4 #f4 ,! ,due ,"r ( ,presbyt]ies4 ,london1 #dto1 #afdd4 #g4 ,! ,trial & ,triumph ( ,fai?4 ,london1 #dto1 #afde4 #h4 ,! ,div9e ,"r ( ,*ur* ,gov]nm5t & ,excommunication4 ,london1 #dto1 #afdf4 ,app5d$ to ?is is ,a ,dispute t\*+ ,sc&al & ,*ri/ian ,lib]ty4 #i4 ,*ri/ ,dy+ & ,draw+ ,s9n]s to ,himself4 ,london1 #dto1 #afdg4 #aj4 ,a ,survey ( ! ,spiritual ,anti*ri/4 ,london1 #afdh4 ,to :i* is app5d$1 ,a ,mode/ ,survey ( ! ,secrets ( ,ant9omianism4 #aa4 ,a ,free ,disputation aga9/ ,pret5d$ ,lib]ty ( ,consci5ce4 ,london1 #dto1 #afdi4 #ab4 ,! ,la/ & ,heav5ly ,spee*es ( ,john ,gordon1 ,visc\nt ,k5mure4 ,ed9burgh1 #dto1 #afdi4 #ac4 ,disputatio ,s*ola/ica de ,div9a ,provid5tia4 ,ed9burgh1 #dto1 #afea4 #ad4 ,! ,cov5ant ( ,life ,op5$4 ,ed9burgh1 #dto1 #afee4 #ae4 ,a ,survey ( ,mr4 ,hook]'s ,*ur* ,discipl9e2 or1 ,a ,survey ( ! ,survey ( t ,summe ( ,discipl9e p5n$ by ,mr4 ,?omas ,hook]4 ,london1 #dto1 #afeh4 #af4 ,influ5ces ( ! ,life ( ,grace4 ,! la/ "w publi%$ 9 8 lifetime4 ,london1 #dto1 #afei4 ,! orig9al title page adds3--,a ,practical ,treatise conc]n+ ! way1 mann]1 & means ( hav+ & improv+ spiritual dispositions & quick5+ influ5ces f ,*ri/1 ! ,resurrection & ! ,life4 ,,po/hum\s4 #ag4 ,jo%ua ,r$ivivus2 or1 ,mr4 ,ru!r=d's ,lett]s4 ,fir/ ,edition1 #abmo1 #affd4 ,no pr9t]'s "n & no place m5tion$4 #ah4 ,exam5 ,arm9ianismi4 ,ultrajecti 7,utre*t71 #abmo1 #affh4 #ai4 ,a ,te/imony left by ,mr4 ,s4 ,ru!r=d to ! ,"w ( ,re=mation 9 ,great ,brita9 & ,irel& be=e 8 dea?4 ,date unc]ta94 #bj4 ,twelve ,communion ,s]mons4 ,glasg[1 #ahgf4 ,?is collection includes ,*ri/'s ,napk92 & ,song ii4 #ad-ag1 ,*ri/ & ! ,dove's ,heav5ly ,salutation4 ,^! h int]nal evid5ce 9 _! fav\r1 viz4 ! language & g5]al /ra9 ( ?\ght4 ,add to ^! ,! ,lamb's ,m>riage1 ,rev4 xix4 #g2 & ano!r on ,song ii4 #a-h app5d$ to a second edition1 #ahgg1 ) ! title1 ,f\rte5 ,communion ,s]mons1 #ahgg4 #ba4 ,! ,cruel ,wat*m54 ,! ,door ( ,salvation ,op5$4 ,ed9burgh1 #agce4 ,song v4 #g1 #h1 #i1 #aj4 ,^! two are d\btful2 at all ev5ts1 v imp]fect1 z usually pr9t$4 ,! old edition ( ,! ,cruel ,wat*m5 is good4 #bb4 ,!re is a ,treatise on ,pray]2 ,! ,p[] & ,preval5cy ( ,tru? & ,pray] evid5c$1 9 a ,practical ,disc\rse ^u ,matt4 ix4 #bg-ca4 ,pr9t$ 9 ! ye> #agac4 ,x is a small duodecimo ( #aaa pp41 & has ?is note app5d$3 ,! re/ ( ?is ,disc\rse _c be f\nd1 x be+ above fifty ye>s s9ce ! au?or di$4 ,an old ,catalogue ( ! mo/ ,v5dible ,books1 9 #afeh1 gives z "o ( 8 works1 ,a ,rationale on ! ,book ( ,common ,pray]1 #hvo4 ,b ?is is a mi/ake2 ,antony ,sp>r[ wrote ! book entitl$1 ,! ,rationale1 or ,practical ,exposition ( ! ,book ( ,common ,pray]4 ,! ,di>ies ( ,brodie ( ,brodie 7,spald+ ,club--,preface p4 xix471 ref] to ,%or?& ,notes ( two ,s]mons by ,s4 ,ru!r=d4 ,brodie us$ to correspond ) him1 = we f9d1 ,augu/ #f1 #afee3 ,mr4 ,ru!r=d exhort$ me 9 8 lett] t my "r h& might n "k :at my left h& did2 & he says t he kn[s n b t ! ,"l may divorce ! "m1 b be a sanctu>y to ! little ones4 ,we f9d fur!r t ,s4 ,r4 wrote urg+ ,brodie to pres5t ,mr4 ,?omas ,ross to ,ila4 #bc4 ,qua9t ,s]mons 7eighte5 9 numb]71 by ,s4 ,r41 nev] be=e publi%$1 ) a prefatory note by ,rev4 ,&4 ,a4 ,bon>4 ,hodd] & ,/\ghton1 ,london1 #ahhe4 ,,lett]s4 ,i4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught1 on ! return home ( h] daught]4 ,9 ! e>ly editions ! date /&s #afbd1 by a mi/ake = #afbg2 = ,ru!r=d 0 n settl$ 9 ,anwo? 9 #afbd4 ,= a full notice ( ,m>ion ,m',naught1 see :at is prefix$ to ,lett] ,,vi4 7,,*ildr5 ,,to ,,be ,,d$icat$ ,,to ,,god47 ,,well-,,belov$ ,,& ,,de> ,,si/]1--,my love 9 ,*ri/ rememb]$4 ,i h s5t to y y\r daught] ,grizel ) ,rob]t ,gordon1 :o came to fet* h]4 ,i am 9 good hopes t ! se$ ( ,god is 9 h]1 z 9 "o born ( ,god2 & ,god's se$ w come to ,god's h>ve/4 ,i h h] promise %e %all be ,*ri/'s4 ,= ,i h told h] %e may promise mu* 9 ,8 wor?y "n2 = ,he becomes caution to ,8 ,fa!r = all su* z resolve & promise to s]ve ,him4 ,i w rememb] h] to ,god4 ,i tru/ y w acqua9t h] ) good company1 & be dilig5t to "k ) :om %e love? to haunt4 ,rememb] ,zion1 & our necessities4 ,i bless y\r daught] f our ,"l1 & pray ! ,"l to give y joy & com=t ( h]4 ,rememb] my love to y\r husb&1 to ,william & ,samuel y\r sons4 ,! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ be ) y\r _s4 ,y\rs at all p[] 9 ! ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,june #f1 #afbg4 ,,ii4--,to a ,*ri/ian ,g5tlewoman on ! dea? ( h] daught]4 7,,*ri/',s ,,sympa?y ,,)1 ,,& ,,prop]ty ,,9 ,,u--,,reasons ,,= ,,resignation47 ,,mi/ress1--,my love 9 ,*ri/ rememb]$ to y4 ,i 0 inde$ sorr[ful at my dep>ture f y1 especially s9ce ye 7 9 su* heav9ess aft] y\r daught]'s dea?4 ,yet ,i d p]suade myself1 ye "k t ! weightie/ end ( ! cross ( ,*ri/ t is laid ^u y lie? ^u y\r /rong ,savi\r2 = ,isaiah sai?1 ,9 all y\r afflictions ,he is afflict$ 7,isa lxiii4 #i74 ,o bless$ ,second :o suff]e? ) y6 & glad may y\r s\l be ev5 to walk 9 ! fi]y furnace ) "o l unto ! ,son ( ,man1 :o is also ! ,son ( ,god4 ,c\rage6 up y\r he>t6 ,:5 ye d tire1 ,he w be> bo? y & y\r burd5 7,ps4 lv4 #bb74 ,yet a little :ile & ye %all see ! salvation ( ,god4 ,rememb] ( :at age y\r daught] 01 & t j s long 0 y\r lease ( h]4 ,if %e 0 eighte51 n9ete51 or tw5ty ye>s old1 ,i "k n2 b sure ,i am1 see+ h] t]m 0 come1 & y\r lease run out1 ye c no m ju/ly qu>rel y\r great ,sup]ior = tak+ ,8 own at ,8 j t]m day1 ?an a poor f>m] c compla9 t 8 ma/] take? a portion ( 8 own l& to himself :5 8 lease is expir$4 ,good mi/ress1 if ye w\ld n be cont5t t ,*ri/ w\ld hold f y ! heav5ly inh]itance :i* is made y\rs by ,8 dea?1 %all n t same ,*ri/ ?9k h>dly ( y if ye refuse to give ,him y\r daught] will+ly1 :o is a "p ( ,8 inh]itance & conque/8 ,i pray ! ,"l to give y all y\r own1 & to grace y ) pati5ce to give ,god ,8 also4 ,he is an ill debtor :o paye? t :i* he ha? borr[$ ) a grudge4 ,inde$1 t long loan ( su* a good daught]1 an heir ( grace1 a memb] ( ,*ri/ 7z ,i believe71 des]ve? m ?anks at y\r ,cr$itor's h&s1 ?an t ye %\ld gloom & murmur :5 ,he crave? b ,8 own4 ,i believe y w\ld judge !m to be b ?ankless neighb\rs :o w\ld pay y a sum ( money aft] ?is mann]4 ,b :at8 ,d y ?9k h] lo/1 :5 %e is b sleep+ 9 ! bosom ( ! ,almighty8 ,?9k h] n abs5t :o is 9 su* a fri5d's h\se4 ,is %e lo/ to y :o is f\nd to ,*ri/8 ,if %e 7 ) a de> fri5d1 al?\gh y %\ld nev] see h] aga91 y\r c>e = h] w\ld be b small4 ,oh1 n[1 is %e n ) a de> ,fri5d8 & gone high]1 ^u a c]ta9 hope t ye %all1 9 ! ,resurrection1 see h] aga91 :5 7be ye sure7 %e %all nei!r be hectic nor consum$ 9 body8 ,y w\ld be sorry ei!r to be1 or to be e/eem$1 an a!i/2 & yet1 n ,i1 b ! ,apo/le1 ?9ke? ^? to be hopeless a!i/s :o m\rn excessively = ! dead 7,!ss4 iv4 #ac74 ,b ?is is n a *all5ge on my "p4 ,i d speak ?is only fe>+ y\r weakness2 = y\r daught] 0 a "p ( y\rself2 &1 !re=e1 nature 9 y1 be+ z x 7 cut & halv$1 w inde$ be griev$4 ,b ye h to rejoice1 t :5 a "p ( y is on e>?1 a great "p ( y is glorifi$ 9 heav54 ,foll[ h]1 b envy h] n2 = inde$ x is self-love 9 u t make? u m\rn = !m t die 9 ! ,"l4 ,:y8 ,because = !m we _c m\rn1 s9ce !y are nev] happy till !y be dead2 !re=e we m\rn = our own private respect4 ,take he$1 !n1 t 9 %[+ y\r affection 9 m\rn+ = y\r daught]1 ye be n1 out ( self-affection1 m\rn+ = y\rself4 ,consid] :at ! ,"l is do+ 9 x4 ,y\r daught] is pluck$ out ( ! fire1 & %e re/e? f h] lab\rs2 & y\r ,"l1 9 t1 is try+ y1 & ca/+ y 9 ! fire4 ,g ?r\gh all fires to y\r re/2 & n[ rememb] t ! eye ( ,god is ^u ! bu% burn+ & n consum$2 & ,he is gladly cont5t t su* a weak woman z y %\ld s5d ,satan away1 fru/rate ( 8 design4 ,n[ hon\r ,god1 & %ame ! /rong ro>+ lion1 :5 ye seem weake/4 ,%\ld su* an "o z ye fa9t 9 ! day ( adv]sity8 ,call to m9d ! days ( old4 ,! ,"l yet live?4 ,tru/ 9 ,him1 al?\gh ,he %\ld slay y4 ,fai? is exce$+ *>itable1 & believe? no evil ( ,god4#he ,n[ is ! ,"l lay+1 9 ! "o scale ( ! balance1 y\r mak+ consci5ce ( submission to ,8 graci\s w1 & 9 ! o!r1 y\r affection & love to y\r daught]4 ,:i* ( ! two w ye !n *oose to satisfy8 ,be wise1 !n2 & z ,i tru/ ye love ,*ri/ bett] ?an a s9ful woman1 pass by y\r daught]1 & kiss ! ,"l's rod4 ,m5 d lop ! bran*es (f _! trees r\nd ab\t1 to ! end !y may gr[ up high & tall4 ,! ,"l ha? ?is way lopp$ y\r bran* 9 tak+ f y _m *ildr51 to ! end y %\ld gr[ upw>d1 l "o ( ! ,"l's c$>s1 sett+ y\r he>t above1 :]e ,*ri/ is1 at ! "r h& ( ! ,fa!r4 ,:at is next1 b t y\r ,"l cut d[n ! /ock aft] ,he ha? cut ! bran*es8 ,prep>e y\rself2 y are ne>] y\r daught] ?is day ?an y 7 ye/]day4 ,:ile ye prodigally sp5d "t 9 m\rn+ = h]1 ye are spe$ily po/+ aft] h]4 ,run y\r race ) pati5ce4 ,let ,god h ,8 own2 & ask ( ,him1 in/ead ( y\r daught] :i* ,he ha? tak5 f y1 ! daught] ( fai?1 :i* is pati5ce2 & 9 pati5ce possess y\r s\l4 ,lift up y\r head3 ye d n "k h[ ne> y\r r$emption do? draw1 ,?us recomm5d+ y to ! ,"l1 :o is able to e/abli% y1 ,i re/1 y\r lov+ & affectionate fri5d 9 ! ,"l ,jesus1 ,,anwo?1 ,april #bc1 #afbh4 ,s4 ,r4 #he ,s 9 8 s]mon be=e ! ,h\se ( ,lords1 #afde3 ,fai? ?9ke? no evil ( ,*ri/4 ,also ,lett]s ,,xx4 & ,,xcii43 ,love believe? no evil4 ,illu/ration3 ,,k5mure ,,h\se4 ,,iii4--,to ! ,,visc\ntess ,,( ,,k5mure1 on occasion ( illness & spiritual depression4 ,,lady ,,jane ,,campbell1 ,visc\ntess ( ,k5mure1 0 ! ?ird daught] ( ,ar*ibald ,campbell1 sev5? ,e>l ( ,argyle1 & si/] to ! ,m>quis ( ,argyle :o 0 behead$ 9 #affa4 ,%e 0 a woman di/+ui%$1 9 h] day1 = ! dep? ( h] piety1 & h] w>m atta*m5t to ! ,presbyt]ian int]e/ 9 ,scotl&4 ,nor 0 %e less di/+ui%$ = g5]osity & munific5ce1 ?an = piety4 ,h] b\nty 0 9 a p>ticul> mann] ext5d$ to ^? :om suff]+ = consci5ce' sake _h r$uc$ to pov]ty or exile4 ,9 ! ye> #afbh %e 0 m>ri$ to ,sir ,john ,gordon ( ,lo*9v>1 aft]w>ds ,visc\nt ,k5mure & ,"l ,gordon ( ,lo*9v>1 :i* is n f> f ,c>sphairn4 ,?is union did n la/ _m ye>s4 ,9 #afcd %e became a wid[1 8 ,lord%ip hav+ di$ at ,k5mure ,ca/le1 on ! #ab? ( ,septemb] t ye>1 9 ! #ce? ye> ( 8 age4 ,b h] sorr[ on ?is occasion 0 alleviat$ by ! ,*ri/ian resignation & fai? :i* he 0 enabl$ to ex]cise "u 8 la/ illness4 ,to ?is noble man %e _h two daught]s1 :o di$ 9 infancy1 "o ab\t ! beg9n+ ( ! ye> #afbi1 & ! o!r 9 #afcd1 z may be ga!r$ f allusions to ^! b]eavem5ts1 conta9$ 9 two consolatory lett]s writt5 to h] by ,ru!r=d 9 ^! ye>s4 ,%e _h also1 by ! same m>riage1 a son1 ,john1 second ,visc\nt ( ,k5mure1 :o1 h[ev]1 di$ "u age & unm>ri$1 9 ,augu/ #afdi4 ,?is ev5t =ms ! subject ( a lett] writt5 to h] by ,ru!r=d ! #a/ ( ,octob] t ye>4 ,%e m>ri$ a second husb&1 on ! #ba/ ( ,septemb] #afdj1 ! ,hon4 ,sir ,h5ry ,montgom]y ( ,giff51 second son ( ,alex&]1 fif? ,e>l ( ,egl9ton2 b ?is m>riage 0 )\t issue4 ,sir ,h5ry's religi\s views 7 cong5ial to h] own2 & he is describ$ z an active & fai?ful fri5d ( ! ,"l's kirk4 ,%e 0 soon left a wid[ a second "t1 9 :i* /ate %e liv$ till a v v5]able age1 hav+ surviv$ ! ,re/oration a numb] ( ye>s1 z appe>s f ! fact t ,liv+/one1 at ! "t ( 8 dea? 7:i* took place at ,rott]dam 9 #afgb71 speaks ( h] z ! olde/ acqua9tance he !n _h alive 9 ,scotl&4 ,%e 0 a regul> correspond5t ( ,ru!r=d1 ! la/ ( ^: lett]s to h] is dat$ ,july ! #bd?1 #affa1 aft] ! execution ( h] bro!r above m5tion$4 ,nor aft] ,mr4 ,ru!r=d's dea? 0 %e unm9dful ( 8 wid[4 ,madam1 says ,mr4 ,m',w>d1 9 a lett] to h]1 ,mrs4 ,ru!r=d gives me (t5 an acc\nt ( ! s+ul> te/imony :i* %e met ) ( y\r ,lady%ip's affection to h] & h] daught]4 ,k5mure ,ca/le is well se5 f ! road t leads along ! banks ( ! ,k54 ,! lo*1 ! riv]1 ! old b>onial h\se1 comb9e to attract notice4 ,x is built on an insulat$ knoll1 well wood$ all ar\nd4 ,x is f\r miles f ,dalry1 & ! approa* is ?r\gh an av5ue ( lime-trees4 ,! old g>d5 has a h$ge ( v l(ty bee* trees1 & a curi\s dial ) a ,lat9 inscription1 dat$ #afbc4 ,joannes ,bon> fecit--! "n ( ! p]son :o 7x is said7 br\ght x f ! ,cont95t4 7,,acquiesc5ce ,,9 ,,god',s ,,purpose--,,fai? ,,9 ,,ex]cise--,,enc\ragem5t ,,9 ,,view ,,( ,,sickness ,,& ,,dea?--,,public ,,affairs47 ,,madam1--,all dutiful ob$i5ce 9 ! ,"l rememb]$4 ,i h he>d ( y\r ,lady%ip's infirmity & sickness ) grief2 yet ,i tru/ ye h le>n$ to say1 ,x is ! ,"l1 let ,him d :atsoev] seeme? good 9 ,8 eyes4 ,x is n[ _m ye>s s9ce ! apo/ate angels made a "q1 :e!r _! w or ! w ( _! ,creator %\ld be done2 & s9ce t "t1 fr[>d mank9d ha? always 9 t same suit ( law compe>$ to plead ) !m aga9/ ,god1 9 daily rep9+ aga9/ ,8 w4 ,b ! ,"l be+ bo? p>ty & judge1 ha? obta9$ a decreet1 & sai?1 ,my c\nsel %all /&1 & ,i w d all my pleasure 7,isa4 xlvi4 #aj74 ,x is !n be/ = u1 9 ! ob$i5ce ( fai?1 & 9 an holy submission1 to give t to ,god :i* ! law ( ,8 almighty & j p[] w h ( u4 ,!re=e1 ,madam1 y\r ,"l wille? y1 9 all /ates ( life1 to say1 ,?y w be done 9 e>?1 z x is 9 heav53 & h]e9 %all ye h com=t1 t ,he1 :o see? p]fectly ?r\gh all y\r evils1 & kn[e? ! frame & con/itution ( y\r nature1 & :at is mo/ heal?ful = y\r s\l1 holde? e cup ( affliction to y\r head1 ) ,8 own graci\s h&4 ,nev] believe t y\r t5d]-he>t$ ,savi\r1 :o kn[e? ! /r5g? ( y\r /oma*1 w mix t cup ) "o dra*m-weight ( poison4 ,dr9k !n ) ! pati5ce ( ! sa9ts1 & ! ,god ( pati5ce bless y\r physic4 ,i h he>d y\r ,lady%ip compla9 ( deadness1 & want ( ! be/irr+ p[] ( ! life ( ,god4 ,b c\rage6 ,he :o walk$ 9 ! g>d51 & made a noise t made ,adam he> ,8 voice1 w also at "s times walk 9 y\r s\l1 & make y he> a m sweet ^w4 ,yet1 ye w n always he> ! noise & ! d9 ( ,8 feet1 :5 ,he walke?4 ,ye are1 at su* a "t1 l ,jacob m\rn+ at ! suppos$ dea? ( ,joseph1 :5 ,joseph 0 liv+4 ,! new creature1 ! image ( ! second ,adam1 is liv+ 9 y2 & yet ye are m\rn+ at ! suppos$ dea? ( ! life ( ,*ri/ 9 y4 ,ephraim is bemoan+ & m\rn+ 7,j]4 xxxi4 #ah71 :5 he ?9ke? ,god is f> (f & he>e? n2 & yet ,god is l ! bridegroom 7,song ii4 #i71 /&+ only beh9d a ?9 wall & lay+ to ,8 e>2 = ,he sai? ,himself1 ,i h surely he>d ,ephraim bemoan+ himself4 ,i h good confid5ce1 ,madam1 t ,*ri/ ,jesus1 :om y\r s\l ?r\gh =e/s & m\nta9s is seek+1 is )9 y4 ,& yet ,i speak n ?is to lay a pill[ "u y\r head1 or to dissuade y f a holy fe> ( ! loss ( y\r ,*ri/1 or ( provok+ & /irr+ up ! ,belov$ be=e ,he please1 by s94 ,i "k1 9 spiritual confid5ce1 ! devil w come 91 z 9 all o!r good works1 & cry ,half m9e2 & s endeav\r to br+ y "u a fe>ful sleep1 till ,he :om y\r s\l love? be dep>t$ f ! door1 & h left (f knock+4 ,&1 !re=e1 "h ! ,_s ( ,god mu/ hold y\r s\l's feet 9 ! gold5 mid-l9e1 betwixt confid5t re/+ 9 ! arms ( ,*ri/1 & presumptu\s & dr[sy sleep+ 9 ! b$ ( fle%ly security4 ,!re=e1 wor?y lady1 s c\nt little ( y\rself1 because ( y\r own wret*$ness & s9ful dr[s9ess1 t ye c\nt n also little ( ,god1 9 ! c\rse ( ,8 un*angeable m]cy4 ,= !re be _m ,*ri/ians mo/ l unto "y sailors1 :o ?9k ! %ore & ! :ole l& do? move1 :5 ! %ip & !y !mselves are mov$2 j s1 n a few d imag9e t ,god move? & saile?#hf & *ange? places1 because _! giddy s\ls are "u sail1 & subject to alt]ation1 to ebb+ & fl[+4 ,b ! f\ndation ( ! ,"l abide? sure4 ,god kn[e? t ye are ,8 own4 ,wre/le1 fight1 g =w>d1 wat*1 fe>1 believe1 pray2 & !n ye h all ! infallible symptoms ( "o ( ! elect ( ,*ri/ )9 y4 #hf ,s x is 9 ! e>li] editions2 n faile?4 ,ye h n[1 ,madam1 a sickness be=e y2 & also aft] t a dea?4 ,ga!r !n n[ food = ! j\rney4 ,god give y eyes to see ?r\gh sickness & dea?1 & to see some?+ beyond dea?4 ,i d\bt n b t1 if hell 7 betwixt y & ,*ri/1 z a riv] :i* ye behov$ to cross ere y c\ld come at ,him1 b ye w\ld will+ly put 9 y\r foot1 & make ?r\gh to be at ,him1 ^u hope t ,he w\ld come 9 ,himself1 9 ! deepe/ ( ! riv]1 & l5d y ,8 h&4 ,n[1 ,i believe y\r hell is dri$ up1 & ye h only ^! two %all[ brooks1 sickness & dea?1 to pass ?r\gh2 & ye h also a promise t ,*ri/ %all d m ?an meet y1 ev5 t ,he %all come ,himself1 & g ) y foot = foot1 yea & be> y 9 ,8 arms4 ,o !n6 ,o !n6 = ! joy t is set be=e y2 = ! love ( ! ,man 7:o is also ,god ov] all1 bless$ = ev]71 t is /&+ ^u ! %ore to welcome y1 run y\r race ) pati5ce4 ,! ,"l g ) y4 ,y\r ,"l w n h y1 nor any ( ,8 s]vants1 to ex*ange = ! worse4 ,dea? 9 itself include? bo? ! dea? ( ! s\l & ! dea? ( ! body2 b to ,god's *ildr5 ! b\nds & ! limits ( dea? are abridg$ & drawn into a m n>r[ compass4 ,s t :5 ye die1 a piece ( dea? %all only seize ^u y1 or ! lea/ "p ( y %all die1 & t is ! dissolution ( ! body2 = 9 ,*ri/ ye are deliv]$ f ! second dea?2 &1 !re=e1 z "o born ( ,god1 commit n s9 7al?\gh ye _c live & n s971 & t s]p5t %all b eat y\r e>?ly "p4 ,z = y\r s\l1 x is above ! law ( dea?4 ,b x is fe>ful & dang]\s to be a debtor & s]vant to s92 = ! c\nt ( s9 ye w n be able to make good be=e ,god1 except ,*ri/ bo? c\nt & pay = y4 ,i tru/ also1 ,madam1 t ye w be c>eful to pres5t to ! ,"l ! pres5t e/ate ( ?is decay+ kirk4 ,= :at %all be conclud$ 9 ,p>liam5t an5t#hg h]1 ! ,"l kn[e?4 ,sure ,i am1 ! decree ( a mo/ fe>ful p>liam5t 9 heav5 is at ! v po9t ( com+ =?1 because ( ! s9s ( ! l&4 ,= we h ca/ away ! law ( ! ,"l1 & despis$ ! words ( ! ,holy ,"o ( ,israel 7,isa4 v4 #bd74 ,judgm5t is turn$ away backw>d1 & ju/ice /&e? af> (f2 tru? is fall5 9 ! /reets1 & equity _c ent] 7,isa4 lix4 #ad74 ,lo6 ! prophet1 z if he _h se5 u & our kirk1 resemble? ,ju/ice to be h&l$ z an enemy hold5 out at ! ports ( our city s is %e bani%$61 & ,tru? to a p]son sickly & diseas$1 fall5 d[n 9 a deadly swoon+ fit 9 ! /reets1 be=e he c come to an h\se4 ,! prie/s h caus$ _m to /umble at ! law1 & h corrupt$ ! cov5ant ( ,levi 7,mal4 ii4 #c74 ,b :at w !y d 9 ! end8 ,!re=e give ! ,"l no re/ = ,zion4 ,/ir up y\r husb&1 y\r bro!r1#hh & all ) :om ye are 9 fav\r & cr$it1 to /& ^u ! ,"l's side aga9/ ,baal4 ,i h good hope t y\r husb& love? ! peace & prosp]ity ( ,zion4 ,! peace ( ,god be ^u him1 = 8 int5d$ c\rses an5t ! e/abli%m5t ( a p[]ful m9i/ry 9 ?is l&4 ,?us1 n will+ to we>y y\r ,lady%ip fur!r1 ,i comm5d y n[1 & always1 to ! grace & m]cy ( t ,god :o is able to keep y1 t ye fall n4 ,! ,"l ,jesus be ) y\r _s4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's s]vant at all dutiful ob$i5ce 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,july #bg1 #afbh4 #hg ,9 ref]5ce to h]1--allud+ to ! kn[n design ( ,*>les ,i4 to en=ce con=mity to ,episcopacy4 #hh ,! ,m>quis ( ,argyle4 ,,iv4--,to ! ,elect & ,noble ,lady1 my ,,lady ,,k5mure1 on occasion ( ! dea? ( h] infant daught]4 7,,tribulation ,,! ,,portion ,,( ,,god',s ,,p1 ,,& ,,int5d$ ,,to ,,wean ,,!m ,,f ,,! ,,_w47 ,,madam1--,salut+ y\r ,lady%ip ) grace & m]cy f ,god our ,fa!r1 & f our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1--,i 0 sorry1 at my dep>ture1 leav+ y\r ,lady%ip 9 grief1 & w\ld /ill be griev$ at x1 if ,i 7 n assur$ t ye h ,"o ) y 9 ! furnace1 ^: visage is l unto ! ,son ( ,god4 ,i am glad t ye h be5 acqua9t$ f y\r y\? ) ! wre/l+s ( ,god1 & t ye get sc>ce lib]ty to swall[ d[n y\r spittle1 be+ ca/5 f furnace to furnace1 kn[+ if ye 7 n de> to ,god1 & if y\r heal? did n require s mu* ( ,him1 ,he w\ld n sp5d s mu* physic ^u y4 ,all ! bre?r5 & si/]s ( ,*ri/ mu/ be con=m to ,8 image & copy 9 suff]+ 7,rom4 viii4 #bi74 ,& "s d m vively resemble ! copy ?an o!rs4 ,?9k1 ,madam1 t x is a "p ( y\r glory to be enroll$ among ^? :om "o ( ! eld]s po9t$ out to ,john1 ,^! are !y :i* came out ( great tribulation1 & h wa%$ _! robes1 & made !m :ite 9 ! blood ( ! ,lamb4 ,behold y\r ,=]unn] go+ out ( ! _w all 9 a lake ( blood1 & x is n ill to die z ,he did4 ,fulfil ) joy ! remnant ( ! gr\nds & rema9d]s ( ! afflictions ( ,*ri/ 9 y\r body 7,col4 i4 #bd74 ,ye h lo/ a *ild3 nay %e is n lo/ to y :o is f\nd to ,*ri/4 ,%e is n s5t away1 b only s5t be=e1 l unto a />1 :i* go+ out ( our sight do? n die & evani%1 b %9e? 9 ano!r hemisph]e4 ,ye see h] n1 yet %e do? %9e 9 ano!r c\ntry4 ,if h] glass 0 b a %ort h\r1 :at %e wante? ( "t t %e ha? gott5 ( et]nity2 & ye h to rejoice t ye h n[ "s pl5i%+ up 9 heav54 ,build y\r ne/ ^u no tree "h2 = ye see ,god ha? sold ! =e/ to dea?2 & e tree :]eupon we w\ld re/ is ready to be cut d[n1 to ! end we may fly#hi & m\nt up1 & build ^u ! ,rock1 & dwell 9 ! holes ( ! ,rock4 ,:at ye love besides ,jesus1 y\r husb&1 is an adult]\s lov]4 ,n[ x is ,god's special bless+ to ,judah1 t ,he w n let h] f9d h] pa?s 9 foll[+ h] /range lov]s4 ,!re=e1 behold ,i w h$ge up h] way ) ?orns1 & make a wall t %e %all n f9d h] pa?s4 ,& %e %all foll[ aft] h] lov]s1 b %e %all n ov]take !m 7,hos4 ii4 #f1 #g74 ,o ?rice happy ,judah1 :5 ,god builde? a d\ble /one wall betwixt h] & ! fire ( hell6 ,! _w1 & ! ?+s ( ! _w1 ,madam1 is ! lov] ye naturally affect beside y\r own husb& ,*ri/4 ,! h$ge ( ?orns & ! wall :i* ,god builde? 9 y\r way1 to h9d] y f ?is lov]1 is ! ?orny h$ge ( daily grief1 loss ( *ildr51 weakness ( body1 iniquity ( ! "t1 unc]ta9ty ( e/ate1 lack ( worldly com=t1 fe> ( ,god's ang] = old unrep5t$-( s9s4 ,:at lose ye1 if ,god twi/ & plait ! h$ge daily ?ick]8 ,god be bless$1 ! ,"l w n let y f9d y\r pa?s4 ,return to y\r fir/ husb&4 ,d n we>y1 nei!r ?9k t dea? walke? t[>ds y ) a sl[ pace4 ,ye mu/ be rip] ere ye be %ak54 ,y\r days are no long] ?an ,job's1 t 7 swift] ?an a po/1 & pass$ away z ! %ips ( desire1 & z ! eagle t ha/e? = ! prey 7ix4 #be1 #bf1 m>g974 ,!re is less s& 9 y\r glass n[ ?an !re 0 ye/]night4 ,?is span-l5g? ( ev]-po/+ "t w soon be end$4 ,b ! great] is ! m]cy ( ,god1 ! m ye>s ye get to advise1 ^u :at t]ms1 & ^u :at conditions1 ye ca/ y\r s\l 9 ! huge gulf ( nev]-end+ et]nity4 ,! ,"l ha? told y :at ye %\ld be do+ till ,he come4 ,wait & ha/51 sai? ,pet]1 = ! ,com+ ( our ,"l4 ,all is night t is "h1 9 respect ( ignorance & daily ensu+ tr\bles1 "o always mak+ way to ano!r1 z ! n9? wave ( ! sea to ! t5?2 !re=e sigh & long = ! dawn+ ( t morn+1 & ! break+ ( t day ( ! ,com+ ( ! ,son ( ,man1 :5 ! %ad[s %all flee away4 ,p]suade y\rself ! ,k+ is com+2 read ,8 lett] s5t be=e ,him1 ,behold1 ,i come quickly 7,rev4 iii4 #aa74 ,wait ) ! we>i$ night-wat* = ! break+ ( ! ea/]n sky1 & ?9k t ye h n a morr[4 ,z ! wise fa!r said1 :o1 be+ invit$ aga9/ to-morr[ to d9e ) 8 fri5d1 answ]$1 ,^? _m days ,i h _h no morr[ at all4 ,i am lo? to we>y y4 ,%[ y\rself a ,*ri/ian1 by suff]+ )\t murmur+1 = :i* s9 f\rte5 ?\s& & sev5 hundr$ 7 sla9 7,numb4 xvi4 #di74 ,9 pati5ce possess y\r s\l4 ,!y lose no?+ :o ga9 ,*ri/4 ,?us rememb]+ my bro!r's & my wife's humble s]vice to y\r ,lady%ip1 ,i comm5d y to ! m]cy & grace ( our ,"l ,jesus1 assur+ y t y\r day is com+1 & t ,god's m]cy is abid+ y4 ,! ,"l ,jesus be ) y\r _s4 ,y\rs 9 ! ,"l ,jesus at all dutiful ob$i5ce1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,jan4 #ae1 #afbi4 #hi ,9 ! e>li] editions x is giv5 fly ?r\gh\t2 n flee4 ,v4--,to my ,,lady ,,k5mure1 ^u h] removal ) h] husb& f ! p>i% ( ,anwo?4 7,,*anges ,,& ,,loss ,,( ,,fri5ds--,,?is ,,_w ,,no ,,abid+ ,,place47 ,,madam1--,salut+ y 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1--to my grief ,i mu/ bid y 7x may be1 = ev]7 f>ewell1 9 pap]1 hav+ small assurance ev] to see y\r face aga9 till ! la/ g5]al assembly1 :]e ! :ole *ur* univ]sal %all meet2 yet promis+1 by ,8 grace1 to pres5t y\r ,lady%ip & y\r burd5s to ,him :o is able to save y1 & give y an inh]itance ) ! sa9ts1 aft] a m special mann] ?an ev] ,i h done be=e4#ij #ij ,"l ,k5mure & 8 lady resid$ at ,rusco1 9 ! p>i% ( ,anwo?1 dur+ ! fir/ two ye>s ( ,ru!r=d's m9i/ry !re2 b !y 7 n[ ab\t to leave x4 ,see ,lett] ,,cxlvii4 ,ye are go+ to a c\ntry :]e ! ,sun ( righte\sness1 9 ! ,gospel1 %9e? n s cle>ly z 9 ?is k+dom2 b if ye w\ld "k :]e ,he :om y\r s\l love? do? re/1 & :]e ,he fe$e? at ! noontide ( ! day1 :]ev] ye be1 get y =? by ! foot/eps ( ! flock1 & fe$ y\rself beside ! %eph]ds' t5ts 7,song i4 #g1 #h71 t is1 ask = "s ( ! wat*m5 ( ! ,"l's city1 :o w tell y truly1 & w n lie1 :]e ye %all f9d ,him :om y\r s\l love?4 ,i tru/ ye are s betro!d 9 m>riage to ! true ,*ri/1 t ye w n give y\r love to any false ,*ri/4 ,ye "k n h[ soon y\r m>riage-day w come2 nay1 is n et]nity h>d ^u y8 ,x 7 "t1 !n1 t ye _h y\r w$d+ g>m5t 9 read9ess4 ,be n sleep+ at y\r ,"l's ,com+4 ,i pray ,god y may be ^u y\r feet /&+ :5 ,he knocke?4 ,be n disc\rag$ to g f ?is c\ntry to ano!r "p ( ! ,"l's e>?3 ,! e>? is ,81 & ! fulness !re(4 ,?is is ! ,"l's l[] h\se2 :ile we are lodg$ "h1 we h no assurance to lie ev] 9 "o *amb]1 b mu/ be cont5t to remove f "o corn] ( our ,"l's ne!r h\se to ano!r1 re/+ 9 hope t1 :5 we come up to ! ,"l's upp] city1 ,j]usalem t is above1 we %all remove no m1 because !n we %all be at home4 ,& g :]esoev] ye w1 if y\r ,"l g ) y1 ye are at home2 & y\r lodg+ is ev] tak5 be=e night1 s long z ,he :o is ,israel's dwell+-h\se is y\r home 7,psa4 xc4 #a74 ,believe me1 ,madam1 my m9d is t ye are well lodg$1 & t 9 y\r h\se !re are fair ease-rooms & pleasant lights1 if ye c 9 fai? lean d[n y\r head ^u ! brea/ ( ,jesus ,*ri/3 & till ?is be1 ye %all nev] get a s\nd sleep4 ,jesus1 ,jesus1 be y\r %ad[ & y\r cov]+4 ,x is a sweet s\l-sleep to lie 9 ! arms ( ,*ri/2 = ,8 brea? is v sweet4 ,pray = poor fri5dless ,zion4 ,alas6 no man w speak = h] n[1 al?\gh at home 9 h] own c\ntry %e ha? good fri5ds1 h] husb& ,*ri/1 & ,8 ,fa!r h] ,fa!r-9-law4 ,besee* y\r husb& to be a fri5d to ,zion1 & pray = h]4 ,i h receiv$ _m & div]s da%es & heavy /rokes s9ce ! ,"l call$ me to ! m9i/ry2 b inde$ ,i e/eem y\r dep>ture f u among/ ! weightie/4 ,b ,i p]ceive ,god w h u to be depriv$ ( :atsoev] we idolize1 t ,he may h ,8 own room4 ,i see exce$+ small fruit ( my m9i/ry1 & w\ld be glad to "k ( "o s\l to be my cr[n & rejoic+ 9 ! day ( ,*ri/4 ,?\gh ,i sp5d my /r5g? 9 va91 yet my lab\r is ) my ,god 7,isa4 xlix4 #d74 ,i wi% & pray t ! ,"l w\ld h>d5 my face aga9/ all1 & make me to le>n to g ) my face aga9/ a /orm4 ,aga9 ,i comm5d y1 body & _s1 to ,him :o ha? lov$ u1 & wa%$ u f our s9 9 ,8 own blood4 ,grace1 grace1 grace = ev] be ) y4 ,pray1 pray cont9ually4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's at all dutiful ob$i5ce 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,sept4 #ad1 #afbi4 ,illu/ration3 ,,kirkcudbright4 ,,vi4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught1 on occasion ( ! illness ( 8 wife4 ,,m>ion ,m',,naught 0 daught] to ! ,laird ( ,kilquhanatie1 9 ,kirkpatrick ,durham 7see ,lett] ,,xxv471 ! repres5tative ( an anci5t family1 n[ ext9ct1 & connect$ also ) ! h\se ( ,k5mure1 ?r\gh h] "m1 ,m>g>et ,gordon1 si/] to ,"l ,k5mure4 ,%e became ! wife ( ,william ,full]ton1 ,provo/ ( ,kirkcudbright1 & 0 a woman ext5sively kn[n & held 9 hon\r by ! mo/ em95t ,*ri/ians & m9i/]s ( h] day1 on acc\nt ( h] r>e godl9ess & public _s4 ,we f9d 9 ,! ,la/ & ,heav5ly ,spee*es ( ,visc\nt ,k5mure1 t by ! special desire ( t nobleman 7:o 0 h] relative71 %e 0 9 cont9ual att5dance on him z he lay on 8 dea?b$4 ,h] "n is sometimes spelt ,m',knaight1 or ,m',knai*te1 ! mod]n ,macknight4 ,%e _h ?ree *ildr5--"o daught]1 ,grizzel1 & two sons1 ,samuel & ,william1--:o are (t5 affectionately rememb]$ 9 ,ru!r=d's lett]s to h]4 ,! foll[+ epitaph 0 inscrib$ on h] tomb1 9 ! *ur*y>d ( ,kirkcudbright3-- ,m>ion ,m',naught1 si/] to ,john ,m',naught ( ,kilquhanatie1 an anci5t & hon\rable b>on1 & sp\se to ,william ,full]ton1 ,provo/ ( ,kirkcudbright1 di$ ,april #afdc1 age #eh4 ,sexum animis1 pietate g5us1 g5orosa1 locumque ,virtute exsup]ans1 conditur hoc tumulo4 ,! tomb/one 0 lo/ sight (1 b 9 #ahfc 0 discov]$ aga9 9 remov+ ! e>? = a grave close by4 ,x 0 only 9 #ahfj t h] h\se 79 :i* ! meet+ betwe5 ,blair & ,ru!r=d took place7 0 pull$ d[n4 ,x /ood at ! foot ( ! ,high ,/reet1 :i* 0 !n ! pr9cipal /reet ( ! t[n4 ,a relative ( ?is lady's husb&1 ,full]ton ( ,c>lton 7see ,lett] ,,clvii471 wrote on h] ! foll[+ acro/ic3-- ,m ,m happy ?an imag9d c be1 ,a ,& bless$1 are su* z ) he>t s9c]e ,r ,resolve to cleave to ,*ri/1 to live & die ,i ,9 ,him1 ) ,him1 & = ,him to appe>4 ,o ,o :at transc5d5t glory gr[s f grace6 ,n ,none b--no1 n--! s\l ref9d %all ,m' ,make to appe>2 t life1 t light1 t peace1 ,k ,kn[n only to ! pure possessors all4 ,n ,n[1 ,,?\1 by grace1 art into glory gone1 ,a ,& ga9$ ! g>l& ( et]nal bliss1 ,i ,9 see+ ,him :o1 on t glori\s ?rone1 ,c ,creat$1 uncreat$1 glory is4 ,h ,heav5's quire did s+ at ?y conv]sion sweet1 ,t ,"t po/s ?y f9al com=ts to complete4 7,app5d4 to ,m9ute-,book ( ,committee ( ,cov5ant]s47 7,,inw>d ,,conflict ,,aris+ ,,f ,,outw>d ,,trial47 ,,lov+ ,,& ,,de> ,,si/]1--,if ev] y w\ld pleasure me1 entreat ! ,"l = me1 n[ :5 ,i am s com=tless1 & s full ( heav9ess1 t ,i am n able to /& "u ! bur!n any long]4 ,! ,almighty ha? d\bl$ ,8 /ripes ^u me1 = my wife is s sore torm5t$ night & day1 t ,i h wond]$ :y ! ,"l t>rie? s long4 ,my life is bitt] unto me1 & ,i fe> ! ,"l be my contrair p>ty4 ,x is 7z ,i n[ "k by exp]i5ce7 h>d to keep sight ( ,god 9 a /orm1 especially :5 ,he hides ,himself1 = ! trial ( ,8 *ildr54 ,if ,he w\ld be pleas$ to remove ,8 h&1 ,i h a purpose to seek ,him m ?an ,i h done4 ,happy are !y t c w9 away ) _! s\l4 ,i am afraid ( ,8 judgm5ts4 ,i bless my ,god t !re is a dea?1 & a heav54 ,i w\ld we>y to beg9 aga9 to be a ,*ri/ian1 s bitt] is x to dr9k ( ! cup t ,*ri/ drank (1 if ,i knew n t !re is no poison 9 x4 ,god give u n ( x till we vomit aga91 = we h sick s\ls :5 ,god's physic works n4 ,pray t ,god w\ld n lead my wife into temptation4 ,woe is my he>t1 t ,i h done s little aga9/ ! k+dom ( ,satan 9 my call+2 = he w\ld fa9 attempt to make me blaspheme ,god 9 ,8 face4 ,i believe1 ,i believe1 9 ! /r5g? ( ,him :o ha? put me 9 ,8 "w1 he %all fail 9 t :i* he seeks4 ,i h com=t 9 ?is1 t my ,capta91 ,*ri/1 ha? said1 ,i mu/ fight & ov]come ! _w1 & ) a weak1 spoil$1 weaponless devil1 ! pr9ce ( ?is _w come?1 & ha? no?+ 9 me 7,john xvi4 #cc1 & xiv4 #cj74 ,desire ,mr4 ,rob]t#ia to rememb] me1 if he love me4 ,grace1 grace be ) y1 & all y\rs4 #ia ,mr4 ,rob]t ,gl5d9n+1 !n m9i/] ( ,kirkcudbright4 ,8 grave may be se5 !re4 ,rememb] ,zion4 ,!re is a lett] procur$ f ! ,k+ by ,mr4 ,john ,maxwell to urge con=mity1 to give ! communion at ,*ri/mas 9 ,ed9burgh4#ib ,hold fa/ t :i* y h1 t no man take ! cr[n f y4 ,! ,"l ,jesus be ) y\r _s4 ,y\rs 9 ! ,"l1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,nov4 #ag1 #afbi4 #ib ,mr4 ,j4 ,maxwell "h m5tion$ 0 at ?is "t a m9i/] 9 ,ed9burgh1 & aft]w>ds became ,bi%op ( ,ross1--a man ( tal5t1 b devoid ( pr9ciple1 ^: aim 0 to secure ! fav\r ( ! notori\s ,laud1 by =w>d+ 8 designs = =c+ ,episcopacy ^u ! ,scotti% p4 ,! lett] above ref]r$ to 0 f ! ,k+1 urg+ ! adoption ( ! ,engli% s]vice4 ,,vii4--,to my ,,lady ,,k5mure4 7,,! ,,e>ne/ ,,( ,,! ,,_s--,,communion ,,) ,,*ri/--,,fai? ,,9 ,,! ,,promises47 ,,madam1--,i h long$ exce$+ly to he> ( y\r life & heal?1 & gr[? 9 ! grace ( ,god4 ,i lack$ ! opportunity ( a be>]1 9 respect ,i did n und]/& ( ! ha/y dep>ture ( ! la/1 by :om ,i might h salut$ y\r ,lady%ip1 & !re=e ,i c\ld n write be=e ?is "t4 ,i entreat y1 ,madam1 let me h two l9es f y conc]n+ y\r pres5t condition4 ,i "k ye are 9 grief & heav9ess2 & if x 7 n s1 ye might be afraid1 because !n y\r way %\ld n be s l ! way t 7our ,"l sai?7 leade? to ! ,new ,j]usalem4 ,sure ,i am1 if ye knew :at 7 be=e y1 or if ye saw b "s glances ( x1 ye w\ld ) gladness swim ?r\gh ! pres5t floods ( sorr[1 spread+ =? y\r arms out ( desire to be at l&4 ,if ,god h giv5 y ! ,e>ne/ ( ! ,_s1 z "p ( paym5t ( ,god's pr9cipal sum1 ye h to rejoice2 = our ,"l w n lose ,8 e>ne/1 nei!r w ,he g back or rep5t ,him ( ! b>ga94 ,if ye f9d at "s "t a long+ to see ,god1 joy 9 ! assurance ( t sight1 h[beit t fea/ be b l ! ,passov]1 t come? ab\t only once a ye>4 ,peace ( consci5ce1 lib]ty ( pray]1 ! doors ( ,god's treasure ca/ up to ! s\l1 & a cle> sight ( ,himself look+ out1 & say+1 ) a smil+ c\nt5ance1 ,welcome to ,me1 afflict$ s\l2 ?is is ! e>ne/ t ,he give? sometimes1 & :i* make? glad ! he>t1 & is an evid5ce t ! b>ga9 w hold4 ,b to ! end ye may get ?is e>ne/1 x 7 good to come (t into t]ms ( spee* ) ,god1 bo? 9 pray] & he>+ ( ! ^w4 ,= ?is is ! h\se ( w9e1 :]e ye meet ) y\r ,well-,belov$4 ,"h x is :]e ,he kisse? y ) ! kisses ( ,8 m\?1 & :]e ye feel ! smell ( ,8 g>m5ts2 & !y h inde$ a mo/ fragrant & glori\s smell4 ,ye mu/1 ,i say1 wait ^u ,him1 & be (t5 commun+ ) ,him1 ^: lips are z lilies1 dropp+ sweet-smell+ myrrh1 & by ! mov+ !re( ,he w assuage y\r grief2 = ! ,*ri/ t save? y is a speak+ ,*ri/2 ! *ur* kn[e? ,him by ,8 voice 7,song ii4 #h71 & c disc]n ,8 tongue among/ a ?\s&4 ,i say ?is to ! end ye %\ld n love ^? dumb masks ( anti*ri/ian c]emonies1 t ! *ur*#ic :]e ye are = a "t ha? ca/ ov] ! ,*ri/ :om y\r s\l love?4 ,?is is to set be=e y a dumb ,*ri/4 ,b :5 our ,"l come?1 ,he speake? to ! he>t 9 ! simplicity ( ! ,gospel4 #ic ,episcopal4 ,i h nei!r tongue nor p5 to express to y ! happ9ess ( su* z are 9 ,*ri/4 ,:5 ye h sold all t ye h1 & b\ght ! field :]e9 ?is pe>l is1 ye w ?9k x no bad m>ket2 = if ye be 9 ,him1 all ,8 is y\rs1 & ye are 9 ,him2 !re=e1 because ,he live?1 ye %all live also 7,john xiv4 #ai74 ,& :at is t else1 b z if ! ,son _h said1 ,i w n h heav5 except ,my r$eem$ ones be ) ,me3 !y & ,i _c live asund]4 ,abide 9 ,me1 & ,i 9 y4 ,o sweet communion1 :5 ,*ri/ & we are ?r\gh-o!r1#id & are no long] two6 ,fa!r1 ,i w t ^? :om ,?\ ha/ giv5 ,me be ) ,me :]e ,i am1 to behold ,my glory t ,?\ ha/ giv5 ,me 7,john xvii4 #bd74 ,am51 de> ,jesus1 let x be accord+ to t ^w4 ,i wond] t ev] y\r he>t %\ld be ca/ d[n1 if ye believe ?is tru?4 ,i & !y are n wor?y ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o w n suff] =ty ye>s' tr\ble = ,him1 s9ce !y h su* glori\s promises4 ,b we fools believe ^? promises z ! man t read ,plato's writ+s conc]n+ ! immortality ( ! s\l3 s long z ! book 0 9 8 h& he believ$ all 0 true1 & t ! s\l c\ld n die2 b s soon z he laid by ! book1 he began to imag9e t ! s\l is b a smoke or airy vap\r1 t p]i%e? ) ! expir+ ( ! brea?4 ,s we at />ts d ass5t to ! sweet & preci\s promises2 b1 lay+ aside ,god's book1 we beg9 to call all 9 "q4 ,x is fai? inde$ to believe )\t a pl$ge1 & to hold ! he>t con/ant at ?is "w2 & :5 we d\bt1 to run to ! ,law & to ! ,te/imony1 & /ay !re4 ,madam1 hold y "h3 "h is y\r ,fa!r's te/am5t1--read x2 9 x ,he ha? left to y remission ( s9s & life ev]la/+4 ,if all t ye h "h be crosses & tr\bles1 d[n-ca/+s1 frequ5t des]tions1 & dep>ture ( ! ,"l1 :o is suit+ y 9 m>riage1 c\rage6 ,he :o is woo] & suitor %\ld n be an h\sehold man ) y till ye & ,he come up to ,8 ,fa!r's h\se toge!r4 ,he purpose? to d y good at y\r latt] end 7,deut4 viii4 #af71 & to give y re/ f ! days ( adv]sity 7,ps4 xciv4 #ac74 ,x is good to be> ! yoke ( ,god 9 y\r y\? 7,lam4 iii4 #bg74 ,turn 9 to y\r /ronghold z a prison] ( hope 7,ze*4 ix4 #ab74 ,= ! vision is = an appo9t$ "t2 b at ! end x %all speak1 & n lie3 ?\gh x t>ry1 wait = x1 because x w surely come1 x w n t>ry 7,hab4 ii4 #c74 ,he> ,himself say+1 ,come1 ,my p 7rejoice1 ,he calle? on y671 ent] ?\ into ?y *amb]s1 & %ut ?y doors ab\t !e2 hide ?yself1 z x 7 = a little mom5t1 till ! indignation be pa/ 7,isa4 xxvi4 #bj74 ,believe1 !n1 believe & be sav$2 ?9k n h>d if ye get n y\r w1 nor y\r delights 9 ?is life2 ,god w h y to rejoice 9 no?+ b ,himself4 ,god =bid t ye %\ld rejoice 9 any?+ b 9 ! cross ( ,*ri/ 7,gal4 vi4 #ad74 #id ,mix$ up ) ea* o!r4 ,our *ur*1 ,madam1 is decay+1--%e is l ,ephraim's cake 7,hos4 vii4 #i72 & grey hairs are "h & !re ^u h]1 & %e kn[e? x n4 ,%e is old & grey-hair$1 ne> ! grave1 & no man take? x to he>t4 ,h] w9e is s\r & is corrupt$4 ,n[ if ,ph9ehas's wife did live %e might travail 9 bir? & die1 to see ! ark ( ,god tak51 & ! glory dep>t f our ,israel4 ,! p[] & life ( religion is away4 ,woe be to u6 = ! day goe? away1 = ! %ad[s ( ! ev5+ are /ret*$ out 7,j]4 vi4 #d74 ,madam1 ,zion is ! %ip :]e9 ye are c>ri$ to ,canaan2 if %e suff] %ipwreck1 ye w be ca/ ov]bo>d ^u dea? & life1 to swim to l& ^u brok5 bo>ds4 ,x 7 "t = u1 by pray]1 to put ^u our ma/]-pilot1 ,jesus1 & to cry1 ,ma/]1 save u2 we p]i%4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,we w\ld ?9k x a bless+ to our kirk to see y "h2 b our s9s )hold good ?+s f u4 ,! great ,mess5g] ( ! ,cov5ant pres]ve y 9 body & _s4 ,y\rs 9 ! ,"l1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,feb4 #a1 #afcj4 ,,viii4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught1 on occasion ( 8 wife's illness4 7,,wre/l+s ,,) ,,god47 ,,mi/ress1--,my love 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ rememb]$4 ,i am 9 good heal?2 hon\r to my ,"l2 b my wife's disease increase? daily1 to h] great torm5t & pa9 night & day4 ,%e has n be5 9 ,god's h\se s9ce our communion1 nei!r out ( h] b$4 ,i h hir$ a man to ,ed9burgh to ,doctor ,jeally & to ,john ,hamilton4#ie ,i c h>dly believe h] disease is ord9>y1 = h] life is bitt] to h]2 %e sleeps none1 b cries z a woman travail+ 9 bir?4 ,:at w be ! ev5t1 ,he t ha? ! keys ( ! grave kn[e?4 ,i h be5 _m times1 s9ce ,i saw y1 t ,i h bes\ght ! ,"l to loose h] out ( body1 & to take h] to h] re/4 ,i believe ! ,"l's tide ( afflictions w ebb aga92 b at pres5t ,i am ex]cis$ ) ! wre/l+s ( ,god1 be+ afraid ( no?+ m ?an ?is1 t ,god has let loose ! tempt] ^u my h\se4 ,god rebuke him & 8 in/rum5ts4 ,because ,satan is n ca/ out b by fa/+ & pray]1 ,i entreat y rememb] our e/ate to our ,"l1 & entreat all good ,*ri/ians :om ye "k1 b especially y\r pa/or1#if to d ! same4 ,x becomes u /ill to knock1 & to lie at ! ,"l's door1 until we die knock+4 ,if ,he w n op51 x is m ?an ,he has said 9 ,8 ^w4 ,b ,he is fai?ful4 ,i look n to w9 away to my home )\t w\nds & blood4 ,welcome1 welcome cross ( ,*ri/1 if ,*ri/ be ) x4 ,i h n a calm _s 9 ! "w ( my call+ "h1 be+ daily *a/is$2 yet ,god ha? n put out my c&le1 z ,he does to ! wick$4 ,grace1 grace be ) y & all y\rs4 ,y\rs 9 ! ,"l1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?4 #ie ,probably a relative ( 8 wife1 ^: "n 0 ,eupham ,hamilton4 ,he 0 an apo!c>y 9 ,ed9burgh1 & is m5tion$ among ! godly 9 ,liv+/one's ,*>act]i/ics4 #if ,! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,rob]t ,gl5d9n+1 !n m9i/] ( ,kirkcudbright4 ,,ix4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught1 recomm5d+ a fri5d to h] love4 7,,pray]s ,,ask$47 ,,mi/ress1--,my love 9 ,*ri/ rememb]$4 ,at ! desire ( ?is be>]1 :om ,i love1 ,i ?\ght to reque/ y if ye c help 8 wife ) y\r advice1 = %e is 9 a mo/ dang]\s & deadly-l condition4 ,= ,i h ?\ght %e 0 *ang$ 9 h] c>riage & life1 ?is sometime bypa/1 & _h hope t ,god w\ld h br\ght h] home2 & n[1 by appe>ance1 %e w dep>t ?is life1 & leave a numb] ( *ildr5 beh9d h]4 ,if ye c be entreat$ to help h]1 x is a "w ( m]cy4 ,my own wife is /ill 9 exce$+ great torm5t night & day4 ,pray = u1 = my life 0 nev] s we>isome to me4 ,god ha? fill$ me ) gall & wormwood2 b ,i believe 7:i* holds up my head above ! wat]71 ,x is good = a man1 sai? ! ,_s ( ,god1 t he be> ! yoke 9 8 y\? 7,lam4 iii4 #bg74 ,i d rememb] y4 ,i pray y be humble & believe2 & ,i entreat y 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 pray = ,john ,/u>t & 8 wife1 & desire y\r husb& to d ! same4 ,rememb] me he>tily to ,jean ,br[n4 ,desire h] to pray = me & my wife3 ,i d rememb] h]4 ,=get n ,zion4 ,grace1 grace ^u !m1 & peace1 t pray = ,zion4 ,%e is ! %ip we sail 9 to ,canaan4 ,if %e be brok5 on a rock1 we w be ca/ ov]bo>d1 to swim to l& betwixt dea? & life4 ,! grace ( ,jesus be ) y\r husb& & *ildr54 ,y\rs 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?4 ,x4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,submission1 ,,p]sev]ance ,,& ,,zeal ,,recomm5d$47 ,,well-,,belov$ ,,& ,,de> ,,si/] ,,9 ,,*ri/1--,i c\ld n get an answ] writt5 to y\r lett] till n[1 9 respect ( my wife's disease2 & %e is yet mightily pa9$4 ,i hope t all %all end 9 ,god's m]cy4 ,i "k t an afflict$ life looks v l ! way t leads to ! k+dom2 = ! ,apo/le ha? drawn ! l9e & ! ,k+'s m>ket-way1 ?r\gh mu* tribulation1 to ! k+dom 7,acts xiv4 #bb2 #a ,!ss4 iii4 #d74 ,! ,"l grant u ! :ole arm\r ( ,god4 ,ye write to me conc]n+ y\r p's disposition1 h[ t _! he>ts are incl9$ t[>d ! man ye "k1 & :om ye desire mo/ e>ne/ly y\rself4 ,he w\ld mo/ gladly h ! ,"l's call = transplantation2 = he kn[s t all ,god's plants1 set by ,8 own h&1 ?rive well2 & if ! "w be ( ,god1 ,he c make a /epp+-/one ( ! devil himself = sett+ =w>d ! "w4 ,= y\rself1 ,i w\ld advise y to ask ( ,god a submissive he>t4 ,y\r rew>d %all be ) ! ,"l1 al?\gh ! p be n ga!r$ 7z ! prophet speaks72 & suppose ! ^w#ig d n prosp]1 ,god %all acc\nt y a repair] ( ! brea*es4 ,& take ,*ri/ caution1 ye %all n lose y\r rew>d4 ,hold y\r grip fa/4 ,if ye knew ! m9d ( ! glorifi$ 9 heav51 !y ?9k heav5 come to _! h& at an easy m>ket1 :5 !y h got x = ?reescore or f\rscore ye>s wre/l+ ) ,god4 ,:5 ye are come ?i!r1 ye %all ?9k1 ,all ,i did1 9 respect ( my ri* rew>d1 n[ enjoy$ ( free grace1 0 too little4 ,n[ !n1 = ! love ( ! ,pr9ce ( y\r salvation1 :o is /&+ at ! end ( y\r way1 hold+ up 9 ,8 h& ! prize & ! g>l& to ! race-runn]s1 ,=w>d1 =w>d2 fa9t n4 ,take z _m to heav5 ) y z ye are able to draw4 ,! m ye draw ) y1 ye %all be ! welcom] y\rself4 ,be no nigg>d or sp>+ *url ( ! grace ( ,god2 & employ all y\r endeav\rs = e/abli%+ an hone/ m9i/ry 9 y\r t[n1 n[ :5 ye h s few to speak a good ^w = y4 ,i h _m a griev$ he>t daily 9 my call+4 ,i w\ld be undone1 if ,i _h n access to ! ,k+'s *amb] ( pres5ce1 to %[ ,him all ! bus9ess4 ,! devil rages1 & is mad to see ! wat] drawn f 8 own mill2 b w\ld to ,god we c\ld be ! ,"l's in/rum5ts to build ! ,son ( ,god's h\se4 #ig ,"w8 ,pray = me4 ,if ! ,"l furni% n new timb] f ,lebanon to build ! h\se1 ! "w w cease4 ,i look to ,him1 :o ha? begun well ) me4 ,i h ,8 h&write1 ,he w n *ange4 ,y\r daught] is well1 & longs = a ,bible4 ,! ,"l e/abli% y 9 peace4 ,! ,"l ,jesus be ) y\r _s4 ,y\rs at all p[] 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?4 ,,xi4--,to my ,,lady ,,k5mure4 7,,god',s ,,inexplicable ,,deal+s ,,) ,,8 ,,p ,,well ,,ord]$--,,want ,,( ,,ord9ances--,,con=mity ,,to ,,*ri/--,,tr\bles ,,( ,,! ,,*ur*--,,dea? ,,( ,,mr4 ,,ru!r=d',s ,,wife47 ,,madam1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be multipli$ ^u y4 ,i receiv$ y\r ,lady%ip's lett]1 9 ! :i* ,i p]ceive y\r case 9 ?is _w smelle? ( a fell[%ip & communion ) ! ,son ( ,god 9 ,8 suff]+s4 ,ye _c1 ye mu/ n1 h a m pleasant or m easy condition "h1 ?an ,he _h1 :o ?r\gh afflictions 0 made p]fect 7,heb4 ii4 #aj74 ,we may inde$ ?9k1 ,_c ,god br+ u to heav5 ) ease & prosp]ity8 ,:o d\bte? b ,he c8 ,b ,8 inf9ite wisdom ?9ke? & decree? ! contr>y2 & we _c see a reason ( x1 yet ,he ha? a mo/ j reason4 ,we nev] ) our eyes saw our own s\l2 yet we h a s\l4 ,we see _m riv]s1 b we "k n _! fir/ spr+ & orig9al f\nta92 yet !y h a beg9n+4 ,madam1 :5 ye are come to ! o!r side ( ! wat]1 & h set d[n y\r foot on ! %ore ( glori\s et]nity1 & look back aga9 to ! wat]s & to y\r we>isome j\rney1 & %all see1 9 t cle> glass ( endless glory1 ne>] to ! bottom ( ,god's wisdom1 ye %all !n be =c$ to say1 ,if ,god _h done o!rwise ) me ?an ,he ha? done1 ,i _h nev] come to ! enjoy+ ( ?is cr[n ( glory4 ,x is y\r "p n[ to believe1 & suff]1 & hope1 & wait on2 = ,i prote/1 9 ! pres5ce ( t all-disc]n+ eye1 :o kn[e? :at ,i write & :at ,i ?9k1 t ,i w\ld n want ! sweet exp]i5ce ( ! consolations ( ,god = all ! bitt]ness ( affliction4 ,nay1 :e!r ,god come to ,8 *ildr5 ) a rod or a cr[n1 if ,he come ,himself ) x1 x is well4 ,welcome1 welcome1 ,jesus1 :at way soev] ,?\ come1 if we c get a sight ( ,!e6 ,& sure ,i am1 x is bett] to be sick1 provid+ ,*ri/ come to ! b$side & draw by ! curta9s1 & say1 ,c\rage1 ,i am ,?y salvation1 ?an to enjoy heal?1 be+ lu/y & /rong1 & nev] to be visit$ ( ,god4 ,wor?y & de> lady1 9 ! /r5g? ( ,*ri/1 fight & ov]come4 ,ye are n[ y\rself alone1 b ye may h1 = ! seek+1 ?ree always 9 y\r company1 ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,_s4 ,i tru/ !y are ne> y4 ,ye are n[ depriv$ ( ! com=t ( a lively m9i/ry2 s 0 ,israel 9 _! captivity2 yet he> ,god's promise to !m3 ,!re=e say1 ,?us sai? ! ,"l ,god1 al?\gh ,i h ca/ !m f> (f among ! hea!n1 & al?\gh ,i h scatt]$ !m among ! c\ntries1 yet w ,i be to !m z a little sanctu>y 9 ! c\ntries :]e !y %all come 7,ezek4 xi4 #af74 ,behold a sanctu>y6 = a sanctu>y1 ,god ,himself 9 ! place & room ( ! temple ( ,j]usalem6 ,i tru/ 9 ,god1 t c>ry+ ?is temple ab\t ) y1 ye %all see ,jehovah's beauty 9 ,8 h\se4 ,we are 9 great fe>s ( a great & fe>ful trial to come ^u ! kirk ( ,god2 = ^!1 :o w\ld build _! h\ses & ne/s ^u ! a%es ( m\rn+ ,j]usalem1 h drawn our ,k+ ^u h>d & dang]\s conclusions aga9/ su* z are t]m$ ,puritans1 = ! root+ ( !m out4 ,our prelates 7! ,"l take ! keys ( ,8 h\se f ^! ba/>d port]s67 assure u t1 = su* z w n con=m1 !re is no?+ b imprisonm5t & deprivation4#ih ,! sp\se ( ,jesus w ev] be 9 ! fire2 b ,i tru/ 9 my ,god %e %all n consume1 because ( ! good-w ( ,him :o dwelle? 9 ! ,bu%2 = ,he dwelle? 9 x ) good-w4 ,all sorts ( cry+ s9s )\t controlm5t ab\nd 9 our l&4 ,! glory ( ! ,"l is dep>t+ f ,israel1 & ! ,"l is look+ back ov] ,8 %\ld]1 to see if any "o w say1 ,"l1 t>ry1 & no man reque/e? ,him to /ay4 ,corrupt & false doctr9e is op5ly prea*$ by ! idol-%eph]ds ( ! l&4 ,= myself1 ,i h daily griefs1 ?r\gh ! disob$i5ce unto1 & contempt (1 ! ^w ( ,god4 ,i 0 summon$ be=e ! ,high ,commission by a pr(ligate p]son 9 ?is p>i%1 convict$ ( ince/4 ,9 ! bus9ess1 ,mr4 ,alex&] ,colvill#ii 7= respect to y\r ,lady%ip7 0 my great fri5d1 & wrote a mo/ k9d lett] to me4 ,! ,"l give him m]cy 9 t day4 ,^u ! day ( my compe>ance1 ! sea & w9ds refus$ to give passage to ! ,bi%op ( ,/4 ,&rews4#ajj ,i entreat y\r ,lady%ip1 ?ank ,mr4 ,alex&] ,colvill ) two l9es ( a lett]4 #ih ,! prelates1 :5 ! ,c\rts ( ,high ,commission 7 erect$ 9 #afaj1 7 inve/$ ) ! p[]s ( imprison+ & depriv+ ,noncon=mi/s4 #ii ,"o ( ! judges4 #ajj ,ar*bi%op ,spottiswoode4 ,my wife n[1 aft] long disease & torm5t1 = ! space ( a ye> & a mon?1 is dep>t$ ?is life4 ,! ,"l ha? done x2 bless$ be ,8 "n4 ,i h be5 diseas$ ( a fev] t]tian = ! space ( ?irte5 weeks1 & am yet 9 ! sickness1 s t ,i prea* b once on ! ,sabba? ) great difficulty4 ,i am n able ei!r to visit or exam9e ! congregation4 ,! ,"l ,jesus be ) y\r _s4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's at all ob$i5ce1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,june #bf1 #afcj4 ,,xii4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,god ,,mixe? ,,! ,,cup--,,! ,,wick$ ,,h ,,_! ,,rew>d--,,fai?fulness--,,=be>ance--,,tr ials47 ,,well-,,belov$ ,,& ,,de> ,,si/]1--,my love 9 ! ,"l ,jesus rememb]$4 ,i und]/& t y are /ill "u ! ,"l's visitation1 9 y\r =m] bus9ess ) y\r enemies1 :i* is ,god's deal+4 ,=1 till ,he take ,8 *ildr5 out ( ! furnace t kn[e? h[ long !y %\ld be tri$1 !re is no deliv]ance2 b aft] ,god's highe/ & fulle/ tide1 t ! sea ( tr\ble is gone ov] ! s\ls ( ,8 *ildr51 !n comes ! graci\s long-hop$-= ebb+ & dry+ up ( ! wat]s4 ,de> si/]1 d n fa9t2 ! wick$ may hold ! bitt] cup to y\r head1 b ,god mixe? x1 & !re is no poison 9 x4 ,!y /rike1 b ,god moves ! rod2 ,%imei curse?1 b x is because ! ,"l bids ,him4 ,i tell y1 & ,i h x f ,him be=e :om ,i /& = ,god's p1 t !re is a decreet giv5 out1 9 ! great c\rt ( ! highe/ heav5s1 t y\r pres5t tr\bles %all be disp]s$ z ! morn+ cl\d1 & ,god %all br+ =? y\r righte\sness1 z ! light ( ! noontide ( ! day4 ,let me intreat y1 9 ,*ri/'s "n1 to keep a good consci5ce 9 y\r proce$+s 9 t matt]1 & bew>e ( y\rself3 y\rself is a m dang]\s enemy ?an ,i1 or any )\t y4 ,innoc5ce & an upright cause is a good advocate be=e ,god1 & %all plead = y1 & w9 y\r cause4 ,& c\nt mu* ( y\r ,ma/]'s approbation & ,8 smil+4 ,he is n[ z ! k+ t is gone to a f> c\ntry4 ,god seems to be f home 7if ,i may say s71 yet ,he sees ! ill s]vants1 :o say1 ,our ,ma/] def]re? ,8 com+1 & s /rike _! fell[-s]vants4 ,b pati5ce1 my belov$2 ,*ri/ ! ,k+ is com+ home2 ! ev5+ is at h&1 & ,he w ask an acc\nt ( ,8 s]vants4 ,make a fair1 cle> c\nt to ,him4 ,s c>ry y\rself z at night y may say1 ,ma/]1 ,i h wrong$ none2 behold1 y h y\r own ) advantage4 ,o6 y\r s\l !n w e/eem mu* ( "o ( ,god's kisses & embracem5ts1 9 ! te/imony ( a good consci5ce4 ,! wick$1 h[beit !y be ca/+ _m evil ?\ghts1 bitt] words1 & s9ful de$s beh9d _! back1 yet !y are1 9 s do+1 cl]ks to _! own process1 & do+ no?+ all _! life b ga!r+ dittayes aga9/ !mselves2 = ,god is angry at ! wick$ e day4 ,& ,i hope y\r pres5t process %all be sight$ "o day by ,him1 :o kn[e? y\r j cause2 & ! bloody tongues1 crafty foxes1 d\ble-+ra9$ hypocrites1 %all appe> z !y are be=e ,8 maje/y1 :5 ,he %all take ! mask (f _! faces4 ,& ,o1 ?rice happy %all y\r s\l be !n1 :5 ,god f9ds y cov]$ ) no?+ b ! :ite robe ( ! sa9t's innoc5ce1 & ! righte\sness ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,y h be5 ( late 9 ! ,k+'s w9e-cell>1 :]e y 7 welcom$ by ! ,"l ( ! inn1 ^u condition t y walk 9 love4 ,put on love1 & bro!rly k9dness1 & long-suff]+2 wait z long ^u ! fav\r & turn$ he>ts ( y\r enemies z y\r ,*ri/ wait$ ^u y1 & z de> ,jesus /ood at y\r s\l's door1 ) dewy & ra9y locks1 ! long cold night4 ,be angry1 b s9 n4 ,i p]suade myself1 t holy unction )9 y1 :i* tea*e? y all ?+s1 is also say+1 ,ov]come evil ) good4 ,if t _h n spok5 9 y\r s\l1 at ! te>s ( y\r ag$ pa/or1 y w\ld n h agre$1 & =giv5 8 fooli% son1 :o wrong$ y2 b my ,ma/] bade me tell y1 ,god's bless+ %all be ^u y = x2 & f ,him ,i say1 ,grace1 grace1 grace1 & ev]la/+ peace be ^u y4 ,x is my pray] = y1 t y\r c>riage may grace & adorn ! ,gospel ( t ,"l :o ha? grac$ y4 ,i he>d y\r husb& also 0 sick2 b ,i besee* y 9 ! b[els ( ,jesus1 welcome e rod ( ,god1 = ,i f9d n 9 ! :ole book ( ,god a great] note ( ! *ild ( ,god1 ?an to fall d[n & kiss ! feet ( an angry ,god4 ,& :5 ,he seems to put y away f ,him1 & loose y\r h&s t grip ,him1 to look up 9 fai?1 & say1 ,i %all n1 ,i w n1 be put away f ,!e4 ,h[beit ,?y ,maje/y draw to free ,?yself ( me1 yet1 ,"l1 give me leave to hold1 & cleave unto ,?yself4 ,i w pray1 t y\r husb& may return 9 peace4 ,y\r decreet comes f heav52 look up ?i!r1 = _m 7says ,solomon7 seek ! face ( ! rul]1 b e man's ,judgm5t come? f ! ,"l4 ,& be glad t x is s1 = ,*ri/ is ! cl]k ( y\r process1 & w see t all g "r2 & ,i p]suade myself ,he is say+1 ,yond] s]vants ( m9e are wrong$2 = ,my blood1 ,fa!r1 give !m ju/ice4 ,?9k y n1 de> si/]1 b our ,high ,prie/1 our ,jesus1 ! ,ma/] ( reque/s1 pres5ts our bills ( compla9t to ! great ,"l ,ju/ice8 ,yea ,i believe x1 s9ce ,he is our ,advocate1 & ,daniel calls ,him ! ,spokesman1 ^: h& pres5ts all to ! ,fa!r4 ,= o!r bus9ess1 ,i say no?+1 till ! ,"l give me to see y\r face4 ,i am cr$ibly in=m$1 t multitudes ( ,engl&1 & especially wor?y prea*]s1 & sil5c$ prea*]s ( ,london1 are gone to ,new ,engl&2 & ,i "k "o le>n$ holy prea*]1 :o ha? writt5 aga9/ ! ,arm9ians1 :o is gone ?i!r4#aja ,our ,bless$ ,"l ,jesus1 :o _c get leave to sleep ) ,8 sp\se 9 ?is l&1 is go+ to seek an inn :]e ,he w be bett] ent]ta9$4 ,& :at m>vel8 ,we>i$ ,jesus1 aft] ,he _h travell$ f ,g5eva1 by ! m9i/ry ( wor?y ,mr4 ,knox1 & 0 laid 9 ,8 b$1 & re=mation begun1 & ! curta9s drawn1 _h n gott5 ,8 de> eyes well toge!r1 :5 irrev]5t bi%ops came 91 & ) ! d9 & noise ( c]emonies1 holy days1 & o!r ,romi% corruptions1 !y awake our ,belov$4 ,o!rs came to ,8 b$side1 & drew ! curta9s1 & put h&s on ,8 s]vants1 bani%$1 depriv$1 & conf9$ !m2 & = ! pulpit !y got a /ool & a cold fire 9 ! ,blackness2#ajb & ! nobility drew ! cov]+ (f ,him1 & h made ,him a poor nak$ ,*ri/1 spoil+ ,8 s]vants ( ! ti!s & kirk r5ts4 ,& n[ !re is su* a noise ( cry+ s9s 9 ! l&1 z ! want ( ! k ( ,god1 ( m]cy1 & tru?2 su* swe>+1 :or+1 ly+1 & blood t\*+ blood2 t ,*ri/ is putt+ on ,8 clo!s1 & mak+ ,him1#ajc l an ill-h&l$ /rang]1 to g to o!r l&s4 ,pray ,him1 si/]1 to lie d[n aga9 ) ,8 belov$4 #aja ,! emigration ( prea*]s & p to ,new ,engl& 0 ! consequ5ce ( ! p]secut+ measures pursu$ by ,ar*bi%op ,laud = en=c+ con=mity1 9 ! prosecution ( 8 fav\rite s*eme ( br++ ! ,*ur* ( ,engl& z ne> to t ( ,rome z c\ld consort ) 8 own supremacy & t ( 8 sov]eign4 ,ab\t sev5ty m9i/]s & f\r ?\s& o!r p]sons emigrat$ to ! ,am]ican cont95t to escape ! tyranny ( ,laud & 8 ag5ts4 #ajb ,blackness ,ca/le1 on ! ,=?1 0 us$ z a prison4 #ajc ,9 ! s5se ( mak+ a %[ ( or appe>+ z if ,he w\ld g2 ,luke xxiv4 #bh4 ,rememb] my de>e/ love to ,john ,gordon1 to :om ,i w write :5 ,i am /rong1 & to ,john ,br[n1 ,grissel1 ,samuel1 & ,william2 grace be ^u !m4 ,z y love ,*ri/1 keep ,*ri/'s fav\r1 & put n ^u ,him :5 ,he sleeps1 to awake ,him be=e ,he please4 ,! ,"l ,jesus be ) y\r _s4 ,y\r bro!r 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,july #ba1 #afcj4 ,,xiii4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught1 :5 expos$ to reproa* = h] pr9ciples4 7,,jesus ,a ,,patt]n ,,( ,,pati5ce ,,"u ,,suff]+47 ,,well-,,belov$ ,,si/]1--,i h be5 ?9k+1 s9ce my dep>ture f y1 ( ! pride & malice ( y\r adv]s>ies2 & ye may n 7s9ce ye h _h ! ,book ( ,psalms s (t57 take h>dly ) ?is2 = ,david's enemies snuff$ at him1 & ?r\gh ! pride ( _! he>t said1 ,! ,"l w n require x 7,ps4 x4 #ac74 ,i besee* y1 !re=e1 9 ! b[els ( ,jesus1 set be=e y\r eyes ! pati5ce ( y\r =]unn] ,jesus1 :o1 :5 ,he 0 revil$1 revil$ n aga92 :5 ,he suff]$1 ,he ?reat5$ n1 b committ$ ,himself to ,him :o judge? righte\sly 7#a ,pet4 ii4 #bc74 ,& s9ce y\r ,"l & ,r$eem] ) pati5ce receiv$ _m a black /roke on ,8 glori\s back1 & _m a buffet ( ! unbeliev+ _w1 & says ( ,himself1 ,i gave ,my back to ! smit]s1 & ,my *eeks to !m t pluck$ (f ! hair2 ,i hid n my face f %ame & spitt+ 7,isa4 iv4 #f72 foll[ ,him1 & ?9k x n h>d t y receive a bl[ ) y\r ,"l4 ,take "p ) ,jesus ( ,8 suff]+s1 & glory 9 ! m>ks ( ,*ri/4 ,if ?is /orm 7 ov]1 y mu/ prep>e y\rself = a new w\nd2 =1 five ?\s& ye>s ago1 our ,"l proclaim$ deadly w> betwixt ! ,se$ ( ! ,woman & ! se$ ( ! ,s]p5t4 ,& m>vel n t "o t[n _c keep ! *ildr5 ( ,god & ! *ildr5 ( ! devil1 = "o belly c\ld n keep ,jacob & ,esau 7,g54 xxv4 #bb72 "o h\se c\ld n keep peaceably toge!r ,isaac1 ! son ( ! promise1 & ,i%mael1 ! son ( ! h&maid 7,g54 xxi4 #aj74 ,be y ^u ,*ri/'s side ( x1 & c>e n :at fle% c d4 ,hold y\rself fa/ by y\r ,savi\r1 h[beit y be buffet$1 & ^? t foll[ ,him4 ,yet a little :ile & ! wick$ %all n be4 ,we are tr\bl$ on e side1 yet n di/ress$2 we are p]plex$1 b n 9 despair2 p]secut$1 b n =sak52 ca/ d[n1 b n de/roy$ 7#b ,cor4 iv4 #h1 #i74 ,if y c possess y\r s\l 9 pati5ce1 _! day is com+4 ,wor?y & de> si/]1 "k to c>ry y\rself 9 tr\ble2 & :5 y are hat$ & reproa*$1 ! ,"l %[s x to y--,all ?is is come ^u u1 yet h we n gott5 ,!e1 nei!r h we dealt falsely 9 ,?y cov5ant 7,ps4 xliv4 #ag74 ,unless ,?y law _h be5 my delight1 ,i _h p]i%$ 9 m9e affliction 7,ps4 cxix4 #ib74 ,keep ,god's cov5ant 9 y\r trials4 ,hold y by ,8 bless$ ^w1 & s9 n4 ,flee ang]1 wra?1 grudg+1 envy+1 frett+4 ,=give an hundr$ p5ce to y\r fell[-s]vant1 because y\r ,"l ha? =giv5 y t5 ?\s& tal5ts4 ,= ,i assure y by ! ,"l1 y\r adv]s>ies %all get no advantage aga9/ y1 except y s9 & (f5d y\r ,"l 9 y\r suff]+s4 ,b ! way to ov]come is by pati5ce1 =giv+ & pray+ = y\r enemies1 9 do+ :]e( y heap coals ^u _! heads1 & y\r ,"l %all op5 a door to y 9 y\r tr\bles4 ,wait ^u ,him1 z ! night wat* waite? = ! morn+4 ,he w n t>ry4 ,g up to y\r wat*-t[]1 & come n d[n2 b by pray]1 & fai?1 & hope1 wait on4 ,:5 ! sea is full1 x w ebb aga92 & s soon z ! wick$ are come to ! top ( _! pride1 & are wax$ high & mighty1 !n is _! *ange approa*+4 ,!y t believe make n ha/e4 ,rememb] ,zion1 =get h] n1 = h] enemies are _m2 = ! nations are ga!r$ toge!r aga9/ h]4 ,b !y "k n ! ?\ghts ( ! ,"l1 nei!r und]/& !y ,8 c\nsel3 = ,he %all ga!r !m z ! %eaves into ! floor4 ,arise & ?re%1 ,o daught] ( ,zion 7,micah iv4 #ab1 #ac74 ,behold1 ,god ha? ga!r$ ,8 enemies toge!r1 z %eaves to ! ?re%+4 ,let u /ay & re/ ^u ^! promises4 ,n[ aga91 ,i tru/ 9 our ,"l y %all by fai? su/a9 y\rself1 & com=t y\rself 9 y\r ,"l1 & be /rong 9 ,8 p[]2 = y are 9 ! beat5 & common way to heav5 :5 y are "u our ,"l's crosses4 ,y h reason to rejoice 9 x1 m ?an 9 a cr[n ( gold2 & rejoice1 & be glad to be> ! reproa*es ( ,*ri/4 ,i re/1 recomm5d+ y & y\rs = ev] to ! grace & m]cy ( ,god4 ,y\rs 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,feb4 #aa1 #afca4 ,,xiv4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught1 9 ! prospect ( a ,communion season4 7,,abundance ,,9 ,,jesus--,,! ,,re/oration ,,( ,,! ,,jews--,,enemies ,,( ,,god47 ,,well-,,belov$ ,,9 ,,! ,,"l1--,y are n unacqua9t$ ) ! day ( our ,communion4 ,i entreat1 !re=e1 ! aid ( y\r pray]s = t great "w1 :i* is "o ( our fea/ days1 :]e9 our ,well-belov$ ,jesus rejoice?1 & is m]ry ) ,8 fri5ds4 ,good cause h we to wond] at ,8 love1 s9ce ! day ( ,8 dea? 0 su* a sorr[ful day to ,him1 ev5 ! day :5 ,8 "m1 ! kirk1 cr[n$ ,him ) ?orns1 & ,he _h _m aga9/ ,him1 & compe>$ ,8 lone 9 ! fields aga9/ !m all2 yet ,he delights ) u to rememb] t day4 ,let u love ,him1 & be glad & rejoice 9 ,8 salvation4 ,i am confid5t t y %all see ! ,son ( ,god t day1 & ,i d>e 9 ,8 "n invite y to ,8 banquet4 ,_m a "t y h be5 well ent]ta9$ 9 ,8 h\se2 & ,he *anges n ^u ,8 fri5ds1 nor *ides !m = too great k9dness4 ,yet ,i speak n ?is to make y leave (f to pray = me1 :o h no?+ ( myself1 b 9 s f> z daily ,i receive f ,him1 :o is made ( ,8 ,fa!r a runn+-ov] f\nta91 at :i* ,i & o!rs may come ) ?ir/y s\ls1 & fill our vessels4 ,long ha? ?is well be5 /&+ op5 to u4 ,"l ,jesus1 lock x n up aga9 ^u u4 ,i am sorry = our desolate kirk2 yet ,i d>e n b tru/1 s long z !re be any ( ,god's lo/ money "h ,he %all n bl[ out ! c&le4 ,! ,"l make fair c&le/icks 9 ,8 h\se1 & remove ! bl9d lights4 ,i h be5 ?is "t bypa/ ?9k+ mu* ( ! incom+ ( ! kirk ( ! ,jews4#ajd ,pray = !m4 ,:5 !y 7 9 _! ,"l's h\se1 at _! ,fa!r's elb[1 !y 7 long+ = ! incom+ ( _! little si/]1 ! kirk ( ! ,g5tiles4 ,!y said to _! ,"l1 ,we h a little si/]1 & %e ha? no brea/s3 :at %all we d = our si/] 9 ! day :5 %e %all be spok5 =8 7,cant4 viii4 #h74 ,let u give !m a meet+4 ,:at %all we d = our eld] si/]1 ! ,jews8 ,"l ,jesus1 give !m brea/s4 ,t 7 a glad day to see u & !m bo? sit d[n to "o table1 & ,*ri/ at ! head ( ! table4 ,!n w\ld our ,"l come %ortly ) 8 fair gu>d to hold ,8 great c\rt4 #ajd ,s 9 8 ,trial ( ,fai? p4 #acc 7publi%$ #afee74 ,de> si/]1 be pati5t1 = ! ,"l's sake1 "u ! wrongs t y suff] ( ! wick$4 ,y\r ,"l %all make y see y\r desire on y\r enemies4 ,"s ( !m %all be cut (f2 !y %all %ake (f _! unripe grapes z ! v9e1 & ca/ (f _! fl[] z ! olive 7,job4 xv4 #cc73 ,god %all make !m l unripe s\r grapes1 %ak5 (f ! tree ) ! bla/ ( ,god's wra?2 & !re=e pity !m1 & pray = !m4 ,o!rs ( !m mu/ rema9 to ex]cise y4 ,god ha? said ( !m1 ,let ! t>es gr[ up until h>ve/ 7,matt4 xiii4 #cj74 ,x proves y to be y\r ,"l's :eat4 ,be pati5t2 ,*ri/ w5t to heav5 ) _m a wrong4 ,8 visage & c\nt5ance 0 all m>r$ m ?an ! sons ( m54 ,y may n be above y\r ,ma/]2 _m a black /roke receiv$ innoc5t ,jesus1 & ,he receiv$ no m5ds1 b ref]r$ !m all to ! great c\rt-day1 :5 all ?+s %all be right$4 ,i desire to he> f y )9 a day or two1 if ,mr4 ,rob]t rema9 9 8 purpose to come & help u4 ,god %all give y joy ( y\r *ildr54 ,i pray = !m by _! names4 ,i bless y f our ,"l1 y\r husb& & *ildr54 ,grace1 grace1 & m]cy be multipli$ ^u y4 ,y\rs 9 ! ,"l = ev]1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,may #g1 #afca4 ,,xv4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught on occasion ( ! ?reat5$ introduction ( ! ,episcopalian ,s]vice-,book4 7,,tr\bles ,,( ,,! ,,*ur*--,,private ,,wrongs47 ,,well-,,belov$ ,,si/]1--,my love 9 ,*ri/ rememb]$4 ,i h receiv$ a lett] f ,ed9burgh1 c]ta9ly in=m+ me t ! ,engli% s]vice1 & ! organs1 & ,k+ ,james' ,psalms1 are to be impos$ ^u our kirk2 & t ! bi%ops are deal+ = a ,g5]al ,assembly4 ,a4 ,r4 ha? confirm$ ! news also1 & says he spoke ) ,sir ,william ,alex&]1#aje :o is to come d[n ) 8 pr9ce's w>rant = t effect4 ,i am desir$ 9 ! receiv$ lett] to acqua9t ! be/-affect$ ab\t me ) t /orm3 !re=e ,i entreat y1 & *>ge y 9 ! ,"l's "n1 pray2 b d n communicate ?is to any till ,i see y4 ,my he>t is brok5 at ! remembrance ( x1 & x 0 my fe>1 & answ]e? to my la/ lett] except "o1 t ,i wrote unto y4 ,de>ly belov$1 be n ca/5 d[n1 b let u1 z our ,"l's doves1 take u to our w+s 7= o!r arm\r we h none71 & flee into ! hole ( ! rock4 ,x is true ,a4 ,r4 says1 ! wor?ie/ m5 9 ,engl& are bani%$1 & sil5c$1 ab\t ! numb] ( sixte5 or sev5te5 *oice ,gospel prea*]s1 & ! p]secution is already begun4 ,h[beit ,i d n write ?is unto y ) a dry face1 yet ,i am confid5t 9 ! ,"l's /r5g?1 ,*ri/ & ,8 side %all ov]come2 & y %all be assur$2 ! kirk 7 n a kirk1 if x 7 n s4 ,z our de> ,husb&1 9 woo+ ,8 kirk1 receiv$ _m a black /roke1 s ,8 bride1 9 woo+ ,him1 gets _m bl[s1 & 9 ?is woo+ !re are /rokes ^u bo? sides4 ,let x be s4 ,! devil w n make ! m>riage g back1 nei!r c he te> ! contract2 ! end %all be m]cy4 ,yet not)/&+ ( all ?is1 we h no w>rant ( ,god to leave (f all lawful means4 ,i h be5 writ+ unto y ! c\nsels & draughts ( m5 aga9/ ! kirk2 b !y "k n1 z ,micah says1 ! c\nsel ( ,jehovah4 ,! great m5 ( ! _w may make ready ! fi]y furnace = ,zion2 b tr[ ye t !y c cause ! fire to burn8 ,no4 ,he t made ! fire1 ,i tru/1 %all n say am5 to _! decreets4 ,i tru/ 9 my ,"l1 t ,god ha? n subscrib$ _! bill1 & _! conclusions h n yet pass$ our great ,k+'s seal4 ,!re=e1 if ye ?9k good1 address y\rself fir/ to ! ,"l1 & !n to ,a4 ,r41 an5t ! bus9ess t y "k4 #aje ,sir ,w4 ,alex&] ( ,m5/rie1 aft]w>ds ,e>l ( ,/irl+4 ,i am mo/ unk9dly h&l$ by ! presbyt]y2 & 7z if ,i _h be5 a /rang]1 & n a memb] ( t seat1 to sit 9 judgm5t ) !m7 ,i 0 summon$ by _! ord] z a witness aga9/ ,b4 ,a4 ,b !y h got no advantage 9 t matt]4 ,o!r p>ticul>s y %all he>1 ,god will+1 at meet+4 ,an5t ! matt] betwixt y & ,i4 ,e41 ,i rememb] x to ,god4 ,i entreat y 9 ! ,"l1 be submissive to ,8 w2 = ! high] t _! pride m\nts up1 !y are ! ne>] to a fall4 ,! ,"l w m & m discov] t man4 ,let y\r husb&1 9 all matt]s ( judgm5t1 take ,*ri/'s "p1 = ! def5ce ( ! poor & ne$y1 & ! oppress$1 = ! ma9t5ance ( equity & ju/ice 9 ! t[n4 ,& take y no fe>4 ,he %all take y\r "p1 & !n y are /rong en\gh4 ,:at8 ,h[beit y receive indignities = y\r ,"l's sake1 let x be s4 ,:5 ,he %all put ,8 holy h& up to y\r face 9 heav51 & dry y\r face1 & wipe ! te>s f y\r eyes1 judge if ye w n h cause !n to rejoice4 ,an5t o!r p>ticul>s1 if y w\ld speak ) me1 appo9t any ( ! fir/ ?ree days ( ! next week 9 ,c>let\n1#ajf :5 ,c>let\n is at home1 & acqua9t me ) y\r desires4 ,& rememb] me to ,god1 & my de>e/ affection to y\r husb&2 & = ,zion's sake hold n y\r peace4 ,! grace ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ be ) y1 & y\r husb& & *ildr54 ,y\rs 9 ! ,"l1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,june #b1 #afca4 #ajf ,c>leton1 9 ,gall[ay 7see note at ,lett] ,,clvii471 n f> f ,anwo?1 :]e ,mr4 ,full]ton1 a true fri5d1 resid$4 ,,xvi4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught1 on occasion ( a proposal to remove him f ,anwo?4 7,,babylon',s ,,de/ruction ,,& ,,*ri/',s ,,com+--,,! ,,"y ,,invit$47 ,,wor?y ,,& ,,de> ,,mi/ress1--,my de>e/ love 9 ,*ri/ rememb]$4 ,z to ! bus9ess :i* ,i "k y w\ld s fa9 h tak5 effect1 my e>ne/ desire is1 t y /& /ill4 ,ha/e n1 & y %all see ! salvation ( ,god4 ,! great ,ma/] ,g>d5]1 ! ,fa!r ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 9 a wond]ful provid5ce1 ) ,8 own h& 7,i d>e1 if x 7 = edification1 swe> x71 plant$ me "h1#ajg :]e1 by ,8 grace1 9 ?is "p ( ,8 v9ey>d1 ,i gr[4--,i d>e n say b ,satan & ! _w 7"o ( 8 pages :om he s5ds on 8 err&s7 h said o!rwise4 ,& "h ,i w abide till ! great ,ma/] ( ! ,v9ey>d ?9k fit to transplant me4 ,b :5 ,he sees meet to loose me at ! root1 & to plant me :]e ,i may be m useful1 bo? z to fruit & %ad[1 & :5 ,he :o plant$ pulle? up t ,he may transplant1 :o d>e put to _! h& & h9d]8 ,if !y d1 ,god %all break _! arm at ! %\ld] blade1 & d ,8 turn4 ,:5 our ,"l is go+ we/1 ! devil & _w g ea/2 & d y n "k t x ha? be5 ev] ?is way betwixt ,god & ! _w--,god draw+1 & !y hold+1 ,god yea1 & ! _w nay8 ,b !y fall on _! back & are fru/rate1 & our ,"l holde? ,8 grip4 #ajg ,at ,anwo?4 ,:]e=e do? ! ^w say1 t our ,*ri/1 ! ,goodman ( ?is h\se1 ,8 de> kirk1 ha? feet l f9e brass1 z if !y burn$ 9 a furnace 7,rev4 i4 #ae78 ,= no o!r cause b because :]e our ,"l sette? d[n ,8 braz5 feet1 ,he w =w>d2 & :i!rsoev] ,he looke?1 ,he w foll[ ,8 look2 & ,8 feet burn all "u !m1 l z fire do? /ubble & ?orns4 ,i ?9k ,he ha? n[ giv5 ! _w a pro( ( ,8 exce$+ great p[]1 :5 ,he is do+ su* great ?+s1 :]e9 ,zion is conc]n$1 by ! sword ( ! ,sw$i% k+1#ajh z ( a ,gideon4 ,z y love ! glory ( ,god1 pray in/antly 7yea engage all y\r pray+ acqua9tance1 & take _! fai?ful promise to d ! l7 = ?is k+1 & e "o t ,zion's ,k+ arme?1 to execute ! writt5 v5geance on ,babylon4 ,our ,"l ha? begun to loose "s ( ,babylon's corn] /ones4 ,pray to ,him to hold on1 = t city mu/ fall1 & ! birds ( ! air & ! bea/s ( ! e>? mu/ make a banquet ( ,babylon2 = ,he ha? invit$ !m to eat ! fle% ( t :ore1 & to dr9k h] blood4 ,& ! cup ( ! ,"l's "r h& %all be turn$ unto h]1 & %ameful spew+ %all be ^u h] glory4 ,he ^: ^w mu/ /& ha? said1 ,take ?is cup at ! h& ( ! ,"l1 & dr9k & be drunk51 & spew1 & fall1 & rise no m 7,j]4 xxv4 #bg74 ,our ,jesus is sett+ up ,himself1 z ,8 ,fa!r's ensign 7,isa4 xi4 #aj71 z ,god's fair :ite col\rs1 t ,8 soldi]s may all flock ab\t ,him4 ,long1 long may ^! col\rs /&4 ,x is long s9ce ,he display$ a bann] aga9/ ,babylon 9 ! fight ( m5 & angels4 ,let u rejoice & triumph 9 our ,god4 ,! victory is c]ta92 = :5 ,*ri/ & ,babel wre/le1 !n angels & sa9ts may prep>e !mselves to s+1 ,babylon ! great is fall51 is fall54 ,h[beit t ,pr9ce ( r5[n1 preci\s ,jesus1 be n[ weep+ & ble$+ 9 ,8 memb]s1 yet ,*ri/ w laugh aga92 & x is "t en\gh = u to laugh1 :5 our ,"l ,*ri/ laughe?1--& t w be %ortly4 ,= :5 we he> ( w>s & rum\rs ( w>s1 ! ,judge's feet are !n be=e ! door1 & ,he mu/ be 9 heav5 giv+ ord] to ! angels to make !mselves ready1 & prep>e _! hooks & sickles = t great h>ve/4 ,*ri/ w be ^u u 9 ha/e2 wat* b a little1 & ere long ! skies w rive1 & t fair lovely p]son1 ,jesus1 %all come 9 ! cl\ds1 freight$ & load$ ) glory4 ,& !n all ^! knaves & foxes t de/roy$ ! v9es %all call to ! hills1 & cry to ! m\nta9s to cov] !m1 & hide !m f ! face ( ,him :o sitte? ^u ! ?rone1 & f ! wra? ( ! ,lamb4 #ajh ,gu/avus ,adolphus4 ,rememb] me to y\r husb&1 & desire him f me to help ,*ri/1 & to take ,8 "p1 & 9 judgm5t sit ev] beside ,him1 & receive a bl[ pati5tly = ,8 sake2 = ,he is wor?y to be suff]$ =1 n only to bl[s1 b also to blood4 ,he %all f9d t innoc5cy & uprightness 9 judgm5t %all hold its feet & make him happy1 :5 j\k+ w n d x4 ,i speak ?is because a p]son said to me1 ,i pray ,god ! c\ntry be n 9 worse case n[ :5 ! provo/ & bailies are agre$1 ?an =m]ly1--to :om ,i repli$1 ,i tru/ ! provo/ is agre$ ) ! man's p]son1 b n ) 8 faults4 ,i pray = y1 ) my :ole s\l & desire1 t y\r *ildr5 may walk 9 ! tru?1 & t ! ,"l may %9e ^u !m1 & make _! faces to %9e1 :5 ! faces ( o!rs %all blu%4 ,i d>e promise !m1 9 ,8 "n1 ^: tru? ,i prea*1 if !y w b try ,god's s]vice1 t !y %all f9d ,him ! sweete/ ,ma/] t ev] !y s]v$4 ,& desire !m f me b to try = a :ile ! s]vice ( ?is bless$ ,ma/]1 & !n1 if ,8 s]vice be n sweet1 if x af=d n :at is pleasant to ! s\l's ta/e1 *ange ,him ^u trial1 & seek a bett]4 ,*ri/ is an unkn[n ,*ri/ to ! "y ones2 & !re=e !y seek ,him n1 because !y "k ,him n4 ,bid !m come & see1 & seek a kiss ( ,8 m\?2 & !n !y w f9d ,8 m\? is s sweet1 t !y w be ev]la/+ly *a9$ unto ,him by _! own cons5t4 ,if ,i h any cr$it ) y\r *ildr51 ,i entreat !m 9 ,*ri/'s "n to try :at tru? & reality is 9 :at ,i say1 & leave n ,8 s]vice till !y h f\nd me a li>4 ,i give y1 y\r husb&1 & !m1 to ,8 keep+ to :om ,i h1#aji & d>e v5ture myself & s\l1 ev5 to our de> ,fri5d ,jesus ,*ri/1 9 :om ,i am1 ,y\rs1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?4 #aji ,to :om ,i h giv51 & d>e v5ture to give4 ,,xvii4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught1 :5 9 di/ress z to prospects ( ! ,*ur*4 7,,arm9ianism--,,call ,,to ,,pray]--,,no ,,help ,,b ,,9 ,,*ri/47 ,,well-,,belov$ ,,si/]1--,my de>e/ love 9 ,*ri/ rememb]$ to y4 ,"k t ,i am 9 great heav9ess = ! pitiful case ( our ,"l's kirk4 ,i he> ! cause :y ,dr4 ,burton#aaj is committ$ to prison is 8 writ+ & prea*+ aga9/ ! ,arm9ians4 ,i !re=e entreat ! aid ( y\r pray]s = myself1 & ! ,"l's captives ( hope1 & = ,zion4 ,! ,"l ha? let & daily lets me see cle>ly1 h[ deep furr[s ,arm9ianism & ! foll[]s ( x draw ^u ! back ( ,god's ,israel 7b our ,"l cut ! cords ( ! wick$674 ,zion said1 ,! ,"l ha? =sak5 me1 & my ,"l ha? =gott5 me 7,isa4 xlix4 #ad74 ,zion weepe? sore 9 ! night1 & h] te>s are ^u h] *eeks2 among/ all h] lov]s %e ha? none to com=t h]3 all h] fri5ds h dealt trea*]\sly ) h]2 !y are become h] enemies 7,lam4 i4 #b74 ,our silv] is become dross1 our w9e mix$ ) wat] 7,isa4 i4 #bb74 ,h[ is ! gold become dim6 h[ is ! mo/ f9e gold *ang$6 ! /ones ( ! sanctu>y are p\r$ out 9 ! top ( e /reet4 ,! preci\s sons ( ,zion1 comp>able to f9e gold1 h[ are !y e/eem$ z e>!n pit*]s1 ! "w ( ! h&s ( ! pott]6 7,lam4 ix4 #a1 #b74 ,x is "t n[ = ! ,"l's secret ones1 :o fav\r ! du/ ( ,zion1 to cry1 ,h[ long1 ,"l8 & to g up to _! wat*-t[]1 & to /ay !re1 & n to come d[n until ! vision speak2 = x %all speak 7,hab4 ii4 #c74 ,9 ! mean "t1 ! j %all live by fai?4 ,let u wait on & n we>y4 ,i h n a ?read to hang ^u & re/1 b ?is "o1 ,c a woman =get h] suck+ *ild1 t %e %\ld n h compassion on ! son ( h] womb8 ,yea1 %e may =get1 yet w ,i n =get !e4 ,behold1 ,i h grav5 !e ^u ! palms ( ,my h&s2 ,?y walls are cont9ually be=e ,me 7,isa4 xlix4 #ae1 #af74 ,= all outw>d helps d fail2 x is "t !re=e = u to hang ourselves1 z our ,"l's vessels1 ^u ! nail t is fa/5$ 9 a sure place4 ,we w\ld make /akes ( our own fa/5+1 b !y w break4 ,our ,"l w h ,zion on ,8 own nail4 ,edom is busy )9 u1 & ,babel )\t u1 aga9/ ! h&ful ( ,jacob's se$4 ,x 7 be/ t we 7 ^u ,*ri/'s side ( x1 = ,8 enemies w get ! /alks to keep1 z ! prov]b is4 ,our greate/ difficulty w be to w9 ^u ! rock n[1 :5 ! w9d & waves ( p]secution are s l(ty & pr\d4 ,let sweet ,jesus take u by ! h&4 ,nei!r mu/ we ?9k t x w be o!rwise2 = x is told to ! s\ls "u ! alt>1 ,t _! fell[-s]vants mu/ be kill$ z !y 7 7,rev4 vi4 #aa74 ,surely1 x _c be long to ! day4 ,nay1 he> ,him say1 ,behold1 ,i come1 ,my de> bride2 ?9k n long4 ,i %all be at y at once4 ,i he> y1 & am com+4 ,am52 ev5 s come1 ,"l ,jesus1 come quickly2 = ! prison]s ( hope are look+ out at ! prison w9d[s1 to see if !y c behold ! ,k+'s ambassador com+ ) ! ,k+'s w>rant & ! keys4 ,i write n to y by guess n[1 because ,i h a w>rant to say unto y1 ! g>m5ts ( ,*ri/'s sp\se mu/ be once aga9 dy$ 9 blood1 z long ago h] husb&'s 74 ,b our ,fa!r sees ,8 ble$+ ,son4 ,:at ,i write unto y1 %[ x to ,i4 ,g4 ,grace1 grace1 grace & m]cy be ) y1 y\r husb&1 & *ildr54 ,y\rs 9 ! ,"l1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?4 #aaj ,h5ry ,burton1 an able div9e ( ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&1 wrote sev]al vigor\s pieces aga9/ ,pop]y1 & aga9/ ,montague's ,appello ,cs>em4 ,,xviii4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught1 9 ! prospect ( a ,communion season4 7,,pray] ,,solicit$--,,! ,,*ur*',s ,,prospects47 ,,mi/ress1--,my love 9 ,*ri/ z rememb]$4 ,our ,communion is on ,sabba? come#aaa eight days4 ,i w entreat y to recomm5d x to ,god1 & to pray = me 9 t "w4 ,i h m s9s ^u me n[ ?an ! la/ "t4 ,!re=e ,i w besee* y 9 ,*ri/1 seek ?is petition to me f ,god1 t ! ,"l w\ld give me grace to v[ & p]=m new ob$i5ce4 ,i h cause to suit ?is ( y2 & %[ x to ,?omas ,c>son1 ,f]gus & ,jean ,br[n1 = ,i h be5 & am exce$+ly ca/ d[n1 & am fight+ aga9/ a malici\s devil1 ( :om ,i c w9 little gr\nd4 ,i w\ld ?9k a spoil pluck$ f him1 & 8 tru/y s]vant s91 a lawful & j conque/4 ,& x 7 no s9 to take f him1 9 ! "n ( ! ,goodman ( our h\se1 our ,k+ ,jesus4 ,i invite y to ! banquet4 ,he sai?1 ye %all be de>ly welcome to ,him4 ,& ,i desire to believe 7h[beit n )\t great fe>7 ,he %all be z he>ty 9 ,8 own h\se z ,he has be5 be=e4 ,= me1 x is b small reckon+2 b ,i w\ld fa9 h our ,fa!r & ,"l to break ! great fair loaf1 ,*ri/1 & to di/ribute ,8 sla9 ,son among/ ! bairns ( ,8 h\se1 & t if any 7 a /ep-bairn1 9 respect ( com=t & s5se1 x 7 r myself ?an ,8 poor bairns4 ,!re=e bid our ,well-belov$ come to ,8 g>d5 & fe$ among ! lilies4 #aaa ,sabba? t comes eight days aft] ?is4 ,& z conc]n+ ,zion1 ,i hope our ,"l1 :o s5t ,8 angel 7,ze*4 ii4 #a1 #b7 ) a measur+ l9e 9 8 h& to measure ! l5g? & bread? ( ,j]usalem1 9 tok5 ,he w\ld n want a foot l5g? or in* ( ,8 own free h]itage1 %all take ord] ) ^? :o h tak5 away _m acres ( ,8 own l& f ,him4 ,& ,god w build ,j]usalem 9 ! old /$ & place :]e x 0 be=e4 ,9 ?is hope rejoice & be glad4 ,*ri/'s g>m5t 0 n dipp$ 9 blood = no?+1 b = ,8 ,bride1 :om ,he b\ght ) /rokes4 ,i w desire y to rememb] my old suits to ,god1 ,god's glory & ! increase ( light1 t ,i dry n up4 ,= y\r t[n1 hope & believe t ! ,"l w ga!r 9 ,8 loose %eaves among y to ,8 b>n1 & s5d "o ) a well-too!d1 %>p hook1 & /rong g>dies1 to reap ,8 h>ve/4 ,& ! ,"l ,jesus be ,husb&man1 & ov]see ! gr[+4 ,rememb] my love to y\r husb& & to ,samuel4 ,grace ^u y & y\r *ildr54 ,"l1 make !m corn]-/ones 9 ,j]usalem1 & give !m grace 9 _! y\? to take b& ) ! fair ,*ief ,corn]-/one1 :o 0 hew$ out ( ! m\nta9 )\t h&s1 & got _m a knock ) ,8 ,fa!r's =ehamm]1 & endur$ !m all1 & ! /one did nei!r cleave nor break4 ,^u t /one make y\r s\l to lie4 ,k+ ,jesus be ) y\r _s4 ,y\r fri5d 9 8 well-belov$ ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?4 ,,xix4--,to my ,,lady ,,k5mure4 7,,enc\ragem5t ,,to ,,ab\nd ,,9 ,,fai? ,,f ,,! ,,prospect ,,( ,,glory--,,*ri/',s ,,un*angeabl5ess47 ,,madam1--,hav+ salut$ y 9 ! ,"l ,jesus1 ,i ?\ght x my duty1 hav+ ! occasion ( ?is be>]1 to write aga9 unto y\r lady%ip1 ?\gh ,i h no new purpose b :at ,i wrote ( be=e4 ,yet ye _c be too (t5 awak5$ to g =w>d t[>ds y\r city1 s9ce y\r way is long1 & 7= any?+ ye "k7 y\r day is %ort4 ,& y\r ,"l require? ( y1 z ye advance 9 ye>s & /eal =w>d ins5sibly t[>ds et]nity1 t y\r fai? may gr[ & rip5 = ! ,"l's h>ve/4 ,= ! great ,husb&man give? a season to ,8 fruits t !y may come to maturity1 & hav+ gott5 _! fill ( ! tree !y may !n be %ak5 & ga!r$ 9 = use2 :]eas ! wick$ rot ^u ! tree1 & _! bran* %all n be gre54 ,he %all %ake (f 8 unripe grape z ! v9e1 & %all ca/ (f 8 fl[] z ! olive 7,job xv4 #cc74 ,x is ,god's m]cy to y1 ,madam1 t ,he give? y y\r fill1 ev5 to loa?+1 ( ?is bitt] _w1 t ye may will+ly leave x1 &1 l a full & satisfi$ banquet]1#aab long = ! draw+ ( ! table4 ,& at la/1 hav+ trampl$ "u y\r feet all ! rott5 pleasures t are "u sun & moon1 & hav+ rejoic$ z ?\gh ye rejoic$ n1 & hav+ b\ght z ?\gh ye possess$ n 7#a ,cor4 vii4 #cj71 ye may1 l an old crazy %ip1 arrive at our ,"l's h>b\r1 & be made welcome1 z "o ( ^? :o h ev] _h "o foot loose f ! e>?1 long+ = t place :]e y\r s\l %all fea/ & banquet = ev] & ev] ^u a glori\s sight ( ! incompreh5sible ,tr9ity1 & :]e ye %all see ! fair face ( ! man ,*ri/1 ev5 ! beautiful face t 0 once = y\r cause m m>r$ ?an any ( ! visages ( ! sons ( m5 7,isa4 lii4 #ad71 & 0 all cov]$ ) spitt+ & blood4 ,be cont5t to wade ?r\gh ! wat]s betwixt y & glory ) ,him1 hold+ ,8 h& fa/1 = ,he kn[e? all ! =ds4 ,h[beit ye may be duck$1 b ye _c dr[n1 be+ 9 ,8 company2 & ye may all ! way to glory see ! way b$ew$ ) ,8 blood :o is ! ,=]unn]4 ,be n afraid1 !re=e1 :5 ye come ev5 to ! black & swell+ riv] ( dea?1 to put 9 y\r foot & wade aft] ,him4 ,! curr5t1 h[ /rong soev]1 _c c>ry y d[n ! wat] to hell3 ! ,son ( ,god1 ,8 dea? & resurrection1 are /epp+-/ones & a /ay to y2 set d[n y\r feet by fai? ^u ^! /ones1 & g ?r\gh z on dry l&4 ,if ye knew :at ,he is prep>+ = y1 ye w\ld be too glad4 ,he w n 7x may be7 give y a full draught till y come up to ! well-head & dr9k1 yea1 dr9k abundantly1 ( ! pure riv] ( ! wat] ( life1 t proce$e? out f ! ?rone ( ,god & ( ! ,lamb 7,rev4 xxii4 #a74 ,madam1 tire n1 we>y n2 ,i d>e f9d y ! ,son ( ,god caution1 :5 ye are got up ?i!r1 & h ca/ y\r eyes to view ! gold5 city1 & ! fair & nev]-)]+ ,tree ( ,life1 t be>e? twelve mann] ( fruits e mon?1 ye %all !n say1 ,f\r-&-tw5ty h\rs' abode 9 ?is place is wor? ?reescore & t5 ye>s' sorr[ ^u e>?4 ,if ye c b say1 t ye long e>ne/ly to be c>ri$ up ?i!r 7& ,i hope y _c = %ame d5y ,him ! hon\r ( hav+ wr\ght t desire 9 y\r s\l71 !n ha? y\r ,"l giv5 y an e>ne/4 ,&1 ,madam1 d ye believe t our ,"l w lose ,8 e>ne/1 & rue ( ! b>ga91 & *ange ,8 m9d1 z if ,he 7 a man t c lie1 or ! son ( man t c rep5t8 ,nay1 ,he is un*angeable1 & ! same ?is ye> t ,he 0 ! =m] ye>4 ,& ,8 ,son ,jesus1 :o ^u e>? ate & drank ) publicans & s9n]s1 & spake & conf]r$ ) :ores & h>lots1 & put up ,8 holy h& & t\*$ ! lep]'s fil?y sk91 & came ev]more nigh s9n]s1 ev5 n[ 9 glory1 is yet t same ,"l4 ,8 hon\r1 & ,8 great c\rt 9 heav51 ha? n made ,him =get ,8 poor fri5ds on e>?4 ,9 ,him hon\rs *ange n mann]s1 & ,he do? yet desire y\r company4 ,take ,him = ! old ,*ri/1 & claim /ill k9dness to ,him1 & say1 ,o x is s2 ,he is n *ang$1 b ,i am *ang$4 ,nay1 x is a "p ( ,8 un*angeable love1 & an article ( ! new cov5ant1 to keep y t ye _c dispone ,him1 nor sell ,him4 ,he ha? n play$ fa/ & loose ) u 9 ! cov5ant ( grace1 s t we may run f ,him at our pleasure4 ,8 love ha? made ! b>ga9 sur] ?an s2 = ,jesus1 z ! caution]1 is b\nd = u 7,heb4 vii4 #bb74 ,& x _c /& ) ,8 hon\r to die 9 ! borr[s 7z we use to say71 & lose !e1 :om ,he mu/ r5d] aga9 to ! ,fa!r :5 ,he %all give up ! k+dom to ,him4 ,cons5t & say ,am5 to ! promises1 & ye h seal$ t ,god is true1 & ,*ri/ is y\rs4 ,?is is an easy m>ket4 ,ye b look on ) fai?2 = ,*ri/ suff]$ all1 & paid all4 #aab ,allusion to ,horace1 ,sat4 i4 #a1 #ai4 ,"o ( ! few allusions to ! classics t occur 9 ,ru!r=d4 ,madam1 fe>+ ,i be t$i\s to y\r ,lady%ip1 ,i mu/ /op "h1 desir+ always to he> t y\r ,lady%ip is well1 & t ye h /ill y\r face up ! m\nta94 ,pray = u1 ,madam1 & = ,zion1 :]e( ye are a "p4 ,we expect a trial4 ,god's :eat 9 ?is l& mu/ g ?r\gh ,satan's sieve1 b _! fai? %all n fail4 ,i am /ill wre/l+ 9 our ,"l's "w1 & h be5 tri$ & tempt$ ) bre?r5 :o look awry to ! ,gospel4 ,n[ ,he t is able to keep y unto t day pres]ve y\r s\l1 body1 & _s1 & pres5t y be=e ,8 face ) ,8 own ,bride1 spotless & blameless4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's1 to be comm&$ always 9 ! ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,nov4 #bf1 #afca4 ,,xx4--,to my ,,lady ,,k5mure4 7,,assurance ,,( ,,*ri/',s ,,love ,,"u ,,trials--,,fulness ,,( ,,*ri/--,,hope ,,( ,,glory47 ,,madam1--,i am griev$ exce$+ly t y\r ,lady%ip %\ld ?9k1 or h cause to ?9k1 t su* z love y 9 ,god1 9 ?is c\ntry1 are =getful ( y4 ,= myself1 ,madam1 ,i owe to y\r ,lady%ip all evid5ces ( my high respect 79 ! sight ( my ,"l1 ^: tru? ,i prea*1 ,i am bold to say x7 = ,8 ri* grace 9 y4 ,my ,communion1 put (f till ! end ( a longsome & ra9y h>ve/1 & ! presbyt]ial ex]cise 7z ! be>] c in=m y\r ,lady%ip71 h9d]$ me to see y4 ,& = my p's sake 7f9d+ !m l hot iron1 t coole? be+ out ( ! fire1 & t is pliable to no "w71 ,i d n /ir abroad2 nei!r h ,i left !m at all1 s9ce y\r ,lady%ip 0 9 ?is c\ntry1 save at "o "t only1 ab\t two ye>s ago4 ,yet ,i d>e n say b x is a fault1 h[beit no defect 9 my affection2 & ,i tru/ to make x up aga91 s soon z possibly ,i am able to wait ^u y4 ,madam1 ,i h no new purpose to write unto y1 b ( t :i* ,i ?9k 7nay1 :i* our ,"l ?9ke?7 ne$ful1 t "o ?+1 ,m>y's good "p1 :i* ye h *os5 7,luke x4 #db74 ,madam1 all t ,god ha?1 bo? ,himself & ! creatures1 ,he is deal+ & p>t+ among/ ! sons ( ,adam4 ,!re are none s poor z t !y c say 9 ,8 face1 ,he ha? giv5 !m no?+4 ,b !re is no small odds betwixt ! gifts giv5 to lawful bairns & to ba/>ds2 & ! m gre$y ye are 9 suit+1 ! m will+ ,he is to give1 delight+ to be call$ op5-h&$4 ,i hope y\r ,lady%ip lab\re? to get assurance ( ! sure/ patrimony1 ev5 ,god ,himself4 ,ye w f9d 9 ,*ri/ianity1 t ,god aime?1 9 all ,8 deal+s ) ,8 *ildr51 to br+ !m to a high contempt (1 & deadly feud ) ! _w1 & to set an high price ^u ,*ri/1 & to ?9k ,him ,"o :o _c be b\ght = gold1 & well wor?y ! fight+ =4 ,& = no o!r cause1 ,madam1 do? ! ,"l )draw f y ! *ildi% toys & ! e>?ly delights t ,he give? unto o!rs1 b t ,he may h y :olly to ,himself4 ,?9k !re=e ( ! ,"l1 z ( "o :o come? to woo y 9 m>riage1 :5 ye are 9 ! furnace4 ,he seeke? ,8 answ] ( y 9 affliction1 to see if ye w say1 ,ev5 s ,i take ,him4 ,madam1 give ,him ?is answ] pleasantly1 & 9 y\r m9d d n secretly grudge nor murmur4 ,:5 ,he is /rik+ y 9 love1 bew>e to /rike aga93 t is dang]\s2 = ^? :o /rike aga9 %all get ! la/ bl[4 ,if ,i hit n ^u ! "r /r+1 x is because ,i am n acqua9t$ ) y\r ,lady%ip's pres5t condition2 b ,i believe y\r ,lady%ip goe? on foot1 laugh+1 & putt+ on a good c\nt5ance be=e ! _w1 & yet ye c>ry heav9ess ab\t ) y4 ,ye d well1 ,madam1 n to make !m witnesses ( y\r grief1 :o _c be cur]s ( x4 ,b be exce$+ly *>itable ( y\r de> ,"l4 ,z !re be "s fri5ds worldly ( :om ye w n ent]ta9 an ill ?\ght1 f> m ought ye to believe good ev]more ( y\r de> fri5d1 t lovely fair p]son1 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,! ?orn is "o ( ! mo/ curs$1 & angry1 & crabb$ we$s t ! e>? yielde?1 & yet out ( x spr+e? ! rose1 "o ( ! sweete/-smell$ fl[]s1 & mo/ delightful to ! eye1 t ! e>? ha?4 ,y\r ,"l %all make joy & gladness out ( y\r afflictions2 = all ,8 roses h a fragrant smell4 ,wait = ! "t :5 ,8 own holy h& %all hold !m to y\r nose2 & if ye w\ld h pres5t com=t "u ! cross1 be mu* 9 pray]1 = at t "t y\r fai? kisse? ,*ri/ & ,he kisse? ! s\l4 ,& oh6 if ! brea? ( ,8 holy m\? be sweet1 ,i d>e be caution1 out ( "s small exp]i5ce1 t ye %all n be beguil$2 = ! _w 7yea1 n a few numb] ( ,god's *ildr57 "k n well :at t is :i* !y call a ,godhead4 ,b1 ,madam1 come ne> to ! ,godhead1 & look d[n to ! bottom ( ! well2 !re is mu* 9 ,him1 & sweet 7 t dea? to dr[n 9 su* a well4 ,y\r grief take? lib]ty to "w ^u y\r m9d1 :5 ye are n busi$ 9 ! m$itation ( ! ev]-delight+ & all-bless$ ,godhead4 ,if ye w\ld lay ! price ye give out 7:i* is b "s few ye>s' pa9 & tr\ble7 beside ! commodities ye are to receive1 ye w\ld see !y are n wor?y to be laid 9 ! balance toge!r3 b x is nature t make? y look :at ye give out1 & weakness ( fai? t h9d]e? y to see :at ye %all take 94 ,am5d y\r hope1 & fri/ y\r fai?ful ,"l a:ile4 ,he make? ,himself y\r debtor 9 ! new cov5ant4 ,he is hone/2 take ,8 ^w3 ,affliction %all n spr+ up ! second "t 7,nahum i4 #i74 ,he t ov]come? %all inh]it all ?+s 7,rev4 xxi4 #g74 ,( all ?+s1 !n1 :i* ye want 9 ?is life1 ,madam1 ,i am able to say no?+1 if t be n believ$ :i* ye h 9 ,rev4 iii4 #e1 #ba3 ,! ov]com] %all be clo!d 9 :ite raim5t4 ,to ! ov]com] ,i w give to sit ) ,me 9 ,my ?rone1 z ,i ov]came1 & am set d[n ) ,my ,fa!r 9 ,8 ?rone4 ,consid]1 ,madam1 if ye are n high up n[1 & f> b5 9 ! palace ( our ,"l1 :5 ye are ^u a ?rone 9 :ite raim5t1 at lovely ,*ri/'s elb[4 ,o ?rice fools are we1 :o1 l new-born pr9ces weep+ 9 ! cradle1 "k n t !re is a k+dom be=e !m6 ,!n let our ,"l's sweet h& squ>e u & hamm] u1 & /rike (f ! knots ( pride1 self-love1 & _w-wor%ip1 & infidelity1 t ,he may make u /ones & pill>s 9 ,8 ,fa!r's h\se 7,rev4 iii4 #ab74 ,madam1 :at ?9k ye to take b9d+ ) ! fair corn]-/one ,jesus8 ,! ,"l give y wisdom to believe & hope y\r day is com+4 ,i hope to be witness ( y\r joy1 z ,i h be5 a he>] & behold] ( y\r grief4 ,?9k ye mu* to foll[ ! heir ( ! cr[n1 :o _h exp]i5ce ( sorr[s1 & 0 acqua9t$ ) grief8 7,isa4 liii4 #c74 ,x 7 pride to aim to be above ! ,k+'s ,son3 x is m ?an we des]ve1 t we are equals 9 glory1 9 a mann]4 ,n[ comm5d+ y to ! de>e/ grace & m]cy ( ,god1 ,i re/ ,y\r ,lady%ip's1 at all ob$i5ce 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,jan4 #d1 #afcb4 ,,xxi4--,to my ,,lady ,,k5mure4 7,,self-,,d5ial--,,hope ,,( ,,*ri/',s ,,com+--,,lov+ ,,god ,,= ,,himself47 ,,madam1--,und]/&+ 7a little aft] ! writ+ ( my la/ lett]7 ( ! go+ ( ?is be>]1 ,i w\ld n omit ! opportunity ( rememb]+ y\r ,lady%ip1 /ill h>p+ ^u t /r+1 :i* 9 our :ole lifetime is nev] too (t5 t\*$ ^u 7nor is our lesson well en\gh le>n$71 t !re is a necessity ( advanc+ 9 ! way to ! k+dom ( ,god1 ( ! contempt ( ! _w1 ( d5y+ ourself & be>+ ( our ,"l's cross1 :i* is no less ne$ful = u ?an daily food4 ,& among _m m>ks t we are on ?is j\rney1 & "u sail t[>d heav51 ?is is "o1 :5 ! love ( ,god s fille? our he>ts1 t we =get to love1 & c>e n mu* = ! hav+1 or want+ (1 o!r ?+s2 z "o extreme heat burne? out ano!r4 ,by ?is1 ,madam1 ye "k1 ye h betro!d y\r s\l 9 m>riage to ,*ri/1 :5 ye d make b small reckon+ ( all o!r suitors or woo]s2 & :5 ye c 7hav+ little 9 h&1 b mu* 9 hope7 live z a "y heir1 dur+ ! "t ( 8 non-age & m9ority1 be+ cont5t to be z h>dly h&l$ & "u z precise a reckon+ z s]vants1 because 8 hope is ^u ! inh]itance4 ,= ?is cause ,god's bairns take well ) spoil+ ( _! goods1 kn[+ 9 !mselves t !y h 9 heav5 a bett] & an endur+ sub/ance 7,heb4 x4 #cd74 ,t day t ! e>? & ! works !re9 %all be burn$ ) fire 7#b ,pet4 iii4 #aj71 y\r hidd5 hope & y\r life %all appe>4 ,& !re=e1 s9ce ye h n n[ _m ye>s to y\r endless et]nity1 & "k n h[ soon ! sky above y\r head w rive1 & ! ,son ( man w be se5 9 ! cl\ds ( heav51 :at bett] & wis] c\rse c ye take1 ?an to ?9k t y\r "o foot is "h1 & y\r o!r foot 9 ! life to come1 & to leave (f lov+1 desir+1 or griev+ = ! wants t %all be made up :5 y\r ,"l & ye %all meet1 & :5 ye %all give 9 y\r bill1 t day1 ( all y\r wants "h8 ,if y\r losses be n made up1 ye h place to *all5ge ! ,almighty2 b x %all n be s4 ,ye %all !n rejoice ) joy unspeakable & full ( glory1 & y\r joy %all none take f y 7#a ,pet4 i4 #h2 ,john xvi4 #bb74 ,x is en\gh1 t ! ,"l ha? promis$ y great ?+s1 only let ! "t ( be/[+ !m be 9 ,8 own c>v+4 ,x is n = u to set an h\r-glass to ! ,creator ( "t4 ,s9ce ,he & we diff] only 9 ! t]m ( paym5t2 s9ce ,he ha? promis$ paym5t1 & we believe x1 x is no great matt]4 ,we w put t 9 ,8 own w1 z ! frank buy]1 :o come? ne> to :at ! sell] seeke?1 use? at la/ to ref] ! diff]5ce to 8 own w1 & s cutte? (f ! c\rse ( mutual prigg+4 ,madam1 d n prigg ) y\r frank-he>t$ & graci\s ,"l ab\t ! "t ( ! fulfill+ ( y\r joys4 ,x w be2 ,god ha? said x2 bide ,8 h>ve/1 wait ^u ,8 :itsunday4#aac ,8 day is bett] ?an y\r day2 ,he putte? n ! hook 9 ! corn till x be ripe & full-e>$4 ,! great ,angel ( ! cov5ant be> y company1 till ! trumpet %all s\nd1 & ! voice ( ! ,ar*angel awak5 ! dead4 ,ye %all f9d x y\r only happ9ess1 "u :atev] ?+ di/urbe? & crosse? ! peace ( y\r m9d1 9 ?is life1 to love no?+ = itself1 b only ,god = ,himself4 ,x is ! crook$ love ( "s h>lots1 t !y love bracelets1 e>-r+s1 & r+s bett] ?an ! lov] t s5de? !m4 ,god w n s be lov$2 = t 7 to behave z h>lots1 & n z ! *a/e sp\se1 to abate f our love :5 ^! ?+s are pull$ away4 ,our love to ,him %\ld beg9 on e>?1 z x %all be 9 heav52 = ! bride take? n1 by a ?\s& degrees1 s mu* delight 9 h] w$d+ g>m5t z %e do? 9 h] bridegroom2 s we1 9 ! life to come1 h[beit clo!d ) glory z ) a robe1 %all n be s mu* affect$ ) ! glory t goe? ab\t u1 z ) ! bridegroom's joyful race & pres5ce4 ,madam1 if ye c w9 to ?is "h1 ! field is won2 & y\r m9d1 = any?+ ye want1 or = any?+ y\r ,"l c take f y1 %all soon be calm$ & quiet$4 ,get ,himself z a pawn1 & keep ,him1 till y\r de> ,"l come1 & loose ! pawn1 & rue ^u y1 & give y all aga9 t ,he took f y1 ev5 a ?\s& tal5ts = "o p5ny4 ,x is n ill to l5d ,god will+ly1 :o o!rwise bo? w & may take f y aga9/ y\r w4 ,x is good to play ! usur] ) ,him1 & take 91 in/ead ( t5 ( ! hundr$1 an hundr$ ( t51 (t5 an hundr$ ( "o4 #aac ,8 t]m-day4 ,madam1 fe>+ to be t$i\s to y1 ,i break (f "h1 comm5d+ y 7z ,i tru/ to d :ile ,i live71 y\r p]son1 ways1 burd5s1 & all t conc]ne? y1 to t ,almighty :o is able to be> y & y\r burd5s4 ,i /ill rememb] y to ,him1 :o w cause y "o day to laugh4 ,i expect t1 :atev] ye c d1 by ^w or de$1 = ! ,"l's fri5dless ,zion1 ye w d x4 ,%e is y\r "m2 =get h] n2 = ! ,"l int5de? to melt & try ?is l&1 & x is high "t we 7 all ^u our feet1 & fall+ ab\t to try :at claim we h to ,*ri/4 ,x is l ! bridegroom w be tak5 f u1 & !n we %all m\rn4 ,de> ,jesus1 remove n1 else take u ) ,!e4 ,grace1 grace be ) y = ev]4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's1 at all dutiful ob$i5ce1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,jan4 #ad1 #afcb4 ,,xxii4--,to ,,john ,,k5n$y4 7,lett] ,,lxxv47 7,,deliv]ance ,,f ,,%ipwreck--,,recov]y ,,f ,,?reat5$ ,,dea?--,,use ,,( ,,trials--,,remembrance ,,( ,,fri5ds47 ,,my ,,lov+ ,,& ,,mo/ ,,affectionate ,,9 ,,*ri/1--,i salute y ) grace1 m]cy1 & peace1 f ,god our ,fa!r1 & f our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,i promis$ to write to y1 & al?\gh late en\gh1 yet ,i n[ make x good4 ,i he>d ) grief ( y\r great dang] ( p]i%+ by ! sea1 & ( y\r m]ciful deliv]ance ) joy4 ,sure ,i am1 bro!r1 t ,satan w leave no /one unroll$1 z ! prov]b is1 to roll y (f y\r ,rock1 or at lea/ to %ake & unsettle y3 = at t same "t ! m\?s ( wick$ m5 7 op5$ 9 h>d spee*es aga9/ y1 by l&1 & ! pr9ce ( ! p[] ( ! air 0 angry ) y by sea4 ,see !n h[ mu* ye are oblig$ to t malici\s murd]]1 :o w\ld beat y ) two rods at "o "t2 b1 bless$ be ,god1 8 arm is %ort2 if ! sea & w9d w\ld h obey$ him1 ye _h nev] come to l&4 ,?ank y\r ,god1 :o sai?1 ,i h ! keys ( hell & ( dea? 7,rev4 i4 #ah72 ,i kill1 & ,i make alive 7,deut4 xxxii4 #ci72 ,! ,"l br+e? d[n to ! grave & br+e? up 7#a ,sam4 ii4 #f74 ,if ,satan 7 jailor1 & _h ! keys ( dea? & ( ! grave1 !y %\ld be /or$ ) m prison]s4 ,ye 7 knock+ at ^! black gates1 & ye f\nd ! doors %ut2 & we d all welcome y back aga94 ,i tru/ t ye "k t x is n = no?+ t ye are s5t to u aga94 ,! ,"l knew t ye _h =gott5 some?+ t 0 necess>y = y\r j\rney2 t y\r arm\r 0 n z yet ?ick en\gh aga9/ ! /roke ( dea?4 ,n[1 9 ! /r5g? ( ,jesus despat* y\r bus9ess2 t debt is n =giv51 b fri/$3 dea? ha? n bidd5 y f>ewell1 b ha? only left y = a %ort season4 ,end y\r j\rney ere ! night come ^u y4 ,h all 9 read9ess aga9/ ! "t t ye mu/ sail ?r\gh t black & impetu\s ,jordan2 & ,jesus1 ,jesus1 :o kn[e? bo? ^? dep?s & ! rocks1 & all ! coa/s1 be y\r pilot4 ,! la/ tide w n wait y = "o mom5t4 ,if ye =get any?+1 :5 y\r sea is full1 & y\r foot 9 t %ip1 !re is no return+ aga9 to fet* x4 ,:at ye d amiss 9 y\r life to-day1 ye may am5d x to-morr[2 = z _m suns z ,god make? to arise ^u y1 ye h z _m new lives2 b ye c die b once1 & if ye m> or spill t bus9ess1 ye _c come back to m5d t piece ( "w aga94 ,no man s9ne? twice 9 dy+ ill2 z we die b once1 s we die b ill or well once4 ,y see h[ ! numb] ( y\r mon?s is writt5 9 ,god's book2 & z "o ( ! ,"l's hirel+s1 ye mu/ "w till ! %ad[ ( ! ev5+ come ^u y1 & ye %all run out y\r glass ev5 to ! la/ pickle ( s&4 ,fulfil y\r c\rse ) joy1 = we take no?+ to ! grave ) u1 b a good or evil consci5ce4 ,&1 al?\gh ! sky cle> aft] ?is /orm1 yet cl\ds w eng5d] ano!r4 ,ye contract$ ) ,*ri/1 ,i hope1 :5 fir/ ye began to foll[ ,him1 t ye w\ld be> ,8 cross4 ,fulfil y\r "p ( ! contract ) pati5ce1 & break n to ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,be hone/1 bro!r1 9 y\r b>ga9+ ) ,him2 = :o kn[e? bett] h[ to br+ up *ildr5 ?an our ,god8 ,= 7to lay aside ,8 k1 ( ! :i* !re is no f9d+ out7 ,he ha? be5 practis$ 9 br++ up ,8 heirs ^! five ?\s& ye>s2 & ,8 bairns are all well br\ght up1 & _m ( !m are hone/ m5 n[ at home1 up 9 _! own h\se 9 heav51 & are ent]$ heirs to _! ,fa!r's inh]itance4 ,n[1 ! =m ( ,8 br++ up 0 by *a/isem5ts1 sc\rg+1 correct+1 nurtur+2 & see if ,he make? exception ( any ( ,8 bairns3 no1 ,8 elde/ ,son & ,8 ,heir1 ,jesus1 is n except$ 7,rev4 iii4 #ai2 ,heb4 xii4 #g1 #h1 & ii4 #aj74 ,suff] we mu/2 ere we 7 born1 ,god decre$ x2 & x is easi] to compla9 ( ,8 decree ?an to *ange x4 ,x is true1 t]rors ( consci5ce ca/ u d[n2 & yet )\t t]rors ( consci5ce we _c be rais$ up aga93 fe>s & d\bt+s %ake u2 & yet )\t fe>s & d\bt+s we w\ld soon sleep1 & lose our grips ( ,*ri/4 ,tribulation & temptations w almo/ loos5 u to ! root2 & yet1 )\t tribulations & temptations1 we c n[ no m gr[ ?an h]bs or corn )\t ra94 ,s91 & ,satan1 & ! _w w say1 & cry 9 our e>1 t we h a h>d reckon+ to make 9 judgm5t2 & yet none ( ^! ?ree1 except !y lie1 d>e say 9 our face t our s9 c *ange ! t5or ( ! new cov5ant4 ,=w>d1 !n1 de> bro!r1 & lose n y\r grips4 ,hold fa/ ! tru?3 = ! _w1 sell n "o dram-weight ( ,god's tru?1 especially n[1 :5 mo/ m5 measure tru? by "t1 l "y seam5 sett+ _! compass by a cl\d2 = n[ "t is fa!r & "m to tru?1 9 ! ?\ghts & practices ( our evil "t4 ,! ,god ( tru? e/abli% u2 =1 alas6 n[ !re are none to com=t ! prison]s ( hope1 & ! m\rn]s 9 ,zion4 ,we c d little1 except pray & m\rn = ,joseph 9 ! /ocks4 ,& let _! tongue cleave to ! ro( ( _! m\? :o =get ,j]usalem n[ 9 h] day2 & ! ,"l rememb] ,edom1 & r5d] to him z he ha? done to u4 ,n[1 bro!r1 ,i %all n we>y y2 b ,i entreat y to rememb] my de>e/ love to ,mr4 ,david ,dickson1 ) :om ,i h small acqua9tance2 yet ,i bless ! ,"l1 ,i "k t he bo? praye? & doe? = our dy+ kirk4 ,rememb] my de>e/ love to ,john ,/u>t1 :om ,i love 9 ,*ri/2 & %[ him f me t ,i d always rememb] him1 & hope = a meet+4 ,! ,"l ,jesus e/abli% him m & m1 ?\gh he be already a /rong man 9 ,*ri/4 ,rememb] my he>tie/ affection 9 ,*ri/ to ,william ,rodg]1#aad :om ,i also rememb] to ,god4 ,i wi% t ! fir/ news ,i he> ( him & y1 & all t love our common ,savi\r 9 ^? b\nds1 may be1 t !y are s knit & l9k$1 & k9dly fa/5$ 9 love ) ! ,son ( ,god1 t ye may say1 ,n[ if ye w\ld ev] s fa9 escape out ( ,*ri/'s h&s1 yet love ha? s b\nd u1 t we _c get our h&s free aga92 ,he ha? s ravi%$ our he>ts1 t !re is no loos5+ ( ,8 grips2 ! *a9s ( ,8 s\l-ravi%+ love are s /rong1 t nei!r ! grave nor dea? w break !m4 ,i hope1 bro!r1 yea ,i d\bt n ( x1 t ye lay me1 & my fir/ entry to ! ,"l's v9ey>d1 & my flock1 be=e ,him :o ha? put me into ,8 "w4 ,z ! ,"l kn[e?1 s9ce fir/ ,i saw y1 ,i h be5 m9dful ( y4 ,m>ion ,m',naught do? rememb] mo/ he>tily h] love to y1 & to ,john ,/u>t4#aae ,bless$ be ! ,"l6 t 9 ,god's m]cy ,i f\nd 9 ?is c\ntry su* a woman1 to :om ,jesus is de>] ?an h] own he>t1 :5 !re be s _m t ca/ ,*ri/ ov] _! %\ld]4 ,good bro!r1 call to m9d ! memory ( y\r wor?y fa!r1 n[ asleep 9 ,*ri/2 &1 z 8 cu/om 01 pray cont9ually1 & wre/le1 = ! life ( a dy+1 brea?less kirk4 ,& desire ,john ,/u>t n to =get poor ,zion2 %e ha? few fri5ds1 & few to speak "o good ^w = h]4 #aad ,liv+/one 9 8 ,memor4 ,*>act]i/ics m5tions ?is godly man1 a m]*ant 9 ,ayr4 #aae ,see ,lett] ,,clxi4 ,n[ ,i comm5d y1 y\r :ole s\l1 & body1 & _s1 to ,jesus ,*ri/ & ,8 keep+1 hop+ t ye w live & die1 /& & fall1 ) ! cause ( our ,ma/]1 ,jesus4 ,! ,"l ,jesus ,himself be ) y\r _s4 ,y\r lov+ bro!r 9 our ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,feb4 #b1 #afcb4 ,,xxiii4--,to my ,,lady ,,k5mure4 7,,exhort+ ,,to ,,rememb] ,,h] ,,esp\sal ,,to ,,*ri/--,,tribulation ,a ,,prep>ation ,,= ,,! ,,k+dom--,,glory ,,9 ,,! ,,end47 ,,madam1--,y\r ,lady%ip w n 7,i "k7 we>y nor (f5d1 ?\gh ,i tr\ble y ) _m lett]s4 ,! memory ( :at obligations ,i am "u to y\r ,lady%ip1 is ! cause ( x4 ,i am possibly imp]t95t 9 :at ,i write1 because ( my ignorance ( y\r pres5t e/ate2 b = all t is said1 ,i h le>n$ ( ,mr4 ,w4 ,d4#aaf t ye h n *ang$ ^u1 nor we>i$ ( y\r sweet ,ma/]1 ,*ri/1 & ,8 s]vice2 nei!r 7 x y\r "p to *ange ^u ,him :o re/e? 9 ,8 love4 ,ye are among hon\rable company1 & su* z affect gr&eur & c\rt4 ,b1 ,madam1 ?9k+ ^u y\r e/ate1 ,i ?9k ,i see an improvid5t woo] com+ too late to seek a bride1 because %e is contract$ already1 & promis$ away to ano!r2 & s ! woo]'s busk+ & brav]y 7:o come? to y#aag z :o b he87 are 9 va94 ,! outw>d pomp ( ?is busy woo]1 a beguil+ _w1 is n[ com+ 9 to suit#aah y\r s\l too late1 :5 ye h promis$ away y\r s\l to ,*ri/ _m ye>s ago4 ,& ,i "k1 ,madam1 :at answ] ye may n[ ju/ly make to ! late suitor2 ev5 ?is3 ,ye are too long ( com+2 my s\l1 ! bride1 is away already1 & ! contract ) ,*ri/ subscrib$1 & ,i _c *oose1 b ,i mu/ be hone/ & fai?ful to ,him4 ,hon\rable lady1 keep y\r fir/ love1 & hold ! fir/ mat* ) t s\l-delight+1 lovely ,bridegroom1 our sweet1 sweet ,jesus1 fair] ?an all ! *ildr5 ( m51 ! ,rose ( ,%>on1 & ! faire/ & sweete/ smell$ rose 9 all ,8 ,fa!r's g>d54 ,!re is none l ,him2 ,i w\ld n ex*ange "o smile ( ,8 lovely face ) k+doms4 ,madam1 let o!rs take _! silly1 feckless heav5 9 ?is life4 ,envy !m n2 b let y\r s\l1 l a t>r[+ & misle>n$ *ild1 take ! dorts 7z we use to speak71 or ca/ at all ?+s & disda9 !m1 except "o only3 ei!r ,*ri/ or no?+4 ,y\r well-belov$1 ,jesus1 w be cont5t t ye be "h dev\tly pr\d1 & ill to please1 z "o t contemne? all husb&s b ,himself4 ,ei!r ! ,k+'s ,son1 or no husb& at all2 ?is is humble1 & wor?y ambition4 ,:at h ye to d to dally ) a :ori% & fooli% _w8 ,y\r jeal\s ,husb& w n be cont5t t ye look by ,him to ano!r3 ,he w be jeal\s inde$1 & (f5d$1 if ye kiss ano!r b ,himself4 ,:at weights d burd5 y1 ,madam1 ,i "k n2 b ?9k x great m]cy t y\r ,"l f y\r y\? ha? be5 h$g+ 9 y\r out/ray+ affections1 t !y may n g a-:or+ f ,himself4 ,if ye 7 ,8 ba/>d1 ,he w\ld n nurture y s4 ,if ye 7 = ! slaught]1 ye w\ld be fatt5$4 ,b be cont5t2 ye are ,8 :eat1 gr[+ 9 our ,"l's field 7,matt4 xiii4 #be1 #ch72 & if :eat1 ye mu/ g "u our ,"l's ?re%+-in/rum5t1 9 ,8 b>n-floor1 & ?r\gh ,8 sieve 7,amos ix4 #i71 & ?r\gh ,8 mill to be bruis$ 7z ! ,pr9ce ( y\r salvation1 ,jesus1 07 7,isa4 liii4 #aj71 t ye may be f\nd good bread 9 y\r ,"l's h\se4 ,"l ,jesus1 bless ! spiritual husb&ry1 & sep>ate y f ! *aff1 t d[ n bide ! w9d4 ,i am p]suad$ y\r glass is sp5d+ itself by little & little2 & if ye knew :o is be=e y1 ye w\ld rejoice 9 y\r tribulations4 ,?9k ye x a small hon\r to /& be=e ! ?rone ( ,god & ! ,lamb8 & to be clo!d 9 :ite1 & to be call$ to ! m>riage supp] ( ! ,lamb8 & to be l$ to ! f\nta9 ( liv+ wat]s1 & to come to ! ,well-head1 ev5 ,god ,himself1 & get y\r fill ( ! cle>1 cold1 sweet1 refre%+ wat] ( life1 ! ,k+'s own well8 & to put up y\r own s9ful h& to ! tree ( life & take d[n & eat ! sweete/ apple 9 all ,god's heav5ly p>adise1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 y\r life & y\r ,"l8 ,up y\r he>t6 %\t = joy6 ,y\r ,k+ is com+ to fet* y to ,8 ,fa!r's h\se4 #aaf ,mr4 ,william ,dalglei%1 m9i/] at ,kirkmabreck4 #aag ,a prov]bial expression1 z 9 ,h]b]t's ,poem1 #hd3 ,!n came brave ,glory pass+ by1 ,) silks t :i/l$1 ,:o b he4 #aah ,z4 ,boyd's ,la/ ,battle1 p4 #ahe4 ,madam1 ,i am 9 exce$+ great heav9ess1 ,god ?9k+ x be/ = my own s\l ?us to ex]cise me1 !reby1 x may be1 to fit me to be ,8 m\? to o!rs4 ,i see & he>1 at home & abroad1 no?+ b matt] ( grief & disc\ragem5t1 :i* inde$ make? my life bitt]4 ,& ,i hope 9 ,god nev] to get my w 9 ?is _w4 ,& ,i expect ere long a fi]y trial ^u ! ,*ur*2 = z _m m5 almo/ 9 ,engl& & ,scotl&1 z _m false fri5ds to ,*ri/1 & z _m pull+ & draw+ to pull ! cr[n (f ,8 holy head6 & = fe> t our ,belov$ /ay among/ u 7z if ,8 room#aai 7 m desirable ?an ,himself71 m5 are bidd+ ,him g seek ,8 lodg+4 ,madam1 if ye h a "p 9 silly1 fri5dless ,zion 7z ,i "k ye h71 speak a ^w on h] behalf to ,god & man4 ,if ye c d no?+ else1 speak = ,jesus1 & ye %all !reby be a witness aga9/ ?is decl9+ age4 ,n[1 f my v s\l1 lay+ & leav+ y on ! ,"l1 & desir+ a "p 9 y\r pray]s 7z1 my ,"l kn[e?1 ,i rememb] y71 ,i deliv] ov] y\r body1 _s1 & all y\r necessities1 to ! h&s ( our ,"l1 & rema9 = ev] ,y\r ,lady%ip's1 9 y\r sweet ,"l ,jesus & m9e1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,feb4 #ac1 #afcb4 #aai ,8 place4 ,,xxiv4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,*ri/ ,,& ,,8 ,,g>d5--,,provision ,,( ,,ord9ances ,,9 ,,! ,,*ur*--,,our ,,*ildr547 ,,belov$ ,,mi/ress1--,my de>e/ love 9 ,*ri/ rememb]$ to y4 ,"k t ,mr4 ,abraham#abj %[$ me !re is to be a meet+ ( ! bi%ops at ,ed9burgh %ortly4 ,! causes are kn[n to !mselves4 ,x is our "p to hold up our h&s = ,zion4 ,h[beit1 x is report$1 !y came sad f c\rt4 ,x is our ,"l's wisdom1 t ,8 kirk %\ld ev] hang by a ?read2 & yet ! ?read breake? n1 be+ hang$ ^u ,him :o is ! sure ,nail 9 ,david's h\se 7,isa4 xxii4 #bc71 ^u :om all ! vessels1 great & small1 d hang2 & ! ,nail 7,god be ?ank$7 nei!r crooke? nor c be brok54 ,jesus1 t ,fl[] ( ,jesse set )\t h&s1 gette? _m a bla/1 & yet )]s n1 because ,he is ,8 ,fa!r's noble ,rose1 ca/+ a sweet smell ?r\gh heav5 & e>?1 & mu/ gr[2 & 9 ! same g>d5 gr[ ! sa9ts1 ,god's fair & beautiful lilies1 "u w9d & ra91 & all sun-burn$1 & yet life rema9e? at ! root4 ,keep )9 ,8 g>d51 & y %all gr[ ) !m1 till ! ,great ,husb&man1 our de> ,ma/] ,g>d5]1 come & transplant y f ! l[] "p ( ,8 v9ey>d up to ! high]1 to ! v he>t ( ,8 g>d51 above ! wrongs ( ! ra91 sun1 or w9d4 ,& !n1 wait ^u ! times ( ! bl[+ ( ! sweet s\? & nor? w9d ( ,8 graci\s ,_s1 t may make y ca/ a sweet smell 9 y\r ,belov$'s no/rils2 & bid y\r ,belov$ come d[n to ,8 g>d51 & eat ( ,8 pleasant fruits 7,cant4 iv4 #af74 ,& ,he w come4 ,y w get no m b ?is until y come up to ! ,well-head1 :]e y %all put up y\r h& & take d[n ! apples ( ! tree ( life1 & eat "u ! %ad[ ( t tree4 ,^! apples are sweet] up beside ! tree ?an !y are d[n "h 9 ?is piece ( a clay prison-h\se4 ,i h no joy b 9 ! ?\ghts ( ^! times4 ,d\bt n ( y\r ,"l's "p & ! sp\se's "p2 %e %all be 9 good case4 ,t ^w %all /&1 ,i %all be z ! dew to ,israel3 he %all gr[ up z ! lily1 & ca/ out 8 roots z ,lebanon4 ,8 bran*es %all spread1 8 beauty %all be z ! olive tree1 & 8 smell z ,lebanon 7,hosea xiv4 #e1 #f74 ,*ri/ %all set up ,8 col\rs1 & ,8 ensign = ! nations1 & %all ga!r toge!r ! outca/s ( ,israel 7,isa4 xi4 #ab74 ,!n ! ,"l said to me1 ,son ( man1 ^! dead bones are ! :ole h\se ( ,israel3 behold1 !y say1 ,our bones are dri$1 our hope is lo/2 we are cut (f = our p>ts4 ,!re=e prophesy unto !m1 & say1 ,?us sai? ! ,"l ,god1 ,behold1 ,o my p1 ,i w op5 y\r graves1 & cause y to come up out ( y\r graves1 & br+ y into ! l& ( ,israel 7,ezek4 xxxvii4 #aa1 #ab74 ,^! promises are n w9d1 b ! brea/ ( our belov$ ,*ri/1 :i* we mu/ suck & draw com=t out (4 ,ye h cause to pity ^? poor creatures t /& out aga9/ ,*ri/1 & ! build+ ( ,8 h\se4 ,silly m56 !y h b a feckless & silly heav51 no?+ b meat & clo?1 & laugh a day or two 9 ! _w1 & !n 9 a mom5t g d[n to ! grave2 & !y %all n be able to h9d] ,*ri/'s build+4 ,he t is ,ma/] ( "w w lead /ones to ! wall ov] _! belly4 #abj ,possibly1 ,mr4 ,abraham ,h5d]son2 a /aun* def5d] ( ,presbyt]y1 :o1 9 #afje1 p]si/$1 along ) eight ( 8 bre?r51 9 conv5+ at ,ab]de51 9 face ( prohibition1 9 ord] to ma9ta9 a prote/ 9 behalf ( ! ,*ur*'s inh]5t "r to meet 9 ,g5]al ,assembly4 7,see ,=bes' ,apolog4 ,n>ration1 p4 #acf47 ,& = t pres5t tumult t ! *ildr5 ( ?is _w raise an5t ! plant+ ( y\r t[n ) a pa/or1 believe & /ay ^u ,god1 z y /ill %ame u all 9 believ+4 ,g =w>d 9 ! /r5g? ( ! ,"l2 & ,i say f my ,"l1 be=e :om ,i /&1 h y\r eyes ^u none b ! ,"l ( armies1 & ! ,"l %all ei!r let y see :at y long to see1 or !n else fulfil y\r joy m abundantly ano!r way4 ,y & y\rs1 & ! *ildr5 ( ,god :om y c>e = 9 ?is t[n1 %all h z mu* ( ! ,son ( ,god's supp] cut & laid ^u y\r tr5*]s1 be :o he w t c>ve?1 z %all fe$ y to et]nal life4 ,& be n ca/ d[n = all t is done3 y\r rew>d is laid up ) ,god4 ,i hope to see y laugh & leap = joy4 ,w ! temple be built )\t d9 & tumult8 ,no2 ,god's /ones 9 ,8 h\se 9 ,g]many are laid ) blood2 & ! ,son ( ,god no soon] beg9s to *op & hew /ones ) ,8 hamm]1 b z soon ! sword is drawn4 ,if ! "w 7 ( m51 ! _w w\ld set _! %\ld]s to y\rs2 b1 9 ,*ri/'s "w1 two or ?ree mu/ fight aga9/ a ,presbyt]y 7?\gh ,8 own c\rt7 & a city4 ,?is prove? t x is ,*ri/'s err&1 & !re=e t x %all ?rive4 ,let !m lay iron *a9s cross ov] ! door1--/ay1 & believe1 & wait1 :ill ! ,lion ( ! tribe ( ,judah come4 ,& ,he t comes f heav5 clo!d ) ! ra9b[1 & ha? ! little book 9 ,8 h&1 :5 ,he take? a grip ( _! *a9s1 ,he w lay ! door on ! broadside1 & come 91 & g up to ! pulpit1 & take ! man ) ,him :om ,he ha? *os5 = ,8 "w4 ,!re=e1 let me he> f y1 :e!r y be 9 heav9ess1 or rejoic+ "u hope1 t ,i may take "p ( y\r grief1 & be> x ) y1 & get "p ( y\r joy1 :i* is to me also z my own joy4 ,& z to :at are y\r fe>s an5t ! heal? or life ( y\r de> *ildr51 lay x ^u ,*ri/'s %\ld]s3 let ,him be> all4 ,loose y\r grips ( !m all2 & :5 y\r de> ,"l pulle?1 let !m g ) fai? & joy4 ,x is a tri$ fai? to kiss a ,"l t is tak+ f y4 ,let !m be c>eful1 dur+ ! %ort "t t !y are "h1 to run & get a grip ( ! prize4 ,*ri/ is /&+ 9 ! end ( _! way1 hold+ up ! g>l& ( endless glory to _! eyes1 & is cry+1 ,run fa/1 & come & receive4 ,happy are !y 7if _! brea? s]ve !m7 to run & n to we>y1 :ill _! ,"l1 ) ,8 own de> h&1 puts ! cr[n ^u _! head4 ,x is n long days1 b good days1 t make life glori\s & happy2 & our de> ,"l is graci\s to u1 :o %ort5e? & ha? made ! way to glory %ort] ?an x 02 s t ! cr[n t ,noah did fight = five hundr$ ye>s1 *ildr5 may n[ obta9 x 9 fifte5 ye>s4 ,& heav5 is 9 "s sort bett] = u n[ ?an x 0 to ,noah1 = ! man ,*ri/ is !re n[1 :o 0 n come 9 ! fle% 9 ,noah's days4 ,y %all %[ ?is to y\r *ildr51 :om my s\l 9 ,*ri/ blesse?1 & entreat !m by ! m]cies ( ,god1 & ! b[els ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 to cov5ant ) ,jesus ,*ri/ to be ,81 & to make up ! bond ( fri5d%ip betwixt _! s\ls & _! ,*ri/1 t !y may h acqua9tance 9 heav51 & a fri5d at ,god's "r h&4 ,su* a fri5d at c\rt is mu* wor?4 ,n[ ,i take my leave ( y1 pray+ my ,*ri/ & y\r ,*ri/ to fulfil y\r joy2 & m graces & bless+s f our sweet ,"l ,jesus to y\r s\l1 y\r husb&'s & *ildr51 ?an ev] ,i wrote ( ! lett]s ( ,a1 ,b1 ,c1 to y4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 my sweet ,ma/]1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,m>* #i1 #afcb4 ,,xxv4--,to a ,g5tlewoman at ,kirkcudbright1 excus+ himself f visit+4 ,,mi/ress1--,i besee* y to h me excus$ if ! daily employm5ts ( my call+ %all h9d] me to see y accord+ z ,i w\ld wi%2 = ,i d>e n g abroad1 s9ce _m ( my p are sick1 & ! "t ( our ,communion drawe? ne>4 ,b frequ5t ! company ( y\r wor?y & hone/-he>t$ pa/or1 ,mr4 ,rob]t 7,gl5d9n+71 to :om ! ,"l ha? giv5 ! tongue ( ! le>n$1 to m9i/] a ^w 9 season to ! we>y4 ,rememb] me to him & to y\r husb&4 ,! ,"l ,jesus be ) y\r _s4 ,y\r affectionate fri5d1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,xxvi4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught1 aft] h] dang]\s illness4 7,,use ,,( ,,sickness--,,reproa*es--,,*ri/ ,,our ,,et]nal ,,fea/--,,fa/+47 ,,de>ly-,,belov$ ,,mi/ress1--,my love 9 ,*ri/ rememb]$4 ,y are n ignorant :at our ,"l 9 ,8 love-visitation ha? be5 do+ ) y\r s\l1 ev5 lett+ y see a little sight ( t d>k trance y mu/ g ?r\gh ere y come to glory4 ,y\r life ha? be5 ne> ! grave1 & y 7 at ! door1 & y f\nd ! door %ut & fa/3 y\r de> ,*ri/ ?9k+ x n "t to op5 ^! gates to y till y h f\ght "s long] 9 ,8 camp4 ,& !re=e ,he wille? y to put on y\r arm\r aga91 & to take no truce ) ! devil or ?is pres5t _w4 ,y are little oblig$ to any ( ! two2 b ,i rejoice 9 ?is1 t :5 any ( ! two comes to suit y\r s\l 9 m>riage1 y h an answ] 9 read9ess to tell !m1--,y are too long a-com+2 ,i h _m a ye> s9ce promis$ my s\l to ano!r1 ev5 to my de>e/ ,"l ,jesus1 to :om ,i mu/ be true4 ,& !re=e y are come back to u aga9 to help u to pray = ,*ri/'s fair bride1 a m>r[ de> to ,him4 ,be n ca/ d[n 9 he>t to he> t ! _w b>ke? at ,*ri/'s /rang]s1 bo? 9 ,irel& & 9 ?is l&2 !y d x because _! ,"l ha? *os5 !m out ( ?is _w4 ,& ?is is "o ( our ,"l's reproa*es1 to be hat$ & ill-entreat$ by m54 ,! silly /rang]1 9 an unc\? c\ntry1 mu/ take ) a smoky inn & co>se *e]1 a h>d b$1 & a b>k+1 ill-tongu$ ho/4 ,x is n long to ! day1 & he w to 8 j\rney ^u ! morr[1 & leave !m all4 ,inde$1 our fair morn+ is at h&1 ! day-/> is ne> ! ris+1 & we are n _m miles f home4 ,:at matt]s ill ent]ta9m5t 9 ! smoky inns ( ?is mis]able life8 ,we are n to /ay "h1 & we w be de>ly welcome to ,him :om we g to4 ,& ,i hope1 :5 ,i %all see y clo!d 9 :ite raim5t1 wa%$ 9 ! blood ( ! ,lamb1 & %all see y ev5 at ! elb[ ( y\r de>e/ ,"l & ,r$eem]1 & a cr[n ^u y\r head1 & foll[+ our ,lamb & lovely ,"l :i!rsoev] ,he goe?1--y w ?9k no?+ ( all ^! days2 & y %all !n rejoice1 & no man %all take y\r joy f y4 ,x is c]ta9 !re is n mu* s& to run 9 y\r ,"l's s&-glass1 & t day is at h&2 & till !n y\r ,"l 9 ?is life is giv+ y "s little fea/s4 ,x is true1 y see ,him n n[ z y %all see ,him !n4 ,y\r well-belov$ /&e? n[ beh9d ! wall look+ out at ! w9d[ 7,cant4 ii4 #i71 & y see b a little ( ,8 face4 ,!n1 y %all see all ,8 face & all ! ,savi\r1--a long1 & high1 & broad ,"l ,jesus1 ! lovelie/ p]son among ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,o joy ( joys1 t our s\ls "k !re is su* a great supp] prep>+ = u ev56 ,h[beit we be b half-hung]$ ( ,*ri/ "h1 & _m a "t d9e beh9d noon1#aba yet ! supp] ( ! ,lamb w come 9 "t1 & w be set be=e u be=e we fami% & lose our /oma*s4 ,y h cause to hold up y\r he>t 9 remembrance & hope ( t fair1 long summ] day2 = 9 ?is night ( y\r life1 :]e9 y are 9 ! body abs5t f ! ,"l1 ,*ri/'s fair moonlight 9 ,8 ^w & sacram5ts1 9 pray]1 feel+1 & holy conf]5ce1 ha? %9$ ^u y1 to let y see ! way to ! city4 ,i confess our diet "h is b sp>+2 we get b ta/+s ( our ,"l's com=ts2 b ! cause ( t is n because our ,/ew>d1 ,jesus1 is a nigg>d1 & n>r[-he>t$1 b because our /oma*s are weak1 & we are n>r[-he>t$4 ,b ! great fea/ is com+1 & ! *amb]s ( !m made fair & wide to take 9 ! great ,"l ,jesus4 ,come 91 !n1 ,"l ,jesus1 to hungry s\ls gap+ = !e6 ,9 ?is j\rney take ! ,bridegroom z y may h ,him1 & be gre$y ( ,8 smalle/ crumbs2 b1 de> ,mi/ress1 buy none ( ,*ri/'s delicates-spiritual ) s91 or fa/+ aga9/ y\r weak body4 ,rememb] y are 9 ! body1 & x is ! lodg+-h\se2 & y may n1 )\t (f5d+ ! ,"l1 suff] ! old walls ( t h\se to fall d[n ?r\gh want ( necess>y food4 ,y\r body is ! dwell+-h\se ( ! ,_s2 & !re=e1 = ! love y c>ry to ! sweet ,gue/1 give a due reg>d to ,8 h\se ( clay4 ,:5 ,he loose? ! wall1 :y n8 ,welcome ,"l ,jesus6 ,b x is a fe>ful s9 9 u1 by hurt+ ! body by fa/+1 to loose "o /one or ! lea/ piece ( timb] 9 x1 = ! h\se is n our own4 ,! ,bridegroom is ) y yet2 s fa/ z t also y may fea/ & rejoice 9 ,him4 ,i ?9k ^u y\r magi/rates2 b ,he t is clo!d 9 l951 & ha? ! writ]'s inkhorn by ,8 side1 ha? writt5 up _! names 9 heav5 already4 ,pray & be cont5t ) ,8 w2 ,god ha? a c\ncil-h\se 9 heav51 & ! end w be m]cy unto y4 ,= ! plant+ ( y\r t[n ) a godly m9i/]1 h y\r eye ^u ! ,"l ( ! h>ve/4 ,i d>e promise y1 ,god 9 ?is life %all fill y\r s\l ) ! fatness ( ,8 h\se1 = y\r c>e to see ,*ri/'s bairns f$4 ,& y\r po/]ity %all "k x1 to :om#abb ,i pray = m]cy1 & t !y may get a "n among/ ! liv+ 9 ,j]usalem2 & if ,god portion !m ) ,8 bairns1 _! r5t is fair1 & ,i hope x %all be s4 ,! ,"l ,jesus be ) y\r _s4 ,y\rs ev] 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,sept4 #ai1 #afcb4 #aba ,noon1 or a little be=e x1 0 !n ! usual h\r = d9n]4 #abb ,9 reg>d to :om ,i pray = ! m]cy ,paul s\ght = ! h\se ( ,onesiphorus 7#b ,tim4 i4 #f74 ,,xxvii4--,to my ,,lady ,,k5mure4 7,,love ,,to ,,*ri/ ,,& ,,submission ,,to ,,8 ,,cross--,,believ]s ,,kept--,,! ,,heav5ly ,,p>adise47 ,,madam1--,hav+ salut$ y ) grace & m]cy f ,god our ,fa!r1 & f our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,i long bo? to see y\r ,lady%ip1 & to he> h[ x goe? ) y4 ,i d rememb] y1 & pres5t y & y\r necessities to ,him :o is able to keep y1 & pres5t y blameless be=e ,8 face ) joy2 & my pray] to our ,"l is1 t ye may be sick ( love = ,him1 :o di$ ( love = y1--,i mean y\r ,savi\r ,jesus4 ,& ,o sweet 7 t sickness to be s\l-sick = ,him6 ,& a liv+ dea? x 71 to die 9 ! fire ( ! love ( t s\l-lov]1 ,jesus6 ,&1 ,madam1 if ye love ,him1 ye w keep ,8 comm&m5ts2 & ?is is n "o ( ! lea/1 to lay y\r neck *e]fully & will+ly "u ! yoke ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,= ,i tru/ y\r ,lady%ip did fir/ contract & b>ga9 ) ! ,son ( ,god to foll[ ,him ^u ^! t]ms1 t by ,8 grace ye %\ld endure h>d%ip1 & suff] affliction1 z ! soldi] ( ,*ri/4 ,!y are n wor?y ( ,jesus :o w n take a bl[ = _! ,ma/]'s sake4 ,z = our glori\s ,peace-mak]1 :5 ,he came to make up ! fri5d%ip betwixt ,god & u1 ,god bruis$ ,him1 & /ruck ,him2 ! s9ful _w also did beat ,him1 & crucify ,him1 yet ,he took buffets ( bo? p>ties1 & 7hon\r to our ,"l ,jesus67 ,he w\ld n leave ! field = all t1 till ,he _h made peace betwixt ! p>ties4 ,i p]suade myself y\r suff]+s are b l y\r ,savi\r's 7yea1 incomp>ably less & light]71 :i* are call$ b a bruis+ ( ,8 heel 7,g54 iii4 #ae72 a w\nd f> f ! he>t4 ,y\r life is hid ) ,*ri/ 9 ,god 7,col4 iii4 #c71 & !re=e ye _c be robb$ ( x4 ,our ,"l h&le? u1 z fa!rs d _! "y *ildr52 !y lay up jewels 9 a place1 above ! rea* ( ! %ort arm ( bairns1 else bairns w\ld put up _! h&s & take !m d[n1 & lose !m soon4 ,s ha? our ,"l done ) our spiritual life4 ,jesus ,*ri/ is ! high c(f] 9 ! :i* our ,"l ha? hid our life2 we *ildr5 are n able to rea* up our arm s high z to take d[n t life & lose x2 x is 9 our ,*ri/'s h&4 ,o long1 long may ,jesus be ,"l ,keep] ( our life6 & happy are !y t c1 ) ! ,apo/le 7#b ,tim4 i4 #ab71 lay _! s\l 9 pawn 9 ! h& ( ,jesus1 = ,he is able to keep t :i* is committ$ 9 pawn to ,him aga9/ t day4 ,!n1 ,madam1 s long z ?is life is n hurt1 all o!r tr\bles are b t\*es 9 ! heel4 ,i tru/ ye w soon be cur$4 ,ye "k1 ,madam1 k+s h "s s]vants 9 _! c\rt t receive n pres5t wages 9 _! h&1 b live ^u _! hopes3 ! ,k+ ( k+s also ha? s]vants 9 ,8 c\rt t = ! pres5t get little or no?+ b ! heavy cross ( ,*ri/1 tr\bles )\t & t]rors )92 b !y live ^u hope2 & :5 x come? to ! p>t+ ( ! inh]itance1 !y rema9 9 ! h\se z heirs4 ,x is bett] to be s ?an to get pres5t paym5t1 & a portion 9 ?is life1 an inh]itance 9 ?is _w 7,god =give me1 t ,i %\ld hon\r x ) ! "n ( an inh]itance1 x is r a f>m-room671 & !n 9 ! end to be ca/5 out ( ,god's h\se1 ) ?is ^w1 ,ye h receiv$ y\r consolation1 ye w get no m4 ,alas6 :at get !y8 ,! ri* glutton's heav5 7,luke xvi4 #be74 ,o b our ,"l make? x a silly heav56 ,he f>$ well1 sai? our ,"l1 & delicately e day4 ,o no m8 a silly heav56 ,truly no m1 except t he 0 clo!d 9 purple1 & t is all4 ,i p]suade myself1 ,madam1 ye h joy :5 ye ?9k t y\r ,"l ha? dealt m graci\sly ) y\r s\l4 ,ye h gott5 little 9 ?is life1 x is true inde$3 ye h !n ! m to crave1 yea1 ye h all to crave2 =1 except "s ta/+s ( ! fir/ fruits1 & "s kisses ( ,8 m\? :om y\r s\l love?1 ye get no m4 ,b ,i _c tell y :at is to come4 ,yet ,i may speak z our ,"l do? ( x4 ,! f\ndation ( ! city is pure gold1 cle> z cry/al2 ! twelve ports are set ) preci\s /ones2 if or*>ds & riv]s comm5d a soil ^u e>?1 !re is a p>adise !re1 :]e9 gr[e? ! tree ( life t be>e? twelve mann] ( fruits e mon?1 :i* is sev5 score & f\r h>ve/s 9 ! ye>2 & !re is !re a pure riv] ( wat] ( life1 proce$+ out ( ! ?rone ( ,god & ( ! ,lamb2 & ! city ha? no ne$ ( ! light ( ! sun or moon1 or ( a c&le1 = ! ,"l ,god ,almighty & ! ,lamb is ! light !re(4 ,madam1 believe & hope = ?is1 till ye see & enjoy4 ,jesus is say+ 9 ! ,gospel1 ,come & see2 & ,he is come d[n 9 ! *>iot ( tru?1 :]e9 ,he ride? ?r\gh ! _w1 to conqu] m5's s\ls 7,ps4 xlv4 #d71 & is n[ 9 ! _w say+1 ,:o w g ) ,me8 w ye g8 ,my ,fa!r w make y welcome1 & give y h\se-room2 = 9 ,my ,fa!r's h\se are _m dwell+-places4#abc ,madam1 cons5t to g ) ,him4 ,?us ,i re/1 comm5d+ y to ,god's de>e/ m]cy4 ,y\rs 9 ! ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?4 #abc 4 ,,xxviii4--,to my ,,lady ,,k5mure1 aft] ! dea? ( a *ild4 7,,! ,,/ate ,,( ,,! ,,*ur*1 ,,cause ,,= ,,god',s ,,displeasure--,,8 ,,c>e ,,( ,,8 ,,*ur*--,,! ,,jews--,,afflict$ ,,sa9ts47 ,,madam1--,i am afraid n[ 7z _m o!rs are7 t1 at ! sitt+ d[n ( our ,p>liam5t1 our ,"l ,jesus & ,8 sp\se %all be r\ghly h&l$4 ,& x mu/ be s1 s9ce false & decl9+ ,scotl&1 :om our ,"l took (f ! dunghill & out ( hell1 & made a fair bride to ,himself1 ha? brok5 h] fai? to h] sweet ,husb&1 & ha? put on ! =ehead ( a :ore4 ,& !re=e ,he sai? ,he w remove4 ,w\ld ,god we c\ld /ir up ourselves to lay hold ^u ,him1 :o1 be+ highly provok$ ) ! h&l+ ,he ha? met )1 is ready to dep>t6 ,alas6 we d n importune ,him by pray] & supplication to abide among/ u6 ,if we c\ld b weep ^u ,him1 & 9 ! holy p]t9acity ( fai? wre/le ) ,him1 & say1 ,we w n let ,!e g1 x may be t !n1 ,he1 :o is easy to be intreat$1 w\ld yet1 not)/&+ ( our high provocations1 condesc5d to /ay & fe$ among ! lilies1 till t fair & desirable day break1 & ! %ad[s flee away4 ,ah6 :at cause ( m\rn+ is !re1 :5 our gold is become dim1 & ! visage ( our ,naz>ites1 sometime :it] ?an sn[1 is n[ become black] ?an a coal1 & ,levi's h\se1 once comp>able to f9e gold1 is n[ *ang$1 & become l vessels 9 :om ,he ha? no pleasure6 ,madam1 ?9k ^u ?is1 t :5 our ,"l1 :o ha? ,8 h&k]*ief to wipe ! face ( ! m\rn]s 9 ,zion1 %all come to wipe away all te>s f _! eyes1 ,he may wipe y\rs also1 9 ! pass+1 among/ o!rs4 ,i am confid5t1 ,madam1 t our ,"l w yet build a new h\se to ,himself1 ( our reject$ & scatt]$ /ones1 = our ,bridegroom _c want a wife4 ,c ,he live a wid[]8 ,nay1 ,he w embrace bo? u1 ! little "y si/]1 & ! eld] si/]1 ! ,*ur* ( ! ,jews2 & !re w yet be a day ( x4 ,& !re=e we h cause to rejoice1 yea1 to s+ & %\t = joy4 ,! ,*ur* ha? be51 s9ce ! _w began1 ev] hang+ by a small ?read1 & all ! h&s ( hell & ( ! wick$ h be5 draw+ at ! ?read4 ,b1 ,god be ?ank$1 !y only break _! arms by pull+1 b ! ?read is n brok52 = ! sweet f+]s ( ,*ri/ our ,"l h spun & twi/$ x4 ,"l1 hold ! ?read :ole6 ,madam1 /ir up y\r husb& to lay hold ^u ! cov5ant1 & to d good4 ,:at ha? he to d ) ! _w8 ,x is n 8 inh]itance4 ,desire him to make home-ov]1 & put to 8 h& to lay "o /one or two ^u ! wall ( ,god's h\se be=e he g h5ce4 ,i h he>d also1 ,madam1 t y\r *ild is remov$2 b to h or want is be/1 z ,he please?4 ,:e!r %e be ) y1 or 9 ,god's keep+1 ?9k x all "o2 nay1 ?9k x ! bett] ( ! two by f> t %e is ) ,him4 ,i tru/ 9 our ,"l t !re is some?+ laid up & kept = y2 = our k9d ,"l1 :o ha? w\nd$ y1 w n be s cruel z n to allay ! pa9 ( y\r gre5 w\nd2 &1 !re=e1 claim ,*ri/ /ill z y\r own1 & own ,him z y\r ,"o ?+4 ,s re/+1 ,i recomm5d y\r ,lady%ip1 y\r s\l & _s1 9 pawn to ,him :o keepe? ,8 ,fa!r's pawns1 & w make an acc\nt ( !m fai?fully1 ev5 to t faire/ among/ ! sons ( m51 our sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ! faire/1 ! sweete/1 ! mo/ delici\s ,rose ( all ,8 ,fa!r's great field4 ,! smell ( t ,rose p]fume y\r s\l6 ,y\r ,lady%ip's1 9 8 sweete/ ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,april #a1 #afcc4 ,,xxix4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,*ri/ ,,) ,,8 ,,p ,,9 ,,! ,,furnace ,,( ,,affliction--,,pray]47 ,,de> ,,si/]1--,i long$ mu* to h conf]r$ ) y at ?is "t4 ,i am griev$ at any?+ 9 y\r h\se t grieve? y2 & %all1 by my ,"l's grace1 suit my ,"l to help y to be> y\r burd51 & to come 9 beh9d y1 & give y & y\r burd5s a put up ! m\nta94 ,"k y n t ,*ri/ wooe? ,8 wife 9 ! furnace8 ,behold1 ,i h ref9$ !e1 b n ) silv]2 ,i h *os5 !e 9 ! furnace ( affliction 7,isa4 xlviii4 #aj74 ,he ca/e? ,8 love on y :5 y are 9 ! furnace ( affliction4 ,y might inde$ be ca/5 d[n if ,he br\ght y 9 & left y !re2 b :5 ,he leade? y ?r\gh ! wat]s1 ?9k ye n t ,he has a sweet1 s(t h&8 ,y "k ,8 love-grip already2 y %all be deliv]$1 wait on4 ,jesus w make a road1 & come & fet* home ! captive4 ,y %all n die 9 prison2 b y\r /rokes are su* z 7 y\r ,husb&'s1 :o 0 w\nd$ 9 ! h\se ( ,8 fri5ds4 ,/rokes are n new+s to ,him1 & nei!r are !y to y4 ,b y\r w9t] night is ne> sp5t2 x is ne>-h& ! dawn+4 ,i w see y leap = joy4 ,! kirk %all be deliv]$4 ,?is wild]ness %all bud & gr[ up l a rose4 ,*ri/ got a *>t] ( ,scotl& f ,8 ,fa!r2 & :o w b]eave ,him ( ,8 h]itage1 or put our ,r$eem] out ( ,8 mail+1 until ,8 tack be run out8 ,i mu/ h y pray+ = me3 ,i am black %am$ = ev]more n[ ) ,*ri/'s goodness2 & 9 private1 on ! #ag? & #ah? ( ,augu/1 ,i got a full answ] ( my ,"l to be a grac$ m9i/]1 & a *os5 arr[ hidd5 9 ,8 own quiv]4 ,b "k ?is1 assurance is n keep$ b by wat*+ & pray]2 &1 !re=e1 de> mi/ress1 help me4 ,i h gott5 n[ 7hon\r to my ,"l67 ! gate to op5 ! slote1 & %ut ! b> ( ,8 door2 & ,i ?9k x easy to get any?+ f ! ,k+ by pray]1 & to use holy viol5ce ) ,him4 ,*ri/ 0 9 ,c>sphairne#abd kirk1 & op5$ ! p's he>ts wond]fully4 ,jesus is look+ up t wat]2 & m9t+ to dwell among/ !m4 ,i w\ld we c\ld give ,him ,8 welcome home to ! moors4 ,n[ peace & grace be ^u y & all y\rs4 ,y\rs 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,aug4 #bj1 #afcc4 #abd ,! village & *ur* ( ,c>sphairn /ood n f> f ,k5mure ,ca/le1 & v ne> ,e>l/on & ,knockgray4 ,! road f ,dalmell+ton is b>e1 ) /eep1 rocky hills on ei!r side ( ! gl54 ,! ,k5 may be meant by t wat] 9 ! next s5t5ce4 ,,xxx4--,to my ,,lady ,,k5mure4 7,,rank ,,& ,,prosp]ity ,,h9d] ,,progress--,,wat*fulness--,,case ,,( ,,relatives47 ,,madam1--,i det]m9$1 & 0 desir\s also1 to h se5 y\r lady%ip1 b because ( a pa9 9 my arm ,i c\ld n4 ,i "k ye w n impute x to any unsuitable =getfulness ( y\r ,lady%ip1 f :om1 at my fir/ entry to my call+ 9 ?is c\ntry 7& s9ce also71 ,i receiv$ su* com=t 9 my affliction z ,i tru/ 9 ,god nev] to =get1 & %all lab\r by ,8 grace to recomp5se 9 ! only way possible to me2 & t is1 my pres5t+ y\r s\l1 p]son1 h\se1 & all y\r necessities1 9 pray] to ,him1 ^: ,i hope y are1 & :o is able to keep y till t ,day ( ,appe>ance1 & to pres5t y be=e ,8 face ) joy4 ,i am confid5t y\r ,lady%ip is go+ =w>d 9 ! begun j\rney to y\r ,"l & ,fa!r's home & k+dom4 ,h[beit ye want n temptations )9 & )\t4 ,& :o among ! sa9ts ha? ev] tak5 t ca/le )\t /roke ( sword8 ! ,*ief ( ! h\se1 our ,eld] ,bro!r1 our ,"l ,jesus1 n be+ except$1 :o won ,8 own h\se & home1 due to ,him by bir?1 ) mu* blood & _m bl[s4 ,y\r ,lady%ip ha? ! m ne$ to look to y\rself1 because our ,"l ha? plac$ y high] ?an ! re/1 & y\r way to heav5 lie? ?r\gh a m wild & wa/e wild]ness ?an ! way ( _m ( y\r fell[-travell]s1--n only ?r\gh ! mid/ ( ?is wood ( ?orns1 ! cumb]some _w1 b also ?r\gh ^! dang]\s pa?s1 ! va9-glory ( x2 ! consid]ation :]e( ha? (t5 mov$ me to pity y\r s\l1 & ! s\l ( y\r wor?y & noble husb&4 ,& x is m to y to w9 heav51 be+ %ips ( great] burd51 & 9 ! ma9 sea1 ?an = little vessels1 t are n s mu* 9 ! m]cy & rev]5ce ( ! /orms1 because !y may come quietly to _! port by laun*+ along/ ! coa/4 ,= ! :i* cause ye d mu*1 if 9 ! mid/ ( su* a tumult ( bus9ess1 & cr[d ( temptations1 ye %all give ,*ri/ ,jesus ,8 own c\rt & ,8 own due place 9 y\r s\l4 ,i "k & am p]suad$1 t t lovely ,"o1 ,jesus1 is de>] to y ?an _m k+doms2 & t ye e/eem ,him y\r ,well-belov$1 & ! ,/&>d-be>] among t5 ?\s& 7,cant4 v4 #aj74 ,& x become? ,him full well to take ! place & ! bo>d-head 9 y\r s\l be=e all ! _w4 ,i knew & saw ,him ) y 9 ! furnace ( affliction2 = !re he woo$ y to ,himself1 & *ose y to be ,82 & n[ ,he crave? no o!r hire ( y b y\r love1 & t ,he get no cause to be jeal\s ( y4 ,&1 !re=e1 de> & wor?y lady1 be l to ! fre% riv]1 t keepe? its own fre% ta/e 9 ! salt sea4 ,?is _w is n wor?y ( y\r s\l4 ,give x n a good-day :5 ,*ri/ come? 9 competition ) x4 ,be l "o ( ano!r c\ntry4 ,home6 & /ay n2 = ! sun is fall5 l[1 & nigh ! tops ( ! m\nta9s1 & ! %ad[s are /ret*$ out 9 great l5g?4 ,l+] n by ! way4 ,! _w & s9 w\ld tra9 y on1 & make y turn aside4 ,leave n ! way = !m2 & ! ,"l ,jesus be at ! voyage6 ,madam1 _m eyes are ^u y1 & _m w\ld be glad y\r ,lady%ip %\ld spill a ,*ri/ian1 & m> a good pr(essor4 ,"l ,jesus1 m> _! godless desires1 & keep ! consci5ce :ole )\t a crack6 ,if !re be a hole 9 x1 s t x take 9 wat] at a leak1 x w ) difficulty m5d aga94 ,x is a da9ty1 delicate creature1 & a r>e piece ( ! workman%ip ( y\r ,mak]2 & !re=e deal g5tly ) x1 & keep x entire1 t amid/ ?is _w's glory y\r ,lady%ip may le>n to ent]ta9 ,*ri/4 ,& :atsoev] creature y\r ,lady%ip f9de? n to smell ( ,him1 may x h no bett] reli% to y ?an ! :ite ( an egg4 ,madam1 x is a "p ( ! tru? ( y\r pr(ession to drop words 9 ! e>s ( y\r noble husb& cont9ually ( et]nity1 judgm5t1 dea?1 hell1 heav51 ! hon\rable pr(ession1 ! s9s ( 8 fa!r's h\se4 ,he mu/ reckon ) ,god = 8 fa!r's debt3 =gett+ ( acc\nts paye? no debt4 ,nay1 ! int]e/ ( a =gott5 bond runne? up ) ,god to int]e/ ^u int]e/4 ,i kn[e? he looke? homew>d1 & love? ! tru?2 b ,i pity him ) my s\l because ( 8 _m temptations4 ,satan laye? ^u m5 a burd5 ( c>es above a load1#abe & make? a pack-horse ( m5's s\ls :5 !y are :olly set ^u ?is _w4 ,we owe ! devil no su* s]vice4 ,x 7 wisdom to ?r[ (f t load into a mire1 & ca/ all our c>es ov] ^u ,god4 #abe ,a burd5 above a load1 or a load above a burd51 is a phrase = a v heavy weight4 ,madam1 ?9k ye h no *ild4 ,subscribe a bond to y\r ,"l t %e %all be ,8 if ,he take h]2 & ?anks1 & praise1 & glory to ,8 holy "n %all be ! int]e/ = a ye>'s loan ( h]4 ,look = crosses1 & :ile x is fair wea!r m5d ! sails ( ! %ip4 ,n[ hop+ y\r ,lady%ip w p>don my t$i\sness1 ,i recomm5d y\r s\l & p]son to ! grace & m]cy ( our sweet ,"l ,jesus1 9 :om ,i am1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's1 at all dutiful ob$i5ce 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,nov4 #ae1 #afcc4 ,,xxxi4--,to my ,,lady ,,k5mure4 7,a ,,union ,,= ,,pray] ,,recomm5d$47 ,,madam1--,hav+ receiv$ a lett] f "s ( ! wor?ie/ ( ! m9i/ry 9 ?is k+dom1 ! cont5ts :]e( ,i am desir$ to communicate to su* pr(essors 9 ^! p>ts z ,i "k love ! beauty ( ,zion1 & are afflict$ to see ! ,"l's v9ey>d trodd5 "u foot by ! wild bo>s out ( ! wood1 :o lay x wa/e1 ,i c\ld n b also desire y\r ,lady%ip's help to jo9 ) ! re/1 desir+ y to imp>t x to my ,"l y\r husb&1 & if ye ?9k x ne$ful1 ,i %all write to 8 ,lord%ip1 z ,mr4 ,g4 ,g4#abf %all adv]tise me4 #abf ,mr4 ,george ,gillespie2 see ,lett] cxliv4 ,"k1 !re=e1 t ! be/ affect$ ( ! m9i/ry h ?\ght x conv5i5t & necess>y1 at su* a "t z ?is1 t all :o love ! tru? %\ld jo9 _! pray]s toge!r1 & cry to ,god ) humiliation & fa/+4 ,! times1 :i* are agre$ ^u1 are ! two fir/ ,sabba?s ( ,febru>y next1 & ! six days int]v5+ betwixt ^! ,sabba?s1 z !y may conv5i5tly be _h1 & ! fir/ ,sabba? ( e qu>t]4 ,& ! causes1 z !y are writt5 to me1 are ^!3 #a4 ,besides ! di/resses ( ! ,re=m$ *ur*es abroad1 ! _m reign+ s9s ( uncleanness1 ungodl9ess1 & unrighte\sness 9 ?is l&1 ! pres5t judgm5ts on ! l&1 & _m m hang+ ov] u1 :]e( few are s5sible1 or yet "k ! "r & true cause ( !m4 #b4 ,! lam5table & pitiful e/ate ( a glori\s *ur* 79 s %ort a "t1 aga9/ s _m bonds71 9 doctr9e1 sacram5t1 & discipl9e1 s sore p]secut$1 9 ! p]sons ( fai?ful pa/ors & pr(essors1 & ! door ( ,god's h\se kept s /raight by ba/>d port]s1 insomu* t wor?y in/rum5ts1 able = ! "w1 are held at ! door1 ! rul]s hav+ turn$ ov] religion into policy1 & ! multitude ready to receive any religion t %all be enjo9$ by au?ority4 #c4 ,9 our humiliation1 besides t we are "u a necessity ( deprecat+ ,god's wra?1 & v[+ to ,god s9c]ely new ob$i5ce1 ! weakness1 coldness1 sil5ce1 & lukew>mness ( "s ( ! be/ ( ! m9i/ry1 & ! deadness ( pr(essors1 :o h suff]$ ! tru? bo? secretly to be /ol5 away1 & op5ly to be pluck$ f u1 w\ld be confess$4 #d4 ,a!ism1 idolatry1 pr(anity1 & vanity1 %\ld be confess$2 our k+'s he>t recomm5d$ to ,god2 & ,god intreat$1 t ,he w\ld /ir up ! nobles & ! p to turn f _! evil ways4 ,?us1 ,madam1 hop+ t y\r ,lady%ip w jo9 ) o!rs1 t su* a "w be n slight$1 at su* a necess>y "t1 :5 our kirk is at ! ov]turn+1 ,i w promise to myself y\r help1 z ! ,"l 9 secrecy & prud5ce %all enable y1 t y\r ,lady%ip may rejoice ) ! ,"l's p1 :5 deliv]ance %all come2 = true & s9c]e humiliation come always spe$ ) ,god4 ,& :5 au?ority1 k+1 c\rt1 & *ur*m5 oppose ! tru?1 :at o!r arm\r h we b pray] & fai?8 :]eby1 if we wre/le ) ,him1 !re is gr\nd to hope t ^? :o w\ld remove ! burd5some /one 7,ze*4 xii4 #c7 out ( its place1 %all b hurt _! back1 & ! /one %all n be mov$1 at lea/ n remov$4 ,grace1 grace be ) y1 f ,him :o ha? call$ y to ! inh]itance ( ! sa9ts 9 light4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's at all submissive ob$i5ce 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus4 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,jan4 #bc1 #afcd4 ,,xxxii4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,/ate ,,& ,,prospects ,,( ,,! ,,*ur*--,,satan47 ,,mi/ress1--,my love 9 ,*ri/ rememb]$4 ,i am 9 c>e & fe> = ?is "w ( our ,"l's1 n[ ne> approa*+1 because ( ! dang] ( ! "t2 & ,i d>e n = my s\l be sil5t1 to see my ,"l's h\se burn+1 & n cry ,fire1 fire6 ,!re=e1 seek f our ,"l wisdom spiritual1 & n black policy1 to speak ) lib]ty our ,"l's tru?4--,i am ca/ d[n1 & w\ld fa9 h access & pres5ce to ,! ,k+ t day1 ev5 h[beit ,i %\ld break up iron doors4 ,i believe y w n =get me2 & y w desire ,jean ,br[n1 ,?omas ,c>son1 & ,m>ion ,c>son1 to help me4 ,pray = well-cook$ meat & a he>tsome ,savi\r1 ) joy cry+1 ,welcome 9 ,my ,fa!r's "n4 ,i am confid5t ,zion %all be well2 ! ,bu% %all burn & n consume1 = ! good w ( ,him t dwelt 9 ! bu%4 ,b ! ,"l is mak+ on a fire 9 ,j]usalem1 & purpose? to bl[ ! bell[s1 & to melt ! t9 & brass1 & br+ out a fair beautiful bride out ( ! furnace1 t w be m>ri$ ov] aga9 ^u ! new ,husb&1 & s+ z 9 ! days ( h] y\?1 :5 ! contract ( m>riage is writt5 ov] aga94 ,b ,i fe> ! bride be hidd5 = a "t f ! dragon t pursue? ! woman ) *ild4 ,b :at1 h[beit we g & lurk 9 ! wild]ness = a "t8 = ! ,"l w take ,8 kirk to ! wild]ness & speak to h] he>t4 ,no?+ ca/e? me d[n1 b only ,i fe> ! ,"l w ca/ d[n ! %eph]d's t5ts1 & fe$ 8 own 9 a secret place4 ,b let u1 h[ev] matt]s frame1 ca/ ov] ! affairs ( ! bride ^u ! ,bridegroom2 ! gov]nm5t is ^u ,8 %\ld]s1 & ,he d[ be> u all well en\gh4 ,t fall5 />1 ! pr9ce ( ! bottomless pit1 kn[e? x is ne> ! "t :5 he %all be torm5t$2 & n[ 9 8 ev5+ he has ga!r$ 8 armies1 to w9 "o battle or two1 9 ! edge ( ! ev5+1 at ! sun go+ d[n4 ,& :5 our ,"l has be5 wat]+ ,8 v9ey>ds 9 ,france1 & ,g]many1 & ,bohemia1 h[ c we ?9k ourselves ,*ri/'s si/]1 if we be n l ,him1 & our o!r great si/]s8 ,i _c b ?9k1 see+ ! ends ( ! e>? are giv5 to ,*ri/ 7,psa4 ii4 #h71 & ,scotl& is ! end ( ! e>?1 & s we are 9 ,*ri/'s *>t]-tailzie1 b our ,"l w keep ,8 possession4 ,we fall by promise & law to ,*ri/4 ,he won u ) ! sweat ( ,8 br[1 if ,i may say s2 ,8 ,fa!r promis$ ,him ,8 lif]5t ( ,scotl&4 ,glory1 glory to our ,k+6 long may ,he we> ,8 cr[n4 ,o ,"l1 let u nev] see ano!r ,k+6 ,o let ,him come d[n l ra9 ^u ! new-m[n grass6 ,i _h y 9 remembrance on ,saturday 9 ! morn+ la/1 9 a great measure1 & 0 br\ght1 ?rice on end1 9 remembrance ( y 9 my pray] to ,god4 ,grace1 grace be y\r portion4 ,y\rs 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,m>* #b1 #afcd4 ,,xxxiii4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,9 ,,prospect ,,( ,a ,,communion ,,season47 ,,mi/ress1--,my love 9 ,*ri/ rememb]$4 ,please y und]/&1 to my grief1 our ,communion is delay$ till ,sabba? come eight days2 ! laird & lady ha? e>ne/ly desir$ me to delay x1 because ! laird is sick1 & he fe>s he be n able to travel1 because he has lately tak5 physic4 ,! ,"l bless t "w4 ,comm5d x to ,god z y love me1 = ,i love n ,satan's ?orns ca/ 9 ! ,"l's way4 ,! ,"l rebuke him4 ,i tru/ 9 ,god's m]cy1 ,satan has gott5 b a delay1 b no free dis*>ge t 8 k+dom %all n be hurt4 ,comm5d ! laird to y\r ,god4 ,i pray y adv]tise y\r p1 t !y be n disappo9t$ 9 com+ "h4 ,%[ su* ( !m z y love 9 ,*ri/1 f me1 t ,jesus ,*ri/ w be welcome1 :5 ,he comes1 9 t ,he has %>p5$ _! desires = eight days space4 ,y\r daught] is well1 ,i hope1 e way4 ,=get n ,god's kirk2 !y are b ba/>ds1 & n sons & daught]s1 t m\rn n = ,zion4 ,"l he> u6 ,no fur!r4 ,jesus ,*ri/ be ) y\r _s4 ,i %all rememb] y & y\r new h\se4 ,"l ,jesus g f ! "o h\se to ! o!r4 ,y\rs at all p[] 9 ! ,"l1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?4 ,,xxxiv4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,prospects ,,( ,,! ,,*ur*--,,*ri/',s ,,c>e ,,= ,,! ,,*ildr5 ,,( ,,believ]s47 ,,well-,,belov$ ,,si/]1--,my old & de>e/ love 9 ,*ri/ rememb]$4 ,"k t ,i h be5 visit+ my ,lady ,k5mure4 ,h] *ild is ) ! ,"l4 ,i entreat y1 visit h]1 & desire ! goodwife#abg ( ,b>capple to visit h]1 & ,knockbrecks 7,mr4 ,gordon71 if y see him 9 ! t[n4 ,my ,"l h] husb& is abs5t1 & ,i ?9k %e w be heavy4 ,y "k :at ,mr4 ,w4 ,dalglei% & ,i desir$ y to deal =1 at my ,"l ,kirkcudbright's h&4 ,s5d me ^w if y obta9$ any?+ at my ,"l's h&s1 an5t ! giv+ up ( our names to ! ,high ,commission2 = ,i he> x is n = no?+ t ! ,bi%op ha? tak5 t c\rse4 ,our ,"l kn[s be/ :at is good = an old kirk t has fall5 f h] fir/ love1 & ha? =gott5 h] ,husb& days )\t numb]4 ,a trial is l to come on2 b ,i am sure our ,husb&man ,*ri/ %all lose *aff1 b no corn at all4 ,yet !re is a dry w9d com+1 b nei!r to fan nor to purge4 ,happy are !y :o are n bl[n away ) ! *aff1 = we w b suff] temptation = t5 days2 b ^? :o are fai?ful to ! dea? %all receive ! cr[n ( life4 ,i he> daily :at ha? be5 spok5 ( myself1 mo/ unju/ly & falsely2 & no m>vel1 ! dragon1 ) ! sw+ ( 8 tail1 ha? made ! ?ird "p ( ! />s to fall f heav51 & ! fall5 />s w\ld h _m to fall ) !m4 ,if ev] ,satan 0 busy1 n[1 :5 he kn[e? 8 "t is %ort1 he is busy4 ,yet a little :ile1 & ,he t %all come w come1 & w n t>ry4 ,i "k1 ere x be long1 ! ,"l %all come & r$d all pleas betwixt u & our enemies4 ,n[ welcome1 ,"l ,jesus1 g fa/4 #abg ,b>caple is 9 ! /ew>try ( ,kirkcudbright1 9 ! p>i% ( ,tonguel&4 ,s5d me ^w ab\t ,grizel1 y\r daught]1 :om ,i rememb] 9 ,*ri/2 & desire h] to ca/ h]self 9 ,8 arms :o 0 born ( a woman1 &1 be+ ! ,anci5t ( days1 0 made a "y weep+ *ild4 ,x 0 n = no?+ t our bro!r ,jesus 0 an infant4 ,x 0 t ,he might pity infants ( believ]s1 :o 7 to come out ( ! womb into ! _w4 ,i believe our ,"l ,jesus %all be wait+ on1 ) m]cy1 m]cy1 m]cy1 to ! end ( t battle1 & br+ h] ?r\gh ) life & peace1 & a sign ( ,god's fav\r4 ,i w expect adv]tisem5t f y1 & especially if y fe> h]4 ,mi/ress1 y rememb] t ,i said to y an5t y\r love to me & my bro!r1 begun 9 ,*ri/2 y "k we are "h b /rang]s1 & y h n yet f\nd u a dry well1 z o!rs h be54 ,be n ov]come ( any suspicion4 ,i tru/ 9 ,god t ! ,"l1 :o knit u toge!r1 %all keep u toge!r4 ,x is "t n[ t ! lambs ( ,jesus %\ld all run toge!r1 :5 ! wolf is b>k+ at !m2 yet ,i "k1 ere ,god's bairns want a cross1 _! love among !mselves %all be a cross2 b our ,"l give? love = ano!r end4 ,i "k y w1 ) love1 cov] infirmities2 & our ,"l give y wisdom 9 all ?+s4 ,i ?9k love ha? broad %\ld]s1 & w be> _m ?+s1 & yet nei!r fa9t nor sweat1 nor fall "u ! burd54 ,comm5d me to y\r husb& & de> ,grizel4 ,i ?9k on h]4 ,"l ,jesus be 9 ! furnace ) h]1 & !n %e w b smoke & n burn4 ,desire ,mr4 ,rob]t#abh to excuse my n see+ ( him at 8 h\se4 ,i h my own reasons !re=4#abi ,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,april #be1 #afcd4 #abh ,mr4 ,rob]t ,gl5d9n+1 ! m9i/]4 #abi ,= ?is2 z 9 our metre v]sion1 ,ps4 cvi4 #dj1 etc4 ,,xxxv4--,to my ,,lady ,,k5mure1 on ! dea? ( a *ild4 7,,god ,,measures ,,our ,,days--,,b]eavem5ts ,,rip5 ,,u ,,= ,,! ,,h>ve/47 ,,madam1--,all submissive & dutiful ob$i5ce 9 our ,"l ,jesus rememb]$4 ,i tru/ ,i ne$ n mu* entreat y\r ,lady%ip to look to ,him :o ha? /rick5 y at ?is "t2 b my duty1 9 ! memory ( t com=t ,i f\nd 9 y\r ,lady%ip's k9dness1 :5 ,i 0 no less heavy 79 a case n unlike t71 speake? to me to say some?+ n[4 ,& ,i wi% ,i c\ld ease y\r ,lady%ip1 at lea/ ) words4 ,i am p]suad$ y\r ,physician w n slay y1 b purge y1 see+ ,he calle? ,himself ! ,*irurgeon1 :o make? ! w\nd & b9de? x up aga92 = to lance a w\nd is n to kill1 b to cure ! pati5t 7,deut4 xxxii4 #ci74 ,i believe fai? w tea* y to kiss a /rik+ ,"l2 & s ackn[l$ge ! sov]eignty ( ,god 79 ! dea? ( a *ild7 to be above ! p[] ( u mortal m51 :o may pluck up a fl[] 9 ! bud & n be blam$ = x4 ,if our de> ,"l pluck up "o ( ,8 roses1 & pull d[n s\r & gre5 fruit be=e h>ve/1 :o c *all5ge ,him8 ,= ,he s5de? u to ,8 _w1 z m5 to a m>ket1 :]e9 "s /ay _m h\rs1 & eat & dr9k1 & buy & sell1 & pass ?r\gh ! fair1 till !y be we>y2 & su* are ^? :o live long1 & get a heavy fill ( ?is life4 ,& o!rs aga9 come slipp+ 9 to ! morn+ m>ket1 & d nei!r sit nor /&1 nor buy nor sell1 b look ab\t !m a little1 & pass pres5tly home aga92 & ^! are infants & "y ones1 :o end _! %ort m>ket 9 ! morn+1 & get b a %ort view ( ! ,fair4 ,our ,"l1 :o ha? numb]$ man's mon?s1 & set him b\nds t he _c pass 7,job xiv4 #e71 ha? writt5 ! l5g? ( our m>ket1 & x is easi] to compla9 ( ! decree ?an to *ange x4 ,i v]ily believe1 :5 ,i write ?is1 y\r ,"l ha? taught y\r ,lady%ip to lay y\r h& on y\r m\?4 ,b ,i %all be f> f desir+ y\r ,lady%ip1 or any o!rs1 to ca/ by a cross1 l an old useless bill t is only = ! fire2 b r w\ld wi% ea* cross 7 look$ 9 ! face sev5 times1 & 7 read ov] & ov] aga94 ,x is ! mess5g] ( ! ,"l1 & speaks some?+2 & ! man ( und]/&+ w he> ! rod1 & ,him t ha? appo9t$ x4 ,try :at is ! ta/e ( ! ,"l's cup1 & dr9k ) ,god's bless+1 t ye may gr[ !reby4 ,i tru/ 9 ,god1 :atev] spee* x utt] to y\r s\l1 ?is is "o ^w 9 x1--,behold1 bless$ is ! man :om ,god correcte? 7,job v4 #ag72 & t x sai? to y1 ,ye are f home :ile "h2 ye are n ( ?is _w1 z y\r ,r$eem]1 ,*ri/1 0 n ( ?is _w4 ,!re is some?+ keep+ = y1 :i* is wor? ! hav+4 ,all t is "h is condemn$ to die1 to pass away l a sn[ball be=e a summ] sun2 & s9ce dea? took fir/ possession ( some?+ ( y\rs1 x ha? be5 & daily is creep+ ne>] & ne>] to y\rself1 h[beit ) no noise ( feet4 ,y\r ,husb&man & ,"l ha? lopp$ (f "s bran*es already2 ! tree itself is to be transplant$ to ! high g>d54 ,9 a good "t be x4 ,our ,"l rip5 y\r ,lady%ip4 ,all ^! crosses 7& inde$1 :5 ,i rememb] !m1 !y are heavy & _m1--peace1 peace be ! end ( !m67 are to make y :ite & ripe = ! ,"l's h>ve/-hook4 ,i h se5 ! ,"l wean+ y f ! brea/s ( ?is _w4 ,x 0 nev] ,8 m9d x %\ld be y\r patrimony2 & ,god be ?ank$ = t4 ,ye look ! lik] "o ( ! heirs4 ,let ! movables g2 :y n8 ,!y are n y\rs4 ,fa/5 y\r grips ^u ! h]itage2 & our ,"l ,jesus make ! *>t]s sure1 & give y\r ,lady%ip to gr[ z a palm-tree on ,god's m\nt ,zion2 h[beit %ak5 ) w9ds1 yet ! root is fa/4 ,?is is all ,i c d1 to recomm5d y\r case to y\r ,"l1 :o ha? y writt5 ^u ! palms ( ,8 h&4 ,if ,i 7 able to d m1 y\r ,lady%ip may believe me t gladly ,i w\ld4 ,i tru/ %ortly to see y\r ,lady%ip4 ,n[ ,he :o ha? call$ y confirm & /abli% y\r he>t 9 grace1 unto ! ,day ( ! ,lib]ty ( ! ,sons ( ,god4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's at all submissive ob$i5ce 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,april #bi1 #afcd4 ,,xxxvi4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,*oice ,,( ,a ,,commission] ,,= ,,p>liam5t47 ,,well-,,belov$ ,,mi/ress1--,my love 9 ,*ri/ rememb]$4 ,i he> ?is day y\r t[n is to *oose a commission] = ! ,p>liam5t2 & ,i 0 writt5 to f ,ed9burgh1 to see t good m5 %\ld be *os5 9 y\r b\nds4 ,& ,i h he>d ?is day t ,rob]t ,gl5don+ or ,john ,ew>t look to be *os54 ,i besee* y see ?is be n4 ,! ,"l's cause crave? o!r witnesses to speak = ,him ?an su* m52 &1 !re=e1 let x n be said t ,kirkcudbright1 :i* is spok5 ( 9 ?is k+dom = _! religion1 ha? s5t a man to be _! m\? t w speak aga9/ ,*ri/4 ,su* a "t z ?is w n fall out once 9 half an age4 ,i w\ld intreat y\r husb& to take x ^u him4 ,x is an hon\rable & necess>y s]vice = ,*ri/2 & %ew him t ,i wrote unto y = t effect4 ,i fe> ,william ,gl5don+ ha? n skill & au?ority4 ,i am 9 great heav9ess4 ,pray = me1 = we mu/ take our life 9 our h& 9 ?is ill "t4 ,let u /ir up ourselves1 to lay our ,"l's bride & h] wrongs be=e our ,husb& & ,"l4 ,"l ,jesus be ) y\r _s4 ,y\rs 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,may #bj4 ,,xxxvii4--,to my ,,lady ,,k5mure4 7,,on ,,! ,,dea? ,,( ,,"l ,,k5mure--,,designs ,,( ,,& ,,duties ,,( ,,affliction47 ,,my ,,v ,,noble ,,& ,,wor?y ,,lady1--,s (t z ,i call to m9d ! com=ts t ,i myself1 a poor fri5dless /rang]1 receiv$ f y\r ,lady%ip "h 9 a /range "p ( ! c\ntry1 :5 my ,"l took f me ! delight ( m9e eyes 7,ezek4 xxiv4 #af71 z ! ,^w speake? 7:i* w\nd is n yet fully heal$ & cur$71 ,i tru/ y\r ,"l %all rememb] t1 & give y com=t n[ at su* a "t z ?is1 :]e9 y\r de>e/ ,"l ha? made y a wid[1 t ye may be a free woman = ,*ri/1 :o is n[ suit+ = m>riage-love ( y4 ,& !re=e1 s9ce y lie alone 9 y\r b$1 let ,*ri/ be z a bundle ( myrrh1 to sleep & lie all ! night betwixt y\r brea/s 7,cant4 i4 #ac71 & !n y\r b$ is bett] fill$ ?an be=e4 ,& see+1 among/ all crosses spok5 ( 9 our ,"l's ,^w1 ?is give? y a p>ticul> "r to make ,god y\r ,husb& 7:i* 0 n s y\rs :ile y\r husb& 0 alive71 read ,god's m]cy out ( ?is visitation2 albeit ,i mu/ out ( "s exp]i5ce say1 ! m\rn+ = ! husb& ( y\r y\? be1 by ,god's own m\?1 ! heavie/ worldly sorr[ 7,joel i4 #h74 ,& ?\gh ?is be ! weightie/ burd5 t ev] lay ^u y\r back2 yet ye "k 7:5 ! fields are empti$ & y\r husb& n[ asleep 9 ! ,"l71 if ye %all wait ^u ,him :o hide? ,8 face = a :ile1 t x lie? ^u ,god's hon\r & tru? to fill ! field1 & to be a ,husb& to ! wid[4 ,see & consid] !n :at ye h lo/1 & h[ little x is4 ,!re=e1 ,madam1 let me intreat y1 9 ! b[els ( ,*ri/ ,jesus1 & by ! com=ts ( ,8 ,_s1 & y\r appe>ance be=e ,him1 let ,god1 & m51 & angels n[ see :at is 9 y4 ,! ,"l ha? pi]c$ ! vessel2 x w be kn[n :e!r !re be 9 x w9e or wat]4 ,let y\r fai? & pati5ce be se51 t x may be kn[n y\r only belov$ fir/ & la/ ha? be5 ,*ri/4 ,&1 !re=e1 n[ w>e y\r :ole love ^u ,him2 ,he alone is a suitable object = y\r love & all ! affections ( y\r s\l4 ,god ha? dri$ up "o *annel ( y\r love by ! removal ( y\r husb&4 ,let n[ t speat run ^u ,*ri/4 ,y\r ,"l & lov] ha? graci\sly tak5 out y\r husb&'s "n & y\r "n out ( ! summonses t are rais$ at ! in/ance ( ! t]rible s9-rev5g+ ,judge ( ! _w aga9/ ! h\se ( ! ,k5mures4 ,& ,i d>e say t ,god's hamm]+ ( y f y\r y\? is only to make y a fair c>v$ /one 9 ! high upp] temple ( ! ,new ,j]usalem4 ,y\r ,"l nev] ?\ght ?is _w's va9 pa9t$ glory a gift wor?y ( y2 & !re=e w\ld n be/[ x on y1 because ,he is to prop9e y ) a bett] portion4 ,let ! movables g2 ! inh]itance is y\rs4 ,ye are a *ild ( ! h\se1 & joy is laid up = y2 x is long 9 com+1 b n ! worse = t4 ,i am n[ expect+ to see1 & t ) joy & com=t1 t :i* ,i hop$ ( y s9ce ,i knew y fully1 ev5 t ye h laid su* /r5g? ^u ! ,holy ,"o ( ,israel1 t ye defy tr\bles1 & t y\r s\l is a ca/le t may be besieg$1 b _c be tak54 ,:at h ye to d "h8 ,?is _w nev] look$ l a fri5d ^u y4 ,ye owe x little love4 ,x look$ ev] s\r-l ^u y4 ,h[beit ye %\ld woo x1 x w n mat* ) y2 & !re=e nev] seek w>m fire "u cold ice4 ,?is is n a field :]e y\r happ9ess gr[e?2 x is up above1 :]e !re are a great multitude1 :i* no man c numb]1 ( all nations1 & k9dr$s1 & p1 & tongues1 /&+ be=e ! ?rone & be=e ! ,lamb1 clo!d ) :ite robes1 & palms 9 _! h&s 7,rev4 vii4 #i74 ,:at ye c\ld nev] get "h ye %all f9d !re4 ,& )al consid] h[ 9 all ^! trials 7& truly !y h be5 _m7 y\r ,"l ha? be5 loos+ y at ! root f p]i%+ ?+s1 & hunt+ aft] y to grip y\r s\l4 ,madam1 = ! ,son ( ,god's sake1 let ,him n miss ,8 grip1 b /ay & abide 9 ! love ( ,god1 z ,jude sai? 7,jude #ba74 ,n[1 ,madam1 ,i hope y\r ,lady%ip w take ^! l9es 9 good "p2 & :]e9 ,i h fall5 %ort & fail$ to y\r ,lady%ip1 9 n evid5c+ :at ,i 0 oblig$ to y\r m-?an-undes]v$ love & respect1 ,i reque/ = a full p>don = x4 ,aga91 my de> & noble lady1 let me besee* y to lift up y\r head1 = ! day ( y\r r$emption drawe? ne>4 ,& rememb]1 t /> t %9$ 9 ,gall[ay is n[ %9+ 9 ano!r _w4 ,n[ ,i pray t ,god may answ]1 9 ,8 own /yle1 to y\r s\l1 & t ,he may be to y ! ,god ( all consolations4 ,?us ,i rema91 ,y\r ,lady%ip's at all dutiful ob$i5ce 9 ! ,"l1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,sept4 #ad1 #afcd4 ,,xxxviii4--,to ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,*ri/',s ,,c>e ,,( ,,8 ,,*ur*1 ,,& ,,8 ,,judgm5ts ,,on ,,h] ,,enemies47 ,,mi/ress1--,my de>e/ love 9 ,*ri/ rememb]$4 ,i entreat y *>ge y\r s\l to return to re/1 & to glorify y\r de>e/ ,"l 9 believ+2 & "k t = ! good-w ( ,him t dwelle? 9 ! bu%1 ! burn+ kirk %all n be consum$ to a%es2 b ,bless+ %all come on ! head ( ,joseph1 & ^u ! top ( ! head ( him t 0 sep>ate f 8 bre?r5 7,deut4 xxxiii4 #af74 ,& are n ! sa9ts sep>ate f _! bre?r51 & sold & hat$8 ,= ! ar*]s h sorely griev$ ,joseph1 & %ot at him & hat$ him2 b 8 b[ abode 9 /r5g?1 & ! arms ( 8 h&s 7 made /rong by ! h&s ( ! mighty ,god ( ,jacob 7,g54 xlix4 #bc1 #bd74 ,f ,him is ! ,%eph]d & ! ,/one ( ,israel4 ,! ,/one ( ,israel %all n be brok5 9 pieces2 x is hamm]$ ^u by ! *ildr5 ( ?is _w1 & we %all live & n die4 ,our ,"l ha? done all ?is1 to see if we w believe1 & n give ov]2 & ,i am p]suad$ y mu/ ( necessity /ick by y\r "w4 ,! eye ( ,*ri/ ha? be5 ^u all ?is bus9ess2 & ,he take? good he$ to :o is = ,him1 & :o is aga9/ ,him4 ,let u d our "p1 z we w\ld be approv$ ( ,*ri/4 ,! ,son ( ,god is ne> to ,8 enemies4 ,if !y 7 n deaf1 !y may he> ! d9n ( ,8 feet2 & ,he w come ) a />t ^u ,8 weep+ bairns1 & take !m on ,8 knee1 & lay _! head 9 ,8 bosom1 & dry _! wat]y eyes4 ,& ?is day is fa/ com+4 ,yet a little "t1 & ! vision w speak1 x w n t>ry 7,hab4 ii4 #c74 ,^! que/ions betwixt u & our adv]s>ies w all be decid$ 9 yond] day1 :5 ! ,son ( ,god %all come1 & r$d all pleas2 & x w be se5 :e!r we or !y h be5 = ,*ri/1 & :o h be5 plead+ = ,baal4 ,x is n kn[n :at we are n[2 b :5 our life %all appe> 9 glory1 !n we %all see :o laughs fa/e/ t day4 ,!re=e1 we mu/ possess our s\ls 9 pati5ce1 & g into our *amb] & re/1 :ile ! indignation be pa/4 ,we %all n weep long :5 our ,"l %all take u up1 9 ! day t ,he ga!re? ,8 jewels4 ,!y t fe>$ ! ,"l spoke (t5 "o to ano!r1 & ! ,"l he>k5$ & he>d x1 & a book ( remembrance 0 writt5 be=e ,him1 = !m t fe>$ ! ,"l1 & ?\ght ^u ,8 "n 7,mal4 iii4 #af74 ,i %all nev] be ( ano!r fai?1 b t our ,"l is heat+ a furnace = ! enemies ( ,8 kirk 9 ,scotl&4 ,x is true ! sp\se ( ,*ri/ ha? play$ ! h>lot1 & ha? left h] fir/ ,husb&1 & ! enemies ?9k !y (f5d n1 = we h s9n$ aga9/ ! ,"l2 b !y %all get ! devil to _! ?anks4 ,! rod %all be ca/ into ! fire1 t we may s+ z 9 ! days ( our y\?4 ,my de> fri5d1 !re=e1 lay d[n y\r head ^u ,*ri/'s brea/4 ,weep n2 ! ,lion ( ! tribe ( ,judah w arise4 ,! sun is gone d[n ^u ! prophets1 & our gold is become dim1 & ! ,"l fe$e? ,8 p ) wat]s ( gall & wormwood2 yet ,*ri/ /&e? b beh9d ! wall1 ,8 b[els are mov$ = ,scotl&4 ,he waite?1 z ,isaiah sai?1 t ,he may %[ m]cy4 ,if we c\ld g home1 & take our bre?r5 ) u1 weep+ ) our face t[>ds ,zion1 ask+ ! way ?i!rw>d1 ,he w\ld br+ back our captivity4 ,we may n ?9k t ,god has no c>e ( ,8 hon\r1 :ile m5 tread x "u _! feet2 ,he w clo! ,himself ) v5geance1 z ) a cloak1 & appe> aga9/ our enemies = our deliv]ance4 ,ye 7 nev] yet beguil$1 & ,god w n n[ beg9 ) y4 ,wre/le /ill ) ! angel ( ! cov5ant1 & y %all get ! bless+4 ,fight6 ,he delighte? to be ov]come by wre/l+4 ,comm5d me to ,grizel4 ,desire h] to le>n to "k ! adv]s>ies ( ! ,"l1 & to take !m z h] adv]s>ies1 & to le>n to "k ! "r gate into ! ,son ( ,god4 ,o b acqua9tance ) ! ,son ( ,god1 to say1 ,my ,well-belov$ is m9e1 & ,i am ,81 is a sweet & glori\s c\rse ( life1 t none "k b ^? :o are seal$ & m>k$ 9 ! =ehead ) ,*ri/'s m>k1 & ! new "n1 t ,*ri/ write? ^u ,8 own4 ,grace1 grace1 & m]cy be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,sept4 #be1 #afcd4 ,,xxxix4--,to my ,,lady ,,k5mure4 7,,prep>ation ,,= ,,dea? ,,& ,,et]nity47 ,,madam1--,all dutiful ob$i5ce 9 our ,"l rememb]$4 ,i "k ye are n[ ne> "o ( ^? /raits 9 :i* ye h be5 be=e4 ,b because y\r outw>d com=ts are few]1 ,i pray ,him ^: ye are to supply :at ye want ano!r way4 ,= h[beit we _c w9 to ! bottom ( ,8 wise provid5ce1 :o rule? all2 yet x is c]ta9 ?is is n only good :i* ! ,almighty ha? done1 b x is be/4 ,he ha? reckon$ all y\r /eps to heav52 & if y\r ,lady%ip 7 ?r\gh ?is wat]1 !re are ! few] beh9d2 & if ?is 7 ! la/1 ,i hope y\r ,lady%ip ha? le>n$ by on-wait+ to make y\r acqua9tance ) dea?1 :i* be+ to ! ,"l1 ! woman's se$1 ,jesus1 only a bloody heel & n a brok5 head 7,g54 iii4 #ae71 _c be ill to ,8 fri5ds1 :o get f> less ( dea? ?an ,himself4 ,!re=e1 ,madam1 see+ ye "k n b ! j\rney is end$1 & ye are come to ! wat]-side1 9 ,god's wisdom look all y\r pap]s & y\r c\nts1 & :e!r ye be ready to receive ! k+dom ( heav5 z a little *ild1 9 :om !re is little haught9ess & mu* humility4 ,i w\ld be f> f disc\rag+ y\r ,lady%ip2 b !re is an absolute necessity t1 ne> et]nity1 we look ere we leap1 see+ no man w9ne? back aga9 to m5d 8 leap4 ,i am confid5t y\r ,lady%ip ?9ke? (t5 ^u x1 & t y\r old ,guide %all g be=e y & take y\r h&4 ,8 love to y w n gr[ s\r1 nor we> out ( date1 z ! love ( m51 :i* gr[e? old & grey-hair$ (t5 be=e !mselves4 ,ye h s mu* ! m reason to love a bett] life ?an ?is1 because ?is _w ha? be5 to y a cold fire1 ) little heat to ! body1 & z little light1 & mu* smoke to hurt ! eyes4 ,b1 ,madam1 y\r ,"l w\ld h y ?9k+ x b dry brea/s1 full ( w9d & empty ( food4 ,9 ?is late visitation t ha? befall5 y\r ,lady%ip1 ye h se5 ,god's love & c>e1 9 su* a measure t ,i ?\ght our ,"l brake ! %>p po9t (f ! cross1 & made u & y\r ,lady%ip see ,*ri/ take possession & infeftm5t ^u e>?1 ( him :o is n[ reign+ & triumph+ ) ! hundr$ =ty & f\r ?\s& :o /& ) ! ,lamb on ,m\nt ,zion4 ,i "k ! sweete/ ( x is bitt] to y2 b y\r ,"l w n give y pa9t$ crosses4 ,he p>e? n all ! bitt]ness f ! cross1 nei!r take? ,he ! %>p edge q f x2 !n x %\ld be ( y\r wal+ & n ( ,81 :i* %\ld h z little reason 9 x z x %\ld h pr(it = u4 ,only1 ,madam1 ,god comm&e? y n[ to believe & ca/ an*or 9 ! d>k night1 & climb up ! m\nta94 ,he :o ha? call$ y1 e/abli% y & confirm y to ! end4 ,i _h a purpose to h visit$ y\r ,lady%ip2 b :5 ,i ?\ght bett] ^u x1 ! tru? is1 ,i _c see :at my company w\ld pr(it y2 & ?is ha? brok5 (f my purpose1 & no o!r ?+4 ,i "k _m hon\rable fri5ds & wor?y pr(essors w see y\r ,lady%ip1 & t ! ,son ( ,god is ) y1 to ^: love & m]cy1 f my s\l1 ,i recomm5d y\r ,lady%ip1 & rema91 ,y\r ,lady%ip's at all dutiful ob$i5ce1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,nov4 #bi1 #afcd4 ,,xl4--,to my ,,lady ,,k5mure4 7,,:5 ,,mr4 ,,ru!r=d ,,_h ,,! ,,prospect ,,( ,,be+ ,,remov$ ,,f ,,anwo?47 ,,madam1--,my humble ob$i5ce 9 ! ,"l rememb]$4 ,"k x ha? pleas$ ! ,"l to let me see1 by all appe>ance1 t my lab\rs 9 ,god's h\se "h are at an end2 & ,i mu/ n[ le>n to suff]1 9 ! :i* ,i am a dull s*ol>4 ,by a /range provid5ce1 "s ( my pap]s1 an5t ! corruptions ( ?is "t1 are come to ! ,k+'s h&4 ,i "k1 by ! wise & well-affect$ ,i %all be c5sur$ z n wise nor circumspect en\gh2 b x is ord9>y1 t t %\ld be a "p ( ! cross ( ^? :o suff] = ,him4 ,yet ,i love & p>don ! in/rum5t2 ,i w\ld commit my life to him1 h[beit by him ?is ha? befall5 me4 ,b ,i look high] ?an to him4 ,i make no "q ( y\r ,lady%ip's love & c>e to d :at ye c = my help1 & am p]suad$ t1 9 my adv]sities1 y\r ,lady%ip w wi% me well4 ,i seek no o!r ?+ b t my ,"l may be hon\r$ by me 9 giv+ a te/imony4 ,i 0 will+ to d ,him m s]vice2 b see+ ,he w h no m ( my lab\rs1 & ?is l& w ?ru/ me out1 ,i pray = grace to le>n to be acqua9t ) mis]y1 if ,i may give s r\gh a "n to su* a m>k ( ^? :o %all be cr[n$ ) ,*ri/4 ,& h[beit ,i w possibly prove a fa9t-he>t$1 unwise man 9 t1 yet ,i d>e say ,i int5d o!rwise2 & ,i desire n to g on ! lee-side or sunny side ( religion1 or to put tru? betwixt me & a /orm3 my ,savi\r did n s = me1 :o 9 ,8 suff]+ took ! w9dy side ( ! hill4 ,no f>!r2 b ! ,son ( ,god be ) y4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's 9 ! ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,dec4 #e1 #afcd4 ,,xli4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,! ,,*ur*',s ,,trials--,,com=t ,,"u ,,temptations--,,deliv]ance--,a ,,message ,,to ,,! ,,"y47 ,,well-,,belov$ ,,si/]1--,my love 9 ,*ri/ rememb]$4 ,i he> ( good news an5t our kirk2 b ,i fe> t our ,k+ w n be resi/$1 & !re=e let u n be secure & c>eless4 ,i d wond] if ?is kirk come n ?r\gh our ,"l's fan1 s9ce !re is s mu* *aff 9 x2 h[beit ,i p]suade myself1 ! ,son ( ,god's :eat w n be bl[n away4 ,let u be putt+ on ,god's arm\r1 & be /rong 9 ! ,"l4 ,if ! devil & ,zion's enemies /rike a hole 9 t arm\r1 let our ,"l see to t2--let u put x on1 & /&4 ,we h ,jesus on our side2 & !y are n wor?y su* a ,capta91 :o w\ld n take a bl[ at ,8 back4 ,we are 9 sight ( ,8 col\rs2 ,8 bann] ov] u is love2 look up to t :ite bann]1 & /&1 ,i p]suade y1 9 ! ,"l ( victory4 ,my bro!r write? to me ( y\r heav9ess1 & ( temptations t press y sore4 ,i am cont5t x be s3 y be> ab\t ) y ! m>k ( ! ,"l ,jesus4 ,s x 0 ) ! ,"l's apo/le1 :5 he 0 to come ) ! ,gospel to ,mac$onia 7#b ,cor4 vii4 #e73 8 fle% _h no re/2 he 0 tr\bl$ on e side1 & knew n :at side to turn him unto2 )\t 7 fight+s1 & )9 7 fe>s4 ,9 ! great "w ( our r$emption1 y\r lovely1 beautiful1 & glori\s ,fri5d & ,well-belov$ ,jesus1 0 br\ght to te>s & /rong cries2 s z ,8 face 0 wet ) te>s & blood1 aris+ f a holy fe> & ! weight ( ! curse4 ,take a dr9k ( ! ,son ( ,god's cup1 & love x ! bett] t ,he drank ( x be=e y4 ,!re is no poison 9 x4 ,i wond] _m times t ev] a *ild ( ,god %\ld h a sad he>t1 consid]+ :at _! ,"l is prep>+ = !m4 ,is y\r m9d tr\bl$ an5t t bus9ess t we h n[ 9 h& 9 ,ed9burgh4#acj ,i tru/ 9 my ,"l1 ! ,"l %all 9 ! end give to y y\r he>t's desire2 ev5 h[beit ! bus9ess frame n1 ! ,"l %all fe$ y\r s\l1 & all ! hungry s\ls 9 t t[n4 ,!re=e ,i reque/ y 9 ! ,"l1 pray = a submissive w1 & pray z y\r ,"l ,jesus bids y1 ,?y w be done on e>?1 z x is 9 heav54 ,& let x be t y\r fai? be brangl$ ) temptations1 believe ye t !re is a tree 9 our ,"l's g>d5 t is n (t5 %ak5 ) w9d f all ! f\r airts8 ,surely !re is none4 ,rebuke y\r s\l1 z ! ,"l's prophet do?3 ,:y art ?\ ca/ d[n1 ,o my s\l8 :y art ?\ disquiet$ )9 me8 7,psalm xliii4 #aa74 ,t 0 ! ^w ( a man :o 0 at ! v ov]-go+ ( ! brae & m\nta92 b ,god held a grip ( him4 ,swim ?r\gh y\r temptations & tr\bles to be at t lovely1 amiable p]son1 ,jesus1 to :om y\r s\l is de>4 ,9 y\r temptations run to ! promises3 !y be our ,"l's bran*es hang+ ov] ! wat]1 t our ,"l's silly1 half-dr[n$ *ildr5 may take a grip ( !m2 if y let t grip g1 y w fall to ! gr\nd4 ,are y tr\bl$ ) ! case ( ,god's kirk8 ,our ,"l w ev]more h h] betwixt ! s9k+ & ! swimm+4 ,he w h h] go+ ?r\gh a ?\s& dea?s1 & ?r\gh hell1 z a cripple woman1 halt+1 & want+ ! p[] ( h] "o side 7,micah iv4 #f1 #g71 t ,god may be h] /aff4 ,t brok5 %ip w come to l&1 because ,jesus is ! pilot4 ,fa9t n2 y %all see ! salvation ( ,god1--else say1 t ,god nev] spake ,8 ^w by my m\?2 & ,i _h r nev] h be5 born1 ere x 7 s ) me4 ,b my ,"l ha? seal$ me4 ,i d>e n d5y ,i h also be5 9 heav9ess s9ce ,i came f y1 fe>+ = my un?ankfulness t ,i be des]t$4 ,b ! ,"l w be k9d to me1 :e!r ,i w or n4 ,i repose t mu* 9 ,8 ri* grace1 t ,he w be loa? to *ange ^u me4 ,z y love me1 pray = me 9 ?is p>ticul>4 #acj ,ef=ts to obta9 r$ress f grievances inflict$ by ! prelatic p>ty4 ,aft] advis+ ) ,c>let\n1 ,i h writt5 to ,mr4 ,david ,dickson an5t ,mr4 ,hugh ,m',kail1#aca & desir$ him to write 8 m9d to ,c>let\n1 & ,c>let\n to ,ed9burgh1 t !y may p>ticul>ly rememb] ,mr4 ,hugh to ! ,"l2 & ,i happ5$ ^u a conv5i5t tru/y be>] by ,god's wond]ful provid5ce4 #aca ,see ,lett] ,,lxxi4 ,no fur!r4 ,i recomm5d y to ! ,"l's grace1 & y\r husb& & *ildr54 ,! ,"l ,jesus be ) y\r _s4 ,y\rs 9 ! ,"l1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ed9burgh1 #afcd4 ,p4,s4--,,mi/ress1--,i _h n "t to give my advice to y\r daught] ,grizel2 y %all c>ry my words !re=e to h]4 ,%[ h] n[1 t 9 respect ( h] t5d] age1 %e is 9 a mann] z clean pap]1 ready to receive ei!r good or ill2 & t x 7 a sweet & glori\s ?+ = h] to give h]self up to ,*ri/1 t ,he may write ^u h] ,8 ,fa!r's "n1 & ,8 own new "n4 ,& desire h] to acqua9t h]self ) ! ,book ( ,god2 ! promises t our ,"l writes ^u ,8 own1 & p]=me? 9 !m & = !m1 are conta9$ !re4 ,i p]suade y1 :5 ,i ?9k t %e is 9 ! company ( su* p>5ts1 & ha? occasion to le>n ,*ri/1 ,i ?9k ,*ri/ is woo+ h] s\l2 & ,i pray ,god %e may n refuse su* a husb&4 ,& !re=e ,i *>ge h]1 & besee* h] by ! m]cies ( ,god1 by ! w\nds & blood ( ,him :o di$ = h]1 by ! ^w ( tru?1 :i* %e he>e?1 & c read1 by ! com+ ( ! ,son ( ,god to judge ! _w1 t %e w\ld fulfil y\r joy1 & le>n ,*ri/1 & walk 9 ,*ri/4 ,%e %all ?9k ?is ! tru? ( ,god _m ye>s aft] ?is2 & ,i w promise to myself1 9 respect ( ! beg9n+s t ,i h se51 t %e %all give h]self to ,him t gave ,himself = h]4 ,let h] beg9 at pray]2 = if %e rememb] h] ,creator 9 ! days ( h] y\?1 ,he w claim k9dness to h] 9 h] old age4 ,x %all be a "p ( my pray]s1 t ?is may be effectual 9 h]1 by ,him :o is able to d exce$+ abundantly1 to ^: grace aga9 ,i recomm5d y1 & h]1 & all y\rs4 ,,xlii4--,to my ,,lady ,,k5mure4 7,,! ,,_w ,,passe? ,,away--,,special ,,portions ,,( ,,! ,,^w ,,= ,,! ,,afflict$--,,call ,,to ,,kirkcudbright47 ,,madam1--,! cause ( my n writ+ to y\r ,lady%ip 0 n my =getfulness ( y1 b ! want ( ! opportunity ( a conv5i5t be>]2 = ,i am "u m ?an a simple obligation to be k9d 7on pap]1 at lea/7 to y\r ,lady%ip4 ,i bless our ,"l1 ?r\gh ,*ri/1 :o ha? br\ght y home aga9 to y\r own c\ntry f t place1#acb :]e ye h se5 ) y\r eyes t :i* our ,"l's tru? taught y be=e1 to wit1 t worldly glory is no?+ b a vap\r1 a %ad[1 ! foam ( ! wat]1 or some?+ less & light]1 ev5 no?+2 & t our ,"l ha? n )\t cause said 9 ,8 ,^w1 ,! c\nt5ance1 or fa%ion1 ( ?is _w passe? away 7#a ,cor4 vii4 #ca7--;9 :i* place our ,"l comp>e? x to an image 9 a look+-glass1 = x is ! look+-glass ( ,adam's sons4 ,"s come to ! glass1 & see 9 x ! picture ( hon\r1--& b a picture inde$1 = true hon\r is to be great 9 ! sight ( ,god2 & o!rs see 9 x ! %ad[ ( ri*es1--& b a %ad[ inde$1 = durable ri*es /& z "o ( ! maids ( ,wisdom ^u h] left h& 7,prov4 iii4 #af72 & a ?ird sort see 9 x ! face ( pa9t$ pleasures1 & ! behold]s w n believe b ! image !y see 9 ?is glass is a liv+ man1 till ! ,"l come & break ! glass 9 pieces & remove ! face1 & !n1 l ,ph>aoh awak5$1 !y say1 ,& behold x 0 a dream4 ,i "k y\r ,lady%ip ?9ke? y\rself little 9 ! common ( ?is _w1 = ! fav\rable aspect ( any ( ^! ?ree pa9t$ faces2 & bless$ be our ,"l t x is s4 ,! bett] = y1 ,madam2 !y are n wor?y to be woo]s1 to suit 9 m>riage y\r s\l1 t look to no high] mat* ?an to be m>ri$ ^u pa9t$ clay4 ,"k1 !re=e1 ,madam1 ! place :i!r our ,"l ,jesus come? to woo a bride1 x is ev5 9 ! furnace3 = if ye be "o ( ,zion's daught]s 7:i* ,i ev] put beyond all "q1 s9ce ,i fir/ _h occasion to see 9 y\r ,lady%ip su* pregnant evid5ces ( ! grace ( ,god71 ! ,"l1 :o ha? ,8 fire 9 ,zion1 & ,8 furnace 9 ,j]usalem 7,isa4 xxxi4 #i71 is purify+ y 9 ! furnace4 ,& !re=e be cont5t to live 9 x1 & e day to be add+ & sew+-to a pasm5t to y\r w$d+ g>m5t1 t ye may be at la/ decor$ & trimm$ z a bride = ,*ri/1 a bride ( ,8 own busk+1 beautifi$ 9 ! hidd5 man ( ! he>t4 ,=gett+ y\r fa!r's h\se1 s %all ! ,k+ greatly desire y\r beauty 7,psalm xlv4 #aa74 ,if y\r ,lady%ip be n *ang$ 7z ,i hope ye are n71 ,i believe ye e/eem y\rself to be ( ^? :om ,god ha? tri$ ^! _m ye>s1 & ref9$ z silv]4 ,b1 ,madam1 ,i w %[ y\r ,lady%ip a privilege t o!rs want1 & ye h1 9 ?is case4 ,su* z are 9 prosp]ity1 & are fatt$ ) e>?ly joys1 & increas$ ) *ildr5 & fri5ds1 ?\gh ! ,^w ( ,god is inde$ writt5 to su* = _! in/ruction1 yet to y1 :o are 9 tr\ble 7sp>e me1 ,madam1 to say ?is71 f :om ! ,"l ha? tak5 _m *ildr51 & :om ,he ha? ex]cis$ o!rwise1 !re are "s *apt]s1 "s p>ticul> promises 9 ! ,^w ( ,god1 made 9 a mo/ special mann]1 :i* %\ld nev] h be5 y\rs1 s z !y n[ are1 if y _h y\r portion 9 ?is life1 z o!rs4 ,&1 !re=e1 all ! com=ts1 promises1 & m]cies ,god (f]e? to ! afflict$1 !y are z s _m love-lett]s writt5 to y4 ,take !m to y1 ,madam1 & claim y\r "r1 & be n robb$4 ,x is no small com=t1 t ,god ha? writt5 "s scriptures to y1 :i* ,he ha? n writt5 to o!rs4 ,ye seem r 9 ?is to be envi$ ?an piti$2 & ye are inde$ 9 ?is1 l p ( ano!r _w1 & ^? t are above ! ord9>y rank ( mank9d1 :om our ,k+ & ,"l1 our ,bridegroom ,jesus1 9 ,8 love-lett] to ,8 well-belov$ sp\se1 ha? nam$ beside all ! re/4 ,he ha? writt5 com=ts & ,8 he>ty comm5dations 9 ! #ed? ( ,isaiah1 #d1 #e2 ,psalm cxlvii4 #b1 #c1 to y4 ,read ^! & ! l1 & ?9k y\r ,god is l a fri5d t s5de? a lett] to a :ole h\se & family1 b speake? 9 ,8 lett] to "s by "n1 t are de>e/ to ,him 9 ! h\se4 ,ye are1 !n1 ,madam1 ( ! de>e/ fri5ds ( ! ,bridegroom4 ,if x 7 lawful1 ,i w\ld envy y1 t ,god hon\r$ y s above _m ( ,8 de> *ildr54 ,!re=e1 ,madam1 y\r "p is1 9 ?is case 7see+ ,god take? no?+ f y b t :i* ,he is to supply ) ,8 own pres5ce71 to desire y\r ,"l to "k ,8 own room1 & take x ev5 ^u ,him to come 91 9 ! room ( dead *ildr54 ,jehovah1 "k ,?y own place1 & take x to ,!e1 is all ye h to say4 #acb ,ed9burgh4 ,madam1 ,i p]suade myself t ?is _w is to y an unco inn2 & t ye are l a travell]1 :o ha? 8 bundle ^u 8 back1 & 8 /aff 9 8 h&1 & 8 feet ^u ! door-?re%old4 ,g =w>d1 hon\rable & elect lady1 9 ! /r5g? ( y\r ,"l 7let ! _w bide at home & keep ! h\se71 ) y\r face t[>d ,him1 :o longe? m = a sight ( y ?an ye c d = ,him4 ,ere x be long1 ,he w see u4 ,i hope to see y laugh z *e]fully aft] noon1 z ye h m\rn$ be=e noon4 ,! h& ( ! ,"l1 ! h& ( ! ,"l be ) y 9 y\r j\rney4 ,:at h ye to d "h8 ,?is is n y\r m\nta9 ( re/4 ,arise1 !n1 & set y\r foot up ! m\nta92 g up out ( ! wild]ness1 lean+ ^u ! %\ld] ( y\r ,belov$ 7,song viii4 #e74 ,if ye knew ! welcome t abide? y :5 ye come home1 ye w\ld ha/5 y\r pace2 = ye %all see y\r ,"l put up ,8 own holy h& to y\r face1 & wipe all te>s f y\r eyes2 & ,i tr[1 !n ye %all h "s joy ( he>t4 ,madam1 pap] wille? me to end be=e affection4 ,rememb] ! e/ate ( ,zion2 pray t ,j]usalem may be z ,ze*>iah prophesi$1 a burd5some /one = all 7,ze*4 xii4 #c71 t :osoev] b[e? d[n to roll ! /one out ( ! way1 may hurt & break ! jo9ts ( _! back1 & /ra9 _! arms1 & disjo9t _! %\ld]-blades4 ,& pray ,jehovah t ! /one may lie /ill 9 its own place1 & keep b& ) ! corn]/one4 ,i hope x %all be s2 ,he is a skill$ ,ma/]-build] :o laid x4 ,i w\ld1 ,madam1 "u great heav9ess be refre%$ ) two l9es f y\r ,lady%ip1 :i* ,i ref] to y\r own wisdom4 ,madam1 ,i w\ld seem undutiful n to %[ y1 t great solicitation is made by ! t[n ( ,kirkcudbright = to h ! use ( my poor lab\rs among/ !m4 ,if ! ,"l %all call1 & ,8 p cry1 :o am ,i to resi/8 ,b )\t ,8 se5 call+1 & till ! flock :om ,i n[ ov]see be plant$ ) "o to :om ,i d>e intru/ ,*ri/'s sp\se1 gold nor silv] nor fav\r ( m51 ,i hope1 %all n loose me4 ,i leave y\r ,lady%ip1 pray+ m e>ne/ly = grace & m]cy to be ) y1 & multipli$ ^u y1 "h & h]eaft]1 ?an my p5 c express4 ,! ,"l ,jesus be ) y\r _s4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's at all ob$i5ce 9 ! ,"l4 ,,kirkcudbright4 ,,xliii4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,:5 ,,mr4 ,,ru!r=d ,,0 ,,9 ,,difficulty ,,z ,,to ,,accept+ ,a ,,call ,,to ,,kirkcudbright1 ,,& ,,cramond47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,& ,,de> ,,mi/ress1--,my love 9 ,*ri/ rememb]$4 ,i am griev$ at ! he>t to write any?+ to y to bre$ heav9ess to y2 & :at ,i h writt51 ,i wrote ) mu* heav9ess4 ,b ,i entreat y 9 ,*ri/'s "n1 :5 my s\l is "u wre/l+s1 & seek+ direction f our ,"l 7to :om ,8 v9ey>d belonge?7 :i!r ,i %all g1 give me lib]ty to advise1 & try all airts & pa?s1 to see :e!r ,he goe? be=e me & leade? me4 ,= if ,i 7 assur$ ( ,god's call to y\r t[n1 let my arm fall f my %\ld]-blade & lose p[]1 & my "r eye be dri$ up 7:i* is ! judgm5t ( ! idol %eph]d7 7,ze*4 xi4 #ag71 if ,i w\ld n swim ?r\gh ! wat] )\t a boat ere ,i sat ,8 bidd+4 ,b if ye knew my d\bt+s & fe>s 9 t1 ye w\ld suff] ) me4 ,:e!r !y be temptations or imp$im5ts ca/ 9 by my ,god1 ,i "k n4 ,b y h n[ cause to ?ank ,god2 = see+ ! ,bi%op ha? giv5 y su* a promise1 he w give y an hone/ man m will+ly ?an he w p]mit me to come to y4 ,&1 z ,i ev] entreat$ y1 put ! bus9ess out ( y\r h& 9 ! ,"l's rev]5ce2#acc & try ( ,him1 if ye h w>rant ( ,him to seek no man 9 ! _w b "o only1 :5 !re are *oice ( good m5 to be _h4 ,h[beit !y be too sc>ce1 yet !y are4 ,& :at ,god sai? to me 9 ! bus9ess1 ,i resolve by ,8 grace to d2 = ,i "k n :at ,he w d ) me4 ,b ,god %all fill y ) joy ere ?is bus9ess be end$2 = ,i p]suade myself our ,"l ,jesus ha? /irr$ y up already to d good 9 ! bus9ess1 & ye %all n lose y\r rew>d4 #acc ,ref]r+ to a promise made to ! p ( ,kirkcudbright by ! ,bi%op ( ,gall[ay1 to give !m a man accord+ to _! own m9d1 provid$ !y w\ld n *oose ,mr4 ,ru!r=d4 ,i h he>d y\r husb& & ,samuel h be5 sick4 ,! man :o is call$ ! ,bran* & ,god's fell[1 :o /&e? be=e ,8 ,fa!r1 w be y\r /ay & help 7,ze*4 xiii4 #g74 ,i w\ld ,i 7 able to com=t y\r s\l4 ,b h pati5ce1 & /& /ill2 he t believe? make? n ha/e4 ,?is matt] ( ,cramond1 ca/ 9 at ?is "t1 is ei!r a temptation1 hav+ fall5 out at ?is "t2 or !n x w cle> all my d\bts1 & let y see ! ,"l's w4 ,b ,i nev] knew my own "p 9 ! bus9ess till n[4 ,i ?\ght ,i 0 m will+ to h embrac$ ! *>ge 9 y\r t[n1 ?an ,i am1 or am able to w9 to4 ,i "k ye pray t ,god w\ld resolve me :at to d2 & w int]pret me1 z love bidde? y1 :i* ?9ke? n ill1 & believe? all ?+s1 & hope? all ?+s4 ,w\ld ye h m ?an ! ,son ( ,god8 & ye h ,him already4 ,& ye %all be f$ by ! c>v] ( ! meat1 be he :o he w2 & ^? :o are hungry look m to ! meat ?an to ! c>v]4 ,i _c see y ! next week4 ,if my lady come home1 ,i mu/ visit h]4 ,! week !reaft] w be a ,presbyt]y at ,gir?on4 ,god w dispose ( ! meet+4 ,grace ^u y1 & y\r se$1 & husb&4 ,! ,"l ,jesus be ) y\r _s4 ,y\rs 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?4 ,,xliv4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,tr\bles ,,?reat5+ ,,! ,,*ur*47 ,,well-,,belov$ ,,si/]1--,my love 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ rememb]$4 ,y\r daught] is well1 ?anks be to ,god4 ,i tru/ 9 ,him ye %all h joy ( h]2 ! ,"l bless h]4 ,i am n[ pres5tly go+ ab\t cate*is+4 ,! be>] is 9 ha/e4 ,=get n poor ,zion2 & ! ,"l rememb] y1 = we %all be %ortly w9n[$4 ,jesus1 pray = u1 t our fai? fail n6 ,i w\ld wi% to see y a ,sabba? ) u1 & we %all /ir up "o ano!r1 ,god will+1 to seek ! ,"l2 = x may be ,he hide ,himself f u ere x be long4 ,keep t :i* y h3 ye w get m 9 heav54 ,! ,"l s5d u to ! %ore out ( all ! /orms1 ) our silly s\ls s\nd & :ole ) u2 = if lib]ty ( consci5ce come1 z is rum\r$1 ! be/ ( u w be put to our wits to seek h[ to be fre$4 ,b we %all be l ^? :o h _! *amb] to g 9 unto1 spok5 ( 9 ,isaiah 7,isa4 xxvi4 #bj74 ,read ! place y\rself1 & keep y )9 y\r h\se :ile ! /orm be pass$4 ,if y c le>n a ditty aga9/ ,c41 try1 & cause try1 t ye may see ! ,"l's righte\s judgm5t ^u ! devil's in/rum5ts4 ,we are n mu* oblig$ to 8 k9dness4 ,i wi% all su* wick$ do]s 7 cut (f4 ,^! 9 ha/e4 ,i bless y 9 ,god's "n1 & all y\rs4 ,y\r daught] desires a ,bible & a g[n4 ,i hope %e %all use ! ,bible well1 :i* if %e d1 ! g[n is ! bett] be/[$4 ,! ,"l ,jesus be ) y\r _s4 ,y\rs = ev] 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?4 ,,xlv4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,9 ,,! ,,prospect ,,( ,,! ,,communion1 ,,& ,,( ,,trials ,,to ,,! ,,*ur*47 ,,well-,,belov$ ,,si/] ,,9 ,,*ri/1--,y %all und]/& ,i h receiv$ a lett] f ,ed9burgh1 t x is suspect$ t !re w be a ,g5]al ,assembly1 or !n "s meet+ ( ! bi%ops2 & t at ?is synod !re w be "s commission]s *os5 by ! ,bi%op2 :i* news h s tak5 up my m9d t ,i am n s settl$ = /udies z ,i h be5 be=e1 & !re=e 0 nev] 9 su* fe> = ! "w4 ,b because x is writt5 to me z a secret1 ,i d>e n reveal x to any b to y\rself1 :om ,i "k4 ,& !re=e1 ,i entreat y n = any com=t ( m9e1 :o am b "o man1 b = ! glory & hon\r ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! ,ma/] ( ! banquet1 be m e>ne/ ) ,god2 &1 9 g5]al1 %[ o!rs ( y\r ,*ri/ian acqua9tance my fe>s = myself4 ,i c be cont5t ( %ame 9 t "w1 if my ,"l & ,ma/] be hon\r$2 & !re=e petition our ,"l especially to see to ,8 own glory1 & to give bread to ,8 hungry bairns1 h[beit ,i g hungry away f ! fea/4 ,beque/ ,mr4 ,rob]t#acd f me1 if he come n1 to rememb] u to our ,"l4 #acd ,mr4 ,rob]t ,gl5d9n+4 ,i h nei!r "t1 nor a free dispos$ m9d1 to write to y an5t y\r own case4 ,s5d me ^w if all y\r *ildr5 & y\r husb& be well4 ,see+ !y are n y\rs1 b y\r de> ,"l's1 e/eem !m b z borr[$1 & lay !m d[n at ,god's feet4 ,y\r ,*ri/ to y is bett] ?an !y all4 ,y w p>don my unaccu/om$ %ort lett]2 & rememb] me & t hon\rable fea/ to our ,"l ,jesus4 ,he 0 ) u be=e4 ,i hope ,he w n *ange ^u u2 b ,i fe> ,i h *ang$ ^u ,him4 ,b1 ,"l1 let old k9dness /&4 ,jesus ,*ri/ be ) y\r _s4 ,y\rs 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?4 ,,xlvi4--,to ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,toss+s ,,( ,,_s--,,h] ,,*ildr5 ,,& ,,husb&47 ,,well-,,belov$ ,,& ,,de> ,,si/]1--,my t5d] affection 9 ,*ri/ rememb]$4 ,i left y 9 z great heav9ess z ,i 0 9 s9ce ,i came to ?is c\ntry2 b ,i "k y d\bt n b t 7z ! tru? is 9 ,*ri/7 my s\l is knit to y\r s\l1 & to ! s\l ( all y\rs2 & ,i w\ld1 if ,i c\ld1 s5d y ! l>ge/ "p ( my he>t inclos$ 9 ?is lett]4 ,b by f]v5t call+ ^u my ,"l1 ,i h atta9$ "s victory ov] my he>t1 :i* runne? (t5 n kn[+ :i!r1 & ov] my beguil+ hopes1 :i* ,i "k n[ bett] ?an ,i did4 ,i tru/ 9 my ,"l to hold alo( f ! entic+s ( a s$uc+ he>t1 by :i* ,i am daily cos5$2 & ,i m9d n 7by ,8 grace :o ha? call$ me accord+ to ,8 et]nal purpose7 to come s f> )9 ! grips ( my fooli% m9d1 gripp+ ab\t any folly com+ its way z ! woodb9e or ivy goe? ab\t ! tree4 ,i adore & kiss ! provid5ce ( my ,"l1 :o kn[e? well :at is mo/ exp$i5t = me1 & = y & y\r *ildr52 & ,i ?9k ( y z ( myself1 t ! ,"l1 :o 9 ,8 deep wisdom turne? ab\t all ! :eels & turn+ ( su* *anges1 %all also dispose ( t = ! be/ to y & y\rs4 ,9 ! pres5ce ( my ,"l1 ,i am n able1 h[beit ,i w\ld1 to conceive amiss ( y 9 t matt]4 ,grace1 grace = ev] be ^u y & y\r se$1 & x %all be y\r portion1 9 despite ( all ! p[]s ( d>kness4 ,d n make m "q ( ?is4 ,b ! ,"l saw a nail 9 my he>t loose1 & ,he ha? n[ fa/5$ x4 ,hon\r be to ,8 ,maje/y4 ,i he> y\r son is ent]$ to ! s*ool4 ,if ,i _h kn[n ( ! day1 ,i w\ld h begg$ f our ,"l t ,he w\ld h put ! book 9 8 h& ) ,8 own h&4 ,i tru/ 9 my ,"l x is s2 & ,i conceive a hope to see him a />1 to give light 9 "s room ( our ,"l's h\se2 & purpose1 by ! ,"l's grace1 z ,i am able 7if our ,"l call y to re/ be=e me71 :5 y are at y\r home1 to d to ! utt]mo/ ( my p[] to help him e way 9 grace & le>n+1 & 8 bro!rs1 & all y\r *ildr54 ,& ,i hope y w\ld expect t ( me4 ,fur!r1 y %all "k t ,mr4 ,w4 ,d4#ace is come home1 :o sai? x is a miracle t y\r husb&1 9 ?is process be=e ! ,c\ncil1 escap$ bo? discr$it & damage4 ,let x n be =gott5 he 01 9 our appreh5sion1 to our grief1 ca/ d[n & humbl$ 9 ! ,"l's "w1 9 t matt] betwixt him & ! bailie3 n[ ! ,"l ha? hon\r$ him1 & made him fam\s = virtue1 hone/y1 & integrity1 two sev]al times1 be=e ! nobles ( ?is k+dom4 ,y\r ,"l live?4 ,we w g to ,8 ?rone ( grace aga92 ,8 arm is n %ort5$4 #ace ,william ,dalglei%1 m9i/] ( ,kirkdale & ,kirkmabreck4 ,see ,lett] ,,cxvii4 ,! ,k+ is c]ta9ly expect$4 ,ill is fe>$2 we h cause = our s9s to fe> t ! ,bridegroom %all be tak5 f u4 ,by our s9s we h r5t ,8 fair g>m5ts1 & we h /irr$ up & awak5$ our ,belov$4 ,pray ,him to t>ry1 or !n to take u ) ,him4 ,x 7 good t we %\ld knock & rap at our ,"l's door4 ,we may n tire to knock (t5] ?an twice or ?rice4 ,he kn[e? ! knock ( ,8 fri5ds4 ,i am /ill :at ,i 0 ev] to y\r de> *ildr51 t5d]+ _! s\l's happ9ess1 & pray+ t grace1 grace1 grace1 m]cy1 & peace f ,god1 ev5 ,god our ,fa!r1 & f our ,"l ,jesus1 may be _! portion2 & t n[1 :ile !y are gre5 & "y1 _! he>ts may take b& ) ,jesus1 ! ,corn]/one3 & w9 once 91 9 our ,"l & ,savi\r's h\se1 & !n !y w n get leave to flit4 ,pray = me1 & especially = humility & ?ankfulness4 ,i h always remembrance ( y1 & y\r husb&1 & de> *ildr54 ,! ,"l ,jesus be ) y\r _s4 ,y\rs ev]more 9 my de> ,"l ,jesus & y\rs1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?4 ,,xlvii4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,submission ,,to ,,god',s ,,arrangem5ts47 ,,wor?y ,,& ,,belov$ ,,mi/ress1--,my love 9 ,*ri/ rememb]$4 ,i h s5t y a lett] f ,mr4 ,david ,dick#acf conc]n+ ! plac+ ( ,mr4 ,hugh ,m',kail ) !mselves2 !re=e ,i write to y n[ only to entreat y 9 ,*ri/ n to be disc\rag$ !reat4 ,be submissive to ! w ( y\r de> ,"l1 :o kn[e? be/ :at is good = y\r s\l & y\r t[n bo?2 = ,god c come ov] great] m\nta9s ?an ^!1 we believe2 = ,he worke? ,8 greate/ works contr>y to c>nal reason & means4 ,my ways are n1 sai? our ,"l1 z y\r ways2 nei!r are my ?\ghts z y\r ?\ghts 7,isa4 lv4 #h74 ,i am no :it put f my belief = all t4 ,believe1 pray1 & use means4 ,we %all cause ,mr4 ,john ,k]r1 :o convey$ myself to ,lo*9v>1#acg to use means to seek a man1 if ,mr4 ,hugh fail u4 ,our ,"l has a little bride among y1 & ,i tru/ ,he w s5d "o to woo h] to our sweet ,"l ,jesus4 ,he w n want ,8 wife = ! suit+1 & ,he has means 9 abundance 9 ,8 h& to op5 all ! slots & b>s t ,satan draws ov] ! door4 ,he come? to ,8 bride leap+ ov] ! m\nta9s1 & skipp+ ov] ! hills4 ,8 way to ,8 sp\se is full ( /ones1 m\nta9s1 & wat]s1 yet ,he putte? 9 ,8 foot & wade? ?r\gh4 ,he w n want h]2 & !re=e refre% me ) two words conc]n+ y\r confid5ce & c\rage 9 our ,"l1 bo? ab\t t1 & ab\t ,8 own ,zion2 = ,he wooe? ,8 wife 9 ! ,burn+ ,bu%2 & = ! good-w ( ,him t dwelle? 9 ! ,bu%1 ! bu% is n consum$4 ,x is bett] to weep ) ,j]usalem 9 ! =5oon1 ?an to weep ) ,babel aft] noon1 9 ! end ( ! day4 ,our day ( laught] & rejoic+ is com+4 ,yet a little :ile1 & ye %all see ! salvation ( ,god4 ,i long to see y1 & to he> h[ y\r *ildr5 are1 especially ,samuel4 ,grace be _! h]itage & portion f ! ,"l1 & ! ,"l be _! lot1 & !n _! inh]itance %all please !m well4 ,rememb] my love to y\r husb&4 ,! ,"l ,jesus be ) y\r _s4 ,y\rs 9 8 sweete/ ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?4 #acf ,david ,dickson4 #acg ,ab\t f\r miles ea/ f ,e>l/on4 ,x has a small lo*1 :]e are ru9s ( an old ca/le4 ,,xlviii4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,tr\bles ,,f ,,false ,,bre?r5--,,occurr5ces--,,*ri/',s ,,com+--,,int]cession47 ,,well-,,belov$ ,,si/]1--,i "k y h he>d ( ! success ( our bus9ess 9 ,ed9burgh4 ,i d e ,presbyt]y day see ! faces ( my bre?r5 smil+ ^u me1 b _! tongues convey reproa*es & lies ( me a hundr$ miles (f1 & h made me odi\s to ! ,bi%op ( ,/4 ,&rews1 :o said to ,mr4 ,w4 ,dalglei% t m9i/]s 9 ,gall[ay 7 8 in=m]s4 ,:]eupon no lett] ( fav\r c\ld be procur$ f him = effectuat+ ( our bus9ess2 only ,i am br\ght 9 ! m\?s ( m51 :o o!rwise knew me n1 & h p[] 7if ,god %all p]mit7 to h>m me4 ,yet ,i entreat y1 9 ! b[els ( ,*ri/ ,jesus1 be n ca/ d[n4 ,i fe> y\r sorr[ exce$ because ( ?is2 & ,i am n s c>eful = myself 9 ! matt] z = y4 ,take c\rage2--y\r de>e/ ,"l w light y\r c&le1 :i* ! wick$ w\ld fa9 bl[ out2 &1 z sure z our ,"l live?1 y\r s\l %all f9d joy & com=t 9 ?is bus9ess4 ,h[beit y see all ! h\nds 9 hell let loose to m> x1 _! iron *a9s to our de> & mighty ,"l are b /raws1 :i* ,he c easily break4 ,let n ?is temptation /ick 9 y\r ?roat2 swall[ x1 & let x g d[n2 our ,"l give y a dr9k ( ! consolations ( ,8 ,_s1 t x may dige/4 ,y nev] knew "o 9 ,god's book :o put to _! h& to ! ,"l's "w = ,8 kirk1 b ! _w & ,satan did b>k aga9/ !m1 & bite also :]e !y _h p[]4 ,y w n lay "o /one on ,zion's walls b !y w lab\r to ca/ x d[n aga94 ,= myself1 ! ,"l lette? me see n[ great] evid5ce ( a call+ to ,kirkcudbright ?an ev] ,he did be=e2 & !re=e pray1 & possess y\r s\l 9 pati5ce4 ,^? t 7 do]s 9 ! bus9ess h good hopes t x w yet g =w>d & prosp]4 ,z = ! dea? ( ! ,k+ ( ,sw$5 7:i* is ?\ght to be too true71 we c d no?+ else b rev]5ce our ,"l1 :o do? n ord9>ily hold ,zion on h] rock by ! sword1 & arm ( fle% & blood1 b by ,8 own mighty & out/ret*$ arm4 ,h] ,k+ t reigne? 9 ,zion yet live?1 & !y are pluck+ ,him r\nd ab\t to pull ,him (f ,8 ?rone2 b ,8 ,fa!r ha? cr[n$ him1 & :o d>e say1 ,x is ill done8 ,! ,"l's bride w be up & d[n1 above ! wat] swimm+ & "u ! wat] s9k+1 until h] lovely & mighty ,r$eem] & ,husb& set ,8 head ?r\gh ! skies1 & come ) ,8 fair c\rt to r$ all _! pleas1 & give !m ! hop$-= inh]itance3 & !n we %all lay d[n our swords & triumph1 & fight no m4 ,b d n ?9k1 = all ?is1 t our ,"l & ,*ief ,%eph]d w want "o weak %eep1 or ! sillie/ dy+ lamb1 t ,he ha? r$eem$4 ,he w tell ,8 flock1 & ga!r !m all toge!r1 & make a fai?ful acc\nt ( !m to ! ,fa!r :o gave !m to ,him4 ,let u le>n to turn our eyes (f m51 t our :ori% he>ts doat n on !m1 & woo our old ,husb&1 & make ,him our d>l+4 ,=1 ?us sai? ! ,"l to ! enemies ( ,zion1 ,dr9k ye1 & be drunk1 & spue1 & fall1 & rise no m1 because ( ! sword t ,i s5d among/ y4 ,& x %all be1 if !y refuse to take ! cup at ?9e h& to dr9k1 !n %alt ?\ say to !m1 ,?us sai? ! ,"l ( ,ho/s1 ,ye %all c]ta9ly dr9k 7,j]4 xxv4 #bg1 #bh74 ,y see our ,"l brew+ a cup ( poison = ,8 enemies1 :i* !y mu/ dr9k1 & because ( ?is h sore b[els & sick /oma*s1 yea1 bur/4 ,b :5 ,zion's captivity is at an end1 ! *ildr5 ( ,israel %all come1 !y & ! *ildr5 ( ,judah toge!r1 go+ & weep+3 !y %all g1 & seek ! ,"l _! ,god4 ,!y %all ask ! way to ,zion1 ) _! faces ?i!rw>d1 say+1 ,come1 & let u jo9 ourselves to ! ,"l 9 an ev]la/+ cov5ant t %all n be =gott5 7,j]4 i4 #de74 ,?is is spok5 to u1 & = u1 :o ) woe he>ts ask1 ,:at is ! way to ,zion8 ,x is our "p :o "k h[ to g to our ,"l's door1 & to knock by pray]1 & h[ to lift ,*ri/'s slot1 & %ut ! b> ( ,8 *amb] door1 to compla9 & tell ,him h[ ! ,"l h&le? u1 & h[ our ,k+'s bus9ess goe?1 t ,he may get up & l5d !m a bl[1 :o are tigg+ & play+ ) ,*ri/ & ,8 sp\se4 ,y h also1 de> ,mi/ress1 h\se tr\bles1 9 sickness ( y\r husb& & bairns1 & 9 spoil+ ( y\r h\se by ?ieves2 take ^! rods 9 pati5ce f y\r ,"l4 ,he mu/ /ill move y f vessel to vessel1 & gr9d y z our ,"l's :eat1 to be bread 9 ,8 h\se4 ,b :5 all ^! /rokes are ov] y\r head1 :at w ye say to see y\r well-belov$ ,*ri/'s :ite & ruddy face1 ev5 ,8 face :o is wor?y to be> ! col\rs among t5 ?\s&8 7,cant4 v4 #aj74 ,hope & believe to ! end4 ,grace = ev] be multipli$ ^u y1 y\r husb&1 & *ildr54 ,y\r own 9 8 de>e/ ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ed9burgh1 ,dec4 #afcd4 ,,xlix4--,to ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,spoil+ ,,( ,,goods--,,call ,,to ,,kirkcudbright--,,! ,,"l ,,reigne?47 ,,well-,,belov$ ,,& ,,de> ,,si/]1--,my love 9 ,*ri/ rememb]$4 ,god ha? br\ght me home f a place :]e ,i h be5 ex]cis$ ) great heav9ess1 & ,i h f\nd at home new matt] ( great heav9ess1 yet d>e n b 9 all ?+s give ?anks4 ,9 my bus9ess 9 ,ed9burgh1#ach ,i h n s9n$ nor wrong$ my p>ty1--by 8 own confession1 & by ! confession ( 8 fri5ds1 ,i h giv5 ( my goods = peace & ! sav+ ( my ,"l's tru? f reproa*es1 :i* is de>] to me ?an all ,i h4 ,my "m is weak1 & ,i ?9k %all leave me alone2 b ,i am n alone1 because ,*ri/'s ,fa!r is ) me4 #ach ,see note1 ,lett] ,,xii4 ,= y\r bus9ess an5t y\r t[n ,i see great evid5ce2 b ,satan & 8 in/rum5ts are aga9/ x1 & few set _! %\ld]s to ,*ri/'s %\ld] to help ,him4 ,b ,he w d all ,8 lone2 & ,i d>e n b exhort y to believe1 & p]suade y1 t ! hungry 9 y\r city %all be f$2 & z = ! re/ t want a /oma*1 ! p>+s ( ,god's loaf w suffice !m2 &1 !re=e1 believe x %all be well4 ,i may n leave my "m to come & conf] ) y ( all p>ticul>s4 ,i h giv5 su* directions to our de> fri5d z ,i c2 b ! ev5t is 9 our de> ,"l's h&s4 ,god's ,zion abroad fl\ri%e?1 & ,8 arm is n %ort5$ ) u1 if we c\ld believe4 ,!re is sc>city & a fam9e ( ! ^w ( ,god 9 ,ed9burgh4 ,y\r si/] ,jane lab\re? mightily 9 our bus9ess2 b ha? n z yet gott5 an answ] f ,i4 ,p4 ,mr4 ,a4 ,c4#aci w "w :at he c4 ,my ,lady sai? %e c d little1 & t x suite? n h] nor h] husb& well to speak 9 su* an affair4 ,i told h] my m9d pla9ly4 #aci ,probably ,mr4 ,alex&] ,colville1 m5tion$ ,lett] ,,xi4 ,i long to "k ( y\r e/ate4 ,rememb] me he>tily to y\r de> husb&4 ,grace be ! portion ( y\r bairns4 ,i "k y are m9dful ( ! gre5 w\nd ( our si/] kirk 9 ,irel&4 ,bid our ,"l lay a plai/] to x 7,he ha? good skill to d s71 & set o!rs to "w4 ,grace1 grace ^u y\r s\l1 & body1 & all y\rs4 ,y\rs 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?4 ,! foll[+ brief note1 address$ to ,m>ion ,m',naught1 may be read z a sort ( po/script to ! =ego+1 ?\gh g5]ally pr9t$ z a sep>ate ,lett]4 ,,de> ,,mi/ress1--,i h n "t ?is day to write to y2 b ,god1 kn[+ my pres5t /ate & necessities ( my call+1 w1 ,i hope1 sp>e my "m's life = a "t1 = ! :i* ,i h cause to ?ank ! ,"l4 ,i entreat y1 be n ca/ d[n = t :i* ,i wrote be=e to y an5t ! plant+ ( a m9i/] 9 y\r t[n4 ,believe1 & y %all see ! salvation ( ,god4 ,i write ?is1 because :5 y suff]1 my he>t suff]e? ) y4 ,i d believe y\r s\l %all h joy 9 y\r lab\rs & holy desires = t "w4 ,grace ^u y1 & y\r husb&1 & *ildr54 ,y\rs ev] 9 ,*ri/1 ,,anwo?4 ,l4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,*ri/ ,,com+ ,,z ,,capta9 ,,( ,,salvation--,,8 ,,*ur*',s ,,conflict ,,& ,,cov5ant--,,! ,,jews--,,la/ ,,days ,,apo/asy47 ,,well-,,belov$ ,,& ,,de> ,,si/]1--,i "k y\r he>t is ca/ d[n = ! desolation l to come ^u ?is kirk & ! appe>ance t an hirel+ %all be ?ru/ 9 ^u ,*ri/'s flock 9 t t[n2 b s5d a heavy he>t up to ,*ri/1 x %all be welcome4 ,^? :o are ) ! bea/ & ! dragon1 mu/ make w> ) ! ,lamb2 b ! ,lamb %all ov]come !m3 = ,he is ,"l ( lords1 & ,k+ ( k+s2 & !y :o are ) ,him are call$ & *os51 & fai?ful 7,rev4 xvii4 #ad74 ,our t5 days %all h an end2 all ! =m] ?+s %all be =gott5 :5 we %all be up be=e ! ?rone4 ,*ri/ ha? be5 ev] ?us 9 ! _w2 ,he ha? always ! def5d]'s "p1 & ha? be5 /ill 9 ! camp1 fight+ ! ,*ur*'s battles4 ,! enemies ( ! ,son ( ,god w be f$ ) _! own fle%1 & %all dr9k _! own blood2 & !re=e1 _! "p ( x %all at la/ be f\nd h>d en\gh3 s t we may look =w>d & pity !m4 ,until ! numb] ( ! elect be fulfill$1 ,*ri/'s g>m5ts mu/ be roll$ 9 blood4 ,he come? f ,edom1 f ! slaught] ( ,8 enemies1 clo!d ) dy$ g>m5ts1 glori\s 9 ,8 app>el1 travell+ 9 ! greatness ( ,8 /r5g?4 ,:o is ?is 7sai? he7 t appe>s 9 ?is glori\s po/ure8 ,our great ,he6 t ,he :o is mighty to save1 ^: glory %9e? :ile ,he spr9kle? ! blood ( ,8 adv]s>ies1 & /a9e? all ,8 raim5t4 ,! glory ( ,8 righte\s rev5ges %9e? =? 9 ^! /a9s 7,isa4 lxiii4 #a74 ,b see+ our _w is n "h-away1 we poor *ildr51 f> f home1 mu/ /eal ?r\gh _m wat]s1 weep+ z we g1 & )al believ+ t we d ! ,"l's fai?fulness no wrong1 see+ ,he ha? said1 ,i1 ev5 ,i1 am ,he t com=te? y3 :o art ?\1 t %\lde/ be afraid ( a man t %all die1 & ( ! son ( man t %all be made z grass8 7,isa4 li4 #ab74 ,:5 ?\ passe/ ?r\gh ! wat]s1 ,i w be ) !e2 & ?r\gh ! riv]s1 !y %all n ov]fl[ !e4 ,:5 ?\ walke/ ?r\gh ! fire1 ?\ %alt n be burnt2 nei!r %all ! flames k9dle ^u !e 7,isa4 xliii4 #b74 ,!re is a cl\d ga!r+ & a /orm com+4 ,?is l& %all be turn$ upside d[n2 & if ev] ! ,"l spake to me 7?9k on x71 ,*ri/'s bride w be glad ( a hole to hide h] head 91 & ! dragon may s prevail z to *ase ! woman & h] man-*ild ov] sea4 ,b !re %all be a glean+1 two or ?ree b]ries left 9 ! top ( ! olive-tree1 ( :om ,god %all say1 ,de/roy !m n1 = !re is a bless+ 9 !m4 ,!reaft] !re %all be a fair sun-bl9k on ,*ri/'s old sp\se1 & a cle> sky1 & %e %all s+ z 9 ! days ( h] y\?4 ,! ,anti*ri/ & ! great r$ dragon w lop ,*ri/'s bran*es1 & br+ ,8 v9e to a l[ /ump1 "u ! feet ( ^? :o c>ry ! m>k ( ! bea/2 b ! ,plant ( ,r5[n1 ! ,man ^: "n is ! ,bran*1 w bud =? aga9 & blossom z ! rose1 & !re %all be fair :ite fl\ri%es aga91 ) mo/ pleasant fruits1 ^u t tree ( life4 ,a fair season may ,he h6 ,grace1 grace be ^u t bless$ & beautiful tree6 "u ^: %ad[ we %all sit1 & ,8 fruit %all be sweet to our ta/e4 ,b ,*ri/ %all woo ,8 h&ful 9 ! fire1 & *oose ,8 own 9 ! furnace ( affliction4 ,b be x s2 ,he d[ n1 ,he w n slay ,8 *ildr54 ,love w n let ,him make a full end4 ,! cov5ant w cause ,him hold ,8 h&4 ,fe> n1 !n1 sai? ! ,fir/ & ! ,la/1 ,he :o 0 dead & is alive4 ,we see n ,*ri/ %>p5+ & furbi%+ ,8 sword = ,8 enemies2 & !re=e our fai?less he>ts say1 z ,zion did1 ,! ,"l ha? =sak5 me4 ,b ,god reprove? h]1 & sai?1 ,well1 well1 ,zion1 is t well said8 ,?9k aga9 on x1 y are 9 ! wrong to ,me4 ,c a woman =get h] suck+ *ild1 t %e %\ld n h compassion on ! fruit ( h] womb8 ,yea1 %e may2 yet w ,i n =get !e4 ,behold1 ,i h engrav5 !e ^u ! palms ( ,my h&s 7,isa4 xlix4 #ae1 #af74 ,y break y\r he>t & gr[ heavy1 & =get t ,*ri/ ha? y\r "n engrav5 on ! palms ( ,8 h& 9 great lett]s4 ,9 ! "n ( ! ,son ( ,god1 believe t buri$ ,scotl&1 dead & buri$ ) h] de> ,bridegroom1 %all rise ! ?ird day aga91 & !re %all be a new gr[? aft] ! old timb] is cut d[n4 ,i recomm5d y1 & y\r burd5s & heavy he>t1 to ! support+ ( ,8 grace & good-w :o dwelt 9 ! ,bu%1 to ,him :o 0 sep>at$ f ,8 bre?r54 ,try y\r husb& af> (f1 to see if he c be induc$ to ?9k ^u go+ to ,am]ica4 ,o to see ! sight1 next to ,*ri/'s ,com+ 9 ! cl\ds1 ! mo/ joyful6 our eld] bre?r5 ! ,jews & ,*ri/ fall ^u "o ano!r's necks & kiss ea* o!r6 ,!y h be5 long asund]2 !y w be k9d to "o ano!r :5 !y meet4 ,o day6 ,o long$-= & lovely day-dawn6 ,o sweet ,jesus1 let me see t sight :i* w be z life f ! dead1 ,!e & ,?y anci5t p 9 mutual embraces4#adj #adj ,9 ! ,preface to 8 ,peaceable ,plea1 he expresses ! same ye>n+s t[>ds ! ,jews4 ,& also 9 ,trial ( ,fai?1 s]mon xiii4 ,desire y\r daught] to close ) ,*ri/ ^u t]ms ( suff]+ = ,him2 = ! cross is an old meal+ & plot ( gr\nd t lye? to ,*ri/'s h\se4 ,our de> ,*ief _h aye t r5t ly+ to ,8 inh]itance4 ,b tell h] ! day is ne> ! dawn+1 ! sky is riv+2 our ,belov$ w be on u1 ere ev] we be aw>e4 ,! ,anti*ri/1 & dea? & hell1 & ,*ri/'s enemies & ours1 w be b\nd & ca/ into ! bottomless pit4 ,! ,"l ,jesus be ) y\r _s4 ,y\rs 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,april #bb1 #afce4 ,,li4--,to ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,public ,,temptations--,,! ,,security ,,( ,,e ,,sa9t--,,occurr5ces ,,9 ,,! ,,c\ntry-,,side47 ,,lov+ ,,& ,,de> ,,si/]1--,= ,zion's sake hold n y\r peace1 nei!r be disc\rag$1 = ! on-go+ ( ?is p]secution4 ,jehovah is 9 ?is burn+ ,bu%4 ,! floods may swell & ro>1 b our ark %all swim above ! wat]s2 x _c s9k1 because a ,savi\r is 9 x4 ,because our ,belov$ 0 n let 9 by ,8 sp\se :5 ,he /ood at ! door1 ) ,8 wet & froz5 head1 !re=e ,he w h u to seek ,him a:ile2 & :ile we are seek+1 ! wat*m5 :o g ab\t ! walls h /rick5 ! poor woman1 & h tak5 away h] veil f h]4 ,b yet a little :ile & our ,"l w come aga94 ,scotl&'s sky w cle> aga92 h] mom5t mu/ g ov]4 ,i d>e 9 fai? say & write 7,i am n dream+71 ,*ri/ is b seek+ 7:at ,he w h & make7 a clean gli/]+ bride out ( ! fire4 ,god s5d ,him ,8 err&1 b ,he _c want :at ,he seeks4 ,9 ! meantime1 "o way or o!r1 ,he %all f9d1 or make a ne/ = ,8 m\rn+ dove4 ,:at is ?is we are do+1 break+ ! neck ( our fai?8 ,we are n come z yet to ! m\? ( ! ,r$ ,sea2 & h[beit we 71 = ,8 hon\r's sake1 ,he mu/ dry x up4 ,x is our "p to die gripp+ & hold+ fa/ ,8 fai?ful promise4 ,if ! ,bea/ %\ld get leave to ride ?r\gh ! l&1 to seal su* z are 81 he w n get "o lamb ) him1 = ^! are secur$ & seal$ z ! s]vants ( ,god4 ,9 ,god's "n1 let ,*ri/ take ,8 b>n-floor1 & all t is 9 x1 to a hill1 & w9n[ x4 ,let ,him sift ,8 corn1 & sweep ,8 h\se1 & seek ,8 lo/ gold4 ,! ,"l %all cog ! rumbl+ :eels1 or turn !m2 = ! rema9d] ( wra? do? ,he re/ra94 ,he c loose ! belt ( k+s2 to ,god1 _! belt1 :]e) !y are girt1 is knit ) a s+le draw-knot4 ,z = a pa/or to y\r t[n1 y\r consci5ce c be> y witness y h done y\r "p4 ,let ! ,ma/] ( ! v9ey>d n[ see to ,8 g>d51 see+ y h gone on1 till ,he ha? said1 ,/& /ill4 ,! w ( ! ,"l be done4 ,b a trial is n1 to give up ) ,god & believe no m4 ,i ?ank my ,god 9 ,*ri/1 ,i f9d ! =ce ( my temptation abat$1 & its edge blunt$1 s9ce ,i spoke to y la/4 ,i "k n if ! tempt] be hov]+1 until he f9d ! dam ga!r aga91 & me m secure2 b x ha? be5 my burd51 & ,i am yet m confid5t ! ,"l w succ\r & deliv]4 ,i int5d1 ,god will+1 t our ,communion %all be celebrat$ ! fir/ ,sabba? aft] ,pas*4 ,our ,"l1 t great ,ma/] ( ! fea/1 s5d u "o he>ty & he>tsome supp]1 = ,i look x %all be ! la/4 ,b we expect1 :5 ! %ad[s %all flee away1 & our ,"l %all come to ,8 g>d51 t ,he %all fe$ u 9 gre5 pa/ures )\t fe>4 ,! dogs %all n !n be h\nd$ out among/ ! %eep4 ,i e>ne/ly desire y\r pray]s = assi/ance at our "w1 & put o!rs ) y to d ! same4 ,rememb] me to y\r husb&1 & desire y\r daught] to be k9d to ,*ri/1 & seek to w9 ne> ,him2 ,he w give h] a welcome unto ,8 h\se ( w9e1 & br+ h] into ! ,k+'s *amb]4 ,o h[ w ! sight ( ,8 face1 & ! smell ( ,8 g>m5ts1 allure & ravi% ! he>t6 ,n[1 ! love ( ! lovely ,son ( ,god be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 8 sweet ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 #afce4 ,,lii4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,9 ,,! ,,prospect ,,( ,,h] ,,husb& ,,be+ ,,compell$ ,,to ,,receive ,,! ,,comm& ,,( ,,! ,,prelates--,,sa9ts ,,are ,,yet ,,to ,,judge47 ,,well-,,belov$ ,,mi/ress1--,i *>ge y 9 ! "n ( ! ,son ( ,god1 to re/ ^u y\r ,rock1 t is high] ?an y\rself4 ,be n afraid ( a man1 :o is a worm1 nor ( ! son ( man1 :o %all die4 ,god be y\r fe>4 ,enc\rage y\r husb&4 ,i w\ld c\nsel y to write to ,ed9burgh to "s advis$ lawy]s1 to und]/& :at y\r husb&1 z ! head magi/rate1 may d 9 oppos+ any intrud$ m9i/]1 & 9 8 c>riage t[>d ! new prelate1#ada if he comm& him to imprison or lay h&s ^u any1 &1 9 a ^w1 h[ f> he may 9 8 (fice disobey a prelate1 )\t dang] ( law4 ,= if ! ,bi%op come to y\r t[n1 & f9d n ob$i5ce to 8 he>t1 x is l he w comm& ! ,provo/ to assi/ him aga9/ ,god & ! tru?4 ,ye w h m c\rage "u ! p]secution4 ,fe> n2 take ,*ri/ caution1#adb :o said1 ,!re %all n "o hair ( y\r head p]i% 7,luke xxi4 #ah74 ,*ri/ w n be 9 y\r common to h y giv+ out any?+ = ,him1 & n give y all incomes ) advantage4 ,x is ,8 hon\r ,8 s]vants %\ld n be h]ri$ & undone 9 ,8 s]vice4 ,y 7 nev] hon\r$ till n[4 ,& if y\r husb& be ! fir/ magi/rate :o %all suff] = ,*ri/'s "n 9 ?is p]secution1 he may rejoice t ,*ri/ ha? put ! fir/ g>l& on 8 head & ^u y\rs4 ,tru? w yet keep ! cr[n ( ! causey 9 ,scotl&4 ,*ri/ & tru? are /rong en\gh4 ,!y judge u n[2 we %all "o day judge !m1 & sit on twelve ?rones & judge ! twelve tribes4 ,believe1 believe2 = !y d>e n pray2 !y d>e n look ,*ri/ 9 ! face4 ,!y h be5 false to ,*ri/1 & ,he w n sit ) ! wrong4 ,ye "k x is n our cause2 = if we w\ld quit our ,"l1 we might sleep = ! pres5t 9 a s\nd sk91 & keep our place1 means1 & hon\r1 & be de> to !m also2 b let u once put all we h ov] 9 ,*ri/'s h&4 ,fe> n = my pap]s2 ,i %all despat* !m1 b ye w be exam9$ = !m4 ,! ,_s ( ,jesus give y inw>d peace4 ,desire y\r husb& f me to prove hone/ to ,*ri/2 he %all n be a los] at ,*ri/'s h&4 ,y\rs ev] 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,july #h1 #afce4 #ada ,bi%op ,syds]ff wi%$ to =ce a m9i/] ^u ! p ( ,kirkcudbright1 9 room ( ,mr4 ,gl5d9n+1 :om he ord]$ to be imprison$1 because he w\ld n con=m to ,episcopacy4 ,provo/ ,full>ton 7husb& ( ,m4 ,m',naught71 along ) o!r magi/rates1 refus$ to imprison ,mr4 ,gl5d9n+4 ,see note at ,lett] ,,lxvii4 #adb ,surety4 ,,liii4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,enc\ragem5t ,,"u ,,trial ,,by ,,prospect ,,( ,,bright] ,,days47 ,,mi/ress1--,my love 9 ,*ri/ rememb]$4 ,hav+ appo9t$ a meet+ ) ,mr4 ,david ,dickson1 & kn[+ t ,b4 w n keep ! ,presbyt]y1 ,i _c see y n[4 ,comm5d my j\rney to ,god4 ,my s\l blesse? y = y\r la/ lett]4 ,be n disc\rag$2 ,*ri/ w n want ! ,isles-m54 ,! ,isles %all wait = ,8 law4 ,we are ,8 inh]itance1 & ,he w sell no "p ( ,8 inh]itance4 ,= ! s9s ( ?is l&1 & our brea* ( ! cov5ant1 contempt ( ! ,gospel1 & our defection f ! tru?1 ,he ha? set up a burn+ furnace 9 our ,m\nt ,zion2 b ,i say x1 & w bide by x1 ! grass %all yet gr[ gre5 on our ,m\nt ,zion4 ,!re %all be dew all ! night ^u ! lilies1 among/ :i* ,*ri/ fe$e?1 until ! day break1 & ! %ad[s flee away4 ,& ! mo? %all eat up ! enemies ( ,*ri/4 ,let !m make a fire ( _! own1 & walk 9 ! light !re(1 x %all n let !m see to g to _! b$2 b !y %all lie d[n 9 sorr[ 7,isa4 l4 #aa74 ,!re=e1 rejoice & believe4 ,?is 9 ha/e4 ,grace1 grace be ) y & y\rs4 ,y\rs 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?4 ,,liv4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,public ,,wrongs--,,words ,,( ,,com=t47 ,,lov+ ,,& ,,de> ,,si/]1--,i fe> t y be mov$ & ca/ d[n1 because ( ! late wrong t y\r husb& receiv$ 9 y\r ,t[n ,c\ncil4 ,b ,i pray y com=t y\rself 9 ! ,"l2 = a j cause bides "u ! wat] only z long z wick$ m5 hold _! h& above x2 _! arm w we>y1 & !n ! j cause %all swim above1 & ! light t is s[n = ! righte\s %all spr+ & gr[ up4 ,if ye 7 n /rang]s "h1 ! dogs ( ! _w w\ld n b>k at y4 ,y may see all w9d+s & turn+s t are 9 y\r way to heav5 out ( ,god's ,^w2 = ,he w n lead y to ! k+dom at ! ne>e/1 b y mu/ g ?r\gh hon\r & di%on\r1 by evil report & good report2 z deceiv]s1 & yet true2 z unkn[n1 & yet well kn[n2 z dy+1 &1 behold1 we live2 z *a/5$1 & n kill$2 z sorr[ful1 & yet always rejoic+ 7#b ,cor4 vi4 #h1 #aj74 ,! _w is "o ( ! enemies t we h to fight )1 b a vanqui%$ & ov]come enemy1 & l a beat5 & =lorn soldi]2 = our ,jesus ha? tak5 ! arm\r f x4 ,let me !n speak to y 9 ,8 words3 ,be ( good c\rage1 sai? ! ,capta9 ( our salvation1 = ,i h ov]come ! _w4 ,y %all nei!r be free ( ! sc\rge ( ! tongue1 nor ( disgraces 7ev5 if x 7 buffet+s & spitt+s ^u ! face1 z 0 our ,savi\r's case71 if y foll[ ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,i besee* y 9 ! b[els ( our ,"l ,jesus1 keep a good consci5ce1 z ,i tru/ y d4 ,y live n ^u m5's op9ion2 gold may be gold1 & h ! k+'s /amp ^u x1 :5 x is trampl$ ^u by m54 ,happy are y1 if1 :5 ! _w trample? ^u y 9 y\r cr$it & good "n1 yet y are ! ,"l's gold1 /amp$ ) ! ,k+ ( heav5's image1 & seal$ by ! ,_s unto ! day ( y\r r$emption4 ,pray = ! _s ( love2 = love be>e? all ?+s2 x believe? all ?+s1 hope? all ?+s1 & endure? all ?+s 7#a ,cor4 xiii4 #g74 ,& ,i pray y & y\r husb&1 yea1 ,i *>ge y be=e ,god1 & ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ! elect angels1 pray = ^! y\r adv]s>ies1 & read ?is to y\r husb& f me1 & let bo? ( y put on1 z ! elect ( ,god1 b[els ( m]cies4 ,&1 si/]1 rememb] h[ _m ?\s&s ( tal5ts ( s9s y\r ,ma/] ha? =giv5 y4 ,=give ye !re=e y\r fell[-s]vants "o tal5t4 ,foll[ ,god's comm& 9 ?is1 & seek n aft] y\r own he>t1 & aft] y\r own eyes1 9 ?is matt]1 z ! ,_s speaks 7,numb4 xv4 #ci74 ,ask nev] ! c\nsel ( y\r own he>t "h2 ! _w w bl[ up y\r he>t n[1 & cause x swell1 except ! grace ( ,god cause x fall4 ,jesus1 ev5 ,jesus1 ! ,et]nal ,wisdom ( ! ,fa!r1 give y wisdom4 ,i tru/ ,god %all be glorifi$ 9 y4 ,& a door %all be op5$ unto y1 z to ! ,"l's prison]s ( hope1 z ,ze*>iah speaks4 ,x is a b5efit to y1 t ! wick$ are ,god's fan to purge y4 ,& ,i hope !y %all bl[ away no corn1 or spiritual graces1 b only y\r *aff4 ,i pray y1 9 y\r pursuit1 h s rec\rse to ! law ( m51 t y w&] n f ! law ( ,god4 ,be n ca/ d[n3 if y saw ,him :o is /&+ on ! %ore1 hold+ out ,8 arms to welcome y on l&1 y w\ld n only wade ?r\gh a sea ( wrongs1 b ?r\gh hell itself to be at ,him4 ,& ,i tru/ 9 ,god y see ,him sometimes4 ,! ,"l ,jesus be ) y\r _s1 & all y\rs4 ,y\r bro!r 9 ! ,"l1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?4 ,,lv4--,to ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,:5 ,,he ,,_h ,,be5 ,,?reat5$ ,,) ,,p]secution ,,= ,,prea*+ ,,! ,,gospel--,,! ,,sa9ts ,,%all ,,yet ,,w9 ,,! ,,day47 ,,wor?y ,,& ,,well-,,belov$ ,,mi/ress1--,my love 9 ,*ri/ rememb]$4 ,i "k ye h he>d ( ! purpose ( my adv]s>ies1 to try :at !y c d aga9/ me at ?is ,synod = ! "w ( ,god 9 y\r t[n :5 ,i 0 at y\r ,communion4 ,!y int5d to call me 9 "q at ! ,synod = treasonable doctr9e4 ,!re=e help me ) y\r pray]s1 & desire y\r acqua9tance to help me also4 ,y\r e>s he>d h[ ,*ri/ 0 !re4 ,if ,he suff] ,8 s]vant to get a brok5 head 9 ,8 own k+ly s]vice1 & n ei!r help or rev5ge ! wrong1 ,i nev] saw ! l ( x4 ,!re is n a night drunk>d1 "t-s]v+1 idle1 idol %eph]d to be spok5 aga9/3 ,i am ! only man2 & because x is s1 & ,i "k ,god w n help !m le/ !y be pr\d1 ,i am confid5t _! process %all fall asund]4 ,only be ye e>ne/ ) ,god = he>+1 = an op5 e>1 & read+ ( ! bill1 t ,he may 9 heav5 he> bo? p>ties1 & judge accord+ly4 ,& d\bt n1 fe> n2 !y %all n1 :o n[ ride highe/1 put ,*ri/ out ( ,8 k+ly possession 9 ,scotl&4 ,! pride ( man & 8 rage %all turn to ! praise ( our ,"l4 ,x is an old feud1 t ! rul]s ( ! e>?1 ! dragon & 8 angels1 h c>ri$ to ! ,lamb & ,8 foll[]s2 b ! foll[]s ( ! ,lamb %all ov]come by ! ,^w ( ,god4 ,& believe ?is1 & wait on a little1 till !y h got _! womb full ( clay & gravel1 & !y %all "k 7h[beit /ol5 wat]s be sweet7 ,esau's portion is n wor? 8 hunt+4 ,comm5d me to y\r husb&1 & s5d me ^w h[ ,grizel is4 ,! ,son ( ,god lead h] ?r\gh ! wat]4 ,! ,"l ,jesus be ) y\r _s4 ,y\rs 9 8 only1 only ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?4 ,,lvi4--,to my ,,lady ,,k5mure4 7,,reasons ,,= ,,resignation--,,security ,,( ,,sa9ts--,,! ,,end ,,( ,,"t47 ,,madam1--,i receiv$ y\r ,lady%ip's lett] f ,j4 ,g4#adc ,i ?ank our ,"l ye are z well at lea/ z "o may be :o is n come home4 ,x is a m]cy 9 ?is /ormy sea to get a second w9d2 = none ( ! sa9ts get a fir/1 b !y mu/ take ! w9ds z ! ,"l ( ! seas cause? !m to bl[1 & ! inn z ! ,"l & ,ma/] ( ! inns ha? ord]$ x4 ,if cont5tm5t 7 "h1 heav5 7 n heav54 ,:oev] seek ! _w to be _! b$1 %all at be/ f9d x %ort & ill-made1 & a /one "u _! side to hold !m wak+1 r ?an a s(t pill[ to sleep ^u4 ,ye ought to bless y\r ,"l t x is n worse4 ,we live 9 a sea :]e _m h suff]$ %ipwreck1 & h ne$ t ,*ri/ sit at ! helm ( ! %ip4 ,x is a m]cy to w9 to heav51 ?\gh ) mu* h>d toil & heavy lab\r1 & to take x by viol5ce ill & well z x may be4 ,bett] g swimm+ & wet ?r\gh our wat]s ?an dr[n by ! way2 especially n[ :5 tru? suff]e?1 & great m5 bid ,*ri/ sit l[] & contract ,himself 9 less b\nds1 z if ,he took too mu* room4 #adc ,j4 ,gordon4 ,i expect our new prelate#add %all try my sitt+4 ,i hang by a ?read1 b x is 7if ,i may speak s7 ( ,*ri/'s sp9n+4 ,!re is no qu>rel m hone/ or hon\rable ?an to suff] = tru?4 ,b ! wor/ is1 t ?is kirk is l to s9k1 & all h] lov]s & fri5ds /& af> (f2 none m\rn ) h]1 & none m\rn = h]4 ,b ! ,"l ,jesus w n be put out ( ,8 conque/ s soon 9 ,scotl&4 ,x w be se5 t ! kirk & tru? w rise aga9 )9 ?ree days1 & ,*ri/ aga9 %all ride ^u ,8 :ite horse2 h[beit ,8 horse seem n[ to /umble1 yet he _c fall4 ,! fulness ( ,*ri/'s h>ve/ 9 ! end ( ! e>? is n yet come 94 ,i speak n ?is because ,i w\ld h x s1 b ^u bett] gr\nds ?an my nak$ lik+4 ,b en\gh ( ?is sad subject4 #add ,syds]ff4 ,i long to be fully assur$ ( y\r ,lady%ip's welf>e1 & t y\r s\l prosp]e?1 especially n[ 9 y\r solit>y life :5 y\r com=ts outw>d are few1 & :5 ,*ri/ ha? y = ! v uptak+4 ,i "k ,8 love to y is /ill runn+ ov]1 & ,8 love ha? n s bad a memory z to =get y & y\r de> *ild1 :o ha? two fa!rs 9 heav51 ! "o ! ,anci5t ( ,days4 ,i tru/ 9 ,8 m]cy ,he ha? some?+ laid up = him above1 h[ev] x may g ) him "h4 ,i "k x is long s9ce y\r ,lady%ip saw t ?is _w _h turn$ y\r /epmo!r & did =sake y4 ,madam1 y h reason to take 9 good "p a lean d9n] & sp>e diet 9 ?is life1 see+ y\r l>ge supp] ( ! ,lamb's prep>+ w recomp5se all4 ,let x g1 :i* 0 nev] y\rs b only 9 sight1 n 9 prop]ty4 ,! "t ( y\r loan w we> %ort] & %ort]1 & "t is measur$ to y by ounce weights2 & !n ,i "k y\r hope %all be a full e> ( corn & n bla/$ ) w9d4 ,x may be y\r joy t y\r an*or is up )9 ! veil1 & t ! gr\nd x is ca/ ^u is n false b firm4 ,god ha? done ,8 "p3 ,i hope ye w n d5y to fi% & fet* home all y\r love to ,himself2 & x is b too n>r[ & %ort = ,him if x 7 m4 ,if ye 7 be=e p\r+ all y\r love 7if x _h be5 _m gallons m7 9 ^u y\r ,"l1 if drops fell by 9 ! 9-p\r+1 ,he =give? y4 ,he ha? done n[ all t c be done to w9 beyond x all1 & ha? left little to woo y\r love f ,himself1 except "o only *ild4 ,:at is ,8 purpose h]e9 ,he kn[e? be/1 :o ha? tak5 y\r s\l 9 tutor+4 ,y\r fai? may be boldly *>itable ( ,*ri/1 t h[ev] matt]s g1 ! wor/ %all be a tir$ travell]1 & a joyful & sweet welcome home4 ,! back ( y\r w9t] night is brok54 ,look to ! ea/1 ! day sky is break+4 ,?9k n t ,*ri/ lose? "t1 or l+]e? unsuitably4 ,o fair1 fair1 & sweet morn+6 ,we are b z sea pass5g]s4 ,if we look "r1 we are ^u our c\ntry coa/3 our ,r$eem] is fa/ com+1 to take ?is old worm-eat5 _w1 l an old mo?-eat5 g>m5t1 9 ,8 two h&s1 & to roll x up & lay x by ,him4 ,^! are ! la/ days1 & an oa? is giv51 by ,god ,himself1 t "t %all be no m 7,rev4 x4 #f72 & :5 "t itself is old & grey-hair$1 x 7 good we 7 away4 ,?us1 ,madam1 ye see ,i am1 z my cu/om is t$i\s 9 my l9es4 ,y\r ,lady%ip w p>don x4 ,! ,"l ,jesus be ) y\r _s4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's at all ob$i5ce 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,jan4 #ah1 #afcf4 ,,lvii4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,9 ,,! ,,prospect ,,( ,,removal ,,to ,,ab]de547 ,,hon\r$ ,,& ,,de>e/ ,,9 ,,! ,,"l1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i am well1 & my s\l prosp]e?4 ,i f9d ,*ri/ ) me4 ,i burd5 no man2 ,i want no?+2 no face looke? on me b x laughe? on me4 ,sweet1 sweet is ! ,"l's cross4 ,i ov]come my heav9ess4 ,my ,bridegroom's love-bl9ks fatt5 my we>y s\l4 ,i soon g to my ,k+'s palace at ,ab]de54 ,tongue1 & p51 & wit1 _c express my joy4 ,rememb] my love to ,jean ,gordon1 to my si/]1 ,jean ,br[n1 to ,grizel1 to y\r husb&4 ,?us 9 ha/e4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 8 only1 only ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ed9burgh1 ,april #e1 #afcf4 ,p4,s4--,my *>ge is to y to believe1 rejoice1 s+1 & triumph4 ,*ri/ has said to me1 ,m]cy1 m]cy1 grace & peace = ,m>ion ,m',naught4 ,,lviii4--,to my ,,lady ,,k5mure4 7,,on ,,occasion ,,( ,,ef=ts ,,to ,,introduce ,,episcopacy47 ,,"r ,,hon\rable1--,i _c f9d a "t = writ+ "s ?+s ,i int5d$ on ,job1 ,i h be5 s tak5 up ) ! broils t we are encumb]$ ) 9 our call+4 ,= our prelate w h u ei!r to swall[ our light ov]1 & dige/ x contr>y to our /oma*s 7h[beit we %\ld vomit our consci5ce & all1 9 ?is tr\blesome con=mity71 or !n he w try if deprivation c conv]t u to ! c]emonial fai?4#ade #ade ,con=mity to episcopal =ms4 ,i write to y\r ,lady%ip1 ,madam1 n z di/ru/+ y\r affection or will+ness to help me1 z y\r ,lady%ip is able by y\rself or o!rs1 b to adv]tise y t ,i hang by a small ?read4 ,= our le>n$ prelate1 because we _c see ) 8 eyes s f> 9 a mill-/one z 8 light doe?1 w n foll[ 8 ,ma/]1 meek ,jesus1 :o wait$ ^u ! we>i$ & %ort-brea!d 9 ! way to heav54#adf ,:]e all see n alike1 & "s are weak]1 ,he c>rie? ! lambs 9 ,8 bosom1 & leade? g5tly ^? t are ) "y4 ,b we mu/ ei!r see all ! evil ( c]emonies to be b z indiff]5t /raws1 or suff] no less ?an to be ca/5 out ( ! ,"l's inh]itance6 ,madam1 if ,i _h "t ,i w\ld write m at l5g?1 b y\r ,lady%ip w p>don me till a fitt] occasion4 ,grace be ) y & y\r *ild1 & be> y company to y\r be/ home4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,june #h1 #afcf4 #adf ,allud+ to ,g54 xxxii4 #ad1 & ,isa4 xl4 #aa4 ,,lix4--,to ,,e>l/on1 ,eld]4 ,,alex&] ,,gordon ( ,e>l/on 0 desc5d$ f ! h\se ( ,gordon ( ,lo*9v>1 & ! resid5ce ( 8 family at fir/ 0 ,gordon ( ,airds 7ab\t a mile f ! ,new ,gall[ay ,railway ,/ation1 on a wood$ height1 9 ! p>i% ( ,kells74 ,8 great-gr&fa!r1 ,alex&] ,gordon ( ,airds1 hav+ m>ri$ ,m>g>et1 elde/ daught] ( ,john ,s9clair ( ,e>l/on1 ! issue ( t union came to possess ! l&s ( ,e>l/on4 7,nisbet's ,h]aldry47 ,x is a tradition t old ,gordon ( ,airds imbib$ ,wickliffite views1 :5 he 0 on a sort ( embassy to ! ,engli% ,bord]]s1 & t he propagat$ ! tru? by br++ home an ,engli% ,wickliffite to be tutor to 8 elde/ son4 ,hav+ obta9$ a ,new ,te/am5t 9 ! vulg> tongue1 he read x at meet+s :i* 7 held 9 ! woods ( ,airds1 9 a seclud$ spot1 at ! junction ( ! ,k5 & ! ,dee1 :]e ! lo* beg9s4#adg ,! tru? circulat$ rapidly ?r\gh ! :ole prov9ce ( ,gall[ay4 #adg ,x is probably ! little m\nd 9 ! wood call$ ,l['s ,seat1 f its be+ ! fav\rite resort ( a local poet ( t "n4 ,!re are "s int]e/+ traditions ab\t old ,gordon ( ,airds4 ,he 0 compell$1 :5 a y\?1 to sign ! s5t5ce t doom$ ,patrick ,hamilton to dea?1 #aebh2 & ?is v circum/ance l$ him to inquire m fully into ! tru?4 ,he liv$ to ! age ( "o hundr$ & "o1 dy+ 9 #aehf4 ,a travell]1 com+ to crave ! hospitality ( ,airds "o ev5+1 0 c\rte\sly receiv$ by a y\?1 :o1 h[ev]1 ref]r$ him to 8 fa!r4 ,8 fa!r 9 turn ref]r$ him to an old] man1 ! gr&fa!r ( ! boy2 & !n ?is grey-hair$ gr&-sire said1 ,sir1 y mu/ ask my fa!r1--! patri>* :o sat 9 ! arm-*air & conduct$ wor%ip t ev5+4 7,agnew's ,%]iffs ( ,gall[ay47 ,e>l/on1 or ,erli/on1 or ,e>le/on1 is n f> f ,c>sphairn4 ,z y come f ,dalry1 9 ,gl5k5s1 y see ! ro( ( ! anci5t resid5ce appe>+ f among ! trees t gr[ up ! slop+ ridge at ! foot ( :i* x /&s4 ,9 front ( ! grim old t[] !re is a f9e lawn1 a remnant ( bett] days1 & a l9n n f> (f4 ,!re is ano!r ,e>l/on1 9 ! p>i% ( ,borgue1 a q mod]n mansion1 built by a desc5dant ( ?is anci5t family1 & call$ aft] ! "n ( ! orig9al prop]ty4 ,! grace ( ,god1 :i* _h e>ly *os5 ?is family1 cont9u$ to fav\r x = _m g5]ations4 ,alex&] ,gordon1 ,ru!r=d's fri5d1 0 wor?y ( 8 ance/ors4 ,liv+/one1 9 8 ,*>act]i/ics1 speaks ( him z a man ( great _s1 b mu* subdu$ by inw>d ex]cise4 ,= wisdom1 c\rage1 & righte\sness1 he might h be5 a magi/rate 9 any "p ( ! e>?4 ,he w>mly esp\s$ ! side ( ! ,presbyt]ians4 ,9 ! end ( ,july #afce1 he 0 summon$ by ! ,bi%op ( ,glasg[ to appe> be=e ! ,high ,commission1 = prev5t+ ! intrusion ( an unpopul> nom9ee ( ! bi%op into a vacant p>i%4 ,b ,"l ,lorn1 aft]w>ds ! m>tyr$ ,m>quis ( ,argyle1 hav+ appe>$ ) him be=e t c\rt1 & affirm$ t ,e>l/on _h done ?is by 8 direction z patron ( ! p>i%1 ! matt] 0 def]r$ to a future day4 ,?is lett] ( ,ru!r=d probably ref]s to ! vexati\s proce$+s in/itut$ aga9/ him 9 reg>d to ?is matt]4 ,he 0 aft]w>ds summon$ by ,syds]ff1 ,bi%op ( ,gall[ay1 f9$ five hundr$ m]ks1 & bani%$ to ,montrose4 ,! ,privy ,c\ncil1 h[ev]1 aft]w>ds disp5s$ ) 8 bani%m5t ^u ! paym5t ( 8 f9e4 ,e>l/on 0 a memb] ( ! ,assembly :i* met at ,glasg[1 9 #afch1 z commission] f ! ,presbyt]y ( ,kirkcudbright4 ,8 "n appe>s among ! memb]s ( ,p>liam5t 9 #afda1 z memb] = ! %ire ( ,gall[ay4 ,he 0 m>ri$ to ,elizabe?1 daught] ( ,john ,gordon ( ,muirfad1 by :om he _h sev]al *ildr54 ,8 elde/ son1 ,william1 :o succe$$ him1 is ret\r$ heir ( 8 fa!r on ! #bcrd ( ,janu>y #afee4 ,9 ! av5ue lead+ to ,e>l/on1 !re is a v l>ge old oak1 /ill %[n z t 9 ! ?ick foliage ( :i* ?is ,william ,gordon hid1 & s escap$ 8 pursu]s1 9 ! days ( ! p]secution4 ,b 9 #afgi1 on 8 way to jo9 ! ris+ at ,bo?well1 he 0 %ot by a troop ( dragoons1 & lies buri$ 9 ,glass=d ,*ur*y>d1 :]e is a monum5t to 8 memory4 99 99 99 99 99 7,,no ,,suff]+ ,,= ,,*ri/ ,,unrew>d$--,,loss ,,( ,,*ildr5--,,*ri/ ,,9 ,,provid5ce47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,sir1--,i h he>d ( ! m9d & malice ( y\r adv]s>ies aga9/ y4 ,x is l !y w ext5d ! law !y h1 9 l5g? & bread?1 answ]able to _! heat ( m9d4 ,b x is a great "p ( y\r glory t ! cause is n y\rs1 b y\r ,"l's :om y s]ve4 ,& ,i d\bt n b ,*ri/ w c\nt x ,8 hon\r to back ,8 weak s]vant2 & x 7 a %ame = ,him 7) rev]5ce to ,8 holy "n7 t ,he %\ld suff] ,himself to be 9 ! common ( su* a poor man z ye are1 & t ye %\ld give out = ,him & n get 9 aga94 ,write up y\r depursm5ts = y\r ,ma/] ,*ri/1 & keep ! acc\nt ( :at ye give out1 :e!r "n1 cr$it1 goods1 or life1 & susp5d y\r reckon+ till nigh ! ev5+2 & rememb] t a poor weak s]vant ( ,*ri/ wrote x to y1 t ye %all h ,*ri/1 a ,k+1 caution = y\r incomes & all y\r losses4 ,reckon n f ! =5oon4 ,take ! ,^w ( ,god = y\r w>rant2 & = ,*ri/'s act ( caution>y1 h[beit body1 life1 & goods g = ,*ri/ y\r ,"l1 & ?\gh ye %\ld lose ! head = ,him1 yet !re %all n "o hair ( y\r head p]i%2 9 pati5ce1 !re=e1 possess y\r s\l4#adh ,& because ye are ! fir/ man 9 ,gall[ay call$ out & que/ion$ = ! "n ( ,jesus1 ,8 eye ha? be5 ^u y1 z ^u "o :om ,he design$ to be among ,8 witnesses4 ,*ri/ ha? said1 ,alex&] ,gordon %all lead ! r+ 9 witness+ a good confession1 & !re=e ,he ha? put ! g>l& ( suff]+ = ,himself fir/ ^u y\r head4 ,?9k y\rself s mu* ! m oblig$ to ,him1 & fe> n2 = ,he laye? ,8 "r h& on y\r head4 ,he :o 0 dead & is alive w plead y\r cause1 & w look att5tively ^u ! process f ! beg9n+ to ! end1 & ! ,_s ( glory %all re/ ^u y4 ,fe> none ( ^! ?+s :i* ?\ %alt suff]3 behold1 ! devil %all ca/ "s ( y into prison1 t ye may be tri$2 & ye %all h tribulation t5 days3 be ?\ fai?ful unto dea?1 & ,i w give !e a cr[n ( life#adi 7,rev4 ii4 #aj74 ,?is lovely ,"o1 ,jesus1 :o also became ! ,son ( man1 t ,he might take /rokes = y1 write ! cross-sweet5+ & s\l-support+ s5se ( ^! words 9 y\r he>t6 #adh ,luke xxi4 #ah1 #ai4 #adi ,ze*4 xii4 #b1 #f4 ,^! rumbl+ :eels ( ,scotl&'s t5 days' tribulation are "u ,8 look :o ha? sev5 eyes4 ,take a h\se on y\r head1 & slip y\rself by fai? 9 "u ,*ri/'s w+s till ! /orm be ov]4 ,& rememb]1 :5 !y h drunk5 u d[n1 ,j]usalem w be a cup ( trembl+ & ( poison4#aej ,!y %all be fa9 to vomit out ! sa9ts2 = ,judah %all be a he>? ( fire 9 a %eaf1 & !y %all dev\r all ! p r\nd ab\t1 on ! "r h& & on ! left4 ,woe to ,zion's enemies6 !y h ! wor/ ( x2 = we h writ = ! victory4 ,sir1 ye 7 nev] hon\rable till n[4 ,?is is y\r glory1 t ,*ri/ ha? put y 9 ! roll ) ,himself & ) ! re/ ( ! witnesses :o are come out ( great tribulation1 & h wa%5 _! g>m5ts & made !m :ite 9 ! blood ( ! ,lamb4 ,be n ca/ d[n = :at ! s]vants ( ,anti*ri/ ca/ 9 y\r tee?1 t ye are a head to & fav\r] ( ! ,puritans1 & lead] to t sect4 ,if y\r consci5ce say1 ,alas6 "h is mu* d9 & little done 7z ! prov]b is71 because ye h n done s mu* s]vice to ,*ri/ t way z ye might & %\ld1 take c\rage f t same temptation4 ,= y\r ,"l ,*ri/ looke? ^u t v *all5ge z an hung]+ desire 9 y to h done m ?an ye did2 & t fille? up ! blank1 & ,he w accept ( :at ye h done 9 t k9d4 ,if great m5 be k9d to y1 ,i pray y ov]look !m2 if !y smile on y1 ,*ri/ b borr[e? _! face to smile ?r\gh !m ^u ,8 afflict$ s]vant4 ,"k ! well-head2 & = all t1 le>n ! way to ! well itself4 ,?ank ,god t ,*ri/ came to y\r h\se 9 y\r abs5ce & took ) ,him "s ( y\r *ildr54 ,he presum$ t mu* on y\r love1 t ye w\ld n (f5d2#aea & h[beit ,he %\ld take ! re/1 ,he _c come ^u y\r wrong side4 ,i "q n1 if !y 7 *ildr5 ( gold1 b ye ?9k !m well be/[$ ^u ,him4 #aej ,ze*4 xii4 #b1 #f4 #aea ,/umble2 be (f5d$4 ,exp\nd well ^! two rods on y1 "o 9 y\r h\se at home1 ano!r on y\r own p]son abroad4 ,love ?9ke? no evil4 ,if ye 7 n ,*ri/'s :eat1 appo9t$ to be bread 9 ,8 h\se1 ,he w\ld n gr9d y4 ,b keep ! middle l9e1 nei!r despise nor fa9t 7,heb4 xii4 #e74 ,ye see y\r ,fa!r is homely ) y4 ,/rokes ( a fa!r evid5ce k9dness & c>e2 take !m s4 ,i hope y\r ,"l ha? manife/$ ,himself to y1 & sugge/$ ^!1 or m *oice ?\ghts ab\t ,8 deal+ ) y4 ,we are us+ our weak moy5 & cr$it = y up at our own c\rt1 z we d[4 ,we pray ! ,k+ to he> u1 & ! ,son ( ,man to g side = side ) y1 & h& 9 h& 9 ! fi]y ov51 & to quick5 & enc\rage y\r unbeliev+ he>t :5 ye droop & despond4 ,sir1 to ! hon\r ( ,*ri/ be x said1 my fai? goe? ) my p5 n[4 ,i am pres5tly believ+ ,*ri/ %all br+ y out4 ,tru? 9 ,scotl& %all keep ! cr[n ( ! causeway yet4 ,! sa9ts %all see religion g nak$ at noon-day1 free f %ame & fe> ( m54 ,we %all divide ,%e*em1 & ride ^u ! high places ( ,jacob4 ,rememb] my oblig$ respects & love to ,lady ,k5mure & h] sweet *ild4 ,y\rs ev] 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,july #f1 #afcf4 ,,lx4--,to ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,:5 ,,he ,,0 ,,"u ,,trial ,,by ,,! ,,high ,,commission47 ,,my ,,de> ,,& ,,well-,,belov$ ,,9 ,,*ri/1--,i am yet "u trial1 & h appe>$ be=e ,*ri/'s =bidd5 lords1#aeb = a te/imony aga9/ !m4 ,! ,*ancellor & ! re/ tempt$ me ) que/ions1 no?+ belong+ to my summons1 :i* ,i :olly decl9$1 not)/&+ ( 8 ?reats4 ,my newly pr9t$ book aga9/ ,arm9ians#aec 0 "o *all5ge2 n lord+ ! prelates#aed 0 ano!r4 ,! mo/ "p ( ! bi%ops1 :5 ,i came 91 look$ m a/oni%$ ?an ,i1 & he>d me ) sil5ce4 ,"s spoke = me2 b my ,"l rul$ x s z ,i am fill$ ) joy 9 my suff]+s1 & ,i f9d ,*ri/'s cross sweet4 ,:at !y int5d aga9/ ! next day ,i "k n4 ,be n secure1 b pray4 ,our ,bi%op ( ,gall[ay said1 ,if ! ,commission %\ld n give him 8 w ( me 7) an oa? he said71 he w\ld write to ! ,k+4 ,! ,*ancellor summon$ me 9 judgm5t to appe> t day eight days4 ,my ,"l has br\ght me a fri5d f ! ,highl&s ( ,argyle1 my ,"l ( ,lorn1#aee :o ha? done z mu* z 0 )9 ! compass ( 8 p[]4 ,god gave me fav\r 9 8 eyes4 ,mr4 ,rob]t ,gl5d9n+ is sil5c$1 till he accepts a colleague4 ,we hope to deal yet = him4 ,*ri/ is wor?y to be entru/$4 ,y\r husb& w get an easy & good way ( 8 bus9ess4 ,ye & ,i bo? %all see ! salvation ( ,god ^u ,joseph sep>ate f 8 bre?r54 ,grace be ) y4 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ed9burgh1 #afcf4 #aeb ,! prelates2 allud+ to #a ,pet4 v4 #c4 #aec ,ex]citat4 ,apol4 pro ,div9 ,grati1 publi%$ ?is ye> 7#afcf7 at ,am/]dam4 #aed ,call+ !m ,lords4 #aee ,bro!r to ,lady ,k5mure1 & aft]w>ds ! celebrat$ ,m>quis ( ,argyle4 ,see ,lett] ,,lxi4 also4 ,,lxi4--,to ! truly ,noble & ,elect ,lady1 my ,,lady ,,visc\ntess ,,( ,,k5mure1 on ! ev5+ ( 8 bani%m5t to ,ab]de54 7,,8 ,,only ,,regrets--,,! ,,cross ,,unspeakably ,,sweet--,,retrospect ,,( ,,8 ,,m9i/ry47 ,,noble ,,& ,,elect ,,lady1--,t hon\r t ,i h pray$ = ^! sixte5 ye>s1 ) submission to my ,"l's w1 my k9d ,"l ha? n[ be/[$ ^u me1 ev5 to suff] = my royal & pr9cely ,k+ ,jesus1 & = ,8 k+ly cr[n1 & ! fre$om ( ,8 k+dom t ,8 ,fa!r ha? giv5 ,him4 ,! =bidd5 lords h s5t5c$ me ) deprivation1 & conf9em5t )9 ! t[n ( ,ab]de54 ,i am *>g$ 9 ! ,k+'s "n to ent] aga9/ ! #bj? day ( ,augu/ next1 & !re to rema9 dur+ ! ,k+'s pleasure1 z !y h giv5 x out4 ,h[beit ,*ri/'s gre5 cross1 newly laid ^u me1 be some:at heavy1 :ile ,i call to m9d ! _m fair days sweet & com=table to my s\l & to ! s\ls ( _m o!rs1 & h[ "y ones 9 ,*ri/ are pluck$ f ! brea/1 & ! inh]itance ( ,god laid wa/e2 yet t sweet smell$ & p]fum$ cross ( ,*ri/ is accompani$ ) sweet refre%m5ts1 ) ! kisses ( a ,k+1 ) ! joy ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 ) fai? t ! ,"l he>s ! sigh+ ( a prison]1 ) und\bt$ hope 7z sure z my ,"l live?7 aft] ?is night to see daylight1 & ,*ri/'s sky to cle> up aga9 ^u me1 & ,8 poor kirk2 & t 9 a /range l&1 among /range faces1 ,he w give fav\r 9 ! eyes ( m5 to ,8 poor oppress$ s]vant1 :o d[ n b love t lovely ,"o1 t pr9cely ,"o1 ,jesus1 ! ,com=t] ( 8 s\l4 ,all w\ld be well1 if ,i 7 free ( old *all5ges = guilt9ess1 & = neglect 9 my call+1 & = speak+ too little = my ,well-belov$'s cr[n1 hon\r1 & k+dom4 ,o = a day 9 ! assembly ( ! sa9ts to advocate = ,k+ ,jesus6 ,if my ,"l also g on n[ to qu>rels ,i die1 ,i _c endure x4 ,b ,i look = peace f ,him1 because ,he kn[e? ,i d[ be> m5's feud1 b ,i d[ n be> ,8 feud4 ,?is is my only ex]cise1 t ,i fe> ,i h done little good 9 my m9i/ry2 b ,i d>e n b say1 ,i lov$ ! bairns ( ! w$d+-*amb]1 & pray$ = & desir$ ! ?riv+ ( ! m>riage1 & com+ ( ,8 k+dom4 ,i appreh5d no less ?an a judgm5t ^u ,gall[ay1 & t ! ,"l %all visit ?is :ole nation = ! qu>rel ( ! ,cov5ant4 ,b :at c be laid ^u me1 or any ! l ( me1 is too light = ,*ri/4 ,*ri/ d[ be> m1 & w\ld be> dea? & burn+ quick1 9 ,8 quick s]vants1 ev5 = ?is hon\rable cause t ,i n[ suff] =4 ,yet = all my compla9ts 7& ,he kn[e? t ,i d>e n n[ dissemble71 ,he 0 nev] sweet] & k9d] ?an ,he is n[4 ,"o kiss n[ is sweet] ?an t5 long s9ce2 sweet1 sweet is ,8 cross2 light1 light & easy is ,8 yoke4 ,o :at a sweet /ep 7 x up to my ,fa!r's h\se ?r\gh t5 dea?s1 = ! tru? & cause ( t unkn[n1 & s n half well lov$1 ,plant ( ,r5[n1 ! ,man call$ ! ,bran*1 ! ,*ief among t5 ?\s&s1 ! faire/ among ! sons ( m56 ,o :at unse5 joys1 h[ _m hidd5 he>t-burn+s ( love1 are 9 ! remnants ( ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/6 7,col4 i4 #bd47 ,my de> wor?y ,lady1 ,i give x to y\r ,lady%ip1 "u my own h&1 my he>t writ+ z well z my h&1--welcome1 welcome1 sweet1 sweet & glori\s cross ( ,*ri/2 welcome1 sweet ,jesus1 ) ,?y light cross4 ,?\ ha/ n[ ga9$ & gott5 all my love f me2 keep :at ,?\ ha/ gott56 ,only woe1 woe is me1 = my b]eft flock1 = ! lambs ( ,jesus1 t ,i fe> %all be f$ ) dry brea/s4 ,b ,i sp>e n[4 ,madam1 ,i d>e n promise to see y\r ,lady%ip1 because ( ! little "t ,i h allott$ me2 & ,i purpose to obey ! ,k+1 :o ha? p[] ( my body2 & rebellion to k+s is unbeseem+ ,*ri/'s m9i/]s4 ,be pleas$ to acqua9t my ,lady ,m>#aef ) my case4 ,i w look t y\r ,lady%ip & t good lady w be m9dful to ,god ( ! ,"l's prison]1 n = my cause1 b = ! ,gospel's sake4 ,madam1 b9d me m1 if m c be1 to y\r ,lady%ip1 & write ?anks to y\r bro!r1 my ,"l ( ,lorn1 = :at he ha? done = me1 a poor unkn[n /rang] to 8 ,lord%ip4 ,i %all pray = him & 8 h\se1 :ile ,i live4 ,x is 8 hon\r to op5 8 m\? 9 ! /reets1 = 8 wrong$ & oppress$ ,ma/] ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,n[1 ,madam1 comm5d+ y\r ,lady%ip & ! sweet *ild to ! t5d] m]cies ( m9e own ,"l ,jesus1 & ,8 good-w :o dwelt 9 ! ,bu%1 ,i am y\rs 9 8 own sweete/ ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ed9burgh1 ,july #bh1 #afcf4 #aef ,see ,lett] ,,cxl4 ,,lxii4--,to ! ,,lady ,,culross1 on occasion ( 8 bani%m5t to ,ab]de54 ,,elizabe? ,,melville1 wife ( ,james ,colvill1 ! elde/ son ( ,alex&]1 ,comm5dator ( ,culross1 0 ! daught] ( ,sir ,james ,melville ( ,halhill1 9 ,fife4 ,h] fa!r 0 ambassador f ,que5 ,m>y to ,que5 ,elizabe?1 & a privy c\ncillor to ,k+ ,james ,,vi4 ,he 0 also a man ( piety1 :o 7says ,liv+/one71 pr(ess$ he _h got assurance f ! ,"l1 t himself1 wife1 & all 8 *ildr51 %\ld meet 9 heav54 ,lady ,culross held a high place among ! em95t ,*ri/ians ( h] day4 ,liv+/one says3 ,%e 0 fam\s = h] piety1 & = h] dream conc]n+ h] spiritual condition1 :i* %e put 9 v]se1 :i* 0 publi%$ by o!rs4 ,( all t ev] ,i saw1 %e 0 mo/ unwe>i$ 9 religi\s ex]cises2 & ! m %e enjoy$ access to ,god !re9 %e hung]$ ! m4 ,%e 0 pres5t at ! fam\s ,communion at ,%otts 9 ,june #afcf1 :5 ! s]mon prea*$ by ,liv+/one1 on ! ,monday aft]1 0 ! means1 x is believ$1 ( ! conv]sion ( n less ?an five hundr$ individuals4 ,! night be=e _h be5 sp5t 9 pray] by a great numb] ( ,*ri/ians 9 a l>ge room ( ! inn :]e %e slept2 & ! m9i/] :o %\ld h prea*$ on ,monday hav+ fall5 sick1 x 0 at h] sugge/ion t ! o!r m9i/]s assi/+ on t occasion1 to :om ,liv+/one 0 a /rang]1 laid ^u him ! "w ( address+ ! p4 ,!re is a poem writt5 by h]1 entitl$ ,ane ,godlie ,dream2 & !re is /ill pres]v$ a sonnet ( h] composition1 :i* %e s5t to ,mr4 ,john ,wel% :5 he 0 imprison$ 9 ,blackness1 #afje3-- ,my de> bro!r1 ) c\rage be> ! cross1 ,joy %all be jo9$ ) all ?y sorr[ "h4 ,high is ?y hope1 disda9 ?is e>?ly dross1 ,once %all y see ! wi%$ day appe>4 ,n[ x is d>k1 ?y sky _c be cle>2 ,aft] ! cl\ds x %all be calm anon2 ,wait on ,8 w ^: blood ha? b\ght !e de>3 ,extol ,8 "n1 ?\gh outw>d joys be gone4 ,look to ! ,"l1 ?\ art n left alone1 ,s9ce ,he is ?9e1 :at pleasure can/ ?\ take6 ,he is at h&1 & he>s ?y e groan3 ,end out ?y fight1 & suff] = ,8 sake4 ,a sight mo/ bright ?y s\l %all %ortly see1 ,:5 /ore ( glore ?y ri* rew>d %all be4 --,wodr[ ,,mss4 ,adv4 ,lib4 ,ed94 vol4 xxix4 7,,*all5ges ,,( ,,consci5ce--,,! ,,cross ,,no ,,burd547 ,,madam1--,y\r lett] came 9 due "t to me1 n[ a prison] ( ,*ri/1 & 9 bonds = ! ,gospel4 ,i am s5t5c$ ) deprivation & conf9em5t )9 ! t[n ( ,ab]de54 ,b ,o my guilt9ess1 ! follies ( my y\?1 ! neglects 9 my call+1 & especially 9 n speak+ m = ! k+dom1 cr[n1 & sceptre ( my royal & pr9cely ,k+ ,jesus1 d s />e me 9 ! face1 t ,i appreh5d ang] 9 t :i* is a cr[n ( rejoic+ to ! de> sa9ts ( ,god4 ,?is1 be=e my compe>ance1 :i* 0 ?ree sev]al days1 did tr\ble me1 & burd5e? me m n[2 h[beit ,*ri/1 & 9 ,him ,god reconcil$1 met me ) op5 arms1 & try/$ me precisely at ! entry ( ! door ( ! ,*ancellor's hall1 & assi/$ me s to answ]1 z t ! advantage is n !irs b ,*ri/'s4 ,alas6 t is no cause ( wond]+ t ,i am ?us borne d[n ) *all5ges2 = ! _w ha? mi/ak5 me1 & no man kn[e? :at guilt9ess is 9 me s well z ^! two1 :o keep my eyes n[ wak+ & my he>t heavy1 ,i mean 7#a7 my he>t & consci5ce1 & 7#b7 my ,"l1 :o is great] ?an my he>t4 ,%ew y\r bro!r t ,i desire him1 :ile he is on ! wat*-t[]1 to plead ) 8 "m1 & to plead ) ?is l&1 & sp>e n to cry = my sweet ,"l ,jesus ,8 fair cr[n1 t ! int]dict$ & =bidd5 lords are pluck+ (f ,8 royal head4 ,if ,i 7 free ( *all5ges1 & a ,high ,commission )9 my s\l1 ,i w\ld n give a /raw to g to my ,fa!r's h\se ?r\gh t5 dea?s1 = ! tru? & cause ( my lovely1 lovely ,"o1 ,jesus4 ,b ,i walk 9 heav9ess n[4 ,if ye love me1 & ,*ri/ 9 me1 my de> ,lady1 pray1 pray = ?is only1 t bygones betwixt my ,"l & me may be bygones1 & t ,he w\ld pass f ! summons ( ,8 ,high ,commission1 & seek no?+ f me1 b :at ,he w d = me & "w 9 me4 ,if y\r lady%ip knew me z ,i d myself1 ye w\ld say1 ,poor s\l1 no m>vel4 ,x is n my appreh5sion t create? ?is cross to me2 x is too real1 & ha? sad & c]ta9 gr\nds4 ,b ,i w n believe t ,god w take ?is advantage ( me1 :5 my back is at ! wall4 ,he :o =bidde? to add affliction to affliction1 w ,he d x ,himself8 ,:y %\ld ,he pursue a dry leaf & /ubble8 ,desire ,him to sp>e me n[4 ,also ! memory ( ! fair fea/-days1 t ,*ri/ & ,i _h 9 ,8 banquet+-h\se ( w9e1 & ( ! scatt]$ flock once committ$ to me1 & n[ tak5 (f my h& by ,himself1 because ,i 0 n s fai?ful 9 ! end z ,i 0 9 ! two fir/ ye>s ( my entry1 :5 sleep dep>t$ f my eyes1 because my s\l 0 tak5 up ) a c>e = ,*ri/'s lambs1--ev5 ^! add sorr[ to my sorr[4 ,n[ my ,"l ha? only giv5 me ?is to say1 & ,i write x "u m9e own h& 7be ye ! ,"l's s]vant's witness71 welcome1 welcome1 sweet1 sweet cross ( ,*ri/2 welcome1 fair1 fair1 lovely1 royal ,k+ ) ,?9e own cross4 ,let u all ?ree g to heav5 toge!r4 ,nei!r c>e ,i mu* to g f ! s\? ( ,scotl& to ! nor?1 & to be ,*ri/'s prison] among/ unco faces1 9 a place ( ?is k+dom1 :i* ,i h little reason to be 9 love )4 ,i "k ,*ri/ %all make ,ab]de5 my g>d5 ( delights4 ,i am fully p]suad$ t ,scotl& %all eat ,ezekiel's book1 t is writt5 )9 & )\t1 lam5tation1 & m\rn+1 & woe 7,ezek4 ii4 #aj74 ,b ! sa9ts %all get a dr9k ( ! well t goe? ?r\gh ! /reets ( ! ,new ,j]usalem1 to put x d[n4 ,?us hop+ t ye w ?9k ^u ! poor prison] ( ,*ri/1 ,i pray1 grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ed9burgh1 ,july #cj1 #afcf4 ,,lxiii4--,to ,,mr4 ,,rob]t ,,cunn+ham1 ,m9i/] ( ! ,gospel at ,holywood1 9 ,irel&4 ,,mr4 ,,rob]t ,,cunn+ham 0 = "s "t employ$ z *apla9 to ! ,e>l ( ,buccleu*'s regim5t 9 ,holl&4 ,on ! return ( ! troops to ,scotl&1 he remov$ to ! nor? ( ,irel&1 :]e he 0 admitt$ m9i/] ( ,holywood 9 #afae4 ,he 0 ! "o man to my disc]n+1 says ,liv+/one1 ( all t ev] ,i saw1 :o resembl$ mo/ ! meekness ( ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 8 :ole c>riage1 & 0 s f> rev]5c$ by all1 ev5 ! mo/ wick$1 t he 0 (t tr\bl$ ) t ,scripture1 ',woe to y :5 all m5 speak well ( y4' ,he cont9u$ to lab\r 9 8 *>ge1 & 9 ! surr\nd+ di/rict1 ) great success1 until ! ,presbyt]ian m9i/]s began to be mole/$ = _! noncon=mity4 ,ow+ to ! s+ul> g5tl5ess ( ,cunn+ham's disposition1 he 0 = "s "t less subject$ to tr\ble ?an 8 bre?r52 b at l5g?1 on ! #ab? ( ,augu/ #afcf1 he & f\r o!r m9i/]s 7among :om 0 ,mr4 ,hamilton m5tion$ 9 ! close ( ?is lett]7 7 =mally depos$ = refus+ to subscribe c]ta9 canons1 "o ( :i* 0 kneel+ at ! ,"l's ,supp]4 ,n long aft]1 he1 ) "s ( 8 depos$ bre?r51 came ov] to ,scotl&2 b he did n long survive 8 arrival4 ,he di$ at ,irv9e1 on ! #bi? ( ,m>* #afcg1 sc>cely eight mon?s aft] ?is lett] 0 writt54 ,a little be=e he expir$1 8 wife sitt+ on ! front ( 8 b$ ) h] h& clasp$ 9 81 aft] committ+ to ,god 8 flock at ,holywood1 8 fri5ds & 8 *ildr51 he add$1 ,& la/ ( all1 ,i recomm5d to ,!e ?is g5tlewoman1 :o is no m my wife4 ,8 affectionate wife bur/+ into te>s1 he s\ght by com=table words to allay h] grief2 b 9 ! act ( s do+1 fell asleep 9 ,jesus4 7,,consolation ,,to ,a ,,bro!r ,,9 ,,tribulation--,,8 ,,own ,,deprivation ,,( ,,m9i/ry--,,*ri/ ,,wor? ,,suff]+ ,,=47 ,,well-,,belov$ ,,& ,,rev]5d ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,^u acqua9tance 9 ,*ri/1 ,i ?\ght good to take ! opportunity ( writ+ to y4 ,see+ x ha? seem$ good to ! ,"l ( ! h>ve/ to take ! hooks out ( our h&s = a "t1 & to lay ^u u a m hon\rable s]vice1 ev5 to suff] = ,8 "n1 x 7 good to com=t "o ano!r 9 writ+4 ,i h _h a desire to see y 9 ! face2 yet n[ be+ ! prison] ( ,*ri/1 x is tak5 away4 ,i am greatly com=t$ to he> ( y\r soldi]'s /ately#aeg _s1 = y\r pr9cely & royal ,capta9 ,jesus our ,"l1 & = ! grace ( ,god 9 ! re/ ( our de> bre?r5 ) y4 #aeg ,see ,gloss>y4 ,y h he>d ( my tr\ble1 ,i suppose4 ,x ha? pleas$ our sweet ,"l ,jesus to let loose ! malice ( ^! int]dict$ lords 9 ,8 h\se to deprive me ( my m9i/ry at ,anwo?1 & to conf9e me1 eight score miles f !nce1 to ,ab]de52 & also 7:i* 0 n done to any be=e7 to inhibit me to speak at all 9 ,jesus' "n1 )9 ?is k+dom1 "u ! pa9 ( rebellion4 ,! cause t rip5$ _! hatr$ 0 my book aga9/ ! ,arm9ians1 :]e( !y accus$ me1 on ^? ?ree days ,i appe>$ be=e !m4 ,b1 let our cr[n$ ,k+ 9 ,zion reign6 ,by ,8 grace ! loss is !irs1 ! advantage is ,*ri/'s & tru?'s4 ,albeit ?is hone/ cross ga9$ "s gr\nd on me1 & my heav9ess & my inw>d *all5ges ( consci5ce = a "t 7 %>p1 yet n[1 = ! enc\ragem5t ( y all1 ,i d>e say x1 & write x "u my h&1 ,welcome1 welcome1 sweet1 sweet cross ( ,*ri/4 ,i v]ily ?9k ! *a9s ( my ,"l ,jesus are all ov]laid ) pure gold1 & t ,8 cross is p]fum$1 & t x smelle? ( ,*ri/1 & t ! victory %all be by ! blood ( ! ,lamb1 & by ! ^w ( ,8 tru?1 & t ,*ri/1 ly+ on ,8 back1 9 ,8 weak s]vants1 & oppress$ tru?1 %all ride ov] ,8 enemies' bellies1 & %all /rike ?r\gh k+s 9 ! day ( ,8 wra? 7,psa4 cx4 #d74 ,x is "t we laugh :5 ,he laughe?2 & see+ ,he is n[ pleas$ to sit#aeh ) wrongs = a "t1 x become? u to be sil5t until ! ,"l ha? let ! enemies enjoy _! hungry1 lean1 & feckless p>adise4 ,bless$ are !y :o are cont5t to take /rokes ) weep+ ,*ri/4 ,fai? w tru/ ! ,"l1 & is n ha/y1 nor head/rong2 nei!r is fai? s timor\s z to flatt] a temptation1 or to bud & bribe ! cross4 ,x is little up or little d[n#aei t ! ,lamb & ,8 foll[]s c get no law-surety1 nor truce ) crosses2 x mu/ be s1 till we be up 9 our ,fa!r's h\se4 ,my he>t is woe inde$ = my "m ,*ur*1 t ha? play$ ! h>lot ) _m lov]s4 ,h] ,husb& ha? a m9d to sell h] = h] horrible transgressions2 & heavy w ! h& ( ! ,"l be ^u ?is backslid+ nation4 ,! ways ( our ,zion m\rn2 h] gold has become dim1 h] :ite ,naz>ites are black l a coal4 ,h[ %all n ! *ildr5 weep1 :5 ! ,husb& & ! "m _c agree6 ,yet ,i believe ,scotl&'s sky %all cle> aga92 t ,*ri/ %all build aga9 ! old wa/e places ( ,jacob2 t our dead & dry bones %all become "o army ( liv+ m51 & t our ,well-belov$ may yet fe$ among ! lilies1 until ! day break & ! %ad[s flee away 7,song iv4 #e1 #f74 ,my de> bro!r1 let u help "o ano!r ) our pray]s4 ,our ,k+ %all m[ d[n ,8 enemies1 & %all come f ,bozrah ) ,8 g>m5ts all dy$ 9 blood4 ,& = our consolation %all ,he appe>1 & call ,8 wife ,hephzibah1 & ,8 l& ,beulah 7,isa4 lxii4 #d72 = ,he w rejoice ov] u & m>ry u1 & ,scotl& %all say1 ,:at h ,i to d any m ) idols8 ,only let u be fai?ful to ,him t c ride ?r\gh hell & dea? ^u a w9dle/rae1 & ,8 horse nev] /umble2 & let ,him make ( me a bridge ov] a wat]1 s t ,8 high & holy "n may be glorifi$ 9 me4 ,/rokes ) ! sweet ,m$iator's h& are v sweet4 ,he 0 always sweet to my s\l2 b s9ce ,i suff]$ = ,him1 ,8 brea? ha? a sweet] smell ?an be=e4 ,oh t e hair ( my head1 & e memb] & e bone 9 my body1 7 a man to witness a fair confession = ,him6 ,i w\ld ?9k all too little = ,him4 ,:5 ,i look ov] beyond ! l9e1 & beyond dea?1 to ! laugh+ side ( ! _w1 ,i triumph1 & ride ^u ! high places ( ,jacob2 h[beit o!rwise ,i am a fa9t1 dead-he>t$1 c[>dly man1 (t borne d[n1 & hungry 9 wait+ = ! m>riage supp] ( ! ,lamb4 ,nev]!less1 ,i ?9k x ! ,"l's wise love t fe$s u ) hung]1 & makes u fat ) wants & des]tions4 #aeh ,endure4 #aei ,( little mom5t4 ,i "k n1 my de> bro!r1 if our wor?y bre?r5 be gone to sea or n4 ,!y are on my he>t & 9 my pray]s4 ,if !y be yet ) y1 salute my de> fri5d1 ,john ,/u>t1 my well-belov$ bre?r5 9 ! ,"l1 ,mr4 ,blair1 ,mr4 ,hamilton1 ,mr4 ,liv+/on1 & ,mr4 ,m',clell&1#afj & acqua9t !m ) my tr\bles1 & entreat !m to pray = ! poor afflict$ prison] ( ,*ri/4 ,!y are de> to my s\l4 ,i seek y\r pray]s & !irs = my flock3 _! remembrance breake? my he>t4 ,i desire to love t p1 & o!rs my de> acqua9tance 9 ,*ri/1 ) love 9 ,god1 & z ,god love? !m4 ,i "k t ,he :o s5t me to ! we/ & s\?1 s5ds me also to ! nor?4 ,i w *>ge my s\l to believe & to wait = ,him1 & w foll[ ,8 provid5ce1 & n g be=e x1 nor /ay beh9d x4 ,n[1 my de> bro!r1 tak+ f>ewell 9 pap]1 ,i comm5d y all to ! ^w ( ,8 grace1 & to ! "w ( ,8 ,_s1 to ,him :o holde? ! sev5 />s 9 ,8 "r h&1 t y may be kept spotless till ! day ( ,jesus our ,"l4 ,i am y\r bro!r 9 affliction 9 our sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,f ,,irv9e1 be+ on my j\rney to ,*ri/'s ,palace 9 ,ab]de51 ,augu/ #d1 #afcf4 #afj ,correspond5ts :o1 because ( ! oppressive measures ( ! prelates1 int5d$ to proce$ to ,new ,engl&4 ,!re 0 a ,m',lell& ( ,balmaga*an1 ne> ,rob]ton1 9 ! p>i% ( ,borgue2 b ?is is n he4 ,?is 0 ,john ,m',lell&1 sometime m9i/] ( ,kirkcudbright1 a fri5d ( ,r4 ,blair's4 ,,lxiv4--,to ,,alex&] ,,gordon ( ,e>l/on4 7,,8 ,,feel+s ,,^u ,,leav+ ,,anwo?47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,sir1--,i f9d small hopes ( ,q4's bus9ess4#afa ,i int5d1 aft] ! c\ncil-day1 to g on to ,ab]de54 ,! ,"l is ) me3 ,i c>e n :at man c d4 ,i burd5 no man1 & ,i want no?+4 ,no k+ is bett] provid$ ?an ,i am4 ,sweet1 sweet1 & easy is ! cross ( my ,"l4 ,all m5 ,i look 9 ! face 7( :atsoev] d5om9ation1 nobles & poor1 acqua9tance & /rang]s7 are fri5dly to me4 ,my ,well-belov$ is "s k9d] & m w>mly ?an ord9>y1 & come? & visite? my s\l4 ,my *a9s are ov]gild$ ) gold4 ,only ! remembrance ( my fair days ) ,*ri/ 9 ,anwo?1 & ( my de> flock 7^: case is my he>t's sorr[71 is v9eg> to my sug>$ w9e4 ,yet bo? sweet & s\r fe$ my s\l4 ,no p51 no words1 no +9e c express to y ! lovel9ess ( my only1 only ,"l ,jesus4 ,?us1 9 ha/e1 mak+ = my palace at ,ab]de51 ,i bless y1 y\r wife1 y\r elde/ son1 & o!r *ildr54 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 #afa ,probably ,que5sb]ry4 ,y\rs 9 8 only1 only ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ed9burgh1 ,sept4 #e1 #afcf4 ,,lxv4--,to ,,rob]t ,,gordon ( ,knockbreck1 on 8 way to ,ab]de54 ,,rob]t ,,gordon ( ,knockbrex1 9 ! p>i% ( ,borgue1 :i* adjo9s ,anwo?1 is1 by ,liv+/one 9 8 ,*>act]i/ics1 describ$ z a s+le-he>t$ & pa9ful ,*ri/ian1 mu* employ$ at p>liam5ts & public meet+s aft] ! ye> #afch4 ,he 0 a memb] ( ! fam\s ,assembly :i* met at ,glasg[ 9 #afch1 z commission] f ! ,presbyt]y ( ,kirkcudbright4 ,! precise date ( 8 dea? is unc]ta92 b we f9d1 9 #afeg1 ,john ,gordon 9 ,g>lo*1 five miles f ,dalry1 is ret\r$ heir ( ,rob]t ,gordon ( ,knockbreck1 8 gr&uncle1 9 ! l&s ( ,knockbreck4 7,inq4 ,retor4 ,abbrev4 ,kirkcudbright1 ,no4 #bgd47 ,?is ,john ,gordon1 & ,rob]t1 8 bro!r1 7 execut$ toge!r at ,ed9burgh on ! #g? ( ,decemb] #afff1 = hav+ be5 engag$ 9 ! ris+ at ,p5tl&4 7,see ,lett] ,,ccxvii47 ,!y inh]it$1 & suff]$ =1 ! pr9ciples ( ,rob]t ,gordon ( ,knockbreck1 _! gr&uncle1 to :om ?is lett] 0 writt54 ,knockbrex /&s ne> ! sea-%ore1 amid ?ick woods1 look+ d[n on ! op5+ ( ,wigt[n ,bay4 ,b a mod]n mansion has tak5 ! place ( ,gordon's resid5ce4 99 99 99 99 99 7,,h[ ,,upheld ,,on ,,! ,,way47 ,,my ,,de>e/ ,,bro!r1--,i see ,*ri/ ?9ke? %ame 7if ,i may speak s7 to be 9 su* a poor man's common z m9e4 ,i burd5 no man2 ,i want no?+2 no face ha? gloom$ ^u me s9ce ,i left y4 ,god's sun & fair wea!r conveye? me to my "t-p>adise 9 ,ab]de54 ,*ri/ ha? s h&somely fitt$ = my %\ld]s ?is r\gh tree ( ! cross1 z t x hurte? me no ways4 ,my treasure is up 9 ,*ri/'s c(f]s2 my com=ts are great] ?an ye c believe2 my p5 %all lie = p5ury ( words to write ( !m4 ,god kn[e? ,i am fill$ ) ! joy ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,only my memory ( y1 my de>e/ 9 ! ,"l1 my flock & o!rs1 keepe? me "u1 & f be+ exalt$ above measure4 ,*ri/'s sweet sauce ha? ?is s\r mix$ ) x2 b ,o su* a sweet & pleasant ta/e6 ,i f9d small hopes ( ,q4's matt]4 ,?us 9 ha/e4 ,rememb] me to y\r wife1 & to ,william ,gordon4 ,grace be ) y1 ,y\rs 9 8 only1 only ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ed9burgh1 ,sept4 #e1 #afcf4 ,,lxvi4--,to ,,rob]t ,,gordon ( ,knockbreck1 aft] arriv+ at ,ab]de54 7,,*all5ges ,,( ,,consci5ce--,,ease ,,9 ,,zion47 ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i am1 by ,god's m]cy1 come n[ to ,ab]de51 ! place ( my conf9em5t1 & settl$ 9 an hone/ man's h\se4 ,i f9d ! t[n's-m5 cold1 g5]al1 & dry 9 _! k9dness2 yet ,i f9d a lodg+ 9 ! he>t ( _m /rang]s4 ,my *all5ges are reviv$ aga91 & ,i f9d old sores ble$+ ( new2 dang]\s & pa9ful is an "u-cott$ consci5ce2 yet ,i h an eye to ! blood t is physic = su* sores4 ,b1 v]ily1 ,i see ,*ri/ianity is conceiv$ to be m easy & light] ?an x is2 s t ,i sometimes ?9k ,i nev] knew any?+ b ! lett]s ( t "n2 = our nature cont5te? itself ) little 9 godl9ess4 ,our ,"l1 ,"l1 seeme? to u t5 ,"l-,lords4 ,little hol9ess 9 our balance is mu*1 because x is our own hol9ess2 & we love to lay small burd5s ^u our s(t natures1 & to make a fair c\rt-way to heav54 ,& ,i "k x 7 necess>y to take m pa9s ?an we d1 & n to make heav5 a city m easily tak5 ?an ,god ha? made x4 ,i p]suade myself t _m runn]s %all come %ort1 & get a disappo9tm5t4 ,oh6 h[ easy is x to deceive ourselves1 & to sleep1 & wi% t heav5 may fall d[n 9 our laps6 ,yet = all my ,"l's glooms1 ,i f9d ,him sweet1 graci\s1 lov+1 k9d2 & ,i want bo? p5 & words to set =? ! fairness1 beauty1 & sweetness ( ,*ri/'s love1 & ! hon\r ( ?is cross ( ,*ri/1 :i* is glori\s to me1 ?\gh ! _w ?9ke? %ame !re(4 ,i v]ily ?9k t ! cross ( ,*ri/ w\ld blu% & ?9k %ame ( ^! ?9-sk9n$ world+s1 :o are s m>ri$ to _! cr$it t !y are a%am$ ( ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/4 ,o ! hon\r to be sc\rg$ & /on$ ) ,*ri/1 & to g ?r\gh a furi\s-fac$ dea? to life et]nal6 ,b m5 w\ld h law-borr[s aga9/ ,*ri/'s cross4 ,n[1 my de> bro!r1 =get n ! prison] ( ,*ri/1 = ,i see v few "h :o k9dly fe> ,god4 ,grace be ) y4 ,let my love 9 ,*ri/ & he>ty affection be rememb]$ to y\r k9d wife1 to y\r bro!r ,john1 & to all fri5ds4 ,! ,"l ,jesus be ) y\r _s4 ,y\rs 9 8 only1 only ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #bj1 #afcf4 ,,lxvii4-,= ,,william ,,full>ton1 ,provo/ ( ,kirkcudbright4 ,,william ,,full>ton1 z has be5 =m]ly notic$1 0 ! husb& ( ,m>ion ,m',naught4 ,8 religi\s pr9ciples 7 ! same ) ^? ( 8 excell5t wife1 & he 0 a man ( virtue1 integrity1 & piety4 ,he prov$ himself ! patron ( ! oppress$ 9 ! case ( ,mr4 ,rob]t ,gl5d9n+1 ! ag$ m9i/] ( ,kirkcudbright2 to :i* case !re is evid5t allusion 9 ?is lett]4 ,mr4 ,gl5d9n+ hav+ refus$ to con=m to ,prelacy1 & to receive1 z 8 assi/ant & successor1 a man :om ,bi%op ,syds]ff intrud$ ^u him & ! p ( ,kirkcudbright1 ! bi%op susp5d$ him f 8 (fice1 & s5t5c$ him to be imprison$4 ,provo/ ,full>ton1 & ! o!r magi/rates ( ! burgh 7"o ( :om 0 ,mr4 ,william ,gl5d9n+1 son ( ! m9i/]71 indignant at su* tyrannical proce$+s1 refus$ to inc>c]ate _! own pa/or1 !n ne>ly eighty ye>s ( age1 & 7 det]m9$1 ) ! great body ( ! inhabitants ( ! t[n1 to att5d ^u 8 m9i/ry4 ,syds]ff1 too pr\d & viol5t to all[ 8 au?ority to be ?us despis$1 caus$ ,bailie ,gl5d9n+ to be imprison$ 9 ,kirkcudbright1 & ! o!r magi/rates to be conf9$ )9 ! t[n ( ,wigt[n1 :ile he s5t5c$ ! ag$ m9i/] to rema9 )9 ! b\nds ( 8 p>i%1 & =bade him to ex]cise any "p ( 8 m9i/]ial functions4 ,b he f\nd x impossible1 by all ! means he c\ld employ1 to r$uce ^! refractory magi/rates to ob$i5ce4 ,! firmness :i* ,full>ton manife/$ on ?is occasion is w>mly comm5d$ by ,ru!r=d4 99 99 99 99 99 7,,enc\ragem5t ,,to ,,suff] ,,= ,,*ri/47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,& ,,v ,,de> ,,fri5d1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i am 9 good case1 bless$ be ! ,"l1 rema9+ "h 9 ?is unco t[n a prison] = ,*ri/ & ,8 tru?4 ,& ,i am n a%am$ ( ,8 cross4 ,my s\l is com=t$ ) ! consolations ( ,8 sweet pres5ce1 = :om ,i suff]4 ,i e>ne/ly entreat y to give y\r hon\r & au?ority to ,*ri/1 & = ,*ri/2 & be n dismay$ = fle% & blood1 :ile y are = ! ,"l1 & = ,8 tru? & cause4 ,& h[beit we see tru? put to ! worse = ! "t1 yet ,*ri/ w be a fri5d to tru?1 & w d = ^? :o d>e haz>d all t !y h = ,him & = ,8 glory4 ,sir1 our fair day is com+1 & ! c\rt w *ange1 & wick$ m5 w weep aft] noon1 & sor] ?an ! sons ( ,god1 :o weep 9 ! morn+4 ,let u believe & hope = ,god's salvation4 ,sir1 ,i hope ,i ne$ n write to y = y\r k9dness & love to my bro!r1#afb :o is n[ to be di/ress$ = ! tru? ( ,god z well z ,i am4 ,i ?9k myself oblig$ to pray = y1 & y\r wor?y & k9d b$-fell[ & *ildr51 = y\r love to him & me also4 ,i hope y\r pa9s = u 9 ,*ri/ %all n be lo/4 ,?us recomm5d+ y to ! t5d] m]cy & lov+-k9dness ( ,god1 ,i re/1 ,y\r v lov+ & affectionate bro!r1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #ba1 #afcf4 #afb ,8 bro!r 0 a tea*] 9 ,kirkcudbright1 & betwe5 him & ,samuel !re 0 a w>m atta*m5t1 & /rong sympa?ies4 ,he1 too1 suff]$ p]secution = 8 adh]5ce to ! cause ( ,presbyt]y4 ,= ?is1 & 8 zeal\s support ( ,mr4 ,gl5d9n+1 :om ! ,bi%op ( ,gall[ay treat$ ) su* cruelty1 he 0 9 ,novemb] #afcf condemn$ to resign 8 *>ge1 & remove f ,kirkcudbright be=e ! ensu+ t]m ( ,:itsunday4 ,,lxviii4--,to ,,john ,,flem+1 ,bailiffe 7,bailie7 ( ,lei?4 ,( ,mr4 ,flem+ no?+ c be asc]ta9$1 unless x is he :o is m5tion$ by ,liv+/on z be+ a m]*ant 9 ,ed9burgh1 a man ( note among ! godly4 7,,! ,,sweetness ,,& ,,fai?fulness ,,( ,,*ri/',s ,,love47 ,,my ,,v ,,wor?y ,,fri5d1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i receiv$ y\r lett]4 ,i bless ! ,"l ?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,i f9d ,8 ^w good1 ,i h *os5 !e 9 ! furnace ( affliction 7,isa4 xlviii4 #aj74 ,i w be ) him 9 tr\ble 7,ps4 xci4 #ae74 ,i nev] expect$ o!r at ,*ri/'s h& b mu* good & com=t2 & ,i am n disappo9t$4 ,i f9d my ,"l's cross ov]gild$ & oil$ ) com=ts4 ,my ,"l ha? n[ %[n me ! :ite side ( ,8 cross4 ,i w\ld n ex*ange my weep+ 9 prison ) ! ,f\rte5 ,prelates'#afc laught]1 amid/ _! hungry & lean joys4 ,?is _w kn[e? n ! sweetness ( ,*ri/'s love2 x is a my/]y to !m4 #afc ,ref]r+ probably to ! numb] ( prelates 7consi/+ ( two ar*bi%ops & twelve bi%ops7 :o 7 memb]s ( ! ,high ,commission by :om he 0 s5t5c$ to imprisonm5t4 ,at my fir/ com+ "h1 ,i f\nd great heav9ess1 especially because x _h pleas$ ! prelates to add ?is g5tle cruelty to my =m] suff]+s 7= x is g5tle to !m71 to inhibit ! m9i/]s ( ! t[n to give me ! lib]ty ( a pulpit4 ,i said1 ,:at aile? ,*ri/ at my s]vice8 ,b ,i 0 a fool2 ,he ha? *id ,himself fri5ds ) me4 ,if ye & o!rs ( ,god's *ildr5 %all praise ,8 great "n1 :o make? wor?less m5 witnesses = ,him1 my sil5ce & suff]+s %all prea* m ?an my tongue c\ld d4 ,if ,8 glory be se5 9 me1 ,i am satisfi$2 = ,i want = no k9dness f ,*ri/4 ,&1 sir1 ,i d>e n smo!r ,8 lib]ality4 ,i write x to y1 t ye may praise1 & desire y\r bro!r & o!rs to jo9 ) me 9 ?is "w4 ,?is l& %all be made desolate4 ,our iniquities are full2 ! ,"l sai?1 we %all dr9k1 & spue1 & fall4 ,rememb] my love to y\r good k9d wife4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,nov4 #ac1 #afcf4 ,,lxix4--,to ! ,noble & ,*ri/ian ,lady ! ,,visc\ntess ,,( ,,k5mure4 7,,8 ,,enjoym5t ,,( ,,*ri/ ,,9 ,,ab]de5--,a ,,sight ,,( ,,*ri/ ,,exce$s ,,all ,,reports--,,"s ,,a%am$ ,,( ,,him ,,& ,,847 ,,my ,,v ,,hon\rable ,,& ,,de> ,,lady1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i _c =get y\r ,lady%ip1 & t sweet *ild4 ,i desire to he> :at ! ,"l is do+ to y & him4 ,to write to me 7 *>ity4 ,i _c b write to my fri5ds1 t ,*ri/ ha? try/$ me 9 ,ab]de52 & my adv]s>ies h s5t me "h to be fea/$ ) love banquets ) my royal1 high1 high1 & pr9cely ,k+ ,jesus4 ,madam1 :y %\ld ,i smo!r ,*ri/'s hone/y8 ,i d>e n conceal ,8 goodness to my s\l2 ,he look$ frem$ & unco-l ^u me :5 ,i came fir/ "h2 b ,i believe ,himself bett] ?an ,8 looks4 ,i %all n aga9 qu>rel ,*ri/ = a gloom1 n[ ,he ha? tak5 ! mask (f ,8 face1 & sai?1 ,kiss ?y fill2 & :at c ,i h m :5 ,i get great heav5 9 my little arms8 ,oh1 h[ sweet are ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/ = ,*ri/6 ,god =give !m t raise an ill report ^u ! sweet cross ( ,*ri/4 ,x is b our weak & dim eyes1 & our look+ only to ! black side t makes u mi/ake4 ,^? :o c take t crabb$ tree h&somely ^u _! back1 & fa/5 x on cannily1 %all f9d x su* a burd5 z w+s unto a bird1 or sails to a %ip4 ,madam1 rue n ( y\r hav+ *os5 ! bett] "p4 ,^u my salvation1 ?is is ,*ri/'s tru? ,i n[ suff] =4 ,if ,i f\nd b cold com=t 9 my suff]+s1 ,i w\ld n beguile o!rs2 ,i w\ld h told y pla9ly4 ,b ! tru? is1 ,*ri/'s cr[n1 ,8 sceptre1 & ! fre$om ( ,8 k+dom1 is t :i* is n[ call$ 9 "q2 because we w n all[ t ,*ri/ %\ld pay tribute & be a vassal to ! %ields ( ! e>?1 !re=e ! sons ( our "m are angry at u4 ,b x become? n ,*ri/ to hold any man's /irrup4 ,x 7 a sweet & hon\rable dea? to die = ! hon\r ( t royal & pr9cely ,k+ ,jesus4 ,8 love is a my/]y to ! _w4 ,i w\ld n h believ$ t !re 0 s mu* 9 ,*ri/ z !re is4 ,come & see make? ,*ri/ to be kn[n 9 ,8 excell5cy & glory4 ,i wi% all ?is nation knew h[ sweet ,8 brea? is4 ,x is little to see ,*ri/ 9 a book1 z m5 d ! _w 9 a c>d4 ,!y talk ( ,*ri/ by ! book & ! tongue1 & no m2 b to come nigh ,*ri/1 & hause ,him1 & embrace ,him1 is ano!r ?+4 ,madam1 ,i write to y\r hon\r1 = y\r enc\ragem5t 9 t hon\rable pr(ession ,*ri/ ha? hon\r$ y )4 ,ye h gott5 ! sunny side ( ! brae1 & ! be/ ( ,*ri/'s good ?+s4 ,he ha? n giv5 y ! ba/>d's portion2 & h[beit ye get /rokes & s\r looks f y\r ,"l1 yet believe ,8 love m ?an y\r own feel+1 = ?is _w c take no?+ f y t is truly y\rs1 & dea? c d y no wrong4 ,y\r rock do? n ebb & fl[1 b y\r sea4 ,t :i* ,*ri/ ha? said1 ,he w bide by x4 ,he w be y\r tutor4 ,y %all n get y *>t]s ( heav5 to play y )4 ,x is good t ye h lo/ y\r cr$it ) ,*ri/1 & t ,"l ,free-w %all n be y\r tutor4 ,*ri/ w lipp5 ! tak+ y to heav51 nei!r to y\rself1 nor any deputy1 b only to ,himself4 ,bless$ be y\r tutor4 ,:5 y\r ,head %all appe>1 y\r ,bridegroom & ,"l1 y\r day %all !n dawn1 & x %all nev] h an aft]noon1 nor an ev5+ %ad[4 ,let y\r *ild be ,*ri/'s2 let him /ay beside y z ?y ,"l's pl$ge t y %all will+ly r5d] aga91 if ,god w4 ,madam1 ,i f9d folks "h k9d to me2 b 9 ! night1 & "u _! brea?4 ,my ,ma/]'s cause may n come to ! cr[n ( ! causeway4 ,o!rs are k9d accord+ to _! fa%ion4 ,_m ?9k me a /range man1 & my cause n good2 b ,i c>e n mu* = man's ?\ghts or approbation4 ,i ?9k no %ame ( ! cross4 ,! prea*]s ( ! t[n pret5d great love1 b ! prelates h add$ to ! re/ ?is g5tle cruelty 7= s !y ?9k ( x71 to dis*>ge me ( ! pulpits ( ?is t[n4 ,! p murmur & cry out aga9/ x2 & to speak truly 7h[beit ,*ri/ is mo/ indulg5t to me o!rwise71 my sil5ce on ! ,"l's day keeps me f be+ exalt$ above measure1 & f />tl+ 9 ! heat ( my ,"l's love4 ,"s p affect me1 = ! :i* cause1 ,i he> ! prea*]s "h purpose to h my conf9em5t *ang$ to ano!r place2 s cold is nor!rn love2 b ,*ri/ & ,i w be> x4 ,i h wre/l$ long ) ?is sad sil5ce4 ,i said1 :at aile? ,*ri/ at my s]vice8 & my s\l ha? be5 at a plead+ ) ,*ri/1 & at yea & nay4 ,b ,i w yield to ,him1 provid+ my suff]+ may prea* m ?an my tongue did2 = ,i give n ,*ri/ an in* b = twice z good aga94 ,9 a ^w1 ,i am a fool1 & ,he is ,god4 ,i w hold my peace h]eaft]4 ,let me he> f y\r ,lady%ip1 & y\r de> *ild4 ,pray = ! prison] ( ,*ri/1 :o is m9dful ( y\r ,lady%ip4 ,rememb] my oblig$ ob$i5ce to my good ,lady ,m>r4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,i write & pray bless+s to y\r sweet *ild4 ,y\rs 9 all dutiful ob$i5ce 9 8 only ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,nov4 #bb1 #afcf4 ,,lxx4--,to ! ,"r ,hon\rable & ,*ri/ian ,lady1 my ,,lady ,,visc\ntess ,,( ,,k5mure4 7,,ex]cise ,,"u ,,re/ra9t ,,f ,,prea*+--,,! ,,devil--,,*ri/',s ,,lov+ ,,k9dness--,,progress47 ,,madam1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i receiv$ y\r ,lady%ip's lett]4 ,x refre%$ me 9 my heav9ess4 ,! bless+ & pray] ( a prison] ( ,*ri/ come ^u y4 ,s9ce my com+ hi!r1 ,gall[ay s5t me n a l9e1 except :at my bro!r1 ,e>l/on1 & 8 son1 did write4 ,i _c get my pap]s transport$2 b1 ,madam1 ,i want n k9dness ( "o :o ha? ! gate ( x4 ,*ri/ 7if ,he _h nev] done m = me s9ce ,i 0 born7 ha? engag$ my he>t1 & ga9$ my bless+ 9 ?is h\se ( my pilgrimage4 ,x please? my ,well-belov$ to d9e ) a poor prison]1 & ! ,k+'s spik5>d ca/e? a fragrant smell4 ,no?+ grieve? me1 b t ,i eat my fea/s my lone1 & t ,i _c edify ,8 sa9ts4 ,o t ?is nation knew :at is betwixt ,him & me2 none w\ld sc> at ! cross ( ,*ri/6 ,my sil5ce eats me up1 b ,he ha? told me ,he ?anke? me no less1 ?an if ,i 7 prea*+ daily4 ,he sees h[ gladly ,i w\ld be at x2 & !re=e my wages are go+ to ! =e1 up 9 heav51 z if ,i 7 /ill prea*+ ,*ri/4 ,capta9s pay duly b$fa/ soldi]s1 h[beit !y d#afd nor m>*1 nor c>ry arm\r4 ,?\gh ,israel be n ga!r$1 yet %all ,i be glori\s 9 ! eyes ( ! ,"l1 & my ,god %all be my /r5g? 7,isa4 xlix4 #e74 ,my g>l&1 ! bani%$ m9i/] 7! t]m ( ,ab]de571 a%ame? me n4 ,i h se5 ! :ite side ( ,*ri/'s cross2 h[ lovely ha? ,he be5 to ,8 oppress$ s]vant6 ,! ,"l execute? judgm5t = ! oppress$1 ,he give? food to ! hungry3 ! ,"l loose? ! prison]2 ! ,"l raise? !m t are b[$ d[n3 ! ,"l pres]ve? ! /rang] 7,ps4 cxlvi4 #g1 #i74 ,if x 7 come to ex*ang+ ( crosses1 ,i w\ld n ex*ange my cross ) any4 ,i am well pleas$ ) ,*ri/1 & ,he ) me2 ,i hope none %all he> u4#afe ,x is true = all ?is1 ,i get my meat ) _m /rokes1 & am sev5 times a-day up & d[n1 & am (t5 anxi\s & ca/ d[n = ! case ( my oppress$ bro!r2 yet ,i hope ! ,"l w be surety = ,8 s]vant4 ,b n[ ^u "s weak1 v weak exp]i5ce1 ,i am come to love a rumbl+ & rag+ devil be/4 ,see+ we mu/ h a devil to hold ! sa9ts wak+1 ,i wi% a cumb]some devil1 r ?an a secure & sleep+ "o4#aff ,at my fir/ com+ hi!r1 ,i took ! dorts at ,*ri/1 & took up a /oma* aga9/ ,him2 ,i said1 ,he _h ca/ me ov] ! dike ( ! v9ey>d1 l a dry tree4 ,b x 0 ,8 m]cy1 ,i see1 t ! fire did n burn ! dry tree2 & n[1 z if my ,"l ,jesus _h done t fault1 & n ,i 7:o beli$ my ,"l71 ,he ha? made ! fir/ m5ds1 & ,he spake n "o ^w aga9/ me1 b ha? come aga9 & quick5$ my s\l ) ,8 pres5ce4 ,nay1 n[ ,i ?9k ! v annuity & casualties ( ! cross ( ,*ri/ ,jesus my ,"l1 & ^! com=ts t accompany x1 bett] ?an ! _w's set-r5t4 ,o h[ _m ri* (f-fall+s are 9 my ,k+'s h\se6 ,i am p]suad$1 & d>e pawn my salvation on x1 t x is ,*ri/'s tru? ,i n[ suff] =4 ,i "k ,8 com=ts are no dreams2 ,he w\ld n put ,8 seal on blank pap]1 nor deceive ,8 afflict$ ones t tru/ 9 ,him4 #afd ,"s editions read d[1--are n able4 #afe ,9 ,?omson's edition ?is is expla9$ by ref]r+ to ,prov]bs xiv4 #aj4 #aff ,trial ( ,fai?1 p4 #dfb1 #afee1 uses ! same words4 ,y\r ,lady%ip wrote to me t ye are yet an ill s*ol>4 ,madam1 ye mu/ g 9 at heav5's gates1 & y\r book 9 y\r h&1 /ill le>n+4 ,y h _h y\r own l>ge %>e ( tr\bles1 & a d\ble portion2 b x sai? y\r ,fa!r c\nte? y n a ba/>d2 full-begott5 bairns are nurtur$ 7,heb4 xii4 #h74 ,i long to he> ( ! *ild4 ,i write ! bless+s ( ,*ri/'s prison] & ! m]cies ( ,god to him4 ,let him be ,*ri/'s & y\rs betwixt y1 b let ,*ri/ be :ole play-mak]4 ,let ,him be ! lead]2 & y ! borr[]1 n an own]4 ,madam1 x is n long s9ce ,i did write to y\r ,lady%ip t ,*ri/ is keep+ m]cy = y2 & ,i bide by x /ill1 & n[ write x "u my h&4 ,love ,him de>ly4 ,w9 9 to see ,him2 !re is 9 ,him t :i* y nev] saw4 ,he is aye nigh2 ,he is a tree ( life1 gre5 & blossom+1 bo? summ] & w9t]4 ,!re is a nick 9 ,*ri/ianity1 to ! :i* :osoev] come?1 !y see & feel m ?an o!rs c d4 ,i invite y ( new to come to ,him4 ,come & see1 w speak bett] ?+s ( ,him ?an ,i c d4 ,come ne>] w say mu*4 ,god nev] ?\ght ?is _w a portion wor?y ( y4 ,he w\ld n ev5 y to a gift ( dirt & clay2 nay1 ,he w n give y ,esau's portion1 b res]ves ! inh]itance ( ,jacob = y4 ,are ye n well m>ri$ n[8 ,h y n a good husb& n[8 ,my he>t _c express :at sad nights ,i h _h = ! virg9 daught] ( my p4 ,woe is me1 = my "t is com+4 ,behold1 ! day1 behold1 ! day is come2 ! morn+ ha? gone =?1 ! rod ha? blossom$1 pride ha? budd$1 viol5ce is ris5 up 9 a rod ( wick$ness1 ! sun is gone d[n ^u our prophets4 ,a dry w9d ^u ,scotl&1 b nei!r to fan nor to cleanse2 b out ( all "q1 :5 ! ,"l ha? cut d[n ! =e/1 ! aft]gr[? ( ,lebanon %all fl\ri%2 !y %all plant v9es 9 our m\nta9s1 & a cl\d %all yet fill ! temple4 ,n[ ! bless+ ( our de>e/ ,"l ,jesus1 & ! bless+ ( him t is sep>ate f 8 bre?r51 come ^u y4 ,y\rs1 at ,ab]de51 ! prison] ( ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de54 ,,lxxi4--,to ,,mr4 ,,hugh ,m',,kail4 ,,mr4 ,,hugh ,m',,kail 0 at ?is "t m9i/] ( ,irv9e4 ,previ\s to 8 settlem5t 9 t p>i%1 ,ru!r=d 0 v desir\s ( see+ him settl$ assi/ant & successor to ,mr4 ,rob]t ,gl5d9n+1 ! ag$ m9i/] ( ,kirkcudbright2 ! p too _h an eye to him1 b 7 disappo9t$1 hav+ be5 anticipat$ by ! p>i% ( :i* he 0 n[ pa/or4 ,he & ,mr4 ,william ,cockburn 7 appo9t$ by ! ,g5]al ,assembly ( #afdd to visit ! nor? ( ,irel& = ?ree mon?s1 ) ! view ( promot+ ! int]e/s ( ! ,presbyt]ian ,*ur* 9 t c\ntry4 ,he 0 ultimately translat$ to ,ed9burgh4 ,9 ! unhappy controv]sy betwe5 ! ,resolution]s & ,prote/]s1 ,m',kail took ! side ( ! =m]2 b 0 among ! m mod]ate ( ! p>ty4 ,baillie (t5 ref]s to him 9 8 lett]s4 ,he di$ 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! ye> #affj1 & 0 buri$ 9 ! ,greyfri>s' *ur*y>d1 ,ed9burgh4 7,lamont's ,di>y1 p4 #aba47 ,he 0 ! bro!r ( ,mr4 ,mat!w ,m',kail ( ,bo?well1 :o 0 ! fa!r ( ! y\?ful ,hugh ,m',kail1 & "y ,hugh1 :o nobly suff]$ 9 #afff1 0 educat$ 9 ,ed9burgh1 "u ! sup]9t5d5ce ( ?is uncle4 7,,*ri/ ,,to ,,be ,,tru/$ ,,amid ,,trial47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,i ?ank y = y\r lett]4 ,i _c b %[ y1 t z ,i nev] expect$ any?+ f ,*ri/1 b mu* good & k9dness1 s ,he ha? made me to f9d x 9 ! h\se ( my pilgrimage4 ,& believe me1 bro!r1 ,i give x to y "u m9e own h&-writ1 t :oso looke? to ! :ite side ( ,*ri/'s cross1 & c take x up h&somely ) fai? & c\rage1 %all f9d x su* a burd5 z sails are to a %ip1 or w+s to a bird4 ,i f9d t my ,"l ha? ov]gild$ t black tree1 & ha? p]fum$ x1 & oil$ x ) joy & consolation4 ,l a fool1 once ,i w\ld *ide & plead ) ,*ri/1 & sl&] ,him to o!rs1 ( unk9dness4#afg ,b ,i tru/ 9 ,god1 n to call ,8 glooms unk9d aga92 = ,he ha? tak5 f me my sackclo?2 & ,i v]ily _c tell y :at a poor ,joseph & prison] 7) :om my "m's *ildr5 7 angry7 do? n[ ?9k ( k9d ,*ri/4 ,i w *ide no m1 provid+ ,he w quit me all by-gones2 = ,i am poor4 ,i am taught 9 ?is ill wea!r to g on ! lee-side ( ,*ri/1 & to put ,him 9 betwe5 me & ! /orm2 & 7,i ?ank ,god7 ,i walk on ! sunny side ( ! brae4 ,i write x t ye may speak 9 my behalf ! praises ( my ,"l to o!rs1 t my bonds may prea*4 ,o if all ,scotl& knew ! fea/s1 & love-bl9ks1 & visits t ! prelates h s5t unto me6 ,i w v]ily give my ,"l ,jesus a free dis*>ge ( all t ,i1 l a fool1 laid to ,8 *>ge1 & beg ,him p>don1 to ! m5ds4 ,god grant t 9 my temptations ,i come n on ,8 wrong side aga91 & nev] aga9 fall a rav+ aga9/ my ,physician 9 my fev]4 #afg ,at "o "t ,i w\ld h falsely *>g$ ,him ) unk9dness4 ,bro!r1 plead ) y\r "m :ile ye h "t4 ,a pulpit w\ld be a high fea/ to me2 b ,i d>e n say "o ^w aga9/ ,him :o ha? done x4 ,i am n out ( ! h\se z yet4 ,my sweet ,ma/] sai?1 ,i %all h h\se-room at ,8 own elb[2 albeit _! synagogue w ne$ =ce to ca/ me out4 ,a lett] 7 a "w ( *>ity to me4 ,grace be ) y4 ,pray = me4 ,y\r bro!r & ,*ri/'s prison]1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,nov4 #bb1 #afcf4 ,,lxxii4--,to ,,william ,,gordon ( ,rob]ton4 ,,william ,,gordon ( ,rob]ton1 9 ! p>i% ( ,borgue 9 ,gall[ay1 close to ,knockbrex1 0 ! fa!r ( ,william ,gordon ( ,rob]ton1 :o jo9$ ) ! ,cov5ant]s 9 ! ris+ at ,p5tl& 9 #afff1 & 0 kill$1 to ! great loss ( ! c\ntry :]e he liv$1 says ,wodr[1 & 8 own family1 8 ag$ fa!r hav+ no m sons4 ,m>y1 a daught] ( ?is v5]able old man1 to :om ?is lett] is address$1 suff]$ mu* = noncon=mity at ! h&s ( ,clav]h\se & 8 fri5ds4 ,%e 0 m>ri$ to ,john ,gordon ( ,l>gmore 7:i* is 9 ,kells1 ne> ,k5mure ,ca/le71 :o1 9 ! battle at ,p5tl&1 0 sev]ely w\nd$1 &1 return+ to 8 own h\se1 di$ 9 ! c\rse ( a few days4 ,! old man did n long survive ! dea? ( 8 son & son-9-law2 =1 on ! #h? ( ,septemb] #affh1 ,m>y ,gordon is ret\r$ heir ( ,william ,gordon ( ,rob]ton1 h] fa!r4 ,9 ,kells *ur*y>d1 ne> ! gate1 !re is a %ort epitaph3 ,"h lyes ! corpse ( ,rog] ,gordon ( ,l>gmore1 :o dy$ ,m>* #b1 #affb1 ag$ #gb ye>s2 & ( ,john ,gordon ( ,l>gmore 8 gr&*ild1 :o dy$ ,janu>y #f1 #affg1 ( 8 w\nds got at ,p5tl& 9 def5ce ( ! ,cov5ant$ ,re=mation4 7,,h[ ,,trials ,,are ,,misimprov$--,,! ,,inf9ite ,,value ( ,,*ri/--,,despis$ ,,w>n+s47 ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,s (t5 z ,i ?9k on our case1 9 our soldi]'s night-wat*1 & ( our fight+ life 9 ! fields1 :ile we are "h1 ,i am =c$ to say1 prison]s 9 a dungeon1 condemn$ by a judge to want ! light ( ! sun1 & moon1 & c&le1 till _! dy+ day1 are no m1 nay1 n s mu*1 to be piti$ z we are4 ,= !y are we>y ( _! life1 !y hate _! prison2 b we fall to1 9 our prison1 :]e we see little1 to dr9k ourselves drunk ) ! night-pleasures ( our weak dreams2 & we long = no bett] life ?an ?is4 ,b at ! bla/ ( ! la/ trumpet1 & ! %\t ( ! ar*angel1 :5 ,god %all take d[n ! %eph]d's t5t ( ?is fad+ _w1 we %all n h s mu* z a dr9k ( wat]1 ( all ! dreams t we n[ build on4 ,alas6 t ! %>p & bitt] bla/s on face & sides1 :i* meet u 9 ?is life1 h n le>n$ u mortification1 & made u dead to ?is _w6 ,we buy our own sorr[1 & we pay de> = x1 :5 we sp5d out our love1 our joy1 our desires1 our confid5ce1 ^u an h&ful ( sn[ & ice1 t "t w melt away to no?+1 & g ?ir/y out ( ! drunk5 inn :5 all is done4 ,alas6 t we inquire n = ! cle> f\nta91 b are s fooli% z to dr9k f\l1 muddy1 & rott5 wat]s1 ev5 till our b$-"t4 ,& !n 9 ! ,resurrection1 :5 we %all be awak5$1 our ye/]night's s\r dr9k & sw9i% dregs %all rift up ^u u2 & sick1 sick1 %all _m a s\l be !n4 ,i "k no :olesome f\nta9 b "o4 ,i "k n a ?+ wor? ! buy+ b heav52 & my own m9d is1 if comp>ison 7 made betwixt ,*ri/ & heav51 ,i w\ld sell heav5 ) my bless+1 & buy ,*ri/4 ,o if ,i c\ld raise ! m>ket = ,*ri/1 & height5 ! m>ket a p\nd = a p5ny1 & cry up ,*ri/ 9 m5's e/imation t5 ?\s& tal5ts m ?an m5 ?9k ( ,him6 ,b !y are *eap5+ ,him1#afh & cry+ ,him d[n1 & valu+ ,him at _! unwor?y halfp5ny2 or else ex*ang+ & b>t]+ ,*ri/ ) ! mis]able old fall5 h\se ( ?is va9 _w4 ,or !n !y l5d ,him out ^u int]e/1 & play ! usur]s ) ,*ri/3 because !y pr(ess ,him1 & give out be=e m5 t ,*ri/ is _! treasure & /ock2 & 9 ! mean "t1 praise ( m51 & a "n1 & ease1 & ! summ] sun ( ! ,gospel1 is ! usury !y w\ld be at4 ,s1 :5 ! trial come?1 !y quit ! /ock = ! int]e/1 & lose all4 ,happy are !y :o c keep ,*ri/ by ,himself alone1 & keep ,him clean & :ole till ,god come & c\nt ) !m4 ,i "k t 9 y\r h>d & heavy trials long s9ce1 ye ?\ght well & highly ( ,*ri/2 b1 truly1 no cross %\ld be old to u4 ,we %\ld n =get !m because ye>s are come betwixt u & !m1 & ca/ !m byh& z we d old clo!s4 ,we may make a cross old 9 "t1 new 9 use1 & z fruitful z 9 ! beg9n+ ( x4 ,god is :]e & :at ,he 0 sev5 ye>s ago1 :atev] *ange may be 9 u4 ,i speak n ?is z if ,i ?\ght ye _h =gott5 :at ,god did1 to h y\r love long s9ce1 b t ye may awake y\rself 9 ?is sleepy age1 & rememb] fruitfully ( ,*ri/'s fir/ woo+ & suit+ ( y\r love1 bo? ) fire & wat]1 & try if ,he got ,8 answ]1 or if ye be yet to give ,him x4 ,= ,i f9d 9 myself1 t wat] runne? n fa/] ?r\gh a sieve ?an our w>n+s slip f u2 ,i h lo/ & ca/5 byh& _m summons ! ,"l s5t to me2 & !re=e ! ,"l ha? giv5 me d\ble *>ges1 t ,i tru/ 9 ,god %all n rive me4 ,i bless ,8 great "n1 :o is no nigg>d 9 hold+-9 crosses ^u me1 b sp5de? l>gely ,8 rods1 t ,he may save me f ?is p]i%+ _w4 ,h[ pl5tiful ,god is 9 means ( ?is k9d is e/eem$ by _m "o ( ,god's unk9d m]cies2 b ,*ri/'s cross is nei!r a cruel nor unk9d m]cy1 b ! love-tok5 ( a fa!r4 ,i am sure1 a lov] *as+ u = our weal1 & to h our love1 %\ld n be run away f1 or fl$ f4 ,god s5d me no worse m]cy ?an ! sanctifi$ cross ( ,*ri/ port5de?1 & ,i am sure ,i %\ld be happy & bless$4 #afh ,br++ d[n ! price1 p]haps allud+ to ,ze*4 xi4 #ca4 ,pray = me1 t ,i may f9d h\se-room 9 ! ,"l's h\se to speak 9 ,8 "n4 ,rememb] my de>e/ love 9 ,*ri/ to y\r wife4 ,grace1 grace be unto y4 ,y\rs 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcf4 ,,lxxiii4--,to ,,e>l/on1 ,eld]4 ,& !y ov]came ! dragon by ! blood ( ! ,lamb1 & by ! ^w ( _! te/imony1 & !y lov$ n _! lives unto ! dea?4--,,rev4 xii4 #aa4 7,,*ri/',s ,,lib]ality--,,8 ,,own ,,misappreh5sions ,,( ,,*ri/47 ,,mu*-,,hon\r$ ,,sir1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i long to see y 9 pap]1 & to be refre%$ by y4 ,i _c b desire y1 & *>ge y to help me to praise ,him :o fe$e? a poor prison] ) ! fatness ( ,8 h\se4 ,o h[ weighty is ,8 love6 ,o b !re is mu* tell+ 9 ,*ri/'s k9dness6 ,! ,am51 ! ,fai?ful & ,true ,witness1 ha? paid me my hundr$-fold1 well told1 & "o to ! hundr$4 ,i compla9$ ( ,him1 b ,he is ow+ me no?+ n[4 ,sir1 ,i *>ge y to help me to praise ,8 goodness1 & to proclaim to o!rs my ,bridegroom's k9dness1 ^: love is bett] ?an w9e4 ,i took up an action aga9/ ,*ri/1 & br\ght a plea aga9/ ,8 love1 & libell$ unk9dness aga9/ ,*ri/ my ,"l1 & ,i said1 ,?is is my dea?2 ,he ha? =gott5 me4 ,b my meek ,"l held ,8 peace1 & beheld me1 & w\ld n cont5d = ! la/ ^w ( flyt+4 ,& n[ ,he ha? *id$ ,himself fri5ds ) me4 ,& n[ ,i see ,he mu/ be ,god1 & ,i mu/ be fle%4 ,i pass f my summons2 ,i ackn[l$ge ,he might h giv5 me my fill ( x1 & nev] tr\bl$ ,himself4 ,b n[ ,he ha? tak5 away ! mask2 ,i h be5 com=t$2 ,he c\ld n smo!r ,8 love any long] to a prison] & a /rang]4 ,god grant t ,i may nev] buy a plea aga9/ ,*ri/ aga91 b may keep good qu>t]s ) ,him4 ,i want "h no k9dness1#afi no love-tok5s2 b ,o wise is ,8 love6 =1 not)/&+ ( ?is hot summ]-bl9k1 ,i am kept l[ ) ! grief ( my sil5ce4 ,= ,8 ^w is 9 me z a fire 9 my b[els2 & ,i see ! ,"l's v9ey>d laid wa/e1 & ! hea!n ent]$ into ! sanctu>y3 & my belly is pa9$1 & my s\l 9 heav9ess1 because ! ,"l's p are gone into captivity1 & because ( ! fury ( ! ,"l1 & t w9d 7b nei!r to fan nor purge7 :i* is com+ ^u apo/ate ,scotl&4 ,also ,i am kept awake ) ! late wrong done to my bro!r2 b ,i tru/ y w c\nsel & com=t him4 ,yet1 9 ?is mi/1 ,i see & believe ! ,"l w heal ?is halt+ kirk1 & w lay h] /ones ) fair col\rs1 & h] f\ndations ) sapphires1 & w make h] w9d[s ( agates1 & h] gates c>buncles 7,isa4 liv4 #aa1 #ab74 ,& = brass ,he w br+ gold4 ,he ha? creat$ ! smi? t =m$ ! sword3 no weapon 9 w> %all prosp] aga9/ u4 ,let u be glad & rejoice 9 ! ,"l1 = ,8 salvation is ne> to come4 ,rememb] me to y\r wife & y\r son ,john4 ,& ,i entreat y to write to me4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 8 only1 only ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,dec4 #cj1 #afcf4 #afi ,i h no want (4 ,,lxxiv4--,to ! ,,lady ,,culross4 ,^! are !y :i* came out ( great tribulation1 & h wa%$ _! robes1 & made !m :ite 9 ! blood ( ! ,lamb4--,,rev4 vii4 #ad4 7,,8 ,,own ,,misconception ,,( ,,*ri/',s ,,ways--,,*ri/',s ,,k9dness47 ,,madam1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be multipli$ ^u y4 ,i greatly long to be refre%$ ) y\r lett]4 ,i am n[ 7all hon\r & glory to ! ,k+ et]nal1 immortal1 & invisible67 9 bett] t]ms ) ,*ri/ ?an ,i 04 ,i1 l a fool1 summon$ my ,husb& & ,"l1 & libell$ unk9dness aga9/ ,him2 b n[ ,i pass f t fooli% pursuit2 ,i give ov] ! plea4 ,he is ,god1 & ,i am man4 ,i 0 loos+ a fa/ /one1 & digg+ at ! gr\nd-/one1 ! love ( my ,"l1 to %ake & unsettle x4 ,b1 ,god be ?ank$1 x is fa/2 all is sure4 ,9 my prison ,he ha? %[n me daylight2 ,he d\ght n hide ,8 love any long]4 ,*ri/ 0 disguis$ & mask$1 & ,i appreh5d$ x 0 n ,he2 b ,he ha? said1 ,x is ,i1 be n afraid2 & n[ ,8 love is bett] ?an w9e4 ,o t all ! virg9s _h "p ( ! ,bridegroom's love :]eupon ,he make? me to fe$4 ,help me to praise4 ,i *>ge y1 ,madam1 help me to pay praises2 & tell o!rs1 ! daught]s ( ,j]usalem1 h[ k9d ,*ri/ is to a poor prison]4 ,he ha? paid me my hundr$-fold2 x is well told me1 & "o to ! hundr$4 ,i am no?+ beh9d ) ,*ri/4 ,let n fools1 because ( _! lazy & s(t fle%1 raise a sl&] & an ill report ^u ! cross ( ,*ri/4 ,x is sweet] ?an fair4 ,i see grace gr[e? be/ 9 w9t]4 ,?is poor p]secut$ kirk1 ?is lily among/ ! ?orns1 %all blossom1 & laugh ^u ! g>d5]2 ! husb&man's bless+ %all light ^u x4 ,o if ,i c\ld be free ( jeal\sies ( ,*ri/1 aft] ?is1 & believe1 & keep good qu>t]s ) my de>e/ ,husb&6 = ,he ha? be5 k9d to ! /rang]4 ,& yet 9 all ?is fair hot summ] wea!r1 ,i am kept f say+1 ,x is good to be "h1#agj ) my sil5ce1 & ) grief to see my "m w\nd$ & h] veil tak5 f h]1 & ! fair temple ca/5 d[n4 ,my belly is pa9$1 my s\l is heavy = ! captivity ( ! daught] ( my p1 & because ( ! fury ( ! ,"l1 & ,8 fi]ce indignation aga9/ apo/ate ,scotl&4 ,i pray y1 ,madam1 let me h t :i* is my pray] "h1 t my suff]+s may prea* to ! f\r qu>t]s ( ?is l&2 &1 !re=e1 tell o!rs h[ op5-h&$ ,*ri/ _h be5 to ! prison] & ! oppress$ /rang]4 ,:y %\ld ,i conceal x8 ,i "k no o!r way h[ to glorify ,*ri/1 b to make an op5 proclamation ( ,8 love1 & ( ,8 s(t & sweet kisses to me 9 ! furnace1 & ( ,8 fidelity to su* z suff] = ,him4 ,give x me "u y\r h&1 t ye w help me to pray & praise2 b r to praise & rejoice 9 ! salvation ( ,god4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 8 de>e/ & only1 only ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,dec4 #cj1 #afcf4 #agj ,my be+ sil5c$ z to prea*+1 & my grief1 keep me f say+4 ,illu/ration3 ,,ayr4 ,,lxxv4--,to ,,john ,,k5n$y1 ,bailiffe 7i4e4 ,bailie7 ( ,ayr4 ,,john ,,k5n$y 0 ! son ( ,hugh ,k5n$y1 ,provo/ ( ,ayr4 ,hugh 0 an em95t ,*ri/ian1 & did mu* to promote ! cause ( religion 9 ! place :]e he liv$4 ,john ,wel%1 m9i/] ( ,ayr1 bore ?is high te/imony to him 9 a lett] writt5 to him 9 ,france3 ,happy is t city1 yea1 happy is t nation t has a ,hugh ,k5n$y 9 x4 ,i h myself c]ta9ly f\nd ! answ] ( 8 pray]s f ! ,"l 9 my behalf4 ,on 8 dea?-b$1 he 0 fill$ ) inexpressible joy 9 ! ,holy ,gho/1 beyond :at x 0 possible to compreh5d4 7,wodr[1 9 8 life ( ,boyd ( ,tro*rig47 ,john1 8 son1 possess$ mu* ( ! _s & "* ( 8 fa!r4 ,he 01 says ,flem+ 7,fulfill+ ( ! ,scriptures71 z *oice a ,*ri/ian z 0 at t "t4 ,! same writ] records a rem>kable escape f imm95t p]il at sea :i* ,k5n$y exp]i5c$2 :i* may be ! deliv]ance to :i* ,ru!r=d ref]s 9 a subsequ5t lett]4 ,x happ5$ ?us3 ,john ,/ew>t1 ,provo/ ( ,ayr1 ano!r ( ,ru!r=d's correspond5ts1 :o _h gone to ,france1 hav+ load$ a %ip at ,ro*elle ) v>i\s commodities = ,scotl&1 proce$$ to ,engl& by ! ne>e/ way1 & !nce to ,ayr4 ,aft] wait+ a consid]able "t = ! arrival ( 8 vessel1 he 0 told t x 0 captur$ by ! ,turks4 ,?is in=mation1 h[ev]1 prov$ to be incorrect1 = x at l5g? arriv$ 9 ! roads2 ^u he>+ ( :i*1 ,k5n$y1 an intimate fri5d ( ,/ew>t1 0 s ov]joy$1 t he w5t out to x 9 a small boat4 ,b a /orm sudd5ly aris+1 he 0 driv5 pa/ ! vessel1 & ! g5]al belief ( ! onlook]s f ! %ore 0 t he & 8 boat 7 swall[$ up2 inde$1 ! /orm increas$ to su* a degree ( viol5ce z to ?reat5 ev5 ! %ipwreck ( ! vessel4 ,deeply affect$ at ! appreh5d$ loss ( 8 fri5d1 ,/ew>t %ut himself up 9 entire seclusion = ?ree days2 b at ! v "t he _h gone to visit ,k5n$y's wife "u h] suppos$ b]eavem5t1 ,k5n$y1 :o _h be5 driv5 to ano!r "p ( ! coa/1 b _h rea*$ ! l& 9 safety1 made 8 appe>ance1 to ! great joy ( all4 ,k5n$y 0 a memb] ( ! ,scotti% ,p>liam5t 9 ! ye>s #afdd-e-f1 = ! burgh ( ,ayr1 & is /yl$ 9 ! roll1 ,john ,k5n$y1 ,provo/ ( ,ayr4 ,he 0 also a memb] ( ! ,g5]al ,assemblies ( #afdb-c-d-f & #g1 & 8 "n appe>s among ! rul+ eld]s 9 ! commission = ! public affairs ( ! kirk 9 all ^! ye>s4 ,8 bro!r ,hugh 7also an eld] ( ! ,*ur*7 0 frequ5tly a memb] ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly1 &1 z we le>n f ,baillie's ,lett]s1 _h an active %>e 9 ! proce$+s ( ! ,cov5ant]s dur+ ! reign ( ,*>les ,i4 ,!re are l9eal desc5dants ( ?is family 9 ,ayr at ?is day2 "o ( !m1 l 8 ance/or1 0 lately ,provo/ ( ! t[n4 7,,long+ ,,aft] ,,cle>] ,,views ,,( ,,*ri/--,,8 ,,long-,,suff]+--,,try+ ,,circum/ances47 ,,wor?y ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i long to see y 9 ?is nor!rn _w on pap]2 ,i "k x is n =getfulness t ye write n4 ,i am e way 9 good ease1 bo? 9 s\l & body2 all hon\r & glory be to my ,"l4 ,i want no?+ b a fur!r revelation ( ! beauty ( ! unkn[n ,son ( ,god4 ,ei!r ,i "k n :at ,*ri/ianity is1 or we h /9t$ a measure ( s _m ounce weights1 & no m1 ^u hol9ess2 & !re we are at a /&1 draw+ our brea? all our life4 ,a mod]ation 9 ,god's way is n[ mu* 9 reque/4 ,i pr(ess t ,i h nev] tak5 pa9s to f9d out ,him :om my s\l love?2 !re is a gate yet ( f9d+ out ,*ri/ t ,i h nev] light$ ^u4 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld f9d x out6 ,alas1 h[ soon are we pleas$ ) our own %ad[ 9 a glass6 ,x 7 good to be beg9n+ 9 sad e>ne/ to f9d out ,god1 & to seek ! "r tread ( ,*ri/4 ,"t1 cu/om1 & a good op9ion ( ourselves1 our good mean+1 & our lazy desires1 our fair %[s1 & ! _w's gli/]+ lu/res1 & ^! broad passm5ts & busk+s ( religion1 t be> bulk 9 ! kirk1 is t :]e) mo/ satisfy !mselves4 ,b a b$ wat]$ ) te>s1 a ?roat dry ) pray+1 eyes z a f\nta9 ( te>s = ! s9s ( ! l&1 are r>e to be f\nd among u4 ,oh if we c\ld "k ! p[] ( godl9ess6 ,?is is "o "p ( my case2 & ano!r is1 t ,i1 l a fool1 once summon$ ,*ri/ = unk9dness1 & compla9$ ( ,8 fickl5ess & incon/ancy1 because ,he w\ld h no m ( my s]vice nor prea*+1 & _h ca/5 me out ( ! inh]itance ( ! ,"l4 ,& n[ ,i confess t ?is 0 b a b\ght plea1 & ,i 0 a fool4 ,yet ,he ha? borne ) me4 ,i gave ,him a fair advantage aga9/ me1 b love & m]cy w\ld n let ,him take x2 & ! tru? is1 n[ ,he ha? *id$ ,himself fri5ds ) me1 & ha? tak5 away ! mask1 & ha? r5ew$ ,8 wont$ fav\r 9 su* a mann] t ,he ha? paid me my hundr$-fold 9 ?is life1 & "o to ! hundr$4 ,?is prison is my banquet+-h\se2 ,i am h&l$ z s(tly & delicately z a dawt$ *ild4 ,i am no?+ beh9d 7,i see7 ) ,*ri/2 ,he c1 9 a mon?1 make up a ye>'s losses4 ,& ,i write ?is to y1 t ,i may entreat1 nay1 adjure & *>ge y1 by ! love ( our ,well-belov$1 to help me to praise2 & to tell all y\r ,*ri/ian acqua9tance to help me1 = ,i am z deeply dr[n$ 9 ,8 debt z any dyv\r c be4 ,& yet 9 ?is fair sun-bl9k ,i h some?+ to keep me f />tl+1 or be+ exalt$ above measure2 ,8 ^w is z fire %ut up 9 my b[els1 & ,i am we>y ) =be>+4 ,! m9i/]s 9 ?is t[n are say+ t !y w h my prison *ang$ into less b\nds1 because !y see ,god ) me4 ,my "m ha? borne me a man ( cont5tion1 "o t /rive? ) ! :ole e>?4 ,! late wrongs & oppressions done to my bro!r keep my sails l[2 yet ,i defy crosses to emb>k me 9 su* a plea aga9/ ,*ri/ z ,i 0 tr\bl$ ) ( late4 ,i hope to ov]-hope & ov]-believe my tr\bles4 ,i h cause n[ to tru/ ,*ri/'s promise m ?an ,8 gloom4 ,rememb] my he>ty affection to y\r wife4 ,my s\l is griev$ = ! success ( our bre?r5's j\rney to ,new ,engl&2 b ,god ha? some:at to reveal t we see n4 ,grace be ) y4 ,pray = ! prison]4 ,y\rs1 9 8 only ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,jan4 #a1 #afcg4 ,,lxxvi4--,to ,,rob]t ,,gordon ( ,knockbrex4 7,,b5efit ,,( ,,affliction47 ,,my ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be multipli$ ^u y4--,i am almo/ we>y+1 yea1 wond]+1 t ye write n to me3 ?\gh ,i "k x is n =getfulness4 ,z = myself1 ,i am e way well1 all glory to ,god4 ,i 0 be=e at a plea ) ,*ri/ 7b x 0 b\ght by me1 & unlawful71 because ,8 :ole provid5ce 0 n yea & nay to my yea & nay1 & because ,i believ$ ,*ri/'s outw>d look bett] ?an ,8 fai?ful promise4 ,yet ,he ha? 9 pati5ce wait$ on1 :ill ,i be come to myself1 & ha? n tak5 advantage ( my weak appreh5sions ( ,8 goodness4 ,great & holy is ,8 "n6 ,he looke? to :at ,i desire to be1 & n to :at ,i am4 ,"o ?+ ,i h le>n$4 ,if ,i _h be5 9 ,*ri/1 by way ( adhesion only1 z _m bran*es are1 ,i %\ld h be5 burnt to a%es1 & ?is _w w\ld h se5 a suff]+ m9i/] ( ,*ri/ 7( some?+ once 9 %[7 turn$ into unsav\ry salt4 ,b my ,"l ,jesus _h a good eye t ! tempt] %\ld n play f\l play1 & bl[ out ,*ri/'s c&le4 ,he took no ?\ght ( my /oma*1 & frett+ & grudg+ hum\r1 b ( ,8 own grace4 ,:5 ,he burnt ! h\se1 ,he sav$ ,8 own goods4 ,& ,i believe t ! devil & ! p]secut+ _w %all reap no fruit ( me1 b burnt a%es3 = ,he w see to ,8 own gold1 & save t f be+ consum$ ) ! fire4 ,oh1 :at owe ,i to ! file1 to ! hamm]1 to ! furnace ( my ,"l ,jesus6 :o ha? n[ let me see h[ good ! :eat ( ,*ri/ is1 t goe? ?r\gh ,8 mill1 & ,8 ov51 to be made bread = ,8 own table4 ,grace tri$ is bett] ?an grace1 & x is m ?an grace2 x is glory 9 its infancy4 ,i n[ see t godl9ess is m ?an ! outside1 & ?is _w's passm5ts & _! busk+s4 ,:o kn[e? ! tru? ( grace )\t a trial8 ,oh1 h[ little gette? ,*ri/ ( u1 b t :i* ,he w9ne? 7to speak s7 ) mu* toil & pa9s6 ,& h[ soon w\ld fai? freeze )\t a cross6 ,h[ _m dumb crosses h be5 laid ^u my back1 t _h nev] a tongue to speak ! sweetness ( ,*ri/1 z ?is ha?6 ,:5 ,*ri/ blesse? ,8 own crosses ) a tongue1 !y brea! out ,*ri/'s love1 wisdom1 k9dness1 & c>e ( u4 ,:y %\ld ,i />t at ! pl\gh ( my ,"l1 t make? deep furr[s on my s\l8 ,i "k t ,he is no idle ,husb&man1 ,he purpose? a crop4 ,o t ?is :ite1 )]$ lea-gr\nd 7 made f]tile to be> a crop = ,him1 by :om x is s pa9fully dress$2 & t ?is fall[-gr\nd 7 brok5 up6 ,:y 0 ,i 7a fool67 griev$ t ,he put ,8 g>l& & ,8 rose ^u my head--! glory & hon\r ( ,8 fai?ful witnesses8 ,i desire n[ to make no m pleas ) ,*ri/4 ,v]ily ,he ha? n put me to a loss by :at ,i suff]2 ,he owe? me no?+2 = 9 my bonds h[ sweet & com=table h ! ?\ghts ( ,him be5 to me1 :]e9 ,i f9d a suffici5t recomp5se ( rew>d6 ,h[ bl9d are my adv]s>ies1 :o s5t me to a banquet+-h\se1 to a h\se ( w9e1 to ! lovely fea/s ( my lovely ,"l ,jesus1 & n to a prison1 or place ( exile6 ,:y %\ld ,i smo!r my ,husb&'s hone/y1 or s9 aga9/ ,8 love1 or be a nigg>d 9 giv+ out to o!rs :at ,i get = no?+8 ,bro!r1 eat ) me1 & give ?anks4 ,i *>ge y be=e ,god1 t ye speak to o!rs1 & invite !m to help me to praise6 ,oh1 my debt ( praise1 h[ weighty x is1 & h[ f> run up6 ,o t o!rs w\ld l5d me to pay1 & le>n me to praise6 ,oh1 ,i am a dr[n$ dyv\r6 ,"l ,jesus1 take my ?\ghts = paym5ts4 ,yet ,i am 9 ?is hot summ]-bl9k ) ! te> 9 my eye2 = 7by reason ( my sil5ce7 sorr[1 sorr[ ha? fill$ me2 my h>p is hang$ ^u ! will[-trees1 because ,i am 9 a /range l&4 ,i am /ill kept 9 ex]cise ) envi\s bre?r52 my "m ha? borne me a man ( cont5tion4 ,write to me y\r m9d an5t ,y4 ,c43 ,i _c =get him2 ,i "k n :at ,god ha? to d ) him3--& y\r m9d an5t my p>i%ion]s' behavi\r1 & h[ !y are s]v$ 9 prea*+2 or if !re be a m9i/] z yet ?ru/ 9 ^u !m1 :i* ,i desire greatly to "k1 & :i* ,i mu* fe>4 ,de> bro!r1 ye are 9 my he>t1 to live & to die ) y4 ,visit me ) a lett]4 ,pray = me4 ,rememb] my love to y\r wife4 ,grace1 grace be ) y2 & ,god1 :o he>e? pray]1 visit y1 & let x be unto y accord+ to ! pray]s ( ,y\r own bro!r1 & ,*ri/'s prison]1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,jan4 #a1 #afcg4 ,,lxxvii4--,to my ,,lady ,,boyd4 ,,lady ,,boyd1 ^: maid5 "n 0 ,*ri/ian ,hamilton1 0 ! elde/ daught] ( ,?omas1 fir/ ,e>l ( ,hadd+ton4 ,%e 0 fir/ m>ri$ to ,rob]t1 n9? ,"l ,l9dsay ( ,byres1 :o di$ 9 #afaf4 ,%e m>ri$ = h] second husb&1 ,rob]t1 six? ,"l ,boyd1 :o di$ 9 ,augu/ #afbh4 ,lady ,boyd 0 di/+ui%$ = piety1 & a zeal\s ,presbyt]ian4 ,liv+/one gives h] a place among "s ( ! pr(essors 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl& ( 8 acqua9tance1 :o 7 em95t = grace & gifts2 eulogizes h] z a r>e patt]n ( ,*ri/ianity1 grave1 dilig5t1 & prud5t2 & adds1 ,%e us$ e night to write :at _h be5 ! case ( h] s\l all ! day1 & :at %e _h obs]v$ ( ! ,"l's deal+4 ,he speaks ( resid+ = "s "t1 dur+ ! c\rse ( 8 m9i/ry1 9 ! h\se ( ,kilm>nock1 ) ! wor?y ,lady ,boyd4 ,"s ( h] lett]s are giv5 by ,wodr[ 9 8 life ( ,boyd ( ,tro*rig 7pp4 #aff1 #bgb47 ,%e us$ to reside mu* at ,bad5hea?1 9 ! p>i% ( ,*ry/on1 ne> ,glasg[1 & !re ,john ,liv+/on visit$ h]4 7,,ab]de5--,,exp]i5ce ,,( ,,himself ,,sad--,,press+ ,,=w>ds47 ,,madam1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be unto y4 ,! ,"l ha? br\ght me to ,ab]de51 :]e ,i see ,god 9 few4 ,?is t[n ha? be5 advis$ ^u ( purpose = me2 x consi/e? ei!r ( ,papi/s1 or m5 ( ,gallio's naughty fai?4 ,x is c\nt$ wisdom1 9 ! mo/1 n to c\nt5ance a conf9$ m9i/]2 b ,i f9d ,*ri/ nei!r /range nor unk9d2 = ,i h f\nd _m faces smile ^u me s9ce ,i came hi!r4 ,i am heavy & sad1 consid]+ :at is betwixt ! ,"l & my s\l1 :i* none see? b ,he4 ,i f9d m5 h mi/ak5 me2 x w\ld be no art 7z ,i n[ see7 to sp9 small1#aga & make hypocrisy a goodly web1 & to g ?r\gh ! m>ket z a sa9t among m51 & yet /eal quietly to hell1 )\t obs]vation3 s easy is x to deceive m54 ,i h disput$ :e!r or no ,i ev] knew any?+ ( ,*ri/ianity1 save ! lett]s ( t "n4 ,m5 see b z m51 & !y call t5 tw5ty1 & tw5ty an hundr$2 b ,o6 to be approv$ ( ,god 9 ! he>t & 9 s9c]ity is n an ord9>y m]cy4 ,my neglects :ile ,i _h a pulpit1 & o!r ?+s :]e( ,i am a%am$ to speak1 meet me n[1 s z ,god make? an hone/ cross my daily sorr[4 ,&1 = fe> ( sc&al & /umbl+1 ,i mu/ bide ?is day ( ! law's plead+3 ,i "k n if ?is c\rt kept )9 my s\l be f5c$ 9 ,*ri/'s "n4 ,if c]ta9ty ( salvation 7 to be b\ght1 ,god kn[e?1 if ,i _h t5 e>?s1 ,i w\ld n prig ) ,god4 ,l a fool1 ,i believ$1 "u suff]+ = ,*ri/1 t ,i myself %\ld keep ! key ( ,*ri/'s treasures1 & take out com=ts :5 ,i li/$1 & eat & be fat3 b ,i see n[ a suff]] = ,*ri/ w be made to "k himself1 & w be hold5 at ! door z well z ano!r poor s9n]1 & w be fa9 to eat ) ! bairns1 & to take ! by-bo>d1 & glad to d s4 ,my bless+ on ! cross ( ,*ri/ t ha? made me see ?is6 ,oh6 if we c\ld take pa9s = ! k+dom ( heav56 ,b we sit d[n ^u "s ord9>y m>ks ( ,god's *ildr51 ?9k+ we h z mu* z w sep>ate u f a reprobate2 & !reupon we take ! play & cry1 ,holiday6 & ?us ! devil ca/e? wat] on our fire1 & blunte? our zeal & c>e4 ,b ,i see heav5 is n at ! door2 & ,i see1 h[beit my *all5ges be _m1 ,i suff] = ,*ri/1 & d>e haz>d my salvation ^u x2 = sometimes my ,"l come? ) a fair h\r1 & ,o6 b ,8 love be sweet1 delightful1 & com=table4 ,half a kiss is sweet2 b our dot+ love w n be cont5t ) a "r to ,*ri/1 unless we get possession2 l ! man :o w n be cont5t ) rights to b\ght l&1 except he get also ! ridges & acres laid ^u 8 back to c>ry home ) him6 ,h[ev] x be1 ,*ri/ is wise2 & we are fools1 to be br[d5 & fond ( a pawn 9 ! lo( ( our h&4 ,liv+ on tru/ by fai? may well cont5t u4 ,madam1 ,i "k y\r ,lady%ip kn[e? ?is1 & t made me bold to write ( x1 t o!rs might reap some:at by my bonds = ! tru?2 = ,i %\ld desire1 & ,i aim at ?is1 to h my ,"l well spok5 ( & hon\r$1 h[beit ,he %\ld make no?+ ( me b a bridge ov] a wat]4 ,?us1 recomm5d+ y\r ,lady%ip1 y\r son1 & *ildr5 to ,8 grace1 :o ha? hon\r$ y ) a "n & room among ! liv+ 9 ,j]usalem1 & wi%+ grace to be ) y\r ,lady%ip1 ,i re/1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's 9 8 sweete/ ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de54 #aga ,sp9 f9e4 ,,lxxviii4--,to my ,,"l ,,boyd4 ,,rob]t1 sev5? ,,"l ,,boyd1 0 ! only son ( ,rob]t1 six? ,"l ,boyd1 by ,lady ,*ri/ian ,hamilton1 m5tion$ 9 ! prec$+ lett]4 ,8 fa!r 7:o 0 c\s9 ( ! fam\s ,rob]t ,boyd ( ,tro*rig1 two miles f ,girvan1 & "u :om he /udi$ at ,saumur7 di$ 9 ,augu/ #afbh1 at ! e>ly age ( #cc4 ,"y ,rob]t 0 s]v$ heir to 8 fa!r ! #i? ( ,may #afbi4 ,8 e>?ly c\rse 01 h[ev]1 brief2 = he di$ ( a fev] on ! #ag? ( ,novemb] #afdj1 ag$ ab\t #bd4 ,he 0 m>ri$ to ,lady ,anne ,flem+1 second daught] ( ,john1 second ,e>l ( ,wigt[n4 ,"l ,boyd w>mly esp\s$ ! side ( ! ,cov5ant]s2 & ?\gh n a memb] ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly held at ,glasg[ 9 #afch1 he att5d$ its meet+s & took a deep int]e/ 9 its proce$+s4 7,,enc\ragem5t ,,to ,,ex]tion ,,= ,,*ri/',s ,,cause47 ,,my ,,v ,,hon\rable ,,& ,,good ,,"l1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y\r ,lord%ip4 ,out ( ! wor?y report t ,i he> ( y\r ,lord%ip's zeal = ?is borne-d[n & oppress$ ,gospel1 ,i am bold to write to y\r ,lord%ip1 besee*+ y by ! m]cies ( ,god1 by ! hon\r ( our royal & pr9cely ,k+ ,jesus1 by ! sorr[s1 te>s1 & desolation ( y\r afflict$ "m-,*ur*1 & by ! peace ( y\r consci5ce1 & y\r joy 9 ! day ( ,*ri/1 t y\r ,lord%ip w\ld g on1 9 ! /r5g? ( y\r ,"l1 & 9 ! p[] ( ,8 might1 to be/ir y\rself1 = ! v9dicat+ ( ! fall5 hon\r ( y\r ,"l ,jesus4 ,oh1 bless$ h&s = ev]more1 t %all help to put ! cr[n ^u ! head ( ,*ri/ aga9 9 ,scotl&6 ,i d>e promise1 9 ! "n ( our ,"l1 t ?is w fa/5 & fix ! pill>s & ! /akes ( y\r hon\rable h\se ^u e>?1 if y l5d & lay 9 pl$ge 9 ,*ri/'s h&1 ^u spiritual haz>d1 life1 e/ate1 h\se1 hon\r1 cr$it1 moy51 fri5ds1 ! fav\r ( m5 7suppose k+s ) ?ree cr[ns71 s be+ t ye may be> witness1 & acquit y\rself z a man ( val\r & c\rage to ! ,pr9ce ( y\r salvation1 = ! purg+ ( ,8 temple1 & sweep+ out ! lordly ,diotrepheses1 "t-c\rt+ ,demases1 corrupt ,hym5uses & ,philetuses1 & o!r su* ox51 t ) _! dung defile ! temple ( ! ,"l4 ,is n ,*ri/ n[ cry+1 ,:o w help ,me8 :o w come out ) ,me1 to take "p ) ,me1 & %>e 9 ! hon\r ( ,my victory ov] ^! ,m9e enemies1 :o h said1 ,we w n h ?is man to rule ov] u8 ,my v hon\rable & de> ,"l1 jo91 jo9 7z ye d7 ) ,*ri/4 ,he is m wor? to y & y\r po/]ity ?an ?is _w's ,may-fl[]s1 & )]+ ri*es & hon\r1 t %all g away z smoke1 & evani% 9 a night vision1 & %all1 9 "o half-h\r aft] ! bla/ ( ! ar*angel's trumpet1 lie 9 :ite a%es4 ,let me besee* y\r ,lord%ip to draw by ! lap ( "t's curta91 & to look 9 ?r\gh ! w9d[ to great & endless et]nity1 & consid] if a worldly price 7suppose ?is little r\nd clay globe ( ?is a%y & dirty e>?1 ! dy+ idol ( ! fools ( ?is _w1 7 all y\r own7 c be giv5 = "o smile ( ,*ri/'s ,god-l & s\l-ravi%+ c\nt5ance4 ,9 t day :5 s _m jo9ts & knees ( ?\s& ?\s&s wail+ %all /& be=e ,*ri/1 trembl+1 %\t+1 & mak+ _! pray]s to hills & m\nta9s to fall ^u !m1 & hide !m f ! face ( ! ,lamb1 oh1 h[ _m w\ld sell lord%ips & k+doms t day1 & buy ,*ri/6 ,b1 oh1 ! m>ket %all be clos$ & end$ ere !n6 ,y\r ,lord%ip ha? n[ a bless$ v5ture ( w9n+ c\rt ) ! ,pr9ce ( ! k+s ( ! e>?4 ,he ,himself weep+2 tru? borne d[n & fall5 9 ! /reets1 & an oppress$ ,gospel2 ,*ri/'s bride ) wat]y eyes & spoil$ ( h] veil1 h] hair hang+ ab\t h] eyes1 =c$ to g 9 ragg$ app>el2 ! bani%$1 ali5at$1 & imprison$ prophets ( ,god1 :o h n ! fav\r ( lib]ty to prophesy 9 sackclo?1 all ^!1 ,i say1 call = y\r help4 ,fe> n worms ( clay2 ! mo? %all eat !m z a g>m5t4 ,let ! ,"l be y\r fe>2 ,he is ) y1 & %all fight = y2 & ye %all make ! he>t ( ?is y\r "m-,*ur* to s+ = joy4 ,! ,lamb & ,8 armies are ) y1 & ! k+doms ( ! e>? are ! ,"l's4 ,i am p]suad$ t !re is n ano!r gospel1 nor ano!r sav+ tru?1 ?an t :i* ye n[ cont5d =4 ,i d>e haz>d my heav5 & salvation ^u x1 t ?is is ! only sav+ way to glory4 ,grace1 grace1 be ) y\r ,lord%ip4 ,y\r ,lord%ip's at all respectful ob$i5ce 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,lxxix4--,to ,,m>g>et ,,ballant9e4 ,?is "n is n f\nd among ! p ( ! p>i% ( ,anwo?4 ,l ,john ,laurie1 ,lett] ,,clxxv41 %e may h be5 "s "o at a di/ance4 7,,value ,,( ,,! ,,s\l ,,& ,,urg5cy ,,( ,,salvation47 ,,mi/ress1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be unto y4--,x is m ?an "t t ,i %\ld h writt5 to y2 b x is yet good "t1 if ,i c\ld help y\r s\l to m5d y\r pace1 & to g m swiftly to y\r heav5ly c\ntry4 ,= truly ye h ne$ to make all ha/e1 because ! in* ( y\r day t rema9e? w quickly slip away2 = :e!r we sleep or wake1 our glass runne?4 ,! tide bide? no man4 ,bew>e ( a beguile 9 ! matt] ( y\r salvation4 ,woe1 woe = ev]more1 to !m t lose t prize4 ,= :at is beh9d1 :5 ! s\l is once lo/1 b t s9n]s w>m _! bits ( clay h\ses at a fire ( _! own k9dl+1 = a day or two 7:i* do? r suffocate ) its smoke ?an w>m !m72 & at l5g? !y lie d[n 9 sorr[1 & are clo!d ) ev]la/+ %ame6 ,i w\ld seek no fur!r measure ( fai? to beg9 )al ?an to believe really & /$fa/ly ! doctr9e ( ,god's ju/ice1 ,8 all-dev\r+ wra?1 & ev]la/+ burn+1 :]e s9n]s are burnt1 s\l & body1 9 a riv] & great lake ( fire & brim/one4 ,!n !y w\ld wi% no m goods ?an ! ?\s&? "p ( a cold f\nta9-well to cool _! tongues4 ,!y w\ld !n buy dea? ) endur+ ( pa9 & torm5t = z _m ye>s z ,god ha? creat$ drops ( ra9 s9ce ! creation4 ,b !re is no m>ket ( buy+ or sell+ life or dea? !re4 ,o1 alas6 ! greate/ "p ( ?is _w run to ! place ( t torm5t rejoic+ & danc+1 eat+1 dr9k+1 & sleep+4 ,my c\nsel to y is1 t ye />t 9 "t to be aft] ,*ri/2 = if ye g quickly1 ,*ri/ is n f> be=e y2 ye %all ov]take ,him4 ,o ,"l ,god1 :at is s ne$ful z ?is1 ,salvation1 salvation6 ,fy ^u ?is condemn$ & fooli% _w1 t w\ld give s little = salvation6 ,oh1 if !re 7 a free m>ket = salvation proclaim$ 9 t day :5 ! trumpet ( ,god %all awake ! dead1 h[ _m buy]s w\ld be !n6 ,god s5d me no m happ9ess ?an t salvation :i* ! bl9d _w1 to _! et]nal woe1 lette? slip ?r\gh _! f+]s4 ,!re=e1 look if ye c give out y\r money 7z ,isaiah speake?7 7lv4 #b7 = bread1 & lay ,*ri/ & ,8 blood 9 wadset = heav54 ,x is a dry & hungry bairn's "p ( goods t ,esaus are hunt+ = "h4 ,i see ?\s&s foll[+ ! *ase1 & 9 ! pursuit ( su* ?+s1 :ile 9 ! meantime !y lose ! bless+2 &1 :5 all is done1 !y h caught no?+ to roa/ = supp]1 b lie d[n hungry4 ,&1 besides1 !y g to b$1 :5 !y die1 )\t a c&le2 = ,god sai? to !m1 ,?is ye %all h at ,my h&1 ye %all lie d[n 9 sorr[ 7,isa4 l4 #aa74 ,& truly ?is is z ill-made a b$ to lie ^u z "o c\ld wi%2 = he _c sleep s\ndly1 nor re/ sweetly1 :o ha? sorr[ = 8 pill[4 ,r\se1 r\se up1 !re=e1 y\r s\l1 & spe]#agb h[ ,*ri/ & y\r s\l met toge!r4 ,i am sure t !y nev] got ,*ri/1 :o 7 n once sick at ! yolk ( ! he>t = ,him4 ,too1 too _m :ole s\ls ?9k t !y h met ) ,*ri/1 :o _h nev] a we>i$ night = ! want ( ,him3 b1 alas6 :at ri*] are m51 t !y dream$ ! la/ night !y _h mu* gold1 &1 :5 !y awoke 9 ! morn+1 !y f\nd x 0 b a dream8 ,:at are all ! s9n]s 9 ! _w1 9 t day :5 heav5 & e>? %all g up 9 a flame ( fire1 b a numb] ( beguil$ dream]s8 ,e "o %all say ( 8 hunt+ & 8 conque/1 ,behold1 x 0 a dream6 ,e man 9 t day w tell 8 dream4 ,i besee* y1 9 ! ,"l ,jesus1 bew>e1 bew>e ( uns\nd "w 9 ! matt] ( y\r salvation3 ye may n1 ye _c1 ye d[ n want ,*ri/4 ,!n aft] ?is day1 conv5e all y\r lov]s be=e y\r s\l1 & give !m _! leave2 & /rike h&s ) ,*ri/1 t !reaft] !re may be no happ9ess to y b ,*ri/1 no hunt+ = any?+ b ,*ri/1 no b$ at night1 :5 dea? come?1 b ,*ri/4 ,*ri/1 ,*ri/1 :o b ,*ri/6 ,i "k ?is mu* ( ,*ri/1 t ,he is n ill to be f\nd1 nor lordly ( ,8 love4 ,woe _h be5 my "p ( x = ev]more1 if ,*ri/ _h made a da9ty ( ,himself to me4 ,b1 ,god be ?ank$1 ,i gave no?+ = ,*ri/4 ,& n[ ,i prote/ be=e m5 & angels t ,*ri/ _c be ex*ang$1 t ,*ri/ _c be sold1 t ,*ri/ _c be weigh$4 ,:]e w\ld angels1 or all ! _w1 f9d a balance to weigh ,him 98 ,all lov]s blu% :5 ye /& beside ,*ri/6 ,woe ^u all love b ! love ( ,*ri/6 ,hung]1 hung] = ev]more be ^u all heav5 b ,*ri/6 ,%ame1 %ame = ev]more be ^u all glory b ,*ri/'s glory4 ,i cry dea?1 dea? ^u all lives b ! life ( ,*ri/4 ,oh1 :at is x t holde? u asund]8 ,o t once we c\ld h a fair meet+6 ,?us recomm5d+ ,*ri/ to y & y to ,him1 = ev]more1 ,i re/4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 #agb ,ask4 ,,lxxx4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,8 ,,com=t ,,"u ,,tribulation1 ,,& ,,! ,,prison ,a ,,palace47 ,,my ,,de>ly ,,belov$ ,,si/]1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i compla9 t ,gall[ay is n k9d to me 9 pap]4 ,i h receiv$ no lett]s ^! sixte5 weeks b two4 ,i am well4 ,my prison is a palace to me1 & ,*ri/'s banquet+-h\se4 ,my ,"l ,jesus is z k9d z !y call ,him4 ,o t all ,scotl& knew my case1 & _h "p ( my fea/6 ,i *>ge y 9 ! "n ( ,god1 ,i *>ge y to believe4 ,fe> n ! sons ( m52 ! worms %all eat !m4 ,to pray & believe n[1 :5 ,*ri/ seems to give y a nay-say1 is m ?an x 0 be=e4 ,die believ+2 die1 & ,*ri/'s promise 9 y\r h&4 ,i desire1 ,i reque/1 ,i *>ge y\r husb& & t t[n1#agc to /& = ! tru? ( ! ,gospel4 ,cont5d ) ,*ri/'s enemies2 & ,i pray y %[ all pr(essors :om y "k my case4 ,help me to praise4 ,! m9i/]s "h envy me2 !y w h my prison *ang$4 ,my "m ha? borne me a man ( cont5tion1 & "o t /rive? ) ! :ole e>?4 ,rememb] my love to y\r husb&4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 ! ,"l1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,jan4 #c1 #afcg4 #agc ,kirkcudbright4 ,,lxxxi4--,to ,,mr4 ,,john ,,me9e 7,jun474 ,,mr4 ,,john ,,me9e 0 ! son ( ,john ,me9e1 m]*ant 9 ,ed9burgh1 a solid & /$fa/ pr(essor ( ! tru? ( ,god4 ,8 "m 0 ,b>b>a ,hamilton1 a notice ( :om see ,lett] ,,cccxiii4 ,he 0 n[1 x w\ld appe> f an allusion 9 ! close ( ?is lett]1 a /ud5t ( !ology1 ) a view to ! holy m9i/ry4 ,halyburton on 8 dea?b$ spake ( ?is lett] z "o 9 :i* 0 to be f\nd ,m practical religion ?an 9 a l>ge volume4 7,,exp]i5ce--,,pati5t ,,wait+--,,sanctification47 ,,wor?y ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i h be5 too long 9 answ]+ y\r lett]1 b o!r bus9ess took me up4 ,i am "h wait+1 if ! fair w9d w turn ^u ,*ri/'s sails 9 ,scotl&1 & if deliv]ance be break+ out to ?is ov]-cl\d$ & b5ight$ kirk4 ,o t we c\ld cont5d1 by pray]s & supplications1 ) our ,"l = t effect6 ,i "k t ,he ha? n giv5 out ,8 la/ doom aga9/ ?is l&4 ,i h little ( ,*ri/1 9 ?is prison1 b groan+s1 & long+s1 & desires4 ,all my /ock ( ,*ri/ is "s hung] = ,him1 & yet ,i _c say b ,i am ri* 9 t4 ,my fai?1 & hope1 & holy practice ( new ob$i5ce1 are sc>ce wor? ! speak+ (4 ,b bless$ be my ,"l1 :o take? me1 light1 & clipp$1 & naughty1 & feckless z ,i am4 ,i see t ,*ri/ w n prig ) me1 nor /& ^u /epp+-/ones2 b come? 9 at ! broadside )\t c]emonies1 or mak+ x nice1 to make a poor1 ransom$ "o ,8 own4 ,o t ,i c\ld fe$ ^u ,8 brea?+1 & kiss+1 & embrac+1 & ^u ! hopes ( my meet+ & ,86 :5 love-lett]s %all n g betwixt u1 b ,he w be mess5g] ,himself6 ,b !re is requir$ pati5ce on our "p1 till ! summ]-fruit 9 heav5 be ripe = u4 ,x is 9 ! bud2 b !re be _m ?+s to d be=e our h>ve/ come4 ,& we take ill ) x1 & c h>dly endure to set our pap]-face to "o ( ,*ri/'s /orms & to g to heav5 ) wet feet1 & pa91 & sorr[4 ,we love to c>ry a heav5 to heav5 ) u1 & w\ld h two summ]s 9 "o ye>1 & no less ?an two heav5s4 ,b ?is w n d = u3 "o 7& su* a "o67 may suffice u well en\gh4 ,! man1 ,*ri/1 got b "o only1 & %all we h two8 ,rememb] my love 9 ,*ri/ to y\r fa!r2 & help me ) y\r pray]s4 ,if ye w\ld be a deep div9e1 ,i recomm5d to y sanctification4 ,fe> ,him1 & ,he w reveal ,8 cov5ant to y4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,jan4 #e1 #afcg4 ,illu/ration3 ,,c>doness ,,ca/le4 ,,lxxxii4--,to ,,john ,,gordon ( ,c>doness1 ,eld]4 ,,john ,,gordon ( ,c>doness1 9 ! p>i% ( ,anwo?1 0 desc5d$ f ,gordon ( ,lo*9v>2 b little is kn[n conc]n+ him4 ,8 "n appe>s ! fir/ ( #ahh signatures atta*$ to an unsuccessful petition ( ! eld]s & p>i%ion]s ( ,anwo?1 pres5t$ to ! ,commission ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly #afch1 = ,ru!r=d be+ cont9u$ m9i/] ( t p>i%1 :5 c\nt] applications 7 made by ! city ( ,ed9burgh & ! ,univ]sity ( ,/4 ,&rews = ! transf]5ce ( 8 s]vices4 ,f ,ru!r=d's lett]s to him1 we le>n t he 0 at ?is "t f> advanc$ 9 life4 ,he 0 naturally a man ( /rong passions1 by :i* x w\ld appe> he _h1 9 ! previ\s "p ( 8 life1 be5 l$ a/ray4 ,! old ca/le ( ,c>doness /&s on a tongue ( l&1 at ! m\? ( ! riv] ,fleet1 ab\t a mile f ,gateh\se4 ,x is built on a rocky height1 ov]hang+ ! public road1 & look+ t[>d ! bay4 ,y see an old squ>e-built t[]1 or =talice1 rais+ its grey head f among ! tall trees t n[ surr\nd x4 ,tradition tells ( an old proprietor1 t he 0 9 league ) ,grme1 ! ,bord] outlaw2 & h[1 9 consequ5ce ( 8 d>+ & ,god-defy+ de$s1 ! *ief & 8 :ole family p]i%$ 9 ! ,black ,lo*1 a small lo* 9 ! p>i% ( ,anwo?1 at ,wood5d1 #bf ft4 deep4 ,?\gh n a desc5dant1 ,john ,gordon seems to h be5 a man ( l /rong passions ) t old *iefta91 till subdu$ by grace4 7,,w9 ,,*ri/ ,,at ,,all ,,haz>ds--,,*ri/',s ,,beauty--,a ,,^w ,,to ,,*ildr547 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,sir1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i h long$ to he> f y1 & to "k ! e/ate ( y\r s\l1 & ! e/ate ( t p ) y4 ,i besee* y1 ,sir1 by ! salvation ( y\r preci\s s\l1 & ! m]cies ( ,god1 to make good & sure "w ( y\r salvation1 & try ^u :at gr\nd-/one ye h build$4 ,wor?y & de> ,sir1 if ye be ^u s9k+ s&1 a /orm ( dea?1 & a bla/1 w lose ,*ri/ & y1 & wa% y close (f ! rock4 ,oh1 = ! ,"l's sake1 look n>r[ly to ! "w6 ,read ov] y\r life1 ) ! light ( ,god's day-light & sun2 = salvation is n ca/5 d[n at e man's door4 ,x is good to look to y\r compass1 & all ye h ne$ (1 ere y take %ipp+2 = no w9d c bl[ y back aga94 ,rememb]1 :5 ! race is end$1 & ! play ei!r won or lo/1 & ye are 9 ! utmo/ circle & bord] ( "t1 & %all put y\r foot )9 ! m>* ( et]nity1 & all y\r good ?+s ( ?is %ort night-dream %all seem to y l ! a%es ( a bleeze ( ?orns or /raw1 & y\r poor s\l %all be cry+1 ,lodg+1 lodg+1 = ,god's sake6 !n %all y\r s\l be m glad at "o ( y\r ,"l's lovely & homely smiles1 ?an if ye _h ! *>t]s ( ?ree worlds = all et]nity4 ,let pleasures & ga91 w & desires ( ?is _w1 be put ov] into ,god's h&s1 z arre/$ & f5c$ goods t ye _c intromit )4 ,n[1 :5 ye are dr9k+ ! gr\nds ( y\r cup1 & ye are ^u ! utmo/ end ( ! la/ l9k ( "t1 & old age1 l dea?'s long %ad[1 is ca/+ a cov]+ ^u y\r days1 x is no "t to c\rt ?is va9 life1 & to set love & he>t ^u x4 ,x is ne> aft]-supp]2 seek re/ & ease = y\r s\l 9 ,god ?r\gh ,*ri/4 ,believe me1 t ,i f9d x to be h>d wre/l+ to play fair ) ,*ri/1 & to keep good qu>t]s ) ,him1 & to love ,him 9 integrity & life1 & to keep a con/ant c\rse ( s\nd & solid daily communion ) ,*ri/4 ,temptations are daily break+ ! ?read ( t c\rse1 & x is n easy to ca/ a knot aga92 & _m knots make evil "w4 ,oh1 h[ fair h _m %ips be5 ply+ be=e ! w9d1 t1 9 an h\r's space1 h be5 ly+ 9 ! sea-bottom6 ,h[ _m pr(essors ca/ a gold5 lu/re1 z if !y 7 pure gold1 & yet are1 "u t sk9 & cov]1 b base & reprobate metal6 ,& h[ _m keep brea? 9 _! race _m miles1 & yet come %ort ( ! prize & ! g>l&6 ,de> sir1 my s\l w\ld m\rn 9 secret = y1 if ,i knew y\r case ) ,god to be b false "w4 ,love to h y an*or$ ^u ,*ri/ make? me fe> y\r tott]+ & slips4 ,false "u-wat]1 n se5 9 ! gr\nd ( an enlight5$ consci5ce1 is dang]\s2 s is (t5 fall+1 & s9n+ aga9/ light4 ,"k ?is1 t ^? :o nev] _h sick nights or days 9 consci5ce = s91 _c h b su* a peace ) ,god z w und]coat & break ! fle% aga91 & end 9 a sad w> at dea?4 ,oh1 h[ fe>fully are ?\s&s beguil$ ) false hide1 gr[n ov] old s9s1 z if ! s\l 7 cur$ & heal$6 ,de> ,sir1 ,i always saw nature mighty1 l(ty1 heady1 & /rong 9 y2 & t x 0 m = y to be mortifi$ & dead to ! _w1 ?an = ano!r common man4 ,ye w take a l[ ebb1 & a deep cut1 & a long lance1 to g to ! bottom ( y\r w\nds 9 sav+ humiliation1 to make y a won prey = ,*ri/4 ,be humbl$2 walk s(tly4 ,d[n1 d[n1 = ,god's sake1 my de> & wor?y bro!r1 ) y\r topsail4 ,/oop1 /oop6 x is a l[ entry to g 9 at heav5's gate4 ,!re is inf9ite ju/ice 9 ! p>ty ye h to d )2 x is ,8 nature n to acquit ! guilty & ! s9n]4 ,! law ( ,god w n want "o f>?+ ( ! s9n]4 ,god =gette? n bo? ! caution] & ! s9n]2 & e man mu/ pay1 ei!r 9 8 own p]son 7oh1 ,"l save y f t paym5t671 or 9 8 caution]1 ,*ri/4 ,x is viol5ce to corrupt nature = a man to be holy1 to lie d[n "u ,*ri/'s feet1 to quit w1 pleasure1 worldly love1 e>?ly hope1 & an it*+ ( he>t aft] ?is f>d$ & ov]-gild$ _w1 & to be cont5t t ,*ri/ trample ^u all4 ,come 91 come 9 to ,*ri/1 & see :at ye want1 & f9d x 9 ,him4 ,he is ! %ort cut 7z we us$ to say71 & ! ne>e/ way to an outgate ( all y\r burd5s4 ,i d>e av\* t ye %all be de>ly welcome to ,him2 my s\l w\ld be glad to take "p ( ! joy ye %\ld h 9 ,him4 ,i d>e say t angels' p5s1 angels' tongues1 nay1 z _m worlds ( angels z !re are drops ( wat] 9 all ! seas1 & f\nta9s1 & riv]s ( ! e>?1 _c pa9t ,him out to y4 ,i ?9k ,8 sweetness1 s9ce ,i 0 a prison]1 ha? swell$ ^u me to ! greatness ( two heav5s4 ,oh = a s\l z wide z ! utmo/ circle ( ! highe/ heav5 t conta9e? all1 to conta9 ,8 love6 ,& yet ,i c\ld hold little ( x4 ,o _w's wond]6 ,oh1 if my s\l might b lie )9 ! smell ( ,8 love1 suppose ,i c\ld get no m b ! smell ( x6 ,oh1 b x is long to t day :5 ,i %all h a free _w ( ,*ri/'s love6 ,oh1 :at a sight to be up 9 heav51 9 t fair or*>d ( ! new p>adise2 & to see1 & smell1 & t\*1 & kiss t fair field-fl[]1 t ev]-gre5 ,tree ( life6 ,8 b>e %ad[ 7 en\gh = me2 a sight ( ,him w\ld be ! e>ne/ ( heav5 to me4 ,fy1 fy ^u u6 t we h love ly+ ru/+ beside u1 or1 :i* is worse1 wa/+ ^u "s loa?some objects1 & t ,*ri/ %\ld lie ,8 lone4 ,wo1 wo is me6 t s9 ha? made s _m madm51 seek+ ! fool's p>adise1 fire "u ice1 & "s good & desirable ?+s1 )\t & ap>t f ,*ri/4 ,*ri/1 ,*ri/1 no?+ b ,*ri/1 c cool our love's burn+ languor4 ,o ?ir/y love6 wilt ?\ set ,*ri/1 ! well ( life1 to ?y head1 & dr9k ?y fill8 ,dr9k1 & sp>e n2 dr9k love1 & be drunk5 ) ,*ri/6 ,nay1 alas6 ! di/ance betwixt u & ,*ri/ is a dea?4 ,oh1 if we 7 clasp$ 9 o!r's arms6 ,we %\ld nev] tw9 aga91 except heav5 tw9n$ & sund]$ u2 & t _c be4 ,i desire y\r *ildr5 to seek ?is ,"l4 ,desire !m f me1 to be reque/$1 = ,*ri/'s sake1 to be bless$ & happy1 & to come & take ,*ri/1 & all ?+s ) ,him4 ,let !m bew>e ( glassy & slipp]y y\?1 ( fooli% "y notions1 ( worldly lu/s1 ( deceivable ga91 ( wick$ company1 ( curs+1 ly+1 blasphem+1 & fooli% talk+4 ,let !m be fill$ ) ! ,_s2 acqua9t !mselves ) daily pray+2 & ) ! /oreh\se ( wisdom & com=t1 ! good ^w ( ,god4 ,help ! s\ls ( ! poor p4 ,o t my ,"l w\ld br+ me aga9 among !m1 t ,i might tell unco & great tales ( ,*ri/ to !m6 ,receive n a /rang] to prea* any o!r doctr9e to !m4 ,pray = me1 ,8 prison] ( hope4 ,i pray = y )\t ceas+4 ,i write my bless+1 e>ne/ pray]s1 ! love ( ,god1 & ! sweet pres5ce ( ,*ri/ to y1 & y\rs1 & !m4 ,grace1 grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\r lawful & lov+ pa/or1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,lxxxiii4--,to ! ,,e>l ,,( ,,lo?ian4 ,,william1 ?ird ,,e>l ,,( ,,lo?ian1 to :om ?is lett] is address$1 0 ! elde/ son ( ,rob]t1 fir/ ,e>l ( ,ancrum2 & he acquir$ ! title ( ,e>l ( ,lo?ian by 8 m>riage ) ,anne ,k]1 ,c\ntess ( ,lo?ian1 by :om he succe$$ to ! e/ate & titles ( ,lo?ian 9 #afbd4 ,9 #afch he manife/$ great zeal = ! ,cov5ant4 ,he 0 a memb] ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly :i* met at ,glasg[ t ye>1 z eld] = ! ,presbyt]y ( ,dalkei?4 ,ho/ilities hav+ aga9 comm5c$ 9 #afdj1 8 ,lord%ip 0 9 ! ,scotti% army t invad$ ,engl&1 & defeat$ ! ,royali/s at ,newburn4 ,9 #afdc he 0 s5t f ,scotl& by ! ,privy ,c\ncil1 ) ! approbation ( ,*>les ,i4 ,9 #afdd he comm&$1 ) ! ,m>quis ( ,argyle1 ! =ces s5t aga9/ ! ,m>quis ( ,montrose1 :om he oblig$ to retreat1 & !n deliv]$ up 8 commission to ! ,committee ( ,e/ates1 :o pass$ an act 9 approbation ( 8 s]vices4 ,he 0 presid5t ( ! ,committee despat*$ by ! ,p>liam5t to ! ,k+ 9 ,decemb] #afdf1 ) _! f9al propositions4 ,he prote/$ aga9/ ! rais+ ( an army 9 #afdh to rescue ! ,k+ f ! h&s ( ! ,engli%1 )\t receiv+ f ,8 ,maje/y assurance t he w\ld secure ! religi\s lib]ties ( 8 ,scotti% subjects1--an attempt :i* 0 call$ ! ,engagem5t4 ,b :ile resi/+ ! arbitr>y measures ( 8 pr9ce1 he 0 ( s9c]e & ard5t loyalty4 ,no soon] 0 x kn[n t ! ,p>liam5t ( ,engl& int5d$ to proce$ aga9/ ,*>les ,i4 be=e ! ,high ,c\rt ( ,ju/ice1 ?an he & o!r commission]s 7 s5t1 9 "n ( ! k+dom ( ,scotl&1 to remon/rate aga9/ _! proce$+s 9 reg>d to ! sacr$ p]son ( ! k+4 ,he took a solemn prote/ aga9/ _! proce$+s1 = :i* he 0 put "u arre/1 s5t ) a gu>d to ,graves5d1 & !nce to ,scotl&4 ,on 8 return he receiv$ ! ?anks ( ,p>liam5t = 8 conduct on ?is occasion2 &1 along ) ! ,e>l ( ,cassillis1 0 despat*$ to ,br$a 9 #afej to invite ,k+ ,*>les to ,scotl&4 ,8 ,lord%ip di$ 9 ! ye> #afge4 ,by ,anne1 ,c\ntess ( ,lo?ian1 he _h five sons & n9e daught]s4 7,,advice ,,z ,,to ,,public ,,conduct--,,ev]y?+ ,,to ,,be ,,endur$ ,,= ,,*ri/47 ,,"r ,,hon\rable1 ,,& ,,my ,,v ,,wor?y ,,& ,,noble ,,"l1--,out ( ! hon\rable & good report t ,i he> ( y\r ,lord%ip's good-w & k9dness1 9 tak+ to he>t ! hon\rable cause ( ,*ri/1 & ,8 afflict$ ,*ur* & wrong$ tru? 9 ?is l&1 ,i make bold to speak a ^w on pap]1 to y\r ,lord%ip1 at ?is di/ance1 :i* ,i tru/ y\r ,lord%ip w take 9 good "p4 ,x is to y\r ,lord%ip's hon\r & cr$it1 to put to y\r h&1 z ye d 7all hon\r to ,god671 to ! fall+ & tott]+ tab]nacle ( ,*ri/1 9 ?is y\r "m-,*ur*1 & to own ,*ri/'s wrongs z y\r own wrongs4 ,o bless$ h&1 :i* %all wipe & dry ! wat]y eyes ( our weep+ ,"l ,jesus1 n[ go+ m\rn+ 9 sackclo? 9 ,8 memb]s1 9 ,8 sp\se 9 ,8 tru?1 & 9 ! pr]ogative royal ( ,8 k+ly p[]6 ,he ne$e? n s]vice & help f m52 b x please? ,8 wisdom to make ! wants & losses1 ! sores & w\nds ( ,8 sp\se1 a field & an (fice-h\se = ! zeal ( ,8 s]vants to ex]cise !mselves 94 ,!re=e1 my noble & de> ,"l1 g on1 g on 9 ! /r5g? ( ! ,"l aga9/ all opposition1 to side ) wrong$ ,*ri/4 ,! def5d+1 & w>d+ ( /rokes (f ,*ri/'s bride1 ! ,k+'s daught]1 is l a piece ( ! re/ ( ! way to heav51 knotty1 r\gh1 /ormy1 & full ( ?orns4 ,_m w\ld foll[ ,*ri/1 b ) a res]vation t1 by op5 proclamation1 ,*ri/ w\ld cry d[n crosses1 & cry up fair wea!r1 & a summ] sky & sun1 till we 7 all fairly l&$ at heav54 ,i "k t y\r ,lord%ip ha? n s le>n$ ,*ri/2 b t ye int5d to fet* heav51 suppose t y\r fa!r 7 /&+ 9 y\r way1 & to take x ) ! w9d on y\r face2 = s bo? /orm & w9d 7 on ! fair face ( y\r lovely ,=]unn]1 ,*ri/1 all ,8 way4 ,x is possible t ! success answ] n y\r desire 9 ?is wor?y cause4 ,:at !n8 duties are ours1 b ev5ts are ! ,"l's2 & ,i hope1 if y\r ,lord%ip1 & o!rs ) y1 w g on to dive to ! l[e/ gr\nd & bottom ( ! knav]y & p]fidi\s trea*]y to ,*ri/ ( ! accurs$ & wret*$ prelates1 ! ,anti*ri/'s fir/-born1 & ! fir/-fruit ( 8 f\l womb1 & %all deal ) our ,sov]eign 7law go+ be=e y7 = ! reasonable & imp>tial he>+ ( ,*ri/'s bill ( compla9ts1 & set y\rselves s+ly to seek ! ,"l & ,8 face1 t y\r righte\sness %all break ?r\gh ! cl\ds :i* prejudice ha? drawn ov] x1 & t ye %all1 9 ! /r5g? ( ! ,"l1 br+ our bani%$ & dep>t+ ,"l ,jesus home aga9 to ,8 sanctu>y4 ,nei!r mu/ y\r ,lord%ip advise ) fle% & blood 9 ?is2 b w9k1 & 9 ! d>k1 rea* y\r h& to ,*ri/1 & foll[ ,him4 ,let n m5's fa9t+ disc\rage y2 nei!r be afraid ( m5's canny wisdom1 :o1 9 ?is /orm1 take ! ne>e/ %ore1 & g to ! lee & calm side ( ! ,gospel1 & hide ,*ri/ 7if ev] !y _h ,him7 9 _! cab9ets1 z if !y 7 a%am$ ( ,him1 or z if ,*ri/ 7 /ol5 w>es1 & w\ld blu% be=e ! sun4 ,my v de> & noble ,"l1 ye h rejoic$ ! he>ts ( _m1 t ye h made *oice ( ,*ri/ & ,8 ,gospel1 :]eas su* great temptations d /& 9 y\r way4 ,b ,i love y\r pr(ession ! bett] t x endure? w9ds4 ,if we knew ourselves well1 to want temptations is ! greate/ temptation ( all4 ,nei!r is fa!r1 nor "m1 nor c\rt1 nor hon\r1 9 ?is ov]-lu/r$ _w ) all its pa9try & f>d+1 any?+ else1 :5 !y are laid 9 ! balance ) ,*ri/1 b fea!rs1 %ad[s1 night-dreams1 & /raws4 ,oh1 if ?is _w knew ! excell5cy1 sweetness1 & beauty ( t high & l(ty ,"o1 ! ,faire/ among ! sons ( m51 v]ily !y w\ld see1 t if _! love 7 bigg] ?an t5 heav5s1 all 9 circles beyond ea* o!r1 x 7 all too little = ,*ri/ our ,"l6 ,i hope t y\r *oice w n rep5t y1 :5 life %all come to t twilight betwixt "t & et]nity1 & ye %all see ! utmo/ bord] ( "t1 & %all draw ! curta91 & look into et]nity1 & %all "o day see ,god take ! heav5s 9 ,8 h&s1 & fold !m toge!r1 l an old holely g>m5t1 & set on fire ?is clay "p ( ! creation ( ,god1 & consume away into smoke & a%es ! idol-hope ( poor fools1 :o ?9k t !re is n a bett] c\ntry ?an ?is l[ c\ntry ( dy+ clay4 ,*ildr5 _c make comp>ison aright betwixt ?is life & t :i* is to come2 &1 !re=e1 ! babes ( ?is _w1 :o see no bett]1 m\ld1 9 _! own bra91 a heav5 ( _! own co9+1 because !y see no f>!r ?an ! ne>e/ side ( "t4 ,i d>e lay 9 pawn my hope ( heav51 t ?is reproa*$ way is ! only way ( peace4 ,i f9d x is ! way t ! ,"l ha? seal$ ) ,8 com=ts n[1 9 my bonds = ,*ri/2 & ,i v]ily e/eem & f9d *a9s & fett]s = t lovely ,"o1 ,*ri/1 to be wat]$ ov] ) sweet consolations1 & ! love-smiles ( t lovely ,bridegroom1 = ^: com+ we wait4 ,& :5 ,he come?1 !n %all ! blacks & :ites ( all m5 come be=e ! sun2 !n %all ! ,"l put a f9al decision ^u ! pleas t ,zion ha? ) h] adv]s>ies4 ,& z fa/ z "t passe? away 7:i* nei!r sitte?1 nor /&e?1 nor sleepe?71 z fa/ is our h&-bread? ( ?is %ort w9t]-night fly+ away1 & ! sky ( our long-la/+ day draw+ ne> its break+4 ,except y\r ,lord%ip be pleas$ to plead = me aga9/ ! tyranny ( prelates1 ,i %all be =gott5 9 ?is prison2 = !y did %ape my doom accord+ to _! new1 lawless canons1 :i* is1 t a depriv$ m9i/] %all be utt]ly sil5c$1 & n prea* at all2 :i* is a cruelty1 contr>y to _! own =m] practices4 ,n[1 ! only wise ,god1 ! v ,god ( peace1 confirm1 /r5g!n1 & e/abli% y\r ,lord%ip ^u ! /one laid 9 ,zion1 & be ) y = ev]4 ,y\r ,lord%ip's at all respectful ob$i5ce 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,lxxxiv4--,to ,,jean ,,br[n4 ,,jean ,,br[n 0 ! "m ( ! well-kn[n ,mr4 ,john ,br[n1 m9i/] ( ,wamphray 9 ,ann&ale1 :o1 aft] ! re/oration ( ,*>les ,,ii41 0 eject$ f 8 *>ge & bani%$ f ! ,k+'s dom9ions = 8 opposition to ,prelacy4 ,%e 0 a woman ( intellig5ce & piety4 7,,! ,,joys ,,( ,,?is ,,life ,,embitt]$ ,,by ,,s9--,,heav5 ,,an ,,object ,,( ,,desire--,,trial ,a ,,bless$ ,,?+47 ,,mi/ress1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be unto y4 ,i long to he> h[ y\r s\l prosp]e?4 ,i e>ne/ly desire y\r on-go+ t[>d y\r c\ntry4 ,i "k t ye see y\r day melte? away by little & little1 & t 9 a %ort "t ye %all be put beyond "t's b\nds2 = life is a po/ t /&e? n /ill1 & our joys "h are born weep+1 r ?an laugh+1 & !y die weep+4 ,s91 s91 ?is body ( s9 & corruption embitt]e? & poisone? all our enjoym5ts4 ,o t ,i 7 :]e ,i %all s9 no m6 ,o to be fre$ ( ^! *a9s & iron fett]s1 :i* we c>ry ab\t ) u6 ,"l1 loose ! sad prison]s6 ,:o ( ! *ildr5 ( ,god h n cause to say1 t !y h _! fill ( ?is va9 life8 &1 l a full & sick /oma*1 to wi% at mid-supp] t ! supp] 7 end$1 & ! table drawn1 t ! sick man might w9 to b$1 & enjoy re/8 ,we h cause to tire at mid-supp] ( ! be/ messes t ?is _w c dress up = u2 & to cry to ,god1 t ,he w\ld remove ! table & put ! s9-sick s\ls to re/ ) ,himself4 ,o = a long play-day ) ,*ri/1 & our long-la/+ vacance ( re/6 ,glad may _! s\ls be t are safe ov] ! fri?1 ,*ri/ hav+ paid ! fraught4 ,happy are !y :o h pass$ _! h>d & we>isome "t ( appr5tice%ip1 & are n[ freem5 & citiz5s 9 t joyful1 high city1 ! ,new ,j]usalem4 ,alas6 t we %\ld be glad ( & rejoice 9 our fett]s1 & our prison-h\se1 & ?is de> inn1 a life ( s91 :]e we are abs5t f our ,"l1 & s f> f our home4 ,o t we c\ld get bonds & law-surety%ip ( our love1 t x fa/5 n itself on ^! clay-dreams1 ^! clay-%ad[s1 & worldly vanities6 ,we might be (t5] see+ :at !y are do+ 9 heav51 & our he>ts m frequ5tly ^u our sweet treasure above4 ,we smell ( ! smoke ( ?is l[] h\se ( ! e>?1 because our he>ts & our ?\ghts are "h4 ,if we c\ld haunt up ) ,god1 we %\ld smell ( heav5 & ( our c\ntry above2 & we %\ld look l our c\ntry1 & l /rang]s1 or p n born or br\ght up h]eaway4 ,our crosses w\ld n bite#agd ^u u if we 7 heav5ly-m9d$4 ,i "k ( no obligation :i* ! sa9ts h to ?is _w1 see+ we f>e b ^u ! smoke ( x2 &1 if !re be any smoke 9 ! h\se1 x bl[e? ^u our eyes4 ,all our "p ( ! table is sc>ce wor? a dr9k ( wat]2 & :5 we are /rick51 we d>e n weep1 b /eal our grief away betwixt our ,"l & u1 & cont5t ourselves ) /ol5 sorr[ beh9d backs4 ,god be ?ank$ t we h _m ?+s t s /roke u aga9/ ! hair t we may pray1 ,god keep our bett] home1 ,god bless our ,fa!r's h\se2 & n ?is smoke1 t bl[e? u to seek our be/ lodg+4 ,i am sure t ?is is ! be/ fruit ( ! cross1 :5 we1 f ! h>d f>e ( ! de> inn1 cry ! m t ,god w\ld s5d a fair w9d1 to l& u1 hung]$ & oppress$ /rang]s1 at ! door ( our ,fa!r's h\se1 :i* n[ is made1 9 ,*ri/1 our k9dly h]itage4 ,oh6 !n1 let u pull up ! /akes & /\ps ( our t5t1 & take our t5t on our back1 & g ) our flitt+ to our be/ home2 = "h we h no cont9u+ city4 #agd ,leave ! m>k ( _! tee?4 ,i am wait+ 9 hope "h1 to see :at my ,"l w d ) me4 ,let ,him make ( me :at ,he please?2 provid+ ,he make glory to ,himself out ( me1 ,i c>e n4 ,i hope1 yea1 ,i am n[ sure1 t ,i am = ,*ri/1 & all t ,i c or may make is = ,him4 ,i am ,8 ev]la/+ dyv\r1 & /ill %all be2 =1 alas1 ,i h no?+ = ,him1 & ,he gette? b little s]vice ( me6 ,pray = me1 t our ,"l w\ld be pleas$ to give me h\s]oom1 t ,i may s]ve ,him 9 ! call+ :i* ,he ha? call$ me unto4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,lxxxv4--,to ,,john ,,k5n$y1 ,bailie ( ,ayr4 7,,! ,,reasonabl5ess ,,( ,,believ+ ,,"u ,,all ,,affliction--,,obligations ,,to ,,free ,,grace47 ,,wor?y ,,& ,,well-,,belov$ ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be unto y4--,i am yet wait+ :at our ,"l w d = ,8 afflict$ ,*ur*1 & = my re-entry to my ,"l's h\se4 ,o t ,i c\ld he> ! =feiture ( ,*ri/ 7n[ ca/5 out ( ,8 inh]itance7 recall$ & tak5 (f by op5 proclamation2 & t ,*ri/ 7 re/or$ to be a freehold] & a l&$ h]itor 9 ,scotl&2 & t ! c\rts f5c$ 9 ! "n ( ! ba/>d prelates 7_! godfa!r1 ! ,pope's1 bailiffs & %]iffs7 7 cri$ d[n6 ,oh1 h[ sweet a sight 7 x to see all ! tribes ( ! ,"l 9 ?is l& fet*+ home aga9 our bani%$ ,k+1 ,*ri/1 to ,8 own palace1 ,8 sanctu>y1 & ,8 ?rone6 ,i %all ?9k x m]cy to my s\l1 if my fai? w out-wat* all ?is w9t]-night1 & n nod nor slumb] till my ,"l's summ]-day dawn ^u me4 ,x is mu* if fai? & hope1 9 ! sad nights ( our heavy trial1 escape ) a :ole sk91 & )\t crack or crook4 ,i confess t unbelief ha? n reason to be ei!r fa!r or "m to x1#age = unbelief is always an irrational ?+2 b h[ c x be1 b t su* weak eyes z ours mu/ ca/ wat] 9 a great smoke1 or t a weak head %\ld n turn giddy :5 ! wat] runne? deep & /rong8 ,b ,god be ?ank$ t ,*ri/ 9 ,8 *ildr5 c endure a /ress & a /orm1 h[beit s(t nature w\ld fall d[n 9 pieces4 ,o t ,i _h t confid5ce z to re/ on ?is1 ?\gh ,he %\ld gr9d me into small p[d]1 & bray me into du/1 & scatt] ! du/ to ! f\r w9ds ( heav51 t my ,"l w\ld ga!r up ! p[d]1 & make me up a new vessel aga91 to be> ,*ri/'s "n to ! _w6 ,i am sure t love1 bottom$ & seat$ ^u ! fai? ( ,8 love to me1 w\ld desire & endure ?is1 & w\ld ev5 claim & ?reep k9dness ^u ,*ri/'s /rokes1 & kiss ,8 love-glooms1 & bo? spell & read salvation ^u ! w\nds made by ,*ri/'s sweet h&s4 ,o t ,i _h b a promise made f ! m\? ( ,*ri/1 ( ,8 love to me6 & !n1 h[beit my fai? 7 z t5d] z pap]1 ,i ?9k long+1 & dw9+1 & gre5+ ( sick desires w\ld cause x to bide out ! siege till ! ,"l came to fill ! s\l ) ,8 love4 ,& ,i "k also1 t 9 t case fai? w\ld bide gre5 & sappy at ! root1 ev5 at mid-w9t]1 & /& out aga9/ all /orms4 ,h[ev] x be1 ,i "k t ,*ri/ w9ne? heav5 9 despite ( hell4 #age ,unbelief has n its orig9 9 reason4 ,b ,i owe z _m praises & ?anks to free grace z w\ld lie betwixt me & ! utmo/ bord] ( ! highe/ heav51 suppose t5 ?\s& heav5s 7 all laid above o!r4 ,b oh6 ,i h no?+ t c hire or bud grace2 = if grace w\ld take hire1 x 7 no m grace4 ,b all our /ability1 & ! /r5g? ( our salvation1 is an*or$ & fa/5$ ^u free grace2 & ,i am sure t ,*ri/ ha? by ,8 dea? & blood ca/5 ! knot s fa/1 t ! f+]s ( ! devils & hell-fulls ( s9s _c loose x4 ,& t bond ( ,*ri/ 7t nev] yet 01 nor ev] %all1 nor c be regi/rat$7 /&e? sur] ?an heav51 or ! days ( heav51 z t sweet pill> ( ! cov5ant :]eon we all hang4 ,*ri/1 ) all ,8 little ones "u ,8 two w+s & 9 ! compass or circle ( ,8 arms1 is s sure1 t1 ca/ ,him & !m into ! gr\nd ( ! sea1 ,he %all come up aga9 & n lose "o4 ,an odd "o _c1 nor %all1 be lo/ 9 ! tell+4 ,?is 0 always ,god's aim1 s9ce ,*ri/ came into ! play betwixt ,him & u1 to make m5 dep5d5t creatures2 &1 9 ! "w ( our salvation1 to put creat$ /r5g?1 & arms & legs ( clay1 q out ( place1 & out ( (fice & c\rt4 ,& n[ ,god ha? sub/itut$ 9 our room1 & accept$ ,8 ,son1 ! ,m$iator1 = u & all t we c make4 ,if ?is _h n be51 ,i w\ld h sk9k$ ov] & =egone my "p ( p>adise & salvation1 = a breakfa/ ( dead1 mo?-eat5 e>?2 b n[ ,i w\ld n give x1 nor let x g = m ?an ,i c tell4 ,& truly !y are silly fools1 & ignorant ( ,*ri/'s wor?1 & s full ill-tra9$ & tutor$1 :o tell ,*ri/ & heav5 ov] ! bo>d = two fea!rs or two /raws ( ! devil's pa9t$ pleasures1 only lu/r$ on ! out] side4 ,?is is our happ9ess n[1 t our reckon+s at night1 :5 et]nity %all come ^u u1 _c be told4 ,we %all be s f> ga9]s1 & s f> f be+ sup]-exp5d$ 7z ! poor fools ( ?is _w are1 :o give out _! money1 & get 9 b black hung]71 t angels _c lay our c\nts1 nor sum our advantage & incomes4 ,:o kn[e? h[ f> x is to ! bottom ( our ,*ri/'s fulness1 & to ! gr\nd ( our heav58 ,:o ev] weigh$ ,*ri/ 9 a pair ( balances8 ,:o ha? se5 ! fold+s & plies1 & ! heights & dep?s ( t glory :i* is 9 ,him1 & kept = u8 ,o = su* a heav5 z to /& af> (f1 & see1 & love1 & long = ,him1 :ill "t's ?read be cut1 & ?is great "w ( creation dissolv$1 at ! com+ ( our ,"l6 ,n[ to ,8 grace ,i recomm5d y4 ,i besee* y also to pray = a re-entry to me into ! ,"l's h\se1 if x be ,8 good w4 ,y\rs 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,jan4 #f1 #afcg4 ,,lxxxvi4--,to my ,,"l ,,craighall4 ,,sir ,,john ,,hope1 ,,"l ,,craighall1 0 ! elde/ son ( ,sir ,?omas ,hope 7,"l ,advocate ( ,scotl& 9 ! "t ( ,james ,,vi4 & ,*>les ,i47 ,8 prop]ty1 ,craighall1 is 9 ! p>i% ( ,inv]esk1 ne> ,ed9burgh4 ,sir ,?omas 0 ! mo/ em95t lawy] ( 8 day1 & 0 fir/ br\ght into notice by ! ability ) :i* he def5d$ ! cause ( ,john ,=bes1 ,john ,wel%1 & ! o!r m9i/]s :o 7 tri$ = high treason at ,l9li?g[1 on acc\nt ( _! hold+ a ,g5]al ,assembly at ,ab]de5 9 #afje4 ,craighall is 9 ! p>i% ( ,c]es1 9 ,fife1#agf a f9e old ca/ellat$ ru94 ,john1 second b>onet1 0 admitt$ a ,"l ( ,session #bg? ,july #afcb1 & became ,presid5t ( ! ,c\rt1 & 9 #afde 0 appo9t$ "o ( ! ,privy ,c\ncil4 ,8 "n appe>s on ! roll ( memb]s ( ! ,g5]al ,assemblies #afde-afdi1 & ( ! commissions :i* ^! ,assemblies appo9t$4 ,9 ,lamont's ,di>y we read 7#afei71 ,! ,laird ( ,craighall1 9 ,fyfe1 depairt$ out ( ?is lyfe on ,sabba? at nyght1 & 0 int]r$ at ,c]es4 #agf ,!re is a village ( ,craighall ne> ,inv]esk1 9 ! b>ony ( ,p9kie1 :i* got its "n f ?is family1 j z !re is an ,e>l/on 9 ,borgue p>i%1 call$ f ! old ,e>l/on4 7,,episcopalian ,,c]emonies--,,h[ ,,to ,,abide ,,9 ,,! ,,tru?--,,desire ,,= ,,lib]ty ,,to ,,prea* ,,*ri/47 ,,my ,,"l1--,i receiv$ ,mr4 ,l4's#agg lett] ) y\r ,lord%ip's & 8 le>n$ ?\ghts 9 ! matt] ( c]emonies4 ,i owe respect to ! man's le>n+1 = t ,i he> him to be oppos$ to ,arm9ian h]esies4 ,b1 ) rev]5ce ( t wor?y man1 ,i wond] to he> su* popi%-l expressions z he ha? 9 8 lett]1 z1 ,y\r ,lord%ip may sp>e d\bt+s1 :5 ! ,k+ & ,*ur* h agre$ 9 ! settl+ ( su* ord]s2 & ! ,*ur*'s direction 9 ?+s indiff]5t & circum/antial 7z if indiff]5t & circum/antial 7 all "o67 %\ld be ! rule ( e private ,*ri/ian4 ,i only view$ ! pap]s two h\rs' space1 ! be>] ha/5+ me to write4 ,i f9d ! wor?y man n s se5 9 ?is controv]sy z "s turbul5t m5 ( our c\ntry1 :om he calle? refus]s ( con=mity2 & let me say x1 ,i am m confirm$ 9 noncon=mity1 :5 ,i see su* a great wit play ! ag5t s sl5d]ly4 ,b ,i w lay ! blame on ! weakness ( ! cause1 n on ! meanness ( ,mr4 ,l4's le>n+4 ,i h be51 & /ill am confid5t1 t ,brita9#agh _c answ] "o argum5t1 a sc&alo3 & ,i long$ mu* to he> ,mr4 ,l4 speak to ! cause2 & ,i w\ld say1 if "s ord9>y div9e _h answ]$ z ,mr4 ,l4 do?1 t he und]/ood n ! nature ( a sc&al2 b ,i d>e n vilify t wor?y man s4 ,i am n[ ^u ! heat ( "s o!r employm5t4 ,i %all 7b ,god will+7 answ] ?is1 to ! satisfy+ ( any n prejudic$4 #agg ,:o is "h meant _c n[ be well asc]ta9$4 ,x may h be5 ,mr4 ,l\dian1 ( :om ,baillie says1 ,he 0 an excell5t philosophe1 s\nd & or?odox1 opposite to ,cant]bury's way1 albeit too con=m4 ,i c\nsell$ (t ,glasg[ to h him = _! ,div9ity ,lectur] 7,lett]s & ,j\rnals1 i4 #gg74 #agh ,all ! div9es 9 ,brita94 ,i w n say t e "o is acqua9t$ ) ! reason 9 my lett]1 f ,god's pres5ce & bright %9+ face 9 suff]+ = ?is cause4 ,ari/otle nev] knew ! m$ium ( ! conclusion3 & ,*ri/ sai? few "k x 7,rev4 ii4 #ag74 ,i am sure t consci5ce /&+ 9 awe ( ! ,almighty1 & fe>+ to make a little hole 9 ! bottom = fe> ( "u-wat]1 is a /rong m$ium to hold (f an errone\s conclusion 9 ! lea/ w+1 or li?1 ( sweet1 sweet tru?1 t conc]ne? ! royal pr]ogative ( our k+ly & highe/ ,"l ,jesus4 ,& my witness is 9 heav51 t ,i saw nei!r pleasure1 nor pr(it1 nor hon\r1 to hook me1 or cat* me1 9 ent]+ into prison = ,*ri/1 b ! w9d on my face = ! pres5t4 ,& if ,i _h lov$ to sleep 9 a :ole sk91 ) ! ease & pres5t delight t ,i saw on ?is side ( sun & moon1 ,i %\ld h liv$ at ease1 & 9 good hopes to f>e z well z o!rs4 ,! ,"l kn[e? t ,i pref]r$ prea*+ ( ,*ri/1 & /ill d1 to any?+1 next to ,*ri/ ,himself4 ,& _! new canons took my "o1 my only joy1 f me1 :i* 0 to me z ! poor man's "o ewe1 t _h no m6 ,&1 alas6 !re is little lodg+ 9 _! he>ts = pity or m]cy1 to pluck out a poor man's "o eye = a ?+ indiff]5t2 i4e4 = knots ( /raw1 & ?+s 7z !y mean7 (f ! way to heav54 ,i desire n t my "n take j\rney1 & g a pilgrim to ,cambridge1 = fe> ,i come into ! e>s ( au?ority4 ,i am suffici5tly burnt already4 ,9 ! mean "t1 be pleas$ to try if ! ,bi%op ( ,/4 ,&rews1#agi & ,glasg[ 7,gall[ay's ord9>y71#ahj w be pleas$ to abate f ! heat ( _! wra?1 & let me g to my *>ge4 ,few "k ! he>t ( a prison]2 yet ,i hope t ! ,"l w hew ,8 own glory out ( z knotty timb] z ,i am4 ,keep ,*ri/1 my de> & wor?y ,"l4 ,pret5d$ pap]-argum5ts f#aha ang]+ ! "m-,*ur* 7t c reel1 & nod1 & /agg]71 are n ( su* weight z peace ) ! ,fa!r1 & ,husb&4 ,let ! wife gloom1 ,i c>e n1 if ! ,husb& laugh4 ,rememb] my s]vice to my ,"l y\r fa!r1 & "m1 & lady4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs at all ob$i5ce 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,jan4 #bd1 #afcg4 #agi ,john ,spottiswoode4 #ahj ,james ,law1 ,bi%op ( ,glasg[1 0 ! deputy ( ,syds]ff1 ! ,bi%op ( ,gall[ay4 #aha ,argum5ts drawn f ! risk ( provok+4 ,,lxxxvii4--,to ,,elizabe? ,,k5n$y4 ,,elizabe? ,,k5n$y 0 ! si/] ( ,hugh ,k5n$y1 ,provo/ ( ,ayr1 & a woman z em95t = piety & pray] z h] bro!r4 ,wodr[ records ( h] t1 be+ mu* afflict$ ) ! /one1 %e 0 advis$ to submit to a surgical op]ation4 ,sev]al meet+s = pray] took place among ! godly at ,ayr 9 ref]5ce to h] case4 ,:5 ! surgeon came to p]=m ! op]ation1 "o ( ^! meet+s 0 go+ on 9 ! h\se1 & !y cont9u$ s long 9 pray] z ne>ly to exhau/ 8 pati5ce2 b be=e !y _h conclud$1 ! /one dissolv$1 & )\t surgical aid %e obta9$ imm$iate relief4 7,wodr['s ,analecta1 vol4 ii47 7,,dang] ,,( ,,=mality--,,*ri/ ,,:olly ,,to ,,be ,,lov$--,,o!r ,,objects ,,( ,,love47 ,,mi/ress1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i h long _h a purpose ( writ+ unto y1 b ,i h be5 h9d]$4 ,i he>tily desire t ye w\ld m9d y\r c\ntry1 & consid] to :at airt y\r s\l sette? its face2 = all come n home at night :o suppose t !y h set _! face heav5w>d4 ,x is a w(ul ?+ to die1 & miss heav51 & to lose h\se-room ) ,*ri/ at night3 x is an evil j\rney :]e travell]s are b5ight$ 9 ! fields4 ,i p]suade myself t ?\s&s %all be deceiv$ & a%am$ ( _! hope4 ,because !y ca/ _! an*or 9 s9k+ s&s1 !y mu/ lose x4 ,till n[ ,i knew n ! pa91 lab\r1 nor difficulty t !re is to w9 at home3 nor did ,i und]/& s well1 be=e ?is1 :at t meane?1 ,! righte\s %all sc>cely be sav$4 ,oh1 h[ _m a poor pr(essor's c&le is bl[n out1 & nev] light$ aga96 ,i see t ord9>y pr(ession1 & to be rank$ among/ ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 & to h a "n among m51 is n[ ?\ght good en\gh to c>ry pr(essors to heav54 ,b c]ta9ly a "n is b a "n1 & w nev] bide a bla/ ( ,god's /orm4 ,i c\nsel y n to give y\r s\l or ,*ri/ re/1 nor y\r eyes sleep1 till ye h gott5 some?+ t w bide ! fire1 & /& out ! /orm4 ,i am sure1 t if my "o foot 7 9 heav51 & if !n ,he %\ld say1 ,f5d ?yself1 ,i w hold my grips ( !e no long]1 ,i %\ld g no f>!r1 b pres5tly fall d[n 9 z _m pieces ( dead nature4 ,!y are happy = ev]more :o are ov] head & e>s 9 ! love ( ,*ri/1 & "k no sickness b love-sickness = ,*ri/1 & feel no pa9 b ! pa9 ( an abs5t & hidd5 ,well-belov$4 ,we run our s\ls out ( brea? & tire !m1 9 c\rs+ & gallop+ aft] our night-dreams 7su* are ! rov+s ( our misc>ry+ he>ts71 to get "s creat$ good ?+ 9 ?is life1 & on ?is side ( dea?4 ,we w\ld fa9 /ay & sp9 out a heav5 to ourselves1 on ?is side ( ! wat]2 b sorr[1 want1 *anges1 crosses1 & s91 are bo? wo( & w>p 9 t ill-spun web4 ,oh1 h[ sweet & de> are ^? ?\ghts t are /ill ^u ! ?+s :i* are above6 & h[ happy are !y :o are long+ to h little s& 9 _! glass1 & to h "t's ?read cut1 & c cry to ,*ri/1 ,"l ,jesus1 h ov]2 come & fet* ! dre>y#ahb pass5g]6 ,i wi% t our ?\ghts 7 m frequ5tly ?an !y are ^u our c\ntry4 ,oh1 b heav5 ca/e? a sweet smell af> (f to ^? :o h spiritual smell+6 ,god ha? made _m fair fl[]s2 b ! faire/ ( !m all is heav51 & ! ,fl[] ( all fl[]s is ,*ri/4 ,oh6 :y d we n fly up to t lovely ,"o8 ,alas t !re is su* a sc>city ( love1 & ( lov]s1 to ,*ri/ among/ u all6 ,fie1 fie1 ^u u1 :o love fair ?+s1 z fair gold1 fair h\ses1 fair l&s1 fair pleasures1 fair hon\rs1 & fair p]sons1 & d n p9e & melt away ) love to ,*ri/6 ,oh6 w\ld to ,god ,i _h m love = ,8 sake6 ,o = z mu* z w\ld lie betwixt me & heav51 = ,8 sake6 ,o = z mu* z w\ld g r\nd ab\t ! e>?1 & ov] ! heav51 yea1 ! heav5 ( heav5s1 & t5 ?\s& worlds1 t ,i might let all out ^u fair1 fair1 only fair ,*ri/6 ,b1 alas6 ,i h no?+ = ,him1 yet ,he ha? mu* = me4 ,x is no ga9 to ,*ri/ t ,he gette? my little1 feckless span-l5g? & h&-bread? ( love4 #ahb ,sorr[ful4 ,if m5 w\ld h some?+ to d ) _! he>ts & _! ?\ghts1 t are always roll+ up & d[n 7l m5 ) o>s 9 a boat71 aft] s9ful vanities1 !y might f9d great & sweet employm5t to _! ?\ghts ^u ,*ri/4 ,if ^? fro?y1 fluctuat+1 & re/less he>ts ( ours w\ld come all ab\t ,*ri/1 & look into ,8 love1 to bottomless love1 to ! dep? ( m]cy1 to ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,8 grace1 to inquire aft] & se>* into ! beauty ( ,god 9 ,*ri/1 !y w\ld be swall[$ up 9 ! dep? & height1 l5g? & bread? ( ,8 goodness4 ,oh1 if m5 w\ld draw ! curta9s1 & look into ! inn] side ( ! ark1 & behold h[ ! fullness ( ! ,godhead dwelle? 9 ,him bodily6 ,oh6 :o w\ld n say1 ,let me die1 let me die t5 times1 to see a sight ( ,him8 ,t5 ?\s& dea?s 7 no great price to give = ,him4 ,i am sure t sick1 fa9t+ love w\ld height5 ! m>ket1 & raise ! price to ! d\ble = ,him4 ,b1 alas6 if m5 & angels 7 r\p$1 & sold at ! de>e/ price1 !y w\ld n all buy a night's love1 or a f\r-&-tw5ty-h\rs' sight ( ,*ri/6 ,oh1 h[ happy are !y :o get ,*ri/ = no?+6 ,god s5d me no m1 = my "p ( p>adise1 b ,*ri/3 & surely ,i 7 ri* en\gh1 & z well heav5$ z ! be/ ( !m1 if ,*ri/ 7 my heav54 ,i c write no bett] ?+ to y1 ?an to desire y1 if ev] ye laid ,*ri/ 9 a c\nt1 to take ,him up & c\nt ov] aga93 & weigh ,him aga9 & aga93 & aft] ?is h no o!r to c\rt y\r love1 & to woo y\r s\l's delight1 b ,*ri/4 ,he w be f\nd wor?y ( all y\r love1 h[beit x %\ld swell ^u y f ! e>? to ! upp]mo/ circle ( ! heav5 ( heav5s4 ,to our ,"l ,jesus & ,8 love ,i comm5d y4 ,y\rs 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,lxxxviii4--,to ,,janet ,,k5n$y4 ,?is seems to be ! wife ( ,mr4 ,john ,f]gu%ill2 see ,lett] ,,cxii4 7,,*ri/ ,,to ,,be ,,kept ,,at ,,e ,,sacrifice--,,8 ,,incomp>able ,,lovel9ess47 ,,mi/ress1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be unto y4 ,ye are n a little oblig$ to ,8 ri* grace1 :o ha? sep>at$ y = ,himself1 & = ! promis$ inh]itance ) ! sa9ts 9 light1 f ?is condemn$ & guilty _w4 ,hold fa/ ,*ri/1 cont5d = ,him2 x is a lawful plea to g to hold+ & draw+ = ,*ri/2 & x is n possible to keep ,*ri/ peaceably1 hav+ once gott5 ,him1 except ! devil 7 dead4 ,x mu/ be y\r resolution to set y\r face aga9/ ,satan's nor!rn tempe/s & /orms1 = salvation4 ,nature w\ld h heav5 to come to u :ile sleep+ 9 our b$s4 ,we w\ld all buy ,*ri/1 s be+ we might make price ourselves4 ,b ,*ri/ is wor? m blood & lives ?an ei!r ye or ,i h to give ,him4 ,:5 we %all come home1 & ent] to ! possession ( our ,bro!r's fair k+dom1 & :5 our heads %all f9d ! weight ( ! et]nal cr[n ( glory1 & :5 we %all look back to pa9s & suff]+s1 !n %all we see life & sorr[ to be less ?an "o /ep or /ride f a prison to glory2 & t our little in* ( "t-suff]+ is n wor?y ( our fir/ night's welcome-home to heav54 ,oh1 :at !n %all be ! weight ( e "o ( ,*ri/'s kisses6 ,oh1 h[ weighty1 & ( :at wor? %all e "o ( ,*ri/'s love-smiles be6 ,oh1 :5 once ,he %all ?ru/ a we>i$ travell]'s head betwixt ,8 bless$ brea/s1 ! poor s\l w ?9k "o kiss ( ,*ri/ ha? fully paid home =ty or fifty ye>s' wet feet1 & all its sore he>ts1 & light 7#b ,cor4 iv4 #ag7 suff]+s x _h 9 foll[+ aft] ,*ri/6 ,oh1 ?rice-bl9d$ s\ls1 ^: he>ts are *>m$ & bewit*$ ) dreams1 %ad[s1 feckless ?+s1 night-vanities1 & night-fancies ( a mis]able life ( s96 ,%ame on u :o sit /ill1 fett]$ ) ! love & lik+ ( ! loan ( a piece ( dead clay6 ,oh1 poor fools1 :o are beguil$ ) pa9t$ ?+s1 & ?is _w's fair wea!r1 & smoo? promises1 & rott51 worm-eat5 hopes6 ,may n ! devil laugh to see u give out our s\ls1 & get 9 b corrupt & c\nt]feit pleasures ( s98 ,o = a sight ( et]nity's glory1 & a little ta/+ ( ! ,lamb's m>riage-supp]6 ,half a draught1 or a drop ( ! w9e ( consolation1 t is up at our banquet+-h\se1 out ( ,*ri/'s own h&1 w\ld make our /oma*s loa! ! br[n bread & ! s\r dr9k ( a mis]able life4 ,oh1 h[ f> are we b]eav$ ( wit1 to *afe1 & hunt1 & run1 till our s\ls be out ( brea?1 aft] a condemn$ happ9ess ( our own mak+6 ,& d we n sit f> 9 our own light to make x a matt] ( bairn's play1 to sk9k & dr9k ov]#ahc p>adise1 & ! heav5 t ,*ri/ did sweat =1 ev5 = a bla/ ( smoke1 & = ,esau's morn+ breakfa/8 ,o t we 7 out ( ourselves1 & dead to ?is _w1 & ?is _w dead & crucifi$ to u6 ,&1 :5 we %\ld be close out ( love & conceit ( any mask$ & f>d$ lov] :atsoev]1 !n ,*ri/ w\ld w9 & conqu] to ,himself a lodg+ 9 ! inmo/ yolk ( our he>t4 ,!n ,*ri/ %\ld be our night-song & morn+-song2 !n ! v noise & d9 ( our ,well-belov$'s feet1 :5 ,he come?1 & ,8 fir/ knock or rap at ! door1 %\ld be z news ( two heav5s to u4 ,o t our eyes & our s\l's smell+ %\ld g aft] a bla/$ & sun-burnt fl[]1 ev5 ?is pla/]$1 fair-outsid$ _w3 & !n we h nei!r eye nor smell = ! ,fl[] ( ,jesse1 = t ,plant ( r5[n1 = ,*ri/1 ! *oice/1 ! faire/1 ! sweete/ rose t ev] ,god plant$6 ,oh1 let "s ( u die to smell ! fragrance ( ,him2 & let my "p ( ?is rott5 _w be =feit$ & sold = ev]more1 provid+ ,i may an*or my tott]+ s\l ^u ,*ri/6 ,i "k t x is sometimes at ?is1 ,"l1 :at wilt ,?\ h = ,*ri/8 ,b1 ,o ,"l1 can/ ,?\ be budd$1 & prop9$ ) any gift = ,*ri/8 ,o ,"l1 c ,*ri/ be sold8 or r1 may n a poor ne$y s9n] h ,him = no?+8 ,if ,i c get no m1 oh1 let me be pa9$ to all et]nity1 ) long+ = ,him6 ,! joy ( hung]+ = ,*ri/ %\ld be my heav5 = ev]more4 ,alas1 t ,i _c draw s\ls & ,*ri/ toge!r6 ,b ,i desire ! com+ ( ,8 k+dom1 & t ,*ri/1 z ,i assur$ly hope ,he w1 w\ld come ^u )]$ ,scotl&1 z ra9 ^u ! new-m[n grass4 ,oh1 let ! ,k+ come6 ,oh1 let ,8 k+dom come6 ,oh1 let _! eyes rot 9 _! eyeholes 7,ze*4 xiv4 #ab71 :o w n receive ,him home aga9 to reign & rule 9 ,scotl&4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 #ahc ,dr9k ! heal? ( ! buy] ov] ! conclud$ b>ga94 ,,lxxxix4--,to my ,well-belov$ & ,rev]5d ,bro!r1 ,,mr4 ,,rob]t ,,blair4 ,,mr4 ,,rob]t ,,blair 0 born at ,irv9e 9 #aeic4 ,aft] complet+ 8 education at ! ,college ( ,glasg[1 he !re held = sev]al ye>s ! (fice ( reg5t1 dur+ :i* "t he 0 lic5s$ z a probation] = ! holy m9i/ry4 ,hav+ a /rong desire to g to ,france1 he 0 enc\rag$ to ?is by ,m4 ,basnage1 a ,fr5* ,prote/ant m9i/] :o visit$ ,scotl& 9 #afbb4 ,b ,provid5ce ord]$ 8 lot o!rwise4 ,he 0 induc$ to accept ( ! *>ge ( ,bangor1 9 ,irel&1 & 0 admitt$ 9 ! ye> #afbc4 ,"h he lab\r$ ) great dilig5ce & success2 & !re be+ 9 ! same "p ( ! c\ntry sev]al o!r dev\t m9i/]s1 by mutual co-op]ation1 !y 7 in/rum5tal 9 produc+ 9 ! nor? ( ,irel& a *ange ^u an ignorant & irreligi\s p1 mu* resembl+ ! effects ( ! prea*+ ( ! ,gospel 9 ! apo/olic age4 ,b ?is good "w 0 n all[$ to g on unoppos$4 ,9 ! autumn ( #afca he 0 susp5d$ f 8 m9i/ry by ! ,bi%op ( ,d[n2 9 ,may #afcb he 0 depos$2 & 9 ,novemb] #afcd solemnly excommunicat$2 & all ?is simply = noncon=mity4 ,9 ^! circum/ances1 he & "s o!r m9i/]s simil>ly situat$1 toge!r ) a consid]able numb] ( p1 =m$ ! purpose ( go+ to ,new ,engl&1 & actually emb>k$ 9 #afcf2 b ! tempe/u\s /ate ( ! wea!r =c$ !m to return4 ,he !n came ov] to ,scotl&1 & 9 #afch became m9i/] ( ,ayr1 f :i* by a s5t5ce ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly he 0 soon translat$ to ,/4 ,&rews1 :]e he & ,ru!r=d liv$ 9 ! w>me/ fri5d%ip until ! rise ( ! controv]sy betwe5 ! ,resolution]s & ,prote/]s1 :i* 9 "s degree di/urb$ _! mutual good und]/&+4 ,ru!r=d 0 a /rong ,prote/]3 ,blair regrett$ ! extremes1 z he conceiv$1 to :i* bo? p>ties w5t2 &1 ) ,mr4 ,james ,durham ( ,glasg[1 endeav\r$ to re/ore h>mony betwe5 !m1 b )\t success4 ,9 #affa he 0 summon$ be=e ! ,privy ,c\ncil = a s]mon he _h prea*$1 9 :i* he bore te/imony to ! cov5ant$ ,re=mation1 z well z aga9/ ! defections ( ! times4 ,he 0 s5t5c$ to be conf9$ to 8 own h\se1 b aft]w>ds p]mitt$ to retire to ,musselburgh4 ,he next remov$ to ,kirkcaldy1 & f !nce to ,meikle ,c\/on1 9 ! p>i% ( ,ab]d\r1 :]e he di$ on ! #bg? ( ,april #afff4 7,see ,life ( ,rob]t ,blair1 issu$ by ! ,wodr[ ,society1 #ahdh47 7,,god',s ,,arrangem5ts ,,sometimes ,,my/]i\s47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de>ly ,,belov$ ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace f ,god our ,fa!r1 & f our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 be unto y4 ,x is no great wond]1 my de> bro!r1 t ye be 9 heav9ess = a season1 & t ,god's w 79 cross+ y\r design & desires to dwell among/ a p ^: ,god is ! ,"l7 %\ld move y4 ,i d5y n b ye h cause to inquire :at ,8 provid5ce speake? 9 ?is to y2 b ,god's direct+ & comm&+ ,w c by no good logic be conclud$ f ev5ts ( provid5ce4 ,! ,"l s5t ,paul on _m err&s = ! spread+ ( ,8 ,gospel1 :]e he f\nd lions 9 8 way4 ,a promise 0 made to ,8 p ( ! ,holy ,l&1 & yet _m nations 7 9 ! way1 fight+ aga9/1 & ready to kill !m t _h ! promise1 or to keep !m f possess+ t good l& :i* ! ,"l _! ,god _h giv5 !m4 ,i "k t ye h mo/ to d ) submission ( _s2 b ,i p]suade myself t ye h le>n$1 9 e condition :]e9 ye are ca/1 !re9 to be cont5t1 & to say1 ,good is ! w ( ! ,"l1 let x be done4 ,i believe t ! ,"l tacke? ,8 %ip (t5 to fet* ! w9d1 & t ,he purpose? to br+ m]cy out ( y\r suff]+s & sil5ce1 :i* 7,i "k f m9e own exp]i5ce7 is griev\s to y4 ,see+ t ,he kn[e? our will+ m9d to s]ve ,him1 our wages & /ip5d is runn+ to ! =e ) our ,god1 ev5 z "s sick soldi]s get pay1 :5 !y are b$fa/ & n able to g to ! field ) o!rs4 ,?\gh ,israel be n ga!r$1 yet %all ,i be glori\s 9 ! eyes ( ! ,"l1 & my ,god %all be my /r5g? 7,isa4 xlix4 #e74 ,& we are to believe x %all be ?us ere all ! play be play$4 ,! viol5ce done to me & to my fle% be ^u ,babylon 7& ! great :ore's lov]s71 %all ! inhabitants ( ,zion say2 & my blood be ^u ,*aldea1 %all ,j]usalem say4#ahd ,&1 ,behold1 ,i w make ,j]usalem a cup ( trembl+ to all ! p r\nd ab\t1 :5 !y %all be 9 ! siege bo? aga9/ ,judah & aga9/ ,j]usalem4 ,& 9 t day w ,i make ,j]usalem a burd5some /one = all p3 !y t burd5 !mselves ) x %all be brok5 9 pieces1 ?\gh all ! p ( ! e>? be ga!r$ toge!r aga9/ x4#ahe ,:5 !y h eat5 & swall[$ u up1 !y %all be sick & vomit u out liv+ m5 aga92 ! devil's /oma* _c dige/ ! ,*ur* ( ,god4 ,suff]+ is ! o!r half ( our m9i/ry1 h[beit ! h>de/2 = we w\ld be cont5t t our ,k+ ,jesus %\ld make an op5 proclamation1 & cry d[n crosses1 & cry up joy1 gladness1 ease1 hon\r1 & peace4 ,b x mu/ n be s2 ?r\gh _m afflictions we mu/ ent] into ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,n only by !m1 b ?r\gh !m1 mu/ we g2 & wiles w n take u pa/ ! cross4 ,x is folly to ?9k to /eal to heav5 ) a :ole sk94 #ahd ,j]4 li4 #ce4 #ahe ,ze*4 xii4 #b1 #c4 ,= myself1 ,i am "h a prison] conf9$ 9 ,ab]de51 ?reat5$ to be remov$ to ,cai?ness1 because ,i desire to edify 9 ?is t[n2 & am op5ly prea*$ aga9/ 9 ! pulpits 9 my he>+1 & tempt$ ) disputations by ! doctors1 especially by ,d4 ,b4#ahf ,yet ,i am n a%am$ ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 ,8 g>l&1 & ,8 cr[n4 ,i w\ld n ex*ange my weep+ ) ! pa9t$ laught] ( ! f\rte5 prelates4 ,at my fir/ com+ "h ,i took ! dorts at ,*ri/1 & w\ld1 =soo?1 summon ,him = unk9dness4 ,i s\ght a plea ( my ,"l1 & 0 toss$ ) *all5ges :e!r ,he lov$ me or n2 & disput$ ov] aga9 all t ,he _h done to me1 because ,8 ^w 0 a fire %ut up 9 my b[els1 & ,i 0 we>y ) =be>+1 because ,i said ,i 0 ca/ out ( ! ,"l's inh]itance4 ,b n[ ,i see t ,i 0 a fool4 ,my ,"l misk5t all1 & did be> ) my fooli% jeal\sies2 & misk5t t ev] ,i wrong$ ,8 love4 ,& n[ ,he has come aga9 ) m]cy "u ,8 w+s4 ,i pass f my 7oh witless67 summons3 ,he is ,god1 ,i see1 & ,i am man4 ,n[ x ha? pleas$ ,him to r5ew ,8 love to my s\l1 & to dawt ,8 poor prison]4 ,!re=e1 de> bro!r1 help me to praise & %[ ! ,"l's p ) y :at ,he ha? done to my s\l1 t !y may pray & praise4 ,& ,i *>ge y 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/1 n to omit x4 ,= ?is cause ,i write to y1 t my suff]+s may glorify my royal ,k+1 & edify ,8 ,*ur* 9 ,irel&4 ,he kn[e? h[ "o ( ,*ri/'s love coals ha? burnt my s\l ) a desire to h my bonds to prea* ,8 glory1 ^: cross ,i n[ be>4 ,god =give y if y d x n2 b ,i hope ! ,"l w move y\r he>t1 to proclaim 9 my behalf ! sweetness1 excell5cy1 & glory ( my royal ,k+4 ,x is b our s(t fle% t ha? rais$ a sl&] on ! ,cross ( ,*ri/3 ,i see n[ ! :ite side ( x2 my ,"l's *a9s are all ov]-gild$4 ,oh1 if ,scotl& & ,irel& _h "p ( my fea/6 ,& yet ,i get n my meat b ) _m /rokes4 ,!re are none "h to :om ,i c speak2 ,i dwell 9 ,k$>'s t5ts4 ,refre% me ) a lett] f y4 ,few "k :at is betwixt ,*ri/ & me4 #ahf ,dr ,rob]t ,b>on1 ,pr(essor ( ,div9ity 9 ! ,m>is*al ,college ( ,ab]de51 "o ( ! le>n$ doctors ( t city1 ^: dispute1 9 #afch1 ) ,alex&] ,h5d]son1 ,david ,dickson1 & ,&rew ,cant1 on ! subject ( ! ,cov5ant1 excit$ at ! "t s mu* att5tion4 ,de> bro!r1 ^u my salvation1 ?is is ,8 tru? t we suff] =4 ,*ri/ w\ld n seal a blank *>t] to s\ls4 ,c\rage1 c\rage6 joy1 joy = ev]more6 ,oh1 joy unspeakable & glori\s6 ,o = help to set my cr[n$ ,k+ on high6 ,o = love to ,him :o is altoge!r lovely1--t love :i* _m wat]s _c qu5*1 nei!r c ! floods dr[n6 ,i rememb] y1 & be> y\r "n on my brea/ to ,*ri/4 ,i besee* y1 =get n ,8 afflict$ prison]4 ,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be ) y4 ,salute 9 ! ,"l1 f me1 ,mr4 ,cunn+ham1 ,mr4 ,liv+/one1 ,mr4 ,ridge1#ahg ,mr4 ,colw>t1#ahh c4 ,y\r bro!r1 & fell[-prison]1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,feb4 #g1 #afcg4 #ahg ,mr4 ,john ,ridge 0 an ,engli% m9i/]1 :om opposition to c]emonial impositions on consci5ce l$ to leave 8 native c\ntry = ,irel&4 ,he 0 admitt$ to ! vic>age ( ,antrim on ! #g? ( ,july #afai1 9 :i* he lab\r$ ) success = _m ye>s2 b be+ depos$ by ,h5ry ,leslie1 ! ,bi%op ( ,d[n1 = noncon=mity1 he came ov] to ,irv9e1 :]e he di$4 #ahh ,mr4 ,h5ry ,colw>t 0 also a native ( ,engl&2 &1 l ,mr4 ,ridge1 left ! l& ( 8 bir?1 & w5t to ,irel&4 ,he 0 admitt$ to ! pa/oral *>ge ( ,old/one 9 #afcj2 b1 be+ depos$ by ,bi%op ,leslie = refus+ to submit to ! innovations ( ,prelacy1 he came ov] to ,scotl&1 & 0 admitt$ m9i/] ( ,paisley1 :]e he di$4 ,,xc4--,to 8 ,rev]5d & ,de> ,bro!r1 ,,mr4 ,,john ,,liv+/one4 ,,john ,,liv+/one 7! son ( ,alex&] ,liv+/one1 m9i/] fir/ at ,monyabro* or ,kilsy?1 & aft]w>ds at ,lan>k7 0 born at ,monyabro* on ! #ba/ ( ,janu>y #afjc4 ,at ! ,college ( ,glasg[1 he enjoy$ ! advantage ( hav+ z 8 reg5t = two ye>s ! fam\s ,rob]t ,blair1 = :om he cont9u$ ev] aft] to reta9 ! highe/ v5]ation4 ,he 0 fir/ settl$ m9i/] at ,kill9*ie1 9 ,irel&1 t[>ds ! close ( ! ye> #afcj1 b _h n lab\r$ above twelve mon?s 9 t *>ge :5 he 0 susp5d$ by ! ,bi%op ( ,d[n1 = noncon=mity4 ,to enjoy religi\s lib]ty1 he set out ) ,mr4 ,blair & o!rs 9 _! int5d$ emigration to ,am]ica2 b1 ) ! re/1 0 =c$ by ! adv]se /ate ( ! wea!r to return4 ,%ortly aft]1 he receiv$ calls f two p>i%es1 ,/ranra] & ,/ew>ton1 b pref]r$ ! call f ! =m]1 & 8 induction took place on ! #e? ( ,july #afch4 ,"h he cont9u$ 9 ! assidu\s dis*>ge ( 8 pa/oral functions until #afdh1 :51 by ! s5t5ce ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly1 he 0 translat$ to ! p>i% ( ,ancrum1 9 ! ,presbyt]y ( ,j$burgh4 ,^u ! dea? ( ,*>les ,i41 he 0 s5t to ! ,hague1 & aft]w>ds to ,br$a1 z "o ( ! commission]s f ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl& to treat ) 8 son ,*>les ,,ii41 ^: "* he _h ! p5etration to discov]4 ,9 ! controv]sy betwe5 ! ,resolution]s & ,prote/]s1 ,liv+/one took ! side ( ! latt]1 b 0 dissatisfi$ ) ! viol5ce manife/$ by 8 p>ty4 ,aft] ! re/oration ( ,*>les ,,ii41 be+ summon$ to appe> be=e ! ,privy ,c\ncil 9 #affb1 he appe>$2 b1 decl9+ to engage to obs]ve ! anniv]s>y ( ! dea? ( ,*>les ,i41 & to take ! oa? ( allegiance 9 ! precise way 9 :i* x 0 dictat$ to him1 he 0 s5t5c$ to quit 8 native l& )9 two mon?s4 ,hav+ repair$ to ,rott]dam1 he prea*$ occasionally to ! ,scotti% congregation !re1 & devot$ ! rema9d] ( 8 life to ! cultivation ( ,biblical lit]ature4 ,he di$ 9 t city on ! #i? ( ,augu/ #afgb1 9 ! sev5tie? ye> ( 8 age4 ,x 0 ?is same ,liv+/one t 0 s bless$ 9 awak5+s4 ,by a s]mon :i* he prea*$ 9 #afcj at ! ,kirk-(-,%otts1 on ! ,monday aft] ! disp5sation ( ! ,"l's ,supp]1 five hundr$ s\ls1 x is believ$1 7 conv]t$4 ,on a simil> occasion1 at ,holywood1 9 ! nor? ( ,irel&1 9 "o day1 he 0 ! in/rum5t ( awak5+ d\ble t numb] to inquiry aft] salvation4 7,see ,brief ,hi/orical ,relation ( ! ,life ( ,john ,liv+/on 9 ,select ,biographies1 vol4 i41 ,wodr[ ,society1 #ahde47 7,,resignation--,,enjoym5t--,,/ate ,,( ,,! ,,*ur*47 ,,my ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i long to he> f y1 & to be refre%$ ) ! com=ts ( ,! ,bride ( our ,"l ,jesus 9 ,irel&4 ,i suff] ) y 9 grief1 = ! da% t y\r desires to be at ,new ,engl& h receiv$ ( late2 b if our ,"l1 :o ha? skill to br+ up ,8 *ildr51 _h n se5 x y\r be/1 x w\ld n h befall5 y4 ,hold y\r peace1 & /ay y\rselves ^u ! ,holy ,"o ( ,israel4 ,he>k5 to :at ,he ha? said 9 cross+ ( y\r desires2 ,he w speak peace to ,8 p4 ,i am "h remov$ f my flock1 & sil5c$1 & conf9$ 9 ,ab]de51 = ! te/imony ( ,jesus4 ,& ,i h be5 conf9$ 9 _s also ) des]tions & *all5ges4 ,i gave 9 a bill ( qu>rels1 & compla9ts ( unk9dness aga9/ ,*ri/1 :o seem$ to h ca/ me ov] ! dyke ( ! v9ey>d z a dry tree1 & sep>at$ me f ! ,"l's inh]itance2 b high1 high & l\d praises be to our royal cr[n$ ,k+ 9 ,zion1 t ,he ha? n burnt ! dry bran*4 ,i %all yet live1 & see ,8 glory4 ,y\r "m-,*ur*1 = h] :or$om1 is l to be ca/ (f4 ,! bairns may break _! he>ts to see su* *id+ betwixt ! husb& & ! wife4 ,our cl]gy is ^u a reconciliation ) ! ,lu!rans2 & ! ,doctors are writ+ books1 & draw+ up a common confession1 at ! ,c\ncil's comm&4 ,our ,s]vice ,book is proclaim$ ) s\nd ( trumpet4 ,! night is fall5 d[n ^u ! prophets6 ,scotl&'s day ( visitation is come4 ,x is "t = ! bride to weep1 :ile ,*ri/ is a-say+ t ,he w *oose ano!r wife4 ,b our sky w cle> aga92 ! dry bran* ( cut-d[n ,lebanon w bud aga9 & be glori\s1 & !y %all yet plant v9es ^u our m\nta9s4 ,n[1 my de> bro!r1 ,i write to y = ?is end1 t ye may help me to praise2 & seek help ( o!rs ) y1 t ,god may be glorifi$ 9 my bonds4 ,my ,"l ,jesus ha? tak5 ! )]$1 dry /rang]1 & ,8 prison] brok5 9 he>t1 into ,8 h\se ( w9e4 ,oh1 oh1 if ye1 & all ,scotl&1 & all our bre?r5 ) y1 knew h[ ,i am fea/$6 ,*ri/'s honey-combs drop com=ts4 ,he d9e? ) ,8 prison]1 & ! ,k+'s spik5>d ca/e? a smell4 ,! devil _c get x d5i$ t we suff] = ! apple ( ,*ri/'s eye1 ,8 royal pr]ogatives1 z ,k+ & ,lawgiv]4 ,let u n fe> or fa9t4 ,he w h ,8 ,gospel once aga9 r\p$ 9 ,scotl&1 & h ! matt] go+ to voices1 to see :o w say1 ,let ,*ri/ be cr[n$ ,k+ 9 ,scotl&4 ,x is true t ,anti*ri/ /irre? 8 tail2 b ,i love a rumbl+ & rag+ devil 9 ! kirk 7s9ce ! ,*ur* militant _c or may n want a devil to tr\ble h]71 r ?an a subtle or sleep+ devil4 ,*ri/ nev] yet got a bride )\t /roke ( sword4 ,x is n[ nigh ! ,bridegroom's ent]+ into ,8 *amb]2 let u awake & g 9 ) ,him4 ,i be> y\r "n to ,*ri/'s door2 ,i pray y1 de> bro!r1 =get me n4 ,let me he> f y by a lett]2 & ,i *>ge y1 smo!r n ,*ri/'s b\nty t[>ds me4 ,i write :at ,i h f\nd ( ,him 9 ! h\se ( my pilgrimage4 ,rememb] my love to all our bre?r5 & si/]s !re4 ,! ,keep] ( ! v9ey>d wat* = ,8 besieg$ city1 & = y4 ,y\r bro!r1 & fell[-suff]]1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,feb4 #g1 #afcg4 ,,xci4--,to ,,mr4 ,,ephraim ,,melv94 ,,ephraim ,,melv91 or ,,melville1 0 fir/ orda9$ m9i/] ( ,que5sf]ry1 & aft]w>ds translat$ to ,l9li?g[1 :]e he di$4 ,8 m9i/ry 0 signally bless$ ( ,god = br++ _m to ! sav+ k ( ! tru?1 among :om 7 "s :o aft]w>ds became em95t m9i/]s ( ! ,gospel 9 _! day4 ,"o ( ^! 0 ! fam\s ,mr4 ,james ,durham ( ,glasg[4 ,happ5+1 ) 8 pi\s wife1 a daught] ( ! laird ( ,dunt]vie1 to pay a visit to h] "m1 also a religi\s woman1 9 ,que5sf]ry1 :5 ! sacram5t ( ! ,"l's ,supp] 0 to be obs]v$ 9 t place1 8 "m-9-law1 ^u ! ,saturday1 desir$ him to g ) h] to he> s]mon4 ,be+ !n a /rang] to true religion1 he 0 dis9cl9$ to g1 & said1 ) a tone ( indiff]5ce1 t he _h n come !re to he> s]mon2 b ^u be+ press$1 to gratify 8 pi\s relative1 he w5t4 ,! disc\rse :i* he he>d1 ?\gh pla9 & ord9>y1 0 deliv]$ ) an affection & e>ne/ness t arre/$ ! att5tion ( ,durham1 & s impress$ him1 t on com+ home he said to 8 "m-9-law1 ,y\r m9i/] prea*$ v s]i\sly1 & ,i %all n ne$ to be press$ to g to he> to-morr[4 ,accord+ly he w5t1 & ,mr4 ,melv91 *oos+ = 8 text ^! words1 ,to y :i* believe1 ,he is preci\s1 #a ,pet] ii4 #g1 op5$ up ! preci\sness ( ,*ri/ ) su* unction & s]i\sness1 t x prov$1 by ! p[] ( ! ,holy ,_s1 ! means ( 8 conv]sion4 ,9 t s]mon he clos$ ) ,*ri/1 & !n took 8 seat at ! ,"l's ,table1 ?\gh to t day he _h be5 an absolute /rang] to believ+4 ,he 0 accu/om$ aft]w>ds to call ,mr4 ,melv9 8 fa!r1 :5 he spoke ( him or to him4 ,on ano!r occasion1 ,mr4 ,melv91 by a s]mon :i* he prea*$ at ,/ew>ton1 :5 a probation] & *apla9 to ! excell5t ,lady ,boyd1 0 ! in/rum5t ( conv]t+ ,mr4 ,john ,/irl+ 9 ! f\rte5? or sixte5? ye> ( 8 age--"o :o prov$ a useful m9i/] 9 8 day1 ,"s say also1 rem>ks ,wodr[1 t he 0 a spiritual fa!r to ,mr4 ,john ,dury ( ,dalm5y1 a man mu* e/eem$ ( 9 8 "t1 z hav+ a tak+ & so>+ gift ( prea*+1 mu* l ,mr4 ,william ,gu?rie's gift4 ,:5 ,ru!r=d he>d ( ,melv9's dea?1 he is repres5t$ to h said1 ,& is ,ephraim dead8 ,he 0 an int]pret] among a ?\s&4 7,wodr['s ,anal41 vol4 iii47 7,,! ,,idolatry ,,( ,,kneel+ ,,at ,,! ,,communion47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,i receiv$ y\r lett]1 & am cont5t$1 ) all my he>t1 t our acqua9tance 9 our ,"l cont9ue4 ,i am wre/l+ z ,i d[1 up ! m\nt ) ,*ri/'s cross3 my ,second is k9d & able to help4 ,z = y\r que/ions1 because ( my manifold di/ractions1 & lett]s to multitudes1 ,i h n "t to answ] !m4 ,:at %all be said 9 common = t %all be imp>t$ to y2 = ,i am ^u ^! que/ions4 ,!re=e sp>e me a little1 = ! ,s]vice ,book w\ld take a great "t4 ,b ,i ?9k2 ,sicut deosculatio religiosa imag9is1 aut etiam elem5torum1 e/ 9 se idololatria ext]na1 etsi int5tio deoscul&i1 tota1 quanta 9 actu e/1 f]atur 9 ,deum 2 ita1 g5iculatio coram pane1 qu&o1 nempe1 ex in/ituto1 totus homo ext]nus et int]nus v]s>i debeat circa elem5t>ia signa1 e/ adoratio relativa1 et adoratio ipsius panis4 ,ratio3 ,int5tio ador&i objectum mat]iale1 non e/ de ess5ti ext]n adorationis1 ut patet 9 deosculatione religios4 ,sic g5iculatio coram imag9e ,babylonic e/ ext]na adoratio imag9is1 etsi tres pu]i m5te int5diss5t ador>e ,jehovam4 ,sic1 qui ex metu solo1 aut spe pretii1 aut inanis glori1 g5iculatur coram aureo vitulo ,j]oboami 7quod ab ipso rege1 qui null religione inductus1 s$ libid9e dom9&i tantum1 vitulum erexit1 factitatum esse1 textus satis lucul5t] clamat71 adorat vitulum ext]n adoratione4 ,e/o quod put>et vitulum esse m]am creaturam1 et honore nullo dignum3 quia g5iculatio1 sive nos nolumus1 sive volumus1 ex in/ituto ,dei et natur1 9 actu religioso1 e/ symbolum religios adorationis4 ,ergo1 sicut panis significat corpus ,*ri/i1 etsi absit actus omnis no/r int5tionis2 sic religiosa g5iculatio1 sublat omni int5tione human1 e/ ext]na adoratio panis1 coram quo adoramus1 ut coram signo vic>io et reprs5tativo ,dei4 ,z ! religi\s homage done to an image1 or ev5 to elem5ts1 is 9 itself an ext]nal act ( idolatry1 9 s f> z ! act is conc]n$1 al?\gh ! int5tion ( su* homage may be direct$ to ,god ! ,great ,fir/ ,cause1--s ! act ( kneel+ to a piece ( bread1 see+ t1 accord+ to ! ord9ance1 ! :ole man1 int]nal & ext]nal1 ought to be engag$ 9 ! elem5t>y signs1 is a relative act ( wor%ip & an adoration ( ! bread itself4 ,! reason is3 an int5tion to wor%ip a mat]ial object is n ( ! ess5ce ( ext]nal adoration1 z appe>s 9 a religi\s act ( homage4 ,?us1 ! b5d+ ( ! knee be=e ! ,babyloni% image is an ext]nal act ( wor%ip1 ev5 ?\gh ! ?ree y\?s _h no int5tion to wor%ip any b ! true ,god2 & 9 l mann]1 ^? :o1 f fe> or ! hope ( rew>d or va9-glory1 b5d ! knee to ,j]oboam's gold5 calf 7:i* ! text cle>ly en\gh proclaims to h be5 done by ! k+ himself1 f no religi\s motive b ! m]e desire to rule71 d pay adoration to ! calf by ! ext]nal act1 al?\gh1 no d\bt1 !y may suppose ! calf a m]e creat$ object & unwor?y ( hon\r1--because ! act ( homage1 :e!r we mean x or n1 is1 f ! ord9ance ( ,god & nature1 a symbol ( wor%ip4 ,!re=e1 z ! bread d5otes ! body ( ,*ri/ 7ev5 ?\gh t idea be n pres5t to ! m9d71 s 9 l mann]1 kneel+1 :5 us$ z a religi\s s]vice1 is ! ext]nal adoration ( t bread1 9 pres5ce ( :i* we b[ z be=e ! delegat$ repres5tative ( ,god1 be our int5tion :at x may4#ahi #ahi ,! ,lat9 is to be acc\nt$ = z be+ an extract f "s le>n$ treatise4 ,x is 9 sub/ance :at we f9d 9 ,cald]wood's ,alt>e ,damasc5um1 p4 #eie4 ,?us recomm5d+ y to ,god's t5d] m]cy1 ,i desire t y w\ld rememb] me to ,god4 ,sanctification w settle y mo/ 9 ! tru?4 ,grace be ) y1 ,bro!r 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,xcii4--,to ,,rob]t ,,gordon ( ,knockbrex4 7,,visits ,,( ,,*ri/--,,! ,,?+s ,,:i* ,,affliction ,,tea*es47 ,,my ,,v ,,wor?y ,,& ,,de> ,,fri5d1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,?\gh all ,gall[ay %\ld h =gott5 me1 ,i w\ld h expect$ a lett] f y ere n[2 b ,i w n exp\nd x to be =getfulness ( me4 ,n[1 my de> bro!r1 ,i _c %[ y h[ matt]s g betwixt ,*ri/ & me4 ,i f9d my ,"l go+ & com+ sev5 times a day4 ,8 visits are %ort2 b !y are bo? frequ5t & sweet4 ,i d>e n = my life ?9k ( a *all5ge ( my ,"l4 ,i he> ill tales1 & h>d reports ( ,*ri/1 f ,! ,tempt] & my fle%2 b love believe? no evil4 ,i may swe> t !y are li>s1 & t appreh5sions make lies ( ,*ri/'s hone/ & unalt]able love to me4 ,i d>e n say t ,i am a dry tree1 or t ,i h no room at all 9 ! v9ey>d2 b yet ,i (t5 ?9k t ! sp>r[s are bless$1 :o may resort to ! h\se ( ,god 9 ,anwo?1 f :i* ,i am bani%$4 ,temptations1 t ,i suppos$ to be /rick5 dead & laid ^u _! back1 rise aga9 & revive ^u me2 yea1 ,i see t :ile ,i live1 temptations w n die4 ,! devil seeme? to brag & boa/ z mu* z if he _h m c\rt ) ,*ri/ ?an ,i h2 & z if he _h *>m$ & bla/$ my m9i/ry1 t ,i %all d no m good 9 public4 ,b 8 w9d %ake? no corn4#aij ,i w n believe t ,*ri/ w\ld h made su* a m9t to h me to ,himself1 & h tak5 s mu* pa9s ^u me z ,he ha? done1 & !n slip s easily f possession1 & lose ! glory ( :at ,he ha? done4 ,nay1 s9ce ,i came to ,ab]de51 ,i h be5 tak5 up to see ! new l&1 ! fair palace ( ! ,lamb2 & w ,*ri/ let me see heav51 to break my he>t1 & nev] give x to me8 ,i %all n ?9k my ,"l ,jesus give? a dumb e>ne/1 or putte? ,8 seals to blank pap]1 or int5de? to put me (f ) fair & false promises4 ,i see t n[ :i* ,i nev] saw well be=e4 7#a47 ,i see fai?'s necessity 9 a fair day is nev] kn[n aright2 b n[ ,i miss no?+ s mu* z fai?4 ,hung] 9 me runne? to fair & sweet promises2 b :5 ,i come1 ,i am l a hungry man t wante? tee?1 or a weak /oma* hav+ a %>p appetite t is fill$ ) ! v sight ( meat1 or l "o /upefi$ ) cold "u ! wat]1 t w\ld fa9 come to l&1 b _c grip any?+ ca/5 to him4 ,i c let ,*ri/ grip me1 b ,i _c grip ,him4 ,i love to be kiss$1 & to sit on ,*ri/'s knee2 b ,i _c set my feet to ! gr\nd1 = afflictions br+ ! cramp ^u my fai?4 ,all t ,i d[ d is to hold out a lame fai? to ,*ri/1 l a begg> hold+ out a /ump1 in/ead ( an arm or leg1 & cry1 ,"l ,jesus1 "w a miracle6 ,oh1 :at w\ld ,i give to h h&s & arms to grip /rongly1 & fold he>tsomely ab\t ,*ri/'s neck1 & to h my claim made good ) real possession6 ,i ?9k t my love to ,*ri/ ha? feet 9 abundance1 & runne? swiftly to be at ,him1 b x wante? h&s & f+]s to appreh5d ,him4 ,i ?9k t ,i w\ld give ,*ri/ e morn+ my bless+1 to h z mu* fai? z ,i h love & hung]2 at lea/1 ,i miss fai? m ?an love or hung]4 #aij ,does no h>m4 7#b47 ,i see t mortification1 & to be crucifi$ to ! _w1 is n s highly acc\nt$ ( by u z x %\ld be4 ,oh1 h[ heav5ly a ?+ x is to be dead1 & dumb1 & deaf to ?is _w's sweet music6 ,i confess x ha? pleas$ ,8 ,maje/y to make me laugh at ! *ildr51 :o are woo+ ?is _w = _! mat*4 ,i see m5 ly+ ab\t ! _w1 z nobles ab\t a k+'s c\rt2 & ,i wond] :at !y are all do+ !re4 ,z ,i am at ?is pres5t1 ,i w\ld scorn to c\rt su* a feckless & petty pr9cess1 or buy ?is _w's k9dness ) a b[ ( my knee4 ,i sc>ce n[ ei!r he> or see :at x is t ?is _w (f]e? me2 ,i "k t x is little :i* x c take f me1 & z little t x c give me4 ,i recomm5d mortification to y above any?+2 =1 alas6 we b *ase fea!rs fly+ 9 ! air1 & tire our own spirits = ! fro? & ov]-gild$ clay ( a dy+ life4 ,"o sight ( :at my ,"l ha? let me see )9 ?is %ort "t is wor? a _w ( worlds4 7#c47 ,i ?\ght c\rage1 9 ! "t ( tr\ble = ,*ri/'s sake1 a ?+ t ,i might take up at my foot4 ,i ?\ght t ! v remembrance ( ! hone/y ( ! cause w\ld be en\gh4 ,b ,i 0 a fool 9 s ?9k+4 ,i h mu* ado n[ to w9 to "o smile4 ,b ,i see t joy gr[e? up 9 heav51 & x is above our %ort arm4 ,*ri/ w be /ew>d & disp5s] ,himself1 & none else b ,he2 !re=e1 n[1 ,i c\nt mu* ( "o dramweight ( spiritual joy4 ,"o smile ( ,*ri/'s face is n[ to me z a k+dom2 & yet ,he is no nigg>d to me ( com=ts4 ,truly ,i h no cause to say t ,i am p9*$ ) p5ury1 or t ! consolations ( ,*ri/ are dri$ up3 = ,he ha? p\r$ d[n riv]s ^u a dry wild]ness ! l ( me1#aia to my admiration2 & 9 my v swoon+s1 ,he holde? up my head1 & /aye? me ) flagons ( w9e1 & com=te? me ) apples4 ,my h\se & b$ are /rew$ ) kisses ( love4 ,praise1 praise ) me4 ,oh1 if ye & ,i betwixt u c\ld lift up ,*ri/ ^u ,8 ?rone1 h[beit all ,scotl& %\ld ca/ ,him d[n to ! gr\nd6 #aia ,su* z ,i am6 ,my bro!r's case t\*e? me ne>4 ,i hope t ye w be k9d to him1 & give him y\r be/ c\nsel4 ,rememb] my love to y\r bro!r1 to y\r wife1 & ,g4 ,m4#aib ,desire him to be fai?ful1 & to rep5t ( 8 hypocrisy2 & say t ,i wrote x to y4 ,i wi% him salvation4 ,write to me y\r m9d an5t ,c4 ,e4 & ,c4 ,y41 & _! wives1 & ,i4 ,g41 or any o!rs 9 my p>i%4 ,i fe> t ,i am =gott5 among/ !m2 b ,i _c =get !m4 #aib ,all ^? ^: initials are giv5 are und]/ood to h be5 p>i%ion]s ( 8 at ,anwo?4 ,! prison]'s pray]s & bless+s come ^u y4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\r bro!r1 9 ! ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,feb4 #i1 #afcg4 ,,xciii4--,to ! ,hon\rable & truly ,noble ,lady1 ! ,,visc\ntess ,,( ,,k5mure4 7,,god',s ,,deal+s ,,) ,,scotl&--,,! ,,eye ,,to ,,be ,,direct$ ,,heav5w>d47 ,,madam1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y\r ,lady%ip4--,i long to he> f y4 ,i am "h wait+1 if a good w9d1 long look$ =1 w at l5g? bl[ into ,*ri/'s sails1 9 ?is l&4 ,b ,i wond] if ,jesus be n cont5t to suff] m yet 9 ,8 memb]s & cause1 & 9 ! beauty ( ,8 h\se1 r ?an ,he %\ld n be av5g$ ^u ?is l&4 ,i he> t _m wor?y m51 :o see m 9 ! ,"l's deal+s ?an ,i c take up ) my dim sight1 are ( a contr>y m9d1 & d believe t ! ,"l is com+ home aga9 to ,8 h\se 9 ,scotl&4 ,i hope ,he is on ,8 j\rney t way2 yet ,i look n b t ,he w fe$ ?is l& ) _! own blood1 be=e ,he e/abli% ,8 ?rone among/ u4 ,i "k t y\r hon\r is n look+ aft] ?+s "h-away4 ,ye h no great cause to ?9k t y\r /ock & pr9cipal is "u ! ro( ( ^! visible heav5s2 & ,i hope t ye w\ld ?9k y\rself a beguil$ & coz5$ s\l if x 7 s4 ,i %\ld be sorry to c\nsel y\r ,lady%ip to make a cov5ant ) "t1 & ?is life2 b r desire y to hold 9 fair g5]als1 & af> (f f ?is ill-f\nd$ heav5 t is on ?is side ( ! wat]4 ,x speake? some:at :5 our ,"l bl[e? ! bloom (f our daft hopes 9 ?is life1 & loppe? ! bran*es (f our worldly joys1 well nigh ! root1 on purpose t !y %\ld n ?rive4 ,"l1 spill my fool's heav5 9 ?is life1 t ,i may be sav$ = ev]4 ,a =feiture ( ! sa9t's "p ( ! yolk & m>r[ ( %ort-laugh+ worldly happ9ess1 is n su* a real evil z our bl9d$ eyes conceive4 ,i am ?9k+ long n[ = "s deliv]ance m ?an be=e4 ,b ,i "k ,i am 9 an error4 ,x is possible ,i am n come to t measure ( trial :i* ! ,"l is seek+ 9 ,8 "w4 ,if my fri5ds 9 ,gall[ay w\ld effectually d = my deliv]ance1 ,i %\ld exce$+ly rejoice2 b ,i "k n b ! ,"l ha? a way :]e( ,he w be ! only reap] ( praises4 ,let me "k ) ! be>] h[ ! *ild is4 ,! ,"l be 8 fa!r & tutor1 & y\r only com=t]4 ,!re is no?+ "h1 :]e ,i am1 b pr(anity & a!ism4 ,grace1 grace1 be ) y\r ,lady%ip4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's1 at all oblig$ ob$i5ce1 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,feb4 #ac1 #afcg4 ,,xciv4--,to ! ,noble & ,*ri/ian ,lady1 ! ,,visc\ntess ,,( ,,k5mure4 7,,! ,,times--,,*ri/',s ,,sweetness ,,9 ,,tr\ble--,,long+ ,,aft] ,,him47 ,,madam1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i w\ld n omit ! occasion to write to y\r ,lady%ip ) ! be>]4 ,i am glad t ! *ild is well4 ,god's fav\r1 ev5 9 ! eyes ( m51 be se5 ^u him6 ,i hope t y\r ,lady%ip is ?9k+ ^u ^! sad & w(ul days :]e9 we n[ live1 :5 our ,"l1 9 ,8 righte\s judgm5t1 is s5d+ ! kirk ! gate %e is go+ to ,rome's bro!l-h\se to seek a lov] ( h] own1 see+ t %e ha? giv5 up ) ,*ri/ h] ,husb&4 ,oh1 :at sweet com=t1 :at ri* salvation1 is laid up = ^? :o _h r wa% & roll _! g>m5ts 9 _! own blood1 ?an break out#aic f ,*ri/ by apo/acy6 ,keep y\rself 9 ! love ( ,*ri/1 & /& f> aback f ! pollutions ( ! _w4 ,side n ) ^! times2 & hold (f f com+ nigh ! signs ( a conspiracy ) ^? t are n[ come out aga9/ ,*ri/1 t ye may be "o kept = ,*ri/ only4 ,i "k t y\r ,lady%ip ?9ke? ^u ?is1 & h[ y may be humbl$ = y\rself & ?is backslid+ l&2 = ,i av\*1 t wra? f ! ,"l is gone out aga9/ ,scotl&4 ,i ?9k aye ! long] ! bett] ( my royal & wor?y ,ma/]4 ,he is become a new ,well-belov$ to me n[1 9 r5ew$ consolations1 by ! pres5ce ( ! ,_s ( grace & glory4 ,*ri/'s g>m5ts smell ( ! p[d] ( ! m]*ant1 :5 ,he come? out ( ,8 ivory *amb]s4 ,oh1 ,8 p]fum$ face1 ,8 fair face1 ,8 lovely & k9dly kisses1 h made me1 a poor prison]1 see t !re is m to be _h ( ,*ri/ 9 ?is life ?an ,i believ$6 ,we ?9k all is b a little e>ne/1 a f\r-h\rs1 a small ta/+1 t we h1 or t is to be _h1 9 ?is life 7:i* is true comp>$ ) ! inh]itance72 b yet ,i "k x is m3 x is ! k+dom ( ,god )9 u4 ,wo1 wo is me1 t ,i h n t5 loves = t "o ,"l ,jesus2 & t love faile?1 & drie? up 9 lov+ ,him2 & t ,i f9d no way to sp5d my love desires1 & ! yolk ( my he>t ^u t faire/ & de>e/ ,"o4 ,i am f> beh9d ) my n>r[ he>t4 ,oh1 h[ ebb a s\l h ,i to take 9 ,*ri/'s love6 = let worlds be multipli$1 accord+ to angels' und]/&+1 9 millions1 :ill !y we>y !mselves1 ^! worlds w\ld n conta9 ! ?\s&? "p ( ,8 love4 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld yoke 9 among/ ! ?ick ( angels1 & s]aphims1 & n[ glorifi$ sa9ts1 & c\ld raise a new love-song ( ,*ri/1 be=e all ! _w6 ,i am pa9$ ) wond]+ at new-op5$ treasures 9 ,*ri/4 ,if e f+]1 memb]1 bone1 & jo9t1 7 a tor* burn+ 9 ! hotte/ fire 9 hell1 ,i w\ld t !y c\ld all s5d out love praises1 high songs ( praise = ev]more1 to t ,plant ( ,r5[n1 to t royal & high ,pr9ce1 ,jesus my ,"l4 ,b alas6 ,8 love swelle? 9 me1 & f9de? no v5t4 ,alas6 :at c a dumb prison] d or say = ,him6 ,o = an +9e to write a book ( ,*ri/ & ,8 love6 ,nay1 ,i am left ( ,him b\nd & *a9$ ) ,8 love4 ,i _c f9d a loos$ s\l to lift up ,8 praises1 & give !m out to o!rs4 ,b oh6 my day-light ha? ?ick cl\ds2 ,i _c %9e 9 ,8 praises4 ,i am (t5 l a %ip ply+ ab\t to seek ! w9d2 ,i sail at great leisure1 & _c be bl[n ^u t lovelie/ ,"l4 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld turn my sails to ,*ri/'s "r air?1 & t ,i _h my he>t's wi%es ( ,8 love6 ,b ,i b m> ,8 praises3 nay1 ,i "k no comp>ison ( :at ,*ri/ is1 & :at ,8 wor? is4 ,all ! angels1 & all ! glorifi$1 praise ,him n s mu* z 9 halves4 ,:o c advance ,him1 or utt] all ,8 praises8 ,i want no?+2 unkn[n faces fav\r me2 enemies mu/ speak good ( ! tru?2 my ,ma/]'s cause pur*ase? comm5dations4 #aic ,(f1 probably4 ,! hopes ( my enl>gem5t1 f appe>ances1 are cold4 ,my fai? ha? no b$ to sleep ^u b omnipot5cy4 ,! good-w ( ! ,"l1 & ,8 sweete/ pres5ce1 be ) y & t *ild4 ,grace & peace be y\rs4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's1 9 all duty 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,xcv4--,to ! ,"r ,hon\rable & ,*ri/ian ,lady1 ! ,,visc\ntess ,,( ,,k5mure4 7,,*ri/',s ,,cross ,,sweet--,,8 ,,com+ ,,to ,,be ,,desir$--,,jeal\s ,,( ,,any ,,rival47 ,,madam1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y\r ,lady%ip4 ,i w\ld n omit to write a l9e ) ?is ,*ri/ian be>]2 "o 9 y\r ,lady%ip's own case1 driv5 ne> to ,*ri/1 9 & by h] affliction4 ,i wi% t my fri5ds 9 ,gall[ay =get me n4 ,h[ev] x be1 ,*ri/ is s good1 ,i w h no o!r tutor1 suppose ,i c\ld h wale & *oice ( t5 ?\s& beside4 ,i ?9k n[ five hundr$ heavy he>ts = ,him too little4 ,i wi% t ,*ri/1 n[ weep+1 suff]+1 & contemn$ ( m51 7 m de> & desirable to _m s\ls ?an ,he is4 ,i am sure t if ! sa9ts want$ ,*ri/'s cross1 s pr(itable1 & s sweet1 !y might1 = ! ga9 & glory ( x1 wi% x 7 lawful ei!r to buy or borr[ ,8 cross4 ,b x is a m]cy t ! sa9ts h x laid to _! h& = no?+2 = ,i "k no sweet] way to heav5 ?an ?r\gh free grace & h>d trials toge!r2 & "o ( ^! _c well want ano!r4 ,o t "t w\ld po/ fa/]1 & ha/5 our look$-= communion ) t faire/1 faire/ among ! sons ( m56 ,o t ! day w\ld fav\r u & come1 & put ,*ri/ & u into ea* o!r's arms6 ,i am sure t a few ye>s w d our turn1 & ! soldi]'s h\r-glass w soon run out4 ,madam1 look to y\r lamp1 & look = y\r ,"l's ,com+1 & let y\r he>t dwell alo( f t sweet *ild4 ,*ri/'s jeal\sy w n admit ( two equal loves 9 y\r ,lady%ip's he>t4 ,he mu/ h "o1 & t ! greate/2 a little "o to a creature may & mu/ suffice a s\l m>ri$ to ,him4 ,?y ,mak] is ?9e ,husb& 7,isa4 liv4 #e74 ,i w\ld wi% y well1 & my obligations ^! _m ye>s byegone speak no less to me2 b m ,i c nei!r wi%1 nor pray1 nor desire = y\r ,lady%ip1 ?an ,*ri/ s+l$ & wal$ out f all creat$ good ?+s1 or ,*ri/ h[beit wet 9 ,8 own blood1 & we>+ a cr[n ( ?orns4 ,i am sure t ! sa9ts1 at _! be/1 are b /rang]s to ! weight & wor? ( ! incomp>able sweetness ( ,*ri/4 ,he is s new1 s fre% 9 excell5cy e day ( new1 to ^? t se>* m & m 9 ,him1 z if heav5 c\ld furni% u z _m new ,*ri/s 7if ,i may s speak7 z !re are days betwixt ,him & u2 & yet ,he "o & ! same4 ,oh1 we love an unkn[n lov] :5 we love ,*ri/6 ,let me he> h[ ! *ild is e way4 ,! pray]s ( a prison] ( ,*ri/ be ^u him4 ,grace = ev]more1 ev5 :ill glory p]fect x1 be ) y\r ,lady%ip4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,xcvi4--,to ! ,noble & ,*ri/ian ,lady1 ! ,,visc\ntess ,,( ,,k5mure4 7,,*ri/ ,,all ,,wor?y--,,anwo?47 ,,madam1--,not)/&+ ! great ha/e ( ! be>]1 ,i w\ld bless y\r ,lady%ip on pap]1 desir+1 t s9ce ,*ri/ ha? ev] envi$ t ! _w %\ld h y\r love by ,him1#aid t ye give y\rself out = ,*ri/1 & t ye may be = no o!r4 ,i "k none wor?y ( y b ,*ri/4 #aid ,m ?an ,he2 sett+ ,him aside4 ,madam1 ,i am ei!r suff]+ = ,*ri/1 & ?is is ! sure & good way2 or1 ,i h done ) heav51 & %all nev] see ,god's face1 :i*1 ,i bless ,him1 _c be4 ,i write my bless+ to t sweet *ild1 t ye h borr[$ f ,god4 ,he is no h]itage to y1 b a loan2 love him z folks d borr[$ ?+s4 ,my he>t is heavy = y4 ,!y say t ! kirk ( ,*ri/ ha? nei!r son nor heir1 & !re=e t h] enemies %all possess h]4 ,b ,i "k t %e is n t ill-fri5d$2 h] ,husb& is h] heir1 & %e ,8 h]itage4 ,if my ,"l w\ld be pleas$1 ,i %\ld desire t "s be dealt )1 = my return to ,anwo?4 ,b if t nev] be1 ,i ?ank ,god ,anwo? is n heav52 prea*+ is n ,*ri/4 ,i hope to wait on4 ,let me he> h[ y\r *ild is1 & y\r ,lady%ip's m9d & hopes ( him2 = x w\ld ease my he>t to "k t he is well4 ,i am 9 good t]ms ) ,*ri/2 b oh1 my guilt9ess6 ,yet ,he br+e? n pleas betwixt ,him & me to ! /reets1 & be=e ! sun4 ,grace1 grace = ev] m be ) y\r ,lady%ip4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's1 at all ob$i5ce 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,xcvii4--,to ,,alex&] ,,gordon ( ,e>l/on4 7,,*ri/ ,,ende>$ ,,by ,,bitt] ,,exp]i5ces--,,se>*+s ,,( ,,he>t--,,fe> ,,= ,,! ,,*ur*47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,sir1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i receiv$ y\r lett]1 :i* refre%$ me4 ,except f y\r son1 & my bro!r1 ,i h se5 few lett]s f my acqua9tance 9 t c\ntry2 :i* make? me heavy4 ,b ,i h ! company ( a ,"l :o c tea* u all to be k9d1 & ha? ! "r gate ( x4 ,?\gh1 = ! pres5t1 ,i h sev5 ups & d[ns e day1 yet ,i am abundantly com=t$ & fea/$ ) my ,k+ & ,well-belov$ daily4 ,x please? ,him to come & d9e ) a sad prison]1 & a solit>y /rang]4 ,8 spik5>d ca/e? a smell4 ,yet my sweet ha? "s s\r mix$ ) x1 :]e9 ,i mu/ acquiesce2 = !re is no reason t ,8 com=ts be too *eap1 see+ !y are delicates4 ,:y %\ld ,he n make !m s to ,8 own8 ,b ,i v]ily ?9k n[1 t ,*ri/ ha? l$ me up to a nick 9 ,*ri/ianity t ,i 0 nev] at be=e2 ,i ?9k all be=e 0 b *ildhood & bairn's play4 ,s9ce ,i dep>t$ f y1 ,i h be5 scald$1 :ill ! smoke ( hell's fire w5t 9 at my ?roat1 & ,i w\ld h b\ght peace ) a ?\s& ye>s' torm5t 9 hell2 & ,i h be5 up also1 aft] ^! deep d[n-ca/+s & sorr[s1 be=e ! ,lamb's :ite ?rone1 9 my ,fa!r's inn] c\rt1 ! ,great ,k+'s d9+-hall4 ,& ,*ri/ did ca/ a cov]+ ( love on me4 ,he ha? ca/5 a coal into my s\l1 & x is smok+ among ! /raw & keep+ ! he>? w>m4 ,i look back to :at ,i 0 be=e1 & ,i laugh to see ! s&-h\ses ,i built :5 ,i 0 a *ild4 ,at fir/ ! remembrance ( ! _m fair fea/-days ) my ,"l ,jesus 9 public1 :i* are n[ *ang$ into sil5t ,sabba?s1 rais$ a great tempe/1 & 7if ,i may speak s7 made ! devil ado 9 my s\l4 ,! devil came 91 & w\ld prompt me to make a plea ) ,*ri/1 & to lay ! blame on ,him z a h>d ma/]4 ,b n[ ^! mi/s are bl[n away1 & ,i am n only sil5c$ z to all qu>rell+1 b fully satisfi$4 ,n[1 ,i wond] t any man liv+ c laugh ^u ! _w1 or give x a he>ty good-day4 ,! ,"l ,jesus ha? h&l$ me s1 t1 z ,i am n[ dispos$1 ,i ?9k nev] to be 9 ?is _w's commons aga9 = a night's lodg+4 ,*ri/ be>e? me good company4 ,he ha? eas$ me1 :5 ,i saw x n1 lift+ ! cross (f my %\ld]s1 s t ,i ?9k x to be b a fea!r1 because und]nea? are ev]la/+ arms4 ,god =bid x come to b>t]+ or niff]+s ( crosses2 = ,i ?9k my cross s sweet1 t ,i "k n :]e ,i w\ld get ! l ( x4 ,*ri/'s honey-combs drop s abundantly1 t !y sweet5 my gall4 ,no?+ breake? my he>t1 b t ,i _c get ! daught]s ( ,j]usalem to tell !m ( my ,bridegroom's glory4 ,i *>ge y 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/1 t ye tell all t ye come to ( x2 & yet x is above tell+ & und]/&+4 ,oh1 if all ! k+dom 7 z ,i am1 except my bonds6 ,!y "k n ! love-kisses t my only ,"l ,jesus wa/e? on a dawt$ prison]4 ,on my salvation1 ?is is ! only way to ! ,new ,city4 ,i "k t ,*ri/ ha? no dumb seals4 ,w\ld ,he put ,8 privy-seal ^u blank pap]8 ,he ha? seal$ my suff]+s ) ,8 com=ts4 ,i write ?is to confirm y4 ,i write n[ :at ,i h se5 z well z he>d4 ,n[ & !n my sil5ce burne? up my _s2 b ,*ri/ ha? said1 ,?y /ip5d is runn+ up ) int]e/ 9 heav51 z if ?\ w]t prea*+2 & ?is f a ,k+'s m\? rejoice? my he>t4 ,at o!r times ,i am sad1 dwell+ 9 ,k$>'s t5ts4 ,!re are none 7t ,i yet "k (7 b two p]sons 9 ?is t[n t ,i d>e give my ^w =4 ,& ! ,"l ha? remov$ my bre?r5 & my acqua9tance f> f me2 & x may be1 t ,i %all be =gott5 9 ! place :]e ! ,"l made me ! in/rum5t to d "s good4 ,b ,i see t ?is is vanity 9 me2 let ,him make ( me :at ,he please?1 if ,he make salvation out ( x to me4 ,i am tempt$ & tr\bl$1 t all ! f\rte5 prelates#aie %\ld h be5 arm$ ( ,god aga9/ me only1 :ile ! re/ ( my bre?r5 are /ill prea*+4 ,b ,i d>e n say "o ^w b ?is1 ,x is good1 ,"l ,jesus1 because ,?\ ha/ done x4 #aie ,see ,lett] ,,lxviii4 ,wo is me = ! virg9-daught]6 wo is me = ! desolation ( ! virg9-daught] ( ,scotl&6 ,oh1 if my eyes 7 a f\nta9 ( te>s1 to weep day & night = t poor wid[-kirk1 t poor mis]able h>lot6 ,alas1 t my ,fa!r ha? put to ! door on my poor h>lot-"m6 ,o = t cl\d ( black wra?1 & fury ( ! indignation ( ! ,"l1 t is hang+ ov] ! l&6 ,sir1 write to me1 ,i besee* y4 ,i pray y also be k9d to my afflict$ bro!r4 ,rememb] my love to y\r wife2 & ! pray] & bless+ ( ! prison] ( ,*ri/ be on y4 ,frequ5t y\r meet+s = pray] & communion ) ,god3 !y w\ld be sweet meet+s to me4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,feb4 #af1 #afcg4 ,,xcviii4--,to ! ,wor?y & mu* ,hon\r$ ,,mr4 ,,alex&] ,,colville ( ,blair4 ,,alex&] ,,colville ( ,blair 7:i* is 9 ! p>i% ( ,c>nock1 ,fife%ire7 e>ly comm5d$ himself to ! gratitude ( ,ru!r=d by befri5d+ him "u prelatic p]secutions4 ,:5 ,ru!r=d 9 #afcj 0 summon$ be=e ! ,high ,commission ,c\rt1 ?is g5tleman1 be+ "o ( ! judges1 ex]t$ himself 9 8 behalf2 & 8 influ5ce1 toge!r ) ! abs5ce ( ! ,ar*bi%op ( ,/ ,&rews1 occasion$ ! des]tion ( ! diet1 & put a /op to ! proce$+s aga9/ ! obnoxi\s m9i/]4 7,see ,lett] ,,xi47 ,z we le>n f ?is lett]1 he also %[$ mu* k9dness to ,ru!r=d's bro!r on 8 trial be=e ! ,high ,commission 9 ,novemb] #afcf1 = 8 noncon=mity & zeal\s support ( ,mr4 ,gl5d9n+1 ! injur$ m9i/] ( ,kirkcudbright4 ,colville 0 an eld] ( ! ,*ur*1 & 8 "n appe>s on ! roll ( ! memb]s ( ! ,g5]al ,assemblies #afde1 #afdf1 #afdh1 & #afdi1 & ( ! ,commissions appo9t$ by ^! ,assemblies4 ,we f9d him aft] ?is1 9 co-op]ation ) ano!r individual1 delat+ ,mr4 ,rob]t ,bruce1 m9i/] ( ,ballagray1 ( :i* !y 7 p>i%ion]s1 on ! gr\nd t !y 7 n edifi$ by 8 doctr9e4 7,,increas+ ,,exp]i5ce ,,( ,,*ri/',s ,,love--,,god ,,) ,,8 ,,sa9ts47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,sir1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,! be>] h]e(1 ,mr4 ,r4 ,f41 is mo/ k9d to me2 ,i desire y to ?ank him4 ,b none is s k9d z my only royal ,k+ & ,ma/]1 ^: cross is my g>l&4 ,! ,k+ d9e? ) ,8 prison]1 & ,8 spik5>d ca/e? a smell4 ,he ha? l$ me up to su* a pit* & nick ( joyful communion ) ,himself1 z ,i nev] knew be=e4 ,:5 ,i look back to by-gones1 ,i judge myself to h be5 a *ild at ,a1 ,b1 ,c ) ,*ri/4 ,wor?y ,sir1 p>don me1 ,i d>e n conceal x f y2 x is z a fire 9 my b[els4 7,9 ,8 pres5ce :o see? me ,i speak x67 ,i am pa9$1 pa9$ ) ! love ( ,*ri/2 ,he ha? made me sick1 & w\nd$ me4 ,hung] = ,*ri/ outrunne? fai?2 ,i miss fai? m ?an love4 ,oh1 if ! ?ree k+doms w\ld come & see6 ,oh1 if !y knew ,8 k9dness to my s\l6 ,x ha? pleas$ ,him to br+ me to ?is1 t ,i w n /rike sails to ?is _w1 nor flatt] x1 nor adore ?is clay idol t fools wor%ip4 ,z ,i am n[ dispos$1 ,i ?9k t ,i %all nei!r borr[ nor l5d#aif ) x2 & yet ,i get my meat f ,*ri/ ) nurture2 = sev5 times a-day ,i am lift$ up1 & ca/5 d[n4 ,my dumb ,sabba?s burd5 my he>t1 & make x ble$4 ,i want n fe>ful *all5ges1 & jeal\sies sometimes ( ,*ri/'s love1 t ,he ha? ca/5 me ov] ! dyke ( ! v9ey>d z a dry tree4 ,b ?is is my infirmity4 ,by ,8 grace ,i take myself 9 ^! rav+s4 ,x is k9dly t fai? & love bo? be sick1 & fev]s are k9dly to mo/ joyful communion ) ,*ri/4 #aif ,nei!r borr[ nor l5d1 h no deal+s ) x4 ,ye are bless$ :o av\* ,*ri/ op5ly be=e ,! ,pr9ce ( ?is k+dom1 ^: eyes are ^u y4 ,x is y\r glory to lift ,him up on ,8 ?rone1 to c>ry ,8 tra91 & be> up ! hem ( ,8 robe royal4 ,he ha? an hid+-place = ,mr4 ,alex&] ,colville aga9/ ! /orm3 g on1 & fe> n :at man c d4 ,! sa9ts seem to h ! wor/ ( x 7= appreh5sion c make a lie ( ,*ri/ & ,8 love72 b x is n s4 ,provid5ce is n roll$ ^u unequal & crook$ :eels2 all ?+s "w toge!r = ! good ( ^? :o love ,god1 & are call$ accord+ to ,8 purpose4 ,ere x be long1 we %all see ! :ite side ( ,god's provid5ce4 ,my bro!r's case ha? mov$ me n a little4 ,he wrote to me y\r c>e & k9dness4 ,sir1 ! prison]'s bless+s & pray]s1 ,i tru/1 %all n g pa/ y4 ,he t is able to keep y1 & to pres5t y be=e ! pres5ce ( ,8 face ) joy1 e/abli% y\r he>t 9 ! love ( ,*ri/4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,feb4 #ai1 #afcg4 ,,xcix4--,to ,,e>l/on1 ,y\ng]4 ,,william ,,gordon1 to :om ?is lett] is address$1 0 ! elde/ son ( ,alex&] ,gordon ( ,e>l/on1 =m]ly notic$ 7,lett] ,,lix474 ,he exhibit$ 9 y\? mu* ( ! piety & public _s ( 8 fa!r4 ,8 well-kn[n atta*m5t to ! cause ( ,presbyt]y r5d]$ him e>ly obnoxi\s to ,*>les ,,ii4 & ! ,malignant p>ty4 ,:5 t mon>* came to ,scotl& 9 #afea1 & held a ,p>liam5t1 he 0 f9$ = 8 compliance ) ! ,engli%2 & on 8 refus+ to pay ! f9e1 soldi]s 7 s5t out to extract x by compulsion f 8 t5ants1 :o 7 almo/ ru9$ by ! driv+ away ( _! cattle & ! robb+ ( _! h\ses4 ,he 0 aga9 f9$ by ,middleton1 9 #affb1 & summon$ be=e ! ,privy ,c\ncil4 ,on ! #a/ ( ,m>* #affd1 s5t5ce ( bani%m5t f ! k+dom 0 pron\nc$ ^u him = keep+ conv5ticles1 & = refus+ to engage to refra9 f su* meet+s 9 all "t com+4 ,:i!r he w5t is n kn[n2 b ! ,c\ncil1 on be+ petition$1 grant$ him lic5ce to return until ! #ae? ( ,m>* ensu+1 at ! same "t requir+ him to dep>t & rema9 =? ( ! k+dom ! said day1 9 case ! said ,lords give ord] !re= 7,decr4 ,secr4 ,c\ncil1 ,regi/] ,h\se1 ,ed9474 ,aft] ?is he rema9$ at home1 b 8 end 0 ne>1 =1 sett+ out to jo9 ! =ces ( ! ,cov5ant]s at ,bo?well1 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! ye> #afgi1 aft] ! defeat 7ei!r on ! day ( x1 or ! day aft]71 he 0 met by a p>ty ( ,engli% dragoons1 :o1 ^u 8 refus+ to surr5d]1 kill$ him on ! spot4 ,?us fell1 says ,h[ie1 9 ! ,scots ,wor?ies1 a r5[n$ ,gordon1 a g5tleman ( good p>ts & end[m5ts2 a man devot$ unto religion & godl9ess1 & a prime support] ( ! ,presbyt]ian int]e/ 9 t "p ( ! c\ntry :]e he liv$4 ,he 0 m>ri$ to ,m>y1 daught] ( ,sir ,john ,hope1 second b>onet ( ,craighall1 & ,presid5t ( ! ,c\rt ( ,session1 by 8 wife ,m>g>et1 daught] ( ,sir ,ar*ibald ,murray ( ,blackb>ony4 ,8 elde/ son1 ,alex&]1 succe$$ him4 ,illu/ration3 ,,bo?well ,,bridge4 7,,*ri/',s ,,ways ,,misund]/ood--,,8 ,,increas+ ,,k9dness--,,spiritual ,,delicacy--,,h>d ,,to ,,be ,,dead ,,to ,,! ,,_w47 ,,hon\r$ ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i receiv$ y\r lett]1 :i* refre%$ my s\l4 ,i ?ank ,god t ! c\rt is clos$2 ,i ?9k %ame ( my "p ( x4 ,i pass n[ f my unju/ summons ( unk9dness libell$ aga9/ ,*ri/ my ,"l4 ,he is n su* a ,"l & ,ma/] z ,i took ,him to be2 v]ily ,he is ,god1 & ,i am du/ & a%es4 ,x took ,*ri/'s glooms to be z good z ,scripture speak+ wra?2 b ,i h se5 ! o!r side ( ,*ri/1 & ! :ite side ( ,8 cross n[4 ,i behov$ to come to ,ab]de5 to le>n a new my/]y 9 ,*ri/1 t ,8 promise is bett] to be believ$ ?an ,8 looks1 & t ! devil c cause ,*ri/'s glooms to speak a lie to a weak man4 ,nay1 v]ily1 ,i 0 a *ild be=e2 all by-gones are b bairn's play4 ,i w\ld ,i c\ld beg9 to be a ,*ri/ian 9 sad e>ne/4 ,i ne$ n blame ,*ri/ if ,i be n "o1 = ,he ha? %[$ me heav5 & hell 9 ,ab]de54 ,b ! tru? is1 = all my sorr[1 ,*ri/ is no?+ 9 my debt1 = com=ts h refre%$ my s\l4 ,i h he>d & se5 ,him 9 ,8 sweetness1 s z ,i am almo/ say+1 x is n ,he t ,i 0 wont to meet )4 ,he smile? m *e]fully1 ,8 kisses are m sweet & s\l-refre%+ ?an ! kisses ( ! ,*ri/ ,i saw be=e 71 ?\gh ,he be ! same4 ,or r1 ! ,k+ ha? l$ me up to a measure ( joy & communion ) my ,bridegroom t ,i nev] atta9$ to be=e1 s t (t5 ,i ?9k t ,i w nei!r borr[ nor l5d ) ?is _w4#aig ,i w n /rike sail to crosses1 nor flatt] !m to be quit ( !m1 z ,i h done4 ,come all crosses1 welcome1 welcome6 s t ,i may get my he>tful ( my ,"l ,jesus4 ,i h be5 s ne> ,him1 t ,i h said1 ,i take in/rum5ts t ?is is ! ,"l4 ,leave a tok5 beh9d ,!e1 t ,i may nev] =get ?is4 ,n[1 :at c ,*ri/ d m to dawt "o ( ,8 poor prison]s8 ,!re=e1 ,sir1 ,i *>ge y 9 ! "n ( my ,"l ,jesus1 praise ) me1 & %[ unto o!rs :at ,he ha? done unto my s\l4 ,?is is ! fruit ( my suff]+s1 t ,i desire ,*ri/'s "n may be spread abroad 9 ?is k+dom1 9 my behalf4 ,i hope 9 ,god n to sl&] ,him aga94 ,yet 9 ?is1 ,i get n my fea/s )\t "s mixture ( gall2 nei!r am ,i free ( old jeal\sies1 = ,he ha? remov$ my lov]s & fri5ds f> f me2 ,he ha? made my congregation desolate1 & tak5 away my cr[n4 ,& my dumb ,sabba?s are l a /one ti$ to a bird's foot1 t wante? n w+s1--!y seem to h9d] me to fly1 7 x n t ,i d>e n say "o ^w1 b1 ,well done1 ,"l ,jesus4 #aig ,see ,lett] ,,xcviii4 ,we c1 9 our prosp]ity1 sport ourselves1 & be too bold ) ,*ri/2 yea1 be t insol5t1 z to *ide ) ,him2 b "u ! wat] we d>e n speak4 ,i wond] n[ ( my sometime boldness1 to *ide & qu>rel ,*ri/1 to nickname provid5ce :5 x /rok$ me aga9/ ! hair2 = n[1 swimm+ 9 ! wat]s1 ,i ?9k my w is fall5 to ! gr\nd ( ! wat]3 ,i h lo/ x4 ,i ?9k t ,i w\ld fa9 let ,*ri/ alone1 & give ,him leave to d ) me :at ,he please?1 if ,he w\ld smile ^u me4 ,v]ily1 we "k n :at an evil x is to spill & indulge ourselves1 & to make an idol ( our w4 ,i 0 once t ,i w\ld n eat except ,i _h wal$ meat2 n[ ,i d>e n compla9 ( ! crumbs & p>+s "u ,8 table4 ,i 0 once t ,i w\ld make ! h\se ado1 if ,i saw n ! _w c>v$ & set 9 ord] to my lik+2 n[ ,i am sil5t :5 ,i see ,god ha? set s]vants on horseback1 & is fatt5+ & fe$+ ! *ildr5 ( p]dition4 ,i pray ,god1 t ,i may nev] f9d my w aga94 ,oh1 if ,*ri/ w\ld subject my w to ,81 & trample x "u ,8 feet1 & lib]ate me f t lawless "l6 ,n[1 ,sir1 9 y\r y\? ga!r fa/2 y\r sun w m\nt to ! m]idian quickly1 & !reaft] decl9e4 ,be gre$y ( grace4 ,/udy above any?+1 my de> bro!r1 to mortify y\r lu/s4 ,oh1 b pride ( y\?1 vanity1 lu/s1 idoliz+ ( ! _w1 & *>m+ pleasures1 take long "t to root !m out6 ,z f> z ye are advanc$ 9 ! way to heav51 z ne> z ye are to ,*ri/1 z mu* progress z ye h made 9 ! way ( mortification1 ye w f9d t ye are f> beh9d1 & h mo/ ( y\r "w be=e y4 ,i nev] took x to be s h>d to be dead to my lu/s & to ?is _w4 ,:5 ! day ( visitation come?1 & y\r old idols come weep+ ab\t y1 ye w h mu* ado n to break y\r he>t4 ,x is be/ to give up 9 "t ) !m1 s z ye c\ld at a call quit y\r "p ( ?is _w = a dr9k ( wat]1 or a ?+ ( no?+4 ,v]ily ,i h se5 ! be/ ( ?is _w1 a mo?-eat51 ?readb>e coat3 ,i purpose to lay x aside1 be+ n[ old & full ( holes4 ,o = my h\se above1 n made ) h&s6 ,pray = ,*ri/'s prison]2 & write to me4 ,rememb] my love to y\r "m4 ,desire h]1 f me1 to make ready = remov+2 ! ,"l's tide w n bide h]2 & to seek an heav5ly m9d1 t h] he>t may be (t5 !re4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 & ,*ri/'s prison]1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,feb4 #bj1 #afcg4 ,c4--,to ! ,,lady ,,c>doness4 7,,! ,,"o ,,?+ ,,ne$ful--,,consci5ti\s ,,act+ ,,9 ,,! ,,_w--,,advice ,,"u ,,deject+ ,,trials47 ,,my ,,de>ly ,,belov$1 ,,& ,,long$-,,= ,,9 ,,! ,,"l1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y--,i long to he> h[ y\r s\l prosp]e?1 & h[ ! k+dom ( ,*ri/ ?rive? 9 y4 ,i exhort y & besee* y 9 ! b[els ( ,*ri/1 fa9t n1 we>y n4 ,!re is a great necessity ( heav52 ye mu/ ne$s h x4 ,all o!r ?+s1 z h\ses1 l&s1 *ildr51 husb&1 fri5ds1 c\ntry1 cr$it1 heal?1 weal?1 hon\r1 may be want$2 b heav5 is y\r "o ?+ necess>y1 ! good "p t %all n be tak5 f y4 ,see t ye buy ! field :]e ! pe>l is4 ,sell all1 & make a pur*ase ( salvation4 ,?9k x n easy2 = x is a /eep asc5t to et]nal glory2 _m are ly+ dead by ! way1 t 7 sla9 ) security4 ,i h n[ be5 l$ by my ,"l ,jesus to su* a nick 9 ,*ri/ianity1 z ,i ?9k little ( =m] ?+s4 ,oh1 :at ,i want6 ,i want s _m ?+s1 t ,i am almo/ ask+ if ,i h any?+ at all4 ,e man ?9ke? he is ri* en\gh 9 grace1 till he take out 8 purse1 & tell 8 money1 & !n he f9de? 8 pack b poor & light 9 ! day ( a heavy trial4 ,i f\nd t ,i _h n to be> my exp5ses1 & ,i %\ld h fa9t$1 if want & p5ury _h n *as$ me to ! /oreh\se ( all4 ,i besee* y to make consci5ce ( y\r ways4 ,deal k9dly1 & ) consci5ce1 ) y\r t5ants4 ,to fill a brea* or a hole1 make n a great] brea* 9 ! consci5ce4 ,i wi% pl5ty ( love to y\r s\l4 ,let ! _w be ! portion ( ba/>ds2 make x n y\rs4 ,aft] ! la/ trumpet is bl[n1 ! _w & all its glory w be l an old h\se t is burnt to a%es1 & l an old fall5 ca/le1 )\t a ro(4 ,fy1 fy ^u u1 fools6 :o ?9k ourselves debtors to ! _w6 ,my ,"l ha? br\ght me to ?is1 t ,i w\ld n give a dr9k ( cold wat] = ?is _w's k9dness4 ,i wond] t m5 long aft]1 love1 or c>e = ^! fea!rs4 ,x is almo/ an unco _w to me4 ,to ?9k t m5 are s mad z to block ) dead e>?6 ,to give out consci5ce1 & get 9 clay aga91 is a /range b>ga96 ,i h writt5 my m9d at l5g? to y\r husb&4 ,write to me aga9 8 case4 ,i _c =get him 9 my pray]s2 ,i am look+ up 7,ps4 v4 #c74 ,*ri/ ha? "s claim to him4 ,my c\nsel is1 t ye be> ) him :5 passion ov]take? him3 ,a s(t answ] putte? away wra?4 ,answ] him 9 :at he speake?1 & apply y\rself 9 ! fe> ( ,god to him2 & !n ye w remove a p\nd weight ( y\r heavy cross1 t way1 & s x %all become light4 ,:5 ,*ri/ hide? ,himself1 wait on1 & make d9 till ,he return2 x is n "t !n to be c>elessly pati5t4 ,i love to be griev$ :5 ,he hide? ,8 smiles4 ,yet believe ,8 love 9 a pati5t onwait+ & believ+ 9 ! d>k4 ,ye mu/ le>n to swim & hold up y\r head above ! wat]1 ev5 :5 ! s5se ( ,8 pres5ce is n ) y to hold up y\r *94 ,i tru/ 9 ,god t ,he w br+ y\r %ip safe to l&4 ,i c\nsel y to /udy sanctification1 & to be dead to ?is _w4 ,urge k9dness on ,knockbrex4 ,lab\r to b5efit by 8 company2 ! man is acqua9t$ ) ,*ri/4 ,i beg ! help ( y\r pray]s1 = ,i =get n y4 ,c\nsel y\r husb& to fulfil my joy1 & to seek ! ,"l's face4 ,%[ him1 f me1 t my joy & desire is to he> t he is 9 ! ,"l4 ,god ca/e? him (t5 9 my m9d1 ,i _c =get him4 ,i hope ,*ri/ & he h some?+ to d toge!r4 ,bless ,john f me4 ,i write bless+s to him1 & to y\r husb&1 & to ! re/ ( y\r *ildr54 ,let x n be said1 ,i am n 9 y\r h\se1 ?r\gh neglect ( ! ,sabba? ex]cise4 ,y\r lawful & lov+ pa/or 9 8 only1 only ,"l1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,feb4 #bj1 #afcg4 ,,ci4--,to ,,jonet ,,maccullo*4 ,no d\bt ?is lady 0 "o ( ! ,maccullo*s ( ,ardwell1 a resid5ce ne> ,anwo?1 next to ,c>doness4 ,! ,lett]1 ,,clxxxiv41 to ,mr4 ,?omas ,maccullo* ( ,ne!r ,ardwell1 relates app>5tly to ano!r ( ! same h\se4 ,! h\se is v pleasantly situat$ ne> ! m\? ( ! ,fleet4 ,! old mansion-h\se ( ,ardwell1 or ,ardwall1 bore ! "n ( ,ne!r ,ardwell2 x occupi$ a spot ab\t a hundr$ y>ds di/ant f ! pres5t mansion1 ly+ t[>ds ! %ore1 a little bel[ :]e ! bay receives ! wat]s ( ! ,fleet4 ,high] ,ardwell 0 t[>ds ! nor?3 a f>m ne> ,bu%y ,bield 7,ru!r=d's old manse1 :i* 0 orig9ally a mansion h\se7 /ill be>s t "n4 ,! family ( ! ,maccullo*s1 :o 7 intimate ) ,ru!r=d1 /ill reta9 ! prop]ty4 ,!y are an anci5t family2 = ,william ,maccullo* got a feu *>t] ( ! l&s ( ,ne!r ,ardwell f 8 c\s91 or uncle1 ,maccullo* ( ,c>doness & ,myreton1 9 #aehg4 ,x is ! wife ( ?is ,william ,maccullo*1 9 all probability1 ( :om ! foll[+ l9es speak1 on ! tomb at ! s\? side ( ! rais$ pile 9 ! old *ur*y>d3-- ,dumb1 s5seless /atue ( a pa9t$ /one1 ,:at means ?is boa/8 ,?y captive is b clay4 ,?\ ga9e/ no?+ b "s lifeless bones2 ,h] *oice/ "p1 h] s\l1 triumphs = aye4 ,!n1 gaz+ fri5ds1 d n h] dea? deplore2 ,y lose1 :ile %e do? ga9 = ev]more4 ,m>grat ,maklellan1 goodwife ( ,ardwell1 dep>t$ ?is life #afbj4 tatis su #ca4 ,we may add1 ! gr&-daught] ( ?is lady1 to :om ! l9es on ! monum5t ref]1 0 "m ( ! m>tyr1 ,john ,bell ( ,:yteside4 7,,*ri/',s ,,suffici5cy--,,/$fa/ness ,,9 ,,! ,,tru?47 ,,de> ,,si/]1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i long to he> h[ y\r s\l prosp]e?4 ,i am z well z a prison] ( ,*ri/ c be1 fea/$ & made fat ) ! com=ts ( ,god4 ,*ri/'s kisses are made sweet] to my s\l ?an ev] !y 74 ,i w\ld n *ange my ,ma/] ) all ! k+s ( clay ^u ! e>?4 ,oh6 my ,well-belov$ is altoge!r lovely & lov+4 ,i c>e n :at fle% c d4 ,i p]suade my s\l t ,i deliv]$ ! tru? ( ,*ri/ to y4 ,slip n f x1 = any bo/s or fe> ( m54 ,if ye g aga9/ ! tru? ( ,*ri/ t ,i n[ suff] =1 ,i %all be> witness aga9/ y 9 ! day ( ,*ri/4 ,si/]1 fa/5 y\r grip fa/ on ,*ri/4 ,foll[ n ! guises ( ?is s9ful _w4 ,let n ?is clay portion ( e>? take up y\r s\l3 x is ! portion ( ba/>ds1 & ye are a *ild ( ,god2 &1 !re=e1 seek y\r ,fa!r's h]itage4 ,s5d up y\r he>t to see ! dwell+ h\se & fair rooms 9 ! ,new ,city4 ,fy1 fy ^u ^? :o cry1 ,up ) ! _w & d[n ) consci5ce & heav56 ,we h bairn's wits1 & !re=e we _c prize ,*ri/ aright4 ,c\nsel y\r husb&1 & "m1 to make !m ready = et]nity4 ,t day is draw+ nigh4 ,pray = me1 ! prison] ( ,*ri/4 ,i _c =get y4 ,y\r lawful pa/or & bro!r1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,feb4 #bj1 #afcg4 ,,cii4--,to ,,alex&] ,,gordon ( ,knockgray4 ,knockgray is a f>m-l h\se1 enclos$ by trees1 at ! foot ( ! hills ( ,c>sphairn4 ,x is on y\r "r h&1 com+ f ,e>l/on to ,c>sphairn1 aft] pass+ ! little hill ( ,dundeu*4 ,alex&] ,gordon ( ,knockgray1 says ,liv+/one1 :o p]sonally knew him1 0 a r>e ,*ri/ian 9 8 "t4 ,8 *ief1 ! ,laird ( ,lo*9v>1 put him out ( 8 l& mo/ly = 8 religion2 yet1 be+ !reaft] re/or$ by t man's son1 ,"l ,visc\nt ( ,k5mure1 he told me ! ,"l _h bless$ him1 s z he _h t5 ?\s& %eep 7,select ,biograph4 vol4 i474 ,f :at ,ru!r=d says 9 a subsequ5t lett] address$ to him1--,*ri/'s ways 7 kn[n to y long be=e ,i 7:o am b a *ild7 knew any?+ ( ,him1--x may be conclud$ t he 0 mu* old] ?an ,ru!r=d4 ,! v5]able old man 0 appreh5d$ 9 8 own h\se by "o ,capta9 ,/u>t2 by :om also he seems to h be5 c>ri$ to ,ed9burgh1 & !re inc>c]at$4 ,alex&]1 8 son 7! gr&son ( ,ru!r=d's correspond5t71 _h also 8 own %>e ( p]secution "u ! intol]ant reign ( ,*>les ,,ii4 ,he suff]$ mu* by g>risons put into 8 h\se1 by ! loss ( h\sehold articles :i* !y c>ri$ away1 & by ! =feiture ( 8 prop]ty4 7,wodr[1 ,,mss4 vol4 xxxvii47 7,,gr\nds ,,( ,,praise--,,affliction ,,tempts ,,to ,,misrepres5t ,,*ri/--,,idols47 ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i long to he> h[ y\r s\l prosp]e?4 ,i expect$ lett]s f y ere n[4 ,z = myself1 ,i am "h 9 good case1 well fea/$ ) a great ,k+4 ,at my com+ "h1 ,i 0 t bold z to take up a jeal\sy ( ,*ri/'s love4 ,i said ,i 0 ca/ ov] ! dyke ( ! ,"l's v9ey>d1 z a dry tree2 b ,i see t if ,i _h be5 a )]$ bran*1 ! fire w\ld h burn$ me long ere n[4 ,bless$ be ,8 high "n1 :o ha? kept sap 9 ! dry tree4 ,& n[1 z if ,*ri/ ha? done ! wrong1 ,he ha? made ! m5ds1 & ha? misk5t my rav+s2 = a man "u ! wat] _c well comm& 8 wit1 f> less 8 fai? & love4 ,because x 0 a fev]1 my ,"l ,jesus =gave me t among/ ! re/4 ,he kn[e? t 9 our afflictions we c f9d a spot 9 ! faire/ face t ev] 01 ev5 9 ,*ri/'s face4 ,i w\ld n h believ$ t a gloom %\ld h made me to misk5 my old ,ma/]2 b we mu/ be :iles#aih sick4 ,sickness is b k9dly to bo? fai? & love4 ,b oh1 h[ exce$+ly is a poor dawt$ prison] oblig$ to sweet ,jesus6 ,my te>s are sweet] to me ?an ! laught] ( ! f\rte5 prelates is to !m4 ,! wor/ ( ,*ri/1 ev5 ,8 *aff1 is bett] ?an ! _w's corn4 #aih ,occasionally4 ,de> ,bro!r1 ,i besee* y1 ,i *>ge y 9 ! "n & au?ority ( ! ,son ( ,god1 to help me to praise ,8 ,highness2 & ,i *>ge y also to tell all y\r acqua9tance1 t my ,ma/] may get _m ?anks4 ,oh1 if my hairs1 all my memb]s1 & all my bones1 7 well-tun$ tongues1 to s+ ! high praises ( my great & glori\s ,k+6 ,help me to lift ,*ri/ up ^u ,8 ?rone1 & to lift ,him up above ! ?rones ( ! clay-k+s1 ! dy+ sceptre-be>]s ( ?is _w4 ,! prison]'s bless+1 ! bless+ ( him t is sep>ate f 8 bre?r51 be ^u !m all :o w l5d me a lift 9 ?is "w4 ,%[ ?is to t p ) y to :om ,i sometimes prea*$4 ,bro!r1 my ,"l ha? br\ght me to ?is1 t ,i w n flatt] ! _w = a dr9k ( wat]4 ,i am no debtor to clay2 ,*ri/ ha? made me dead to t4 ,i n[ wond] t ev] ,i 0 su* a *ild1 long s9ce1 z to beg at su* begg>s6 ,fy ^u u1 :o woo su* a black-sk9n$ h>lot1 :5 we may get su* a fair1 fair mat* 9 heav56 ,o t ,i c\ld give up ?is clay-idol1 ?is mask$1 pa9t$1 ov]-gild$ dirt1 t ,adam's sons adore6 ,we make an idol ( our w4 ,z _m lu/s 9 u1 z _m gods2 we are all godmak]s4 ,we are l to lose ,*ri/1 ! true ,god1 9 ! ?rong ( ^? new & false gods4 ,scotl& ha? ca/ h] cr[n (f h] head2 ! virg9-daught] ha? lo/ h] g>l&4 ,wo1 wo to our h>lot "m4 ,our day is com+2 a "t :5 wom5 %all wi% !y _h be5 *ildless1 & fa!rs %all bless misc>ry+ wombs & dry brea/s2 _m h\ses great & fair %all be desolate4 ,?is kirk %all sit on ! gr\nd all ! night1 & ! te>s %all run d[n h] *eeks4 ,! sun ha? gone d[n ^u h] prophets4 ,bless$ are ! prison]s ( hope1 :o c run into _! /ronghold1 & hide !mselves = a little1 till ! indignation be ov]pa/4 ,comm5d me to y\r wife1 y\r daught]s1 y\r son-9-law1 & to ,a4 ,t4 ,write to me ! case ( y\r kirk4 ,grace be ) y4 ,i am mu* mov$ = my bro!r4 ,i entreat = y\r k9dness & c\nsel to him4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,feb4 #bc1 #afcg4 ,,ciii4--,to ! ,,lady ,,c>doness1 ,eld]4 7,,*ri/ ,,& ,,8 ,,cause ,,recomm5d$--,,heav5ly-,,m9d$ness--,,cau tion ,,aga9/ ,,compliances--,,anxiety ,,ab\t ,,8 ,,p>i%47 ,,wor?y ,,& ,,well-,,belov$ ,,9 ,,! ,,"l1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i long to he> f y on pap]1 t ,i may "k h[ y\r s\l prosp]e?4 ,my desire & long+ is to he> t ye walk 9 ! tru?1 & t ye are cont5t to foll[ ! despis$ b mo/ lovely ,son ( ,god4 ,i _c b recomm5d ,him unto y1 z y\r ,husb&1 y\r ,well-belov$1 y\r ,portion1 y\r ,com=t1 & y\r ,joy4 ,i speak ?is ( t lovely ,"o1 because ,i praise & comm5d ! =d 7z we us$ to speak7 z ,i f9d x4 ,he ha? wat]$ ) ,8 sweet com=ts an oppress$ prison]4 ,he 0 always k9d to my s\l2 b nev] s k9d z n[1 9 my greate/ extremities4 ,i d9e & sup ) ,*ri/4 ,he visite? my s\l ! visitations ( love1 9 ! night-wat*es4 ,i p]suade my s\l t ?is is ! way to heav51 & ,8 own tru? ,i n[ suff] =4 ,i exhort y 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/ to cont9ue 9 ! tru? :i* ,i deliv]$ unto y4 ,make ,*ri/ sure to y\r s\l2 = y\r day drawe? nigh to an end4 ,_m slide back n[1 :o seem$ to be ,*ri/'s fri5ds1 & prove di%one/ to ,him2 b be ye fai?ful to ! dea?1 & ye %all h ! cr[n ( life4 ,?is span-l5g? ( y\r days 7:]e( ! _s ( ,god speake?1 ,ps4 xxxix4 #e7 %all1 )9 a %ort "t1 come to a f+]-bread?1 & at l5g? to no?+4 ,oh1 h[ sweet & com=table w ! fea/ ( a good consci5ce be to y1 :5 y\r eye-/r+s %all break1 y\r face wax pale1 & ! brea? turn cold1 & y\r poor s\l come sigh+ to ! w9d[s ( ! h\se ( clay ( y\r dy+ body1 & %all long to be out1 & to h ! jailor to op5 ! door1 t ! prison] may be set at lib]ty6 ,ye draw nigh ! wat]-side3 look y\r acc\nts2 ask = y\r ,guide to take y to ! o!r side4 ,let n ! _w be y\r portion2 :at h ye to d ) dead clay8 ,ye are n a ba/>d1 b a lawfully begott5 *ild2 !re=e set y\r he>t on ! inh]itance4 ,g up be=eh&1 & see y\r lodg+4 ,look ?r\gh all y\r ,fa!r's rooms 9 heav53 9 y\r ,fa!r's h\se are _m dwell+-places4 ,m5 take a sight ( l&s ere !y buy !m4 ,i "k t ,*ri/ ha? made ! b>ga9 already2 b be k9d to ! h\se ye are go+ to1 & see x (t54 ,set y\r he>t on ?+s t are above1 :]e ,*ri/ is at ! "r h& ( ,god4 ,/ir up y\r husb& to m9d 8 own c\ntry at home4 ,c\nsel him to deal m]cifully ) ! poor p ( ,god "u him4 ,!y are ,*ri/'s1 & n 82 !re=e1 desire him to %[ !m m]ciful deal+ & k9dness1 & to be good to _! s\ls4 ,i desire y to write to me4 ,x may be t my p>i% =get me2 b my witness is 9 heav5 t ,i d[ n1 ,i d n1 =get !m4 ,!y are my sighs 9 ! night1 & my te>s 9 ! day4 ,i ?9k myself l a husb& pluck$ f ! wife ( 8 y\?4 ,o ,"l1 be my ,judge3 :at joy w\ld x be to my s\l to he> t my m9i/ry ha? left ! ,son ( ,god among !m1 & t !y are walk+ 9 ,*ri/6 ,rememb] my love to y\r son & daught]4 ,desire !m f me to seek ! ,"l 9 _! y\?1 & to give ,him ! morn+ ( _! days4 ,acqua9t !m ) ! ^w ( ,god & pray]4 ,grace be ) y4 ,pray = ! prison] ( ,*ri/2 9 my he>t ,i =get y n4 ,y\r lawful & lov+ pa/or1 9 8 only ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #f1 #afcg4 ,,civ4--,to ! ,"r ,hon\rable & ,*ri/ian ,lady1 my ,,lady ,,visc\ntess ,,( ,,k5mure4 7,,pa9/ak+ ,,9 ,,! ,,k ,,( ,,*ri/--,,unusual ,,enjoym5t ,,( ,,8 ,,love--,,n ,,easy ,,to ,,be ,a ,,*ri/ian--,,fri5ds ,,mu/ ,,n ,,mislead47 ,,madam1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i am refre%$ ) y\r lett]4 ,! "r h& ( ,him to :om belong ! issues f dea? ha? be5 graci\s to t sweet *ild4 ,i d[ n1 ,i d n1 =get him & y\r ,lady%ip 9 my pray]s4 ,madam1 = y\r own case4 ,i love c>eful1 & )al1 do+ compla9ts ( want ( practice2 because ,i obs]ve _m :o ?9k x hol9ess en\gh to compla91 & set !mselves at no?+3 z if to say ,i am sick c\ld cure !m4 ,!y ?9k compla9ts a good *>m = guilt9ess4 ,i hope t ye are wre/l+ & /ruggl+ on1 9 ?is dead age1 :]e9 folks h lo/ tongue1 & legs1 & arms = ,*ri/4 ,i urge ^u y1 ,madam1 a ne>] communion ) ,*ri/1 & a gr[+ communion4 ,!re are curta9s to be drawn by 9 ,*ri/1 t we nev] saw1 & new fold+s ( love 9 ,him4 ,i despair t ev] ,i %all w9 to ! f> end ( t love1 !re are s _m plies 9 x4 ,!re=e1 dig deep2 & sweat1 & lab\r1 & take pa9s = ,him2 & set by z mu* "t 9 ! day = ,him z y c4 ,he w be won ) lab\r4 ,i1 ,8 exil$ prison]1 s\ght ,him1 & ,he ha? ru$ ^u me1 & ha? made a moan = me1 z ,he do? = ,8 own1#aii & ,i "k n :at to d ) ,*ri/4 ,8 love surr\nde? & sur*>ge? me4 ,i am burd5$ ) x2 b oh1 h[ sweet & lovely is t burd56 ,i d[ n keep x )9 me4 ,i am s 9 love ) ,8 love1 t if ,8 love 7 n 9 heav51 ,i %\ld be unwill+ to g ?i!r4 ,oh1 :at weigh+1 & :at tell+ is 9 ,*ri/'s love6 ,i fe> no?+ n[ s mu* z ! los+#bjj ( ,*ri/'s cross1 & ( ! love-%[]s t accompany x4 ,i wond] :at ,he meane?1 to put su* a slave at ! bo>d-head1 at ,8 own elb[4 ,o t ,i %\ld lay my black m\? to su* a fair1 fair1 fair face z ,*ri/'s6 ,b ,i d>e n refuse to be lov$4 ,! cause is n 9 me1 :y ,he ha? look$ ^u me1 & lov$ me = ,he got nei!r bud nor hire ( me4 ,x co/ me no?+1 x is good-*eap love4 ,oh1 ! _m p\nd-weights ( ,8 love "u :i* ,i am sweetly press$6 #aii ,j]4 xxxi4 #bj2 ,hos4 xi4 #h4 #bjj ,! fe> to be depriv$ ( x4 ,e>ly editions give laugh+1 :i* seems a mispr9t4 ,n[1 ,madam1 ,i p]suade y1 t ! greate/ "p b play ) ,*ri/ianity2 !y put x by-h& easily4 ,i ?\ght x _h be5 an easy ?+ to be a ,*ri/ian1 & t to seek ,god _h be5 at ! next door2 b ,o ! w9d+s1 ! turn+s1 ! ups & ! d[ns t ,he ha? l$ me ?r\gh6 ,& ,i see yet mu* way to ! =d4 ,he speake? ) my re9s 9 ! night-season2 & 9 ! morn+1 :5 ,i awake1 ,i f9d ,8 love-arr[s1 t ,he %ot at me1 /ick+ 9 my he>t4 ,:o w help me to praise8 ,:o w come to lift up ) me1 & set on high1 ,8 great love8 ,& yet ,i f9d t a fire-flaught ( *all5ges w come 9 at midsumm]1 & "q me4 ,b x is only to keep a s9n] 9 ord]4 ,z = fri5ds1 ,i w n ?9k ! _w to be ! _w if t well g n dry4 ,i tru/1 9 ,god1 to use ! _w z a canny or cunn+ ma/] do? a knave s]vant 7at lea/ ,god give me grace to d s673 he give? him no h&l+ nor cr$it1 only he intru/e? him ) common err&s1 :]e9 he _c play ! knave4 ,i pray ,god t ,i may n give ?is _w ! cr$it ( my joys1 & com=ts1 & confid5ce4 ,t 7 to put ,*ri/ out ( ,8 (fice4 ,nay1 ,i c\nsel y1 ,madam1 f a little exp]i5ce1 let ,*ri/ keep ! great seal1 & intru/ ,him s z to h+ y\r vessels1 great & small1 & p9 y\r burd5s1 ^u ! ,nail fa/5$ 9 ,david's h\se 7,isa4 xxii4 #bc74 ,let me n be well1 if ev] !y get ! tutor+ ( my com=ts4 ,away1 away ) irresponsal tutors t w\ld play me a slip1 & !n ,*ri/ w\ld laugh at me1 & say1 ,well-w>$6 try aga9 ere y tru/4 ,n[ woe is me1 = my :ori% "m1 ! ,kirk ( ,scotl&6 ,oh1 :o w bewail h]6 ,n[ ! pres5ce ( ! great ,angel ( ! ,cov5ant be ) y & t sweet *ild4 ,y\rs 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #g1 #afcg4 ,,cv4--,to a ,g5tlewoman1 ^u ! dea? ( h] husb&4 7,,resignation ,,"u ,,b]eavem5t--,,8 ,,own ,,enjoym5t ,,( ,,*ri/',s ,,love47 ,,mi/ress1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i _c b rejoice1 & )al be griev$1 at y\r case4 ,x ha? pleas$ ! ,"l to remove y\r husb& 7my fri5d1 & ?is kirk's fai?ful pr(essor#bja7 soon to 8 re/2 b %all we be sorry t our loss is 8 ga91 see+ 8 ,"l w\ld want 8 company no long]8 ,?9k n mu* ( %ort summons2 =1 see+ he walk$ ) 8 ,"l 9 8 life1 & desir$ t ,*ri/ %\ld be magnifi$ 9 him at 8 dea?1 ye ought to be sil5t & satisfi$4 ,:5 ,*ri/ come? = ,8 own1 ,he runne? fa/3 m]cy1 m]cy to ! sa9ts goe? n at leisure4 ,love1 love 9 our ,r$eem] is n sl[2 & )al ,he is homely ) y1 :o come? at ,8 own h& to y\r h\se1 & intromitte?1 z a fri5d1 ) any?+ t is y\rs4 ,i ?9k ,he w\ld fa9 borr[ & l5d ) y4 ,n[ he %all meet ) ! solaci\s company1 ! fair flock1 & bless$ bairn-teme ( ! fir/-born1 banquet+ at ! m>riage supp] ( ! ,lamb4 ,x is a m]cy t ! poor w&]+ %eep get a dyke-side 9 ?is /ormy day1 & a leak+ %ip a safe h>b\r1 & a sea-sick pass5g] a s\nd & s(t b$ a%ore4 ,wra?1 wra?1 wra? f ! ,"l is com+ ^u ?is l& t he ha? left beh9d him4 ,"k1 !re=e1 t ! w\nds ( y\r ,"l ,jesus are ! w\nds ( a lov]1 & t ,he w h compassion ^u a sad-he>t$ s]vant2 & t ,*ri/ ha? said1 ,he w h ! husb&'s room 9 y\r he>t4 ,he lov$ y 9 y\r fir/ husb&'s "t1 & ,he is b woo+ y /ill4 ,give ,him he>t & *air1 h\se & all4 ,he w n be made companion ) any o!r4 ,love is full ( jeal\sies3 ,he w h all y\r love2 & :o %\ld get x b ,he8 ,i "k t ye all[ x ^u ,him4 ,!re are com=ts bo? sweet & satisfy+ laid up = y3 wait on4 ,fir/ ,*ri/2 ,he is an hone/ debtor4 #bja ,confessor4 ,n[ = m9e own case4 ,i ?9k "s poor body w\ld be glad ( a dawt$ prison]'s leav+s4 ,i h no sc>city ( ,*ri/'s love3 ,he ha? wa/$ m com=ts ^u ,8 poor bani%$ s]vant ?an w\ld h refre%$ _m s\ls4 ,my burd5 0 once s heavy1 t "o ounce weight w\ld h ca/5 ! balance1 & brok5 my back2 b ,*ri/ said1 ,hold1 hold6 to my sorr[1 & ha? wip$ a blu!r$ face1 :i* 0 f\l ) weep+4 ,i may joyfully g my ,"l's err&s1 ) wages 9 my h&s4 ,def]r$ hopes ne$ n make me dead-sweir 7z we us$ to say73 my cross is bo? my cross & my rew>d4 ,o t m5 w\ld s\nd ,8 high praise6 ,i love ,*ri/'s wor/ reproa*es1 ,8 glooms1 ,8 cross1 bett] ?an all ! _w's pla/]$ glory4 ,my he>t is n long+ to be back aga9 f ,*ri/'s c\ntry2 x is a sweet soil ,i am come to4 ,i1 if any 9 ! _w1 h good cause to speak mu* good ( ,him4 ,oh1 hell 7 a good-*eap price to buy ,him at6 ,oh1 if all ! ?ree k+doms 7 witnesses to my pa9$1 pa9$ s\l1 ov]come ) ,*ri/'s love6 ,i ?ank y mo/ k9dly1 my de> si/]1 = y\r love to1 & t5d] c>e (1 my bro!r4 ,i %all ?9k myself oblig$ to y if ye cont9ue 8 fri5d4 ,he is m to me ?an a bro!r n[1 be+ engag$ to suff] = s hon\rable a ,ma/] & cause4 ,pray = ,*ri/'s prison]2 & grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #g1 #afcg4 ,,cvi4--,to ! ,"r ,hon\rable & ,*ri/ian ,lady1 my ,,lady ,,k5mure4 7,,weak ,,assurance--,,grace ,,diff]5t ,,f ,,le>n+--,,self-,,accusations47 ,,madam1--,^u ! (f]$ opportunity ( ?is wor?y be>]1 ,i c\ld n omit to answ] ! heads ( y\r lett]4 #a/ly1 ,i ?9k n mu* to set d[n on pap] "s good ?+s an5t ,*ri/ 7t seal$ & holy ?+71#bjb & to fe$ my s\l ) raw wi%es to be "o ) ,*ri/2 = a wi% is b brok5 & half love4 ,b v]ily to obey ?is1 ,come & see1 is a h>d] matt]6 ,oh1 ,i h smoke r ?an fire1 & guess+s r ?an real assurances ( ,him4 ,i h little or no?+ to say1 t ,i am z "o :o ha? f\nd fav\r 9 ,8 eyes2 b !re is "s p9+ & mismann]$ hung]1 t make? me miscall & nickname ,*ri/ z a *ang$ ,"l4 ,b alas6 x is ill-flitt54 ,i _c believe )\t a pl$ge4 ,i _c take ,god's ^w )\t a caution1 z if ,*ri/ _h lo/ & sold ,8 cr$it1 & 7 n 9 my books responsal1 & law-bid+4 ,b ?is is my way2 = ,8 way is1 ,aft] t ye believ$1 ye 7 seal$ ) t ,holy ,_s ( promise 7,eph4 i4 #ac74 #bjb ,luke i4 #ce4 #bndly1 ,ye write1 t ,i am fill$ ) k1 & /& n 9 ne$ ( ^! w>n+s4 ,b c]ta9ly my light is dim :5 x come? to h&y-grips4 ,& h[ _m h full c(f]s1 & yet empty bellies6 ,light1 & ! sav+ use ( light1 are f> diff]5t4 ,oh1 :at ne$ !n h ,i to h ! a%es bl[n away f my dy+-out fire6 ,i may be a book-man1 & 7yet7 be an idiot & />k fool 9 ,*ri/'s way6 ,le>n+ w n beguile ,*ri/4 ,! ,bible beguil$ ! ,ph>isees1 & s may ,i be misl$4 ,!re=e1 z night-wat*]s hold "o ano!r wak+ by speak+ to "o ano!r1 s h we ne$ to hold "o ano!r on foot3 sleep /eale? away ! light ( wat*+1 ev5 ! light t reprove? sleep+4 ,i d\bt n b m w\ld fet* heav51 if !y believ$ n heav5 to be at ! next door4 ,! _w's negative hol9ess--no adult]]1 no murd]]1 no ?ief1 no coz5]--make? m5 believe !y are already glorifi$ sa9ts4 ,b ! six? *apt] to ! ,hebrews may affright u all1 :5 we he> t m5 may take 7a ta/e7 ( ! gifts & common graces ( ! ,holy ,_s1 & a ta/e ( ! p[]s ( ! life to come1 to hell ) !m4 ,"h is reprobate silv]1 :i* yet seeme? to h ! ,k+'s image & sup]scription ^u x6 #crdly1 ,i f9d y compla9+ ( y\rself4 ,& x become? a s9n] s to d4 ,i am n aga9/ y 9 t4 ,s5se ( dea? is a sib fri5d1 & ( k9 & blood to life2 ! m s5se1 ! m life2 ! m s5se ( s91 ! less s94 ,i w\ld love my pa91 & sor5ess1 & my w\nds1 h[beit ^! %\ld b]eave me ( my night's sleep1 bett] ?an my w\nds )\t pa94 ,oh1 h[ sweet a ?+ x is to give ,*ri/ ,8 h&ful ( brok5 arms & legs1 & disjo9t$ bones6 #d?ly1 ,be n afraid = little grace4 ,*ri/ s[e? ,8 liv+ se$1 & ,he w n lose ,8 se$4 ,if ,he h ! guid+ ( my flock & /ate1 x %all n misc>ry4 ,our spill$ works1 losses1 deadness1 coldness1 wret*$ness1 are ! gr\nd ^u :i* ! ,good ,husb&man lab\re?4 #e?ly1 ,ye write1 t ,8 compassions fail n1 not)/&+ t y\r s]vice to ,*ri/ misc>rie?4 ,to :i* ,i answ]3 ,god =bid t !re 7 buy+ & sell+1 & block+ = z good aga91 betwixt ,*ri/ & u2 = !n free grace might g to play1 & a ,savi\r s+ dumb1 & ,*ri/ g to sleep4 ,b we g to heav5 ) light %\ld]s2 & all ! bairn-teme1 & ! vessels great & small t we h1 are fa/5$ ^u ! sure ,nail 7,isa4 xxii4 #bc1 #bd74 ,! only dang] is1 t we give grace m to d ?an ,god give? x2 t is1 by turn+ ,8 grace into wantonness4 #f?ly1 ,ye write1 t few see y\r guilt9ess1 & t ye _c be free ) _m1 z ) me4 ,i answ]3 ,bless$ be ,god1 t ,*ri/ & we are n he>d be=e m5's c\rts4 ,x is at home1 betwixt ,him & u1 t pleas are tak5 away4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de54 ,,cvii4--,to ! ,"r ,hon\rable & ,*ri/ian ,lady1 my ,,lady ,,boyd4 7,,consci\sness ,,( ,,defects ,,no ,,argum5t ,,( ,,*ri/ ,,be+ ,,unkn[n--,,8 ,,exp]i5ce ,,9 ,,exile47 ,,madam1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y1 f ,god our ,fa!r1 & f our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,i _c b ?ank y\r ,lady%ip = y\r lett]1 t ha? refre%$ my s\l4 ,i ?9k myself _m ways oblig$ to y\r ,lady%ip = y\r love to my afflict$ bro!r1 n[ emb>k$ ) me 9 t same cause4 ,8 ,"l ha? be5 pleas$ to put him on tru?'s side4 ,i hope t y\r ,lady%ip w befri5d him ) y\r c\nsel & c\nt5ance 9 t c\ntry1 :]e he is a /rang]4 ,& y\r ,lady%ip ne$e? n fe> b y\r k9dness to ,8 own w be put up into ,*ri/'s acc\nts4 ,n[1 ,madam1 = y\r ,lady%ip's case4 ,i rejoice exce$+ly t ! ,fa!r ( lights ha? made y see t !re is a nick 9 ,*ri/ianity1 :i* ye cont5d to be at2 & t is1 to quit ! "r eye1 & ! "r h&1 & to keep ! ,son ( ,god4 ,i hope y\r desire is to make ,him y\r g>l&1 & t y\r eye looke? up ! m\nt1 :i* c]ta9ly is no?+ b ! new creature4 ,fe> n1 ,*ri/ w n ca/ wat] ^u y\r smok+ coal2 & !n :o else d>e d x if ,he say nay8 ,be sorry at corruption1 & be n secure4 ,t companion lay ) y 9 y\r "m's womb1 & 0 z e>ly fri5ds ) y z ! brea? ( life4 ,& ,*ri/ w n h x o!rwise2 = ,he delighte? to take up fall5 bairns1 & to m5d brok5 br[s4 ,b9d+ up ( w\nds is ,8 (fice 7,isa4 lxi4 #a74 ,fir/1 ,i am glad t ,*ri/ w get employm5t ( ,8 call+ 9 y4 ,_m a :ole s\l is 9 heav5 :i* 0 sick]] ?an ye are4 ,he is cont5t t ye lay brok5 arms & legs on ,8 knee1 t ,he may spelk !m4 ,secondly1 hid+ ( ,8 face is wise love4 ,8 love is n fond1 dot+1 & reasonless1 to give y\r head no o!r pill[ :ill ye be 9 at heav5's gates1 b to lie betwe5 ,8 brea/s1 & lean ^u ,8 bosom4 ,nay1 ,8 bairns mu/ (t5 h ! fro/y cold side ( ! hill1 & set d[n bo? _! b>e feet among ?orns4 ,8 love ha? eyes1 &1 9 ! meantime1 is look+ on4 ,our pride mu/ h w9t] wea!r to rot x4 ,b ,i "k t ,*ri/ & ye w n be he>d2#bjc ye w :isp] x ov] betwixt y\rselves1 & agree aga94 ,= ! an*or-t[ abide? fa/ )9 ! vail2 ! end ( x is 9 ,*ri/'s t5 f+]s3 :o d>e pull1 if ,he hold8 ,i1 ! ,"l ?y ,god1 w hold ?y "r h&1 say+1 ,fe> n1 ,i w help !e4 ,fe> n1 ,jacob 7,isa4 xli4 #ac1 #ad74 ,! sea-sick pass5g] %all come to l&2 ,*ri/ w be ! fir/ to meet y on ! %ore4 ,i hope t y\r lady%ip w keep ! ,k+'s highway4 ,g on 79 ! /r5g? ( ! ,"l71 9 ha/e1 z if ye _h n leisure to speak to ! innkeep]s by ! way4 ,he is ov] beyond "t1 on ! o!r side ( ! wat]1 :o ?9ke? long = y4 #bjc ,no "o w ev] he> ! *id+4 ,see ,note1 ,lett] ,,lxx4 ,= my unfai?ful self1 ,madam1 ,i mu/ say a ^w4 ,at my fir/ com+ hi!r1 ! devil made _m a black lie ( my ,"l ,jesus1 & said ! c\rt 0 *ang$1 & ,he 0 angry1 & w\ld give an evil s]vant 8 leave at mid-t]m4#bjd ,b ,he gave me grace n to take my leave4 ,i resolv$ to bide summons1 & sit1 h[beit x 0 sugge/$ & said1 ,:at %\ld be done ) a )]$ tree1 b ov] ! dyke ) x8 ,b n[1 n[ 7,i d>e n1 ,i d[ n keep x up671 :o is fea/$ z ,8 poor exil$ prison]4 ,i ?9k %ame ( ! bo>d-head & ! fir/ mess1 & ! royal ,k+'s d9+-hall1 & t my black h& %\ld come ^u su* a ,rul]'s table4 ,b ,i _c m5d x2 ,*ri/ mu/ h ,8 w3 only ,he pa9e? my s\l s sometimes ) ,8 love1 t ,i h be5 nigh to pass mode/y1 & to cry out4 ,he ha? left a smok+1 burn+ coal 9 my he>t1 & gone to ! door ,himself1 & left me & x toge!r4 ,yet x is n des]tion2 ,i "k n :at x is1 b ,i 0 nev] s sick = ,him z n[4 ,i dur/ n *all5ge my ,"l1 if ,i got no m = heav52 x is a dawt+ cross4 ,i "k ,he ha? o!r ?+s to d ?an to play ) me1 & to tr9dle an apple ) me1 & t ?is fea/ w end4 ,o = in/rum5ts 9 ,god's "n1 t ?is is ,he6 & t ,i may make use ( x1 :51 x may be1 a ne> fri5d )9 me w say1 & :5 x w be said by a *all5g+ devil1 ,:]e is ?y ,god8 ,s9ce ,i "k t x w n la/1 ,i desire b to keep brok5 meat4 ,b let no man aft] me sl&] ,*ri/ = ,8 cross4 #bjd ,dis*>ge ,8 s]vant be=e ! t]m4 ,! great ,"l ( ! ,cov5ant1 :o br\ght f ! dead ! great ,%eph]d ( ,8 %eep1 by ! blood ( ! et]nal cov5ant e/abli% y1 & keep y & y\rs to ,8 appe>ance4 ,y\rs 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #g1 #afcg4 ,,cviii4--,to ! ,,lady ,,kaskeb]ry4 ,?is lady 0 wife to ,james ,s*oneir ( ,kaskeb]rie1 or ,kaskeb]rian1 9 ,fife4 ,8 "n occurs z eld] to ! ,g5]al ,assembly 9 #afdg1 & he 0 rul+ eld] 9 ! ,presbyt]y ( ,kirkcaldy4 7,lamont's ,di>y1 #afej47 ,8 lady di$ 9 #afee1 & 0 buri$ 9 ,k+lassie *ur*4 7,,gratitude ,,= ,,k9dness--,,*ri/',s ,,pres5ce ,,felt47 ,,madam1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i long to he> h[ y\r ,lady%ip is4 ,i "k n h[ to requite y\r ,lady%ip's k9dness2 b y\r love to ! sa9ts1 ,madam1 is laid up 9 heav54 ,i "k x is = y\r well-belov$ ,*ri/'s sake t ye make ,8 fri5ds s de> to y1 & conc]n y\rself s mu* 9 !m4 ,i am1 9 ?is h\se ( pilgrimage1 e way 9 good case3 ,*ri/ is mo/ k9d & lov+ to my s\l4 ,x please? ,him to fea/1 ) ,8 unse5 consolations1 a /rang] & an exil$ prison]2 & ,i w\ld n ex*ange my ,"l ,jesus ) all ! com=t out ( heav54 ,8 yoke is easy1 & ,8 burd5 is light4 ,?is is ,8 tru? :i* ,i n[ suff] =2 = ,he ha? seal$ x ) ,8 bless$ pres5ce4 ,i "k t ,*ri/ %all yet w9 ! day1 & ga9 ! battle 9 ,scotl&4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #g1 #afcg4 ,,cix4--,to ! ,,lady ,,e>l/on4 ,?is 0 probably ,lady ,e>l/on1 s5ior1 z may be inf]r$ f ,ru!r=d's rem9d+ h] t h] aft]noon sun w soon g d[n4 ,h] maid5 "n 0 ,elizabe? ,gordon1 %e be+ ! daught] ( ,john ,gordon ( ,muirfad1 ne> ,creeton1 9 ! nor? extremity ( ,kirkmabreck1 next p>i% to ,anwo? 7! same :o 0 aft]w>ds design$ ( ,p5n+ham71 ! second son ( ,sir ,john ,gordon ( ,lo*9v>1 & bro!r to ,sir ,john ,gordon ( ,lo*9v>1 fa!r ( fir/ ,"l ,k5mure4 7,nisbet's ,h]aldry1 vol4 i47 ,muirfad is n[ a little cr(t1--a pla91 "o-/orey$ h\se1 ) a clump ( will[s & oaks r\nd x1 ne> ,palnure ,/ation4 7,,foll[+ ,,*ri/ ,,n ,,easy--,,*ildr5 ,,n ,,to ,,be ,,ov]-,,lov$--,,joy ,,9 ,,! ,,"l47 ,,mi/ress1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i long to he> h[ y\r s\l prosp]e?4 ,i exhort y to g on 9 y\r j\rney2 y\r day is %ort1 & y\r aft]noon sun w soon g d[n4 ,make an end ( y\r acc\nts ) y\r ,"l2 = dea? & judgm5t are tides t bide no man4 ,salvation is suppos$ to be at ! door1 & ,*ri/ianity is ?\ght an easy task2 b ,i f9d x h>d1 & ! way /rait & n>r[1 7 x n t my ,guide is cont5t to wait on me1 & to c>e = a tir$ travell]4 ,hurt n y\r consci5ce ) any kn[n s94 ,let y\r *ildr5 be z s _m fl[]s borr[$ f ,god3 if ! fl[] die or )]1 ?ank ,god = a summ] loan ( !m1 & keep good neighb\rhood1 to borr[ & l5d#bje ) ,him4 ,set y\r he>t ^u heav51 & tr\ble n y\r _s ) ?is clay-idol ( ! _w1 :i* is b vanity1 & ha? b ! lu/re ( ! ra9b[ 9 ! air1 :i* come? & goe? ) a fly+ ,m>*-%[]4 ,clay is ! idol ( ba/>ds1 n ! inh]itance ( ! *ildr54 #bje ,to be on good t]ms )4 ,my ,"l ha? be5 pleas$ to make _m unkn[n faces laugh ^u me1 & ha? made me well cont5t ( a borr[$ fireside1 & a borr[$ b$4 ,i am fea/$ ) ! joys ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & my royal ,k+ be>e? my *>ges hon\rably4 ,i love ! smell ( ,*ri/'s sweet brea? bett] ?an ! _w's gold4 ,i w\ld ,i _h help to praise ,him4 ,! great ,mess5g] ( ! ,cov5ant1 ! ,son ( ,god1 e/abli% y on y\r ,rock1 & keep y to ! day ( ,8 com+4 ,y\rs 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #g1 #afcg4 ,illu/ration3 ,,irv9e4 ,,cx4--,to 8 ,rev]5d & ,de> ,bro!r1 ,,mr4 ,,david ,,dickson4 ,,david ,,dickson 7sometimes %ort5$ into ,,dick71 born 9 #aehc1 0 ! only son ( ,mr4 ,john ,dickson1 a pi\s & weal?y m]*ant 9 ,glasg[4 ,aft] f9i%+ 8 /udies at ! ,univ]sity ( ,glasg[1 he 0 admitt$ ,pr(essor ( ,philosophy 9 t ,univ]sity1 :i* (fice he held = eight ye>s4 ,9 #afah he 0 orda9$ m9i/] ( ,irv9e1 :]e he lab\r$ ) mu* acceptance & success4 ,9 #afbb1 refus+ to practise ! c]emonies !n impos$ ^u ! ,*ur* by ! ,p]? ,articles1 he 0 summon$ by ,james ,law1 ,ar*bi%op ( ,glasg[1 to appe> be=e ! ,high ,commission ,c\rt4 ,he appe>$1 b decl9$ ! au?ority ( ! ,c\rt 9 ecclesia/ical matt]s4 ,! result 01 t he 0 depriv$ ( 8 *>ge at ,irv9e1 & bani%$ to ,turriff1 9 ,ab]de5%ire4 ,!re1 h[ev]1 he 0 employ$ e ,sabba? by ! incumb5t ( ! p>i%4 ,yield+ to ! solicitations ( ! ,e>l ( ,egl9ton & ! t[n ( ,irv9e1 ! ,bi%op grant$ him lib]ty to return to 8 old *>ge ab\t ! end ( ,july #afbc4 ,he resum$ 8 pa/oral duties ) increas$ ard\r2 & 9 addition to 8 ,sabba? lab\rs1 prea*$ e ,monday 7! m>ket-day ( ,irv9e71 = ! b5efit ( ! rural population4 ,great numb]s1 p>ticul>ly f ! neighb\r+ p>i% ( ,/ew>ton1 att5d+ ^! meet+s1 ! result 0 ! fam\s ,/ew>ton ,revival1 :i* la/$ f #afbc to #afcj4 ,aft] ! r5ewal ( ! ,national ,cov5ant1 9 #afch1 ,dickson1 :o 0 !n di/+ui%$ z a lead]1 9 conjunction ) ,alex&] ,h5d]son & ,&rew ,cant1 0 s5t on a mission to ,ab]de51 to expla9 ! ,cov5ant to ! inhabitants :o 7 ho/ile to x1 :5 ! celebrat$ controv]sy betwe5 ! ?ree commission]s & ! doctors ( ,ab]de51 on ! subject1 took place4 ,9 #afdb he 0 appo9t$ ,pr(essor ( ,div9ity 9 ! ,univ]sity ( ,glasg[1 9 :i* (fice he 0 associat$ ) ! celebrat$ ,rob]t ,baillie4 ,he 0 aft]w>ds translat$ to ! same (fice 9 ! ,univ]sity ( ,ed9burgh4 ,9 ! diff]5ces betwe5 ! ,resolution]s & ,prote/]s1 he took ! side ( ! =m]2 b1 on see+ h[ matt]s w5t ^u ! re/oration ( ,*>les ,,ii41 is report$ to h said to "o :o visit$ him on 8 dea?b$1 t ! ,prote/]s 7 ! true/ prophets4 ,he di$ 9 ,decemb] #affb4 ,dickson 0 a man ( m ?an ord9>y tal5ts1 ( ext5sive !ological acquirem5ts1 ( a v intrepid _s1 & a popul> prea*]4 ,he 0 ! au?or ( v>i\s works1 :i* h be5 highly e/eem$4 7,,god',s ,,deal+s--,,! ,,bitt] ,,sweet5$--,,notes ,,on ,,scripture47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de>e/ ,,bro!r1--,:at joy h ,i out ( heav5's gates1 b t my ,"l ,jesus be glorifi$ 9 my bonds8 ,bless$ be ye ( ! ,"l :o contribute any?+ to my oblig$ & indebt$ praises4 ,de> bro!r1 help me1 a poor dyv\r1 to pay ! int]e/2 = ,i _c come nigh to r5d] ! pr9cipal4 ,x is n je/ nor sport :i* make? me to speak & write z ,i d3 ,i nev] be=e came to t nick or pit* ( communion ) ,*ri/ t ,i h n[ atta9$ to4 ,= my confirmation1 ,i h be5 ^! two ,sabba?s or ?ree 9 private1 tak+ in/rum5ts 9 ! "n ( ,god1 t my ,"l ,jesus & ,i h kiss$ ea* o!r 9 ,ab]de51 ! h\se ( my pilgrimage4 ,i seek n an apple to play me ) 7,he kn[e?1 :om ,i s]ve 9 ! _s671 b a seal4 ,i b beg e>ne/1 & am cont5t to susp5d & fri/ glory :ill supp]-"t4 ,i "k t ?is _w w n la/ ) me2 = my moonlight is noonday light1 & my f\r h\rs above my fea/s :5 ,i 0 a prea*]2 at :i* "t1 also1 ,i 0 embrac$ v (t5 9 ,8 arms4 ,b :o c blame ,*ri/ to take me on beh9d ,him 7if ,i may say s71 on ,8 :ite horse1 or 9 ,8 *>iot1 pav$ ) love1 ?r\gh a wat]8 ,w n a fa!r take 8 little dawt$ ,davie 9 8 arms1 & c>ry him ov] a dit* or a mire8 ,my %ort legs c\ld n /ep ov] ?is lair1 or s9k+ mire2 &1 !re=e1 my ,"l ,jesus w be> me ?r\gh4 ,if a *ange come1 & a d>k day 7s be+ t ,he w keep my fai? )\t flaw or crack71 ,i d>e n blame ,him1 h[beit ,i get no m :ill ,i come to heav54 ,b ye "k t ! physic behov$ to h sug>3 my fai? 0 fall5 aswoon1 & ,*ri/ b held up a swoon+ man's head4 ,inde$1 ,i pray n = a dawt$ bairn's diet3 ,he kn[e? t ,i w\ld h ,*ri/1 s\r or sweet1--any way1 s be+ x be ,*ri/ inde$4 ,i /& n n[ ^u p>$ apples1 or sug>$ di%es1 b ,i _c blame ,him to give1 & ,i mu/ gape & make a wide m\?4 ,s9ce ,*ri/ w n pantry up joys1 ,he mu/ be welcome :o w n bide away4 ,i seek no o!r fruit ?an t ,he may be glorifi$4 ,he kn[e? t ,i w\ld take h>d f>e to h ,8 "n set on high4 ,i bless y = y\r c\nsel4 ,i hope to live by fai?1 & swim )\t a mass or bundle ( joyful s5se "u my *92 at lea/ to v5ture1 albeit ,i %\ld be duck$4 ,n[ = my case3 ,i ?9k t ! c\ncil %\ld be essay$1 & ! ev5t ref]r$ to ,god2--duties are ours1 & ev5ts are ,god's4 ,i %all g ?r\gh y\rs ^u ! ,cov5ant at leisure1 & write to y my m9d !rean5t2 & an5t ! ,arm9ian contract betwixt ! ,fa!r & ! ,son4 ,i besee* y1 set to1 to g ?r\gh ,scripture4#bjf ,y\rs on ! ,hebrews is 9 great reque/ ) all :o w\ld be acqua9t$ ) ,*ri/'s ,te/am5t4 ,i purpose1 ,god will+1 to set ab\t ,hosea1 & to try if ,i c get x to ! press "h4 #bjf ,ru!r=d seems "h to allude to a plan ( furni%+ %ort comm5t>ies on ! :ole ,bible1 :i* 0 sugge/$ & set on foot by ,dickson at ! beg9n+ ( ! sev5te5? c5tury4 ,! ,hebrews1 z is m5tion$ 9 ?is lett]1 toge!r ) ,! ,psalms & ,mat!w1 7 und]tak5 by ,dickson2 & ,hosea1 :i* ,ru!r=d "h intimates 8 int5tion to und]take1 b nev] accompli%$1 0 contribut$ by ,hut*ison 9 8 /ead4 ,9 ! ,preface to "o ( ! e>lie/ editions ( ! ,lett]s1 a compla9t is made t "s "o 0 secret+ a ,,ms4 comm5t>y ( ,ru!r=d's ^u ,isaiah4 ,x refre%e? me mu* t ye are s k9d to my bro!r4 ,i hope y\r c\nsel w d him good4 ,i recomm5d him to y1 s9ce ,i am s f> f him4 ,i am glad t ! dy+ s]vant ( ,god1 fam\s & fai?ful ,mr4 ,cunn+ham1 seal$ y\r m9i/ry be=e he fell asleep4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #g1 #afcg4 ,,cxi4--,to ,,jean ,,br[n4 7,,*ri/',s ,,untold ,,preci\sness--,a ,,^w ,,to ,,h] ,,boy47 ,,well-,,belov$ ,,& ,,de> ,,si/]1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i receiv$ y\r lett]1 :i* ,i e/eem an evid5ce ( y\r ,*ri/ian affection to me1 & ( y\r love to my hon\rable ,"l & ,ma/]4 ,my desire is1 t y\r communion ) ,*ri/ may gr[1 & t y\r reckon+s may be put by-h& ) y\r ,"l ere y come to ! wat]-side4 ,oh1 :o kn[e? h[ sweet ,*ri/'s kisses are6 ,:o ha? be5 m k9dly embrac$ & kiss$ ?an ,i1 ,8 bani%$ prison]8 ,if ! comp>ison c\ld /&1 ,i w\ld n ex*ange ,*ri/ ) heav5 itself4 ,he ha? left a d>t & arr[ ( love 9 my s\l1 & x pa9e? me till ,he come & take x out4 ,i f9d pa9 ( ^? w\nds1 because ,i w\ld h possession4 ,i "k n[ t ?is worm-eat5 apple1 ! pla/]$1 rott5 _w1 :i* ! silly *ildr5 ( ?is _w are beat+1 & buffet+1 & pull+ ea* o!r's e>s =1 is a portion = ba/>ds1 good en\gh2 & t x is all !y h to look =4 ,i am n (f5d$ t my adv]s>ies /ay at home at _! own fireside1 ) m ye>ly r5t ?an ,i4 ,%\ld ,i be angry t ! ,goodman ( ?is h\se ( ! _w ca/e? a dog a bone to hurt 8 tee?8 ,he ha? taught me to be cont5t ) a borr[$ fireside1 & an unco b$2 & ,i ?9k ,i h lo/ no?+1 ! income is s great4 ,oh1 :at tell+ is 9 ,*ri/6 ,oh1 h[ weighty is my fair g>l&1 my cr[n1 my fair supp+-hall 9 glory1 :]e ,i %all be above ! bl[s & buffet+s ( prelates6 ,let ?is be y\r desire1 & let y\r ?\ghts dwell mu* ^u t bless$ness t abide? y 9 ! o!r _w4 ,! fair side ( ! _w w be turn$ to y quickly1 :5 ye %all see ! cr[n4 ,i hope t ye are ne> y\r lodg+4 ,oh1 b ,i w\ld ?9k myself bless$1 = my "p1 to w9 to ! h\se be=e ! %[] come on2 = ,god ha? a quiv] full ( arr[s to %oot at & %[] d[n ^u ,scotl&4 ,ye h ! pray]s ( a prison] ( ,*ri/4 ,i desire ,patrick to give ,*ri/ 8 "y love1 ev5 ! fl[] ( x2 & to put x by all o!rs4 ,x 7 good to />t soon to ! way2 he %\ld !reby h a great advantage 9 ! evil day4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs only 9 8 ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #g1 #afcg4 ,,cxii4--,to ,,mr4 ,,john ,,f]gu%ill4 ,,mr4 ,,john ,,f]gu%ill',s "m 0 ,janet ,k5n$y1 si/] or ne> relative to ,hugh ,k5n$y ( ,ayr4 ,he 0 at ?is "t m9i/] ( ,o*iltree1 a p>i% 9 ! c5tre ( ,ayr%ire1 9 ! di/rict ( ,kyle4 ,:5 ,mr4 ,rob]t ,blair 0 translat$ f ,ayr to ,/4 ,&rews by ! ,g5]al ,assembly1 #afci1 ,f]gu%ill 01 by ! same ,assembly1 appo9t$ 8 successor4 ,he di$ 9 #afdd4 ,he is m5tion$ by ,liv+/one1 z "o ( ! _m ( ! godly & able m9i/]s 9 ,scotl&4 ,he 0 a memb] ( ! fam\s ,glasg[ ,assembly1 #afch4 ,lady ,gaitgir?'s mansion 0 ne> ,o*iltree2 see ,lett] ,,clxxxvii4 7,,! ,,rod ,,^u ,,god',s ,,*ildr5--,,pa9 ,,f ,a ,,s5se ,,( ,,*ri/',s ,,love--,,8 ,,pres5ce ,a ,,support ,,"u ,,trials--,,cont5t$ness ,,) ,,him ,,alone47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,well-,,belov$ ,,9 ,,! ,,"l1--,i 0 refre%$ ) y\r lett]4 ,i am sorry = t l+]+ & longsome visitation t is ^u y\r wife2 b ,i "k t ye take x z ! m>k ( a lawfully begott5 *ild1 & n ( a ba/>d1 to be "u y\r ,fa!r's rod4 ,till ye be 9 heav51 x w be b f\l wea!r2 "o %[] up & ano!r d[n4 ,! l9tel-/one & pill>s ( ! ,new ,j]usalem suff] m knocks ( ,god's hamm] & tool ?an ! common side-wall /ones4 ,& if tw5ty crosses be writt5 = y 9 ,god's book1 !y w come to n9ete51 & !n at la/ to "o1 & aft] t to no?+1 b y\r head %all lie betwixt ,*ri/'s brea/s = ev]more & ,8 own s(t h& %all dry y\r face1 & wipe away y\r te>s4 ,z = public suff]+s = ,8 tru?1 y\r ,ma/] also w see to ^!4 ,let u put ,him into ,8 own (fice1 to com=t & deliv]4 ,! gloom ( ,*ri/'s cross is worse ?an itself4 ,i _c keep up :at ,he ha? done to my s\l4 ,my de> bro!r1 w ,i n get help ( y to praise1 & to lift ,*ri/ up on high8 ,he ha? pa9$ me ) ,8 love1 & ha? left a love-arr[ 9 my he>t1 t ha? made a w\nd1 & swell$ me up ) desires1 s t ,i am to be piti$ = want ( real possession4 ,love w\ld h ! company ( ! p>ty lov$2 & my greate/ pa9 is ! want ( ,him1 n ( ,8 joys & com=ts1 b ( a ne> union & communion4 ,?is is ,8 tru?1 ,i am fully p]suad$1 :i* ,i n[ suff] =2 = ,*ri/ ha? tak5 ^u ,him to be witness to x by ,8 sweet com=ts to my s\l2 & %all ,i ?9k ,him a false witness8 or t ,he w\ld subscribe blank pap]8 ,i ?ank ,8 high & dreadful "n = :at ,he ha? giv54 ,i hope to keep ,8 seal & ,8 pawn till ,he come & loose x ,himself4 ,i defy hell to put me (f x4 ,b ,he is ,*ri/1 & ,he ha? met ) ,8 prison]2 & ,i took in/rum5ts 9 ,8 own h&1 t x 0 ,he1 & none o!r = ,him4 ,:5 ! devil f5ce? a ba/>d-c\rt#bjg 9 my ,"l's gr\nd1 & give? me =g$ summons1 x w be my %ame to misbelieve1 aft] su* a fair broad seal4 ,& yet ,satan & my appreh5sion sometimes make a lie ( ,*ri/1 z if ,he hat$ me4 ,b ,i d>e believe no evil ( ,*ri/4 ,if ,he w\ld cool my love-fev] = ,himself ) real pres5ce & possession1 ,i w\ld be ri*2 b ,i d>e n be misle>n$ & seek m 9 t k9d1 h[beit x be no %ame to beg at ,*ri/'s door4 ,i pity my adv]s>ies4 ,i grudge n t my ,"l keepe? !m at _! own fireside1 & ha? giv5 me a borr[$ fireside3 let ! ,goodman ( ! h\se ca/ ! dog a bone1 :y %\ld ,i take (f5ce8 ,i rejoice t ! brok5 b>k %all come to l&1 & t ,*ri/ w1 on ! %ore1 welcome ! sea-sick pass5g]4 ,we h ne$ ( a great /ock aga9/ ?is day ( trial t is com+4 ,!re is nei!r *aff nor corn 9 ,scotl&1 b x %all once#bjh pass ?r\gh ,god's sieve4 ,praise1 praise1 & pray = me2 = ,i _c =get y4 ,i "k t ye w be fri5dly to my afflict$ bro!r1 :o is n[ emb>k$ 9 ! same cause ) me4 ,let him h y\r c\nsel & com=ts4 #bjg ,op5s & con/itutes an unau?oriz$ c\rt4 #bjh ,soon] or lat]4 ,rememb] my love 9 ,*ri/ to y\r wife2 h] heal? is com+1 & h] salvation sleepe? n4 ,ye h ! pray]s & bless+ ( a prison] ( ,*ri/4 ,s[ fa/1 deal bread pl5tifully4 ,! pantry-door w be lock$ on ! bairns1 9 appe>ance1 ere long4 ,grace1 grace1 be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #g1 #afcg4 ,,cxiii4--,to 8 ,rev]5d & ,de> ,bro!r1 ,,mr4 ,,rob]t ,,d\glas4 ,,rob]t ,,d\glas1 "o ( ! able/ & mo/ respect$ m9i/]s ( ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl& 9 8 day1 0 ! illegitimate son ( ,mr4 ,d\glas1 :o 0 ! son ( ,sir ,g4 ,d\glas1 ,gov]nor ( ,lo*lev5 ,ca/le4 7,wodr['s ,analecta1 iv4 #bbf47 ,hav+ f9i%$ 8 prep>ations = ! m9i/ry1 he 0 orda9$ to be *apla9 = ! =ces t s]v$ "u ! celebrat$ ,gu/avus ( ,sw$54 ,x is said t1 9 "o ( ,gu/avus' engagem5ts1 survey+ ! battle f an em95ce1 & obs]v+ some?+ wrong 9 ! left w+ ( ! army :i* ?reat5$ to prove disa/r\s1 he ei!r p]sonally or by a mess5g] acqua9t$ ! comm&+ (fic] ) ! circum/ance1 & t ?is in=mation l$ to victory4 ,:5 he left ! army1 ! ,sw$i% mon>* p>t$ ) him reluctantly1 say+1 ,!re is a man :o1 = wisdom & prud5ce1 might be a c\nsellor to any k+ 9 ,europe4 ,he might be a mod]ator to any assembly 9 ! _w2 & he might be a g5]al to conduct any army1 = 8 skill 9 milit>y affairs4 7,ibid4 iv4 #bba47 ,dur+ ?is p]iod1 he committ$ to memory ! great] "p ( ! ,bible1 hav+ almo/ no o!r book to read4 ,return+ to 8 own c\ntry1 he 0 admitt$ colleague to ,mr4 ,james ,simson1 m9i/] ( ,kirkcaldy1 9 #afcj4 ,!nce he 0 translat$ to ,ed9burgh 9 #afda4 ,= a "t he 0 deceiv$ by ! duplicity ( ,james ,%>p1 b at la/ he detect$ 8 real "*2 & :5 ! traitor 7%ortly be=e he w5t up to ,london to be consecrat$ ,ar*bi%op7 happ5$ to meet ) him1 & address$ him z ,bro!r1 ,mr4 ,d\glas1 disgu/$ at 8 hypocrisy1 exclaim$1 ,bro!r6 no m bro!r4 ,james1 if my consci5ce _h be5 ( ! make ( y\rs1 ,i c\ld h be5 ,bi%op ( ,/4 ,&rews soon] ?an y4 ,9 #affi he 0 admitt$ indulg$ m9i/] at ,p5caitl&1 :]e he di$ at an advanc$ age 9 #afgd1 & 0 buri$ 9 ,ed9burgh4 7,wodr['s ,hi/ory & ,analecta47 7,,greatness ,,( ,,*ri/',s ,,love ,,reveal$ ,,to ,,^? ,,:o ,,suff] ,,= ,,him47 ,,my ,,v ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i long to see y on pap]4 ,i _c b write y1 t ?is :i* ,i n[ suff] = is ,*ri/'s tru?2 because ,he ha? be5 pleas$ to seal my suff]+s ) joy unspeakable & glori\s4 ,i "k t ,he w n put ,8 seal ^u blank pap]2 ,*ri/ ha? n dumb seals1 nei!r w ,he be a witness to a lie4 ,i besee* y1 my de> bro!r1 to help me to praise1 & to lift ,*ri/ up on ,8 ?rone above ! %ields ( ! e>?4 ,i am a/oni%$ & conf\nd$ at ! greatness ( ,8 k9dness to su* a s9n]4 ,i "k t ,*ri/ & ,i %all nev] be ev52 ,i %all die 9 ,8 debt4 ,he ha? left an arr[ 9 my he>t t pa9e? me = want ( real possession2 & hell _c qu5* ?is coal ( ,god's k9dl+4 ,i wi% no man to sl&] ,*ri/ or ,8 cross = my cause2 = ,i h mu* cause to speak mu* good ( ,him4 ,he ha? br\ght me to a nick & degree ( communion ) ,himself t ,i knew n be=e4 ,! d9 & gloom ( our ,"l's cross is m fe>ful & h>d ?an ! cross itself4 ,he take? ! bairns 9 ,8 arms :5 !y come to a deep wat]2 at lea/1 :5 !y lose gr\nd1 & are put to swim1 !n ,8 h& is "u _! *94 ,let me be help$ by y\r pray]s2 & rememb] my love to y\r k9d wife4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r bro!r1 & ,*ri/'s prison]1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #g1 #afcg4 ,,cxiv4--,to ! mu* ,hon\r$ ,,william ,,rigg1 ( ,a!rnie1 9 ,fife1 ne> ,lev54 ,,william ,,rigg ( ,a!rnie1 9 ! capacity ( "o ( ! bailies ( ,ed9burgh1 gave great evid5ce 7says ,liv+/one7 t he _h ! _s ( a magi/rate beyond _m1 be+ a t]ror to all evil-do]s4 ,he took an active "p aga9/ all attempts to introduce ,prelacy1 & contribut$ lib]ally to ! pr9t+ ( su* books z cross$ ! c\rse ( ,con=mity4 ,9 ,m>* #afbd1 a committee ( ! ,privy ,c\ncil1 by ! au?ority ( ! ,k+1 depriv$ ,rigg ( 8 (fice1 f9$ him 9 fifty ?\s& p\nds ,scots1 & ord]$ him to be w>d$ 9 ,blackness ,ca/le till ! sum 0 paid1 & aft]w>ds to be conf9$ 9 ,orkney4 ,?is s5t5ce1 h[ev]1 0 aft]w>ds mitigat$4 ,he 0 di/+ui%$ above mo/ = devot+ a l>ge portion ( 8 income to religi\s purposes4 ,su* 0 8 lib]ality1 t "o said1 ,to my c]ta9 k1 he sp5ds ye>ly m on pi\s uses ?an all my e/ate is wor?2 & m9e w be t[>ds #h or #ijjj m]ks 7ab\t #cej7 9 ! ye>4 ,he 0 a man ( mu* pray]1 & g5]ally comm5c$ ) deep & bitt] compla9ts & confession ( s91 b end$ ) unspeakable assurance1 & joy & ?anksgiv+4 ,8 dea? took place on ! #bnd ( ,janu>y #afdd1 & is ?us record$ by ,sir ,?omas ,hope1 9 8 ,di>y 7p4 #bja73 ,?is day1 my wor?y c\s91 ,william ,rigg ( ,a!rnie1 dep>t$1 at 8 h\se ( ,a!rnie1 hav+ tak5 b$ on ,sunday ( be=e1 & di$ on ! ?ird day4 ,! ,"l prep>e me2 = ?is1 next to my de>e/ son1 is a heavy /roke4 ,! old h\se ( ,a!rnie /ood a little inl& f ! pres5t mansion2 only a gable ( ! old h\se rema9s4 ,x ov]look$ a pretty gl5 ?r\gh :i* runs a burn t falls into ! sea ne> ! *ur*y>d ( ,scoonie4 7,,su/a9+ ,,p[] ,,( ,,*ri/',s ,,love--,,satan',s ,,opposition--,,ye>n+s ,,= ,,*ri/ ,,himself--,,fe>s ,,= ,,! ,,*ur*47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,sir1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i receiv$ y\r long-look$-= & %ort lett]4 ,i w\ld t ye _h spok5 m to me1 :o /& 9 ne$4 ,i f9d ,*ri/1 z ye write1 aye ! long] ! bett]2 & !re=e _c b rejoice 9 ,8 salvation1 :o ha? made my *a9s my w+s1 & ha? made me a k+ ov] my crosses1 & ov] my adv]s>ies4 ,glory1 glory1 glory to ,8 high1 high & holy "n6 ,n "o ounce1 n "o gra9-weight m is laid on me ?an ,he ha? enabl$ me to be>2 & ,i am n s mu* we>i$ to suff] z ,zion's hat]s are to p]secute4 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld f9d a way1 9 any measure1 to /rive to be ev5 ) ,*ri/'s love6 ,b t ,i mu/ give ov]4 ,oh1 :o w\ld help a dyv\r to pay praises to ! ,k+ ( sa9ts1 :o triumphe? 9 ,8 weak s]vants6 ,i see t if ,*ri/ b ride ^u a worm or fea!r1 ,8 horse w nei!r /umble nor fall4 ,! worm ,jacob is made by ,him a new1 %>p ?re%+ in/rum5t1 hav+ tee?1 to ?re% ! m\nta9s1 & beat !m small1 & to make ! hills z *aff1 & to fan !m s z ! w9d %all c>ry !m away1 & ! :irlw9d %all scatt] !m 7,isa4 xli4 #ad-af74 ,*ri/'s enemies are b break+ _! own heads 9 pieces1 ^u ! ,rock laid 9 ,zion2 & ! /one is n remov$ out ( its place4 ,fai? ha? cause to take c\rage f our v afflictions2 ! devil is b a :et/one to %>p5 ! fai? & pati5ce ( ! sa9ts4 ,i "k t he b hewe? & poli%e? /ones1 all ?is "t1 = ! new ,j]usalem4 ,b 9 all ?is1 ?ree ?+s h mu* mov$ me1 s9ce x ha? pleas$ my ,"l to turn my moon-light into day-light4 ,fir/1 ,he ha? yok$ me to "w1 to wre/le ) ,*ri/'s love2 ( long+ :]e) ,i am sick1 pa9$1 fa9t+1 & l to die because ,i _c get ,himself2 :i* ,i ?9k a /range sort ( des]tion4 ,= ,i h n ,himself1 :om if ,i _h1 my love-sickness w\ld cool1 & my fev] g away2 at lea/1 ,i %\ld "k ! heat ( ! fire ( complac5cy1 :i* w\ld cool ! scor*+ heat ( ! fire ( desire4 7,& yet ,i h no p5ury ( ,8 love67 ,& s ,i dw9e1 ,i die1 & ,he seeme? n to rue on me4 ,i take in/rum5ts 9 ,8 h&1 t ,i w\ld h ,him1 b ,i _c get ,him2 & my be/ *e] is black hung]4 ,i bless ,him = t fea/4 ,secondly1 ,old *all5ges n[ & !n revive1 & ca/ all d[n4 ,i g halt+ & sigh+1 fe>+ !re be an unse5 process yet com+ out1 & t heavi] ?an ,i c answ]4 ,i _c read di/9ctly my surety's act ( caution>y = me 9 p>ticul>1 & my dis*>ge2 & s5se1 r ?an fai?1 assure? me ( :at ,i h2 s unable am ,i to g b by a hold4#bji ,i c\ld1 ) rev]5ce ( my ,"l1 =give ,*ri/1 if ,he w\ld give me z mu* fai? z ,i h hung] = ,him4 ,i hope ! p>don is n[ obta9$1 b ! peace is n s sure to me z ,i w\ld wi%4 ,yet1 "o ?+ ,i "k1 !re is n a way to heav5 b ! way :i* ,he ha? grac$ me to pr(ess & suff] =4 #bji ,ps4 lxxiii4 #bc4 ,?irdly1 ,wo1 wo is me = ! virg9-daught] ( ,scotl&1 & = ! fe>ful desolation & wra? appo9t$ = ?is l&6 ,& yet all are sleep+1 eat+ & dr9k+1 laugh+ & sport+1 z if all 7 well4 ,oh1 our dim gold6 our dumb1 bl9d pa/ors6 ,! sun is gone d[n ^u !m1 & our nobles bid ,*ri/ f5d = ,himself1 if ,he be ,*ri/4 ,x 7 good t we %\ld le>n 9 "t ! way to our /ronghold4 ,sir1 h[beit n acqua9t$1 rememb] my love to y\r wife4 ,i pray ,god to e/abli% y4 ,y\rs 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #i1 #afcg4 ,,cxv4--,to ,,mr4 ,,alex&] ,,h5d]son4 ,,alex&] ,,h5d]son1 ! well-kn[n h]o ( ! ,second ,re=mation1 0 born 9 ! ye> #aehc1 & receiv$ 8 education at ! ,univ]sity ( ,/4 ,&rews4 ,aft] hav+ taught = sev]al ye>s a class ( philosophy & rhetoric 9 t ,univ]sity1 he obta9$ a pres5tation to ! p>i% ( ,leu*>s1 9 #afab4 ,be+ at t "t unimpress$ ) spiritual tru?1 he 0 a def5d] ( ! pr9ciples & measures ( ! prelatic p>ty 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,8 settlem5t 0 on ^! acc\nts s unpopul>1 t on ! day ( 8 ord9ation ! *ur*-doors 7 secur$ by ! p1 & ! memb]s ( ,presbyt]y1 toge!r ) ! pres5tee1 7 oblig$ to break 9 by ! w9d[4 ,b 8 s\l 0 soon aft] visit$ by ! ,holy ,_s1 & und]w5t an entire *ange4 ,he became lead] 9 effect+ t revolution 9 ! ecclesia/ical affairs ( ,scotl& :i* comm5c$ ab\t ! ye> #afcg4 ,he 0 ,mod]ator ( ! fam\s ,assembly :i* met at ,glasg[ 9 #afch1 & by t ,assembly 0 translat$ to ,ed9burgh4 ,9 ! civil w>1 ,h5d]son 0 appo9t$ by ! ,cov5ant]s to act z "o ( _! commission]s 9 treat+ ) 8 ,maje/y ,*>les ,i4 ,9 #afdb he 0 delegat$ by ! ,commission ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly to sit z "o ( _! commission]s 9 ! ,we/m9/] ,assembly ( ,div9es1 :i* kept him 9 ,london = sev]al ye>s4 ,he di$ on ! #ab? ( ,augu/ #afdf1 9 ! #fcrd ye> ( 8 age1 %ortly aft] 8 return f ,engl&4 ,baillie1 9 8 spee* to ! ,g5]al ,assembly 9 ! foll[+ ye>1 pron\nc$ him1 ! faire/ ornam5t aft] ,mr4 ,john ,knox1 ( incomp>able memory1 t ev] ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl& did enjoy4 7,,sadness ,,because ,,*ri/',s ,,head%ip ,,n ,,set ,,=?--,,8 ,,cause ,,att5d$ ,,) ,,crosses--,,! ,,believ] ,,se5 ,,( ,,all47 ,,my ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,i receiv$ y\r lett]s4 ,!y are z apples ( gold to me2 = ) my sweet fea/s 7& !y are above ! des]v+ ( su* a s9n]1 high & out ( measure71 ,i h sadness to balla/ me1 & weight me a little4 ,x is b ,8 b\ndless wisdom :i* ha? tak5 ! tutor+ ( ,8 witless *ild2 & ,he kn[e? t to be drunk5 ) com=ts is n safe/ = our /oma*s4 ,h[ev] x be1 ! d9 & noise & glooms ( ,*ri/'s cross are weighti] ?an itself4 ,i prote/ to y 7my witness is 9 heav571 t ,i c\ld wi% _m p\nd weights add$ to my cross1 to "k t by my suff]+s ,*ri/ 7 set =w>d 9 ,8 k+ly (fice 9 ?is l&4 ,oh1 :at is my sk9 to ,8 glory2 or my losses1 or my sad he>t1 to ! apple ( ! eye ( our ,"l & ,8 belov$ ,sp\se1 ,8 preci\s tru?1 ,8 royal privileges1 ! glory ( manife/$ ju/ice 9 giv+ ( ,8 foes a da%1 ! te/imony ( ,8 fai?ful s]vants :o d glorify ,him1 :5 ,he ride? ^u poor1 weak worms1 & triumphe? 9 !m6 ,i desire y to pray1 t ,i may come out ( ?is furnace ) hone/y1 & t ,i may leave ,*ri/'s tru? no worse ?an ,i f\nd x2 & t ?is mo/ hon\rable cause may nei!r be /a9$ nor weak5$4 ,z = y\r cause1 my rev]5d & de>e/ bro!r1 ye are ! talk ( ! nor? & s\?2 & look$ to1 s z if ye 7 all cry/al glass4 ,y\r motes & du/ w\ld soon be proclaim$ & trumpets bl[n at y\r slips4 ,b ,i "k t ye h laid help ^u ,"o t is mighty4 ,intru/ n y\r com=ts to m5's airy & fro?y applause1 nei!r lay y\r d[n-ca/+s on ! tongues ( salt mock]s & reproa*]s ( godl9ess4 ,z deceiv]s1 & yet true2 z unkn[n1 & yet well kn[n 7#b ,cor4 vi4 #h1 #i74 ,god ha? call$ y to ,*ri/'s side1 & ! w9d is n[ 9 ,*ri/'s face 9 ?is l&2 & see+ ye are ) ,him1 ye _c expect ! lee-side1 or ! sunny side ( ! brae4 ,b ,i "k t ye h resolv$ to take ,*ri/ ^u any t]ms :atsoev]4 ,i hope t ye d n rue1 ?\gh y\r cause be hat$1 & prejudices are tak5 up aga9/ x4 ,! %ields ( ! _w ?9k our ,ma/] cumb]some w>es1 & t ,he make? too great d91 & t ,8 cords & yokes make bla9s1 & deep scores 9 _! neck4 ,!re=e !y kick4 ,!y say1 ,?is man %all n reign ov] u4 ,let u pray "o = ano!r4 ,he :o ha? made y a *os5 arr[ 9 ,8 quiv]1 hide y 9 ! holl[ ( ,8 h&6 ,i am y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #i1 #afcg4 ,illu/ration3 ,,l\don ,,ca/le4 ,,cxvi4--,to ! ,"r ,hon\rable my ,,"l ,,l\don4 ,,john ,,campbell1 fir/ ,e>l ( ,l\don1 & ! son ( ,sir ,james ,campbell ( ,law]s1 0 a man ( di/+ui%$ tal5ts1 & ( a v decid$ "*4 ,9 ! hi/ory ( 8 c\ntry he makes no small figure z a /r5u\s oppon5t ( ! attempts made by ,*>les ,i4 to impose ,prelacy & arbitr>y p[] on ,scotl&4 ,he 0 a memb] ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly :i* met at ,glasg[ 9 #afch1 9 ! bus9ess ( :i* he took an active "p4 ,:5 ! ,k+1 dissatisfi$ ) ! proce$+s ( ?is ,assembly1 put himself at ! head ( an army to r$uce 8 ,scotti% subjects to submission1 ,l\don _h a lead+ h& 9 ! measures !n adopt$ = pres]v+ ! religion & lib]ties ( ,scotl&1 z secur$ by ! ecclesia/ical & civil laws ( ! k+dom4 ,9 ! skirmi% at ,newburn1 :]e ! ,k+'s =ces 7 defeat$ by ! ,scotti% army1 he comm&$ a brigade ( horse4 ,9 #afda1 :5 peace 0 re/or$ betwe5 ! ,k+ & 8 ,scotti% subjects1 ,l\don 0 made ,"l ,*ancellor ( ,scotl&1 a situation :i* he held till aft] ! execution ( ,*>les ,i41 & ! call+ home ( ,*>les ,,ii4 by ! ,scots 9 #afej4 ,malignants be+ aga9 br\ght into places ( p[] & tru/1 he demitt$ 8 (fice4 ,he cont9u$1 h[ev]1 /rongly to adh]e to ! cause ( ,*>les1 9 consequ5ce ( :i* he 0 except$ f ,cromwell's act ( indemnity1 & 8 e/ates =feit$4 ,b all t he _h suff]$ = ! royal cause did n recomm5d him to ! fav\r ( ! unpr9cipl$ gov]nm5t ( ,*>les ,,ii4 ,8 "n is 9 ! li/ ( ,middleton's f9es 7impos$ ^u ! g5tlem5 ( ,ayr%ire 9 #affb7 = #ab1jjj4 ,he felt conv9c$ t1 %\ld 8 life be sp>$1 he w\ld fall an e>ly victim to ! v5geance ( 8 enemies1 & (t5 exhort$ 8 pi\s lady to besee* ! ,"l t he might n live to ! next session ( ,p>liam5t1 else he w\ld %>e ! same fate ) ! ,m>quis ( ,argyle4 ,8 wi% 0 grant$2 = he di$ at ,ed9burgh1 ,m>* #ae1 #affb4 ,ru!r=d's ,div9e ,"r ( ,*ur* ,gov]nm5t & ,excommunication1 pr9t$ at ,london 9 #afdf1 is d$icat$ to ?is nobleman1 :o 0 !n ,*ancellor ( ! ,univ]sity ( ,/ ,&rews4 ,8 son ,james1 second ,e>l ( ,l\don1 0 subject$ to no small p]secution "u ! dom9ancy ( ,prelacy2 &1 seek+ refuge 9 ,holl&1 took up 8 resid5ce at ,leyd51 :]e he di$ on ! #bi? ( ,octob] #afhd4 7,,bless$ness ,,( ,,act+ ,,= ,,*ri/--,,8 ,,love ,,to ,,8 ,,prison]47 ,,my ,,v ,,noble ,,& ,,hon\rable ,,"l1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i make bold to write to y\r ,lord%ip1 t y may "k ! hon\rable cause :i* ye are grac$ to pr(ess is ,*ri/'s own tru?4 ,ye are _m ways bless$ ( ,god1 :o h tak5 ^u y to come out to ! /reets ) ,*ri/ on y\r =ehead1 :5 s _m are a%am$ ( ,him1 & hide ,him 7z x 77 "u _! cloak1 z if ,he 7 a /ol5 ,*ri/4 ,if ?is fai?less g5]ation1 & especially ! nobles ( ?is k+dom1 ?\ght n ,*ri/ de> w>es1 & religion exp5sive1 haz>d\s1 & dang]\s1 !y w\ld n slip f ,8 cause z !y d1 & /& look+ on ) _! h&s fold$ beh9d _! back :5 l\ns are runn+ ) ! spoil ( ,zion on _! back1 & ! bo>ds ( ! ,son ( ,god's tab]nacle4 ,law & ju/ice are to be _h by any1 especially = money & moy52 b ,*ri/ c get no law1 good-*eap or de>4 ,x 7 ! glory & hon\r ( y1 :o are ! nobles ( ?is l&1 to plead = y\r wrong$ ,bridegroom & ,8 oppress$ sp\se1 z f> z zeal & /&+ law w g ) y4 ,y\r ord9>y logic f ! ev5t1 t x w d no good to ! cause1 &1 !re=e1 sil5ce is be/ till ! ,"l put to ,8 own h&1 is n 7) rev]5ce to y\r ,lord%ip's le>n+7 wor? a /raw4 ,ev5ts are ,god's4 ,let u d1#baj & n plead aga9/ ,god's (fice4 ,let ,him sit at ,8 own helm1 :o mod]ate? all ev5ts4 ,x is n a good c\rse to compla9 t we _c get a provid5ce ( gold1 :5 our laz9ess1 cold zeal1 temporiz+1 & fai?less fe>fulness spille? good provid5ce4 #baj ,act4 ,y\r ,lord%ip w p>don me3 ,i am n ( t m9d1 t tumults or arms is ! way to put ,*ri/ on ,8 ?rone2 or t ,*ri/ w be s]v$ & tru? v9dicat$1 only ) ! arm ( fle% & blood4 ,nay1 ,*ri/ do? ,8 turn ) less d91 ?an ) g>m5ts roll$ 9 blood4 ,b ,i w\ld t ! zeal ( ,god 7 9 ! nobles to d _! "p = ,*ri/2 & ,i mu/ be p>don$ to write to y\r ,lord%ip ?us4 ,i d[ n1 ,i d>e n1 b speak to o!rs :at ,god ha? done to ! s\l ( ,8 poor1 afflict$ exile-prison]4 ,8 com=t is m ?an ,i ev] knew be=e4 ,he ha? seal$ ! hon\rable cause :i* ,i n[ suff] =1 & ,i %all n believe t ,*ri/ w put ,8 am5 & r+#baa ^u an imag9ation4 ,he ha? made all ,8 promises good to me1 & ha? fill$ up all ! blanks ) ,8 own h&4 ,i w\ld n ex*ange my bonds ) ! pla/]$ joy ( ?is :ole _w4 ,x ha? pleas$ ,him to make a s9n] ! l ( me an ord9>y banquet] 9 ,8 h\se-(-w9e1 ) t royal1 pr9cely ,"o1 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,oh1 :at weigh+1 oh1 :at tell+ is 9 ,8 love6 ,h[ sweet mu/ ,he be1 :5 t black & burd5some tree1 ,8 own cross1 is s p]fum$ ) joy & gladness6 ,o = help to lift ,him up by praises on ,8 royal ?rone6 ,i seek no m ?an t ,8 "n may be spread abroad 9 me1 t meikle good may be spok5 ( ,*ri/ on my behalf2 & ?is be+ done1 my losses1 place1 /ip5d1 cr$it1 ease1 & lib]ty1 %all all be made up to my full cont5tm5t & joy ( he>t4 #baa ,z if seal+ x by ,8 r+ z 9 m>riage1 or z ,e/h4 iii4 #aj4 ,i %all be confid5t t y\r ,lord%ip w g on 9 ! /r5g? ( ! ,"l1 & keep ,*ri/1 & av\* ,him1 t ,he may read y\r "n publicly be=e m5 & angels4 ,i %all entreat y\r ,lord%ip to exhort & enc\rage t nobleman1 y\r *ief1#bab to d ! same4 ,b ,i am wo#bac t _m ( y f9d a new wisdom1 :i* des]ve? n su* a "n4 ,x 7 bett] t m5 w\ld see t _! wisdom be holy1 & _! hol9ess wise4 #bab ,! ,e>l ( ,argyle4 #bac ,sorr[ful4 ,i mu/ be bold to desire y\r ,lord%ip to add to y\r =m] fav\rs to me 7= ! :i* y\r ,lord%ip ha? a prison]'s bless+ & pray]s7 ?is1 t ye w\ld be pleas$ to befri5d my bro!r1 n[ suff]+ = ! same cause2 = z he is to dwell nigh y\r ,lord%ip's b\nds1 y\r ,lord%ip's ^w & c\nt5ance may help him4 ,?us recomm5d+ y\r ,lord%ip to ! sav+ grace & t5d] m]cy ( ,*ri/ ,jesus our ,"l1 ,i re/1 y\r ,lord%ip's oblig$ s]vant 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #i1 #afcg4 ,,cxvii4--,to ,,mr4 ,,william ,,dalglei%1 ,m9i/] ( ! ,gospel4 ,,mr4 ,,william ,,dalglei% 0 m9i/] ( ! conjunct p>i%es ( ,anwo?1 ,kirkdale1 & ,kirkmabreck4 ,he prea*$ at ,anwo? only e alt]nate week2 b s abundantly bless$ 7 8 lab\rs to ! p1 t :5 he surr5d]$ 7quoad sacra7 ! *>ge ( ,anwo? to ,ru!r=d1 ^u its be+ =m$ into a di/9ct p>o*ial *>ge1 n only _m ( ! humbl] class ( ! p>i%ion]s1 b ! proprietors too1 _h embrac$ ! doctr9es ( ! ,gospel4 ,dalglei% /rictly adh]$ to ,presbyt]ian pr9ciples1 & on t acc\nt 0 subject$ to tr\ble4 ,9 #afce he 0 depriv$ ( 8 *>ge z m9i/] ( ! unit$ p>i%es ( ,kirkdale & ,kirkmabreck4 ,9 #afcg1 :5 ,episcopacy began to be ! los+ cause1 he return$ to 8 flock4 ,8 "n appe>s on ! roll ( ! memb]s ( ! fam\s ,assembly :i* met at ,glasg[ 9 #afch2 & 9 #afci he 0 translat$ to ,cramond1 z successor to ,mr4 ,william ,colville1 aft]w>ds ,pr9cipal ( ! ,univ]sity ( ,ed9burgh2 to :om he appe>s to h be5 relat$1 z ! "n ( 8 wife 0 ,elizabe? ,colville4 ,he 0 ! intimate fri5d ( ! well-kn[n ,alex&] ,h5d]son1 :o by 8 latt] w orda9$ 8 executor to deliv] to my de> acqua9tance ,mr4 ,john ,duncan1 at ,culross1 & ,mr4 ,william ,dalglei%1 m9i/] at ,cramond1 all my manuscripts & pap]s :i* are 9 my /udy1 & t belong to me any :]e else2 & aft] !y h receiv$ !m1 to de/roy or pres]ve & keep !m1 z !y %all judge conv5i5t = _! own private or ! public good4 ,9 #affb ,dalglei% 0 eject$ = noncon=mity1 & di$ be=e ! ,revolution4 ,kirkmabreck 0 a p5dicle ( ! ,abbey ( ,dundr5nan1 :i* is sev5 miles f ,kirkcudbright4 ,! f>ms & cottages t be> ?is "n are ab\t two miles f ! %ore1 a little way up on ! high gr\nd1 b ! *ur* & *ur*y>d lie 9 a holl[1 betwe5 ! ,l>g & ! ,cairnh>r[ hills4 ,"p ( ! old ivy-cov]$ walls1 & ! gable ( ! *ur*1 /ill rema94 ,"o mod]n tomb 9 ! *ur*y>d is m>k$ by a granite pill>1 #bj feet high4 ,x is ! grave ( ,dr4 ,?omas ,br[n4 ,! inscription on ! we/ side reads ?us3--,?omas1 ,m4,d41 ,pr(essor ( ,moral ,philosophy 9 ! ,univ]sity ( ,ed9burgh1 :o di$ #bnd ,augu/ #ahbj1 ag$ #dc ye>s4 ,janet1 :o di$ #e? ,augu/ #ahbd1 ag$ #ea4 ,! ,/ati/ical ,acc\nt speaks ( ,old ,mortality hav+ r5ovat$ "s ( ! grave-/ones1 b all traces ( 8 "w h disappe>$4 ,9 t old *ur* ,samuel ,ru!r=d prea*$ 8 s]mons on ,ze*4 xiii4 #g1 #i1 at a ,communion 9 #afcj4 ,9 #afcd he prea*$ on ,luke xiv4 #af1 at ! prep>ation be=e ! ,communion2 & on ano!r occasion1 on ,isaiah xlix4 #a-d4 ,! p>i% ext5ds along ! %ore1 to ! village ( ,creet[n 9 "o direction1 & 9 ! o!r1 to ! old ca/le & f>m ( ,c>slu?4 ,! old t[] & ru9$ walls ( ?is ca/le1 built ( granite f ! neighb\r+ qu>ries1 /& embosom$ 9 trees1 on a spot comm&+ a f9e view ( ! bay4 ,b>holm ,ca/le also is 9 ?is p>i%1 & 0 ! spot :]e ,john ,knox 0 secret$ previ\s to 8 escape to ! ,cont95t4 ,8 signature 0 long %[n on ! wall ( "o ( ! rooms4 ,! old t[]s1 ov]gr[n ) ivy1 peep out f ! ?ick woods on ! "r ( ! road f ,kirkdale to ,creet[n4 ,! mod]n mansion /&s on a wood$ em95ce1 on ! o!r side ( ,creet[n4 ,n m ?an a mile f ?is old ca/le1 is ! ru9$ *ur* ( ,kirkdale1 on ! edge ( a wood1 & consid]ably above ! h\se4 ,x resembles ! *ur*es ( ,kirkmabreck & ,anwo? 9 %ape1 hav+ be5 long & n>r[4 ,! inscriptions on ! old tomb/ones are s worn z to be illegible4 ,! *ur*y>d has be5 enclos$1 & at ! gate ! eye is sure to re/ on a small tablet 9 ! side wall1 ) ^! words3-- ,b g ?\ ?y way till ! end be3 = ?\ %alt re/1 & /& 9 ?y lot at ! end ( ! days 7,dan4 xii4 #ac47 7,,*ri/',s ,,k9dness--,,dep5d5ce ,,on ,,provid5ce--,,controv]sies47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i am well4 ,my ,"l ,jesus is k9d] to me ?an ev] ,he 04 ,x please? ,him to d9e & sup ) ,8 afflict$ prison]4 ,a ,k+ fea/e? me1 & ,8 spik5>d ca/e? a sweet smell4 ,put ,*ri/'s love to ! trial1 & put ^u x our burd5s1 & !n x w appe> love inde$4 ,we employ n ,8 love1 & !re=e we "k x n4 ,i v]ily c\nt ! suff]+s ( my ,"l m ?an ?is _w's lu/r$ & ov]-gild$ glory4 ,i d>e n say b my ,"l ,jesus ha? fully recomp5s$ my sadness ) ,8 joys1 my losses ) ,8 own pres5ce4 ,i f9d x a sweet & ri* ?+ to ex*ange my sorr[s ) ,*ri/'s joys1 my afflictions ) t sweet peace ,i h ) ,himself4 ,bro!r1 ?is is ,8 own tru? ,i n[ suff] =4 ,he ha? seal$ my suff]+s ) ,8 own com=ts1 & ,i "k t ,he w n put ,8 seal ^u blank pap]4 ,8 seals are n dumb nor delusive1 to confirm imag9ations & lies4 ,g on1 my de> bro!r1 9 ! /r5g? ( ! ,"l1 n fe>+ man :o is a worm1 nor ! son ( man t %all die4 ,provid5ce ha? a ?\s& keys1 to op5 a ?\s& sundry doors = ! deliv]ance ( ,8 own1 :5 x is ev5 come to a conclamatum e/4#bad ,let u be fai?ful1 & c>e = our own "p1 :i* is to d & suff] = ,him1 & lay ,*ri/'s "p on ,himself1 & leave x !re4 ,duties are ours1 ev5ts are ! ,"l's4 ,:5 our fai? goe? to m$dle ) ev5ts1 & to hold a c\rt 7if ,i may s speak7 ^u ,god's provid5ce1 & beg9ne? to say1 ,h[ wilt ,?\ d ?is & t8 we lose gr\nd4 ,we h no?+ to d !re4 ,x is our "p to let ! ,almighty ex]cise ,8 own (fice1 & /e] ,8 own helm4 ,!re is no?+ left to u1 b to see h[ we may be approv$ ( ,him1 & h[ we may roll ! weight ( our weak s\ls 9 well-do+ ^u ,him :o is ,god ,omnipot5t3 & :5 t we ?us essay misc>rie?1 x w be nei!r our s9 nor cross4 #bad ,all is ov]4 ,bro!r1 rememb] ! ,"l's ^w to ,pet]2 ,simon1 love/ ?\ me8--,fe$ my %eep4 ,no great] te/imony ( our love to ,*ri/ c be1 ?an to fe$ c>efully & fai?fully ,8 lambs4 ,i am 9 no bett] neighb\rhood ) ! m9i/]s "h ?an be=e3 !y _c endure t any speak ( me1 or to me4 ,?us ,i am1 9 ! mean "t1 sil5t1 :i* is my greate/ grief4 ,dr4 ,b>ron#bae ha? (t5 disput$ ) me1 especially ab\t ,arm9ian controv]sies1 & = ! c]emonies4 ,?ree yok+s laid him by2 & ,i h n be5 tr\bl$ ) him s9ce4 ,n[ he ha? appo9t$ a dispute be=e witnesses2 ,i tru/ t ,*ri/ & tru? w d = !mselves4 #bae ,b>ron 0 ( ! family ( ,k9naird 9 ,fife%ire4 ,he became m9i/] ( ! p>i% ( ,kei?2 9 #afbd 0 appo9t$ to a *>ge 9 ,ab]de54 ,9 #afbe he 0 nom9at$ ,pr(essor ( ,div9ity 9 ,m>is*al ,college !re4 ,he 0 a det]m9$ oppon5t ( su* m5 z ,ru!r=d & ,dickson1 & at l5g? resign$ 8 *air & retir$ to ,b]wick1 :]e he di$ 9 #afci4 ,i hope1 bro!r1 t ye w help my p2 & write to me :at ye he> ! ,bi%op is to d ) !m4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r bro!r 9 bonds1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de54 ,,cxviii4--,to ,,mr4 ,,hugh ,,mackail1 ,m9i/] ( ! ,gospel at ,irv9e4 7,,*ri/',s ,,b\ntiful ,,deal+s--,,joy ,,9 ,,*ri/ ,,?r\gh ,,! ,,cross47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,i bless y = y\r lett]4 ,he is come d[n z ra9 ^u ! m[n grass2 ,he ha? reviv$ my )]$ root2 & ,he is ! dew ( h]bs4 ,i am mo/ secure 9 ?is prison3 salvation is = walls 9 x2 & :at ?9k ye ( ^! walls8 ,he make? ! dry plant to bud z ! lily1 & to blossom z ,lebanon3--! great ,husb&man's bless+ come? d[n ^u ! plants ( righte\sness4 ,:o may say ?is1 my de> bro!r1 if ,i1 ,8 poor exil$ /rang] & prison]1 may n say x8 ,h[beit all ! _w %\ld be sil5t1 ,i _c hold my peace4 ,oh1 h[ _m black acc\nts h ,*ri/ & ,i r\nd$ ov] toge!r 9 ! h\se ( my pilgrimage6 & h[ fat a portion ,he ha? giv5 to a hungry s\l6 ,i _h r h ,*ri/'s f\r-h\rs1 ?an h d9n] & supp] bo? 9 "o f any o!r4 ,8 deal+1 & ! way ( ,8 judgm5ts1 are pa/ f9d+ out4 ,no prea*+1 no book1 no le>n+1 c\ld give me t :i* x behov$ me to come & get 9 ?is t[n4 ,b :at ( all ?is1 if ,i 7 n mi/$1 & conf\nd$1 & a/oni%$ h[ to be ?ankful1 & h[ to get ,him prais$ = ev]more6 ,&1 :at is m1 ,he ha? be5 pleas$ to pa9 me ) ,8 love1 & my pa9 gr[e? ?r\gh want ( real possession4 ,"s h writt5 to me1 t ,i am possibly too joyful ( ! cross2 b my joy ov]leape? ! cross1 x is b\nd$ & t]m9at$ ^u ,*ri/4 ,i "k t ! sun w ov]cl\d & eclipse1 & t ,i %all aga9 be put to walk 9 ! %ad[3 b ,*ri/ mu/ be welcome to come & g1 z ,he ?9ke? meet4 ,yet ,he w\ld be m welcome to me1 ,i tr[1 to come ?an to g4 ,& ,i hope ,he pitie? & p>done? me1 9 ca/+ apples to me at su* a fa9t+ "t z ?is4 ,holy & bless$ is ,8 "n6 ,x 0 n my flatt]+ ( ,*ri/ t drew a kiss f ,8 m\?4 ,b ,he w\ld s5d me z a spy into ?is wild]ness ( suff]+1 to see ! l& & try ! =d2 & ,i _c make a lie ( ,*ri/'s cross4 ,i c report no?+ b good bo? ( ,him & x1 le/ o!rs %\ld fa9t4 ,i hope1 :5 a *ange come?1 to ca/ an*or at midnight ^u ! ,rock :i* ,he ha? taught me to "k 9 ?is daylight2 :i!r ,i may run1 :5 ,i mu/ say my lesson )\t book1 & believe 9 ! d>k4 ,i am sure x is s9 to t>r[ at ,*ri/'s good meat1 & n to eat :5 ,he sai?1 ,eat1 ,o well-belov$1 & dr9k abundantly4 ,if ,he be> me on ,8 back1 or c>ry me 9 ,8 arms ov] ?is wat]1 ,i hope = grace to set d[n my feet on dry gr\nd1 :5 ! way is bett]4 ,b ?is is slipp]y gr\nd3 my ,"l ?\ght good ,i %\ld g by a hold1 & lean on my ,well-belov$'s %\ld]4 ,x is good to be ev] tak+ f ,him4 ,i desire t ,he may get ! fruit ( praises1 = dawt+ & ?us d&l+ me on ,8 knee3 & ,i may give my bond ( ?ankfulness1 s be+ ,i h ,*ri/'s back-bond aga9 = my relief1 t ,i %all be /r5g!n$ by ,8 p[]ful grace to pay my v[s to ,him4 ,b1 truly1 ,i f9d t we h ! advantage ( ! brae ^u our enemies3 we are m ?an conqu]ors ?r\gh ,him :o lov$ u2 & !y "k n :]e9 our /r5g? lie?4 ,pray = me4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r bro!r 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de54 ,,cxix4--,to ,,mr4 ,,david ,,dickson4 7,,joyful ,,exp]i5ce--,,cup ,,ov]fl[+ ,,9 ,,exile47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be unto y4--,i f9d t great m51 especially old fri5ds1 scaur to speak = me4 ,b my k+ly & royal ,ma/] bidde? me to try ,8 moy5 to ! utt]mo/1 & ,i %all f9d a fri5d at h&4 ,i /ill dep5d ^u ,him2 ,8 c\rt is /ill z be=e2 ! prison] is welcome to ,him4 ,! black1 crabb$ tree ( my ,"l's cross ha? made ,*ri/ & my s\l v entire4 ,he is my song 9 ! night4 ,i am (t5 laid 9 ! du/ ) *all5ges1 & appreh5sions ( ,8 ang]2 & !n1 if a m\nta9 ( iron 7 laid ^u me1 ,i _c be heavi]2 & ) mu* wre/l+ ,i w9 into ! ,k+'s h\se ( w9e4 ,& yet1 = ! mo/ "p1 my life is joy2 & su* joy ?r\gh ,8 com=ts1 z ,i h be5 afraid le/ ,i %\ld %ame myself & cry out1 = ,i c sc>ce be> :at ,i get4 ,*ri/ give? me a measure heap$ up1 press$ d[n1 & runn+ ov]2 &1 believe x1 ,8 love pa9e? m ?an prison & bani%m5t4 ,i _c get ! way ( ,*ri/'s love4 ,_h ,i kn[n :at ,he 0 keep+ = me1 ,i %\ld nev] h be5 s fa9t-he>t$4 ,9 my heavie/ times1 :5 all is lo/1 ! memory ( ,8 love make? me ?9k ,*ri/'s glooms are b = ! fa%ion4#baf ,i seek no m ?an a v5t to my w9e2#bag ,i am smo!r$ & ready to bur/ = want ( v5t4 ,?9k n mu* ( p]secution4 ,x is be=e y2 b x is n z m5 conceive ( x4 ,my sug>$ cross =ce? me to say ?is to y1 ye %all h wal$ meat4 ,! sick bairn is (ttime ! spill$ bairn2 he %all comm& all ! h\se4 ,i hope t ye help a tir$ prison] to praise & pray4 ,_h ,i b ! annual ( annual#bah to give to my ,"l ,jesus1 x w\ld ease my pa94 ,b1 alas6 ,i h no?+ to pay1 ,he w get no?+ ( poor me2 b ,i am wo t ,i h n room en\gh 9 my he>t = su* a /rang]4 ,i am n ca/ d[n to g f>!r nor?4 ,i h good cause to "w = my ,ma/]1 = ,i am well paid be=eh&2 ,i am n beh9d1 h[beit ,i %\ld n get "o smile m till my feet be up )9 ! ,k+'s d9+-hall4 #baf ,fr[ns = =m's sake4 #bag ,allud+ to ,job xxxii4 #ai4 #bah ,! smalle/ return1 ! quit-r5t ( a quit-r5t4 ,i h gone ?r\gh y\rs ^u ! ,cov5ant2#bai x ha? edifi$ my s\l1 & refre%$ a hungry man4 ,i judge x %>p1 sweet1 quick1 & pr(\nd4 ,take me at my ^w1 ,i fe> t x get no lodg+ 9 ,scotl&4 #bai ,!rapeutica ,sacra2 seu de cur&is casibus consci5ti circa reg5]ationem p] ,fd]um ,div9orum applicationem1 is ! title ( ! book4 ,! bre?r5 ( ,irel& write n to me2 *ide ) !m = t4 ,i am sure t ,i may give y & !m a commission 7& ,i w abide by x71 t y tell my ,belov$ t ,i am sick ( love4 ,i hope 9 ,god to leave "s ( my ru/ & sup]fluities 9 ,ab]de54 ,i _c get a h\se 9 ?is t[n :]e9 to leave dr9k-silv] 9 my ,ma/]'s "n1 save "o only4 ,!re is no sale = ,*ri/ 9 ! nor?2 ,he is l to lie long on my h&1 ere any accept ,him4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de54 ,,cxx4--,to ,,mr4 ,,mat!w ,,m[at4 ,,mat!w ,,m[at1 son to ! ,laird ( ,busbie 7,lett] ,,cxxxiii471 0 m9i/] ( ,kilm>nock4 ,he 0 "o ( ! sev5 lead+ m9i/]s 9 ! we/ :om ! ,p>liam5t1 aft] ! re/oration ( ,*>les ,,ii41 br\ght be=e !m ) ! view ( extort+ _! acquiesc5ce 9 ! e/abli%m5t ( ,prelacy2 :i*1 if effect$1 x 0 appreh5d$ w\ld h an influ5ce 9 lead+ o!rs to comply4 ,!y 7 all put 9 prison1 & refus+ 7?\gh sev]al times br\ght be=e ! ,p>liam5t71 to take ! oa? ( allegiance )\t explanation1 inasmu* z x involv$ ! oa? ( supremacy1 !y 7 m sev]ely treat$4 ,liv+/one describes ,m[at z "o ( a meek1 sweet disposition1 /raight & zeal\s = ! tru?4 ,ru!r=d1 :o highly valu$ him1 says 9 "o ( 8 lett]s1 ,i _c speak to a man s sick ( love to ,*ri/ z ,mr4 ,mat!w ,m[at2 & 9 ano!r1 ,i am greatly 9 love ) ,mr4 ,mat!w ,m[at1 = ,i see him really /ampt ) ! image ( ,god4 ,! "t ( 8 dea? is unkn[n4 ,"s additional notices ( him are to be f\nd 9 ,wodr['s ,analecta1 vol4 iii4 7,,pl5itude ,,( ,,*ri/',s ,,love--,,ne$ ,,to ,,use ,,grace ,,aright--,,*ri/ ,,! ,,ransom]--,,desire ,,to ,,proclaim ,,8 ,,gospel--,,%ortcom+s ,,& ,,suff]+s47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,i am a v f> mi/ak5 man4 ,if o!rs knew h[ poor my /ock 01 !y w\ld n ?9k ^u ! l ( me1 b ) compassion4 ,= ,i am z "o kept "u a /rict tutor2 ,i w\ld h m ?an my tutor all[e? me4 ,b x is good t a bairn's wit is n ! rule :i* regulate? my ,"l ,jesus4 ,let ,him give :at ,he w1 x %all aye be above m]it1 & my ability to ga9 !re)4 ,i w\ld n wi% a bett] /ock1 :ill heav5 be my /ock1 ?an to live ^u cr$it at ,*ri/'s h&s1 daily borr[+4 ,surely1 runn+-ov] love 7t va/1 huge1 b\ndless love ( ,*ri/ t !re is tell+#bbj 9 = man & angels67 is ! only ?+ ,i mo/ fa9 w\ld be 9 h&s )4 ,he kn[e? t ,i h little b ! love ( t love2 & t ,i %all be happy1 suppose ,i nev] get ano!r heav5 b only an et]nal1 la/+ fea/ ( t love4 ,b suppose my wi%es 7 poor1 ,he is n poor3 ,*ri/1 all ! seasons ( ! ye>1 is dropp+ sweetness4 ,if ,i _h vessels1 ,i might fill !m2 b my old1 riv51 & runn+-out di%1 ev5 :5 ,i am at ! ,well1 c br+ little away4 ,no?+ b glory w make tight & fa/ our leak+ & rifty vessels4 ,alas6 ,i h skail$ m ( ,*ri/'s grace1 love1 fai?1 humility1 & godly sorr[1 ?an ,i h br\ght ) me4 ,h[ little ( ! sea c a *ild c>ry 9 8 h&6 ,z little d[ ,i take away ( my great ,sea1 my b\ndless & runn+-ov] ,*ri/ ,jesus4 #bbj ,:i* w try ! skill ( m5 & angels to e/imate4 ,i h n light$ ^u ! "r gate ( putt+ ,*ri/ to ! bank1 & mak+ myself ri* ) ,him4 ,my misguid+ & *ildi% traffick+ ) t mat*less ,pe>l1 t heav5's ,jewel1 ! ,jewel ( ! ,fa!r's delights1 ha? put me to a great loss4 ,o t ,he w\ld take a loan ( me1 & my /ock1 & put ,8 "n 9 all my bonds1 & s]ve ,himself heir to ! poor1 mean portion :i* ,i h1 & be acc\ntable = ! tal5t ,himself6 ,gladly w\ld ,i put ,*ri/ into my room to guide all2 & let me be b a s]vant to run err&s1 & act by ,8 direction4 ,let me be ,8 int]dict$ heir4 ,"l ,jesus1 "w ^u my m9ority1 & let ,him w9 a pupil's bless+6 ,oh1 h[ w\ld ,i rejoice to h ?is "w ( my salvation legally fa/5$ ^u ,*ri/6 ,a back-bond ( my ,"l ,jesus t x %\ld be =?com+ to ! orphan1 w\ld be my happ9ess4 ,dep5d5cy on ,*ri/ 7 my sure/ way2 if ,*ri/ 7 my f\ndation1 ,i 7 sure en\gh4 ,i ?\ght ! guid+ ( grace _h be5 no art2#bba ,i ?\ght x w\ld come ( w2 b ,i w\ld spill my own heav5 yet1 if ,i _h n burd5$ ,*ri/ ) all4 ,i b l5d my b>e "n to ! sweet cov5ant2 ,*ri/1 beh9d & be=e1 & on ei!r side1 make? all sure4 ,god w n take an ,arm9ian caution]4 ,freewill is a wea!r-cock1 turn+ at a s]p5t's tongue1 a tutor t c[p$ our ,fa!r ,adam1 unto u2 & br\ght d[n ! h\se1 & sold ! l&1 & s5t ! fa!r1 & "m1 & all ! bairns ?r\gh ! e>? to beg _! bread4 ,nature 9 ! ,gospel ha? b a crack$ cr$it4 ,oh1 well to my poor s\l = ev]more1 t my ,"l call$ grace to ! c\ncil1 & put ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ) free m]its & ! blood ( ,god1 =emo/ 9 ! *ase to draw s9n]s aft] a ,ransom]6 ,oh1 :at a sweet block 0 x by way ( buy+ & sell+1 to give & tell d[n a ransom = grace & glory to dyv\rs6 ,oh1 w\ld to my ,"l t ,i c\ld cause pap] & ink to speak ! wor? & excell5cy1 ! high & l\d praises ( a ,bro!r-ransom]6 ,! ,ransom] ne$e? n my report1 b1 oh1 if ,he w\ld take x1 & make use ( x6 ,i %\ld be happy if ,i _h an err& to ?is _w1 b = "s few ye>s1 to spread proclamations1 & outcries1 & love-lett]s ( ! highness1 ! highness = ev]more1 ! glory1 ! glory = ev]more1 ( ! ,ransom]1 ^: clo!s 7 wet & dy$ 9 blood6 albeit1 aft] ,i _h done t1 my s\l & body %\ld g back to _! "m ,no?+ t _! ,creator br\ght !m once out f1 z f _! beg9n+4 ,b :y %\ld ,i p9e away1 & pa9 myself ) wi%es8 & n believe1 r1 t ,*ri/ w hire su* an outca/ z ,i am1 a ma/]less body1 put out ( ! h\se by ! sons ( my "m1 & give me employm5t & a call+1 "o way or o!r1 to set out ,*ri/ & ,8 w>es to c\ntry buy]s1 & propose ,*ri/ unto1 & press ,him ^u "s poor s\ls1 t fa9] ?an _! life w\ld receive ,him8 #bba ,requir$ no skill1 b w\ld come z ,i *ose4 ,y compla9 heavily ( y\r %ortcom+ 9 practice1 & v5tur+ on suff]+ = ,*ri/4 ,y h _m m>r[s4 ,= ! fir/1 ,i w\ld put y (f a s5se ( wret*$ness4 ,hold on6 ,*ri/ nev] yet slew a sigh+1 groan+ *ild3 m ( t w\ld make y won goods1 & a meet prey = ,*ri/4 ,alas6 ,i h too little ( x1 = v5tur+ on suff]+4 ,i _h n s mu* free ge> :5 ,i came to ,*ri/'s camp z to buy a sword4 ,i wond]#bbb t ,*ri/ %\ld n laugh at su* a soldi]4 ,i am no bett] yet2 b fai? live? & sp5de? ^u our ,capta9's *>ges1 :o is able to pay = all4 ,we ne$ n pity ,him1 ,he is ri* en\gh4 #bbb ,9 mo/ editions1 x is a wond]1 z if 9 way ( exclamation4 ,ye desire me also ,n to mi/ake ,*ri/ "u a mask4 ,i bless y1 & ?ank ,god = x4 ,b alas6 mask$ or b>e-fac$1 kiss+ or gloom+1 ,i mi/ake ,him3 yea1 ,i mi/ake ,him ! f>!/ :5 ! mask is (f2 = !n ,i play me ) ,8 sweetness4 ,i am l a *ild t ha? a gild$ book1 t playe? ) ! ribbons & ! gild+1 & ! picture on ! fir/ page1 b reade? n ! cont5ts ( x4 ,c]ta9ly1 if my desires to my ,well-belov$ 7 fulfill$1 ,i c\ld provoke devils1 & crosses1 & ! _w1 & temptations to ! field2 b oh6 my poor weakness make? me lie beh9d ! bu% & hide me4 ,rememb] my s]vice & my bless+ to my ,"l4 ,i am m9dful ( him z ,i am able4 ,desire him f a prison]1 to come & visit my good ,ma/]1 & feel b ! smell ( ,8 love4 ,x sette? him well1 h[beit he be "y1 to make ,*ri/ 8 g>l&4 ,i c\ld n wi% him 9 a bett] case1 ?an 9 a fev] ( love-sickness = ,*ri/4 ,rememb] my bonds4 ,! ,"l ,jesus be ) y\r _s4 ,y\rs 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,cxxi4--,to ,,william ,,halliday4 ,! "n ,halliday occurs on ! tomb/ones ( ! old *ur*y>d ( ,anwo?4 ,no d\bt ?is correspond5t 0 "o ( 8 flock at ,anwo?4 ,"o ( ! "n lies buri$ 9 ! old *ur*y>d1 ) ! foll[+ inscription on h] tomb/one3-- ,m>gat 7i4e4 ,m>g>et7 ,halliday1 sp\se ( ,john ,bell 9 ,ar*l&1 :o dep>t$ ?is life anno #afca1 ,jan4 #bg1 tat4 su #gf4 ,o dea?1 ,i w be ?y dea?6 ,n[ is ,*ri/ ris5 f ! dead1 & is ! fir/ froot 7i4e4 fruits7 ( !m t 444 7brok5 (f47 ,ar*l& is ! same place z ,h5ton1 9 ! p>i% ( ,anwo?1 a notice ( :i* is giv5 at ,lett] ,,ccxix41 address$ to ?is ,john ,bell4 7,,dilig5ce ,,9 ,,secur+ ,,salvation47 ,,lov+ ,,fri5d1--,i receiv$ y\r lett]4--,i wi% t ye take pa9s = salvation4 ,mi/ak5 grace1 & some:at l conv]sion :i* is n conv]sion1 is ! sadde/ & mo/ doleful ?+ 9 ! _w4 ,make sure ( salvation1 & lay ! f\ndation sure1 = _m are beguil$4 ,put a l[ price ^u ! _w's clay2 b a high price ^u ,*ri/4 ,temptations w come1 b if !y be n made welcome by y1 ye h ! be/ ( x4 ,be jeal\s ov] y\rself & y\r own he>t1 & keep t\*es ) ,god4 ,let ,him n h a fa9t & feeble soldi] ( y4 ,fe> n to back ,*ri/1 = ,he w conqu] & ov]come4 ,let no man scaur at ,*ri/1 = ,i h no qu>rels at ,8 cross2 ,he & ,8 cross are two good gue/s1 & wor? ! lodg+4 ,m5 w\ld fa9 h ,*ri/ good-*eap2 b ! m>ket w n come d[n4 ,acqua9t y\rself ) pray]4 ,make ,*ri/ y\r ,capta9 & y\r arm\r4 ,make consci5ce ( s9n+#bbc :5 no eye see? y4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de54 #bbc ,be consci5ti\s z to s9n+ :5 out ( sight ( m54 ,,cxxii4--,to a ,g5tlewoman1 aft] ! dea? ( h] ,husb&4 7,,vanity ,,( ,,e>?ly ,,possessions--,,*ri/ ,a ,,suffici5t ,,portion--,,design ,,( ,,affliction47 ,,de> ,,& ,,lov+ ,,si/]1--,i "k t ye are m9d+ y\r sweet c\ntry1 & n tak+ y\r inn1 ! place ( y\r bani%m5t1 = y\r home4 ,?is life is n wor?y to be ! ?at*1 or out] wall1 ( ! p>adise ( y\r ,"l ,jesus1 t ,he did sweat = to y1 & t ,he keepe? = y4 ,%ort1 & silly1 & s&-bl9d 7 our hope1 if x c\ld n look ov] ! wat] to our be/ h]itage1 & if x /ay$ only at home ab\t ! doors ( our clay h\se4 ,i m>vel n1 my de> si/]1 t ye compla9 t ye come %ort ( y\r old wre/l+s :i* ye _h = a bless+2 & t n[ y f9d x n s4 ,bairns are b hir$ to le>n _! lesson :5 !y fir/ g to s*ool4 ,& x is en\gh t ^? :o run a race see ! gold only1 at ! />t+-place2 & possibly !y see little m ( x1 or no?+ at all till !y w9 to ! r9ks-end1 & get ! gold 9 ! lo( ( _! h&4 ,our ,"l make? delicates & da9ties ( ,8 sweet pres5ts & love-visits to ,8 own3 b ,*ri/'s love1 "u a veil1 is love4 ,if ye get ,*ri/1 h[beit n ! sweet & pleasant way ye w\ld h ,him1 x is en\gh2 = ! ,well-belov$ come? n our way2 ,he mu/ wale ,8 own gate ,himself4 ,= worldly ?+s1 see+ !re are mead[s & fair fl[]s 9 y\r way to heav51 a smell 9 ! bygo+ is suffici5t4 ,he t w\ld reckon & tell all ! /ones 9 8 way1 9 a j\rney ( ?ree or f\r hundr$ miles1 & write up 9 8 c\nt-book all ! h]bs & ! fl[]s gr[+ 9 8 way1 might come %ort ( 8 j\rney4 ,y _c /ay1 9 y\r in* ( "t1 to lose y\r day 7see+ t y are 9 ha/e1 & ! night & y\r aft]noon w n bide y71 9 sett+ y\r he>t on ?is va9 _w4 ,x 7 y\r wisdom to read y\r acc\nt-book1 & to h 9 read9ess y\r bus9ess1 aga9/ ! "t y come to dea?'s wat]-side4 ,i "k t y\r lodg+ is tak52 y\r =]unn]1 ,*ri/1 ha? n =gott5 t2 & !re=e y mu/ set y\rself to y\r "o ?+1 :i* y _c well want4 ,9 t our ,"l took y\r husb& to ,himself1 ,i "k x 0 t ,he might make room = ,himself4 ,he cutte? (f y\r love to ! creature1 t ye might le>n t ,god only is ! "r own] ( y\r love4 ,sorr[1 loss1 sadness1 dea?1 are ! wor/ ( ?+s t are1 except s94 ,b ,*ri/ kn[e? well :at to make ( !m1 & c put ,8 own 9 ! cross's common1 s t we %all be oblig$ to affliction1 & ?ank ,god :o taught u to make our acqua9tance ) su* a r\gh companion1 :o c hale u to ,*ri/4 ,y mu/ le>n to make y\r evils y\r great good2 & to sp9 com=ts1 peace1 joy1 communion ) ,*ri/1 out ( y\r tr\bles1 :i* are ,*ri/'s woo]s1 s5t to speak = y#bbd to ,himself4 ,x is easy to get good words1 & a com=table message f our ,"l1 ev5 f su* r\gh s]jeants z div]s temptations4 ,?anks to ,god = crosses6 ,:5 we c\nt & reckon our losses 9 seek+ ,god1 we f9d t godl9ess is great ga94 ,great p>tn]s ( a %ipful ( gold are glad to see ! %ip come to ! h>b\r2--surely we1 & our ,"l ,jesus toge!r1 h a %ipful ( gold com+ home1 & our gold is 9 t %ip4 ,"s are s 9 love1 or1 r1 9 lu/1 ) ?is life1 t !y sell _! "p ( ! %ip = a little ?+4 ,i w\ld c\nsel y to buy hope1 b sell x n1 & give n away y\r crosses = no?+4 ,! inside ( ,*ri/'s cross is :ite & joyful1 & ! f>-end ( ! black cross is a fair & glori\s heav5 ( ease4 ,& see+ ,*ri/ ha? fa/5$ heav5 to ! f>-end ( ! cross1 & ,he w n loose ! knot ,himself1 & none else c 7= :5 ,*ri/ ca/e? a knot1 all ! _w _c loose x71 let u !n c\nt x exce$+ joy :5 we fall into div]s temptations4 #bbd ,see #a ,k+s ii4 #ah4 ,?us recomm5d+ y to ! t5d] m]cy & grace ( our ,"l1 ,i re/1 y\r lov+ bro!r1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de54 ,,cxxiii4--,to ,,john ,,gordon ( ,c>doness1 ,y\ng]4 ,,john ,,gordon ( ,c>doness1 y\ng]1 l 8 fa!r1 previ\sly notic$ 7,lett] ,,lxxxii471 0 naturally a man ( /rong passions4 ,judg+ f ?is lett]1 he appe>s n only to h be5 neglectful ( religion1 b to h freely indulg$ 9 ! follies & vices ( y\?4 ,ru!r=d w>ns him ( 8 s9 & dang] ) mu* fre$om & affectionate e>ne/ness2 & ^! w>n+s1 x is to be hop$1 7 n 9 va94 ,he 0 9 ! ,cov5ant]s' army1 9 ,engl&1 9 #afdd1 z appe>s f a lett] ( 8 pres]v$ among ! ,wodr[ ,,mss4 ,x is dat$ ,sund]l&1 #bh? ,m>* #afdd1 & is address$ to ,mr4 ,?omas ,wylie4 ,x is writt5 9 a religi\s /ra94 ,aft] ref]r+ to ! success ( ! army1 & to ! acc\nt ( ?is drawn up by ,mr4 ,rob]t ,d\glas1 x conta9s 9 ! close ! foll[+ passage3--,i entreat y be k9d to my wife1 & deal ) h] nei!r to take my abs5ce1 nor ! =m ( com+ f h]1 9 evil "p2 =1 9 ,god's pres5ce1 public duties & no?+ else remov$ me1 or m>r$ ! =m ( my removal4 ,be e>ne/ ) h] t %e seek a ne>] acqua9tance ) ,*ri/3 & fail n to pray = h] & h] family1 & me4 7,wodr[ ,,mss41 vol4 xxix47 7,,reasons ,,= ,,be+ ,,e>ne/ ,,ab\t ,,! ,,s\l1 ,,& ,,= ,,resignation47 ,,hon\r$ ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,i wrote ( late to y3 multitudes ( lett]s burd5 me n[4 ,i am refre%$ ) y\r lett]4 ,i exhort y 9 ! b[els ( ,*ri/1 set to "w = y\r s\l4 ,& let ^! be> weight ) y1 & pond] !m s]i\sly3 #a/1 ,weep+ & gna%+ ( tee? 9 utt] d>kness1 or heav5's joy4 #bndly1 ,?9k :at ye w\ld give = an h\r1 :5 ye %all lie l dead1 cold1 black5$ clay4 #crdly1 ,!re is s& 9 y\r glass yet1 & y\r sun is n gone d[n4 #d?ly1 ,consid] :at joy & peace are 9 ,*ri/'s s]vice4 #e?ly1 ,?9k :at advantage x w be to h angels1 ! _w1 life & dea?1 crosses1 yea1 & devils1 all = y1 z ! ,k+'s s]jeants & s]vants1 to d y\r bus9ess4 #f?ly1 ,to h m]cy on y\r se$1 & a bless+ on y\r h\se4 #g?ly1 ,to h true hon\r1 & a "n on e>? t ca/e? a sweet smell4 #h?ly1 ,h[ ye w rejoice :5 ,*ri/ laye? d[n y\r head "u ,8 *91 & betwixt ,8 brea/s1 & drie? y\r face1 & welcome? y to glory & happ9ess4 #i?ly1 ,imag9e :at pa9 & torture is a guilty consci5ce2 :at slav]y to c>ry ! devil's di%one/ loads4 #aj?ly1 ,s9's joys are b night-dreams1 ?\ghts1 vap\rs1 imag9ations1 & %ad[s4 #aa?ly1 ,:at dignity x is to be a son ( ,god4 #ab?ly1 ,dom9ion & ma/]y ov] temptations1 ov] ! _w & s94 #ac?ly1 ,t y\r enemies %\ld be ! tail1 & y ! head4 ,= y\r bairns1 n[ at re/ 7,i speak to y & y\r wife1 & cause h] read ?is74 #a/1 ,i am a witness = ,b>b>a's glory 9 heav54 #bndly1 ,= ! re/1 ,i write x "u my h&1 !re are days com+ on ,scotl& :5 b>r5 wombs1 & dry brea/s1 & *ildless p>5ts %all be pron\nc$ bless$4 ,!y are1 !n1 9 ! lee ( ! h>b\r ere ! /orm come on4 #crdly1 ,!y are n lo/ to y t are laid up 9 ,*ri/'s treasury 9 heav54 #d?ly1 ,at ! ,resurrection1 ye %all meet ) !m2 ?i!r !y are s5t be=e1 b n s5t away4#bbe #e?ly1 ,y\r ,"l love? y1 :o is homely to take & give1 borr[ & l5d4 #f?ly1 ,let n bairns be y\r idols2 = ,god w be jeal\s1 & take away ! idol1 because ,he is gre$y ( y\r love :olly4 #bbe ,he alludes to ! almo/ classical say+1 ,prmissi1 non amissi4 ,see ,lett] ,,iv4 ,i bless y1 y\r wife1 & *ildr54 ,grace = ev]more be ) y4 ,y\r lov+ pa/or1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de54 ,,cxxiv4--,to ,,john ,,gordon ( ,c>doness1 ,eld]4 7,,call ,,to ,,e>ne/ness ,,ab\t ,,salvation--,,intrusion ,,( ,,m9i/]s47 ,,hon\rable1 ,,& ,,de>e/ ,,9 ,,! ,,"l1--,y\r lett] ha? refre%$ my s\l4 ,my joy is fulfill$ if ,*ri/ & ye be fa/ toge!r4 ,ye are my joy & my cr[n4 ,ye "k t ,i h recomm5d$ ,8 love to y4 ,i defy ! _w1 ,satan1 & s94 ,8 love ha? nei!r brim nor bottom 9 x4 ,my de>e/ 9 ,*ri/1 ,i write my s\l's desire to y4 ,heav5 is n at ! next door4 ,i f9d ,*ri/ianity to be a h>d task2 set to 9 y\r ev5+4 ,we w\ld all keep bo? ,*ri/ & our "r eye1 our "r h& & foot2 b x w n d ) u4 ,i besee* y1 by ! m]cies ( ,god1 & y\r compe>ance be=e ,*ri/1 look ,*ri/'s acc\nt-book & y\r own toge!r1 & collate !m4 ,give ! remnant ( y\r "t to y\r s\l4 ,?is great idol-god1 ! _w1 w be ly+ 9 :ite a%es on ! day ( y\r compe>ance2 & :y %\ld night-dreams1 & day-%ad[s1 & wat]-fro?1 & ,may-fl[]s run away ) y\r he>t8 ,:5 we w9 to ! wat]-side1 & black dea?'s riv]-br9k1 & put our foot into ! boat1 we %all laugh at our folly4 ,sir1 ,i recomm5d unto y ! ?\ghts ( dea?1 & h[ ye w\ld wi% y\r s\l to be :5 ye %all lie cold1 blue1 ill-smell+ clay4 ,= any hirel+ to be intrud$1 ,i1 be+ ! ,k+'s prison]1 _c say mu*2 b1 z ,god's m9i/]1 ,i desire y to read ,acts i4 #ae1 #af1 to ! end1 & ,acts vi4 #b-e1 & ye %all f9d t ,god's p %\ld h a voice 9 *oos+ *ur*-rul]s & tea*]s4 ,i %all be sorry if1 will+ly1 ye %all give way to 8 unlawful intrusion ^u my lab\rs4 ,! only wise ,god direct y4 ,god's grace be ) y4 ,y\r lov+ pa/or1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de54 ,,cxxv4--,to ! ,,lady ,,=ret4 ,,lady ,,=ret 01 we suppose1 a sa9t 9 ,cs>'s h\sehold2 = ,"l ,=ret 7orig9ally ,mr4 ,david ,balf\r7 0 "o ( ,laud]dale's fri5ds1 appo9t$ to wat* ! out$ m9i/]s 9 ,fife4 ,see ,blair's ,life1 by ,r[4 7,,sickness ,a ,,k9dness--,,*ri/',s ,,glooms ,,bett] ,,?an ,,! ,,_w',s ,,joys47 ,,wor?y ,,mi/ress1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i long to he> f y4 ,i he> ,*ri/ ha? be5 t k9d z to visit y ) sickness1 & to br+ y to ! door ( ! grave3 b ye f\nd ! door %ut 7bless$ be ,8 glori\s "n67 :ill ye be rip] = et]nity4 ,he w h m s]vice ( y2 &1 !re=e1 ,he seeke? ( y t h5ce=? ye be hone/ to y\r new husb&1 ! ,son ( ,god4 ,we h idol-love1 & are :ori%ly incl9$ to love o!r ?+s beside our ,"l2 &1 !re=e1 our ,"l hunte? = our love m ways ?an "o or two4 ,o t ,*ri/ _h ,8 own ( u6 ,i "k ,he w n want y1 & t is a sweet wilfulness 9 ,8 love3 & ye h z good cause1 on ! o!r "p1 to be head/rong & p]emptory 9 y\r love to ,*ri/1 & n to "p1 nor divide y\r love betwixt ,him & ! _w4 ,if x 7 m1 x is little en\gh1 yea1 too little = ,*ri/4 ,i am n[1 e way1 9 good t]ms ) ,*ri/4 ,he ha? set a bani%$ prison] z a seal on ,8 he>t1 & z a bracelet on ,8 arm4 ,t crabb$ & black tree ( ! cross laughe? ^u me n[2 ! al>m+ noise ( ! cross is worse ?an itself4 ,i love ,*ri/'s glooms bett] ?an ! _w's worm-eat5 joys4 ,oh1 if all ! k+dom 7 z ,i am1 except ^! bonds6 ,my loss is ga92 my sadness joyful2 my bonds1 lib]ty2 my te>s com=table4 ,?is _w is n wor? a dr9k ( cold wat]4 ,oh1 b ,*ri/'s love ca/e? a great heat6 ,hell1 & all ! salt sea1 & ! riv]s ( ! e>?1 _c qu5* x4 ,i rememb] y to ,god2 ye h ! pray]s ( a prison] ( ,*ri/4 ,grace1 grace1 be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #i1 #afcg4 ,,cxxvi4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,adh]5ce ,,to ,,duty ,,amid/ ,,opposition--,,p[] ,,( ,,*ri/',s ,,love47 ,,lov+ ,,& ,,de> ,,si/]1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,y\r lett] ha? refre%$ my s\l4 ,y %all n h my advice to make ha/e to g out ( t t[n2 = if y remove out ( ,kirkcudbright1 !y w easily undo all4 ,y are at ,god's "w1 & 9 ,8 way !re4 ,be /rong 9 ! ,"l2 ! devil is weak] ?an y are1 because /rong] is ,he t is 9 y ?an he t is 9 ! _w4 ,y\r c>e ( & love %[$ t[>ds me1 n[ a prison] ( ,*ri/1 is laid up = y 9 heav51 & y %all "k t x is come up 9 remembrance be=e ,god4 ,pray1 pray = my desolate flock2 & give !m y\r c\nsel1 :5 ye meet ) any ( !m4 ,x %all be my grief to he> t a wolf ent] 9 ^u my lab\rs2 b if ! ,"l p]mit x1 ,i am sil5t4 ,my sky %all cle>1 = ,*ri/ laye? my head 9 ,8 bosom1 & admitte? me to lean !re4 ,i nev] knew be=e :at ,8 love 0 9 su* a measure4 ,if ,he leave me1 ,he leave? me 9 pa91 & sick ( love2 & yet my sickness is my life & heal?4 ,i h a fire )9 me2 ,i defy all ! devils 9 hell1 & all ! prelates 9 ,scotl&1 to ca/ wat] on x4 ,i rejoice at y\r c\rage & fai?4 ,pray /ill1 z if ,i 7 on my j\rney to come & be y\r pa/or4 ,:at iron gates or b>s are able to /& x out aga9/ ,*ri/8 = :5 ,he bl[e?1 !y op5 to ,him4 ,i rememb] y\r husb&4 ,grace1 grace1 be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #aa1 #afcg4 ,,cxxvii4--,to ,,john ,,c>s54 ,john ,c>s5 0 ! son ( ,&rew ,c>s51 m]*ant & burgess ( ,kirkcudbright4 ,he 0 ret\r$ heir ( 8 fa!r #ac? ,may #afce4--;,inquir4 ,g5]4 ,no4 #baba4 ,!re are /ill sev]al ( ! "n 9 ,kirkcudbright1 & x is f\nd (t5 9 ! *ur*y>d4 ,!re is ,bailie ,john ,c>s5 9 ! ,m9ute-book ( ,comm4 ( ,cov5ant]s1 along ) ,bailie ,ew>t2 & is call$ ,c>s5 ( ,s5wick4 7,,no?+ ,,wor? ,,! ,,f9d+1 ,,b ,,*ri/47 ,,my ,,well-,,belov$ ,,& ,,de> ,,fri5d1--,e "o seeke? n ,god1 & f> few] f9d ,him2 because !y seek amiss4 ,he is to be s\ght = above all ?+s1 if m5 w\ld f9d :at !y seek4 ,let fea!rs & %ad[s alone to *ildr51 & g seek y\r ,well-belov$4 ,y\r only err& to ! _w1 is to woo ,*ri/2 !re=e1 put o!r lov]s f ab\t ! h\se1 & let ,*ri/ h all y\r love1 )\t m9*+ or divid+ x4 ,x is little en\gh1 if !re 7 m ( x4 ,! s]v+ ( ! _w & s9 ha? b a base rew>d & smoke in/ead ( pleasures1 & b a night-dream = true ease to ! s\l4 ,g :]e y w1 y\r s\l %all n sleep s\nd b 9 ,*ri/'s bosom4 ,come 9 to ,him1 & lie d[n1 & re/ y on ! sla9 ,son ( ,god1 & inquire = ,him4 ,i s\ght ,him2 & n[1 a fig = all ! worm-eat5 pleasures1 & mo?-eat5 glory out ( heav51 s9ce ,i h f\nd ,him1 & 9 ,him all ,i c want or wi%6 ,he ha? made me a k+ ov] ! _w4 ,pr9ces _c ov]come me4 ,*ri/ ha? giv5 me ! m>riage kiss1 & ,he ha? my m>riage-love3 we h made up a full b>ga91 t %all n g back on ei!r side4 ,oh1 if ye1 & all 9 t c\ntry1 knew :at sweet t]ms ( m]cy are betwixt ,him & me6 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #aa1 #afcg4 ,,cxxviii4--,to ! ,,e>l ,,( ,,cassillis4 ,,john ,,k5n$y1 six? ,,e>l ,,( ,,cassillis1 0 ! son ( ,gilb]t ,k5n$y1 ma/] ( ,cassillis1 :i* is six miles f ,ayr4 ,he 0 s]v$ heir to 8 uncle1 ,john1 fif? ,e>l ( ,cassillis1 9 #afaf4 ,8 ,lord%ip 0 a p]son ( consid]able tal5ts1 ( great virtue1 & a zeal\s ,cov5ant]4 ,hav+ /udi$ "u ,dr4 ,cam]on1 ,pr9cipal ( ! ,college ( ,glasg[1 a great def5d] ( absolute gov]nm5t1 he c\ld n yield to "s clauses 9 ! fir/ draught ( ! ,cov5ant1 :i* seem$ to v9dicate ! use ( def5sive arms aga9/ ! ,k+2 b he agre$ to ! ,cov5ant z x n[ /&s4 ,he sat 9 ! ,glasg[ ,assembly1 #afch1 z eld] f ! ,presbyt]y ( ,ayr2 & 0 "o ( ! ?ree rul+ eld]s s5t to ! ,assembly ( ,div9es at ,we/m9/] 9 #afdc4 ,he 0 "o ( ! commission]s :o1 9 ,m>* #afej1 w5t f ,scotl& to ,br$a1 to treat ) ,*>les ,,ii4 ,he att5d$ at ! cr[n+ ( ,*>les at ,scone1 ,janu>y #a1 #afea4 ,s /rongly atta*$ 0 he to ! royal family1 t :5 on "o occasion ,cromwell summon$ him to a meet+1 in/ead ( att5d+ x1 he1 along ) "s m9i/]s & 8 *apla91 kept a day ( fa/+ & pray] 9 8 family4 ,on ! o!r h&1 su* 0 8 ho/ility to ! measures ( ! c\rt1 9 e/abli%+ ,prelacy & 9 eject+ ! ,presbyt]ian m9i/]s f _! *>ges1 t he seldom paid /ip5d to any ( ! curates intrud$ into _! places till compell$ by a *>ge ( horn+4 ,wodr[ designates him ! great & wor?y ,e>l ( ,cassillis4 ,i h ?is acc\nt1 says he1 ( ! ,e>l ( ,cassillis1 t he 0 s+ul>ly pi\s1 & a man ( a v high _s1 :o c>ri$ ) a great /ate & maje/y4 ,8 c>riage 9 8 family 0 mo/ exempl>y & religi\s4 ,he 0 v mu* 9 secret duty1 & _h 8 h\rs :]e9 none _h access to him4 ,^u ! ,sabba? 8 c>riage 0 s+ul>4 ,he usually wrote ! s]mon1 & at night caus$ 8 *apla9 to exam9e all 8 s]vants & 8 *ildr51 ev5 aft] !y 7 pretty big1 ^u ! s]mon2 & e "o behov$ to give _! notes2 & aft] all1 _m times he took out 8 own pap]s & read to !m4 ,:5 at ,ed9burgh1 ,laud]dale s5t a s]vant to him ^u a ,sabba? night1 tell+ him he 0 com+ to wait on him4 ,pres5tly he call$ ,mr4 ,violant1 8 *apla91 & ord]$ him to g out & meet ,laud]dale1 & tell him t if he design$ a ,sabba? day's visit he 0 v welcome1 b he w\ld disc\rse ^u no o!r ?+ ) him b :at 0 suitable to ! day4 ,laud]dale came up1 & disc\rs$ ) him1--z he c\ld v well d1--only ^u po9ts ( div9ity 7,wodr['s ,analecta74 ,8 ,lord%ip di$ at 8 own h\se 9 ! ,we/ 9 #affh4 ,! mansion is ne> ,dalrymple4 ,x is on ! banks ( ! ,doon1 & embosom$ 9 wood1 ) ! hill call$ ,! ,d\nans fac+ ! h\se4 ,x is a confus$ pile ( build+4 ,a long av5ue ( f9e old trees leads up to x4 7,,hon\r ,,( ,,te/ify+ ,,= ,,*ri/47 ,,my ,,v ,,noble ,,& ,,hon\rable ,,"l1--,i make bold 7out ( ! hon\rable & ,*ri/ian report ,i he> ( y\r ,lord%ip1 hav+ no o!r ?+ to say b t :i* conc]ne? ! hon\rable cause :i* ! ,"l ha? enabl$ y\r ,lord%ip to pr(ess7 to write ?is1 t x is y\r ,lord%ip's cr[n1 y\r glory1 & y\r hon\r1 to set y\r %\ld] "u ! ,"l's glory1 n[ fall+ to ! gr\nd1 & to back ,*ri/ n[1 :5 s _m ?9k x wisdom to let ,him f5d = ,himself4 ,! %ields ( ! e>? ev] did1 & d /ill believe t ,*ri/ is a cumb]some neighb\r1 & t x is a pa9 to hold up ,8 yeas & nays4 ,!y fe> t ,he take _! *>iots1 & _! cr[ns1 & _! hon\r f !m2 b my ,"l /&e? 9 ne$ ( none ( !m all4 ,b x is y\r glory to own ,*ri/ & ,8 buri$ tru?2 =1 let m5 say :at !y please1 ! plea ) ,zion's enemies 9 ?is day ( ,jacob's tr\ble is1 if ,*ri/ %\ld be ,k+1 & no m\? speak laws b ,88 ,x conc]ne? ! apple ( ,*ri/'s eye1 & ,8 royal privileges1 :at is n[ debat$2 & ,*ri/'s k+ly hon\r is come to yea & nay4 ,b let me be p>don$1 my de> & noble ,"l1 :5 ,i besee* y by ! m]cies ( ,god1 by ! com=t ( ! ,_s1 by ! w\nds ( our de> ,savi\r1 by y\r compe>ance be=e ! ,judge ( quick & dead1 to /& = ,*ri/1 & to back ,him4 ,oh1 if ! nobles _h done _! "p1 & be5 zeal\s = ! ,"l6 x _h n be5 z x is n[4 ,b m5 ?9k x wisdom to /& beside ,*ri/ till ,8 head be brok51 & s+ dumb4 ,!re is a "t com+ :5 ,*ri/ w h a ?ick c\rt1 & ,he w be ! glory ( ,scotl&2 & ,he w make a diadem1 a g>l&1 a seal ^u ,8 he>t1 & a r+ ^u ,8 f+]1 ( ^? :o h av\*$ ,him be=e ?is fai?less g5]ation4 ,h[beit1 ere t come1 wra? f ! ,"l is orda9$ = ?is l&4 ,my ,"l1 ,i h cause to write ?is to y\r ,lord%ip2 = ,i d>e n conceal ,8 k9dness to ! s\l ( an afflict$1 exil$ prison]4 ,:o ha? m cause to boa/ 9 ! ,"l ?an su* a s9n] z ,i1 :o am fea/$ ) ! consolations ( ,*ri/1 & h no pa9 9 my suff]+s1 b ! pa9 ( s\l-sickness ( love = ,*ri/1 & sorr[ t ,i _c help to s\nd al\d ! praises ( ,him :o ha? he>d ! sigh+ ( ! prison]1 & is cont5t to lay ! head ( ,8 oppress$ s]vant 9 ,8 bosom1 "u ,8 *91 & let ,him feel ! smell ( ,8 g>m5ts8 ,x behov$ me to write ?is1 t y\r ,lord%ip might "k t ,*ri/ is z good z ,he is call$2 & to te/ify to y\r ,lord%ip1 t ! cause1 :i* y\r ,lord%ip n[ pr(esse? be=e ! fai?less _w1 is ,*ri/'s1 & t y\r ,lord%ip %all h no %ame ( x4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r ,lord%ip's oblig$ s]vant1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #ac1 #afcg4 ,,cxxix4--,to ,,mr4 ,,rob]t ,,gordon1 ,bailie ( ,ayr4 ,,rob]t ,,gordon 0 a m]*ant 9 ,ayr4 ,9 ,pat]son's ,hi/ory ( ! ,c\nty ( ,ayr1 he & 8 p>tn] m]*ants are m5tion$ z hav+1 9 #afdd1 suppli$ ! ,scots army 9 ,irel&1 at a c]ta9 price1 ) a l>ge quantity ( meal & beans4 ,he 0 c\s9 to ,john1 ,visc\nt ( ,k5mure1 ^: ,la/ & ,heav5ly ,spee*es & ,glori\s ,dep>ture 7 publi%$ by ,ru!r=d1 & to :i* !re is a ref]5ce 9 ! beg9n+ ( ?is lett]4 ,x 0 to him t ,k5mure said1 ,rob]t1 ,i "k y h light & und]/&+2 & ?\gh y h no ne$ to be in/ruct$ by me1 yet h y ne$ to be incit$ 7p4 #id74 ,gordon 0 frequ5tly a memb] ( ! ,t[n ,c\ncil ( ,ayr2 9 #afca z ,dean ( ,guild1 & 9 #afcb z ,bailie4 ,9 #afch & #afdg he held ! (fice ( ,provo/4 ,he 0 a man ( piety1 & a zeal\s support] ( ! ,presbyt]ian cause4 ,9 an old p>*m5t copy ( ! ,national ,cov5ant #afch 79 ! possession ( ,hugh ,c[an1 ,esquire1 ,ayr71 ,gordon's signature appe>s1 z well z ! signatures ( ! o!r memb]s ( ! ,t[n ,c\ncil1 "s ( :om 7 ,ru!r=d's correspond5ts1 z ,john ,k5n$y1 ,john ,osborne1 & ,john ,/ew>t4 ,! above copy ( ! ,national ,cov5ant is sign$ by ,ro!s1 ,montrose1 & o!r m5 ( rank1 be+ "o ( ! copies s5t at t "t by ! ,cov5ant]s f ,ed9burgh to ! v>i\s burghs ?r\gh\t ! c\ntry to be subscrib$4 7,,*ri/ ,,above ,,all47 ,,wor?y ,,sir1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i long to he> f y on pap]4 ,rememb] y\r *ief's spee*es#bbf on 8 dea?-b$4 ,i pray y1 sir1 sell all1 & buy ! ,pe>l4 ,"t w cut y f ?is _w's glory2 look :at w d y good1 :5 y\r glass %all be run out4 ,& let ,*ri/'s love be> mo/ c\rt 9 y\r s\l1 & t c\rt w be> d[n ! love ( o!r ?+s4 ,*ri/ seeke? y\r help 9 y\r place2 give ,him y\r h&4 ,:o ha? m cause to enc\rage o!rs to own ,*ri/ ?an ,i h8 = ,he ha? made me sick ( love1 & left me 9 pa9 to wre/le ) ,8 love4 ,& love is l to fall aswoon ?r\gh ,8 abs5ce4 ,i mean n t ,he des]te? me1 or t ,i am ebb ( com=ts2 b ?is is an unco pa94--,o t ,i _h a he>t & a love to r5d] to ,him back aga96 ,oh1 if pr9cipalities & p[]s1 ?rones & dom9ions1 & all ! _w w\ld help me to praise6 ,praise ,him 9 my behalf4 #bbf ,! words ( ,"l ,k5mure4 ,rememb] my love to y\r wife4 ,i ?ank y mo/ k9dly = y\r love to my bro!r4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #ac1 #afcg4 ,,cxxx4--,to ,,john ,,k5n$y1 ,bailie ( ,ayr4 7,,*ri/',s ,,love--,,! ,,?ree ,,wond]s--,,desires ,,= ,,8 ,,second ,,com+47 ,,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,y\r n writ+ to me _c b9d me up f rememb]+ y n[ & !n1 t at lea/ ye may be a witness1 & a ?ird man1 to behold on pap] :at is betwixt ,*ri/ & me4 ,i 0 9 8 eyes l a "y orphan1 want+ kn[n p>5ts1 ca/5 out 9 ! op5 fields2 ei!r ,*ri/ behov$ to take me up1 & to br+ me home to ,8 h\se & fireside1 else ,i _h di$ 9 ! fields4 ,& n[ ,i am homely ) ,*ri/'s love1 s t ,i ?9k ! h\se m9e own1 & ! ,ma/] ( ! h\se m9e also4 ,*ri/ inquir$ n1 :5 ,he began to love me1 :e!r ,i 0 fair1 or black1 or sun-burnt2 love take? :at x may h4 ,he lov$ me be=e ?is "t1 ,i "k2 b n[ ,i h ! fl[] ( ,8 love2 ,8 love is come to a fair bloom1 l a "y rose op5$ up out ( ! gre5 leaves2 & x ca/e? a /rong & fragrant smell4 ,i want no?+ b ways ( express+ ,*ri/'s love4 ,a full vessel w\ld h a v5t4 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld smoke out1 & ca/ out coals1 to make a fire 9 _m brea/s ( ?is l&6 ,oh6 x is a pity t !re 7 n _m imprison$ = ,*ri/1 7 x = no o!r purpose ?an to write books & love-songs ( ! love ( ,*ri/4 ,?is love w\ld keep all creat$ tongues ( m5 & angels 9 ex]cise1 & busy night & day1 to speak ( x4 ,alas6 ,i c speak no?+ ( x1 b wond] at ?ree ?+s 9 ,8 love3--,fir/1 fre$om4 ,o t lumps ( s9 %\ld get su* love = no?+6 ,secondly1 ! sweetness ( ,8 love4 ,i give ov] ei!r to speak or write ( x2 b ^? t feel x1 may bett] be> witness :at x is4 ,b x is s sweet1 t1 next to ,*ri/ ,himself1 no?+ c mat* x4 ,nay1 ,i ?9k t a s\l c\ld live et]nally bless$ only on ,*ri/'s love1 & fe$ ^u no o!r ?+4 ,yea1 :5 ,*ri/ 9 love give? a bl[1 x doe? a s\l good2 & x is a k9d ( com=t & joy to x to get a cuff ) ! lovely1 sweet1 & s(t h& ( ,jesus4 ,&1 ?irdly1 :at p[] & /r5g? are 9 ,8 love6 ,i am p]suad$ x c climb a /eep hill1 ) hell ^u its back2 & swim ?r\gh wat] & n dr[n2 & s+ 9 ! fire1 & f9d no pa92 & triumph 9 losses1 prisons1 sorr[s1 exile1 disgrace1 & laugh & rejoice 9 dea?4 ,o = a ye>'s lease ( ! s5se ( ,8 love )\t a cl\d1 to try :at ,*ri/ is6 ,o = ! com+ ( ! ,bridegroom6 ,oh1 :5 %all ,i see ! ,bridegroom & ! ,bride meet 9 ! cl\ds1 & kiss ea* o!r6 ,oh1 :5 w we get our day1 & our he>t's fill ( t love6 ,oh1 if x 7 lawful to compla9 ( ! fam9e ( t love1 & want ( ! imm$iate vision ( ,god6 ,o "t1 "t6 h[ do/ ?\ torm5t ! s\ls ( ^? t w\ld be swall[$ up ( ,*ri/'s love1 because ?\ move/ s sl[ly6 ,oh1 if ,he w\ld pity a poor prison]1 & bl[ love ^u me1 & give a prison] a ta/e or draught ( t sweetness1 :i* is glory z x 7 begun1 to be a confirmation t ,*ri/ & ,i %all h our fill ( ea* o!r = ev]6 ,come hi!r1 ,o love ( ,*ri/1 t ,i may once kiss !e be=e ,i die6 ,:at w\ld ,i n give to h "t1 t lie? betwixt ,*ri/ & me1 tak5 out ( ! way1 t we might once meet6 ,i _c ?9k b t1 at ! fir/ sight ,i %all see ( t mo/ lovely & faire/ face1 love w come out ( ,8 two eyes1 & fill me ) a/oni%m5t4 ,i w\ld b desire to /& at ! out] side ( ! gates ( ! ,new ,j]usalem1 & look ?r\gh a hole ( ! door1 & see ,*ri/'s face4 ,a borr[$ vision 9 ?is life w\ld be my borr[$ & begun heav51 :ill ! long1 long-look$-= day dawn4 ,x is n = no?+ t x is said1 ,*ri/ 9 y ! hope ( glory 7,col4 i4 #bg74 ,i w be cont5t ( no pawn ( heav5 b ,*ri/ ,himself2 = ,*ri/1 possess$ by fai? "h1 is "y heav51 & glory 9 ! bud4 ,if ,i _h t pawn1 ,i w\ld bide horn+ & hell bo?1 ere ,i gave x aga94 ,all t we h "h is sc>ce ! picture ( glory4 ,%\ld n we "y bairns long & look = ! expir+ ( our m9ority8 ,x 7 good to be daily begg+ prop9es & love-gifts1 & ! ,bridegroom's fav\rs2 &1 if we c d no m1 to seek crumbs1 & hungry d9n]s ( ,*ri/'s love1 to keep ! ta/e ( heav5 9 our m\? :ill supp]-"t4 ,i "k x is f> aft] noon1 & nigh ! m>riage-supp] ( ! ,lamb2 ! table is cov]$ already4 ,o ,well-belov$1 run1 run fa/6 ,o fair day1 :5 wilt ?\ dawn6 ,o %ad[s1 flee away6 ,i ?9k hope & love1 wov5 ?r\gh o!r1 make our abs5ce f ,*ri/ spiritual torm5t4 ,x is a pa9 to wait on2 b hope t make? n a%am$ swall[e? up t pa94 ,x is n unk9dness t keepe? ,*ri/ & u s long asund]4 ,:at c ,i say to ,*ri/'s love8 ,i ?9k m ?an ,i c say4 ,to consid]1 t :5 my ,"l ,jesus may take ! air 7if ,i may s speak71 & g abroad1 yet ,he w be conf9$ & keep ! prison ) me6 ,b1 9 all ?is sweet communion ) ,him1 :at am ,i to be ?ank$ =8 ,i am b a suff]]4 ,:e!r ,i w or n1 ,he w be k9d to me2 z if ,he _h defi$ my guilt9ess to make ,him unk9d1 ,he s be>e? ,8 love 9 on me4 ,"h ,i die ) wond]+1 t ju/ice h9d]e? n love2 = !re are none 9 hell1 nor out ( hell1 m unwor?y ( ,*ri/'s love4 ,%ame may conf\nd & scaur me once to hold up my black m\? to receive "o ( ,*ri/'s undes]v$ kisses4 ,if my inn]side 7 turn$ out1 & all m5 saw my vil5ess1 !y w\ld say to me1 ,x is a %ame = !e to /& /ill :ill ,*ri/ kiss !e & embrace !e4 ,x w\ld seem to become me r to run away f ,8 love1 z a%am$ at my own unwor?9ess2 nay1 ,i may ?9k %ame to take heav51 :o h s highly provok$ my ,"l ,jesus4 ,b see+ ,*ri/'s love w %ame me1 ,i am cont5t to be %am$4 ,my desire is1 t my ,"l w\ld give me broad] & deep] ?\ghts1 to fe$ myself ) wond]+ at ,8 love4 ,i w\ld ,i c\ld weigh x1 b ,i h no balance = x4 ,:5 ,i h worn my tongue to ! /ump1 9 prais+ ( ,*ri/1 ,i h done no?+ to ,him4 ,i mu/ let ,him alone1 = my )]$ arms w n g ab\t ,8 high1 wide1 long1 & broad love4 ,:at rema9e?1 !n1 b t my debt to ! love ( ,*ri/ lie unpaid = all et]nity8 ,all t are 9 heav5 are black-%am$ ) ,8 love z well z ,i4 ,we mu/ all be dyv\rs toge!r2 & ! bless+ ( t h\seful1 or heav5ful1 ( dyv\rs %all re/ = ev] ^u ,him4 ,oh1 if ?is l& & nation w\ld come & /& beside ,8 inconceivable & glori\s p]fections1 & look 91 & love1 & adore6 ,w\ld to ,god ,i c\ld br+ 9 _m lov]s to ,*ri/'s h\se6 ,b ?is nation ha? =sak5 ! ,f\nta9 ( liv+ wat]s4 ,"l1 ca/ n wat] on ,scotl&'s coal4 ,wo1 wo w be to ?is l&1 because ( ! day ( ! ,"l's fi]ce ang] t is s fa/ com+4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r affectionate bro!r1 9 our ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de54 ,,cxxxi4--,to ,,jean ,,br[n4 7,,8 ,,wisdom ,,9 ,,our ,,trials--,,rejoice ,,9 ,,tribulation47 ,,mi/ress1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i am glad t ye g on at ,*ri/'s back1 9 ?is d>k & cl\dy "t4 ,x 7 good to sell o!r ?+s = ,him2 = :5 all ^! days are ov]1 we %all f9d x our advantage t we h tak5 "p ) ,*ri/4 ,i confid5tly believe t ,8 enemies %all be ,8 foot/ool1 & t ,he w make gre5 fl[]s dead1 )]$ hay1 :5 ! hon\r & glory %all fall (f !m1 l ! bloom or fl[] ( a gre5 h]b %ak5 ) ! w9d4 ,x 7 n wisdom = u to ?9k t ,*ri/ & ! ,gospel w\ld come & sit d[n at our fireside2 nay1 b we mu/ g out ( our own w>m h\ses1 & seek ,*ri/ & ,8 ,gospel4 ,x is n ! sunny side ( ,*ri/ t we mu/ look to1 & we mu/ n =sake ,him = want ( t2 b mu/ set our face aga9/ :at may befall u 9 foll[+ on1 till ,he & we be ?r\gh ! bri]s & bu%es1 on ! dry gr\nd4 ,our s(t nature w\ld be borne ?r\gh ! tr\bles ( ?is mis]able life 9 ,*ri/'s arms2 & x is ,8 wisdom1 :o kn[e? our m\ld1 t ,8 bairns g wet-%od & cold-foot$ to heav54 ,oh1 h[ sweet a ?+ 7 x = u to le>n to make our burd5s light1 by fram+ our he>ts to ! burd51 & mak+ our ,"l's w a law6 ,i f9d ,*ri/ & ,8 cross n s ill to please1 nor yet su* tr\blesome gue/s1 z m5 call !m2 nay1 ,i ?9k pati5ce %\ld make ! wat] :i* ,*ri/ give? u good w9e1 & ,8 dross good metal4 ,& we h cause to wait on2 =1 ere x be long1 our ,ma/] w be at u1 & br+ ?is :ole _w out1 be=e ! sun & daylight1 9 _! blacks & :ites4 ,happy are !y :o are f\nd wat*+4 ,our s&-glass is n s long z we ne$ to we>y2 "t w eat away & root out our woes & sorr[4 ,our heav5 is 9 ! bud1 & gr[+ up to an h>ve/4 ,:y !n %\ld we n foll[ on1 see+ our span-l5g? ( "t w come to an in*8 ,!re=e ,i comm5d ,*ri/ to y1 z y\r la/-liv+1 & longe/-liv+ ,husb&1 & ! /aff ( y\r old age4 ,let ,him n[ h ! re/ ( y\r days4 ,& ?9k n mu* ( a /orm ^u ! %ip t ,*ri/ saile? 93 !re %all no pass5g] fall ov]bo>d1 b ! craz$ %ip & ! sea-sick pass5g] %all come to l& safe4 ,i am 9 z sweet communion ) ,*ri/ z a poor s9n] c be2 & am only pa9$ t ,he ha? mu* beauty & fairness1 & ,i little love2 ,he great p[] & m]cy1 & ,i little fai?2 ,he mu* light1 & ,i ble>$ eyes4 ,o t ,i saw ,him 9 ! sweetness ( ,8 love1 & 9 ,8 m>riage-clo!s1 & 7 ov] head & e>s 9 love ) t pr9cely "o1 ,*ri/ ,jesus my ,"l6 ,alas1 my riv5 di%1 & ! runn+-out vessel1 c hold little ( ,*ri/ ,jesus6 ,i h joy 9 ?is1 t ,i w\ld n refuse dea? be=e#bbg ,i put ,*ri/'s lawful h]itage 9 m5's try/+2 & :at "k ,i1 if !y w\ld h pleas$ bo? ,*ri/ & me8 ,alas1 t ?is l& ha? put ,*ri/ to op5 r\p+1 & to an ,any man bids m8 ,bless$ are !y :o w\ld hold ! cr[n on ,8 head1 & buy ,*ri/'s hon\r ) _! own losses4 #bbg ,i w\ld die1 ere ev] ,i w\ld put ,*ri/'s prop]ty at ! disposal ( m5 :o may *oose to appo9t _! own times4 ,i rejoice to he> t y\r son ,john#bbh is com+ to visit ,*ri/1 & ta/e ( ,8 love4 ,i hope t he w n lose 8 pa9s1 nor rue ( t *oice4 ,i _h always 7z ,i said (t5 to y7 a great love to de> ,mr4 ,john ,br[n1 because ,i ?\ght ,i saw ,*ri/ 9 him m ?an 9 8 bre?r54 ,fa9 w\ld ,i write to him1 to /& by my sweet ,ma/]2 & ,i wi% ye w\ld let him read my lett]1 & ! joy ,i %all h if he w appe> =1 & side )1 my ,"l ,jesus4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #ac1 #afcg4 #bbh ,! same :o 0 aft]w>ds s well kn[n z m9i/] ( ,wamphray4 ,,cxxxii4--,to ,,jean ,,macmillan4 ,!re 7 ,macmillans at ,dal%angan1 ne> ,c>sphairn1 not$ z ,cov5ant]s4 ,b ! "n is a common "o1 & ?is correspond5t 0 probably an ,anwo? p>i%ion]4 7,,/rive ,,to ,,ent] ,,947 ,,lov+ ,,si/]1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i _c come to y to give y my c\nsel2 & h[beit ,i w\ld come1 ,i _c /ay ) y4 ,b ,i besee* y to keep ,*ri/1 = ,i did :at ,i c\ld to put y )9 grips ( ,him4 ,i told y ,*ri/'s te/am5t & latt]-w pla9ly1 & ,i kept no?+ back t my ,"l gave me2 & ,i gave ,*ri/ to y ) good w4 ,i pray y to make ,him y\r own1 & g n f t tru? :i* ,i taught y1 9 "o hair-bread?4 ,t tru? w save y if y foll[ x4 ,salvation is n an easy ?+1 & soon gott54 ,i (t5 told y t few are sav$1 & _m damn$3 ,i pray y to make y\r poor s\l sure ( salvation1 & ! seek+ ( heav5 y\r daily task4 ,if ye nev] _h a sick night & a pa9$ s\l = s91 ye h n yet light$ ^u ,*ri/4 ,look to ! "r m>ks ( hav+ clos$ ) ,*ri/4 ,if ye love ,him bett] ?an ! _w1 & w\ld quit all ! _w = ,him1 !n t sai? ! "w is s\nd4 ,oh1 if ye saw ! beauty ( ,jesus1 & smell$ ! fragrance ( ,8 love1 y w\ld run ?r\gh fire & wat] to be at ,him8 ,god s5d y ,him4 ,pray = me1 = ,i _c =get y4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r lov+ pa/or1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,cxxxiii4--,to ! ,,lady ,,busbie4 ,,lady ,,busbie is probably ! "m-9-law ( ,r4 ,blair1 ,ru!r=d's intimate fri5d4 ,r4 ,blair m>ri$ ,ca!r9e1 daught] ( ,hugh ,montgom]y1 ,laird ( ,busbie1 9 ,ayr%ire1 9 #afce4 ,9 ,wel%'s ,life m5tion is made ( ,m\at ( ,bu%by1 eight miles f ,ayr4 ,he 0 fa!r ( ,mat!w ,m\at ( ,kilm>nock4 7,,complete ,,surr5d] ,,to ,,*ri/--,,no ,,idols--,,trials ,,discov] ,,s9s--,a ,,free ,,salvation--,,! ,,m>riage ,,supp]47 ,,mi/ress1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i am glad to he> t ,*ri/ & ye are "o1 & t ye h made ,him y\r "o ?+1 :]eas _m are pa9fully toil$ 9 seek+ _m ?+s1 & _! _m ?+s are no?+4 ,x is only be/ t ye set y\rself ap>t1 z a ?+ laid up & out ( ! gate1 = ,*ri/ alone2 = ye are good = no o!r ?+ ?an ,*ri/2 & ,he ha? be5 go+ ab\t y ^! _m ye>s1 by afflictions1 to engage y to ,himself4 ,x 7 a pity & a loss to say ,him nay4 ,v]ily ,i c\ld wi% t ,i c\ld swim ?r\gh hell1 & all ! ill wea!r 9 ! _w1 & ,*ri/ 9 my arms4 ,b x is my evil & folly1 t except ,*ri/ come uns5t =1 ,i d[ n g to seek ,him3 :5 ,he & ,i fall a-reckon+1 we are bo? beh9d1 ,he 9 paym5t1 & ,i 9 c\nt+2 & s m>*es lie /ill unr$d1 & acc\nts uncle>$ betwixt u4 ,o t ,he w\ld take ,8 own blood = c\nts & misc\nts1 t ,i might be a free man1 & none _h any claim to me b only1 only ,jesus4 ,i w ?9k x no bondage to be r\p$1 compris$1 & possess$ by ,*ri/ z ,8 bondman4 ,?9k well ( ! visitation ( y\r ,"l2 = ,i f9d "o ?+1 :i* ,i saw n well be=e1 t :5 ! sa9ts are "u trials1 & well humbl$1 little s9s raise great cries & w>-%\ts 9 ! consci5ce2 & 9 prosp]ity1 consci5ce is a pope1 to give disp5sations1 & let out & 91 & give latitude & elb[-room to our he>t4 ,oh1 h[ little c>e we = p>don at ,*ri/'s h&1 :5 we make disp5sations6 ,& all is b bairns' play1 till a cross )\t beget a heavi] cross )91 & !n we play no long] ) our idols4 ,x is good /ill to be sev]e aga9/ ourselves2 = we b trans=m ,god's m]cy into an idol1 & an idol t ha? a disp5sation to give1 = ! turn+ ( ! grace ( ,god into wantonness4 ,happy are !y :o take up ,god1 wra?1 ju/ice1 & s91 z !y are 9 !mselves1 = we h misc>ry+ light1 t p>te? ) ! *ild1 :5 we h good resolutions only4 ,b1 ,god be ?ank$1 t salvation is n roll$ ^u our :eels4 ,oh1 b ,*ri/ ha? a sav+ eye6 salvation is 9 ,8 eyelids6 ,:5 ,he fir/ look$ on me1 ,i 0 sav$2 x co/ ,him b a look to make hell quit ( me6 ,oh1 b m]its1 free m]its1 & ! de> blood ( ,god1 7 ! be/ gate t ev] we c\ld h gott5 out ( hell6 ,oh1 :at a sweet1 oh1 :at a safe & sure way is x1 to come out ( hell lean+ on a ,savi\r6 ,t ,*ri/ & a s9n] %\ld be "o1 & h heav5 betwixt !m1 & be halv]s ( salvation1 is ! wond] ( salvation4 ,:at m humble c\ld love be8 ,& :at an excell5t smell do? ,*ri/ ca/ on ,8 l[] g>d51 :]e !re gr[ b wild fl[]s1 if we speak by way ( comp>ison4 ,b !re is no?+ b p]fect g>d5 fl[]s 9 heav51 & ! be/ pl5i%+ t is !re is ,*ri/4 ,we are all oblig$ to love heav5 = ,*ri/'s sake4 ,he grace? heav51 & all ,8 ,fa!r's h\se1 ) ,8 pres5ce4 ,he is a ,rose t beautifie? all ! upp] g>d5 ( ,god2 a leaf ( t ,rose ( ,god = smell is wor? a _w4 ,o t ,he w\ld bl[ ,8 smell ^u a )]$ & dead s\l6 ,let u1 !n1 g on to meet ) ,him1 & to be fill$ ) ! sweetness ( ,8 love4 ,no?+ w hold ,him f u4 ,he ha? decre$ to put "t1 s91 hell1 devils1 m51 & dea? out ( ! way1 & to rid ! r\gh way betwixt u & ,him1 t we may enjoy "o ano!r4 ,x is /range & wond]ful1 t ,he w\ld ?9k long 9 heav5 )\t u2 & t ,he w\ld h ! company ( s9n]s to solace & delight ,himself )al 9 heav54 ,& n[ ! supp] is abid+ u4 ,*ri/1 ! ,bridegroom1 ) desire is wait+ on1 till ! bride1 ! ,lamb's wife1 be busk$ = ! m>riage1 & ! great hall be r$d = ! meet+ ( t joyful c\ple4 ,oh1 fools6 :at d we "h8 & :y sit we /ill8 ,:y sleep we 9 ! prison8 ,7 x n be/ to make u w+s1 to flee up to our bless$ ,mat*1 our ,m>r[1 & our fell[ ,fri5d4 ,i ?9k1 ,mi/ress1 t ye are look+ !reaway1 & t ?is is y\r second or ?ird ?\ght4 ,make =w>d2 y\r ,guide waite? on y4 ,i _c b bless y = y\r c>e & k9dness to ! sa9ts4 ,god give y to f9d m]cy1 9 t day ( our ,"l ,jesus2 to ^: sav+ grace ,i recomm5d y4 ,y\rs1 9 our ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,cxxxiv4--,to ,,john ,,ew>t1 ,bailie ( ,kirkcudbright4 ,,john ,,ew>t's "n (t5 occurs 9 ! ,m9ute ,book ( ,comm4 ( ,cov5ant]s1 z resid+ 9 ,kirkcudbright4 ,he is und]/ood to be ! fa!r ( ! ,john ,ew>t :o 0 s5t5c$ to bani%m5t1 #affc1 = refus+ to take "p 9 quell+ a tumult rais$ at ! intrusion ( a curate 9 room ( ! eject$ m9i/] ( ,kirkcudbright4 7,wodr['s ,hi/47 ,a desc5dant ( 8 at ,/ranra] has a small silv] cup1 :i* has be5 h&$ d[n f 8 ance/ors4 7,,! ,,cross ,,no ,,burd5--,,ne$ ,,( ,,sure ,,f\ndation47 ,,my ,,v ,,wor?y ,,& ,,de> ,,fri5d1--,i _c b mo/ k9dly ?ank y = ! expressions ( y\r love4 ,y\r love & respect to me is a great com=t to me4 ,i bless ,8 high & glori\s "n1 t ! t]rors ( great m5 h n affright$ me f op5ly av\*+ ! ,son ( ,god4 ,nay1 ,8 cross is ! sweete/ burd5 t ev] ,i b>e2 x is su* a burd5 z w+s are to a bird1 or sails are to a %ip1 to c>ry me =w>d to my h>b\r4 ,i h n mu* cause to fall 9 love ) ! _w2 b r to wi% t ,he :o sitte? ^u ! floods w\ld br+ my brok5 %ip to l&1 & keep my consci5ce safe 9 ^! dang]\s times2 = wra? f ! ,"l is com+ on ?is s9ful l&4 ,x 7 good t we prison]s ( hope "k ( our /ronghold to run to1 be=e ! /orm come on2 !re=e1 ,sir1 ,i besee* y by ! m]cies ( ,god1 & com=ts ( ,8 _s1 by ! blood ( y\r ,savi\r1 & by y\r compe>ance be=e ! s9-rev5g+ ,judge ( ! _w1 keep y\r g>m5ts clean1 & /& = ! tru? ( ,*ri/1 :i* ye pr(ess4 ,:5 ! "t %all come t y\r eye-/r+s %all break1 y\r face wax pale1 y\r brea? gr[ cold1 & ?is h\se ( clay %all tott]1 & y\r "o foot %all be ov] ! m>*1 9 et]nity1 x w be y\r com=t & joy t ye gave y\r "n to ,*ri/4 ,! greate/ "p ( ! _w ?9k heav5 at ! next door1 & t ,*ri/ianity is an easy task2 b !y w be beguil$4 ,wor?y ,sir1 ,i besee* y1 make sure "w ( salvation4 ,i h f\nd my exp]i5ce1 t all ,i c\ld d ha? _h mu* ado 9 ! day ( my trial2 &1 !re=e1 lay up a sure f\ndation = ! "t to come4 ,i _c requite y = y\r undes]v$ fav\rs to me & my n[ afflict$ bro!r4 ,b ,i tru/ to rememb] y to ,god4 ,rememb] me he>tily to y\r k9d wife4 ,y\rs1 9 8 only ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #ac1 #afcg4 ,,cxxxv4--,to ,,william ,,full]ton1 ,provo/ ( ,kirkcudbright4 7,,fe> ,,n ,,!m ,,:o ,,kill ,,! ,,body--,,unexpect$ ,,fav\r47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,sir1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i am mu* oblig$ to y\r love 9 ,god4 ,i besee* y1 ,sir1 let no?+ be s de> to y z ,*ri/'s tru?1 = salvation is wor? all ! _w1 &1 !re=e1 be n afraid ( m5 t %all die4 ,! ,"l w d = y 9 y\r suff]+ = ,him1 & w bless y\r h\se & se$2 & ye h ,god's promise1 t ye %all h ,8 pres5ce 9 fire1 wat]1 & 9 sev5 tribulations4 ,y\r day %all we> to an end1 & y\r sun g d[n4 ,9 dea? x w be y\r joy t ye h v5tur$ all ye h = ,*ri/2 & !re is n a promise ( heav5 made b to su* z are will+ to suff] = x4 ,x is a ca/le tak5 by =ce4 ,?is e>? is b ! clay portion ( ba/>ds2 &1 !re=e1 no wond] t ! _w smile on its own2 b bett] ?+s are laid up = ,8 lawfully-begott5 bairns1 :om ! _w hate?4 ,i h exp]i5ce to speak ?is2 = ,i w\ld n ex*ange my prison & sad nights ) ! c\rt1 hon\r1 & ease ( my adv]s>ies4 ,my ,"l is pleas$ to make _m unkn[n faces to laugh ^u me1 & to provide a lodg+ = me2 & ,he ,himself visite? my s\l ) fea/s ( spiritual com=ts4 ,oh1 h[ sweet a ,ma/] is ,*ri/6 ,bless$ are !y :o lay d[n all = ,him4 ,i ?ank y k9dly = y\r love to my di/ress$ bro!r4 ,ye h ! bless+ & pray]s ( ! prison] ( ,*ri/ to y1 y\r wife & y\r *ildr54 ,rememb] my love & bless+ to ,william & ,samuel4 ,i desire !m 9 _! y\? to seek ! ,"l1 & to fe> ,8 great "n2 to pray twice a-day1 at lea/1 to ,god1 & to read ,god's ^w2 to keep !mselves f curs+1 ly+1 & fil?y talk+4 ,n[ ! only wise ,god1 & ! pres5ce ( ! ,son ( ,god1 be ) y all4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #ac1 #afcg4 ,,cxxxvi4--,to ,,rob]t ,,gl5d9n+1 ,m9i/] ( ,kirkcudbright4 7,,prep>e ,,to ,,meet ,,?y ,,god--,,*ri/ ,,8 ,,joy47 ,,my ,,de> ,,fri5d1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i ?ank y mo/ k9dly = y\r c>e ( me1 & y\r love & respective#bbi k9dness to my bro!r 9 8 di/ress4 ,i pray ! ,"l t ye may f9d m]cy 9 ! day ( ,*ri/2 & ,i entreat y1 ,sir1 to consid] ! times :i* ye live 91 & t y\r s\l is m wor? to y ?an ! :ole _w1 :i*1 9 ! day ( ! bl[+ ( ! ,la/ ,trumpet1 %all lie 9 :ite a%es1 z an old ca/le burn$ to no?+4 ,& rememb] t judgm5t & et]nity is be=e y4 ,my de> & wor?y fri5d1 let me entreat y 9 ,*ri/'s "n1 & by ! salvation ( y\r s\l1 & by y\r compe>ance be=e ! dreadful & s9-rev5g+ ,judge ( ! _w1 to make y\r acc\nts ready4 ,r$d !m ere ye come to ! wat]-side2 = y\r aft]noon w we> %ort1 & y\r sun fall l[ & g d[n2 & ye "k t ?is long "t y\r ,"l ha? wait$ on y4 ,oh1 h[ com=table a ?+ x w be to y1 :5 "t %all be no m1 & y\r s\l %all dep>t out ( ! h\se ( clay to va/ & endless et]nity1 to h y\r s\l dress$ up1 & prep>$ = y\r ,bridegroom6 ,no loss is comp>able to ! loss ( ! s\l2 !re is no hope ( rega9+ t loss4 ,oh1 h[ joyful w\ld my s\l be to he> t ye w\ld />t to ! gate1 & cont5d = ! cr[n1 & leave all vanities & make ,*ri/ y\r g>l&6 ,let y\r s\l put away y\r old lov]s1 & let ,*ri/ h y\r :ole love4 #bbi ,p]haps ?is ^w means k9dness t _h respect to 8 special ne$s4 ,i h "s exp]i5ce to write ( ?is to y4 ,my witness is 9 heav51 t ,i w\ld n ex*ange my *a9s & bonds = ,*ri/1 & my sighs1 = t5 worlds' glory4 ,i judge ?is clay-idol1 :i* ,adam's sons are r\p+1 & sell+ _! s\ls =1 n wor? a dr9k ( cold wat]4 ,oh1 if y\r s\l 7 9 my s\l's /ead1 h[ sick w\ld ye be ( love = t faire/ ,"o1 t ,faire/ among ! sons ( m56 ,may-fl[]s1 & morn+ vap\r1 & summ] mi/1 po/e? n s fa/ away z ^! worm-eat5 pleasures :i* we foll[4 ,we build ca/les 9 ! air1 & night-dreams are our daily idols t we doat on4 ,salvation1 salvation is our only necess>y ?+4 ,sir1 call home y\r ?\ghts to ?is "w1 to inquire = y\r ,well-belov$4 ,?is e>? is ! portion ( ba/>ds3 seek ! ,son's inh]itance1 & let ,*ri/'s tru? be de> to y4 ,i pawn my salvation on x1 t ?is is ! hon\r ( ,*ri/'s k+dom :i* ,i n[ suff] = 7& ?is _w1 ,i hope1 %all n come betwe5 me & my g>l&72 & t ?is is ! way to life4 ,:5 ye & ,i %all lie lumps ( pale clay ^u ! gr\nd1 our pleasures1 t we n[ naturally love1 %all be less ?an no?+ 9 t day4 ,de> bro!r1 fulfil my joy1 & betake y to ,*ri/ )\t fur!r delay4 ,ye w be fa9 at l5g? to seek ,him1 or d inf9itely worse4 ,rememb] my love to y\r wife4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #ac1 #afcg4 ,,cxxxvii4--,to ,,william ,,gl5d9n+4 ,,william ,,gl5d9n+ 0 ! son ( ,mr4 ,rob]t ,gl5d9n+1 m9i/] ( ,kirkcudbright4 ,a %ort "t be=e ?is lett] 0 writt51 he 0 ord]$ to be imprison$ 9 ,kirkcudbright by ,bi%op ,syds]ff1 = refus+ to inc>c]ate 8 fa!r1 :om t intol]ant prelate _h susp5d$ f 8 (fice1 & _h ord]$ to be imprison$1 because he w\ld nei!r con=m to ,episcopacy1 nor admit z 8 assi/ant a creature ( ! ,bi%op4 ,he 0 a memb] ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly ( ,glasg[ #afch1 be+ return$ by ! burgh ( ,kirkcudbright1 ( :i* he 0 !n ,provo/4 ,dur+ ! subsequ5t ye>s1 he 0 frequ5tly a memb] ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly2 & 8 "n appe>s z a memb] ( ,p>liam5t = ! burgh ( ,kirkcudbright1 & s5t by ! ,committee ( ,e/ates1 9 #afdd1 #afde1 & #afdf4 7,,p]sev]ance ,,aga9/ ,,opposition47 ,,well-,,belov$ ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i ?ank y mo/ k9dly = y\r c>e & love to me1 & 9 p>ticul> to my bro!r1 9 8 di/ress 9 ,ed9burgh4#bcj ,g on ?r\gh y\r wat]s )\t we>y+2 y\r ,guide kn[e? ! way2 foll[ ,him1 & ca/ y\r c>es & temptations ^u ,him4 ,& let n worms1 ! sons ( m51 affright y2 !y %all die1 & ! mo? %all eat !m4 ,keep y\r g>l&2 !re is no less at ! /ake1 9 ?is game betwixt u & ! _w1 ?an our consci5ce & salvation4 ,we h ne$ to take he$ to ! game1 & n to yield to !m4 ,let !m take o!r ?+s f u2 b "h1 9 matt]s ( consci5ce1 we mu/ hold & draw ) k+s1 & set ourselves 9 t]ms ( opposition ) ! %ields ( ! e>?4 ,oh1 ! sweet communion1 = ev]more1 t ha? be5 betwe5 ,*ri/ & ,8 prison]6 ,he we>ie? n to be k9d4 ,he is ! faire/ sight ,i see 9 ,ab]de51 or 9 any "p t ev] my feet 7 94 #bcj ,ru!r=d "h ref]s to ! trial ( 8 bro!r ,george1 s*oolma/] & read] 9 ,kirkcudbright1 be=e ! ,high ,commission1 at ,ed9burgh1 9 ,novemb] ! prec$+ ye>1 = 8 noncon=mity & zeal\s support ( ,mr4 ,rob]t ,gl5d9n+1 ! p]secut$ m9i/] ( ,kirkcudbright4 ,z previ\sly notic$ 7,lett] ,,lxvii471 he 0 condemn$ to resign 8 (fice1 & to remove f ,kirkcudbright be=e ! ensu+ t]m ( ,:itsunday4 ,:5 at ,ed9burgh1 & on 8 trial1 he exp]i5c$ mu* k9dness f sev]al ( ! correspond5ts ( our au?or1 :o1 9 8 lett]s to !m1 makes ! mo/ he>tfelt grateful ackn[l$gm5ts4 ,aft] 8 ejection1 he seems1 says ,murray1 to h tak5 refuge 9 ,ayr%ire2 = 9 a lett] to ,"l ,l\don1 ,ru!r=d speaks ( 8 bro!r z be+ nigh 8 ,lord%ip's b\nds2 & e individual :om he address$ on 8 behalf 7aft] 8 removal f ,kirkcudbright7 0 connect$ ) t c\nty4 ,! k9dness & ! frequ5cy ) :i*1 9 8 lett]s1 he speaks ( him1 d hon\r to 8 he>t 7,life ( ,ru!r=d1 p4 #ic74 ,rememb] my he>ty k9dness to y\r wife4 ,i desire h] to believe1 & lay h] c>es on ,god1 & make fa/ "w ( salvation4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 8 only ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #ac1 #afcg4 ,,cxxxviii4--,to ,,mr4 ,,hugh ,,h5d]son4 ,,hugh ,,h5d]son 0 fir/ m9i/] ( ,dalry1 a p>i% 9 ! di/rict ( ,cunn+ham1 ,ayr%ire2 & aft]w>ds ( ,dumfries4 ,we meet ) 8 "n z m9i/] ( ,dalry 9 #afdc1 :5 he 0 nom9at$ z "o ( ! eight m9i/]s :om ! ,g5]al ,assembly appo9t$ to visit ,irel& by pairs1 ea* pair = ?ree mon?s successively1 to in/ruct1 com=t1 & enc\rage ! ,presbyt]ians 9 t c\ntry1 :o _h be5 depriv$ ( _! m9i/]s ?r\gh ! tyranny ( ! prelates4 ,9 #afde he 0 appo9t$ by ! ,g5]al ,assembly *apla9 to ,colonel ,/u>t's regim5t2 & 9 #afdh translat$ to ,dumfries4 ,%ortly aft] ! re/oration ( ,*>les ,,ii41 he1 & all ! m9i/]s ( ! ,presbyt]y ( ,dumfries1 71 by ! ord] ( ! ,k+'s ,commission]1 c>ri$ prison]s to ,ed9burgh1 = refus+ to obs]ve ! #bi? day ( ,may z a religi\s anniv]s>y1 9 commemoration ( ! ,k+'s bir? & re/oration4 ,b he & ! re/ 7) ! exception ( two7 at la/ yield$ s f> z to engage simply to prea* on t day1 kn[+ x w\ld be ! day ( _! ord9>y weekly s]mon2 a promise h>dly compatible ) /raight=w>dness1 be+ some?+ l a dis+5u\s attempt to make x appe> t !y 7 comply+ ) ! /atute ( ,p>liam5t1 :5 !y 7 m]ely dis*>g+ a pr(essional duty4 ,h5d]son exhibit$ m consi/5cy & /$fa/ness ! subsequ5t ye>1 :5 he pref]r$ be+ expell$ f 8 *>ge to con=m+ to ,prelacy4 ,he 0 eject$ 9 ! close ( ! ye> #affb1 by ! ,e>l ( ,middleton4 ,aft] ?is1 ,h5d]son frequ5tly prea*$ 9 8 own h\se 9 ,gall[ay4 7,,trials ,,select$ ,,by ,,god--,,pati5ce--,,look+ ,,= ,,! ,,judge47 ,,my ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,i he> t y be> ! m>ks ( ,*ri/'s dy+ ab\t ) y1 & t y\r bre?r5 h ca/ y out = y\r ,ma/]'s sake4 ,let u wait on till ! ev5+1 & till our reckon+ 9 black & :ite come be=e our ,ma/]4 ,bro!r1 s9ce we mu/ h a devil to tr\ble u1 ,i love a rag+ devil be/4 ,our ,"l kn[e? :at sort ( devil we h ne$ (3 x is be/ t ,satan be 9 8 own sk91 & look l himself4 ,*ri/ weep+ looke? l ,himself also1 ) :om ,scribes & ,ph>isees 7 at yea & nay1 & %>p contradiction4 ,ye h he>d ( ! pati5ce ( ,job4 ,:5 he lay 9 ! a%es1 ,god 0 ) him1 claw+ & cur+ 8 scabs1 & lett+ out 8 boils1 com=t+ 8 s\l2 & ,he took him up at la/4 ,t ,god is n dead yet2 ,he w /oop & take up fall5 bairns4 ,_m brok5 legs s9ce ,adam's days ha? ,he spelk$1 & _m we>y he>ts ha? ,he refre%$4 ,bless ,him = com=t4 ,:y8 ,none come? dry f ,david's well4 ,let u g among ! re/1 & ca/ d[n our toom buckets into ,*ri/'s ocean1 & suck consolations out ( ,him4 ,we are n s sore /rick51 b we may fill ,*ri/'s hall ) weep+4 ,we h n gott5 our answ] f ,him yet4 ,let u lay up our brok5 pleas to a full sea1 & keep !m till ! day ( ,*ri/'s ,com+4 ,we & ?is _w w n be ev5 till !n3 !y w\ld take our g>m5t f u2 b let u hold & !m draw4 ,bro!r1 x is a /range _w if we laugh n4 ,i nev] saw ! l ( x1 if !re be n paiks ! man1 = ?is contempt done to ! ,son ( ,god4 ,we mu/ d z ^? :o keep ! bloody napk9 to ! ,bailie1 & let him see blood2 we mu/ keep our wrongs to our ,judge1 & let ,him see our bludd]$ & f\l faces4 ,prison]s ( hope mu/ run to ,*ri/1 ) ! gutt]s t te>s h made on _! *eeks4 ,bro!r1 = myself1 ,i am ,*ri/'s dawt$ "o = ! pres5t2 & ,i live ^u no deaf nuts1 z we use to speak4 ,he ha? op5$ f\nta9s to me 9 ! wild]ness4 ,g1 look to my ,"l ,jesus3 ,8 love to me is su*1 t ,i defy ! _w to f9d ei!r brim or bottom to x4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r bro!r1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #ac1 #afcg4 ,,cxxxix4--,to my ,,"l ,,balm]9o*4 ,,john ,,elph9/on1 second ,,"l ,,balm]9o*1 0 ! only son by ! fir/ m>riage ( ! ,hon\rable ,sir ,james ,elph9/on1 fir/ ,"l ,balm]9o*4 ,he di/+ui%$ himself 9 #afcc = 8 opposition to ! measures ( ! ,c\rt 9 fav\r ( ,prelacy1 & p>ticul>ly = oppos+ 9 ,p>liam5t ! ,act conc]n+ ! ,k+'s pr]ogative 9 impos+ ,app>el on ,*ur*m51 & also ! ,act ratify+ ! ,acts previ\sly made = settl+ ! e/ate ( ,bi%ops4 ,soon aft] he 0 libell$ & condemn$ to dea? z guilty ( treason4 ,h[ev]1 aft] a long & sev]e imprisonm5t1 he obta9$ f 8 ,maje/y a free ?\gh reluctant p>don4 ,true to 8 =m] pr9ciples1 he /ill cont9u$ to oppose ! measures !n pursu$ by ,gov]nm5t1 & p>ticul>ly ! attempts to introduce ! ,s]vice ,book into ,scotl&4 ,he 0 a memb] ( ! ,glasg[ ,assembly #afch1 be+ return$ z eld] = ! ,presbyt]y ( ,ed9burgh4 ,8 ,lord%ip1 says ,wood1 01 )\t exception1 ! be/ fri5d ! ,cov5ant]s _h1 z he n only assi/$ t p>ty ) 8 advice on all occasions1 b also suppli$ !m ) l>ge sums ( money1 by :i* he irrep>ably injur$ ! v ample =tune he inh]it$ f 8 fa!r4 ,he liv$ 9 habits ( /rict fri5d%ip ) ! *ief lead]s ( ! ,presbyt]ians1 & 0 p>ticul>ly intimate ) ,sir ,ar*ibald ,john/on ( ,w>ri/on4 ,he _h s /rong a s5se ( ju/ice1 t1 hav+ reason to suspect 8 fa!r _h made too advantage\s a pur*ase ( ! l&s ( ,balumby1 9 ! c\nty ( ,=f>1 he1 ( 8 own accord1 gave #aj1jjj m]ks to ! heir ( t e/ate1 by way ( comp5sation 7,wood's ,cramond74 ,he di$ sudd5ly 9 #afdi1 at ! v "t :5 commission]s 7( :om he 0 "o7 7 s5t to treat ) ,*>les ,,ii4 9 ,holl&4 7,lamont's ,di>y1 p4 #a47 7,,8 ,,happy ,,obligations ,,to ,,*ri/--,,empt9ess ,,( ,,! ,,_w47 ,,my ,,v ,,noble ,,& ,,truly ,,hon\rable ,,"l1--,i make bold to write news to y\r ,lord%ip f my prison1 ?\gh y\r ,lord%ip h exp]i5ce m ?an ,i c h4 ,at my fir/ entry "h1 ,i 0 n a little ca/5 d[n ) *all5ges1 = old1 unrep5t$-( s9s2 & ,satan & my own appreh5sions made a lie ( ,*ri/1 t ,he ha? ca/5 a dry1 )]$ tree ov] ! dyke ( ! v9ey>d4 ,b x 0 my folly 7bless$ be ,8 great "n71 ! fire _c burn ! dry tree4 ,he is pleas$ n[ to fea/ ! exil$ prison] ) ,8 lovely pres5ce2 = x suite? ,*ri/ well to be k9d1 & ,he d9e? & suppe? ) su* a s9n] z ,i am4 ,i am 9 ,*ri/'s tutor+ "h4 ,he ha? made me cont5t ) a borr[$ fireside1 & x ca/e? z mu* heat z m9e own4 ,i want no?+ b real possession ( ,*ri/2 & ,he ha? giv5 me a pawn ( t also1 :i* ,i hope to keep till ,he come ,himself to loose ! pawn4 ,i _c get help to praise ,8 high "n4 ,he ha? made me k+ ov] my losses1 imprisonm5t1 bani%m5t2 & only my dumb ,sabba?s /ick 9 my ?roat4 ,b ,i =give ,*ri/'s wisdom 9 t4 ,i d>e n say "o ^w2 ,he ha? done x1 & ,i w lay my h& ^u my m\?4 ,if any o!r h& _h done x to me1 ,i c\ld n h borne x4 ,n[1 my ,"l1 ,i mu/ tell y\r ,lord%ip t ,i w\ld n give a dr9k ( cold wat] = ?is clay idol1 ?is pla/]$ _w4 ,i te/ify1 & give x "u my own h&1 t ,*ri/ is mo/ wor?y to be suff]$ =4 ,our lazy fle%1 :i* w\ld h ,*ri/ to cry d[n crosses by op5 proclamation1 ha? b rais$ a sl&] ^u ! cross ( ,*ri/4 ,my ,"l1 ,i hope t ye w n =get :at ,he ha? done = y\r s\l4 ,i ?9k t ye are 9 ,*ri/'s c\nt-book1 z ,8 oblig$ debtor4 ,grace1 grace be ) y\r _s4 ,y\r ,lord%ip's oblig$ s]vant1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #ac1 #afcg4 ,,cxl4--,to my ,,lady ,,m>1 ,y\ng]4 ,,lady ,,m>1 y\ng]1 ^: maid5 "n 0 ,*ri/ian ,hay1 0 ! wife ( ,john ,ersk9e1 eigh? ,e>l ( ,m>4 ,%e became a wid[ 9 #afed1 8 ,lord%ip hav+ di$ 9 t ye>4 ,h] son1 ,john1 became n9? ,e>l ( ,m>1 & h] daught]1 ,elizabe?1 0 m>ri$ to ,ar*ibald1 ,"l ,napi]4 ,lady ,m>1 s5ior1 0 ,lady ,m>y ,/ew>t1 daught] ( ,esme1 ,duke ( ,l5nox1 second wife ( ,john1 ,"l ,ersk9e1 sev5? ,e>l ( ,m>4 ,%e di$ 9 ! h\se ( ,sir ,?omas ,hope1 9 ! ,c[gate1 ,ed9burgh1 & 0 buri$ at ,alloa1 #aa? ,may #afdd4 7,sir ,?omas ,hope's ,di>y1 p4 #bje47 ,x 0 = h] t1 9 #afbe1 ! book ( devotion1 call$ ,! ,c\ntess ( ,m>'s ,sanctu>y1 or ,arcadia1 0 drawn up--a little "w ( :i* only two copies 7 kn[n to be 9 exi/5ce1 till repr9t$ 9 #ahfb1 at ,ed9burgh4 7,,no ,,ex*ange ,,= ,,*ri/47 ,,my ,,v ,,noble ,,& ,,de> ,,lady1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i receiv$ y\r ,lady%ip's lett]1 :i* ha? com=t$ my s\l4 ,god give y to f9d m]cy 9 ! day ( ,*ri/4 ,i am 9 z good t]ms & c\rt ) ,*ri/ z an exil$1 oppress$ prison] ( ,*ri/ c be4 ,i am /ill welcome to ,8 h\se2 ,he kn[e? my knock1 & lette? 9 a poor fri5d4 ,"u ?is black1 r\gh tree ( ! cross ( ,*ri/1 ,he ha? ravi%$ me ) ,8 love1 & tak5 my he>t to heav5 ) ,him4 ,well & long may ,he brook x4 ,i w\ld n niff] ,*ri/ ) all ! joys t man or angel c devise beside ,him4 ,:o ha? su* cause to speak hon\rably ( ,*ri/ z ,i h8 ,*ri/ is ,k+ ( all crosses1 & ,he ha? made ,8 sa9ts little k+s "u ,him2 & ,he c ride & triumph ^u weak] bodies ?an ,i am 7if any c be weak]71 & ,8 horse w nei!r fall nor /umble4 ,madam1 y\r ,lady%ip ha? mu* ado ) ,*ri/1 = y\r s\l1 husb&1 *ildr51 & h\se4 ,let ,him f9d mu* employm5t = ,8 call+ ) y2 = ,he is su* a fri5d z delighte? to be burd5$ ) suits & employm5ts2 & ! m ye lay on ,him1 & ! m homely ye be ) ,him1 ! m welcome4 ,o ! dep? ( ,*ri/'s love6 ,x ha? nei!r brim nor bottom4 ,oh1 if ?is bl9d _w saw ,8 beauty6 ,:5 ,i c\nt ) ,him = ,8 m]cies to me1 ,i mu/ /& /ill & wond]1 & g away z a poor dyv\r1 :o ha? no?+ to pay4 ,free =giv5ess is paym5t4 ,i w\ld t ,i c\ld get ,him set on high2 = ,8 love ha? made me sick1 & ,i die except ,i get real possession4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's1 at all ob$i5ce 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #ac1 #afcg4 ,,cxli4--,to ,,james ,,macadam4 ,john ,liv+/one 7,hi/or4 ,relation71 along ) ,m>ion ,m',naught & o!r su*1 m5tions ,john ,macadam & ,*ri/ian ,macadam ( ,wat]head1 ne> ,c>sphairn1 z em95t ,*ri/ians4 ,! p]son to :om ?is lett] is address$ may h be5 "o ( t family4 ,! fam\s road eng9e] 9 our day1 ,macadam1 born at ,wat]head1 0 desc5d$ f ?is anci5t family4 ,x seems t ! ,*ri/ian ,macadam m5tion$ above 0 aft]w>ds ,lady ,c>doness2 & because ( h] connection ) ?is correspond5t ( ,ru!r=d's1 we may give ! inscription on h] tomb4 ,! tomb is "p ( ! enclos$ pile close to ! old ,anwo? *ur*4 ,! inscription is on ! nor? side ( ! pile3-- ,*ri/ian ,m',adam1 ,lady ,c>dynes4 ,dep>t$ #af? ,june ( #afbh4 tatis su1 #cc4 ,ye gaz]s on ! trophy ( a tomb1 ,s5d out "o groan = want ( h] ^: life1 ,twice born on e>?1 n[ is 9 e>?'s womb4 ,liv$ long a virg91 n[ a spotless wife4 ,*ur* keeps h] godly life1 ! tomb h] corpse1 ,& e>? h] preci\s "n4 ,:o !n does lose8 ,h] husb&8 ,no1 s9ce heav5 h] s\l do? ga94 7,,! ,,k+dom ,,tak5 ,,by ,,=ce47 ,,my ,,v ,,de> ,,& ,,wor?y ,,fri5d1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i long to he> ( y\r gr[+ 9 grace1 & ( y\r advanc+ 9 y\r j\rney to heav54 ,x w be ! joy ( my he>t to he> t ye hold y\r face up ! brae1 & wade ?r\gh temptations )\t fe>+ :at man c d4 ,*ri/ %all1 :5 ,he arise?1 m[ d[n ,8 enemies1 & lay bulks#bca 7z !y use to speak7 on ! gre51 & fill ! pits ) dead bodies 7,ps4 cx4 #f2 ! places74 ,!y %all lie l h&fuls ( )]$ hay1 :5 ,he arise? to ! prey4 ,salvation1 salvation is ! only necess>y ?+4 ,?is clay idol1 ! _w1 is n to be s\ght2 x is a morsel n = y1 b = hung]-bitt5 ba/>ds4 ,cont5d = salvation4 ,y\r ,ma/]1 ,*ri/1 won heav5 ) /rokes3 x is a besieg$ ca/le2 x mu/ be tak5 ) viol5ce4 ,oh1 ?is _w ?9ke? heav5 b at ! next door1 & t godl9ess may sleep 9 a b$ ( d[n till x come to heav56 ,b t w n d x4 #bca ,c>cases2 prop]ly1 ! trunk1 or bulk ( ! man4 ,9 "s editions x is writt5 b\ks2 b bulks is 9 all ! old editions4 ,= myself1 ,i am z well z ,*ri/'s prison] c be2 = by ,him ,i am ma/] & k+ ( all my crosses4 ,i am above ! prison1 & ! la% ( m5's tongues2 ,*ri/ triumphe? 9 me4 ,i h be5 ca/5 d[n1 & heavy ) fe>s1 & haunt$ ) *all5ges4 ,i 0 swimm+ 9 ! dep?s1 b ,*ri/ _h ,8 h& "u my *9 all ! "t1 & took good he$ t ,i %\ld n lose brea?2 & n[ ,i h gott5 my feet aga91 & !re are love-fea/s ( joy1 & spr+-tides ( consolation betwixt ,*ri/ & me4 ,we agree well2 ,i h c\rt ) ,him2 ,i am /ill welcome to ,8 h\se4 ,oh1 my %ort arms _c fa?om ,8 love6 ,i besee* y1 ,i *>ge y1 to help me to praise4 ,ye h a prison]'s pray]s1 !re=e =get me n4 ,i desire ,sibylla to rememb] me de>ly to all 9 t p>i% :o "k ,*ri/1 z if ,i _h nam$ !m4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #ac1 #afcg4 ,,cxlii4--,to my v de> bro!r1 ,,william ,,liv+/one4 ,probably "o ( 8 ,anwo? p>i%ion]s4 ,!re are ,liv+/ones 9 t neighb\rhood to ?is day4 7,,c\nsel ,,to ,a ,,y\?47 ,,my ,,v ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,i rejoice to he> t ,*ri/ ha? run away ) y\r "y love1 & t ye are s e>ly 9 ! morn+ mat*$ ) su* a ,"l2 = a "y man is (t5 a dress$ lodg+ = ! devil to dwell 94 ,be humble & ?ankful = grace2 & weigh x n s mu* by weight1 z if x be true4 ,*ri/ w n ca/ wat] on y\r smok+ coal2 ,he nev] yet put out a dim c&le t 0 light$ at ! ,sun ( ,righte\sness4 ,i recomm5d to y pray] & wat*+ ov] ! s9s ( y\r y\?2 = ,i "k t missive lett]s g betwe5 ! devil & "y blood4 ,satan ha? a fri5d at c\rt 9 ! he>t ( y\?2 & !re pride1 luxury1 lu/1 rev5ge1 =getfulness ( ,god1 are hir$ z 8 ag5ts4 ,happy is y\r s\l if ,*ri/ man ! h\se1 & take ! keys ,himself1 & comm& all1 z x suite? ,him full well to rule all :]ev] ,he is4 ,keep ,*ri/1 & ent]ta9 ,him well4 ,*]i% ,8 grace2 bl[ ^u y\r own coal2 & let ,him tutor y4 ,n[ = myself3 "k t ,i am fully agre$ ) my ,"l4 ,*ri/ ha? put ! ,fa!r & me into ea* o!r's arms4 ,_m a sweet b>ga9 ,he made be=e1 & ,he ha? made ?is among ! re/4 ,i reign z k+ ov] my crosses4 ,i w n flatt] a temptation1 nor give ! devil a good ^w3 ,i defy hell's iron gates4 ,god ha? pass$ ov] my qu>rell+ ( ,him at my entry "h1 & n[ ,he fe$e? & fea/e? ) me4 ,praise1 praise ) me2 & let u exalt ,8 "n toge!r4 ,y\r bro!r 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #ac1 #afcg4 ,,cxliii4--,to ,,william ,,gordon ( ,:itep>k4 ,?is may be a son ( ,george ,gordon1 :o is record$ z heir to ! e/ate ( ,:ytp>k1 ,m>* #bj1 #afbh4 ,x 0 n1 9 ! p>i% ( ,anwo?1 b close to ,ca/le ,d\glas4 7,,no?+ ,,lo/ ,,by ,,trials--,,long+ ,,= ,,*ri/ ,,himself ,,because ,,( ,,8 ,,love47 ,,wor?y ,,sir1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be unto y4 ,i long to he> f y4 ,i am "h ! ,"l's prison] & pati5t1 h&l$ z s(tly by my ,physician z if ,i 7 a sick man "u a cure4 ,i 0 at h>d t]ms ) my ,"l1 & plead$ ) ,him1 b ,i _h ! wor/ side4 ,x is a wond] t ,he %\ld h suff]$ ! l ( me to h nicknam$ ! ,son ( ,8 love1 ,*ri/1 & to call ,him a *ang$ ,"l1 :o ha? =sak5 me4 ,b misbelief ha? nev] a good ^w to speak ( ,*ri/4 ,! dross ( my cross ga!r$ a scum ( fe>s 9 ! fire--d\bt+s1 impati5ce1 unbelief1 *all5g+ ( ,provid5ce z sleep+1 & z n reg>d+ my sorr[2 b my goldsmi?1 ,*ri/1 0 pleas$ to take (f ! scum1 & burn x 9 ! fire4 ,&1 bless$ be my ,ref9]1 ,he ha? made ! metal bett]1 & furni%$ new supply ( grace1 to cause me hold out weight2 & ,i hope t ,he ha? n lo/ "o gra9-weight by burn+ ,8 s]vant4 ,n[ ,8 love 9 my he>t ca/e? a mighty heat2 ,he kn[e? t ! desire ,i h to be at ,himself pa9e? me4 ,i h sick nights & frequ5t fits ( love-fev]s = my ,well-belov$4 ,no?+ pa9e? me n[ b want ( ,8 pres5ce4 ,i ?9k x long till day4 ,i *all5ge "t z too sl[ 9 its pace1 t holde? my only fair "o1 my love1 my ,well-belov$ f me4 ,oh1 if we 7 toge!r once6 ,i am l an old craz$ %ip t ha? endur$ _m /orms1 & t w\ld fa9 be 9 ! lee ( ! %ore1 & fe>e? new /orms2 ,i w\ld be t nigh heav51 t ! %ad[ ( x might break ! =ce ( ! /orm1 & ! craz$ %ip might w9 to l&4 ,my ,"l's sun ca/e? a heat ( love & beam ( light on my s\l4 ,my bless+ ?rice e day ^u ! sweet cross ( ,*ri/6 ,i am n a%am$ ( my g>l&1 ! bani%$ m9i/]1 :i* is ! t]m ( ,ab]de54 ,love1 love defie? reproa*es4 ,! love ( ,*ri/ ha? a corslet ( pro( on x1 & arr[s w n draw blood ( x4 ,we are m ?an conqu]ors ?r\gh ! blood ( ,him t lov$ u 7,rom4 viii4 #cg74 ,! devil & ! _w _c w\nd ! love ( ,*ri/4 ,i am fur!r f yield+ to ! c\rse ( defection ?an :5 ,i came hi!r4 ,suff]+s blunt n ! fi]y edge ( love4 ,ca/ love into ! floods ( hell1 x w swim above4 ,x c>e? n = ! _w's busk$ & pla/]$ (f]s4 ,x ha? pleas$ my ,"l s to l9e my he>t ) ! love ( my ,"l ,jesus1 t1 z if ! field 7 already won1 & ,i on ! o!r side ( "t1 ,i laugh at ! _w's gold5 pleasures1 & at ?is dirty idol :i* ! sons ( ,adam wor%ip4 ,?is worm-eat5 god is t :i* my s\l ha? fall5 out ( love )4 ,sir1 ye 7 once my he>]3 ,i desire n[ to he> f y & y\r wife4 ,i salute h] & y\r *ildr5 ) bless+s4 ,i am glad t ye are /ill h&fa/$ ) ,*ri/4 ,g on 9 y\r j\rney1 & take ! city by viol5ce4 ,keep y\r g>m5ts clean4 ,be clean virg9s to y\r husb& ! ,lamb4 ,! _w %all foll[ y to heav5's gates3 & ye w\ld n wi% x to g 9 ) y4 ,keep fa/ ,*ri/'s love4 ,pray = me1 z ,i d = y4 ,! ,"l ,jesus be ) y\r _s4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #ac1 #afcg4 ,,cxliv4--,to ,,mr4 ,,george ,,gillespie4 ,,george ,,gillespie 0 ! son ( ,mr4 ,john ,gillespie1 "s "t m9i/] ( ! ,gospel at ,kirkcaldy4 ,he 0 lic5s$ to prea* ! ,gospel "s "t prior to #afch3 & 9 ,april1 t ye>1 0 orda9$ m9i/] ( ,wemyss4 ,9 #afdb1 by ! ,g5]al ,assembly he 0 translat$ to "o ( ! *ur*es 9 ,ed9burgh1 :]e he cont9u$ till 8 dea?4 ,gillespie possess$ tal5ts ( ! highe/ ord]2 & s mu* 7 ^! appreciat$ t1 "y z he 01 he 0 "o ( ! f\r m9i/]s s5t z commission]s f ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl& to ! ,we/m9/] ,assembly 9 #afdc4 ,!re he attract$ g5]al notice1 by ! cog5cy ( argum5t1 & ! r>e le>n+ :i* he %[$ 9 plead+ ! cause ( ,presbyt]y & oppos+ ,era/ianism4 ,at "o ( ! meet+s ( t ,assembly1 :5 ! le>n$ ,seld5 _h deliv]$ a long & an elaborate disc\rse 9 fav\r ( ,era/ianism1 to :i* none seem$ prep>$ to reply1 ,gillespie1 :o 0 /ill a "y man1 0 obs]v$ to be writ+4 ,a v5]able fri5d w5t to 8 *air1 & ask$ if he _h tak5 notes1 b f\nd t he _h writt5 no?+ except ^! words1 frequ5tly repeat$1 ,give light1 ,"l4 ,8 fri5d urg$ him to answ]4 ,gillespie at la/ rose1 & 9 an extempore spee* refut$ ,seld5 ) a p[] ( reason+ & an am\nt ( le>n+ :i* excit$ ! admiration ( all pres5t4 ,seld5 himself is said to h obs]v$1 aft] he>+ ?is reply1 ,t "y man1 by a s+le spee*1 has swept away ! lab\r & ! le>n+ ( t5 ye>s ( my life6 ,gillespie di$ 9 ,decemb] #afdh1 9 ! #cf? ye> ( 8 age4 ,dur+ 8 la/ illness he enjoy$ little com=t1 b 0 /rong 9 ! fai? ( adh]5ce to ! div9e promises--a subject on :i* he insi/$ mu* 9 8 s]mons4 ,:5 ask$ if he _h any com=t1 he said1 ,no2 b ?\gh ! ,"l all[ me no com=t1 yet ,i w believe t my ,belov$ is m9e1 & t ,i am ,84 ,to two m9i/]s1 :o ask$ :at advice he _h to give !m1 he answ]$3 ,i h little exp]i5ce ( ! m9i/ry1 hav+ be5 9 x only n9e ye>s2 b ,i c say t ,i h got m assi/ance 9 ! "w ( prea*+ f pray] ?an /udy2 & mu* m help f ! assi/ance ( ! ,_s ?an f books4 ,& yet he 0 kn[n to h be5 an indefatigable /ud5t4 ,he is ! au?or ( v>i\s works1 :i* are *iefly controv]sial1 su* z ,! ,engli% ,popi% ,c]emonies1 & ,a>on's ,rod ,blossom+4 7,,suspicions ,,( ,,*ri/',s ,,love ,,remov$ ,,?ree ,,desires47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,i receiv$ y\r lett]4 ,z = my case1 bro!r1 ,i bless ,8 glori\s "n1 t my losses are my ga91 my prison a palace1 & my sadness joyfulness4 ,at my fir/ entry1 my appreh5sions s wr\ght ^u my cross1 t ,i became jeal\s ( ! love ( ,*ri/1 z be+ by ,him ?ru/ out ( ! v9ey>d1 & ,i 0 "u great *all5ges1 z ord9>ily melt$ gold ca/e? =? a drossy scum1 & ,satan & our corruption =m ! fir/ words t ! heavy cross speake?1 & say1 ,god is angry1 ,he love? y n4 ,b our appreh5sions are n canonical2#bcb !y indite lies ( ,god & ,*ri/'s love4 ,b s9ce my _s 0 settl$1 & ! clay has fall5 to ! bottom ( ! well1 ,i see bett] :at ,*ri/ 0 do+4 ,& n[ my ,"l is return$ ) salvation "u ,8 w+s4 ,n[ ,i want little ( half a heav51 & ,i f9d ,*ri/ e day s sweet1 com=table1 lovely1 & k9d1 t ?ree ?+s only tr\ble me3 #a/1 ,i see n h[ to be ?ankful1 or h[ to get help to praise t ,royal ,k+1 :o raise? up ^? t are b[$ d[n4 #bnd1 ,8 love pa9e? me1 & w\nde? my s\l1 s t ,i am 9 a fev] = want ( real pres5ce4 #crd1 ,an excessive desire to take in/rum5ts 9 ,god's "n1 t ?is is ,*ri/ & ,8 tru?1 :i* ,i n[ suff] =2 yea1 ! apple ( ! eye ( ,*ri/'s hon\r1 ev5 ! sov]eignty & royal privileges ( our ,k+ & ,lawgiv]1 ,*ri/4 ,&1 !re=e1 let no man scaur at ,*ri/'s cross1 or raise an ill report ^u ,him or x2 = ,he be>e? ! suff]] & x bo?4 #bcb ,au!ntic ,scripture4 ,i am "h tr\bl$ ) ! disputes ( ! great doctors 7especially ) ,dr4 ,b4#bcc7 9 ,c]emonial & ,arm9ian controv]sies1 = all are corrupt "h2 b1 ,i ?ank ,god1 ) no detrim5t to ! tru?1 or discr$it to my pr(ession4 ,s1 !n1 ,i see t ,*ri/ c triumph 9 a weak] man nor ,i2 & :o c be m weak8 ,b ,8 grace is suffici5t = me4 #bcc ,dr4 ,rob]t ,b>ron4 ,bro!r1 rememb] our old cov5ant1 & pray = me1 & write to me y\r case4 ,! ,"l ,jesus be ) y\r _s4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #ac1 #afcg4 ,,cxlv4--,to ,,jean ,,gordon4 7,,god ,,! ,,satisfy+ ,,portion--,,adh]5ce ,,to ,,*ri/47 ,,my ,,v ,,de> ,,& ,,lov+ ,,si/]1--,grace m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i long to he> f y4 ,i exhort y to set up ! brae to ! ,k+'s city1 t mu/ be tak5 by viol5ce4 ,y\r aft]noon's sun is we>+ l[4 ,"t w eat up y\r frail life1 l a worm gnaw+ at ! root ( a ,may-fl[]4 ,l5d ,*ri/ y\r he>t4 ,set ,him z a seal !re4 ,take ,him 9 )91 & let ! _w & *ildr5 /& at ! door4 ,!y are n y\rs2 make y & !m#bcd = y\r prop] own]1 ,*ri/4 ,x is good t ,he is y\r ,husb& & _! ,fa!r4 ,:at miss+ c !re be ( a dy+ man1 :5 ,god fille? ,8 *air8 ,give h\rs ( ! day to pray]4 ,fa% ,*ri/ 7if ,i may speak s71 & importune ,him2 be (t5 at ,8 gate2 give ,8 door no re/4 ,i c tell y t ,he w be f\nd4 ,oh1 :at sweet fell[%ip is betwixt ,him & me6 ,i am imprison$1 b ,he is n imprison$4 ,he ha? %am$ me ) ,8 k9dness4 ,he ha? come to my prison1 & run away ) my he>t & all my love4 ,well may ,he brook x6 ,i wi% t my love get nev] an own] b ,*ri/4 ,fy1 fy ^u old lov]s1 t held u s long asund]6 ,we %all n "p n[4 ,he & ,i %all be he>d1 be=e ,he w9 out ( my grips4 ,i resolve to wre/le ) ,*ri/1 ere ,i quit ,him4 ,b my love to ,him ha? ca/5 my s\l into a fev]1 & !re is no cool+ ( my fev]1 till ,i get real possession ( ,*ri/4 ,o /rong1 /rong love ( ,jesus1 ?\ ha/ w\nd$ my he>t ) ?9e arr[s6 ,oh pa96 ,oh pa9 ( love = ,*ri/6 ,:o w help me to praise8 ,let me h y\r pray]s4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #ac1 #afcg4 #bcd ,?is seems to mean m\ld1 or fa%ion1 y\rself & !m4 ,,cxlvi4--,to ,,mr4 ,,james ,,bruce1 ,m9i/] ( ! ,gospel4 ,,mr4 ,,james ,,bruce 0 m9i/] ( ,k+sb>ns1 9 ! ,presbyt]y ( ,/ ,&rews2 admitt$ 9 #afcj4 ,prelacy & ! ,engli% c]emonies _h !n1 = a consid]able "t1 be5 impos$ ^u ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&4 ,b ,bruce1 l _m o!r ( h] m9i/]s1 be+ 9 pr9ciple decid$ly fav\rable to ,presbyt]y1 refus$ to con=m4 ,he 01 h[ev]1 p]mitt$ to cont9ue 9 8 *>ge1 ! ,bi%ops at t "t remov+ v few1 because ! introduc$ c]emonies 7 s unpopul>1 t x 0 judg$ dang]\s & impolitic to en=ce a rigid & univ]sal compliance ) !m4 ,bruce made an e>ly public appe>ance aga9/ ! attempts ( ! ,c\rt to impose ! ,anglo-,popi% liturgy1 or ,s]vice ,book1 9 #afcg4 ,he 0 a memb] ( ! ,glasg[ ,assembly1 #afch4 ,he di$ at ,k+sb>ns1 ,may #bf1 #affb1 :5 ! /orm ( p]secution 0 ab\t to break ^u ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&1 be+ ?us tak5 away f ! evil to come4 7,,misjudg+ ,,( ,,*ri/',s ,,ways47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,well-,,belov$ ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,^u ! ne>e/ acqua9tance 7t we are ,fa!r's *ildr571 ,i ?\ght good to write to y4 ,my case1 9 my bonds = ! hon\r ( my royal ,pr9ce & ,k+1 ,jesus1 is z good z become? ! witness ( su* a sov]eign ,k+4 ,at my fir/ com+ hi!r1 ,i 0 9 great heav9ess1 wre/l+ ) *all5ges2 be+ burd5$ 9 he>t 7z ,i am yet71 = my sil5t ,sabba?s1 & = a b]eav$ p1 "y ones new-born1 pluck$ f ! brea/1 & ! *ildr5's table drawn4 ,i ?\ght ,i 0 a dry tree ca/ ov] ! dyke ( ! v9ey>d4 ,b my secret conceptions ( ,*ri/'s love1 at ,8 sweet & long-desir$ return to my s\l1 7 f\nd to be a lie ( ,*ri/'s love1 =g$ by ! tempt] & my own he>t4 ,& ,i am p]suad$ x 0 s4 ,n[ !re is great] peace & security )9 ?an be=e2 ! c\rt is rais$ & dismiss$1 = x 0 n f5c$ 9 ,god's "n4 ,i 0 f> mi/ak5 :o %\ld h summon$ ,*ri/ = unk9dness2 mi/$ fai?1 & my fev]1 conceiv$ amiss ( ,him4 ,n[1 n[1 ,he is pleas$ to fea/ a poor prison]1 & to refre% me ) joy unspeakable & glori\s6 s z ! ,holy ,_s is witness t my suff]+s are = ,*ri/'s tru?2 & ,god =bid t ,i %\ld d5y ! te/imony ( ! ,holy ,_s & make ,him a false witness4 ,n[1 ,i te/ify "u my h&1 out ( "s small exp]i5ce1 t ,*ri/'s cause1 ev5 ) ! cross1 is bett] ?an ! k+'s cr[n2 & t ,8 reproa*es are sweet1 ,8 cross p]fum$1 ! walls ( my prison fair & l>ge1 my losses ga94 ,i desire y1 my de> bro!r1 to help me to praise1 & to rememb] me 9 y\r pray] to ,god4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 our ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #ad1 #afcg4 ,,cxlvii4--,to ,,john ,,gordon1 at ,rusco1 9 ! ,p>i% ( ,anwo?1 ,gall[ay4 ,x is said t ,rusco means a boggy place1 ref]r+ to ! orig9al /ate ( ! place4 ,! old t[] or ca/le /ill /&s on a g5tle slope1 ?ree miles f ,gateh\se & two f ,anwo?1 b un9habit$4 ,! wood$ height ( ,ca/ramont 0 "p ( ! doma94 ,x 0 at ?is old mansion 7,rusco7 t ,rob]t ,campbell1 laird ( ,k9zeancleugh1 ! fri5d ( ,john ,knox1 di$ ( fev]1 9 #aegd1 :5 on a visit to ,gordon ( ,lo*9v>1 express+ 8 confid5ce ( victory1 & 8 desire to dep>t & be ) ,*ri/4 7,,press+ ,,into ,,heav5--,a ,,*ri/ian ,,no ,,easy ,,atta9m5t--,,s9s ,,to ,,be ,,avoid$47 ,,my ,,wor?y ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,missp5d n y\r %ort s&-glass1 :i* runne? v fa/2 seek y\r ,"l 9 "t4 ,let me obta9 ( y a lett] "u y\r h&1 = a promise to ,god1 by ,8 grace1 to take a new c\rse ( walk+ ) ,god4 ,heav5 is n at ! next door2 ,i f9d x h>d to be a ,*ri/ian4 ,!re is no little ?ru/+ & ?r++ to ?ru/ 9 at heav5's gates2 x is a ca/le tak5 by =ce2--,_m %all /rive to ent] 91 & %all n be able4 ,i besee* & obte/ y 9 ! ,"l1 to make consci5ce ( ra% & passionate oa?s1 ( rag+ & sudd5 av5g+ ang]1 ( night dr9k+1 ( ne$less companionry1 ( ,sabba?-break+1 ( hurt+ any "u y by ^w or de$1 ( hat+ y\r v enemies4 ,except ye receive ! k+dom ( ,god z a little *ild1 & be z meek & sob]-m9d$ z a babe1 ye _c ent] into ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,t is a ^w :i* %\ld t\* y ne>1 & make y /oop & ca/ y\rself d[n1 & make y\r great _s fall4 ,i "k t ?is w n be easily done1 b ,i recomm5d x to y1 z y t5d] y\r "p ( ! k+dom ( heav54 ,bro!r1 ,i may1 f new exp]i5ce1 speak ( ,*ri/ to y4 ,oh1 if ye saw 9 ,him :at ,i see6 ,a riv] ( ,god's unse5 joys has fl[$ f bank to brae ov] my s\l s9ce ,i p>t$ ) y4 ,i wi% t ,i want$ "p1 s be+ ye might h2 t y\r s\l might be sick ( love = ,*ri/1 or r satiat$ ) ,him4 ,?is clay-idol1 ! _w1 w\ld seem to y !n n wor? a fig2 "t w eat y out ( possession ( x4 ,:5 ! eye-/r+s break1 & ! brea? gr[e? cold1 & ! imprison$ s\l looke? out ( ! w9d[s ( ! clay-h\se1 ready to leap out into et]nity1 :at w\ld y !n give = a lamp full ( oil8 ,oh seek x n[4 ,i desire y to correct & curb bann+1 swe>+1 ly+1 dr9k+1 ,sabba?-break+1 & idle sp5d+ ( ! ,"l's day 9 abs5ce f ! kirk1 z f> z y\r au?ority rea*e? 9 t p>i%4 ,i he> t a man is to be ?ru/ into t place1 to ! :i* ,i h ,god's "r4 ,i "k t ye %\ld h a voice by ,god's ^w 9 t 7,acts i4 #ae1 #af1 to ! end2 vi4 #c-e74 ,ye w\ld be loa? t any prelate %\ld put y out ( y\r possession e>?ly2 & ?is is y\r "r4 ,:at ,i write to y1 ,i write to y\r wife4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r lov+ ,pa/or1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #ad1 #afcg4 ,,cxlviii4--,to ! ,,lady ,,hallihill4 ,,lady ,,hallihill1 ^: maid5 "n 0 ,le>mon?1 0 ! wife ( ,sir ,james ,melville ( ,hallhill1 9 ,fife1 ! son ( ,sir ,james ,melville ( ,hallhill1 a privy c\ncillor to ,k+ ,james ,,vi41 & an accompli%$ /atesman & c\rti] 9 8 day1 :o di$ 9 #afag4 7,d\glas' ,pe]age1 vol4 ii47 ,consequ5tly1 ?is lady 0 si/]-9-law to ,lady ,culross1 =m]ly notic$4 ,liv+/one1 :o 0 p]sonally acqua9t$ ) h]1 describes h] z em95t = grace & gifts2 & ^: memory 0 v preci\s & refre%+ to him4 7,,*ri/',s ,,crosses ,,bett] ,,?an ,,egypt',s ,,treasures47 ,,de> ,,& ,,*ri/ian ,,lady1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i long$ mu* to write to y\r ,lady%ip2 b n[1 ! ,"l (f]+ a fit occasion1 ,i w\ld n omit to d x4 ,i _c b acqua9t y\r ,lady%ip ) ! k9d deal+ ( ,*ri/ to my s\l1 9 ?is h\se ( my pilgrimage1 t y\r ,lady%ip may "k t ,he is z good z ,he is call$4 ,= at my fir/ entry into ?is trial 7be+ ca/5 d[n & tr\bl$ ) *all5ges & jeal\sies ( ,8 love1 ^: "n & te/imony ,i n[ be> 9 my bonds71 ,i fe>$ no?+ m ?an t ,i 0 ca/5 ov] ! dyke ( ! v9ey>d1 z a dry tree4 ,b1 bless$ be ,8 great "n1 ! dry tree 0 9 ! fire1 & 0 n burnt2 ,8 dew came d[n & quick5$ ! root ( a )]$ plant4 ,& n[ ,he is come aga9 ) joy1 & ha? be5 pleas$ to fea/ ,8 exil$ & afflict$ prison] ) ! joy ( ,8 consolations4 ,n[ ,i weep1 b am n sad2 ,i am *a/5$1 b ,i die n2 ,i h loss1 b ,i want no?+2 ?is wat] _c dr[n me1 ?is fire _c burn me1 because ( ! good-w ( ,him t dwelt 9 ,! ,bu%4 ,! wor/ ?+s ( ,*ri/1 ,8 reproa*es1 ,8 cross1 are bett] ?an ,egypt's treasures4 ,he ha? op5$ ,8 door1 & tak5 into ,8 h\se-(-w9e a poor s9n]1 & ha? left me s sick ( love = my ,"l ,jesus1 t if heav5 7 at my dispos+1 ,i w\ld give x = ,*ri/1 & w\ld n be cont5t to g to heav51 except ,i 7 p]suad$ t ,*ri/ 7 !re4 ,i w\ld n give1 nor ex*ange1 my bonds = ! prelates' velvets2 nor my prison = _! coa*es2 nor my sighs = all ! _w's laught]4 ,?is clay-idol1 ! _w1 ha? no great c\rt 9 my s\l4 ,*ri/ ha? come & run away to heav5 ) my he>t & my love1 s t nei!r he>t nor love is m9e3 ,i pray ,god1 t ,*ri/ may keep bo? )\t rev]sion4 ,9 my e/imation1 z ,i am n[ dispos$1 if my "p ( ?is _w's clay 7 r\p$ & sold1 ,i w\ld ?9k x de> ( a dr9k ( wat]4 ,i see ,*ri/'s love is s k+ly1 t x w n abide a m>r[2 x mu/ h a ?rone all alone 9 ! s\l4 ,& ,i see t apples beguile bairns1 h[beit !y be worm-eat54 ,! mo?-eat5 pleasures ( ?is pres5t _w make bairns believe t5 is a hundr$1 & yet all t are "h are b %ad[s4 ,if !y w\ld draw by ! curta9 t is hung betwixt !m & ,*ri/1 !y %\ld see !mselves fools :o h s long misk5n$ ! ,son ( ,god4 ,i seek no m1 next to heav51 ?an t ,he may be glorifi$ 9 a prison] ( ,*ri/2 & t 9 my behalf _m w\ld praise ,8 high & glori\s "n :o he>e? ! sigh+ ( ! prison]4 ,rememb] my s]vice to ! laird1 y\r husb&2 & to y\r son1 my acqua9tance4 ,i wi% t ,*ri/ _h 8 "y love1 & t 9 ! morn+ he w\ld />t to ! gate1 to seek t :i* ! _w kn[e? n1 &1 !re=e1 do? n seek x4 ,! grace ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #ad1 #afcg4 ,,cxlix4--,to ! mu* hon\r$ ,,john ,,osburn1 ,provo/ ( ,ayr4 ,,( ,,john ,,osburn1 m]*ant 9 ,ayr1 & at ?is "t *ief magi/rate ( t burgh1 little is n[ kn[n4 ,he di$ ab\t ! close ( ! ye> #afec1 or beg9n+ ( ! foll[+ ye>1 z appe>s f 8 son ,david be+ ret\r$ 8 heir on #ag? ,janu>y #afed4 ,he appe>s on ! li/ ( ! g5tlem5 9 ,ayr%ire :om ,middleton f9$ 9 #affb4 7,,adh]5ce ,,to ,,*ri/--,,8 ,,approbation ,,wor? ,,all ,,worlds47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,sir1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,^u our small acqua9tance1 & ! good report ,i he> ( y1 ,i c\ld n b write to y4 ,i h no?+ to say1 b t ,*ri/1 9 t hon\rable place ,he ha? put y 91 ha? intru/$ y ) a de> pl$ge1 :i* is ,8 own glory2 & ha? arm$ y ) ,8 sword to keep ! pl$ge1 & make a good acc\nt ( x to ,god4 ,be n afraid ( m54 ,y\r ,ma/] c m[ d[n ,8 enemies1 & make )]$ hay ( fair fl[]s4 ,y\r "t w n be long2 aft] y\r aft]noon w come y\r ev5+1 & aft] ev5+1 night4 ,s]ve ,*ri/4 ,back ,him2 let ,8 cause be y\r cause2 give n an hair-bread? ( tru? away2 = x is n y\rs1 b ,god's4 ,!n1 s9ce ye are go+1 take ,*ri/'s te/ificate ) y out ( ?is life--,well done1 good & fai?ful s]vant6 ,8 well done is wor? a %ipful ( good-days & e>?ly hon\rs4 ,i h cause to say ?is1 because ,i f9d ,him tru? itself4 ,9 my sad days1 ,*ri/ laughe? *e]fully1 & sai?1 ,all w be well6 ,w\ld to ,god t all ?is k+dom1 & all t "k ,god1 knew :at is betwixt ,*ri/ & me 9 ?is prison--:at kisses1 embracem5ts1 & love communion6 ,i take ,8 cross 9 my arms ) joy2 ,i bless x1 ,i rejoice 9 x4 ,suff]+ = ,*ri/ is my g>l&4 ,i w\ld n ex*ange ,*ri/ = t5 ?\s& worlds6 nay1 if ! comp>ison c\ld /&1 ,i w\ld n ex*ange ,*ri/ ) heav54 ,sir1 pray = me1 & ! pray]s & bless+ ( a prison] ( ,*ri/ meet y 9 all y\r /raits4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 8 ,"l1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #ad1 #afcg4 ,,cl4--,to 8 lov+ ,fri5d1 ,,john ,,h5d]son4 ,see ,lett] ,,ccvii4 7,,cont9u+ ,,9 ,,*ri/--,,prep>$ness ,,= ,,dea?47 ,,lov+ ,,fri5d1--,cont9ue 9 ! love ( ,*ri/1 & ! doctr9e :i* ,i taught y fai?fully & pa9fully1 accord+ to my measure4 ,i am free ( y\r blood4 ,fe> ! dreadful "n ( ,god4 ,keep 9 m9d ! exam9ations#bce :i* ,i taught y1 & love ! tru? ( ,god4 ,dea?1 z fa/ z "t flee?1 *ase? y out ( ?is life2 x is possible t ye may make y\r reckon+ ) y\r ,judge be=e ,i see y4 ,let salvation be y\r c>e1 night & day1 & set aside h\rs & times ( ! day = pray]4 ,i rejoice to he> t !re is pray] 9 y\r h\se4 ,see t y\r s]vants keep ! ,"l's day4 ,?is dirt & god ( clay 7,i mean ! va9 _w7 is n wor? ! seek+4 #bce ,p]haps 7see 9 ,lett] ,,clxvi47 8 in/ructions on ! ,cate*ism are meant4 ,an hirel+ pa/or is to be ?ru/ 9 ^u y1 9 ! room to :i* ,i h ,*ri/'s w>rant & "r4 ,/& to y\r lib]ties1 = ! ^w ( ,god all[e? y a vote 9 *oos+ y\r pa/or4 ,:at ,i write to y1 ,i write to y\r wife4 ,comm5d me he>tily to h]4 ,! grace ( ,god be ) y4 ,y\r lov+ ,fri5d & ,pa/or1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #ad1 #afcg4 ,,cli4--,to ,,john ,,me9e1 ,s5ior4 ,,john ,,me9e1 m]*ant 9 ,ed9burgh1 0 a man ( enlight5$ piety1 & a decid$ ,presbyt]ian4 ,8 zeal & /$fa/ness 9 ma9ta9+ ,presbyt]ian pr9ciples expos$ him to ! res5tm5t ( ! c\rt & prelates4 ,hav+1 ) o!r citiz5s ( ,ed9burgh1 enc\rag$ ,noncon=m+ m9i/]s1 by accompany+ !m to ! c\rt :5 !y 7 dragg$ be=e ! ,high ,commission1 he 01 )\t citation or trial1 bani%$ to ,wigt[n by ! ,privy ,c\ncil1 accord+ to ! ord]s ( ! k+4 ,b ! execution ( ! s5t5ce 0 susp5d$4 ,9 reg>d to ! ,p]? ,articles1 he w\ld make no compromise4 ,9 #afbd1 :5 ! ,t[n ,c\ncil1 ,session1 & citiz5s ( ,ed9burgh1 conv5$1 accord+ to an anci5t cu/om obs]v$ among !m f ! "t ( ! ,re=mation1 to remove su* gr\nds ( diff]5ce z might h aris51 be=e unit+ 9 ! celebration ( ! ,"l's ,supp]1 ,me9e /rongly plead$ t ! ord9ance %\ld be solemnis$ )\t kneel+1 a c]emony ) :i* 7he said7 he c\ld n comply4 ,on acc\nt ( 8 zeal 9 ?is matt]1 he 0 summon$ be=e ! ,privy ,c\ncil4 ,! result 01 t 9 ,june t ye>1 he 0 s5t5c$ to be bani%$ to ! nor? & conf9$ )9 ! t[n ( ,elg94 ,ab\t ! beg9n+ ( ,janu>y next ye>1 he obta9$ lib]ty = a few days to visit 8 family1 b on ! und]/&+ t he %\ld aft]w>ds return to 8 place ( conf9em5t4 ,h[ev]1 ! dea? ( ,james ,,vi4 on ! #bg? ( ,m>* t ye>1 put an end to 8 tr\ble = a "t4 ,liv+/one1 describ+ him 9 8 ,memorable ,*>act]i/ics1 says1 ,he us$1 summ] & w9t]1 to rise ab\t ?ree 9 ! morn+1 & always s+ "s psalm z he put on 8 clo!s4 ,he sp5t till six o'clock alone 9 religi\s ex]cises1 & at six wor%ipp$ ,god ) 8 family1 & !n w5t to 8 %op4 ,me9e 0 m>ri$ to ,b>b>a ,hamilton1 si/] to ! fir/ wife ( ! fam\s ,rob]t ,blair4 7,,enjoym5t ,,( ,,god',s ,,love--,,ne$ ,,( ,,help--,,burd5s47 ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i wond] t ye s5t me n an answ] to my la/ lett]1 = ,i /& 9 ne$ ( x4 ,i am 9 "s piece ( c\rt1 ) our great ,k+1 ^: love w\ld cause a dead man to speak1 & live4 ,:e!r my c\rt w cont9ue or n1 ,i _c well say2 b ,i h ,8 e> frequ5tly1 & 7to ,8 glory only ,i speak x7 no p5ury ( ! love-kisses ( ! ,son ( ,god4 ,he ?9ke? good to ca/ apples to me 9 my prison to play )al1 le/ ,i %\ld ?9k long & fa9t4 ,i mu/ give ov] all attempts to fa?om ! dep? ( ,8 love4 ,all ,i c d is1 b to /& beside ,8 great love1 & look & wond]4 ,my debts ( ?ankfulness affright me2 ,i fe> t my cr$itor get a dyv\r-bill & ragg$ acc\nt4 ,i w\ld be mu* ! bett] ( help4 ,oh = help6 & t ye w\ld take notice ( my case4 ,y\r n writ+ to me make? me ?9k ye suppose t ,i am n to be bemoan$1 because ,he s5de? com=t4 ,b ,i h pa9 9 my un?ankfulness1 & pa9 9 ! feel+ ( ,8 love1 :ill ,i am sick aga9 = real pres5ce & real possession ( ,*ri/4 ,yet !re is no g[k$ 7if ,i may s speak71 nor fond love 9 ,*ri/4 ,he ca/e? me d[n sometimes = old faults2 & ,i "k t ,he kn[e? well t sweet com=ts are swell+1 & !re=e sorr[ mu/ take a v5t to ! w9d4 ,my dumb ,sabba?s are und]coat+ w\nds4 ,! condition ( ?is oppress$ kirk1 & my bro!r's case 7,i ?ank y & y\r wife = y\r k9dness to him71 hold my sore sm>t+1 & keep my w\nds ble$+4 ,b ! gr\ndwork /&e? sure4 ,pray = me4 ,grace be ) y4 ,rememb] me to y\r wife4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #ad1 #afcg4 ,,clii4--,to ,,mr4 ,,?omas ,,g>v54 ,?is correspond5t 0 "o ( ! m9i/]s ( ,ed9burgh4 ,lett]s ,,clxv4 & ,,ccxlvii4 also are address$ to him4 ,brodie1 9 8 ,di>y1 ,june #affb1 speaks ( he>+ him prea*4 7,a ,,prison]',s ,,joys--,,love ,,( ,,*ri/--,,! ,,good ,,"p--,,heav5 ,,9 ,,sight47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,i bless y = y\r lett]2 x 0 a %[] to ! new-m[n grass4 ,! ,"l ha? giv5 y ! tongue ( ! le>n$4 ,be fruitful & humble4 ,x is possible t ye may come to my case1 or ! l2 b ! wat] is nei!r s deep1 nor ! /ream s /rong1 z x is call$4 ,i ?9k my fire is n s hot2 my wat] is dry l&1 my loss ri* loss4 ,oh1 if#bcf ! walls ( my prison be high1 wide1 & l>ge1 & ! place sweet6 ,no man kn[e? x1 no man1 ,i say1 kn[e? x1 my de> bro!r1 s well z ,he & ,i2 no man c put x d[n 9 black & :ite z my ,"l ha? seal$ x 9 my he>t4 ,my poor /ock ha? gr[n s9ce ,i came to ,ab]de52 & if any _h kn[n ! wrong ,i did1 9 be+ jeal\s ( su* an hone/ lov] z ,*ri/1 :o )held n ,8 love f me1 !y w\ld ?9k ! m ( x4 ,b ,i see1 ,he mu/ be above me 9 m]cy4 ,i w nev] /rive ) ,him2 to ?9k to recomp5se ,him is folly4 ,if ,i _h z _m angels' tongues1 z !re h fall5 drops ( ra9 s9ce ! creation1 or z !re are leaves ( trees 9 all ! =e/s ( ! e>?1 or />s 9 ! heav51 to praise1 yet my ,"l ,jesus w\ld ev] be beh9d ) me4#bcg ,we w nev] get our acc\nts fitt$4 ,a p>don mu/ close ! reckon+2 = ,8 com=ts to me 9 ?is hon\rable cause h almo/ put me beyond ! b\nds ( mode/y2 h[beit ,i w n let e "o "k :at is betwixt u4 ,love1 love 7,i mean ,*ri/'s love71 is ! hotte/ coal t ev] ,i felt4 ,oh1 b ! smoke ( x be hot6 ,ca/ all ! salt sea on x1 x w flame2 hell _c qu5* x2 _m _m wat]s w n qu5* love4 ,*ri/ is turn$ ov] to ,8 poor prison] 9 a mass & globe ( love4 ,i wond] t ,he %\ld wa/e s mu* love ^u su* a wa/] z ,i am2 b ,he is no wa/]1 b abundant 9 m]cy4 ,he ha? no nigg>d's alms1 :5 ,he is pleas$ to give4 ,oh t ,i c\ld invite all ! nation to love ,him6 ,free grace is an unkn[n ?+4 ,?is _w ha? he>d b a b>e "n ( ,*ri/1 & no m4 ,!re are inf9ite plies 9 ,8 love t ! sa9ts w nev] w9 to unfold2 ,i w\ld x 7 bett] kn[n1 & t ,*ri/ got m ( ,8 own due ?an ,he do?4 #bcf ,oh if2 q4d41 ,:at w y say if ,i tell y t ! walls ( my prison are1 etc4 #bcg ,nev] h got ,8 due f me4 ,bro!r1 ye h *os5 ! good "p1 :o h tak5 "p ) ,*ri/4 ,ye w see ,him w9 ! field1 & %all get "p ( ! spoil :5 ,he divide? x4 ,!y are b fools :o laugh at u2 = !y see b ! backside ( ! moon1 yet our moonlight is bett] ?an _! twelve-h\rs' sun4 ,we h gott5 ! ,new ,heav5s1 &1 z a pl$ge ( t1 ! ,bridegroom's love-r+4 ,! *ildr5 ( ! w$d+-*amb] h cause to skip & leap = joy2 = ! m>riage-supp] is draw+ nigh1 & we f9d ! f\r-h\rs sweet & com=table4 ,o "t1 be n sl[6 ,o sun1 move spe$ily1 & ha/5 our banquet6 ,o ,bridegroom1 be l a roe or a "y h>t ^u ! m\nta9s6 ,o ,well-belov$1 run fa/1 t we may once meet6 ,bro!r1 ,i re/ra9 myself = want ( "t4 ,pray = me2 ,i hope to rememb] y4 ,! good-w ( ,him :o dwelt 9 ! bu%1 ! t5d] m]cies ( ,god 9 ,*ri/1 enri* y4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #ad1 #afcg4 ,,cliii4--,to ,,be?aia ,,aird4 ,! "n ,aird is n uncommon 9 ! hi/ory ( ! ,*ur*4 ,mr4 ,wm4 ,aird 0 a not$ m9i/] 9 ,ed9burgh 9 ,liv+/one's days4 ,wodr['s ,hi/ory m5tions ,aird ( ,muirkirk1 & also ,john ,aird ( ,milton4 ,9 ! memoir ( ,walt] ,pr+le ( ,gre5kn[1 we f9d ,james ,aird 0 8 intimate fri5d4 ,b :e!r ?is correspond5t 0 relat$ to any ( !m1 we "k n4 ,%e may h be5 simply an ,anwo? p>i%ion]4 7,,unbelief ,,"u ,,trial--,,*ri/',s ,,sympa?y ,,& ,,love47 ,,wor?y ,,si/]1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be unto y4 ,i "k t ye desire news f my prison1 & ,i %all %[ y news4 ,at my fir/ entry hi!r1 ,*ri/ & ,i agre$ n well ^u x4 ,! devil made a plea 9 ! h\se1 & ,i laid ! blame ^u ,*ri/2 = my he>t 0 fraught$ ) *all5ges1 & ,i fe>$ t ,i 0 an outca/1 & t ,i 0 b a )]$ tree 9 ! v9ey>d1 & b held ! sun (f ! good plants ) my idle %ad[1 & t1 !re=e1 my ,ma/] _h giv5 ! evil s]vant ! fields1 to s5d him4 ,old guilt9ess 7z witness7 said1 ,all is true4 ,my appreh5sions 7 ) *ild ( fai?less fe>s1 & unbelief put a seal & am5 to all4 ,i ?\ght myself 9 a h>d case4 ,"s said ,i _h cause to rejoice t ,*ri/ _h hon\r$ me to be a witness = ,him2 & ,i said 9 my he>t1 ,^! are words ( m51 :o see b m9e outside1 & _c tell if ,i be a false witness or n4 ,if ,*ri/ _h 9 ?is matt] be5 z wilful & %ort z ,i 01 my fai? _h gone ov] ! brae1 & brok5 its neck4 ,b we 7 well met1--a ha/y fool1 & a wise1 pati5t1 & meek ,savi\r4 ,he took no law-advantage ( my folly1 b wait$ on till my ill-blood 0 fall51 & my drumbl$ & tr\bl$ well began to cle>4 ,he 0 nev] a :it angry at ! fev]-rav+s ( a poor tempt$ s9n]2 b ,he m]cifully =gave1 & came 7z x well become? ,him71 ) grace & new com=t1 to a s9n] :o des]v$ ! contr>y1 ,& n[ ,he is cont5t to kiss my black m\?1 to put ,8 h& into m9e1 & to fe$ me ) z _m consolations z w\ld fe$ t5 hungry s\ls4 ,yet ,i d>e n say t ,he is a wa/] ( com=ts1 = no less w\ld h borne me up2 "o gra9-weight less w\ld h ca/5 ! balance4 ,n[1 :o is l to t royal ,k+1 cr[n$ 9 ,zion6 ,:]e %all ,i get a seat = real ,maje/y to set ,him on8 ,if ,i c\ld set ,him z f> above ! heav5 z ?\s& ?\s&s ( heights devis$ by m5 & angels1 ,i %\ld ?9k ,him b too l[4 ,i pray y1 = ,god's sake1 my de> si/]1 to help me to praise4 ,8 love ha? nei!r brim nor bottom2 ,8 love is l ,himself1 x passe? all natural und]/&+4 ,i g to fa?om x ) my arms2 b x is z if a *ild w\ld take ! globe ( sea & l& 9 8 two %ort arms4 ,bless$ & holy is ,8 "n6 ,?is mu/ be ,8 tru? :i* ,i n[ suff] =2 = ,he w\ld n laugh ^u a lie1 nor be witness ) ,8 com=ts to a night-dream4 ,i entreat = y\r pray]s2 & ! pray] & bless+ ( a prison] ( ,*ri/ be ^u y4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #ad1 #afcg4 ,,cliv4--,to ,,alex&] ,,gordon ( ,knockgray1 ne> ,c>sphairn4 7,,prospective ,,trials47 ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,i h n leisure to write to y4 ,*ri/'s ways 7 kn[n to y long be=e ,i1 :o am b a *ild1 knew any?+ ( ,him4 ,:at wrong & viol5ce ! prelates may1 by ,god's p]mission1 d unto y1 = y\r trial1 ,i "k n2 b ?is ,i "k1 t y\r t5 days' tribulation w end4 ,cont5d to ! la/ brea? = ,*ri/4 ,bani%m5t out ( ^! k+doms is det]m9$ aga9/ me1 z ,i he>2 ?is l& d[ n be> me4 ,i pray y1 to recomm5d my case & bonds to my bre?r5 & si/]s ) y4 ,i intru/ m ( my spiritual com=t to y & !m t way1 my de> bro!r1 ?an to _m 9 ?is k+dom besides4 ,i hope t ye w n be want+ to ,*ri/'s prison]4 ,fe> no?+2 = ,i assure y t ,alex&] ,gordon ( ,knockgray %all w9 away & get 8 s\l = a prey4 ,& :at c he !n want t is wor? ! hav+8 ,y\r fri5ds are cold 7z ye write72 & s are ^? 9 :om ,i tru/$ mu*4 ,our ,husb& do? well 9 break+ our idols 9 pieces4 ,dry wells s5d u to ! f\nta94 ,my life is n de> to me1 s be+ ,i may fulfil my c\rse ) joy4 ,i fe> t ye mu/ remove2 y\r new hirel+ w n be> y\r disc\nt5anc+ ( him1 = ! prelate is afraid t ,*ri/ get y2 & t he ha? no w to4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 8 sweet ,"l & ,ma/]1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,clv4--,to ,,grizzel ,,full]ton4 ,,grizzel ,,full]ton 0 ! daught] ( ,william ,full]ton1 ,provo/ ( ,kirkcudbright1 & ,m>ion ,m',naught4 ,see ,lett] ,,vi4 7,,! ,,"o ,,?+ ,,ne$ful--,,*ri/',s ,,love47 ,,de> ,,si/]1--,i exhort y 9 ! ,"l1 to seek y\r "o ?+1 ,m>y's good "p1 t %all n be tak5 f y4 ,set y\r he>t & s\l on ! *ildr5's inh]itance4 ,?is clay-idol1 ! _w1 is b = ba/>ds1 & ye are ,8 lawfully-begott5 *ild4 ,le>n ! way 7z y\r de> "m ha? done be=e y7 to knock at ,*ri/'s door4 ,_m an alms ( m]cy ha? ,*ri/ giv5 to h]1 & ha? abundance beh9d to give to y4 ,ye are ! se$ ( ! fai?ful1 & born )9 ! cov5ant2 claim y\r "r4 ,i w\ld n ex*ange ,*ri/ ,jesus = t5 worlds ( glory4 ,i "k n[ 7bless$ be my ,tea*]67 h[ to %ute ! lock1 & unbolt my ,well-belov$'s door2 & ,he make? a poor /rang] welcome :5 ,he come? to ,8 h\se4 ,i am swell$ up & satisfi$ ) ! love ( ,*ri/1 t is bett] ?an w9e4 ,x is a fire 9 my s\l2 let hell & ! _w ca/ wat] on x1 !y w n m5d !mselves4 ,i h n[ gott5 ! "r gate ( ,*ri/4 ,i recomm5d ,him to y above all ?+s4 ,come & f9d ! smell ( ,8 brea?2 see if ,8 kisses be n sweet4 ,he desire? no bett] ?an to be mu* made (2 be homely ) ,him1 & ye %all be ! m welcome2 ye "k n h[ fa9 ,*ri/ w\ld h all y\r love4 ,?9k n ?is is imag9ation & bairns' play1 :i* we make d9 =4 ,i w\ld n suff] = x1 if x 7 s4 ,i d>e pawn my heav5 = x1 t x is ! way to glory4 ,?9k mu* ( tru?1 & abhor ^! ways devis$ by m5 9 ,god's wor%ip4 ,! grace ( ,*ri/ be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #ad1 #afcg4 ,,clvi4--,to ,,patrick ,,c>s54 ,?is 01 p]haps1 ! son ( ,john ,c>s51 =m]ly notic$4 ,see ,lett] ,,cxxvii4 7,,e>ly ,,devot$ness ,,to ,,*ri/47 ,,de> ,,& ,,lov+ ,,fri5d1--,i _c b1 ^u ! opportunity ( a be>]1 exhort y to resign ! love ( y\r y\? to ,*ri/2 & 9 ?is day1 :ile y\r sun is high & y\r y\? s]ve? y1 to seek ! ,"l & ,8 face4 ,= !re is no?+ out ( heav5 s necess>y = y z ,*ri/4 ,& ye _c be ignorant b y\r day w end1 & ! night ( dea? %all call y f ! pleasures ( ?is life3 & a doom giv5 out 9 dea? /&e? = ev]--z long z ,god live?6 ,y\?1 ord9>ily1 is a po/ & ready s]vant = ,satan1 to run err&s2 = x is a ne/ = lu/1 curs+1 drunk5ness1 blasphem+ ( ,god1 ly+1 pride1 & vanity4 ,oh1 t !re 7 su* an he>t 9 y z to fe> ! ,"l1 & to d$icate y\r s\l & body to ,8 s]vice6 ,:5 ! "t come? t y\r eye-/r+s %all break1 & y\r face wax pale1 & legs & arms tremble1 & y\r brea? %all gr[ cold1 & y\r poor s\l look out at y\r prison h\se ( clay1 to be set at lib]ty2 !n a good consci5ce1 & y\r ,"l's fav\r1 %all be wor? all ! _w's glory4 ,seek x z y\r g>l& & cr[n4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #ad1 #afcg4 ,,clvii4--,to ,,c>leton4 ,liv+/one1 9 8 ,*>act]i/ics1 m5tions two p]sons ( ?is "n3 ,full]ton ( ,c>leton1 9 ,gall[ay1 a grave & *e]ful ,*ri/ian2 & ,ca?c>t ( ,c>leton1 9 ,c>rick1 an old1 exp]i5c$ ,*ri/ian1 9 mu* repute among ! religi\s ( 8 day1 = 8 skill 9 solv+ cases ( consci5ce1 & deal+ ) p]sons "u spiritual affliction4 ,b x seems cle> t ,ru!r=d's correspond5t 0 ,john ,full]ton ( ,c>leton1 9 ! p>i% ( ,borgue4 ,=1 9 ,lett] ,,xv4 he is spok5 ( z 9 ,gall[ay4 ,9 ! ,m9utes ( ,comm4 ( ,cov5ant]s1 we f9d ! foll[+ e/ates put side by side1 all ( !m a few miles f ,anwo?1 viz4 ,rob]ton & ,c>leton1 ,caillie & ,rusco1 ,c>slu? & ,cass9c>rie4 ,8 lady's "n appe>s prefix$ to ,lett] ,,cclvi4 ,?is1 too1 0 ! ,c>leton t wrote ! ,acro/ic on ,m>ion ,m',naught 7see note on ,lett] ,v474 ,he 0 ! au?or ( a poem--,! ,turtle ,dove1 "u ! abs5ce & pres5ce ( h] only ,*oice4 #affd1--;d$icat$ by ! au?or to ,lady ,jane ,campbell1 ,visc\ntess ,k5mure1 ) :om he 0 connect$4 ,he also wrote ,a ,manife/o ( ! ,k+dom ( ,scotl& 9 fav\r ( ! ,league & ,cov5ant1 9 v]se4 7,see ,m9utes ( ,comm4 ( ,cov5ant]s47 7,,increas+ ,,s5se ,,( ,,*ri/',s ,,love--,,resignation--,,deadness ,,to ,,e>?--,,temptations--,,infirmities47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,sir1--,i w n impute y\r n writ+ to me to =getfulness4 ,h[ev]1 ,i h ,"o above :o =gette? me n--nay1 ,he gr[e? 9 ,8 k9dness4 ,x ha? pleas$ ,8 holy ,maje/y to take me f ! pulpit1 & tea* me _m ?+s1 9 my exile & prison1 t 7 my/]ies to me be=e4 ,i see ,8 bottomless & b\ndless love & k9dness1 & my jeal\sies & rav+s1 :i*1 at my fir/ entry into ?is furnace1 7 s fooli% & bold1 z to say to ,*ri/1 :o is tru? itself1 9 ,8 face1 ,?\ lie/4 ,i _h well nigh lo/ my grips4 ,i wond]$ if x 0 ,*ri/ or n2 = ! mi/ & smoke ( my p]turb$ he>t made me mi/ake my ,ma/]1 ,jesus4 ,my fai? 0 dim1 & hope froz5 & cold2 & my love1 :i* caus$ jeal\sies1 _h "s w>mness1 & heat1 & smoke1 b no flame at all4 ,yet ,i 0 look+ = "s good ( ,*ri/'s old claim to me1 ?\gh#bch ,i _h =feit$ all my rights4 ,b ! tempt] 0 too mu* ^u my c\nsels1 & 0 /ill bl[+ ! coal4 ,alas6 ,i knew n well be=e h[ good skill my ,int]cessor & ,advocate1 ,*ri/1 ha? ( plead+1 & ( p>don+ me su* follies4 ,n[ ,he is return$ to my s\l ) heal+ "u ,8 w+s2 & ,i am no?+ beh9d ) ,*ri/#bci n[2 = ,he ha? ov]paid me1 by ,8 pres5ce1 ! pa9 ,i 0 put to by on-wait+1 & any little loss t ,i su/a9$ by my witness+ aga9/ ! wrongs done to ,him4 ,i tr[ x 0 a pa9 to my ,"l to hide ,himself any long]4 ,9 a mann]1 ,he 0 *all5g+ ,8 own unk9dness1 & rep5t$ ,him ( ,8 glooms4 ,& n[1 :at want ,i on e>? t ,*ri/ c give to a poor prison]8 ,oh1 h[ sweet & lovely is ,he n[6 ,alas6 t ,i c get none to help me to lift up my ,"l ,jesus ^u ,8 ?rone1 above all ! e>?4 #bch ,i ?\ght is ! old read+1 b x has no mean+4 #bci ,*ri/ has paid me all my claim4 #bndly1 ,i am n[ br\ght to "s measure ( submission1 & ,i resolve to wait till ,i see :at my ,"l ,jesus w d ) me4 ,i d>e n n[ nickname1 or speak "o ^w aga9/1 ! all-see+ & ov]-wat*+ provid5ce ( my ,"l4 ,i see t provid5ce runne? n on brok5 :eels4 ,b ,i1 l a fool1 c>v$ a provid5ce = my own ease1 to die 9 my ne/1 & to sleep /ill till my grey hairs1 & to lie on ! sunny side ( ! m\nta91 9 my m9i/ry at ,anwo?4 ,b n[ ,i h no?+ to say aga9/ a borr[$ fireside1 & ano!r man's h\se1 nor ,k$>'s t5ts1 :]e ,i live1 be+ remov$ f> f my acqua9tance1 my lov]s1 & my fri5ds4 ,i see t ,god ha? ! _w on ,8 :eels1 & ca/e? x z a pott] do? a vessel on ! :eel4 ,i d>e n say t !re is any inord9ate or irregul> motion 9 provid5ce4 ,! ,"l ha? done x4 ,i w n g to law ) ,*ri/1 = ,i w\ld ga9 no?+ ( t4 #crdly1 ,i h le>n$ "s great] mortification2 & n to m\rn aft]1 or seek to suck1 ! _w's dry brea/s4 ,nay1 my ,"l ha? fill$ me ) su* da9ties1 t ,i am l to a full banquet]1 :o is n = common *e]4 ,:at h ,i to d to fall d[n ^u my knees1 & wor%ip mank9d's great idol1 ! _w8 ,i h a bett] ,god ?an any claygod3 nay1 at pres5t1 z ,i am n[ dispos$1 ,i c>e n mu* to give ?is _w a dis*>ge ( my life-r5t ( x1 = bread & wat]4 ,i "k t x is n my home1 nor my ,fa!r's h\se2 x is b ,8 foot-/ool1 ! out] close ( ,8 h\se1 ,8 out-fields & muir-gr\nd4 ,let ba/>ds take x4 ,i hope nev] to ?9k myself 9 its common1 = hon\r or ri*es4 ,nay1 n[ ,i say to laught]1 ,?\ art madness4 #d?ly1 ,i f9d x to be mo/ true1 t ! greate/ temptation out ( hell is to live )\t temptations4 ,if my wat]s %\ld /&1 !y w\ld rot4 ,fai? is ! bett] ( ! free air1 & ( ! %>p w9t] /orm 9 its face4 ,grace )]e? )\t adv]sity4 ,! devil is b ,god's ma/] f5c]1 to tea* u to h&le our weapons4 #e?ly1 ,i nev] knew h[ weak ,i 01 till n[ :5 ,he hide? ,himself1 & :5 ,i h ,him to seek1 sev5 times a day4 ,i am a dry & )]$ bran*1 & a piece ( dead c>cass1 dry bones1 & n able to /ep ov] a /raw4 ,! ?\ghts ( my old s9s are z ! summons ( dea? to me1 & my late bro!r's case ha? /rick5 me to ! he>t4 ,:5 my w\nds are clos+1 a little ruffle#bdj cause? !m to ble$ afre%2 s ?9-sk9n$ is my s\l1 t ,i ?9k x is l a t5d] man's sk9 t may t\* no?+4 ,ye see h[ %ort ,i w\ld %oot ( ! prize1 if ,8 grace 7 n suffici5t = me4 #bdj ,x is writt5 rifle 9 old editions4 ,wo is me = ! day ( ,scotl&6 ,wo1 wo is me = my h>lot-"m2 = ! decree is gone =?6 ,wom5 ( ?is l& %all call ! *ildless & misc>ry+ wombs bless$4 ,! ang] ( ! ,"l is gone =?1 & %all n return1 till ,he p]=m ! purpose ( ,8 he>t aga9/ ,scotl&4 ,yet ,he %all make ,scotl& a new1 %>p in/rum5t1 hav+ tee? to ?re% ! m\nta9s1 & fan ! hills z *aff4 ,! prison]'s bless+ be ^u y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #ad1 #afcg4 ,,clviii4--,to ! ,,lady ,,busbie4 ,see ,lett] ,,cxxxiii4 7,,*ri/ ,,allwor?y ,,& ,,be/ ,,at ,,our ,,l[e/--,,s9fulness ,,( ,,! ,,l&--,,pray]s47 ,,mi/ress1--,i "k t ye are ?9k+ sometimes :at ,*ri/ is do+ 9 ,zion1 & t ! hat]s ( ,zion may get ! bottom ( our cup1 & ! burn+ coals ( our furnace t we h be5 tri$ 91 ^? _m ye>s bygone4 ,oh1 t ?is nation w\ld be awak5$ to cry mightily unto ,god1 = ! sett+ up ( a new tab]nacle to ,*ri/ 9 ,scotl&4 ,oh1 if ?is k+dom knew h[ wor?y ,*ri/ 7 ( ,8 room6 ,8 wor? 0 ev] above man's e/imation ( ,him4 ,& = myself ,i am pa9$ at ! he>t1 t ,i _c f9d myself dispos$ to leave myself & g :olly into ,*ri/4 ,alas6 t !re %\ld be "o bit ( me out ( ,him1 & t we leave too mu* lib]ty & latitude = ourselves1 & our own ease1 & cr$it1 & pleasures1 & s little room = all-love-wor?y ,*ri/4 ,oh1 :at pa9s & *>ges x co/e? ,*ri/ ere ,he get u6 & :5 all is done1 we are n wor? ! hav+4 ,x is a wond] t ,he %\ld seek ! l ( u4 ,b love ov]looke? blackness & fecklessness2 = if x _h n be5 s1 ,*ri/ w\ld nev] h made s fair & bless$ a b>ga9 ) u z ! cov5ant ( grace is4 ,i f9d t 9 all our suff]+s ,*ri/ is b r$d+ m>*es1 t e "o ( u may say1 ,m9e1 & ?9e2 & t m5 may "k by _! crosses1 h[ weak a bottom nature is to /& ^u 9 trial2 t ! end :i* our ,"l int5de?1 9 all our suff]+s1 is to br+ grace into c\rt & reque/ among/ u4 ,i %\ld succumb & come %ort ( heav51 if ,i _h no m ?an my own /r5g? to support me2 & if ,*ri/ %\ld say to me1 ,ei!r d or die1 x 7 easy to det]m9e :at %\ld become ( me4 ,! *oice 7 easy1 = ,i behov$ to die if ,*ri/ %\ld pass by ) /rait5$ b[els2 & :o !n w\ld take u up 9 our /raits8 ,i "k we may say t ,*ri/ is k9de/ 9 ,8 love1 :5 we are at our weake/2 & t if ,*ri/ _h n be5 to ! =e1 9 our sad days1 ! wat]s _h gone ov] our s\l4 ,8 m]cy ha? a set p]iod1 & appo9t$ place1 h[ f> & no f>!r ! sea ( affliction %all fl[1 & :]e ! waves !re( %all be /ay$4 ,he prescribe? h[ mu* pa9 & sorr[1 bo? = weight & measure1 we mu/ h4 ,ye h1 !n1 good cause to recall y\r love f all lov]s1 & give x to ,*ri/4 ,he :o is afflict$ 9 all y\r afflictions1 looke? n on y 9 y\r sad h\rs ) an ins5sible he>t or dry eyes4 ,all ! ,"l's sa9ts may see t x is lo/ love :i* is be/[$ ^u ?is p]i%+ _w4 ,dea? & judgm5t w make m5 lam5t t ev] _! misc>ry+ he>ts c>ri$ !m to lay & lavi% out _! love ^u false appe>ances & night-dreams4 ,alas6 t ,*ri/ %\ld f>e ! worse1 because ( ,8 own goodness 9 mak+ peace & ! ,gospel to ride toge!r2 & t we h nev] yet weigh$ ! wor? ( ,*ri/ 9 ,8 ord9ances1 & t we are l to be depriv$ ( ! well1 ere we h ta/$ ! sweetness ( ! wat]4 ,x may be t ) wat]y eyes1 & a wet face1 & we>i$ feet1 we seek ,*ri/1 & %all n f9d ,him4 ,oh1 t ?is l& 7 humbl$ 9 "t1 & by pray]s1 cries1 & humiliation1 w\ld br+ ,*ri/ 9 at ! *ur*-door aga91 n[ :5 ,8 back is turn$ t[>ds u1 & ,he is gone to ! ?re%old1 & ,8 "o foot1 z x 71 is out ( ! door6 ,i am sure t ,8 dep>ture is our des]v+2 we h b\ght x ) our iniquities2 = ev5 ! ,"l's own *ildr5 are fall5 asleep1 &1 alas6 pr(essors are made all ( %[s & fa%ions1 & are n at pa9s to recov] !mselves aga94 ,e "o ha? 8 set measure ( fai? & hol9ess1 & cont5te? himself ) b a /9t$ measure ( godl9ess1 z if t 7 en\gh to br+ him to heav54 ,we =get t z our gifts & light gr[1 s ,god's ga9 & ! int]e/ ( ,8 tal5ts1 %\ld gr[ also2 & t we _c pay ,god ) ! old use & wont 7z we use to speak7 :i* we gave ,him sev5 ye>s ago2 = ?is 7 to mock ! ,"l1 & to make price ) ,him z we li/4 ,oh1 :at difficulty is !re 9 our ,*ri/ian j\rney1 & h[ (t5 come we %ort ( _m ?\s& ?+s t are ,*ri/'s due6 & we consid] n h[ f> our de> ,"l is beh9d ) u4 ,mi/ress1 ,i _c r5d] y ?anks1 z ,i w\ld1 = y\r k9dness to my bro!r1 an oppress$ /rang]2 b ,i rememb] y unto ! ,"l z ,i am able4 ,i entreat y to ?9k ^u me1 ,8 prison]1 & pray t ! ,"l w\ld be pleas$ to give me room to speak to ,8 p 9 ,8 "n4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 8 sweet ,"l & ,ma/]1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,clix4--,to ,,john ,,flem+1 ,bailie ( ,lei?4 ,lett] ,,lxviii4 7,,directions ,,= ,,*ri/ian ,,conduct47 ,,wor?y ,,& ,,de>ly ,,belov$ ,,9 ,,! ,,"l1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be unto y4 ,i receiv$ y\r lett]4 ,i wi% t ,i c\ld satisfy y\r desire 9 draw+ up1 & fram+ = y1 a ,*ri/ian directory4 ,b ! le>n$ h done x be=e me1 m judici\sly ?an ,i c2 especially ,mr4 ,rog]s1#bda ,gre5ham1#bdb & ,p]k9s4#bdc ,not)/&+1 ,i %all %[ y :at ,i w\ld h be5 at myself2 h[beit ,i came always %ort ( my purpose4 #bda ,dr4 ,daniel ,rog]s1 a ,puritan div9e1 au?or ( a treatise call$ ,david's ,co/2 or1 ,:at x w co/ to s]ve ,god aright1 ,naaman ! ,syrian1 & o!rs4 ,he 0 born 9 #aegc1 educat$ at ,cambridge1 suff]$ f ! p]secution ( ,laud1 & di$ 9 #afeb at ! age ( eighty4 ,he 0 a man ( great tal5ts1 deep humility & devotion1 b ( a temp] s bold t a fri5d said ( him1 ,he _h grace en\gh = two m51 b n en\gh = himself4 #bdb ,ri*>d ,gre5ham1 a ,puritan1 :o 0 born 9 #aeca1 & di$ ( ! plague #aeia4 ,he 0 ! au?or ( sev]al s]mons & practical treatises4 7,see ,brooke's ,lives ( ! ,puritans1 vol4 ii47 #bdc ,dr4 ,wm4 ,p]k9s1 an ,engli% div9e1 :o liv$ 9 ! end ( ! sixte5? c5tury1 & 0 ! au?or ( sev]al practical & doctr9al treatises2 among o!rs1 ! "o "h ref]r$ to1 ,a ,case ( ,consci5ce1 & ,?irte5 ,pr9ciples ( ,religion1 publi%$ aft] 8 dea?4 ,he 0 a /rict ,calv9i/1 & took "p 9 ! controv]sy aga9/ ,arm9ianism4 ,he us$ s to apply ! t]rors ( ! law to ! consci5ce1 t (t5times 8 he>]s fell d[n be=e him4 ,x 0 also said t he pron\nc$ ! ^w ,damnation ) su* an emphasis & pa?os z left a doleful e*o 9 ! e> long aft]4 ,he wrote on all 8 books1 ,?\ art a m9i/] ( ! ,^w3 m9d ?y bus9ess4 #a4 ,t h\rs ( ! day1 less or m "t1 = ! ^w & pray]1 be giv5 to ,god2 n sp>+ ! twelf? h\r1 or mid-day1 h[beit x %\ld !n be ! %ort] "t4 #b4 ,9 ! mid/ ( worldly employm5ts1 !re %\ld be "s ?\ghts ( s91 dea?1 judgm5t1 & et]nity1 ) at lea/ a ^w or two ( ejaculatory pray] to ,god4 #c4 ,to bew>e ( w&]+ ( he>t 9 private pray]s4 #d4 ,n to grudge1 h[beit ye come f pray] )\t s5se ( joy4 ,d[n-ca/+1 s5se ( guilt9ess1 & hung]1 are (t5 be/ = u4 #e4 ,t ! ,"l's-day1 f morn+ to night1 be sp5t always ei!r 9 private or public wor%ip4 #f4 ,t words be obs]v$1 w&]+ & idle ?\ghts be avoid$1 sudd5 ang] & desire ( rev5ge1 ev5 ( su* z p]secute ! tru?1 be gu>d$ aga9/2 = we (t5 mix our zeal ) our wild-fire4 #g4 ,t kn[n1 discov]$1 & reveal$ s9s1 t are aga9/ ! consci5ce1 be es*ew$1 z mo/ dang]\s prep>atives to h>dness ( he>t4 #h4 ,t 9 deal+ ) m51 fai? & tru? 9 cov5ants & traffick+ be reg>d$1 t we deal ) all m5 9 s9c]ity2 t consci5ce be made ( idle & ly+ words2 & t our c>riage be su*1 z t !y :o see x may speak hon\rably ( our sweet ,ma/] & pr(ession4 #i4 ,i h be5 mu* *all5g$--#a4 ,= n ref]r+ all to ,god z ! la/ end2 t ,i d n eat1 dr9k1 sleep1 j\rney1 speak1 & ?9k = ,god4 #b4 ,t ,i h n b5efit$ by good company2 & t ,i left n "s ^w ( conviction1 ev5 ^u natural & wick$ m51 z by reprov+ swe>+ 9 !m2 or because ( be+ a sil5t witness to _! loose c>riage2 & because ,i int5d$ n 9 all companies to d good4 #c4 ,t ! woes & calamities ( ! kirk1 & ( p>ticul> pr(essors1 h n mov$ me4 #d4 ,t at ! read+ ( ! life ( ,david1 ,paul1 & ! l1 :5 x humbl$ me1 ,i 7com+ s f> %ort ( _! hol9ess7 lab\r$ n to imitate !m1 af> (f at lea/1 accord+ to ! measure ( ,god's grace4 #e4 ,t unrep5t$ s9s ( y\? 7 n look$ to1 & lam5t$ =4 #f4 ,t sudd5 /irr+s ( pride1 lu/1 rev5ge1 love ( hon\rs1 7 n resi/$ & m\rn$ =4 #g4 ,t my *>ity 0 cold4 #h4 ,t ! exp]i5ces ,i _h ( ,god's he>+ me1 9 ?is & ! o!r p>ticul>1 be+ ga!r$1 yet 9 a new tr\ble ,i _h always 7once at lea/7 my fai? to seek1 z if ,i 7 to beg9 at ,a1 ,b1 ,c aga94 #i4 ,t ,i h n m boldly contradict$ ! enemies speak+ aga9/ ! tru?1 ei!r 9 public *ur* meet+s1 or at tables1 or ord9>y conf]5ce4 #aj4 ,t 9 great tr\bles ,i h receiv$ false reports ( ,*ri/'s love1 & misbeliev$ ,him 9 ,8 *a/5+2 :]eas ! ev5t ha? said1 ,all 0 9 m]cy4 #aa4 ,no?+ m move? me1 & weighte? my s\l1 ?an t ,i c\ld nev] f#bdd my he>t1 9 my prosp]ity1 s wre/le 9 pray] ) ,god1 nor be s dead to ! _w1 s hungry & sick ( love = ,*ri/1 s heav5ly-m9d$1 z :5 t5 /one-weight ( a heavy cross 0 ^u me4 #ab4 ,t ! cross extort$ v[s ( new ob$i5ce1 :i* ease ha? bl[n away1 z *aff be=e ! w9d4 #ac4 ,t practice 0 s %ort & n>r[1 & light s long & broad4 #ad4 ,t dea? ha? n be5 (t5 m$itat$ ^u4 #ae4 ,t ,i h n be5 c>eful ( ga9+ o!rs to ,*ri/4 #af4 ,t my grace & gifts br+ =? little or no ?ankfulness4 #bdd ,%\ld probably be f2 ?\gh x is = 9 o!r editions4 ,!re are "s ?+s1 also1 :]eby ,i h be5 help$1 z--#a4 ,i h be5 b5efit$ by rid+ alone a long j\rney1 9 giv+ t "t to pray]4 #b4 ,by ab/95ce1 & giv+ days to ,god4 #c4 ,by pray+ = o!rs2 = by mak+ an err& to ,god = !m1 ,i h gott5 some?+ = myself4 #d4 ,i h be5 really confirm$1 9 _m p>ticul>s1 t ,god he>e? pray]s2 &1 !re=e1 ,i us$ to pray = any?+1 ( h[ little importance soev]4 #e4 ,he enabl$ me to make no "q1 t ?is mock$ way1 :i* is nicknam$1 is ! only way to heav54 ,sir1 ^! & _m m occurr5ces 9 y\r life1 %\ld be look$ into2 &1 #a4 ,?\ghts ( ,a!ism %\ld be wat*$ ov]1 z1 ,if !re be a ,god 9 heav58 :i* w tr\ble & assault ! be/ at "s times4 #b4 ,gr[? 9 grace %\ld be c>$ = above all ?+s2 & fall+ f our fir/ love m\rn$ =4 #c4 ,consci5ce made ( pray+ = ! enemies1 :o are bl9d$4 ,sir1 ,i ?ank y mo/ k9dly = ! c>e ( my bro!r1 & ( me also4 ,i hope x is laid up = y1 & rememb]$ 9 heav54 ,i am /ill a%am$ ) ,*ri/'s k9dness to su* a s9n] z ,i am4 ,he ha? left a fire 9 my he>t1 t hell _c ca/ wat] on1 to qu5* or ext+ui% x4 ,help me to praise1 & pray = me1 = ye h a prison]'s bless+ & pray]s4 ,rememb] my love to y\r wife4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,m>* #ae1 #afcg4 ,,clx4--,to ,,alex&] ,,gordon ( ,e>l/on4 7,,hung]+ ,,aft] ,,*ri/ ,,himself ,,r ,,?an ,,8 ,,love47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,& ,,wor?y ,,sir1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be unto y4--,i long to he> f y4 ,i h receiv$ few lett]s s9ce ,i came hi!r2 ,i am 9 ne$ ( a ^w4 ,a dry plant %\ld h "s wat]+4 ,my case betwixt ,*ri/ my ,"l1 & me1 /&e? betwe5 love & jeal\sy1 fai? & suspicion ( ,8 love2 x is a m>vel ,he keepe? h\se ) me4 ,i make _m pleas ) ,*ri/1 b ,he make? z _m agreem5ts ) me4 ,i ?9k ,8 un*angeable love ha? said1 ,i defy !e to break ,me & *ange ,me4 ,if ,*ri/ _h su* *angeable & new ?\ghts ( my salvation z ,i h ( x1 ,i ?9k ,i %\ld !n be at a sad loss4 ,he hum\re? n a fool l me 9 my unbelief1 b rebuke? me1 & fa!re? k9dness ^u me4 ,*ri/ is m l ! poor fri5d & ne$y prison] begg+ love1 ?an ,i am4 ,i _c1 = %ame1 get ,*ri/ said nay ( my :ole love1 = ,he w n want ,8 err& = ! seek+4 ,god be ?ank$ t my ,bridegroom tire? n ( woo+4 ,hon\r to ,him6 ,he is a wilful#bde suitor ( my s\l4 ,b z love is ,81 pa9 is m9e1 t ,i h no?+ to give ,him4 ,8 acc\nt-book is full ( my debts ( m]cy1 k9dness1 & free love t[>ds me4 ,oh t ,i might read ) wat]y eyes6 ,oh t ,he w\ld give me ! int]e/ ( int]e/ to pay back6 ,or r1 my s\l's desire is1 t ,he w\ld comprise my p]son1 s\l & body1 love1 joy1 confid5ce1 fe>1 sorr[1 & desire1 & drive ! po9d1 & let me be r\p$1 & sold to ,*ri/1 & tak5 home to my cr$itor's h\se & fireside4 #bde ,9 ! s5se ( n to be turn$ f ,8 purpose4 ,! ,"l kn[e? t1 if ,i c\ld1 ,i w\ld sell myself )\t rev]sion to ,*ri/4 ,o sweet ,"l ,jesus1 make a m>ket1 & ov]bid all my buy]s6 ,i d>e swe> t !re is a my/]y 9 ,*ri/ :i* ,i nev] saw2 a my/]y ( love4 ,oh1 if ,he w\ld lay by ! lap ( ! cov]+ t is ov] x1 & let my gre5+ s\l see x6 ,i w\ld break ! door1 & be 9 ^u ,him1 to get a wombful ( love2 = ,i am an hung]$ & fami%$ s\l4 ,oh1 sir1 if y1 or any o!r1 w\ld tell ,him h[ sick my s\l is1 dy+ = want ( a he>ty draught ( ,*ri/'s love6 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld dote 7if ,i may make use ( t ^w 9 ?is case7 z mu* ^u ,himself z ,i d ^u ,8 love6 ,x is a pity t ,*ri/ ,himself %\ld n r be my he>t's *oice1 ?an ,*ri/'s manife/$ love4 ,x w\ld satisfy me1 9 "s measure1 if ,i _h any bud to give = ,8 love4 ,%all ,i (f] ,him my praises8 ,alas6 ,he is m ?an praises4 ,i give x ov] to get ,him exalt$ accord+ to ,8 wor?1 :i* is above :at c be kn[n4 ,yet all ?is "t ,i am tempt+ ,him1 to see if !re be bo? love & ang] 9 ,him aga9/ me4 ,i am pluck$ f ,8 flock 7de> to me671 & f fe$+ ,8 lambs2 ,i g1 !re=e1 9 sackclo?1 z "o :o ha? lo/ ! wife ( 8 y\?4 ,grief & sorr[ are suspici\s1 & spew out aga9/ ,him ! smoke ( jeal\sies2 & ,i say (t51 ,%[ me :]e=e ,?\ cont5de/ ) me4 ,tell me1 ,o ,"l3 read ! process aga9/ me4 ,b ,i "k t ,i _c answ] ,8 allegations2 ,i %all lose ! cause :5 x come? to op5 plead+4 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld =ce my he>t to believe dreams to be dreams6 ,yet :5 ,*ri/ give? my fe>s ! lie1 & sai? to me1 ,?\ art a li>1 !n ,i am glad4 ,i resolve to hope to be quiet1 & to lie on ! br9k on my side1 till ! wat] fall & ! =d be ridable4 ,&1 h[beit !re be pa9 ^u me1 9 long+ = deliv]ance t ,i may speak ( ,him 9 ! great congregation1 yet ,i ?9k !re is joy 9 t pa9 & on-wait+2 & ,i ev5 rejoice t ,he putte? me (f = a "t1 & %ifte? me4 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld wait on = all et]nity1 h[beit ,i %\ld nev] get my s\l's desire1 s be+ ,he 7 glorifi$6 ,i w\ld wi% my pa9 & my m9i/ry c\ld live long to s]ve ,him2 = ,i "k t ,i am a clay vessel1 & made = ,8 use4 ,oh1 if my v brok5 %]ds c\ld s]ve to glorify ,him6 ,i desire ,*ri/'s grace to be will+ly cont5t1 t my hell 7except+ ,8 hatr$ & displeasure1 :i* ,i put out ( all play1 = submission to ?is is n call$ =7 7 a prea*+ ( ,8 glory to m5 & angels = ev] & ev]6 ,:5 all is done1 :at c ,i add to ,him8 or :at c su* a clay-%ad[ z ,i d8 ,i "k t ,he ne$e? n me4 ,i h cause to be griev$1 & to melt away 9 te>s1 if ,i _h grace to d x 7,"l1 grant x to me671 to see my ,well-belov$'s fair face spitt$ ^u by dogs1 to see loons pull+ ! cr[n (f my royal ,k+'s head2 to see my h>lot-"m & my sweet ,fa!r agree s ill1 t !y are go+ to skail & give up h\se4 ,my ,"l's palace is n[ a ne/ ( unclean birds4 ,oh1 if h>lot1 h>lot ,scotl& w\ld rue ^u h] provok$ ,"l1 & pity h] good ,husb&1 :o is brok5 ) h] :ori% he>t6 ,b ^! ?+s are hid f h] eyes4 ,i h he>d ( late ( y\r new trial by ! ,bi%op ( ,gall[ay4#bdf ,fe> n clay1 worms' meat4 ,let tru? & ,*ri/ get no wrong 9 y\r h&4 ,x is y\r ga9 if ,*ri/ be glorifi$2 & y\r glory to be ,*ri/'s witness4 ,i p]suade y1 t y\r suff]+s are ,*ri/'s advantage & victory2 = ,he is pleas$ to reckon !m s4 ,let me he> f y4 ,*ri/ is b w9n+ a clean kirk out ( ! fire2 ,he w w9 ?is play4 ,he w n be 9 y\r common = any *>ges ye are at 9 ,8 s]vice4 ,he is n poor1 to sit 9 y\r debt2 ,he w repay an hundr$-fold m1 x may be1 ev5 9 ?is life4 ,! pray]s & bless+s ( ,*ri/'s prison] be ) y4 ,y\r bro!r1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 #bdf ,! ,bi%op ( ,gall[ay held ?is ye> a ,high ,commission ,c\rt 9 ,gall[ay1 9 :i*1 besides f9+ "s g5tlem51 & conf9+ ! magi/rates ( ,kirkcudbright to ,wigt[n1 = matt]s ( noncon=mity1 he f9$ ,gordon ( ,e>l/on = 8 abs5ce1 five hundr$ m]ks1 & bani%$ him to ,montrose4 7,baillie's ,lett]s & ,j\rnals47 ,?is1 no d\bt1 is ! new trial by ! ,bi%op ( ,gall[ay1 to :i* ,ru!r=d ref]s4 ,see ,lett] ,,lix4 ,,clxi4--,to ,,john ,,/u>t1 ,provo/ ( ,ayr4 ,,john ,,/u>t1 ,provo/ ( ,ayr1 is describ$ by ,liv+/one z a godly & zeal\s ,*ri/ian ( a long /&+1 & f 8 e>lie/ ye>s4 ,inh]it+1 aft] ! dea? ( 8 fa!r1 consid]able prop]ty1 he l>gely appli$ x to b5evol5t purposes4 ,su* 0 8 dis9t]e/$ love to ^? :o 7 ! fri5ds ( ,*ri/ & ,8 tru?1 t he call$ a numb] ( !m ^: /rait5$ condition he knew1 to meet ) him 9 ,ed9burgh2 & aft] "s "t sp5t 9 pray]1 told !m he _h br\ght a little money to l5d to ea* ( !m1 :i* !y 7 n to (f] to pay back till he requir$ x1 at ! same "t requir+ !m to promise n to make ?is kn[n dur+ 8 life4 ,n long aft] 7! plague rag+ ) sev]ity 9 ,ayr1 & trade becom+1 9 consequ5ce1 mu* depress$7 he himself fell into pecuni>y difficulties1 :i* made him at t "t remove f ! c\ntry4 ,borr[+ a little money1 he w5t ov] to ,france1 & com+ to ,ro*elle1 load$ a %ip ) salt & o!r commodities1 :i* he pur*as$ at a v *eap rate4 ,he !n return$ ! ne>e/ way to ,engl&1 & !nce to ,ayr1 9 expectation ( ! %ip's return4 ,aft] wait+ long1 he 0 in=m$ t x 0 tak5 by ! ,turks1 :i*1 consid]+ ! loss :i* o!rs 9 t case w\ld su/a91 mu* afflict$ him4 ,b x at la/ arriv$ 9 ! ,road4 ,x 0 on ?is occasion t 8 fri5d ,john ,k5n$y1 go+ out to ! vessel 9 a small boat1 0 driv5 away by a /orm4 7,see notice ( ,k5n$y1 ,lett] ,,lxxv47 ,/u>t hav+ sold ! commodities :i* he br\ght f ,france1 n only 0 enabl$ by ! pr(its to pay all 8 debts1 b cle>$ tw5ty ?\s& m]ks4 7,flem+'s ,fulfill+ ( ! ,scriptures47 ,he jo9$ ) ,mr4 ,blair1 ,mr4 ,liv+/one1 & o!rs1 9 _! plan ( emigrat+ to ,new ,engl&1 ?\gh !y 7 =c$ to give x up4 ,?is good man 0 mu* afflict$ on 8 dea?-b$1 s t "o day he said1 ,i te/ify1 t except :5 ,i slept1 or 0 9 bus9ess1 ,i 0 n ^! t5 ye>s )\t ?\ghts ( ,god1 s long z ,i w\ld be 9 go+ f my own h\se to ! cross2 & yet ,i d\bt myself1 & am 9 great agony1 yea1 at ! br9k ( despair4 ,b a day or two be=e he di$1 all 8 d\bts 7 dispell$2 & to ,mr4 ,f]guson1 ! pi\s m9i/] ( ,ayr1 he said1 ref]r+ to 8 /ruggle ) temptations at t "t1 ,i h be5 fight+ & work+ out my salvation ) fe> & trembl+1 & n[ ,i bless ,god x is p]fect$1 seal$1 confirm$1 & all fe>s are gone4 7,,comm]cial ,,mis=tunes--,,s]vice-,,book--,,bless$ne ss ,,( ,,trial47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,sir1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be unto y4 ,i long to he> f y1 be+ n[ remov$ f my flock1 & ! prison] ( ,*ri/ at ,ab]de54 ,i w\ld n h y to ?9k x /range t y\r j\rney to ,new ,engl& ha? gott5 su* a da%4#bdg ,x inde$ ha? made my he>t heavy2 yet ,i "k x is no dumb provid5ce1 b a speak+ "o1 :]eby our ,"l speake? ,8 m9d to y1 ?\gh = ! pres5t ye d n well und]/& :at ,he sai?4 ,h[ev] x be1 ,he :o sitte? ^u ! floods ha? %[n y ,8 m>vell\s k9dness 9 ! great dep?s4 ,i "k t y\r loss is great1 & y\r hope is gone f> aga9/ y2 b ,i entreat y1 sir1 exp\nd aright our ,"l's lay+ all h9drances 9 ! way4 ,i p]suade myself t y\r he>t aime? at ! foot/eps ( ! flock1 to fe$ beside ! %eph]ds' t5ts1 & to dwell beside ,him :om y\r s\l love?2 & t x is y\r desire to rema9 9 ! wild]ness1 :]e ! ,woman is kept f ! ,dragon4 7,rev4 xii4 #ad47 ,& ?is be+ y\r desire1 rememb] t a poor prison] ( ,*ri/ said x to y1 t t misc>ri$ j\rney is ) *ild to y ( m]cy & consolation2 & %all br+ =? a fair bir? on :i* ! ,"l w att5d4 ,wait on2 ,he t believe? make? n ha/e 7,isa4 xxviii4 #af74 #bdg ,see note at ,lett] ,,lxiii4 ,i hope t ye h be5 ask+ :at ! ,"l meane?1 & :at fur!r may be ,8 w1 9 ref]5ce to y\r return4 ,my de> bro!r1 let ,god make ( y :at ,he w1 ,he w end all ) consolation1 & w make glory out ( y\r suff]+s2 & w\ld y wi% bett] "w8 ,?is wat] 0 9 y\r way to heav51 & writt5 9 y\r ,"l's book2 ye behov$ to cross x1 &1 !re=e1 kiss ,8 wise & un]r+ provid5ce4 ,let n ! c5sures ( m51 :o see b ! outside ( ?+s1 & sc>ce well t1 abate y\r c\rage & rejoic+ 9 ! ,"l4 ,h[beit y\r fai? see? b ! black side ( provid5ce2 yet x ha? a bett] side1 & ,god w let y see x4 ,le>n to believe ,*ri/ bett] ?an ,8 /rokes1 ,himself & ,8 promises bett] ?an ,8 glooms4 ,da%es & disappo9tm5ts are n canonical ,scripture2 fight+ = ! promis$ l& seem$ to cry to ,god's promise1 ,?\ lie/4 ,if our ,"l ride ^u a /raw1 ,8 horse %all nei!r /umble nor fall4 ,= we "k t all ?+s "w toge!r = good to !m t love ,god 7,rom4 viii4 #bh72 ergo1 %ipwreck1 losses1 etc41 "w toge!r = ! good ( !m t love ,god4 ,h5ce ,i inf]1 t losses1 disappo9tm5ts1 ill-tongues1 loss ( fri5ds1 h\ses1 or c\ntry1 are ,god's workm51 set on "w to "w out good to y1 out ( ev]y?+ t befalle? y4 ,let n ! ,"l's deal+ seem h>%1 r\gh1 or unfa!rly1 because x is unpleasant4 ,:5 ! ,"l's bless$ w bl[e? across y\r desires1 x is be/1 9 humility1 to /rike sail to ,him1 & to be will+ to be l$ any way our ,"l please?4 ,x is a po9t ( d5ial ( y\rself1 to be z if ye _h n a w1 b _h made a free disposition ( x to ,god1 & _h sold x ov] to ,him2 & to make use ( ,8 w = y\r own is bo? true hol9ess1 & y\r ease & peace4 ,ye "k n :at ! ,"l is work+ out ( ?is1 b ye %all "k x h]eaft]4 ,& :at ,i write to y1 ,i write to y\r wife4 ,i compassionate h] case1 b entreat h] n to fe> nor fa9t4 ,?is j\rney is a "p ( h] wild]ness to heav5 & ! promis$ l&1 & !re are few] miles beh9d4 ,x is ne>] ! dawn+ ( ! day to h] ?an :5 %e w5t out ( ,scotl&4 ,i %\ld be glad to he> t ye & %e h com=t & c\rage 9 ! ,"l4 ,n[1 z conc]n+ our kirk2 our ,s]vice-,book is orda9$1 by op5 proclamation & s\nd ( trumpet1 to be read 9 all ! kirks ( ! k+dom4#bdh ,our prelates are to meet ?is mon? ab\t our ,canons1#bdi & = a reconciliation betwixt u & ! ,lu!rans4 ,! ,pr(essors ( ,ab]de5 ,univ]sity are *>g$ to draw up ! ,articles ( an uni=m ,confession2 b reconciliation ) ,pop]y is int5d$4 ,?is is ! day ( ,jacob's visitation2 ! ways ( ,zion m\rn1 our gold is become dim1 ! sun is gone d[n ^u our prophets4 ,a dry w9d1 b nei!r to fan nor to cleanse1 is com+ ^u ?is l&2 & all our ill is com+ f ! multipli$ transgressions ( ?is l&1 & f ! fri5ds & lov]s ( ,babel among u4 ,! viol5ce done to me & to my fle% be ^u !e1 ,babylon1 %all ! inhabitant ( ,zion say2 &1 ,my blood ^u ! inhabitants ( ,*aldea1 %all ,j]usalem say4#bej #bdh ,! ,s]vice-,book1 or ,liturgy1 at ?is "t impos$ ^u ,scotl&1 0 t ( ,engl&1 b ) num]\s alt]ations4 ,! ,act ( ,privy ,c\ncil1 enjo9+ ! use ( ! ,s]vice-,book1 is dat$ #bj? ,decemb] #afcf2 & x 0 next day proclaim$ at ! cross ( ,ed9burgh3 b x 0 n publi%$ till t[>ds ! end ( ,may #afcg4 ,its title is1 ,! ,booke ( ,common ,pray] & ,adm9i/ration ( ! ,sacram5ts & o!r p>ts ( ,div9e ,s]vice1 = ! use ( ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&4 ,ed9burgh1 #afcg4 ,?is book 0 extremely obnoxi\s to ! great body ( ! m9i/]s & p ( ,scotl&1 bo? f ! mann] ( its introduction1 :i* 0 by ! sole au?ority ( ! ,k+1 )\t ! ,*ur* hav+ be5 ev5 consult$ 9 ! matt]1 & f ! doctr9es :i* x conta9$1 9 :i* x approa*$ ne>] to ! ,roman ,missal ?an ! ,engli% liturgy4 ,x 0 drawn up by ,james ,w$d]burn1 ,bi%op ( ,dunblane1 & ,john ,maxwell1 ,bi%op ( ,ross1 ) ! assi/ance ( ,syds]ff1 ,bi%op ( ,gall[ay1 & ,ball5d51 ,bi%op ( ,ab]de54 ,x 0 revis$ by ,ar*bi%op ,laud1 & ,wr51 ,bi%op ( ,norwi*4 ,kirkton m5tions t he saw ! orig9al copy correct$ by ,laud's own h&s1 & t all 8 corrections approa*$ t[>ds ,pop]y & ! ,roman ,missal4 7,kirkton's ,hi/ory1 p4 #cj47 #bdi ,! ,book ( ,canons 01 9 ob$i5ce to ! ,k+'s ord]s1 drawn up by f\r ( ! ,scotti% bi%ops1--,syds]ff ( ,gall[ay1 ,maxwell ( ,ross1 ,ball5d5 ( ,ab]de51 & ,:ite=d ( ,dunblane4 ,x receiv$ ! ,royal sanction1 & became law 9 #afce4 ,?is book1 l ! ,s]vice-,book :i* foll[$ x1 0 extremely obnoxi\s to ! p ( ,scotl&1 because x 0 impos$ solely by ,royal au?ority1 & f ! nature ( ! canons !mselves1 :i* prescrib$ a v>iety ( c]emonial & sup]/iti\s rites 9 ! obs]vance ( baptism & ! ,"l's ,supp]2 inve/$ bi%ops ) uncontrollable p[]2 inculcat$ ! doctr9e ( ! ,k+'s supremacy 9 matt]s ecclesia/ical z well z civil1--affirm+ t no meet+ ( ,g5]al ,assembly c\ld be held unless call$ by ! ,k+'s au?ority2 ) o!r unscriptural innovations4 #bej ,j]4 li4 #ce4 ,n[ = myself3 ,i 0 ?ree days be=e ! ,high ,commission1 & accus$ ( treason prea*$ aga9/ our ,k+4 7,a m9i/] be+ witness1 w5t well nigh to swe> x47 ,god ha? sav$ me f _! malice4 #a/ly1 ,!y h depriv$ me ( my m9i/ry2 #bndly1 ,sil5c$ me1 t ,i ex]cise no "p ( ! m9i/]ial function )9 ?is k+dom1 "u ! pa9 ( rebellion2 #crdly1 ,conf9$ my p]son )9 ! t[n ( ,ab]de51 :]e ,i f9d ! m9i/]s work+ = my conf9em5t 9 ,cai?ness or ,orkney1 f> f !m1 because "s p "h 7will+ to be edifi$7 resort to me4 ,at my fir/ entry1 ,i _h heavy *all5ges )9 me1 & a c\rt f5c$ 7b ,i hope n 9 ,*ri/'s "n71 :]e9 x 0 ass]t$ t my ,"l w\ld h no m ( my s]vices1 & 0 tir$ ( me2 &1 l a fool1 ,i summon$ ,*ri/ also = unk9dness4 ,my s\l fa9t$1 & ,i refus$ com=t1 & said1 ,:at ail$ ,*ri/ at me8 = ,i desir$ to be fai?ful 9 ,8 h\se4 ,?us1 9 my rov+s & mi/ak+s1 my ,"l ,jesus be/[$ m]cy on me1 :o am less ?an ! lea/ ( all sa9ts4 ,i lay ^u ! du/1 & b\ght a plea f ,satan aga9/ ,*ri/1 & ,he 0 cont5t to sell x4 ,b at l5g? ,*ri/ did %[ ,himself fri5ds ) me1 & 9 m]cy p>don$ & pass$ my "p ( x1 & only compla9$ t a c\rt %\ld be hold5 9 ,8 b\nds )\t ,8 all[ance4 ,n[ ,i pass f my compe>ance2 &1 z if ,*ri/ _h done ! fault1 ,he ha? made ! m5ds1 & return$ to my s\l2 s t n[ ,8 poor prison] fe$e? on ! fea/s ( love4 ,my adv]s>ies "k n :at a c\rti] ,i am n[ ) my ,royal ,k+1 = ^: cr[n ,i n[ suff]4 ,x is b our s(t & lazy fle% t ha? rais$ an ill report ( ! cross ( ,*ri/4 ,o sweet1 sweet is ,8 yoke6 ,*ri/'s *a9s are ( pure gold2 suff]+s = ,him are p]fum$4 ,i w\ld n give my weep+ = ! laugh+ ( all ! f\rte5 prelates2 ,i w\ld n ex*ange my sadness ) ! _w's joy4 ,o lovely1 lovely ,jesus1 h[ sweet mu/ ,?y kisses be1 :5 ,?y cross smelle? s sweetly6 ,oh1 if all ! ?ree k+doms _h "p ( my love-fea/1 & ( ! com=t ( a dawt$ prison]6 ,de> ,bro!r1 ,i *>ge y to praise = me1 & to seek help ( our acqua9tance !re to help me to praise4 ,:y %\ld ,i smo!r ,*ri/'s hone/y to me8 ,my he>t is tak5 up ) ?is1 t my sil5ce & suff]+s may prea*4 ,i besee* y 9 ! b[els ( ,*ri/1 to help me to praise4 ,rememb] my love to y\r wife1 to ,mr4 ,blair1 & ,mr4 ,liv+/one1 & ,mr4 ,cunn+ham4 ,let me he> f y1 = ,i am anxi\s :at to d4 ,if ,i saw a call = ,new ,engl&1 ,i w\ld foll[ x4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 our ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,clxii4--,to ,,john ,,/u>t1 ,provo/ ( ,ayr4 7,,! ,,burd5 ,,( ,a ,,sil5c$ ,,m9i/]--,,spiritual ,,%ortcom+s47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,& ,,de>e/ ,,9 ,,*ri/1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace f ,god our ,fa!r1 & f our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 be ^u y4 ,i expect$ ! com=t ( a lett] to a prison] f y1 ere n[4 ,i am "h1 ,sir1 putt+ (f a "p ( my in* ( "t2 & :5 ,i awake fir/ 9 ! morn+ 7:i* is always ) great heav9ess & sadness71 ?is "q is br\ght to my m9d1 ,am ,i s]v+ ,god or n8 ,n t ,i d\bt ( ! tru? ( ?is hon\rable cause :]e9 ,i am engag$2 ,i d>e v5ture into et]nity1 & be=e my ,judge1 t ,i n[ suff] = ! tru?--because t ,i _c endure t my ,ma/]1 :o is a freeborn ,k+1 %\ld pay tribute to any ( ! %ields or pot%]ds ( ! e>?4 ,oh t ,i c\ld hold ! cr[n ^u my pr9cely ,k+'s head ) my s9ful arm1 h[beit x %\ld be /ruck f me 9 t s]vice1 f ! %\ld]-blade4 ,b my clos$ m\?1 my dumb ,sabba?s1 ! memory ( my communion ) ,*ri/1 9 _m fair1 fair days 9 ,anwo?1 :]eas n[ my ,ma/] gette? no s]vice ( my tongue z !n1 ha? almo/ brok5 my fai? 9 two halves4 ,yet 9 my deepe/ appreh5sions ( ,8 ang]1 ,i see ?r\gh a cl\d t ,i am wrong2 & ,he1 9 love to my s\l1 ha? tak5 up ! controv]sy betwixt fai? & appreh5sions1 & a decreet is pass$ on ,*ri/'s side ( x1 & ,i subscribe ! decreet4 ,! ,"l is equal 9 ,8 ways1 b my guilt9ess (t5 ov]ma/]e? my believ+4 ,i h n be5 well kn[n3 = except z to op5 outbreak+s1 ,i want no?+ ( :at ,judas & ,ca9 _h2 only ,he ha? be5 pleas$ to prev5t me 9 m]cy1 & to ca/ me into a fev] ( love = ,himself1 & ,8 abs5ce make? my fev] mo/ pa9ful4 ,& beside1 ,he ha? visit$ my s\l & wat]$ x ) ,8 com=ts4 ,b yet ,i h n :at ,i w\ld4 ,! want ( real & felt possession is my only dea?4 ,i "k t ,*ri/ pitie? me 9 ?is4 ,! great m51 my fri5ds t did#bea = me1 are dri$ up l w9t]-brooks ( wat]4 ,all say1 ,no deal+ = t man2 8 be/ w be to be gone out ( ! k+dom4 ,s ,i see !y tire ( me4 ,b1 believe me1 ,i am mo/ gladly cont5t t ,*ri/ breake? all my idols 9 pieces4 ,x ha? put a new edge ^u my blunt$ love to ,*ri/2 ,i see t ,he is jeal\s ( my love1 & w h all to ,himself4 ,9 a ^w1 ^! six ?+s are my burd53 #a4 ,i am n 9 ! v9ey>d z o!rs are2 x may be1 because ,*ri/ ?9ke? me a )]$ tree1 n wor? its room4 ,b ,god =bid6 #b4 ,woe1 woe1 woe is com+ ^u my h>lot-"m1 ?is apo/ate kirk6 ,! "t is com+ :5 we %all wi% = doves' w+s to flee & hide u4 ,oh1 = ! desolation ( ?is l&6 #c4 ,i see my de> ,ma/] ,*ri/ go+ ,8 lone 7z x 771 m\rn+ 9 sackclo?4 ,8 fa9t+ fri5ds fe> t ,k+ ,jesus %all lose ! field4 ,b ,he mu/ c>ry ! day4 #d4 ,my guilt9ess & ! s9s ( y\? are come up aga9/ me1 & !y w\ld come into ! plea 9 my suff]+s1 z des]v+ causes 9 ,god's ju/ice2 b ,i pray ,god1 = ,*ri/'s sake1 t he may nev] give !m t room4 #e4 ,woe is me1 t ,i _c get my royal1 dreadful1 mighty1 & glori\s ,pr9ce ( ! k+s ( ! e>? set on high4 ,sir1 ye may help me & pity me 9 ?is2 & b[ y\r knee1 & bless ,8 "n1 & desire o!rs to d x1 t ,he ha? be5 pleas$1 9 my suff]+s1 to make ,a!i/s1 ,papi/s1 & enemies ab\t me say1 ,x is l t ,god is ) ?is prison]4 ,let hell & ! p[]s ( hell 7,i c>e n7 be let loose aga9/ me to d _! wor/1 s be+ t ,*ri/1 & my ,fa!r1 & ,8 ,fa!r1 be magnifi$ 9 my suff]+s4 #f4 ,*ri/'s love ha? pa9$ me3 = h[beit ,8 pres5ce ha? %am$ me1 & dr[n$ me 9 debt1 yet ,he (t5 goe? away :5 my love to ,him is burn+4 ,he seeme? to look l a pr\d woo]1 :o w n look ^u a poor mat* t is dy+ ( love4 ,i w n say ,he is lordly4 ,b ,i "k ,he is wise 9 hid+ ,himself f a *ild & a fool1 :o make? an idol & a god ( "o ( ,*ri/'s kisses1 :i* is idolatry4 ,i fe> t ,i adore ,8 com=ts m ?an ,himself1 & t ,i love ! apples ( life bett] ?an ! tree ( life4 #bea ,act$ = me2 z ,ps4 cix4 #ba4 ,sir1 write to me4 ,comm5d me to y\r wife4 ,m]cy be h] portion4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 de>e/ ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,clxiii4--,to ,,john ,,/u>t1 ,provo/ ( ,ayr4 7,,view ,,( ,,trials ,,pa/--,,h>d ,,?\ghts ,,( ,,*ri/--,,crosses--,,hope47 ,,wor?y ,,& ,,de>ly ,,belov$ ,,9 ,,our ,,"l1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i 0 refre%$ & com=t$ ) y\r lett]4 ,:at ,i wrote to y1 = y\r com=t1 ,i d n rememb]2 b ,i believe t love w prophesy homew>d1#beb z x w\ld h x4 ,i wi% t ,i c\ld help y to praise ,8 great & holy "n :o keepe? ! feet ( ,8 sa9ts1 & ha? numb]$ all y\r go+s4 ,i "k t our de>e/ ,"l w p>don & pass by our hone/ errors & mi/akes1 :5 we m9d ,8 hon\r2 yet ,i "k t none ( y h se5 ! o!r half1 & ! hidd5 side1 ( y\r wond]ful return home to u aga94 ,i am confid5t ye %all yet say1 t ,god's m]cy blew y\r sails back to ,irel& aga94 #beb ,! m9i/]s1 aft] _! return to ?is c\ntry1 7 settl$ 9 v>i\s p>i%es2 ,messrs4 ,blair at ,ayr1 ,liv+/one at ,/ranra]1 ,m',clell& at ,kirkcudbright1 & ,hamilton at ,dumfries4 ,!y 7 zeal\s promot]s ( all ! measures by :i* ! triumph ( ! ,presbyt]ian ,*ur* 9 ,scotl& 0 ultimately secur$2 & all ( !m 7 memb]s ( ! celebrat$ ,assembly held at ,glasg[ 9 #afch4 ,speak+ ( _! return1 ,r[ ( ,c]es says3 ,nei!r ! prelates & con=mi/s1 nor !y !mselves1 knew t )9 a ye> ! ,"l w\ld n only root out ! prelates 9 ,scotl&1 &1 aft] t1 out ( ,engl& & ,irel&1 b make "s ( !m1 especially ,messrs4 ,blair1 ,liv+/one1 & ,m',clell&1 to be v in/rum5tal 9 ! "w ( re=mation 7,life ( ,rob]t ,blair1 ,wodr[ ,society74 ,wor?y & de> ,sir1 ,i _c b give y an acc\nt ( my pres5t e/ate1 t ye may g an err& = me to my high & royal ,ma/]1 ( :om ,i boa/ all ! day4 ,i am z pr\d ( ,8 love 7nay1 ,i bless myself1 & boa/ m ( my pres5t lot7 z any poor man c be ( an e>?ly k+'s c\rt1 or ( a k+dom4 ,fir/1 ,i am v (t5 turn+ bo? ! sides ( my cross1 especially my dumb & sil5t ,sabba?s2 n because ,i desire to f9d a crook or defect 9 my ,"l's love1 b because my love is sick ) fancies & fe>4 ,:e!r or n ! ,"l ha? a process lead+ aga9/ my guilt9ess1 t ,i h n yet well se51 ,i "k n4 ,my desire is to ride fair1 & n to sp>k dirt 7if1 ) rev]5ce to ,him1 ,i may be p]mitt$ to make use ( su* a ^w7 9 ! face ( my only1 only ,well-belov$2 b fe> ( guilt9ess is a talebe>] betwixt me & ,*ri/1 & is /ill :isp]+ ill tales ( my ,"l1 to weak5 my fai?4 ,i _h r t a cl\d w5t ov] my com=ts by ^! messages1 ?an t my fai? %\ld be hurt2 =1 if my ,"l get no wrong by me1 v]ily ,i desire grace n to c>e :at become ( me4 ,i desire to give no fai? nor cr$it to my sorr[1 t c make a lie ( my be/ fri5d ,*ri/4 ,woe1 woe be to !m all :o speak ill ( ,*ri/6 ,h5ce ^! ?\ghts awake ) me 9 ! morn+1 & g to b$ ) me4 ,oh1 :at s]vice c a dumb body d 9 ,*ri/'s h\se6 ,oh1 ,i ?9k ! ^w ( ,god is imprison$ also6 ,oh1 ,i am a dry tree6 ,alas1 ,i c nei!r plant nor wat]6 ,oh1 if my ,"l w\ld make b dung ( me1 to fatt5 & make f]tile ,8 own corn-ridges 9 ,m\nt ,zion6 ,oh1 if ,i might b speak to ?ree or f\r h]dboys#bec ( my wor?y ,ma/]1 ,i w\ld be satisfi$ to be ! meane/ & mo/ obscure ( all ! pa/ors 9 ?is l&1 & to live 9 any place1 9 any ( ,*ri/'s base/ ou?\ses6 ,b ,he sai?1 ,sirrah1 ,i w n s5d y2 ,i h no err&s = y !reaway4 ,my desire to s]ve ,him is sick ( jeal\sy1 le/ ,he be unwill+ to employ me4 ,secondly1 ,?is is second$ by ano!r4 ,oh6 all t ,i h done 9 ,anwo?1 ! fair "w t my ,ma/] began !re1 is l a bird dy+ 9 ! %ell2 & :at w ,i !n h to %[ ( all my lab\r1 9 ! day ( my compe>ance be=e ,him1 :5 ! ,ma/] ( ! v9ey>d calle? ! lab\r]s1 & give? !m _! hire8 ,?irdly1 ,b truly1 :5 ,*ri/'s sweet w9d is 9 ! "r air?1 ,i rep5t1 & ,i pray ,*ri/ to take law-burr[s ( my qu>rel\s unbeliev+ sadness & sorr[4 ,"l1 rebuke !m t put ill betwixt a poor s]vant l me & 8 good ,ma/]4 ,!n ,i say1 :e!r ! black cross w or n1 ,i mu/ climb on h&s & feet up to my ,"l4 ,i am n[ ru+ f my he>t t ,i pleasur$ ! law 7my old dead husb&7 s f> z to appreh5d wra? 9 my sweet ,"l ,jesus4 ,i _h f> r take a hire to plead = ! grace ( ,god1 = ,i ?9k myself ,*ri/'s sworn debtor2 & ! tru? is 7to speak ( my ,"l :at ,i _c d5y71 ,i am ov] head & e>s1 dr[n$ 9 _m obligations to ,8 love & m]cy4 #bec ,boys1 l ,david1 keep+ ! %eep or cattle4 ,he h&le? me "s "t s1 t ,i am a%am$ almo/ to seek m = a f\r-h\rs1 b to live cont5t 7till ! m>riage-supp] ( ! ,lamb7 ) t :i* ,he give?4 ,b ,i "k n h[ gre$y & h[ ill to please love is4 ,= ei!r my ,"l ,jesus ha? taught me ill mann]s1 n to be cont5t ) a seat1 except my head lie 9 ,8 bosom1 & except ,i be f$ ) ! fatness ( ,8 h\se2 or else ,i am gr[n impati5tly da9ty1 & ill to please1 z if ,*ri/ 7 oblig$1 "u ?is cross1 to d no o!r ?+ b be> me 9 ,8 arms1 & z if ,i _h claim by m]it = my suff]+ = ,him4 ,b ,i wi% ,he w\ld give me grace to le>n to g on my own feet1 & to le>n to d )\t ,8 com=ts1 & to give ?anks & believe1 :5 ! sun is n 9 my firmam5t1 & :5 my ,well-belov$ is f home1 & gone ano!r err&4 ,oh1 :at sweet peace h ,i1 :5 ,i f9d t ,*ri/ holde? & ,i draw2 :5 ,i climb up & ,he %ute? me d[n2 :5 ,i grips ,him & embrace ,him1 & ,he seeme? to loose ! grips & flee away f me6 ,i ?9k !re is ev5 a sweet joy ( fai?1 & cont5t$ness1 & peace1 9 ,8 v tempt+ unk9dness1 because my fai? sai?1 ,*ri/ is n 9 sad e>ne/ ) me1 b try+ if ,i c be k9d to ,8 mask & cl\d t cov]e? ,him1 z well z to ,8 fair face4 ,i bless ,8 great "n t ,i love ,8 vail :i* goe? ov] ,8 face1 :ill ,god s5d bett]2 = fai? c kiss ,god's tempt+ reproa*es :5 ,he nickname? a s9n]1 ,a dog1 n wor?y to eat bread ) ! bairns 7,m>k vii4 #bg1 #bh74 ,i ?9k x an hon\r t ,*ri/ miscalle? me1 & reproa*e? me4 ,i w take t well ( ,him1 h[beit ,i w\ld n be> x well if ano!r %\ld be t homely2 b because ,i am ,8 own 7,god be ?ank$71 ,he may use me z ,he please?4 ,i mu/ say1 ! sa9ts h a sweet life betwe5 !m & ,*ri/4 ,!re is mu* sweet solace ( love betwe5 ,him & !m1 :5 ,he fe$e? among ! lilies1 & come? into ,8 g>d51 & make? a fea/ ( honeycombs1 & dr9ke? ,8 w9e & ,8 milk1 & crie?1 ,eat1 ,o fri5ds3 dr9k1 yea1 dr9k abundantly1 ,o well-belov$4 ,"o h\r ( ?is lab\r is wor? a %ipful ( ! _w's drunk5 & muddy joy2 nay1 ev5 ! gate#bed to heav5 is ! sunny side ( ! brae1 & ! v g>d5 ( ! _w4 ,= ! m5 ( ?is _w h _! own un*ri/5$ & pr(ane crosses2 & woe be to !m & _! curs$ crosses bo?2 = _! ills are salt$ ) ,god's v5geance1 & our ills season$ ) our ,fa!r's bless+4 ,s t !y are no fools :o *oose ,*ri/1 & sell all ?+s = ,him4 ,x is no bairns' m>ket1 nor a bl9d block2 we "k well :at we get1 & :at we give4 #bed ,be=e we come to heav51 ! v way 7gate7 to heav5 is pleasant4 ,n[1 = any resolution to g to any o!r k+dom1 ,i d>e n speak "o ^w4#bee ,my hopes ( enl>gem5t are cold1 my hopes ( re-entry to my ,ma/]'s ill-dress$ v9ey>d aga9 are f> cold]4 ,i h no seat = my fai? to sit on1 b b>e omnipot5cy1 & ,god's holy arm & good-w4 ,"h ,i desire to /ay1 & ride at an*or1 & w9t]1 :ill ,god s5d fair wea!r aga91 & be pleas$ to take home to ,8 h\se my h>lot-"m4 ,oh1 if h] husb& w\ld be t k9d1 z to g & fet* h] out ( ! bro!l-h\se1 & *ase h] lov]s to ! hills6 ,b !re w be sad days ere x come to t4 ,rememb] my bonds4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 our ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 #bee ,ru!r=d appe>s sometimes to h ent]ta9$ ! idea ( remov+ abroad1 %\ld he succe$ 9 obta9+ 8 lib]ty4 ,9 a prec$+ lett] to ,/u>t1 he names ,new ,engl&2 & "s ( 8 fri5ds ?\ght t he might be hon\rably & usefully employ$ abroad4 ,rob]t ,baillie1 9 a lett] to ,mr4 ,william ,spang1 m9i/] at ,campv]e1 dat$ ,janu>y #bi1 #afcg1 says3 ,alwayes ,i take ! man ,ru!r=d to be among ! mo/ le>n$ & be/ +ynes ( our nation4 ,i ?9k he 7 v]ie able = "s pr(ession 9 y\r coll$ges ( ,utre*t1 ,gron+51 or ,rott]dam2 = our ,k+'s dom9ions1 !re is no appe>ance he w ev] gett liv+ into !m4 ,if y c\ld quietly procure him a call+1 ,i ?9k x 7 a good s]vice to ,god to relieve "o ( 8 tr\bl$ m9i/]s2 a good to ! place he came to1 = he is bo? godlie & le>n$2 yea1 ,i ?9k by "t he might be ane ornam5t to our natione 7,bailie's ,lett]s & ,j\rnals1 vol4 i4 p4 #i74 ,,clxiv4--,to ,,n9ian ,,mure see ,lett] ,,cxci41 "o ( ! family ( ,cass9c>rie4 ,we d n "k m ( ,n9ian ,mure ?an t he 0 a p>i%ion] ( ,anwo?4 ,! "n ,mure is f\nd on sev]al tombs 9 ! old *ur*y>d1 ( :i* ! olde/ & mo/ int]e/+ is ! foll[+1 on ! ea/ side ( ! enclos$ pile3-- ,walk+ ) ,god 9 purity ( life1 ,9 ,*ri/ ,i di$1 & endit all my /rife4 ,= 9 my saul ,*ri/ "h did dwell by grace2 ,n[ dwells my saul 9 glory ( ,8 face4 ,!re=e my body %all n "h rema91 ,b to full glory surely rise aga94 ,m>ion ,mure1 goodwife ( ,cull9dock1 ,dep>t$ ?is life1 anno #afab4 7,a ,,y\? ,,admoni%$47 ,,lov+ ,,fri5d1--,i receiv$ y\r lett]4 ,i entreat y n[1 9 ! morn+ ( y\r life1 to seek ! ,"l & ,8 face4 ,bew>e ( ! follies ( dang]\s y\?1 a p]il\s "t = y\r s\l4 ,love n ! _w4 ,keep fai? & tru? ) all m5 9 y\r cov5ants & b>ga9s4 ,walk ) ,god1 = ,he see? y4 ,d no?+ b t :i* ye may & w\ld d if y\r eye-/r+s 7 break+1 & y\r brea? gr[+ cold4 ,ye he>d ! tru? ( ,god f me1 my de> he>t1 foll[ x1 & =sake x n4 ,prize ,*ri/ & salvation above all ! _w4 ,to live aft] ! guise & c\rse ( ! re/ ( ! _w w n br+ y to heav52 )\t fai? 9 ,*ri/1 & rep5tance1 ye _c see ,god4 ,take pa9s = salvation2 press =w>d t[>d ! m>k = ! prize ( ! high call+4 ,if ye wat* n aga9/ evils night & day1 :i* beset y1 ye w come beh9d4 ,bew>e ( ly+1 swe>+1 uncleanness1 & ! re/ ( ! works ( ! fle%2 because = ^! ?+s ! wra? ( ,god come? ^u ! *ildr5 ( disob$i5ce4 ,h[ sweet soev] !y may seem = ! pres5t1 yet ! end ( ^! c\rses is ! et]nal wra? ( ,god1 & utt] d>kness1 :]e !re is weep+ & gna%+ ( tee?4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r lov+ pa/or1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,clxv4--,to ,,mr4 ,,?omas ,,g>v54 ,,?omas ,,g>v51 "o ( ! m9i/]s ( ,ed9burgh4 ,r4 ,blair's ,life1 by ,r[1 tells ( 8 be+ bani%$ f ! t[n by ! ,k+ 9 #affb1 = 8 adh]5ce to ,presbyt]y4 7,,p]sonal ,,insuffici5cy--,,grace ,,f ,,*ri/ ,,alone--,,long+s ,,aft] ,,him47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i am sorry t :at joy & sorr[ drew f my imprison$ p5 9 my love-fits ha? made y & _m ( ,god's *ildr5 believe t !re is some?+ 9 a brok5 re$ ! l ( me4 ,except t ,*ri/'s grace ha? b\ght su* a sold body1 ,i "k n :at else any may ?9k ( me1 or expect f me4 ,my /ock is less 7my ,"l kn[e? t ,i speak tru?7 ?an _m believe4 ,my empty s\nds h promis$ too mu*4 ,i %\ld be glad to lie "u ,*ri/'s feet1 & kep & receive ! (f-fall+s1 or ! old pieces ( any grace1 t fall f ,8 sweet f+]s to =lorn s9n]s4 ,i lie (t51 unco-l1 look+ at ! ,k+'s w9d[s4 ,surely ,i am unwor?y ( a seat 9 ! ,k+'s hall-floor2 ,i b (t5 look af> (f1 bo? fe>$ & fremm$-l1 to t faire/ face1 fe>+ ,he bid me look away f ,him4 ,my guilt9ess rise? up ^u me1 & ,i h no answ] = x4 ,i (f]$ my tongue to ,*ri/1 & my pa9s 9 ,8 h\se3 & :at "k ,i :at x meane?1 :5 ,*ri/ w n receive my poor prop9e8 ,:5 love w n take1 we expone t x w nei!r take nor give1 borr[ nor l5d4 ,yet ,*ri/ ha? ano!r sea-compass :i* ,he saile? by1 ?an my %ort & raw ?\ghts4 ,i leave ,8 "p ( x to ,himself4 ,i d>e n exp\nd ,8 deal+ z sorr[ & misbelief (t5 dictate to me4 ,i look (t5 ) ble>$ & bl9d eyes to my ,"l's cross2 & :5 ,i look to ! wrong side ( ,8 cross1 ,i "k t ,i miss a /ep & slide4 ,surely1 ,i see t ,i h n legs ( my own = c>ry+ me to heav53 ,i mu/ g 9 at heav5's gates1 borr[+ /r5g? f ,*ri/4 ,i am (t5 ?9k+1 ,oh1 if ,he w\ld b give me leave to love ,him1 & if ,*ri/ w\ld b op5 up ,8 w>es1 & ! inf9ite plies1 & w9d+s1 & corn]s ( ,8 s\l-delight+ love1 & let me see x1 backside & =eside2 & give me leave b to /& beside x1 l a hungry man beside meat1 to get my fill ( wond]+1 z a preface to my fill ( enjoy+6 ,b1 v]ily1 ,i ?9k t my f\l eyes w\ld defile ,8 fair love to look to x4 ,ei!r my hung] is ov] humble 7if t may be said71 or else ,i consid] n :at hon\r x is to get leave to love ,*ri/4 ,oh1 t ,he w\ld pity a prison]1 & let out a flood ^u ! dry gr\nd6 ,x is no?+ to ,him to fill ! l ( me2 "o ( ,8 looks w\ld d me meikle _w's good1 & ,him no ill4 ,i "k t ,i am n at a po9t yet ) ,*ri/'s love3 ,i am n yet fitt$ = s mu* z ,i w\ld h ( x4 ,my hope sitte? neighb\r ) meikle black hung]3 & c]ta9ly ,i d[ n b ?9k t !re is m ( t love orda9$ = me ?an ,i yet compreh5d1 & t ,i "k n ! weight ( ! p5sion :i* ! ,k+ w give me4 ,i %all be glad if my hungry bill get leave to lie beside ,*ri/1 wait+ on an answ]4 ,n[ ,i %\ld be full & rejoice1 if ,i got a poor man's alms ( t sweete/ love2 b ,i confid5tly believe t !re is a b$ made = ,*ri/ & me1 & t we %all take our fill ( love 9 x4 ,& ,i (t5 ?9k1 :5 my joy is run out1 & at ! l[e/ ebb1 t ,i w\ld seek no m ?an my rights pass$ ! ,k+'s great seal1 & t ^! eyes ( m9e c\ld see ,*ri/'s h& at ! p54 ,if y\r ,"l call y to suff]+1 be n dismay$2 !re %all be a new all[ance ( ! ,k+ = y :5 y come to x4 ,"o ( ! s(te/ pill[s ,*ri/ ha? is laid "u ,8 witnesses' head1 ?\gh (t5 !y mu/ set d[n _! b>e feet among ?orns4 ,he ha? br\ght my poor s\l to desire & wi%1 ,oh t my a%es1 & ! p[d] ,i %all be dissolv$ into1 _h well-tun$ tongues to praise ,him6 ,?us 9 ha/e1 desir+ y\r pray]s & praises1 ,i recomm5d y to my sweet1 sweet ,ma/]1 my hon\rable ,"l1 ( :om ,i hold all4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r own1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,clxvi4--,to ,,c>doness1 ! ,eld]4 7,a ,,good ,,consci5ce--,,*ri/ ,,k9d ,,to ,,suff]]s--,,responsibility--,,y\?47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,sir1--,i long to he> h[ y\r s\l prosp]e?4 ,i wond] t ye write n to me2 = ! ,holy ,gho/ be>e? me witness1 t ,i _c1 ,i d>e n1 ,i d[ n1#bef =get y1 nor ! s\ls ( ^? ) y1 :o are r$eem$ by ! blood ( ! great ,%eph]d4 ,ye are 9 my he>t 9 ! night-wat*es2 ye are my joy & cr[n 9 ! day ( ,*ri/4 ,o ,"l1 be> me witness1 if my s\l ?ir/e? = any?+ out ( heav51 m ?an = y\r salvation4 ,let ,god lay me 9 an ev5-balance1 & try me 9 ?is4 #bef ,lett] ,,civ4 might sugge/ d n to be ! "r ^w4 ,love heav52 let y\r he>t be on x4 ,up1 up1 & visit ! new ,l& & view ! fair ,city1 & ! :ite ,?rone1 & ! ,lamb1 ! bride's ,husb& 9 ,8 ,bridegroom's clo!s1 sitt+ on x4 ,x 7 "t t y\r s\l ca/ itself1 & all y\r burd5s1 ^u ,*ri/4 ,i besee* y by ! w\nds ( y\r ,r$eem]1 & by y\r compe>ance be=e ,him1 & by ! salvation ( y\r s\l1 lose no m "t2 run fa/1 = x is late4 ,god ha? sworn by ,himself1 :o made ! _w & "t1 t "t %all be no m 7,rev4 x4 #f74 ,ye are n[ ^u ! v bord] ( ! o!r life4 ,y\r ,"l _c be blam$ = n giv+ y w>n+4 ,i h taught ! tru? ( ,*ri/ to y1 & deliv]$ unto y ! :ole c\nsel ( ,god2 & ,i h /ood be=e ! ,"l = y1 & ,i w yet /ill /&4 ,awake1 awake to d righte\sly4 ,?9k n to be eas$ ( ! burd5s & debts t are on y\r h\se by oppress+ any1 or be+ rigor\s to ^? t are "u y4 ,rememb] h[ ,i endeav\r$ to walk be=e y 9 ?is matt]1 z an example4 ,behold1 "h am ,i1 witness aga9/ me1 be=e ! ,"l & ,8 ,ano9t$3 ^: ox or ^: ass h ,i tak58 ,:om h ,i defraud$8 ,:om h ,i oppress$8 7#a ,sam4 xii4 #c74 ,:o kn[e? h[ my s\l fe$e? ^u a good consci5ce1 :5 ,i rememb] h[ ,i sp5t ?is body 9 fe$+ ! lambs ( ,*ri/8 ,at my fir/ entry hi!r1 ,i grant1 ,i took a /oma* aga9/ my ,"l1 because ,he _h ca/5 me ov] ! dyke ( ! v9ey>d1 z a dry tree1 & w\ld h no m ( my s]vice4 ,my dumb ,sabba?s broke my he>t1 & ,i w\ld n be com=t$4 ,b n[ ,he :om my s\l love? is come aga91 & x please? ,him to fea/ me ) ! kisses ( ,8 love4 ,a ,k+ d9e? ) me1 & ,8 spik5>d ca/e? a sweet smell4 ,! ,"l is my witness above1 t ,i write my he>t to y4 ,i nev] knew1 by my n9e ye>s' prea*+1 s mu* ( ,*ri/'s love1 z ,he has taught me 9 ,ab]de51 by six mon?s' imprisonm5t4 ,i *>ge y 9 ,*ri/'s "n to help me to praise2 & %[ t p & c\ntry ! lov+-k9dness ( ! ,"l to my s\l1 t s my suff]+s may someway prea* to !m :5 ,i am sil5t4 ,he ha? made me to "k n[ bett] ?an be=e1 :at x is to be crucifi$ to ! _w4 ,i w\ld n n[ give a dr9k ( cold wat] = all ! _w's k9dness4 ,i owe no s]vice to x3 ,i am n ! fle%'s debtor4 ,my ,"l ,jesus ha? dawt$ ,8 prison]1 & ha? ?\ghts ( love conc]n+ me4 ,i w\ld n ex*ange my sighs ) ! laugh+ ( adv]s>ies4 ,sir1 ,i write ?is to in=m y1 t ye may "k t x is ! tru? ( ,*ri/ ,i n[ suff] =1 & t ,he ha? seal$ my suff]+ ) ! com=ts ( ,8 ,_s on my s\l2 & ,i "k t ,he putte? n ,8 seal ^u blank pap]4 ,n[1 sir1 ,i h no com=t e>?ly1 b to "k t ,i h esp\s$1 & %all pres5t a bride to ,*ri/ 9 t congregation4 ,! ,"l ha? giv5 y mu*1 & !re=e ,he w require mu* ( y aga94 ,numb] y\r tal5ts1 & see :at y h to r5d] back4 ,ye _c be en\gh p]suad$ ( ! %ortness ( y\r "t4 ,i *>ge y to write to me1 & 9 ! fe> ( ,god to be pla9 ) me1 :e!r or n ye h made y\r salvation sure4 ,i am confid5t1 & hope ! be/2 b ,i "k t y\r reckon+s ) y\r ,judge are _m & deep4 ,sir1 be n beguil$1 neglect n y\r "o ?+ 7,phil4 iii4 #ac71 y\r "o necess>y ?+ 7,luke x4 #db71 ! good "p t %all n be tak5 f y4 ,look beyond "t3 ?+s "h are b moon%9e4 ,!y h b *ildr5's wit :o are delight$ ) %ad[s1 & delud$ ) fea!rs fly+ 9 ! air4 ,desire y\r *ildr51 9 ! morn+ ( _! life1 to beg9 & seek ! ,"l1 & to rememb] _! ,creator 9 ! days ( _! y\? 7,eccles4 xii4 #a71 to cleanse _! way1 by tak+ he$ !reto1 accord+ to ,god's ^w 7,ps4 cxix4 #i74 ,y\? is a glassy age4 ,satan f9ds a swept *amb]1 = ! mo/ "p1 9 y\?hood1 & a g>ni%$ lodg+ = himself & 8 tra94 ,let ! ,"l h ! fl[] ( _! age2 ! be/ sacrifice is due to ,him4 ,in/ruct !m 9 ?is1 t !y h a s\l1 & t ?is life is no?+ 9 comp>ison ( et]nity4 ,!y w h mu* ne$ ( ,god's conduct 9 ?is _w1 to guide !m by#beg ^? rocks ^u :i* mo/ m5 split2 b f> m ne$ :5 x come? to ! h\r ( dea?1 & _! compe>ance be=e ,*ri/4 ,oh t !re 7 su* an he>t 9 !m1 to fe> ! "n ( ! great & dreadful ,god1 :o ha? laid up great ?+s = ^? t love & fe> ,him6 ,i pray t ,god may be _! portion4 ,%[ o!rs ( my p>i%ion]s1 t ,i write to !m my be/ wi%es1 & ! bless+s ( _! lawful pa/or4 ,say to !m f me1 t ,i besee* !m1 by ! b[els ( ,*ri/1 to keep 9 m9d ! doctr9e ( our ,"l & ,savi\r ,jesus ,*ri/1 :i* ,i taught !m2 t s !y may lay hold on et]nal life1 /riv+ toge!r = ! fai? ( ! ,gospel1 & mak+ sure salvation to !mselves4 ,walk 9 love1 & d righte\sness2 seek peace2 love "o ano!r4 ,wait = ! com+ ( our ,ma/] & ,judge4 ,receive no doctr9e contr>y to t :i* ,i deliv]$ to y4 ,if ye fall away1 & =get x1 & t ,cate*ism :i* ,i taught y1 & s =sake y\r own m]cy1 ! ,"l be ,judge betwixt y & me4 ,i take heav5 & e>? to witness1 t su* %all et]nally p]i%4 ,b if !y s]ve ! ,"l1 great w _! rew>d be :5 !y & ,i %all /& be=e our ,judge4 ,set =w>d up ! m\nta91 to meet ) ,god2 climb up1 = y\r ,savi\r calle? on y4 ,x may be t ,god w call y to y\r re/1 :5 ,i am f> f y2 b ye h my love1 & ! desires ( my he>t = y\r s\l's welf>e4 ,he t is holy1 keep y f fall+1 & e/abli% y1 till ,8 own glori\s appe>ance4 ,y\r affectionate & lawful pa/or1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 #beg ,guide !m pa/4 ,,clxvii4--,to my ,,lady ,,boyd4 ,lett] ,,cvii4 7,,lessons ,,le>n$ ,,9 ,,! ,,s*ool ,,( ,,adv]sity47 ,,madam1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace f ,god our ,fa!r1 & f our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 be multipli$ ^u y4 ,i h reason$ ) y\r son#beh at l>ge2 ,i rejoice to see him set 8 face 9 ! "r air?1 n[ :5 ! nobles love ! sunny side ( ! ,gospel be/1 & are afraid t ,*ri/ want soldi]s1 & %all n be able to d = ,himself4 #beh ,"l ,boyd4 ,see ,lett] ,,lxxviii4 ,madam1 our debts ( obligation to ,*ri/ are n small2 ! fre$om ( grace & ( salvation is ! wond] ( m5 & angels4 ,b m]cy 9 our ,"l scorne? hire4 ,ye are b\nd to lift ,*ri/ on high1 :o ha? giv5 y eyes to disc]n ! devil n[ com+ out 9 8 :ites1 & ! idolatry & apo/asy ( ! "t1 well wa%5 ) fair pret5ces2 b ! sk9 is black & ! wat] f\l4 ,x 7 art1 ,i confess1 to wa% a black devil1 & make him :ite4 ,i am 9 /range ups & d[ns1 & sev5 times a day ,i lose gr\nd4 ,i am put (t5 to swimm+2 & aga9 my feet are set on ! ,rock t is high] ?an myself4 ,he ha? n[ let me see f\r ?+s :i* ,i nev] saw be=e3 #a/1 ,t ! ,supp] %all be great *e]1 t is up 9 ! great hall ) ! ,royal ,k+ ( glory1 :5 ! f\r-h\rs1 ! /&+ dr9k1#bei 9 ?is dre>y wild]ness1 is s sweet4 ,:5 ,he bl[e? a kiss af> (f to ,8 poor he>t-brok5 m\rn]s 9 ,zion1 & s5de? me b ,8 he>ty comm5dations till we meet1 ,i am conf\nd$ ) wond] to ?9k :at x %all be1 :5 ! ,faire/ among ! sons ( m5 %all lay a ,k+'s sweet s(t *eek to ! s9ful *eeks ( poor s9n]s4 ,o "t1 "t1 g swiftly1 & ha/5 t day6 ,sweet ,"l ,jesus1 po/6 come1 fly+ l a "y h>t or a roe ^u ! m\nta9s ( sep>ation4 ,i ?9k t we %\ld tell ! h\rs c>efully1 & look (t5 h[ l[ ! sun is4 ,= love ha? no ,ho6 x is pa9$1 pa9$ 9 itself1 till x come into grips ) ! p>ty belov$4 #bei ,:5 ev5 ! slight aft]noon meal & ! cup h&$ to "o at ! door is s sweet4 #bndly4 ,i f9d ,*ri/'s abs5ce to be love's sickness & love's dea?4 ,! w9d t bl[e? out ( ! air? :]e my ,"l ,jesus reigne? is sweet-smell$1 s(t1 joyful1 & he>tsome to a s\l burnt ) abs5ce4 ,x is a pa9ful battle = a s\l sick ( love to fight ) abs5ce & delays4 ,*ri/'s ,n yet is a /\nd+ ( all ! jo9ts & li?s#bfj ( ! s\l4 ,a nod ( ,8 head1 :5 ,he is "u a mask1 w\ld be half a pawn4 ,to say1 ,fool1 :at aile? !e8 ,he is com+1 w\ld be life to a dead man4 ,i am (t5 9 my dumb ,sabba?s seek+ a new plea ) my ,"l ,jesus 7,god =give me671 & ,i c>e n if !re be n two or ?ree ounce-weight ( black wra? 9 my cup4 #bfj ,joi/ 0 9 "s old editions4 #crdly4 ,= ! ?ird ?+1 ,i h se5 my abom9able vil5ess2 if ,i 7 well kn[n1 !re w\ld none 9 ?is k+dom ask h[ ,i d4 ,_m take my t5 to be a hundr$1 b ,i am a deep] hypocrite1 & %all[] pr(essor1 ?an e "o believe?4 ,god kn[e? ,i feign n4 ,b ,i ?9k my reckon+s on ! "o page writt5 9 great lett]s1 & ,8 m]cy to su* a =lorn & wret*$ dyv\r on ! o!r1 to be m ?an a miracle4 ,if ,i c\ld get my f+]-ends ^u a full assurance1 ,i tr[ t ,i w\ld grip fa/2 b my cup wante? n gall4 ,&1 ^u my "p1 despair might be almo/ excus$1 if e "o 9 ?is l& saw my inn] side4 ,b ,i "k t ,i am "o ( !m :o h made great sale1 & a free m>ket1 to free grace4 ,if ,i c\ld be sav$1 z ,i w\ld fa9 believe1 sure ,i am t ,i h giv5 ,*ri/'s blood1 ,8 free grace1 & ! b[els ( ,8 m]cy1 a l>ge field to "w ^u2 & ,*ri/ ha? manife/$ ,8 art1 ,i d>e n say to ! utt]mo/ 7= ,he c1 if ,he w\ld1 =give all ! devils & damn$ reprobates1 9 respect ( ! wid5ess ( ,8 m]cy71 b ,i say to an admirable degree4 #d?ly4 ,i am /rick5 ) fe> ( un?ankfulness4 ,?is apo/ate kirk ha? play$ ! h>lot ) _m lov]s4 ,!y are spitt+ 9 ! face ( my lovely ,k+1 & mock+ ,him1 & ,i d[ n m5d x2 & !y are runn+ away f ,*ri/ 9 troops1 & ,i d[ n m\rn & be griev$ = x4 ,i ?9k ,*ri/ lie? l an old =ca/5#bfa ca/le1 =sak5 ( ! inhabitants2 all m5 run away n[ f ,him4 ,tru?1 innoc5t tru?1 goe? m\rn+ & wr++ h] h&s 9 sackclo? & a%es4 ,woe1 woe1 woe is me1 = ! virg9 daught] ( ,scotl&6 ,woe1 woe to ! inhabitants ( ?is l&6 = !y are gone back ) a p]petual backslid+4 #bfa ,n us$2 ca/ (f4 ,^! ?+s take me s up1 t a borr[$ b$1 ano!r man's fireside1 ! w9d ^u my face 7,i be+ driv5 f my lov]s & de> acqua9tance1 & my poor flock71 f9d no room 9 my sorr[4 ,i h no sp>e or odd sorr[ = ^!2 only ,i ?9k ! sp>r[s & swall[s t build _! ne/s 9 ! kirk ( ,anwo?1 bless$ birds4 ,no?+ ha? giv5 my fai? a h>d] back-set#bfb till x crack aga91 ?an my clos$ m\?4 ,b let me be mis]able myself alone2 ,god keep my de> bre?r5 f x4 ,b /ill ,i keep brea?2 & :5 my royal1 & nev]1 nev]-en\gh-prais$ ,k+ returne? to ,8 s9ful prison]1 ,i ride ^u ! high places ( ,jacob4 ,i divide ,%e*em 7,ps4 lx4 #f71 ,i triumph 9 ,8 /r5g?4 ,if ?is k+dom w\ld glorify ! ,"l 9 my behalf6 ,i desire to be weigh$ 9 ,god's ev5 balance 9 ?is po9t1 if ,i ?9k n my wages paid to ! full4 ,i %all crave no m hire ( ,*ri/4 #bfb ,a ?ru/ back4 ,9 a s]mon at ,anwo?1 #afcj1 on ,ze*4 xiii4 #g1 he says1 ,god gives a back-set & fall "u temptation4 ,madam1 pity me 9 ?is1 & help me to praise ,him2 = :atev] ,i be1 ! *ief ( s9n]s1 a devil1 & a mo/ guilty devil1 yet x is ! apple ( ,*ri/'s eye1 ,8 hon\r & glory1 z ! ,head ( ! ,*ur*1 t ,i suff] = n[1 & t ,i w g to et]nity )4 ,i am greatly 9 love ) ,mr4 ,m4 ,m42#bfc ,i see him /amp$ ) ! image ( ,god4 ,i hope well ( y\r son1 my ,"l ,boyd4 #bfc ,mr4 ,mat!w ,m[at1 m9i/] ( ,kilm>nock4 ,see notice ( him1 ,lett] ,,cxx4 ,y\r ,lady%ip & y\r *ildr5 h a prison]'s pray]s4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's1 at all ob$i5ce 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,may #a1 #afcg4 ,,clxviii4--,to 8 rev]5d & de> ,bro!r1 ,,mr4 ,,david ,,dickson4 7,,*ri/',s ,,inf9ite ,,fulness47 ,,my ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,i fe> t ye h nev] kn[n me well4 ,if ye saw my inn] side1 x is possible t ye w\ld pity me1 b y w\ld h>dly give me ei!r love or respect3 m5 mi/ake me ! :ole l5g? ( ! heav5s4 ,my s9s prevail ov] me1 & ! t]rors ( _! guilt9ess4 ,i am put (t5 to ask1 if ,*ri/ & ,i did ev] %ake h&s toge!r 9 e>ne/4 ,i mean n t my fea/-days are q gone1 b ,i am made ( extremes4 ,i pray ,god t ye nev] h ! w(ul & dre>y exp]i5ce ( a clos$ m\?2 = !n ye %all judge ! sp>r[s1 t may s+ on#bfd ! *ur* ( ,irv9e1 bless$ birds4 ,b my s\l ha? be5 refre%$ & wat]$1 :5 ,i he> ( y\r c\rage & zeal = y\r nev]-en\gh-prais$1 prais$ ,ma/]1 9 t ye put ! m5 ( ,god1 *as$ out ( ,irel&1 to "w4#bfe ,oh1 if ,i c\ld confirm y6 ,i d>e say1 9 ,god's pres5ce1 ,t ?is %all nev] ha/5 y\r suff]+1 b w be ,david ,dickson's fea/ & speak+ joy 7viz471 t :ile he _h "t & leisure1 he put _m to "w1 to lift up ,jesus1 8 sweet ,ma/]1 high 9 ! skies4 ,o man ( ,god1 g on1 g on2 be valiant = t ,plant ( r5[n1 = t ,*ief among t5 ?\s&s1 = t ,pr9ce ( ! k+s ( ! e>?4 ,x is b little t ,i "k ( ,god2 yet ?is ,i d>e write1 t ,*ri/ w be glorifi$ 9 ,david ,dickson1 h[beit ,scotl& be n ga!r$4 #bfd ,on1 n 91 z 9 old editions4 #bfe ,:5 ,mr4 ,rob]t ,blair & ,mr4 ,john ,liv+/one1 :o _h be5 depos$ 9 ,irel& by ! ,bi%op ( ,d[n1 7 oblig$ to leave t c\ntry1 !y came ov] to ,irv9e 9 #afcg1 to ,mr4 ,dickson4 ,dickson _h be5 advis$ by "s respectable g5tlem5 n to ask !m to prea*1 le/ ! bi%ops %\ld !reby take occasion to remove him f 8 m9i/ry4 ,b 8 reply 03 ,i d>e n be ( _! op9ion1 nor foll[ _! c\nsel1 s f> z to disc\nt5ance ^! wor?ies1 n[ :5 !y are suff]+ = hold+ fa/ ! "n ( ,*ri/1 & e lett] ( t bless$ "n1 z n to employ !m z 9 =m] times4 ,yea1 ,i w\ld ?9k my s do+ w\ld provoke ! ,"l1 s t ,i might ^u ano!r acc\nt be depos$1 & n h s good a consci5ce 7,life ( ,rob]t ,blair74 ,i am pa9$1 pa9$1 t ,i h n m to give my sweet ,bridegroom4 ,8 com=ts to me are n dealt ) a nigg>d's h&2 b ,i w\ld fa9 le>n n to idolise com=t1 s5se1 joy1 & sweet1 felt pres5ce4 ,all ^! are b creatures1 & no?+ b ! k+ly robe1 ! gold r+1 & ! bracelets ( ! ,bridegroom2 ! ,bridegroom ,himself is bett] ?an all ! ornam5ts t are ab\t ,him4 ,n[1 ,i w\ld n s mu* h ^! z ,god ,himself1 & to be swall[$ up ( love to ,*ri/4 ,i see t 9 delight+ 9 a communion ) ,*ri/1 we may make m gods ?an "o4 ,b1 h[ev]1 all 0 b bairns' play betwe5 ,*ri/ & me till n[4 ,if "o w\ld h sworn unto me1 ,i w\ld n h believ$ :at may be f\nd 9 ,*ri/4 ,i hope t ye pity my pa9 t mu*1 9 my prison1 z to help me y\rself1 & to cause o!rs help me1 a dyv\r1 a s9ful wret*$ dyv\r1 to pay "s ( my debts ( praise to my great ,k+4 ,let my ,god be judge & witness1 if my s\l w\ld n h sweet ease & com=t1 to h _m he>ts confirm$ 9 ,*ri/1 & enl>g$ ) ,8 love1 & _m tongues set on "w to set on high my royal & pr9cely ,well-belov$4 ,oh t my suff]+s c\ld pay tribute to su* a k+6 ,i h giv5 ov] wond]+ at ,8 love2 = ,*ri/ ha? manife/$ a piece ( art ^u me1 t ,i nev] reveal$ to any liv+4 ,he ha? gott5 fair & ri* employm5t1 & sweet sale1 & a goodly m>ket = ,8 hon\rable call+ ( %[+ m]cy1 on me ! *ief ( s9n]s4 ,e "o kn[e? n s well z ,i d1 my w(ully-(t5 brok5 cov5ants4 ,my s9s aga9/ light1 work+#bff 9 ! v act ( s9n+1 h be5 met ) admirable m]cy3 b1 alas6 ,he w get no?+ back aga9 b wret*$ un?ankfulness4 ,i am sure1 t if ,*ri/ pity any?+ 9 me next to my s91 x is pa9 ( love = an armful & s\lful ( ,himself1 9 fai?1 love1 & begun fruition4 ,my sorr[ is1 t ,i _c get ,*ri/ lift$ (f ! du/ 9 ,scotl&1 & set on high1 above all ! skies1 & heav5 ( heav5s4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,may #a1 #afcg4 #bff ,! s5se may be1 ,my s9s aga9/ light :i* 0 at "w ev5 :5 ,i 0 9 ! act ( s9n+4 ,,clxix4--,to ! ,,laird ,,( ,,c>leton4 7,,god',s ,,work+ ,,incompreh5sible--,,long+ ,,aft] ,,any ,,drop ,,( ,,*ri/',s ,,fulness47 ,,wor?y ,,sir1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i receiv$ y\r lett]1 & am he>tily glad t our ,"l ha? begun to "w = ! app>5t deliv]y ( ?is poor oppress$ kirk4 ,oh t salvation w\ld come = ,zion6 ,i am = ! pres5t hang+ by hope1 wait+ :at my ,"l w d ) me1 & if x w please my sweet ,ma/] to s5d me among/ y aga91 & keep out a hirel+ f my poor p & flock4 ,x 7 my heav5 till ,i come home1 ev5 to sp5d ?is life 9 ga!r+ 9 "s to ,*ri/4 ,i h /ill great heav9ess = my sil5ce1 & my =c$ /&+ idle 9 ! m>ket1 :5 ?is l& ha? su* a pl5tiful1 ?ick h>ve/4 ,b ,i "k t ,8 judgm5ts1 :o ha? done x1 pass f9d+ out4 ,i h no k to take up ! ,"l 9 all ,8 /range ways1 & passages ( deep & unse>*able provid5ces4 ,= ! ,"l is be=e me1 & ,i am s bemi/$ t ,i _c foll[ ,him2 ,he is beh9d me1 & foll[+ at ! heels1 & ,i am n aw>e ( ,him2 ,he is above me1 b ,8 glory s dazzle? my twilight ( %ort k1 t ,i _c look up to ,him4 ,he is ^u my "r h&1 & ,i see ,him n2 ,he is ^u my left h&1 & )9 me1 & goe? & come?1 & ,8 go+ & com+ are a dream to me2 ,he is r\nd ab\t me1 & compasse? all my go+s1 & /ill ,i h ,him to seek4 ,he is e way high]1 & deep]1 & broad] ?an ! %all[ & ebb h&bread? ( my %ort & dim light c take up2 &1 !re=e1 ,i w\ld t my he>t c\ld be sil5t1 & sit d[n 9 ! le>n$ly-ignorant wond]+ at ! ,"l1 :om m5 & angels _c compreh5d4 ,i "k t ! noon-day light ( ! highe/ angels1 :o see ,him face to face1 see? n ! bord]s ( ,8 inf9it5ess4 ,!y appreh5d ,god ne> h&2 b !y _c compreh5d ,him4 ,&1 !re=e1 x is my happ9ess to look af> (f1 & to come ne> to ! ,"l's back p>ts1 & to light my d>k c&le at ,8 brightness1 & to h leave to sit & cont5t myself ) a travell]'s light1 )\t ! cle> vision ( an enjoy]4 ,i w\ld seek no m till ,i 7 9 my c\ntry1 ?an a little wat]+ & spr9kl+ ( a )]$ s\l1 ) "s half out-break+s & half out-look+s ( ! beams1 & small ravi%+ smiles ( ! faire/ face ( a reveal$ & believ$-on ,godhead4 ,a little ( ,god w\ld make my s\l bank-full4 ,oh t ,i _h b ,*ri/'s odd (f-fall+s2 t ,he w\ld let b ! meane/ ( ,8 love-rays & love-beams fall f ,him1 s z ,i might ga!r & c>ry !n ) me6 ,i w\ld n be ill to please ) ,*ri/1 & vail$ visions ( ,*ri/2 nei!r w\ld ,i be da9ty 9 see+ & enjoy+ ( ,him3 a kiss ( ,*ri/ bl[n ov] ,8 %\ld]1 ! p>+s & crumbs ( glory t fall "u ,8 table 9 heav51 a %[] l a ?9 ,may-mi/ ( ,8 love1 w\ld make me gre51 & sappy1 & joyful1 till ! summ]-sun ( an et]nal glory break up 7,song ii4 #ag74 ,oh t ,i _h any?+ ( ,*ri/6 ,oh t ,i _h a sip1 or half a drop1 out ( ! holl[ ( ,*ri/'s h&1 ( ! sweetness & excell5cy ( t lovely ,"o6 ,oh t my ,"l ,jesus w\ld rue ^u me1 & give me b ! meane/ alms ( felt & believ$ salvation6 ,oh1 h[ little 7 x = t inf9ite sea1 t inf9ite f\nta9 ( love & joy1 to fill z _m ?\s& ?\s& little vessels 7! l ( me7 z !re are m9utes ( h\rs s9ce ! creation ( ,god6 ,i f9d x true t a poor s\l1 f9d+ half a smell ( ! ,godhead ( ,*ri/1 ha? desires 7pa9+ & w\nd+ ! poor he>ts s ) long+s to be up at ,him7 t make x sometimes ?9k1 ,7 x n bett] nev] to h felt any?+ ( ,*ri/1 ?an ?us to lie dy+ tw5ty dea?s1 "u ^! felt w\nds1 = ! want ( ,him8 ,oh1 :]e is ,he8 ,o ,faire/1 :]e dwelle/ ,?\8 ,o nev]-en\gh admir$ ,godhead1 h[ c clay w9 up to ,!e8 h[ c creatures ( ye/]day be able to enjoy ,!e8 ,oh1 :at pa9 is x1 t "t & s9 %\ld be s _m ?\s& miles betwixt a lov$ & long$-= ,"l & a dw9+ & love-sick s\l1 :o w\ld r ?an all ! _w h lodg+ ) ,*ri/6 ,oh1 let ?is bit ( love ( ours1 ?is in* & half-span l5g? ( heav5ly long+1 meet ) ,?y inf9ite love6 ,oh1 if ! little ,i h 7 swall[$ up ) ! inf9it5ess ( t excell5cy :i* is 9 ,*ri/6 ,oh t we little ones 7 9 at ! greate/ ,"l ,jesus6 ,our wants %\ld soon be swall[$ up ) ,8 fulness4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,may #aj1 #afcg4 ,,clxx4--,to ,,rob]t ,,gordon ( ,knockbrex4 7,,long+ ,,= ,,*ri/',s ,,glory--,,felt ,,guilt9ess--,,long+ ,,= ,,*ri/',s ,,love--,,sanctification47 ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i receiv$ y\r lett] f ,ed9burgh4 ,i w\ld n wi% to see ano!r heav51 :ill ,i get m9e own heav51 b a new moon l ! light ( ! sun1 & a new sun l ! light ( sev5 days %9+ ^u my poor self1 & ! ,*ur* ( ,jews & ,g5tiles1 & ^u my )]$ & sunburnt "m1 ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&1 & ^u h] si/] ,*ur*es1 ,engl& & ,irel&2 & to h ?is done1 to ! sett+ on high ( our great ,k+6 ,x matt]e?#bfg n1 h[beit ,i 7 sep>ate f ,*ri/1 & _h a s5se ( t5 ?\s& ye>s' pa9 9 hell1 if ?is 74 ,o bless$ nobility6 ,o glori\s1 r5[n$ g5try6 ,oh1 bless$ 7 ! tribes 9 ?is l& to wipe my ,"l ,jesus' weep+ face1 & to take ! sackclo? (f ,*ri/'s lo9s1 & to put ,8 k+ly robes ^u ,him6 ,oh1 if ! ,almighty w\ld take no less wag] ( me ?an my heav5 to h x done6 ,b my fe>s are /ill = wra? once ^u ,scotl&4 ,b ,i "k t h] day w cle> up1 & t glory %all be ^u ! top ( ! m\nta9s1 & joy at ! voice#bfh ( ! m>ri$ wife1 once aga94 ,oh t our ,"l w\ld make u to cont5d1 & plead1 & wre/le by pray]s & te>s1 = our ,husb&'s re/or+ ( ,8 =feit$ h]itage 9 ,scotl&4 #bfg ,matt]e?8 ,9 o!r editions x is make?4 #bfh ,noise1 9 old editions4 ,de> bro!r1 ,i am = ! pres5t 9 no small battle1 betwixt felt guilt9ess1 & p9+ long+s & high fev]s = my ,well-belov$'s love6 ,alas6 ,i ?9k t ,*ri/'s love playe? ! nigg>d to me1 & ,i "k x is n = sc>city ( love4 ,!re is en\gh 9 ,him1 b my hung] prophesie? ( 9-hold+ & sp>+ness 9 ,*ri/2 = ,i h b little ( ,him1 & little ( ,8 sweetness4 ,x is a de> summ] ) me2 yet !re is su* joy 9 ! eag]ness & work+ ( hung] = ,*ri/1 t ,i am (t5 at ?is1 t if ,i _h no o!r heav5 ?an a cont9ual hung] = ,*ri/1 su* a heav5 ( ev]-work+ hung] 7 /ill a heav5 to me4 ,i am sure t ,*ri/'s love _c be cruel2 x mu/ be a ru+1 a pity+1 a melt+-he>t$ love2 b susp5sion ( t love ,i ?9k half a hell1 & ! want ( x m ?an a :ole hell4 ,:5 ,i look to my guilt9ess1 ,i see t my salvation is "o ( our ,savi\r's greate/ miracles1 ei!r 9 heav5 or e>?4 ,i am sure ,i may defy any man to %[ me a great] wond]4 ,b1 see+ ,i h no w>es1 no hire1 no money = ,*ri/1 ,he mu/ ei!r take me ) want1 mis]y1 corruption1 or !n want me4 ,oh1 if ,he w\ld be pleas$ to be compassionate & pitiful-he>t$ to my p9+ fev]s ( long+ = ,him2 or !n give me a real pawn to keep1 out ( ,8 own h&1 till ,god s5d a meet+ betwixt ,him & me6 ,b ,i f9d nei!r z yet4 ,h[beit ,he :o is abs5t be n cruel nor unk9d1 yet ,8 abs5ce is cruel & unk9d4 ,8 love is l itself2 ,8 love is ,8 love2 b ! cov]+ & ! cl\d1 ! vail & ! mask ( ,8 love1 is m wise ?an k9d1 if ,i dur/ speak my appreh5sions4 ,i lead no process n[ aga9/ ! susp5sion & delay ( ,god's love2 ,i w\ld ) all my he>t fri/ till a day t5 heav5s1 & ! sweet manife/ations ( ,8 love4 ,c]ta9ly ,i ?9k t ,i c\ld give ,*ri/ mu* on ,8 ^w2 b my :ole plead+ is ab\t intimat$ & borne-9 assurance ( ,8 love4 ,oh1 if ,he w\ld p]suade me (#bfi my he>t's desire ( ,8 love at all1 ,he %\ld h ! t]m-day ( paym5t at ,8 own c[+4#bgj ,b ,i "k t rav+ unbelief speake? its pleasure1 :ile x looke? ^u guilt9ess & ?is body ( corruption4 ,oh h[ loa?some & burd5some is x to c>ry ab\t a dead corpse1 ?is old c>rion ( corruption6 ,oh h[ /eadable a ?+ is a ,savi\r1 to make a s9n] rid ( 8 *a9s & fett]s6 #bfi ,conv9ce me t ,he int5ds to gratify my he>t's desire4 #bgj ,c>v+4 ,i h n[ made a new "q1 :e!r ,*ri/ be m to be lov$1 = giv+ ,sanctification or = free ,ju/ification4 ,& ,i hold t ,he is m & mo/ to be lov$ = sanctification4 ,x is 9 "s respect great] love 9 ,him to sanctify1 ?an to ju/ify2 = ,he make? u mo/ l ,himself 9 ,8 own ess5tial portraiture & image1 9 sanctify+ u4 ,ju/ification do? b make u happy1 :i* is to be l angels only4 ,nei!r is x su* a mis]y to lie a condemn$ man1 & "u un=giv5 guilt9ess1 z to s]ve s91 & "w ! works ( ! devil2 &1 !re=e1 ,i ?9k sanctification _c be b\ght3 x is above price4 ,god be ?ank$ = ev]1 t ,*ri/ 0 a told-d[n price = sanctification4 ,let a s9n]1 if possible1 lie 9 hell = ev]1 if ,he make him truly holy2 & let him lie !re burn+ 9 love to ,god1 rejoic+ 9 ! ,holy ,gho/1 hang+ ^u ,*ri/ by fai? & hope1--t is heav5 9 ! he>t & bottom ( hell6 ,alas6 ,i f9d a v ?9 h>ve/ "h1 & few to be sav$4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 lovely & long$-= ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,clxxi4--,to ! ,,laird ,,( ,,moncrieff4 ,,sir ,,john ,,moncrieff1 ( t ilk1 0 ! elde/ son ( ,william ,moncrieff ( t ilk1 by 8 wife ,anne1 daught] ( ,rob]t ,murray ( ,ab]c>nie1 :o 0 8 second wife4 ,he 0 a zeal\s ,cov5ant]1 & a rul+ eld] 9 ! p>i% ( ,c>nbee1 9 :i* he resid$4 ,8 "n appe>s 9 ! li/ ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly's ,commission = ! public affairs ( ! ,*ur*1 9 ! ye>s #afdf & #afdh2 & he 0 an active memb] ( ! ,presbyt]y ( ,/4 ,&rews4 ,he di$ ab\t ! close ( ! ye> #afej4 ,lady ,leyes1 to :om ref]5ce is made 9 ?is lett]1 0 8 ?ird si/] ,jean1 m>ri$ to ,hay ( ,leyes1 9 ,ab]de5%ire 7,d\glas' ,b>onage ( ,scotl&1 p4 #df74 7,,conc]t ,,9 ,,pray]--,,/$fa/ness ,,to ,,*ri/--,,grief ,,misrepres5ts ,,*ri/',s ,,glory47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,sir1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,al?\gh n acqua9t$1 yet at ! desire ( y\r wor?y si/]1 ! ,lady ,leys1 & ^u ! report ( y\r k9dness to ,*ri/ & ,8 oppress$ tru?1 ,i am bold to write to y1 e>ne/ly desir+ y to jo9 ) u 7s _m z 9 ^! b\nds pr(ess ,*ri/71 to wre/le ) ,god1 "o day ( ! week1 especially ! ,w$nesday1 = m]cy to ?is fall5 & decay$ kirk1 & to su* z suff] = ,*ri/'s "n2 & = y\r own necessities1 & ! necessities ( o!rs :o are by cov5ant engag$ 9 t bus9ess4 ,= we h no o!r arm\r 9 ^! evil times b pray]1 n[ :5 wra? f ! ,"l is gone out aga9/ ?is backslid+ l&4 ,= ye "k we c h no true public fa/s1 nei!r are ! true causes ( our humiliation ev] laid be=e ! p4 ,n[1 v wor?y ,sir1 ,i am glad 9 ! ,"l1 t ! ,"l res]ve? any ( y\r place1 or ( note1 9 ?is "t ( common apo/asy1 to come =? 9 public to he> ,*ri/'s "n be=e m51 :5 ! great m5 ?9k ,*ri/ a cumb]some neighb\r1 & t religion c>rie? haz>ds1 trials1 & p]secutions ) x4 ,i p]suade myself t x is y\r glory & y\r g>l&1 & %all be y\r joy 9 ! day ( ,*ri/1 & ! /&+ ( y\r h\se & se$1 to inh]it ! e>?1 t y truly & s9c]ely pr(ess ,*ri/4 ,nei!r is our ,k+1 :om ! ,fa!r ha? cr[n$ 9 ,m\nt ,zion1 s weak1 t ,he _c d = ,himself & ,8 own cause4 ,i v]ily believe t !y are bless$ :o c hold ! cr[n ^u ,8 head1 & c>ry up ! tra9 ( ,8 robe royal1 & t ,he %all be victori\s1 & triumph 9 ?is l&4 ,x is our "p to back our royal ,k+1 h[beit !re 0 n six 9 all ! l& to foll[ ,him4 ,x is our wisdom n[ to take up1 & disc]n1 ! devil & ! anti*ri/ com+ out 9 _! :ites1 & ! apo/asy & idolatry ( ?is l& wa%5 ) f\l wat]s4 ,i confess t x is art to wa% ! devil till 8 sk9 be :ite4 ,= myself1 ,sir1 ,i h b\ght a plea aga9/ ,*ri/1 s9ce ,i came hi!r1 9 judg+ my pr9cely ,ma/] angry at me1 because ,i 0 ca/ out ( ! v9ey>d z a )]$ tree1 my dumb ,sabba?s work+ me mu* sorr[4 ,b ,i see n[ t sorr[ ha? n eyes to read love writt5 ^u ! cross ( ,*ri/2 &1 !re=e1 ,i pass f my ra% plea4 ,woe1 woe is me1 t ,i %\ld h receiv$ a sl&] ( ,*ri/'s love to my s\l6 ,& = all ?is1 my ,"l ,jesus ha? =giv5 all1 z n will+ to be he>d#bga ) su* a fool2 & is cont5t to be1 z x 71 conf9$ ) me1 & to be> me company1 & to fea/ a poor oppress$ prison]4 ,& n[ ,i write x "u my h&1 wor?y ,sir1 t ,i ?9k well & hon\rably ( ?is cross ( ,*ri/4 ,i wond] t ,he w take any glory f ! l ( me4 ,i f9d :5 ,he b s5de? ,8 he>ty comm5dations to me1 & b bl[e? a kiss af> (f1 ,i am conf\nd$ ) wond]+ :at ! supp] ( ! ,lamb w be1 up 9 our ,fa!r's d9+-palace ( glory1 s9ce ! f\r-h\rs 9 ?is dismal wild]ness1 & 7:5 9 prisons & 9 our sad days71 a kiss ( ,*ri/1 are s com=table4 ,oh1 h[ sweet & glori\s %all our case be1 :5 t ,faire/ among ! sons ( m5 w lay ,8 fair face to our n[ s9ful faces1 & wipe away all te>s f our eyes6 ,o "t1 "t1 run swiftly & ha/5 ?is day6 ,o sweet ,"l ,jesus1 come fly+ l a roe or a "y h>t6 ,alas6 t we1 bl9d fools1 are fall5 9 love ) moon%9e & %ad[s4 ,h[ sweet is ! w9d t bl[e? out ( ! air? :]e ,*ri/ is6 ,e day we may see "s new ?+ 9 ,*ri/2 ,8 love ha? nei!r brim nor bottom4 ,oh1 if ,i _h help to praise ,him6 ,he kn[e? t if my suff]+s glorify ,8 "n1 & enc\rage o!rs to /& fa/ = ! hon\r ( our supreme ,lawgiv]1 ,*ri/1 my wages !n are paid to ! full4 ,sir1 help me to love t nev]-en\gh-prais$ ,"l4 ,i f9d n[1 t ! fai? ( ! sa9ts1 "u suff]+ = ,*ri/1 is fair be=e ! w9d1 & ) full sails c>ri$ ^u ,*ri/4 ,& ,i hope to lose no?+ 9 ?is furnace b dross2 = ,*ri/ c triumph 9 a weak] man ?an ,i am1 if !re be any su*4 ,& :5 all is done1 ,8 love pa9e? me1 & leave? me "u su* debt to ,*ri/1 z ,i c nei!r pay pr9cipal nor int]e/4 ,oh1 if ,he w\ld comprise myself1 & if ,i 7 sold to ,him z a bondman1 & t ,he w\ld take me home to ,8 h\se & fireside2 = ,i h no?+ to r5d] to ,him6 ,!n1 aft] me1 let no man ?9k h>d ( ,*ri/'s sweet cross2 = ,i w\ld n ex*ange my sighs ) ! pa9t$ laught] ( all my adv]s>ies4 ,i desire grace & pati5ce to wait on1 & to lie ^u ! br9k1 till ! wat] fill & fl[4 ,i "k t ,he is fa/ com+4 #bga ,n will+ to be he>d disput+ ) su* a fool4 ,sir1 ye w excuse my boldness3 &1 till x please ,god t ,i see y1 ye h ! pray]s ( a prison] ( ,*ri/2 to :om ,i recomm5d y1 & 9 :om ,i re/4 ,y\rs1 at all ob$i5ce 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,may #ad1 #afcg4 ,,clxxii4--,to ,,john ,,cl>k 7suppos$ to be "o ( 8 ,p>i%ion]s at ,anwo?74 7,,m>ks ,,( ,,diff]5ce ,,betwixt ,,*ri/ians ,,& ,,reprobates47 ,,lov+ ,,bro!r1--,hold fa/ ,*ri/ )\t wav]+1 & cont5d = ! fai?1 because ,*ri/ is n easily gott5 nor kept4 ,! lazy pr(essor ha? put heav5 z x 7 at ! v next door1 & ?9ke? to fly up to heav5 9 8 b$1 & 9 a night-dream2 b1 truly1 t is n s easy a ?+ z mo/ m5 believe4 ,*ri/ ,himself did sweat ere ,he wan ?is city1 h[beit ,he 0 ! freeborn heir4 ,x is ,*ri/ianity1 my ,he>t1 to be s9c]e1 unfeign$ hone/1 & upright-he>t$ be=e ,god1 & to live & s]ve ,god1 suppose !re 0 n "o man nor woman 9 all ! _w dwell+ beside y1 to eye y4 ,any little grace t ye h1 see t x be s\nd & true4 ,ye may put a diff]5ce betwixt y & reprobates1 if ye h ^! m>ks3--#a4 ,if ye prize ,*ri/ & ,8 tru? s z ye w sell all & buy ,him2 & suff] = x4 #b4 ,if ! love ( ,*ri/ keepe? y back f s9n+1 m ?an ! law1 or fe> ( hell4 #c4 ,if ye be humble1 & d5y y\r own w1 wit1 cr$it1 ease1 hon\r1 ! _w1 & ! vanity & glory ( x4 #d4 ,y\r pr(ession mu/ n be b>r51 & void ( good works4 #e4 ,ye mu/ 9 all ?+s aim at ,god's hon\r2 ye mu/ eat1 dr9k1 sleep1 buy1 sell1 sit1 /&1 speak1 pray1 read1 & he> ! ^w1 ) a he>t-purpose t ,god may be hon\r$4 #f4 ,ye mu/ %[ y\rself an enemy to s91 & reprove ! works ( d>kness1 su* z drunk5ness1 swe>+1 & ly+1 albeit ! company %\ld hate y = s do+4 #g4 ,keep 9 m9d ! tru? ( ,god1 t ye he>d me tea*1 & h no?+ to d ) ! corruptions & new guises ent]$ into ! h\se ( ,god4 #h4 ,make consci5ce ( y\r call+1 9 cov5ants1 9 buy+ & sell+4 #i4 ,acqua9t y\rself ) daily pray+2 commit all y\r ways & actions to ,god1 by pray]1 supplication1 & ?anksgiv+2 & c\nt n mu* ( be+ mock$2 = ,*ri/ ,jesus 0 mock$ be=e y4 ,p]suade y\rself1 t ?is is ! way ( peace & com=t :i* ,i n[ suff] =4 ,i d>e g to dea? & into et]nity ) x1 ?\gh m5 may possibly see ano!r way4 ,rememb] me 9 y\r pray]s1 & ! /ate ( ?is oppress$ *ur*4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r s\l's well-wi%]1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de54 ,,clxxiii4--,to ,,c>doness1 ! ,y\ng]4 ,lett] ,,cxxiii4 7,,w>n+ ,,& ,,advice ,,z ,,to ,,?+s ,,( ,,salvation47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,sir1--,i long to he> :e!r or n y\r s\l be h&-fa/$ ) ,*ri/4 ,lose y\r "t no long]3 flee ! follies ( y\?3 gird up ! lo9s ( y\r m9d1 & make y ready = meet+ ! ,"l4 ,i h (t5 summon$ y1 & n[ ,i summon y aga91 to compe> be=e y\r ,judge1 to make a reckon+ ( y\r life4 ,:ile ye h "t1 look ^u y\r pap]s1 & consid] y\r ways4 ,oh t !re 7 su* an he>t 9 y1 z to ?9k :at an ill consci5ce w be to y1 :5 ye are ^u ! bord] ( et]nity1 & y\r "o foot out ( "t6 ,oh !n1 t5 ?\s& ?\s& floods ( te>s _c ext+ui% ^! flames1 or pur*ase to y "o h\r's release f t pa96 ,oh1 h[ sweet a day h ye _h6 ,b ?is is a fair-day t runne? fa/ away4 ,see h[ ye h sp5t x1 & consid] ! necessity ( salvation6 & tell me1 9 ! fe> ( ,god1 if ye h made x sure4 ,i am p]suad$ t ye h a consci5ce t w be speak+ some:at to y4 ,:y w ye die1 & de/roy y\rself8 ,i *>ge y 9 ,*ri/'s "n1 to r\se up y\r consci5ce1 & beg9 to ind5t & contract ) ,*ri/ 9 "t1 :ile salvation is 9 y\r (f]4 ,?is is ! accept$ "t1 ?is is ! day ( salvation4 ,play ! m]*ant2 = ye _c expect ano!r m>ket-day :5 ?is is done4 ,!re=e1 let me aga9 besee* y to consid]1 9 ?is y\r day1 ! ?+s t belong to y\r peace1 be=e !y be hid f y\r eyes4 ,de> bro!r1 fulfil my joy1 & beg9 to seek ! ,"l :ile ,he may be f\nd4 ,=sake ! follies ( deceiv+ & va9 y\?3 lay hold ^u et]nal life4 ,:or+1 night-dr9k+1 & ! missp5d+ ( ! ,sabba?1 & neglect+ ( pray] 9 y\r h\se1 & refus+ ( an (f]$ salvation1 w burn up y\r s\l ) ! t]rors ( ! ,almighty1 :5 y\r awak5$ consci5ce %all flee 9 y\r face4 ,be k9d & lov+ to y\r wife3 make consci5ce ( *]i%+ h]1 & n be+ rigidly au/]e4 ,sir1 ,i h n a tongue to express ! glory t is laid up = y 9 y\r ,fa!r's h\se1 if ye re=m y\r do+s1 & frame y\r he>t to return to ! ,"l4 ,ye "k t ?is _w is b a %ad[1 a %ort-liv+ creature1 "u ! law ( "t4 ,)9 less ?an fifty ye>s1 :5 ye look back to x1 ye %all laugh at ! evani%+ vanities !re(1 z fea!rs fly+ 9 ! air1 & z ! h\ses ( s& )9 ! sea-m>k1 :i* ! *ildr5 ( m5 are build+4 ,give up ) c\rt+ ( ?is va9 _w3 seek n ! ba/>d's moveables1 b ! son's h]itage 9 heav54 ,take a trial ( ,*ri/4 ,look unto ,him1 & ,8 love w s *ange y1 t ye %all be tak5 ) ,him1 & nev] *oose to g f ,him4 ,i h exp]i5ce ( ,8 sweetness1 9 ?is h\se ( my pilgrimage "h4 ,my ,witness1 :o is above1 kn[e? t ,i w\ld n ex*ange my sighs & te>s ) ! laugh+ ( ! ,f\rte5 ,prelates4#bgb ,!re is no?+ t w make y a ,*ri/ian inde$1 b a ta/e ( ! sweetness ( ,*ri/4 ,come & see1 w speak be/ to y\r s\l4 ,i w\ld fa9 hope good ( y4 ,be n disc\rag$ at brok5 & spill$ resolutions2 b to x1 & to x aga96 ,woo ab\t ,*ri/1 till ye get y\r s\l esp\s$ z a *a/e virg9 to ,him4 ,use ! means ( pr(it+ ) y\r consci5ce2 pray 9 y\r family1 & read ! ^w4 ,rememb] h[ our ,"l's day 0 sp5t :5 ,i 0 among y4 ,x w be a great *all5ge to y be=e ,god1 if ye =get ! good t 0 done )9 ! walls ( y\r h\se on ! ,"l's day2 & if ye turn aside aft] ! fa%ions ( ?is _w1 & if ye g n 9 "t to ! kirk1 to wait on ! public wor%ip ( ,god1 & if ye t>ry n at x1 till all ! ex]cises ( religion be end$4 ,give ,god "s ( y\r "t bo? morn+ & ev5+1 & aft]noon2 & 9 s do+1 rejoice ! he>t ( a poor oppress$ prison]4 ,rue ^u y\r own s\l1 & f y\r he>t fe> ! ,"l4 #bgb ,! ,bi%ops :om ! ,k+ s\ght to ?ru/ on ,scotl&4 ,n[ ,he t br\ght aga9 f ! dead ! great ,%eph]d ( ,8 %eep1 by ! blood ( ! et]nal cov5ant1 e/abli% y\r he>t ) ,8 grace1 & pres5t y be=e ,8 pres5ce ) joy4 ,y\r affectionate & lov+ pa/or1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,clxxiv4--,to my ,,"l ,,craighall4 ,lett] ,,lxxxvi4 7,,idolatry ,,condemn$47 ,,my ,,"l1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i am n only cont5t1 b ,i exce$+ly rejoice1 t ,i f9d any ( ! rul]s ( ?is l&1 & especially y\r ,lord%ip s to affect ,*ri/ & ,8 tru?1 z t ye d>e1 = ,8 "n1 come to yea & nay ) mon>*s 9 _! face4 ,i hope t ,he :o ha? enabl$ y = t1 w give m1 if ye %[ y\rself c\rage\s1 & 7z ,8 ^w speake?71 a man 9 ! /reets1 = ! ,"l 7,j]4 v4 #a74 ,b ,i pray y\r ,lord%ip1 give me leave to be pla9 ) y1 z "o :o love? bo? y\r hon\r & y\r s\l4 ,i v]ily believe t !re 0 nev] idolatry at ,rome1 nev] idolatry condemn$ 9 ,god's ^w by ! prophets1 if religi\s kneel+ be=e a consecrat$ creature1 /&+ 9 room ( ,*ri/ crucifi$1 9 t v act1 & t = rev]5ce ( ! elem5ts 7z our ,act cle>e?71 be n idolatry4#bgc ,nei!r w y\r int5tion help1 :i* is n ( ! ess5ce ( wor%ip2 = !n1 ,a>on say+1 ,to-morr[ %all be a fea/ = ,jehovah1 t is1 = ! gold5 calf1 %\ld n h be5 guilty ( idolatry3 = he int5d$ only to decl9e ! la% ( ! p's fury1 n to hon\r ! calf4 ,y\r int5tion to hon\r ,*ri/ is no?+1 see+ t religi\s kneel+1 by ,god's in/itution1 do? necess>ily import religi\s & div9e adoration1 suppose t our int5tion 7 bo? dead & sleep+2 o!rwise1 kneel+ be=e ! image ( ,god & direct+ pray] to ,god 7 lawful1 if our int5tion g "r4 ,my ,"l1 ,i _c 9 ^! b\nds dispute2 b if ,cambridge & ,ox=d1 & ! le>n+ ( ,brita91 w answ] ?is argum5t1 & ! argum5t f active sc&al1 :i* y\r ,lord%ip seeme? to /& ^u1 ,i w turn a =mali/1 & call myself an arrant fool 7by do+ :at ,i h done7 9 my suff]+ = ?is tru?4 ,i d mu* rev]5ce ,mr4 ,l4's#bgd le>n+2 b1 my ,"l1 ,i w answ] :at he write? 9 t1 to p]v]t y f ! tru?2 else repute me1 beside an hypocrite1 an ass also4 ,i hope ye %all see some?+ ^u t subject 7if ! ,"l p]mit71 t no sophi/ry 9 ,brita9 %all answ]4 ,c\rti]s' argum5ts1 = ! mo/ "p1 are drawn f _! own sk91 & are n wor? a /raw = y\r consci5ce4 ,a ,m>quis' or a ,k+'s ^w1 :5 ye /& be=e ,*ri/'s tribunal1 %all be light] ?an ! w9d4 ,! ,"l kn[e? t ,i love y\r true hon\r1 & ! /&+ ( y\r h\se2 b ,i w\ld n t y\r hon\r or h\se 7 e/abli%$ ^u s&1 & hay1 & /ubble4 #bgc ,see ,lett] ,,xcii4 #bgd ,probably ,mr4 ,l\dian4 ,lett] ,,lxxxvi41 note4 ,b let me1 my v de> & wor?y ,"l1 mo/ humbly besee* y1 by ! m]cies ( ,god1 by ! consolations ( ,8 ,_s1 by ! de> blood & w\nds ( y\r lovely ,r$eem]1 by ! salvation ( y\r s\l1 by y\r compe>ance be=e ! awful face ( a s9-rev5g+ & dreadful ,judge1 n to set 9 comp>ison toge!r y\r s\l's peace1 ,*ri/'s love1 & ,8 k+ly hon\r n[ call$ 9 "q1 ) y\r place1 hon\r1 h\se1 or ease1 t an in* ( "t w make out ( ! way4 ,i v]ily believe t ,*ri/ is n[ begg+ a te/imony ( y1 & is say+1 ,& w ye also leave ,me8 ,x is possible t ! w9d %all n bl[ s fair = y all y\r life1 = com+ out & appe>+ be=e o!rs to back & c\nt5ance ,*ri/1 ! faire/ among ! sons ( m51 ! ,pr9ce ( ! k+s ( ! e>?4 ,fe> ye n ! reproa* ( m51 nei!r be afraid ( _! revil+s3 = ! mo? %all eat !m up l a g>m5t1 & ! worm %all eat !m l wool 7,isa4 li4 #g1 #h74 ,:5 ! ,"l w beg91 ,he w make an end1 & m[ d[n ,8 adv]s>ies2 & !y %all lie be=e ,him l )]$ hay1 & _! bloom be %ak5 (f !m4 ,consid] h[ _m ?\s&s 9 ?is k+dom ye %all cause to fall & /umble1 if ye g ) !m2 & t ye %all be out ( ! pray]s ( _m :o d n[ /& be=e ! ,"l = y & y\r h\se4 ,& fur!r2 :5 ! "t ( y\r acc\nts come?1 & y\r "o foot %all be )9 ! bord] ( et]nity1 & ! eye/r+s %all break1 & ! face wax pale1 & ! poor s\l %all look out at ! w9d[s ( ! h\se ( clay1 long+ to be out1 & ye %all f9d y\rself arraign$ be=e ! ,judge ( quick & dead1 to answ] = y\r putt+ to y\r h&1 ) ! re/ conf$]at$ aga9/ ,*ri/1 to ! ov]turn+ ( ,8 ark1 & ! loos+ ( ! p9s ( ,*ri/'s tab]nacle 9 ?is l&1 & %all c]ta9ly see y\rself mir$ 9 a c\rse ( apo/asy--!n1 !n1 a k+'s fav\r & y\r worm-eat5 hon\r %all be mis]able com=t]s to y6 ,! ,"l ha? enlight5$ y ) ! k ( ,8 w2 & z ! ,"l live?1 !y lead y & o!rs to a communion ) great ,babel1 ! "m ( =nications4 ,god said ( old1 & cont9ue? to say ! same to y1 ,come out ( h]1 ,my p1 le/ ye be p>tak]s ( h] plagues4 ,w ye1 !n1 g ) !m1 & set y\r lip to ! :ore's gold5 cup1 & dr9k ( ! w9e ( ! wra? ( ,god ,almighty ) !m8 ,oh1 poor hungry hon\r6 ,oh1 curs$ pleasure6 &1 oh1 damnable ease1 b\ght ) ! loss ( ,god6 ,h[ _m w pray = y6 :at a sweet pres5ce %all ye f9d ( ,*ri/ "u y\r suff]+s1 if ye w lay d[n y\r hon\rs & place at ! feet ( ,*ri/4 ,:at a fair recomp5se ( rew>d6 ,i av\* be=e ! ,"l t ,i am n[ %[+ y a way h[ ! h\se ( ,craighall may /& on sure pill>s4 ,if ye w set x on rott5 pill>s1 ye cruelly wrong y\r po/]ity4 ,ye h ! ^w ( a ,k+ = an hundr$-fold m 9 ?is life 7if x be good = y71 & = life ev]la/+ also4 ,make n ,*ri/ a li>1 9 di/ru/+ ,8 promise4 ,k+s ( clay _c back y :5 y /& be=e ,him4 ,a /raw = !m & _! hungry heav51 t /&e? on ?is side ( "t6 ,a fig = ! day's-smile ( a worm6 ,consid] :o h gone be=e y to et]nity1 & w\ld h giv5 a _w = a new occasion ( av\*+ t tru?4 ,x is true !y call x n sub/antial1 & we are made a scorn to ^? t are at ease1 = suff]+ ^! ?+s = x4 ,b x is n "t to judge ( our losses by ! morn+2 /ay till ! ev5+1 & we w c\nt ) ! be/ ( !m4 ,i h f\nd by exp]i5ce1 s9ce ! "t ( my imprisonm5t 7my witness is above71 t ,*ri/ is seal+ ?is hon\rable cause ) ano!r & a ne>] fell[%ip ?an ev] ,i knew be=e2 & let ,god weigh me 9 an ev5 balance 9 ?is1 if ,i w\ld ex*ange ! cross ( ,*ri/ or ,8 tru?1 ) ! f\rte5 prelacies1 or :at else a ,k+ c give4 ,my de> ,"l1 v5ture to take ! w9d on y\r face = ,*ri/4 ,i believe t if ,he %\ld come f heav5 9 ,8 own p]son1 & seek ! *>t]s ( ,craighall f y1 & a demission ( y\r place1 & ye saw ,8 face1 ye w\ld fall d[n at ,8 feet & say1 ,"l ,jesus1 x is too little = ,!e4 ,if any man ?9k x n a tru? to die =1 ,i am aga9/ him4 ,i d>e g to et]nity ) x1 t ?is day ! hon\r ( our ,lawgiv] & ,k+1 9 ! gov]nm5t ( ,8 own free k+dom 7:o %\ld pay tribute to no dy+ k+71 is ! true /ate ( ! "q4#bge ,my ,"l1 be ye ^u ,*ri/'s side ( x1 & take ! ^w ( a poor prison] 7nay1 ! ,"l ,jesus be surety = x71 t ye h incomp>ably made ! wise/ *oice4 ,= my own "p1 ,i h s be5 9 ?is prison1 t ,i w\ld be half-a%am$ to seek m till ,i be up at ! ,well-head4 ,few "k 9 ?is _w ! sweetness ( ,*ri/'s brea?1 ! excell5cy ( ,8 love1 :i* ha? nei!r brim nor bottom4 ,! _w ha? rais$ a sl&] ^u ! cross ( ,*ri/1 because !y love to g to heav5 by dry l&1 & love n sea-/orms4 ,b ,i write x "u my h& 7& w\ld say m1 if possibly a read] w\ld n deem x hypocrisy71 t my obligation to ,*ri/ = ! smell ( ,8 g>m5ts1 = ,8 love-kisses ^! ?irty weeks1 /&e? s great1 t ,i %\ld 7& ,i desire also to *oose to7 susp5d my salvation1 to h _m tongues loos$ 9 my behalf to praise ,him4 ,&1 suppose 9 p]son ,i nev] ent]$ )9 ! gates ( ! ,new ,j]usalem1 yet s be+ ,*ri/ may be set on high1 & ,i _h ! lib]ty to ca/ my love & praises = ev] ov] ! wall to ,*ri/1 ,i w\ld be sil5t & cont5t4 ,b oh1 ,he is m ?an my n>r[ praises6 ,o "t1 "t1 flee swiftly1 t our communion ) ,jesus may be p]fect$6 #bge ,/atus qu/ionis1 a phrase 9 logical works--! way ( /at+ a matt] to be discuss$4 ,i wi% t y\r ,lord%ip w\ld urge ,mr4 ,l4 to give 8 m9d 9 ! c]emonies2 & be pleas$ to let me see x z quickly z c be1 & x %all be answ]$4 ,to ,8 ri* grace ,i recomm5d y\r ,lord%ip1 & %all rema91 ,y\rs1 at all respectful ob$i5ce 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,june #h1 #afcg4 ,,clxxv4--,to ,,john ,,laurie 7probably "s "o at a di/ance1 l ,lady ,rob]tl& 9 ,/ew>ton74 7,,*ri/',s ,,love--,a ,,"r ,,e/imate ,,( ,,him--,,8 ,,grace47 ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,i am sorry t ye1 or s _m 9 ?is k+dom1 %\ld expect s mu* ( me1 an empty re$4 ,v]ily ,i am a n\ghty#bgf & poor body2 b if ! t9kl+ ( ! iron *a9s ( my ,"l ,jesus on legs & arms c\ld s\nd ! high praises ( my royal ,k+1 ^: prison] ,i am1 oh1 h[ w\ld my joy run ov]6 ,if my ,"l w\ld br+ edification to "o s\l by my bonds1 ,i am satisfi$4 ,b ,i "k n :at ,i c d to su* a pr9cely & beautiful ,well-belov$2 ,he is f> beh9d ) me4#bgg ,little ?anks to me1 to say to o!rs t ,8 w9d bl[e? on me1 :o am b )]$ & dry bones2 b1 s9ce ye desire me to write to y1 ei!r help me to set ,*ri/ on high1 = ,8 runn+-ov] love1 9 t ! heat ( ,8 sweet brea? ha? melt$ a froz5 he>t2 else ,i ?9k t ye d no?+ = a prison]4 #bgf ,wor?less2 good = no?+4 ,x is1 h[ev]1 writt5 naughty1 evil1 9 old editions4 #bgg ,he has s fully paid me4 ,i am fully confirm$1 t x is ! hon\r ( our ,lawgiv] :i* ,i suff] = n[4 ,i am n a%am$ to give our lett]s ( recomm5dation ( ,*ri/'s love to z _m z w extol ! ,"l ,jesus & ,8 ,cross4 ,if ,i _h n sail$ ?is sea-way to heav51 b _h tak5 ! l&-way1 z _m d1 ,i %\ld n h kn[n ,*ri/'s sweetness 9 su* a measure4 ,b ! tru? is1 let no man ?ank me1 = ,i caus$ n ,*ri/'s w9d to bl[ ^u me4 ,8 love came ^u a )]$ creature1 :e!r ,i w\ld or n2 & yet by com+ x procur$ f me a welcome4 ,a he>t ( iron1 & iron doors1 w n hold ,*ri/ out4 ,i give ,him leave to break iron locks & come 91 & t is all4 ,& n[ ,i "k n :e!r pa9 ( love = want ( possession1 or sorr[ t ,i d[ n ?ank ,him1 pa9e? me ! mo/2 b bo? "w ^u me4 ,= ! fir/3 oh t ,he w\ld come & satisfy ! long+ s\l1 & fill ! hungry s\l ) ^! good ?+s6 ,i "k inde$ t my guilt9ess may be a b> 9 ,8 way2 b ,he is ,god1 & ready to =give4 ,& = ! o!r3 woe1 woe is me1 t ,i _c f9d a he>t to give back aga9 my unwor?y little love = ,8 great sea-full ( love to me6 ,oh t ,he w\ld le>n me ?is piece ( gratitude6 ,oh t ,i c\ld h leave to look 9 ?r\gh ! hole ( ! door1 to see ,8 face & s+ ,8 praises6 or c\ld break up "o ( ,8 *amb]-w9d[s1 to look 9 ^u ,8 delight+ beauty1 till my ,"l s5d m6 ,any little communion ) ,him1 "o ( ,8 love-looks1 %\ld be my begun heav54 ,i "k t ,he is n lordly1 nei!r is ! ,bridegroom's love pr\d1 ?\gh ,i be black1 & unlovely1 & unwor?y ( ,him4 ,i w\ld seek b leave1 & )al grace1 to sp5d my love ^u ,him4 ,i c\nsel y to ?9k highly ( ,*ri/1 & ( free1 free grace1 m ?an ye did be=e2 = ,i "k t ,*ri/ is n kn[n among/ u4 ,i ?9k t ,i see m ( ,*ri/ ?an ev] ,i saw2 & yet ,i see b little ( :at may be se54 ,oh t ,he w\ld draw by ! curta9s1 & t ! ,k+ w\ld come out ( ,8 gall]y & ,8 palace1 t ,i might see ,him6 ,*ri/'s love is "y glory & "y heav52 x w\ld s(t5 hell's pa9 to be fill$ ) x4 ,:at w\ld ,i refuse to suff]1 if ,i c\ld get b a draught ( love at my he>t's desire6 ,oh1 :at price c be giv5 = ,him4 ,angels _c weigh ,him4 ,oh1 ,8 weight1 ,8 wor?1 ,8 sweetness1 ,8 ov]pass+ beauty6 ,if m5 & angels w\ld come & look to t great & pr9cely ,"o1 _! ebbness c\ld nev] take up ,8 dep?1 _! n>r[ness c\ld nev] compreh5d ,8 bread?1 height1 & l5g?4 ,if t5 ?\s& ?\s& worlds ( angels 7 creat$1 !y might all tire !mselves 9 wond]+ at ,8 beauty1 & beg9 aga9 to wond] ( new4 ,oh t ,i c\ld w9 nigh ,him1 to kiss ,8 feet1 to he> ,8 voice1 to feel ! smell ( ,8 o9tm5ts6 ,b oh1 alas6 ,i h little1 little ( ,him4 ,yet ,i long = m4 ,rememb] my bonds1 & help me ) y\r pray]s2 = ,i w\ld n niff] or ex*ange my sad h\rs ) ! joy ( my velvet adv]s>ies4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 ,8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,june #aj1 #afcg4 ,,clxxvi4--,to ,,c>leton4 7,a ,,*ri/ian',s ,,confession ,,( ,,unwor?9ess--,,desire ,,= ,,*ri/',s ,,hon\r--,,pres5t ,,circum/ances47 ,,wor?y ,,& ,,mu* ,,hon\r$1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i receiv$ y\r lett] f my bro!r1 to :i* ,i n[ answ] p>ticul>ly4 ,i confess two ?+s ( myself3 #a/1 ,woe1 woe is me1 t m5 %\ld ?9k !re is any?+ 9 me6 ,he is my witness1 be=e :om ,i am z cry/al1 t ! secret h\se-devils t be> me too (t5 company1 & t ?is s9k ( corruption :i* ,i f9d )91 make me g ) l[ sails4 ,& if o!rs saw :at ,i see1 !y w\ld look by#bgh me1 b n to me4 #bgh ,look pa/ me4 #bndly1 ,i "k t ?is %[] ( ,8 free grace behov$ to be on me1 o!rwise ,i %\ld h )]$4 ,i "k1 also1 t ,i h ne$ ( a buffet+ tempt]1 t grace may be put to ex]cise1 & ,i kept l[4 ,wor?y & de> bro!r 9 ! ,"l ,jesus1 ,i write t f my he>t :i* ye n[ read4 #a/1 ,i av\* t ,*ri/1 & sweat+ & sigh+ "u ,8 cross1 is sweet] to me by f>1 ?an all ! k+doms 9 ! _w c\ld possibly be4 #bndly1 ,if y1 & my de>e/ acqua9tance 9 ,*ri/1 reap any fruit by my suff]+1 let me be weigh$ 9 ,god's ev5 balance1 if my joy be n fulfill$4 ,:at am ,i1 to c>ry ! m>ks ( su* a great ,k+6 ,b1 h[beit ,i am a s9k & s9ful mass1 a wret*$ captive ( s91 my ,"l ,jesus c hew heav5 out ( worse timb] ?an ,i am2 if worse c be4 #crdly1 ,i n[ rejoice ) joy unspeakable & glori\s1 t ,i nev] purpos$ to br+ ,*ri/1 or ! lea/ ho( or hair-bread? ( tru?1 "u try/+4#bgi ,i desir$ to h & keep ,*ri/ all alone2 & t ,he %\ld nev] rub clo!s ) t black-sk9n$ h>lot ( ,rome4 ,i am n[ fully paid home1 s t no?+ aile? me = ! pres5t1 b love-sickness = a real possession ( my faire/ ,well-belov$4 ,i w\ld give ,him my bond "u my fai? & h&1 to fri/ heav5 an hundr$ ye>s long]1 s be+ ,he w\ld lay ,8 holy face to my sometimes wet *eeks4 ,oh1 :o w\ld n pity me1 to "k h[ fa9 ,i w\ld h ! ,k+ %ak+ ! tree ( life ^u me1 or lett+ me into ! well ( life ) my old di%1 t ,i might be drunk5 ) ! f\nta9 "h 9 ! h\se ( my pilgrimage6 ,i _c1 nay1 ,i w\ld n1 be quit ( ,*ri/'s love4 ,he ha? left ! m>k beh9d :]e ,he gripp$4 ,he goe? away & leave? me & ,8 burn+ love to wre/le toge!r1 & ,i c sc>ce w9 my meat ( ,8 love1 because ( ,8 abs5ce4 ,my ,"l give? me b hungry half-kisses1 :i* s]ve to fe$ pa9 & increase hung]1 b d n satisfy my desires2 ,8 diet+ ( my s\l = ?is race make? me lean4 ,i h gott5 ! wale & *oice ( ,*ri/'s crosses1 ev5 ! ti! & ! fl[] ( ! gold ( all crosses1 to be> witness to ! tru?2 & h]e9 f9d ,i lib]ty1 joy1 access1 life1 com=t1 love1 fai?1 submission1 pati5ce1 & resolution to take delight 9 on-wait+4 ,& )al1 9 my race1 ,he ha? come ne> me1 & let me see ! gold & cr[n4 ,:at1 !n1 want ,i b fruition & real enjoym5t1 :i* is res]v$ to my c\ntry8#bhj ,let no man ?9k he %all lose at ,*ri/'s h&s 9 suff]+ = ,him4 #d?ly1 ,z = ^! pres5t trials1 !y are mo/ dang]\s2 = p are /ol5 (f _! feet ) well-wa%5 & :ite-sk9n$ pret5ces ( indiff]5cy4 ,b x is ! p[] ( ! great anti*ri/ work+ 9 ?is l&4 ,woe1 woe1 woe be to apo/ate ,scotl&6 ,!re is wra?1 & a cup ( ! r$ w9e ( ! wra? ( ,god ,almighty 9 ! ,"l's h&1 t !y %all dr9k & spue1 & fall & n rise aga94 ,! /> call$ ,wormwood & gall is fall5 into ! f\nta9s & riv]s1 & ha? made !m bitt]4 ,! sword ( ! ,"l is furbi%$ aga9/ ! idol-%eph]ds ( ! l&4 ,wom5 %all bless ! b>r5 womb & misc>ry+ brea/2 all he>ts %all be fa9t1 & all knees %all tremble4 ,an end is com+2 ! leop>d & ! lion %all wat* ov] our cities2 h\ses great & fair %all be desolate )\t an inhabitant4 ,! ,"l ha? said1 ,pray n = ?is p1 = ,i h tak5 ,my peace f !m4 ,yet ! ,"l's ?ird "p %all come ?r\gh ! fire1 z ref9$ gold = ! treasure ( ! ,"l1 & ! outca/s ( ,scotl& %all be ga!r$ toge!r aga91 & ! wild]ness %all blossom z ! fl[]1 & bud1 & gr[ z ! rose ( ,%>on2 & great %all be ! glory ( ! ,"l ^u ,scotl&4 #e?ly1 ,i am "h assault$ ) ! le>n$ & pregnant wits ( ?is k+dom4 ,b1 all hon\r be to my ,"l1 tru? b laughs at bemi/$ & bl9d scribes1 & disput]s ( ?is _w2 & ,god's wisdom conf\nde? !m1 & ,*ri/ triumphe? 9 ,8 own /rong tru?1 t speake? = itself4 #f?ly1 ,i d\bt n b my ,"l is prep>+ me = heavi] trials4 ,i am mo/ ready at ! good pleasure ( my ,"l1 9 ! /r5g? ( ,8 grace1 = any?+ ,he w be pleas$ to call me to2 nei!r %all ! black-fac$ mess5g]1 ,dea?1 be hold5 at ! door1 :5 x %all knock4 ,if my ,"l w take hon\r ( ! l ( me1 h[ glad & joyful w my s\l be6 ,let ,*ri/ come out ) me to a hott] battle ?an ?is1 & ,i w fe> no fle%4 ,i "k t my ,ma/] %all w9 ! day1 & t ,he ha? tak5 ! ord]+ ( my suff]+s into ,8 own h&4 #g?ly1 ,z = my deliv]ance t misc>rie?2 ,i am "h1 by my ,"l's grace1 to lay my h& on my m\?1 to be sil5t1 & wait on4 ,my ,"l ,jesus is on ,8 j\rney = my deliv]ance2 ,i w n grudge t ,he runne? n s fa/ z ,i w\ld h ,him4 ,on-wait+ till ! swell+ riv]s fall1 & till my ,"l arise z a mighty man aft] /rong w9e1 w be my be/4 ,i h n yet resi/$ to blood4 #h?ly1 ,oh1 h[ (t5 am ,i laid 9 ! du/1 & urg$ by ! tempt] 7:o c ride 8 own err&s ^u our ly+ appreh5sions7 to s9 aga9/ ! un*angeable love ( my ,"l6 ,:5 ,i ?9k ^u ! sp>r[s & swall[s t build _! ne/s 9 ! kirk ( ,anwo?1 & ( my dumb ,sabba?s1 my sorr[ful1 ble>$ eyes look asqu9t ^u ,*ri/1 & pres5t ,him z angry4 ,b 9 ?is trial 7all hon\r to our pr9cely & royal ,k+67 fai? saile? fair be=e ! w9d1 ) topsail up1 & c>rie? ! pass5g] ?r\gh4 ,i lay inhibitions ^u my ?\ghts1 t !y receive no sl&]s ( my only1 only ,belov$4 ,let ,him ev5 say out ( ,8 own m\?1 ,!re is no hope2 yet ,i w die 9 t sweet beguile1 ,x is n s1 ,i %all see ! salvation ( ,god4 ,let me be deceiv$ really1 & nev] w9 to dry l&2 x is my joy to believe "u ! wat]1 & to die ) fai? 9 my h&1 gripp+ ,*ri/4 ,let my conceptions ( ,*ri/'s love g to ! grave ) me1 & to hell ) me2 ,i may n1 ,i d>e n quit !m4 ,i hope to keep ,*ri/'s pawn3 if ,he nev] come to loose x1 let ,him see to ,8 own promise4 ,i "k t presumption1 h[beit x be made ( /\tness1 w n ?us be wilful 9 heavy trials4 #bgi ,to br+ "u man's appo9tm5t ! smalle/ "p ( ,*ri/'s tru?4 #bhj ,till ,i rea* ! heav5ly c\ntry8 ,n[ my de>e/ 9 ,*ri/1 ! great ,mess5g] ( ! ,cov5ant1 ! only wise & all-suffici5t ,jehovah1 e/abli% y to ! end4 ,i he> t ! ,"l ha? be5 at y\r h\se1 & ha? call$ home y\r wife to h] re/4 ,i "k1 ,sir1 t ye see ! ,"l loos+ ! p9s ( y\r tab]nacle1 & woo+ y\r love f ?is pla/]$ & ov]-gild$ _w1 & call+ ^u y to be mak+ y\rself ready to g to y\r ,fa!r's c\ntry1 :i* %all be a sweet fruit ( t visitation4 ,ye "k1 to s5d ! ,com=t]1 0 ! ,k+'s ^w :5 ,he asc5d$ on high4 ,ye h claim to1 & int]e/ 91 t promise4 ,rememb] my love 9 ,*ri/ to y\r fa!r4 ,%[ him t x is late & black night ) him4 ,8 long ly+ at ! wat]-side is t he may look 8 pap]s ere he take %ipp+1 & be at a po9t = 8 la/ answ] be=e 8 ,judge & ,"l4 ,all love1 all m]cy1 all grace & peace1 all multipli$ sav+ consolations1 all joy & fai? 9 ,*ri/1 all /ability & confirm+ /r5g? ( grace1 & ! good-w ( ,him t dwelt 9 ,! ,bu%1 be ) y4 ,y\r unwor?y bro!r1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,june #ae1 #afcg4 ,,clxxvii4--,to ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,*ri/ ,,suff]+ ,,9 ,,8 ,,*ur*--,,8 ,,com+--,,outp\r+s ,,( ,,love ,,f ,,him47 ,,wor?y ,,& ,,de>e/ ,,9 ,,! ,,"l1--,i ev] lov$ 7s9ce ,i knew y7 t little v9ey>d ( ! ,"l's plant+ 9 ,gall[ay2 b n[ mu* m1 s9ce ,i h he>d t ,he :o ha? ,8 fire 9 ,zion1 & ,8 furnace 9 ,j]usalem1 ha? be5 pleas$ to set up a furnace among/ y ) ! fir/ 9 ?is k+dom4 ,he :o make? old ?+s new1 see+ ,scotl& an old1 drossy1 & ru/$ kirk1 is beg9n+ to make a new1 clean bride ( h]1 & to br+ a "y1 *a/e wife to ,himself out ( ! fire4 ,?is fire %all be qu5*$1 s soon z ,*ri/ has br\ght a clean sp\se ?r\gh ! fire6 ,!re=e1 my de>ly belov$ 9 ! ,"l1 fe> n a worm4 ,fe> n1 worm ,jacob 7,isa4 xli4 #ae74 ,*ri/ is 9 t plea1 & %all w9 ! plea4 ,*>ge an unbeliev+ he>t1 "u ! pa9 ( treason aga9/ our great & royal ,k+ ,jesus1 to dep5d5ce by fai?1 & quiet on-wait+ on our ,"l4 ,get y into y\r *amb]s1 & %ut ! doors ab\t y4 ,91 9 ) spe$ to y\r /ronghold1 ye prison]s ( hope4 ,ye doves1 fly into ,*ri/'s w9d[s till ! indignation be ov]1 & ! /orm be pa/4 ,glorify ! ,"l 9 y\r suff]+s1 & take ,8 bann] ( love1 & spread x ov] y4 ,o!rs w foll[ y1 if !y see y /rong 9 ! ,"l4 ,_! c\rage w take life f y\r ,*ri/ian c>riage4 ,look up & see :o is com+6 ,lift up y\r head1 ,he is com+ to save1 9 g>m5ts dy$ 9 blood1 & travell+ 9 ! greatness ( ,8 /r5g?4 ,i laugh1 ,i smile1 ,i leap = joy1 to see ,*ri/ com+ to save y s quickly4 ,oh1 su* wide /eps ,*ri/ take?6 ,?ree or f\r hills are b a /ep to ,him2 ,he skippe? ov] ! m\nta9s4 ,*ri/ ha? set a battle betwixt ,8 poor weak sa9ts & ,8 enemies4 ,he wale? ! weapons = bo? p>ties1 & sai? to ! enemies1 ,take y a sword#bha ( /eel1 law1 au?ority1 p>liam5ts1 & k+s ^u y\r side2 t is y\r arm\r4 ,& ,he sai? to ,8 sa9ts1 ,i give y a feckless tree-sword 9 y\r h&1 & t is suff]+1 receiv+ ( /rokes1 spoil+ ( y\r goods2 & ) y\r tree-sword ye %all get & ga9 ! victory4 ,0 n ,*ri/ dragg$ ?r\gh ! dit*es ( deep di/resses & great /raits8 ,& yet ,*ri/1 :o is y\r ,head1 ha? won ?r\gh ) ,8 life1 h[beit n ) a :ole sk94 ,ye are ,*ri/'s memb]s1 & ,he is draw+ ,8 memb]s ?r\gh ! ?orny h$ge up to heav5 aft] ,him4 ,*ri/ "o day w n h s mu* z a pa9$ toe4 ,b !re are great pieces & portions ( ,*ri/'s my/ical body n yet )9 ! gates ( ! great high city1 ! ,new ,j]usalem2 & ! dragon w /rike at ,*ri/1 s long z !re is "o bit or memb] ( ,*ri/'s body out ( heav54 ,i tell y1 ,*ri/ w make new "w out ( old1 =ca/5 ,scotl&1 & ga!r ! old brok5 bo>ds ( ,8 tab]nacle1 & p9 !m & nail !m toge!r4 ,our bills & supplications are up 9 heav52 ,*ri/ ha? c(f]s full ( !m4 ,!re is m]cy on ! o!r side ( ?is ,8 cross2 a good answ] to all our bills is agre$ ^u4 #bha ,9 old editions1 ^w2 b ! contra/1 tree-sword 7sword ( wood1 in/ead ( /eel71 %[s ! true read+4 ,i mu/ tell y :at lovely ,jesus1 fair ,jesus1 ,k+ ,jesus ha? done to my s\l4 ,sometimes ,he s5de? me out a /&+ dr9k1#bhb & :isp]e? a ^w ?r\gh ! wall2 & ,i am well cont5t ( k9dness at ! second h&3 ,8 bode#bhc is ev] welcome to me1 be :at x w4 ,b at o!r times ,he w be mess5g] ,himself1 & ,i get ! cup ( salvation out ( ,8 own h& 7,he dr9k+ to me71 & we _c re/ till we be 9 o!r's arms4 ,& oh1 h[ sweet is a fre% kiss f ,8 holy m\?6 ,8 brea?+ t goe? be=e a kiss ^u my poor s\l is sweet1 & ha? no fault b t x is too %ort4 ,i am c>eless1 & /& n mu* on ?is1 h[beit lo9s1 & back1 & %\ld]s1 & head %\ld rive 9 pieces 9 /epp+ up to my ,fa!r's h\se4 ,i "k t my ,"l c make long1 & broad1 & high1 & deep glory to ,8 "n1 out ( ?is bit feckless body2 = ,*ri/ looke? n :at /uff ,he make? glory out (4 #bhb ,x is l ! /irrup-cup4 #bhc ,(f] made 9 ord] to b>ga94 ,my de>ly belov$1 ye h (t5 refre%$ me4 ,b ?is is put up 9 my ,ma/]'s acc\nt2 ye h ,him debtor = me4 ,b if ye w d any?+ = me 7z ,i "k ye w7 n[ 9 my extremity1 tell all my de> fri5ds t a prison] is fett]$ & *a9$ 9 ,*ri/'s love 7,"l1 nev] loose ! fett]s672 & ye & !y toge!r take my he>tie/ comm5dations to my ,"l ,jesus1 & ?ank ,him = a poor fri5d4 ,i desire y\r husb& to read ?is lett]4 ,i s5d him a prison]'s bless+4 ,i w be oblig$ to him1 if he w be will+ to suff] = my de> ,ma/]4 ,suff]+ is ! pr(essor's gold5 g>m5t2 !re %all be no losses on ,*ri/'s side ( x4 ,ye h be5 witnesses ( mu* joy betwixt ,*ri/ & me at communion fea/s1 ! remembrance :]e( 7h[beit ,i be fea/$ 9 secret7 hole? my he>t2 = ,i am put f ! bo>d-head & ! ,k+'s fir/ mess to ,8 by-bo>d4 ,& ,8 brok5 meat is sweet unto me2 ,i ?ank my ,"l = borr[$ crumbs1 no less ?an :5 ,i fea/$ at ! communion table at ,anwo? & ,kirkcudbright4 ,pray t ,i may get "o day ( ,*ri/ 9 public1 su* z ,i h _h long s9ce1 be=e my eyes be clos$4 ,oh t my ,ma/] w\ld take up h\se aga91 & l5d me ! keys ( ,8 w9e-cell> aga91 & ,god s5d me borr[$ dr9k till !n6 ,rememb] my love to ,*ri/'s k9sm5 ) y4 ,i pray = ,*ri/'s ,fa!r's bless+ to !m all4 ,grace be ) y2 a prison]'s bless+ be ) y4 ,i write x & abide by x1 ,god w be glori\s 9 ,m>ion ,m',naught1 :5 ?is /ormy bla/ %all be ov]4 ,o woman belov$ ( ,god1 believe1 rejoice1 be /rong 9 ! ,"l6 ,grace is ?y portion4 ,y\r bro!r1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,june #ae1 #afcg4 ,,clxxviii4--,to ,,lady ,,culross4 ,lett] ,,lxxiv4 7,,*ri/',s ,,managem5t ,,( ,,trials--,,:at ,,fai? ,,c ,,d--,,*ri/ ,,n ,,exp]i5ce--,,pray]s47 ,,madam1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i d>e n say t ,i wond] t ye h nev] writt5 to me 9 my bonds1 because ,i am n ignorant ( ! cause2 yet ,i c\ld n b write to y4 ,i "k n :e!r joy or heav9ess 9 my s\l c>rie? x away4 ,sorr[1 )\t any mixture ( sweetness1 ha? n (t5 love-?\ghts ( ,*ri/2 b ,i see t ! devil c ins9uate himself1 & ride 8 err&s ^u ! ?\ghts ( a poor di/ress$ prison]4 ,i am woe#bhd t ,i am mak+ ,*ri/ my unfri5d1 by seek+ pleas aga9/ ,him1 because ,i am ! fir/ 9 ! k+dom put to utt] sil5ce1 & because ,i _c prea* my ,"l's righte\sness 9 ! great congregation4 ,i am1 not)/&+1 ! less solicit\s h[ x g1 if !re be n wra? 9 my cup4 ,b ,i "k t ,i b claw my w\nds :5 my ,physician ha? =bidd5 me4 ,i w\ld believe 9 ! d>k ^u luck's head1 & take my haz>d ( ,*ri/'s good-w1 & re/ on ?is1 t 9 my fev] my ,physician is at my b$side1 & t ,he sympa?ize? ) me :5 ,i sigh4 ,my borr[$ h\se1 & ano!r man's b$ & fireside1 & o!r losses1 h no room 9 my sorr[2 a great] heat to eat out a less fire1 is a good rem$y = "s burn+4 ,i believe t :5 ,*ri/ drawe? blood1 ,he ha? skill to cut ! "r ve92 & t ,he ha? tak5 ! :ole ord]+ & dispos+ ( my suff]+s4 ,let ,him tutor me1 & tutor my crosses1 z ,he ?9ke? good4 ,!re is no dang] nor haz>d 9 foll[+ su* a guide1 h[beit ,he %\ld lead me ?r\gh hell1 if ,i c\ld put fai? =emo/1 & fill ! field ) a quiet on-wait+1 & believ+ to see ! salvation ( ,god4 ,i "k t ,*ri/ is n oblig$ to let me see bo? ! sides ( my cross1 & turn x ov] & ov] t ,i may see all4 ,my fai? is ri*] to live ^u cr$it1 & ,*ri/'s borr[$ money1 ?an to h mu* on h&4 ,alas6 ,i h =gott5 t fai? 9 times pa/ ha? /opp$ a leak 9 my craz$ b>k1 & half fill$ my sails ) a fair w9d4 ,i see x a "w ( ,god t exp]i5ces are all lo/1 :5 summons ( improbation1 to prove our *>t]s ( ,*ri/ to be c\nt]feits1 are rais$ aga9/ poor s\ls 9 _! heavy trials4 #bhd ,sad4 ,b let me be a s9n]1 & worse ?an ! *ief ( s9n]s1 yea1 a guilty devil1 ,i am sure t my ,well-belov$ is ,god4 ,& :5 ,i say t ,*ri/ is ,god1 & t my ,*ri/ is ,god1 ,i h said all ?+s1 ,i c say no m4 ,i w\ld t ,i c\ld build z mu* on ?is1 ,my ,*ri/ is ,god1 z x w\ld be>4 ,i might lay all ! _w ^u x4 ,i am sure1 t ,*ri/ untri$1 & untak5-up 9 ! p[] ( ,8 love1 k9dness1 m]cies1 goodness1 wisdom1 long-suff]+1 & greatness1 is ! rock t dim-sight$ travell]s da% _! foot aga9/1 & s /umble fe>fully4 ,b my w\nds are sore/1 & pa9 me mo/1 :5 ,i s9 aga9/ ,8 love & m]cy4 ,& if ,he w\ld set me & my consci5ce by ! e>s toge!r1 & resolve n to r$ ! plea1 b let u deal x betwixt u1 my spitt+ ^u ! fair face ( ,*ri/'s love & m]cies by my jeal\sies1 unbelief1 & d\bt+1 w\ld be en\gh to s9k me4 ,oh1 oh1 ,i am conv9c$6 ,o ,"l1 ,i /& dumb be=e ,!e = ?is6 ,let me be m9e own judge 9 ?is1 & ,i take a dreadful doom ^u me = x4 ,= ,i /ill misbelieve1 ?\gh ,i h se5 t my ,"l ha? made my cross z if x 7 all cry/al1 s z ,i c see ?r\gh x ,*ri/'s fair face & heav52 & t ,god ha? hon\r$ a lump ( s9ful fle% & blood ! l ( me1 to be ,*ri/'s hon\rable "l-prison]4 ,i ought to e/eem ! walls ( ! ?ieves' hole 7if ,i 7 %ut up 9 x71 or any /9k+ dungeon1 all hung ) tape/ry1 & mo/ beautiful1 = my ,"l ,jesus2 & yet1 ,i am n s %ut up b t ! sun %9e? ^u my prison1 & ! fair wide heav5 is ! cov]+ ( x4 ,b my ,"l1 9 ,8 sweet visits1 ha? done m2 = ,he make? me to f9d t ,he w be a conf9$ prison] ) me4 ,he lie? d[n & rise? up ) me2 :5 ,i sigh1 ,he sighe?2 :5 ,i weep1 ,he suff]e? ) me2 & ,i confess t "h is ! bless$ issue ( my suff]+s already begun1 t my he>t is fill$ ) hung] & desire to h ,him glorifi$ 9 my suff]+s4 ,bless$ be ye ( ! ,"l1 ,madam1 if ye w\ld help a poor dyv\r1 & cause o!rs ( y\r acqua9tance 9 ,*ri/ to help me to pay my debt ( love1 ev5 real praises to ,*ri/ my ,"l4 ,madam1 let me *>ge y 9 ! ,"l1 z ye %all answ] to ,him1 to help me 9 ?is duty 7:i* ,he ha? ti$ ab\t my neck ) a *a9 ( su* s+ul> expressions ( ,8 lov+-k9dness71 to set on high ,*ri/2 to hold 9 my hone/y at ,8 h&s#bhe2 = ,i h no?+ to give to ,him4 ,oh t ,he w\ld arre/ & comprise my love & my he>t = all6 ,i am a dyv\r1 :o h no m free goods 9 ! _w = ,*ri/ save t2 x is bo? ! :ole h]itage ,i h1 & all my moveables besides4 ,"l1 give ! ?ir/y man a dr9k4 ,oh1 to be ov] ! e>s 9 ! well6 ,oh1 to be swatt]+ & swimm+ ov] head & e>s 9 ,*ri/'s love6 ,i w\ld n h ,*ri/'s love ent]+ into me1 b ,i w\ld ent] into x1 & be swall[$ up ( t love4 ,b ,i see n myself "h2 = ,i fe> ,i make m ( ,8 love ?an ( ,himself2 :]eas ,himself is f> beyond & mu* bett] ?an ,8 love4 ,oh1 if ,i _h my s9ful arms fill$ ) t lovely "o ,*ri/6 ,bless$ be my ri* ,"l ,jesus1 :o s5de? n away begg>s f ,8 h\se ) a toom di%4 ,he fille? ! vessels ( su* z w come & seek4 ,we might beg ourselves ri* 7if we 7 wise7 if we c\ld hold out our )]$ h&s to ,*ri/1 & le>n to suit & seek1 ask & knock4 ,i owe my salvation = ,*ri/'s glory1 ,i owe x to ,*ri/2 & desire t my hell1 yea1 a new hell1 sev5 times hott] ?an ! old hell1 might buy praises be=e m5 & angels to my ,"l ,jesus2 provid+ always t ,i 7 free ( ,*ri/'s hatr$ & displeasure4 ,:at am ,i1 to be =feit$ & sold 9 s\l & body1 to h my great & royal ,k+ set on high & extoll$ above all8 ,oh1 if ,i knew h[ high to h ,him set1 & all ! _w f>1 f> b5ea? ! soles ( ,8 feet8 ,nay1 ,i des]ve n to be ! matt] ( ,8 praises1 f> less to be an ag5t 9 prais+ ( ,him4 ,b ,he c w9 ,8 own glory out ( me1 & out ( worse ?an ,i 7if any su* be71 if x please ,8 holy maje/y s to d4 ,he kn[e? t ,i am n n[ flatt]+ ,him4 #bhe ,to keep up my "* ) ,him4 ,madam1 let me h y\r pray]s1 z ye h ! pray]s & bless+ ( him t is sep>at$ f 8 bre?r54 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\r own1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,june #ae1 #afcg4 ,,clxxix4--,to 8 rev]5d & lov+ ,bro!r1 ,,mr4 ,,john ,,nevay4 ,,mr4 ,,john ,,nevay1 or ,,neave1 0 m9i/] ( ,newmills1 9 ! p>i% ( ,l\don1 & *apla9 to ! ,e>l ( ,l\don4 ,9 all ! que/ions :i* divid$ ! ,cov5ant]s 9 8 day1 he adh]$ to :at may be call$ ! /rict p>ty1 be+ oppos$ to ! ,public ,resolutions4 ,aft] ! re/oration ( ,*>les ,,ii41 ,nevay1 9 #affb1 0 oblig$ to subscribe an engagem5t to remove =? ( ! k+'s dom9ions be=e ! #a/ ( ,febru>y1 & n to return "u pa9 ( dea?4 ,he rea*$ ,holl&1 & liv$ = "s "t 9 ,rott]dam4 ,on ! #bf? ( ,july #afgj1 a lett] ( ,*>les ,,ii4 0 laid be=e ! assembl$ ,/ates ( ,holl&1 accus+ ,nevay & o!r two m9i/]s1 ,mr4 ,rob]t ,trail & ,mr4 ,rob]t ,m',w>d 7:o 0 secret>y to ,ru!r=d at ! ,we/m9/] ,assembly1 & :o fir/ edit$ 8 ,lett]s71 all resid+ )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! ,/ates1 ( writ+ & publi%+ pasquils aga9/ 8 ,maje/y's ,gov]nm5t4 ,h[ev]1 x w\ld appe> t he /ill cont9u$ at ,rott]dam1 & di$ !re4 ,wodr[ describes him z a p]son ( v consid]able p>ts1 & bright piety4 ,rob]t ,m',w>d1 9 #afgg1 ?us writes3 ,oh6 :5 ,i rememb] t burn+ & %9+ light1 wor?y & w>m ,mr4 ,liv+/one1 :o us$ to prea* z )9 ! sight ( ,*ri/1 & ! glory to be reveal$2 acute & di/9ct ,nevay2 judici\s & neat ,simson2 f]v5t1 s]i\s1 & zeal\s ,trail2--:5 ,i rememb]1 ,i say1 t all ^! great lum9>ies are n[ set & remov$ by dea? f our p1 & out ( our pulpit1 9 s %ort a "t1 :at matt] ( sorr[ pres5ts itself to my eye6 ,nevay cultivat$ ! art ( poetry1 & is ! au?or ( a p>aphrase 7call$ by ,wodr[ a h&some p>aphrase7 ( ! ,song ( ,solomon 9 ,lat9 v]se4 ,! ,g5]al ,assembly ent]ta9$ s high an op9ion ( 8 poetical tal5ts1 t !y appo9t$ him1 9 ,augu/ #afdg1 along ) ?ree o!r m9i/]s1 to revise ,rons' metrical v]sion ( ! ,psalms4 ,! portion assign$ to him = revisal 0 ! la/ ?irty psalms ( t v]sion4 ,aft] 8 dea?1 a volume ( s]mons1 prea*$ by him on ! ,cov5ant ( ,grace1 0 publi%$ at ,glasg[ 9 #agdh1 #abmo4 ,8 son m>ri$ ,s>ah ,van ,brakel1 ^: poetical compositions are fav\rably exhibit$ 9 h] elegy ^u a popul> prea*]1 & :o 0 a k9d fri5d to ! ,briti% refugees4 7,,*ri/',s ,,love ,,%>p5$ ,,9 ,,suff]+--,,kneel+ ,,at ,,! ,,communion--,,po/ures ,,at ,,ord9ances47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i receiv$ y\rs ( ,april #aa1 z ,i did ano!r ( ,m>* #be1 & a lett] = ,mr4 ,&rew ,cant4#bhf #bhf ,mr4 ,&rew ,cant 0 at ?is "t m9i/] ( ,pitsligo1 9 ,bu*an1 ,ab]de5%ire4 ,he _h be5 previ\sly m9i/] ( ,al=d4 ,9 #afci he 0 remov$ f ,pitsligo to ,newbottle1 & 9 #afdj to ! ,new ,t[n ( ,ab]de51 :]e he became ,pr(essor ( ,!ology 9 ,m>is*al ,college4 ,9 ?is situation he cont9u$ till ! ye> aft] ! re/oration ( ,*>les ,,ii4 ,ru!r=d's ,lex ,rex hav+ !n1 by ! ord]s ( ! ,/ate1 be5 publicly burnt1 & ! au?or himself summon$ be=e ,p>liam5t to answ] an accusation ( high treason1 ,cant1 indignant at su* ung5]\s treatm5t ( a great & good man1 condemn$ x 9 "o ( 8 s]mons4 ,= ?is he 0 accus$ ( treason be=e ! magi/rates4 ,:]eupon he demitt$ 8 *>ge1 & came to dwell ) 8 son at ,lib]ton4 ,9 #affc he 0 =mally depos$ by ! ,bi%op & ,synod ( ,ab]de51 & di$ n long aft]1 ag$ sev5ty-n9e4 ,he is ! au?or ( a treatise on ,! ,titles ( our ,bless$ ,savi\r4 ,i am n a little griev$ t our "m *ur* is runn+ s quickly to ! bro!l-h\se1 & t we are hir+ lov]s1 & giv+ gifts to ! ,great ,"m ( ,=nications 7,rev4 xvii4 #e74 ,alas1 t our ,husb& is l to quit u s %ortly6 ,x 7 my "p 7if ,i 7 able7 :5 our ,husb& is dep>t+1 to /ir up myself to take hold ( ,him1 & keep ,him 9 ?is l&2 = ,i "k ,him to be a sweet second1#bhg & a lovely companion to a poor prison]4 #bhg ,help]4 ,i f9d t my extremity ha? %>p5$ ! edge ( ,8 love & k9dness1 s t ,he seeme? to divise new ways ( express+ ! sweetness ( ,8 love to my s\l4 ,suff]+ = ,*ri/ is ! v elem5t :]e9 ,*ri/'s love live?1 & ex]cise? itself1 9 ca/+ out flames ( fire1 & sp>ks ( heat1 to w>m su* a froz5 he>t z ,i h4 ,& if ,*ri/ weep+ 9 sackclo? be s sweet1 ,i _c f9d any imag9able ?\ghts to ?9k :at ,he w be1 :5 we clay-bodies 7hav+ put (f mortality7 %all come up to ! m>riage-hall & great palace1 & behold ! ,k+ clo!d 9 8 robes royal1 sitt+ on ,8 ?rone4 ,i w\ld desire no m = my heav5 b5ea? ! moon1 :ile ,i am sigh+ 9 ?is h\se ( clay1 b daily r5ew$ fea/s ( love ) ,*ri/1 & lib]ty n[ & !n to fe$ my hung] ) a kiss ( t faire/ face1 t is l ! sun 9 8 /r5g? at noon-day4 ,i w\ld will+ly subscribe an ample resignation to ,*ri/ ( ! f\rte5 prelacies ( ?is l&1 & ( all ! mo/ delightful pleasures on e>?1 & =feit my "p ( ?is clay god1 ?is e>?1 :i* ,adam's fooli% *ildr5 wor%ip1 to h no o!r ex]cise ?an to lie on a love-b$ ) ,*ri/1 & fill ?is hung]$ & fami%$ s\l ) kiss+1 embrac+1 & real enjoy+ ( ! ,son ( ,god2 & ,i ?9k t !n ,i might write to my fri5ds1 t ,i _h f\nd ! ,gold5 ,_w1 & look out & laugh at ! poor bodies :o are slay+ "o ano!r = fea!rs4 ,= v]ily1 bro!r1 s9ce ,i came to ?is prison1 ,i h conceiv$ a new & extraord9>y op9ion ( ,*ri/ :i* ,i _h n be=e4 ,=1 ,i p]ceive1 we fri/ all our joys to ,*ri/ till ,he & we be 9 our own h\se above1 z m>ri$ p>ties1 ?9k+ t !re is no?+ ( x "h to be s\ght or f\nd1 b only hope & fair promises2 & t ,*ri/ w give u no?+ "h b te>s1 sadness1 & crosses2 & t we %all nev] feel ! smell ( ! fl[]s ( t high g>d5 ( p>adise above1 till we come !re4 ,nay1 b ,i f9d t x is possible to f9d "y glory1 & a "y gre5 p>adise ( joy1 ev5 "h4 ,i "k t ,*ri/'s kisses w ca/ a m /rong & refre%ful smell ( incomp>able glory & joy 9 heav5 ?an !y d "h2 because a dr9k ( ! well ( life1 up at ! well's head1 is m sweet & fre% by f> ?an t :i* we get 9 our borr[$1 old1 runn+-out vessels1 & our wood5 di%es "h4 ,yet ,i am n[ p]suad$ x is our folly to fri/ all till ! t]m-day1 see+ abundance ( e>ne/ w n dim9i% any?+ ( our pr9cipal sum4 ,we dream ( hung] 9 ,*ri/'s h\se :ile we are "h1 al?\gh ,he all[e? fea/s to all ! bairns )9 ,god's h\sehold4 ,x 7 good1 !n1 to /ore ourselves ) m borr[$ kisses ( ,*ri/1 & ) m borr[$ visits1 till we ent] heirs to our new inh]itance1 & our ,tutor put u 9 possession ( our own :5 we are pa/ m9ority4 ,oh t all ! "y heirs w\ld seek m1 & a great]1 & a ne>] communion ) my ,"l ,tutor1 ! prime heir ( all1 ,*ri/6 ,i wi% t1 = my "p1 ,i c\ld s5d y1 & t g5tleman :o wrote 8 comm5dations to me1 into ! ,k+'s inn]mo/ cell> & h\se ( w9e1 to be fill$ ) love4 ,a dr9k ( ?is love is wor? ! hav+ inde$4 ,we c>ry ourselves b too nicely ) ,*ri/ our ,"l2 & our ,"l love? n nic5ess1 & dryness1 & unconess 9 fri5ds4 ,s9ce ne$=ce t we mu/ be 9 ,*ri/'s common1 !n let u be 9 ,8 common2 = x w be no o!rwise4 ,n[1 = my pres5t case 9 my imprisonm5t3 deliv]ance 7= any appe>ance t ,i see7 looke? cold-l4 ,my hope1 if x look$ to or lean$ ^u m51 w\ld )] soon at ! root1 l a ,may fl[]4 ,yet ,i resolve to ease myself ) on-wait+ on my ,"l1 & to let my fai? swim :]e x lose? gr\nd4 ,i am "u a necessity ei!r ( fa9t+ 7:i* ,i hope my ,ma/]1 ( :om ,i boa/ all ! day1 w av]t71 or !n to lay my fai? ^u ,omnipot5cy1 & to w9k & /ick by my grip4 ,& ,i hope t my %ip %all ride x out1 see+ ,*ri/ is will+ to bl[ ,8 sweet w9d 9 my sails1 & m5de? & close? ! leaks 9 my %ip1 & rule? all4 ,x w be /range if a believ+ pass5g] be ca/5 ov]bo>d4 ,z = y\r ma/]1 my "l & my lady1#bhh ,i %all be loa? to =get !m4 ,i ?9k my pray]s 7su* z !y are7 are debt due to him2 & ,i %all be f> m engag$ to 8 ,lord%ip1 if he be fa/ = ,*ri/ 7z ,i hope he w7 n[ :5 s _m ( 8 coat & quality slip f ,*ri/'s back1 & leave ,him to f5d = ,himself4 #bhh ,john ,campbell1 fir/ ,e>l ( ,l\don1 & 8 lady1 ,m>g>et ,campbell1 ,b>oness ( ,l\don1 daught] ( ,george ,campbell1 ma/] ( ,l\don4 ,i entreat y to rememb] my love to t wor?y g5tleman1 ,a4 ,c41 :o salut$ me 9 y\r lett]3 ,i h he>d t he is "o ( my ,ma/]'s fri5ds1 = ! :i* cause ,i am ti$ to him4 ,i wi% t he may m & m fall 9 love ) ,*ri/4 ,n[ = y\r "q3--,z f> z ,i rawly conceive1 ,i ?9k t ,god is prais$ two ways3 #a/4 ,by a concional#bhi pr(ession ( ,8 highness be=e m51 su* z is ! v he>+ ( ! ^w1 & receiv+ ( ei!r ( ! sacram5ts2 9 :i* acts by pr(ession1 we give out to m51 t ,he is our ,god ) :om we are 9 cov5ant1 & our ,lawgiv]4 ,?us eat+ & dr9k+ 9 ! ,"l's ,supp]1 is an annunciation & pr(ession be=e m51 t ,*ri/ is our sla9 ,r$eem]4 ,"h1 because ,god speake? to u1 n we to ,him1 x is n a =mal ?anksgiv+1 b an annunciation or pr$ication ( ,*ri/'s dea?--concional1 n adorative--nei!r ha? x ,god = ! imm$iate object1 & !re=e no kneel+ c be "h4 #bhi ,an act 9 :i* we address m51 n ,god4 #bndly4 ,!re is ano!r prais+ ( ,god1 =mal1 :5 we are ei!r =mally bless+ ,god1 or speak+ ,8 praises4 ,& ?is ,i take to be tw(old3--#a4 ,:5 we directly & =mally direct praises & ?anksgiv+ to ,god4 ,?is may well be done kneel+1 9 tok5 ( our recognizance ( ,8 ,highness2 yet n s b t x may be done /&+ or sitt+1 especially see+ joyful elevation 7:i* %\ld be 9 prais+7 is n =mally signifi$ by kneel+4 #b4 ,:5 we speak good ( ,god1 & decl>e ,8 glori\s nature & attributes1 extoll+ ,him be=e m51 to excite m5 to conceive highly ( ,him4 ,! =m] ,i hold to be wor%ip e way imm$iate1 else ,i "k n any imm$iate wor%ip at all2 ! latt] ha? ,god = ! subject1 n prop]ly ! object1 see+ ! pr$ication is direct$ to m5 imm$iately1 r ?an to ,god2 = "h we speak ( ,god by way ( prais+1 r ?an to ,god4 ,&1 = my own "p1 z ,i am = ! pres5t m9d$1 ,i see n h[ ?is c be done kneel+1 see+ x is prdicatio ,dei et ,*ri/i1 non laudatio aut b5$ictio ,dei4 ,a prea*+ ( ,god & ,*ri/1 & n a prais+ or bless+ ( ,god4 ,b obs]ve1 t x is =mal prais+ ( ,god1 & n m]ely concional1 z ,i di/+ui%$ 9 ! fir/ memb]2 =1 9 ! fir/ memb]1 any speak+ ( ,god1 or ( ,8 works ( creation1 provid5ce1 & r$emption1 is indirect & concional prais+ ( ,him1 & =mally prea*+1 or an act ( tea*+1 n an act ( pr$ication ( ,8 praises4 ,= !re is a diff]5ce betwixt ! simple relation ( ! virtues ( a ?+ 7:i* is =mally tea*+71 & ! extoll+ ( ! wor? ( a ?+ by way ( comm5dation1 to cause o!rs to praise ) u4 ,?us recomm5d+ y to ,god's grace1#bij ,i re/1 y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,june #ae1 #afcg4 #bij ,9 "s editions x is sweet grace2 b n s 9 ! e>lie/4 ,,clxxx4--,to ! mu* ,hon\r$ ,,john ,,gordon ( ,c>doness1 ! ,eld]4 7,,long+s ,,= ,,^? ,,"u ,,8 ,,=m] ,,m9i/ry--,,delight ,,9 ,,*ri/ ,,& ,,8 ,,appe>+--,,plead+ ,,) ,,8 ,,flock47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,& ,,de>e/ ,,9 ,,my ,,"l1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,my s\l longe? exce$+ly to he> h[ matt]s g betwixt y & ,*ri/2 & :e!r or n !re be any "w ( ,*ri/ 9 t p>i%1 t w bide ! trial ( fire & wat]4 ,let me be weigh$ ( my ,"l 9 a j balance1 if y\r s\ls lie n weighty ^u me4 ,ye g to b$ & ye rise ) me3 ?\ghts ( y\r s\l1 my de>e/ 9 our ,"l1 dep>t n f me 9 my sleep4 ,ye h a great "p ( my te>s1 sighs1 supplications1 & pray]s4 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld buy y\r s\l's salvation ) any suff]+ :atsoev]1 & t ye & ,i might meet ) joy up 9 ! ra9b[1 :5 we %all /& be=e our ,judge6 ,oh1 my ,"l1 =bid t ,i h any h>d ?+ to depone aga9/ y 9 t day6 ,oh t ,he :o quick5e? ! dead w\ld give life to my s[+ among y6 ,:at joy is !re 7next to ,*ri/7 t /&e? on ?is side ( dea?1 :i* w\ld com=t me m1 ?an t ! s\ls ( t poor p 7 9 safety1 & beyond all haz>d ( be+ lo/6 ,sir1 %[ ! p ?is2 = :5 ,i write to y1 ,i ?9k ,i write to y all1 old & "y4 ,fulfil my joy1 & seek ! ,"l4 ,sure ,i am1 t once ,i discov]$ my lovely1 royal1 pr9cely ,"l ,jesus to y all4 ,woe1 woe1 woe %all be y\r "p ( x = ev]more1 if ! ,gospel be n ! sav\r ( life to y4 ,z _m s]mons z ,i prea*$1 z _m s5t5ces z ,i utt]$1 z _m po9ts ( dittay %all !re be1 :5 ! ,"l %all plead ) ! _w1 = ! evil ( _! do+s4 ,believe me1 ,i f9d heav5 a city h>d to be won4 ,! righte\s %all sc>cely be sav$4 ,oh1 :at viol5ce ( ?rong+ w heav5 take6 ,alas6 ,i see _m deceiv+ !mselves2 = we w#bia all to heav5 n[6 ,e f\l dog1 ) 8 f\l feet1 w 9 at ! ne>e/1 to ! new & clean ,j]usalem4 ,all say !y h fai?2 & ! greate/ "p 9 ! _w "k n1 & w n consid]1 t a slip 9 ! matt] ( _! salvation is ! mo/ pitiable slip t c be2 & t no loss is comp>able to ?is loss4 ,oh1 !n1 see t !re be n a loose p9 9 ! "w ( y\r salvation2 = ye w n believe h[ quickly ! ,judge w come4 ,& = y\rself1 ,i "k t dea? is wait+1 & hov]+1 & l+]+ at ,god's comm&4 ,t ye may be prep>$1 !n1 ye _h ne$ to /ir y\r "t1 & to take et]nity & dea? to y\r rip] advisem5t4 ,a wrong /ep1 or a wrong /ot1 9 go+ out ( ?is life1 9 "o prop]ty is l ! s9 aga9/ ! ,holy ,gho/1 & c nev] be =giv51 because ye _c come back aga9 ?r\gh ! la/ wat] to m\rn = x4 ,i "k y\r acc\nts are _m1 & w take tell+ & lay+1 & reckon+ betwixt y & y\r ,"l4 ,fit y\r acc\nts1 & ord] !m4 ,lose n ! la/ play1 :atev] ye d1 = 9 t play ) dea? y\r preci\s s\l is ! prize3 = ! ,"l's sake spill n ! play1 & lose n su* a treasure4 ,ye "k t1 out ( love :i* ,i _h to y\r s\l1 & out ( desire :i* ,i _h to make an hone/ acc\nt ( y1 ,i te/ifi$ my displeasure & dislik+ ( y\r ways v (t51 bo? 9 private & public4 ,i am n n[ a witness ( y\r do+s1 b y\r ,judge is always y\r witness4 ,i besee* y by ! m]cies ( ,god1 by ! salvation ( y\r s\l1 by y\r com=t :5 y\r eye-/r+s %all break1 & ! face wax pale1 & ! s\l %all tremble to be out ( ! lodg+ ( clay1 & by y\r compe>ance be=e y\r awful ,judge1 aft] ! sight ( ?is lett] to take a new c\rse ) y\r ways1 & n[1 9 ! end ( y\r day1 make sure ( heav54 ,exam9e y\rself if ye be 9 good e>ne/ 9 ,*ri/2 = "s are p>tak]s ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & ta/e ( ! good ^w ( ,god1 & ( ! p[]s ( ! life to come1 & yet h no "p 9 ,*ri/ at all4 ,_m ?9k !y believe1 b nev] tremble3 ! devils are f>!r on ?an ^! 7,james ii4 #ai74 ,make sure to y\rself t ye are above ord9>y pr(essors4 ,! six? "p ( y\r span-l5g? & h&-bread? ( days is sc>cely be=e y4 ,ha/e1 ha/e1 = ! tide w n bide4 ,put ,*ri/ ^u all y\r acc\nts & y\r secrets4 ,bett] x is t y give ,him y\r acc\nts 9 ?is life1 out ( y\r own h&1 ?an t1 aft] ?is life1 ,he take !m f y4 ,i nev] knew s well :at s9 0 z s9ce ,i came to ,ab]de51 h[beit ,i 0 prea*+ ( x to y4 ,to feel ! smoke ( hell's fire 9 ! ?roat = half an h\r2 to /& beside a riv] ( fire & brim/one broad] ?an ! e>?2 & to ?9k to be b\nd h& & foot1 & ca/5 into ! mid/ ( x quick1 & !n to h ,god lock+ ! prison door1 nev] to be op5$ = all et]nity6 ,oh h[ x w %ake a consci5ce t ha? any life 9 x6 ,i f9d ! fruits ( my pa9s to h ,*ri/ & t p once fairly met1 n[ meet my s\l 9 my sad h\rs4 ,& ,i rejoice t ,i gave fair w>n+ ( all ! corruptions n[ ent]+ into ,*ri/'s h\se2 & n[ _m a sweet1 sweet1 s(t kiss1 _m p]fum$1 well-smell$ kisses1 & embracem5ts h ,i receiv$ ( my royal ,ma/]4 ,he & ,i h _h mu* love toge!r4 ,i h = ! pres5t a sick dw9+ life1 ) mu* pa91 & mu* love-sickness = ,*ri/4 ,oh1 :at w\ld ,i give to h a b$ made to my we>i$ s\l 9 ,8 bosom6 ,i w\ld fri/ heav5 = _m ye>s1 to h my fill ( ,jesus 9 ?is life1 & to h occasion to (f] ,*ri/ to my p1 & to woo _m p to ,*ri/4 ,i _c tell y :at sweet pa9 & delightsome torm5ts are 9 ,*ri/'s love2 ,i (t5 *all5ge "t1 t holde? u sundry4 ,i pr(ess to y1 ,i h no re/1 ,i h no ease1 :ill ,i be ov] head & e>s 9 love's ocean4 ,if ,*ri/'s love 7t f\nta9 ( delight7 7 laid z op5 to me z ,i w\ld wi%1 oh1 h[ ,i w\ld dr9k1 & dr9k abundantly6 oh1 h[ drunk5 w\ld ?is my s\l be6 ,i half call ,8 abs5ce cruel2 & ! mask & vail on ,*ri/'s face a cruel cov]+1 t hide? su* a fair1 fair face f a sick s\l4 ,i d>e n *all5ge ,himself1 b ,8 abs5ce is a m\nta9 ( iron ^u my heavy he>t4 ,oh1 :5 %all we meet8 ,oh1 h[ long x is to ! dawn+ ( ! m>riage-day6 ,o sweet ,"l ,jesus1 take wide /eps6 ,o my ,"l1 come ov] m\nta9s at "o /ride6 ,o my ,belov$1 be l a roe or a "y h>t on ! m\nta9s ( ,sep>ation 7,song ii4 #ag74 ,oh1 if ,he w\ld fold ! heav5s toge!r l an old cloak1 & %ovel "t & days out ( ! way1 & make ready 9 ha/e ! ,lamb's wife = h] ,husb&6 ,s9ce ,he look$ ^u me1 my he>t is n m9e own2 ,he ha? run away to heav5 ) x4 ,i "k t x 0 n = no?+ t ,i spake s meikle good ( ,*ri/ to y 9 public4 ,oh1 if ! heav51 & ! heav5 ( heav5s1 7 pap]1 & ! sea ink1 & ! multitude ( m\nta9s p5s ( brass1 & ,i able to write t pap]1 )9 & )\t1 full ( ! praises ( my faire/1 my de>e/1 my lovelie/1 my sweete/1 my mat*less1 & my mo/ m>r[less & m>vell\s ,well-belov$6 ,woe is me1 ,i _c set ,him out to m5 & angels6 ,oh1 !re are few tongues to s+ love-songs ( ,8 incomp>able excell5ce6 ,:at c ,i1 poor prison]1 d to exalt ,him8 or :at c\rse c ,i take to extol my l(ty & lovely ,"l ,jesus8 ,i am put to my wits' end1 h[ to get ,8 "n made great4 ,bless$ !y :o w\ld help me 9 ?is6 ,h[ sweet are ,*ri/'s back p>ts8 ,oh1 :at !n is ,8 face8 ,^? t see ,8 face1 h[ d[ !y get _! eye pluck$ (f ,him aga96 ,look up to ,him & love ,him4 ,oh1 love & live6 ,x 7 life to me if y w\ld read ?is lett] to t p1 & if !y did pr(it by x4 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld cause !m to die ( love = ,jesus6 ,*>ge !m1 by ! salvation ( _! s\ls1 to hang ab\t ,*ri/'s neck1 & take _! fill ( ,8 love1 & foll[ ,him z ,i taught !m4 ,"p by no means ) ,*ri/4 ,hold fa/ :at ye h receiv$4 ,keep ! tru? once deliv]$4 ,if ye or t p quit x 9 an hair1 or 9 a ho(1 ye break y\r consci5ce 9 twa92 & :o !n c m5d x1 & ca/ a knot on x8 ,my de>e/ 9 ! ,"l1 /& fa/ 9 ,*ri/2 keep ! fai?2 cont5d = ,*ri/4 ,wre/le = ,him1 & take m5's feud = ,god's fav\r2 !re is no comp>ison betwixt ^!4 ,oh t ! ,"l w\ld fulfil my joy1 & keep ! "y bride t is at ,anwo? to ,*ri/6 #bia ,insi/ on be+ admitt$ to4 ,& n[1 :oev] !y be t h return$ to ! old vomit s9ce my dep>ture1 ,i b9d ^u _! back1 9 my ,ma/]'s "n & au?ority1 ! long-la/+1 weighty v5geance & curse ( ,god4 ,9 my ,"l's "n ,i give !m a doom ( black1 unmix$1 pure wra?1 :i* my ,ma/] w ratify & make good1 :5 we /& toge!r be=e ,him1 except !y time\sly rep5t & turn to ! ,"l4 ,& ,i write to !e1 poor m\rn+ & brok5-he>t$ believ]1 be ?\ :o ?\ wilt1 ( ! free salvation1 ,*ri/'s sweet balm = ?y w\nds1 ,o poor1 humble believ]6 ,*ri/'s kisses = ?y wat]y *eeks6 ,*ri/'s blood ( atonem5t = ?y guilty s\l6 ,*ri/'s heav5 = ?y poor s\l1 ?\gh once bani%$ out ( p>adise6 ,& my ,ma/] w make good my ^w ere long4 ,oh t p 7 wise6 ,oh t p 7 wise6 ,oh t p w\ld spe] out ,*ri/1 & nev] re/ :ill !y f9d ,him4 ,oh1 h[ my s\l w m\rn 9 secret1 if my n9e ye>s' pa9$ head1 & sore brea/1 & pa9$ back1 & griev$ he>t1 & private & public pray]s to ,god1 w all be = no?+ among t p6 ,did my ,"l ,jesus s5d me b to summon y be=e y\r ,judge1 & to leave y\r summons at y\r h\ses8 ,0 ,i s5t z a witness only to ga!r y\r dittays8 ,oh1 may ,god =bid6 ,(t5 did ,i tell y ( a fan ( ,god's ^w#bib to come among y1 = ! contempt ( x4 ,i told y (t5 ( wra?1 wra? f ! ,"l1 to come ^u ,scotl&2 & yet ,i bide by my ,ma/]'s ^w4 ,x is quickly com+6 desolation = ,scotl&1 because ( ! qu>rel ( a brok5 cov5ant4 #bib ,p]haps ?is %\ld be w9d1 n ^w2 allud+ to ,j]4 iv4 #ab4 ,n[1 wor?y ,sir1 n[ my de> p1 my joy1 & my cr[n 9 ! ,"l1 let ,him be y\r fe>4 ,seek ! ,"l1 & ,8 face3 save y\r s\ls4 ,doves6 flee to ,*ri/'s w9d[s4 ,pray = me1 & praise = me4 ,! bless+ ( my ,god1 ! pray]s & bless+ ( a poor prison]1 & y\r lawful pa/or1 be ^u y4 ,y\r lawful & lov+ pa/or1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,june #af1 #afcg4 ,,clxxxi4--,to ,,e>l/on1 ! ,y\ng]4 7,,dang]s ,,( ,,y\?--,,*ri/ ,,! ,,be/ ,,physician--,,f\r ,,rem$ies ,,aga9/ ,,d\bt+--,,brea?+s ,,aft] ,,*ri/',s ,,hon\r47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,& ,,well-,,belov$ ,,9 ,,! ,,"l1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,y\r lett]s give a da% to my laz9ess 9 writ+4 ,i mu/ fir/ tell y1 t !re is n su* a glassy1 icy1 & slipp]y piece ( way betwixt y & heav51 z ,y\?2 & ,i h exp]i5ce to say ) me "h1 & to seal :at ,i ass]t4 ,! old a%es ( ! s9s ( my y\? are new fire ( sorr[ to me4 ,i h se5 ! devil1 z x 71 dead & buri$1 & yet rise aga91 & be a worse devil ?an ev] he 02 !re=e1 my bro!r1 bew>e ( a gre5 "y devil1 t ha? nev] be5 buri$4 ,! devil 9 8 fl[]s 7,i mean ! hot1 fi]y lu/s & passions ( y\?7 is mu* to be fe>$3 bett] yoke ) an old grey-hair$1 )]$1 dry devil4 ,= 9 y\? he f9de? dry /icks1 & dry coals1 & a hot he>?-/one2 & h[ soon c he ) 8 fl9t ca/ fire1 & ) 8 bell[s bl[ x up1 & fire ! h\se6 ,sanctifi$ ?\ghts1 ?\ghts made consci5ce (1 & call$ 91 & kept 9 awe1 are gre5 fuel t burn n1 & are a wat] = ,satan's coal4 ,yet ,i mu/ tell y1 t ! :ole sa9ts n[ triumphant 9 heav51 & /&+ be=e ! ?rone1 are no?+ b ,*ri/'s =lorn & begg>ly dyv\rs4 ,:at are !y b a pack ( r$eem$ s9n]s8 ,b _! r$emption is n only pa/ ! seals1 b complet$2 & y\rs is on ! :eels1 & 9 do+4 ,all ,*ri/'s good bairns g to heav5 ) a brok5 br[1 & ) a crook$ leg4 ,*ri/ ha? an advantage ( y1 & ,i pray y to let ,him h x2 ,he w f9d employm5t = ,8 call+ 9 y4 ,if x 7 n ) y z ye write1 grace %\ld f9d no sale nor m>ket 9 y2 b ye mu/ be cont5t to give ,*ri/ some:at to d4 ,i am glad t ,he is employ$ t way4 ,let y\r ble$+ s\l & y\r sores be put 9 ! h& ( ?is exp]t ,physician2 let "y & /rong corruptions & ,8 free grace be yok$ toge!r1 & let ,*ri/ & y\r s9s deal x betwixt !m4 ,i %all be loa? to put y (f y\r fe>s1 & y\r s5se ( deadness3 ,i wi% x 7 m4 ,!re be "s w\nds ( t nature1 t _! ble$+ %\ld n be soon /opp$4 ,ye mu/ take a h\se beside ! ,physician4 ,x w be a miracle if ye be ! fir/ sick man :om ,he put away uncur$1 & worse ?an ,he f\nd y4 ,nay1 nay1 ,*ri/ is hone/1 & 9 t is flyt+-free ) s9n]s4 ,him t come? unto ,me ,i w 9 no wise ca/ out 7,john vi4 #cg74 ,take ye t4 ,x _c be presumption to take t z y\r own1 :5 y f9d t y\r w\nds /\nd y4 ,presumption is ev] :ole at ! he>t1 & ha? b ! truant sickness1 & groane? only = ! fa%ion4 ,fai? ha? s5se ( sickness1 & looke?1 l a fri5d1 to ! promises2 &1 look+ to ,*ri/ !re91 is glad to see a kn[n face4 ,*ri/ is z full a fea/ z ye c h to hung]4 ,nay1 ,*ri/1 ,i say1 is n a full man's leav+s4 ,8 m]cy s5de? always a lett] ( defiance to all y\r s9s1 if !re 7 t5 ?\s& m ( !m4 ,i grant y t x is a h>d matt] = a poor hungry man to w9 8 meat ^u hidd5 ,*ri/3 = !n ! key ( ,8 pantry-door1 & ( ! h\se ( w9e1 is a-seek+ & _c be _h4 ,b hung] mu/ break ?r\gh iron locks4 ,i bemoan !m n :o c make a d91 & all ! fields ado1 = a lo/ ,savi\r4 ,ye mu/ let ,him he> x 7to say s7 ^u bo? sides ( ,8 head1 :5 ,he hide? ,himself2 x is no "t !n to be bird-m\!d & pati5t4 ,*ri/ is r>e inde$1 & a delicacy to a s9n]4 ,he is a miracle1 & a _w's wond]1 to a seek+ & a weep+ s9n]2 b yet su* a miracle z %all be se5 by !m :o w come & see4 ,! seek] & sigh]1 is at la/ a s+] & enjoy]2 nay1 ,i h se5 a dumb man get alms f ,*ri/4 ,he t c tell 8 tale1 & s5d su* a lett] to heav5 z he ha? s5t to ,ab]de51 x is v l he w come spe$ ) ,*ri/4 ,x bode? ,god's m]cy to compla9 he>tily = s94 ,let wre/l+ be ) ,*ri/ till ,he say1 ,h[ is x1 sir1 t ,i _c be quit ( y\r bills1 & y\r misle>$ cries8 & !n hope = ,*ri/'s bless+2 & ,8 bless+ is bett] ?an t5 o!r bless+s4 ,?9k n %ame because ( y\r guilt9ess2 necessity mu/ n blu% to beg4 ,x /&e? y h>d to want ,*ri/2 &1 !re=e1 t :i* idle on-wait+ _c d1 misnurtur$ cry+ & knock+ w d4 ,& = d\bt+s1 because y are n z y 7 long s9ce ) y\r ,ma/]3 consid] ?ree ?+s4 #a/1 ,:at if ,*ri/ _h su* tott]+ ?\ghts ( ! b>ga9 ( ! new cov5ant betwixt y & ,him1 z y h8 #bndly1 ,y\r he>t is n ! compass :i* ,*ri/ saile? by4 ,he w give y leave to s+ z y please1 b ,he w n dance to y\r daft spr+4 ,x is n ref]r$ to y & y\r ?\ghts1 :at ,*ri/ w d ) ! *>t]s betwixt y & ,him4 ,y\r own misbelief ha? torn !m2 b ,he ha? ! pr9cipal 9 heav5 ) ,himself4 ,y\r ?\ghts are no p>ts ( ! new cov5ant2 dreams *ange n ,*ri/4 #crdly1 ,d\bt+s are y\r s9s2 b !y are ,*ri/'s drugs1 & +r$i5ts t ! ,physician make? use ( = ! cur+ ( y\r pride4 ,is x n suitable = a begg> to say at meat1 ,god rew>d ! w9n]s8#bic = !n he sai? t he kn[e? :o be>e? ! *>ges ( ! h\se4 ,x is also meet t ye %\ld "k1 by exp]i5ce1 t fai? is n nature's ill-gott5 ba/>d1 b y\r ,"l's free gift1 t lay 9 ! womb ( ,god's free grace4 ,prais$ be ! ,w9n]6 ,i may add a #d?ly1 ,9 ! pass+ ( y\r bill & y\r *>t]s1 :5 !y w5t ?r\gh ! ,m$iator's great seal1 & 7 conclud$1 fai?'s advice 0 n s\ght4 ,fai? ha? n a vote beside ,*ri/'s m]its3 blood1 blood1 de> blood1 t came f y\r ,caution]'s holy body1 make? t sure "w4 ,! use1 !n1 :i* ye h ( fai? n[ 7hav+ already clos$ ) ,jesus ,*ri/ = ju/ification7 is1 to take out a copy ( y\r p>don2 & s ye h peace ) ,god ^u ! acc\nt ( ,*ri/4 ,=1 s9ce fai? appreh5de? p>don1 b nev] paye? a p5ny = x1 no m>vel t salvation do? n die & live1 ebb or fl[1 ) ! work+ ( fai?4 ,b because x is y\r ,"l's hon\r to believe ,8 m]cy & ,8 fidelity1 x is inf9ite goodness 9 our ,"l1 t misbelief give? a da% to our ,"l's glory1 & n to our salvation4 ,& s1 :oev] want 7yea1 h[beit ,god "h be> ) ! want ( :at we are oblig$ to give ,him1 ev5 ! glory ( ,8 grace by believ+71 yet a poor cov5ant$ s9n] wante? n4 ,b if guilt9ess 7 remov$1 d\bt+s w\ld f9d no fri5d1 nor life2 & yet fai? is to believe ! removal ( guilt9ess 9 ,*ri/4 ,a reason :y ye get less n[ 7z ye ?9k7 ?an be=e1 z ,i take x1 is1 because1 at our fir/ conv]sion1 our ,"l putte? ! meat 9 "y bairns' m\?s ) ,8 own h&2 b :5 we gr[ to "s fur!r p]fection1 we mu/ take heav5 by viol5ce1 & take by viol5ce f ,*ri/ :at we get4 ,& ,he c1 & do? hold1 because ,he w h u to draw4 ,rememb] n[ t ye mu/ live ^u viol5t pluck+4 ,laz9ess is a great] fault n[ ?an long s9ce4 ,we love always to h ! pap put 9 our m\?4 #bic ,^? :o got ?is meat = u4 ,n[ = myself2 alas6 ,i am n ! man ,i g = 9 ?is nation2 m5 h n j weights to weigh me 94 ,oh1 b ,i am a silly1 feckless body1 & ov]gr[n ) we$s2 corruption is rank & fat 9 me4 ,oh1 if ,i 7 answ]able to ?is holy cause1 & to t hon\rable ,pr9ce's love = :om ,i n[ suff]6 ,if ,*ri/ %\ld ref] ! matt] to me 79 ,8 pres5ce ,i speak x71 ,i might ?9k %ame to vote my own salvation4 ,i ?9k ,*ri/ might say1 ,?9ke/ ?\ n %ame to claim heav51 :o doe/ s little = x8 ,i am v (t5 s1 t ,i "k n :e!r ,i s9k or swim 9 ! wat]4 ,i f9d myself a bag ( light fro?4 ,i w\ld be> no weight 7b vanities & no?+s weigh 9 ,*ri/'s balance7 if my ,"l ca/ n 9 borr[$ weight & metal1 ev5 ,*ri/'s righte\sness1 to weigh = me4 ,! /ock ,i h is n m9e own2 ,i am b ! m]*ant t trafficke? ) o!r folks' goods4 ,if my cr$itor1 ,*ri/1 %\ld take f me :at ,he ha? l5t1 ,i %\ld n long keep ! causeway2 b ,*ri/ ha? made x m9e & ,84 ,i ?9k x manhood to play ! c[>d1 & j\k 9 ! lee-side ( ,*ri/2 & ?us ,i am n only sav$ f my enemies1 b ,i obta9 ! victory4 ,i am s empty1 t ,i ?9k x 7 an alms-de$ 9 ,*ri/1 if ,he w\ld w9 a poor prison]'s bless+ = ev]more1 & fill me ) ,8 love4 ,i compla9 t :5 ,*ri/ come?1 ,he come? always to fet* fire2 ,he is ev] 9 ha/e1 ,he may n t>ry2 & poor ,i 7a begg>ly dyv\r7 get b a /&+ visit & a /&+ kiss1 & b1 ,h[ doe/ ?\8 9 ! by-go+4 ,i d>e n say ,he is lordly1 because ,he is made a ,k+ n[ at ! "r h& ( ,god2 or is gr[n misk5n+ & dry to ,8 poor fri5ds3 = ,he _c make m ( ,8 kisses ?an !y are wor?4 ,b ,i ?9k x my happ9ess to love ! love ( ,*ri/3 & :5 ,he goe? away1 ! memory ( ,8 sweet pres5ce is l a fea/ 9 a de> summ]4 ,i h com=t 9 ?is1 t my s\l desire? t e h\r ( my imprisonm5t 7 a company ( heav5ly tongues to praise ,him on my behalf1 h[beit my bonds 7 prolong$ = _m hundr$ ye>s4 ,oh t ,i c\ld be ! man :o c\ld procure my ,"l's glory to fl[ l a full sea1 & bl[ l a mighty w9d ^u all ! f\r air?s ( ,scotl&1 ,engl&1 & ,irel&6 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld write a book ( ,8 praises6 ,o ,faire/ among ! sons ( m51 :y /aye/ ,?\ s long away8 ,o heav5s1 move fa/6 ,o "t1 run1 run1 & ha/5 ! m>riage-day6 = love is torm5t$ ) delays4 ,o angels1 ,o s]aphims1 :o /& be=e ,him1 ,o bless$ spirits :o n[ see ,8 face1 set ,him on high6 = :5 ye h worn y\r h>ps 9 ,8 praises1 all is too little1 & is no?+1 to ca/ ! smell ( ! praise ( t fair ,fl[]1 ! fragrant ,rose ( ,%>on1 ?r\gh _m worlds6 ,sir1 take my he>ty comm5dations to ,him1 & tell ,him t ,i am sick ( love4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,june #af1 #afcg4 ,,clxxxii4--,to 8 hon\r$ & de> ,bro!r1 ,,alex&] ,,gordon ( ,knockgray4 7,,joy ,,9 ,,god--,,trials ,,"w ,,out ,,glory ,,to ,,*ri/47 ,,de>e/ ,,& ,,truly ,,hon\r$ ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i h se5 no lett] f y s9ce ,i came to ,ab]de54 ,i w n int]pret x to be =getfulness4 ,i am "h 9 a fair prison3 ,*ri/ is my sweet & hon\rable fell[-prison]1 & ,i ,8 sad & joyful "l-prison]1#bid if ,i may speak s4 ,i ?9k ?is cross become? me well1 & is suitable to me 9 respect ( my duty to suff] = ,*ri/1 h[beit n 9 reg>d ( my des]v+ to be ?us hon\r$4 ,h[ev] x be1 ,i see t ,*ri/ is /rong1 ev5 ly+ 9 ! du/1 9 prison1 & 9 bani%m5t4 ,losses & disgraces are ! :eels ( ,*ri/'s triumphant *>iot4 ,9 ! suff]+s ( ,8 own sa9ts1 z ,he int5de? _! good1 s ,he int5de? ,8 own glory1 & t is ! butt ,8 arr[s %oot at4 ,& ,*ri/ %oote? n at rov]s1 ,he hitte? :at ,he purpose? to hit2 !re=e ,he do? make ,8 own feckless & weak no?+s1 & ^? :o are ! contempt ( m51 a new %>p ?re%+ in/rum5t1 hav+ tee?1 to ?re% ! m\nta9s1 & beat !m small1 & to make ! hills z *aff1 & to fan !m 7,isa4 xli4 #ae1 #af74 ,:at h>d] /uff1 or h>d] gra9 = ?re%+ out1 ?an high & rocky m\nta9s8 ,b ! sa9ts are ,god's ?re%+ in/rum5ts1 to beat !m all into *aff4 ,are we n ,god's leem vessels8 & yet :5 !y ca/ u ov] a h\se we are n brok5 into %]ds4 ,we creep 9 "u our ,"l's w+s 9 ! great %[]1 & ! wat] _c come ?r\gh ^? w+s4 ,x is folly !n = m5 to say1 ,?is is n ,*ri/'s plea1 ,he w lose ! wad-set2 m5 are l to beguile ,him3 t 7 inde$ a /range play4 ,nay1 ,i d>e pl$ge my s\l1 & lay x 9 pawn on ,*ri/'s side ( x1 & be half-t9]1 half-w9n] ) my ,ma/]6 ,let fools laugh ! fool's laught]1 & scorn ,*ri/1 & bid ! weep+ captives 9 ,babylon s+ u "o ( ! songs ( ,zion1 play a spr+ to *e] up y\r sad-he>t$ ,god6 ,we may s+ ^u luck's-head be=eh&1 ev5 9 our w9t]-/orm1 9 ! expectation ( a summ] sun1 at ! turn ( ! ye>4 ,no creat$ p[]s 9 hell1 or out ( hell1 c m> ! music ( our ,"l ,jesus1 nor spoil our song ( joy4 ,let u !n be glad1 & rejoice 9 ! salvation ( our ,"l2 = fai? _h nev] yet cause to h wet *eeks1 & hang+ d[n br[s1 or to droop or die4 ,:at c ail fai?1 see+ ,*ri/ suff]e? ,himself 7) rev]5ce to ,him be x spok57 to be comm&$ by x1 & ,*ri/ comm&e? all ?+s8 ,fai? may dance because ,*ri/ s+e?2 & we may come into ! *oir1 & lift our ho>se & r\gh voices1 & *irp1 & s+1 & %\t = joy ) our ,"l ,jesus4 ,we see ox5 g to ! %ambles1 leap+ & />tl+2 we see ,god's f$ ox51 prep>$ = ! day ( slaught]1 g danc+ & s++ d[n to ! black *amb]s ( hell2 & :y %\ld we g to heav5 weep+1 z if we 7 l to fall d[n ?r\gh ! e>? = sorr[8 ,if ,god 7 dead 7if ,i may speak s1 ) rev]5ce ( ,him :o live? = ev] & ev]71 & ,*ri/ buri$1 & rott5 among ! worms1 we might h cause to look l dead folks2 b ! ,"l live?1 & bless$ be ! ,rock ( our salvation 7,ps4 xviii4 #df74 ,none h "r to joy b we2 = joy is s[n = u1 & an ill summ] or h>ve/ w n spill ! crop4 ,! *ildr5 ( ?is _w h mu* robb$ joy t is n well-come4 ,x is no good sport !y laugh at3 !y /eal joy1 z x 71 f ,god2 = ,he comm&e? !m to m\rn & h[l 7,james v4 #a74 ,!n let u claim our leal-come & lawfully conquess$ joy4 #bid ,9 ,lu!r's /yle1 he playfully speaks ( himself z if rais$ to nobility among prison]s4 ,my de> bro!r1 ,i _c b speak :at ,i h felt2 see+ my ,"l ,jesus ha? brok5 a box ( spik5>d ^u ! head ( ,8 poor prison]1 & x is h>d to hide a sweet smell4 ,x is a pa9 to smo!r ,*ri/'s love2 x w be out :e!r we w or n4 ,if we did b speak accord+ to ! matt]1 a cross = ,*ri/ %\ld h ano!r "n2 yea1 a cross1 especially :5 ,he come? ) ,8 arms full ( joys1 is ! happie/ h>d tree t ev] 0 laid ^u my weak %\ld]4 ,*ri/ & ,8 cross toge!r are sweet company1 & a bless$ c\ple4 ,my prison is my palace1 my sorr[ is ) *ild ( joy1 my losses are ri* losses1 my pa9 easy pa91 my heavy days are holy & happy days4 ,i may tell a new tale ( ,*ri/ to my fri5ds4 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld make a love song ( ,him1 & c\ld comm5d ,*ri/1 & tune ,8 praises aright6 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld set all tongues 9 ,great ,brita9 & ,irel& to "w1 to help me to s+ a new song ( my ,well-belov$6 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld be a bridge ov] a wat] = my ,"l ,jesus to walk ^u1 & keep ,8 feet dry6 ,oh1 if my poor bit heav5 c\ld g betwixt my ,"l & blasphemy1 & di%on\r6 7,^u condition ,he lov$ me47 ,oh t my he>t c\ld say ?is ^w1 & abide by x = ev]6 ,is x n great art & incomp>able wisdom 9 my ,"l1 :o c br+ =? su* fair apples out ( ?is crabb$ tree ( ! cross8 ,nay1 my ,fa!r's nev]-en\gh admir$ provid5ce c make a fair face#bie out ( a black devil4 ,no?+ c come wrong to my ,"l 9 ,8 sweet work+4 ,i w\ld ev5 fall s\nd asleep 9 ,*ri/'s arms1 & my s9ful head on ,8 holy brea/1 :ile ,he kisse? me2 7 x n t (t5 ! w9d turne? to ! nor?1 & :iles my sweet ,"l ,jesus is s t ,he w nei!r give nor take1 borr[ nor l5d ) me4 ,i compla9 t ,he is n social2 ,i half call ,him pr\d & lordly ( ,8 company1 & nice ( ,8 looks1 :i* yet is n true4 ,x w\ld cont5t me to give1 h[beit ,he %\ld n take4 ,i %\ld be cont5t to want ,8 kisses at su* times1 provid+ ,he w\ld be cont5t to come ne>-h&1 & take my w]%1 dry1 & feckless kisses4 ,b at t "t ,he w n be entreat$1 b let a poor s\l /& /ill & knock1 & nev] let-on him t ,he he>e?2 & !n ! old leav+s1 & brok5 meat1 & dry sighs1 are great] *e] ?an ,i c tell4 ,all ,i h !n is1 t h[beit ! law & wra? h gott5 a decreet aga9/ me1 ,i c yet lipp5 t meikle good 9 ,*ri/ z to get a susp5sion1 & to br+ my cause 9 reason+ aga9 be=e my ,well-belov$4 ,i desire b to be he>d1 & at la/ ,he is cont5t to come & agree ! matt] ) a fool1 & =give freely1 because ,he is ,god4 ,oh1 if m5 w\ld glorify ,him1 & ta/e ( ,*ri/'s sweetness6 #bie ,fea/ is 9 mo/ editions4 ,bro!r1 ye h ne$ to be busy ) ,*ri/ = ?is :ori% kirk2 ,i fe> le/ ,*ri/ ca/ wat] ^u ,scotl&'s coal4 ,nay1 ,i "k t ,*ri/ & ,8 wife w be he>d3 ,he w plead = ! brok5 cov5ant4 ,arm y aga9/ t "t4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,june #af1 #afcg4 ,,clxxxiii4--,to ,,mr4 ,j---- ,r----4 ,x is highly probable t ! individual to :om ?is lett] is address$ 0 ,john ,r[1 son ( ,john ,r[1 m9i/] ( ,c>nock1 a gr&son ( ,john ,r[ ! re=m]1 & contempor>y ( ,knox4 ,9 #afcb he 0 appo9t$ ma/] ( ! ,gramm> ,s*ool ( ,p]?1 9 :i* situation he cont9u$ = "s ye>s4 ,! ye> aft] 8 appo9tm5t1 he 0 9 "s dang] ( expulsion1 = refus+ to jo9 9 ! obs]vance ( ! ,"l's ,supp] aft] ! mann] enjo9$ by ! ,p]? 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"t :5 ?is lett] 0 writt51 he appe>s to h be5 expos$ to a simil> dang]4 ,9 #afda he 0 orda9$ m9i/] ( ,/4 ,ni*olas ,*ur*1 ,ab]de52 & 9 #afeb 0 elevat$ to be ,pr9cipal ( ,k+'s ,college4 ,r[ 0 a man ( le>n+1 & 0 ! au?or ( ! fir/ ,hebrew gramm> pr9t$ 9 ,scotl&4 ,he di$ 9 #afdf4 7,,*ri/ ,,! ,,purifi] ,,( ,,8 ,,*ur*--,,submission ,,to ,,8 ,,ways47 ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be unto y4 ,^u ! report :i* ,i he> ( y1 )\t any fur!r acqua9tance1 except our /raite/ bonds 9 our ,"l ,jesus1 ,i ?\ght good to write unto y1 he>+ ( y\r dang] to be ?ru/ out ( ! ,"l's h\se = ,8 "n's sake4 ,!re=e1 my e>ne/ & humble desire to ,god is1 t ye may be /r5g!n$ 9 ! grace ( ,god1 &1 by ! p[] ( ,8 might1 to g on = ,*ri/1 n /&+ 9 awe ( a worm t %all die4 ,i hope t ye w n put y\r h& to ! ark to give x a wrong t\*1#bif & to ov]turn x1 z _m n[ d1 :5 ! ar*]s are %oot+ sore at ,joseph1 ^: b[ %all abide 9 its /r5g?4 ,we owe to our royal ,k+ & pr9cely ,ma/] a te/imony4 ,oh1 h[ bless$ are !y :o c w>d a bl[ (f ,*ri/1 & ,8 borne-d[n tru?6 ,m5 ?9k ,*ri/ a gone man n[1 & t ,he %all nev] get up ,8 head aga92 & !y believe t ,8 c\rt is fail$1 because ,he suff]e? m5 to break _! spe>s & swords ^u ,him1 & ! enemies to pl\gh ,zion1 & make long & deep _! furr[s on h] back4 ,b x w\ld n be s1 if ! ,"l _h n a s[+ = ,8 pl\gh+4 ,:at c ,he d1 b melt an old drossy kirk1 t ,he may br+ out a new bride out ( ! fire aga98 ,i ?9k t ,*ri/ is j n[ repair+ ,8 h\se1 & ex*ang+ ,8 old vessels ) new vessels1 & is go+ ?r\gh ?is l&1 & tak+ up an inv5tory & a roll ( s _m ( ,levi's sons1 & good pr(essors1 t ,he may make !m new "w = ! ,second ,temple2 & :atsoev] %all be f\nd n to be = ! "w1 %all be ca/5 ov] ! wall4 ,:5 ! h\se %all be build$1 ,he w lay by ,8 hamm]s1 z hav+ no m to d ) !m4 ,x is possible t ,he may d worse to !m ?an lay !m by2 & ,i ?9k ! v5geance ( ! ,"l1 & ! v5geance ( ,8 temple1 %all be ^u !m4 #bif ,9 old editions1 tot*2 & expla9$ to be a sudd5 pu%1 su* a pu%1 too1 z sets ! object 9 motion4 ,! allusion is to #b ,sam4 vi4 #f4 ,i desire no m ?an to keep weight :5 ,i am pa/ ! fire2 & ,i c n[1 9 "s weak measure1 give ,*ri/ a te/imonial ( a lovely & lov+ companion "u suff]+ = ,him4 ,i saw ,him be=e1 b af> (f4 ,8 beauty1 to my eyesight1 gr[e?4 ,a fig1 a /raw = a t5 worlds' pla/]$ glory1 & = *ildi% %ad[s1 ! idol ( clay 7?is god1 ! _w7 t fools fight =6 ,if ,i _h a lease ( ,*ri/ ( my own dat+ 7= :oev] once come? nigh-h&1 & take? a he>ty look ( ,*ri/'s inn] side1 %all nev] wr+ nor wre/le !mselves out ( ,8 love-grips aga971 ,i w\ld re/ cont5t$ly 9 my prison1 yea1 9 my prison )\t light ( sun or c&le1 provid+ ,*ri/ & ,i _h a love-b$1 n ( m9e1 b ( ,*ri/'s own mak+1 t we might lie toge!r among ! lilies1 till ! day break & ! %ad[s flee away4 ,:o kn[e? h[ sweet a dr9k ( ,*ri/'s love is6 ,oh1 b to live on ,*ri/'s love is a k+'s life6 ,! wor/ ?+s ( ,*ri/1 ev5 t :i* seeme? to be ! refuse ( ,*ri/1 ,8 h>d cross1 ,8 black cross1 is :ite & fair2 & ! cross receive? a beautiful lu/re & a p]fum$ smell f ,jesus4 ,my de> bro!r1 scaur n at x4 ,:ile ye h "t to /& ^u ! wat*-t[] & speak1 cont5d ) ?is l&4 ,plead ) y\r h>lot-"m1 :o ha? be5 a trea*]\s half-m>r[ to h] husb& ,jesus4 ,= ,i w\ld ?9k lib]ty to prea* "o day ! root & top ( my desires2 & w\ld seek no m ( ! bless+s t are to be _h on ?is side ( "t1 till ,i be ov] ! wat]1 ?an to sp5d ?is my crazy clay-h\se 9 ,8 s]vice1 & sav+ ( s\ls4 ,b ,i hold my peace1 because ,he ha? done x4 ,my %all[ & ebb ?\ghts are n ! compass :i* ,*ri/ saile? by4 ,i leave ,8 ways to ,himself1 = !y are f>1 f> above me3 only ,i w\ld cont5d ) ,*ri/ = ,8 love1 & be bold to make a plea ) ,jesus1 my ,"l1 = a he>t-fill ( ,8 love2 = !re is no m left to me4 ,:at /&e? beyond ! f> end ( my suff]+s1 & :at %all be ! ev5t1 ,he kn[e?1 & ,i hope1 to my joy1 w make me "k1 :5 ,god w unfold ,8 decrees conc]n+ me4 ,= !re are w9d+s1 & tos & fros1 9 ,8 ways1 :i* bl9d bodies l u _c see4 ,?us mu* = f>!r acqua9tance2 s1 recomm5d+ y1 & :at is be=e y1 to ! grace ( ,god1 ,i re/1 ,y\r v lov+ bro!r 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,june #af1 #afcg4 ,,clxxxiv4--,to ,,mr4 ,,william ,,dalglei%4 ,lett] ,,cxvii4 7,,! ,,fragrance ,,( ,,! ,,m9i/ry--,a ,,review ,,( ,,8 ,,pa/ ,,& ,,pres5t ,,situation1 ,,& ,,( ,,8 ,,prospects47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,well-,,belov$ ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be unto y4 ,i h he>d some:at ( y\r trials 9 ,gall[ay4 ,i bless ! ,"l1 :o ha? begun fir/ 9 t corn] to make y a new kirk to ,himself4 ,*ri/ ha? ! less ado beh9d1 :5 ,he ha? ref9$ y4 ,let me entreat y1 my de>ly belov$1 to be fa/ to ,*ri/4 ,my witness is above1 my de>e/ bro!r1 t ye h add$ mu* joy to me 9 my bonds1 :5 ,i he> t ye gr[ 9 ! grace & zeal ( ,god = y\r ,ma/]4 ,our m9i/ry1 :e!r by prea*+ or suff]+1 w ca/ a smell ?r\gh ! _w bo? ( heav5 & hell 7#b ,cor4 ii4 #ae1 #af74 ,i p]suade y1 my de> bro!r1 t !re is no?+ out ( heav51 next to ,*ri/1 de>] to me ?an my m9i/ry2 & ! wor? ( x1 9 my e/imation1 is swell$1 & pa9e? me exce$+ly4 ,yet ,i am cont5t1 = ! hon\r ( my ,"l1 to surr5d] x back aga9 to ! ,"l ( ! v9ey>d4 ,let ,him d ) x1 & me bo?1 :at ,he ?9ke? good4 ,i ?9k myself too little = ,him4 ,&1 let me speak to y1 h[ k9d a fell[-prison] is ,*ri/ to me6 ,believe me1 ?is k9d ( cross 7t w\ld n g by my door1 b w\ld ne$s visit me7 is /ill ! long] ! m welcome to me4 ,x is true1 my sil5t ,sabba?s h be51 & /ill are1 z glassy ice1 :]eon my fai? c sc>ce hold its feet1 & ,i am (t5 bl[n on my back1 & (f my feet1 ) a /orm ( d\bt+2 yet truly1 my bonds all ?is "t ca/ a mighty & rank smell ( high & deep love 9 ,*ri/4 ,i _c1 inde$1 see ?r\gh my cross to ! f> end2 yet ,i believe ,i am 9 ,*ri/'s books1 & 9 ,8 decree 7n yet unfold$ to me71 a man triumph+1 danc+1 & s++1 on ! o!r side ( ! ,r$ ,sea1 & laugh+ & prais+ ! ,lamb1 ov] beyond "t1 sorr[1 deprivation1 prelates' indignation1 losses1 want ( fri5ds1 & dea?4 ,heav5 is n a f[l fly+ 9 ! air 7z m5 use to speak ( ?+s t are unc]ta972 nay1 x is well paid =4 ,*ri/'s comprisem5t lie? on#big glory = all ! m\rn]s 9 ,zion1 & %all nev] be loos$4 ,let u be glad & rejoice1 t we h blood1 losses1 & w\nds1 to %[ our ,ma/] & ,capta9 at ,8 appe>ance1 & :at we suff]$ = ,8 cause4 #big ,to lie on is = a ?+ to be a matt] ( duty or obligation1 or ( legal security4 ,*ri/ has laid ,8 comprisem5t on glory2 ,he ha? tak5 c>e t ! m\rn]s 9 ,zion be secur$ 9 possession ( glory4 ,woe is me1 my de> bro!r1 t ,i say (t51 ,i am b dry bones1 :i* my ,"l w n br+ out ( ! grave aga92 & t my fai?less fe>s say1 ,oh1 ,i am a dry tree1 t c be> no fruit2 ,i am a useless body1 :o c beget no *ildr5 to ! ,"l 9 ,8 h\se6 ,hopes ( deliv]ance look cold & unc]ta91 & af> (f1 z if ,i _h done ) x4 ,x is mu* = ,*ri/ 7if ,i may say s7 to get law-borr[s ( my sorr[1 & ( my qu>rel\s he>t4 ,*ri/'s love playe? me fair play4 ,i am n wrong$ at all2 b !re is a trick+ & false he>t )9 me1 t /ill playe? ,*ri/ f\l play4 ,i am a cumb]some neighb\r to ,*ri/3 x is a wond] t ,he dwelle? beside ! l ( me4 ,yet ,i (t5 get ! advantage ( ! hill above my temptations1 & !n ,i despise temptation1 ev5 hell itself1 & ! /9k ( x1 & ! in/rum5ts ( x1 & am pr\d ( my hon\rable ,ma/]4 ,& ,i resolve1 :e!r contr>y w9ds w or n1 to fet* ,*ri/'s h>b\r2 & ,i ?9k a wilful & /iff cont5tion ) my ,"l ,jesus = ,8 love v lawful4 ,x is sometimes h>d to me to w9 my meat ^u ,*ri/'s love1 because my fai? is sick1 & my hope )]e?1 & my eyes wax dim2 & unk9d & com=t-eclips+ cl\ds g ov] ! fair & bright ,sun1 ,jesus2 & !n1 :5 ,i & temptation try/ ! matt] toge!r1 we spill all ?r\gh unbelief4 ,sweet1 sweet = ev]more w\ld my life be1 if ,i c\ld keep fai? 9 ex]cise6 ,b ,i see t my fire _c always ca/ light2 ,i h ev5 a poor man's h>d _w1 :5 ,he goe? away4 ,b surely1 s9ce my entry hi!r1 _m a "t ha? my fair sun %9$ )\t a cl\d3 hot & burn+ ha? ,*ri/'s love be5 to me4 ,i h no v5t to ! expression ( x2 ,i mu/ be cont5t ) /ol5 & smo!r$ desires ( ,*ri/'s glory4 ,oh1 h[ f> is ,8 love beh9d ! h& ) me6#bih ,i am j l a man :o ha? no?+ to pay 8 ?\s&s ( debt3 all t c be gott5 ( him is to seize ^u 8 p]son4 ,except ,*ri/ w\ld seize ^u myself1 & make ! readie/ paym5t t c be ( my he>t & love to ,himself1 ,i h no o!r ?+ to give ,him4 ,if my suff]+s c\ld d behold]s good1 & edify ,8 kirk1 & proclaim ! incomp>able wor? ( ,*ri/'s love to ! _w1 oh1 !n w\ld my s\l be ov]joy$1 & my sad he>t be *e]$ & calm$6 #bih ,f> f receiv+ :at ,i owe to x4 ,de> bro!r1 ,i _c tell :at is become ( my lab\rs among t p6 ,if all t my ,"l build$ by me be ca/$ d[n1 & ! bottom be fall5 out ( ! pr(ession ( t p>i%1 & none /& by ,*ri/1 ^: love ,i once prea*$ z cle>ly & pla9ly z ,i c\ld 7?\gh f> bel[ its wor? & excell5ce7 to t p2 if s1 h[ c ,i be> x6 ,& if ano!r make a f\l h>ve/1 :]e ,i h made a pa9ful & hone/ s[+1 x w n soon dige/ ) me4 ,b ,i "k t ,8 ways pass f9d+ out4 ,yet my witness1 bo? )9 me & above me1 kn[e?4 ,& my pa9$ brea/ ^u ! ,"l's ,day at night1 my desire to h _h ,*ri/ awful1 & amiable1 & sweet to t p1 is n[ my joy4 ,x 0 my desire & aim to make ,*ri/ & !m "o2 &1 if ,i see my hopes die 9 ! bud1 ere !y bloom a little1 & come to no fruit1 ,i die ) grief4 ,o my ,god1 seek n an acc\nt ( ! viol5ce done to me by my bre?r51 ^: salvation ,i love & desire4 ,i pray t !y & ,i be n he>d z contr>y p>ties 9 ! day ( our compe>ance be=e our ,judge1 9 t process1 l$ by !m aga9/ my m9i/ry :i* ,i receiv$ f ,*ri/4 ,i "k t a little in*1 & less ?an ! ?ird "p ( ?is span-l5g? & h&-bread? ( "t1 :i* is po/+ away w put me )\t ! /roke1 & above ! rea*1 ( ei!r bre?r5 or foes2 & x is a %ort-la/+ injury done to me1 & to my pa9s 9 t "p ( my ,"l's v9ey>d4 ,oh1 h[ silly an advantage is my deprivation to m51 see+ t my ,"l ,jesus ha? _m ways to recov] ,8 own losses1 & is irresi/ible to compass ,8 own glori\s ends1 t ,8 lily may gr[ among/ ?orns1 & ,8 little k+dom exalt ,himself1 ev5 "u ! swords & spe>s ( contr>y p[]s6 ,b1 my de> bro!r1 g on 9 ! /r5g? ( ,8 ri* grace1 :om ye s]ve4 ,/& fa/ = ,*ri/4 ,deliv] ! ,gospel (f y\r h&1 & y\r m9i/ry to y\r ,ma/]1 ) a clean & undefil$ consci5ce4 ,loose n a p9 ( ,*ri/'s tab]nacle4 ,d n s mu* z pick ) y\r nail at "o bo>d or bord] ( ! ark4 ,h no "p or deal+1 ^u any t]ms1 9 a ho( 7,exod4 x4 #bf71 9 a clos$ w9d[ 7,dan4 vi4 #aj71 or 9 a b[+ ( y\r knee1 9 ca/+ d[n ( ! temple4 ,b be a m\rn+ & speak+ witness aga9/ !m :o n[ ru9 ,zion4 ,our ,ma/] w be on u all n[ 9 a clap1 ere ev] we wit4 ,t day w discov] all our :ites & our blacks1 conc]n+ ?is controv]sy ( poor oppress$ ,zion4 ,let u make our "p ( x good1 t x may be able to abide ! fire1 :5 hay & /ubble %all be burn$ to a%es4 ,no?+1 no?+1 ,i say1 no?+1 b s\nd sanctification c abide ! ,"l's fan4 ,i /& to my te/imony t ,i prea*$ (t5 ( ,scotl&4--,lam5tation1 m\rn+1 & woe abide? !e1 ,o ,scotl&6 ,o ,scotl&6 ! fe>ful qu>rel ( a brok5 cov5ant /&e? good ) ?y ,"l6 ,n[1 rememb] my love to all my fri5ds1 & to my p>i%ion]s1 z if ,i nam$ ea* ( !m p>ticul>ly4 ,i recomm5d y1 & ,god's p1 committ$ by ,*ri/ to y\r tru/1 to ! ri* grace ( our all-suffici5t ,"l4 ,rememb] my bonds4 ,praise my ,"l1 :o be>e? me up 9 my suff]+s4 ,z ye f9d occasion1 accord+ to ! wisdom giv5 y1 %[ our acqua9tance :at ! ,"l ha? done to my s\l4 ,?is ,i seek n1 v]ily1 to hunt my own praise1 b t my sweete/ & de>e/ ,ma/] may be magnifi$ 9 my suff]+s4 ,i re/1 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,june #af1 #afcg4 ,,clxxxv4--,to ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,long+ ,,to ,,be ,,re/or$ ,,to ,,8 ,,*>ge47 ,,de>ly ,,belov$ ,,9 ,,our ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,few "k ! he>t ( a /rang] & prison]4 ,i am 9 ! h&s ( m9e enemies4 ,i w\ld t hone/ & lawful means 7 essay$ = br++ me home to my *>ge1 n[ :5 ,mr4 ,a4 ,r4 & ,mr4 ,h4 ,r4 are re/or$4 ,x conc]ne? y ( ,gall[ay mo/1 to use supplications & addresses = ?is purpose1 & try if by fair means ,i c be br\ght back aga94 ,z = lib]ty1 )\t ,i be re/or$ to my flock1 x is little to me2 = my sil5ce is my greate/ prison4 ,h[ev] x be1 ,i wait = ! ,"l2 ,i hope n to rot 9 my suff]+s3 ,"l1 give me submission to wait on4 ,my he>t is sad t my days flee away1 & ,i d no s]vice to my ,"l 9 ,8 h\se1 n[ :5 ,8 h>ve/ & ! s\ls ( p]i%+ p require x4 ,b ,8 ways are n l my ways1 nei!r c ,i f9d ,him out4 ,oh t ,he w\ld %9e ^u my d>kness1 & br+ =? my morn+ light f "u ! ?ick cl\d t m5 h spread ov] me6 ,oh t ! ,almighty w\ld lay my cause 9 a balance & weigh me1 if my s\l 0 n tak5 up1 :5 o!rs 7 sleep+1 h[ to h ,*ri/ betro!d ) a bride1 9 t "p ( ! l&6 ,b t day t my m\? 0 mo/ unju/ly & cruelly clos$1 ! bloom fell (f my bran*es1 & my joy did ca/ ! fl[]4 ,h[beit1 ,i h be5 ca/+ myself "u ,god's feet1 & wre/l+ to believe "u a hidd5 & cov]$ ,"l2 yet my fa9t+ come? be=e ,i eat1 & my fai? ha? b[$ ) ! sore ca/1 & "u ?is almo/ insupportable weight6 ,oh t x break n6 ,i d>e n say t ! ,"l ha? put out my c&le1 & ha? ca/5 wat] ^u my poor coal1 & brok5 ! /akes ( my tab]nacle2 b ,i h ta/$ bitt]ness1 & eat5 gall & wormwood1 s9ce t day on :i* my ,ma/] laid bonds ^u me to speak no m4 ,i speak n ?is because ! ,"l is unco to me1 b because behold]s1 t /& on dry l&1 see n my sea-/orm4 ,! witnesses ( my sad cross are b /rang]s to my sad days & nights4 ,oh t ,*ri/ w\ld let me alone1 & speak love to me1 & come home to me1 & br+ summ] ) ,him6 ,oh t ,i might prea* ,8 beauty & glory1 z once ,i did1 be=e my clay-t5t be remov$ to d>kness6 & t ,i might lift ,*ri/ (f ! gr\nd6 & my bran*es might be wat]$ ) ! dew ( ,god1 & my joy 9 ,8 "w might gr[ gre5 aga91 & bud1 & s5d out a fl[]6 ,b ,i am b a %ort-sight$ creature1 & my c&le ca/e? n light af> (f4 ,he kn[e? all t is done to me2 h[ t :5 ,i _h b "o joy1 & no m1 & "o gre5 fl[] t ,i e/eem$ to be my g>l&1 ,he came 9 "o h\r & dri$ up my fl[] at ! root1 & took away m9e only eye1 & my "o only cr[n & g>l&4 ,:at c ,i say8 ,surely my guilt9ess ha? be5 rememb]$ be=e ,him1 & ,he 0 seek+ to take d[n my sails1 & to l& ! fl[] ( my delights1 & to let x lie on ! coa/1 l an old brok5 %ip1 t is no m = ! sea4 ,b ,i praise ,him = ?is wal$ /roke4 ,i welcome ?is furnace2 ,god's wisdom made *oice ( x = me1 & x mu/ be be/1 because x 0 ,8 *oice4 ,oh t ,i may wait = ,him till ! morn+ ( ?is b5ight$ kirk break out6 ,?is poor1 afflict$ kirk _h a fair morn+1 b h] night came ^u h] be=e h] noon-day1 & %e 0 l a travell]1 =c$ to take h\se 9 ! morn+ ( 8 j\rney4 ,& n[ h] adv]s>ies are ! *ief m5 9 ! l&2 h] ways m\rn2 h] gates langui%3 h] *ildr5 sigh = bread2 & !re is none to be in/ant ) ! ,"l1 t ,he w\ld come aga9 to ,8 h\se1 & dry ! face ( ,8 weep+ sp\se1 & com=t ,zion's m\rn]s1 :o are wait+ = ,him4 ,i "k t ,he w make corn to gr[ ^u ! top ( ,8 )]$ ,m\nt ,zion aga94 ,rememb] my bonds1 & =get me n4 ,oh t my ,"l w\ld br+ me aga9 among/ y ) abundance ( ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/6 ,b1 oh1 t ,i may set d[n my desires :]e my ,"l bidde? me6 ,rememb] my love 9 ! ,"l to y\r husb&2 ,god make him fai?ful to ,*ri/6 & my bless+ to y\r ?ree *ildr54 ,fa9t n 9 pray] = ?is kirk4 ,desire my p n to receive a /rang] & intrud] ^u my m9i/ry4 ,let me /& 9 t "r & /ation t my ,"l ,jesus gave me4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l & ,ma/]1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,clxxxvi4--,to ,,rob]t ,,/u>t4 ,?is ,,rob]t ,,/u>t 0 probably ! son ( ,provo/ ,/u>t ( ,ayr1 to :om sev]al lett]s are address$4 ,allusion is made to 8 e>ly conv]sion4 7,,*ri/ ,,*ooses ,,8 ,,own ,,9 ,,! ,,furnace--,,ne$ ,,( ,a ,,deep ,,"w--,,! ,,god-,,man1 ,a ,,_w',s ,,wond]47 ,,my ,,v ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,ye are he>tily welcome to my _w ( suff]+1 & he>tily welcome to my ,ma/]'s h\se4 ,god give y mu* joy ( y\r new ,ma/]4 ,if ,i h be5 9 ! h\se be=e y1 ,i 7 n fai?ful to give ! h\se an ill "n1 or to speak evil ( ! ,"l ( ! family2 ,i r wi% ,god's ,holy ,_s 7,o ,"l1 brea! ^u me ) t ,_s671 to tell y ! fa%ions ( ! h\se 7,ezek4 xliii4 #aa74 ,"o ?+ ,i c say1 by on-wait+ ye w gr[ a great man ) ! ,"l ( ! h\se4 ,hang on till ye get "s good f ,*ri/4 ,lay all y\r loads & y\r weights by fai? ^u ,*ri/2 take ease to y\rself1 & let ,him be> all4 ,he c1 ,he d[1#bii ,he w be> y1 h[beit hell 7 ^u y\r back4 ,i rejoice t ,he is come1 & ha? *os5 y 9 ! furnace2 x 0 ev5 !re :]e ye & ,he set try/4 ,t is an old gate ( ,*ri/'s3 ,he keepe? ! good old fa%ion ) y1 t 0 9 ,hosea's days3 ,!re=e1 behold1 ,i w allure h]1 & br+ h] into ! wild]ness1 & speak to h] he>t 7,hos4 ii4 #ad1 m>g974 ,!re 0 no talk+ to h] he>t1 :ile ,he & %e 7 9 ! fair & fl\ri%+ city1 & at ease2 b out 9 ! cold1 hungry1 wa/e wild]ness1 ,he allur$ h]1 ,he :isp]$ news into h] e> !re1 & said1 ,?\ art ,m9e4 ,:at w\ld ye ?9k ( su* a bode8 ,ye may soon d worse ?an say1 ,"l1 hold all2 ,"l ,jesus1 a b>ga9 be x1 x %all n g back on my side4 #bii ,%\ld we n read do?8 ,ye h gott5 a great advantage 9 ! way ( heav51 t ye h />t$ to ! gate 9 ! morn+4 ,l a fool1 z ,i 01 ,i suff]$ my sun to be high 9 ! heav51 & ne> aft]noon1 be=e ev] ,i took ! gate by ! end4 ,i pray y n[ keep ! advantage ye h4 ,my he>t1 be n lazy2 set quickly up ! brae on h&s & feet1 z if ! la/ pickle ( s& 7 runn+ out ( y\r glass1 & dea? 7 com+ to turn ! glass4 ,& be v c>eful to take he$ to y\r feet1 9 t slipp]y & dang]\s way ( y\? t ye are walk+ 94 ,! devil & temptations n[ h ! advantage ( ! brae ( y1 & are ^u y\r w&-h&1 & y\r work+-h&4 ,dry timb] w soon take fire4 ,be covet\s & gre$y ( ! grace ( ,god1 & bew>e t x be n a hol9ess :i* come? only f ! cross2 = too _m are t way dispos$4 ,:5 ,he slew !m1 !n !y s\ght ,him1 & !y return$ & inquir$ e>ly aft] ,god4 ,nev]!less1 !y did flatt] ,him ) _! m\?1 & !y li$ unto ,him ) _! tongues 7,ps4 lxxviii4 #cd1 #cf74 ,x is "p ( our hypocrisy1 to give ,god fair1 :ite words1#cjj :5 ,he ha? u 9 ,8 grips 7if ,i may speak s71 & to flatt] ,him till ,he w9 to ! fair fields aga94 ,try well gre5 godl9ess1 & exam9e :at x is t ye love 9 ,*ri/4 ,if ye love b ,*ri/'s sunny side1 & w\ld h only summ] wea!r & a l&-gate1 n a sea-way to heav51 y\r pr(ession w play y a slip1 & ! w9t]-well w g dry aga9 9 summ]4 #cjj ,plausible spee*es4 ,make no sport nor bairn's play ( ,*ri/2 b lab\r = a s\nd & lively sight ( s91 t ye may judge y\rself an undone man1 a damn$ slave ( hell & ( s91 "o dy+ 9 y\r own blood1 except ,*ri/ come & rue ^u y1 & take y up4 ,& !re=e1 make sure & fa/ "w ( conv]sion4 ,ca/ ! e>? deep2 & d[n1 d[n ) ! old "w1 ! build+ ( confusion1 t 0 !re be=e2 & let ,*ri/ lay new "w1 & make a new creation )9 y4 ,look if ,*ri/'s ra9 goe? d[n to ! root ( y\r )]$ plants1 & if ,8 love w\nd y\r he>t :ill x ble$ ) sorr[ = s91 & if ye c pant & fall aswoon1 & be l to die = t lovely "o1 ,jesus4 ,i "k t ,*ri/ w n be hid :]e ,he is2 grace w ev] speak = itself1 & be fruitful 9 well-do+4 ,! sanctifi$ cross is a fruitful tree2 x br+e? =? _m apples4 ,if ,i %\ld tell y by "s weak exp]i5ce1 :at ,i h f\nd 9 ,*ri/1 ye or o!rs c\ld h>dly believe me4 ,i ?\ght n ! hundr$? "p ( ,*ri/ long s9ce1 t ,i d n[1 ?\gh1 alas6 my ?\ghts are /ill inf9itely bel[ ,8 wor?4 ,i h a dw9+1 sickly1 & pa9$ life1 = a real possession ( ,him2 & am tr\bl$ ) love-bra%es & love-fev]s2 b x is a sweet pa94 ,i w\ld refuse no conditions1 n hell except$ 7res]v+ always ,god's hatr$71 to buy possession ( ,jesus4 ,b1 alas6 ,i am n a m]*ant1 :o h any money to give = ,him3 ,i mu/ ei!r come to a good-*eap m>ket1 :]e w>es are _h = no?+1 else ,i g home empty4 ,b ,i h ca/5 ?is "w ^u ,*ri/ to get me ,himself4 ,i h ,8 fai?1 & tru?1 & promise1 z a pawn ( ,81 all engag$ t ,i %all obta9 t :i* my hungry desires w\ld be at2 & ,i e/eem t ! *oice ( my happ9ess4 ,& = ,*ri/'s cross1 especially ! g>l& & fl[] ( all crosses1 to suff] = ,8 "n1 ,i e/eem x m ?an ,i c write or speak to y4 ,& ,i write x "u m9e own h& to y1 t x is "o ( ! /eps ( ! ladd] up to our c\ntry2 & ,*ri/ 7:oev] be "o7 is /ill at ! heavy end ( ?is black tree1 & s x is b z a fea!r to me4 ,i ne$ n run at leisure1#cja because ( a burd5 on my back2 my back nev] b>e ! l ( x2 ! m heavily cross$ = ,*ri/1 ! s\l is /ill ! light] = ! j\rney4 #cja ,i am n oblig$ to run sl[ly4 ,n[1 w\ld to ,god t all cold-blood$1 fa9t-he>t$ soldi]s ( ,*ri/ w\ld look aga9 to ,jesus1 & to ,8 love2 & :5 !y look1 ,i w\ld h !m to look aga9 & aga91 & fill !mselves ) behold+ ( ,*ri/'s beauty2 & ,i d>e say !n t ,*ri/ w\ld come into great c\rt & reque/ ) _m4 ,! virg9s w\ld flock fa/ ab\t ! ,bridegroom2 !y w\ld embrace & take hold ( ,him1 & n let ,him g4 ,b :5 ,i h spok5 ( ,him1 till my head rive1 ,i h said j no?+4 ,i may beg9 aga94 ,a ,godhead1 a ,godhead is a _w's wond]4 ,set t5 ?\s& ?\s& new-made worlds ( angels & elect m51 & d\ble !m 9 numb]1 t5 ?\s&1 ?\s&1 ?\s& times2 let _! he>t & tongues be t5 ?\s& ?\s& times m agile & l>ge1 ?an ! he>t & tongues ( ! s]aphim t /& ) six w+s be=e ,him 7,isa4 vi4 #b71 :5 !y h said all = ! glorify+ & prais+ ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 !y h b spok5 little or no?+2 ,8 love w abide all possible creatures praise4 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld we> ?is tongue to ! /ump1 9 extoll+ ,8 highness6 ,b x is my daily-gr[+ sorr[1 t ,i am conf\nd$ ) ,8 incomp>able love1 & t ,he doe? s great ?+s = my s\l1 & ha? got nev] yet any?+ ( me wor? ! speak+ (4 ,sir1 ,i *>ge y1 help me to praise ,him2 x is a %ame to speak ( :at ,he ha? done = me1 & :at ,i d to ,him aga94 ,i am sure t ,*ri/ ha? _m dr[n$ dyv\rs#cjb 9 heav5 beside ,him2 & :5 we are conv5$1 man & angel1 at ! great day1 9 t fair la/ meet+1 we are all b ,8 dr[n$ dyv\rs3 x is h>d to say :o owe? ,him mo/4 ,if m5 c\ld d no m1 ,i w\ld h !m to wond]3 if ye _c be fill$ ) ,*ri/'s love1 we may be fill$ ) wond]+4 #cjb ,dr[n$ ov] head & e>s 9 ,8 debt4 ,sir1 ,i w\ld t ,i c\ld p]suade y to gr[ sick = ,*ri/1 & to long aft] ,him1 & be pa9$ ) love = ,himself4 ,b ,8 tongue is 9 heav5 :o c d x4 ,to ,him & ,8 ri* grace ,i recomm5d y4 ,i pray y1 pray = me1 & =get n to praise4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,june #ag1 #afcg4 ,,clxxxvii4--,to ! ,,lady ,,gaitgir?4 ,,lady ,,gaitgir?1 or ,,isabel ,,blair1 daught] to ,john ,blair ( t ilk1 by ,grizel 8 wife1 daught] to ,rob]t1 ,"l ,semple1 0 ! wife ( ,james ,*alm]s ( ,gaitgir?4 ,to him %e _h five sons & five daught]s4 ,mr4 ,f]gu%ill ( ,o*iltree resid$ 9 ! vic9ity2 see ,lett] ,,cxii4 ,h] husb&1 to :om ,ru!r=d expresses 8 obligations 9 ! close ( ?is lett]1 0 a man ( wor?4 ,he 0 made ,%]iff-,pr9cipal ( ,ayr%ire 9 #afcb2 & 9 #afcc1 he & ,sir ,william ,cunn+ham ( ,cunn+hamhead repres5t$ ,ayr%ire 9 ,p>liam5t4 ,embrac+ ! cause ( ! ,cov5ant1 he1 9 #afda1 ) ,cassilis & ,capr+ton1 7 s5t z commission]s f ! ,scotti% ,p>liam5t to ,newca/le2 & 9 #afdi he _h a troop 9 ,colonel ,rob]t ,montgom]y's ,horse 7,rob]tson's ,ayr%ire ,families74 ,8 great-gr&fa!r1 ,james ,*alm]s ( ,gaitgir?1 :o liv$ at ! "t ( ! ,re=mation1 0 a v zeal\s re=m]1 & is describ$ by ,knox1 ,cald]wood1 & ,spottiswood1 z "o ( ! bolde/ & mo/ d>+ m5 ( any :o took "p 9 t important revolution4 ,! "n is (t5 writt5 ,ga?gir? & ,gadgir?4 ,x is 9 ! p>i% ( ,coylton1 ab\t f\r miles f ,monkton4 ,! mod]n mansion occupies ! f9e site ( ! old1 on a wood$ knoll t ov]hangs ! riv] ,ayr1 at "o po9t comm&+ a view ( ,,arran & ,goatfell4 ,x is a small e/ate4 7,,*ri/ ,,un*angeable1 ,,?\gh ,,n ,,always ,,enjoy$--,,8 ,,love ,,nev] ,,yet ,,fully ,,p\r$ ,,out--,,himself ,,8 ,,p',s ,,caution]47 ,,mi/ress1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i long to "k h[ matt]s /& betwixt ,*ri/ & y\r s\l4 ,i "k t ye f9d ,him /ill ! long] ! bett]2 "t _c *ange ,him 9 ,8 love4 ,ye may y\rself ebb & fl[1 rise & fall1 wax & wane2 b y\r ,"l is ?is day z ,he 0 ye/]day4 ,& x is y\r com=t t y\r salvation is n roll$ ^u :eels ( y\r own mak+1 nei!r h ye to d ) a ,*ri/ ( y\r own %ap+4 ,god ha? s+l$ out a ,m$iator 7,ps4 lxxxix4 #ai71 /rong & mighty3 if ye & y\r burd5s 7 z heavy z t5 hills or hells1 ,he is able to be> y1 & save y to ! utt]mo/4 ,y\r (t5 seek+ to ,him _c make y a burd5 to ,him4 ,i "k t ,*ri/ compassionate? y1 & make? a moan = y1 9 all y\r dumps1 & "u y\r d[nca/+s2 b x is good = y t ,he hide? ,himself sometimes4 ,x is n nic5ess1 dryness1 nor coldness ( love1 t cause? ,*ri/ to )draw1 & slip 9 "u a curta9 & a vail1 t ye _c see ,him2 b ,he kn[e? t ye c\ld n be> ) upsails1 a fair gale1 a full moon1 & a high spr+-tide ( ,8 felt love1 & always a fair summ]-day & a summ]-sun ( a felt & possess$ & embrac+ ,"l ,jesus4 ,8 kisses & ,8 visits to ,8 de>e/ ones are ?9-s[n4 ,he c\ld n let out ,8 riv]s ( love ^u ,8 own1 b ^! riv]s w\ld be 9 haz>d ( loos5+ a "y plant at ! root2#cjc & ,he kn[e? ?is ( y4 ,ye %\ld1 !re=e1 fri/ ,*ri/'s k9dness1 z to its s5sible & full manife/ations1 till ye & ,he be above sun & moon4 ,t is ! c\ntry :]e ye w be enl>g$ = t love :i* ye d[ n n[ conta94 #cjc ,! riv] ,ayr fl[s close to ,gaitgir?2 s t1 9 "t ( flood1 ,lady ,gaitgir? w\ld (t5 see an exemplification ( :at is allud$ to1--! wat] loos5+ ! tree's roots4 ,ca/ ! burd5 ( y\r sweet babes ^u ,*ri/1 & light5 y\r he>t1 by lay+ y\r all ^u ,him3 ,he w be _! ,god4 ,i hope to see y up ! m\nta9 yet1 & glad 9 ! salvation ( ,god4 ,frame y\rself = ,*ri/1 & gloom n ^u ,8 cross4 ,i f9d ,him s sweet1 t my love1 suppose ,i w\ld *>ge x to remove f ,*ri/1 w\ld n obey me3 ,8 love ha? /rong] f+]s ?an to let g its grips ( u bairns1 :o _c g b by su* a hold z ,*ri/4 ,x is good t we want legs ( our own1 s9ce we may borr[ f ,*ri/2 & x is our happ9ess t ,*ri/ is "u an act ( caution>y = heav51 & t ,*ri/ is book$ 9 heav5 z ! pr9cipal debtor = su* poor bodies z we are4 ,i reque/ y to give ! laird1 y\r husb&1 ?anks = 8 c>e ( me1 9 t he ha? appe>$ 9 public = a prison] ( ,*ri/4 ,i pray & write m]cy1 & peace1 & bless+s to him & 84 ,grace1 grace be ) y = ev]4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,clxxxviii4--,to ,,mr4 ,,john ,,f]gu%ill ( ,o*iltree4 7,,despond+ ,,views ,,( ,,8 ,,own ,,/ate--,,m9i/]ial ,,dilig5ce--,,*ri/',s ,,wor?--,,self-,,seek+47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy & peace be to y4 ,my long+s & desires = a sight ( ! new-build$ tab]nacle ( ,*ri/ aga9 9 ,scotl&1 t tab]nacle t came d[n f heav51 ha? n[ tak5 "s life aga91 :5 ,i see ,*ri/ mak+ a m9t to s[ v5geance among ,8 enemies4 ,i c>e n1 if ?is l& be ripe = su* a great1 wond]ful m]cy2 b ,i "k ,he mu/ d x1 :5ev] x is done1 )\t hire4 ,i f9d ! grief ( my sil5ce1 & my fe> to be hold5 at ! door ( ,*ri/'s h\se1 swell+ ^u me2 & ! tru? is1 7 x n t ,i am dawt$ n[ & !n ) pieces ( ,*ri/'s sweet love & com=ts1 ,i fe> ,i %\ld h made an ill br[/ ( ?is hon\rable cross1 t ,i "k su* a s(t & silly-m9d$ body z ,i am is n wor?y (4 ,= ,i h little 9 me b s(tness1 & sup]lative & excessive appreh5sions ( fe>1 & sadness1 & sorr[2 & (t5 ,god's t]rors d surr\nd me1 because ,*ri/ looke? n s fav\rably ^u me z a poor witness w\ld h ,him4 ,& ,i wond] h[ ,i h pa/ a ye> & a qu>t]'s imprisonm5t )\t %am+ my sweet ,"l1 to :om ,i desire to be fai?ful2 & ,i ?9k ,i %all die b ev5#cjd m9t+ & aim+ to s]ve & hon\r my ,"l ,jesus4 ,few "k h[ toom & empty ,i am at home2 b x is a "p ( m>riage-love & husb&-love1 t my ,"l ,jesus goe? n to ! /reets ) ,8 *id+ aga9/ me4 ,x is b /ol5 & conceal$ ang] t ,i f9d & feel1 & ,8 glooms to me are kept "u ro(1 t ,he w n h m9e enemies he> :at is betwixt me & ,him4 ,&1 believe me1 ,i say ! tru? 9 ,*ri/1 t ! only gall & wormwood 9 my cup1 & t :i* ha? fill$ me ) fe>1 ha? be51 le/ my s9s1 t sun & moon & ! ,"l's *ildr5 7 nev] witness to1 %\ld h mov$ my ,"l to /rike me ) dumb ,sabba?s4 ,"l1 p>don my s(t & weak jeal\sies1 if ,i be "h 9 an error4 #cjd ,only j attempt+4 ,my v de> bro!r1 ,i w\ld h look$ = l>g] & m p>ticul> lett]s f y1 = my com=t 9 ?is2 = y\r words be=e h /r5g!n$ me4 ,i pray y to m5d ?is2 & be ?ankful & pa9ful1 :ile ye h a piece or corn] ( ! ,"l's v9ey>d to dress4 ,oh1 w\ld to ,god t ,i c\ld h leave to foll[ y1 to break ! clods6 ,b ,i wi% ,i c\ld comm& my s\l to be sil5t1 & to wait ^u ! ,"l4 ,i am sure t :ile ,*ri/ lives1 ,i am well en\gh fri5d-/ead4 ,i hope t ,he w ext5d ,8 k9dness & p[] = me2 b ,god be ?ank$ x is n worse ) me ?an a cross = ,*ri/ & ,8 tru?4 ,i "k t ,he might h pit*$ ^u _m m *oice & wor?y witnesses1 if ,he _h pleas$2 b ,i seek no m 7be :at timb] ,i w1 suppose ,i 7 made ( a piece ( hell7 ?an t my ,"l1 9 ,8 inf9ite art1 hew glory to ,8 "n1 & enl>gem5t to ,*ri/'s k+dom1 out ( me4 ,oh t ,i c\ld atta9 to ?is1 to desire t my "p ( ,*ri/ might be laid 9 pl$ge = ! height5+ ( ,*ri/'s ?rone 9 ,brita96 ,let my ,"l r$eem ! pl$ge2 or1 if ,he please1 let x s9k & dr[n unr$eem$4 ,b :at c ,i add to ,him8 or :at way c a smo!r$ & borne-d[n prison] set out ,*ri/ 9 op5 m>ket1 z a lovely & desirable ,"l to _m s\ls8 ,i "k t ,he see? to ,8 own glory bett] ?an my ebb ?\ghts c dream (2 & t ! :eels & paces ( ?is poor di/emp]$ kirk are 9 ,8 h&s2 & t ?+s %all roll z ,*ri/ w h !m3--only1 ,"l1 try/ ! matt] s1 z ,*ri/ may be made a h\sehold] & "l aga9 9 ,scotl&1 & wet faces = ,8 dep>ture may be dri$ at ,8 sweet & mu*-desir$ welcome-home6 ,i see t1 9 all our trials1 our ,"l w n mix our w>es & ,8 grace ov]head ?r\gh o!r2 b ,he w h ea* man to "k 8 own1 t ! l ( me may say 9 my suff]+s1 ,?is is ,*ri/'s grace1 & ?is is b my co>se /uff3 ,?is is free grace1 & ?is is b nature & reason4 ,we "k :at our legs w\ld play u1 if !y %\ld c>ry u ?r\gh all our wat]s4 ,& ! lea/ ?+ our ,"l c h ( u1 is to "k we are grace's dyv\rs1 & t nature is ( a base h\se & blood1 & grace is bett] born1 & ( k9 & blood to ,*ri/1 & ( a bett] h\se4 ,oh t ,i 7 free ( t idol :i* !y call myself2 & t ,*ri/ 7 = myself2 & myself a dec\rt$ cyph]1 & a d5i$ & =sworn ?+6 ,b t pr\d ?+1 myself1 w n play1 except x ride up side = side ) ,*ri/1 or r h place be=e ,him4 ,o myself 7ano!r devil1 z evil z ! pr9ce ( devils671 if ?\ c\ld/ give ,*ri/ ! way1 & take ?9e own room1 :i* is to sit z l[ z no?+ or corruption6 ,oh1 b we h mu* ne$ to be ransom$ & r$eem$ by ,*ri/ f t ma/]-tyrant1 t cruel & lawless "l1 ourself4 ,nay1 :5 ,i am seek+ ,*ri/1 & am out ( myself1 ,i h ! ?ird "p ( a squ9t eye ^u t va91 va9 ?+1 myself1 myself1 & some?+ ( m9e own4 ,b ,i mu/ hold "h4 ,i desire y to contribute y\r help1 to see if ,i c be re/or$ to my wa/$ & lo/ flock4 ,i see n h[ x c be1 except ! lords w\ld procure me a lib]ty to prea*2 & !y h reason4 #a4 ,because ! oppos]s & my adv]s>ies h practis$ _! new canons ^u me1 :]e( "o is1 t no depriv$ m9i/] prea*1 "u ! pa9 ( excommunication4 #b4 ,because my oppos+ ( ^! canons 0 a special ?+ t inc5s$ ,syds]ff aga9/ me4#cje #c4 ,because ,i 0 judicially accus$ = my book aga9/ ! ,arm9ians1 & comm&$ by ! ,*ancellor to ackn[l$ge t ,i _h done a fault 9 writ+ aga9/ ,dr4 ,jackson1 a wick$ ,arm9ian4#cjf ,pray = a room 9 ! h\se to me4 ,grace1 grace be 7z x is7 y\r portion4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 #cje ,?omas ,syds]ff1 n[ ,bi%op ( ,gall[ay1 0 ! *ief in/rum5t 9 procur+ ,ru!r=d's bani%m5t to ,ab]de54 ,he 0 m9i/] ( ! ,college ,*ur*1 ,ed9burgh2 & aft]w>ds successively ,bi%op ( ,bre*91 ,gall[ay1 & ,orkney4 ,he e>ly imbib$ ,arm9ian pr9ciples1 & promot$ ! measures ( ,ar*bi%op ,laud1 & 0 suppos$ to lean to ,pop]y1 x be+ g5]ally believ$ t he wore "u 8 coat a crucifix ( gold4 ,all ?is r5d]$ him s unpopul>1 t1 on appe>+ 9 ! /reets ( ,ed9burgh 9 #afcg1 :5 great excitem5t exi/$ on acc\nt ( ! ,s]vice-,book1 he 0 attack$ by ! matrons ( ! city4 ,he _h equal reason to cry to ! g5tlem5 = help "u simil> attacks 9 o!r places4 ,at ! ,re/oration ( ,*>les ,,ii4 he 0 ! only surviv+ bi%op 9 ,scotl&4 ,he 0 !n nom9at$ to ! see ( ,orkney1 b surviv$ 8 promotion little m ?an a ye>4 #cjf ,dr4 ,?omas ,jackson1 ,dean ( ,pet]bor\gh1 fir/ held ,calv9i/ic s5tim5ts1 b aft]w>ds became an ,arm9ian1--a *ange :i* recomm5d$ him to ! fav\r & patronage ( ,ar*bi%op ,laud4 ,he 0 a man ( tal5t1 & ! au?or ( v>i\s !ological works1 ( :i* 8 ,comm5t>y on ! ,apo/les' ,cre$ is ! mo/ important4 ,ru!r=d's book aga9/ ! ,arm9ians1 "h ref]r$ to1 9 :i* he treat$ ,jackson ) little c]emony1 & :i* 0 "o cause ( 8 bani%m5t by ! ,high ,commission ,c\rt1 is entitl$1 ,ex]citationes ,apologetic pro ,div9 ,grati4 ,x 0 publi%$ at ,am/]dam 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! ye> #afcf1 & ga9$ ! au?or no small reputation abroad4 ,baillie1 9 giv+ an acc\nt ( ,ru!r=d's trial be=e ! ,high ,commission ,c\rt1 says3 ,!y 7 animate also aga9/ him = tax+ ,cam]on 9 8 book2 & mo/1 = 8 indiscreet rail+ at ,jackson 7,lett]s & ,j\rnals74 ,,clxxxix4--,to ,,john ,,/u>t1 ,provo/ ( ,ayr4 ,lett] ,,clxiii4 7,,hope ,,= ,,scotl&--,,self-,,submission--,,*ri/ ,,himself ,,is ,,s\ght ,,= ,,by ,,fai?--,,/ability ,,( ,,salvation--,,8 ,,ways47 ,,wor?y ,,sir1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i long = ! "t :5 ,i %all see ! beauty ( ! ,"l 9 ,8 h\se2 & w\ld be z glad ( x z ( any sight on e>?1 to see ! halt1 ! bl9d1 & ! lame1 come back to ,zion ) supplications 7,j]4 xxxi4 #h1 #i71 ,go+ & weep+1 & seek+ ! ,"l2 ask+ ! way to ,zion1 ) _! faces ?i!rw>d 7,j]4 l4 #d1 #e72 & to see ! ,woman travail+ 9 bir?1 deliv]$ ( ! man-*ild ( a bless$ re=mation4 ,if ?is l& 7 humbl$1 ,i w\ld look t our skies %\ld cle>1 & our day dawn aga92 & ye %\ld !n bless ,*ri/1 :o is cont5t to save y\r travel1 & to give ,himself to y1 9 pure ord9ances1 on ?is side ( ! sea4 ,i "k ! m]cy ( ,*ri/ is engag$ by promise to ,scotl&1 not)/&+ ,he br+ wra?1 z ,i fe> ,he w1 ^u ?is l&4 ,i am wait+ on = enl>gem5t1 & half cont5t t my fai? b[1 if ,*ri/1 :ile ,he b[ x1 keep x unbrok52 = :o goe? ?r\gh a fire )\t a m>k or a scald8 ,i see ! ,"l mak+ use ( ?is fire1 to sc\r ,8 vessels f _! ru/4 ,oh t my w 7 sil5t1 & z a *ild wean$ f ! brea/s6 7,ps4 cxxxi474 ,b1 alas6 :o ha? a he>t t w give ,*ri/ ! la/ ^w 9 flyt+1 & w he> & n speak aga98 ,oh6 conte/ations & qu>rel\s replies 7z a soon-saddl$ _s1 ,i d well to be angry1 ev5 to ! dea?7 7,jonah iv4 #i7 smell ( ! /9k ( /rong corruption4 ,o bless$ s\l1 t c\ld sacrifice 8 w1 & g to heav51 hav+ lo/ 8 w & made resignation ( x to ,*ri/6 ,i w\ld seek no m ?an t ,*ri/ 7 absolute ,k+ ov] my w1 & t my w 7 a suff]] 9 all crosses1 )\t meet+ ,*ri/ ) su* a ^w1 ,:y is x ?us8 ,i wi% /ill1 t my love _h b leave to /& beside beautiful ,jesus1 & to get ! m]cy ( look+ to ,him1 & burn+ = ,him1 suppose t possession ( ,him 7 susp5d$1 & fri/$ till my ,"l fold toge!r ! leaves & two sides ( ! little %eph]ds' t5ts ( clay4 ,oh1 :at pa9 is 9 long+ = ,*ri/1 "u an ov]-cl\d$ & eclips$ assurance6 ,:at is h>d] ?an to burn & dw9e ) long+ & dea?s ( love1 & !n to h blanks & un9k$ pap] =#cjg assurance ( ,*ri/ 9 real fruition or possession8 ,oh h[ sweet 7 "o l9e1 or half a lett]1 ( a writt5 assurance "u ,*ri/'s own h&6 ,b ?is is our ex]cise daily1 t guilt9ess %all ov]mi/ & d>k5 assurance4 ,x is a miracle to believe2 b1 = a s9n] to believe1 is two miracles4 ,b oh1 :at obligations ( love are we "u to ,*ri/1 :o be>e? ) our wild appreh5sions1 9 suff]+ !m to nickname sweet ,jesus1 & to put a lie ^u ,8 good "n6 ,if ,he _h n be5 ,god1 & if long-suff]+ 9 ,*ri/ 7 n l ,*ri/ ,himself1 we %\ld long ago h brok5 ,*ri/'s m]cies 9 two pieces1 & put an iron b> on our salvation1 t m]cy %\ld n h be5 able to break or ov]leap4 ,b long-suff]+ 9 ,god is ,god ,himself2 & t is our salvation2 & ! /ability ( our heav5 is 9 ,god4 ,he knew :o said1 ,*ri/ 9 y ! hope ( glory 7,col4 i4 #bg7 7= our hope1 & ! bottom & pill>s ( x1 is ,*ri/-,god671 t s9n]s are an*or-fa/1 & made /able 9 ,god4 ,s t if ,god d n *ange 7:i* is impossible71 !n my hope %all n fluctuate4 ,oh1 sweet /ability ( sure-bottom$ salvation6 ,:o c\ld w9 heav51 if ?is 7 n s8 & :o c\ld be sav$1 if ,god 7 n ,god1 & if ,he 7 n su* a ,god z ,he is8 ,oh1 ,god be ?ank$ t our salvation is coa/$1 & l&$1 & %or$ ^u ,*ri/1 :o is ,ma/] ( w9ds & /orms6 ,& :at sea-w9ds c bl[ ! coa/ or ! l& out ( its place8 ,bulw>ks are (t5 ca/5 d[n1 b coa/s are n remov$3 b suppose t 7 or might be1 yet ,god _c reel nor remove4 ,oh t we g f ?is /rong & immoveable ,"l1 & t we loos5 ourselves 7if x 7 9 our p[]7 f ,him6 ,alas6 our gre5 & "y love ha? n tak5 ) ,*ri/1 be+ unacqua9t$ ) ,him4 ,he is su* a wide1 & broad1 & deep1 & high1 & surpass+ sweetness1 t our love is too little = ,him4 ,b oh1 if our love1 little z x is1 c\ld take b& ) ,8 great & huge sweetness1 & transc5d5t excell5cy6 ,oh1 ?rice bless$1 & et]nally bless$ are !y1 :o are out ( !mselves1 & above !mselves1 t !y may be 9 love unit$ to ,him6 #cjg ,=2 i4e4 in/ead (4 ,i am (t5 roll+ up & d[n ! ?\ghts ( my fa9t & sick desires ( express+ ,*ri/'s glory be=e ,8 p4 ,b ,i see n ?r\gh ! ?rong ( imp$im5ts1 & _c f9d eyes to look high]2 & s ,i put _m ?+s 9 ,*ri/'s way to h9d] ,him1 t ,i "k ,he w\ld b laugh at1 & ) "o /ride set ,8 foot ov] !m all4 ,i "k n if my ,"l w br+ me to ,8 sanctu>y or n2 b ,i "k t ,he ha? ! plac+ ( me1 ei!r )9 or )\t ! h\se1 & t no?+ w be done )\t ,him4 ,b ,i am (t5 ?9k+ & say+ )9 myself1 t my days flee away1 & ,i see no good1 nei!r yet ,*ri/'s "w ?riv+2 & x is l t ! grave %all prev5t#cjh ! answ] ( my desires ( sav+ s\ls z ,i w\ld4 ,b1 alas6 ,i _c make "r "w ( ,8 ways2 ,i nei!r spell nor read my ,"l's provid5ce aright4 ,my ?\ghts g away t ,i fe> !y meet n ,god2 = x is likely t ,god w n come ! way ( my ?\ghts4 ,& ,i _c be taught to crucify to ,him my wisdom & desires1 & to make ,him ,k+ ov] my ?\ghts2 = ,i w\ld h a pr9c$om ov] my ?\ghts1 & w\ld boldly & bl9dly prescribe to ,god1 & guide myself 9 a way ( my own mak+4 ,b ,i hold my peace "h2 let ,him d ,8 w4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweete/ ,"l & ,ma/]1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 #cjh ,come be=e4 ,,cxc4--,to ,,c>slu? 7,kirkmabreck74 ,! "n ( ! p]son to :om ?is lett] is address$1 0 ,rob]t ,br[n ( ,c>slu?4 ,he 0 a man ( consid]able prop]ty 9 ! "p ( ! c\ntry :]e ,ru!r=d's lot 0 ca/ previ\s to 8 imprisonm5t4 ,he mu/ h di$ ab\t ! beg9n+ ( ! ye> #afeh1 z on ! #bg? ( ,april1 t ye>1 ,?omas ,br[n ( ,c>slu? is ret\r$ heir ( ,rob]t ,br[n ( ,c>slu?1 8 fa!r1 9 ! #g m]kl& ( ,c>slu?1 etc4 7,inq4 ,retor4 ,abbrev4 ,kirkcud474 ,br[n ( ,c>slu? 0 an anci5t family4 ,gilb]t ,br[n1 abbot ( ,new ,abbey1 ne> ,dumfries1 :o disput$ ) ,john ,wel%1 0 ( ! family4 ,on ! %ore ( ,wigt[n ,bay1 n f> f ,creet[n1 y see ! old t[]-l h\se1 ) a f>m1 well wood$4 ,x is ne> ! mod]n resid5ce ( ,kirkdale4 7,,necessity ,,( ,,mak+ ,,sure ,,( ,,salvation--,,vanity ,,( ,,! ,,_w--,,no?+ ,,wor? ,,hav+ ,,b ,,*ri/--,,flight ,,( ,,"t47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,sir1--,i long to he> h[ y\r s\l prosp]e?4 ,i e>ne/ly desire y to try h[ matt]s /& betwe5 y\r s\l & ! ,"l4 ,?9k x no easy matt] to take heav5 by viol5ce4 ,salvation come? n[ to ! mo/ "p ( m5 9 a night-dream4 ,!re is no sc>city ( fai? n[1 su* z x is2 = ye %all n n[ light ^u ! man :o w n say he ha? fai? 9 ,*ri/4 ,b1 alas6 dreams make no man's rights4 ,wor?y ,sir1 ,i besee* y 9 ! ,"l to give y\r s\l no re/ till ye h real assurance1 & ,*ri/'s rights confirm$ & seal$ to y\r s\l4 ,! common fai?1 & c\ntry-hol9ess1 & week-day zeal1 t is among p1 w nev] br+ m5 to heav54 ,take pa9s = y\r salvation2 = 9 t day1 :5 ye %all see _m m5's lab\rs & conque/s & idol-ri*es ly+ 9 a%es1 :5 ! e>? & all ! works !re( %all be burnt ) fire1 oh h[ de> a price w\ld y\r s\l give = ,god's fav\r 9 ,*ri/6 ,x is a bless$ ?+ to see ,*ri/ ) up-sun1 & to read ov] y\r pap]s & s\l-acc\nts ) fair day-light4 ,x w n be "t to cry = a lamp :5 ! ,bridegroom is ent]$ into ,8 *amb]1 & ! door %ut4 ,fy1 fy ^u bl9d$ & debas$ s\ls1 :o are committ+ :or$om ) ?is idol-clay1 & hunt+ a poor1 wret*$1 hungry heav51 a hungry breakfa/1 a day's meat f ?is hungry _w1 ) ! =feit+ ( ,god's fav\r1 & ! dr9k+ ov] _! heav5 7ov] ! bo>d1 z m5 us$ to speak71 = ! laught] & sports ( ?is %ort =5oon6 ,all t is "u ?is vault ( heav51 & betwixt u & dea?1 & on ?is side ( sun & moon1 is b toys1 night-visions1 head-fancies1 poor %ad[s1 wat]y fro?1 godless vanities at _! be/1 & black he>ts1 & salt & s\r mis]ies1 sug>$ ov] & confect$ ) an h\r's laught] or two1 & ! conceit ( ri*es1 hon\r1 va91 va9 c\rt1 & lawless pleasures4 ,sir1 if ye look bo? to ! laugh+ side & to ! weep+ side ( ?is _w1 & if ye look n only ^u ! sk9 & col\r ( ?+s1 b into _! inw>ds1 & ! he>t ( _! excell5cy1 ye %all see t "o look ( ,*ri/'s sweet & lovely eye1 "o kiss ( ,8 faire/ face1 is wor? t5 ?\s& worlds ( su* rott5 /uff1 z ! fooli% sons ( m5 set _! he>ts ^u4 ,oh1 ,sir1 turn1 turn y\r he>t to ! o!r side ( ?+s1 & get x once free ( ^! entanglem5ts1 to consid] et]nity1 dea?1 ! clay b$1 ! grave1 awsome judgm5t1 ev]la/+ burn+ quick 9 hell1 :]e dea? w\ld give z great a price 7if !re 7 a m>ket1 :]e9 dea? might be b\ght & sold7 z all ! _w4 ,consid] heav5 & glory4 ,b1 alas6 :y speak ,i ( consid]+ ^? ?+s1 :i* h n ent]$ into ! he>t ( man to consid]8 ,look into ^? dep?s 7)\t a bottom7 ( lovel9ess1 sweetness1 beauty1 excell5cy1 glory1 goodness1 grace1 & m]cy1 t are 9 ,*ri/2 & ye %all !n cry d[n ! :ole _w1 & all ! glory ( x1 ev5 :5 x is come to ! summ]-bloom2 & ye %all cry1 ,up ) ,*ri/1 up ) ,*ri/'s ,fa!r1 up ) et]nity ( glory6 ,sir1 !re is a great deal less s& 9 y\r glass ?an :5 ,i saw y1 & y\r aft]noon is ne>] ev5-tide n[ ?an x 04 ,z a flood c>ri$ back to ! sea1 s do? ! ,"l's swift po/1 ,"t1 c>ry y & y\r life ) w+s to ! grave4 ,ye eat & dr9k1 b "t /&e? n /ill2 ye laugh1 b y\r day flee? away2 ye sleep1 b y\r h\rs are reckon$ & put by h&4 ,oh h[ soon w "t %ut y out ( ! poor1 & cold1 & hungry inn ( ?is life6 ,& !n :at w ye/]day's %ort-born pleasures d to y1 b be z a sn[-ball melt$ away _m ye>s s9ce8 ,or worse6 = ! memory ( ^! pleasures use? to fill ! s\l ) bitt]ness4 ,"t & exp]i5ce w prove ?is to be true2 & dy+ m51 if !y c\ld speak1 w\ld make ?is good4 ,lay no m on ! creatures ?an !y are able to c>ry4 ,lay y\r s\l & y\r weights ^u ,god4 ,make ,him y\r only1 only ,be/-belov$4 ,y\r err& to ?is life is to make sure an et]nity ( glory to y\r s\l1 & to mat* y\r s\l ) ,*ri/4 ,y\r love1 if x 7 m ?an all ! love ( angels 9 "o1 is ,*ri/'s due3 o!r ?+s wor?y 9 !mselves1 9 respect ( ,*ri/1 are n wor? a w9dle/raw1 or a dr9k ( cold wat]4 ,i d\bt n b 9 dea? ye %all see all ?+s m di/9ctly1 & t !n ! _w %all be> no m bulk ?an x is wor?1 & t !n x %all c\* & be contract$ into no?+2 & ye %all see ,*ri/ long]1 high]1 broad]1 & deep] ?an ev] ,he 04 ,o bless$ conque/1 to lose all ?+s1 & to ga9 ,*ri/6 ,i "k n :at ye h1 if ye want ,*ri/6 ,alas6 h[ poor is y\r ga91 if ! e>? 7 all y\rs 9 free h]itage1 hold+ x ( no man ( clay1 if ,*ri/ be n y\rs6 ,oh1 seek all midses1 lay all o>s 9 ! wat]1 put =? all y\r p[]1 & b5d all y\r endeav\rs1 to put away & "p ) all ?+s1 t ye may ga9 & enjoy ,*ri/4 ,try & se>* ,8 ^w1 & /rive to g a /ep above & beyond ord9>y pr(essors2 & resolve to sweat m & run fa/] ?an !y d1 = salvation4 ,m5's midway1 cold1 & wise c\rses 9 godl9ess1 & _! neighb\r-l1 cold1 & wise pace to heav51 w cause _m a man to want 8 lodg+ at night1 & to lie 9 ! fields4 ,i recomm5d ,*ri/ & ,8 love to y\r seek+2 & y\rself to ! t5d] m]cy & ri* grace ( our ,"l4 ,rememb] my love 9 ,*ri/ to y\r wife4 ,i desire h] to le>n to make h] s\l's an*or fa/ ^u ,*ri/ ,himself4 ,few are sav$4 ,let h] consid] :at joy ! smiles ( ,god 9 ,*ri/ w be1 & :at ! love-kisses ( sweet1 sweet ,jesus1 & a welcome home to ! ,new ,j]usalem f ,*ri/'s own m\? w be to h] s\l1 :5 ,*ri/ w fold toge!r ! clay t5t ( h] body1 & lay x by ,8 h& = a "t1 till ! fair morn+ ( ! g5]al resurrection4 ,i av\* be=e ,god1 man1 & angel1 t ,i h n se51 nor c imag9e1 a lov] to be comp>able to lovely ,jesus4 ,i w\ld n ex*ange or niff] ,him ) t5 heav5s4 ,if heav5 c\ld be )\t ,him1 :at c\ld we d !re8 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\r s\l's et]nal well-wi%]1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,cxci4--,to ,,cass9c>rie4 ,! mansion ( ,cass9c>rie is a mile f ,creet[n1 9 ,kirkmabreck p>i%4 ,x /&s ne> ! road1 j aft] y pass ! /one qu>ries t help to build ,liv]pool4 ,x is s directly opposite ,wigt[n1 t f ! w9d[s we might suppose ! godly proprietor look+ across1 & pray+ = ! m>tyrs ,m>g>et ,wilson & ,m>g>et ,m',la*lan1 9 #afhe4cji ,?is correspond5t ( ,ru!r=d 0 probably ! son ( ,john ,mure ( ,cass9c>rie1 :o 0 ! second son ( ,john ,mure ( ,r[allan4 ,_h he be5 ,john ,mure ( ,cass9c>rie1 eld]1 he w\ld n[ h be5 on ! bord]s ( n9ety ye>s ( age1 z 8 elde/ bro!r1 ,william ,mure ( ,r[allan1 di$ 9 #afaf1 ag$ sixty-n9e2 & 9 t case1 ,ru!r=d w\ld d\btless h en=c$ 8 solemn admonitions by po9t$ allusions to 8 advanc$ p]iod ( life4 ,8 son1 !re=e1 is v likely ! p]son to :om ?is lett] is address$ 7,rob]tson's ,ayr%ire ,families1 vol4 iii4 p4 #cfa74 #cji ,! exact hi/orical tru? ( ^! two m>tyrdoms is atte/$ beyond d5ial by ! full record1 ent]$ only a few ye>s aft] ! ev5t1 9 ! ,m9utes ( ! ,kirk-,session ( ,p5n+ham1 ) :i* ! m>tyrs 7 connect$4 7,,e>ne/ness ,,ab\t ,,salvation--,,*ri/ ,,himself ,,to ,,be ,,s\ght47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,sir1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i h be5 too long 9 writ+ to y4 ,i am confid5t t ye h le>n$ to prize ,*ri/1 & ,8 love & fav\r1 m ?an ord9>y pr(essors :o sc>ce see ,*ri/ ) half an eye1 because _! sight is tak5 up ) eye+ & lik+ ! beauty ( ?is ov]-gild$ _w1 t promise? fair to all its lov]s1 b 9 ! pu% ( a trial1 :5 ne$ is1 c give no?+ b a fair beguile4 ,i "k t ye are n ignorant t m5 come n to ?is _w1 z "s d to a m>ket1 to see & to be se52 or z "s come to behold a ,may-game1 & only to behold1 & to g home aga94 ,ye come hi!r to treat ) ,god1 & to try/ ) ,him 9 ,8 ,*ri/ = salvation to y\r s\l1 & to seek reconciliation ) an angry1 wra?ful ,god1 9 a cov5ant ( peace made to y 9 ,*ri/2 & ?is is m ?an ord9>y sport1 or ! play t ! greate/ "p ( ! _w give _! he>t unto4 ,&1 !re=e1 wor?y ,sir1 ,i pray y1 by ! salvation ( y\r s\l1 & by ! m]cy ( ,god1 & y\r compe>ance be=e ,*ri/1 d ?is 9 sad e>ne/1 & let n salvation be y\r by-"w or y\r holy-day's talk only1 or a "w by ! way4 ,= m5 ?9k t ?is may be done on ?ree days' space on a fea!r b$1 :5 dea? & !y are fall5 9 h&s toge!r1 & t ) a ^w or two !y %all make _! s\l-matt]s "r4 ,alas6 ?is is to sit loose & unsure 9 ! matt]s ( our salvation4 ,nay1 ! seek+ ( ?is _w1 & ( ! glory ( x1 is b an odd#caj & by-err& t we may slip1 s be+ we make salvation sure4 ,oh1 :5 w m5 le>n to be t heav5ly-wise z to divorce f & free _! s\l ( all idol-lov]s1 & make ,*ri/ ! only1 only ,"o1 & trim & make ready _! lamps1 :ile !y h "t & day6 ,h[ soon w ?is h\se skail1 & ! inn1 :]e ! poor s\l lodge?1 fall to ! e>?6 ,h[ soon w "s few ye>s pass away6 & !n1 :5 ! day is end$1 & ?is life's lease expir$1 :at h m5 ( _w's glory b dreams & ?\ghts8 ,oh h[ bless$ a ?+ is x to lab\r = ,*ri/1 & to make ,him sure6 ,"k & try 9 "t y\r hold+ ( ,him1 & ! rights & *>t]s ( heav51 & ^u :at t]ms ye h ,*ri/ & ! ,gospel1 & :at ,*ri/ is wor? 9 y\r e/imation1 & h[ lightly ye e/eem o!r ?+s1 & h[ de>ly ,*ri/6 ,i am sure1 t if ye see ,him 9 ,8 beauty & glory1 ye %all see ,him to be all ?+s1 & t incomp>able jewel ( gold t ye %\ld seek1 h[beit ye %\ld sell1 wadset1 & =feit y\r few ye>s' portion ( ?is life's joys4 ,o happy s\l = ev]more1 :o c rightly comp>e ?is life ) t long-la/+ life to come1 & c balance ! weighty glory ( ! "o ) ! light gold5 vanity ( ! o!r6 ,! day ( ! ,"l is n[ ne>-h&1 & all m5 %all come out 9 _! blacks & :ites1 z !y are2 !re %all be no borr[$ ly+ col\rs 9 t day1 :5 ,*ri/ %all be call$ ,*ri/1 & no long] nicknam$4 ,n[ m5 borr[ ,*ri/ & ,8 :ite col\r1 & ! lu/re & f>d+ ( ,*ri/ianity2 b h[ _m c\nt]feit masks w be burn$1 9 ! day ( ,god1 9 ! fire t %all burn ! e>? & ! works t are on x8 ,& h[beit ,*ri/ h ! h>de/ "p ( x n[1 yet 9 ! pres5ce ( my ,"l1 :om ,i s]ve 9 ! _s1 ,i w\ld n niff] or ex*ange ,*ri/'s prison1 bonds1 & *a9s1 ) ! gold *a9s & lordly r5ts1 & smil+ & happy-l heav5s ( ! m5 ( ?is _w4 ,i am f> f ?\ghts ( rep5t+ because ( my losses & bonds = ,*ri/4 ,i wi% t all my adv]s>ies 7 z ,i am1 except my bonds4 ,wor?y1 wor?y1 wor?y = ev]more is ,*ri/1 = :om we %\ld suff] pa9s l hell's pa9s2 f> m ! %ort hell t ! sa9ts ( ,god h 9 ?is life4 ,sir1 ,i wi% t y\r s\l may be m acqua9t$ ) ! sweetness ( ,*ri/4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 8 only ,"l & ,ma/]1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 #caj ,to be att5d$ to at a leisure mom5t4 ,,cxcii4--,to ! ,,lady ,,c>doness4 7,,grace--,,! ,,"n ,,( ,,*ri/ ,,to ,,be ,,exalt$--,,ev]y?+ ,,b ,,god ,,fails ,,u47 ,,mi/ress1--,i besee* y 9 ! ,"l ,jesus to make e day m & m ( ,*ri/2 & try y\r gr[? 9 ! grace ( ,god1 & :at new gr\nd ye w9 daily on corruption4 ,= travell]s are day by day ei!r advanc+ f>!r on1 & ne>] home1 or else !y g n "r ab\t to compass _! j\rney4 ,i ?9k /ill ! bett] & bett] ( ,*ri/4 ,alas6 ,i "k n :]e to set ,him1 ,i w\ld s fa9 h ,him high6 ,i _c set heav5s above heav5s till ,i 7 tir$ ) numb]+1 & set ,him ^u ! highe/ /ep & /orey ( ! highe/ ( !m all2 b ,i wi% ,i c\ld make ,him great ?r\gh ! _w1 suppose my loss1 & pa91 & %ame 7 set "u ! soles ( ,8 feet1 t ,he might /& ^u me4 ,i reque/ t y fa9t n2 because ?is _w & ye are at yea & nay1 & because ?is is n a home t laughe? ^u y4 ,! wise ,"l1 :o kn[e? y1 w h x s1 because ,he ca/e? a net = y\r love1 to cat* x & ga!r x 9 to ,himself4 ,!re=e1 be> pati5tly ! loss ( *ildr51 & burd5s1 & o!r discont5tm5ts1 ei!r )9 or )\t ! h\se3 y\r ,"l 9 !m is seek+ y1 & seek ye ,him4 ,let none be y\r love & *oice1 & ! fl[] ( y\r delights1 b y\r ,"l ,jesus4 ,set n y\r he>t ^u ! _w1 s9ce ,god ha? n made x y\r portion2 = x w n fall to y to get two portions1 & to rejoice twice1 & to be happy twice1 & to h an upp] heav51 & an "u heav5 too4 ,*ri/ our ,"l1 & ,8 sa9ts1 7 n s2 &1 !re=e1 let g y\r grip ( ?is life1 & ( ! good ?+s ( x3 ,i hope t y\r heav5 gr[e? n h]eaway4 ,le>n daily bo? to possess & miss ,*ri/1 9 ,8 secret bridegroom-smiles4 ,he mu/ g & come1 because ,8 inf9ite wisdom ?9ke? x be/ = y4 ,we %all be toge!r "o day4 ,we %all n ne$ to borr[ light f sun1 moon1 or c&le4 ,!re %all be no compla9ts on ei!r side1 9 heav54 ,!re %all be none !re1 b ,he & we1 ! ,bridegroom & ! bride2 devils1 temptations1 trials1 des]tions1 losses1 sad he>ts1 pa91 & dea?1 %all be all put out ( play2 & ! devil mu/ give up 8 (fice ( tempt+4 ,oh1 bless$ is ! s\l ^: hope ha? a face look+ /raight out to t day4 ,x is n our "p to make a treasure "h2 any?+1 "u ! cov]+ ( heav51 :i* we c build ^u1 is b ill gr\nd & a s&y f\ndation4 ,e good ?+1 except ,god1 wante? a bottom1 & _c /& its lone2 h[ !n c x be> ! weight ( u8 ,let u n lay a load on a w9dle/raw4 ,!re %all no?+ f9d my weight1 or f\nd my happ9ess1 b ,god4 ,i "k t all creat$ p[] w\ld s9k "u me1 if ,i %\ld lean d[n ^u x2 &1 !re=e1 x is bett] to re/ on ,god1 ?an to s9k or fall2 & we weak s\ls mu/ h a bottom & a be+-place1 = we _c /& our lone4 ,let u !n be wise 9 our *oice1 & *oose & wale our own bless$ness1 :i* is to tru/ 9 ! ,"l4 ,ea* "o ( u ha? a :ore & idol1 besides our ,husb& ,*ri/2 b x is our folly to divide our n>r[ & little love2 x w n s]ve two4 ,x is be/ !n to hold x :ole & toge!r1 & to give x to ,*ri/2 = we get d\ble int]e/ = our love1 :5 we l5d x to1 & lay x ^u ,*ri/2 & we are sure1 besides1 t ! /ock _c p]i%4 ,n[ ,i c say no m4 ,rememb] me4 ,i h ,god's "r to t p2 h[beit by ! viol5ce ( m51 /rong] ?an ,i1 ,i am bani%$ f y1 & *as$ away4 ,! ,"l give y m]cy 9 ! day ( ,*ri/4 ,x may be t ,god w cle> my sky aga92 h[beit !re is small appe>ance ( my deliv]ance4 ,b let ,him d ) me :at seeme? good 9 ,8 own eyes4 ,i am ,8 clay2 let my ,pott] frame & fa%ion me z ,he please?4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r lawful & lov+ pa/or1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,cxciii4--,to ,,sibylla ,,macadam4 ,see notice1 ,lett] ,,cxli4 7,,*ri/',s ,,beauty ,,& ,,excell5ce47 ,,mi/ress1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i c be> witness 9 my bonds1 t ,*ri/ is /ill ! long] ! bett]2 & no worse1 yea1 inconceivably bett] ?an ,he is 7or c be7 call$4 ,i ?9k x half a heav5 to h my fill ( ! smell ( ,8 sweet brea?1 & to sleep 9 ! arms ( ,*ri/ my ,"l1 ) ,8 left h& "u my head & ,8 "r h& embrac+ me4 ,!re is no great reckon+ to be made ( ! )]+ ( my fl[]1 9 comp>ison ( ! f\l & manife/ wrongs done to ,*ri/4 ,nay1 let nev] ! dew ( ,god lie ^u my bran*es aga91 let ! bloom fall f my joy1 & let x )]1 let ! ,almighty bl[ out my c&le1 s be+ ! ,"l might be great among ,jews & ,g5tiles1 & ,8 oppress$ *ur* deliv]$4 ,let ,*ri/ f>e well1 suppose ,i %\ld eat a%es4 ,i "k t ,he mu/ be sweet ,himself1 :5 ,8 cross is s sweet4 ,& x is ! "p ( u all1 if we m>ry ,himself1 to m>ry ! crosses1 losses1 & reproa*es also1 t foll[ ,him4 ,= m]cy foll[e? ,*ri/'s cross4 ,8 prison1 = beauty1 is made ( m>ble & ivory2 ,8 *a9s1 t are laid on ,8 prison]s1 are gold5 *a9s2 & ! sighs ( ! prison]s ( hope are p]fum$ ) com=ts1 ! l :]e( _c be br$ or f\nd on ?is side ( sun & moon4 ,foll[ on aft] ,8 love2 tire n ( ,*ri/1 b come 91 & see ,8 beauty & excell5cy1 & fe$ y\r s\l ^u ,*ri/'s sweetness4 ,?is _w is n y\rs1 nei!r w\ld ,i h y\r heav5 made ( su* metal z mire & clay4 ,ye h ! *oice & wale ( all lov]s 9 heav5 or out ( heav51 :5 ye h ,*ri/1 ! only delight ( ,god ,8 ,fa!r4 ,climb up ! m\nta9 ) joy1 & fa9t n2 = "t w cut (f ! m5 :o pursue ,*ri/'s foll[]s4 ,our be/ ?+s "h h a worm 9 !m2 our joys1 besides ,god1 9 ! inn] half are b woes & sorr[s4 ,*ri/1 ,*ri/ is t :i* our love & desires c sleep sweetly & re/ safely ^u4 ,n[ ! v ,god ( peace e/abli% y 9 ,*ri/4 ,help a prison] ) y\r pray]s1 & entreat t our ,"l w\ld be pleas$ to visit me ) a sight ( ,8 beauty 9 ,8 h\se1 z ,he has sometimes done4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,cxciv4--,to ,,mr4 ,,hugh ,,h5d]son1 ,m9i/] ( ,dalry1 ,ayr%ire4 7,,! ,,ways ,,( ,,provid5ce--,,believ+ ,,pati5ce47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,:o kn[e? b ! w9d may turn into ! we/ aga91 ^u ,*ri/ & ,8 desolate bride 9 ?is l&2 & t ,*ri/ may get ,8 summ] by c\rse aga98 ,= ,he ha? _h ill-wea!r ?is long "t1 & c\ld n f9d law or ju/ice = ,himself & ,8 tru? ^! _m ye>s4 ,i am sure ! :eels ( ?is craz$ & brok5 kirk run all ^u no o!r axle-tree1 nor is !re any o!r to roll !m1 & cog !m1 & drive !m1 ?an ! wisdom & good pleasure ( our ,"l4 ,& x 7 a j trick & glori\s ( nev]-sleep+ ,provid5ce1 to br+ our bre?r5's d>ts1 :i* !y h %ot at u1 back ^u _! own heads4 ,suppose !y h two /r+s to _! b[1 & c take "o z ano!r faile? !m1 yet !re are m ?an ?ree /r+s ^u our ,"l's b[2 &1 besides1 ,he _c miss ! :ite t ,he %oote? at4 ,i "k t ,he %uffle? up & d[n 9 ,8 h& ! great body ( heav5 & e>?2 & t kirk & commonweal? are1 9 ,8 h&1 l a /ock ( c>ds1 & t ,he deale? ! play to ! m\rn]s ( ,zion1 & to ^? t say1 ,lie d[n1 t we may g ov] y1 at ,8 own sov]eign pleasure3 & ,i am sure t ,zion's adv]s>ies1 9 ?is play1 %all n take up _! own /akes aga94 ,oh h[ sweet a ?+ is x to tru/ 9 ,him6 ,:5 ,*ri/ ha? sleep$ out ,8 sleep 7if ,i may speak s ( ,him :o is ! ,wat*man ( ,israel1 t nei!r slumb]e? nor sleepe?71 & ,8 own are tri$1 ,he w arise z a /rong man aft] w9e1 & make b>e ,8 holy arm1 & put on v5geance z a cloak1 & deal v5geance1 ?ick & d\ble1 among/ ! hat]s ( ,zion4 ,x may be t we may see ,him s[ & s5d d[n mal$ictions & v5geances z ?ick z drops ( ra9 or hail ^u ,8 enemies2 = our ,"l owe? !m a black day1 & ,he use? duly to pay ,8 debts4 ,nei!r ,8 fri5d & foll[]s1 nor ,8 foes & adv]s>ies %all h x to say1 ,t ,he is n fai?ful & exact 9 keep+ ,8 ^w4 ,i "k ( no b> 9 ,god's way b ,scotl&'s guilt9ess2 & ,he c come ov] t imp$im5t1 & break t b> also1 & !n say to guilty ,scotl&1 z ,he said1 ,n = y\r sakes 7,ezek4 xxxvi4 #bb1 #bc71 etc4 ,on-wait+ _h ev] yet a bless$ issue2 & to keep ! ^w ( ,god's pati5ce1 keepe? /ill ! sa9ts dry 9 ! wat]1 cold 9 ! fire1 & brea?+ & blood-hot 9 ! grave4 ,:at are prisons ( iron walls1 & gates ( brass1 to ,*ri/8 ,n s good z fail dykes1 =tifications ( /raw1 or old tott]+ walls4 ,if ,he give ! ^w1 !n *a9s w fall (f ! arms & legs ( ,8 prison]s4 ,god be ?ank$1 t our ,"l ,jesus ha? ! tutor+ ( k+1 & c\rt1 & nobles2 & t ,he c dry ! gutt]s & ! mires 9 ,zion1 & lay causeways to ! temple ) ! c>cases ( ba/>d "l-prelates & idol %eph]ds4 ,! corn on ! h\setops got nev] ! husb&man's pray]s1 & s is se5#caa on x1 = x fille? n ! h& ( m[]s4 ,*ri/1 & tru?1 & innoc5cy1 worke? ev5 "u ! e>?2 & v]ily !re is hope = ! righte\s4 ,we see n :at conclusions pass 9 heav5 an5t all ! affairs ( ,god's h\se4 ,we ne$ n give hire to ,god to take v5geance ( ,8 enemies1 = ju/ice worke? )\t hire4 ,oh t ! se$ ( hope w\ld gr[ aga91 & come to maturity6 & t we w\ld importune ,*ri/1 & d\ble our knocks at ,8 gate1 & ca/ our cries & %\ts ov] ! wall1 t ,he might come out1 & make our ,j]usalem ! praise ( ! :ole e>?1 & give u salvation = walls & bulw>ks6 ,if ,*ri/ bud1 & gr[ gre51 & bloom1 & be> se$ aga9 9 ,scotl&1 & ,8 ,fa!r s5d ,him two summ]s 9 "o ye>1 & bless ,8 crop1 :at cause h we to rejoice 9 ! free salvation ( our ,"l1 & to set up our bann]s 9 ! "n ( our ,god6 ,oh t ,he w\ld ha/5 ! confusion ( ! lepr\s /rumpet1 ! "m & mi/ress ( abom9ations 9 ! e>?1 & take grav5 images out ( ! way1 & come 9 ) ! ,jews 9 troops1 & agree ) ,8 old outca/ & =sak5 wife1 & take !m aga9 to ,8 b$ ( love4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 our ,ma/] & ,"l1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 #caa ,is left !re unreap$2 ,ps4 cxxix4 #h4 ,,cxcv4--,to ! ,,lady ,,l>girie4 ,%e 0 wife ( ! proprietor ( ,ca/]madie1 9 ! ,/ew>try ( ,kirkcudbright4 ,! place 0 call$ also ,l>g]o1 or ,l>g]ie1 9 ! p>i% ( ,twynholm1 ne> ,kirkcudbright4 7,,*ri/ ,,! ,,exclusive ,,object ,,( ,,love--,,prep>ation ,,= ,,dea?47 ,,mi/ress1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 ,i exhort y 9 ! ,"l1 to g on 9 y\r j\rney to heav52 & to be cont5t ) su* f>e by ! way z ,*ri/ & ,8 foll[]s h _h be=e y2 = !y _h always ! w9d on _! faces1 & our ,"l ha? n *ang$ ! way to u = our ease1 b w h u foll[+ our sweet ,guide4 ,alas1 h[ do? s9 clog u 9 our j\rney1 & ret>d u6 ,:at fools are we1 to h a by-good1 or any o!r love1 or mat*1 to our s\ls1 beside ,*ri/6 ,x 7 be/ = u1 l ill bairns1 :o are be/ he>d at home1 to seek our own home1 & to sell our hopes ( ?is little clay inn & idol ( ! e>?1 :]e we are nei!r well summ]$ nor well w9t]$4 ,oh t our s\ls w\ld s fall at odds ) ! love ( ?is _w1 z to ?9k ( x z a travell] do? ( a dr9k ( wat]1 :i* is n any "p ( 8 treasure1 b goe? away ) ! us+6 = t5 miles' j\rney make? t dr9k to him z no?+4 ,oh t we _h z soon done ) ?is _w1 & c\ld z quickly despat* ! love ( x6 ,b z a *ild _c hold two apples 9 8 little h&1 b ! "o putte? ! o!r out ( its room1 s nei!r c we be ma/]s & lords ( two loves4 ,bless$ 7 we1 if we c\ld make ourselves ma/] ( t invaluable treasure1 ! love ( ,*ri/2 or r suff] ourselves to be ma/]$ & subdu$ to ,*ri/'s love1 s z ,*ri/ 7 our all ?+s1 & all o!r ?+s our no?+s1 & ! refuse ( our delights4 ,oh let u be ready = %ipp+1 aga9/ ! "t our ,"l's w9d & tide call = u6 ,dea? is ! la/ ?ief1 t w come )\t d9 or noise ( feet1 & take our s\ls away1 & we %all take our leave ( "t1 & face et]nity2 & our ,"l w lay toge!r ! two sides ( ?is e>?ly tab]nacle1 & fold u1 & lay u by1 z a man laye? by clo!s at night1 & put ! "o half ( u 9 a h\se ( clay1 ! d>k grave1 & ! o!r half ( u 9 heav5 or hell4 ,seek to be f\nd ( y\r ,"l 9 peace1 & ga!r 9 y\r flitt+1 & put y\r s\l 9 ord]2 = ,*ri/ w n give a nail-bread? ( "t to our little s&-glass4 ,pray = ,zion1 & = me1 ,8 prison]1 t ,he w\ld be pleas$ to br+ me among/ y aga91 full ( ,*ri/1 & fraught$ & load5 ) ! bless+ ( ,8 ,gospel4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 only ,"l & ,ma/]1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,cxcvi4--,to ,,e>l/on1 ! ,y\ng]4 7,,suff]+s--,,hope ,,( ,,f9al ,,deliv]ance--,,! ,,believ] ,,9 ,,safe ,,keep+--,,! ,,recomp5se ,,m>r$ ,,by ,,temptations47 ,,wor?y ,,& ,,de>ly ,,belov$ ,,9 ,,our ,,"l1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i long to he> f y4 ,i rema9 /ill a prison] ( hope1 & d ?9k x s]vice to ! ,"l to wait on /ill ) submission1 till ! ,"l's morn+ sky break1 & ,8 summ] day dawn4 ,= ,i am p]suad$ t x is a piece ( ! *ief err& ( our life 7on :i* ,god s5t u = "s ye>s1 d[n to ?is e>?1 among devils & m51 ! firebr&s ( ! devil1 & temptations71 t we might suff] = a "t "h among/ our enemies2 o!rwise ,he might h made heav5 to wait on u1 at our com+ out ( ! womb1 & h c>ri$ u home to our c\ntry1 )\t lett+ u set d[n our feet 9 ?is knotty & ?orny life4 ,b see+ a piece ( suff]+ is c>v$ to e "o ( u1 less or m1 z inf9ite ,wisdom ha? ?\ght good1 our "p is to h>d5 & habituate our s(t & ?9-sk9n$ nature to endure fire & wat]1 devils1 lions1 m51 losses1 wo he>ts1 z ^? t are look$ ^u by ,god1 angels1 m51 & devils4 ,oh1 :at folly is x1 to sit d[n & weep ^u a decree ( ,god1 t is bo? deaf & dumb to our te>s1 & mu/ /& /ill z unmoveable z ,god :o made x6 ,= :o c come beh9d our ,"l1 to alt] or bett] :at ,he ha? decre$ & done8 ,x 7 bett] to make w9d[s 9 our prison1 & to look out to ,god & our c\ntry1 heav51 & to cry l fett]$ m5 :o long = ! ,k+'s free air1 ,"l1 let ,?y k+dom come6 ,oh1 let ! ,bridegroom come6 ,&1 ,o day1 ,o fair day1 ,o ev]la/+ summ] day1 dawn & %9e out1 break out f "u ! black night sky1 & %9e6 ,i am p]suad$ t1 if e day a little /one 9 ! prison-walls 7 brok51 & !reby assurance giv5 to ! *a9$ prison]1 ly+ "u tw5ty /one ( irons ^u arms & legs1 t at l5g? 8 *a9 %\ld we> into two pieces1 & a hole %\ld be made at l5g? z wide z he might come safely ov] to 8 long-desir$ lib]ty2 he w\ld1 9 pati5ce1 wait on1 till "t %\ld hole ! prison-wall & break 8 *a9s4 ,! ,"l's hopeful prison]s1 "u _! trials1 are 9 t case4 ,ye>s & mon?s w take out1 n[ "o little /one1 !n ano!r1 ( ?is h\se ( clay2 & at l5g? "t %all w9 out ! bread? ( a fair door1 & s5d out ! imprison$ s\l to ! free air 9 heav54 ,& "t %all file (f1 by little & little1 our iron bolts :i* are n[ on legs & arms1 & outdate & we> our tr\bles ?readb>e & holey1 & !n we> !m to no?+2 = :at ,i suff]$ ye/]day1 ,i "k1 %all nev] come aga9 to tr\ble me4 ,oh t we c\ld brea! out new hope1 & new submission e day1 into ,*ri/'s lap6 ,=1 c]ta9ly1 a weight ( glory well weigh$1 yea1 increas+ to a f> m exce$+ & et]nal weight1 %all recomp5se bo? weight & l5g? ( light1 & clipp$1 & %ort-dat$ crosses4 ,our wat]s are b ebb1 & come nei!r to our *91 nor to ! /opp+ ( our brea?4 ,i may see 7if ,i w\ld borr[ eyes f ,*ri/7 dry l&1 & t ne>4 ,:y !n %\ld we n laugh at adv]sity1 & scorn our %ort-born & soon-dy+ temptations8 ,i rejoice 9 ! hope ( t glory to be reveal$1 = x is no unc]ta9 glory :i* we look =4 ,our hope is n hung ^u su* an untwi/$ ?read z1 ,i imag9e s1 or ,x is likely2 b ! cable1 ! /rong t[e ( our fa/5$ an*or1 is ! oa? & promise ( ,him :o is et]nal v]ity4 ,our salvation is fa/5$ ) ,god's own h&1 & ) ,*ri/'s own /r5g?1 to ! /rong /\p ( ,god's un*angeable nature1 ,i am ! ,"l1 ,i *ange n2 !re=e ye sons ( ,jacob are n consum$ 7,mal4 iii4 #f74 ,we may play1 & dance1 & leap ^u our wor?y & immoveable ,rock4 ,! gr\nd is sure & good1 & w bide hell's brangl+1 & devils' brangl+1 & ! _w's assaults4 ,oh1 if our fai? c\ld ride x out aga9/ ! high & pr\d waves & w9ds1 :5 our sea seeme? to be all on fire6 ,oh1 h[ (t d ,i let my grips g6 ,i am put to swimm+ & half s9k+4 ,i f9d t ! devil ha? ! advantage ( ! gr\nd 9 ?is battle2 = he fighte? on kn[n gr\nd1 9 our corrupt nature4 ,alas6 t is a fri5d ne> ( k9 & blood to himself1 & w n fail to fall f\l ^u u4 ,& h5ce x is1 t ,he :o save? to ! utt]mo/1 & leade? _m sons to glory1 is /ill right+ my salvation2 & tw5ty times a-day ,i ravel my heav51 & !n ,i mu/ come ) my ill-ravell$ "w to ,*ri/1 to cumb] ,him 7z x 77 to "r x1 & to seek aga9 ! "r end ( ! ?read1 & to fold up aga9 my et]nal glory ) ,8 own h&1 & to give a "r ca/ ( ,8 holy & graci\s h& to my m>r$ & spill$ salvation4 ,c]ta9ly x is a cumb]some ?+ to keep a fooli% *ild f falls1 & brok5 br[s1 & weep+ = ?is & t toy1 & ra% runn+1 & sickness1 & bairns' diseases2 ere he w9 ?r\gh !m all1 & w9 out ( ! mires1 he co/e? meikle black cumb] & fa%]y to 8 keep]s4 ,& s is a believ] a cumb]some piece ( "w1 & an ill-ravell$ hesp 7z we use to say71 to ,*ri/4 ,b ,god be ?ank$2 = _m spill$ salvations1 & _m ill-ravell$ hesps ha? ,*ri/ m5d$1 s9ce fir/ ,he ent]$ ,tutor to lo/ mank9d4 ,oh1 :at c\ld we bairns d )\t ,him6 ,h[ soon w\ld we m> all6 ,b ! less ( our weight be ^u our own feeble legs1 & ! m t we be on ,*ri/ ! /rong ,rock1 ! bett] = u4 ,x is good = u t ev] ,*ri/ took ! cumb] ( u2 x is our heav5 to lay _m weights & burd5s ^u ,*ri/1 & to make ,him all we h1 root & top1 beg9n+ & end+ ( our salvation4 ,"l1 hold u "h4 ,n[ to ?is ,tutor1 & ri* ,"l1 ,i recomm5d y4 ,hold fa/ till ,he come2 & rememb] ,8 prison]4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 & y\r ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,cxcvii4--,to ,,mr4 ,,william ,,dalglei%4 ,lett] ,,cxvii4 7,,?\ghts ,,z ,,to ,,god',s ,,arrangem5ts--,,w9n+ ,,s\ls ,,to ,,be ,,supremely ,,desir$--,,long+s ,,= ,,*ri/47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i receiv$ y\r lett]4 ,i bless our high & only wise ,"l1 :o ha? brok5 ! sn>e t m5 _h laid = y2 & ,i hope t n[ ,he w keep y 9 ,8 h\se1 9 despite ( ! p[]s ( hell4 ,:o kn[e?1 b ! /reets ( our ,j]usalem %all yet be fill$ ) "y m51 & ) old m51 & boys1 & wom5 ) *ild8 & t !y %all plant v9es 9 ! m\nta9s ( ,sam>ia8 ,i am sure t ! :eels1 paces1 & motions ( ?is poor *ur* are temp]$ & rul$1 n z m5 w\ld1 b accord+ to ! good pleasure & inf9ite wisdom ( our only wise ,"l4 ,i am "h1 wait+ 9 hope t my innoc5cy1 9 ?is hon\rable cause1 %all melt ?is cl\d t m5 h ca/5 ov] me4 ,i "k t my ,"l _h ,8 own qu>rels aga9/ me1 & t my dross /ood 9 ne$ ( ?is hot furnace4 ,b ,i rejoice 9 ?is1 t fair tru?1 beautiful tru? 7^: glory my ,"l cle>e? to me m & m71 be>e? me company2 t my weak aims to hon\r my ,ma/]1 9 br++ gue/s to ,8 h\se1 n[ swell ^u me 9 com=ts2 t ,i am n afraid to want a witness 9 heav52 & t x 0 my joy to h a cr[n put ^u ,*ri/'s head 9 t c\ntry4 ,oh1 :at joy w\ld ,i h1 to see ! w9d turn ^u ! enemies ( ! cross ( ,*ri/1 & to see my ,"l ,jesus re/or$1 ) ! voice ( praise1 to ,8 own free ?rone aga96 & to be br\ght among/ y1 to see ! beauty ( ! ,"l's h\se6 ,i hope t c\ntry w n be s silly z to suff] m5 to pluck y away f !m2 & t ye w use means to keep my place empty1 & to br+ me back aga9 to ! p to :om ,i h ,*ri/'s "r1 & ,8 *ur*'s lawful call+4 ,de> bro!r1 let ,*ri/ be de>] & de>] to y4 ,let ! conque/ ( s\ls be top & root1 fl[] & bloom ( y\r joys & desires1 on ?is side ( sun & moon4 ,& 9 ! day :5 ! ,"l %all pull up ! f\r /akes ( ?is clay t5t ( ! e>?1 & ! la/ pickle ( s& %all be at ! nick ( fall+ d[n 9 y\r wat*-glass1 & ! ,ma/] %all call ! s]vants ( ! v9ey>d to give !m _! hire1 ye w e/eem ! bloom ( ?is _w's glory l ! col\rs ( ! ra9b[1 t no man c put into 8 purse & treasure4 ,y\r lab\r & pa9s w !n smile ^u y4 ,my ,"l n[ ha? giv5 me exp]i5ce 7h[beit weak & small7 t our be/ f>e "h is hung]4 ,we are b at ,god's by-bo>d 9 ?is l[] h\se2 we h cause to long = supp]-"t1 & ! high table1 up 9 ! high palace4 ,?is _w des]ve? no?+ b ! out] c\rt ( our s\l4 ,"l1 ha/5 ! m>riage-supp] ( ! ,lamb6 ,i f9d x /ill peace to give up ) ?is pres5t _w1 z ) an old dec\rt$ & ca/ (f lov]4 ,my bread & dr9k 9 x is n s mu* wor?1 t ,i %\ld n loa! ! inns1 & pack up my desires = ,*ri/1 :om#cab ,i h s5t out to ! feckless creatures 9 x4 #cab ,pack up = ,*ri/ ! desires :i* ,i us$ to s5d out to ! wor?less ?+s ( e>?4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\r affectionate bro!r1 & ,*ri/'s prison]1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,cxcviii4--,to ! ,,laird ,,( ,,cally4 ,( ,,john ,,l5nox1 ,laird ( ,cally1 ne> ,gir?on1 9 ! ,/ew>try ( ,kirkcudbright1 to :om ?is lett] is address$1 little is n[ kn[n4 ,he mu/ h di$ previ\s to ! #bf? ( ,janu>y #afdg1 z at t date ,john ,l5nox ( ,cally is ret\r$ heir ( ,john ,l5nox ( ,cally1 8 fa!r1 9 ! #bj p\nd l& ( ,calieg]t[n1 ! #aj m]k l& ( ,burley1 ) mill & fi%+s ( ! same1 )9 ! p>i% ( ,gir?on4 ,! mod]n mansion ( ,cally may be said1 ) its woods1 to ov]hang ! village ( ,gateh\se1 :i* also is entirely mod]n1 & got its "n f ! fact t ! lodge1 or gateh\se1 ( ,cally 0 ! fir/ h\se built on t spot4 ,! old h\se has disappe>$1 any remnant ( x be+ q hid by ! f9e old trees ( ! mansion4 ,x is prop]ly 9 ! p>i% ( ,gir?on1 b bord]s on ,anwo?4 ,! l& ( ,calie-g]ton1 m5tion$ 9 ! above extract1 is evid5tly ,cally 9 ,gir?on4 ,gateh\se is "o-half 9 ,anwo?1 & "o-half 9 ,gir?on4 ,! old p>i% *ur* ( ,gir?on is v l t ( ,anwo?1 & m ivy-cov]$4 ,x is 9 %ape ! same1 #fd feet by #bj4 ,! m>tyr ,l5nox is buri$ close to ! door2 a slab m>ks ! spot4 ,x is #b miles f ,gateh\se4 ,! ,free ,*ur* ( ,anwo? is 9 ,gateh\se1 ! *ur* be+ on ! ,gir?on side ( ! /ream 7! ,fleet71 & ! manse on ! ,anwo? side4 ,! ,fleet 7:i* is navigable by v small vessels ?us f>7 0 =m]ly call$ ,avon1 ! wat]2 & ?is is ! syllable t appe>s 9 bo? ,gir?-,,on & ,an-,,wo?1--! =m] signify+ ! village 7or enclosure7 on ! wat]2 & ! latt]1 ! =d ( ! wat]2 unless wo? be = wor?1 village4 ,! mean+ ( ,cally seems to be wood1 f ! ,gaelic1 coille4 7,,spiritual ,,slo?--,,dang] ,,( ,,compromise--,,self1 ,,! ,,root ,,( ,,all ,,s9--,,self-,,r5unciation47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,sir1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i long to he> h[ y\r s\l prosp]e?4 ,i h t confid5ce t y\r s\l m9de? ,*ri/ & salvation4 ,i besee* y1 9 ! ,"l1 to give m pa9s & dilig5ce to fet* heav5 ?an ! c\ntry-sort ( lazy pr(essors1 :o ?9k _! own fai? & _! own godl9ess1 because x is _! own1 be/2 & cont5t !mselves ) a coldrife cu/om & c\rse1 ) a resolution to summ] & w9t] 9 t sort ( pr(ession :i* ! multitude & ! times fav\r mo/2 & are /ill %ap+ & clipp+ & c>v+ _! fai?1 accord+ z x may be/ /& ) _! summ] sun & a :ole sk92 & s brea! out hot & cold 9 ,god's matt]s1 accord+ to ! c\rse ( ! times4 ,?is is _! compass :i* !y sail t[>ds heav5 by1 in/ead ( a bett]4 ,wor?y & de> ,sir1 sep>ate y\rself f su*1 & b5d y\rself to ! utmo/ ( y\r /r5g? & brea?1 9 runn+ fa/ = salvation2 &1 9 tak+ ,*ri/'s k+dom1 use viol5ce4 ,x co/ ,*ri/ & all ,8 foll[]s %>p %[]s & hot sweats1 ere !y won to ! top ( ! m\nta92 b /ill our s(t nature w\ld h heav5 com+ to our b$side :5 we are sleep+1 & ly+ d[n ) u t we might g to heav5 9 w>m clo!s4 ,b all t came !re f\nd wet feet by ! way1 & %>p /orms t did take ! hide (f _! face1 & f\nd tos & fros1 & ups & d[ns1 & _m enemies by ! way4 ,x is impossible t a man c take 8 lu/s to heav5 ) him2 su* w>es z ^! w n be welcome !re4 ,oh1 h[ loa? are we to =ego our packalds & burd5s1 t h9d] u to run our race ) pati5ce6 ,x is no small "w to displease & ang] nature1 t we may please ,god4 ,oh1 if x be h>d to w9 "o foot1 or half an in*1 out ( our own w1 out ( our own wit1 out ( our own ease & worldly lu/s 7& s to d5y ourself1 & to say1 ,x is n ,i b ,*ri/1 n ,i b grace1 n ,i b ,god's glory1 n ,i b ,god's love con/ra9+ me1 n ,i b ! ,"l's ^w1 n ,i b ,*ri/'s comm&+ p[] z ,k+ 9 me671 oh1 :at pa9s1 & :at a dea? is x to nature1 to turn me1 myself1 my lu/1 my ease1 my cr$it1 ov] into1 ,my ,"l1 my ,savi\r1 my ,k+1 & my ,god1 my ,"l's w1 my ,"l's grace6 ,b1 alas6 t idol1 t :ori% creature1 myself1 is ! ma/]-idol we all b[ to4 ,:at made ,eve misc>ry8 & :at hurri$ h] headlong ^u ! =bidd5 fruit1 b t wret*$ ?+ h]self8 ,:at drew t bro!r-murd]] to kill ,abel8 ,t wild#cac himself4 ,:at drove ! old _w on to corrupt _! ways8 ,:o1 b !mselves1 & _! own pleasure8 ,:at 0 ! cause ( ,solomon's fall+ into idolatry & multiply+ ( /range wives8 ,:at1 b himself1 :om he w\ld r pleasure ?an ,god8 ,:at 0 ! hook t took ,david & sn>$ him fir/ 9 adult]y1 b 8 self-lu/8 & !n 9 murd]1 b 8 self-cr$it & self-hon\r8 ,:at l$ ,pet] on to d5y 8 ,"l8 ,0 x n a piece ( himself1 & self-love to a :ole sk98 ,:at made ,judas sell 8 ,ma/] = ?irty pieces ( money1 b a piece ( self-love1 idoliz+ ( av>ici\s self8 ,:at made ,demas to g (f ! way ( ! ,gospel1 to embrace ?is pres5t _w8 ,ev5 self-love & love ( ga9 = himself4 ,e man blame? ! devil = 8 s9s2 b ! great devil1 ! h\se-devil ( e man1 ! h\se-devil t eate? & lie? 9 e man's bosom1 is t idol t kille? all1 himself4 ,oh1 bless$ are !y :o c d5y !mselves1 & put ,*ri/ 9 ! room ( !mselves6 ,oh1 w\ld to ! ,"l t ,i _h n a myself1 b ,*ri/2 nor a my lu/1 b ,*ri/2 nor a my ease1 b ,*ri/2 nor a my hon\r1 b ,*ri/6 ,o sweet ^w6 ,i live no m1 b ,*ri/ live? 9 me6 7,gal4 ii4 #bj74 ,oh1 if e "o w\ld put away himself1 8 own self1 8 own ease1 8 own pleasure1 8 own cr$it1 & 8 own tw5ty ?+s1 8 own hundr$ ?+s1 :i* he sette? up1 z idols1 above ,*ri/6 ,de> ,sir1 ,i "k t ye w be look+ back to y\r old self1 & to y\r self-lu/1 & self-idol1 :i* ye set up 9 ! lu/s ( y\? above ,*ri/4 #cac ,untam$1 unruly4 ,wor?y ,sir1 p>don ?is my fre$om ( love2 ,god is my witness1 t x is out ( an e>ne/ desire aft] y\r s\l's et]nal welf>e t ,i use ?is fre$om ( spee*4 ,y\r sun1 ,i "k1 is l[]1 & y\r ev5+ sky & sunsett+ ne>]1 ?an :5 ,i saw y la/3 /rive to end y\r talk be=e night1 & to make ,*ri/ y\rself1 & to acqua9t y\r love & y\r he>t ) ! ,"l4 ,/& n[ by ,*ri/ & ,8 tru?1 :5 s _m fail f\lly1 & are false to ,him4 ,i hope t ye love ,him & ,8 tru?3 let me h p[] ) y1 to confirm y 9 ,him4 ,i ?9k m ( my ,"l's sweet cross ?an ( a cr[n ( gold1 & a free k+dom ly+ to x4 ,sir1 ,i rememb] y 9 my pray]s to ! ,"l1 accord+ to my promise4 ,help me ) y\r pray]s1 t our ,"l w\ld be pleas$ to br+ me among/ y aga91 ) ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweete/ ,"l & ,ma/]1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,cxcix4--,to ,,john ,,gordon ( ,c>doness1 ! ,y\ng]4 7,,dang]s ,,( ,,y\?--,,e>ly ,,decision47 ,,de>ly ,,belov$ ,,9 ,,our ,,"l1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i long exce$+ly to he> ( ! case ( y\r s\l1 :i* ha? a l>ge %>e bo? ( my pray]s & c>eful ?\ghts4 ,sir1 rememb] t a preci\s treasure & prize is ^u ?is %ort play t ye are n[ ^u4 ,ev5 ! et]nity ( well or wo to y\r s\l /&e? ^u ! little po9t ( y\r well or ill-employ$1 %ort1 & swift-po/+ s&-glass4 ,seek ! ,"l :ile ,he may be f\nd2 ! ,"l waite? ^u y4 ,y\r s\l is ( no little price4 ,gold or silv] ( z mu* b\nds z w\ld cov] ! highe/ heav5 r\nd ab\t1 _c buy x4 ,to live z o!rs d1 & to be free ( op5 s9s t ! _w crie? %ame ^u1 w n br+ y to heav54 ,z mu* civility & c\ntry discretion z w\ld lie betwe5 y & heav5 w n lead y "o foot1 or "o in*1 above condemn$ nature4 ,& !re=e take pa9s ^u seek+ ( salvation1 & give y\r w1 wit1 hum\r1 ! gre5 desires ( y\?'s pleasures (f y\r h&1 to ,*ri/4 ,x is n possible = y to "k1 till exp]i5ce tea* y1 h[ dang]\s a "t y\? is4 ,x is l gre5 & wet timb]4 ,:5 ,*ri/ ca/e? fire on x1 x take? n fire4 ,!re is ne$ "h ( m ?an ord9>y pa9s1 = corrupt nature ha? a good back-fri5d ( y\?4 ,& s9n+ aga9/ light w put out y\r c&le1 & /upify y\r consci5ce1 & br+ ^u x m cov]+s & sk91 & less feel+ & s5se ( guilt9ess2 & :5 t is done1 ! devil is l a mad horse t ha? brok5 8 bridle1 & runne? away ) 8 rid] :i!r he li/e?4 ,le>n to "k t :i* ! apo/le knew1 ! deceitfulness ( s94 ,/rive to make pray]1 & read+1 & holy company1 & holy conf]5ce y\r delight2 & :5 delight come? 91 ye %all by little & little smell ! sweetness ( ,*ri/1 till at l5g? y\r s\l be ov] head & e>s 9 ,*ri/'s sweetness4 ,!n %all ye be tak5 up to ! top ( ! m\nta9 ) ! ,"l1 to "k ! ravi%m5ts ( spiritual love1 & ! glory & excell5cy ( a se51 reveal$1 felt1 & embrac$ ,*ri/3 & !n ye %all n be able to loose y\rself (f ,*ri/1 & to b9d y\r s\l to old lov]s4 ,!n1 & nev] till !n1 are all ! paces1 motions1 walk+s1 & :eels ( y\r s\l 9 a "r tune1 & 9 a spiritual temp]4 ,b if ?is _w & ! lu/s !re( be y\r delight1 ,i "k n :at ,*ri/ c make ( y2 ye _c be metal to be a vessel ( glory & m]cy4 ,z ! ,"l live?1 ?\s& ?\s&s are beguil$ ) security1 because ,god1 & wra?1 & judgm5t are n t]rible to !m4 ,/& 9 awe ( ,god1 & ( ! w>n+s ( a *eck+ & rebuk+ consci5ce4 ,make o!rs to see ,*ri/ 9 y1 mov+1 do+1 speak+1 & ?9k+4 ,y\r actions w smell ( ,him1 if ,he be 9 y4 ,!re is an in/9ct 9 ! new-born babes ( ,*ri/1 l ! in/9ct ( nature t leads birds to build _! ne/s1 & br+ =? _! "y1 & love su* & su* places1 z woods1 =e/s1 & wild]nesses1 bett] ?an o!r places4 ,! in/9ct ( nature make? a man love 8 "m-c\ntry above all c\ntries2 ! in/9ct ( r5ew$ nature1 & sup]natural grace1 w lead y to su* & su* works1 z to love y\r c\ntry above1 to sigh to be clo!d ) y\r h\se n made ) h&s1 & to call y\r borr[$ prison "h bel[ a borr[$ prison1 & to look ^u x s]vant-l & pilgrim-l4 ,& ! pilgrim's eye & look is a disda9ful-l1 discont5t$ ca/ ( 8 eye1 8 he>t cry+ aft] 8 eye1 ,fy1 fy1 ?is is n l my c\ntry4 ,i recomm5d to y ! m5d+ ( a hole1 & re=m+ ( a fail+1 "o or o!r1 e week2 & put (f a s91 or a piece ( x1 z ang]1 wra?1 lu/1 intemp]ance1 e day1 t ye may m easily ma/] ! remnant ( y\r corruption4 ,god ha? giv5 y a wife2 love h]1 & let h] brea/s satisfy y2 &1 = ! ,"l's sake1 dr9k no wat]s b out ( y\r own ci/]n4 ,/range wells are poison4 ,/rive to le>n "s new way aga9/ y\r corruption f ! man ( ,god1 ,mr4 ,w4 ,d4 ,william ,dalglei%1 or o!r s]vants ( ,god4 ,sleep n s\nd1 till ye f9d y\rself 9 t case t ye d>e look dea? 9 ! face1 & dur/ haz>d y\r s\l ^u et]nity4 ,i am sure t _m ells & in*es ( ! %ort ?read ( y\r life are by-h& s9ce ,i saw y2 & t ?read ha? an end2 & ye h no h&s to ca/ a knot1 & add "o day1 or a f+]-bread?1 to ! end ( x4 ,:5 he>+1 & see+1 & ! out] walls ( ! clay h\se %all fall d[n1 & life %all r5d] ! besieg$ ca/le ( clay to dea? & judgm5t1 & ye f9d y\r "t worn ebb1 & run out1 :at ?\ghts w y !n h ( idol-pleasures1 t possibly are n[ sweet8 ,:at bud or hire w\ld y !n give = ! ,"l's fav\r8 & :at a price w\ld y !n give = p>don8 ,x 7 n amiss to ?9k1 ,:at if ,i 7 to receive a doom1 & to ent] into a furnace ( fire & brim/one8 ,:at if x come to ?is1 t ,i %all h no portion b utt] d>kness8 ,& :at if ,i be br\ght to ?is1 to be bani%$ f ! pres5ce ( ,god1 & to be giv5 ov] to ,god's s]jeants1 ! devil & ! p[] ( ! second dea?8 ,put y\r s\l1 by supposition1 9 su* a case1 & consid] :at horror w\ld take hold ( y1 & :at ye w\ld !n e/eem ( pleas+ y\rself 9 ! c\rse ( s94 ,oh1 de> ,sir1 = ! ,"l's sake awake to live righte\sly1 & love y\r poor s\l6 ,& aft] ye h se5 ?is my lett]1 say ) y\rself1 ,! ,"l w seek an acc\nt ( ?is w>n+ :i* ,i h receiv$4 ,lodge ,*ri/ 9 y\r family4 ,receive no /rang] hirel+ z y\r pa/or4 ,i bless y\r *ildr54 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r lawful & lov+ pa/or1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,cc4--,to ,,rob]t ,,gordon1 ,bailie ( ,ayr4 ,lett] ,,cxxix4 7,,! ,,mis]y ,,( ,,m]e ,,worldly ,,hope--,,e>ne/ness ,,ab\t ,,salvation47 ,,wor?y ,,sir1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i long to he> f y4 ,our ,"l is ) ,8 afflict$ kirk1 s t ?is ,burn+ ,bu% is n consum$ to a%es4 ,i "k t submissive on-wait+ = ! ,"l w at l5g? rip5 ! joy & deliv]ance ( ,8 own1 :o are truly bless$ on-wait]s4 ,:at is ! dry & misc>ry+ hope ( all !m :o are n 9 ,*ri/1 b confusion & w9d8 ,oh1 h[ pitifully & mis]ably are ! *ildr5 ( ?is _w beguil$1 ^: w9e come? home to !m wat]1 & _! gold brass & t96 ,& :at wond]1 t hopes build$ ^u s& %\ld fall & s9k8 ,x 7 good = u all to ab&on ! =lorn1 & bla/$1 & )]$ hope :i* we h _h 9 ! creature2 & let u h5ce=? come & dr9k wat] out ( our own well1 ev5 ! f\nta9 ( liv+ wat]s1 & build ourselves & our hope ^u ,*ri/ our ,rock4 ,b1 alas6 t t natural love :i* we h to ?is borr[$ home t we 7 born 91 & t ?is clay city1 ! va9 e>?1 %\ld h ! l>ge/ %>e ( our he>t6 ,our poor1 lean1 & empty dreams ( confid5ce 9 some?+ beside ,god are no f>!r travell$ ?an up & d[n ! n\ghty#cad & feckless creatures4 ,god may say ( u1 z ,he said1 ,ye rejoice 9 a ?+ ( n\ght 7,amos vi4 #ac74 ,surely we sp9 our spid]'s web ) pa91 & build our rott5 & tott]+ h\se ^u a lie1 & falsehood1 & vanity4 #cad ,9 :i* !re is no?+4 ,o!r editions read naughty1 i4e4 evil4 ,oh1 :5 w we le>n to h ?\ghts high] ?an ! sun & moon6 & le>n our joy1 hope1 confid5ce1 & our s\l's desires to look up to our be/ c\ntry1 & to look d[n to clay t5ts1 set up = a night's lodg+ or two 9 ?is unc\? l&6 & laugh at our *ildi% conceptions & imag9ations t suck our joy out ( creatures--wo1 sorr[1 losses1 & grief6 ,o sweete/ ,"l ,jesus6 ,o faire/ ,godhead6 ,o ,fl[] ( m5 & angels6 :y are we su* /rang]s to1 & f>-(f behold]s (1 ,?y glory8 ,oh1 x 7 our happ9ess = ev]more1 t ,god w\ld ca/ a pe/1 a bot*1 a leprosy1 ^u our "p ( ?is great :ore1 a fair & well-busk$ _w1 t clay might no long] deceive u6 ,b oh t ,god may burn & bla/ our hope "h-away1 r ?an t our hope %\ld live to burn u6 ,alas6 ! wrong side ( ,*ri/ 7to speak s71 ,8 black side1 ,8 suff]+ side1 ,8 w\nds1 ,8 b>e coat1 ,8 wants1 ,8 wrongs1 ! oppressions ( m5 done to ,him1 are turn$ t[>ds m5's eyes2 & !y see n ! be/ & faire/ side ( ,*ri/1 nor see !y ,8 amiable face & ,8 beauty1 t m5 & angels wond] at4 ,sir1 l5d y\r ?\ghts to ^! ?+s1 & le>n to contemn ?is _w1 & to turn y\r eyes & he>t away f behold+ ! mask$ beauty ( all ?+s "u "t's law & doom4 ,see ,him :o is invisible1 & ,8 invisible ?+s4 ,draw by ! curta91 & look 9 ) lik+ & long+ to a k+dom undefil$1 t fade? n away1 res]v$ = y 9 ! heav54 ,?is is wor?y ( y\r pa9s1 & wor?y ( y\r s\l's sweat+1 & lab\r+1 & seek+ aft]1 night & day4 ,fire w fly ov] ! e>? & all t is 9 x2 ev5 de/ruction f ! ,almighty4 ,fy1 fy1 ^u t hope1 t %all be dri$ up by ! root6 ,fy ^u ! drunk5 night-b>ga9s1 & ! drunk5 & mad cov5ants t s9n]s make ) dea? & hell aft] cups1 & :5 m5's s\ls are mad & drunk5 ) ! love ( ?is lawless life4 ,!y ?9k to make a ne/ = _! hopes1 & take qu>t]s & conditions ( hell & dea?1 t !y %all h ease1 long life1 peace2 & 9 ! morn+1 :5 ! la/ trumpet %all awake !m1 !n !y rue ! block4 ,x is "t1 & high "t1 = y to ?9k ^u dea? & y\r acc\nts1 & to rememb] :at ye are1 & :]e ye w be be=e ! ye> ( our ,"l #agjj4 ,i hope ye are ?9k+ ^u ?is4 ,pull at y\r s\l1 & draw x aside f ! company t x is ) & r\nd1 & :isp] into x news ( et]nity1 dea?1 judgm5t1 heav51 & hell4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,cci4--,to ,,alex&] ,,gordon ( ,e>l/on4 7,,*ri/',s ,,k+dom ,,to ,,be ,,exalt$ ,,ov] ,,all2 ,,& ,,m ,,pa9s ,,to ,,be ,,tak5 ,,to ,,w9 ,,f>!r ,,unto ,,him47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,sir1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,x is l1 if ye1 ! g5try & nobility ( ?is nation1 be m5 9 ! /reets 7z ! ^w speake? ,j]4 v4 #a7 = ! ,"l1 t ,he w n[ deliv] ,8 flock1 & ga!r & rescue ,8 scatt]$ %eep1 f ! h&s ( cruel & rigor\s lords t h rul$ ov] !m ) =ce4 ,oh t m9e eyes might see ! moon-light turn to ! light ( ! sun6 ,b ,i /ill fe> t ! qu>rel ( a brok5 cov5ant 9 ,scotl& /&e? be=e ! ,"l4 ,h[ev] x be1 ,i av\* x be=e ! _w1 t ! tab]nacle ( ! ,"l %all aga9 be 9 ! mid/ ( ,scotl&1 & ! glory ( ! ,"l %all dwell 9 beauty1 z ! light ( _m days 9 "o1 9 ?is l&4 ,oh1 :at c\ld my s\l desire m 7next to my ,"l ,jesus71 :ile ,i am 9 ?is fle%1 b t ,*ri/ & ,8 k+dom might be great among ,jews & ,g5tiles2 & t ! isles1 & among/ !m ov]cl\d$ & d>k5$ ,brita91 might h ! glory ( a noon-day's sun6 ,oh t ,i _h any?+ 7,i w n except my "p 9 ,*ri/7 to wadset or lay 9 pl$ge1 to r$eem & buy su* glory to my highe/ & royal ,pr9ce1 my sweet ,"l ,jesus6 ,my poor little heav5 7 well be/[$1 if x c\ld /& a pawn = ev] to set on high ! glory ( my ,"l4 ,b ,i "k t ,he ne$e? n wages nor hire at my h&2 yea1 ,i "k1 if my et]nal glory c\ld weigh d[n 9 weight its lone1 all ! et]nal glory ( ! bless$ angels1 & ( all ! spirits ( j & p]fect m51 glorifi$ & to be glorifi$1 oh1 alas6 h[ f> am ,i engag$ to =ego x =1 & give x ov] to ,*ri/1 s be+ ,he might !reby be set on high above t5 ?\s& ?\s& millions ( heav5s1 9 ! conque/ ( _m1 _m nations to ,8 k+dom6 ,oh t ,8 k+dom w\ld come6 ,oh t all ! _w w\ld /oop be=e ,him6 ,o bless$ h&s t %all put ! cr[n ^u ,*ri/'s head 9 ,scotl&6 ,b1 alas6 ,i c sc>ce get leave to w>e my love on ,him4 ,i c f9d no ways to lay out my he>t ^u ,*ri/2 & my love1 t ,i ) my s\l be/[ on ,him1 is l to die ^u my h&4 ,& ,i ?9k x no bairn's play to be hung]$ ) ,*ri/'s love4 ,to love ,him & to want ,him1 wante? little ( hell4 ,i am sure t ,he kn[e? n[ my joy w\ld swell ^u me1 f a little well to a great sea1 to h z mu* ( ,8 love1 & z wide a s\l answ]able to compreh5d x1 till ,i cri$1 ,hold1 ,"l6 no m4 ,b ,i f9d t ,he w n h me to be m9e own /ew>d1 nor m9e own c>v]4 ,*ri/ keepe? ! keys ( ,*ri/ 7to speak s71 & ( ,8 own love2 & ,he is a wis] di/ributor ?an ,i c take up4 ,i "k t !re is m 9 ,him ?an w\ld make me run ov] l a coa/-full sea4 ,i 7 happy = ev]more to get leave to /& b beside ,*ri/ & ,8 love1 & to look 92 suppose ,i 7 int]dict$ ( ,god to come ne>-h&1 t\*1 or embrace1 kiss1 or set to my s9ful head1 & dr9k myself drunk ) t lovely ?+4 ,god s5d me t :i* ,i w\ld h6 ,= n[ ,i v]ily see1 m cle>ly ?an be=e1 our folly 9 dr9k+ dead wat]s1 & 9 play+ ! :ore ) our s\l's love ^u runn+-out wells1 & brok5 %]ds ( creatures ( ye/]day1 :i* "t w unlaw ) ! p5alty ( los+ _! be+ & natural ornam5ts4 ,oh1 :5 a s\l's love is it*+ 7to speak s7 = ,god2 & :5 ,*ri/1 9 ,8 b\ndless & bottomless love1 beauty1 & excell5cy1 come? & rubbe? up & excite? t love1 :at c be heav51 if ?is be n heav58 ,i am sure t ?is bit feckless1 n>r[1 & %ort love ( reg5]at$ s9n]s 0 born = no o!r end1 ?an to brea!1 & live1 & love1 & dwell 9 ! bosom & betwixt ! brea/s ( ,*ri/4 ,:]e is !re a b$ or a lodg+ = ! sa9t's love1 b ,*ri/8 ,oh t ,he w\ld take ourselves (f our h&6 = nei!r we nor ! creatures c be ei!r due conque/1 or lawful h]itage1 to love4 ,*ri/1 & none b ,*ri/1 is ,"l & ,proprietor ( x4 ,oh1 alas1 h[ pitiful is x1 t s mu* ( our love goe? by ,him6 ,oh1 b we be wret*$ ma/]s ( our s\l's love4 ,i "k x to be ! dep? ( bottomless & unse>*able provid5ce1 t ! sa9ts are suff]$ to play ! :ore f ,god1 & t _! love goe? a-hunt+1 :5 ,god kn[e? t x %all roa/ no?+ ( t at supp] "t 7,prov4 xii4 #bg74 ,! r5ew$ w\ld h x o!rwise2 & :y is x s1 see+ our ,"l c keep u )\t nodd+1 tott]+1 or reel+1 or any fall at all8 ,our desires1 ,i hope1 %all meet ) p]fection2 b ,god w h our s9s an (fice-h\se = ,god's grace1 & ha? made s9 a matt] ( an unlaw & p5alty = ! ,son ( ,god's blood4 ,& h[beit s9 %\ld be our sorr[1 yet !re is a sort ( acquiesc+ & re/+ ^u ,god's disp5sation requir$ ( u1 t !re is su* a ?+ 9 u z s91 :]eupon m]cy1 =giv5ess1 heal+1 cur+1 9 our sweet ,physician1 may f9d a field to "w ^u4 ,oh1 :at a deep is "h1 t creat$ wit _c take up6 ,h[ev] matt]s g1 x is our happ9ess to w9 new gr\nd daily 9 ,*ri/'s love1 & to pur*ase a new piece ( x daily1 & to add conque/ to conque/1 till our ,"l ,jesus & we be s ne> ea* o!r1 t ,satan %all n draw a /raw or a ?read betwixt u4 ,&1 = myself1 ,i h no great] joy1 9 my well-fav\r$ bonds = ,*ri/1 ?an t ,i "k "t w put ,him & me toge!r2 & t my love & long+ ha? room & lib]ty1 amid/ my bonds & foes 7:]e( !re are n a few "h ( all ranks71 to g to visit ! bord]s & out] coa/s ( ! c\ntry ( my ,"l ,jesus1 & see1 at lea/ af> (f & d>kly1 ! c\ntry :i* %all be m9e inh]itance1 :i* is ! due ( my ,"l ,jesus1 bo? ?r\gh bir? & conque/4 ,i d>e av\* to all t "k ,god1 t ! sa9ts "k n ! l5g? & l>g5ess ( ! sweet e>ne/1 & ( ! sweet gre5 %eaves be=e ! h>ve/1 t might be _h on ?is side ( ! wat]1 if we w\ld take m pa9s3 & t we all g to heav5 ) less e>ne/1 & light] purses ( ! hop$-= sum1 ?an o!rwise we might d1 if we took m pa9s to w9 fur!r 9 ^u ,*ri/1 9 ?is pilgrimage ( our abs5ce f ,him4 ,grace1 grace & glory be y\r portion4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,ccii4--,to ! ,,laird ,,( ,,cally4 7,,y\? ,a ,,preci\s ,,season--,,*ri/',s ,,beauty47 ,,wor?y ,,sir1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i h be5 too long1 ,i confess1 9 writ+ to y4 ,my suit n[ to y1 9 pap]1 s9ce ,i h no access to speak to y z =m]ly1 is1 t ye w\ld lay ! f\ndation sure 9 y\r y\?4 ,:5 ye beg9 to seek ,*ri/1 try1 ,i pray y1 ^u :at t]ms ye cov5ant to foll[ ,him1 & lay y\r acc\nt :at x may co/ y2 t nei!r summ] nor w9t]1 nor well nor woe1 may cause y *ange y\r ,ma/]1 ,*ri/4 ,keep fair to ,him1 & be hone/ & fai?ful1 t ,he f9d n a crack 9 y4 ,surely ye are n[ 9 ! ?rong ( temptations4 ,:5 y\? is come to its faire/ bloom1 !n ! devil1 & ! lu/s ( a deceiv+ _w1 & s91 are ^u horseback1 & foll[ ) upsails4 ,if ?is 7 n s1 ,paul ne$e? n to h writt5 to a sanctifi$ & holy y\?1 ,timo?y 7a fai?ful prea*] ( ! ,gospel71 to flee ! lu/s ( y\?4 ,give ,*ri/ y\r virg9 love2 y _c put y\r love & he>t into a bett] h&4 ,oh6 if ye knew ,him1 & saw ,8 beauty1 y\r love1 y\r lik+1 y\r he>t1 y\r desires1 w\ld close ) ,him1 & cleave to ,him4 ,love1 by nature1 :5 x see?1 _c b ca/ out its _s & /r5g? ^u amiable objects1 & good ?+s1 & ?+s love-wor?y2 & :at fair] ?+ ?an ,*ri/8 ,o fair sun1 & fair moon1 & fair />s1 & fair fl[]s1 & fair roses1 & fair lilies1 & fair creatures2 b ,o t5 ?\s& ?\s& times fair] ,"l ,jesus6 ,alas1 ,i wrong$ ,him 9 mak+ ! comp>ison ?is way6 ,o black sun & moon1 b ,o fair ,"l ,jesus6 ,o black fl[]s1 & black lilies & roses1 b ,o fair1 fair1 ev] fair ,"l ,jesus6 ,o all fair ?+s black & de=m$1 )\t beauty1 :5 ye are beside t faire/ ,"l ,jesus6 ,o black heav51 b ,o fair ,*ri/6 ,o black angels1 b surpass+ly fair ,"l ,jesus6 ,i w\ld seek no m to make me happy = ev]more1 b a ?or\gh & cle> sight ( ! beauty ( ,jesus1 my ,"l4 ,let my eyes enjoy ,8 fairness1 & />e ,him = ev] 9 ! face1 & ,i h all t c be wi%$4 ,get ,*ri/ r ?an gold or silv]2 seek ,*ri/1 h[beit ye %\ld lose all ?+s = ,him4 ,!y take _! m>ks by ! moon1#cae & look asqu9t1 9 look+ to fair ,*ri/1 :o resolve = ! _w & _! ease1 & = _! hon\r1 & c\rt1 & cr$it1 or = fe> ( losses & a sore sk91 to turn _! backs ^u ,*ri/ & ,8 tru?4 ,alas1 h[ _m bl9d eyes & squ9t look]s look ?is day 9 ,scotl& ^u ,*ri/'s beauty1 & !y see a spot 9 ,*ri/'s fair face6 ,alas1 !y are n wor?y ( ,*ri/ :o look ?is way ^u ,him1 & see no beauty 9 ,him :y !y %\ld desire ,him6 ,god s5d me my fill ( ,8 beauty1 if x be possible t my s\l c be full ( ,8 beauty "h4 ,b mu* ( ,*ri/'s beauty ne$e? n abate ! eag] appetite ( a s\l 7sick ( love = ,himself7 to see ,him 9 ! o!r _w1 :]e ,he is se5 z ,he is4 #cae ,a prov]b = be+ *angeable1 or = judg+ by imp]fect evid5ce4 ,i am glad1 ) all my he>t1 t ye h giv5 y\r gre5e/ morn+-age to ?is ,"l ,jesus4 ,hold on1 & we>y n2 fa9t n4 ,resolve ^u suff]+ = ,*ri/2 b fe> n t5 days' tribulation1 = ,*ri/'s s\r cross is sug>$ ) com=ts1 & ha? a ta/e ( ,*ri/ ,himself4 ,i e/eem x to be my glory1 my joy1 & my cr[n1 & ,i bless ,him = ?is hon\r1 to be yok$ ) ,*ri/1 & m>ri$ to ,him 9 suff]+1 :o !re=e 0 born1 & !re=e came into ! _w1 t ,he might be> witness to ! tru?4 ,take pa9s1 above all ?+s1 = salvation2 = )\t runn+1 fight+1 sweat+1 wre/l+1 heav5 is n tak54 ,oh1 happy s\l1 t crosse? nature's /oma*1 & delighte? to ga9 t fair g>l& & cr[n ( glory6 ,:at a feckless loss is x = y to g ?r\gh ?is wild]ness1 & nev] ta/e s9's sug>$ pleasures6 ,:at poor] is a s\l to want pride1 lu/1 love ( ! _w1 & ! vanities ( ?is va9 & wor?less _w8 ,nature ha? no cause to weep at ! want ( su* toys z ^!4 ,e/eem x y\r ga9 to be an heir ( glory4 ,oh1 b ?is is an eye-look to a fair r5t6 ,! v hope ( heav51 "u tr\bles1 is l w9d & sails to ! s\l1 & l w+s1 :5 ! feet come out ( ! sn>e4 ,oh1 = :at /ay we "h8 ,up1 up1 aft] our ,"l ,jesus6 ,?is is n our re/1 nor our dwell+4 ,:at h we to d 9 ?is prison1 except only to take meat & h\se-room 9 x = a "t8 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\r s\l's well-wi%]1 & ,*ri/'s prison]1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,cciii4--,to ,,william ,,gordon at ,k5mure4 ,?is maybe ! same correspond5t z he to :om ,lett] ,,lxxii4 is address$4 ,he may h be5 on a visit to ,k5mure4 7,,te/imony ,,to ,,*ri/',s ,,wor?--,,m>ks ,,( ,,grace ,,9 ,,conviction ,,( ,,s9 ,,& ,,spiritual ,,conflict47 ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i h be5 long 9 answ]+ y\r lett]1 :i* came 9 good "t to me4 ,x is my aim & he>ty desire1 t my furnace1 :i* is ( ! ,"l's k9dl+1 may sp>kle fire ^u /&]s-by1 to ! w>m+ ( _! he>ts ) ,god's love4 ,! v du/ t falle? f ,*ri/'s feet1 ,8 old ragg$ clo!s1 ,8 knotty & black cross1 are sweet] to me ?an k+s' gold5 cr[ns1 & _! "t-eat5 pleasures4 ,i %\ld be a li> & false witness1 if ,i w\ld n give my ,"l ,jesus a fair te/imonial ) my :ole s\l4 ,my ^w1 ,i "k1 w n height5 ,him3 ,he ne$e? n su* props "u ,8 feet to raise ,8 glory high4 ,b1 oh t ,i c\ld raise ,him ! height ( heav51 & ! bread? & l5g? ( t5 heav5s1 9 ! e/imation ( all ,8 "y lov]s6 = we h all %ap5 ,*ri/ b too n>r[ & too %ort1 & =m$ conceptions ( ,8 love1 9 our conceit1 v unwor?y ( x4 ,oh t m5 7 tak5 & cat*$ ) ,8 beauty & fairness6 !y w\ld give ov] play+ ) idols1 9 :i* !re is n half room = ! love ( "o s\l to expatiate itself4 ,& man's love is b he>t-hung]$ 9 gnaw+ ^u b>e bones1 & suck+ at dry brea/s4 ,x is well w>$#caf !y want :o w n come to ,him :o ha? a _w ( love1 & goodness1 & b\nty = all4 ,we seek to ?aw our froz5 he>ts at ! cold smoke ( ! %ort-tim$ creature1 & our s\ls ga!r nei!r heat1 nor life1 nor light2 = ^! _c give to u :at !y h n 9 !mselves4 ,oh t we c\ld ?ru/ 9 ?r\gh ^! ?orns1 & ?is ?rong ( ba/>d lov]s1 & be ravi%$ & sick ( love = ,*ri/6 ,we %\ld f9d "s foot+1 & "s room1 & sweet ease = our tott]+ & witless s\ls 9 our ,"l4 ,i wi% x 7 9 my p[]1 aft] ?is day1 to cry d[n all love b ! love ( ,*ri/1 & to cry d[n all gods b ,*ri/1 all savi\rs b ,*ri/1 all well-belov$s b ,*ri/1 & all s\l-suitors & love-begg>s b ,*ri/4 #caf ,_! pov]ty is well-des]v$ :o4 ,ye compla9 t ye want a m>k ( ! s\nd "w ( grace & love 9 y\r s\l4 ,= answ]1 consid] = y\r satisfaction 7till ,god s5d m7 #a ,john iii4 #ad4 ,& z = y\r compla9t ( deadness & d\bt+s1 ,*ri/ w1 ,i hope1 take y\r deadness & y toge!r4 ,!y are bodies full ( holes1 runn+ boils1 & brok5 bones :i* ne$ m5d+1 t ,*ri/ ! ,physician take? up3 :ole vessels are n = ! ,m$iator ,*ri/'s art4 ,publicans1 s9n]s1 :ores1 h>lots1 are ready m>ket-w>es = ,*ri/4 ,! only ?+ t w br+ s9n]s )9 a ca/ ( ,*ri/'s draw+ arm is t :i* ye write (1 "s feel+ ( dea? & s94 ,t br+e? =? compla9ts2 &1 !re=e1 out ( s5se compla9 m1 & be m acqua9t ) all ! cramps1 /it*es1 & s\l-swoon+s t tr\ble y4 ,! m pa91 & ! m night-wat*+1 & ! m fev]s1 ! bett]4 ,a s\l ble$+ to dea?1 till ,*ri/ 7 s5t =1 & cri$ = 9 all ha/e1 to come & /em ! blood1 & close up ! hole 9 ! w\nd ) ,8 own h& & balm1 7 a v good disease1 :5 _m are dy+ ( a :ole he>t4 ,we h all too little ( hell-pa9 & t]rors t way2 nay1#cag ,god s5d me su* a hell z ,*ri/ ha? promis$ to make a heav5 (4 ,alas6 ,i am n come t f> on ! way1 z to say 9 sad e>ne/1 ,"l ,jesus1 great & sov]eign ,physician1 "h is a pa9$ pati5t = ,!e4 ,b ! ?+ t we mi/ake is ! want ( victory4 ,we hold t to be ! m>k ( "o t ha? no grace4 ,nay1 say ,i1 ! want ( fight+ 7 a m>k ( no grace2 b ,i %all n say ! want ( victory is su* a m>k4 ,if my fire & ! devil's wat] make crackl+ l ?und] 9 ! air1 ,i am ! less fe>$2 = :]e !re is fire1 x is ,*ri/'s "p1 :i* ,i lay & b9d ^u ,him1 to keep 9 ! coal1 & to pray ! ,fa!r t my fai? fail n1 if ,i 9 ! meantime be wre/l+1 & do+1 & fight+1 & m\rn+4 ,= pray] putte? n ,paul's devil 7! ?orn 9 ! fle%1 & ! mess5g] ( ,satan7 to ! door at fir/2 b our ,"l w h !m to try e "o1 & let ,paul f5d = himself1 by ,god's help1 ,god keep+ ! /akes1 & mod]at+ ! play4 ,& ye d well n to d\bt1 if ! gr\nd-/one be sure1 b to try if x be s2 = !re is great odds betwe5 d\bt+ t we h grace1 & try+ if we h grace4 ,! =m] may be s91 b ! latt] is good4 ,we are b loose 9 try+ our free-hold+ ( ,*ri/1 & mak+ sure "w ( ,*ri/4 ,holy fe> is a se>*+ ( ! camp1 t !re be no enemy )9 our bosom to betray u1 & a see+ t all be fa/ & sure4 ,= ,i see _m leaky vessels fair be=e ! w9d1 & pr(essors :o take _! conv]sion ^u tru/1 & !y g on securely1 & see n ! "u-wat]1 till a /orm s9k !m4 ,ea* man _h ne$ twice a-day1 & (t5]1 to be rip$1 & se>*$ ) c&les4 #cag ,may ,god s5d me8 ,pray = me1 t ! ,"l w\ld give me h\se-room aga91 to hold a c&le to ?is d>k _w4--,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l & ,ma/]1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,cciv4--,to ,,m>g>et ,,full]ton4 7,,*ri/1 ,,& ,,n ,,creatures1 ,,wor?y ,,( ,,all ,,love--,,love ,,n ,,to ,,be ,,measur$ ,,by ,,feel+47 ,,mi/ress1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i am glad t ev] ye did ca/ y\r love on ,*ri/2 fa/5 m & m love e day on ,him4 ,oh1 if ,i _h a riv] ( love1 a sea ( love t w\ld nev] g dry1 to be/[ ^u ,him6 ,b1 alas1 ! pity6 ,*ri/ ha? beauty = me1 b ,i h n love = ,him4 ,oh1 :at pa9 is x to see ,*ri/ 9 ,8 beauty1 & !n to want a he>t & love = ,him6 ,b ,i see t want we mu/1 till ,*ri/ l5d u1 nev] to be paid aga94 ,oh t ,he w\ld empty ^! vaults & l[] h\ses 7( ^! poor s\ls7 ( ba/>d & base lov]s1 :i* we foll[6 ,& v]ily1 ,i see no object 9 heav5 or 9 e>? t ,i c\ld w>e ?is mu* ( love ^u1 t ,i h ^u ,*ri/4 ,alas6 t clay1 & "t1 & %ad[s1 run away ) our love1 :i* is ill sp5t ^u any b ^u ,*ri/4 ,ea* fool at ! day ( judgm5t w seek back 8 love f ! creatures1 :5 he %all see !m all 9 a fair fire4 ,b !y %all prove irresponsal debtors2 &1 !re=e1 x is be/ "h1 t we look ere we leap1 & look ere we love4 ,i f9d n[ "u ,8 cross1 t ,i w\ld fa9 give ,him m ?an ,i h to give ,him1 if giv+ 7 9 my p[]2 b ,i r wi% ,him my he>t1 ?an give ,him x4 ,except ,he take x1 & put ,himself 9 possession ( x 7= ,i hope#cah ,he ha? a m>ket-"r to me1 s9ce ,he ha? ransom$ me71 ,i see n h[ ,*ri/ c h me4 ,oh t ,he w\ld be pleas$ to be m homely ) my s\l's love1 & to come into my s\l1 & take ,8 own6 ,b :5 ,he goe? away & hide? ,himself1 all is to me t ,i _h ( ,*ri/ z if x _h fall5 into ! sea-bottom4 ,oh t ,i %\ld be s fickle 9 my love1 z to love ,him only by ! eyes & ! nose6 t is1 to love ,him only 9 z f> z fond & fooli% s5se c>rie? me1 & no m2 & :5 ,i see n1 & smell n1 & t\* n1 !n ,i h all to seek4 ,i _c love p]que]1 nor rejoice p]que]4 ,b ?is is our weakness1 till we be at home1 & %all h ag$ m5's /oma*s to be> ,*ri/'s love4 #cah ,no d\bt ,he ha?--q4d4 ,i tru/ none d5ies4 ,pray = me1 t our ,"l w\ld br+ me back to y1 ) a new bless+ ( ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,i =get n y4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,ccv4--,= ! ,"r ,hon\rable my ,,lady ,,visc\ntess ,,( ,,k5mure4 7,,difficulties ,,9 ,,! ,,way ,,to ,,! ,,k+dom--,,*ri/',s ,,love47 ,,my ,,v ,,noble ,,& ,,de> ,,lady1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,! ,"l ha? br\ght me safely to ,ab]de53 ,i h gott5 lodg+ 9 ! he>ts ( all ,i meet )4 ,no face t ha? n smil$ ^u me2 only ! indwell]s ( ?is t[n are dry1 cold1 & g5]al4 ,!y consi/ ( ,papi/s1 & m5 ( ,gallio's metal1 firm 9 no religion2 & x is c\nt$ no wisdom "h to c\nt5ance a conf9$ & sil5c$ prison]4 ,b ! %ame ( ,*ri/'s cross %all n be my %ame4 ,que5sb]ry's attempt seeme? to sleep1 because ! ,bi%op ( ,gall[ay 0 pleas$ to say to ! treasur] t ,i _h committ$ treason2 :i* ^w blunt$ ! treasur]'s borr[$ zeal4 ,s ,i ?ank ,god1 :o w n h me to an*or my s\l ^u false gr\nd1 or ^u fle% & blood2 x is bett] to be fa/5$ )9 ! vail4 ,i f9d my old *all5ges reviv+ aga91 & my love (t5 jeal\s ( ,*ri/'s love1 :5 ,i look ^u my own guilt9ess4 ,& ,i v]ily ?9k t ! _w ha? too s(t an op9ion ( ! gate to heav51 & t _m %all get a bl9d & sad beguile = heav54 ,= !re is m ado ?an a cold & froz5 ,"l1 ,"l4 ,x mu/ be a way n>r[] & /rait] ?an we conceive2 = ! righte\s %all sc>cely be sav$4 ,x 7 good to take a m judici\s view ( ,*ri/ianity2 = ,i h be5 d\bt+ if ev] ,i knew any m ( ,*ri/ianity ?an ! lett]s ( ! "n4 ,i w n lie on my ,"l4 ,i f9d (t5 mu* joy & unspeakable com=t 9 ,8 sweet pres5ce1 :o s5t me hi!r2 & ,i tru/1 ?is h\se ( my pilgrimage %all be my palace1 my g>d5 ( delights1 & t ,*ri/ w be k9d to poor sold ,joseph1 :o is sep>at$ f 8 bre?r54 ,i w\ld be sometimes too hot1 & too joyful1 if ! he>t-breaks at ! remembrance ( s91 & fair1 fair fea/-days ) ,k+ ,jesus1 did n cool me1 & s\r my sweet joys4 ,oh1 h[ sweet is ! love ( ,*ri/6 & h[ wise is t love6 ,b let fai? fri/ & tru/ a :ile2 x is no reason sons %\ld (f5d1 t ! fa!r give? !m n twice a-ye> hire1 z he do? to hir$ s]vants4 ,bett] t ,god's heirs live ^u hope1 ?an ^u hire4 ,madam1 y\r ,lady%ip kn[e? :at ,*ri/ ha? done to h all y\r love2 & t ,he all[e? n ,8 love#cai ^u y\r de> *ild4 ,keep good qu>t]s ) ,*ri/ 9 y\r love4 ,i v]ily ?9k t ,*ri/ ha? said1 ,i mu/ ne$s-=ce h ,jean ,campbell = ,myself2 & ,he ha? laid _m o>s 9 ! wat]1 to fi% & hunt home-ov] y\r he>t to heav54 ,let ,him h ,8 prey1 ,he w ?9k y well won1 :5 ,he ha? gott5 y4 ,x is good to h rec\rse (t51 & to h ! door op51 to our /ronghold4 ,= ! sword ( ! ,"l1 ! sword ( ! ,"l is = ,scotl&6 ,& yet two or ?ree b]ries %all be left 9 ! top ( ! olive-tree4 #cai ,does n p]mit y to give ! *ild t love :i* belongs to ,himself4 ,if a ^w c d my bro!r good 9 8 di/ress1 ,i "k y\r ,lady%ip w be will+ & ready to speak x1 & m also4 ,n[ ! only wise ,god1 & y\r only1 only ,"o1 ,he :o dwelt 9 ,! ,bu%1 be ) y4 ,i write _m kisses & _m bless+s 9 ,*ri/ to y\r de> *ild3 ! bless+s ( 8 fa!r's ,god1 ! bless+s due to ! fa!rless & ! wid[1 be y\rs & 84 ,y\r ,lady%ip's 9 8 only1 only ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de54 ,,po/script4 ,madam1 be pleas$ at a fit "t to try my ,"l ( ,lorn's m9d1 if 8 ,lord%ip w\ld be pleas$ t ,i d$icate ano!r "w aga9/ ! ,arm9ians1 to 8 hon\rable "n4#cbj ,= h[beit ,i w\ld comp>e no patron to 8 ,lord%ip1 & ?\gh ,i h suffici5t exp]i5ce ( 8 love1 yet x is possible t 8 ,lord%ip may ?9k x n exp$i5t at ?is "t4 ,b ,i expect y\r ,lady%ip's answ]1 & ,i hope t y\r ,lady%ip w be pla94 #cbj ,:at 8 ,lord%ip's answ] 01 we are n in=m$2 b ,ru!r=d did n publi% any book at t "t1 or = "s ye>s aft]w>ds1 ?\gh x is n improbable t1 :ile "u conf9em5t1 he devot$ himself mu* to !ological /udy 7,murray's ,life ( ,ru!r=d74 ,,ccvi4--,= ! ,"r ,hon\rable my ,,lady ,,visc\ntess ,,( ,,k5mure4 7,,! ,,use ,,( ,,suff]+s--,,fe>s ,,"u ,,!m--,,desire ,,t ,,*ri/ ,,be ,,glorifi$47 ,,madam1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y\r ,lady%ip4--,i long to he> f y1 & t de> *ild2 & = t cause ,i tr\ble y ) lett]s4 ,i am = ! pres5t ?9k+ ! sp>r[s & ! swall[s1 t build _! ne/s 9 ,anwo?1 bless$ birds4 ,! ,"l ha? made all my congregation desolate4 ,alas6 ,i am (t at ?is1 ,%[ me :]e=e ,?\ cont5de/ ) me4 ,o e>?1 e>?1 cov] n ! viol5ce done to me4 ,i "k x is my fai?less jeal\sy1 9 ?is my d>k night1 to take a fri5d = a foe2 yet ha? n my ,"l made any plea ) me4 ,i *ide ) ,him1 b ,he give? me fair words4 ,see+ my s9s & ! s9s ( my y\? des]v$ /rokes1 h[ am ,i oblig$ to my ,"l1 :o among/ _m crosses ha? giv5 me a wal$ & *os5 cross1 to suff] = ! "n ( my ,"l ,jesus6 ,s9ce ,i mu/ h *a9s1 ,he w\ld put gold5 *a9s on me1 wat]$ ov] ) _m consolations4 ,see+ ,i mu/ h sorr[ 7= ,i h s9n$1 ,o ,pres]v] ( mank9d671 ,he ha? wal$ out = me joyful sorr[1--hone/1 spiritual1 & glori\s sorr[4 ,my crosses come ?r\gh m]cy & love's f+]s1 f ! k9d he>t ( a ,bro!r1 ,*ri/ my ,"l2 &1 !re=e1 !y mu/ be sweet & sug>$4 ,oh1 :at am ,i6 su* a lump1 su* a rott5 mass ( s91 to be c\nt$ a bairn wor?y to be nurtur$1 & /rick5 ) ! be/ & mo/ hon\rable rod 9 my ,fa!r's h\se1 ! gold5 rod1 :]e) my elde/ ,bro!r1 ! ,"l1 ,heir ( ! inh]itance1 & ,8 fai?ful witnesses 7 /rick5 )al4 ,x w\ld be ?\ght t ,i %\ld be ?ankful & rejoice4 ,b my behold]s & lov]s 9 ,*ri/ h eyes ( fle%1 & h made my "o to be t51 & ,i am somebody 9 _! books4 ,my witness is above1 t !re are armies ( ?\ghts )9 me say+ ! contr>y1 & laugh+ at _! wide mi/ake4 ,if my inn] side 7 se51 my corruption w\ld appe>3 ,i w\ld lose & =feit love & respect at ! h&s ( any t love ,god3 pity w\ld come 9 ! place ( ^!4 ,oh1 if !y w\ld yet set me l[]1 & my well-belov$ ,*ri/ high]6 ,i w\ld ,i _h grace & /r5g? ( my ,"l to be joyful1 & cont5t$ly glad & *e]ful1 t ,god's glory might ride1 & op5ly triumph be=e ! view ( m51 angels1 devils1 e>?1 heav51 hell1 sun1 moon1 & all ,god's creatures1 ^u my pa9 & suff]+s2 provid+ always1 t ,i felt n ! ,"l's hatr$ & displeasure4 ,b ,i fe> t ,8 fair glory be b soil$ 9 com+ ?r\gh su* a f\l creature z ,i am4 ,if ,i c\ld be ! s9less matt] ( glorify+ ,*ri/1 h[beit to my loss1 pa91 suff]+s1 & extremity ( wret*$ness1 h[ w\ld my s\l rejoice6 ,b ,i am f> f ?is4 ,he kn[e? t ,8 love ha? made me a prison]1 & b\nd me h& & foot2 b x is my pa9 t ,i _c w9 loose1 nor get loose h&s & a loos$ he>t1 to d s]vice to my ,"l ,jesus1 & to speak ,8 love4 ,i confess t ,i h nei!r tongue nor p5 to d x4 ,*ri/'s love is m ?an my praises1 & above ! ?\ghts ( ! angel ,gabriel1 & all ! mighty ho/s t /& be=e ! ?rone ( ,god4 ,i ?9k %ame1 ,i am sad & ca/ d[n1 to ?9k t my f\l tongue1 & my pollut$ he>t1 %\ld come 9 to help o!rs to s+ al\d ! praises ( ! love ( ,*ri/3 all ,i d[ d1 is to wi% ! *oir to gr[ ?rong1#cba & to gr[ 9 ! extoll+ ( ,*ri/4 ,wo1 wo is me = my guilt9ess se5 to few6 ,my hidd5 w\nds1 /ill ble$+ )9 me1 are be=e ! eyes ( no man2 b if my sweet ,"l ,jesus 7 n /ill ba?+1 wa%+1 balm+1 heal+1 & b9d+ !m up1 !y %\ld rot1 & break out to my %ame4 #cba ,gr[ into a multitude4 ,i "k n :at w be ! end ( my suff]+4 ,i h se5 b ! "o side ( my cross2 :at w be ! o!r side1 ,he kn[e? :o ha? ,8 fire 9 ,zion4 ,let ,him lead me1 if x 7 ?r\gh hell4 ,i ?ank my ,"l1 t my on-wait+ & hold+ my peace z ,i d 7to see :at m ,*ri/ w d to me71 is my joy4 ,oh1 if my ease1 joy1 pleasure = ev]more1 7 laid 9 wadset & 9 pl$ge1 to buy praises to ,*ri/6 ,b ,i am f> f ?is4 ,x is easy = a poor s\l1 9 ! deep debt ( ,*ri/'s love1 to spit f>!r#cbb ?an he d[ leap or jump1 & to fe$ ^u broad wi%es t ,*ri/ may be hon\r$2 b 9 p]=mance ,i am />k n\ght4 ,i h no?+1 no?+ to give ,*ri/ b pov]ty4 ,except ,he w\ld comprise & arre/ my s\l & my love 7oh1 oh1 if ,he w\ld d t671 ,i h no?+ = ,him4 ,he may inde$ seize ^u a dyv\r's p]son1 s\l & body2 b he ha? no goods = ,*ri/ to m$dle )4 ,b h[ glad w\ld my s\l be1 if ,he w\ld =feit my love & nev] give x me aga96 #cbb ,to %[ a wi% to get at m ?an he c accompli%4 ,madam1 ,i w\ld be glad to he> t ,*ri/'s claim to y 7 /ill ! m1 & t y 7 /ill go+ =w>d1 & t y 7 ne>] ,him4 ,i d n hon\r ,*ri/ myself2 b ,i wi% all o!rs to make sail to ,*ri/'s h\se4 ,i w\ld ,i c\ld invite y to g into y\r ,well-belov$'s h\se-(-w9e1 & t ^u my ^w2 y w\ld !n see a new my/]y ( love 9 ,*ri/ t y nev] saw be=e4 ,i am some:at enc\rag$ 9 t y\r ,lady%ip is n dry & cold to ,*ri/'s prison]1 z "s are4 ,i hope x is put up 9 my ,ma/]'s c\nt-book4 ,i am n mu* griev$ t my jeal\s ,husb& break 9 pieces my idols1 t ei!r !y d>e n or w n d = me4 ,my ,ma/] ne$e? n _! help1 b !y _h ne$ to be t s]viceable z to help ,him4 ,madam1 ,i h be5 t bold z to put y & t sweet *ild into ! pray]s ( ,mr4 ,&rew ,cant1 ,mr4 ,james ,m>t91 ! ,lady ,leyes1 & "s o!rs 9 ?is c\ntry t truly love ,*ri/4 ,be pleas$ to let me he> h[ ! *ild is4 ,! bless+s t came ^u ! head ( ,joseph1 & on ! top ( ! head ( him :o 0 sep>at$ f 8 bre?r51 & ! good-w ( ,him :o dwelt 9 ,! ,bu%1 be se5 ^u him & y4 ,madam1 ,i c say1 by "s little exp]i5ce1 m n[ ?an be=e ( ,*ri/ to y4 ,i am /ill ^u ?is1 t if y seek1 !re is a pose1 a hidd5 treasure1 & a gold m9e 9 ,*ri/1 y nev] yet saw4 ,!n come & see4 ,?us recomm5d+ y to ,god's de>e/ m]cy1 ,i re/1 y\r own1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 at all ob$i5ce1 ,s4 ,r4 ,my ,lady ,m>is*all#cbc is v k9d to me1 & h] son also4 ,,ab]de51 ,june #ag1 #afcg4 #cbc ,lady ,m>is*all1 ^: maid5 "n 0 ,m>g>et ,ersk9e1 be+ ! elde/ daught] ( ,john ,ersk9e1 sev5? ,e>l ( ,m>1 by ,lady ,m>g>et ,/ew>t1 daught] to ,esme1 ,duke ( ,l5nox1 0 ! wife ( ,william1 six? ,e>l ( ,m>is*all4 ,9 #afce %e became a wid[1 8 ,lord%ip hav+ di$ on ! #bh? ( ,octob] t ye>1 ag$ ab\t fifty4 ,%e _h to him sev5 *ildr51 f\r sons & ?ree daught]s 7,d\glas' ,pe]age74 ,lady ,m>is*all's son1 ^: k9dness also ,ru!r=d gratefully records1 0 ,william1 :o succe$$ 8 fa!r4 ,he 0 a devot$ adh]5t ( ,*>les ,,ii42 & ent]+ ) zeal into ! engagem5t 9 #afdh = ! ,k+'s lib]ation1 comm&$ a regim5t ( horse at ! battle ( ,pre/on1 :]e ! ,scotti% army 0 r\t$ by ! ,engli%4 ,:5 he & o!rs ( ! ,k+'s fri5ds1 :o _h assembl$ at ,aly? 9 #afej = ! support ( ! royal cause1 7 surpris$ by a l>ge body ( ,engli% horse1 ! ,e>l & "s ( 8 fri5ds 7 s5t prison]s to ! ,t[] ( ,london by sea1 :]e he 0 kept = a long "t4 ,he di$ 9 #afgj1 at 8 h\se ( ,inv]r+ie4 ,,ccvii4--,,to ,,john ,,h5d]son1 9 ,rusco4 ,he 0 probably t5ant 9 ! f>m ( ,rusco1 :i* is at ! foot ( ! hill ,ca/ramont1 a f>m on ! prop]ty ( ,gordon ( ,rusco4 7,,practical ,,h9ts47 ,,lov+ ,,fri5d1--,i e>ne/ly desire y\r salvation4 ,"k ! ,"l & seek ,*ri/4 ,y h a s\l t _c die3 see = a lodg+ to y\r poor s\l2 = t h\se ( clay w fall4 ,heav5 or no?+6 ei!r ,*ri/ or no?+6 ,use pray] 9 y\r h\se1 & set y\r ?\ghts (t5 ^u dea? & judgm5t4 ,x is dang]\s to be loose 9 ! matt] ( y\r salvation4 ,few are sav$2 m5 g to heav5 9 ones & twos1 & ! :ole _w lie? 9 s94 ,love y\r enemies1 & /& by ! tru? :i* ,i h taught y1 9 all ?+s4 ,fe> n m51 b let ,god be y\r fe>4 ,y\r "t w n be long3 make ! seek+ ( ,*ri/ y\r daily task4 ,ye may1 :5 ye are 9 ! fields1 speak to ,god4 ,seek a brok5 he>t = s92 = )\t t !re is no meet+ ) ,*ri/4 ,i speak ?is to y\r wife1 z well z to y\rself4 ,i desire y\r si/]1 9 h] fe>s & d\bt+s1 to fa/5 h] grips on ,*ri/'s love4 ,i =bid h] to d\bt2 = ,*ri/ love? h]1 & ha? h] "n writt5 9 ,8 book4 ,h] salvation is fa/ com+4 ,*ri/ h] ,"l is n sl[ 9 com+1 nor slack 9 ,8 promise4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r lov+ pa/or1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de54 ,,ccviii4--,to ,,mr4 ,,alex&] ,,colville ( ,blair4 ,lett] ,,xcix4 7,,regrets ,,= ,,n ,,be+ ,,able ,,to ,,prea*--,,long+s ,,= ,,*ri/47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,sir1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i w\ld desire to "k h[ my ,"l took my lett]1 :i* ,i s5t him1 & h[ he is4 ,i desire no?+1 b t he may be fa/ & hone/ to my royal ,ma/] & ,k+4 ,i am well e way1 all praise to ,him 9 ^: books ,i mu/ /& = ev] z ,8 debtor6 ,only my sil5ce pa9e? me4 ,i _h "o joy out ( heav51 next to ,*ri/ my ,"l1 & t 0 to prea* ,him to ?is fai?less g5]ation2 & !y h tak5 t f me4 ,x 0 to me z ! poor man's "o eye1 & !y h put out t eye4 ,i "k t ! viol5ce done to me1 & ,8 poor b]eft bride1 is come up be=e ! ,"l2 &1 suppose t ,i see n ! o!r side ( my cross1 or :at my ,"l w br+ out ( x1 yet ,i believe t ! vision %all n t>ry1 & t ,*ri/ is on ,8 j\rney = my deliv]ance4 ,he goe? n sl[ly1 b passe? ov] t5 m\nta9s at "o /ride4 ,9 ! meantime1 ,i am pa9$ ) ,8 love1 because ,i want real possession4 ,:5 ,*ri/ come?1 ,he /aye? n long2 b c]ta9ly1 ! bl[+ ( ,8 brea? ^u a poor s\l is heav5 ^u e>?2 & :5 ! w9d turne? into ! nor?1 & ,he goe? away1 ,i die1 till ! w9d *ange into ! we/1 & ,he visit ,8 prison]4 ,b ,he holde? me n (t5 at ,8 door4 ,i am ri*ly repaid = suff]+ = ,him4 ,oh1 if all ,scotl& 7 z ,i am1 except my bonds6 ,oh1 :at pa9 ,i h1 because ,i _c get ,him prais$ by my suff]+s6 ,oh t heav5 7)9 & )\t7 & ! e>? 7 pap]1 & all ! riv]s1 f\nta9s1 & seas 7 ink1 & ,i able to write all ! pap] 7)9 & )\t7 full ( ,8 praises1 & love1 & excell5cy1 to be read by man & angel6 ,nay1 ?is is little2 ,i owe my heav5 to ,*ri/2 & d desire1 h[beit ,i %\ld nev] ent] 9 at ! gates ( ! new ,j]usalem1 to s5d my love & my praises ov] ! wall to ,*ri/4 ,alas1 t "t & days lie betwixt ,him & me1 & adj\rn our meet+6 ,x is my "p to cry1 ,oh1 :5 w ! night be pa/1 & ! day dawn1 t we %all see "o ano!r6 ,be pleas$ to rememb] my s]vice to my ,"l1 to :om ,i wrote2 & %[ him t1 = 8 affection to me1 ,i _c b pray = him1 & e>ne/ly desire t ,*ri/ miss him n out ( ! roll ( ^? :o are ,8 witnesses1 n[ :5 ,8 k+ly hon\r is call$ 9 "q4 ,x is 8 hon\r to hold up ,*ri/'s royal tra91 & to be an in/rum5t to hold ! cr[n ^u ,*ri/'s head4 ,%[ him1 because ,i love 8 true hon\r & /&+1 t ?is is my e>ne/ desire = him4 ,n[ ,i bless y2 & ! pray]s ( ,*ri/'s prison] come ^u y2 & ,8 sweete/ pres5ce1 :om ye s]ve 9 ! ,_s1 accompany y4 ,y\rs1 at all oblig$ ob$i5ce 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,june #bc1 #afcg4 ,,ccix4--,to 8 ,rev]5d & ,de> ,bro!r1 ,,mr4 ,,john ,,nevay4 ,lett] ,,clxxix4 7,,*ri/',s ,,surpass+ ,,excell5cy--,,8 ,,cause ,,9 ,,scotl&47 ,,my ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i h exce$+ly _m :om ,i write to1 else ,i w\ld be k9d] 9 pap]4 ,i rejoice t my sweet ,ma/] ha? any to back ,him4 ,?ick1 ?ick may my royal ,k+'s c\rt be4 ,oh t ,8 k+dom might gr[6 ,x 7 my joy to h ,8 h\se full ( gue/s4 ,except t ,i h "s cl\dy days1 = ! mo/ "p ,i h a k+'s life ) ,*ri/4 ,he is all p]fum$ ) ! p[d]s ( ! m]*ant2 ,he ha? a k+'s face1 & a k+'s smell4 ,8 *>iot1 :]e9 ,he c>rie? ,8 poor prison]1 is ( ! wood ( ,lebanon2 x is pav$ ) love4 ,is n t s(t gr\nd to walk or lie on8 ,i ?9k bett] ( ,*ri/ ?an ev] ,i did2 my ?\ghts ( ,8 love gr[ & swell on me4 ,i nev] write to any ( ,him s mu* z ,i h felt4 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld write a book ( ,*ri/1 & ( ,8 love6 ,suppose ,i 7 made :ite a%es1 & burnt = ?is same tru? t m5 c\nt b z knots ( /raw1 x 7 my ga91 if my a%es c\ld proclaim ! wor?1 excell5cy1 & love ( my ,"l ,jesus4 ,!re is mu* tell+ ( ,*ri/3 ,i give ov] ! weigh+ ( ,him2 heav5 w\ld n be ! beam ( a balance to weigh ,him 94 ,:at eyes be on me1 or :at w9d ( tongues be on me1 ,i c>e n3 let me /& 9 ?is /age 9 ! fool's coat1 & act a fool's "p to ! re/ ( ?is nation4 ,if ,i c set my ,well-belov$ on high1 & witness fair = ,him1 a fig = _! hosanna4 ,if ,i c roll myself 9 a lap ( ,*ri/'s g>m5t1 ,i %all lie !re1 & laugh at ! ?\ghts ( dy+ bits ( clay4 ,bro!r1 we h cause to weep = our h>lot-"m2 h] ,husb& is s5d+ h] to ,rome's bro!l-h\se1 :i* is ! gate %e like? well4 ,yet ,i p]suade y t !re %all be a fair aft]-gr[? = ,*ri/ 9 ,scotl&1 & t ?is *ur* %all s+ ! ,bridegroom's welcome home aga9 to ,8 own h\se4 ,! worms %all eat !m fir/1 ere !y cause ,*ri/ to take good-night at ,scotl&4 ,i am "h assault$ ) ! ,doctors' guns2#cbd b ,i bless ! ,fa!r ( lights1 t !y draw n blood ( tru?4 ,i f9d no lodg+ 9 ! he>ts ( natural m51 :o are cold fri5ds to my ,ma/]4 #cbd ,! ,ab]de5 ,doctors4 ,i pray y1 rememb] my love to t g5tleman1 ,a4 ,c4 ,my he>t is knit to him1 because he & ,i h "o ,ma/]4 ,rememb] my bonds1 & pres5t my s]vice to my ,"l & my ,lady4#cbe ,i wi% t ,*ri/ may be de>] to !m ?an ,he is to _m ( _! place4 #cbe ,! ,e>l ( ,l\don & 8 lady4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,july #e1 #afcg4 ,,ccx4--,to my ,,lady ,,boyd4 7,,8 ,,s\l ,,fa9t+ ,,= ,,*ri/',s ,,mat*less ,,beauty--,,pray] ,,= ,a ,,revival47 ,,madam1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,few1 ,i believe1 "k ! pa9 & torm5t ( ,*ri/'s fri/$ love3 fri/+ ) ,*ri/'s pres5ce is a matt] ( torm5t4 ,i "k a poor s\l t w\ld lay all o>s 9 ! wat] = a banquet or fea/ ( ,*ri/'s love4 ,i _c ?9k b x mu/ be uptak+ & sweet1 to see ! :ite & r$ ( ,*ri/'s fair face2 = ,he is :ite & ruddy1 & ! *iefe/ among t5 ?\s& 7,cant4 v4 #aj74 ,i am sure t mu/ be a well-made face ( ,83 heav5 mu/ be 9 ,8 visage2 glory1 glory = ev]more mu/ sit on ,8 c\nt5ance4 ,i d>e n curse ! mask & cov]+ t are on ,8 face2 b oh1 if !re 7 a hole 9 x6 ,oh1 if ,god w\ld te> ! mask6 ,fy1 fy ^u u6 we 7 nev] a%am$ till n[1 t we d n proclaim our p9+ & langui%+ = ,him4 ,i am sure t nev] tongue spake ( ,*ri/ z ,he is4 ,i am /ill ( t m9d1 & /ill w be1 t we wrong & und]value t holy1 holy ,"o1 9 hav+ su* %ort & %all[ ?\ghts ( ,8 weight & wor?4 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld b h leave to /& beside & see ! ,fa!r weigh ,*ri/ ! ,son1 if x 7 possible6 ,b h[ e "o ( !m compreh5de? ano!r1 we1 :o h eyes ( clay1 _c compreh5d4 ,b x is a pity = ev]more1 & m ?an %ame1 t su* an "o z ,*ri/ %\ld sit 9 heav5 ,8 lone = u4 ,to g up ?i!r once-err& & on purpose to see1 7 no small glory4 ,oh t ,he w\ld /rike out w9d[s1 & fair & great lights1 9 ?is old h\se1 ?is fall5-d[n s\l1 & !n set ! s\l ne>-h& ,*ri/1 t ! rays & beams ( light & ! s\l-delight+ glances ( ! fair1 fair ,godhead might %9e 9 at ! w9d[s1 & fill ! h\se6 ,a fair]1 & m ne>1 & direct1 sight ( ,*ri/ w\ld make room = ,8 love2 = we are b p9*$ & /rait5$ 9 ,8 love4 ,alas1 x 7 easy to measure & weigh all ! love t we h = ,*ri/1 by in*es & ounces6 ,alas1 t we %\ld love by measure & weight1 & n r h floods & fea/s ( ,*ri/'s love6 ,oh t ,*ri/ w\ld break d[n ! old n>r[ vessels ( ^! n>r[ & ebb s\ls1 & make fair1 deep1 wide1 & broad s\ls1 to hold a sea & a full tide 7fl[+ ov] all its banks7 ( ,*ri/'s love6 ,oh t ! ,almighty w\ld give me my reque/6 t ,i might see ,*ri/ come to ,8 temple aga91 z ,he is m9t+1 &1 x is l1 m9d+ to d4 ,& if ! l& 7 humbl$1 ! judgm5ts ?reat5$ are ) ?is res]vation 7,i "k71 ,if ye w turn & rep5t4 ,oh1 :at a heav5 %\ld we h on e>?1 to see ,scotl&'s moon l ! light ( ! sun1 & ,scotl&'s sun-light sev5fold1 l ! light ( sev5 days1 9 ! day t ! ,"l b9de? up ! brea* ( ,8 p1 & heale? ! /roke ( _! w\nd6 7,isa4 xxx4 #bf74 ,alas1 t we w n pull & draw ,*ri/ to ,8 old t5ts aga91 to come & fe$ among ! lilies1 till ! day break1 & ! %ad[s flee away6 ,oh t ! nobles w\ld g on1 9 ! /r5g? & c\rage ( ! ,"l1 to br+ our lawful ,k+ ,jesus home aga96 ,i am p]suad$ t ,he %all return aga9 9 glory to ?is l&2 b happy 7 !y1 :o w\ld help to convoy ,him to ,8 sanctu>y1 & set ,him aga9 up ^u t m]cy-seat1 betwixt ! *]ubim4 ,o sun1 return to d>k5$ ,brita96 ,o faire/ among all ! sons ( m51 ,o mo/ excell5t ,"o1 come home aga96 come home1 & w9 ! praises & bless+s ( ! m\rn]s 9 ,zion1 ! prison]s ( hope1 t wait = ,!e6 ,i "k t ,he c also triumph 9 suff]+1 & weep & reign1 & die & triumph1 & rema9 9 prison & yet subdue ,8 enemies2 b h[ happy 7 ,i to see ! coronation-day ( ,*ri/1 to see ,8 "m1 :o b>e ,him1 put ! cr[n ^u ,8 head aga91 & cry ) %\t+1 till ! e>? %\ld r+1 ,let ,jesus1 our ,k+1 live & reign = ev]more6 ,grace1 grace be ) y\r ,lady%ip4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's1 at all ob$i5ce 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,ccxi4--,to a ,*ri/ian ,g5tlewoman4 7,,god',s ,,skill ,,to ,,bless ,,by ,,affliction--,,unk9dness ,,( ,,m5--,,ne> ,,! ,,day ,,( ,,meet+ ,,! ,,"l47 ,,mi/ress1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,?\gh n acqua9t$1 yet at ! desire ( a ,*ri/ian bro!r1 ,i h ?\ght good to write a l9e unto y1 entreat+ y1 9 ! ,"l ,jesus1 "u y\r trials to keep an e> op5 to ,*ri/1 :o c speak = ,himself1 h[beit y\r visitations1#cbf & y\r own s5se1 %\ld dream h>d ?+s ( ,8 love & fav\r4 ,our ,"l nev] gette? s k9d a look ( u1 nor our love 9 su* a degree1 nor our fai? 9 su* a measure ( /$fa/ness1 z ,he gette? out ( ! furnace ( our tempt+ fe>s & %>p trials4 ,i v]ily believe 7& two sad pro(s 9 me say no less71 t if our ,"l w\ld gr9d our :ori% lu/s into p[d]1 ! v old a%es ( our corruption w\ld take life aga91 & live1 & hold u "u s mu* bondage1 t may humble u1 & make u sad1 till we be 9 t c\ntry :]e we %all ne$ no physic at all4 ,oh1 :at viol5t means do? our ,"l use to ga9 u to ,him1 z if inde$ we 7 a prize wor?y ,8 fight+ =6 ,& be sure1 if lead+ w\ld d ! turn1 ,he w\ld n use pull+ ( ! hair1 & draw+3 b ! be/ ( u w bide a /rong pull ( our ,"l's "r arm ere we foll[ ,him4 ,yet ,i say n ?is1 z if our ,"l always measur$ afflictions by s _m ounce-weights1 answ]able to ! gra9-weights ( our guilt9ess4 ,i "k t ,he do? 9 _m 7& possibly 9 y7 seek no?+ s mu* z fai?1 t c endure summ] & w9t] 9 _! extremity4 ,oh1 h[ preci\s to ! ,"l are fai? & love1 t :5 ?re%$1 beat51 & *as$ away1 & bo/$ z x 7 by ,god ,himself1 do? yet look w>m-l1 love-l1 k9d-l1 & life-l1 home-ov] to ,*ri/1 & w\ld be 9 at ,him1 ill & well z x may be4 #cbf ,! afflictions :]e) y h be5 visit$1 & y\r feel+s4 ,?9k x n mu* t y\r husb&1 or ! ne>e/ to y 9 ! _w1 prove? to h ! b[els & m]cy ( ! o/ri*1 h>d1 & rigor\s1 & cruel2 = ! ,"l take? up su* fall5 ones z ^! 7,ps4 xxvii4 #aj74 ,i c\ld n wi% a sweet] life1 or m satisfy+ expressions ( k9dness1 till ,i be up at t ,pr9ce ( k9dness1 ?an ! ,"l's sa9ts f9d1 :5 ! ,"l take? up m5's refuse1 & lodge? ?is _w's outlaws1 :om no man seeke? aft]4 ,8 brea? is nev] s hot1 ,8 love ca/e? nev] su* a flame1 z :5 ?is _w1 & ^? :o %\ld be ! help]s ( our joy1 ca/ wat] on our coal4 ,x is a sweet ?+ to see !m ca/ out1 & ,god tak5 92 & to see !m ?r[ u away z ! refuse ( m51 & ,god take u up z ,8 jewels & ,8 treasure4 ,(t5 ,he make? gold ( dross1 z once ,he made ! ca/-away /one1 ! /one reject$ by ! build]s1 ! head ( ! corn]4 ,! pr9ces ( ?is _w w\ld n h our ,"l ,jesus z a p9n+ 9 ! wall1 or to h any place 9 ! build+2 b ! ,"l made ,him ! ma/]-/one ( p[] & place4 ,god be ?ank$1 t ?is _w ha? n p[] to cry u d[n s _m p\nds1 z rul]s cry d[n light gold1 or light silv]4 ,we %all /& = z mu* z our ma/]-co9] ,*ri/1 ^: co91 arms1 & /amp we be>1 w h u4 ,*ri/ ha? no misc>ry+ balance4 ,?ank y\r ,"l1 :o *ase? y\r love ?r\gh two k+doms1 & foll[e? y & x ov] sea1 to h y = ,himself1 z ,he speake? 7,hos4 iii4 #c74 ,= ,god laye? up ,8 sa9ts1 z ! wale & ! *oice ( all ! _w1 = ,himself2 & ?is is l ,*ri/ & ,8 love4 ,oh1 :at 9 heav51 or out ( heav51 is comp>able to ! smell ( ,*ri/'s g>m5ts6 ,nay1 suppose t our ,"l w\ld manife/ ,8 art1 & make t5 ?\s& heav5s ( good & glori\s ?+s1 & ( new joys1 devis$ out ( ! deep ( inf9ite wisdom1 ,he c\ld n make ! l ( ,*ri/2 = ,*ri/ is ,god1 & ,god _c be made4 ,& !re=e1 let u hold ) ,*ri/1 h[beit we might h our wale & w ( a ho/ ( lov]s1 z _m z ?ree heav5s c\ld conta94 ,oh t ,he & we 7 toge!r6 ,oh1 :5 ,*ri/ & ye %all meet ab\t ! utmo/ m>* & bord]s ( "t1 & ! entry into et]nity1 ye %all see heav5 9 ,8 face at ! fir/ look1 & salvation & glory sitt+ 9 ,8 c\nt5ance1 & betwixt ,8 eyes4 ,fa9t n2 ! miles to heav5 are b few & %ort4 ,he is mak+ a gre5 b$ 7z ! ^w speake?1 ,cant4 i4 #af7 ( love1 = ,himself & y4 ,!re are _m heads ly+ 9 ,*ri/'s bosom1 b !re is room = y\rs among ! re/2 &1 !re=e1 g on1 & let hope g be=e y4 ,s9 n 9 y\r trials1 & ! victory is y\rs4 ,pray1 wre/le1 & believe1 & ye %all ov]come & prevail ) ,god1 z ,jacob did4 ,no w9dle/raws1 no bits ( clay1 no temptations1 :i* are ( no long] life ?an an h\r1 w !n be able to )/& y1 :5 once y h prevail$ ) ,god4 ,help me ) y\r pray]s1 t x w\ld please ! ,"l to give me h\se-room aga91 to speak ( ,8 righte\sness 9 ! great congregation1 if x may seem good 9 ,8 sight4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,july #f1 #afcg4 ,,ccxii4--,to ,william ,gl5d9n+4 ,lett] ,,cxxxvii4 7,,se>* ,,into ,,*ri/',s ,,lovel9ess--,,:at ,,he ,,w\ld ,,suff] ,,to ,,see ,,x--,,*ri/',s ,,com+ ,,to ,,deliv]47 ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,ye are he>tily welcome to t hon\r t ,*ri/ ha? made common to u bo?1 :i* is to suff] = ,8 "n4 ,v]ily ,i ?9k x my g>l& & cr[n2 & if ! ,"l %\ld ask ( me my blood & life = ?is cause1 ,i w\ld gladly1 9 ,8 /r5g?1 pay due debt to ,*ri/'s hon\r & glory1 9 t k9d4 ,acqua9t y\rself ) ,*ri/'s love1 & ye %all n miss to f9d new gold5 m9es & treasures 9 ,*ri/4 ,nay1 truly1 we b /& beside ,*ri/1 we g n 9 to ,him to take our fill ( ,him4 ,b if ,he w\ld d two ?+s1--7#a7 ,draw ! curta9s1 & make b>e ,8 holy face2 & !n 7#b7 ,cle> our dim & ble>$ eyes1 to see ,8 beauty & glory4 ,he %\ld f9d _m lov]s4 ,i w\ld seek no m happ9ess ?an a sight ( ,him s ne>-h&1 z to see1 he>1 smell1 & t\*1 & embrace ,him4 ,b oh clos$ doors1 & vails1 & curta9s1 & ?ick cl\ds hold me 9 pa91 :ile ,i f9d ! sweet burn+ ( ,8 love1 t _m wat]s _c qu5*6 ,oh1 :at sad h\rs h ,i1 :5 ,i ?9k t ! love ( ,*ri/ scaure? at me1 & bl[e? by me6 ,if my ,"l ,jesus w\ld come to b>ga9+ = ,8 love1 ,i ?9k ,he might make ! price ,himself4 ,i %\ld n refuse t5 ?\s& ye>s 9 hell1 to h a wide s\l enl>g$ & made wid]1 t ,i might be exce$+ly1 ev5 to ! runn+-ov]1 fill$ ) ,8 love4 ,oh1 :at am ,i1 to love su* a ,"o1 or to be lov$ by t high & l(ty ,"o6 ,i ?9k ! angels may blu% to look ^u ,him2 & :at am ,i1 to fyle su* inf9ite brightness ) my s9ful eyes6 ,oh t ,*ri/ w\ld come ne>1 & /& /ill1 & give me leave to look ^u ,him6 = to look seeme? ! poor man's privilege1 s9ce he may1 = no?+ & )\t hire1 behold ! sun4 ,i %\ld h a k+'s life1 if ,i _h no o!r ?+ to d1 ?an = ev]more to behold & eye my fair ,"l ,jesus3 nay1 suppose ,i 7 hold5 out at heav5's fair entry1 ,i %\ld be happy = ev]more1 to look ?r\gh a hole 9 ! door1 & see my de>e/ & faire/ ,"l's face4 ,o great ,k+1 :y /&e/ ,?\ alo(8 ,:y rema9e/ ,?\ beyond ! m\nta9s8 ,o ,well-belov$1 :y do/ ,?\ pa9 a poor s\l ) delays8 ,a long "t out ( ,?y glori\s pres5ce is two dea?s & two hells to me4 ,we mu/ meet1 ,i mu/ see ,him1 ,i d[ n want ,him4 ,hung] & long+ = ,*ri/ ha? br\ght on su* a necessity ( enjoy+ ,*ri/1 t1 co/ me :at x w1 ,i _c b assure ,*ri/ t ,i w n1 ,i d[ n want ,him2 = ,i _c ma/] nor comm& ,*ri/'s love4 ,nay1 hell 7z ,i n[ ?9k71 & all ! pa9s 9 x1 laid on me alone1 w\ld n put me f lov+4 ,yea1 suppose t my ,"l ,jesus w\ld n love me1 x is above my /r5g? or p[] to keep back or imprison ! weak love :i* ,i h1 b x mu/ be out to ,*ri/4 ,i w\ld set heav5's joy aside1 & live ^u ,*ri/'s love its lone4 ,let me h no joy b ! w>mness & fire ( ,*ri/'s love2 ,i seek no o!r1 ,god kn[e?4 ,if ?is love be tak5 f me1 ! bottom is fall5 out ( all my happ9ess & joy2 &1 !re=e1 ,i believe t ,*ri/ w nev] d me t mu* h>m1 z to b]eave a poor prison] ( ,8 love4 ,x 7 cruelty to take x f me2 & ,he1 :o is k9dness itself1 _c be cruel4 ,de> bro!r1 we>y n ( my sweet ,ma/]'s *a9s2 we are s mu* ! sibb] to ,*ri/ t we suff]4 ,lodge n a h>d ?\ght ( my royal ,k+4 ,rejoice 9 ,8 cross4 ,y\r deliv]ance sleepe? n4 ,he t w come is n slack ( ,8 promise4 ,wait on = ,god's time\s salvation2 ask n :51 or h[ long8 ,i hope ,he %all lose no?+ ( y 9 ! furnace1 b dross4 ,commit y\r cause 9 meekness 7=giv+ y\r oppressors7 to ,god1 & y\r s5t5ce %all come back f ,him laugh+4 ,our ,bridegroom's day is po/+ fa/ on2 & ?is _w1 t seeme? to g ) a long & a %ort foot1 %all be put into two ranks4 ,wait till y\r t5 days 7,rev4 ii4 #aj7 be end$1 & hope = ! cr[n4 ,*ri/ w n give y a bl9d 9 ! end4 ,comm5d me to y\r wife & fa!r1 & to ,bailie ,m4 ,a42 & s5d ?is lett] to him4 ,! pray]s ( ,*ri/'s prison] be ^u y1 & ! ,"l's pres5ce accompany y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,july #f1 #afcg4 ,,ccxiii4--,to ,,rob]t ,,l5nox ( ,disdove4 ,disdove1 or ,disd[1 is a f>m ab\t two miles f ,gateh\se & a mile f ,gir?on ,manse1 a s+le mansion among trees4 ,l5nox's "n (t5 occurs 9 ! ,m9ute-book ( ,comm4 ( ,cov5ant]s4 ,0 he connect$ ) ,l5nox ( ,cally8 7,,m5',s ,,folly ,,9 ,,und]valu+ ,,*ri/--,,x ,,is ,,he ,,t ,,satisfie?--,,admiration ,,( ,,him47 ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i besee* y 9 ! ,"l ,jesus1 make fa/ & sure "w ( life et]nal4 ,s[ n rott5 se$3 e man's "w w speak = itself1 :at 8 se$ ha? be54 ,oh1 h[ _m see ,i1 :o s[ to ! fle%6 ,alas1 :at a crop w t be1 :5 ! ,"l %all put 9 ,8 hook to reap ?is _w t is ripe & :ite = judgm5t6 ,i recomm5d to y hol9ess & sanctification1 & t y keep y\rself clean f ?is pres5t evil _w4 ,we delight to tell our own dreams1 & to flatt] our own fle% ) ! hope :i* we h4 ,x 7 wisdom = u to be free1 pla91 hone/1 & %>p ) our own s\ls1 & to *>ge !m to brew bett]1 t !y may dr9k well1 & f>e well1 :5 "t is melt$ away l sn[ 9 a hot summ]4 ,oh1 h[ h>d a ?+ is x1 to get ! s\l to give up ) all ?+s on ?is side ( dea? & doomsday6 ,we say t we are remov+ & go+ f ?is _w2 b our he>t /irre? n "o foot (f its seat4 ,alas6 ,i see few heav5ly-m9d$ s\ls1 t h no?+ ^u ! e>? b _! body ( clay go+ up & d[n ?is e>?1 because _! s\l & ! p[]s ( x are up 9 heav51 & !re _! he>ts live1 desire1 enjoy1 rejoice4 ,oh6 m5's s\ls h no w+s2 &1 !re=e1 night & day !y keep _! ne/1 & are n acqua9t$ ) ,*ri/4 ,sir1 take y to y\r "o ?+1 to ,*ri/1 t ye may be acqua9t$ ) ! ta/e ( ,8 sweetness & excell5cy2 & *>ge y\r love n to dote ^u ?is _w1 = x w n d y\r bus9ess 9 t day1 :5 no?+ w come 9 good /ead to y b ,god's fav\r4 ,build ^u ,*ri/ "s good1 *oice1 & fa/ "w2 = :5 y\r s\l = _m ye>s ha? tak5 ! play1 & ha? po/$1 & w&]$ ?r\gh ! creatures1 ye w come home aga9 ) ! w9d4#cbg ,!y are n good1 at lea/ n ! s\l's good4 ,x is ! inf9ite ,godhead t mu/ allay ! %>pness ( y\r hung] aft] happ9ess1 o!rwise !re %all /ill be a want ( satisfaction to y\r desires3 & if ,he %\ld ca/ 9 t5 worlds into y\r desires1 all %all fall ?r\gh1 & y\r s\l w /ill cry1 ,r$ hung]6 black hung]6 ,b ,i am sure !re is suffici5t = y 9 ,*ri/1 if ye _h sev5 s\ls & sev5 desires 9 y4 #cbg ,l a %ip runn+ be=e ! w9d4 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld make my ,"l ,jesus m>ket-sweet1 lovely1 desirable1 & fair to all ! _w1 bo? to ,jew & ,g5tile6 ,oh1 let my "p ( heav5 g = x1 s be+ ,he w\ld take my tongue to be ,8 in/rum5t1 to set out ,*ri/ 9 ,8 :ole brav]ies ( love1 virtue1 grace1 sweetness1 & mat*less glory1 to ! eyes & he>ts ( ,jews & ,g5tiles6 ,b :o is suffici5t = ^! ?+s8 ,oh1 = ! help ( angels' tongues1 to make ,*ri/ eye-sweet & amiable to _m ?\s&s6 ,oh1 h[ little do? ?is _w see ( ,him1 & h[ f> are !y f ! love ( ,him1 see+ !re is s mu* lovel9ess1 beauty1 & sweetness 9 ,*ri/1 t no creat$ eye did ev] yet see6 ,i w\ld t all m5 knew ,8 glory1 & t ,i c\ld put _m 9 at ! ,bridegroom's *amb]-door1 to see ,8 beauty1 & to be p>tak]s ( ,8 high1 & deep1 & broad1 & b\ndless love4 ,oh1 let all ! _w come nigh & see ,*ri/1 & !y %all !n see m ?an ,i c say ( ,him6 ,oh1 if ,i _h a pl$ge or pawn to lay d[n = a seaful ( ,8 love6 t ,i c\ld come by s mu* ( ,*ri/1 z w\ld satisfy gre5+ & long+ = ,him1 or r increase x1 till ,i 7 9 full possession6 ,i "k t we %all meet2 & !re9 ,i rejoice4 ,sir1 /& fa/ 9 ! tru? ( ,*ri/ t ye h receiv$4 ,yield to no w9ds1 b ride out1 & let ,*ri/ be y\r an*or1 & ! only ,he1 :om ye %all look to see 9 peace4 ,pray = me1 ,8 prison]1 t ! ,"l w\ld s5d me among y to fe$ ,8 p4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,ccxiv4--,to ,,mr4 ,,james ,,hamilton4 ,james ,hamilton 0 educat$ = ! m9i/ry 9 ,scotl&1 b go+ ov] to ,irel&1 he cont9u$ = "s "t to act z /ew>d or ag5t = 8 uncle1 ,"l ,claneboy4 ,he comm5c$ 8 lab\rs z a prea*] ( ! ,gospel 9 #afbd1 & 9 ! foll[+ ye> 0 settl$ at ,ballywat]1 9 ! c\nty ( ,d[n1 9 :i* *>ge1 says ,rob]t ,blair1 he 0 pa9ful1 successful1 & con/ant1 not)/&+ he _h _m temptations to foll[ promotion1 :i* he might easily h obta9$ 7,blair's ,life74 ,9 ,augu/ #afcf1 he & sev]al ( 8 bre?r5 9 ! m9i/ry 7 depos$ by ,h5ry ,leslie1 ,bi%op ( ,d[n1 = refus+ to subscribe ! canons !n impos$ on m9i/]s 9 ,irel&4 ,he 0 "o ( ^? :o t ye> emb>k$ = ,new ,engl&1 b :o 7 =c$ to return by ! adv]se /ate ( ! wea!r4 ,aft] 8 com+ ov] to ,scotl&1 he became m9i/] ( ,dumfries1 & subsequ5tly ( ,ed9burgh1 :]e he cont9u$ to lab\r = fifte5 ye>s4 ,he 0 a memb] ( ! fam\s ,assembly held at ,glasg[ 9 #afch4 ,9 ,m>* #afdd1 he & ,mr4 ,weir1 m9i/] ( ,dals]f1 7 appo9t$ to adm9i/] ! ,solemn ,league & ,cov5ant 9 ,irel&4 ,on _! return to ,scotl&1 fall+ 9 ) ! not$ ,ala/] ,macdonnell1 ! two m9i/]s1 ) sev]al o!rs 7includ+ ,hamilton's fa!r-9-law1 ,mr4 ,watson1 a m9i/] 9 ,irel&71 7 tak5 prison]s1 & c>ri$ to ,ca/le ,meagrie1 or ,m+>ry1 on ! coa/ ( ,ardnamur*an1 :]e !y suff]$ incr$ible h>d%ips1 :i* br\ght ,mr4 ,weir & ,mr4 ,watson to _! graves4 ,hamilton 0 lib]at$ 9 ,may #afde1 aft] an imprisonm5t ( t5 mon?s4 ,9 ,augu/ #afea1 :5 ! ,committee ( ,e/ates & ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly1 ( :i* he 0 a memb]1 7 sitt+ at ,aly?1 !y 7 appreh5d$ by a p>ty ( horse s5t out by ,monk1 & 7 %ipp$ = ! ,t[] ( ,london1 :]e ,hamilton 0 kept two ye>s4 ,cont9u+ fai?ful to ! pr9ciples1 he 0 eject$ f 8 *>ge 9 #affb1 ^u :i* he retir$ to ,inv]esk1 & di$ on ! #aj? ( ,m>* #afff4 ,he 0 naturally ( an excell5t temp]am5t bo? ( body & m9d2 always indu/ri\s & faceti\s 9 all ! sev]al prov9ces & sc5es ( 8 life2 he 0 delightful to 8 fri5ds & acqua9tances1 yea belov$ ( 8 enemies2 he 0 bold = tru?1 & t5aci\s 9 ev]y?+ ( mom5t1 ?\gh naturally1 & 9 8 own ?+s1 among ! milde/ ( m52 ri* 9 le>n+1 intellig5t1 judici\s1 he 0 great 9 e/eem ) ! greate/ & wise/ 7,reid's ,hi/ory ( ! ,presbyt]ian ,*ur* 9 ,irel&74 ,blair1 9 8 ,life 7p4 #acf1 ,wodr[ ,edit471 m5tions ano!r ,james ,hamilton1 m9i/]1 fir/ at ,killileagh1 9 ,irel&1 & !n at ,ballantrae1 9 ,scotl&4 ,blair's fir/ wife 0 si/] to ! wife ( ?is ,james ,hamilton ( ,killileagh1 & h] "n 0 ,ca!r9e ,montgom]y ( ,busby4 7,,suff]+ ,,= ,,*ri/',s ,,head%ip--,,h[ ,,*ri/ ,,visit$ ,,him ,,9 ,,prea*+47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de>ly ,,belov$ ,,9 ,,our ,,"l1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,our acqua9tance is nei!r 9 bodily pres5ce1 nor on pap]2 b z sons ( ! same ,fa!r1 & suff]]s = ! same tru?4 ,let no man d\bt t ! /ate ( our "q1#cbh we are n[ =c$ to /& to by suff]+ exile & imprisonm5t1 is1 ,if ,jesus %\ld reign ov] ,8 kirk1 or n8 ,oh1 if my s9ful arm c\ld hold ! cr[n on ,8 head1 h[beit x %\ld be /rick5 (f f ! %\ld]-blade6 ,= y\r ensu+ & fe>$ trial1 my v de>e/ 9 our ,"l ,jesus1 alas6 :at am ,i1 to speak com=t to a soldi] ( ,*ri/1 :o ha? done a hundr$ times m = t wor?y & hon\rable cause ?an ,i c d8 ,b ,i "k1 ^? ( :om ! _w 0 n wor?y w&]$ up & d[n 9 des]ts1 & 9 m\nta9s1 & 9 d5s & caves ( ! e>?2 & :ile !re is "o memb] ( my/ical ,*ri/ out ( heav51 t memb] mu/ suff] /rokes1 till our ,"l ,jesus draw 9 t memb] )9 ! gates ( ! ,new ,j]usalem1 :i* ,he w n fail to d at la/2 = n "o toe or f+] ( t body1 b x %all be tak5 9 )9 ! city4 ,:at c be our "p1 9 ?is pit*$ battle betwixt ! ,lamb & ! ,dragon1 b to receive ! d>ts 9 pati5ce1 t reb\nd (f u ^u our sweet ,ma/]2 or r light fir/ ^u ,him1 & !n reb\nd (f ,him ^u ,8 s]vants8 ,i ?9k x a sweet nor? w9d1 t bl[e? fir/ ^u ! fair face ( ! ,*ief among t5 ?\s&1 & !n lighte? ^u our s9ful & black faces4 ,:5 once ! w9d bl[e? (f ,him ^u me1 ,i ?9k x ha? a sweet smell ( ,*ri/2 & s mu/ be "s m ?an a s+le cross4 ,i "k t ye h a gu>d ab\t y1 & y\r att5dance & tra9 = y\r safety is f> beyond y\r pursu]'s =ce or fraud4 ,x is good1 "u feud1 to be ne> our w>d-h\se1#cbi & /ronghold4 ,we c d little to resi/ !m :o p]secute u & oppose ,him1 b keep our blood & our w\nds to ! next c\rt-day1 :5 our compla9ts %all be read4 ,if ?is day be n ,*ri/'s1 ,i am sure ! morr[ %all be ,84 #cbh ,/atus qu/ionis--a !ological phrase = ! way ( /at+ a matt] "u discussion4 #cbi ,w>d-h\se seems ! true read+1 ?\gh w>h\se is 9 ! old editions4 ,z = any?+ ,i d 9 my bonds1 :5 n[ & !n a ^w falle? f me1 alas6 x is v little4 ,i am exce$+ly griev$ t any %\ld conceive any?+ to be 9 su* a brok5 & empty re$4 ,let no man impute x to me1 t ! free & unb\ght w9d 7= ,i gave no?+ = x7 bl[e? ^u an empty re$4 ,i am ,8 ov]-burd5$ debtor4 ,i cry1 ,d[n ) me1 d[n1 d[n ) all ! excell5cy ( ! _w2 & up1 up ) ,*ri/6 ,long1 long may t fair ,"o1 t holy ,"o1 be on high6 ,my curse be ^u !m t love ,him n4 ,oh1 h[ glad w\ld ,i be1 if ,8 glory w\ld gr[ out & spr+ up out ( my bonds & suff]+s6 ,c]ta9ly1 s9ce ,i became ,8 prison]1 ,he ha? won ! yolk & he>t ( my s\l4 ,*ri/ is ev5 become a new ,*ri/ to me1 & ,8 love gre5] ?an x 04 ,& n[ ,i /rive no m ) ,him3 ,8 love %all c>ry x away4 ,i lay d[n myself "u ,8 love4 ,i desire to s+1 & to cry1 & to proclaim myself1 ev5 "u ! wat]1 9 ,8 common1 & et]nally indebt$ to ,8 k9dness4 ,i w n (f] to quit commons ) ,him 7z we us$ to say71 = t w n be4 ,all1 all = ev]more to be ,*ri/'s6 ,:at fur!r trials are be=e me1 ,i "k n2 b ,i "k t ,*ri/ w h a sav$ s\l ( me1 ov] on ! o!r side ( ! wat]1 on ! yond]-side ( crosses1 & beyond m5's wrongs4 ,i _h b "o eye1 & t !y h put out4 ,my "o joy1 next to ! fl[] ( my joys1 ,*ri/1 0 to prea* my sweete/1 sweete/ ,ma/]1 & ! glory ( ,8 k+dom2 & x seem$ no cruelty to !m to put out ! poor man's "o eye4 ,& n[ ,i am seek+ ab\t to see if suff]+ w speak my fair ,"o's praises2 & ,i am try+ if a dumb man's tongue c raise "o note1 or "o ( ,zion's spr+s1 to advance my ,well-belov$'s glory4 ,oh1 if ,he w\ld make "s glory to ,himself out ( a dumb prison]6 ,i g ) *ild ( ,8 ^w3 ,i _c be deliv]$4 ,none "h w h my ,ma/]3 alas6 :at aile? !m at ,him8 ,i bless y = y\r pray]s4 ,add to !m praises3 z ,i am able1 ,i pay y home4 ,i comm5d y\r div+ 9 ,*ri/'s ,te/am5t2 ,i w\ld ,i c\ld set out ! dead man's good-w to ,8 fri5ds1 9 ,8 sweet ,te/am5t4 ,speak a prison]'s he>ty comm5dations to ,*ri/4 ,fe> n1 y\r t5 days 7,rev4 ii4 #aj7 w ov]4 ,^? t are ga!r$ aga9/ ,m\nt ,zion1 _! eyes %all melt away 9 _! eye-holes1 & _! tongues consume away 9 _! m\?s1 & ,*ri/'s )]$ g>d5 %all gr[ gre5 aga9 9 ,scotl&4 ,my ,"l ,jesus ha? a ^w hid 9 heav5 = ,scotl&1 n yet br\ght out4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,july #g1 #afcg4 ,,ccxv4--,to ,,mi/ress ,,/u>t4 ,,mrs4 ,,/u>t is ! wife ( ,provo/ ,/u>t ( ,ayr1 ( :om see an acc\nt1 ,lett] ,,clxi4 7,,p]sonal ,,unwor?9ess--,,long+ ,,aft] ,,hol9ess--,,w9n[+ ,,"t47 ,,mi/ress1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i am sorry t ye take x s h>dly t ,i h n writt5 to y4 ,i am judg$ to be t :i* ,i am n4 ,i fe> t if ,i 7 put into ! fire1 ,i %\ld melt away1 & fall d[n 9 %r$s ( pa9t$ nature2 = truly ,i h little /uff at home t is wor? ! eye ( ,god's s]vants4 ,if !re be any?+ ( ,*ri/'s 9 me 7z ,i d>e n d5y "s ( ,8 "w71 x is b a spunk ( borr[$ fire1 t c sc>ce w>m myself1 & ha? little heat = /&]s-by4 ,i w\ld fa9 h t :i* ye & o!rs believe ,i h2 b ye are only witnesses to my out] side1 & to "s words on pap]4 ,oh t ,he w\ld give me m ?an pap]-grace or tongue-grace6 ,7 x n t want pa9e? me1 ,i %\ld h a skail$ h\se1 & gone a-begg+ long s9ce4 ,b ,*ri/ ha? left me ) "s hung]1 t is m hot ?an wise1 & is ready (t5 to say1 ,if ,*ri/ long$ = me z ,i d = ,him1 we %\ld n be long 9 meet+2 & if ,he lov$ my company z well z ,i d ,81 ev5 :ile ,i am writ+ ?is lett] to y1 we %\ld fly into ea* o!r's arms4 ,b ,i "k !re is m w ?an wit 9 ?is languor & p9+ love = ,*ri/2 & no m>vel1 = ,*ri/'s love w\ld h hot h>ve/#ccj long ere midsumm]4 ,b if ,i h any love to ,him1 ,*ri/ ha? bo? love to me1 & wit to guide ,8 love4 ,& ,i see t ! be/ ?+ ,i h ha? z mu* dross beside x z might curse me & x bo?2 &1 if x 7 = no m1 we h ne$ ( a ,savi\r to p>don ! v faults1 & diseases1 & weakness ( ! new man1 & to take away 7to say s7 our godly s9s1 or ! s9s ( our sanctification1 & ! dross & scum ( spiritual love4 ,wo1 wo is me6 ,oh1 :at ne$ is !re1 !n1 ( ,*ri/'s call+1 to sc\r1 & cleanse1 & wa% away an ugly old body ( s91 ! v image ( ,satan6 ,i "k no?+ sur] ?an t !re is an (fice = ,*ri/ among/ u4 ,i wi% = no o!r heav5 on ?is side ( ! la/ sea t ,i mu/ cross1 ?an ?is s]vice ( ,*ri/1 to make my blackness beauty1 my deadness life1 my guilt9ess sanctification4 ,i long mu* = t day1 :5 ,i %all be holy4 ,oh1 :at spots are yet unwa%56 ,oh t ,i c\ld *ange ! sk9 ( ! leop>d & ! ,moor1 & niff] x ) "s ( ,*ri/'s fairness6 ,7 my blackness & ,*ri/'s beauty c>d$ ?r\gh-o!r 7z we use to speak71 ,8 beauty & hol9ess w\ld eat up my fil?9ess4 ,b1 oh1 ,i h n ca/5 old ,adam's hue & col\r yet4 ,i tr[ t ! be/ ( u ha? a smell yet ( ! old loa?some body ( s9 & guilt9ess4 ,happy are !y = ev]more :o c employ ,*ri/1 & set ,8 blood & dea? on "w1 to make clean "w to ,god ( f\l s\ls4 ,i "k t x is our s9 t we w\ld h sanctification on ! sunny side ( ! hill1 & hol9ess ) no?+ b summ]1 & no crosses at all4 ,s9 ha? made u z t5d] z if we 7 made ( pap] or glass4 ,i am (t5 ?9k+1 :at w\ld ,i ?9k ( ,*ri/ & burn+ quick toge!r6 ( ,*ri/ & tortur+1 & hot melt$ lead p\r$ 9 at m\? & navel6 ,yet ,i h "s weak exp]i5ce 7b v weak inde$71 t suppose ,*ri/ & hell's torm5ts 7 m>ri$ toge!r1 & if !re 7 no f9d+ ( ,*ri/ at all except ,i w5t to hell's furnace1 t !re1 & 9 no o!r place1 ,i c\ld meet ) ,him1 ,i tr[1 t 7if ,i 7 z ,i h be5 s9ce ,i 0 ,8 prison]7 ,i w\ld beg lodg+ = ,god's sake 9 hell's hotte/ furnace1 t ,i might rub s\ls ) ,*ri/4 ,b ,god be ?ank$1 ,i %all f9d ,him 9 a bett] lodg+4 ,we get ,*ri/ bett]-*eap ?an s3 :5 ,he is r\p$ to u1 we get ,him b ) a %[] ( summ] tr\bles 9 ?is life1 z sweet & s(t to believ]s z a ,may-dew4 #ccj ,*ri/'s love 9 ! s\l w\ld fa9 cause x to desire h>ve/4 ,i w\ld h y & myself help+ ,*ri/ my/ical to weep = ,8 wife4 ,& oh t we c\ld m\rn = ,*ri/ buri$ 9 ,scotl&1 & = ,8 two sla9 witnesses1 kill$ because !y prophesi$6 ,if we c\ld s importune & solicit ,god1 our buri$ ,"l & ,8 two buri$ witnesses %\ld rise aga94 ,e>?1 & clay1 & /one1 w n be> d[n ,*ri/ & ! ,gospel 9 ,scotl&4 ,i "k n if ,i %all see ! second temple1 & ! glory ( x2 b ! ,"l ha? deceiv$ me if x be n to be re>$ up aga94 ,i w\ld wi% to give ,*ri/ ,8 welcome home aga94 ,my bless+1 my joy1 my glory1 & love be on ! ,home-com]4 ,i f9d no bett] use ( suff]+ ?an t ,*ri/'s w9n[+ putte? *aff & corn 9 ! sa9ts to sundry places1 & discov]e? our dross f ,8 gold1 s z corruption & grace are s se51 t ,*ri/ sai? 9 ! furnace1 ,t is ,m9e1 & ?is is ?9e4 ,! scum & ! gr\nds1 ?y /oma* aga9/ ! p]secutors1 ?y impati5ce1 ?y unbelief1 ?y qu>rell+1 ^! are ?9e2 & fai?1 on-wait+1 love1 joy1 c\rage1 are ,m9e4 ,oh1 let me die "o ( ,*ri/'s on-wait]s1 & "o ( ,8 att5dants6 ,i "k t y\r he>t & ,*ri/ are m>ri$ toge!r2 x 7 n good to make a divorce4 ,rue n ( t meet+ & m>riage ) su* a ,husb&4 ,pray = me1 ,8 prison]4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,ccxvi4--,,mr4 ,,hugh ,,mackail ( ,irv9e4 7,,advantages ,,( ,,our ,,wants ,,& ,,di/emp]s--,,*ri/ ,,unspeakable47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i receiv$ y\r lett]4 ,i bless y = x4 ,my dry root w\ld take m dew & summ]'s-ra9 ?an x gette?1 7 x n t ,*ri/ w h dryness & deadness 9 u to "w ^u4 ,if !re 7 no timb] to "w ^u1 art w\ld die1 & nev] be se54 ,i see t grace ha? a field1 to play ^u & to c\rse up & d[n1 9 our wants2 s t ,i am (t5 ?ank+ ,god1 n = guilt9ess1 b = guilt9ess = ,*ri/ to :et & %>p5 ,8 grace ^u4 ,i am half cont5t to h boils = ! sake ( ! pla/]s ( my ,"l ,jesus4 ,sickness ha? ?is advantage1 t x drawe? our sweet ,physician's h&1 & ,8 holy & s(t f+]s1 to t\* our )]$ & lep] sk9s4 ,x is a bless$ fev] t fet*e? ,*ri/ to ! b$side4 ,i ?9k my ,"l's ,h[ doe/ ?\ ) x1 sick body8 is wor? all my pa9$ nights4 ,surely1 ,i h no m = ,*ri/ ?an empt9ess & want2 take or leave1 ,he w get me no o!rwise4 ,i mu/ sell myself & my wants to ,him2 b ,i h no price to give = ,him4 ,if ,he w\ld put a fair & real seal ^u ,8 love to me1 & be/[ ^u me a l>g] %>e ( ,*ri/'s love 7:i* ,i w\ld fa9e/ be 9 h&s ) ( any?+2 ,i except n heav5 itself71 ,i %\ld g on sigh+ & s++ "u ,8 cross4 ,b ! wor/ is1 _m take me = somebody1 because ! w9d bl[e? ^u a )]$ prison]2 b ! tru? is1 t ,i am bo? lean & ?9 9 t1 :]e9 _m believe ,i ab\nd4 ,i w\ld1 if b>t]+ 7 9 my p[]1 niff] joy ) ,*ri/'s love & fai?1 & in/ead ( ! hot sun%9e1 be cont5t to walk "u a cl\dy %ad[ ) m grief & sadness1 to h m fai?1 & a fair occasion ( sett+ =? & comm5d+ ,*ri/1 & to make t lovely ,"o1 t fair ,"o1 t sweete/ & de>e/ ,"l ,jesus1 m>ket-sweet = _m e>s & he>ts 9 ,scotl&4 ,&1 if x 7 9 my p[]1 to r\p ,*ri/ to ! ?ree k+doms1 & )al p]suade buy]s to come1 & to take su* sweet w>es z ,*ri/1 ,i w\ld ?9k to h _m sweet b>ga9s betwixt ,*ri/ & ! sons ( m54 ,i w\ld t ,i c\ld be humble & g ) a l[ sail2 ,i w\ld t ,i _h desires ) w+s1 & runn+ ^u :eels1 swift1 & active1 & spe$y1 9 long+ = ,*ri/'s hon\r4 ,b ,i "k t my ,"l is z wise "h z ,i d[ be ?ir/y2 & inf9itely m zeal\s ( ,8 hon\r ?an ,i c be hungry = ! manife/ation ( x to m5 & angels4 ,b1 oh t my ,"l w\ld take my desires (f my h&1 & a ?\s&-fold m unto !m1 & s[ spiritual incl9ations ^u !m1 = ! com+ ( ,*ri/'s k+dom to ! sons ( m51 t !y might be high]1 & deep]1 & long]1 & broad]6 ,= my longe/ measures are too %ort = ,*ri/1 my dep? is ebb1 & ! bread? ( my affections to ,*ri/ n>r[$ & p9*$4 ,oh = an +9e & a wit1 to prescribe ways to m5 h[ ,*ri/ might be all1 9 all ! _w6 ,wit is "h beh9d affection1 & affection beh9d obligation4 ,oh1 h[ little d[ ,i give to ,*ri/1 & h[ mu* ha? ,he giv5 me6 ,oh t ,i c\ld s+ grace's praises1 & love's praises6 see+ t ,i 0 l a fool solicit+ ! ,law1 & mak+ moy5 to ! ,law's c\rt = m]cy1 & f\nd *all5ges t way4 ,b n[ ,i d5y t judge's p[]2 = ,i am ,grace's man4 ,i hold n wor? a dr9k ( wat]1 ! ,law1 or any "l b ,jesus3--& till ,i be?\ght me ( ?is1 ,i 0 sla9 ) d\bt+s1 & fe>s1 & t]rors4 ,i praise ! new c\rt1 & ! new l&lord1 & ! new salvation1 pur*as$ 9 ! "n ( ,jesus & at ,8 in/ance4 ,let ! ,old ,man1 if he please1 g make 8 moan to ! ,law1 & seek acqua9tance !reaway1 because he is condemn$ 9 t c\rt2 ,i hope t ! ,new ,man 7,i & ,*ri/ toge!r7 w n be he>d2#cca & ?is is ! m s(t & ! m easy way = me & = my cross toge!r4 ,see+ t ,*ri/ s+e? my welcome home1 & take? me 91 & make? %ort acc\nts & %ort "w ( reckon+ betwixt me & my ,judge1 ,i mu/ be ,*ri/'s man1 & ,8 t5ant1 & subject to ,8 c\rt4 ,i am sure t suff]+ = ,*ri/ c\ld n be borne o!rwise2 b ,i give my h& & my fai? to all :o w\ld suff] = ,*ri/1 t !y %all be well h&l$1 & f>e well 9 ! same way1 t ,i h f\nd ! cross easy & light4 #cca ,n be he>d lift+ up ,8 voice 9 t c\rt ( ! ,law4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,july #h1 #afcg4 ,,ccxvii4--,to ,,alex&] ,,gordon ( ,g>lo*4 ,,alex&] ,,gordon 0 proprietor ( ,g>lo*1 an e/ate ly+ 9 ,kells1 ab\t five miles ,n4 ,w4 ( ,new ,gall[ay4 ,x is (t5 corrupt$ into ,g>ro*4 ,he 0 bro!r to ,rob]t ,gordon ( ,knockbrex1 =m]ly notic$4 ,he 0 a w>m promot] ( ! ,presbyt]ian cause 9 8 day4 ,liv+/one describes him z a v graci\s p]son2 & m5tions him z pres5t at a private meet+ = pray] & ,*ri/ian conf]5ce1 ) a numb] ( em95t ,*ri/ians4 ,john ,gordon ( ,knockbrex1 & 8 bro!r ,rob]t1 :o 7 publicly execut$ 9 #afff1 = be+ conc]n$ 9 ! insurrection at ,p5tl& ,hills1 7 ! gr&*ildr5 ( ! subject ( ?is notice4 ,see ,lett] ,,lxv4 ,!y 7 tri$ = high treason & rebellion1 & s5t5c$ to be hang$ at ! ,cross ( ,ed9burgh ^u ! #g? ( ,decemb] t ye>1 _! goods confiscat$1 _! bodies !reaft] dismemb]$1 & _! heads fix$ on ! gate ( ,kirkcudbright4 ,o!r eight 7 at ! same "t condemn$2 & ! arms ( all ! t5 7because !y _h ) uplift$ h&s r5ew$ ! ,cov5ant at ,lan>k1 previ\s to ! engagem5t7 7 to be cut (f & s5t to t t[n1 to be fix$ on ! top ( ! prison4 ,?is s5t5ce 0 execut$ 9 all its p>ts4 ,! case ( all ! suff]]s1 b p>ticul>ly t ( ! ,gordons1 :o1 z ,wodr[ in=ms u1 7 y\?s ( %9+ piety1 & good le>n+ & p>ts1 excit$ mu* sympa?y4 ,:5 turn$ (f ! ladd]1 ! two bro!rs clasp$ ea* o!r 9 _! arms1 & 9 ?is affectionate embrace endur$ ! pangs ( dea?4 ,!y 7 lovely & pleasant 9 _! lives1 & 9 _! dea? !y 7 n divid$4 ,liv+/one1 9 ! beg9n+ ( 8 ,hi/orical ,relation ( 8 ,life1 m5tions meet+s :i* he us$ to hold at ,airds 7:]e ,gordon ( ,e>l/on at "o "t resid$71 & at ,g>lo*1 or1 z x is pr9t$ 9 diff]5t editions1 ,gairleu* or ,g>leu*4 ,gordon ( ,g>lo* 0 a w>m fri5d to ! tru?4 ,gordon1 ! translator ( ,tacitus1 0 a desc5dant ( ?is family4 7,,free ,,grace ,,f9d+ ,,its ,,mat]ials ,,9 ,,u47 ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,if ,*ri/ 7 z ,i am1 t "t c\ld "w ^u ,him to alt] ,him1 or t ! morr[ c\ld br+ a new day to ,him1 or br+ a new m9d to ,him1 z x is to me a new day1 ,i c\ld n keep a h\se or a cov5ant ) ,him4 ,b ,i f9d ,*ri/ to be ,*ri/1 & t ,he is f>1 f>1 ev5 inf9ite heav5s' height above m52 & t is all our happ9ess4 ,s9n]s c d no?+ b make w\nds1 t ,*ri/ may heal !m2 & make debts1 t ,he may pay !m2 & make falls1 t ,he may raise !m2 & make dea?s1 t ,he may quick5 !m2 & sp9 out & dig hells = !mselves1 t ,he may ransom !m4 ,n[1 ,i w bless ! ,"l t ev] !re 0 su* a ?+ z ! free grace ( ,god1 & a free ransom giv5 = sold s\ls3 only1 alas6 guilt9ess make? me a%am$ to apply to ,*ri/1 & to ?9k x pride 9 me to put out my unclean & )]$ h& to su* a ,savi\r4 ,b x is nei!r %ame nor pride = a dr[n+ man to swim to a rock1 nor = a %ipbrok5 s\l to run himself a%ore ^u ,*ri/4 ,suppose once ,i be guilty1#ccb ne$=ce ,i d[ n1 ,i _c1 g by ,*ri/4 ,we take 9 good "p t pride1 viz4 t begg>s beg f ! ri*]2 & :o s poor z we8 & :o s ri* z ,he :o selle? f9e gold 7,rev4 iii4 #ah74 ,i see1 !n1 x is our be/ 7let guilt9ess plead :at x li/e?7 t we h no mean "u ! cov]+ ( heav51 b to creep 9 l[ly & submissively ) our wants to ,*ri/4 ,i h also cause to give ,8 cross a good "n & report4 ,oh1 h[ wor?y is ,*ri/ ( my feckless & light suff]+6 & h[ ha? ,he des]v$ at my h&s t1 = ,8 hon\r & glory1 ,i %\ld lay my back "u sev5 hells' pa9s 9 "o1 if ,he call me to t6 ,b1 alas6 my s\l is l a %ip run on gr\nd ?r\gh ebbness ( wat]4 ,i am s&$1 & my love is /r&$1 & ,i f9d n h[ to br+ x on float aga94 ,x is s cold & dead1 t ,i see n h[ to be+ x to a flame4 ,fy1 fy ^u ! meet+ t my love ha? giv5 ,*ri/4 ,wo1 wo is me6 ,i h a lov] ,*ri/1 & yet ,i want love = ,him6 ,i h a lovely & desirable ,"l1 :o is love-wor?y1 & :o begge? my love & he>t1 & ,i h no?+ to give ,him6 ,de> bro!r1 come fur!r 9 on ,*ri/1 & see a new treasure 9 ,him4 ,come 91 & look d[n1 & see angels' wond]1 & heav5 & e>?'s wond] ( love1 sweetness1 maje/y1 & excell5cy 9 ,him4 #ccb ,suppose = once t ,i 7 guilty1 ,i d>e n pass ,*ri/ by4 ,i =get y n2 pray = me1 t our ,"l w\ld be pleas$ to s5d me among y aga91 fraught$ & full ( ,*ri/4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,ccxviii4--,to ,,john ,,bell1 ,eld]4 ,!re is 9 ! *ur*y>d ( ,anwo? a tomb/one to "o ( ?is "n1 :o di$ a m>tyr1 & :o liv$ at ,:iteside4 ,?is p]son may h be5 relat$ to him4 ,8 "n appe>s at a petition ( ! eld]s & p>i%ion]s ( ,anwo?1 pres5t$ to ! ,commission ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly1 aga9/ ! removal ( ,ru!r=d f t p>i%1 :5 applications 7 made f ,/4 ,&rews & ,ed9burgh respectively to obta9 him4 ,he is designat$ ,john ,bell ( ,h5t\n 7,murray's ,life ( ,ru!r=d1 p4 #cef74 ,ru!r=d "h rem9ds him t old age 0 come ^u him4 ,he appe>s1 h[ev]1 to h liv$ _m ye>s aft] ?is2 = s late z ,janu>y #ac1 #afeg1 ,m>ion ,bell is ret\r$ heir ( ,john ,bell ( ,h5t\n1 h] gr&sir1 :o 0 probably ,ru!r=d's correspond5t4 ,on ! same day %e is ret\r$ heir ( ,james ,bell ( ,campbellt[n 9 7,twynholm p>i%71 h] guidsir2 & ( ,john ,bell ( ,campbellt[n1 h] fa!r4 ,h5ton is a small cr(t1 close to ! s*ool-h\se at ,laggan1 z y g t[>d ! sea-side f ,ardwell to ,kirkdale4 ,x 0 once a sep>ate prop]ty4 ,be=e old ,anwo? *ur* 0 pull$ d[n 7see ,murray's ,life ( ,ru!r=d71 !re /ood a seat or pew1 on :i* 7 cut ! lett]s ,j4 ,b4 & ! date #afca1 und]/ood to belong to ?is same p]son4 ,& 7?\gh 8 m>tyrdom occurr$ aft] ,ru!r=d 0 gone to 8 re/7 x may be int]e/+ "h to notice t ! ance/or ( ! m>tyr1 ,john ,bell ( ,:iteside1 9 ,anwo?1 0 connect$ ) ?is family4 ,:iteside is half a mile ,n4,e4 f ,ru!r=d's ,witnesses on ! ,skyreburn ,road4 ,! ru9s ( ! h\se :]e ,bell /ay$ are po9t$ out1 half a mile f ! mod]n f>m2 & almo/ 9 ! b$ ( ! burn4 ,ne> ! old ru9 is a cave :]e he di$4 ,! m>tyr's "m1 too1 0 ! gr&-daught] ( ,! guidwife ( ,ardwell 7see ,lett] ,,ci474 ,8 tomb 7r5ew$ a few ye>s ago7 is a flat /one ne> ! we/ end ( ! old *ur*1 ) ! date #afhe4 ,?is monum5t %all tell po/]ity ,t bless$ ,bell ( ,:iteside "h do? lie2 ,:o at comm& ( bloody ,lag 0 %ot1 ,a murd] /range :i* %\ld n be =got4 ,d\glas ( ,morton did him qu>t]s give1 ,yet cruel ,lag w\ld n let him survive4 ,?is m>tyr s\ght "s "t to recomm5d ,8 s\l to ,god1 be=e 8 days did end3 ,! tyrant said1 ',:at1 ,devil8 ,ye've pray$ eneu* ,^! long sev5 ye>s on m\nta9 & 9 cleugh4' ,s in/antly caus$ him1 ) o!r f\r1 ,be %ot to dea? ^u ,kirkconnel ,moor4 ,s ?us did end ! lives ( ^! de> sa9ts ,= _! adh]+ to ! ,cov5ants4 ,on ! wall is an old slab :i* conta9s :at seems to be a g5]al motto = ! ,bells' bury+-gr\nd4 7,,dang] ,,( ,,tru/+ ,,to ,a ,,"n--,,conv]sion ,,no ,,sup]ficial ,,"w--,,exhortation ,,to ,,make ,,sure47 ,,my ,,v ,,lov+ ,,fri5d1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i h v (t5 & long expect$ y\r lett]2 b if ye be well 9 s\l & body1 ,i am ! less solicit\s4 ,i besee* y1 9 ! ,"l ,jesus1 to m9d y\r c\ntry above2 & n[1 :5 old age 7! twilight go+ be=e ! d>kness ( ! grave1 & ! fall+ l[ ( y\r sun be=e y\r night7 is come ^u y1 advise ) ,*ri/1 ere ye put y\r foot into ! %ip1 & turn y\r back on ?is life4 ,_m are beguil$ ) ?is1 t !y are free ( sc&al\s & cry+ abom9ations2 b ! tree t br+e? n =? good fruit is = ! fire4 ,! man t is n born aga9 _c ent] into ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,common hone/y w n take m5 to heav54 ,alas6 t m5 %\ld ?9k t ev] !y met ) ,*ri/1 :o _h nev] a sick night1 ?r\gh ! t]rors ( ,god 9 _! s\ls1 or a sore he>t = s96 ,i "k t ! ,"l ha? giv5 y light1 & ! k ( ,8 w2 b t is n all1 nei!r w t d y\r turn4 ,i wi% y an awak5$ s\l1 & t ye beguile n y\rself 9 ! matt] ( y\r salvation4 ,my de> bro!r1 se>* y\rself ) ! c&le ( ,god1 & try if ! life ( ,god & ,*ri/ be 9 y4 ,salvation is n ca/5 to e man's door4 ,_m are c>ri$ ov] sea & l& to a f> c\ntry 9 a %ip1 :ile-z !y sleep mu* ( all ! way2 b m5 are n l&$ at heav5 sleep+4 ,! righte\s are sc>cely sav$2 & _m run z fa/ z ei!r y or ,i1 :o miss ! prize & ! cr[n4 ,god s5d me salvation1 & save me f a disappo9tm5t1 & ,i seek no m4 ,m5 ?9k x b a /ride1 or /ep ov] to heav52 b1 :5 s few are sav$ 7ev5 ( a numb] l ! s& ( ! sea--b a h&ful & a remnant1 z ,god's ^w sai?71 :at cause h we to %ake ourselves1 & to ask our poor s\l1 ,:i!r goe/ ?\8 :]e %alt ?\ lodge at night8 :]e are ?y *>t]s & writs ( ?y heav5ly inh]itance8 ,i h kn[n a man turn a key 9 a door1 & lock x by4#ccc ,_m m5 leap ov]1 z !y ?9k1 & leap 94 ,oh1 see6 see t ye give n y\r salvation a wrong ca/1 & ?9k all is well1 & leave y\r s\l loose & unc]ta94 ,look to y\r build+1 & to y\r gr\nd-/one1 & :at signs ( ,*ri/ are 9 y1 & set ?is _w beh9d y\r back4 ,x is "t1 n[ 9 ! ev5+1 to cease f y\r ord9>y "w1 & high "t to "k ( y\r lodg+ at night4 ,x is y\r salvation t is 9 dep5d5ce2 & t is a great & weighty bus9ess1 ?\gh _m make light ( ! matt]4 #ccc ,mislock1 or turn ! key s z to pu% ! bolt pa/ ! socket into :i* x %\ld h be5 put4 ,n[1 ! ,"l enable y by ,8 grace to "w x out4 ,y\r lawful & lov+ pa/or1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,ccxix4--,to ,,mr4 ,,john ,,r[4 ,john ,r[1 m9i/] ( ,c>nock1 0 probably ! p]son to :om ?is lett] is address$4 ,x c\ld n be 8 son1 ( ! same "n1 :o aft]w>ds became m9i/] ( ,/4 ,ni*olas ,*ur*1 ,ab]de51 & ,pr9cipal ( ,k+'s ,college2 = he 0 at ?is "t ma/] ( ! gramm> s*ool ( ,p]?1 & did n qualify himself = ! m9i/ry till aft] ! ov]?r[ ( ,prelacy 9 #afch4 ,john ,r[ ( ,c>nock1 ! ?ird son ( ,john ,r[ 7m9i/] ( ,p]?1 a di/+ui%$ ,re=m] & co-adjutor ( ,knox71 0 born at ,p]? ab\t ! close ( ! ye> #aefh4 ,he 0 orda9$ m9i/] ( ,c>nock at ! end ( ! ye> #aeib1 :]e he lab\r$ ) great assiduity & success4 ,he oppos$ ! ,p]? ,articles1 & ! introduction ( ,prelacy1 ) uncompromis+ zeal4 ,he is ! au?or ( a ,hi/ory ( ! ,kirk ( ,scotl&1 :i* has be5 pr9t$ by ! ,wodr[ ,society4 ,he di$ on ! #bf? ( ,june #afdf1 ag$ sev5ty-eight4 7,,*ri/',s ,,crosses ,,bett] ,,?an ,,! ,,_w',s ,,joys--,,*ri/ ,,extoll$47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,i receiv$ y\rs4 ,i bless ,8 high & great "n1 t ,i l my sweet ,ma/] /ill ! long] ! bett]2 a sight ( ,8 cross is m awsome ?an ! weight ( x4 ,i ?9k ! wor/ ?+s ( ,*ri/1 ev5 ,8 reproa*es & ,8 cross 7:5 ,i look on ^! n ) ble>$ eyes71 f> r to be *os5 ?an ! laught] & worm-eat5 joys ( my adv]s>ies4 ,oh t !y 7 z ,i am1 except my bonds6 ,my witness is above1 t my m9i/ry1 next to ,*ri/1 is de>e/ to me ( any?+2 b ,i lay x d[n at ,*ri/'s feet1 = ,8 glory & ,8 hon\r z supreme ,lawgiv]1 :i* is de>] to me4 ,my de> bro!r1 if ye w receive ! te/imony ( a poor prison] ( ,*ri/1 :o d>e n n[ dissemble = ! _w1 ,i believe c]ta9ly1 & expect ?anks f ! ,pr9ce ( ! k+s ( ! e>?1 = my poor haz>ds 7su* z !y are7 = ,8 hon\rable cause1 :om ,i c nev] en\gh extol = ,8 runn+-ov] love to my sad s\l1 s9ce ,i came hi!r4 ,oh t ,i c\ld get ,him set on high & prais$6 ,i seek no m1 z ! top & root ( my desires1 ?an t ,*ri/ may make glory to ,himself1 & edification to ! weak] 7,phil4 i4 #ad71 out ( my suff]+s4 ,i desire ye w\ld help me bo? to pray & praise4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,july #h1 #afcg4 ,,ccxx4--,to my ,"l ,,craighall4 7,,duty ,,( ,,be+ ,,dis5tangl$ ,,f ,,*ri/--,,di%on\r+ ,,compliances47 ,,my ,,"l1--,i p]suade myself t1 not)/&+ ! greatness ( ?is temptation1 ye w n let ,*ri/ want a witness ( y1 to av[ ,him be=e ?is evil g5]ation4 ,& if ye advise ) ,god's tru? 7! p]fect te/am5t ( ,*ri/1 t =bidde? all m5's additions to ,8 wor%ip71 & ) ! truly le>n$1 & ) all ! sanctifi$ 9 ?is l&1 & ) t w>n] )9 y 7:i* w n fail to speak aga9/ y1 9 ,god's "t1 if ye be n n[ fa/ & fix$ = ,*ri/71 ,i hope !n t y\r ,lord%ip w acquit y\rself z a man ( c\rage = ,*ri/1 & refuse to b[ y\r knee sup]/iti\sly & idolatr\sly to wood or /one1 or any creature :atsoev]4 ,i p]suade myself t :5 ye %all take good night at ?is _w1 ye %all ?9k x ,god's tru? ,i n[ write4 ,"s fe> t y\r ,lord%ip ha? oblig$ y\rself to 8 ,maje/y by promise to satisfy 8 desire4 ,if x be s1 my de> & wor?y ,"l1 he> me = y\r s\l's good4 ,?9k ^u swimm+ a%ore aft] ?is %ipwreck1 & be pleas$ to write y\r humble apology to 8 ,maje/y2 x may be t ,god w give y fav\r 9 8 eyes4 ,h[ev] x be1 f> be x f y to ?9k a promise made out ( weakness1 & extort$ by ! t]ror ( a k+1 %\ld b9d y to wrong y\r ,"l ,jesus4 ,b = myself1 ,i give no fai? to t report1 b ,i believe t ye w prove fa/ to ,*ri/4 ,to ,8 grace ,i recomm5d y4 ,y\r ,lord%ip's1 at all ob$i5ce 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,july #h1 #afcg4 ,,ccxxi4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,h] ,,pray]s ,,= ,,scotl& ,,n ,,=gott547 ,,wor?y ,,& ,,de>e/ ,,9 ,,! ,,"l1--,i rejoice t y are a p>tak] ( ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/4 ,fa9t n1 keep brea?1 believe2 h[beit m51 & husb&1 & fri5ds prove weak1 yet y\r /r5g? faile? n4 ,x is n pride = a dr[n+ man to grip to ! rock4 ,x is y\r glory to lay hold on y\r ,rock4 ,o woman greatly belov$6 ,i te/ify & av\* x 9 my ,"l1 t ! pray]s ye s5t to heav5 ^! _m ye>s bygone are come up be=e ! ,"l1 & %all n be =gott54 ,:at x is t w come1 ,i _c tell2 b ,i "k t1 z ! ,"l live?1 ^! cries %all br+ d[n m]cy4 ,i *>ge y1 & ^? p ) y1 to g on )\t fa9t+ or fe>1 & /ill believe1 & take no nay-say4 ,if ye leave (f1 ! field is lo/2 if ye cont9ue1 our enemies %all be a tott]+ wall1 & a b[+ f5ce4 ,i write x 7& keep ?is lett]71 utt]1 utt] desolation %all be to y\r adv]s>ies1 & to ! hat]s ( ! ,virg9-daught] ( ,scotl&4 ,! bride w yet s+1 z 9 ! days ( h] y\?4 ,salvation %all be h] walls & bulw>ks4 ,! dry olive-tree %all bud aga91 & dry dead bones %all live2 = ! ,"l w prophesy to ! dry bones1 & ! ,_s %all come ^u !m1 & we %all live4 ,i rejoice to he> ( ,john ,c>son6 ,i %all n =get him4 ,rememb] me to ,grizel & ,jean ,br[n4 ,y\r husb& ha? made me heavy2 b be c\rage\s 9 ! ,"l4 ,i s5d bless+s to ,samuel & ,william4 ,%[ !m t ,i w !m to seek ,god 9 _! y\?4 ,grace is y\rs4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,july #h1 #afcg4 ,,ccxxii4--,to my ,,lady ,,culross4 ,lett] ,,lxii4 7,,*ri/',s ,,way ,,( ,,%[+ ,,himself ,,! ,,be/--,,:at ,,fits ,,= ,,him--,,ye>n+ ,,aft] ,,him ,,insatiably--,,dome/ic ,,matt]s47 ,,madam1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i am mu* refre%$ ) y\r lett]1 n[ at l5g? come to me4 ,i f9d my ,"l ,jesus come? n 9 t precise way t ,i lay wait = ,him2 ,he ha? a gate ( ,8 own4 ,oh1 h[ high are ,8 ways above my ways6 ,i see b little ( ,him4 ,x is be/ n to (f] to le>n ,him a lesson1 b to give ,him absolutely ,8 own w1 9 com+1 go+1 ebb+1 fl[+1 & 9 ! mann] ( ,8 graci\s work+4 ,i want no?+ b a back-burd5 ( ,*ri/'s love4 ,i w\ld g ?r\gh hell1 & ! ?ick ( ! damn$ devils1 to h a he>ty fea/ ( ,*ri/'s love2 = ,he ha? fett]$ me ) ,8 love1 & run away1 & left me a *a9$ man4 ,wo is me1 t ,i 0 s loose1 ra%1 va91 & graceless1 9 my unbeliev+ ?\ghts ( ,*ri/'s love6 ,b :at c a s\l1 "u a non-entry 7:5 my rights 7 wadset & lo/71 d else1 b make a false libel aga9/ ,*ri/'s love6 ,i "k t y\rself1 ,madam1 & _m m1 w be witness aga9/ me1 if ,i rep5t n ( my unbelief2 = ,i h be5 seek+ ! ,pope's w>es1 "s hire = ,grace )9 myself4 ,i h n le>n$1 z ,i %\ld d1 to put my /ock & all my treasure into ,*ri/'s h&2 b ,i w\ld h a /ock ( m9e own2 & ere ,i 0 aw>e1 ,i 0 tak+ hire to be ! ,law's advocate1 to seek ju/ification by works4 ,i =got t grace is ! only g>l& t is worn 9 heav5 ^u ! heads ( ! glorifi$4 ,& n[ ,i half rejoice1 t ,i h sickness = ,*ri/ to "w ^u4 ,s9ce ,i mu/ h w\nds1 well is my s\l1 ,i h a day's "w = my ,physician1 ,*ri/4 ,i hope to give ,*ri/ ,8 own call+3 x sette? ,him full well to cure diseases4 ,my ebb+s are v l[1 & ! tide is f> out :5 my ,belov$ goe? away2 & !n ,i cry1 ,oh1 cruelty6 to put out ! poor man's "o eye2 & ?is 0 my joy next to ,*ri/1 to prea* my ,well-belov$4 ,!n ,i make a noise ab\t ,*ri/'s h\se1 look+ unco-l 9 at ,8 w9d[1 & ca/+ my love & my desires ov] ! wall1 till ,god s5d bett]4 ,i am (t5 cont5t t my bill lie 9 heav5 till ! day ( my dep>ture1 provid+ ,i _h assurance t m]cy %all be writt5 on ! back ( x4 ,i w\ld n c>e = on-wait+2 b :5 ,i draw 9 a tir$ arm1 & an empty h& )al1 x is mu* to me to keep my ?\ghts 9 ord]4 ,b ,i w n get a gate#ccd = ,*ri/'s love4 ,:5 ,i h done all ,i c1 ,i w\ld fa9 yield to ,8 /ream1 & r[ ) ,*ri/1 & n aga9/ ,him4 ,b :ile ,i live1 ,i see t ,*ri/'s k+dom 9 me w n be peaceable1 s _m ?\ghts 9 me rise up aga9/ ,8 hon\r & k+ly p[]4 ,surely ,i h n express$ all ,8 sweet k9dness to me4 ,i sp>e to d x1 le/ ,i be deem$ to seek myself2 b ,8 brea? ha? smell$ ( ! p[d]s ( ! m]*ant1 & ( ! ,k+'s spik5>d4 ,i ?9k t ,i conceive new ?\ghts ( heav51 because ! c>d & ! map ( heav5 :i* ,he lette? me n[ see is s fair & s sweet4 ,i am sure t we are nigg>ds1 & sp>+ bodies 9 seek+4 ,i v]ily judge t we "k n h[ mu* may be _h 9 ?is life2 !re is yet some?+ beyond all t we see1 t seek+ w\ld light ^u4 ,oh t my love-sickness w\ld put me to a bus9ess1 :5 all ! _w are f\nd sleep+1 to cry & knock6 ,b ! tru? is1 t s9ce ,i came hi!r ,i h be5 wond]+ t1 aft] my importunity to h my fill ( ,*ri/'s love1 ,i h n gott5 a real sign1 b h come f ,him cry+1 ,hung]6 hung]6 ,i ?9k t ,*ri/ lette? me see meat 9 my extremity ( hung]1 & give? me none ( x4 ,:5 ,i am ne> ! apple1 ,he drawe? back ,8 h&1 & goe? away to cause me foll[2 & aga91 :5 ,i am )9 an arm-l5g? ( ! apple1 ,he make? a new break to ! gate1#cce & ,i h ,him to seek ( new4 ,he seeme? n to pity my dw9+ & swoon+ = ,8 love4 ,i d>e sometimes put my hung] ov] to ,him to be judg$1 if ,i w\ld n buy ,him ) a ?\s& ye>s 9 ! hotte/ furnace 9 hell1 s be+ ,i might enjoy ,him4 ,b my hung] is f$ by want & abs5ce4 ,i hung] & ,i h n2 b my com=t is to lie & wait on1 & to put my poor s\l & my suff]+s into ,*ri/'s h&4 ,let ,him make any?+ out ( me1 s be+ ,he be glorifi$ 9 my salvation2 = ,i "k t ,i am made = ,him4 ,oh t my ,"l may w9 ,8 own graci\s end 9 me6 ,i w n be at ease1 :ile ,i b /& s f> aback4 ,oh1 if ,i 7 ne> ,him & ) ,him1 t ?is poor s\l might be satisfi$ ) ,himself6 #ccd ,fix ! way 9 :i* ,he is to %[ ,8 love4 ,p]haps we %\ld read set = get4 #cce ,ru%es (f aga9 t[>d ! road4 ,y\r son-9-law1 ,w4 ,g41 is n[ truly hon\r$ = 8 ,"l & ,ma/]'s cause4 ,:5 ! ,"l is fann+ ,zion1 x is a good tok5 t he is a true bran* ( ! v9e1 t ! ,"l beg9ne? fir/ to dress him4 ,he is /rong 9 8 ,"l1 z he ha? writt5 to me1 & 8 wife is 8 enc\rag]1 :i* %\ld make y rejoice4 ,z = y\r son1 :o is y\r grief1 y\r ,"l wait$ on y & me1 till we 7 ripe1 & br\ght u 94 ,x is y\r "p to pray & wait ^u ,him4 ,:5 he is ripe1 he w be spok5 =4 ,:o c comm& our ,"l's w9d to bl[8 ,i "k t x %all be y\r good 9 ! latt] end4 ,t is "o ( y\r wat]s to heav51 ye c\ld n g ab\t2#ccf !re are ! few] beh9d4 ,i rememb] y & him1 & y\rs1 z ,i am able2 b1 alas6 ,i am believ$ to be some?+1 & ,i am no?+ b an empty re$4 ,wants are my be/ ri*es1 because ,i h ^! suppli$ by ,*ri/4 #ccf ,"o ( ! riv]s :i* y c\ld n avoid cross+4 ,rememb] my de>e/ love to y\r bro!r4#ccg ,i "k t he pleade? ) 8 h>lot-"m = h] apo/asy4 ,i "k also t ye are k9d to my wor?y ,lady ,k5mure1 a woman belov$ ( ! ,"l1 :o ha? be5 v m9dful ( my bonds4 ,! ,"l give h]1 & h] *ild1 to f9d m]cy 9 ! day ( ,*ri/6 ,great m5 are dry & cold 9 do+ = me2 ! t9kl+ ( ! *a9s = ,*ri/ affrighte? !m3 b let my ,"l break all my idols1 ,i w yet bless ,him4 ,i am oblig$ to my ,"l ,lorn3 ,i wi% him m]cy4 #ccg ,james ,melville ( ,hallhill1 :o succe$$ 8 fa!r1 ,sir ,james ,melville4 ,by a *>t] ( ! b>ony ( ,burntisl&1 grant$ to him #af? ,janu>y #afch1 he became ,sir ,james ,melville ( ,burntisl& 7,d\glas' ,pe]age1 vol4 ii4 p4 #aab74 ,rememb] my bonds ) praises2 & pray = me1 t my ,"l may leav5 ! nor? by my bonds & suff]+s4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,ccxxiii4--,to ,,alex&] ,,gordon ( ,knockgray4 7,,/ate ,,( ,,! ,,*ur*--,,believ]s ,,purifi$ ,,by ,,affliction--,,folly ,,( ,,seek+ ,,joy ,,9 ,a ,,doom$ ,,_w47 ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,!re is no "q b our "m-*ur* ha? a ,fa!r1 & t %e %all n die )\t an heir3 h] enemies %all n make ,m\nt ,zion _! h]itage4 ,we see t :i!rsoev] ,zion's enemies g1 suppose !y dig _m miles "u gr\nd1 yet our ,"l f9de? !m out3 & ,he ha? v5geance laid up 9 /ore = !m1 & ! poor & ne$y %all n always be =gott54 ,our hope 0 droop+ & )]+1 & man 0 say+1 ,:at c ,god make out ( ! old dry bones ( ?is buri$ kirk8 ,! prelates & _! foll[]s 7 a grave above u4 ,x is l t our ,"l is to op5 our graves1 & purpose? to cause ,8 two sla9 witnesses to rise on ! ?ird day4 ,oh1 h[ long wait ,i to he> our weep+ ,"l ,jesus s+ aga91 & triumph & rejoice1 & divide ! spoil6 ,i f9d x h>d "w to believe :5 ! c\rse ( provid5ce goe? cross-wise to our fai?1 & :5 mi/$ s\ls 9 a d>k night _c "k ea/ by we/1 & our sea-compass seeme? to fail u4 ,e man is a believ] 9 daylight3 a fair day seeme? to be made all ( fai? & hope4 ,:at a trial ( gold is x to smoke x a little above ! fire6 b to keep gold p]fectly yell[-col\r$ amid/ ! flames1 & to be turn$ f vessel to vessel1 & yet to cause our furnace to s\nd1 & speak1 & cry ! praises ( ! ,"l1 is ano!r matt]4 ,i "k t my ,"l made me n = fire1 h[beit ,he ha? fitt$ me 9 "s measure = ! fire4 ,i bless ,8 high "n t ,i wax n pal]1 nei!r h ,i lo/ ! col\r ( gold2 & t ,8 fire ha? made me some:at ?91 & t my ,"l may p\r me into any vessel ,he please?4 ,= a small wag] ,i may ju/ly quit my "p ( ?is _w's laught]1 & give up ) "t1 & ca/ out ) ! pleasures ( ?is _w4 ,i "k a man :o wond]$ to see any 9 ?is life laugh or sport4 ,surely our ,"l seeke? ?is ( u1 z to any rejoic+ 9 pres5t p]i%+ ?+s4 ,i see above all ?+s1 t we may sit d[n1 & fold legs & arms1 & /ret* ourselves ^u ,*ri/1 & laugh at ! fea!rs t *ildr5 are *as+ "h4 ,= ,i ?9k ! m5 ( ?is _w l *ildr5 9 a dang]\s /orm 9 ! sea1 t play & make sport ) ! :ite foam ( ! waves !re(1 com+ 9 to s9k & dr[n !m2 s are m5 mak+ fool's sports ) ! :ite pleasures ( a /ormy _w1 t w s9k !m4 ,b1 alas6 :at h we to d ) _! sports :i* !y make8 ,if ,solomon said ( laught]1 t x 0 madness1 :at may we say ( ?is _w's laugh+ & sport+ !mselves ) gold & silv]1 & hon\rs1 & c\rt1 & broad l>ge conque/s1 b t !y are poor s\ls1 9 ! height & rage ( a fev] gone mad8 ,!n a /raw1 a fig1 = all creat$ sports & rejoic+ out ( ,*ri/6 ,nay1 ,i ?9k t ?is _w1 at its prime & p]fection1 :5 x is come to ! top ( its excell5cy & to ! bloom1 might be b\ght ) an halfp5ny2 & t x w\ld sc>ce weigh ! wor? ( a dr9k ( wat]4 ,!re is no?+ bett] ?an to e/eem x our crucifi$ idol 7t is1 dead & sla971 z ,paul did 7,gal4 vi4 #ad74 ,!n let pleasures be crucifi$1 & ri*es be crucifi$1 & c\rt & hon\r be crucifi$4 ,& s9ce ! apo/le sai? t ! _w is crucifi$ to him1 we may put ?is _w to ! hang$ man's doom1 & to ! gall[s3 & :o w give mu* = a hang$ man8 z little %\ld we give = a hang$ & crucifi$ _w4 ,yet1 :at a sweet smell ha? ?is dead c>rion to _m fools 9 ! _w6 & h[ _m woo]s & suitors f9de? ?is hang$ c>rion6 ,fools are pull+ x (f ! gall[s1 & cont5d+ = x4 ,oh1 :5 w we le>n to be mortifi$ m51 & to h our fill ( ^? ?+s t h b _! %ort summ] qu>t] ( ?is life6 ,if we saw our ,fa!r's h\se1 & t great & fair city1 ! ,new ,j]usalem1 :i* is up above sun & moon1 we w\ld cry to be ov] ! wat]1 & to be c>ri$ 9 ,*ri/'s arms out ( ?is borr[$ prison4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,ccxxiv4--,to ,,fulwood1 ! ,y\ng]4 ,,william ,,semple ( ,fulwood1 9 ! p>i% ( ,h\/on1 ne> ,kilmalcolm1 9 ,r5frew%ire1 0 probably connect$ ) ,semple ( ,beltrees1 9 ! p>i% ( ,lo*w9no*4 7,,vanity ,,( ,,! ,,_w ,,9 ,,! ,,light ,,( ,,dea? ,,& ,,*ri/--,,! ,,pres5t ,,tru?--,,*ri/',s ,,com+47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,sir1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,^u ! report ( ?is wor?y be>] conc]n+ y1 ,i ?\ght good to speak a ^w to y4 ,x is en\gh = acqua9tance t we are "o 9 ,*ri/4 ,my e>ne/ desire to y is1 t ye w\ld1 9 ! fe> ( ,god1 comp>e y\r in* & h&-bread? ( "t ) va/ et]nity1 & y\r ?\ghts ( ?is n[ fair1 bloom+1 & gre5 _w1 ) ! ?\ghts :i* ye w h ( x :5 corruption & worms w make _! h\se 9 y\r eye-holes1 & eat y\r fle%1 & make t body dry bones4 ,if ye s d1 ,i "k !n t y\r light ( ?is _w's vanity %all be m cle> ?an n[ x is2 & ,i am p]suad$ ye w !n ?9k t m5's lab\rs = ?is clay idol are to be laugh$ at4 ,!re=e1 come ne>1 & take a view ( t transp>5t beauty t is 9 ,*ri/1 :i* w\ld busy ! love ( t5 ?\s& millions ( worlds & angels1 & hold !m all at "w4 ,surely ,i am griev$1 t m5 w n sp5d _! :ole love ^u t royal & pr9cely ,well-belov$1 t high & l(ty ,"o2 = x is curs$ love t runne? ano!r way ?an ^u ,him4 ,z = myself1 if ,i _h t5 loves & t5 s\ls1 oh1 h[ glad w\ld ,i be1 if ,he w\ld break 9 ^u me & take possession ( !m all6 ,wo1 wo is me1 t ,he & ,i are s f> asund]6 ,i hope we %all be 9 "o c\ntry & "o h\se toge!r4 ,truly pa9 ( love-sickness = ,jesus make? me to ?9k x long1 long1 long to ! dawn+ ( t day4 ,oh t ,he w\ld cut %ort ye>s & mon?s & h\rs1 & ov]-leap "t1 t we might meet6 ,& = ?is tru?1 ,sir1 t ye pr(ess1 ,i av[ be=e ! _w ( m5 & angels1 t x is ! way1 & ! only way to our c\ntry2 ! re/ are by-ways2 &1 t :at ,i suff] = is ! apple ( ,*ri/'s eye1 ev5 ,8 hon\r z ,lawgiv] & ,k+ ( ,8 *ur*4 ,i ?9k dea? too little ere ,i =sook x4#cch ,d n1 ,sir1 ,i besee* y 9 ! ,"l1 make ,*ri/'s c\rt ?9n] by draw+ back f ,him 7x is too ?9 already72 = ,i d>e pl$ge my heav5 ^u x1 t ,he w w9 ,8 plea1 & t ! fools :o plea aga9/ ,him %all lose ! wag]1 :i* is _! "p ( salvation1 except !y take bett] he$ to _! ways4 ,sir1 free grace1 t we give no hire =1 is a jewel t our ,"l give? to few4 ,/& fa/ 9 ! hope t y are call$ unto4 ,our ,ma/] w r5d ! cl\ds1 & w be ^u u quickly1 & cle> our cause1 & br+ u all out 9 our blacks & :ites4 ,clean1 clean g>m5ts1 9 ! ,bridegroom's eye1 are ( great wor?4 ,/ep ov] ?is h&-bread? ( _w's glory into our ,"l's new _w ( grace1 & ye w laugh at ! fea!rs t *ildr5 are *as+ 9 ! air4 ,i v]ily judge1 t ?is inn1 :i* m5 are build+ _! ne/ 91 is n wor? a dr9k ( cold wat]4 ,x is a ra9y & smoky h\se3 be/ we come out ( x1 le/ we be *ok$ ) ! smoke !re(4 ,oh t my adv]s>ies knew h[ sweet my sighs = ,*ri/ are1 & :at x is = a s9n] to lay 8 head betwe5 ,*ri/'s brea/s1 & to be ov] head & e>s 9 ,*ri/'s love6 ,alas1 ,i _c cause pap] to speak ! height1 & bread?1 & dep? ( x6 ,i h n a balance to weigh ! wor? ( my ,"l ,jesus4 ,heav51 t5 heav5s1 w\ld n be ! beam ( a balance to weigh ,him 94 ,i mu/ give ov] prais+ ,him4 ,angels see b little ( ,him4 ,oh1 if t fair "o w\ld take ! mask (f ,8 fair face1 t ,i might see ,him6 ,a kiss ( ,him ?r\gh ,8 mask is half a heav54 ,o day1 dawn6 ,o "t1 run fa/6 ,o ,bridegroom1 po/1 po/ fa/1 t we may meet6 ,o heav5s1 cleave 9 two1 t t bright face & head may set itself ?r\gh ! cl\ds6 ,oh t ! corn 7 ripe1 & ?is _w prep>$ = ,8 hook6 ,sir1 be pleas$ to rememb] a prison]'s bonds4 ,grace be ) y4 #cch ,ere ,i c\ld be induc$ to =sake :at conc]ns ,8 hon\r1 ,i mu/ be made to suff] some?+ f> m & worse ?an dea?4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,july #aj1 #afcg4 ,,ccxxv4--,to 8 ,p>i%ion]s4 7,,prote/ation ,,( ,,c>e ,,= ,,_! ,,s\ls ,,& ,,glory ,,( ,,god--,,delight ,,9 ,,8 ,,m9i/ry1 ,,& ,,9 ,,8 ,,"l--,,ef=ts ,,= ,,_! ,,s\ls--,,w>n+ ,,aga9/ ,,errors ,,( ,,! ,,day--,,awful ,,words ,,to ,,! ,,backslid]--,,int5se ,,admiration ,,( ,,*ri/--,a ,,l\d ,,call ,,to ,,all47 ,,de>ly ,,belov$ ,,& ,,long$-,,= ,,9 ,,! ,,"l1 my cr[n & my joy 9 ! day ( ,*ri/1--,grace be to y1 & peace f ,god our ,fa!r1 & f our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,i long exce$+ly to "k if ! (t-spok5-( mat* betwixt y & ,*ri/ holde?1 & if ye foll[ on to "k ! ,"l4 ,my day-?\ghts & my night-?\ghts are ( y3 :ile ye sleep ,i am afraid ( y\r s\ls1 t !y be (f ! rock4 ,next to my ,"l ,jesus & ?is fall5 kirk1 ye h ! greate/ %>e ( my sorr[1 & also ( my joy2 ye are ! matt] ( ! te>s1 c>e1 fe>1 & daily pray]s ( an oppress$ prison] ( ,*ri/4 ,z ,i am 9 bonds = my high & l(ty ,"o1 my royal & pr9cely ,ma/]1 my ,"l ,jesus2 s ,i am 9 bonds = y4 ,= ,i %\ld h slept 9 my w>m ne/1 & kept ! fat _w 9 my arms1 & ! cords ( my tab]nacle %\ld h be5 fa/5$ m /rongly2 ,i might h sung an evangel ( ease to my s\l & y = a "t1 ) my bre?r51 ! sons ( my "m1 t 7 angry at me1 & h ?ru/ me out ( ! v9ey>d2 if ,i w\ld h be5 brok51 & drawn on to mire y1 ! ,"l's flock1 & to cause y to eat pa/ures trodd5 ^u ) m5's feet1 & to dr9k f\l & muddy wat]s4 ,b truly ! ,almighty 0 a t]ror to me1 & ,8 fe> made me afraid4 ,o my ,"l1 judge if my m9i/ry be n de> to me1 b n s de> by _m degrees z ,*ri/ my ,"l6 ,god kn[e? ! sad & heavy ,sabba?s ,i h _h1 s9ce ,i laid d[n at my ,ma/]'s feet my two %eph]d's /aves4 ,i h be5 (t5 say+1 z x is writt51 ,my enemies *as$ me sore l a bird1 )\t cause3 !y h cut (f my life 9 ! dungeon1 & ca/ a /one ^u me 7,lam4 iii4 #eb1 #ec74 ,=1 next to ,*ri/1 ,i _h b "o joy1 ! apple ( ! eye ( my delights1 to prea* ,*ri/ my ,"l2 & !y h viol5tly pluck$ t away f me4 ,x 0 to me l ! poor man's "o eye2 & !y h put out t eye1 & qu5*$ my light 9 ! inh]itance ( ! ,"l4 ,b my eye is t[>d ! ,"l3 ,i "k t ,i %all see ! salvation ( ,god1 & t my hope %all n always be =gott54 ,& my sorr[ %all want no?+ to complete x1 & to make me say1 ,:at availe? x me to live8 if ye foll[ ! voice ( a /rang]1 ( "o t come? into ! %eep-fold n by ,*ri/ ! door1 b climbe? up ano!r way4 ,if ! man build 8 hay & /ubble ^u ! gold5 f\ndation1 ,*ri/ ,jesus 7already laid among y71 & ye foll[ him1 ,i assure y1 ! man's "w %all burn & nev] bide ,god's fire3 & ye & he bo? %all be 9 dang] ( ev]la/+ burn+ except ye rep5t4 ,oh1 if any pa91 any sorr[1 any loss t ,i c suff] = ,*ri/1 & = y1 7 laid 9 pl$ge to buy ,*ri/'s love to y6 & t ,i c\ld lay my de>e/ joys1 next to ,*ri/ my ,"l1 9 ! gap betwixt y & et]nal de/ruction6 ,o if ,i _h pap] z broad z heav5 & e>?1 & ink z ! sea & all ! riv]s & f\nta9s ( ! e>?1 & 7 able to write ! love1 ! wor?1 ! excell5cy1 ! sweetness1 & due praises ( our de>e/ & faire/ ,well-belov$6 & !n if ye c\ld read & und]/& x6 ,:at c\ld ,i want1 if my m9i/ry among y %\ld make a m>riage betwe5 ! little bride 9 ^? b\nds & ! ,bridegroom8 ,oh1 h[ ri* a prison] 7 ,i1 if ,i c\ld obta9 ( my ,"l 7be=e :om ,i /& = y7 ! salvation ( y all6 ,oh1 :at a prey _h ,i gott51 to h y cat*$ 9 ,*ri/'s net6 ,oh1 !n ,i _h ca/ out my ,"l's l9es & ,8 net ) a ri* ga96 ,oh !n1 well-w>$ pa9$ brea/1 & sore back1 & craz$ body1 9 speak+ e>ly & late to y6 ,my witness is above2 y\r heav5 w\ld be two heav5s to me1 & ! salvation ( y all z two salvations to me4 ,i w\ld subscribe a susp5sion1 & a fri/+ ( my heav5 = _m hundr$ ye>s 7accord+ to ,god's good pleasure71 if ye 7 sure 9 ! upp] lodg+1 9 our ,fa!r's h\se1 be=e me4 ,i take to witness heav5 & e>? aga9/ y1 ,i take in/rum5ts 9 ! h&s ( t sun & daylight t beheld u1 & 9 ! h&s ( ! timb] & walls ( t kirk1 if ,i drew n up a fair contract ( m>riage betwixt y & ,*ri/1 if ,i w5t n ) (f]s betwixt ! ,bridegroom & y1 & y\r consci5ce did be> y witness1 y\r m\?s confess$1 t !re 7 _m fair try/s & meet+s drawn on betwixt ,*ri/ & y at communion fea/s1 & o!r occasions8 ,!re 7 bracelets1 jewels1 r+s1 & love-lett]s1 s5t to y by ! ,bridegroom4 ,x 0 told y :at a fair d[ry ye %\ld h1 & :at a h\se y\r ,husb& & ye %\ld dwell 91 & :at 0 ! ,bridegroom's excell5cy1 sweetness1 might1 p[]1 ! et]nity & glory ( ,8 k+dom1 ! exce$+ deepness ( ,8 love1 :o s\ght ,8 black wife ?r\gh pa91 fires1 %ame1 dea?1 & ! grave1 & swimm$ ! salt sea = h]1 und]go+ ! curse ( ! law1 & !n#cci 0 made a curse = y2 & ye !n cons5t$1 & said1 ,ev5 s ,i take ,him4 ,i c\nsel y to bew>e ( ! new & /range leav5 ( m5's inv5tions1 beside & aga9/ ! ^w ( ,god1 contr>y to ! oa? ( ?is kirk1 n[ com+ among y4 ,i in/ruct$ y ( ! sup]/ition & idolatry 9 kneel+ 9 ! in/ant ( receiv+ ! ,"l's ,supp]1 & ( cross+ 9 baptism1 & ( ! obs]v+ ( m5's days1 )\t any w>rant ( ,*ri/ our p]fect ,lawgiv]4 ,c\nt5ance n ! surplice1 ! attire ( ! mass-prie/1 ! g>m5t ( ,baal's prie/s4 ,! abom9able b[+ to alt>s ( tree 7wood7 is com+ ^u y4 ,hate1 & keep y\rselves f idols4 ,=be> 9 any case to he> ! read+ ( ! new fa!rless ,s]vice-,book1#cdj full ( gross h]esies1 popi% & sup]/iti\s errors1 )\t any w>rant ( ,*ri/1 t5d+ to ! ov]?r[ ( prea*+4 ,y owe no ob$i5ce to ! ba/>d canons2 !y are unlawful1 blasphem\s1 & sup]/iti\s4 ,all ! c]emonies t lie 9 ,anti*ri/'s f\l womb1 ! w>es ( t great "m ( =nications1 ! kirk ( ,rome1 are to be refus$4 ,ye see :i!r !y lead y4 ,cont9ue /ill 9 ! doctr9e :i* ye h receiv$4 ,ye he>d ( me ! :ole c\nsel ( ,god4 ,sew no cl\ts ^u ,*ri/'s robe4 ,take ,*ri/1 9 ,8 rags & losses1 & z p]secut$ by m51 & be cont5t to sigh & pant up ! m\nta91 ) ,*ri/'s cross on y\r back4 ,let me be reput$ a false prophet 7& y\r consci5ce once said ! contr>y71 if y\r ,"l ,jesus w n /& by y & ma9ta9 y1 & ma9ta9 y\r cause aga9/ y\r enemies4 #cci ,?us4 #cdj ,see ,lett] ,,clxi4 ,! ,s]vice-,book1 :i* has no au?or's "n4 ,i h he>d1 & my s\l is griev$ = x1 t s9ce my dep>ture f y1 _m among y are turn$ back f ! good old way1 to ! dog's vomit aga94 ,let me speak to ^! m54 ,x 0 n )\t ,god's special direction1 t ! fir/ s5t5ce t ev] my mon? utt]$ to y 0 t1 ,& ,jesus said1 ,= judgm5t ,i am come into ?is _w1 t !y :i* see n might see2 & t !y :i* see might be made bl9d 7,john ix4 #ci74 ,is x possible t my fir/ meet+ & y\rs may be :5 we %all bo? /& be=e ! dreadful ,judge ( ! _w2 & 9 ! "n & au?ority ( ! ,son ( ,god1 my great ,k+ & ,ma/]1 ,i write1 by ^! pres5ts1 summonses to ^? m54 ,i arre/ _! s\ls & bodies to ! day ( our compe>ance4 ,_! et]nal damnation /&e? subscrib$1 & seal$ 9 heav51 by ! h&-writ+ ( ! great ,judge ( quick & dead2 & ,i am ready to /& up1 z a prea*+ witness aga9/ su* to _! face1 on t day1 & to say ,am5 to _! condemnation1 except !y rep5t4 ,! v5geance ( ! ,gospel is heavi] ?an ! v5geance ( ! ,law2 ! ,m$iator's mal$iction & v5geance is twice v5geance2 & t v5geance is ! due portion ( su* m54 ,& !re ,i leave !m z bond m51 aye & :ill !y rep5t & am5d4 ,ye 7 witnesses h[ ! ,"l's day 0 sp5t :ile ,i 0 among y4 ,o sacrilegi\s robb] ( ,god's day1 :at wilt ?\ answ] ! ,almighty :5 ,he seeke? s _m ,sabba?s back aga9 f !e8 ,:at w ! curs]1 swe>]1 & blasphem] d1 :5 8 tongue %all be roa/$ 9 t broad & burn+ lake ( fire & brim/one8 ,& :at w ! drunk>d d1 :5 tongue1 lungs1 & liv]1 bones1 & all1 %all boil & %all fry 9 a tortur+ fire8 ,he %all be f> f 8 b>rels ( /rong dr9k !n2 & !re is n a cold well ( wat] = him 9 hell4 ,:at %all be ! case ( ! wret*1 ! covet\s man1 ! oppressor1 ! deceiv]1 ! e>?-worm1 :o c nev] get 8 wombful ( clay 7,ps4 xvii4 #ad71 :51 9 ! day ( ,*ri/1 gold & silv] mu/ lie burnt 9 a%es1 & he mu/ compe> & answ] 8 ,judge1 & quit 8 clayey & n\ghty heav58 ,wo1 wo1 = ev]more1 be to ! "t-turn+ a!i/1 :o ha? "o god & "o religion = summ]1 & ano!r god & ano!r religion = w9t]1 & ! day ( fann+1 :5 ,*ri/ fanne? all t is 9 ,8 b>n-floor3 :o ha? a consci5ce = e fair & m>ket1 & ! s\l ( him runne? ^u ^! oil$ :eels1 "t1 cu/om1 ! _w1 & comm& ( m54 ,oh1 if ! c>eless a!i/1 & sleep+ man1 :o edge? by all )1 ,god =give our pa/ors if !y lead u wrong1 we mu/ d z !y comm&1 & laye? d[n 8 head ^u "t's bosom1 & give? 8 consci5ce to a deputy1 & sleepe? s1 :ill ! smoke ( hell-fire fly up 9 8 ?roat1 & cause him to />t out ( 8 doleful b$6 ,oh1 if su* a man w\ld awake6 ,_m woes are = ! ov]-gild$ & gold-pla/]$ hypocrite4 ,a heavy doom is = ! li> & :ite-tongu$ flatt]]2 & ! fly+ book ( ,god's fe>ful v5geance1 tw5ty cubits long1 & t5 cubits broad1 t goe? out f ! face ( ,god1 %all ent] into ! h\se1 & 9 ^u ! s\l ( him t /eale?1 & swe>e? falsely by ,god's "n 7,ze*4 v4 #b1 #c74 ,i d5\nce et]nal burn+1 hott] ?an ,sodom's flames1 ^u ! m5 t boil 9 fil?y lu/s ( =nication1 adult]y1 ince/1 & ! l wick$ness4 ,no room1 no1 n a foot-bread?1 = su* vile dogs )9 ! clean ,j]usalem4 ,_m ( y put (f all ) ?is1 ,god =give u1 we "k no bett]4 ,i r5ew my old answ]3 ! ,judge is com+ 9 flam+ fire1 ) all ,8 mighty angels1 to r5d] v5geance to all ^? t "k n ,god1 & believe n 7#b ,!ss4 i4 #h74 ,i h (t5 told y t security w slay y4 ,all m5 say !y h fai?3 z _m m5 & wom5 n[1 z _m sa9ts 9 heav54 ,& all believe 7say ye72 s t e f\l dog is clean en\gh1 & good en\gh1 = ! clean & new ,j]usalem above4 ,e man ha? conv]sion & ! new bir?2 b x is n leal come4 ,!y _h nev] a sick night = s92 conv]sion came to !m 9 a night-dream4 ,9 a ^w1 hell w be empty at ! day ( judgm5t1 & heav5 pang full6 ,alas6 x is nei!r easy nor ord9>y to believe & to be sav$4 ,_m mu/ /&1 9 ! end1 at heav5's gates 7,luke xiii4 #be74 ,:5 !y g to take out _! fai?1 !y take out a fair no?+1 or 7z ye use to speak7 a blaflum4 ,oh1 lam5table disappo9tm5t6 ,i pray y1 ,i *>ge y 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/1 make fa/ "w ( ,*ri/ & salvation4 ,i "k !re are "s believ]s among y1 & ,i write to y1 ,o poor brok5-he>t$ believ]s3 all ! com=ts ( ,*ri/ 9 ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5ts are y\rs4 ,oh1 :at a ,fa!r & ,husb& ye h6 ,oh1 if ,i _h p5 & ink1 & +9e to write ( ,him6 ,let heav5 & e>? be consolidat$ into massy & pure gold1 x w n weigh ! ?\s&? "p ( ,*ri/'s love to a s\l1 ev5 to me a poor prison]4 ,oh1 t is a massy & m>vell\s love6 ,m5 & angels6 unite y\r =ce & /r5g? 9 "o1 ye %all n heave nor poise x (f ! gr\nd4 ,t5 ?\s& worlds1 z _m worlds z angels c numb]1 & !n z a new _w ( angels c multiply1 w\ld n all be ! balk ( a balance to weigh ,*ri/'s excell5cy1 sweetness1 & love4 ,put t5 e>?s into "o1 & let a rose gr[ great] ?an t5 :ole e>?s1 or :ole worlds1 oh1 :at beauty w\ld be 9 x1 & :at a smell w\ld x ca/6 ,b a bla/ ( ! brea? ( t faire/ ,rose 9 all ,god's p>adise1 ev5 ( ,*ri/ ,jesus our ,"l1 "o look ( t faire/ face1 w\ld be inf9itely 9 beauty1 & smell1 above all imag9able & creat$ glory4 ,i wond] t m5 d[ bide (f ,*ri/4 ,i w\ld e/eem myself bless$1 if ,i c\ld make an op5 proclamation1 & ga!r all ! _w1 t are liv+ ^u ! e>?1 ,jew & ,g5tile1 & all t %all be born till ! bl[+ ( ! la/ trumpet1 to flock r\nd ab\t ,*ri/1 & to /& look+1 wond]+1 admir+1 & ador+ ,8 beauty & sweetness4 ,= ,8 fire is hott] ?an any o!r fire1 ,8 love sweet] ?an common love1 ,8 beauty surpasse? all o!r beauty4 ,:5 ,i am heavy & sad1 "o ( ,8 love-looks w\ld d me meikle worlds' good4 ,oh1 if ye w\ld fall 9 love ) ,him1 h[ bless$ 7 ,i6 h[ glad w\ld my s\l be to help y to love ,him6 ,b among/ u all1 we c\ld n love ,him en\gh4 ,he is ! ,son ( ! ,fa!r's love1 & ,god's delight2 ! ,fa!r's love lie? all ^u ,him4 ,oh1 if all mank9d w\ld fet* all _! love & lay x ^u ,him6 ,invite ,him1 & take ,him home to y\r h\ses1 9 ! ex]cise ( pray] morn+ & ev5+1 z ,i (t5 desir$ y2 especially n[1 let ,him n want lodg+ 9 y\r h\ses1 nor lie 9 ! fields1 :5 ,he is %ut out ( pulpits & kirks4 ,if ye w be cont5t to take heav5 by viol5ce & ! w9d on y\r face = ,*ri/ & ,8 cross1 ,i am "h "o :o ha? "s trial ( ,*ri/'s cross1 & ,i c say1 t ,*ri/ 0 ev] k9d to me1 b ,he ov]come? ,himself 7if ,i may speak s7 9 k9dness :ile ,i suff] = ,him4 ,i give y my ^w = x1 ,*ri/'s cross is n s evil z !y call x2 x is sweet1 light1 & com=table4 ,i w\ld n want ! visitations ( love1 & ! v brea?+s ( ,*ri/'s m\? :5 ,he kisse?1 & my ,"l's delightsome smiles & love-embracem5ts "u my suff]+s = ,him1 = a m\nta9 ( gold1 or = all ! hon\rs1 c\rt1 & gr&eur ( velvet kirkm54#cda ,*ri/ ha? ! yoke & he>t ( my love4 ,i am my ,belov$'s1 & my ,well-belov$ is m9e4 #cda ,high ,*ur*m54 ,oh t ye 7 all h&-fa/$ to ,*ri/6 ,o my de>ly-belov$ 9 ! ,"l1 ,i w\ld ,i c\ld *ange my voice1 & _h a tongue tun$ by ! h&s ( my ,"l1 & _h ! art ( speak+ ( ,*ri/1 t ,i might po9t out to y ! wor?1 & highness1 & greatness1 & excell5cy ( t faire/ & r5[n$ ,bridegroom6 ,i besee* y by ! m]cies ( ! ,"l1 by ! sighs1 te>s1 & he>t's-blood ( our ,"l ,jesus1 by ! salvation ( y\r poor & preci\s s\ls1 set up ! m\nta91 t ye & ,i may meet be=e ! ,lamb's ?rone among/ ! congregation ( ! fir/-born4 ,"l grant t t may be ! try/+-place6 t ye & ,i may put up our h&s toge!r1 & pluck & eat ! apples (f ! tree ( life1 & t we may fea/ toge!r1 & dr9k toge!r ( t pure riv] ( ! wat] ( life1 t come? out f ! ?rone ( ,god & ( ! ,lamb4 ,oh1 h[ little is y\r h&-bread? & span-l5g? ( days "h6 ,y\r in* ( "t is less ?an :5 ye & ,i p>t$4 ,et]nity1 et]nity is com+1 po/+ on ) w+s2 !n %all e man's blacks & :ites be br\ght to light4 ,oh1 h[ l[ w y\r ?\ghts be ( ?is fair-sk9n$ b he>t-rott5 apple1 ! va91 va91 feckless _w1 :5 ! worms %all make !m h\ses 9 y\r eye-holes1 & %all eat (f ! fle% f ! balls ( y\r *eeks1 & %all make t body a numb] ( dry bones6 ,?9k n t ! common gate ( s]v+ ,god1 z neighb\rs & o!rs d1 w br+ y to heav54 ,few1 few are sav$4 ,! devil's c\rt is ?ick & _m2 he ha? ! greate/ numb] ( mank9d = 8 vassals4 ,i "k ?is _w is a =e/ ( ?orns 9 y\r way to heav52 b y mu/ g ?r\gh x4 ,acqua9t y\rselves ) ! ,"l3 hold fa/ ,*ri/2 he> ,8 voice only4 ,bless ,8 "n2 sanctify & keep holy ,8 day2 keep ! new comm&m5t1 ,love "o ano!r2 let ! ,holy ,_s dwell 9 y\r bodies2 & be clean & holy4 ,love n ! _w3 lie n1 love & foll[ tru?3 le>n to "k ,god4 ,keep 9 m9d :at ,i taught y2 = ,god w seek an acc\nt ( x1 :5 ,i am f> f y4 ,ab/a9 f all evil1 & all appe>ance ( evil3 foll[ good c>efully1 & seek peace & foll[ aft] x3 hon\r y\r k+1 & pray = him4 ,rememb] me to ,god 9 y\r pray]s2 ,i d[ n =get y4 ,i told y (t5 :ile ,i 0 ) y1 & n[ ,i write x aga91 heavy1 sad1 & sore is t /roke ( ! ,"l's wra? t is com+ ^u ,scotl&4 ,wo1 wo1 wo to ?is h>lot-l&6 = !y %all take ! cup ( ,god's wra? f ,8 h&s1 & dr9k1 & spue1 & fall1 & n rise aga94 ,91 91 9 ) spe$ to y\r /ronghold1 ye prison]s ( hope1 & hide y !re :ill ! ang] ( ! ,"l pass6 ,foll[ n ! pa/ors ( ?is l&1 = ! sun is gone d[n ^u !m4 ,z ! ,"l live?1 !y lead y f ,*ri/1 & f ! good old way4 ,yet ! ,"l w keep ! holy city1 & make ?is )]$ kirk to bud aga9 l a rose1 & a field bless$ ( ! ,"l4 ,! grace ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ be ) y all4 ,! pray]s & bless+s ( a prison] ( ,*ri/1 9 bonds = ,him1 & = y1 be ) y all4 ,am54 ,y\r lawful & lov+ pa/or1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,july #ac1 #afcg4 ,,ccxxvi4--,to ! ,,lady ,,kilconquh>4 ,,lady ,,kilconquh>1 ^: maid5 "n 0 ,hel5 ,murray1 be+ ! ?ird daught] ( ,sir ,ar*ibald ,murray ( ,blackb>ony1 0 ! wife ( ,sir ,john ,c>/airs ( ,kilconquh>1 9 ! c\nty ( ,fife4 ,h] "m1 ,m>g>et ,maule1 0 ( ! family ( ,panmure4 ,_! y\nge/ daught]1 ,be?ia1 9 #afef1 m>ri$ ,?omas ,rigg ( ,a!rnie4 ,! h\se ( ,kilconquh> 7call$ ,k9neu*] by ! p7 is ne> ! lo* & ! village1 ) ,elie n f> (f on "o side1 & ,balc>ras on ! o!r4 ,! lo* ) its swans1 ! woods1 & ! sea s ne>1 make x a pleasant spot4 7,,! ,,int]e/s ,,( ,,! ,,s\l ,,mo/ ,,urg5t--,,folly ,,( ,,! ,,_w--,,*ri/ ,,altoge!r ,,lovely--,,8 ,,p5 ,,fails ,,to ,,set ,,=? ,,*ri/',s ,,unspeakable ,,beauty47 ,,mi/ress1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i am glad to he> t ye h y\r face homew>ds t[>ds y\r ,fa!r's h\se1 n[ :5 s _m are = a home ne>] h&4 ,b y\r ,"l calle? y to ano!r life & glory ?an is to be f\nd h]eaway2 &1 !re=e1 ,i w\ld c\nsel y to make sure ! *>t]s & rights :i* ye h to salvation4 ,y came to ?is life ab\t a necess>y & weighty bus9ess1 to try/e ) ,*ri/ an5t y\r preci\s s\l1 & ! et]nal salvation ( x4 ,?is is ! mo/ necess>y bus9ess ye h 9 ?is life2 & y\r o!r adoes beside ?is are b toys1 & fea!rs1 & dreams1 & fancies4 ,?is is 9 ! greate/ ha/e1 & %\ld be done fir/4 ,means are us$ 9 ! ,gospel to draw on a meet+ betwixt ,*ri/ & y4 ,if ye neglect y\r "p ( x1 x is z if ye w\ld te> ! contract be=e ,*ri/'s eyes1 & give up ! mat*1 t !re may be no m commun+ ab\t t bus9ess4 ,i "k t o!r lov]s beside ,*ri/ are 9 suit ( y1 & y\r s\l ha? _m woo]s2 b ,i pray y to make a *a/e virg9 ( y\r s\l1 & let x love b "o4 ,mo/ wor?y is ,*ri/ alone ( all y\r s\l's love1 h[beit y\r love 7 high] ?an ! heav51 & deep] ?an ! l[e/ ( ?is e>?1 & broad] ?an ?is _w4 ,_m1 alas6 too _m1 make a common /rumpet ( _! s\l = e lov] t come? to ! h\se4 ,m>riage ) ,*ri/ w\ld put y\r love & y\r he>t by ! gate1 out ( ! way1 & out ( ! eye ( all o!r unlawful suitors2 & !n y h a ready answ] = all o!rs1 ,i am already promis$ away to ,*ri/2 ! mat* is conclud$1 my s\l ha? a husb& already1 & x _c h two husb&s4 ,oh1 if ! _w did b "k :at a smell ! o9tm5ts ( ,*ri/ ca/1 & h[ ravi%+ ,8 beauty 7ev5 ! beauty ( ! faire/ ( ! sons ( m57 is1 & h[ sweet & p[]ful ,8 voice is1 ! voice ( t "o ,well-belov$6 ,c]ta9ly1 :]e ,*ri/ come?1 ,he runne? away ) ! s\l's love1 s t x _c be comm&$4 ,i w\ld f> r look b ?r\gh ! hole ( ,*ri/'s door1 to see b ! "o half ( ,8 faire/ & mo/ comely face 7= ,he looke? l heav5671 suppose ,i %\ld nev] w9 9 to see ,8 excell5cy & glory to ! full1 ?an enjoy ! fl[]1 ! bloom1 & ! *iefe/ excell5cy ( ! glory & ri*es ( t5 worlds4 ,"l1 s5d me1 = my "p1 b ! meane/ %>e ( ,*ri/ t c be giv5 to any ( ! indwell]s ( ! ,new ,j]usalem4 ,b ,i "k my ,"l is no nigg>d3 ,he c1 & x become? ,him well to give m ?an my n>r[ s\l c receive4 ,if !re 7 t5 ?\s& ?\s& millions ( worlds1 & z _m heav5s full ( m5 & angels1 ,*ri/ w\ld n be p9*$ to supply all our wants1 & to fill u all4 ,*ri/ is a well ( life2 b :o kn[e? h[ deep x is to ! bottom8 ,?is s\l ( ours ha? love1 & _c b love "s fair "o4 ,& oh1 :at a fair ,"o1 :at an only ,"o1 :at an excell5t1 lovely1 ravi%+ ,"o1 is ,jesus6 ,put ! beauty ( t5 ?\s& ?\s& worlds ( p>adises1 l ! g>d5 ( ,ed5 9 "o2 put all trees1 all fl[]s1 all smells1 all col\rs1 all ta/es1 all joys1 all sweetness1 all lovel9ess1 9 "o3 oh1 :at a fair & excell5t ?+ w\ld t be6 ,& yet x w\ld be less to t fair & de>e/ ,well-belov$1 ,*ri/1 ?an "o drop ( ra9 to ! :ole seas1 riv]s1 lakes1 & f\nta9s ( t5 ?\s& e>?s4 ,oh1 b ,*ri/ is heav5's wond]1 & e>?'s wond]6 ,:at m>vel t ,8 bride sai? 7,cant4 v4 #af71 ,he is altoge!r lovely6 ,oh t black s\ls w n come & fet* all _! love to ?is fair ,"o6 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld invite & p]suade ?\s&s1 & t5 ?\s& times t5 ?\s& ( ,adam's sons1 to flock ab\t my ,"l ,jesus1 & to come & take _! fill ( love6 ,oh1 pity = ev]more1 t !re %\ld be su* a "o z ,*ri/ ,jesus1 s b\ndless1 s bottomless1 & s incomp>able 9 inf9ite excell5cy & sweetness1 & s few to take ,him6 ,oh1 oh1 ye poor1 dry1 & dead s\ls1 :y w ye n come hi!r ) y\r toom vessels1 & y\r empty s\ls1 to ?is huge1 & fair1 & deep1 & sweet well ( life1 & fill all y\r toom vessels8 ,oh t ,*ri/ %\ld be s l>ge 9 sweetness & wor?1 & we s n>r[1 s p9*$1 s ebb1 & s void ( all happ9ess4 ,& yet m5 w n take ,him6 ,!y lose _! love mis]ably1 :o w n be/[ x ^u ?is lovely ,"o4 ,alas6 ^! five ?\s& ye>s1 ,adam's fools1 8 wa/] 7,prov4 xviii4 #i7 heirs1 h be5 wa/+ & lavi%+ out _! love & _! affections ^u black lov]s1 & black h>lots1 ^u bits ( dead creatures1 & brok5 idols1 ^u ?is & t feckless creature2 & h n br\ght _! love & _! he>t to ,jesus4 ,oh1 pity1 t ,fairness ha? s few lov]s6 ,oh1 wo1 wo to ! fools ( ?is _w1 :o run by ,*ri/ to o!r lov]s6 ,oh1 mis]y1 mis]y1 mis]y1 t comel9ess c sc>ce get ?ree or f\r he>ts 9 a t[n or c\ntry6 ,oh t !re is s mu* spok51 & s mu* writt51 & s mu* ?\ght ( creature vanity2 & s little spok51 s little writt51 & s little ?\ght ( my great1 & incompreh5sible1 & nev] en\gh wond]$ at ,"l ,jesus6 ,:y %\ld ,i n curse ?is =lorn & wret*$ _w1 t suff]e? my ,"l ,jesus to lie ,8 lone8 ,o damn$ s\ls6 ,o misk5n+ _w6 ,o bl9d1 ,o begg>ly & poor s\ls6 ,o bewit*$ fools6 :at aile? y at ,*ri/1 t y run s f ,him8 ,i d>e n *all5ge provid5ce1 t !re are s few buy]s1 & s little sale = su* an excell5t "o z ,*ri/4 7,o ! dep?1 &1 ,o ! height ( my ,"l's ways1 t pass f9d+ out67 ,b oh1 if m5 w\ld once be wise1 & n fall s 9 love ) _! own hell z to pass by ,*ri/1 & misk5 ,him6 ,b let u come ne>1 & fill ourselves ) ,*ri/1 & let ,8 fri5ds dr9k1 & be drunk51 & satisfy our holl[ & deep desires ) ,jesus4 ,oh1 come all & dr9k at ?is liv+ well2 come1 dr9k & live = ev]more2 come1 dr9k & welcome6 ,welcome1 sai? our faire/ ,bridegroom4 ,no man gette? ,*ri/ ) ill w2 no man come? & is n welcome4 ,no man come? & rue? 8 voyage2 all m5 speak well ( ,*ri/ :o h be5 at ,him3 m5 & angels :o "k ,him w say m ?an ,i d[ d1 & ?9k m ( ,him ?an !y c say4 ,oh1 if ,i 7 mi/$ & bewild]$ 9 my ,"l's love6 ,oh1 if ,i 7 fett]$ & *a9$ to x6 ,oh1 sweet pa91 to be pa9$ = a sight ( ,him6 ,oh1 liv+ dea?1 oh1 good dea?1 oh1 lovely dea?1 to die = love ( ,jesus6 ,oh t ,i %\ld h a sore he>t1 & a pa9$ s\l1 = ! want ( ?is & t idol6 ,wo1 wo to ! mi/ak+s ( my misc>ry+ he>t1 t gape? & crie? = creatures1 & is n pa9$1 & cut1 & tortur$1 & 9 sorr[1 = ! want ( a s\l's-fill ( ! love ( ,*ri/6 ,oh t ,?\ w\ld/ come ne>1 my ,belov$6 ,o my faire/ ,"o :y /&e? ,?\ af>6 ,come hi!r1 t ,i may be satiat$ ) ,?y excell5t love4 ,oh = a union6 oh = a fell[%ip ) ,jesus6 ,oh t ,i c\ld buy ) a price t lovely ,"o1 ev5 suppose t hell's torm5ts = a :ile 7 ! price6 ,i _c believe b ,*ri/ w rue ^u ,8 pa9$ lov]s1 & come & ease sick he>ts1 :o sigh & swoon = want ( ,*ri/4 ,:o d[ bide ,*ri/'s love to be nice8 ,:at heav5 c be !re lik] to hell1 ?an to lu/1 & gre51 & dw9e1 & fall a swoon = ,*ri/'s love1 & to want x8 ,is n ?is hell & heav5 wov5 ?r\gh-o!r8 ,is n ?is pa9 & joy1 sweetness & sadness1 to be 9 "o web1 ! "o ! weft1 ! o!r ! w>p8 ,!re=e1 ,i w\ld t ,*ri/ w\ld let u meet & jo9 toge!r1 ! s\l & ,*ri/ 9 ea* o!r's arms4 ,oh :at meet+ is l ?is1 to see blackness & beauty1 contemptibl5ess & glory1 highness & bas5ess1 ev5 a s\l & ,*ri/1 kiss ea* o!r6 ,nay1 b :5 all is done1 ,i may be we>i$ 9 speak+ & writ+2 b1 oh1 h[ f> am ,i f ! "r expression ( ,*ri/ or ,8 love8 ,i c nei!r speak nor write feel+1 nor ta/+1 nor smell+3 come feel1 & smell1 & ta/e ,*ri/ & ,8 love1 & ye %all call x m ?an c be spok54 ,to write h[ sweet ! honeycomb is1 is n s lovely z to eat & suck ! honeycomb4 ,"o night's re/ 9 a b$ ( love ) ,*ri/ w say m ?an he>t c ?9k1 or tongue c utt]4 ,nei!r ne$ we fe> crosses1 nor sigh nor be sad = any?+ t is on ?is side ( heav51 if we h ,*ri/4 ,our crosses w nev] draw blood ( ! joy ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & peace ( consci5ce4 ,our joy is laid up 9 su* a high place1 z temptations _c climb up to take x d[n4 ,?is _w may bo/ ,*ri/1 b !y d>e n /rike2 or1 if !y /rike1 !y break _! arm 9 fet*+ a /roke ^u a rock4 ,oh t we c\ld put our treasures 9 ,*ri/'s h&1 & give him our gold to keep1 & our cr[n4 ,/rive1 ,mi/ress1 to ?r+ ?r\gh ! ?orns ( ?is life1 to be at ,*ri/4 ,t9e n sight ( ,him 9 ?is cl\dy & d>k day4 ,sleep ) ,him 9 y\r he>t 9 ! night4 ,le>n n at ! _w to s]ve ,*ri/1 b spe] at ,himself ! way2 ! _w is a false copy1 & a ly+ guide to foll[4 ,rememb] my love to y\r husb&4 ,i wi% all to him t ,i h writt5 "h4 ,! sweet pres5ce1 ! long-la/+ good-w ( our ,god1 ! w>mly & lovely com=ts ( our ,"l ,jesus1 be ) y4 ,help me ,8 prison] 9 y\r pray]s2 = ,i rememb] y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,augu/ #h1 #afcg4 ,,ccxxvii4--,to my ,,"l ,,craighall4 7,,/&+ ,,= ,,*ri/--,,dang] ,,f ,,fe>1 ,,or ,,promises ,,( ,,m5--,,*ri/',s ,,requitals--,,s9 ,,aga9/ ,,! ,,holy ,,_s47 ,,my ,,"l1--,i receiv$ "o lett] ( y\r ,lord%ip's f ,c41 & ano!r ( late f ,a4 ,b41 :]e9 ,i f9d y\r ,lord%ip 9 p]plexity :at to d4 ,b let me entreat y\r ,lord%ip n to cause y\rself to mi/ake ,tru? & ,*ri/1 because !y seem to enc\nt] ) y\r peace & ease4 ,my ,"l1 rememb] t a prison] ha? writt5 ?is to y1 t1 z ! ,"l live?1 if ye put to y\r h& ) o!r apo/ates 9 ?is l&1 to pull d[n ! sometime beautiful tab]nacle ( ,*ri/ 9 ?is l&1 & jo9 h&s ) !m 9 "o hair-bread? to welcome ,anti*ri/ to ,scotl&1 !re is wra? gone out f ! ,"l aga9/ y & y\r h\se4 ,if ! t]ror ( a k+ ha? ov]tak5 y1 & y\r ,lord%ip looke? to sleep 9 y\r ne/ 9 peace1 & to take ! ne>e/ %ore1 !re are _m ways 7too1 too _m ways7 h[ to %ift ,*ri/ ) "s ill-wa%5 & f\l di/9ctions4 ,b assure y\rself1 suppose a k+ %\ld assure y t he w\ld be y\r god 7z %all nev] be7 = t piece ( s]vice1 y\r clay god %all die4 ,& y\r c>nal c\nsellors1 :5 y\r consci5ce %all /orm aga9/ y1 & ye compla9 to !m1 w say1 ,:at is ?is to u8 ,believe n t ,*ri/ is weak1 or t ,he is n able to save4 ,( two fires t y _c pass1 take ! lea/4 ,"s few ye>s w br+ u all out 9 our blacks & :ites be=e our ,judge4 ,et]nity is ne>] to y ?an y are aw>e (4 ,to g on 9 a c\rse ( defection1 :5 an enlight5$ consci5ce is /irr+1 & look+ y 9 ! face1 & cry+ )9 y1 ,t y are go+ 9 an evil way1 is a /ep to ! s9 aga9/ ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,ei!r _m ( ?is l& are ne> t s91 or else ,i "k n :at x is4 ,& if ?is1 = :i* ,i n[ suff]1 be n ! way ( peace & ! ,k+'s highway to salvation1 ,i believe !re is n a way at all4 ,!re is n su* bread? & elb[-room 9 ! way to heav5 z m5 believe4 ,h[beit ?is day be n ,*ri/'s1 ! morr[ %all be ,84 ,i believe assur$ly t our ,"l w repair ! old wa/e places & ,8 ru9$ h\ses 9 ,scotl&2 & t ?is wild]ness %all yet blossom z ! rose4 ,my v wor?y & de> ,"l1 wait ^u ,him :o hide? ,8 face f ! h\se ( ,jacob1 & look = ,him4 ,wait pati5tly a little ^u ! ,bridegroom's return aga91 t y\r s\l may live1 & t ye may rejoice ) ! ,"l's inh]itance4 ,i d>e pawn my s\l & life = x1 t if ye take ?is /orm ) borne-d[n ,*ri/1 y\r sky %all quickly cle>1 & y\r fair morn+ dawn4 ,?9k 7z ! tru? is7 t ,*ri/ is j n[ say+1 ,& w ye also leave ,me8 ,ye h a fair occasion to gratify ,*ri/ n[1 if ye w /ay ) ,him1 & want ! night's sleep ) y\r suff]+ ,savi\r "o h\r1 n[ :5 ,scotl& ha? fall5 asleep1 & leave? ,*ri/ to f5d = ,himself4 ,i pr(ess myself b a weak1 feeble man4 ,:5 ,i came fir/ to ,*ri/'s camp1 ,i _h no?+ to ma9ta9 ?is w>1 or to be> me out 9 ?is enc\nt]2 & ,i am little bett] yet4 ,b s9ce ,i f9d furniture1 arm\r1 & /r5g? f ! consecrat$ ,capta91 ! ,pr9ce ( our salvation1 :o 0 p]fect$ ?r\gh suff]+1 ,i e/eem suff]+ = ,*ri/ a k+'s life4 ,i f9d t our wants qualify u = ,*ri/4 ,&1 h[beit y\r ,lord%ip write t ye despair to atta9 to su* a communion & fell[%ip 7:i* ,i w\ld n h y to ?9k71 yet1 w\ld ye nobly & c\rage\sly v5ture to make ov] to ,*ri/1 = ,8 hon\r n[ ly+ at ! /ake1 y\r e/ate1 place1 & hon\r1 ,he w\ld lov+ly & l>gely requite y1 & give y a k+'s ^w = a recomp5se4 ,v5ture ^u ,*ri/'s ,come1 & ,i d>e swe> ye w say1 ,i bless ! ,"l :o gave me c\nsel 7,ps4 xvi4 #g74 ,my v wor?y ,"l1 _m eyes1 9 bo? ! k+doms1 are ^u y n[1 & ! eye ( our ,"l is ^u y4 ,acquit y\rself manfully = ,*ri/2 spill n ?is good play4 ,subscribe a blank submission1 & put x into ,*ri/'s h&s4 ,w91 w9 ! bless+s & pray]s ( y\r sigh+ & sorr[ful "m-*ur* seek+ y\r help3 w9 ,*ri/'s bond 7:o is a ,k+ ( ,8 ^w71 = a hundr$fold m ev5 9 ?is life4 ,if a weak man#cdb ha? pass$ a promise to a k+1 to make slip to ,*ri/ 7if we look to fle% & blood1 ,i wond] n ( x2 possibly ,i might h done worse myself71 add n fur!r guilt9ess to g on 9 su* a sc&al\s & f\l way4 ,rememb] t !re is a wo1 wo to him by :om (f5ces come4 ,?is wo came out ( ,*ri/'s m\?1 & x is heavi] ?an ! wo ( ! law4 ,x is ! ,m$iator's v5geance1 & t is two v5geances to ^? :o are enlight5$4 ,free y\rself f unlawful angui%1 ab\t advis+ & resolv+4 ,:5 ! tru? is come to y\r h&1 hold x fa/2 g n aga9 to make a new se>* & inquiry = tru?4 ,x is easy to cause consci5ce to believe z ye w1 n z ye "k4 ,x is easy = y to ca/ y\r light into prison1 & deta9 ,god's tru? 9 unrighte\sness3 b t prison] w break w>d1 to y\r incomp>able torture4 ,fe> y\r light1 & /& 9 awe ( x3 = x is f ,god4 ,?9k :at hon\r x is 9 ?is life also to be enroll$ to ! succe$+ ages among/ ,*ri/'s witnesses1 /&+ aga9/ ! re-entry ( ,anti*ri/4 ,i "k c]ta9ly t y\r light1 look+ to two ways1 & to ! two sides1 crie? %ame ^u ! c\rse t !y w\ld c\nsel y to foll[4 ,! way t is halv] & cop>tn] ) ! smoke ( ?is fat _w 7,ps4 xxxvii4 #bj71 & wit & ease1 smelle? /rong ( a f\l & false way4 #cdb ,t is1 ,if y1 9 a mom5t ( weakness1 h made a ra% promise t gives ,*ri/ ! g-by4 ,! ,pr9ce ( peace1 ,he :o br\ght aga9 f ! dead ! great ,%eph]d ( ,8 %eep1 by ! blood ( ! et]nal cov5ant1 e/abli% y1 & give y s\nd light1 & c\nsel y to foll[ ,*ri/4 ,rememb] my oblig$ s]vice to my ,"l y\r fa!r1 & "m1 & y\r lady4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r ,lord%ip's1 at all oblig$ ob$i5ce1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,augu/ #aj1 #afcg4 ,,ccxxviii4--,to ,,mr4 ,,james ,,flem+4 ,,james ,,flem+ 0 m9i/] ( ,abbey ,/4 ,ba?ans1 n[ call$ ,ye/]1 a p>i% 9 ! ,presbyt]y ( ,hadd+ton1 ,ea/ ,lo?ian4 ,he _h previ\sly liv$ "s "t 9 ,engl&1 & is describ$ by ,liv+/one z an +5u\s1 s+le-he>t$ man4 ,liv+/one 0 relat$ to him1 hav+ be5 m>ri$ to ! elde/ daught] ( 8 bro!r1 ,b>?olomew ,flem+1 m]*ant 9 ,ed9burgh1 & 0 pres5t ) him at 8 graci\s dea?4 ,flem+ 0 oppos$ to ,prelacy1 & ! c]emonies :i* ,james ,,vi4 & ,*>les ,i4 7 s zeal\s 9 attempt+ to impose on ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&4 ,9 ! controv]sy occasion$ by ! ,public ,resolutions1 he took ! side ( ! p>ty fav\rable to !m4 ,he 0 fir/ m>ri$ to ,m>?a1 elde/ daught] ( ,john ,knox1 ! celebrat$ ,scotti% ,re=m]4 ,he m>ri$ a second wife1 by :om he _h ! well-kn[n ,rob]t ,flem+1 ! au?or ( ! ,fulfill+ ( ! ,scriptures1 :o 0 m9i/] ( ,cambuslang1 & aft]w>ds ( ! ,scotti% congregation 9 ,rott]dam1 :i!r he retir$ "s ye>s aft] 8 ejection = noncon=mity1 on ! re/oration ( ,*>les ,,ii4 7,,glory ,,ga9$ ,,to ,,*ri/--,,spiritual ,,deadness--,,help ,,to ,,praise ,,him--,,! ,,m9i/ry47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,well-,,belov$ ,,9 ,,our ,,"l1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i receiv$ y\r lett]1 :i* ha? refre%$ me 9 my bonds4 ,i _c b te/ify unto y1 my de> bro!r1 :at sweetness ,i f9d 9 our ,ma/]'s cross2 b1 alas1 :at c ,i ei!r d or suff] = ,him6 ,if ,i my lone _h z _m lives z !re h be5 drops ( ra9 s9ce ! creation1 ,i w\ld ?9k !m too little = t lovely ,"o1 our ,well-belov$2 b my pa9 & my sorr[ is above my suff]+s1 t ,i f9d n ways to set out ! praises ( ,8 love to o!rs4 ,i am n able1 by tongue1 p51 or suff]+s1 to provoke _m to fall 9 love ) ,him3 b ,he kn[e?1 :om ,i love to s]ve 9 ! ,_s1 :at ,i w\ld d & suff] by ,8 own /r5g?1 s be+ t ,i might make my ,"l ,jesus lovely & sweet to _m ?\s&s 9 ?is l&4 ,i ?9k x among/ ,god's wond]s1 t ,he w take any praise or glory1 or any te/imony to ,8 hon\rable cause1 f su* a =lorn s9n] z ,i am4 ,b :5 ,*ri/ worke?1 ,he ne$e? n ask ! "q1 by :om ,he w be glori\s4 ,i "k 7see+ ,8 glory at ! beg9n+ did %9e out ( poor no?+1 to set up su* a fair h\se = m5 & angels1 & s _m glori\s creatures1 to proclaim ,8 goodness1 p[]1 & wisdom7 t1 if ,i 7 burnt to a%es1 out ( ! smoke & p[d] ( my dissolv$ body ,he c\ld raise glory to ,himself4 ,8 glory is ,8 end3 oh t ,i c\ld jo9 ) ,him to make x my end6 ,i w\ld ?9k t fell[%ip ) ,him sweet & glori\s4 ,b1 alas6 few "k ! guilt9ess t is on my "p3 x is a wond]1 t ?is good cause ha? n be5 m>r$ & spill$ 9 my f\l h&s4 ,b ,i rejoice 9 ?is1 t my sweet ,"l ,jesus ha? f\nd some?+ ado1 ev5 a ready m>ket = ,8 free grace & incomp>able & mat*less m]cy1 9 my wants4 ,only my loa?some wret*$ness & my wants h qualifi$ me = ,*ri/1 & ! ri*es ( ,8 glori\s grace4 ,he behov$ to take me = no?+1 or else to want me4 ,few "k ! unse5 & private reckon+s betwixt ,*ri/ & me2 yet ,8 love1 ,8 b\ndless love w\ld n bide away1 nor /ay at home ) ,himself4 ,& yet ,i d n make x welcome z ,i ought1 :5 x is come uns5t-= & )\t hire4 ,h[ joyful is my he>t1 t ye write t ye are desir\s to jo9 ) me 9 prais+2 = x is a *>ity to help a dyv\r to pay 8 debts4 ,b :5 all h help$ me1 my "n %all /& 9 ,8 acc\nt-book "u t5 ?\s& ?\s&s ( sums unpaid4 ,b x ease? my he>t t ,8 de> s]vants w b speak ( my debts to su* a sweet ,cr$itor4 ,i desire t ,he may lay me 9 ,8 own balance & weigh me1 if ,i w\ld n fa9 h a fea/ ( ,8 b\ndless love made to my own s\l1 & to _m o!rs4 ,"o ?+ ,i "k1 t we %all n at all be able to come ne> ,8 excell5cy ) eye1 he>t1 or tongue2 = ,he is above all creat$ ?\ghts4 ,all nations be=e ,him are z no?+1 & less ?an no?+3 ,he sitte? 9 ! circuit ( heav51 & ! inhabitants ( ! e>? are z gras%opp]s be=e ,him4 ,oh t m5 w\ld praise ,him6 ,ye compla9 ( y\r private case4 ,alas6 ,i am n ! man to speak to su* an "o z ye are4 ,any sweet pres5ce :i* ,i h _h 9 ?is t[n1 is1 ,i "k1 = ?is cause1 t ,i might express & make x kn[n to o!rs4 ,b ,i nev] f9d myself ne>] ,*ri/1 t royal & pr9cely ,"o1 ?an aft] a great weight & s5se ( deadness & gracelessness4 ,i ?9k t ! s5se ( our wants1 :5 )al we h a re/lessness & a sort ( spiritual impati5ce "u !m & c make a d91 because we want ,him :om our s\l love?1 is t :i* make? an op5 door to ,*ri/4 ,& :5 we ?9k we are go+ backw>d1 because we feel deadness1 we are go+ =w>d2 = ! m s5se1 ! m life2 & no s5se argue? no life4 ,!re is no sweet] fell[%ip ) ,*ri/ ?an to br+ our w\nds & our sores to ,him4 ,b = myself1 ,i am a%am$ ( ,*ri/'s goodness & love1 s9ce ! "t ( my bonds2 = ,he ha? be5 pleas$ to op5 up new treasures ( love & felt sweetness1 & give visitations ( love & access to ,himself1 9 ?is /range l&4 ,i w\ld ?9k a fill ( ,8 love "y & gre5 heav54 ,& :5 ,he is pleas$ to come1 & ! tide is 91 & ! sea full1 & ! ,k+ & a poor prison] toge!r 9 ! h\se-(-w9e1 ! black tree ( ! cross is n s heavy z a fea!r4 ,i _c1 ,i d[ n1 b give ,*ri/ an hon\rable & glori\s te/imony4 ,i see t ! ,"l c ride ?r\gh ,8 enemies' b&s1 & triumph 9 ! suff]+s ( ,8 own2 & t ?is bl9d _w see? n t suff]+s are ,*ri/'s arm\r1 :]e9 ,he is victori\s4 ,& !y :o cont5d ) ,zion see n :at ,he is do+1 :5 !y are set to "w1 z "u-smi?s & s]vants1 to ! "w ( ref9+ ! sa9ts4 ,satan's h& also1 by !m1 is at ! melt+ ( ! ,"l's vessels ( m]cy1 & _! (fice 9 ,god's h\se is to sc\r & cleanse vessels = ! ,k+'s table4 ,i m>vel n to see !m triumph1 & sit at ease 9 ,zion2 = our ,fa!r mu/ lay up ,8 rods1 & keep !m c>efully = ,8 own use4 ,our ,"l _c want fire 9 ,8 h\se3 ,8 furnace is 9 ,zion1 & ,8 fire 9 ,j]usalem4 ,b little "k ! adv]s>ies ! c\nsel & ! ?\ghts ( ! ,"l4 ,& = y\r compla9ts ( y\r m9i/ry4 ,i n[ ?9k all ,i d too little4 ,pla9ness1 fre$om1 wat*fulness1 fidelity1 %all swell ^u y1 9 exce$+ l>ge com=ts1 9 y\r suff]+s4 ,! fe$+ ( ,*ri/'s lambs 9 private visitations & cate*is+1 9 pa9ful prea*+1 & fair1 hone/1 & free w>n+ ( ! flock1 is a suff]]'s g>l&4 ,oh1 t5 ?\s& times bless$ are !y1 :o are hon\r$ ( ,*ri/ to be fai?ful & pa9ful 9 woo+ a bride to ,*ri/6 ,my de> bro!r1 ,i "k t ye ?9k m on ?is ?an ,i c write2 & ,i rejoice t y\r purpose is1 9 ! ,"l's /r5g?1 to back y\r wrong$ ,ma/]2 & to come out1 & call y\rself ,*ri/'s man1 :5 s _m are n[ d5y+ ,him1 z fe>+ t ,*ri/ _c d = ,himself & !m4 ,i am a lo/ man = ev]1 or ?is1 ?is is ! way to salvation1 ev5 ?is way1 :i* !y call h]esy1 t m5 n[ d mock & sc(f at4 ,i am confirm$ n[ t ,*ri/ w accept ( ,8 s]vant's suff]+s z good s]vice to ,him at ! day ( ,8 ,appe>ance2 & t1 ere x be long1 ,he w be ^u u all1 & m5 9 _! blacks & :ites %all be br\ght out be=e ,god1 angels1 & m54 ,our ,ma/] is n f> (f4 ,oh1 if we c\ld wait on & be fai?ful6 ,! good-w ( ,him :o dwelt 9 ,! ,bu%1 ! t5d] fav\r & love1 ! grace ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 be ) y4 ,help me ) y\r pray]s2 & desire1 f me1 o!r bre?r5 to take c\rage = _! ,ma/]4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,augu/ #ae1 #afcg4 ,,ccxxix4--,to ,,mr4 ,,hugh ,,mackail ( ,irv9e4 7,,! ,,law--,,?is ,,_w ,,"u ,,*ri/',s ,,control ,,= ,,! ,,believ]47 ,,my ,,v ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,ye "k t m5 may take _! sweet fill ( ! s\r ,law1 9 ,grace's gr\nd1 & betwixt ! ,m$iator's brea/s4 ,& ?is is ! s9n]'s safe/ way2 = !re is a b$ = we>i$ s9n]s to re/ !m 91 9 ! ,new ,cov5ant1 ?\gh no b$ ( ,*ri/'s mak+ to sleep 94 ,! ,law %all nev] be my doom/]1 by ,*ri/'s grace4 ,if ,i get no m good ( x 7,i %all f9d a sore en\gh doom 9 ! ,gospel to humble1 & to ca/ me d[n71 x is1 ,i grant1 a good r\gh fri5d to foll[ a traitor to ! b>1 & to back him till he come to ,*ri/4 ,we may blame ourselves1 :o cause ! ,law to crave well-paid debt1 to sc>e u away f ,jesus1 & dispute ab\t a righte\sness ( our own1 a _w 9 ! moon1 a *im]a1 & a night-dream t pride is fa!r & "m to4 ,!re _c be a m humble s\l ?an a believ]2 x is no pride = a dr[n+ man to cat* hold ( a rock4 ,i rejoice t ! :eels ( ?is confus$ _w are roll$1 & cogg$1 & driv5 accord+ z our ,"l wille?4 ,out ( :atev] air? ! w9d bl[1 x w bl[ u on our ,"l4 ,no w9d c bl[ our sails ov]bo>d2 because ,*ri/'s skill1 & hon\r ( ,8 wisdom1 are empawn$ & laid d[n at ! /ake = ! sea-pass5g]s1 t ,he %all put !m safe (f ,8 h& on ! %ore1 9 ,8 ,fa!r's kn[n b\nds1 our native home gr\nd4 ,my de> bro!r1 scaur n at ! cross ( ,*ri/4 ,x is n se5 yet :at ,*ri/ w d = y1 :5 x come? to ! wor/3 ,he w keep ,8 grace till ye be at a /rait1 & !n br+ =? ! decre$ bir? = y\r salvation 7,zeph4 ii4 #b74 ,ye are an arr[ ( ,8 own mak+2 let ,him %oot y aga9/ a wall ( brass1 y\r po9t %all keep :ole4 ,i _c1 = multitude ( lett]s & di/raction ( fri5ds1 prep>e :at ,i w\ld = ! times3 ,i h n "o h\r ( sp>e "t1 suppose ! day 7 =ty h\rs long4 ,rememb] me 9 pray]4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #e1 #afcg4 ,,ccxxx4--,to ! ,"r ,hon\rable & ,*ri/ian ,lady1 my ,,lady ,,k5mure4 7,,believ] ,,safe ,,?\gh ,,tri$--,,delight ,,9 ,,*ri/',s ,,tru?47 ,,madam1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y\r ,lady%ip4--,god be ?ank$ ye are yet 9 possession ( ,*ri/1 & t sweet *ild4 ,i pray ,god t ! =m] may be a sure h]itage1 & ! latt] a loan = y\r com=t1 :ile ye d good to ,8 poor1 afflict$1 )]$ ,m\nt ,zion4 ,& :o kn[e? b our ,"l ha? com=ts laid up 9 /ore = h] & y6 ,i am p]suad$ t ,*ri/ ha? b\ght y pa/ ! devil1 & hell1 & s91 s t !y h no claim to y2 & t is a ri* & invaluable m]cy4 ,long s9ce1 ye 7 half *all5g+ dea?'s cold k9dness1 9 be+ s sl[ & swe] to come to loose a tir$ prison]2 b ye /& 9 ne$ ( all ! crosses1 losses1 *anges1 & sad he>ts t befell y s9ce t "t4 ,*ri/ kn[e? t ! body ( s9 unsubdu$ w take !m all1 & m3 we "k t ,paul _h ne$ ( ! devil's s]vice1 to buffet him2 & f> m we4 ,b1 my de> & hon\rable ,lady1 sp5d y\r s&-glass well4 ,i am sure t y h law to raise a susp5sion aga9/ all t devils1 m51 fri5ds1 worlds1 losses1 hell1 or s91 c decree aga9/ y4 ,x is good t y\r crosses w b convoy y to heav5's gates3 91 !y _c g2 ! gates %all be clos$ ^u !m1 :5 ye %all be admitt$ to ! ?rone4 ,"t /&e? n /ill1 et]nity is h>d at our door4 ,oh1 :at is laid up = y6 !re=e1 h>d5 y\r face aga9/ ! w9d4 ,& ! ,lamb1 y\r ,husb&1 is mak+ ready = y4 ,! ,bridegroom w\ld fa9 h t day1 z gladly z y\r ,hon\r w\ld wi% to h x4 ,he ha? n =gott5 y4 ,i h he>d a rum\r ( ! prelates' purpose to bani% me4 ,b let x come1 if ,god s w3 ! o!r side ( ! sea is my ,fa!r's gr\nd1 z well z ?is side4 ,i owe b[+ to ,god1 b no s]vile b[+ to crosses3 ,i h be5 b too s(t 9 t4 ,i am com=t$ t#cdc ,i am p]suad$ fully1 t ,*ri/ is half] ) me 9 ?is well-born & hone/ cross2 & if ,he claim "r to ! be/ half ( my tr\bles 7z ,i "k ,he do? to ! :ole71 ,i %all remit ov] to ,*ri/ :at ,i %all d 9 ?is case4 ,i "k c]ta9ly1 t my ,"l ,jesus w n m> nor spill my suff]+s2 ,he ha? use = !m 9 ,8 h\se4 #cdc ,9 hav+ ?is p]suasion4 ,oh1 :at x worke? on me to rememb] t a /rang]1 :o come? n 9 by ! door1 %all build hay & /ubble ^u ! gold5 f\ndation :i* ,i laid among/ t p at ,anwo?6 ,b ,i "k t ,provid5ce looke? n asqu9t1 b looke? /raight out1 & ?r\gh all m5's d>kness4 ,oh t ,i c\ld wait ^u ! ,"l6 ,i _h b "o eye1 "o joy1 "o delight1 ev5 to prea* ,*ri/2 & my "m's sons 7 angry at me1 & h put out ! poor man's "o eye1 & :at h ,i beh9d8 ,i am sure t ?is s\r _w ha? lo/ my he>t des]v$ly2 b oh t !re 7 a daysman to lay 8 h&s ^u u bo?1 & det]m9e ^u my "p ( x4 ,alas1 t innoc5t & lovely tru? %\ld be sold6 ,my te>s are little wor?1 b yet = ?is ?+ ,i weep4 ,i weep1 alas1 t my fair & lovely ,"l ,jesus %\ld be misk5t 9 ,8 own h\se6 ,x reckone? little ( five hundr$ ! l ( me2 yet ! wat] goe? n ov] fai?'s brea?4#cdd ,yet our ,k+ live?4 #cdd ,x is ( little consequ5ce :at hundr$s l me feel2 yet1 at ! same "t1 ,i c say t fai? is n dr[n$ 9 me4 ,i write ! prison]'s bless+s3 ! good-w1 & long-la/+ k9dness1 ) ! com=ts ( ! v ,god ( peace1 be to y\r ,lady%ip1 & to y\r sweet *ild4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\r ,hon\r's1 at all ob$i5ce1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #e1 #afcg4 ,,ccxxxi4--,to ! ,"r ,hon\rable my ,,"l ,,l9dsay4 ,,john1 ,,t5? ,,"l ,,l9dsay1 resid$ at ,byres1 a h\se ne> ,balgonie1 :i* 9 old *>t]s is m5tion$ along ) ,pitcruvie z belong+ to ! ,l9dsays4 ,he 0 ! son ( ,rob]t1 n9? ,"l ,l9dsay1 by 8 wife ,lady ,*ri/ian ,hamilton1 elde/ daught] ( ,?omas1 fir/ ,e>l ( ,hadd+ton4 7,see ,lett] ,,lxxvii47 ,he 0 born ab\t #aeif1 & 0 creat$ ,e>l ( ,l9dsay1 #h? ,may #afcc4 ,on ! #bcrd ( ,july #afdd he 0 con/itut$ ,"l ,high ,treasur] ( ,scotl&2 & on ! =feiture ( ,ludovick1 ,e>l ( ,craw=d1 he _h ! title & e/ate ( t nobleman conf]r$ on him by ,act ( ,p>liam5t1 #bf? ,july ! same ye>1 s t he 0 !reaft] design$ ,e>l ( ,craw=d & ,l9dsay4 ,hav+ ent]$ ) zeal into ! ,engagem5t = rais+ an army to attempt ! rescue ( ! ,k+ 9 #afdh1 he 0 depriv$ ( 8 (fices by ! ,act ( ,classes1 & exclud$ f ,p>liam5t till ,k+ ,*>les ,,ii4 came to ,scotl& 9 #afej1 :5 a coalition ( p>ties took place4 ,= ! same reason1 he fell "u a c5sure ( ! *ur*2 b 0 re/or$ 9 ,july #afej4 ,on ! ,re/oration1 he 0 re9/at$ 9 8 (fices ( ,high ,treasur] ( ,scotl& & ,extraord9>y ,"l ( ,session4 ,he w>mly oppos$ ! ,act ,rescissory1 annull+ all ! ,p>liam5ts s9ce #afcc1 z a t]rible prec$5t1 de/roy+ ! :ole security ( gov]nm5t4 ,9 #afcc1 scrupl+ to take ! decl>ation1 he resign$ 8 situation z ,"l ,high ,treasur] = ,scotl&4 ,next ye> he gave up 8 place ( ,extraord9>y ,"l ( ,session1 & retir$ to 8 c\ntry seat4 ,he 0 a man ( great virtue1 ( good abilities1 & ( an exempl>y life 9 all respects4 ,he di$ at ,tyn+hame 9 #afgf1 ag$ ab\t eighty 7,d\glas' ,pe]age74 ,ru!r=d's treatise1 entitl$ ,a ,peaceable & ,temp]ate ,plea = ,paul's ,presbyt]y 9 ,scotl&1 pr9t$ at ,london 9 #afdb1 is d$icat$ to ?is nobleman4 7,,! ,,*ur*',s ,,desolations--,,! ,,end ,,( ,,! ,,_w1 ,,& ,,*ri/',s ,,com+--,,8 ,,attractiv5ess47 ,,"r ,,hon\rable ,,& ,,my ,,v ,,good ,,"l1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y\r ,lord%ip4--,p>don my boldness to express myself to y\r ,lord%ip at ?is s ne$ful a "t1 :5 y\r we>i$ & fri5dless "m-kirk is look+ r\nd ab\t h]1 to see if any ( h] sons do? really bemoan h] desolation4 ,!re=e1 my de> & wor?y ,"l1 ,i besee* y 9 ! b[els ( ,*ri/1 pity t wid[-l si/] & sp\se ( ,*ri/4 ,i "k t h] ,husb& is n dead1 b ,he seeme? to be 9 ano!r c\ntry1 & see? well1 & beholde? :o are ,8 true & t5d]-he>t$ fri5ds1 :o d>e v5ture "u ! wat] to br+ out to dry l& s9k+ tru?2 & :o ( ! nobles w ca/ up _! arm1 to w>d a bl[ (f ! cr[n$ head ( our royal ,lawgiv] :o reigne? 9 ,zion1 :o w plead & cont5d = ,jacob 9 ! day ( 8 controv]sy4 ,x is n[ "t1 my wor?y & noble ,"l1 = y :o are ! little nurse-fa!rs1 "u our sov]eign pr9ce1 to put on c\rage = ! ,"l ,jesus1 & to take up a fall5 orphan1 speak+ out ( ! du/1 & to embrace 9 y\r arms ,*ri/'s ,bride4 ,he ha? no m 9 ,scotl& t is ! delight ( ,8 eyes1 ?an t "o little si/]1 ^: brea/s 7 once well-fa%ion$4 ,%e once ravi%$ h] ,well-belov$ ) h] eyes1 & ov]came ,him ) h] beauty3 ,%e look$ =? z ! morn+1 fair z ! moon1 cle> z ! sun1 t]rible z an army ) bann]s3 h] /ature 0 l ! palm-tree1 & h] brea/s l clu/]s ( grapes1 & %e held ! ,k+ 9 ! gall]ies 7,cant4 iv4 #i2 vi4 #aj2 vii4 #e1 #g74 ,b n[ ! cr[n is fall5 f h] head1 & h] gold wax$ dim1 & our :ite ,naz>ites are become black z ! coal4 ,bless$ are !y :o w come out & help ,*ri/ aga9/ ! mighty6 ,! %ields ( ! e>? & ! nobles are debtors to ,*ri/ = _! hon\r1 & %\ld br+ _! glory & hon\r to ! ,new ,j]usalem 7,rev4 xxi4 #bd74 ,alas1 t great m5 %\ld be s f> f subject+ !mselves to ! sweet yoke ( ,*ri/1 t !y bur/ ,8 bonds asund]1 & ?9k !y d[ n g on foot :5 ,*ri/ is on horseback1 & t e nod ( ,*ri/1 comm&+ z ,k+1 is a load l a m\nta9 ( iron4 ,&1 !re=e1 !y say1 ,?is man %all n reign ov] u2 we mu/ h ano!r k+ ?an ,*ri/ 9 ,8 own h\se4 ,!re=e1 kneel to ,*ri/1 & kiss ! ,son1 & let ,him h y\r ,lord%ip's vote1 z y\r alone ,lawgiv]4 ,i am sure t :5 y leave ! old wa/e inn ( ?is p]i%+ life1 & %all reckon ) y\r ho/1 & dep>t h5ce1 & take %ipp+1 & make ov] = et]nity1 :i* is ! yond] side ( "t 7& a s&-glass ( ?reescore %ort ye>s is runn+ out71 to look ov] y\r %\ld] !n to t :i* ye h done1 spok51 & suff]$ = ,*ri/1 ,8 de> ,bride t ,he ransom$ ) t blood :i* is m preci\s ?an gold1 & = tru?1 & ! fre$om ( ,*ri/'s k+dom1 y\r acc\nts w m sweetly smile & laugh ^u y ?an if y _h two worlds ( gold to leave to y\r po/]ity4 ,o my de> ,"l1 consid] t our ,ma/]1 et]nity1 & judgm5t1 & ! ,la/ ,reckon+1 w be ^u u 9 ! tw9kl+ ( an eye4 ,! bla/ ( ! la/ trumpet1 n[ h>d at h&1 w cry d[n all ,acts ( ,p>liam5t1 all ! det]m9ations ( pret5d$ assemblies1 aga9/ ,*ri/ our ,lawgiv]4 ,!re w be %ortly a proclamation by ,"o /&+ 9 ! cl\ds1 t "t %all be no m1 & t c\rts ) k+s ( clay %all be no m2 & prisons1 conf9em5ts1 =feitures ( nobles1 wra? ( k+s1 haz>d ( l&s1 h\ses1 & "n1 = ,*ri/1 %all be no m4 ,?is _w's span-l5g? ( "t is drawn n[ to less ?an half an in*1 & to ! po9t ( ! ev5+ ( ! day ( ?is old gray-hair$ _w4 ,&1 !re=e1 be fix$ & fa/ = ,*ri/ & ,8 tru? = a "t2 & fe> n him ^: life goe? out at 8 no/rils1 :o %all die z a man4 ,i am p]suad$ ,*ri/ is responsal & law-bid+1 to make recomp5se = any?+ t is haz>d$ or giv5 out = ,him4 ,losses = ,*ri/ are b our goods giv5 out 9 bank1 9 ,*ri/'s h&4 ,k+s e>?ly are well-fav\r$ little clay-gods1 "t's idols2 b a sight ( our invisible ,k+ %all decry & d>k5 all ! glory ( ?is _w4 ,at ! day ( ,*ri/1 tru? %all be tru?1 & n treason4 ,alas6 x is pitiful t sil5ce1 :5 ! ?at* ( our ,"l's h\se ha? tak5 fire1 is n[ ! fl[] & bloom ( c\rt & /ate wisdom2 & to ca/ a cov]+ ov] a good pr(ession 7z if x blu%$ at ! light71 is ?\ght a canny & sure way ?r\gh ?is life4 ,b ! safe/ way1 ,i am p]suad$1 is to t9e & w9 ) ,*ri/1 & to haz>d fairly = ,him2 = heav5 is b a company ( noble v5tur]s = ,*ri/4 ,i d>e haz>d my s\l1 t ,*ri/ w gr[ gre51 & blossom l ! ,rose ( ,%>on yet 9 ,scotl&1 h[beit n[ ,8 leaf seeme? to )]1 & ,8 root to dry up4 ,y\r noble ance/ors h be5 enroll$ among/ ! wor?ies ( ?is nation1 z ! sure fri5ds ( ! ,bridegroom1 & valiant = ,*ri/3 ,i hope t y w foll[ on to come to ! /reets = ! same ,"l4 ,! _w is /ill at yea & nay ) ,*ri/4 ,x %all be y\r glory1 & ! sure f\ndation ( y\r h\se 7n[ :5 h\ses are tumbl+ d[n1 & birds build+ _! ne/s1 & ?orns & bri]s are gr[+ up1 :]e nobles did spread a table71 if y engage y\r e/ate & nobility = ?is noble ,k+ ,jesus1 ) :om ! creat$ p[]s ( ! _w are /ill 9 tops4 ,all ! _w %all fall be=e ,him1 & 7z ,god live?67 e arm lift$ up to take ! cr[n (f ,8 royal head1 or t refuse? to hold x on ,8 head1 %all be brok5 f ! %\ld]-blade4 ,! eyes t behold ,*ri/ weep 9 sackclo?1 & wall[ 9 ,8 blood1 & w n help1 ev5 ^! eyes %all rot away 9 _! eye-holes4 ,oh1 if ye & ! nobles ( ?is l& saw ! beauty ( t _w's wond]1 ,jesus our ,k+1 & ! glory ( ,him :o is angels' wond]1 & heav5's wond] = excell5cy6 ,oh1 :at w\ld m5 c\nt ( clay e/ates1 ( "t-eat5 life1 ( worm-eat5 & mo?-eat5 worldly glory1 9 comp>ison ( t faire/1 faire/ ( ,god's creation1 ! ,son ( ! ,fa!r's delights6 ,i h b small exp]i5ce ( suff]+ = ,him2 b let my ,judge & ,witness 9 heav5 lay my s\l 9 ! balance ( ju/ice1 if ,i f9d n a "y heav51 & a little p>adise ( glori\s com=ts & s\l-delight+ love-kisses ( ,*ri/1 "h b5ea? ! moon1 9 suff]+ = ,him & ,8 tru?2 & t ! glory1 joy1 & peace1 & fire ( love1 :i* ,i ?\ght _h be5 kept :ill supp]-"t1 :5 we %all get leisure to fea/ our fill ^u ,*ri/1 ,i h felt 9 glori\s beg9n+s1 9 my bonds = ?is pr9cely ,"l ,jesus4 ,oh6 x is my sorr[1 my daily pa91 t m5 w n come & see4 ,i w\ld n[ be a%am$ to believe t x %\ld be possible = any s\l to ?9k t he c\ld be a los] = ,*ri/1 suppose he %\ld l5d ,*ri/ ! ,lord%ip ( ,l9dsay1 or "s su* great worldly e/ate4 ,!re=e1 my wor?y & de> ,"l1 set n[ y\r face aga9/ ! opposites ( ,jesus1 & let y\r s\l take c\rage to come "u ,8 bann]1 to appe>1 z ,8 soldi]1 = ,him2 & ! bless+s ( a fall+ kirk1 ! pray]s ( ! prison]s ( hope :o wait = ,zion's joy1 & ! good-w ( ,him :o dwelt 9 ,! ,bu%1 & x burn$ n1 %all be ) y4 ,to ,8 sav+ grace ,i recomm5d y\r ,lord%ip & y\r h\se2 & am /ill ,*ri/'s prison]1 & y\r ,lord%ip's oblig$ s]vant1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus4 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #g1 #afcg4 ,,ccxxxii4--,to my ,,"l ,,boyd4 7,,seek+ ,,*ri/ ,,9 ,,y\?--,,its ,,temptations--,,*ri/',s ,,excell5ce--,,! ,,*ur*',s ,,cause ,,conc]ns ,,! ,,nobles47 ,,my ,,v ,,hon\rable ,,& ,,good ,,"l1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i am glad to he> t y1 9 ! morn+ ( y\r %ort day1 m9d ,*ri/1 & t y love ! hon\r ( ,8 cr[n & k+dom4 ,i besee* y\r ,lord%ip to beg9 n[ to frame y\r love1 & to ca/ x 9 no m\ld b "o1 t x may be = ,*ri/ only2 = :5 y\r love is n[ 9 ! fram+ & mak+1 x w take be/ ) ,*ri/4 ,if any o!r ?an ,jesus get a grip ( x1 :5 x is gre5 & "y1 ,*ri/ w be an unco & /range _w to y4 ,promise ! lodg+ ( y\r s\l fir/ away to ,*ri/1 & /& by y\r fir/ cov5ant1 & keep to ,jesus1 t ,he may f9d y hone/4 ,x is easy to ma/] an arr[1 & to set x "r1 ere ! /r+ be drawn2 b :5 once x is %ot1 & 9 ! air1 & ! flight begun1 !n ye h no m p[] at all to comm& x4 ,x 7 a bless$ ?+1 if y\r love c\ld n[ level only at ,*ri/1 t ,8 fair face 7 ! black ( ! m>k ye %ot at4 ,= :5 y\r love is loos$1 & out ( y\r grips1 & 9 its motion to fet* home an idol1 & ha? tak5 a :ori% gadd+ j\rney1 to seek an unkn[n & /range lov]1 ye %all n !n h p[] to call home ! arr[1 or to be ma/] ( y\r love2 & ye w h>dly give ,*ri/ :at ye sc>cely h y\rself4 ,i speak n ?is1 z if y\? itself c\ld fet* heav5 & ,*ri/4 ,believe x1 my ,"l1 x is h>dly cr$ible :at a ne/ ( dang]\s temptations y\? is2 h[ inconsid]ate1 fooli%1 pr\d1 va91 heady1 ra%1 pr(ane1 & c>eless ( ,god1 ?is piece ( y\r life is2 s t ! devil f9de? 9 t age a g>ni%$ & well-swept h\se = himself1 & sev5 devils worse ?an himself4 ,= !n affections are on horseback1 l(ty & /irr+2 !n ! old man ha? blood1 lu/1 mu* w1 & little wit1 & h&s1 feet1 wanton eyes1 pr(ane e>s1 z 8 s]vants1 & z a k+'s (fic]s at comm&1 to come & g at 8 w4 ,!n a gre5 consci5ce is z supple z ! twig ( a "y tree4 ,x is = e way1 e religion2 e lewd c\rse prevaile? ) x4 ,&1 !re=e1 oh1 :at a sweet c\ple1 :at a glori\s yoke1 are y\? & grace1 ,*ri/ & a "y man6 ,?is is a meet+ n to be f\nd 9 e t[n4 ,none :o h be5 at ,*ri/ c br+ back to y\r ,lord%ip a report answ]able to ,8 wor?2 = ,*ri/ _c be spok5 (1 or comm5d$ accord+ to ,8 wor?4 ,come & see1 is ! mo/ fai?ful mess5g] to speak ( ,him3 little p]suasion w\ld prevail :]e ?is 04 ,x is impossible1 9 ! sett+ out ( ,*ri/'s love1 to lie & pass ov] tru?'s l9e4 ,! disc\rses ( angels1 or love-books writt5 by ! congregation ( s]aphim 7all _! wits be+ conjo9$ & melt$ into "o71 w\ld = ev] be 9 ! ne!r side ( tru?1 & ( pl5tifully decl>+ ! ?+ z x is4 ,! inf9it5ess1 ! b\ndlessness ( t incomp>able excell5cy t is 9 ,jesus1 is a great ^w4 ,god s5d me1 if x 7 b ! relics & leav+s1 or an ounce-weight or two1 ( ,8 mat*less love2 & suppose ,i nev] got ano!r heav5 7provid$ ?is bless$ fire 7 ev]more burn+71 ,i c\ld n b be happy = ev]4 ,come hi!r1 !n1 & give out y\r money wisely = bread2 come hi!r1 & be/[ y\r love4 ,i h cause to speak ?is1 because1 except y possess & enjoy ,*ri/1 ye w be a cold fri5d to ,8 sp\se2 = x is love to ! husb& t cause? k9dness to ! wife4 ,i d>e swe> x 7 a bless+ to y\r h\se1 ! hon\r ( y\r hon\r1 ! fl[] ( y\r cr$it1 n[ 9 y\r place1 & z f> z ye are able1 to l5d y\r h& to y\r weep+ "m1 ev5 y\r oppress$ & spoil$ "m-kirk4 ,if ye love h]1 & be/ir y\rself = h]1 & haz>d ! ,lord%ip ( ,boyd = ! recov]y ( h] vail1 :i* ! smit+ wat*m5 h tak5 f h]1 !n surely h] ,husb& w scorn to sleep 9 y\r common1 or rev]5ce4 ,bits ( lord%ips are little to ,him :o ha? _m cr[ns on ,8 head1 & ! k+doms ( ! _w 9 ! holl[ ( ,8 h&4 ,c\rt1 glory1 hon\r1 ri*es1 /ability ( h\ses1 fav\r ( pr9ces1 are all on ,8 f+]-ends4 ,oh :at glory 7 x to l5d y\r hon\r to ,*ri/1 & to ,8 ,j]usalem6 ,ye are "o ( ,zion's born sons2 y\r hon\rable & ,*ri/ian p>5ts w\ld v5ture y ^u ,*ri/'s err&s4 ,!re=e1 ,i besee* y1 by ! m]cies ( ,god1 by ! dea? & w\nds ( ,jesus1 by ! hope ( y\r glori\s inh]itance1 & by ! com=t & hope ( ! joyful pres5ce ye w\ld h at ! wat]-side1 :5 ye are putt+ y\r foot 9 ! d>k grave1 take c\rage = ,*ri/'s tru?1 & ! hon\r ( ,8 free k+dom4 ,=1 h[beit ye be a "y fl[]1 & gre5 be=e ! sun1 ye "k n h[ soon dea? w cause y ca/ y\r bloom1 & )] root1 & bran*1 & leaves2 &1 !re=e1 write up :at ye h to d = ,*ri/1 & make a treasure ( good works1 & beg9 9 "t4 ,by appe>ance ye h ! advantage ( ! brae4 ,see :at ye c d = ,*ri/1 aga9/ ^? :o are wait+ :ill ,*ri/'s tab]nacle fall1 t !y may run away ) ! bo>ds !re(1 & build _! ne/s on ,zion's ru9s4 ,!y are bl9d :o see n l\ns n[ pull+ up ! /akes1 & break+ ! cords1 & r5d+ ! curta9s ( ,*ri/'s sometime beautiful t5t 9 ?is l&4 ,anti*ri/ is lift+ t t5t up ^u 8 %\ld]s1 & go+ away ) x2 & :5 ,*ri/ & ! ,gospel are out ( ,scotl&1 dream n t y\r h\ses %all ?rive1 & t x w g well ) ! nobles ( ! l&4 ,z ! ,"l live?6 ! /reams ( y\r wat]s %all become pit*1 & ! du/ ( y\r l& brim/one1 & y\r l& %all become burn+ pit*1 & ! owl & ! rav5 %all dwell 9 y\r h\ses2 & :]e y\r table /ood1 !re %all gr[ bri]s & nettles 7,isa4 xxxiv4 #i1 #aa74 ,! ,"l gave ,*ri/ & ,8 ,gospel z a pawn to ,scotl&4 ,! wat*m5 h fall5 f\l1 & lo/ _! "p ( ! pawn2 & :o see? n1 t ,god ha? dri$ up _! "r eye1 & _! "r arm1 & ha? brok5 ! %eph]ds' /aves1 & t m5 are trad+ 9 _! he>ts ^u su* unsav\ry salt1 t is good = no?+ else6 ,if ye1 ! nobles1 put away ! pawn also1 & refuse to plead ! controv]sy ( ,zion ) ! pr(ess$ enemies ( ,jesus1 ye h done ) x4 ,oh6 :]e is ! c\rage & zeal n[ ( ! anci5t nobles ( ?is l&1 :o ) _! swords1 & haz>d ( life1 hon\r1 & h\ses1 br\ght ,*ri/ to our h&s8 ,& n[ ! nobles _c b be guilty ( %\ld]+ out ,*ri/1 & ( murd]+ ! s\ls ( _! po/]ity1 if !y %all hide !mselves1 & lurk 9 ! lee-side ( ! hill1 till ! w9d bl[ d[n ! temple ( ,god4 ,x goe? n[ "u ! "n ( wisdom1 = m5 to ca/ _! cloak ov] ,*ri/ & _! pr(ession2 z if ,*ri/ 7 /ol5 goods1 & dur/ n be av\*$4 ,?\gh ?is be reput$ a piece ( policy1 yet ,god e/eeme? su* m5 to be b /ate fools & c\rt g[ks1#cde :atev] !y1 or o!r heads-(-wit#cdf l to !m1 ?9k ( !mselves2 s9ce _! damnable sil5ce is ! ru9 ( ,*ri/'s k+dom4 ,oh1 b x be true hon\r & glory to be ! fa/ fri5ds ( ! ,bridegroom1 & to own ,*ri/'s ble$+ head1 & ,8 =sak5 cause1 & to cont5d legally1 & 9 ! wisdom ( ,god1 = our sweet ,"l ,jesus1 & ,8 k+ly cr[n6 ,b ,i w believe t y\r ,lord%ip w take ,*ri/'s hon\r to he>t1 & be a man 9 ! /reets 7z ! prophet speake?7 7,j]4 v4 #a7 = ! ,"l & ,8 tru?4 ,to ,8 ri* grace & sweet pres5ce1 & ! ev]la/+ consolation ( ! promis$ ,com=t]1 ,i recomm5d y\r ,lord%ip1 & am y\r ,lord%ip's1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #g1 #afcg4 #cde ,dunces4 #cdf ,wiseacres4 ,,ccxxxiii4--,to 8 ,wor?y & mu* ,hon\r$ ,fri5d ,,fulk ,,ellis4 ,,fulk ,,ellis 0 ! elde/ son ( ,major ,edmond ,ellis ( ,c>rickf]gus1 an ,engli% coloni/4 ,edmond 0 a man ( di/+ui%$ piety1 & a zeal\s ,cov5ant]4 ,?r\gh all ! difficulties & vicissitudes ( ^? try+ times1 says ,dr4 ,reid1 he 0 a consi/5t ,presbyt]ian1 & a truly em95t ,*ri/ian4 ,sev]al ( 8 dev\t say+s on 8 dea?-b$ 7he di$ #aa? ,june #afea7 h be5 pres]v$4 ,fulk also foll[$ ! milit>y pr(ession1 9 :i* he held ! rank ( capta91 & emb>k$ 9 ! same cause ) 8 fa!r4 ,he & 8 company 7:o 7 all f ,irel&7 jo9$ ! ,scotti% =ce 9 resi/+ ! arms ( ,*>les 9 #afdj1 & 7 at ! battle ( ,newburn4 ,he %>$ 9 ! supplies =w>d$ to ! diff]5t companies ( ! army f _! p>i%es 9 ,scotl&4 ,he return$ to ,irel& aft] ! rebellion2 & 0 capta9 & major 9 ,sir ,john ,clotwor?y's regim5t ( foot1 & is believ$ to h fall5 9 action ne> ,des]t-m>t91 9 ! c\nty ( ,d]ry1 9 ,septemb] #afdc4 ,8 desc5dants1 ( ! same "n1 /ill reside at ,c>rickf]gus 7,reid's ,hi/4 ( ,presbyt4 ,*474 7,,fri5ds ,,9 ,,irel&--,,difficulties ,,9 ,,provid5ce--,,unfai?fulness ,,to ,,light--,,con/ant ,,ne$ ,,( ,,*ri/47 ,,wor?y ,,& ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,9 ,,our ,,"l1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4 #a4 ,i am glad ( our m ?an pap] acqua9tance4 ,see+ we h "o ,fa!r1 x reckone? ! less1 ?\gh we nev] see "o ano!r's face4 ,i pr(ess myself mo/ unwor?y to foll[ ! camp ( su* a wor?y & r5[n$ ,capta9 z ,*ri/4 ,oh1 alas6 ,i h cause to be griev$1 t m5 expect any?+ ( su* a wret*$ man z ,i am4 ,x is a wond] to me1 if ,*ri/ c make any?+ ( my naughty1 %ort1 & n>r[ love to ,him2 surely x is n wor? ! uptak+4 #b4 ,z = our lovely & belov$ *ur* 9 ,irel&1 my he>t ble$e? = h] desolation2 b ,i believe t our ,"l is only lopp+ ! v9e-trees1 b n int5d+ to cut !m d[n1 or root !m out4 ,x is true 7see+ we are he>t-a!i/s by nature1 & _c take provid5ce aright1 because we halt & crook ev] s9ce we fell71 we dream ( a halt+ provid5ce2 z if ,god's y>d1 :]eby ,he measure? joy & sorr[ to ! sons ( m51 7 crook$ & unju/1 because s]vants ride on horseback1 & pr9ces g on foot4 ,b our ,"l deale? good & evil1 & "s "o portion or o!r to bo?1 by ounce-weights1 & measure? !m 9 a j & ev5 balance4 ,x is b folly to measure ! ,gospel by summ] or w9t] wea!r3 ! summ]-sun ( ! sa9ts %9e? n on !m 9 ?is life4 ,h[ %\ld we h compla9$1 if ! ,"l _h turn$ ! same provid5ce t we n[ /oma* at upside d[n1 & _h ord]$ matt]s ?us1 t fir/ ! sa9ts %\ld h enjoy$ heav51 glory1 & ease1 & !n ,me?uselah's days ( sorr[ & daily mis]ies8 ,we w\ld ?9k a %ort heav5 no heav54 ,c]ta9ly ,8 ways pass f9d+ out4 #c4 ,ye compla9 ( ! evil ( he>t-a!ism3 b x is to a great] a!i/ ?an any man c be1 t ye write ( t4 ,oh1 light f9de? n t rev]5ce & fe> :i* a plant ( ,god's sett+ %\ld f9d 9 our s\l6 ,h[ d we by nature1 z o!rs1 deta9 & hold captive ! tru? ( ,god 9 unrighte\sness1 & s make ,god's light a b\nd prison]8 ,& ev5 :5 ! prison] breake? ! jail1 & come? out 9 belief ( a ,godhead1 & 9 "s practice ( holy ob$i5ce1 h[ (t5 d we1 ( new1 lay h&s on ! prison]1 & put our light aga9 9 fett]s8 ,c]ta9ly !re come? great mi/ & cl\ds f ! l[] "p ( our s\ls1 our e>?ly affections1 to ! high] "p1 :i* is our consci5ce1 ei!r natural or r5ew$3 z smoke 9 a l[] h\se breake? up1 & defile? ! h\se above4 ,if we _h m practice ( ob$i5ce1 we %\ld h m s\nd light4 ,i ?9k1 lay aside all o!r guilt9ess1 t ?is "o1 ! viol5ce done to ,god's c&le 9 our s\l1 7 a suffici5t dittay aga9/ u4 ,!re is no help+ ( ?is b by /riv+ to /& 9 awe ( ,god's light4 ,left light tells tales ( u we desire little to he>2 b s9ce x is n )\t ,god t light sitte? neighb\r to w 7a lawless "l71 no m>vel t su* a neighb\r %\ld leav5 our judgm5t1 & d>k5 our light4 ,i see !re is a necessity t we prote/ aga9/ ! do+s ( ! ,old ,man1 & raise up a p>ty aga9/ our wor/ half1 to accuse1 condemn1 s5t5ce1 & ) sorr[ bemoan1 ! dom9ion ( s9's k+dom2 & )al make law1 9 ! ,new ,cov5ant1 aga9/ our guilt9ess4 ,= ,*ri/ once condemn$ s9 9 ! fle%1 & we are to condemn x ov] aga94 ,& if !re _h n be5 su* a ?+ z ! grace ( ,jesus1 ,i %\ld h long s9ce giv5 up ) heav51 & ) ! expectation to see ,god4 ,b grace1 grace1 free grace1 ! m]its ( ,*ri/ = no?+1 :ite & fair1 & l>ge ,savi\r-m]cy 7:i* is ano!r sort ( ?+ ?an creature-m]cy1 or ,law-m]cy1 yea1 a ?\s& degrees above angel-m]cy71 h be51 & mu/ be1 ! rock t we dr[n$ s\ls mu/ swim to4 ,new wa%+1 r5ew$ application ( pur*as$ r$emption1 by t sacr$ blood t seale? ! free ,cov5ant1 is a ?+ ( daily & h\rly use to a poor s9n]4 ,till we be 9 heav51 our issue ( blood %all n be q dri$ up2 &1 !re=e1 we mu/ resolve to apply peace to our s\ls f ! new & liv+ way2 & ,jesus1 :o cleanse? & cure? ! lepr\s s\l1 lovely ,jesus1 mu/ be our song on ?is side ( heav5's gates4 ,& ev5 :5 we h won ! ca/le1 !n mu/ we et]nally s+1 ,wor?y1 wor?y is ! ,lamb1 :o ha? sav$ u1 & wa%$ u 9 ,8 own blood4 ,i w\ld c\nsel all ! ransom$ ones to le>n ?is song1 & to dr9k & be drunk ) ! love ( ,jesus4 ,o faire/1 ,o highe/1 ,o lovelie/ ,"o1 op5 ! well6 ,oh1 wat] ! burnt & )]$ travell]s ) ?is love ( ,?9e6 ,i ?9k x is possible on e>? to build a "y ,new ,j]usalem1 a little new heav51 ( ?is surpass+ love4 ,god ei!r s5d me m ( ?is love1 or take me quickly ov] ! wat]1 :]e ,i may be fill$ ) ,8 love4 ,my s(tness _c take ) want4 ,i pr(ess ,i be> n hung] ( ,*ri/'s love fair4 ,i "k n if ,i play f\l play ) ,*ri/1 b ,i w\ld h a l9k ( t *a9 ( ,8 provid5ce m5d$1 9 p9+ & delay+ ! hungry on-wait]s4 ,= myself1 ,i c\ld wi% t ,*ri/ w\ld let out ^u me m ( t love4 ,yet to say ,*ri/ is a nigg>d to me1 ,i d>e n2 & if ,i say ,i h abundance ( ,8 love1 ,i %\ld lie4 ,i am half /rait5$#cdg to compla91 & cry1 ,"l ,jesus1 hold ,?y h& no long]4 #cdg ,con/ra9$2 p]haps ,luke xii4 #ej 0 9 8 ?\ghts4 ,wor?y ,sir1 let me h y\r pray]s1 9 my bonds4 ,grace be ) y1 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #g1 #afcg4 ,,ccxxxiv4--,to ,,james ,,l9dsay 7a fri5d ( ,r4 ,blair & o!r m9i/]s74 ,we h no means ( asc]ta9+ :o ?is correspond5t 04 7,,des]tions1 ,,_! ,,use--,,pray]s ,,( ,,reprobates1 ,,& ,,h[ ,,! ,,gospel ,,affects ,,_! ,,responsibility47 ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,! con/ant & daily obs]v+ ( ,god's go+ along/ ) y1 9 ,8 com+1 go+1 ebb+1 fl[+1 embrac+ & kiss+1 gloom+ & /rik+1 give? me 7a witless & lazy obs]v] ( ! ,"l's way & work+7 a heavy /roke4 ,c\ld ,i keep sight ( ,him1 & "k :5 ,i want1 & c>ry z became me 9 t condition1 ,i w\ld bless my case4 ,b #a4 ,= des]tions4 ,i ?9k !m l ly+ lea ( lean & weak l& = "s ye>s1 :ill x ga!r sap = a bett] crop4 ,x is possible to ga!r gold1 :]e x may be _h1 ) moonlight4 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld b creep "o foot1 or half a foot1 ne>] 9 to ,jesus1 9 su* a dismal night z t :5 ,he is away1 ,i %\ld ?9k x an happy abs5ce6 #b4 ,if ,i knew t ! ,belov$ 7 only gone away = trial1 & fur!r humiliation1 & n smok$ out ( ! h\se ) new provocations1 ,i w\ld =give des]tions & hold my peace at ,8 abs5ce4 ,b ,*ri/'s b\ght abs5ce 7t ,i b\ght ) my s971 is two runn+ boils at once1 "o ^u ea* side2 & :at side !n c ,i lie on8 #c4 ,i "k t1 z night & %ad[s are good = fl[]s1 & moonlight & dews are bett] ?an a cont9ual sun1 s is ,*ri/'s abs5ce ( special use1 & t x ha? "s n\ri%+ virtue 9 x1 & give? sap to humility1 & putte? an edge on hung]1 & furni%e? a fair field to fai? to put =? itself1 & to ex]cise its f+]s 9 gripp+ x see? n :at4 #d4 ,x is m]cy's wond]1 & grace's wond]1 t ,*ri/ w l5d a piece ( ! lodg+1 & a back-*amb] beside ,himself1 to our lu/s2 & t ,he & su* sw9e %\ld keep h\se toge!r 9 our s\l4 ,=1 suppose !y c\* & contract !mselves into little room :5 ,*ri/ come? 91 & seem to lie z dead "u ,8 feet1 yet !y (t5 break out aga92 & a foot ( ! ,old ,man1 or a leg or arm nail$ to ,*ri/'s cross1 loose? ! nail1 or breake? out aga96 ,& yet ,*ri/1 beside ?is unruly & misnurtur$ neighb\r1 c /ill be mak+ heav5 9 ! sa9ts1 "o way or o!r4 ,may ,i n say1 ,"l ,jesus1 :at doe/ ,?\ "h8 ,yet "h ,he mu/ be4 ,b ,i w n lose my feet to g on into ?is dep? & wond]2 = free m]cy & inf9ite m]its took a lodg+ to ,*ri/ & u beside su* a loa?some gue/ z s94 #e4 ,sanctification & mortification ( our lu/s are ! h>de/ "p ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,x is 9 a mann]1 z natural to u to leap :5 we see ! ,new ,j]usalem1 z to laugh :5 we are tickl$3 joy is n "u comm&1 or at our nod1 :5 ,*ri/ kisse?4 ,b oh1 h[ _m ( u w\ld h ,*ri/ divid$ into two halves1 t we might take ! half ( ,him only6 ,we take ,8 (fice1 ,jesus1 & ,salvation3 b ,"l is a cumb]some ^w1 & to obey & "w out our own salvation1 & to p]fect hol9ess1 is ! cumb]some & /ormy nor?-side ( ,*ri/1 & t :i* we es*ew & %ift4 #f4 ,= y\r "q1 ! access t reprobates h to ,*ri/ 7:i* is none at all1 = to ! ,fa!r 9 ,*ri/ nei!r c !y1 nor w !y come1 because ,*ri/ di$ n = !m2 & yet1 by law1 ,god & ju/ice ov]take? !m71 ,i say1 fir/1 !re are ) y m wor?y & le>n$ ?an ,i am1 ,messrs4 ,dickson1 ,blair1 & ,hamilton1 :o c m fully satisfy y4 ,b ,i %all speak 9 brief :at ,i ?9k ( x 9 ^! ass]tions4 ,fir/1 ,all ,god's ju/ice t[>d man & angels fl[e? f an act ( absolute sov]eign free-w ( ,god1 :o is our ,=m] & ,pott]1 & we are b clay2 = if ,he _h =bidd5 to eat ( ! re/ ( ! trees ( ! g>d5 ( ,ed51 & comm&$ ,adam to eat ( ! ,tree ( ,k ( ,good & ,evil1 t comm& no d\bt _h be5 z j z ?is1--,eat ( all ! trees1 b n at all ( ! ,tree ( ,k ( ,good & ,evil4 ,! reason is1 because ,8 w is be=e ,8 ju/ice1 by ord] ( nature2 & :at is ,8 w is ,8 ju/ice4 ,& ,he wille? n ?+s )\t ,himself because !y are j2 ,god _c1 ,god ne$e? n hunt sanctity1 hol9ess1 or righte\sness f ?+s )\t ,himself1 & s n f ! actions ( m5 or angels2 because ,8 w is ess5tially holy & j1 & ! prime rule ( hol9ess & ju/ice1 z ! fire is naturally light1 & incl9e? upw>d1 & ! e>? heavy1 & incl9e? d[nw>d4 ,! second ass]tion1 !n1 t ,god sai? to reprobates1 ,believe 9 ,*ri/ 7:o ha? n di$ = y\r salvation71 & ye %all be sav$1 is j & "r2 because ,8 et]nal & ess5tially j w ha? s enact$ & decre$4 ,suppose natural reason speak aga9/ ?is1 ?is is ! deep & special my/]y ( ! ,gospel4 ,god ha? oblig$1 h>d & fa/1 all ! reprobates ( ! visible *ur* to believe ?is promise1 ,he t believe? %all be sav$3 & yet1 9 ,god's decree & secret int5tion1 !re is no salvation at all decre$ & int5d$ to reprobates4 ,& yet ! obligation ( ,god1 be+ f ,8 sov]eign free-w1 is mo/ j1 z is said 9 ! fir/ ass]tion4 ,?ird ass]tion3 ,! righte\s ,"l ha? "r ov] ! reprobates & all reasonable creatures t violate ,8 comm&m5ts4 ,?is is easy4 ,f\r? ass]tion3 ,! fai? t ,god seeke? ( reprobates1 is1 t !y rely ^u ,*ri/1 z despair+ ( _! own righte\sness1 lean+ :olly1 & )al humbly1 z we>y & lad51 ^u ,*ri/1 z on ! re/+-/one laid 9 ,zion4 ,b ,he seeke? n t1 )\t be+ we>y ( _! s91 !y rely ^u ,*ri/1 z mank9d's ,savi\r2 = to rely on ,*ri/1 & n to be we>y ( s91 is presumption1 n fai?4 ,fai? is ev] neighb\r to a contrite _s2 & x is impossible t fai? c be :]e !re is n a ca/-d[n & contrite he>t1 9 "s measure1 = s94 ,n[ x is c]ta91 t ,god comm&e? no man to presume4 ,fif? ass]tion3 ,!n reprobates are n absolutely oblig$ to believe t ,*ri/ di$ = !m 9 p>ticul>4 ,=1 9 tru?1 nei!r reprobates nor o!rs are oblig$ to believe a lie2 only1 !y are oblig$ to believe t ,*ri/ di$ = !m1 if !y be fir/ we>y1 burd5$1 s9-sick1 & condemn$ 9 _! own consci5ces1 & /rick5 dead & kill$ ) ! ,law's s5t5ce1 & h inde$ embrac$ ,him z (f]$2 :i* is a second & subsequ5t act ( fai?1 foll[+ aft] a com+ to ,him & a clos+ ) ,him4 ,six? ass]tion3 ,reprobates are n =mally guilty ( contempt ( ,god1 & misbelief1 because !y apply n ,*ri/ & ! promises ( ! ,gospel to !mselves 9 p>ticul>2 = s !y %\ld be guilty because !y believe n a lie1 :i* ,god nev] oblig$ !m to believe4 ,sev5? ass]tion3 ,ju/ice ha? a "r to puni% reprobates1 because out ( pride ( he>t1 confid+ 9 _! own righte\sness1 !y rely n ^u ,*ri/ z a ,savi\r ( all !m t come to ,him4 ,?is ,god may ju/ly oblige !m unto1 because 9 ,adam !y _h p]fect ability to d2 & m5 are guilty because !y love _! own inability1 & re/ ^u !mselves1 & refuse to d5y _! own righte\sness1 & to take !m to ,*ri/1 9 :om !re is righte\sness = we>i$ s9n]s4 ,eigh? ass]tion3 ,x is "o ?+ to rely1 lean1 & re/ ^u ,*ri/1 9 humility & we>9ess ( _s1 & d5y+ our own righte\sness1 believ+ ,him to be ! only righte\sness ( we>i$ s9n]s2 & x is ano!r ?+ to believe t ,*ri/ di$ = me1 ,john1 ,?omas1 ,anna1 ^u an int5tion & decree to save u by "n4 ,=1 #a/1 ,! fir/ goe? fir/1 ! latt] is always aft] 9 due ord]2 #bndly1 ,! fir/ is fai?1 ! second is a fruit ( fai?2 &1 #crdly1 ,! fir/ oblige? reprobates & all m5 9 ! visible kirk1 ! latt] oblige? only ! we>y & lad51 & s only ! elect & effectually call$ ( ,god4 ,n9? ass]tion3 ,x is a va9 ord]2 ,i "k n if ,*ri/ di$ = me1 ,john1 ,?omas1 ,anna1 by "n2 &1 !re=e1 ,i d>e n rely on ,him4 ,! reason is1 because x is n fai? to believe ,god's int5tion & decree ( election at ! fir/1 ere ye be we>i$4 ,look fir/ to y\r int5tion & s\l4 ,if ye f9d s9 a burd51 & c & d re/1 "u t burd51 ^u ,*ri/2 if ?is be once1 n[ come & believe 9 p>ticul>1 or r apply by s5se 7=1 9 my judgm5t1 x is a fruit ( belief1 n belief71 & feel+ ! goodwill1 int5tion1 & graci\s purpose ( ,god an5t y\r salvation4 ,h5ce1 because !re is malice 9 reprobates1 & contempt ( ,*ri/1 guilty !y are1 & ju/ice ha? law aga9/ !m1 & 7:i* is ! my/]y7 !y _c come up to ,*ri/1 because ,he di$ n = !m4 ,b _! s9 is1 t !y love _! inability to come to ,*ri/2 & he :o love? 8 *a9s1 des]ve? *a9s4 ,& ?us 9 %ort4 ,rememb] my bonds4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #g1 #afcg4 ,,ccxxxv4--,to my ,,"l ,,craighall4 7,,fe> ,,god1 ,,n ,,man--,,sign ,,( ,,backslid+47 ,,my ,,"l1--,i _c exp\nd y\r ,lord%ip's contr>y tides1 & ^! temptations :]e) ye are assault$1 to be any o!r ?+ ?an ,*ri/ try+ y1 & say+ unto y1 ,& w ye also leave ,me8 ,i am sure t ,*ri/ ha? a great advantage aga9/ y1 if ye play f\l play to ,him1 9 t ! ,holy ,_s ha? done ,8 "p1 9 evid5c+ to y\r consci5ce t ?is is ! way ( ,*ri/1 :]e9 ye %all h peace2 & ! o!r1 z sure z ,god live?1 is ! ,anti*ri/'s way4 ,!re=e1 z ye fe> ,god1 fe> y\r light1 & /& 9 awe ( a conv9c+ consci5ce4 ,x is f> bett] = y\r ,lord%ip to keep y\r consci5ce1 & to haz>d 9 su* an hon\rable cause y\r place1 ?an wilfully1 & aga9/ y\r light1 to come "u guilt9ess4 ,k+s _c heal brok5 consci5ces2 & :5 dea? & judgm5t %all comprise y\r s\l1 y\r c\nsellors1 & o!rs1 _c become caution to ju/ice = y4 ,ere x be long1 our ,"l w put a f9al det]m9ation to ,acts ( ,p>liam5t1 & m5's laws1 & w cle> y1 be=e m5 & angels1 ( m5's unju/ s5t5ces4 ,ye receive hon\r1 & place1 & au?ority1 & ri*es1 & reputation f y\r ,"l1 to set =w>d & advance ! lib]ties & fre$om ( ,*ri/'s k+dom4 ,m51 ^: consci5ces are made ( /\tness1 ?9k little ( su* matt]s1 :i*1 not)/&+1 encroa* directly ^u ,*ri/'s pr]ogative-royal4 ,s w\ld m5 ?9k x a light matt] = ,uzzah to put out 8 h& to hold ! ,"l's fall+ ark2 b x co/ him 8 life4 ,& :o d\bte? b a c>nal fri5d w advise y to %ut y\r w9d[1 & pray b5ea? y\r brea?4 ,ye make too great a d9 ) y\r pray]s2 s w\ld a head-(-wit speak1 if ye 7 9 ,daniel's place4 ,b m5's ov]-gild$ reasons w n help y1 :5 y\r consci5ce is l to rive ) a d\ble *>ge4 ,alas1 alas6 :5 w ?is _w le>n to submit _! wisdom to ! wisdom ( ,god8 ,i am sure t y\r ,lord%ip ha? f\nd ! tru?4 ,g n !n to se>* = x ov] aga92 = x is common = m5 to make d\bts1 :5 !y h a m9d to des]t ! tru?4 ,k+s are n _! own m52 _! ways are 9 ,god's h&4 ,i rejoice1 & am glad1 t ye resolve to walk ) ,*ri/1 h[beit ,8 c\rt be ?94 ,grace be ) y\r ,lord%ip4 ,y\r ,lord%ip's1 9 8 sweet ,ma/] & ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #g1 #afcg4 ,,ccxxxvi4--,to ,,mr4 ,,james ,,hamilton4 ,lett] ,,ccxv4 7,,*ri/',s ,,glory ,,n ,,affect$ ,,by ,,8 ,,p',s ,,weakness47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,peace be to y f ,god our ,fa!r1 & f our ,"l ,jesus4--,i am laid l[1 :5 ,i rememb] :at ,i am1 & t my outside ca/e? su* a lu/re :5 ,i f9d s little )94 ,x is a wond] t ,*ri/'s glory is n defil$1 runn+ ?r\gh su* an unclean & impure *annel4 ,b ,i see t ,*ri/ w be ,*ri/1 9 ! dreg & refuse ( m54 ,8 art1 ,8 %9+ wisdom1 ,8 beauty1 speak l\de/ 9 blackness1 weakness1 deadness1 yea1 9 no?+4 ,i see no?+1 no money1 no wor?1 no good1 no life1 no des]v+1 is ! gr\nd t ,omnipot5cy delighte? to draw glory out (4 ,oh1 h[ sweet is ! inn] side ( ! walls ( ,*ri/'s h\se1 & a room beside ,himself6 ,my di/ance f ,him make? me sad4 ,oh t we 7 9 o!r's arms6 ,oh t ! middle ?+s betwixt u 7 remov$6 ,i f9d x a difficult matt] to keep all /ots ) ,*ri/4 ,:5 ,he laughe?1 ,i sc>ce believe x1 ,i w\ld s fa9 h x true4 ,b ,i am l a l[ man look+ up to a high m\nta91 :om we>9ess & fa9t+ ov]come?4 ,i w\ld climb up1 b ,i f9d t ,i d n advance 9 my j\rney z ,i w\ld wi%2 yet ,i tru/ t ,he w take me home aga9/ night4 ,i m>vel n t ,anti*ri/1 9 8 slaves1 is s busy3 b our cr[n$ ,k+ see? & beholde?1 & w arise = ,zion's safety4 ,i am exce$+ly di/ract$ ) lett]s1 & company t visit me2 :at ,i c d1 or "t w p]mit1 ,i %all n omit4 ,excuse my brevity1 = ,i am /rait5$4 ,rememb] ! ,"l's prison]3 ,i desire to be m9dful ( y4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #g1 #afcg4 ,,ccxxxvii4--,to ! ,,laird ,,( ,,gaitgir?4 ,lett] ,,clxxxvii4 7,,tru? ,,wor? ,,suff]+ ,,=--,,light ,,s[n1 ,,b ,,evil ,,9 ,,?is ,,_w ,,till ,,*ri/ ,,come47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,sir1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i c d no m ?an ?ank y on pap]1 & rememb] y to ,him :om ,i s]ve1 = k9dness & c>e ( a prison]4 ,i bless ! ,"l1 t ! cause ,i suff] = ne$e? n to blu% be=e k+s3 ,*ri/'s :ite1 hone/1 & fair tru? ne$e? nei!r to wax pale = fe>1 nor to blu% = %ame4 ,i bless ! ,"l1 :o ha? grac$ y to own ,*ri/ n[1 :5 s _m are afraid to pr(ess ,him1 & hide ,him1 = fe> !y suff] loss by av\*+ ,him4 ,alas1 t s _m 9 ^! days are c>ri$ ) ! times6 ,z if _! consci5ce roll$ ^u oil$ :eels1 s d !y g any way ! w9d bl[e? !m2 &1 because ,*ri/ is n m>ket-sweet1 m5 put ,him away f !m4 ,wor?y & mu* hon\r$ ,sir1 g on to own ,*ri/1 & ,8 oppress$ tru?3--! end ( suff]+s = ! ,gospel1 is re/ & gladness4 ,light & joy are s[n = ! m\rn]s 9 ,zion1 & ! h>ve/ 7:i* is ( ,god's mak+1 = "t & mann]7 is ne>4 ,crosses h "r & claim to ,*ri/ 9 ,8 memb]s1 till legs & arms1 & :ole my/ical ,*ri/1 be 9 heav54 ,!re w be ra91 & hail1 & /orms1 9 ! sa9t's cl\ds1 ev] till ,god cleanse ) fire ! works ( ! creation1 & till ,he burn ! bot*-h\se ( heav5 & e>?1 t m5's s9s h subject$ unto vanity4 ,!y are bless$ :o suff] & s9 n2 = suff]+ is ! badge t ,*ri/ ha? put ^u ,8 foll[]s4 ,take :at way we c to heav51 ! way is h$g$ up ) crosses2 !re is no way b to break ?r\gh !m4 ,wit & wiles1 %ifts & laws1 w n f9d out a way r\nd ! cross ( ,*ri/2 b we mu/ ?r\gh4 ,"o ?+1 by exp]i5ce1 my ,"l ha? taught me1 t ! wat]s betwixt ?is & heav5 may all be ridd51 if we be well hors$2 ,i mean1 if we be 9 ,*ri/2 & n "o %all dr[n by ! way1 b su* z love _! own de/ruction4 ,oh1 if we c\ld wait on = a "t1 & believe 9 ! d>k ! salvation ( ,god6 ,at lea/ we are to believe good ( ,*ri/1 till ,he gives u ! slip 7:i* is impossible72 & to take ,8 ^w = caution1 t ,he %all fill up all ! blanks 9 ,8 promises1 & give u :at we want4 ,b to ! unbeliev]1 ,*ri/'s te/am5t is :ite1 blank1 unwritt5 pap]4 ,wor?y & de> ,sir1 set y\r face to heav51 & make y a /oop at all ! l[ entries 9 ! way1 t ye may receive ! k+dom z a *ild4 ,)\t ?is 7,he t knew ! way said7 !re is no entry 94 ,oh1 b ,*ri/ is will+ to lead a poor s9n]6 ,oh :at love my poor s\l ha? f\nd 9 ,him1 9 ! h\se ( my pilgrimage6 ,suppose t love 9 heav5 & e>? 7 lo/1 ,i d>e swe> x may be f\nd 9 ,*ri/4 ,n[ ! v ,god ( peace e/abli% y1 till ! day ( ! glori\s appe>ance ( ,*ri/4 ,y\r own1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #g1 #afcg4 ,,ccxxxviii4--,to ! ,,lady ,,gaitgir?4 7,,*ri/ ,,an ,,example ,,9 ,,be>+ ,,crosses--,,! ,,ext5t ,,to ,,:i* ,,*ildr5 ,,%\ld ,,be ,,lov$--,,:y ,,sa9ts ,,die47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,& ,,*ri/ian ,,lady1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i long to he> h[ x goe? ) y & y\r *ildr54 ,i exhort y n to lose brea?1 nor to fa9t 9 y\r j\rney4 ,! way is n s long to y\r home z x 02 x w we> to "o /ep or an in* at l5g?1 & ye %all come ere long to be )9 y\r arm-l5g? ( ! glori\s cr[n4 ,y\r ,"l ,jesus did sweat & pant ere ,he got up t m\nt2 ,he 0 at ,fa!r1 save ,me6 ) x4 ,x 0 ,he :o said1 ,i am p\r$ out l wat]2 all ,my bones are out ( jo9t4 ,*ri/ 0 z if !y _h brok5 ,him ^u ! :eel3 ,my he>t is l wax1 x is melt$ 9 ! mid/ ( my b[els4 ,my /r5g? is dri$ up l a pot%]d 7,ps4 xxii4 #ad1 #ae74 ,i am sure ye love ! way ! bett] t ,8 holy feet trod x be=e y4 ,crosses h a smell ( cross$ & pa9$ ,*ri/4 ,i believe t y\r ,"l w n leave y to die y\r lone 9 ! way4 ,i "k t ye h sad h\rs1 :5 ! ,com=t] is hid "u a vail1 & :5 ye inquire = ,him1 & f9d b a toom ne/4 ,?is1 ,i grant1 is b a cold good-day1 :5 ! seek] misse? ,him :om ! s\l love?2 b ev5 ,8 unk9dness is k9d1 ,8 abs5ce lovely1 ,8 mask a sweet sight1 till ,god s5d ,*ri/ ,himself1 9 ,8 own sweet pres5ce4 ,make ,8 sweet com=ts y\r own1 & be n /range & %ame-fac$ ) ,*ri/4 ,homely deal+ is be/ = ,him2 x is ,8 lik+4 ,:5 y\r w9t] /orms are ov]1 ! summ] ( y\r ,"l %all come4 ,y\r sadness is ) *ild ( joy2 ,he w d y good 9 ! latt] end4 ,take no heavi] lift ( y\r *ildr5 ?an y\r ,"l all[e?4 ,give !m room beside y\r he>t1 b n 9 ! yolk ( y\r he>t1 :]e ,*ri/ %\ld be2 = !n !y are y\r idols1 n y\r bairns4 ,if y\r ,"l take any ( !m home to ,8 h\se1 be=e ! /orm come on1 take x well4 ,! own] ( ! or*>d may take d[n two or ?ree apples (f 8 own trees be=e midsumm]1 & ere !y get ! h>ve/-sun3 & x w\ld n be seemly t 8 s]vant1 ! g>d5]1 %\ld *ide him = x4 ,let our ,"l pluck ,8 own fruit at any season ,he please?4 ,!y are n lo/ to y2 b are laid up s well z t !y are c(f]$ 9 heav51 :]e our ,"l's be/ jewels lie4 ,!y are all free goods t are !re2 dea? c h no law to arre/ any?+ t is )9 ! walls ( ! ,new ,j]usalem4 ,all ! sa9ts1 because ( s91 are l old ru/y horologues t mu/ be tak5 d[n1 & ! :eels sc\r$ & m5d$1 & set up aga9 9 bett] case ?an be=e4 ,s9 ha? ru/$ bo? s\l & body3 our de> ,"l by dea? take? u d[n to sc\r ! :eels ( bo?1 & to purge u p]fectly f ! root & rema9d] ( s92 & we %all be set up 9 bett] case ?an be=e4 ,!n pluck up y\r he>t2 heav5 is y\rs6 & t is a ^w :i* few c say4 ,n[1 ! great ,%eph]d ( ! %eep1 & ! v ,god ( peace1 confirm & e/abli% y1 to ! day ( ! appe>ance ( ,*ri/ our ,"l4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #g1 #afcg4 ,,ccxxxix4--,to ,,mr4 ,,mat!w ,,m[at4 ,lett] ,,cxx4 7,,:at ,,am ,i8--,,long+ ,,to ,,act ,,= ,,*ri/--,,unbelief--,,love ,,9 ,,! ,,hid+ ,,( ,,*ri/',s ,,face--,,*ri/',s ,,reproa*47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,i am refre%$ ) y\r lett]s4 ,i w\ld take all well at my ,"l's h&s t ,he ha? done1 if ,i knew t ,i c\ld d my ,"l any s]vice 9 my suff]+2 suppose my ,"l w\ld make a /op-hole ( me1 to fill a hole 9 ! wall ( ,8 h\se1 or a p9n+ 9 ,zion's new "w4 ,= any place ( tru/ 9 my ,"l's h\se1 z /ew>d1 or *amb]la91 or ! l1 surely ,i ?9k myself 7my v de> bro!r1 ,i speak n by any pr\d figure or trope7 unwor?y ( x2 nay1 ,i am n wor?y to /& beh9d ! door4 ,if my head1 & feet1 & body 7 half out1 half 91 9 ,*ri/'s h\se1 s t ,i saw ! fair face ( ! ,"l ( ! h\se1 x w\ld /ill my gre5+ & love-sick desires4 ,:5 ,i he> t ! m5 ( ,god are at "w1 & speak+ 9 ! "n ( our ,"l ,jesus1 ,i ?9k myself b an outca/1 or outlaw1 *as$ f ! city to lie on ! hills1 & live among/ ! rocks & out-fields4 ,oh t ,i might b /& 9 ,*ri/'s out-h\se1 or hold a c&le 9 any l[ vault ( ,8 h\se6 ,b ,i "k ?is is b ! vap\rs t arise out ( a qu>rel\s & unbeliev+ he>t to d>k5 ! wisdom ( ,god2 & y\r fault is j m9e1 t ,i _c believe my ,"l's b>e & nak$ ^w4 ,i mu/ ei!r h an apple to play me )1 & %ake h&s ) ,*ri/1 & h seal1 caution1 & witness to ,8 ^w1 or else ,i c\nt myself loose2 h[beit1 ,i h ! ^w & fai? ( a ,k+6 ,oh1 ,i am made ( unbelief1 & _c swim b :]e my feet may t\* ! gr\nd6 ,alas6 ,*ri/ "u my temptations is pres5t$ to me z ly+ wat]s1#cdh z a dyv\r & a coz5]6 ,we c make su* a ,*ri/ z temptations1 ca/+ u into a night-dream1 d feign & devise2 & temptations repres5t ,*ri/ ev] unlike ,himself1 & we1 9 our folly1 li/5 to ! tempt]4 #cdh ,j]em4 xv4 #ah4 ,if ,i c\ld m9i/] "o sav+ ^w to any1 h[ glad w\ld my s\l be6 ,b ,i myself1 :i* is ! greate/ evil1 (t5 mi/ake ! cross ( ,*ri/4 ,= ,i "k1 if we _h wisdom1 & knew well t ease slaye? u fools1 we w\ld desire a m>ket :]e we might b>t] or niff] our lazy ease ) a pr(itable cross2 h[beit !re be an outca/ natural betwixt our desires & tribulation4 ,b "s give a de> price1 & gold1 = physic :i* !y love n1 & buy sickness1 h[beit !y wi% r to h be5 :ole ?an to be sick4 ,b surely1 bro!r1 ye %all h my advice 7h[beit1 alas6 ,i _c foll[ x myself71 n to cont5d ) ! hone/ & fai?ful ,"l ( ! h\se2 =1 g ,he or come ,he1 ,he is aye graci\s 9 ,8 dep>ture4 ,!re are grace1 & m]cy1 & lov+-k9dness ^u ,*ri/'s back p>ts2 & :5 ,he goe? away1 ! proportion ( ,8 face1 ! image ( t fair ,sun t /aye? 9 eyes1 s5ses1 & he>t1 aft] ,he is gone1 leave? a mass ( love beh9d x 9 ! he>t4 ,! s\nd ( ,8 knock at ! door ( ,8 ,belov$1 aft] ,he is gone & pass$1 leave? a %>e ( joy & sorr[ bo?4 ,s we h some?+ to fe$ ^u till ,he return3 & ,he is m lov$ 9 ,8 dep>ture1 & aft] ,he is gone1 ?an be=e1 z ! day 9 ! decl9+ ( ! sun1 & t[>ds ! ev5+1 is (t5 mo/ desir$4 ,& z = ,*ri/'s cross1 ,i nev] receiv$ evil ( x1 b :at 0 ( m9e own mak+3 :5 ,i miscook$ ,*ri/'s physic1 no m>vel t x hurt me4 ,= s9ce x 0 on ,*ri/'s back1 x ha? always a sweet smell1 & ^! #afjj ye>s x keepe? ! smell ( ,*ri/4 ,nay1 x is old] ?an t too2 = x is a long "t s9ce ,abel fir/ h&sell$ ! cross1 & _h x laid ^u 8 %\ld]2 & d[n f him1 all along/ to ?is v day1 all ! sa9ts h kn[n :at x is4 ,i am glad t ,*ri/ ,jesus ha? su* a relation to ?is cross1 & t x is call$ ! cross ( our ,"l ,jesus 7,gal4 vi4 #ad71 ,8 reproa* 7,heb4 xiii4 #ac71 z if ,*ri/ w\ld claim x z ,8 prop] goods1 & s x come? into ! reckon+ among ,*ri/'s own prop]ty4 ,if x 7 simple evil1 z s9 is1 ,*ri/1 :o is n ! au?or nor own] ( s91 w\ld n own x4 ,i wond] at ! enemies ( ,*ri/ 79 :om malice ha? run away ) wit1 & w is up1 & wit d[n71 t !y w\ld essay to lift up ! ,/one laid 9 ,zion4 ,surely x is n laid 9 su* s9k+ gr\nd z t !y c raise x1 or remove x2 = :5 we are 9 _! belly1 & !y h swall[$ u d[n1 !y w be sick1 & spue u out aga94 ,i "k t ,zion & h] ,husb& _c bo? sleep at once2 ,i believe t our ,"l once aga9 w wat] ) ,8 dew ! )]$ hill ( ,m\nt ,zion 9 ,scotl&1 & come d[n1 & make a new m>riage aga91 z ,he did long s9ce4 ,rememb] our ,cov5ant4 ,y\r excuse = y\r advice to me is ne$less4 ,alas6 _m sit beside light1 z sick folks beside meat1 & _c make use ( x4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r bro!r 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #g1 #afcg4 ,,ccxl4--,to ,,mr4 ,,john ,,me9e1 ,jun4 ,see ,lett] ,,lxxxi4 7,,*ri/ ,,! ,,same--,,y\?ful ,,s9s--,,no ,,disp5s+ ,,) ,,crosses47 ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,i receiv$ y\r lett]4 ,i _c b te/ify "u m9e own h&1 t ,*ri/ is /ill ! long] ! bett]1 & t ?is "t is ! "t ( loves4 ,:5 ,i h said all ,i c1 o!rs may beg9 & say t ,i h said no?+ ( ,him4 ,i nev] knew ,*ri/ to ebb or fl[1 wax or wane4 ,8 w9ds turn n2 :5 ,he seeme? to *ange1 x is b we :o turn our wrong side to ,him4 ,i nev] _h a plea ) ,him1 9 my h>de/ conflicts1 b ( m9e own mak+4 ,oh t ,i c\ld live 9 peace & good neighb\rhood ) su* a second1 & let ,him alone6 ,my unbelief made _m black lies1 b my recantation to ,*ri/ is n wor? ! he>+4 ,surely ,he ha? borne ) /range gawds 9 me2 ,he kn[e? my he>t ha? n natural wit to keep qu>t]s ) su* a ,savi\r4 ,ye d well to fe> y\r backslid+4 ,i _h /ood sure if ,i _h1 9 my y\?1 borr[$ ,*ri/ to be my bottom4 ,b he t be>e? 8 own weight to heav5 %all n fail to slip & s9k4 ,ye _h n ne$ to be b>efoot$ among ! ?orns ( ?is apo/ate g5]ation1 le/ a /ob /rike up into y\r foot1 & cause y to halt all y\r days4 ,& ?9k n t ,*ri/ w d ) y 9 ! matt] ( suff]+ z ! ,pope do? 9 ! matt] ( s94 ,ye %all n f9d t ,*ri/ w sell a disp5sation1 or give a dyv\r's protection aga9/ crosses4 ,crosses are proclaim$ z common accid5ts to all ! sa9ts1 & 9 !m /&e? a "p ( our communion ) ,*ri/2 b !re lie? a sweet casualty to ! cross1 ev5 ,*ri/'s pres5ce & ,8 com=ts1 :5 !y are sanctifi$4 ,rememb] my love to y\r fa!r & "m4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #g1 #afcg4 ,,ccxli4--,to ,,john ,,flem+1 ,bailie ( ,lei?4 7,,ri*es ,,( ,,*ri/ ,,fail ,,n--,,salvation--,,vanity ,,( ,,creat$ ,,com=ts--,,long+ ,,= ,,m ,,( ,,*ri/47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,9 ,,! ,,"l1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i am /ill 9 good t]ms ) ,*ri/3 h[ev] my ,"l's w9d bl[1 ,i h ! advantage ( ! calm & sunny side ( ,*ri/4 ,devils1 & hell1 & devil's s]vants1 are all bl[n bl9d1 9 pursu+ ! ,"l's little bride4 ,!y %all be z a night-dream :o fight aga9/ ,m\nt ,zion4 ,wor?y ,sir1 ,i hope t ye take to he>t ! wor? ( y\r call+4 ,?is great fair & meet+ ( ! p %all skail1 & ! port is op5 = u4 ,z fa/ z "t we>e? out1 we fly away2 et]nity is at our elb[4 ,oh1 h[ bless$ are !y :o 9 "t make ,*ri/ sure = !mselves6 ,salvation is a great err&4 ,i f9d x h>d to fet* heav54 ,oh t we w\ld take pa9s on our lamps1 = ! ,bridegroom is com+6 ,! o!r side ( ?is _w %all be turn$ up incont95tly1 & up %all be d[n3 & ^? t are weep+ 9 sackclo? w triumph on :ite horses1 ) ,him ^: "n is ,! ,^w ( ,god4 ,^? dy+ idols1 ! fair creatures t we :ori%ly love bett] ?an our ,creator1 %all pass away l sn[-wat]4 ,! ,godhead1 ! ,godhead6 a communion ) ,god 9 ,*ri/6 ,to be halv]s ) ,*ri/ ( ! pur*as$ h\se & inh]itance 9 heav51 %\ld be our scope & aim4 ,= myself1 :5 ,i lay my acc\nts1 oh :at tell+1 oh :at weigh+ is 9 ,*ri/6 ,oh h[ s(t are ,8 kisses6 ,oh love1 love surpass+ 9 ,jesus6 ,i h no fault to t love1 b t x seeme? to deal nigg>dly ) me2 ,i h little ( x4 ,oh t ,i _h ,*ri/'s se5 & read bond1 subscrib$ by ,himself1 = my fill ( x6 ,:at g>l& h ,i1 or :at cr[n1 if ,i look$ "r on ?+s1 b ,jesus6 ,oh1 !re is no room 9 u on ?is side ( ! wat] = t love4 ,?is n>r[ bit ( e>?1 & ^! ebb & n>r[ s\ls c hold little ( x1 because we are full ( rifts4 ,i w\ld t glory1 glory w\ld enl>ge u 7z x w71 & make u tight1 & close up our seams & rifts1 t we might be able to compreh5d x--:i* is yet incompreh5sible4 ,rememb] my love to y\r wife4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #g1 #afcg4 ,,ccxlii4--,to ! ,,lady ,,r[allan4 ,,lady ,,r[allan1 ^: maid5 "n 0 ,s>ah ,brisbane1 be+ ! f\r? daught] ( ,john ,brisbane ( ,bi%opt[n1 0 ! ?ird wife ( ,sir ,william ,mure ( ,r[allan 7,rob]tson's ,ayr%ire ,families74 ,9 #afci ,lady ,r[allan lo/ h] husb&1 :o di$ 9 ! sixty-?ird ye> ( 8 age4 ,he 0 a man ( /rong body1 & delight$ mu* 9 hunt+ & hawk+4 7,! ,hi/ory & ,desc5t ( ! ,h\se ( ,r[allan4 ,by ,sir ,william ,mure1 ,knight1 ( ,r[allan47 ,r[allan is a mile & a half f ! village ( ,kilmaurs1 9 :i* *ur*y>d is a curi\s tomb ( ! old ,gl5cairn family4 ,r[allan ,ca/le 0 n l>ge2 x is n[ ne>ly a ru91 ?\gh ! g>d5]'s family occupy two rooms4 ,x 0 a mansion z well z a ca/le4 ,x /&s on a rocky l$ge1 ) ! gr\nd s9k+ l[ on all sides1 & a burn fl[+ ne>1 :i* sometimes 9 ra9y seasons =m$ a lakelet1 & c\ld at any "t be damm$ up s z to =m a moat to protect ! ca/le4 ,x is s situat$ t y d n see x until close ^u x1 & h5ce 0 all ! bett] fitt$ = a place ( meet+ 9 ,cov5ant+ times4 ,! room on ! highe/ floor1 ne> ! turret1 is po9t$ out z t 9 :i* conv5ticles 7 held4 ,m ?an a hundr$ c\ld assemble 9 x4 ,! old camp/ools us$ to be pres]v$1 b n[ only ! rema9s ( two exi/4 ,ano!r turret is said to be t f ! w9d[ ( :i* ,k+ ,rob]t ,,ii4's que5 escap$ 9 old5 days4 7,,jesus ,,! ,,be/ ,,*oice1 ,,& ,,to ,,be ,,made ,,sure ,,(--,,! ,,cross ,,& ,,jesus ,,insep>able--,,sorr[s ,,only ,,tempor>y47 ,,madam1--,?\gh n acqua9t$1 ,i am bold 9 ,*ri/ to speak to y\r ,lady%ip on pap]4 ,i rejoice 9 our ,"l ,jesus1 on y\r behalf1 t x ha? pleas$ ,him1 ^: love to y is z old z ,himself1 to manife/ ! fav\r ( ,8 love 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus to y\r s\l1 9 ! revelation ( ,8 w & m9d to y1 n[ :5 s _m are %ut up 9 unbelief4 ,o ! sweet *ange :i* ye h made1 9 leav+ ! black k+dom ( ?is _w & s91 & com+ ov] to our ,bridegroom's new k+dom1 to "k1 & be tak5 ) ! love ( ! beautiful ,son ( ,god6 ,i besee* y1 ,madam1 9 ! ,"l1 to make n[ sure "w1 & see t ! old h\se be ca/5 d[n1 & raz$ f ! f\ndation1 & t ! new build+ ( y\r s\l be ( ,*ri/'s own lay+2 = !n w9d nor /orm %all nei!r loose x1 nor %ake x asund]4 ,_m n[ take ,*ri/ by guess2 be sure t x be ,he1 & only ,he1 :om ye h met )4 ,8 sweet smell1 ,8 lovely voice1 ,8 fair face1 ,8 sweet work+ 9 ! s\l1 w n lie2 !y w soon tell if x be ,*ri/ inde$2 & ,i ?9k t y\r love to ! sa9ts speake? t x is ,he4 ,&1 !re=e1 ,i say1 be sure t ye take ,*ri/ ,himself1 & take ,him ) ,8 ,fa!r's bless+3 ,8 ,fa!r all[e? ,him well ^u y4 ,y\r l9es are well fall52 x c\ld n h be5 bett]1 nor s well ) y1 if !y _h n fall5 9 ^! places4 ,9 heav51 or out ( heav51 !re is no?+ bett]1 no?+ s sweet & excell5t z ! ?+ ye h light$ on2 & !re=e hold y ) ,*ri/4 ,joy1 mu* joy may ye h ( ,him3 b take ,8 cross ) ,himself *e]fully4 ,*ri/ & ,8 cross are n sep>able 9 ?is life2 h[beit ,*ri/ & ,8 cross "p at heav5's door1 = !re is no h\s]oom = crosses 9 heav54 ,"o te>1 "o sigh1 "o sad he>t1 "o fe>1 "o loss1 "o ?\ght ( tr\ble1 _c f9d lodg+ !re3 !y are b ! m>ks ( our ,"l ,jesus d[n 9 ?is wide inn1 & /ormy c\ntry1 on ?is side ( dea?4 ,sorr[ & ! sa9ts are n m>ri$ toge!r2 or1 suppose x 7 s1 heav5 w\ld make a divorce4 ,i f9d t ,8 sweet pres5ce eate? out ! bitt]ness ( sorr[ & suff]+4 ,i ?9k x a sweet ?+ t ,*ri/ sai? ( my cross1 ,half m9e2 & t ,he divide? ^! suff]+s ) me1 & take? ! l>g] %>e to ,himself2 nay1 t ,i & my :ole cross are :olly ,*ri/'s4 ,oh1 :at a portion is ,*ri/6 ,oh t ! sa9ts w\ld dig deep] 9 ! treasures ( ,8 wisdom & excell5cy6 ,?us recomm5d+ y\r ,lady%ip to ! good-w & t5d] m]cies ( our ,"l1 ,i re/1 y\r ,lady%ip's1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #g1 #afcg4 ,,ccxliii4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,8 ,,own ,,prospects--,,hopes--,,salutations47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,& ,,de>e/ ,,9 ,,our ,,sweet ,,"l ,,jesus1--,grace m]cy1 & peace1 f ,god our ,fa!r1 & f our ,"l ,jesus4 ,i "k t ! ,"l w d = y\r t[n4 ,i he> t ! ,bi%op is afraid to come among/ y3 = s x is spok5 9 ?is t[n4 ,& _m "h rejoice n[ to p5 a supplication to ! ,c\ncil1 = br++ me home to my place1 & = repair+ o!r wrongs done 9 ! c\ntry3 & see if y c procure t ?ree or f\r hundr$ 9 ! c\ntry1 noblem51 g5tlem51 c\ntrym51 & citiz5s1 subscribe x2 ! m ! bett]4 ,x may be t x w affright ! ,bi%op2 &1 by law1 no advantage c be tak5 aga9/ y = x4 ,i h n "t to write to ,c>leton & to ,knockbrex2 b ,i w\ld y did speak !m 9 x1 & let !m advise ) ,c>leton4 ,mr4 ,a4 ?9ke? well ( x1 & ,i ?9k ! o!rs w approve x4 ,i am /ill 9 good case ) ,*ri/2 my c\rt is no less ?an x 02 ! door ( ! ,bridegroom's h\se-(-w9e is op51 :5 su* a poor /rang] z ,i come a?ort4 ,i *ange1 b ,*ri/ abide? /ill ! same4 ,!y h put out my "o poor eye1 my only joy1 to prea* ,*ri/1 & to g err&s betwixt ,him & ,8 bride4 ,:at my ,"l w d ) me1 ,i "k n3 x is l t ,i %all n w9t] 9 ,ab]de52 b :]e x %all be else1 ,i "k n4 ,!re are "s blossom+s ( ,*ri/'s k+dom 9 ?is t[n1 & ! smoke is ris+1 & ! m9i/]s are rag+2 b ,i love a rumbl+ & ro>+ devil be/4 ,i besee* y 9 ! ,"l1 my de> si/]1 to wait = ! salvation ( ,god4 ,slack n y\r h&s 9 meet+ to pray4 ,fe> n fle% & blood3 we h be5 all ov]-fe>$1 & t gave l\ns ! confid5ce to %ut me out ( ,gall[ay4 ,rememb] my love to ,john ,c>s51 & ,mr4 ,john ,br[n4#cdi ,i nev] c\ld get my love (f t man3 ,i ?9k ,*ri/ ha? some?+ to d ) him4 ,desire y\r husb& f me1 n to ?9k ill ( ,*ri/ = ,8 cross4 ,_m misk5 ,*ri/1 because ,he ha? ! cross on ,8 back2 b ,he w cause u all to laugh yet4 ,i besee* y1 z ye w\ld d any?+ = me1 to rememb] my ,lady ,m>is*al to ,god1 & h] son ! ,e>l ,m>is*al1 especially h] ,*ri/ian daught]1 my ,lady ,pitsligo4#cej #cdi ,?is 0 ,mr4 ,john ,br[n :o became m9i/] ( ,wamphray4 #cej ,lady ,jane1 second daught] ( ,lady ,m>is*al1 :o 0 m>ri$ to ,"l ,pitsligo4 ,see note to ,lett] ,,ccvi4 ,i %all g to dea? ) x1 t ,*ri/ w return aga9 to ,scotl&1 ) salvation 9 ,8 w+s1 & to ,gall[ay4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #g1 #afcg4 ,,ccxliv4#cea--,to ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 #cea ,ab]de5 is affix$ to ?is lett]2 & if writt5 f ,ab]de5 x mu/ h be5 9 #afcg4 ,h5ce ! lett] is ins]t$ "h4 ,at ! same "t1 ! ref]5ce to ev5ts po9ts to "s "t ab\t #afcc4 ,x is possible t ,ab]de5 is a mi/ake = ,anwo?4 ,& 9 t day w ,i make ,j]usalem a burd5some /one = all p3 all t burd5 !mselves ) x %all be cut 9 pieces1 ?\gh all ! p ( ! e>? be ga!r$ toge!r aga9/ x4--,,ze*4 xii4 #ac4 7,,proce$+s ,,( ,,p>liam5t--,,private ,,matt]s--,,h] ,,daught]',s ,,m>riage47 ,,well-,,belov$ ,,si/]1--,i h be5 sp>+ to write to y because ,i 0 heavy at ! proce$+s ( our late ,p>liam5t4#ceb ,:]e law %\ld h be51 !y w\ld n give our ,"l ,jesus fair law & ju/ice1 nor ! b5efit ( ! h\se1 to he> ei!r ! j grievances1 or ! humble supplications ( ! s]vants ( ,god4#cec ,no?+ re/e?1 b t we lay our grievances be=e our cr[n$ ,k+1 ,jesus1 :o reigne? 9 ,zion4 ,& h[beit x be true1 t ! ,acts ( ! ,p]? ,assembly = con=mity are e/abli%$1 & ! ,k+'s p[] to impose ! surplice1 & o!r mass-app>el1 ^u m9i/]s1 be confirm$1#ced yet :at m5 conclude is n ,scripture4 ,k+s h %ort arms to ov]turn ,*ri/'s ?rone2 & our ,"l ha? be5 walk+ & /&+ ^u ,8 feet at ?is ,p>liam5t1 :5 fifte5 e>ls & lords1 & =ty-f\r commission]s = burghs1 ) "s b>ons1 h vot$ = our kirk1#cee 9 face ( a k+ :o1 ) mu* awe & t]ror1 ) 8 own h&1 wrote up ! vot]s = or aga9/ himself4#cef ,long be=e ?is kirk1 9 ! second ,psalm1 ! ends ( ! e>? 7,scotl& & ,engl&7 7 gift$ ( ! ,fa!r to ,8 ,son1 ,*ri/2 & t is an old ,act ( ,p>liam5t decre$ by our ,"l1 & pr9t$ f\r ?\s& ye>s ago4 ,_! ,acts are b yet pr9t+4 ,! fir/ ,act %all /&1 let all ! pot5tates ( ! _w1 :o love ,*ri/'s room bett] ?an ,himself1 rage z !y please4 ,?\gh ! m\nta9s be c>ri$ into ! mid/ ( ! sea1 yet !re is a riv] t come? out ( ! sanctu>y1 & ! /reams ( x refre% ! city ( ,god4 ,t well is n yet cri$ d[n 9 ,scotl&1 nor c x dry up3 !re=e1 /ill believe & tru/ 9 ,god's salvation4 ,if y knew ! :ole proce$+s1 x is ! ,"l's m]cy t matt]s h gone at our ,p>liam5t1 z !y h gone4 ,! ,"l ,jesus1 9 our ,k+'s e>s1 to ,8 great provocation & grief1 ha? gott5 _m witnesses2 & we saw 9 all ! ,son ( ,god ov]turn+ _! policy1 & mak+ ! _w "k h[ well ,he love? ,8 poor sun-burnt bride 9 ,scotl&4 ,! ,"l live?1 & bless$ be ! ,god ( our salvation4 #ceb ,! ,p>liam5t held at ,ed9burgh 9 ,june #afcc4 #cec ,mr4 ,?omas ,hog1 m9i/] ( ! ,gospel at ,dys>t1 9 8 own "n1 & 9 ! "n ( o!r m9i/]s1 be=e ! sitt+ d[n ( ! ,p>liam5t1 pres5t$ a pap]1 entitl$1 ,grievances & ,petitions conc]n+ ! ,disord]$ ,e/ate ( ! ,re=m$ ,kirk )9 ?is realm ( ,scotl&1 to ,sir ,john ,hay1 ,cl]k ,regi/]1 to be laid be=e ! ,p>liam5t4 #ced ,! ref]5ce "h is to two ,acts pass$ by ! ,p>liam5t 9 ,june #afcc1 ! "o ratify+ all ,acts made be=e 9 fav\r ( ! *ur*1 & consequ5tly ratify+ ! ,acts ( ,p]?1 & o!r ,acts made = settl+ & advanc+ ! e/ate ( bi%ops2 ! o!r1 ass]t+ ! ,k+'s pr]ogative ( enjo9+ *ur*m5 to we> :atev] app>el he *ose4 #cee ,?is 0 ! numb] ( memb]s ( ,p>liam5t :o vot$ aga9/ ! above ,acts4 #cef ,! ,k+'s tak+ p5 & pap] 9 h& 9 ! "t ( ! vot+1 0 a suffici5t gr\nd ( appreh5d+ fe> 7,scot's ,apologetical ,n>ration74 ,= ! matt] betwixt y\r husb& & ,c>leton1 ,i tru/ 9 ,god x %all be remov$4 ,x ha? griev$ me exce$+ly4 ,i h dealt ) ,c>leton1 & %all deal4 ,put x (f y\rself ^u ! ,"l1 t x burd5 y n4 ,i h he>d ( y\r daught]'s m>riage3 ,i pray ! ,"l ,jesus to subscribe ! contract1 & to be at ! banquet1 z ,he 0 at ! m>riage ( ,cana ( ,galilee4 ,%[ h] f me1 t ?\gh x be true t ,god's *ildr5 h pray$ = h]1 yet ! promise ( ,god is made to h] pray]s & fai? especially3 &1 !re=e1 ,i w\ld entreat h] to seek ! ,"l to be at ! w$d+4 ,let h] give ,*ri/ ! love ( h] virg9ity & esp\sals1 & *oose ,him fir/ z h] ,husb&1 & t mat* %all bless ! o!r4 ,x is a new _w %e ent]e? into1 & !re=e %e ha? ne$ ( new acqua9tance ) ! ,son ( ,god1 & ( a r5ew+ ( h] love to ,him1 ^: love is bett] ?an w9e4 ,! "t is %ort3 let ! m>ri$ be z ?\gh !y 7 n m>ri$2 !y t weep1 z ?\gh !y weep$ n2 !y t rejoice1 z ?\gh !y rejoic$ n2 !y t buy1 z ?\gh !y possess$ n2 !y t use ?is _w1 z ?\gh !y us$ x n3 = ! fa%ion ( ?is _w passe? away 7#a ,cor4 vii4 #bi1 #cj1 #ca74 ,grace1 grace be h] portion f ! ,"l4 ,i "k t y h a c>e on y ( x1 t all be "r3 b let ,*ri/ be> all4 ,y ne$ n pity ,him1 if ,i may say s2 put ,him to x1 ,he is /r5g? en\gh4 ,! ,_s ( ! ,"l ,jesus be ) y4 ,y\r fri5d1 9 8 de>e/ fri5d1 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de54 ,,ccxlv4--,to my ,,lady ,,boyd4 7,,imp]fections--,,ye>n+s ,,aft] ,,*ri/--,,*ri/',s ,,supremacy ,,n ,,inconsi/5t ,,) ,,civil ,,au?ority47 ,,my ,,v ,,hon\rable ,,& ,,*ri/ian ,,lady1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i receiv$ y\r lett]1 & am well pleas$ t y\r ?\ghts ( ,*ri/ /ay ) y1 & t y\r purpose /ill is1 by all means1 to take ! k+dom ( heav5 by viol5ce2 :i* is no small conque/4 ,& x is a degree ( wat*fulness & ?ankfulness1 also1 to obs]ve sleep9ess & un?ankfulness4 ,we h all good cause to compla9 ( false light1 t playe? ! ?ief & /eale? away ! lant]n1 :5 x come? to ! practice ( con/ant walk+ ) ,god4 ,our j\rney is t5 times a-day brok5 into t5 pieces4 ,*ri/ gette? b only brok51 & halv$1 & tir$ "w ( u1 &1 alas6 too (t5 aga9/ ! hair4#ceg #ceg ,aga9/ ! gra94 ,i h be5 some:at ne>] ! ,bridegroom2 b :5 ,i draw nigh1 & see my vil5ess1 = %ame ,i w\ld be out ( ,8 pres5ce aga94 ,b yet1 desire ( ,8 s\l-refre%+ love putte? blu%+ me "u an arre/4 ,oh1 :at am ,i1 s loa?some a burd5 ( s91 to /& beside su* a beautiful & holy ,"l1 su* a high & l(ty ,"o :o inhabite? et]nity6 ,b s9ce x please? ,*ri/ to condesc5d to su* an "o z ,i1 let %amefac$ness be laid aside1 & lose itself 9 ,8 condesc5d+ love4 ,i w\ld he>tily be cont5t to keep a corn] ( ! ,k+'s hall4 ,oh1 if ,i 7 at ! yond] end ( my weak desires1 !n %\ld ,i be :]e ,*ri/1 my ,"l & lov]1 live? & reigne?2 !re ,i %\ld be ev]la/+ly solac$ ) ! sight ( ,8 face1 & satisfi$ ) ! surpass+ sweetness ( ,8 mat*less love4 ,b truly n[ ,i /& 9 ! ne!r side ( my desires2 & ) a droop+ head1 & pant+ he>t1 ,i look up to fair ,jesus1 /&+ af> (f f u1 :ill corruption & dea? %all sc\r & ref9e ! body ( clay1 & rot out ! bones ( ! old man ( s94 ,9 ! meantime we are bless$ 9 s5d+ ^w to ! ,belov$1 t we love to love ,him2 & till !n1 !re is joy 9 woo+1 suit+1 ly+ ab\t ,8 h\se1 look+ 9 at ! w9d[s1 & s5d+ a poor s\l's groans & wi%es ?r\gh a hole ( ! door to ,jesus1 till ,god s5d a glad meet+4 ,& bless$ be ,god1 t aft] a l[ ebb1 & s sad a ^w1 ,"l ,jesus1 x is long s9ce ,i saw ,!e1 t ev5 !n our w+s are gr[+1 & ! abs5ce ( sweet ,jesus bre$e? a new fleece ( desires & long+s = ,him4 ,i "k t no man ha? a velvet cross1 b ! cross is made ( t :i* ,god w h x4 ,b v]ily1 h[beit x be no w>rantable m>ket to buy a cross1#ceh yet ,i d>e n say1 ,oh t ,i _h lib]ty to sell ,*ri/'s cross1 le/ !re)1 also1 ,i %\ld sell joy1 com=t1 s5se ( love1 pati5ce1 & ! k9d visits ( a ,bridegroom4 ,&1 !re=e1 bless$ be ,god we get crosses unb\ght & good-*eap4 ,sure ,i am1 x 7 bett] to buy crosses = ,*ri/ ?an to sell !m3 h[beit nei!r be all[$ to u4 #ceh ,no "o is w>rant$1 9 ,god's m>ket1 to buy su* a ?+ z a trial2 we mu/ n br+ trials on ourselves4 ,& = ,*ri/'s joyful com+ & go+1 :i* y\r ,lady%ip speake? (1 ,i be> ) x1 z love c p]mit4 ,x %\ld be en\gh to me1 if ,i 7 wise1 t ,*ri/ w h joy & sorr[ halv]s ( ! life ( ! sa9ts1 & t ea* ( !m %\ld h a %>e ( our days2 z ! night & ! day are k9dly p>tn]s & halv]s ( "t1 & take x up betwixt !m4 ,b if sorr[ be ! gre$i] halv] ( our days "h1 ,i "k t joy's day %all dawn1 & d m ?an recomp5se all our sad h\rs4 ,let my ,"l ,jesus 7s9ce ,he wille? to d s7 weave my bit & span-l5g? ( "t ) :ite & black1 well & wo1 ) ! ,bridegroom's com+ & ,8 sad dep>ture1 z w>p & wo( 9 "o web2 & let ! rose be neighb\r$ ) ! ?orn2 yet hope t make? n a%am$ ha? writt5 a lett] & l9es ( hope to ! m\rn]s 9 ,zion1 t x %all n be long s4 ,:5 we are ov] ! wat]1 ,*ri/ %all cry d[n crosses1 & up heav5 = ev]more6 & d[n hell1 & d[n dea?1 & d[n s91 & d[n sorr[6 & up glory1 up life1 up joy = ev]more6 ,9 ?is hope1 ,i sleep quietly 9 ,*ri/'s bosom :ill ,he come :o is n slack2 & w\ld sleep s1 7 x n t ! noise ( ! devil1 & ( s9's feet1 & ! cries ( an unbeliev+ he>t1 awak5 me4 ,b1 = ! pres5t1 ,i h no?+ :]e( ,i c accuse ,*ri/'s cross4 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld please myself 9 ,*ri/ only6 ,i hope1 ,madam1 t y\r sons w improve _! p[] = ,jesus4 ,= !re is no dang]1 nei!r is !re any "q or ju/l+ betwixt ,*ri/ & au?ority 7?\gh our enemies falsely /ate ! "q71 z if ,*ri/ & au?ority c\ld n abide "u "o ro(4 ,! "q only is1 betwixt ,*ri/ & m5 9 au?ority4 ,au?ority is = & f ,*ri/1 & sib to ,him2 h[ !n c ,he make a plea ) x8 ,nay1 ! tru? is1 worms & gods ( clay are ris5 up aga9/ ,*ri/4 ,if ! fruit ( y\r ,lady%ip's womb be help]s ( ,*ri/1 ye h good gr\nd to rejoice 9 ,god4 ,all t y\r ,lady%ip c expect = y\r good-w to me & my bro!r 7a wrong$ /rang] = ,*ri/71 is ! pray]s ( a prison] ( ,jesus1 to :om ,i recomm5d y\r ,lady%ip1 & y\r h\se & *ildr52 & 9 :om ,i am1 ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #h1 #afcg4 ,,ccxlvi4--,to ,,mr4 ,,?omas ,,g>v54 ,lett] ,,clii4 7,,heav5',s ,,happ9ess--,,joy ,,9 ,,! ,,cross47 ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i rejoice t ye _c be quit ( ,*ri/ 7if ,i may speak s71 b t ,he mu/1 ,he w h y4 ,betake y\rself to ,*ri/1 my de> bro!r4 ,x is a great bus9ess to make quit ( sup]fluities1 & ( ^? ?+s :i* ,*ri/ _c dwell )4 ,i am cont5t ) my own cross1 t ,*ri/ ha? made m9e by an et]nal lot1 because x is ,*ri/'s & m9e toge!r4 ,i m>vel n t w9t] is )\t heav51 = !re is no w9t] )9 x3 all ! sa9ts1 !re=e1 h _! own measure ( w9t]1 be=e _! et]nal summ]4 ,oh = ! long day1 & ! high sun1 & ! fair g>d51 & ! ,k+'s ,great ,city up above ^! visible heav5s6 ,:at ,god laye? on let u suff]2 = "s h "o cross1 "s sev51 "s t51 "s half a cross4 ,yet all ! sa9ts h :ole & full joy2 & sev5 crosses h sev5 joys4 ,*ri/ is cumb]$ ) me 7to speak s7 & my cross2 b ,he falle? n (f f me2 we are n at v>iance4 ,i f9d ! v glooms ( ,*ri/'s woo+ a s\l sweet & lovely4 ,i _h r h ,*ri/'s buffet & love-/roke1 ?an ano!r k+'s kiss4 ,speak evil ( ,*ri/ :o w1 ,i hope to die ) love ?\ghts ( ,him4 ,oh t !re are s few tongues 9 heav5 & e>? to extol ,him6 ,i wi% ,8 praises g n d[n among/ u4 ,let n ,*ri/ be l[ & lightly e/eem$ 9 ! mid/ ( u3 b let all he>ts & all tongues ca/ 9 _! portion1 & contribute some?+ to make ,him great 9 ,m\nt ,zion4 ,?us recomm5d+ y to ,8 grace1 & rememb]+ my love to y\r wife & "m1 & y\r k9d bro!r1 ,r4 ,b41#cei & entreat+ y to rememb] my bonds1 ,i re/1 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #h1 #afcg4 #cei ,probably1 ,rob]t ,blair4 ,,ccxlvii4--,to ,,janet ,,k5n$y4 ,lett] ,,lxxxviii4 7,,! ,,heav5ly ,,mansions--,,e>? ,a ,,%ad[47 ,,lov+ ,,& ,,de> ,,si/]1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i receiv$ y\r lett]4 ,i "k t ! fav\r ( ,*ri/ 9 y 7:om ! virg9s love to foll[7 _c be bl[n away ) w9ds1 ei!r f hell1 or ! evil-smell$ air ( ?is defil$ _w4 ,sit f> aback f ! walls ( ?is pe/h\se1 ev5 ! pollutions ( ?is defil+ _w4 ,keep y\r ta/e1 y\r love1 & hope 9 heav52 x is n good t y\r love & y\r ,"l %\ld be 9 two sundry c\ntries4 ,up1 up aft] y\r lov]1 t ye & ,he may be toge!r4 ,a ,k+ f heav5 ha? s5t = y3 by fai? ,he %[e? y ! ,new ,j]usalem1 & take? y along/ 9 ! ,_s1 ?r\gh all ! ease-rooms & dwell+-h\ses 9 heav51 & sai?1 ,all ^! are ?9e2 ?is palace is = !e & ,*ri/4 ,& if ye only _h be5 ! *os5 ( ,god1 ,*ri/ w\ld h built t "o h\se = y & ,himself3 n[ x is = y & _m o!rs also4 ,take ) y 9 y\r j\rney :at y may c>ry ) y1 y\r consci5ce1 fai?1 hope1 pati5ce1 meekness1 goodness1 bro!rly k9dness2 = su* w>es z ^! are ( great price 9 ! high & new c\ntry :i!r ye g4 ,z = o!r ?+s1 :i* are b ! _w's vanity & tra%1 s9ce !y are b ! h\se-sweep+s1 ye w d be/ n to c>ry !m ) y4 ,ye f\nd !m "h2 leave !m "h1 & let !m keep ! h\se4 ,y\r sun is well turn$ & l[2 be nigh y\r lodg+ aga9/ night4 ,we g "o & "o out ( ?is great m>ket1 till ! t[n be empty1 & ! two lodg+s1 heav5 & hell1 be fill$4 ,at l5g? !re w be no?+ 9 ! e>? b toom walls & burnt a%es2 &1 !re=e1 x is be/ to make away4 ,anti*ri/ & 8 ma/] are busy to pl5i% hell1 & to s$uce _m3 & />s1 great *ur*-light1 are fall+ f heav51 & _m are misl$ & s$uc$1 & make up ) _! fai?1 & sell _! bir?rights1 by _! hungry hunt+ = ,i "k n :at4 ,fa/5 y\r grips fa/ ^u ,*ri/4 ,i v]ily e/eem ,him ! be/ aught#cfj t ,i h4 ,he is my second 9 prison4 ,hav+ ,him1 ?\gh my cross 7 z heavy z t5 m\nta9s ( iron1 :5 ,he putte? ,8 sweet %\ld] "u me & x1 my cross is b a fea!r4 ,i please myself 9 ! *oice ( ,*ri/2 ,he is my wale 9 heav5 & e>?4 ,i rejoice t ,he is 9 heav5 be=e me4 ,god s5d a joyful meet+2 &1 9 ! meantime1 ! travell]'s *>ges = ! way1 ,i mean a burd5 ( ,*ri/'s love1 to sweet5 ! j\rney1 & to enc\rage a brea?less runn]2 = :5 ,i lose brea?1 climb+ up ! m\nta91 ,he make? new brea?4 #cfj ,prop]ty4 ,n[ ! v ,god ( peace e/abli% y to ! day ( ,8 appe>ance4 ,y\rs1 9 8 only ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #i1 #afcg4 ,,ccxlviii4--,to ,,m>g>et ,,reid4 ,probably an ,anwo? p>i%ion]4 7,,b5efits ,,( ,,! ,,cross1 ,,if ,,we ,,are ,,*ri/',s47 ,,my ,,v ,,de> ,,& ,,wor?y ,,si/]1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,ye are truly bless$ ( ! ,"l1 h[ev] a s\r _w gloom ^u y1 if ye cont9ue 9 ! fai? gr\nd$ & settl$1 & be n mov$ away f ! hope ( ! ,gospel4 ,x is good t !re is a heav51 & x is n a night-dream or a fancy4 ,x is a wond] t m5 d5y n t !re is a heav51 z !y d5y !re is a way to x b ( m5's mak+4 ,y h le>n$ ( ,*ri/ t !re is a heav53 cont5d = x1 & cont5d = ,*ri/4 ,be> well & submissively ! h>d cross ( ?is /ep-"m _w1 t ,god w n h to be y\rs4 ,i confess x is h>d1 & ,i w\ld ,i 7 able to ease y ( y\r burd52 b believe me1 t ?is _w 7:i* ! ,"l w n h to be y\rs7 is b ! dross1 ! refuse1 & scum ( ,god's creation1 ! portion ( ! ,"l's hir$ s]vants2 ! movables1 n ! h]itage2 a h>d bone ca/5 to ! dogs hold5 out ( ! ,new ,j]usalem1 :]eupon !y r break _! tee? ?an satisfy _! appetite4 ,x is y\r ,fa!r's bless+1 & ,*ri/'s bir?right1 t our ,"l is keep+ = y4 ,& ,i p]suade y1 t y\r se$1 also1 %all inh]it ! e>? 7if t be good = !m71 = t is promis$ to !m2 & ,god's bond is z good1 & bett]1 ?an if m5 w\ld give e "o ( !m a bond = a ?\s& ?\s&s4 ,ere ye 7 born1 crosses1 9 numb]1 measure1 & weight1 7 writt5 = y1 & y\r ,"l w lead y ?r\gh !m4 ,make ,*ri/ sure1 & ! bless+s ( ! e>? %all be at ,*ri/'s back4 ,i see _m pr(essors = ! fa%ion foll[ on1 b !y are pr(essors ( glass2 ,i w\ld cause a little knock ( p]secution d+ !m 9 tw5ty pieces1 & s ! _w w\ld laugh at ! %r$s4 ,!re=e1 make fa/ "w4 ,see t ,*ri/ lay ! gr\nd-/one ( y\r pr(ession2 = w9d1 & ra91 & spaits w n wa% away ,8 build+4 ,8 works h no %ort] date ?an to /& = ev]more4 ,i %\ld tw5ty times h p]i%$ 9 my affliction1 if ,i _h n lean$ my weak back1 & laid my press+ burd5 bo?1 ^u ! /one1 ! ,f\ndation-/one1 ! ,corn]-/one laid 9 ,zion3 & ,i desire nev] to rise (f ?is /one4 ,n[1 ! v ,god ( peace confirm & e/abli% y unto ! day ( ! bless$ appe>ance ( ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,god be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 de>e/ ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de54 ,,ccxlix4--,to ,,james ,,bautie4 ,,james ,,bautie1 9 #afcg1 seems to h be5 prep>+ = ! m9i/ry4 ,he became *apla9 to ! regim5t ( ! ,"l ( ,ards1 9 ,irel&1 & 0 orda9$ m9i/] ov] ! ,presbyt]ian congregation at ,ballywat]1 9 ! c\nty ( ,d[n1 9 #afdb4 ,he 0 cl]k to ! ,presbyt]y 9 #afdd4 ,refus+ to take ! oa? ( fidelity to ! ,commonweal? 9 #afej1 he 0 fir/ imprison$1 & !n bani%$ out ( ! k+dom4 ,we "k no?+ ( 8 aft] hi/ory4 ,ano!r p]son is f\nd occupy+ 8 *>ge 9 #affa4 ,! "n ,bautie is n[ unkn[n4 ,x may1 h[ev]1 be ! same z ,beatie1 or ,beattie1 a "n v common 9 ,dumfries%ire4 ,b see note 9 ! ,index4 7,,spiritual ,,difficulties ,,solv$47 ,,lov+ ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be unto y4--,i receiv$ y\r lett]1 & r5d] y ?anks = ! same2 b ,i h n "t to answ] all ! heads ( x1 z ! be>] c in=m y4 #a4 ,ye d well to take y\rself at ! "r /ot#cfa :5 ye wrong ,*ri/ by d\bt+ & misbelief4 ,= ?is is to nickname ,*ri/1 & t]m ,him a li>1 :i* be+ spok5 to our pr9ce1 w\ld be hang+ or behead+4 ,b ,*ri/ hange? n always = treason4 ,x is good t ,he may regi/rate#cfb a believ]'s bond a hundr$ times1 & m ?an sev5 times a day h law aga9/ u2 & yet ,he sp>e? u1 z a man do? ! son t s]ve? him4 ,no t5d]-he>t$ "m1 :o may h law to kill h] suck+ *ild1 w\ld put 9 execution t law4 #cfa ,! reb\nd ( a ball4 ,ye d well to recall y\r ?\ghts ere !y h gone too f>4 #cfb ,a bond regi/]$ means kept on record1 s t x _c be tak5 out4 #bndly1 ,= y\r fail+s1 ev5 :5 ye h a set try/ ) ,*ri/1 & :5 ye h a fair1 se5 advantage1 by keep+ y\r appo9tm5t ) ,him1 & salvation come? to ! v pass+ ( ! seals1 ,i w\ld say two ?+s4--#a4 ,conclud$ & seal$ salvation may g ?r\gh & be end$1 suppose y write y\r "n to ! tail ( ! cov5ant ) ink t c h>dly be read4 ,nei!r ?9k ,i ev] any man's salvation pass$ ! seals1 b !re 0 an odd trick or slip1 9 less or m1 ^u ! fool's "p :o is infe/$ 9 heav54 ,9 ! mo/ grave & s]i\s "w ( our salvation1 ,i ?9k ,*ri/ _h ev] good cause to laugh at our sill9ess1 & to put u on ,8 m]its1 t we might be> weight4 #b4 ,x is a sweet law ( ! ,new ,cov5ant1 & a privilege ( ! new burgh1 t citiz5s pay accord+ to _! means4 ,= ! ,new ,cov5ant sai? n1 ,s mu* ob$i5ce by ounce-weights1 & no less1 "u ! pa9 ( damnation4 ,*ri/ take? z poor m5 may give4 ,:]e !re is a mean portion1 ,he is cont5t ) ! less1 if !re be s9c]ity2 brok5 sums1 & little1 feckless ob$i5ce w be p>don$1 & hold ! foot ) ,him4 ,"k ye n t our k9dly ,"l reta9e? ,8 good old he>t yet8 ,he breake? n a bruis$ re$1 nor qu5*e? ! smok+ flax2 if ! w9d b bl[1 ,he holde? ,8 h& ab\t x till x rise to a flame4 ,! law come? on ) ?ree ,o-yeses1 ) all ! he>t1 ) all ! s\l1 & ) all ! /r5g?2 & :]e w\ld poor folks1 l y & me1 furni% all ^! sums8 ,x fe>e? me 7nay1 x is mo/ c]ta971 t1 if ! paym5t 7 to come out ( our purse1 :5 we %\ld put our h& into our bag1 we %\ld br+ out ! w9d1 or worse4 ,b ! ,new ,cov5ant seeke? n heap-mete1 nor /5t$ ob$i5ce1 z ! condition ( x2 because =giv5ess ha? always place4 ,h5ce ,i draw ?is conclusion3 t to ?9k matt]s betwixt ,*ri/ & u g back = want ( heap$ measure1 is a piece ( old ,adam's pride1 :o w\ld ei!r be at legal paym5t1 or no?+4 ,we w\ld /ill h ,god 9 our common1 & buy ,8 k9dness ) our m]its4 ,= begg>ly pride is devil's hone/y1 & blu%e? to be 9 ,*ri/'s common1 & sc>ce give? ,god a gramm]cy1 & a lift$ cap 7except x be ! ,ph>isee's unlucky1 ,god1 ,i ?ank ,!e71 or a b[$ knee to ,*ri/4 ,x w only give a ,good-day = a ,good-day aga92 & if ,he dissemble ,8 k9dness1 z x 7 9 je/1 & seem to misk5 x1 x 9 e>ne/ spurne? ) ! heels1 & snuffe? 9 ! w9d1 & c>e? n mu* = ,*ri/'s k9dness4 ,if ,he w n be fri5ds1 let ,him g1 sai? pride4 ,bew>e ( ?is ?ief1 :5 ,*ri/ (f]e? ,himself4 #crdly1 ,no m>vel1 !n1 ( :isp]+s1 ,:e!r y be 9 ! cov5ant or n8 = pride make? loose "w ( ! cov5ant ( grace1 & w n let ,*ri/ be full b>ga9-mak]4 ,to speak to y p>ticul>ly & %ortly3--#a4 ,all ! truly reg5]at$ _c det]m9ately tell y ! measure ( _! dejections2 because ,*ri/ beg9ne? "y ) _m1 & /eale? into _! he>t1 ere !y wit ( !mselves1 & become? homely ) !m1 ) little d9 or noise4 ,i grant t _m are bl9d$1 9 rejoic+ 9 a good-*eap conv]sion1 t nev] co/ !m a sick night4 ,*ri/'s physic wr\ght 9 a dream ^u !m4 ,b = t2 ,i w\ld say1 if o!r m>ks be f\nd t ,*ri/ is inde$ come 91 nev] make plea ) him because he w n answ]1 ,"l ,jesus1 h[ came/ ,?\ 98 :e!r 9 at door or w9d[8 ,make ,him welcome1 s9ce ,he is come4 ,! w9d bl[e? :]e x li/e?2 all ! _w's wit _c p]fectly r5d] a reason :y ! w9d %\ld be a mon? 9 ! ea/1 six weeks possibly 9 ! we/1 & ! space ( only an aft]noon 9 ! s\? or nor?4 ,ye w n f9d out all ! nicks & /eps ( ,*ri/'s way ) a s\l1 d :at ye c2 = sometimes ,he w come 9 /epp+ s(tly1 l "o walk+ beside a sleep+ p]son1 & slip to ! door1 & let none "k ,he is !re4 #b4 ,ye object3 ,! truly reg5]ate %\ld love ,god = ,himself2 & ye fe> t ye love ,him m = ,8 b5efits 7z incitem5ts & motives to love ,him7 ?an = ,himself4 ,i answ]3 ,to love ,god = ,himself1 z ! la/ end1 & also = ,8 b5efits z incitem5ts & motives to love ,him1 may /& well toge!r2 z a son love? 8 "m1 because %e is 8 "m1 h[beit %e be poor3 & he love? h] = an apple also4 ,i hope ye w n say1 t b5efits are ! only reason & bottom ( y\r love2 x seeme? !re is a bett] f\ndation = x4 ,always1#cfc if a hole be 9 x1 sew x up %ortly4 #c4 ,ye feel n su* m\rn+ 9 ,*ri/'s abs5ce z ye w\ld4 ,i answ]3 ,t ! reg5]ate m\rn at all times1 & all 9 l measure1 = ,8 abs5ce1 ,i d5y4 ,!re are diff]5t degrees ( m\rn+1 less or m1 z !y h less or m love to ,him1 & less or m s5se ( ,8 abs5ce2 b1 "s !y mu/ h4 ,sometimes !y miss n ! ,"l1 & !n !y _c m\rn2 h[beit1 x is n long s2 at lea/1 x is n always s4 #d4 ,ye *all5ge y\rself t "s tru?s f9d m cr$it ) y ?an o!rs4 ,ye d well2 = ,god is true 9 ! lea/1 z well z 9 ! greate/1 & ,he mu/ be s to y4 ,ye mu/ n call ,him true 9 ! "o page ( ! leaf1 & false 9 ! o!r2 = our ,"l1 9 all ,8 writ+s1 nev] contradict$ ,himself yet4 ,al?\gh ! be/ ( ! reg5]ate h slipp$ "h1 always lab\r ye to hold y\r feet4 #d?ly1 ,comp>+ ! /ate ( "o truly reg5]ate1 ^: he>t is a temple ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & y\rs1 :i* is full ( uncleanness & corruption1 ye /& dumb & disc\rag$1 & d>e n sometimes call ,*ri/ he>tsomely y\r own4 ,i answ]3 #a4 ,! be/ reg5]ate h _! defilem5ts1 &1 if ,i may speak s1 _! draff-poke1 t w clog beh9d !m all _! days2 &1 wa% z !y w1 !re w be fil? 9 _! bosom4 ,b let n ?is put y f ! well4 ,i answ]3 #b4 ,albeit !re be "s ounce-weights ( c>nality1 & "s squ9t look1 or eye 9 our neck to an idol1 yet love 9 its own measure may be f\nd4 ,= glory mu/ purify & p]fect our love1 x nev] w till !n be absolutely pure4 ,yet1 if ! idol reign1 & h ! :ole ( ! he>t1 & ! keys ( ! h\se1 & ,*ri/ only be made an und]l+ to run err&s1 all is n "r2 !re=e1 exam9e well4 #c4 ,!re is a tw(old disc\ragem5t3 "o ( unbelief1 to conclude 7& make d\bt ( ! conclusion7 = a mote 9 y\r eye1 & a by-look to an idol2 ?is is ill4 ,!re is ano!r disc\ragem5t ( sorr[ = s91 :5 ye f9d a by-look to an idol2 ?is is good1 & matt] ( ?anksgiv+4 ,!re=e1 exam9e "h also4 #cfc ,not)/&+4 #e?ly1 ,! assurance ( ,jesus's love1 ye say1 w\ld be ! mo/ com=table news t ev] ye he>d4 ,answ]3 ,t may /op tw5ty holes1 & loose _m objections4 ,t love ha? tell+ 9 x1 ,i tr[4 ,oh t ye knew & felt x1 z ,i h done6 ,i wi% y a %>e ( my fea/2 sweet1 sweet ha? x be5 to me4 ,if my ,"l _h n giv5 me ?is love1 ,i %\ld h fall5 ?r\gh ! causeway ( ,ab]de5 ere n[6 ,b = y1 h+ on2 y\r fea/ is n f> (f2 ye %all be fill$ ere ye g4 ,!re is z mu* 9 our ,"l's pantry z w satisfy all ,8 bairns1 & z mu* w9e 9 ,8 cell> z w qu5* all _! ?ir/4 ,hung] on1 = !re is meat 9 hung] = ,*ri/4 ,nev] g f ,him1 b fa% ,him 7:o yet is pleas$ ) ! importunity ( hungry s\ls7 ) a di%-full ( hungry desires till ,he fill y2 & if ,he delay1 yet come n ye away1 albeit ye %\ld fall aswoon at ,8 feet4 #f?ly1 ,ye crave my m9d1 :e!r s\nd com=t may be f\nd 9 pray]1 :5 conviction ( a kn[n idol is pres5t4 ,i answ]3 7#a/71 ,an idol1 z an idol1 _c /& ) s\nd com=ts2 = t com=t t is gott5 at ,dagon's feet is a *eat or blaflume4 ,yet s\nd com=t1 & conviction ( an eye to an idol1 may z well dwell toge!r z te>s & joy4 ,b let ?is d y no ill2 ,i speak x = y\r enc\ragem5t1 t ye may make ! be/ ( our joys ye c1 albeit y f9d !m mix$ ) motes4 7#bndly71 ,sole conviction 7if alone1 )\t remorse & grief7 is n en\gh2 !re=e1 l5d x a te> if ye d[ w9 at x4 #g?ly1 ,ye "q2 :5 ye w9 to m f]v5cy sometimes ) y\r neighb\r 9 pray] ?an :5 y are alone1 :e!r hypocrisy be 9 x or n8 ,i answ]1 if ?is be always1 no "q a spice ( hypocrisy is 9 x1 :i* %\ld be tak5 he$ to4 ,b possibly des]tion may be 9 private1 & pres5ce 9 public1 & !n ! case is cle>4 ,a fit ( applause may occasion by accid5t a rubb+ ( a cold he>t1 & s heat & life may come2 b x is n ! prop] cause ( t heat4 ,h5ce ,god1 ( ,8 free grace1 w ride ,8 err&s ^u our /9k+ corruption4 ,b corruption is b a m]e occasion & accid5t2 z ! play+ on a pipe remov$ ang] f ! prophet1 & made him fitt] to prophesy 7#b ,k+s iii4 #ae74 #h?ly1 ,ye compla9 ( ,*ri/'s %ort visits1 t ,he w n be> y company "o night2 b :5 ye lie d[n w>m at night1 ye rise cold at morn+4 ,answ]3 ,i _c blame y 7nor any o!r t kn[e? t sweet ,gue/71 to bemoan ,8 )draw+s1 & to be mo/ desir\s ( ,8 abode & company2 = ,he w\ld captivate & engage ! affection ( any creature t saw ,8 face4 ,s9ce ,he look$ on me1 & gave me a sight ( ,8 fair love1 ,he ga9$ my he>t :olly1 & got away ) x4 ,well1 well may ,he brook x6 ,he %all keep x long1 ere ,i fet* x f ,him4 ,b ,i %all tell y :at ye %\ld d2 treat ,him well1 give ,him ! *air & ! bo>d-head1 & make ,him welcome to ! mean portion ye h4 ,a good supp] & k9d ent]ta9m5t make? gue/s love ! inn ! bett]4 ,yet sometimes ,*ri/ ha? an err& else:]e1 = m]e trial2#cfd & !n1 ?\gh ye give ,him k+'s *e]1 ,he w away2 z is cle> 9 des]tions = m]e trial & n = s94 #cfd ,m]ely = ! purpose ( try+ ! s\l1 ,*ri/ goes away else:]e4 #i?ly1 ,ye seek ! diff]5ce betwixt ! motions ( ! ,_s 9 _! lea/ measure1 & ! natural joys ( y\r own he>t4 ,answ]3 ,z a man c tell if he joy & delight 9 8 wife1 z 8 wife2 or if he delight & joy 9 h] = satisfaction ( 8 lu/1 b hat+ h] p]son1 & s lov+ h] = h] fle%1 & n griev+ :5 ill befalle? h]3 s w a man's joy 9 ,god1 & 8 :ori% natural joy1 be discov]$4 ,if he be sorry = any?+ t may (f5d ! ,"l1 x w speak ! s+l5ess ( 8 love to ,him4 #aj?ly1 ,ye ask ! reason :y s5se ov]come? fai?1 ,answ]3 ,because s5se is m natural1 & ne> ( k9 to our selfi% & s(t nature4 ,ye ask1 ,if fai?1 9 t case1 be s\nd8 ,answ]3 ,if x be *as$ away1 x is nei!r s\nd nor uns\nd1 because x is n fai?4 ,b x might be & 0 fai?1 be=e s5se did bl[ out ! act ( believ+4 ,la/ly1 ,ye ask :at to d1 :5 promises are borne-9 ^u y1 & s5se ( imp5it5cy = s9s ( y\? h9d]e? application4 ,i answ]1 if x be liv+ s5se1 x may /& ) application2 & 9 ?is case1 put to y\r h&1 & eat y\r meat 9 ,god's "n4 ,if false1 s t ! s9s ( y\? are n rep5t$ (1 !n1 z fai? & imp5it5cy _c /& toge!r1 s nei!r t s5se & application c consi/4 ,bro!r1 excuse my brevity2 = "t /rait5e? me1 t ,i get n my m9d said 9 ^! ?+s1 b mu/ ref] t to a new occasion1 if ,god (f] x4 ,bro!r1 pray = me4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 de>e/ ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,ccl4--,to ! ,,lady ,,l>girie4 ,lett] ,,cxcv4 7,,"p ,,) ,,all ,,= ,,*ri/--,,no ,,unmix$ ,,joy ,,"h47 ,,mi/ress1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i hope ye "k :at conditions pass$ betwixt ,*ri/ & y1 at y\r fir/ meet+4 ,ye rememb] t ,he said1 y\r summ] days w\ld h cl\ds1 & y\r rose a prickly ?orn beside x4 ,*ri/ is unmix$ 9 heav51 all sweetness & honey4 ,"h we h ,him ) ,8 ?orny & r\gh cross2 yet ,i "k no tree t be>e? sweet] fruit ?an ,*ri/'s cross1 except ,i w\ld raise a ly+ report on x4 ,x is y\r "p to take ,*ri/1 z ,he is to be _h 9 ?is life4 ,suff]+s are l a wood plant$ r\nd ab\t ,8 h\se1 ov] door & w9d[4 ,if we c\ld hold fa/ our grips ( ,him1 ! field 7 won4 ,yet a little :ile1 & ,*ri/ %all triumph4 ,give ,*ri/ ,8 own %ort "t to sp9 out ^! two long ?reads ( heav5 & hell to all mank9d1 = c]ta9ly ! ?read w n break2 & :5 ,he ha? accompli%$ ,8 "w 9 ,m\nt ,zion1 & ha? ref9$ ,8 silv]1 ,he w br+ new vessels out ( ! furnace1 & pl5i% ,8 h\se1 & take up ,8 h\se aga94 ,i c\nsel y to free y\rself ( clogg+ temptations1 by ov]com+ "s1 & contemn+ o!rs1 & wat*+ ov] all4 ,abide true & loyal to ,*ri/1 = few n[ are fa/ to ,him4 ,!y give ,*ri/ blank pap] = a bond ( s]vice & att5dance1 n[ :5 ,*ri/ ha? mo/ ado4 ,to wa/e a little blood ) ,*ri/1 & to put our "p ( ?is drossy _w 9 pawn ov] 9 ,8 h&1 z will+ to quit x = ,him1 is ! safe/ cab9et to keep ! _w 94 ,b ^? :o w\ld take ! _w & all _! flitt+ on _! back1 & run away f ,*ri/1 %all fall by ! way1 & leave _! burd5 beh9d !m1 & be tak5 captive !mselves4 ,well 7 my s\l to h put all ,i h1 life & s\l1 ov] into ,*ri/'s h&s4 ,let ,him be =?com+ = all4 ,if any ask h[ ,i d8 ,i answ]1 ,none c be b well t are 9 ,*ri/3 & if ,i 7 n s1 my suff]+s _h melt$ me away 9 a%es & smoke4 ,i ?ank my ,"l1 t ,he ha? some?+ 9 me t ,8 fire _c consume4 ,rememb] my love to y\r husb&2 & %[ him f me1 t ,i desire he may set aside all ?+s1 & make sure "w ( salvation1 t x be n a-seek+ :5 ! s&-glass is run out1 & "t & et]nity %all try/ toge!r4 ,!re is no err& s weighty z ?is4 ,oh t he w\ld take x to he>t6 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus 8 ,"l1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de54 ,,ccli4--,to ! ,,lady ,,dunguei*4 ,,lady ,,dungeu*1 or ,,dunguei*1 0 si/] to ,m>ion ,m',naught1 = h] own "n 0 ,s>ah ,m',naught1 & %e is m5tion$ 9 ! ,regi/]s z second heir to h] fa!r1 ,john ,m',naught ( ,kilquhannady or ,kilquhanatie 7,lett] ,v471 on #ca/ ,m>* #afdf1 9 ! ?ree m]k l&s ( ,dumgeui*1 9 ,lan>k%ire4 ,%e m>ri$ ,samuel ,lockh>t1 m]*ant burgess 9 ,ed9burgh4 ,ne> ! ,bridge ( ,dea*1 two miles f ,c>sphairn1 n f> f ,e>l/on1 !re is ! poor ru9 ( an old ,dundeu* ca/le on ! roadside1 m5tion$ 9 ! life ( ,john ,semple4 ,b t is n ! same place1 ?\gh resembl+ x 9 s\nd4 ,! ,gordons ( ,d5geu* 7a bran* ( ! ,lo*9v> family7 7 no d\bt connect$4 7,,jesus ,,or ,,! ,,_w--,,scotl&',s ,,trials ,,& ,,hopes47 ,,mi/ress1--,i long to he> f y1 & h[ y g on ) ,*ri/4 ,i am sure t ,*ri/ & y once met4 ,i pray y to fa/5 y\r grips4 ,!re is hold+ & draw+1 & mu* sea-way to heav51 & we are (t5 sea-sick2 b ! voyage is s ne$ful1 t we mu/ on any t]ms take %ipp+ ) ,*ri/4 ,i believe x is a good c\ntry :i* we are go+ to1 & !re is ill lodg+ 9 ?is smoky h\se ( ! _w1 9 :i* we are yet liv+4 ,oh1 t we %\ld love smoke s well1 & clay t holde? our feet fa/6 ,x 7 our happ9ess to foll[ aft] ,*ri/1 & to an*or ourselves ^u ! ,rock 9 ! upp] side ( ! vail4 ,*ri/ & ,satan are n[ draw+ to p>ties4 ,& !y are bl9d :o see n ,scotl& divid$ into two camps1 & ,*ri/ com+ out ) ,8 :ite bann] ( love2 & ,he hange? t ov] ! heads ( ,8 soldi]s4 ,& ! o!r capta91 ! ,dragon1 is com+ out ) a great black flag1 & crie?1 ,! _w1 ! _w6 ease1 hon\r1 & a :ole sk91 & a s(t c\*4 ,& !re lie !y1 & leave ,*ri/ to f5d = ,himself6 ,my c\nsel is1 t ye come out & leave ! multitude1 & let ,*ri/ h y\r company4 ,let !m take clay & ?is pres5t _w :o love x4 ,*ri/ is a m wor?y & noble portion3 bless$ are ^? :o get ,him4 ,x is good1 ere ! /orm rise1 to make ready all1 & to be prep>$ to g to ! camp ) ,*ri/1 see+ ,he w n keep ! h\se1 nor sit at ! fireside ) c\*]s4 ,a %[] = ,*ri/ is little en\gh4 ,oh1 ,i f9d all too little = ,him6 ,wo1 wo1 wo is me1 t ,i h no prop9e = my ,"l ,jesus4 ,my love is s feckless1 t x is a %ame to (f] x to ,him6 ,oh1 if x 7 z broad z heav51 z deep z ! sea1 ,i w\ld gladly be/[ x ^u ,him6 ,i p]suade y1 t ,god is wr++ grapes ( r$ w9e = ,scotl&2 & t ?is l& %all dr9k1 & spue & fall4 ,8 enemies %all dr9k ! ?ick ( x1 & ! gr\nds#cfe ( x4 ,b ,scotl&'s )]$ tree %all blossom aga92 & ,*ri/ %all make a second m>riage ) h]1 & take home ,8 wife out ( ! furnace4 ,b1 if our eyes %all see x1 ,he kn[e? :o ha? creat$ "t4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 #cfe ,! dregs4 ,,cclii4--,to ,,jonet ,,maccullo*4 ,see ,lett] ,,ci4 7,,c>es ,,to ,,be ,,ca/ ,,on ,,*ri/--,,*ri/ ,a ,,/eady ,,fri5d47 ,,lov+ ,,si/]1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,hold on y\r c\rse1 =1 x may be1 t ,i %all n soon see y4 ,v5ture ?r\gh ! ?ick ( all ?+s aft] ,*ri/1 & lose n y\r ,ma/]1 ,*ri/1 9 ! ?rong ( ?is great m>ket4 ,let ,*ri/ "k h[ heavy1 & h[ _m a /one-weight y & y\r c>es1 burd5s1 crosses1 & s9s are4 ,let ,him be> all4 ,make ! h]itage sure to y\rself3 get *>t]s & writs pass$ & ?r\gh2 & put on arms = ! battle1 & keep y fa/ by ,*ri/4 ,& !n1 let ! w9d bl[ out ( :at air? x w1 y\r s\l %all n be bl[n into ! sea4 ,i f9d ,*ri/ ! mo/ /eadable fri5d & companion 9 ! _w to me n[4 ,! ne$ & usefulness ( ,*ri/ are se5 be/ 9 trials4 ,oh1 if ,he be n well wor?y ( ,8 room6 ,lodge ,him 9 h\se & he>t2 & /ir up y\r husb& to seek ! ,"l4 ,i wond] t he ha? nev] writt5 to me3 ,i d n =get him4 ,i taught y ! :ole c\nsel ( ,god1 & deliv]$ x to y4 ,x w be inquir$ = at y\r h&s2 h x 9 read9ess aga9/ ! "t t ! ,"l ask = x4 ,make y ready to meet ! ,"l2 & re/ & sleep 9 ! love ( t ,faire/ among ! sons ( m54 ,desire ,*ri/'s beauty4 ,give out all y\r love to ,him1 & let none fall by4 ,le>n 9 pray] to speak to ,him4 ,help y\r "m's s\l2 & desire h]1 f me1 to seek ! ,"l & ,8 salvation4 ,x is n soon f\nd3 _m miss x4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r lov+ pa/or1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,ccliii4--,to 8 ,rev]5d & v de> ,bro!r1 ,,mr4 ,,george ,,gillespie4 7,,*ri/ ,,! ,,true ,,ga947 ,,my ,,v ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,i receiv$ y\rs4 ,i am /ill ) ! ,"l4 ,8 cross ha? done t :i* ,i ?\ght impossible once4 ,*ri/ keepe? try/ 9 ! fire & wat] ) ,8 own1 & come? ere our brea? g out1 & ere our blood gr[ cold4 ,bless$ are !y ^: feet escape ! great gold5 net t is n[ spread4 ,x is happ9ess to take ! crabb$1 r\gh1 & poor side ( ,*ri/'s _w1 :i* is a lease ( crosses & losses = ,him4 ,= ,*ri/'s incomes & casualties t foll[ ,him are _m2 & x is n a little "o t a good consci5ce may be _h 9 foll[+ ,him4 ,?is is true ga91 & mu/ be lab\r$ = & lov$4 ,_m give ,*ri/ = a %ad[2 because ,*ri/ 0 r beside _! consci5ce1 9 a dead & reprobate light1 ?an 9 _! consci5ce4 ,let u be balla/$ ) grace1 t we be n bl[n ov]1 & t we /agg] n4 ,yet a little :ile1 & ,*ri/ & ,8 r$eem$ ones %all fill ! field1 & come out victori\s4 ,*ri/'s glory ( triumph+ 9 ,scotl& is yet 9 ! bud1 & 9 ! bir?2 b ! bir? _c prove an abortion4 ,he %all n fa9t nor be disc\rag$1 till ,he ha? br\ght =? judgm5t unto victory4 ,let u /ill m9d our ,cov5ant2 & ! v ,god ( peace be ) y4 ,y\r bro!r 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #i1 #afcg4 ,,ccliv4--,to 8 ,rev]5d & de> ,bro!r1 ,,mr4 ,,rob]t ,,blair4 7,,p]sonal ,,unwor?9ess--,,god',s ,,grace--,,pray] ,,= ,,o!rs47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,! reason ye give = n writ+ to me affecte? me mu*1 & give? me a da%1 :5 su* an "o z ye conceive an op9ion ( me1 or ( any?+ 9 me4 ,! tru? is1 :5 ,i come home to myself1 oh1 :at p5ury d ,i f9d1 & h[ feckless is my suppos$ /ock1 & h[ little h ,i6 ,he to :om ,i am z cry/al1 & :o see? ?r\gh me1 & p]ceive? ! lea/ mote t is 9 me1 kn[e? t ,i speak :at ,i ?9k & am conv9c$ (3 b m5 ca/ me ?r\gh a gross & wide sieve4 ,my v de> bro!r1 ! room ( ! lea/ ( all sa9ts is too great = ! l ( me4 ,b le/ ?is %\ld seem art to fet* home reputation1 ,i speak no m ( x4 ,x is my wor? to be ,*ri/'s ransom$ s9n] & sick "o4 ,8 relation to me is1 t ,i am sick1 & ,he is ! ,physician ( :om ,i /& 9 ne$4 ,alas6 h[ (t5 play ,i fa/ & loose ) ,*ri/6 ,he b9de?1 ,i loose2 ,he builde?1 ,i ca/ d[n2 ,he trimme? up a salvation = me1 & ,i m> x2 ,i ca/ out ) ,*ri/1 & ,he agree? ) me aga91 tw5ty times a-day2 ,i =feit my k+dom & h]itage1 ,i lose :at ,i _h2 b ,*ri/ is at my back1 & foll[+ on1 to /oop & take up :at falle? f me4 ,7 ,i 9 heav51 & _h ! cr[n on my head1 if free-w 7 my tutor1 ,i %\ld lose heav54 ,see+ ,i lose myself :at wond] ,i %\ld let g1 & lose ,jesus1 my ,"l8 ,oh1 well to me = ev]more1 t ,i h crack$ my cr$it ) ,*ri/1 & _c by law at all borr[ f ,him1 ^u my feckless & wor?less bond & fai?6 ,= my fai? & reputation ) ,*ri/ is1 t ,i am a creature t ,god w n put any tru/ into4 ,i 01 & am1 bewild]$ ) temptations1 & want$ a guide to heav54 ,oh :at h ,i to say ( t excell5t1 surpass+1 & sup]em95t ?+1 !y call1 ,! grace ( ,god1 ! way ( free r$emption 9 ,*ri/6 ,& :5 poor1 poor ,i1 dead 9 law1 0 sold1 fett]$1 & imprison$ 9 ju/ice's closet-w>d1 :i* is hell & damnation2 :5 ,i1 a wret*$ "o1 light$ ^u noble ,jesus1 et]nally k9d ,jesus1 t5d]-he>t$ ,jesus 7nay1 :5 ,he light$ ^u me fir/1 & knew me71 ,i f\nd t ,he scorn$ to take a price1 or any?+ l hire1 ( angels1 or s]aphim1 or any ( ,8 creatures4 ,&1 !re=e1 ,i w\ld praise ,him = ?is1 t ! :ole army ( ! r$eem$ ones sit r5t-free 9 heav54 ,our hold+ is bett] ?an bl5*3 we are all freehold]s4 ,& see+ t our et]nal feu-duty is b ?anks1 oh w(ul me6 t ,i h b spill$ ?anks1 lame1 & brok51 & misc>ri$ praises1 to give ,him4 ,& s my silv] is n good & curr5t ) ,*ri/1 7 x n t free m]its h /amp$ x1 & wa%5 x & me bo?6 ,& = my sil5ce ,i see some:at bett] ?r\gh x n[4 ,if my high & l(ty ,"o1 my pr9cely & royal ,ma/]1 say1 ,hold1 hold ?y peace1 ,i lay bonds on !e1 ?\ mu/ speak none1 ,i w\ld fa9 be cont5t1 & let my fire be smo!r$ "u a%es1 )\t light or flame6 ,i _c help x4 ,i take laws f my ,"l1 b ,i give none4 ,z = y\r j\rney to ,f41#cff ye d well to foll[ x4 ,! camp is ,*ri/'s ord9>y b$4 ,a c>ri$ b$ is k9dly to ! ,belov$1 d[n 9 ?is l[] h\se4 ,x may be 7& :o kn[e? b7 our ,"l ha? "s c5turions1 :om ye are s5t to4 ,see+ y\r angry "m d5ie? y lodg+ & h\se-room ) h]1 ,*ri/'s call to unkn[n faces mu/ be y\r second w9d1 see+ ye _c h a fir/4#cfg ,oh t our ,"l w\ld wat] aga9 ) a new visit ?is piece-)]$ & dry hill ( our wid[1 ,m\nt ,zion4 #cff ,?is probably means ,france1 z ,mr4 ,blair at ?is "t resolv$ to g to t c\ntry z *apla9 9 ,colonel ,hepburn's regim5t4 ,he emb>k$ at ,lei?1 b see+ ! excessive wick$ness ( "s ( ! m51 ab&on$ ! ent]prise1 & return$ to ,ed9burgh 7,r['s ,cont9uation ( ,blair's ,life1 pp4 #aea-aec74 #cfg ,9 8 ,*ri/ ,dy+ & ,draw+1 p4 #ecd 7#agbg71 he uses ! same figurative language3 ,compell$ to arrive ) a second w9d1 z a cross$ seaman--:o %\ld h _h ! we/ w9d1 b f9ds ! ea/ w9d is bl[+1 & s mu/ j make ! be/ ( ?is second w9d4 ,y _c get ! fav\r ( y\r "m1 ! *ur*1 :i* w\ld h be5 a fir/ w9d to y1 accord+ to y\r desire2 !re=e1 sail ) ?is o!r w9d1 to wit1 ?is call 9 ,provid5ce to visit =eign l&s4 ,my de> bro!r1 ,i %all ?9k x com=t1 if ye speak my "n to our ,well-belov$4 ,:]ev] ye are1 ,i am m9dful ( y4 ,oh t ! ,"l w\ld yet make ! light ( ! moon 9 ,scotl& z ! light ( ! sun1 & ! light ( ! sun sev5fold bright]4 ,= myself1 z yet ,i h receiv$ no answ] :i!r to g4 ,i wait on4 ,oh t ,jesus _h my love6 ,let matt]s frame z !y li/1 ,i h "s m to d ) ,*ri/2 yet ,i w\ld fa9 we 7 ne>]4 ,n[ ! great ,%eph]d ( ! %eep1 ! v ,god ( peace1 e/abli% & confirm y till ! day ( ,8 com+4 ,y\rs1 9 8 lovely & sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #i1 #afcg4 ,,cclv4--,to ! ,,lady ,,c>leton4 ,lett] ,,xv4 7,,submission ,,to ,,god',s ,,w--,,wond]s ,,9 ,,! ,,love ,,( ,,*ri/--,,no ,,debt ,,to ,,! ,,_w47 ,,mi/ress1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,my s\l longe? once aga9 to be among/ y1 & to behold t beauty ( ! ,"l1 t ,i w\ld see 9 ,8 h\se2 b ,i "k n if ,he1 9 ^: h&s are all our ways1 see? x exp$i5t = ,8 glory4 ,i owe my ,"l1 ,i "k1 submission ( ! _s1 suppose ,he w\ld turn me into a /one1 or pill> ( salt4 ,oh t ,i 7 he 9 :om my ,"l c\ld be glorifi$6 suppose my little heav5 7 =feit$1 to buy glory to ,him be=e m5 & angels2 suppose my want ( ,8 pres5ce1 & sep>ation f ,*ri/1 7 a pill> z high z t5 heav5s = ,*ri/'s glory to /& ^u1 above all ! _w4 ,:at am ,i to ,him8 ,h[ little am ,i 7?\gh my fea!rs /ood out z broad z ! morn+ light7 to su* a high1 to su* a l(ty1 to su* a nev]-en\gh-admir$ & glori\s ,"l6 ,my trials are heavy1 because ( my sad ,sabba?s2 b ,i "k t !y are less ?an my high provocations4 ,i seek no m ?an t ,*ri/ may be ! ga9]1 & ,i ! los]2 t ,he may be rais$ & height5$1 & ,i cri$ d[n1 & my wor? made du/ be=e ,8 glory4 ,oh t ,scotl&1 all ) "o %\t1 w\ld cry up ,*ri/1 & t ,8 "n 7 high 9 ! l&6 ,i f9d ! v utmo/ bord]s ( ,*ri/'s high excell5cy & deep sweetness1 heav5 & e>?'s wond]4 ,oh1 :at is ,he8 ,if ,i c\ld b w9 9 to see ,8 inn] side6 ,oh1 ,i am run dry ( lov+1 & wond]+1 & ador+ ( t greate/ & mo/ admirable ,"o6 ,wo1 wo is me1 ,i h n half love = ,him6 ,alas1 :at c my drop d to ,8 great sea6 ,:at ga9 is x to ,*ri/1 t ,i h ca/5 my little sp>kle into ,8 great fire6 ,:at c ,i give to ,him8 ,oh t ,i _h love to fill a ?\s& worlds1 t ,i might empty my s\l ( x all ^u ,*ri/6 ,i ?9k ,i h j reason to quit my "p ( any hope or love t ,i h to ?is scum 7& ! refuse ( ! dross ( ,god's workman%ip71 ?is va9 e>?4 ,i owe to ?is /ormy _w 7^: k9dness & he>t to me h be5 made ( iron1 or a piece ( wild sea-isl& t nev] a creature ( ,god lodg$ 97 n a look3 ,i owe x no love1 no hope2 &1 !re=e1 oh1 if my love 7 dead to x1 & my s\l dead to x6 ,:at am ,i oblig$ to ?is h\se ( my pilgrimage8 ,a /raw = all t ,god ha? made1 to my s\l's lik+1 except ,god1 & t lovely ,"o1 ,jesus ,*ri/6 ,see+ ,i am n ?is _w's debtor1 ,i desire t ,i may be /ripp$ ( all confid5ce 9 any?+ b my ,"l1 t ,he may be = me1 & ,i = my only1 only1 only ,"l6 t ,he may be ! morn+ & ev5+ tide1 ! top & ! root ( my joys1 & ! he>t & fl[] & yolk ( all my s\l's delights6 ,oh1 let me nev] lodge any creature 9 my he>t & confid5ce6 ,let ! h\se be = ,him4 ,i rejoice1 t sad days cut (f a piece ( ! lease ( my %ort life2 & t my %ad[1 ev5 :ile ,i suff]1 we>e? long1 & my ev5+ ha/5e? on4 ,i h cause to love home ) all my he>t1 & to take ! opportunity ( ! day to ha/5 to ! end ( my j\rney1 be=e ! night come on1 :]e9 a man _c see to walk or "w2 t once1 aft] my falls1 ,i may at night fall 91 we>y & tir$ z ,i am1 into ,*ri/'s bosom1 & betwixt ,8 brea/s4 ,our prison _c be our be/ c\ntry4 ,?is _w looke? n l heav5 & ! happ9ess t our tir$ s\ls w\ld be at2 &1 !re=e1 x 7 good to seek ab\t = ! w9d1 & hoi/ up our sails t[>ds our ,new ,j]usalem1 = t is our ,*ri/4 ,rememb] a prison] to ,*ri/4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 only ,"l & ,ma/]1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,cclvi4--,to ,,william ,,rigge ( ,a!rnie4 7,,! ,,law--,,grace--,,*alk+ ,,out ,,provid5ces ,,= ,,ourselves--,,prescrib+ ,,to ,,8 ,,love47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,& ,,wor?y ,,sir1--,y\r lett]1 full ( compla9ts1 bemoan+ y\r guilt9ess1 ha? humbl$ me4 ,b give me leave to say t ye seem to be too f> ^u ! law's side4 ,ye w n ga9 mu* to be ! law's advocate4 ,i ?\ght ye _h n be5 ! law's b grace's man2 nev]!less1 ,i am sure t ye desire to take ,god's "p aga9/ y\rself4 ,:atev] y\r guilt9ess be1 yet1 :5 x falle? into ! sea ( ,god's m]cy1 x is b l a drop ( blood fall5 into ! great ocean4 ,!re is no?+ "h to be done1 b to let ,*ri/'s doom light on ! old man1 & let him be> 8 condemnation1 see+ 9 ,*ri/ he 0 condemn$2 = ! law ha? b p[] ov] y\r wor/ half4 ,let ! blame1 !re=e1 lie :]e ! blame %\ld be2 & let ! new man be sure to say1 ,i am comely z ! t5ts ( ,k$>1 h[beit ,i be black & sunburnt1 by sitt+ neighb\r beside a body ( s94 ,i seek no m "h ?an room = grace's def5ce1 & ,*ri/'s :ite ?rone1 :]eto a s9n]1 condemn$ by ! law1 may appeal4 ,b ! use t ,i make ( x is1 ,i am sorry t ,i am n s t5d] & ?9-sk9n$2#cfh ?\gh ,i am sure t ,*ri/ may f9d employm5t = ,8 call+ 9 me1 if 9 any liv+1 see+1 f my y\? upw>d1 ,i h be5 mak+ up ! blacke/ process t any m9i/] 9 ! _w1 or any o!r1 c answ] to4 ,&1 :5 ,i _h done ?is1 ,i pa9t$ a provid5ce ( my own1 & wrote ease = myself1 & a peaceable m9i/ry1 & ! sun %9+ on me1 till ,i %\ld be 9 at heav5's gates2 su* gre5 & raw ?\ghts _h ,i ( ,god6 ,i ?\ght also ( a sleep+ devil1 t w\ld pass by ! l ( me1 ly+ 9 muirs & outfields2 s ,i bigg$ ! g[k's ne/ & dream$ ( dy+ at ease1 & liv+ 9 a fool's p>adise4 ,b s9ce ,i came hi!r1 ,i am (t5 s z !y w\ld h mu* rhetoric t c\ld p]suade me1 t ,*ri/ ha? n writt5 wra? on my dumb & sil5t ,sabba?s2 :i* is a p]secution ( ! late/ edition1 be+ us$ aga9/ none 9 ?is l&1 t ,i c le>n (1 besides me4 ,& (t5 ,i lie "u a non-entry1 & w\ld gladly sell all my joys to be confirm$ free t5ant ( ! ,k+ ,jesus1 & to h seal$ assurances3 b ,i see (t5 blank pap]s4 ,& my greate/ desires are ^! two3--#a4 ,t ,*ri/ w\ld take me 9 h& to cure me1 & und]take = a sick man4 ,i "k t ,i %\ld n die "u ,8 h&4 ,& yet 9 ?is1 :ile ,i /ill d\bt1 ,i believe ?r\gh a cl\d t sorr[ 7:i* ha? no eyes7 ha? b put a vail on ,*ri/'s love4 #b4 ,x please? ,him (t51 s9ce ,i came hi!r1 to come ) "s %ort bl9ks ( ,8 sweet love4 ,& !n1 because ,i h none to help me to praise ,8 love1 & c d ,him no s]vice 9 my own p]son 7z ,i once ?\ght ,i did 9 ,8 temple71 ,i die ) wi%es & desires to take up h\se & dwell at ! well-side1 & to h ,him prais$ & set on high4 ,b1 alas6 :at c ! l ( me d1 to get a good "n rais$ ^u my well-belov$ ,"l ,jesus1 suppose ,i c\ld desire to be susp5d$ = ev] ( my "p ( heav51 = ,8 glory8 ,i am sure1 if ,i c\ld get my w ( ,*ri/'s love1 & c\ld once be ov] head & e>s 9 ! believ$1 appreh5d$1 & se5 love ( ! ,son ( ,god1 x 7 ! fulfill+ ( ! desires ( ! only happ9ess ,i w\ld be at4 ,b ! tru? is1 ,i h9d] my communion ) ,him1 because ( ! want ( bo? fai? & rep5tance1 & because ,i w make an idol ( ,*ri/'s kisses4 ,i w nei!r lead nor drive1#cfi except ,i see ,*ri/'s love run 9 my *annel2 & :5 ,i wait & look = ,him ! upp] way1 ,i see ,8 wisdom is pleas$ to play me a slip1 & come ! l[] way4 ,s t ,i h n ! "r art ( guid+ ,*ri/2 = !re is art & wisdom requir$ 9 guid+ ( ,*ri/'s love aright :5 we h gott5 x4 ,oh1 h[ f> are ,8 ways above m9e8 ,oh1 h[ little ( ,him d ,i see6 ,& :5 ,i am z dry z a burnt hea? 9 a dr\?y summ]1 & :5 my root is )]$1 h[beit ,i ?9k !n t ,i w\ld dr9k a sea-full ( ,*ri/'s love1 ere ev] ,i w\ld let ! cup g f my head1 yet ,i get no?+ b delays1 z if ,he w\ld make hung] my daily food4 ,i ?9k myself also hung]$ ( hung]4 ,! ri* ,"l ,jesus satisfy a fami%$ man4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r own1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #aj1 #afcg4 #cfh ,! use ,i make ( y\r lett] is1 x humbles me t ,i am n s t5d] z y1 & ?9-sk9n$1 i4e4 easily made to feel4 #cfi ,be =c$ along2 drive1 z a neut] v]b4 ,,cclvii4--,to ! ,,lady ,,craighall4 ,lett] ,,lxxxvi4 7,,! ,,com=ts ,,( ,,*ri/',s ,,cross--,,desires ,,= ,,*ri/47 ,,hon\rable ,,& ,,*ri/ian ,,lady1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i _c b write to y\r ,lady%ip ( ! sweet & glori\s t]ms ,i am 9 ) ! mo/ joyful ,k+ t ev] 01 "u ?is well-?riv+ & prosp]\s cross4 ,x is my ,"l's salvation1 wr\ght by ,8 own "r h&1 t ! wat] do? n suffocate ! brea? ( hope1 & joyful c\rage1 9 ! ,"l ,jesus2 = ,8 own p]son is /ill 9 ! camp ) ,8 poor soldi]4 ,i see t ! cross is ti$1 ) ,*ri/'s h&1 to ! end ( an hone/ pr(ession4 ,we are b fools to endeav\r to loose ,*ri/'s knot4 ,:5 ,i consid] ! com=ts ( ,god1 ,i dur/ n cons5t to sell or wadset my %ort lif]5t ( ! cross ( ! ,"l ,jesus4 ,i "k t ,*ri/ b\ght ) ,8 own blood a "r to sanctifi$ & bless$ crosses1 9 s f> z !y bl[ me ov] ! wat] to my long-desir$ home3 & x 7 n good t ,*ri/ %\ld be ! buy] & ,i ! sell]4 ,i "k t "t & dea? %all take suff]+s fairly (f my h&4 ,i hope we %all h an hone/ p>t+ at night1 :5 ?is cold & fro/y aft]noon-tide ( my evil & r\gh day %all be ov]4 ,well is my s\l ( ei!r sweet or s\r1 t ,*ri/ ha? any "p or portion 93 if ,he be at ! "o end ( x1 x %all be well ) me4 ,i %all die ere ,i libel faults aga9/ ,*ri/'s cross4 ,x %all h my te/imonial "u my h&1 z an hone/ & sav+ mean ( ,*ri/ = mortification & fai?'s gr[?4 ,i h a /rong] assurance1 s9ce ,i came ov] ! ,=?1#cgj ( ! excell5cy ( ,jesus1 ?an ,i _h be=e4 ,i am r ab\t ,him ?an 9 ,him1 :ile ,i am abs5t f ,him 9 ?is h\se ( clay4 ,b ,i w\ld be 9 heav51 = no o!r cause ?an to essay & try :at b\ndless joy x mu/ be to be ov] head & e>s 9 my well-belov$ ,*ri/'s love4 ,oh t fair ,"o ha? my he>t = ev]more6 ,b alas1 x is ov]-little = ,him6 ,oh1 if x 7 bett] & m wor?y = ,8 sake6 ,oh1 if ,i might meet ) ,him1 face to face1 on ?is side ( et]nity1 & might h leave to plead ) ,him1 t ,i am s hung]$ & fami%$ "h ) ! nigg>dly portion ( ,8 love t ,he give? me6 ,oh t ,i might be c>v] & /ew>d myself1 at m9e own w1 ( ,*ri/'s love 7if ,i may lawfully wi% ?is672 !n w\ld ,i enl>ge my vessel 7alas6 a n>r[ & ebb s\l71 & take 9 a sea ( ,8 love4 ,my hung] = x is hungry & lean1 9 believ+ t ev] ,i %all be satisfi$ ) t love3 s fa9 w\ld ,i h :at ,i "k ,i _c hold4 ,o ,"l ,jesus1 delighte/ ,?\1 delighte/ ,?\1 to p9e & torm5t poor s\ls ) ! want ( ,?y incomp>able love8 ,oh1 if ,i dur/ call ,?y disp5sation cruel6 ,i "k t ,?\ ,?yself art m]cy1 )\t ei!r brim or bottom2 ,i "k t ,?\ art a ,god bank-full ( m]cy & love2 b1 oh1 alas6 little ( x come? my way4 ,i die to look af> (f to t love1 because ,i c get b little ( x4 ,b hope sai?1 ,?is ,provid5ce %all ere long look m fav\rably ^u poor bodies1 & on me also4 ,grace be ) y\r ,lady%ip's _s4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #aj1 #afcg4 #cgj ,he 0 bani%$ to ! nor? ( ! ,fir? ( ,=?4 ,,cclviii4--,to ! ,"r ,hon\rable my ,,"l ,,l\don4 7,,! ,,wisdom ,,( ,,adh]+ ,,to ,,*ri/',s ,,cause47 ,,"r ,,hon\rable1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y\r ,lord%ip4--,i rejoice exce$+ly to he> t y\r ,lord%ip ha? a good m9d to ,*ri/1 & ,8 n[ borne-d[n tru?4 ,my v de> ,"l1 g on1 9 ! /r5g? ( ! ,"l1 to c>ry y\r hon\rs & worldly glory to ! ,new ,j]usalem4 ,= ?is cause y\r ,lord%ip receiv$ ^! ( ! ,"l4 ,?is is a sure way = ! e/abli%m5t ( y\r h\se1 if ye be ( ^? :o are will+1 9 y\r place1 to build ,zion's old wa/e places 9 ,scotl&4 ,y\r ,lord%ip wante? n ,god's & man's law bo?1 n[ to come to ! /reets = ,*ri/3 & suppose ! ba/>d laws ( man 7 aga9/ y1 x is an hone/ & zeal\s#cga error1 if "h y slip aga9/ a po9t or punctilio ( /&+ policy4 ,:5 y\r foot slippe? 9 su* kn[n gr\nd1 z is ! royal pr]ogative ( our high & mo/ truly dread ,sov]eign 7:o ha? _m cr[ns on ,8 head71 & ! lib]ties ( ,8 h\se1 ,he w hold y up4 ,bless$ %all !y be :o take ,babel's little ones1 & da% _! heads aga9/ ! /ones4 ,i wi% y\r ,lord%ip may h a %>e ( t bless+1 ) o!r wor?y nobles 9 our l&4 #cga ,aris+ f zeal4 ,x is true t x is n[ acc\nt$ wisdom = m5 to be p>tn]s 9 pull+ up ! /akes1 & loos+ ! cords1 ( ! t5t ( ,*ri/4 ,b ,i am p]suad$1 t t wisdom is cri$ d[n 9 heav51 & %all nev] pass = true wisdom ) ! ,"l1 ^: ^w crie? %ame ^u wit aga9/ ,*ri/ & tru?2 &1 accord+ly1 x %all prove %ame & confusion ( face 9 ! end4 ,our ,"l ha? giv5 y\r ,lord%ip light ( a bett] /amp1 & le>n+ also1 :]e9 ye are n beh9d ! disput] & ! scribe4 ,oh :at a bless$ ?+ is x to see nobility1 le>n+1 & sanctification1 all concur 9 "o6 ,= ^! ye owe y\rself to ,*ri/ & ,8 k+dom4 ,god ha? bewild]$ & bemi/$ ! wit & ! le>n+ ( ! scribes & disput]s ( ?is "t2 !y look asqu9t to ! ,bible4 ,?is bl9d+ & bemi/+ _w bl9dfolde? m5's light1 t !y are afraid to see /raight out be=e !m2 nay1 _! v light playe? ! knave1 or worse1 to tru?4 ,y\r ,lord%ip kn[e? t1 )9 a little :ile1 policy aga9/ tru? %all blu%1 & ! works ( m5 %all be burn$ up1 ev5 _! spid]'s-web :o sp9 out _m hundr$ ells & webs ( indiff]5ce 9 ! ,"l's wor%ip2 m ?an ev] ,moses1 :o w\ld h#cgb a ho( mat]ial 7,exod4 x4 #bf71 & ,daniel1 :o w\ld h a look out at a w9d[ a matt] ( life & dea?1 ?an ev]1 ,i say1 ^! m5 ( ,god dream$ (4 ,alas6 t m5 d>e to %ape1 c>ve1 cut1 & clip our ,k+'s pr9cely te/am5t 9 l5g? & bread?1 & 9 all dim5sions1 answ]able to ! conception ( su* policy1 z a head-(-wit ?9ke? a safe & trim way ( s]v+ ,god6 ,h[ h m5 =gott5 ! ,"l1 t !y d>e to g aga9/ ev5 t tru? :i* once !y prea*$ !mselves1 h[beit _! s]mons n[ be z ?9 s[n z /rawb]ries 9 a wood or wild]ness6 ,c]ta9ly ! sweete/ & safe/ c\rse is1 = ?is %ort "t ( ! aft]noon ( ?is old & decl9+ _w1 to /& = ,jesus4 ,he ha? said x1 & x is our "p to believe x1 t ere x be long1 ,"t %all be no m1 & ! heav5 %all wax old1 z a g>m5t4 ,d we n see x already an old holie & ?readb>e g>m5t4 ,do? n cripple & lame nature tell u1 t ! ,"l w fold up ! old g>m5t1 & lay x aside2 & t ! heav5s %all be fold$ toge!r z a scroll1 & ?is pe/h\se %all be burnt ) fire1 & t bo? pl5i%+ & walls %all melt ) f]v5t heat8 ,= at ! ,"l's com+1 ,he w d ) ?is e>?1 z m5 d ) a lep]-h\se2 ,he w burn ! walls ) fire1 & ! pl5i%+ ( ! h\se also 7#b ,pet4 iii4 #aj1 #ab74 ,my v de> ,"l1 h[ w ye rejoice 9 t day1 to h ,*ri/1 angels1 heav51 & y\r own consci5ce to smile ^u y8 ,i am p]suad$ t "o sick night1 ?r\gh ! t]rors ( ! ,almighty1 w\ld make m51 ^: consci5ce ha? su* a wide ?roat t an image l a ca!dral *ur*1 w\ld g d[n x1 h o!r ?\ghts ( ,*ri/ & ,8 wor%ip1 ?an n[ !y please !mselves )4 ,! sc>city ( fai? 9 ! e>? sai?1 ,we are h>d ^u ! la/ nick ( "t3 bless$ are ^? :o keep _! g>m5ts clean aga9/ ! ,bridegroom's com+4 ,!re %all be spott$ clo!s1 & _m defil$ g>m5ts1 at ,8 la/ ,com+2 &1 !re=e1 few f\nd wor?y to walk ) ,him 9 :ite4 #cgb ,w\ld reckon4 ,i am p]suad$1 my ,"l1 t ?is poor travail+ ,woman1 our pa9$ *ur*1 is ) *ild ( victory1 & %all br+ =? a ,man-*ild all lovely & glori\s1 t %all be caught up to ,god & to ,8 ?rone1 h[beit ! dragon1 9 8 foll[]s1 be att5d+ ! *ildbir? pa91 z an ,egyptian midwife1 to receive ! bir? & /rangle x4 ,b !y %all be disappo9t$ :o ?ir/ = ! de/ruction ( ,zion4 ,!y %all be z :5 a hungry man dreame? t he eate?1 b1 behold1 he awake?1 & 8 s\l is empty2 or :5 a ?ir/y man dreame? t he dr9ke?1 b1 behold1 he awake?1 & is fa9t1 & 8 s\l is n satisfi$3 s %all x be1 ,i say1 ) ! multitude ( all ! nations t fight aga9/ ,m\nt ,zion 7,isa4 xxix4 #h74 ,!re=e1 ! weak & feeble1 ^? t are z signs & wond]s 9 ,israel1 h *os5 ! be/ side1 ev5 ! side t victory is ^u4 ,& ,i ?9k ?is is no evil policy4 ,v]ily1 = myself1 ,i am s well pleas$ ) ,*ri/1 & ,8 noble & hone/-borne cross1 ?is cross t is come ( ,*ri/'s h\se & is ( k9 to ,himself1 t ,i %\ld weep if x %\ld come to niff]+ & b>t]+ ( lots & condition ) ^? t are at ease 9 ,zion4 ,i hold /ill my *oice1 & bless myself 9 x4 ,i see & ,i believe t !re is salvation 9 ?is way1 :i* is ev]y:]e spok5 aga9/4 ,i hope to g to et]nity1 & to v5ture on ! la/ evil to ! sa9ts 7ev5 ^u dea?71 fully p]suad$ t ?is only1 ev5 ?is1 is ! sav+ way = rack$ consci5ces1 & = we>y & lad5 s9n]s to f9d ease & peace = ev]more 94 ,&1 inde$1 x is n = any worldly respect t ,i speak s ( x4 ,! wea!r is n s hot t ,i h great cause to />tle 9 my prison1 or to boa/ ( t ent]ta9m5t t my good fri5ds1 ! prelates1 int5d = me 7:i* is1 bani%m5t71 if !y %all obta9 _! desire1 & effectuate :at !y design4 ,b let x come2 ,i rue n t ,i made ,*ri/ my wale & my *oice2 ,i ?9k ,him aye ! long] ! bett]4 ,my ,"l1 x %all be good s]vice to ,god1 to hold y\r noble fri5d & *ief#cgc ^u a good c\rse = ! tru? ( ,*ri/4 ,n[ ! v ,god ( peace e/abli% y\r ,lord%ip 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus unto ! end4 ,y\r ,lord%ip's1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #aj1 #afcg4 #cgc ,! ,e>l ( ,argyle4 ,,cclix4--,to ,,mr4 ,,david ,,dickson4 7,,dang] ,,( ,,worldly ,,ease--,,p]sonal ,,occurr5ces47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,well-,,belov$ ,,bro!r ,,9 ,,! ,,"l1--,i bless ! ,"l1 :o ha? s wond]fully /opp$ ! ongo+ ( t lawless process aga9/ y4#cgd ,! ,"l reigne?1 & has a sav+ eye ^u y & y\r m9i/ry2 &1 !re=e1 fe> n :at m5 c d4 ,i bless ! ,"l1 t ! ,iri% m9i/]s f9d employm5t1 & ! pr(essors com=t ( _! m9i/ry4 ,believe me1 ,i dur/ n1 z ,i am n[ dispos$1 hold an hone/ bro!r out ( ! pulpit4 ,i tru/ t ! ,"l w gu>d y1 & hide y 9 ! %ad[ ( ,8 h&4 ,i am n pleas$ ) any t are aga9/ y 9 t4 #cgd ,?is is probably an allusion to a ?reat ( ! ,ar*bi%op ( ,glasg[1 to prosecute ,dickson = employ+ ,blair1 ,liv+/one1 & ,cunn+ham1 aft] !y _h be5 sil5c$ & eject$ by ! ,iri% prelates4 ,i see ?is1 t1 9 prosp]ity1 m5's consci5ce w n />t at small s9s2 b if "s _h be5 :]e ,i h be5 s9ce ,i came f y1 a little m w\ld h caus$ _! eyes to wat]1 & tr\ble _! peace4 ,oh h[ ready are we to incl9e to ! _w's h&6 ,our argum5ts1 be+ well exam9$1 are (t5 drawn f our sk92 ! :ole sk91 & a peaceable tab]nacle1 is a topic-maxim 9 great reque/ 9 our logic4 ,i f9d a little braird+ ( ,god's se$ 9 ?is t[n1 = ! :i* ! doctors h told me _! m9d1 t !y _c be> ) x1 & h exam9$ & ?reat5$ ! p t haunt my company4 ,i fe> ,i get n leave to w9t] "h2 & :i!r ,i g ,i "k n2 ,i am ready at ! ,"l's call4 ,i w\ld ,i c\ld make acqua9tance ) ,*ri/'s cross1 = ,i f9d com=ts lie to1 & foll[ ^u1 ! cross4 ,i suff] 9 my "n1 by !m2 b ,i take x z a "p ( ! crucify+ ( ! old man4 ,let !m cut ! ?roat ( my cr$it1 & d z !y l be/ ) x4 ,:5 ! w9d ( _! calumnies ha? bl[n away my good "n f me1 9 ! way to heav51 ,i "k t ,*ri/ w take my "n out ( ! mire1 & wa% x1 & re/ore x to me aga94 ,i w\ld h a m9d 7if ! ,"l w\ld be pleas$ to give me x7 to be a fool = ,*ri/'s sake4 ,sometimes1 :ile ,i h ,*ri/ 9 my arms1 ,i fall asleep 9 ! sweetness ( ,8 pres5ce1 & ,he1 9 my sleep1 /eale? away out ( my arms2 & :5 ,i awake1 ,i miss ,him4 ,i am mu* com=t$ ) my ,lady ,pitsligo1 a good woman1 & acqua9t$ ) ,god's ways4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #aa1 #afcg4 ,,cclx4--,to ,,alex&] ,,gordon ( ,e>l/on4 7,,all ,,crosses ,,well ,,ord]$--,,provid5ces47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,sir1--,h[beit ,i %\ld h be5 glad to h se5 y2 yet1 see+ t our ,"l ha? be5 pleas$ to break ! sn>e ( our adv]s>ies1 ,i he>tily bless our ,"l on y\r behalf4 ,our crosses = ,*ri/ are n made ( iron2 !y are s(t] & ( m g5tle metal4 ,x is easy = ,god to make a fool ( ! devil1 ! fa!r ( all fools4 ,z = me1 ,i b brea! out :at my ,"l brea!? 94 ,! scum & fro? ( my lett]s ,i fa!r ^u my own unbeliev+ he>t4 ,i "k t y\r ,"l ha? some?+ to d ) y1 because ,satan & malice h %ot sore at y2 b y\r b[ abide? 9 its /r5g?4 ,ye %all n1 by my advice1 be a halv] ) ,*ri/1 to divide ! glory ( y\r deliv]ance betwixt y\rself & ,him1 or any o!r second mean :atsoev]4 ,let ,*ri/ 7z x sette? ,him well7 h all ! glory & triumph ,8 lone4 ,! ,"l set ,himself on high 9 y4 #a4 ,i see t ,*ri/ c borr[ a cross = "s h\rs1 & set ,8 s]vants beside x1 r ?an "u x1 & w9 ! plea too2 yea1 & make glory to ,himself1 & %ame to ,8 enemies1 & com=t to ,8 *ildr5 out ( x4 ,b :e!r ,*ri/ buy or borr[ crosses1 ,he is ,k+ ( crosses1 & ,k+ ( devils1 & ,k+ ov] hell1 & ,k+ ov] malice4 ,:5 ,he 0 9 ! grave1 ,he came out1 & br\ght ! keys ) ,him4 ,he is ,"l ,jailor2 nay1 :at say ,i8 ,he is ,capta9 ( ! ca/le1 & ,he ha? ! keys ( dea? & hell4 ,& :at are our tr\bles b little dea?s8 & ,he :o comm&e? ! great ca/le comm&e? ! little also4 #b4 ,i see t a h>d5$ face1 & two sk9s ^u our br[s aga9/ ! w9t] hail & /ormy w9d1 is meete/ = a poor travell]1 9 a w9t] j\rney to heav54 ,oh1 :at art is x to le>n to endure h>dness1 & to le>n to g b>efoot$ ei!r ?r\gh ! devil's fi]y coals1 or 8 froz5 wat]s6 #c4 ,i am p]suad$ t a sea-v5ture ) ,*ri/ make? great ri*es3 is n ! %ip ( our ,k+ ,jesus com+ home1 & %all n we get "p ( ! gold8 ,alas6 we fools misc\nt our ga9 :5 we seem los]s4 ,believe me1 ,i h no *all5ges aga9/ ?is well-borne cross3 = x is come ( ,*ri/'s h\se1 & is hon\rable1 & is ,8 prop9e4 ,to y x is giv5 to suff]4--,oh1 :at fools are we1 to und]value ,8 gifts1 & to lightly t :i* is true hon\r6 ,= if we c\ld be fai?ful1 our tackl+ %all n loose1 or our ma/ break1 or our sails bl[ into ! sea4 ,! ba/>d crosses1 ! k9less & base-born crosses ( world+s = evil-do+1 mu/ be heavy & griev\s2 b our afflictions are light & mom5t>y4 #d4 ,i ?9k myself happy t ,i h lo/ cr$it ) ,*ri/1 & t 9 ?is b>ga9 ,i am ,*ri/'s sworn dyv\r1#cge to :om ,he w lipp5 no?+1 no1 n "o p9 9 ! "w ( my salvation4 ,let me /& 9 black & :ite 9 ! dyv\r-book1 be=e ,*ri/4 ,i am happy t my salvation is concr$it$#cgf to ,*ri/'s m$iation4 ,*ri/ owe? no fai? to me1 to lipp5 any?+ to me2 b oh :at fai? & cr$it ,i owe to ,him6 ,let my "n fall1 & let ,*ri/'s "n /& 9 hon\r ) m5 & angels4 ,alas6 ,i h no room to spread out my affection be=e ,god's p2 & ,i see n h[ ,i c %\t out & cry out ! lovel9ess1 ! high hon\r1 & ! glory ( my faire/ ,"l ,jesus4 ,oh t ,he w\ld let me h a b$ to lie on1 to be deliv]$ ( my bir?1 t ,i might pa9t ,him out 9 ,8 beauty to m51 z ,i d[4 #cge ,admitt$ bankrupt2 & 9 ! next s5t5ce1 dyv\r-book is ! bankrupt-roll4 #cgf ,entru/$ fully4 #e4 ,i wond]$ once at provid5ce1 & call$ :ite provid5ce black & unju/1 t ,i %\ld be smo!r$ 9 a t[n :]e no s\l w take ,*ri/ (f my h&4 ,b provid5ce ha? ano!r lu/re ) ,god ?an ) my ble>$ eyes4 ,i proclaim myself a bl9d body1 :o kn[e? n black & :ite1 9 ! unco c\rse ( ,god's provid5ce4 ,suppose t ,*ri/ %\ld set hell :]e heav5 is1 & devils up 9 glory beside ! elect angels 7:i* yet _c be71 ,i w\ld ,i _h a he>t to acquiesce 9 ,8 way1 )\t fur!r dispute4 ,i see t inf9ite wisdom is ! "m ( ,8 judgm5ts1 & t ,8 ways pass f9d+ out4 #f4 ,i _c le>n1 b ,i desire to le>n1 to br+ my ?\ghts1 w1 & lu/s1 9-"u ,*ri/'s feet1 t ,he may trample ^u !m4 ,b1 alas6 ,i am /ill ^u ,*ri/'s wrong side4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #ab1 #afcg4 ,,cclxi4--,to ! ,,lady ,,kilconquhair4 ,see ,lett] ,,ccxxvi4 7,,! ,,k+dom ,,to ,,be ,,tak5 ,,by ,,viol5ce47 ,,mi/ress1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i receiv$ y\r lett]4 ,i am he>tily cont5t1 t ye love & own ?is oppress$ & wrong$ cause ( ,*ri/2 & t n[1 :5 s _m h misc>ri$1 ye are 9 any measure tak5 ) ! love ( ,jesus4 ,we>y n1 b come 9 & see if !re be n m 9 ,*ri/ ?an ! tongue ( m5 & angels c express4 ,if ye seek a gate to heav51 ! way is 9 ,him1 or ,he is x4 ,:at ye want is treasur$ up 9 ,jesus2 & ,he sai?1 all ,8 are y\rs4 ,ev5 ,8 k+dom1 ,he is cont5t to divide x betwixt ,him & y3 yea1 ,8 ?rone & ,8 glory 7,luke xxii4 #bi1 #cj2 ,john xvii4 #ba2 ,rev4 iii4 #ba74 ,&1 !re=e1 take pa9s to climb up to t besieg$ h\se to ,*ri/2 = devils1 m51 & armies ( temptations are ly+ ab\t ! h\se1 to hold out all t are out1 & x is tak5 ) viol5ce4 ,x is n a smoo? & easy way1 nei!r w y\r wea!r be fair & pleasant2 b :osoev] ha? se5 ! invisible ,god1 & ! fair ,city1 makes no reckon+ ( losses or crosses4 ,9 ye mu/ be1 co/ y :at x w4 ,/& n = a price1 & = all t ye h1 to w9 ! ca/le4 ,! rights to x are won to y1 & x is dispon$ to y 9 ! te/am5t ( y\r ,"l ,jesus 7& see :at a fair legacy y\r dy+ ,fri5d1 ,*ri/1 ha? left y671 & !re wante? no?+ b possession4 ,!n get up 9 ! /r5g? ( ! ,"l2 get ov] ! wat] to possess t good l&4 ,x is bett] ?an a l& ( olives & w9e-trees2 = ! ,tree ( ,life1 t be>e? twelve mann] ( fruits e mon?1 is !re be=e y2 & a pure riv] ( life1 cle> z cry/al1 proce$+ out ( ! ?rone ( ,god & ( ! ,lamb1 is !re4 ,y\r "t is %ort2 !re=e lose no "t4 ,graci\s & fai?ful is ,he :o ha? call$ y to ,8 k+dom & glory4 ,! city is y\rs by free conque/1 & by promise2 &1 !re=e1 let no unco "l-idol put y f y\r own4 ,! devil ha? *eat$ ! simple heir ( 8 p>adise1 &1 by entic+ u to ta/e ( ! =bidd5 fruit1 ha? z x 71 b\ght u out ( our k9dly h]itage4 ,b our ,"l ,*ri/ ,jesus ha? done m ?an b\ght ! devil by2#cgg = ,he ha? r$eem$ ! wadset1 & made ! poor heir free to ! inh]itance4 ,if we knew ! glory ( our ,eld] ,bro!r 9 heav51 we w\ld long to be !re to see ,him1 & to get our fill ( heav54 ,we *ildr5 ?9k ! e>? a fair g>d52 b x is b ,god's outfield1 & wild1 cold1 b>r5 gr\nd4 ,all ?+s are fad+ t are "h4 ,x is our happ9ess to make sure ( ,*ri/ to ourselves4 #cgg ,set aside4 ,?us rememb]+ my love to y\r husb&1 & wi%+ to him :at ,i write to y1 ,i commit y to ,god's t5d] m]cy4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #ac1 #afcg4 ,,cclxii4--,to ,,rob]t ,,l5nox ( ,disdove4 ,see ,lett] ,,ccxiii4 7,,increas+ ,,exp]i5ce ,,( ,,*ri/',s ,,love--,,salvation ,,to ,,be ,,made ,,sure47 ,,wor?y ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,i =get y n 9 my bonds4 ,i "k t y are look+ to ,*ri/2 & ,i besee* y to foll[ y\r look4 ,i c say m ( ,*ri/ n[ by exp]i5ce 7?\gh ,he be inf9itely above & beyond all t c be said ( ,him71 ?an :5 ,i saw y4 ,i am dr[n$ ov] head & e>s 9 ,8 love4 ,sell1 sell1 sell all ?+s = ,*ri/4 ,if ?is :ole _w 7 ! balk ( a balance1 x w\ld n be able to be> ! weight ( ,*ri/'s love2 m5 & angels h %ort arms to fa?om x4 ,set y\r feet ^u ?is piece ( blue & base clay ( an ov]-gild$ & fair pla/]$ _w4 ,an h\r's kiss+ ( ,*ri/'s is wor? a _w ( worlds4 ,sir1 make sure "w ( y\r salvation3 build n ^u s&2 lay ! f\ndation ^u ! rock ( ,zion4 ,/rive to be dead to ?is _w1 & to y\r w & lu/s2 let ,*ri/ h a comm&+ p[] & a k+'s ?rone 9 y4 ,walk ) ,*ri/1 h[beit ! _w %\ld take ! hide (f y\r face3 ,i promise y t ,*ri/ w w9 ! field4 ,y\r pa/ors cause y to err4 ,except y see ,*ri/'s ^w1 g n "o foot ) !m4 ,c\nt5ance n ! read+ ( t ,romi% s]vice-book4 ,keep y\r g>m5ts clean1 z ye w\ld walk ) ! ,lamb clo!d 9 :ite4 ,! wrongs :i* ,i suff] are ^u record 9 heav54 ,our great ,ma/] & ,judge w be ^u u all1 & br+ u be=e ! sun 9 our blacks & :ites3 bless$ are !y :o wat* & keep !mselves 9 ,god's love4 ,le>n to disc]n ! ,bridegroom's tongue1 & to give y\rself to pray] & read+4 ,ye 7 (t5 a he>] ( me4 ,i w\ld put my he>t's blood on ! doctr9e :i* ,i taught1 z ! only way to salvation3 g n f x1 my de> bro!r4 ,:at ,i write to y1 ,i write to y\r wife also4 ,m9d heav5 & ,*ri/1 & keep ! spunk ( ! love ( ,*ri/ :i* y h gott54 ,*ri/ w bl[ on x if ye ent]ta9 x2 & y\r end %all be peace4 ,!re is a fire 9 our ,zion1 b our ,"l is b seek+ a new bride1 ref9$ & purifi$1 out ( ! furnace4 ,i assure y1 h[beit we be nicknam$ ,puritans1 t all ! p[]s ( ! _w %all n prevail aga9/ u4 ,rememb]1 ?\gh a s9ful man write x to y1 t ^? p %all be 9 ,scotl& z a gre5 olive-tree1 & a field bless$ ( ! ,"l2 & t x %all be proclaim$1 ,up1 up ) ,*ri/1 & d[n1 d[n ) all contr>y p[]s4 ,sir1 pray = me 7,i "n y to ! ,"l71 = fur!r evil is det]m9$ aga9/ me4 ,rememb] my love to ,*ri/ian ,murray & h] daught]4 ,i desire h]1 9 ! edge ( h] ev5+1 to wait a little2 ! ,k+ is com+1 & ,he ha? some?+ t %e nev] saw ) ,him4 ,heav5 is no dream4 ,come & see w tea* h] be/4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #ac1 #afcg4 ,,cclxiii4--,to ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,,hope ,,9 ,,trial--,,pray] ,,& ,,wat*fulness47 ,,de>e/ ,,9 ,,our ,,"l ,,jesus1--,c\nt x y\r hon\r1 t ,*ri/ ha? begun at y to ref9e y fir/4 ,fe> n1 sai? ! ,am51 ! ,true & ,fai?ful ,witness4 ,i write to y1 z my ,ma/] live?1 ^u ! ^w ( my royal ,k+1 cont9ue 9 pray] & 9 wat*+1 & y\r glori\s deliv]ance is com+6 ,*ri/ is n f> (f4 ,a fig1 a /raw1 = all ! bits ( clay t are ris5 aga9/ u6 ,ye %all ?re% ! m\nta9s1 & fan !m l *aff 7,isa4 xli4 #ae1 #af74 ,if ye slack y\r h&s at y\r meet+s1 & y\r wat*+ to pray]1 !n x w\ld seem t our ,rock ha? sold u2 b be dilig5t1 & be n disc\rag$4 ,i *>ge y 9 ,*ri/1 to rejoice1 give ?anks1 believe1 be /rong 9 ! ,"l4 ,t burn+ bu% 9 ,gall[ay & ,kirkcudbright %all n be burnt to a%es1 = ! ,"l is 9 ! bu%4 ,be n disc\rag$ t bani%m5t is to be procur$1 by ! ,k+'s w>rant to ! ,c\ncil1 aga9/ me3 ! e>? is my ,"l's4 ,i am fill$ ) ,8 sweet love1 & runn+ ov]4 ,i rejoice to he> t ye are on y\r j\rney4 ,su* news z ,i he>1 ( all y\r fai? & love1 rejoice my sad he>t4 ,pray = me1 = !y seek my hurt2 b ,i give myself to pray]4 ,! bless+ ( my ,"l1 & ! bless+ ( a prison] ( ,*ri/ be ) y4 ,o *os5 & greatly belov$ woman1 fa9t n4 ,fy1 fy2 if ye fa9t n[1 ye lose a good cause4 ,d\ble y\r meet+s2 cease n = ,zion's sake1 & hold n y\r peace till ,he make ,j]usalem a praise 9 ! e>?4 ,y\rs1 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus 8 ,"l1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,cclxiv4--,to ,,?omas ,,corbet4 ,"o ( 8 ,anwo? p>i%ion]s4 7,,godly ,,c\nsels--,,foll[+ ,,*ri/47 ,,de> ,,fri5d1--,i =get y n4 ,x w be my joy t ye foll[ aft] ,*ri/ till ye f9d ,him4 ,my consci5ce is a fea/ ( joy to me1 t ,i f\ght 9 s+l5ess ( he>t1 = ,*ri/'s love1 to put y ^u ! ,k+'s highway to our ,bridegroom1 & our ,fa!r's h\se4 ,?rice bless$ are ye1 my de> bro!r1 if ye hold ! way4 ,i believe t ye & ,*ri/ once met2 ,i hope ye w n sund] ) ,him4 ,foll[ ! c\nsel ( ! man ( ,god1 ,mr4 ,william ,dalglei%4 ,if ye dep>t f :at ,i taught y 9 a hair-bread?1 = fe> or fav\r ( m51 or desire ( ease 9 ?is _w1 ,i take heav5 & e>? to witness t ill %all come ^u y 9 ! end4 ,build n y\r ne/ "h4 ,?is _w is a h>d1 ill-made b$2 no re/ is 9 x = y\r s\l4 ,awake1 awake1 & make ha/e to seek t ,pe>l1 ,*ri/1 t ?is _w see? n4 ,y\r night & y\r ,ma/] ,*ri/ w be ^u y )9 a clap2 y\r h&-bread? ( "t w n bide y4 ,take ,*ri/1 h[beit a /orm foll[ ,him4 ,h[beit ?is day be n y\rs & ,*ri/'s1 ! morr[ w be y\rs & ,84 ,i w\ld n ex*ange ! joy ( my bonds & imprisonm5t = ,*ri/1 ) all ! joy ( ?is dirty & f\l-sk9n$ _w4 ,i h a love-b$ ) ,*ri/1 & am fill$ ) ,8 love4 ,i desire y\r wife to d :at ,i write to y4 ,let h] rememb] h[ de> ,*ri/ w be to h]1 :5 h] brea? turne? cold1 & ! eye-/r+s %all break4 ,oh1 h[ joyful %\ld my s\l be1 to "k t ,i _h br\ght on a m>riage betwixt ,*ri/ & t p1 few or _m6 ,if x be n s1 ,i %all be wo to be a witness aga9/ !m4 ,use pray]3 love n ! _w3 be humble1 & e/eem little ( y\rself4 ,love y\r enemies1 & pray = !m4 ,make consci5ce ( speak+ tru?1 :5 none kn[e? b ,god4 ,i nev] eat1 b ,i pray = y all4 ,pray = me4 ,ye & ,i %all see "o ano!r up 9 our ,fa!r's h\se4 ,i rejoice to he> t y\r eye is ^u ,*ri/4 ,foll[ on1 h+ on1 & quit ,him n4 ,! ,"l ,jesus be ) y\r _s4 ,y\r affectionate bro!r1 9 our ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,cclxv4--,to ,,mr4 ,,george ,,dunb>4 ,,george ,,dunb> 0 m9i/] ( ,ayr4 ,adh]+ ) zeal to ,presbyt]y1 he 0 summon$ be=e ! ,high ,commission ,c\rt 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! ye> #afbb4 ,on appe>+1 he gave 9 a pap] decl9+ its au?ority2 b ! ,c\rt pass$ s5t5ce ( deprivation ^u him1 & condemn$ him to be conf9$ )9 ,dumfries4 ,he 0 eject$ f ?is *>ge also4 ,:5 ! mess5g] ( ! ,c\rt came to 8 h\se on ?is la/ occasion1 ei!r to summon him or to intimate 8 s5t5ce1 a "y daught] ( 8 said1 ,& ,ph>aoh's he>t is /ill h>d5$6 :ile all t ,dunb> said 0 to bid 8 wife prep>e h] creels aga92 =1 on ! =m] occasion1 ! *ildr51 be+ "y1 behov$ to be c>ri$ away on horseback 9 creels 7,liv+/one's ,*>act]i/ics74 ,he 0 = a long "t prison] at ,blackness2 b at l5g?1 be+ bani%$ by ! ,privy ,c\ncil1 he remov$ to ,irel&4 ,he fir/ prea*$ at ,c>rickf]gus1 & ultimately settl$ at ,l>ne1 :]e he dis*>g$ 8 m9i/ry ) dilig5ce & success4 ,on be+ depos$ by ! ,bi%op ( ,d[n1 9 #afcd1 = noncon=mity1 he came ov] to ,scotl&1 & aft] ! triumph ( ,presbyt]y1 9 #afch1 became m9i/] ( ! p>i% ( ,cald]1 9 ,lo?ian1 :]e he di$4 7,,*ri/',s ,,love ,,9 ,,affliction--,,! ,,sa9t',s ,,support ,,& ,,f9al ,,victory47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de>ly ,,belov$ ,,9 ,,! ,,"l1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,because y\r words h /r5g!n$ _m1 ,i 0 sil5t1 expect+ "s l9es f y 9 my bonds2 & ?is is ! cause :y ,i wrote n to y4 ,b n[ ,i am =c$ to break (f & speak4 ,i nev] believ$1 till n[1 t !re 0 s mu* to be f\nd 9 ,*ri/ on ?is side ( dea? & ( heav54 ,oh1 ! ravi%m5ts ( heav5ly joy t may be _h "h1 9 ! small glean+s ( com=ts t fall f ,*ri/6 ,:at fools are we :o "k n1 & consid] n ! weight & ! tell+ t is 9 ! v e>ne/-p5ny1 & ! fir/-fruits ( our hop$-= h>ve/6 ,h[ sweet1 h[ sweet is our infeftm5t6 oh1 :at !n mu/ p]sonal possession be6 ,i f9d t my ,"l ,jesus ha? n miscook$ or spill$ ?is sweet cross2 ,he ha? an eye on ! fire & ! melt+ gold1 to sep>ate ! metal & ! dross4 ,oh h[ mu* "t w\ld x take me to read my obligations to ,jesus my ,"l1 :o w nei!r h ! fai? ( ,8 own to be burnt to a%es1 nor yet w h a poor believ] 9 ! fire to be half raw1 l ,ephraim's unturn$ cake6 ,?is is ! wisdom ( ,him :o ha? ,8 fire 9 ,zion1 & furnace 9 ,j]usalem4 ,i ne$ n ei!r bud or flatt] temptations & crosses1 nor /rive to buy ! devil or ?is malici\s _w by1 or r$eem _! k9dness ) half a hair-bread? ( tru?4 ,he :o is surety = ,8 s]vant = good do? p[]fully ov]rule all t4 ,i see my prison ha? nei!r lock nor door3 ,i am free 9 my bonds1 & my *a9s are made ( rott5 /raw2 !y %all n bide "o pull ( fai?4 ,i am sure t !re are ^? 9 hell :o w\ld ex*ange _! torm5ts ) our crosses1 suppose !y %\ld nev] be deliv]$1 & give tw5ty ?\s& ye>s' torm5t to boot1 to be 9 our bonds = ev]4 ,&1 !re=e1 we wrong ,*ri/ :o sigh1 & fe>1 & d\bt1 & despond 9 !m4 ,our suff]+s are wa%5 9 ,*ri/'s blood1 z well z our s\ls2 = ,*ri/'s m]its br\ght a bless+ to ! crosses ( ! sons ( ,god4 ,& ,jesus ha? a back-bond ( all our temptations1 t ! free-w>d]s %all come out by law & ju/ice1 9 respect ( ! inf9ite & great sum t ! ,r$eem] paid4 ,our tr\bles owe u a free passage ?r\gh !m4 ,devils1 & m51 & crosses1 are our debtors1 dea? & all /orms are our debtors1 to bl[ our poor toss$ b>k ov] ! wat] fraught-free1 & to set ! travell]s on _! own kn[n gr\nd4 ,!re=e we %all die1 & yet live4 ,we are ov] ! wat] "s way already4 ,we are m>ri$1 & our to*]-good is paid4 ,we are already m ?an conqu]ors4 ,if ! devil & ! _w knew h[ ! c\rt ) our ,"l %all g1 ,i am sure !y w\ld hire dea? to take u (f _! h&4 ,our suff]+s are only ! wreck & ru9 ( ! black k+dom2 & yet a little1 & ! ,anti*ri/ mu/ play himself ) bones & sla9 bodies ( ! ,lamb's foll[]s2 b )al we /& ) ! hundr$ =ty & f\r ?\s&1 :o are ) ! ,lamb1 ^u ! top ( ,m\nt ,zion4 ,anti*ri/ & 8 foll[]s are d[n 9 ! valley gr\nd3 we h ! advantage ( ! hill2 our temptations are always b5ea?4 ,our wat]s are b5ea? our brea?3#cgh z dy+1 & behold we live4 ,i nev] he>d be=e ( a liv+ dea?1 or a quick dea?1 b ours3 our dea? is n l ! common dea?4 ,*ri/'s skill1 ,8 h&ywork1 & a new ca/ ( ,*ri/'s admirable art1 may be se5 9 our quick dea?4 ,i bless ! ,"l1 t all our tr\bles come ?r\gh ,*ri/'s f+]s1 & t ,he ca/e? sug> among !m1 & ca/e? 9 "s ounce-weights ( heav51 & ( ! ,_s ( glory t re/e? on suff]+ believ]s1 into our cup1 9 :i* !re is no ta/e ( hell4 ,my de> bro!r1 ye "k all ^! bett] ?an ,i4 ,i s5d wat] to ! sea1 to speak ( ^! ?+s to y2 b x ease? me to desire y to help me to pay my tribute ( praise to ,jesus4 ,oh :at praises ,i owe ,him6 ,i w\ld ,i 7 9 my free h]itage1 t ,i might beg9 to pay my debts to ,jesus4 ,i entreat = y\r pray]s & praises4 ,i =get n y4 ,y\r bro!r & fell[-suff]] 9 & = ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #ag1 #afcg4 #cgh ,our head is high en\gh above ! wat]s to let u brea!4 ,,cclxvi4--,to ,,john ,,flem+1 ,bailie ( ,lei?4 7,,com=t ,,ab\nd+ ,,"u ,,trials47 ,,wor?y ,,sir1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,! ,"l ha? br\ght me safe to ?is /range t[n4 ,bless$ be ,8 holy "n1 ,i f9d ,8 cross easy & light1 & ,i hope t ,he w be ) ,8 poor sold ,joseph1 :o is sep>at$ f 8 bre?r54 ,8 com=ts h ab\nd$ t[>ds me1 z if ,*ri/ ?\ght %ame 7if ,i may speak s7 to be 9 ! common ( su* a poor man z ,i am1 & w\ld n h me lose any?+ 9 ,8 err&s4 ,my enemies h1 beside _! int5tion1 made me m bless$1 & h put me 9 a sweet] possession ( ,*ri/ ?an ev] ,i _h be=e2 only ! memory ( ! fair days ,i _h ) my ,well-belov$1 among/ ! flock intru/$ to me1 keepe? me l[1 & s\re? my unse5 joy 7#a ,cor4 ii4 #i74 ,b x mu/ be s1 & ,he is wise :o tutore? me 9 ?is way4 ,=#cgi t :i* my bre?r5 h1 & ,i want1 & o!rs ( ?is _w h1 ,i am cont5t2 my fai? w fri/ ,god my happ9ess4 ,no son is (f5d$ t 8 fa!r give him n hire twice a-ye>2 = he is to abide 9 ! h\se1 :5 ! inh]itance is to be divid$4 ,x is bett] t ,god's *ildr5 live ^u hope1 ?an ^u hire4 #cgi ,z = t :i*4 ,?us rememb]+ my love to y\r wor?y & k9d wife1 ,i bless y & h]1 & all y\rs1 9 ! ,"l's "n4 ,y\rs1 9 8 only1 only ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #bj1 #afcg4 ,,cclxvii4--,to ,,william ,,gl5d9n+1 ,bailie ( ,kirkcudbright4 7,,! ,,pa/ ,,& ,,! ,,future--,,pres5t ,,happ9ess47 ,,wor?y ,,sir1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i am well1 hon\r be to ,god6 z well z a rejoic+ prison] ( ,*ri/ c be1 hop+ t "o day ,he1 = :om ,i n[ suff]1 w enl>ge me1 & put me above ! ?reat5+s ( m54 ,i am sometimes sad1 heavy1 & ca/5 d[n1 at ! memory ( ! fair days ,i _h ) ,*ri/ 9 ,anwo?1 ,kirkcudbright1 etc4 ,! remembrance ( a fea/ increase? hung] 9 a hungry man4 ,b :o kn[e?1 b our ,"l w yet cov] a table 9 ! wild]ness to ,8 hungry bairns1 & build ! old wa/e places 9 ,scotl&1 & br+ home ,zion's captives8 ,i desire to see no m glori\s sight1 till ,i see ! ,lamb on ,8 ?rone1 ?an to see ,m\nt ,zion all gre5 ) grass1 & ! dew ly+ ^u ! tops ( ! grass1 & ! cr[n put ^u ,*ri/'s head 9 ,scotl& aga94 ,& ,i believe x %all be s1 & t ,*ri/ w m[ d[n ,8 enemies1 & fill ! pits ) _! dead bodies4 ,i f9d p "h dry & unco4 ,a man po9t$ at = suff]+ d>e n to be c\nt5anc$2 s t ,i am l to sit my lone ^u ! gr\nd4 ,b my ,"l paye? me well home aga92 = ,i h nei!r tongue1 nor p51 nor he>t to express ! sweetness & excell5cy ( ! love ( ,*ri/4 ,*ri/'s honeycombs drop honey & floods ( consolation ^u my s\l4 ,my *a9s are gold3 ,*ri/'s cross is all ov]-gild$ & p]fum$3 ,8 prison is ! g>d5 & or*>d ( my delights4 ,i w\ld g ?r\gh burn+ quick to my lovely ,*ri/4 ,i sleep 9 ,8 arms all ! night1 & my head betwixt ,8 brea/s4 ,my ,well-belov$ is altoge!r lovely4 ,?is is all no?+ to t :i* my s\l ha? felt4 ,let no man1 = my cause1 scaur at ,*ri/'s cross4 ,if my /ip5d1 place1 c\ntry1 cr$it1 _h be5 an e>ldom1 a k+dom1 t5 k+doms1 & a :ole e>?1 all 7 too little = ! cr[n & sceptre ( my royal ,k+4 ,m9e enemies1 m9e enemies h made me bless$6 ,!y h s5t me to ! ,bridegroom's *amb]4 ,love is ,8 bann] ov] me4 ,i live a k+'s life2 ,i want no?+ b heav51 & possession ( ! cr[n4 ,my e>ne/ is great2 ,*ri/ is no nigg>d to me4 ,de> ,bro!r1 be = ! ,"l ,jesus1 & ,8 he>t-brok5 bride4 ,i ne$ n1 ,i hope1 rememb] my di/ress$ bro!r to y\r c>e4 ,rememb] my love to y\r wife4 ,let ,*ri/ want no?+ ( u2 ,8 g>m5ts %all be roll$ 9 ! blood ( ! sla9 ( ,scotl&4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,pray = ,*ri/'s prison]4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #ba1 #afcg4 ,,cclxviii4--,to ! ,,e>l ,,( ,,cassillis4 ,lett] ,,cxxviii4 7,,anxiety ,,= ,,! ,,prosp]ity ,,( ,,zion--,,enc\ragem5t ,,= ,,! ,,nobles ,,to ,,support ,,x--,,! ,,vanity ,,( ,,?is ,,_w1 ,,& ,,! ,,folly ,,& ,,mis]y ,,( ,,=sak+ ,,*ri/--,,! ,,"o ,,way ,,to ,,heav547 ,,my ,,v ,,hon\rable ,,& ,,noble ,,"l1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y\r ,lord%ip4--,p>don me to express my e>ne/ desire to y\r ,lord%ip1 = ,zion's sake1 = :om we %\ld n hold our peace4 ,i "k t y\r ,lord%ip w take my plead+ on ?is behalf 9 ! bett] "p1 because ! necessity ( a fall+ & weak *ur* is urg5t4 ,i believe t y\r ,lord%ip is "o ( ,zion's fri5ds1 & t by obligation4 ,= :5 ! ,"l %all c\nt & write up ! p1 x %all be writt51 ,?is man 0 born !re2 !re=e1 because y\r ,lord%ip is a born son ( ! h\se1 ,i hope y\r desire is1 t ! beauty & glory ( ! ,"l may dwell 9 ! mid/ ( ! city1 :]e( y\r ,lord%ip is a son4 ,x mu/ be1 )\t all d\bt1 ! greate/ hon\r ( y\r place & h\se1 to kiss ! ,son ( ,god1 & = ,8 sake to be k9d to ,8 oppress$ & wrong$ ,bride1 :o n[1 9 ! day ( h] desolation1 begge? help ( y t are ! %ields ( ! e>?4 ,i am sure _m k+s1 pr9ces1 & nobles1 9 ! day ( ,*ri/'s ,second ,com+1 w\ld be glad to run err&s = ,*ri/1 ev5 b>efoot$1 ?r\gh fire & wat]4 ,b 9 t day ,he w h none ( _! s]vice4 ,n[1 ,he is ask+ if y\r ,lord%ip w help ,him aga9/ ! mighty ( ! e>?1 :5 m5 are sett+ _! %\ld]s to ,*ri/'s fair & beautiful t5t 9 ?is l&1 to loose its /akes & to break x d[n4 ,& c]ta9ly su* z are n ) ,*ri/ are aga9/ ,him3 & bless$ %all y\r ,lord%ip be ( ! ,"l1 bless$ %all y\r h\se & se$ be1 & bless$ %all y\r hon\r be1 if ye empawn & lay 9 ,*ri/'s h& ! ,e>ldom ( ,cassillis 7& x is b a %ad[ 9 comp>ison ( ! city made )\t h&s671 & lay x ev5 at ! /ake1 r ?an ,*ri/ & borne-d[n tru? want a witness ( y1 aga9/ ! apo/acy ( ?is l&4 ,ye hold y\r l&s ( ,*ri/2 y\r *>t]s are "u ,8 seal2 & ,he :o ha? _m cr[ns on ,8 head1 deale?1 cutte?1 & c>ve? pieces ( ?is clay-h]itage to m51 at ,8 pleasure4 ,x is little y\r ,lord%ip ha? to give ,him2 ,he w n sleep long 9 y\r common1 b %all surely pay home y\r losses = ,8 cause4 ,x is b our ble>$ eyes t look ?r\gh a false glass to ?is idol-god ( clay1 & ?9k some?+ ( x4 ,!y :o are pa/ ) _! la/ s5t5ce to heav5 or hell1 & h made _! reckon+1 & dep>t$ out ( ?is smoky inn1 h n[ no o!r conceit ( ?is _w1 b z a piece ( beguil+ well-lu/r$ clay4 ,& h[ fa/ do? "t 7l a flood 9 motion7 c>ry y\r ,lord%ip out ( x6 ,& is n et]nity com+ ) w+s8 ,c\rt goe? n 9 heav5 z x do? "h4 ,our ,"l 7:o ha? all y1 ! nobles1 ly+ 9 ! %ell ( ,8 balance7 e/eeme? y accord+ z ye are ! ,bridegroom's fri5ds or foes4 ,y\r hon\rable ance/ors1 ) ! haz>d ( _! lives1 br\ght ,*ri/ to our l&2#chj & x %all be cruelty to ! po/]ity if ye lose ,him to !m4 ,"o ( our tribes1 ,levi's sons1 ! wat*m51 are fall5 f ! ,"l1 & h sold _! "m1 & _! fa!r also1 & ! ,"l's tru?1 = _! new velvet-_w & _! sat9-*ur*4 ,if ye1 ! nobles1 play ,*ri/ ! slip n[1 :5 ,8 back is at ! wall 7if ,i may s speak71 !n may we say t ! ,"l ha? ca/5 wat] ^u ,scotl&'s smok+ coal4 ,b we hope bett] ?+s ( y4 ,x is no wisdom 7h[ev] x be ! /ate-wisdom n[ 9 reque/7 to be sil5t1 :5 !y are ca/+ lots = a bett] ?+ ?an ,*ri/'s coat4 ,all ?is l&1 & e man's "p ( ! play = ,*ri/1 & ! te>s ( poor & fri5dless ,zion 7n[ go+ dool-l 9 sackclo?71 are up 9 heav5 be=e our ,"l2 & !re is no "q1 b our ,k+ & ,"l %all be ma/] ( ! fields at l5g?4 ,& we w\ld all be glad to divide ! spoil ) ,*ri/1 & to ride 9 triumph ) ,him2 b oh h[ few w take a cold b$ ( /raw 9 ! camp ) ,him6 ,h[ fa9 w\ld m5 h a well-?at*$ h\se above _! heads1 all ! way to heav56 ,& _m n[ w\ld g to heav5 ! l&-way 7= !y love n to be sea-sick71 rid+ up to ,*ri/ ^u foot-mantles1 & rattl+ coa*es1 & rubb+ _! velvet ) ! pr9ces ( ! l&1 9 ! highe/ seats4 ,if ?is be ! way ,*ri/ call$ /rait & n>r[1 ,i quit all skill ( ! way to salvation4 ,are !y n n[ r\p+ ,*ri/ & ! ,gospel8 ,h !y n put our ,"l ,jesus to ! m>ket1 & he :o outbidde? 8 fell[ %all get ,him8 ,o my de> & noble ,"l1 g on 7h[beit ! w9d be 9 y\r face7 to back our pr9cely ,capta94 ,be c\rage\s = ,him4 ,fe> n ^? :o h no subscrib$ lease ( days4 ,! worms %all eat k+s4 ,let ! ,"l ,jehovah be y\r fe>1 & !n1 z ! ,"l live?1 ! victory is y\rs4 ,x is true1 _m are /rik+ up a new way to heav52 b1 my s\l = !irs1 if !y f9d x1 & if ?is be n ! only way1 ^: end is ,*ri/'s ,fa!r's h\se4 ,& my weak exp]i5ce1 s9ce ! day ,i 0 fir/ 9 bonds1 ha? confirm$ me 9 ! tru? & assurance ( ?is4 ,let doctors & le>n$ m5 cry ! contr>y1 ,i am p]suad$ t ?is is ! way4 ,! bottom ha? fall5 out ( bo? _! wit & consci5ce at once2 _! book ha? beguil$ !m1 = we h fall5 ^u ! true ,*ri/4 ,i d>e haz>d1 if ,i alone _h t5 s\ls1 my salvation ^u ?is ,/one t _m n[ break _! bones ^u4#cha ,let !m take ?is fat _w4 ,oh1 poor & hungry is _! p>adise6 ,!re=e let me entreat y\r ,lord%ip1 by y\r compe>ance be=e ,*ri/1 n[ :ile ?is piece ( ! aft]noon ( y\r day is be=e y 7= ye "k n :5 y\r sun w turn1 & et]nity %all b5ight y71 let y\r worldly glory1 hon\r1 & might1 be = our ,"l ,jesus4 ,& to ,8 ri* grace1 & t5d] m]cy1 & to ! nev]-dy+ com=ts ( ,8 graci\s ,_s1 ,i recomm5d y\r ,lord%ip & noble h\se4 ,y\r ,lord%ip's1 at all ob$i5ce1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #i1 #afcg4 #chj ,x is h&s 9 old editions4 #cha ,allud+ to ,matt4 xxi4 #dd4 ,,cclxix4--,to 8 ,p>i%ion]s at ,anwo?4 7,,exhortation ,,to ,,abide ,,9 ,,! ,,tru?1 ,,9 ,,prospect ,,( ,,*ri/',s ,,com+--,,scriptural ,,mode ,,( ,,obs]v+ ,,ord9ances ,,su* ,,z ,,! ,,sabba?1 ,,family ,,pray]1 ,,& ,,! ,,"l',s ,,supp]--,,judgm5ts ,,anticipat$47 ,,de>ly ,,belov$ ,,9 ,,our ,,"l1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace f ,god our ,fa!r1 & f our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 be multipli$ ^u y4 ,i long exce$+ly to he> ( y\r on-go+ & advancem5t 9 y\r j\rney to ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,my only joy1 out ( heav51 is to he> t ! se$ ( ,god s[n among y is gr[+ & com+ to a h>ve/4 ,= ,i ceas$ n1 :ile ,i 0 among y1 9 season & out ( season 7accord+ to ! measure ( grace giv5 unto me71 to w>n & /ir up y\r m9ds3 & ,i am free f ! blood ( all m51 = ,i h communicat$ to y ! :ole c\nsel ( ,god4 ,& ,i n[ aga9 *>ge & w>n y1 9 ! great & dreadful "n1 & 9 ! sov]eign au?ority ( ! ,k+ ( k+s1 & ,"l ( lords1 & ,i besee* y also by ! m]cies ( ,god1 & by ! b[els ( ,*ri/1 by y\r appe>ance be=e ,*ri/ ,jesus our ,"l1 by all ! plagues t are writt5 9 ,god's book1 by y\r "p ( ! holy city1 ! ,new ,j]usalem1 t ye keep ! tru? ( ,god1 z ,i deliv]$ x to y1 be=e _m witnesses1 9 ! sight ( ,god & ,8 holy angels4 ,= n[ ! la/ days are come & com+1 :5 _m =sake ,*ri/ ,jesus2 & ,he sai? to y1 ,w ye also leave ,me8 ,rememb] t ,i =ew>n$ y to =be> ! di%on\r+ ( ! ,"l's bless$ "n1 9 swe>+1 blasphem+1 curs+1 & ! pr(an+ ( ! ,"l's ,sabba?2 will+ y to give t day1 f morn+ to night1 to pray+1 prais+1 he>+ ( ! ^w1 conf]r+1 & speak+ n y\r own words b ,god's words1 ?9k+ & m$itat+ on ,god's nature1 ^w1 & "w2 & t e day1 at morn+ & at night 7at lea/71 ye %\ld sanctify ! ,"l by pray+ 9 y\r h\ses1 publicly 9 ! he>+ ( all4 ,t ye %\ld 9 any sort =be> ! receiv+ ( ! ,"l's ,supp] b aft] ! =m t ,i deliv]$ x to y1 accord+ to ! example ( ,*ri/ our ,"l1 t is1 t ye %\ld sit z banquet]s1 at "o table ) our ,k+1 & eat1 & dr9k1 & divide ! elem5ts1 "o to ano!r4 7,! timb] & /ones ( ! *ur*-wall %all be> witness1 t my s\l 0 refre%$ ) ! com=ts ( ,god 9 t supp]67 ,& t cross+ 9 baptism 0 unlawful1 & aga9/ ,*ri/'s ord9ance4 ,& t no day besides ! ,sabba? 7:i* is ( ,8 own appo9tm5t7 %\ld be kept holy1 & sanctifi$ ) prea*+ & ! public wor%ip ( ,god1 = ! memory ( ,*ri/'s bir?1 dea?1 resurrection1 & asc5sion2 see+ su* days s obs]v$ are unlawful1 w-wor%ip1 & n w>rant$ 9 ,*ri/'s ^w4 ,& t ev]y?+1 9 ,god's wor%ip1 n w>rant$ by ,*ri/'s ,te/am5t & ^w1 0 unlawful4 ,also1 t ,idolatry1 wor%ipp+ ( ,god be=e hall[$ creatures1 & ador+ ( ,*ri/ by kneel+ be=e bread & w9e1 0 unlawful4 ,& t ye %\ld be humble1 sob]1 mode/1 =be>+ pride1 envy1 malice1 wra?1 hatr$1 cont5tion1 debate1 ly+1 sl&]+1 /eal+1 & defraud+ y\r neighb\rs 9 grass1 corn1 or cattle1 9 buy+ or sell+1 borr[+ or l5d+1 tak+ or giv+1 9 b>ga9s or cov5ants2 t ye %\ld "w ) y\r own h&s1 & be cont5t ) t :i* ,god ha? giv5 y4 ,t ye %\ld /udy to "k ,god & ,8 w1 & keep 9 m9d ! doctr9e ( ! ,cate*ism1 :i* ,i taught y c>efully1 & speak ( x 9 y\r h\ses1 & 9 ! fields1 :5 ye lie d[n at night1 & :5 ye rise 9 ! morn+2 & t ye %\ld believe 9 ! ,son ( ,god1 & obey ,8 comm&m5ts1 & le>n to make y\r acc\nts 9 "t ) y\r ,judge1 because dea? & judgm5t are be=e y4 ,& if ye h n[ p5ury & want ( t ^w1 :i* ,i deliv]$ to y 9 abundance 7yea to ,god's hon\r ,i speak x1 )\t arrogat+ any?+ to myself1 :o am b a poor empty man1 ye _h z mu* ( ! ^w 9 n9e ye>s1 :ile ,i 0 among y1 z "s o!rs h _h 9 _m71 m\rn = y\r loss ( "t1 & rep5t4 ,my s\l pitie? y1 t ye %\ld suck dry brea/s1 & be put to draw at dry wells4 ,oh t ye w\ld e/eem highly ! ,lamb ( ,god1 y\r well-belov$ ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ^: virtues & praises ,i prea*$ unto y ) joy1 & :i* ,he did c\nt5ance & accompany ) "s p[]2 & t ye w\ld call to m9d ! _m fair days1 & glori\s fea/s 9 our ,"l's h\se-(-w9e1 t ye & ,i h _h ) ,*ri/ ,jesus6 ,b if !re be any among y t take lib]ty to s9 because ,i am remov$ f among/ y1 & =get t ^w ( tru? :i* ye he>d1 & turn ! grace ( ,god into wantonness1 ,i "h1 "u my h&1 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/ my ,"l1 write to su* p]sons all ! plagues ( ,god1 & ! curses t ev] ,i prea*$ 9 ! pulpit ( ,anwo?1 aga9/ ! *ildr5 ( disob$i5ce6 ,&1 z ! ,"l live?1 ! ,"l ,jesus %all make good :at ,i write unto y4 ,!re=e1 de>ly belov$1 fulfil my joy4 ,fe> ! great & dreadful "n ( ! ,"l4 ,seek ,god ) me4 ,scotl&'s judgm5t sleepe? n3 awake & rep5t4 ,! sword ( ! ,"l %all g f ! nor? to ! s\?1 f ! ea/ to ! we/1 & ?r\gh all ! corn]s ( ! l&1 & t sword %all be drunk ) y\r blood among/ ! fir/2 & ,i %all /& up z a witness aga9/ y1 if y d n am5d y\r ways & y\r do+s1 & turn to ! ,"l ) all y\r he>t4 ,i besee* y also1 my belov$ 9 ! ,"l1 my joy1 & my cr[n1 be n (f5d$ at ! suff]+s ( me1 ! prison] ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,i am fill$ ) joy & ) ! com=ts ( ,god4 ,^u my salvation1 ,i "k & am p]suad$ x is = ,god's tru?1 & ! hon\r ( my ,k+ & royal ,pr9ce ,jesus1 ,i n[ suff]4 ,& h[beit ?is t[n be my prison1 yet ,*ri/ ha? made x my palace1 a g>d5 ( pleasures1 a field & or*>d ( delights4 ,i "k likewise1 albeit ,i be 9 bonds1 t yet ! ^w ( ,god is n 9 bonds4 ,my _s also is 9 free w>d4 ,sweet1 sweet h ,8 com=ts be5 to my s\l3 my p51 tongue1 & he>t h n words to express ! k9dness4 love1 & m]cy ( my ,well-belov$ to me1 9 ?is h\se ( my pilgrimage4 ,i *>ge y to fe> & love ,*ri/1 & to seek a h\se n made ) h&s1 b y\r ,fa!r's h\se above4 ,?is laugh+ & :ite-sk9n$ _w beguile? y2 & if ye seek x m ?an ,god1 x %all play y a slip1 to ! endless sorr[ ( y\r he>t4 ,alas6 ,i c\ld n make _m ( y fall 9 love ) ,*ri/1 h[beit ,i endeav\r$ to speak mu* good ( ,him & to comm5d ,him to y2 :i* z x 0 y\r s91 s x is my sorr[6 ,yet1 once aga9 suff] me to exhort1 besee*1 & obte/ y 9 ! ,"l1 to ?9k ( ,8 love1 & to be delight$ ) ,him1 :o is altoge!r lovely4 ,i give ye ! ^w ( a ,k+1 t ye %all n rep5t x4 ,ye are 9 my pray]s night & day4 ,i _c =get y3 ,i d n eat1 ,i d n dr9k1 b ,i pray = y all4 ,i entreat y all & e "o ( y1 to pray = me4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\r lawful & lov+ pa/or1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #bc1 #afcg4 ,,cclxx4--,to ! ,,lady ,,busbie4 ,lett] ,,cxxxiii4 7,,8 ,,exp]i5ce ,,( ,,*ri/',s ,,love--,,/ate ,,( ,,! ,,l& ,,& ,,*ur*--,,*ri/ ,,n ,,duly ,,e/eem$--,,desires ,,aft] ,,him1 ,,& ,,= ,a ,,revival47 ,,mi/ress1--,al?\gh n acqua9t1 yet because we are ,fa!r's *ildr51 ,i ?\ght good to write unto y4 ,h[beit my fir/ disc\rse & commun+ ) y ( ,*ri/ be 9 pap]1 yet ,i h cause1 s9ce ,i came hi!r1 to h no pap] ?\ghts ( ,him4 ,=1 9 my sad days1 ,he is become ! fl[] ( my joys2 & ,i b lie "h liv+ ^u ,8 love1 b _c get s mu* ( x z fa9 ,i w\ld h2 n because ,*ri/'s love is lordly1 & looke? too high1 b because ,i h a n>r[ vessel to receive ,8 love1 & ,i look too l[4 ,b ,i give1 "u my own h&-write1 to y a te/imonial ( ,*ri/ & ,8 cross1 t !y are a sweet c\ple1 & t ,*ri/ ha? nev] yet be5 set 9 ,8 own due *air ( hon\r among/ u all4 ,oh1 ,i "k n :]e to set ,him6 ,oh1 = a high seat to t royal pr9cely ,"o6 ,oh t my poor )]$ s\l _h once a runn+-ov] flood ( t love to put sap into my dry root1 & t t flood w\ld spr+ out to ! tongue & p51 to utt] great ?+s1 to !high & due comm5dation ( su* a fair ,"o6 ,o holy1 holy1 holy ,"o6 ,alas1 !re are too _m dumb tongues 9 ! _w1 & dry he>ts1 see+ !re is employm5t 9 ,*ri/ = !m all1 & t5 ?\s& worlds ( m5 & angels m1 to set on high & exalt ! greate/ ,pr9ce ( ! k+s ( ! e>?6 ,woe is me t bits ( liv+ clay d>e come out to ru% h>d-heads ) ,him2#chb & t my unk9d "m1 ?is h>lot-kirk1 ha? giv5 h] sweet half-m>r[ su* a meet+4 ,= ?is l& ha? giv5 up ) ,*ri/1 & ! ,"l is cutt+ ,scotl& 9 two halves1 & s5d+ ! wor/ half1 ! h>lot-si/]1 ov] to ,rome's bro!l-h\se1 to get h] fill ( ,egypt's love4 ,i w\ld my suff]+s 7nay1 suppose ,i 7 burnt quick to a%es7 might buy an agreem5t betwixt ,8 faire/ & sweete/ love1 & ,8 gaddy 7,j]4 ii4 #cf7 lewd wife4 ,fa9 w\ld ,i give ,*ri/ ,8 welcome-home to ,scotl& aga91 if ,he w\ld return4 ,?is is a black day1 a day ( cl\ds & d>kness2 = ! ro(-tree ( ! fair temple ( my ,"l ,jesus is fall51 & ,*ri/'s back is t[>ds ,scotl&4 ,oh1 ?rice bless$ are !y :o w\ld hold ,*ri/ ) _! te>s & pray]s6 ,i "k ye w help to deal ) ,him2 = ,he %all return aga9 to ?is l&4 ,! next day %all be ,*ri/'s1 & !re %all be a fair gre5 "y g>d5 = ,*ri/ 9 ?is l&1 & ,god's summ]-dew %all lie on x all ! night1 & we %all s+ aga9 our new m>riage-song to our ,bridegroom1 conc]n+ ,8 v9ey>d4 ,b :o kn[e? :e!r we %all live & see x8 #chb ,p]haps ref]r+ to ,job xv4 #bf1 ?\gh "s h ref]r$ to a game :]e9 ,h>d-heads1 a small ,scot* co91 0 us$4 ,9 8 ,*ri/ ,dy+ & ,draw+1 p4 #agh1 he writes1 ,is x wisdom to knock h>d-heads ) ,god8 ,s 9 ,s]mon on ,ze*4 xiii4 #g1 #h4 ,i he> ! ,"l ha? tak5 pa9s to afflict & dress y1 z a fruitful v9e = ,himself4 ,gr[ & be gre51 & ca/ out y\r bran*es1 & br+ =? fruit4 ,fat & gre5 & fruitful may ye be1 9 ! true & sappy root4 ,grace1 grace1 free grace be y\r portion4 ,rememb] my bonds ) pray]s & praises4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,cclxxi4--,to ,,e>l/on1 ,y\ng]4 7,,prosp]ity ,,"u ,,! ,,cross--,,ne$ ,,( ,,s9c]ity1 ,,& ,,be+ ,,f\nd$ ,,on ,,*ri/47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,sir1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i am well4 ,*ri/ triumphe? 9 me1 bless$ be ,8 "n4 ,i h all ?+s4 ,i burd5 no man4 ,i see t ?is e>? & ! fulness !re( is my ,fa!r's4 ,sweet1 sweet is ! cross ( my ,"l4 ,! bless+ ( ,god ^u ! cross ( my ,"l ,jesus6 ,my enemies h contribut$ 7beside _! design7 to make me bless$4 ,?is is my palace1 n my prison2 especially1 :5 my ,"l %9e? & smile? ^u ,8 poor afflict$ & sold ,joseph1 :o is sep>at$ f 8 bre?r54 ,b (t5 ,he hide? ,himself2 & !re is a day ( law1 & a c\rt ( *all5ges )9 me2 ,i "k n if f5c$ 9 ,god's "n4 ,b1 oh1 my neglects6 oh1 my unse5 guilt9ess6 ,i imag9$ t a suff]] = ,*ri/ kept ! keys ( ,*ri/'s treasure1 & might take out 8 he>t-full ( com=ts :5 he pleas$2 b ,i see1 a suff]] & a witness %all be hold5 at ! door1 z well z ano!r poor s9n]1 & be glad to eat ) ! bairns1 & to take ! by-bo>d4 ,?is cross ha? let me see t heav5 is n at ! next door1 & t x is a ca/le n soon tak54 ,i see1 also1 t x is nei!r pa9 nor art to play ! hypocrite4 ,we h all le>n$ to sell ourselves = d\ble price2 & to make ! p 7:o call t5 tw5ty1 & tw5ty an hundr$7 e/eem u half gods1 or m5 fall5 out ( ! cl\ds4 ,b1 oh1 s9c]ity1 s9c]ity1 if ,i knew :at s9c]ity meane?6 ,sir1 lay ! f\ndation ?us1 & ye %all n soon %r9k1 nor be %ak54 ,make tight "w at ! bottom1 & y\r %ip %all ride aga9/ all /orms1 if )al y\r an*or be fa/5$ on good gr\nd2 ,i mean )9 ! vail4 ,& v]ily ,i ?9k ?is is all1 to ga9 ,*ri/4 ,all o!r ?+s are %ad[s1 dreams1 fancies1 & no?+4 ,sir1 rememb] my love to y\r "m4 ,i pray = m]cy & grace to h]2 ,i wi% h] on-go+ t[>d heav54 ,z ,i promis$ to write1 s %ew h] t ,i want no?+ 9 my ,"l's s]vice4 ,*ri/ w n be 9 su* a poor man's common z m9e4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #bb1 #afcg4 ,,cclxxii4--,to ,,john ,,gordon4 ,lett] ,,cxlvii4 7,,*ri/ ,,all ,,wor?y--,,?is ,,_w ,a ,,clay ,,prison--,,desire ,,= ,a ,,revival ,,( ,,*ri/',s ,,cause47 ,,wor?y ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i h be5 too long 9 writ+ to y1 b multitude ( lett]s take? mu* "t f me4 ,i bless ,8 great "n :om ,i s]ve 9 ! _s1 t if x come to vot+1 among/ angels & m51 h[ excell5t & sweet ,*ri/ is1 ev5 9 ,8 reproa*es & 9 ,8 cross1 ,i _c b vote ) ! fir/ t all t is 9 ,him1 bo? cross & cr[n1 kisses & glooms1 embracem5ts1 & fr[n+s1 & /rokes1 is sweet & glori\s4 ,god s5d me no m happ9ess 9 heav51 or out ( heav51 ?an ,*ri/6 = ,i f9d ?is _w1 :5 ,i h look$ ^u x on bo? sides1 )9 & )\t1 & :5 ,i h se5 ev5 ! laugh+ & lovely side ( x1 to be b a fool's idol1 a clay prison4 ,"l1 let x n be ! ne/ t my hope builde? 94 ,i h n[ cause to judge my "p ( ?is e>? n wor? a bla/ ( smoke1 or a m\?ful ( br[n bread4 ,i wi% t my hope may take a runn+-leap1 & skip ov] "t's pleasure1 s9's pla/]+ & gold-foil1 ?is va9 e>?1 & re/ ^u my ,"l4 ,oh1 h[ great is our night-d>kness 9 ?is wild]ness6 ,to h any conceit at all ( ?is _w is1 z if a man %\ld close 8 h&ful ( wat]1 &1 hold+ 8 h& 9 ! riv]1 to say t all ! wat] ( ! flood is 82 z if x 71 inde$1 all )9 ! compass ( 8 h&4 ,:o w\ld n laugh at ! ?\ghts ( su* a crack-bra98 ,v]ily1 !y h b an h&ful ( wat]1 & are b l a *ild clasp+ 8 two h&s ab\t a night-%ad[1 :o idolize any creat$ hope1 b ,god4 ,i n[ lightly1 & put ! price ( a dream1 or fable1 or black no?+1 ^u all ?+s b ,god1 & t desirable & love-wor?y ,"o1 my ,"l ,jesus4 ,let all ! _w be no?+ 7= no?+ 0 _! se$ & "m71 & let ,god be all ?+s4 ,my v de> bro!r1 "k t ye are z ne> heav5 z ye are f> f y\rself1 & f> f ! love ( a bewit*+ & :ori% _w4 ,= ?is _w1 9 its ga9 & glory1 is b ! great & notable common :ore1 t all ! sons ( m5 h be5 9 fancy & lu/ )al ^! #ejjj ye>s4 ,! *ildr5 t !y h begott5 ) ?is unc\? & lu/ful lov] are b vanity1 dreams1 gold imag9ations1 & night-?\ghts4 ,!re is no good gr\nd "h1 "u ! cov]+ ( heav51 = m5 & poor we>i$ s\ls to set d[n _! foot ^u4 ,oh1 ,he :o is call$ ,god1 t ,"o :om !y t]m ,jesus ,*ri/1 is wor? ! hav+ inde$1 ev5 if ,i _h giv5 away all )\t1 my eye-holes1 my s\l1 & myself1 = sweet ,jesus my ,"l6 ,oh1 let ! claim be cancell$ t ! creatures h to me1--except t claim my ,"l ,jesus ha? to me6 ,oh t ,he w\ld claim poor me1 my silly1 light1 & wor?less s\l6 ,oh t ,he w\ld pursue ,8 claim to ! utmo/ po9t1 & n want me6 = x is my pa9 & rem$iless sorr[ to want ,him4 ,i see no?+ 9 ?is life b s9ks1 & mires1 & dreams1 & beguil+ dit*es1 & ill gr\nd = u to build ^u4 ,i am fully p]suad$ ( ,*ri/'s victory 9 ,scotl&2 b ,i fe> t ?is l& be n yet ripe & :ite 7,john iv4 #ce7 = m]cy4 ,yet ,i d>e be halv] 7^u my salvation7 ) ! losses ( ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&1 t h] foes1 aft] noon1 %all s+ dool & sorr[ = ev]more1 & t h] joy %all once aga9 be cri$ up1 & h] sky %all cle>4 ,b v5geance & burn+ %all be to h] adv]s>ies1 & ! s9n]s ( ?is l&4 ,oh t we c\ld be awak5$ to pray]s & humiliation6 ,!n %\ld our sun %9e l sev5 suns 9 ! heav56 !n %\ld ! temple ( ,*ri/ be build$ ^u ! m\nta9-tops1 & ! l&1 f coa/ to coa/1 %\ld be fill$ ) ! glory ( ! ,"l4 ,bro!r1 y\r day-task is we>+ %ort2 y\r h\r-glass ( ?is span-l5g? & h&-bread? ( life w quickly pass2 &1 !re=e1 take ord] & c\rse ) matt]s betwixt y & ,*ri/1 be=e x come to op5 plead+4 ,!re are no qu>t]s to be _h ( ,*ri/1 9 op5 judgm5t4 ,i "k1 t ye see y\r ?read we>+ %ort1 & t !re are n _m in*es to ! ?read's end2 &1 !re=e1 lose n "t4 ,rememb] me1 ,8 prison]1 t x w\ld please ! ,"l to br+ me aga9 among/ y ) abundance ( ! ,gospel4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,cclxxiii4--,to ,,william ,,rigge ( ,a!rnie4 7,,com=t ,,9 ,,trials ,,f ,,! ,,k ,,( ,,*ri/',s ,,p[] ,,& ,,"w--,,t ,,w ,,soon ,,be ,,ov]--,,corruption--,,free ,,grace47 ,,wor?y ,,& ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,sir1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,h[ sad a prison] %\ld ,i be1 if ,i knew n t my ,"l ,jesus _h ! keys ( ! prison ,himself1 & t ,8 dea? & blood h b\ght a bless+ to our crosses1 z well z to ourselves6 ,i am sure t tr\bles h no prevail+ "r ov] u1 if !y be b our ,"l's s]jeants to keep u 9 ,8 w>d1 :ile we are on ?is side ( heav54 ,i am p]suad$1 also1 t !y %all n g ov] ! b\nd-road1 nor ent] into heav5 ) u4 ,= !y f9d no welcome !re1 :]e !re is no m dea?1 nei!r sorr[1 nor cry+1 nei!r any m pa92 &1 !re=e1 we %all leave !m beh9d u4 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld get z good a gate ( s91#chc ev5 ?is w(ul & wret*$ body ( s91 z ,i get ( ,*ri/'s cross6 ,nay1 inde$1 ,i ?9k ! cross be>e? bo? me & itself1 r ?an ,i x1 9 comp>ison ( ! tyranny ( ! lawless fle%1 & wick$ neighb\r1 t dwelle? beside ,*ri/'s new creature4 ,b1 oh6 ?is is t :i* presse? me d[n1 & pa9e? me4 ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 ,8 sa9ts sitte? neighb\r ) an ill second1 corruption1 deadness1 coldness1 pride1 lu/1 worldl9ess1 self-love1 security1 falsehood1 & a _w ( m ! l1 :i* ,i f9d 9 me1 t are daily do+ viol5ce to ! new man4 ,oh1 b we h cause to c>ry l[ sails1 & to cleave fa/ to free grace1 free1 free grace6 ,bless$ be our ,"l t ev] t way 0 f\nd out4 ,if my "o foot 7 9 heav5 & my s\l half 91 if free-w & corruption 7 absolute lords ( me1 ,i %\ld nev] w9 :olly 94 ,oh1 b ! sweet1 new1 & liv+ way1 t ,*ri/ ha? /ruck up to our home1 is a safe way6 ,i f9d n[1 pres5ce & access a great] da9ty ?an be=e2 b yet ! ,bridegroom looke? ?r\gh ! lattice1 & ?r\gh ! hole ( ! door4 ,oh1 if ,he & ,i 7 on fair dry l& toge!r1 on ! o!r side ( ! wat]6 #chc ,mann] ( deal+ ) s94 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,sept4 #cj1 #afcg4 ,,cclxxiv4--,to ,,james ,,murray4 ,?is may be ,james ,murray ( :om ,liv+/one1 9 8 ,*>act]i/ics1 writes1 ,an ,israelite inde$1 9 :om 0 no guile4 ,he 0 a writ] 9 ,ed9burgh2 h5ce1 p]haps1 ! expectation ( news z to :at ,gov]nm5t 0 do+1 9 ! close ( ! lett]4 7,,! ,,*ri/ian ,,life ,a ,,my/]y ,,to ,,! ,,_w--,,*ri/',s ,,k9dness47 ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,i receiv$ y\r lett]4 ,i am 9 good heal? ( body1 b f> bett] 9 my s\l4 ,i f9d my ,"l no worse ?an ,8 ^w4 ,i w be ) him 9 tr\ble1 is made good to me n[4 ,he he>e? ! sigh+ ( ! prison]4 ,bro!r1 ,i am com=t$ 9 my royal ,pr9ce & ,k+4 ,! _w kn[e? n our life2 x is a my/]y to !m4 ,we h ! sunny side ( ! _w1 & our p>adise is f> above !irs2 yea1 our weep+ is above _! laugh+1 :i* is b l ! crackl+ ( ?orns "u a pot4 ,&1 !re=e1 we h good cause to fight x out1 = ! day ( our laureation is approa*+4 ,i f9d my prison ! sweete/ place t ev] ,i 0 94 ,my ,"l ,jesus is k9d to me1 & ha? tak5 ! mask (f ,8 face1 & is cont5t to quit me all bygones4 ,i d>e n compla9 ( ,him4 ,& = my sil5ce1 ,i lay x be=e ,*ri/3 ,i hope x w be a speak+ sil5ce4 ,he :o kn[e? :at ,i w\ld1 kn[e? t my s\l desire? no m ?an t ,k+ ,jesus may be great 9 ! nor? ( ,scotl&1 9 ! s\?1 & 9 ! ea/ & we/1 ?r\gh my suff]+s = ! fre$om ( my ,"l's h\se & k+dom4 ,if ,i c\ld keep good qu>t]s1 9 "t to come1 ) ,*ri/1 ,i w\ld fe> no?+4 ,b1 oh1 oh1 ,i compla9 ( my w(ul outbreak+s6 ,i tremble at ! remembrance ( a new outca/ betwixt ,him & me2 & ,i h cause1 :5 ,i consid] :at sickness & sad days ,i h _h = ,8 abs5ce :o is n[ come6 ,i f9d t ,*ri/ d[ n be long unk9d3 our ,joseph's b[els ye>n )9 ,him2 ,he _c smo!r love long2 x mu/ break out at l5g?4 ,praise1 praise ) me1 bro!r1 & desire my acqua9tance to help me4 ,i d>e n conceal ,8 love to my s\l4 ,i wi% y all a "p ( my fea/1 t my ,"l ,jesus may be hon\r$4 ,i all[ y n to hide ,*ri/'s b\nty to me1 :5 ye meet ) su* z "k ,*ri/4 ,ye write no?+ to me4 ,:at are ! cruel m]cies ( ! prelates t[>ds me8 ,! m9i/]s ( ?is t[n1 z ,i he>1 int5d t ,i %all be m /rictly conf9$1 or else transport$1 because !y f9d "s p affect me4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 ! sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,nov4 #ba1 #afcg4 ,,cclxxv4--,to ,,mr4 ,,john ,,f]gu%ill4 ,lett] ,,cxii4 7,,spiritual ,,long+s ,,"u ,,*ri/',s ,,cross--,,h[ ,,to ,,be> ,,x--,,*ri/ ,,preci\s1 ,,& ,,to ,,be ,,_h ,,)\t ,,money--,,! ,,*ur*47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,well-,,belov$ ,,9 ,,our ,,"l ,,jesus1--,i mu/ /ill provoke y to write by my l9es4 ,:]eat ye ne$ n wond]1 = ! cross is full ( talk1 & speak x mu/1 ei!r good or bad3 nei!r c grief be sil5t4 ,i h no dittay nor indictm5t to br+ aga9/ ,*ri/'s cross1 see+ ,he ha? made a fri5dly agreem5t betwixt me & x1 & we are 9 t]ms ( love toge!r4 ,if my =m] misc>riages1 & my n[ sil5t ,sabba?s1 seem to me to speak wra? f ! ,"l1 ,i d>e say x is b ,satan borr[+ ! use & loan ( my c[>dly & feeble appreh5sions1 :i* />t at /raws4 ,i "k t fai? is n s fa9t & fooli% z to tremble at e false al>m4 ,yet ,i ga!r ?is out ( x3 ,bless$ are !y :o are grac$ ( ,god to guide a cross well1 &1 t !re is "s art requir$ !re94 ,i pray ,god t ,i may n be s ill fri5d/ead1 z t ,*ri/ my ,"l %\ld leave me to be my own tutor1 & my own physician4 ,%all ,i n ?9k t my ,"l ,jesus1 :o des]ve? ,8 own place v well1 w take ,8 own place ^u ,him z x become? ,him1 & t ,he w fill ,8 own *air8 ,= 9 ?is is ,8 (fice1 to com=t u1 & ^? t are ca/5 d[n1 9 all _! tribulations 7#b ,cor4 i4 #d74 ,alas6 ,i "k t ,i am a fool to seek a hole or defect 9 ,*ri/'s way ) my s\l4 ,if ,i h n a /ock to pres5t to ,*ri/ at ,8 appe>ance1 yet ,i pray ,god t ,i may be able1 ) joy & fai? & con/ancy1 to %ew ! ,capta9 ( my salvation1 9 t day1 a bloody head#chd :i* ,i receiv$ 9 ,8 s]vice4 ,h[beit my fai? hang by a small tack & ?read1 ,i hope t ! tack %all n break2 &1 h[beit my ,"l got no s]vice ( me b brok5 wi%es1 yet ,i tru/ t ^? w be accept$ ^u ,*ri/'s acc\nt4 ,i h no?+ to com=t me1 b t ,i say1 ,oh6 w ! ,"l disappo9t an hungry on-wait]8 ,! smell ( ,*ri/'s w9e & apples 7:i* surpass ! uptak+ ( dull s5se7 bl[e? ^u my s\l1 & ,i get no m = ! meantime4 ,i am sure1 t to let a fami%+ body see meat & give him none ( x1 is a d\ble pa94 ,our ,"l's love is n s cruel z to let a poor man see ,*ri/ & heav51 & nev] give him m1 = want ( money to buy3 nay1 ,i r ?9k ,*ri/ to be su* fair m>ket w>es1 z buy]s may h )\t money & )\t price4 ,& ?us ,i "k t x %all n /& ^u my want ( money2 = ,*ri/ ^u ,8 own *>ges mu/ buy my w$d+-g>m5t1 & r$eem ! inh]itance :i* ,i h =feit$1 & give ,8 ^w = "o ! l ( me1 :o am n law-bid+ ( myself4 ,poor folks mu/ ei!r borr[ or beg f ! ri*2 & ! only ?+ t comm5de? s9n]s to ,*ri/ is extreme necessity & want4 ,*ri/'s love is ready to make & provide a ransom1 & money = a poor body :o ha? lo/ 8 purse4 ,ho1 ye t h no money1 come & buy 7,isa4 lv4 #a71 t is ! poor man's m>ket4 #chd ,any w\nd4 ,n[1 bro!r1 ,i see t old crosses w\ld h done no?+ to me2 &1 !re=e1 ,*ri/ ha? tak5 a new1 fre% rod to me1 t seeme? to talk ) my s\l#che & make me tremble4 ,i h (t5 m ado n[ ) fai?1 :5 ,i lose my compass & am bl[n on a rock1 ?an ^? :o are my behold]s1 /&+ ^u ! %ore1 are aw>e (4 ,a c\nsel to a sick man is soon] giv5 ?an tak54 ,"l1 s5d ! we>i$ man a borr[$ b$ f ,*ri/6 ,i ?9k (t5 t x is aft] supp] ) me1 & ,i am heavy4 ,oh1 b ,i w\ld sleep s\ndly ) ,*ri/'s left h& "u my head1 & ,8 "r h& embrac+ me4 ,! devil c\ld n spill t b$4 ,:5 ,i consid] h[ t5d]ly ,*ri/ ha? c>$ = me 9 ?is prison1 ,i ?9k t ,he ha? h&l$ me z ! bairn t is piti$ & bemoan$4 ,i desire no m till ,i be 9 heav51 b su* a fea/ & fill ( ,*ri/'s love z ,i w\ld h2 ?is love w\ld be fair & adorn+ passm5ts :i* w\ld beautify & set =? my black1 unpleasant cross4 ,i _c tell1 my de> bro!r1 :at a great load ,i w\ld be>1 if ,i _h a he>ty fill ( ! love ( t lovely ,"o1 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,oh1 if ye w\ld seek & pray = t to me6 ,i w\ld give ,*ri/ all ,8 love-/yles & titles ( hon\r1 if ,he w\ld give me b ?is2 nay1 ,i w\ld sell myself1 if ,i c\ld1 = t love4 #che ,see ! fir/ p>agraph 9 ?is lett]4 ,i h be5 wait+ to see :at fri5ds ( place & p[] w\ld d = u4 ,b :5 ! ,"l loos5e? ! p9s ( ,8 own tab]nacle1 ,he w h ,himself to be ackn[l$g$ z ! only build]-up !re(2 &1 !re=e1 ,i w\ld take back aga9 my hope t ,i l5t & laid 9 pawn 9 m5's h&s1 & give x :olly to ,*ri/4 ,x is no "t = me n[ to set up idols ( my own4 ,x 7 a pity to give an ounce-weight ( hope to any besides ,*ri/4 ,i ?9k ,him well wor?y ( all my hope1 ?\gh x 7 z weighty z bo? heav5 & e>?4 ,happy 7 ,i if ,i _h any?+ t ,*ri/ w\ld seek or accept (2 b n[1 alas6 ,i see n :at s]vice ,i c d to ,him1 except x be to talk a little1 & babble ^u a piece ( pap]1 conc]n+ ! love ( ,*ri/4 ,i am (t5 z if my fai? 7 wadset1 s t ,i _c comm& x2 & !n1 :5 ,he hide? ,himself1 ,i run to ! o!r extreme1 9 mak+ ea* w+ & toe ( my case z big z a m\nta9 ( iron2 & !n misbelief c sp9 out an hell ( heavy & despond+ ?\ghts4 ,!n ,*ri/ seeke? law-borr[s ( my unbeliev+ appreh5sions1 & *>ge? me to believe ,8 daylight at midnight4 ,b ,i make pleas ) ,*ri/1 ?\gh x be ill my common#chf s to d4 ,x 7 my happ9ess1 :5 ,i am 9 ?is h\se-(-w9e & :5 ,i f9d a fea/-day1 if ,i c\ld he>k51 & he> = ! "t to come 7,isa4 xlii4 #bc74 ,b ,i see t we mu/ be (f our feet 9 wad+ a deep wat]2 & !n ,*ri/'s love f9de? time\s employm5t1 at su* a dead-lift z t2 &1 besides1 aft] brok5 br[s1 bairns le>n to walk m circumspectly4 ,if ,i come to heav5 any way1 h[beit l a tir$ travell] ^u my ,guide's %\ld]1 x is good en\gh = ^? :o h no legs ( _! own = su* a j\rney4 ,i nev] ?\ght !re _h be5 ne$ ( s mu* wre/l+ to w9 to ! top ( t /eep m\nta91 z n[ ,i f9d4 #chf ,p]haps we %\ld read3 ?\gh x ill become? me4 ,wo is me = ?is brok5 & backslid+ *ur*6 ,x is l an old b[+ wall1 lean+ to ! "o side1 & !re are none ( all h] sons :o w set a prop "u h]4 ,i "k t ,i ne$ n bemoan ,*ri/2 = ,he c>e? = ,8 own hon\r m ?an ,i c d2 b :o c blame me to be wo 7if ,i _h grace s to be7 to see my ,well-belov$'s fair face spitt$ ^u1 & ,8 own cr[n pluck$ (f ,8 head1 & ! ark ( ,god tak5 & c>ri$ 9 ! ,phili/9es' c>t1 & ! k9e put to c>ry x1 :i* w let x fall to ! gr\nd8 ,! ,"l put to ,8 own help+ h&6 ,i w\ld desire y to prep>e y\rself = a fight ) bea/s 7#a ,cor4 xv4 #cb73 ye w n get leave to /eal quietly to heav51 9 ,*ri/'s company1 )\t a conflict & a cross4 ,rememb] my bonds2 & praise my ,second1 & ,fell[-prison]1 ,*ri/4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus 8 ,"l1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,cclxxvi4--,to ,,william ,,gl5d9n+4 ,lett] ,,cxxxvii4 7,,sweetness ,,( ,,trial--,,swiftness ,,( ,,"t--,,preval5ce ,,( ,,s947 ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,y\r case is unkn[n to me1 :e!r ye be yet our ,"l's prison] at ,wigt[n1 or n4 ,h[ev] x be1 ,i "k t our ,"l ,jesus ha? be5 inquir+ = y2 & t ,he ha? hon\r$ y to be> ,8 *a9s1 :i* is ! gold5 end ( ,8 cross2 & s ha? wal$ out a *os5 & hon\rable cross = y4 ,i wi% y mu* joy & com=t ( x2 = ,i h no?+ to say ( ,*ri/'s cross b mu* good4 ,i hope t my ill ^w %all nev] meet ei!r ,*ri/ or ,8 sweet & easy cross4 ,i "k t ,he seeke? ( u an outca/ ) ?is h\se ( clay1 ?is "m prison1 ?is e>?1 t we love full well4 ,& v]ily1 :5 ,*ri/ snuffe? my c&le1 & cause? my light to %9e upw>d1 x is "o ( my greate/ wond]s1 t dirt & clay ha? s mu* c\rt ) a s\l n made ( clay2 & t our s\l goe? out ( k9d s f> z to make an idol ( ?is e>?1 su* a de=m$ h>lot1 z t x %\ld wrong ,*ri/ ( our love4 ,h[ fa/1 h[ fa/ do? our %ip sail6 & h[ fair a w9d ha? "t1 to bl[ u (f ^! coa/s & ?is l& ( dy+ & p]i%+ ?+s6 ,alas6 our %ip saile? "o way1 & flee? _m miles 9 "o h\r1 to ha/5 u ^u et]nity1 & our love & he>ts are sail+ close backov] & swimm+ t[>ds ease1 lawless pleasure1 va9 hon\r1 p]i%+ ri*es2 & to build a fool's ne/ ,i "k n :]e1 & to lay our eggs )9 ! sea-m>k1 & fa/5 our bits ( brok5 an*ors ^u ! wor/ gr\nd 9 ! _w1 ?is fleet+ & p]i%+ life6 ,& 9 ! mean:ile1 "t & tide c>ry u ^u ano!r life1 & !re is daily less & less oil 9 our lamps1 & less & less s& 9 our wat*-glass4 ,oh :at a wise c\rse 7 x = u to look away f ! false beauty ( our borr[$ prison1 & to m9d1 & eye1 & lu/ = our c\ntry6 ,"l1 ,"l1 take u home6 ,& = myself3 ,i ?9k1 if a poor1 weak1 dy+ %eep seek = an old dyke1 & ! lee-side ( an hill1 9 a /orm1 ,i h cause to long = a cov]t f ?is /orm1 9 heav54 ,i "k none w take my room ov] my head !re4 ,b1 c]ta9ly sleepy bodies w\ld be at re/ & a well-made b$1 & an old craz$ b>k at a %ore1 & a we>i$ travell] at home1 & a brea?less horse at ! r9k's end4 ,i see no?+ 9 ?is life b s91 & ! s\r fruits ( s93 &1 oh1 :at a burd5 is s96 ,& :at a slav]y & mis]able bondage is x1 to be at ! nod1 & yeas & nays1 ( su* a "l-ma/] z a body ( s96 ,truly1 :5 ,i ?9k ( x1 x is a wond] t ,*ri/ make? n fire & a%es ( su* a dry bran* z ,i am4 ,i w\ld (t5 lie d[n "u ,*ri/'s feet1 & bid ,him trample ^u me1 :5 ,i consid] my guilt9ess4 ,b see+ ,he ha? sworn t s9 %all n loose ,8 un*angeable cov5ant1 ,i keep h\se-room among/ ! re/ ( ! ill-le>n$ bairns1 & mu/ cumb] ! ,"l ( ! h\se ) ! re/1 till my ,"l take ! fett]s (f legs & arms1 & de/roy ?is body ( s91 & make a hole or brea* 9 ?is cage ( e>?1 t ! bird may fly out1 & ! imprison$ s\l be at lib]ty4 ,9 ! meantime1 ! lea/ intimation ( ,*ri/'s love is sweet1 & ! hope ( m>riage ) ! ,bridegroom holde? me 9 "s joyful on-wait+1 t1 :5 ,*ri/'s summ]-birds %all s+ ^u ! bran*es ( ! ,tree ( ,life1 ,i %all be tun$ by ,god ,himself to help !m to s+ ! home-com+ ( our ,well-belov$ & ,8 bride to _! h\se toge!r4 ,:5 ,i ?9k ( ?is1 ,i ?9k w9t]s & summ]s1 & ye>s & days1 & "t1 d me a pleasure t !y %ort5 ?is untwi/$ & weak ?read ( my life1 & t !y put s9 & mis]ies by-h&1 & t !y %all c>ry me to my ,bridegroom 9 a clap4 ,de> bro!r1 pray = me1 t x w\ld please ! ,"l ( ! v9ey>d to give me room to prea* ,8 righte\sness aga9 to ! great congregation4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,rememb] me to y\r wife4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,cclxxvii4--,to my ,,lady ,,boyd4 7,,s5se ,,( ,,unwor?9ess--,,obligation ,,to ,,grace--,,*ri/',s ,,abs5ce--,,/ate ,,( ,,! ,,l&47 ,,madam1--,i w\ld h writt5 to y\r ,lady%ip ere n[1 b p's believ+ !re is 9 me t :i* ,i "k !re is n1 ha? put me out ( love ) writ+ to any4 ,= x is easy to put religion to a m>ket & public fair2 b1 alas6 x is n s soon made eye-sweet = ,*ri/4 ,my ,"l see? me a tir$ man1 f> beh9d4 ,i h gott5 mu* love f ,*ri/1 b ,i give ,him little or none aga94 ,my :ite side come? out on pap] to m52 b at home & )9 ,i f9d mu* black "w1 & great cause ( a l[ sail1 & ( little boa/+4 ,& yet1 h[beit ,i see *all5ges to be true1 ! mann] ( ! tempt]'s press+ ( !m is unhone/1 &1 9 my ?\ghts1 knavi%-l4 ,my peace is1 t ,*ri/ may f9d out+ & sale ( ,8 w>es1 9 ! l ( me2 ,i mean = sav+ grace4 ,i wi% all pr(essors to fall 9 love ) grace4 ,all our songs %\ld be ( ,8 free grace4 ,we are b too lazy & c>eless 9 seek+ ( x2 x is all our ri*es we h "h1 & glory 9 ! bud4 ,i wi% t ,i c\ld set out free grace4 ,i 0 ! law's man1 & "u ! law1 & "u a curse2 b grace br\ght me f "u t h>d "l1 & ,i rejoice t ,i am grace's freehold]4 ,i pay tribute to none = heav51 see+ my l& & h]itage holde? ( ,*ri/1 my new ,k+4 ,inf9ite wisdom ha? devis$ ?is excell5t way ( free-hold+ = s9n]s4 ,x is a bett] way to heav5 ?an ! old way t 0 9 ,adam's days4 ,x ha? ?is fair advantage1 t no man's empt9ess & want laye? an inhibition ^u ,*ri/1 or h9d]e? ,8 salvation2 & t is f> be/ = me4 ,b our new ,l&lord putte? ! names ( dyv\rs1 & ,adam's =lorn heirs1 & begg>s1 & ! crook$ & bl9d1 9 ! free *>t]s4 ,heav5 & angels may wond] t we h got su* a gate ( s9 & hell4 ,su* a back-entry out ( hell z ,*ri/ made1 & br\ght out ! captives by1 is m ?an my poor %all[ ?\ghts c compreh5d4 ,i w\ld ?9k suff]+s glory 7& ,i am sometimes n f> f x71 if my ,"l w\ld give me a new alms ( free grace4 ,i he> t ! prelates are int5d+ bani%m5t = me2 b1 = m grace1 & no o!r hire1 ,i w\ld make x welcome4 ,! bits ( ?is clay h\se1 ! e>?1 & ! o!r side ( ! sea1 are my ,fa!r's4 ,if my sweet ,"l ,jesus w\ld bud my suff]+s ) a new measure ( grace1 ,i 7 a ri* man4 ,b ,i h n n[1 ( a long "t1 f\nd su* high spr+-tides z =m]ly4 ,! sea is out1 ! w9d ( ,8 ,_s calm2 & ,i _c buy a w9d1 or1 by reque/+ ! sea1 cause x to fl[ aga92 only ,i wait on ^u ! banks & %ore-side1 till ! ,"l s5d a full sea1 t ) upsails ,i may lift up ,*ri/4 ,yet sorr[ = ,8 abs5ce is sweet2 & sighs1 ) ,saw ye ,him :om my s\l love?8 h _! own delights4 ,oh t ,i may ga!r hung] aga9/ ,8 long-look$-= return6 ,well 7 my s\l1 if ,*ri/ 7 ! elem5t 7m9e own elem5t71 & t ,i lov$ & brea!d 9 ,him1 & if ,i c\ld n live )\t ,him4 ,i all[ n laught] ^u myself :5 ,he is away2 yet ,he nev] leave? ! h\se1 b ,he leave? dr9k-money beh9d ,him1 & a pawn t ,he w return4 ,wo1 wo to me1 if ,he %\ld g away & take all ,8 flitt+ ) ,him6 ,ev5 to dream ( ,him is sweet4 ,to build a h\se ( p9+ wi%es = ,8 return1 to sp9 out a web ( sorr[1 & c>e1 & langui%+1 & sighs1 ei!r dry or wet1 z !y may be 7because ,he ha? no leisure1 if ,i may speak s1 to make a visit1 or to see a poor fri5d71 sweet5e? & refre%e? ! ?\ghts ( ! he>t4 ,a mi/y dew w /& = ra91 & d "s good1 & keep "s gre5ness 9 ! h]bs1 till our ,"l's cl\ds rue ^u ! e>?1 & s5d d[n a wat]+ ( ra94 ,truly ,i ?9k ,*ri/'s mi/y dew a welcome message f heav5 till my ,"l's ra9 fall4 ,wo1 wo is me = ! ,"l's v9ey>d 9 ,scotl&6 ,h[beit ! ,fa!r ( ! h\se embrace a *ild1 & fe$ him1 & kiss him2 yet x is sorr[ & sadness to ! *ildr5 t our poor "m ha? gott5 h] leave1 & t our ,fa!r ha? giv5 up h\se4 ,x is an unhe>tsome ?+ to see our ,fa!r & "m agree s ill2 yet ! ba/>ds1 if !y be f$1 c>e n1 ,o ,"l1 ca/ n wat] on ,scotl&'s smok+ coal4 ,x is a /range gate ! sa9ts g to heav54 ,our enemies (t5 eat & dr9k u1 & we g to heav5 ?r\gh _! bellies & /oma*s1 & !y vomit ! *ur* ( ,god undige/$ among _! h&s4 ,& ev5 :ile we are %ut up 9 prisons by !m1 we advance 9 our j\rney4 ,rememb] my s]vice to my "l y\r son1 :o 0 k9d to me 9 my bonds1 & 0 n a%am$ to own me4 ,i w\ld be glad t ,*ri/ got ! morn+ s]vice ( 8 life1 n[ 9 8 "y ye>s4 ,x w\ld suit him well to give ,*ri/ 8 "y & gre5 love4 ,*ri/'s /amp & seal w\ld g f> d[n 9 a "y s\l1 if he w\ld receive ! ?ru/ ( ,*ri/'s /amp4 ,i w\ld desire him to make se>* = ,*ri/2 = nobles are n[ b dry fri5ds to ,*ri/4 ,! grace ( ,god our ,fa!r1 & ! good-w ( ,him :o dwelt 9 ! bu%1 be ) y\r ,lady%ip4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,cclxxviii4--,to ! ,,e>l ,,( ,,cassillis4 7,,ambition--,,*ri/',s ,,royal ,,pr]ogative--,,prelacy47 ,,"r ,,hon\rable ,,& ,,v ,,good ,,"l1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y\r ,lord%ip4--,i hope t y\r ,lord%ip w be pleas$ to p>don my boldness1 if1 ^u report ( y\r zeal\s & =w>d m9d1 :i* ,i he> our ,"l ha? giv5 y 9 ?is ,8 hon\rable cause1 :5 ,*ri/ & ,8 ,gospel are s f\lly wrong$1 ,i speak to y\r ,lord%ip on pap]1 entreat+ y\r ,lord%ip to g on 9 ! /r5g? ( ! ,"l1 t[>d1 & aga9/ a /orm ( anti*ri/ian w9d1 t bl[e? ^u ! face ( ?is y\r poor "m-*ur*1 ,*ri/'s lily among ! ?orns4 ,x is y\r ,lord%ip's glory & happ9ess1 :5 ye see su* a bl[ com+ ^u ,*ri/1 to ca/ up y\r arm to prev5t x4 ,nei!r is x a cause t ne$e? to blu% be=e ! sun1 or to flee ! s5t5ce or c5sure ( imp>tial behold]s1 see+ ! "q1 inde$ 7if x 7 rightly /at$71 is ab\t ! pr]ogative-royal ( our pr9cely & royal ,lawgiv]1 our ,"l ,jesus1 ^: anci5t m>*-/ones & l&-b\nds1 our ba/>d lords & e>?ly g5]ation ( tyranniz+ prelates h boldly & %amefully remov$4 ,& !y :o h b half an eye may see1 t x is ! gre$y desires ( "t-idoliz+ ,demases1 & ! it*+ scab ( ambiti\s & climb+ ,diotrepheses 7:o love ! goat's life1 to climb till !y _c f9d a way to set _! soles on gr\nd aga971 t ha? made su* a wide brea* 9 our ,zion's beautiful walls4 ,& ^! are ! m5 :o seek no hire = ! crucify+ ( ,*ri/1 b ,8 coat4 ,oh1 h[ =lorn & desolate is ! bride ( ,*ri/ made to all pass]s-by6 ,:o see? n ,*ri/ buri$ 9 ?is l&1 ,8 prophets hidd5 9 caves1 sil5c$1 bani%$ & imprison$8 tru? weep+ 9 sackclo? be=e ! judges1 ,p>liam5t1 & ! rul]s ( ! l&8 ,b h] bill is ca/ by !m1 & hol9ess hide? itself1 fe>+ 9 ! /reets = ! reproa*es & p]secution ( m54 ,ju/ice is fall5 aswoon 9 ! gate2 & ! long %ad[s ( ! ev5+ are /ret*$ out ^u u4 ,wo1 wo to u1 = our day flie? away6 ,:at rema9e?1 b t ,anti*ri/ set d[n 8 t5t 9 ! mid/ ( u1 except t y\r ,lord%ip1 & o!rs ) y1 read ,*ri/'s supplication1 & give ,him t :i* ! mo/ lewd & sc&al\s wret*es 9 ?is l& may h be=e a judge1 ev5 ! poor man's due1 law & ju/ice = ,god's sake8 ,oh1 !re=e1 my noble & de> ,"l1 z ye h begun1 g on1 9 ! mighty p[] & /r5g? ( ! ,"l1 to cause our ,"l1 9 ,8 ,gospel1 & afflict$ memb]s1 to laugh1 & to cause ! ,*ri/ian *ur*es 7^: eyes are all n[ ^u y7 to s+ = joy :5 ,scotl&'s moon %all %9e l ! light ( ! sun1 & ! sun l ! light ( sev5 days 9 "o4 ,ye c d no less ?an run & be> up ! head ( y\r swoon+ & dy+ "m-*ur*1 & plead = ! production ( h] anci5t *>t]s4 ,!y hold out & put out1 !y hold 9 & br+ 91 at _! pleasure1 m5 9 ,god's h\se4 ,!y /ole ! keys f ,*ri/ & ,8 *ur*1 & came 9 l ! ?ief & ! robb]1 n by ! door1 ,*ri/2 & n[ _! song is1 ,au?ority1 au?ority6 ob$i5ce to *ur*-gov]nors6 ,:5 su* a ba/>d & lawless pret5d$ /ep-dame1 z our ,prelacy1 is gone mad1 x is y\r place1 :o are ! nobles1 to rise & b9d !m4 ,at lea/1 law %\ld fett] su* wild bulls z !y are1 :o pu% all :o oppose !mselves to _! dom9ation4 ,alas6 :at h we lo/1 s9ce prelates 7 made ma/]-co9]s1 to *ange our gold into brass1 & to mix ! ,"l's w9e ) wat]6 ,bless$ = ev] %all ye be ( ! ,"l1 if ye help ,*ri/ aga9/ ! mighty1 & %all deliv] ! flock ( ,god1 scatt]$ ^u ! m\nta9s 9 ! d>k & cl\dy day1 out ( ! h&s ( ^! idol-%eph]ds4 ,fe> n m5 :o %all be mo?-eat5 clay1 t %all be roll$ up 9 a *e/1 & ca/5 "u ! e>?3 let ! ,holy ,"o ( ,israel be y\r fe>1 & be c\rage\s = ! ,"l & ,8 tru?4 ,rememb]1 t y\r acc\nts are com+ ^u y1 ) w+s1 z fa/ z "t po/e?4 ,rememb]1 :at peace ) ,god 9 ,*ri/1 & ! pres5ce ( ! ,son ( ,god 7! reveal$ & felt sweetness ( ,8 love71 w be to y1 :5 et]nity %all put "t to ! door1 & ye %all take good-night ( "t1 & ?is little %eph]d's t5t ( clay1 ?is inn ( a borr[$ e>?4 ,i hope t y\r ,lord%ip is n[ & !n s5d+ out ?\ghts to view ?is _w's naught9ess1#chg & vanity1 & ! hop$-= glory ( ! life to come2 & t ye resolve t ,*ri/ %all h y\rself1 & all y\rs1 at comm& = ,him1 ,8 hon\r & ,gospel4 #chg ,"s editions read no?+ness4 ,?us tru/+ t y\r ,lord%ip w p>don my boldness1 ,i pray t ! only wise ,god1 ! v ,god ( peace1 may pres]ve1 /r5g!n1 & e/abli% y to ! end4 ,y\r ,lord%ip's1 at all comm& & ob$i5ce 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,cclxxix4--,= ,,m>ion ,m',,naught4 7,a ,,spr+-,,tide ,,( ,,*ri/',s ,,love47 ,,my ,,de> ,,& ,,well-,,belov$ ,,si/]1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i am well2 hon\r to ,god4 ,i h be5 be=e a c\rt set up )9 me ( t]rors & *all5ges2 b my sweet ,"l ,jesus ha? tak5 ! mask (f ,8 face1 & said1 ,kiss ?y fill6 & ,i w n smo!r nor conceal ! k9dness ( my ,k+ ,jesus4 ,he ha? brok5 9 ^u ! poor prison]'s s\l1 l ! swell+ ( ,jordan4 ,i am bank & brim full2 a great1 high spr+-tide ( ! consolations ( ,*ri/ h ov]fl[$ me4 ,i w\ld n give my weep+ = ! f\rte5 prelates' laught]4 ,!y h s5t me "h to fea/ ) my ,k+4 ,8 spik5>d ca/e? a sweet smell4 ,! ,bridegroom's love ha? run away ) my he>t4 ,o love1 love1 love6 ,oh1 sweet are my royal ,k+'s *a9s6 ,i c>e n = fire nor torture4 ,h[ sweet 7 x to me to swim ! salt sea = my new ,lov]1 my second ,husb&1 my fir/ ,"l6 ,i *>ge y 9 ! "n ( ,god1 n to fe> ! wild bea/s t ent]$ into ! v9ey>d ( ! ,"l ( ,ho/s4 ,! false prophet is ! tail4 ,god %all cut ! tail f ,scotl&4 ,take y\r com=t & droop n1 despond n4 ,pray = my poor flock3 ,i w\ld take a p5ance on my s\l = _! salvation4 ,i fe> t ! ent]+ ( a hirel+ ^u my lab\rs !re w cut (f my life ) sorr[4 ,!re ,i wre/l$ ) ! ,angel & prevail$4 ,wood1#chh trees1 mead[s1 & hills are my witnesses1 t ,i drew on a fair meet+ betwixt ,*ri/ & ,anwo?4 #chh ,p]haps specially ref]r+ to ! wood adjo9+ ,bu%y ,bield1 ! spot /ill call$ ,ru!r=d's ,walk4 ,my love to y\r husb&1 to de> ,c>leton1 to my belov$ bro!r ,knockbrex4#chi ,=get n ,*ri/'s prison]4 ,i long = a lett] "u y\r own h&4 ,y\r fri5d & ,*ri/'s prison]1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,nov4 #bb1 #afcg4 #chi ,gordon ( ,knockbrex4 ,,cclxxx4--,to ,,john ,,gordon1 at ,rusco4#cij ,lett] ,,cclxxii4 7,,heav5 ,,h>d ,,to ,,be ,,won--,,_m ,,come ,,%ort ,,9 ,,atta9+--,,idol ,,s9s ,,to ,,be ,,r5\nc$--,,lik5ess ,,to ,,*ri/47 #cij ,?is seems to h be5 ! lett] ref]r$ to by ,mrs4 ,veit*1 wife ( ,mr4 ,william ,veit*1 m9i/] ( ,dumfries1 :5 %e says3 ,"o day1 hav+ be5 at pray]1 & com+ into ! room1 :]e "o 0 read+ a lett] ( ,mr4 ,ru!r=d's 7!n only 9 ,,ms471 direct$ to "o ,john ,gordon ( ,rusco1 giv+ an acc\nt h[ f> "o might g1 & yet prove a hypocrite & miss heav51 x occasion$ great ex]cise to me 7,memoir ( ! ,life ( ,mrs4 ,william ,veit*1 p4 #a74 ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,i e>ne/ly desire to "k ! case ( y\r s\l1 & to und]/& t ye h made sure "w ( heav5 & salvation4 #a4 ,rememb]1 salvation is "o ( ,*ri/'s da9ties ,he give? b to a few4 #b4 ,t x is viol5t sweat+ & /riv+ t take? heav54 #c4 ,t x co/ ,*ri/'s blood to pur*ase t h\se to s9n]s1 & to set mank9d d[n z ! ,k+'s free t5ants & freehold]s4 #d4 ,t _m make a />t t[>d heav5 :o fall on _! back1 & w9 n up to ! top ( ! m\nt4 ,x plucke? he>t & legs f !m1 & !y sit d[n & give x ov]1 because ! devil sette? a sweet-smell$ fl[] to _! nose 7?is fair busk$ _w71 :]e) !y are bewit*$1 & s =get or refuse to g =w>d4 #e4 ,rememb]1 _m g f> on & re=m _m ?+s1 & c f9d te>s1 z ,esau did2 & suff] hung] = tru?1 z ,judas did2 & wi% & desire ! end ( ! righte\s1 z ,balaam did2 & pr(ess fair1 & fight = ! ,"l1 z ,saul did2 & desire ! sa9ts ( ,god to pray = !m1 z ,ph>aoh & ,simon ,magus did2 & prophesy & speak ( ,*ri/1 z ,caiaphas did2 & walk s(tly & m\rn = fe> ( judgm5ts1 z ,ahab did2 & put away gross s9s & idolatry1 z ,jehu did2 & he> ! ^w ( ,god gladly1 & re=m _! life 9 _m ?+s accord+ to ! ^w1 z ,h]od did2 & say to ,*ri/1 ,ma/]1 ,i w foll[ ,!e :i!rsoev] ,?\ goe/1 z ! man :o (f]$ to be ,*ri/'s s]vant 7,matt4 viii4 #ai72 & may ta/e ( ! virtues ( ! life to come1 & be p>tak] ( ! wond]ful gifts ( ! ,holy ,_s1 & ta/e ( ! good ^w ( ,god1 z ! apo/ates :o s9 aga9/ ! ,holy ,gho/ 7,heb4 vi474 ,& yet all ^! are b l gold 9 cl9k & col\r1 & wat]$ brass1 & base metal4 ,^! are writt5 t we %\ld try ourselves1 & n re/ till we be a /ep ne>] ,*ri/ ?an sun-burnt & )]+ pr(essors c come4 #f4 ,consid]1 x is impossible t y\r idol-s9s & ye c g to heav5 toge!r2 & t !y :o w n "p ) ^! c1 inde$1 love ,*ri/ at ! bottom b only 9 ^w & %[1 :i* w n d ! bus9ess4 #g4 ,rememb]1 h[ swiftly ,god's po/ "t flie? away2 & t y\r =5oon is already sp5t1 y\r aft]noon w come1 & !n y\r ev5+1 & at la/ night1 :5 ye _c see to "w4 ,let y\r he>t be set ^u f9i%+ ( y\r j\rney1 & summ+ & lay+ y\r acc\nts ) y\r ,"l4 ,oh h[ bless$ %all ye be to h a joyful welcome ( y\r ,"l at night6 ,h[ bless$ are !y :o1 9 "t1 take sure c\rse ) _! s\ls6 ,bless ,8 great "n = :at y possess 9 goods & *ildr51 ease & worldly cont5tm5t1 t ,he ha? giv5 y2 & seek to be l ,*ri/ 9 humility & l[l9ess ( m9d4 ,& be n great & entire#cia ) ! _w4 ,make x n y\r god1 nor y\r lov] t ye tru/ unto1 = x w deceive y4 #cia ,z 9 ,lett] ,,cxix41 ,y\r he>t :olly !re4 ,i recomm5d ,*ri/ & ,8 love to y1 9 all ?+s2 let ,him h ! fl[] ( y\r he>t & y\r love4 ,set a l[ price ^u all ?+s b ,*ri/1 & cry d[n 9 y\r ?\ghts clay & dirt1 t w n com=t y :5 ye get summons to remove1 & compe> be=e y\r ,judge to answ] = all ! de$s done 9 ! body4 ,! ,"l give y wisdom 9 all ?+s4 ,i besee* y sanctify ,god 9 y\r speak+1 = holy & rev]5d is ,8 "n2 & be temp]ate & sob]4 ,companionry ) ! bad is a s91 t holde? _m out ( heav54 ,i w n believe t y w receive ! m9i/ry ( a /rang]1 :o w prea* a new & unc\? doctr9e to y4 ,let my salvation /& = x1 if ,i deliv]$ n ! pla9 & :ole c\nsel ( ,god to y 9 ,8 ^w4 ,read ?is lett] to y\r wife1 & rememb] my love to h]1 & reque/ h] to take he$ to d :at ,i write to y4 ,i pray = y & y\rs4 ,rememb] me 9 y\r pray]s to our ,"l1 t ,he w\ld be pleas$ to s5d me among/ y aga94 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r lawful & lov+ pa/or1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 #afcg4 ,,cclxxxi4--,to my ,,"l ,,l\d\n4 7,,true ,,hon\r ,,9 ,,ma9ta9+ ,,*ri/',s ,,cause--,,prelacy--,,light ,,( ,,et]nity47 ,,"r ,,hon\rable ,,& ,,v ,,wor?y ,,"l1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,he>+ ( y\r ,lord%ip's zeal & c\rage = ,*ri/ our ,"l 9 ,8 hon\rable cause1 ,i am bold 7& plead p>don = x7 to speak 9 pap] by a l9e or two to y\r ,lord%ip1 s9ce ,i h n access any o!r way1 besee*+ y\r ,lord%ip1 by ! m]cies ( ,god1 & by ! ev]la/+ peace ( y\r s\l1 & by ! te>s & pray]s ( our "m-*ur*1 to g on1 z ye h wor?ily begun1 9 purg+ ( ! ,"l's h\se 9 ?is l&1 & pluck+ d[n ! /icks ( ,anti*ri/'s fil?y ne/1 ?is wret*$ ,prelacy1 & t black k+dom ^: wick$ aims h ev] be51 & /ill are1 to make ?is fat _w ! only compass !y w\ld h ,*ri/ & religion to sail by1 & to m\nt up ! ,man ( ,s91 _! godfa!r ! ,pope ( ,rome1 ^u ! highe/ /air ( ,*ri/'s ?rone1 & to make a velvet *ur* 79 reg>d ( ,p>liam5t gr&eur & worldly pomp1 :]e( always _! /9k+ brea? smelle?71 & to put ,*ri/ & tru? 9 sackclo? & prison1 & to eat ! bread ( adv]sity & dr9k ! wat] ( affliction4 ,half an eye ( any1 n mi/$ ) ! d>kness ( anti*ri/ian smoke1 may see x ?us 9 ?is l&4 ,& n[ our ,"l ha? begun to awak5 ! nobles & o!rs to plead = borne-d[n ,*ri/ & ,8 weep+ ,gospel4 ,my de> & noble ,"l1 ! eye ( ,*ri/ is ^u y2 ! eyes ( _m noble1 _m holy1 _m le>n$ & wor?y ones1 9 our neighb\r+ *ur*es ab\t1 are ^u y4#cib ,?is poor *ur*1 y\r "m & ,*ri/'s sp\se1 is hold+ up h] h&s & he>t to ,god = y1 & do? besee* y ) te>s to plead = h] ,husb&1 ,8 k+ly sceptre1 & = ! lib]ties t h] ,"l & ,k+ ha? giv5 to h]1 z to a free k+dom t owe? spiritual tribute to none on e>?1 z be+ ! freeborn pr9cess & daught] to ! ,k+ ( k+s4 ,?is is a cause t1 be=e ,god1 ,8 angels1 ! _w1 be=e sun & moon1 ne$e? n to blu%4 ,oh1 :at glory & true hon\r is x to l5d ,*ri/ y\r h& & s]vice1 & to be among/ ! repair]s ( ! brea*es ( ,zion's walls1 & to help to build ! old wa/e places1 & /ret* =? ! curta9s1 & /r5g!n ! /akes ( ,*ri/'s t5t 9 ?is l&6 ,oh1 bless$ are !y :o1 :5 ,*ri/ is driv5 away1 w br+ ,him back aga91 & l5d ,him lodg+6 ,& bless$ are ye ( ! ,"l6 ,y\r "n & hon\r %all nev] rot nor )] 79 heav5 at lea/71 if ye deliv] ! ,"l's %eep1 t h be5 scatt]$ 9 ! d>k & cl\dy day1 out ( ! h&s ( /range lords & hirel+s1 :o ) rig\r & cruelty h caus$ !m to eat ! pa/ures trodd5 ^u ) _! f\l feet1 & to dr9k muddy wat]2 & :o h spun out su* a _w ( y>ds ( indiff]5ces 9 ,god's wor%ip1 to make & weave a web = ! ,anti*ri/ 7:i* %all n keep any f ! cold72 z !y m9d no?+ else1 b t1 by ! br++ 9 ( ! ,pope's f\l tail fir/ ^u u 7_! wret*$ & begg>ly c]emonies71 !y may ?ru/ 9 aft] !m ! ,anti*ri/'s legs & ?ighs1 & 8 belly1 head1 & %\ld]s2 & !n cry d[n ,*ri/ & ! ,gospel1 & up ! m]*&ise & w>es ( ! great :ore4 ,fe> n1 my wor?y ,"l1 to give y\rself1 & all ye h1 out = ,*ri/ & ,8 ,gospel4 ,no man d>e say 7:o did ev] ?us haz>d = ,*ri/71 t ,*ri/ paid him n 8 hundr$-fold 9 ?is life duly1 &1 9 ! life to come1 life ev]la/+4 ,?is is ,8 own tru? t ye n[ plead =2 = ,god & man _c b comm5d y to beg ju/ice f a j pr9ce = oppress$ ,*ri/1 & to plead t ,*ri/1 :o is ! ,k+'s ,"l1 may be he>d 9 a free c\rt to speak = ,himself1 :5 ! /&+ & e/abli%$ laws ( our nation c /rongly plead = ,*ri/'s cr[n 9 ! pulpits1 & ,8 *air z ,lawgiv] 9 ! free gov]nm5t ( ,8 own h\se4 ,b ,*ri/ w nev] be cont5t & pleas$ ) ?is l&1 nei!r %all ,8 hot1 fi]y indignation be turn$ away1 s long z ! prelate 7! man t lay 9 ,anti*ri/'s f\l womb1 & ! ,anti*ri/'s "l-bailiff7 %all sit "l-c>v] 9 ! c\rts ( ! ,"l ,jesus4 ,! prelate is bo? ! egg & ! ne/ to cleck & br+ =? ,pop]y4 ,plead1 !re=e1 9 ,*ri/'s behalf1 = ! pluck+ d[n ( ! ne/1 & ! cru%+ ( ! egg2 & let ,*ri/'s k+ly (fice suff] no m unwor?y indignities4 ,be valiant = y\r royal ,k+1 ,jesus2 cont5d = ,him3 y\r adv]s>ies %all be mo?-eat5 worms1 & die z m54 ,*ri/ & ,8 hon\r n[ lie on y\r %\ld]s1 let ,him n fall to ! gr\nd4 ,ca/ y\r eye ^u ,him :o is quickly com+ to decide all ! controv]sies 9 ,zion4 ,& rememb] t ! s& 9 y\r night-glass w run out2 "t ) w+s w flee away4 ,et]nity is h>d ^u y2 & :at w ,*ri/'s love-smiles1 & ! light ( ,8 lovely & s\l-delight+ c\nt5ance1 be to y 9 t day1 :5 ,god %all take up 9 ,8 "r h& ?is little lodge ( heav5 7l z a %eph]d lifte? up 8 little t5t71 & fold toge!r ! two leaves ( ,8 t5t1 & put ! e>? & all ! pl5i%+ ( x into a fire1 & turn ?is clay-idol1 ! god ( ,adam's sons1 into smoke & :ite a%es6 ,oh1 :at hire & h[ _m worlds w\ld _m !n give to h a fav\rable decreet ( ! ,judge6 ,oh1 :at moneys w\ld !y n give1 to buy a m\nta9 to be a grave above bo? s\l & body1 to hide !m f ! awesome looks ( an angry ,"l & ,judge6 ,i hope t y\r ,lord%ip ?9ke? ^u ?is1 & t ye m9d loyalty to ,*ri/1 & to ! ,k+ bo?4 #cib ,we h already se5 7note to ,lett] ,,cxvi47 t ,john1 ,e>l ( ,l\don1 0 "o ( ! ,scotti% nobles :o mo/ zeal\sly esp\s$ ! cause ( ! ,second ,re=mation4 ,9 all ! measures ( ! ,cov5ant]s = promot+ ! cause ( ! ,cov5ant1 he took a lead+ "p2 & f 8 high "*1 z well z 8 di/+ui%$ tal5ts1 8 p>ty repos$ 9 him ) ! utmo/ confid5ce4 ,wodr[ describes him z a nobleman ( excell5t end[m5ts1 great le>n+1 s+ul> wisdom & conduct1 bewit*+ eloqu5ce1 jo9$ ) rem>kable resolution & c\rage4 ,n[ ! v ,god ( peace1 ! only wise ,god1 e/abli% & /r5g!n y ^u ! rock laid 9 ,zion4 ,y\r ,lord%ip's at all ob$i5ce 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,jan4 #d1 #afch4 ,,cclxxxii4--,to ! ,,lady ,,rob]tl&4 ,?is is probably ! ,lady ,rob]tl& 7h] own "n 0 ,flem+7 m5tion$ 9 ,liv+/one's ,*>act]i/ics z "o deeply ex]cis$ 9 m9d1 :o (t5 got z r>e outgates4 ,%e 0 a great help to ! poor p ( ,/ew>ton1 dur+ ! "t ( ! awak5+ !re4 ,"o ( h] say+s 01 ,) ,god1 ! mo/ ( mo/s is light] ?an no?+2 & )\t ,god1 ! lea/ ( lea/s is heavi] ?an any burd54 7,,afflictions ,,purify--,,! ,,_w',s ,,vanity--,,*ri/',s ,,wise ,,love47 ,,mi/ress1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i %all be glad to he> t y\r s\l prosp]e?1 & t fruit gr[e? ^u y1 aft] ! ,"l's husb&ry & pa9s1 9 ,8 rod t ha? n be5 a /rang] to y f y\r y\?4 ,x is ! ,"l's k9dness t ,he w take ! scum (f u 9 ! fire4 ,:o kn[e? h[ ne$ful w9n[+ is to u1 & :at dross we mu/ want ere we ent] into ! k+dom ( ,god8 ,s n>r[ is ! entry to heav51 t our knots1 our bun*es & lumps ( pride1 & self-love1 & idol-love1 & _w-love1 mu/ be hamm]$ (f u1 t we may ?r+ 91 /oop+ l[1 & creep+ ?r\gh t n>r[ & ?orny entry4 ,& n[ = myself1 ,i f9d x ! mo/ sweet & heav5ly life to take up h\se & dwell+ at ,*ri/'s fireside1 & set d[n my t5t ^u ,*ri/1 t ,f\ndation-/one1 :o is sure & fai?ful gr\nd & h>d "u foot4 ,oh if ,i c\ld w9 to x1 & proclaim myself n ! _w's debtor1 nor a lov] oblig$ to x1 & t ,i m9d n to hire or bud ?is _w's love any long]2 b defy bo? ! k9dness & feud ( ,god's :ole creation :atsomev]6 especially ! l[] vault & clay "p ( ,god's creatures1 ?is va9 e>?6 ,= :at hold ,i ( ,8 _w8 ,a borr[$ lodg+ & "s ye>s' h\se-room1 & bread & wat]1 & fire1 & b$ & c&le1 are all a "p ( ! p5sion ( my ,k+ & ,"l2 to :om ,i owe ?anks1 & n to a creature4 ,i ?ank ,god t ,god is ,god1 & ,*ri/ is ,*ri/1 & ! e>? ! e>?1 & ! devil ! devil1 & ! _w ! _w1 & t s9 is s91 & t ev]y?+ is :at x is2 because ,he ha? taught me 9 my wild]ness n to %uffle my ,"l ,jesus1 nor to int]mix ,him ) creature-vanities1 nor to sp9 or tw9e ,*ri/ or ,8 sweet love 9 "o web1 or 9 "o ?read1 ) ! _w & ! ?+s !re(4 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld hold & keep ,*ri/ all alone1 & mix ,him ) no?+6 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld cry d[n ! price & weight ( my curs$ self1 & cry up ! price ( ,*ri/1 & d\ble1 & triple1 & augm5t1 & height5 to millions ! price & wor? ( ,*ri/6 ,i am 7if ,i dur/ speak s1 & might lawfully compla97 s hungr$ly tutor$ by ,*ri/ ,jesus my lib]al ,"l1 t ,8 nice love1 :i* my s\l w\ld be 9 h&s )1 flie? me2 & yet ,i am tra9$ on to love ,him1 & lu/1 & long1 & die = ,8 love :om ,i _c see4 ,x is a wond] to p9e away ) love = a cov]$ & hid lov]1 & to be hung]$ ) ,8 love1 s z a poor s\l _c get 8 fill ( hung] = ,*ri/4 ,x is h>d to be hung]$ ( hung]1#cic :]e( su* abundance = o!r ?+s is 9 ! _w4 ,b sure1 if we 7 tutors1 & /ew>ds1 & ma/]s1 & "l-c>v]s ( ,*ri/'s love1 we %\ld be m lean & worse f$ ?an we are4 ,our meat doe? u ! m good1 t ,*ri/ keepe? ! keys1 & t ! w9d & ! air ( ,*ri/'s sweet brea?+1 & ( ! influ5ce ( ,8 ,_s1 is lock$ up 9 ! h&s ( ! good pleasure ( ,him :o bl[e? :]e ,he li/e?4 #cic ,n to get ev5 en\gh ( hung] = ,*ri/4 ,i see !re is a sort ( impati5t pati5ce requir$ 9 ! want ( ,*ri/ z to ,8 manife/ations1 & wait+ on4 ,!y ?rive :o wait on ,8 love1 & ! bl[+ ( x1 & ! turn+ ( ,8 graci\s w9d2 & !y ?rive :o1 9 t on-wait+1 make ha/e & d9 & mu* ado = _! lo/ & hidd5 ,"l ,jesus4 ,h[ev] x be1 ,god fe$ me ) ,him any way4 ,if ,he w\ld come 91 ,i %all n dispute ! matt]1 :]e ,he get a hole1 or h[ ,he op5$ ! lock4 ,i %\ld be cont5t t ,*ri/ & ,i met1 suppose ,he %\ld /& on ! o!r side ( hell's lake & cry to me1 ,ei!r put 9 y\r foot & come ?r\gh1 or else ye %all n h ,me at all4 ,b :at fools are we 9 ! tak+ up ( ,him & ( ,8 deal+6 ,he ha? a gate ( ,8 own beyond ! ?\ghts ( m51 t no foot ha? skill to foll[ ,him4 ,b we are /ill ill s*ol>s1 & w g 9 at heav5's gates want+ ! half ( our lesson2 & %all /ill be bairns1 s long z we are "u "t's h&s1 & till et]nity cause a sun to arise 9 our s\ls t %all give u wit4 ,we may see h[ we spill & m> our own fair heav5 & our salvation1 & h[ ,*ri/ is e day putt+ 9 "o bone or o!r1 9 ^! fall5 s\ls ( ours1 9 ! "r place aga92 & t on ?is side ( ! ,new ,j]usalem1 we %all /ill h ne$ ( =giv+ & heal+ grace4 ,i f9d crosses ,*ri/'s c>v$ "w t ,he m>ke? out = u1 & t ) crosses ,he figure? & portraye? u to ,8 own image1 cutt+ away pieces ( our ill & corruption4 ,"l cut1 ,"l c>ve1 ,"l w\nd1 ,"l d any?+ t may p]fect ,?y ,fa!r's image 9 u1 & make u meet = glory4 ,pray = me 7,i =get n y7 t our ,"l w\ld be pleas$ to l5d me h\se-room to prea* ,8 righte\sness1 & tell :at ,i h he>d & se5 ( ,him4 ,=get n ,zion t is n[ 9 ,*ri/'s caums1 & 9 ,8 =ge4 ,god br+ h] out new "w4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,jan4 #d1 #afch4 ,,cclxxxiii4--,to 8 ,rev]5t & ,respect$ ,fri5d1 ,,?omas ,,maccullo* ( ,ne!r ,ardwell4 ,see ,ardwell 9 notice at ,lett] ,,ci4 ,?is lett] is giv5 f ! ,*ri/ian ,in/ructor = ,janu>y #ahci1 furni%$ by "o :o _h ! ,,ms4 ,:y ,ru!r=d calls 8 correspond5t rev]5t1 we d n "k4 ,x seems to mean ,,rev]$1 z 9 ! address ( ,lett] ,,cclxxxiv4#cid #cid ,! contributor :o furni%es ?is lett] to ! ,*ri/ian ,in/ructor says3 ,! pap] is small & d+y1 & ! mode ( fold+ is n exactly 9 mod]n /yle4 ,b ! wax & ! impression on x are entire4 7,,e>ne/ ,,call ,,to ,,dilig5ce--,,circumspect ,,walk+47 ,,rev]5t ,,& ,,mu* ,,respect$1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i long to he> h[ y\r s\l prosp]e?1 & ,i expect$ y w\ld h writt5 to me4 ,my e>ne/ desire to y is1 t y w\ld seek ! ,"l & ,8 face4 ,i "k t y are n ignorant t y\r daylight is go+ fa/ away1 & y\r sun decl9+4 ,i besee* y by ! m]cies ( ,god1 & by ! w\nds ( y\r r$eem+ ,"l1 & y\r dreadful compe>ance be=e ! awesome ,judge ( quick & dead1 make y\r acc\nt cle> & pla9 ) y\r ,judge & ,"l1 :ile ye h fair daylight1 = y\r night is com+ on4 ,!re=e1 ,i pray y1 judge m ( ! wor? ( y\r s\l1 & "k t if y are 9 ,*ri/1 & secure y\r own s\l1 y are bless$ = ev]4 ,few1 few1 yea v few1 are sav$4 ,grace is n ca/5 d[n at e man's door2 !re=e spe$ y\rself & o!rs ^u seek+ ,*ri/ & salvation2 & le>n to ov]come1 9 ! bitt]ness ( y\r s\l1 y\r s9s 9 "t4 ,x is n easy to take heav51 z ! ^w sai?1 by viol5ce4 ,keep y\r tongue f curs+ & swe>+2 refra9 f wra? & malice2 =give all m5 = ,*ri/'s sake1 z y w\ld h y\r ,"l =give y4 ,i pray y1 see+ y\r "t is %ort1 make spe$ 9 y\r j\rney to heav51 t y may secure a lodg+ to y\r s\l aga9/ night4 ,rememb] my love to y\r wife1 ,william y\r son1 & ! re/ ( y\r *ildr54 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 at all h\rs1 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,jan4 #e1 #afch4 ,,cclxxxiv4--,to ! ,hon\rable1 ,rev]5d1 & ,well-belov$ ,pr(essors ( ,*ri/ & ,8 tru? 9 s9c]ity1 9 ,irel&4 ,at ! date ( ?is lett] ! ,presbyt]ian ,*ur* ( ,irel& 0 9 a v depress$ condition4 ,9 #afcd ,rob]t ,blair1 ) "s o!r m9i/]s1 7 depos$ = noncon=mity2 9 ! autumn ( #afcf five m 7 dealt ) 9 ! same mann]1 = ! same cause2 & all ( !m 7 ultimately =c$ to leave ! c\ntry4 ,! ,presbyt]ians 9 ,irel& 7 ?us left to a great ext5t de/itute ( ! m9i/ry ( ! ,^w1 :i* _h be5 s em95tly bless$ ( ,god4 ,?is lett] 0 int5d$ to confirm !m 9 _! adh]5ce to ! cause = :i* _! m9i/]s & !mselves 7 suff]+4 7,,! ,,way ,,to ,,heav5 ,,(ttimes ,,?r\gh ,,p]secution--,,*ri/',s ,,wor?--,,mak+ ,,sure ,,our ,,pr(ession--,,self-,,d5ial--,,no ,,compromise--,,te/s ,,( ,,s9c]ity--,,8 ,,own ,,desire ,,= ,,*ri/',s ,,glory47 ,,de>ly ,,belov$ ,,9 ,,our ,,"l1 ,,& ,,p>tak]s ,,( ,,! ,,heav5ly ,,call+1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y1 & f ,god our ,fa!r1 & f our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,i always1 b mo/ ( all n[ 9 my bonds 7mo/ sweet bonds = ,*ri/ my ,"l71 rejoice to he> ( y\r fai? & love1 & to he> t our ,k+1 our ,well-belov$1 our ,bridegroom1 )\t tir+1 /aye? /ill to woo y z ,8 wife2 & t p]secutions1 & mock+s ( s9n]s1 h n *as$ away ! ,woo] f ! h\se4 ,i p]suade y 9 ! ,"l1 t ! m5 ( ,god1 n[ scatt]$ & driv5 f y1 put y ^u ! "r sc5t & pursuit ( ,*ri/3 &1 my salvation on x 7if t5 heav5s 7 m9e71 if ?is way1 ?is way t ,i n[ suff] =1 ?is way t ! _w nickname? & reproa*e?1 & no o!r way1 be n ! ,k+'s gate to heav56 ,& ,i %all nev] see ,god's face 7&1 alas1 ,i 7 a beguil$ wret* if x 7 s67 if ?is be n ! only sav+ way to heav54 ,oh t y w\ld take a prison] ( ,*ri/'s ^w = x 7nay1 ,i "k y h ! greate/ ,k+'s ^w = x71 t x %all n be y\r wisdom to spe] out ano!r ,*ri/1 or ano!r way ( wor%ipp+ ,him1 ?an is n[ sav+ly reveal$ to y4 ,!re=e1 ?\gh ,i nev] saw y\r faces1 let me be p>don$ to write to y 7ye hon\rable p]sons1 ye fai?ful pa/ors1 yet among/ ! flocks1 & ye s9c]e pr(essors ( ,*ri/'s tru?1 or any weak1 tir$ /ray]s1 :o ca/ b half an eye aft] ! ,bridegroom71 if possibly ,i c\ld1 by any weak exp]i5ce1 confirm & /r5g!n y 9 ?is good way1 ev]y:]e spok5 aga9/4 ,i c ) ! greate/ assurance 7to ! hon\r ( our highe/1 & greate/1 & de>e/ ,"l1 let x be spok567 ass]t 7?\gh ,i be b a *ild 9 ,*ri/1 & sc>ce able to walk b by a hold1 & ! meane/1 & less ?an ! lea/ ( sa9ts71 t we d n come nigh1 by tw5ty degrees1 to ! due love & e/imation ( t faire/ among ! sons ( m54 ,= if x 7 possible t heav51 yea1 t5 heav5s1 7 laid 9 ! balance ) ,*ri/1 ,i w\ld ?9k ! smell ( ,8 brea? above !m all4 ,sure ,i am t ,he is ! f> be/ half ( heav51 yea1 ,he is all heav51 & m ?an all heav52 & my te/imony ( ,him is1 t t5 lives ( black sorr[1 t5 dea?s1 t5 hells ( pa91 t5 furnaces ( brim/one1 & all exquisite torm5ts1 7 all too little = ,*ri/1 if our suff]+ c\ld be a hire to buy ,him4 ,!re=e1 fa9t n 9 y\r suff]+s & haz>ds = ,him4 ,i proclaim & cry1 hell1 sorr[1 & %ame ^u all lu/s1 ^u all by-lov]s1 t w\ld take ,*ri/'s room ov] ,8 head1 9 ?is little in* ( love ( ^! n>r[ s\ls ( ours1 t is due to sweete/ ,jesus4 ,o highe/1 ,o faire/1 ,o de>e/ ,"l ,jesus1 take ,?9e own f all ba/>d lov]s4 ,oh t we c\ld wadset & sell all our "p ( "t's glory1 & "t's good ?+s1 = a lease & tack ( ,*ri/ = all et]nity6 ,oh h[ are we mi/$ & mir$ ) ! love ( ?+s t are on ?is side ( "t1 & on ?is side ( dea?'s wat]6 ,:]e c we f9d a mat* to ,*ri/1 or an equal1 or a bett] ?an ,he1 among creat$ ?+s8 ,oh ?is _w is out ( all conceit1 & all love1 ) our ,well-belov$4 ,oh t ,i c\ld sell my laught]1 joy1 ease1 & all = ,him2 & be cont5t ) a /raw b$1 & bread by weight1 & wat] by measure1 9 ! camp ( our weep+ ,*ri/6 ,i "k t ,8 sackclo? & a%es are bett] ?an ! fool's laught]1 :i* is l ! crackl+ ( ?orns "u a pot4 ,b1 alas6 we d n h>d5 our faces aga9/ ! cold nor? /orms :i* bl[ ^u ,*ri/'s fair face4 ,we love well summ]-religion1 & to be t :i* s9 has made u1 ev5 z ?9-sk9n$ z if we 7 made ( :ite pap]2 & w\ld fa9 be c>ri$ to heav5 9 a close-cov]$ *>iot1 wi%+ f our he>ts t ,*ri/ w\ld give u surety1 & ,8 h&write1 & ,8 seal1 or no?+ b a fair summ] until we be l&$ 9 at heav5's gates6 ,h[ _m ( u h be5 "h deceiv$1 & h fa9t$ 9 ! day ( trial6 ,among/ y !re are "s ( ?is /amp4 ,i %all be sorry if my acqua9tance ,a4 ,t4 ha? left y3 ,i w n believe t he d>e to /ay away f ,*ri/'s side4 ,i desire t ye %ew him ?is f me2 = ,i lov$ him once 9 ,*ri/1 nei!r c ,i *ange my m9d sudd5ly ( him4 ,b ! tru? is1 t _m ( y1 & too _m also ( y\r neighb\r ,*ur* ( ,scotl&1 h be5 l a t5ant t sitte? mail-free & kn[e? n 8 hold+ :ill 8 rights be que/ion$4 ,& n[ ,i am p]suad$1 t x w be ask$ at e "o ( u1 on :at t]ms we brook ,*ri/2 = we h sitt5 long mail-free4 ,we f\nd ,*ri/ )\t a wet foot2 & ,he & ,8 ,gospel came ^u small *>ges to our doors3 b n[ we mu/ wet our feet to seek ,him4 ,our evil mann]s1 & ! bad fa%ions ( a p at ease f our y\?1 & l ,moab n ca/5 f vessel to vessel 7,j]4 xlviii4 #aa71 h made u 7l ! /&+ wat]s71 to ga!r a f\l scum1 &1 :5 we are jumbl$1 our dregs come up1 & are se54 ,_m take b half a grip ( ,*ri/1 & ! w9d bl[e? !m & ,*ri/ asund]4 ,inde$1 :5 ! ma/ is brok5 & bl[n into ! sea1 x is an art#cie !n to swim ^u ,*ri/ to dry l&4 ,x is ev5 possible t ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 9 a h>d trial1 lay !mselves d[n z hidd5 9 ! lee-side ( a bu% :ill ,*ri/ _! ,ma/] be tak51 z ,pet] did2 & lurk !re1 :ill ! /orm be ov]-pa/4 ,all ( u "k ! way to a :ole sk92 & ! s+le/ he>t t is ha? a by-purse t w conta9 ! d5ial ( ,*ri/1 & a fe>ful backslid+4 ,oh1 h[ r>e a ?+ x is to be loyal & hone/ to ,*ri/1 :5 ,he ha? a controv]sy ) ! %ields ( ! e>?6 ,i wi% all ( y w\ld consid]1 t ?is trial is f ,*ri/2 x is come ^u y unb\ght4 7,inde$1 :5 we buy a temptation ) our own money1 no m>vel t we be n easily free ( x1 & t ,god be n at our elb[ to take x (f our h&47 ,?is is ,*ri/'s ord9>y h\se-fire1 t ,he make? use ( to try all ! vessels ( ,8 h\se )al4 ,& ,*ri/ is n[ ab\t to br+ ,8 treasure out be=e sun & moon1 & to tell ,8 money1 &1 9 ! tell+1 to try :at weight ( gold1 & :at weight ( wat]$ copp]1 is 9 ,8 h\se4 ,d n n[ j\k1 or b[1 or yield to y\r adv]s>ies 9 a hair-bread?4 ,*ri/ & ,8 tru? w n divide2 & ,8 tru? ha? n latitude & bread?1 t ye may take "s ( x & leave o!r "s ( x4 ,nay1 ! ,gospel is l a small hair1 t ha? no bread?1 & w n cleave 9 two4 ,x is n possible to twi/ & comp\nd a matt] betwixt ,*ri/ & ,anti*ri/2 &1 !re=e1 ye mu/ ei!r be = ,*ri/1 or ye mu/ be aga9/ ,him4 ,x 0 b man's wit1 & ! wit ( prelates & _! godfa!r ! ,pope 7t man )\t law#cif71 to put ,*ri/ & ,8 pr]ogatives royal1 & ,8 tru?1 or ! smalle/ nail-bread? ( ,8 latt] w1 9 ! new cal5d] ( indiff]5ces1 & to make a blank ( un9k$ pap] 9 ,*ri/'s te/am5t t m5 may fill up2 & to %uffle ! tru?1 & matt]s :i* !y call indiff]5t1 ?r\gh o!r1 & sp9 bo? toge!r1 t ,anti*ri/'s w>es may sell ! bett]4 ,?is is b ! device & =g$ dream ( m5 ^: consci5ces are made ( /\tness1 & :o h a ?roat t a grav5 image1 great] ?an ! b\nds ( ! kirk-door1 w\ld get free passage into4 ,i am sure t :5 ,*ri/ %all br+ u all out 9 our blacks & :ites1 at t day :5 ,he %all cry d[n "t & ! _w1 & :5 ! glory ( x %all lie 9 :ite a%es1 l a ,may-fl[] cut d[n & :i* ha? lo/ ! blossom1 !re %all be few1 yea none1 t d>e make any po9t1 :i* t\*e? ! wor%ip & hon\r ( our ,k+ & ,lawgiv]1 to be indiff]5t4 ,oh t ?is misl$ & bl9dfold$ _w w\ld see t ,*ri/ do? n rise & fall1 /& or lie1 by m5's appreh5sions6 ,:at is ,*ri/ ! light]1 t m5 d ) ,him1 by op5 proclamation1 z m5 d ) clipp$ & light money8 ,!y are n[ cry+ d[n ,*ri/ "s gra9-weights1 & "s p\nds or %ill+s2 & !y w h ,him lie#cig = a p5ny or a p\nd1 = "o or = a hundr$1 accord+ z ! w9d bl[e? f ! ea/ or f ! we/4 ,b ! ,"l ha? weigh$ ,him1 & balanc$ ,him already3 ,?is is my belov$ ,son 9 :om ,i am well pleas$2 he> ye ,him6 ,8 wor? & ,8 weight /& /ill4 ,x is our "p to cry1 ,up1 up ) ,*ri/1 & d[n1 d[n ) all creat$ glory be=e ,him4 ,oh t ,i c\ld height5 ,him1 & height5 ,8 "n1 & height5 ,8 ?rone6 ,i "k1 & am p]suad$1 t ,*ri/ %all aga9 be high & great 9 ?is poor1 )]$1 & sun-burnt ,kirk ( ,scotl&2 & t ! sp>ks ( our fire %all fly ov] ! sea1 & r\nd ab\t1 to w>m y & o!r si/] *ur*es2 & t ?is tab]nacle ( ,david's h\se1 t is fall51 ev5 ! ,son ( ,david's wa/e places1 %all be built aga94 ,& ,i "k ! prison1 crosses1 p]secutions1 & trials ( ! two sla9 witnesses1 t are n[ dead & buri$ 7,rev4 xi4 #i71 & ( ! fai?ful pr(essors1 h a back-door & back-entry ( escape2 & t dea? & hell1 & ! _w1 & ! tortures1 %all all cleave & split 9 twa91 & give u free passage & lib]ty to g ?r\gh toll-free3 & we %all br+ all ,god's good metal out ( ! furnace aga91 & leave beh9d u b our dross & our scum4 ,we may !n be=eh& proclaim ,*ri/ to be victori\s4 ,he is cr[n$ ,k+ ( ,m\nt ,zion3 ,god did put ! cr[n ^u ,8 head 7,ps4 ii4 #f1 & xxi4 #c71 & :o d>e take x (f aga98 ,out ( "q1 ,he ha? sore & griev\s qu>rels aga9/ ,8 *ur*3 & !re=e ,he is call$1 ,he ^: fire is 9 ,zion1 & ^: furnace is 9 ,j]usalem 7,isa4 xxxi4 #i74 ,b :5 ,he ha? p]=m$ ,8 "w on ,m\nt ,zion1 all ,zion's hat]s %all be z ! hungry & ?ir/y man1 t dreame? he is eat+ & dr9k+1 & behold1 :5 he awak5e?1 he is fa9t1 & 8 s\l empty4 ,& ?is advantage we h also1 t ,he w n br+ be=e sun & moon all ! infirmities ( ,8 wife4 ,x is ! mode/y ( m>riage-ang] or husb&-wra?1 t our sweet ,"l ,jesus w n come ) *id+ to ! /reets1 to let all ! _w he> :at is betwixt ,him & u4 ,8 sweet glooms /ay "u ro(1 & t because ,he is ,god4 #cie ,x requires skill4 #cif ,allud+ to #b ,!ss4 ii4 #h4 1 t ,lawless "o4 #cig ,/& =4 ,two special ?+s ye are to m9d3 #a4 ,try & make sure y\r pr(ession2 t ye c>ry n empty lamps4 ,alas6 security1 security is ! bane & ! wrack ( ! mo/ "p ( ! _w4 ,oh1 h[ _m pr(essors g ) a gold5 lu/re1 & are gold-l be=e m5 7:o are b witnesses to our :ite sk971 & yet are b ba/>d & base metal6 ,consid] h[ fair be=e ! w9d "s d ply ) up-sails & :ite1 ev5 to ! nick ( illum9ation1 & ta/+ ( ! heav5ly gift2 & a %>e & "p ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 & ! ta/+ ( ! good ^w ( ,god1 & ! p[]s ( ! _w to come 7,heb4 vi4 #d1 #e74 ,& yet ?is is b a false nick ( r5ovation1 &1 9 a %ort "t1 su* are quickly brok5 ^u ! rocks1 & nev] fet* ! h>b\r1 b are s&$ 9 ! bottom ( hell4 ,oh1 make y\r hav5 sure1 & try h[ ye come by conv]sion2 t x be n /ol5 goods1 9 a :ite & well-lu/r$ pr(ession6 ,a :ite sk9 ov] old w\nds make? an "u-coat+ consci5ce4 ,false "u wat]1 n se51 is dang]\s1 & t is a leak & rift 9 ! bottom ( an enlight5$ consci5ce2 (t5 fall+ & s9n+ aga9/ light4 ,wo1 wo is me t ! holy pr(ession ( ,*ri/ is made a /age g>m5t by _m1 to br+ home a va9 fame1 & ,*ri/ is made to s]ve m5's ends6 ,?is is1 z x 71 to /op an ov5 ) a k+'s robes4 ,"k1 #b4 ,except m5 m>tyr & slay ! body ( s9 9 sanctifi$ self-d5ial1 !y %all nev] be ,*ri/'s m>tyrs & fai?ful witnesses4 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld be ma/] ( t h\se-idol1 myself1 my own m9d1 my own w1 wit1 cr$it1 & ease1 h[ bless$ 7 ,i6 ,oh1 b we h ne$ to be r$eem$ f ourselves1 r ?an f ! devil & ! _w6 ,le>n to put out y\rselves1 & to put 9 ,*ri/ = y\rselves4 ,x w\ld make a sweet b>t]+ & niff]+1 & give old = new1 if ,i c\ld %uffle out self1 & sub/itute ,*ri/ my ,"l1 9 place ( myself2 to say1 ,n ,i1 b ,*ri/2 n my w1 b ,*ri/'s2 n my ease1 n my lu/1 n my feckless cr$it1 b ,*ri/1 ,*ri/4 ,b1 alas6 9 leav+ ourselves1 9 sett+ ,*ri/ be=e our idol1 self1 we h yet a glaik$ back-look to our old idol4 ,o wret*$ idol1 myself6 :5 %all ,i see !e :olly dec\rt$1 & ,*ri/ :olly put 9 ?y room8 ,oh1 if ,*ri/1 ,*ri/ _h ! full place & room ( myself1 t all my aims1 purposes1 ?\ghts1 & desires w\ld coa/ & l& ^u ,*ri/1 & n ^u myself6 ,&1 h[beit we _c atta9 to ?is d5ial ( me & m9e1 t we c say1 ,i am n myself1 myself is n myself1 m9e own is no long] m9e own1 yet our aim+ at ?is 9 all we d %all be accept$3 = alas6 ,i ?9k ,i %all die b m9t+ & aim+ to be a ,*ri/ian4 ,is x n our com=t1 t ,*ri/1 ! ,m$iator ( ! ,new ,cov5ant1 is come betwixt u & ,god 9 ! bus9ess1 s t gre5 & "y heirs1 ! l ( s9n]s1 h n[ a ,tutor t is ,god6 ,& n[1 ,god be ?ank$1 our salvation is bottom$ on ,*ri/4 ,sure ,i am1 ! bottom %all nev] fall out ( heav5 & happ9ess to u4 ,i w\ld give ov] ! b>ga9 a ?\s& times1 7 x n t ,*ri/'s free grace ha? tak5 our salvation 9 h&4 ,pray1 pray & cont5d ) ! ,"l1 = y\r si/]-*ur*2 = x w\ld appe> t ! ,"l is ab\t to spe] = ,8 scatt]$ %eep1 9 ! d>k & cl\dy day4 ,oh t x w\ld please our ,"l to set up aga9 ,david's old wa/$ & fall5 tab]nacle 9 ,scotl&1 t we might see ! glory ( ! second temple 9 ?is l&6 ,oh t my little heav5 7 wadset1 to r$eem ! hon\r ( my ,"l ,jesus among ! ,jews & ,g5tiles6 ,let nev] dew lie ^u my bran*es1 & let my poor fl[] )] at ! root1 s t ,*ri/ 7 en?ron$1 & ,8 glory advanc$ 9 all ! _w1 & especially 9 ^! ?ree k+doms4 ,b ,i "k t ,he ha? no ne$ ( me2 :at c ,i add to ,him8 ,b oh t ,he w\ld cause ,8 high & pure glory to run ?r\gh su* a f\l *annel z ,i am6 ,&1 h[beit ,he ha? caus$ ! blossom to fall (f my "o poor joy1 t 0 on ?is side ( heav51 ev5 my lib]ty to prea* ,*ri/ to ,8 p1 yet ,i am dead to t n[1 s t ,he w\ld hew & c>ve glory1 glory = ev]more1 to my royal ,k+ out ( my sil5ce & suff]+s4 ,oh t ,i _h my fill ( ,8 love6 ,b ,i "k ill-mann]s make an unco & /range bridegroom4 ,i entreat y e>ne/ly = ! aid ( y\r pray]s1 = ,i =get n y2 & ,i salute1 ) my s\l 9 ,*ri/1 ! fai?ful pa/ors1 & hon\rable & wor?y pr(essors 9 t l&4 ,n[ ! ,god ( peace1 t br\ght aga9 our ,"l ,jesus f ! dead1 ! great ,%eph]d ( ! %eep1 by ! blood ( ! ev]la/+ cov5ant1 make y p]fect 9 e good "w1 to d ,8 w1 work+ 9 y t :i* is well-pleas+ 9 ,8 sight4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweete/ ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,feb4 #d1 #afch4 ,,cclxxxv4--,to ,,rob]t ,,gordon ( ,knockbrex4 7,,n ,,our ,,cross1 ,,b ,,*ri/1 ,,! ,,object ,,( ,,attraction--,,too ,,little ,,expect$ ,,f ,,him--,,spiritual ,,deadness47 ,,my ,,v ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be unto y4--,i ?\ght to h answ]$ y\r two lett]s on ?is occasion1 ?\gh ,i _c say all t ,i w\ld4 ,y\r time\s ^w1 n to delight 9 ! cross1 b 9 ,him :o sweet5e? x1 came to me 9 due "t4 ,i f9d ! consolation & (f-fall+s t foll[ ! cross ( ,*ri/ s sweet1 t ,i almo/ =get myself4 ,my desire & purpose is1 :5 ,*ri/'s honeycombs drop1 nei!r to refuse to receive & fe$ ^u ,8 com=ts1 nor yet to make joy my ba/>d-god1 or my new-f\nd heav54 ,b :at %all ,i say8 ,*ri/ v (t5 9 ,8 sweet com=ts come? uns5t =1 & x 7 a s9 to close ! door ^u ,him4 ,x is n unlawful to love & delight 9 ,*ri/'s apples1 :5 ,i am n dot+ly woo+1 nor eag]ly begg+ kisses2 b :5 !y come clean f ! timb]#cih 7l k9dness itself1 t come? ( its own accord71 !n ,i _c b laugh ^u ,him :o laughe? ^u me4 ,if joy & com=ts come s+le & alone1 )\t ,*ri/ ,himself1 ,i ?9k ,i w\ld s5d !m back aga9 ! gate !y came1 & n make !m welcome2 b1 :5 ! ,k+'s tra9 come?1 & ! ,k+ 9 ! mid/ ( ! company1 oh h[ ,i am ov]joy$ ) floods ( love6 ,i fe> n t too great spaits ( love wa% away ! gr[+ corn1 & loose my plants at ! roots4 ,*ri/ doe? no skai?1 :]e ,he come?2 b c]ta9ly1 ,i w\ld wi% su* spiritual wisdom1 z to love ! ,bridegroom bett] ?an ,8 gifts1 ,8 prop9es1 or dr9k-money4 ,i w\ld be fur!r 9 ^u ,*ri/ ?an at ,8 joys4 ,!y b /& 9 ! out] side ( ,*ri/2 ,i w\ld wi% to be 91 z a seal ^u ,8 he>t1 9 :]e ,8 love & m]cy lodge?1 beside ,8 he>t4 ,my ,well-belov$ ha? ravi%$ me2 b x is done ) cons5t ( bo? p>ties1 & x is all[able en\gh4 ,b1 my de> bro!r1 ere ,i "p ) ?is subject1 ,i mu/ tell y 7t ye may lift up my ,k+ 9 praises ) me71 ,*ri/ ha? be5 keep+ some?+ ^! f\rte5 ye>s = me1 t ,i h n[ gott5 9 my heavy days t ,i am 9 = ,8 "n's sake1 ev5 an op5$ c(f] ( p]fum$ com=ts1 & fre% joys1 com+ new1 & gre51 & p[]ful1 f ! faire/ face ( ,*ri/ my ,"l4 ,let ! s\r law1 let crosses1 let hell be cri$ d[n2 love1 love ha? %am$ me f my old ways4 ,:e!r ,i h a race to run1 or "s "w to d1 ,i see n2 b ,i ?9k ,*ri/ seeme? to leave heav5 7to say s71 & ,8 c\rt1 & come d[n to laugh1 & play1 & sport ) a daft bairn4 #cih ,! tree4 ,i am n ?us pla9 ) _m ,i write to4 ,x is possible ,i be miscon/ruct$1 & deem$ to seek a "n4 ,b my witness above kn[e? t ,i seek to h a good "n rais$ ^u ,*ri/4 ,i obs]ve x to be our folly1 to seek little f ,*ri/1 because our f\r-h\rs may n be our supp]1 nor our prop9es s5t by ! ,bridegroom our to*]-good1 nor our e>ne/ our pr9cipal sum4 ,b ,i tr[ t few ( u "k h[ mu* may be _h ( ,*ri/ = a f\r-h\rs1 & a prop9e1 & an e>ne/4 ,we are l ! "y heir1 :o kn[e? n ! :ole b\nds ( 8 own lord%ip4 ,c]ta9ly x is m ?an my "p to say1 ,o sweete/ ,"l ,jesus1 :at h[beit ,i 7 split & brok5 into five ?\s& %r$s or bits ( clay1 s be+ t e %r$ _h a he>t to love ,!e1 & e "o z _m tongues z !re are 9 heav5 to s+ praises to ,!e1 be=e m5 & angels = ev]more6 ,!re=e1 if my suff]+s cry goodness1 & praise1 & hon\r ^u ,*ri/1 my /ip5d is well paid4 ,ea* "o kn[e? n :at a life ,*ri/'s love is4 ,scaur n at suff]+ = ,*ri/2 = ,*ri/ ha? a *air1 & a cu%ion1 & sweet peace = a suff]]4 ,*ri/'s tr5*] f ! fir/ mess ( ! high table is = a s9ful witness4 ,oh1 !n1 bro!r1 :o b ,*ri/6 :o b ,*ri/6 ,hold y\r tongue (f lov]s1 :]e ,he come? out4 ,o all fle%1 ,o du/ & a%es1 ,o angels1 ,o glorifi$ spirits1 ,o all ! %ields ( ! _w1 be sil5t be=e ,him6 ,come hi!r1 & behold our ,bridegroom2 /& /ill & wond] = ev]more at ,him6 ,:y cease we to love & wond]1 to kiss & adore ,him8 ,x is a h>d matt]1 t days lie betwixt ,him & me1 & hold u asund]4 ,oh1 h[ long1 h[ long6 ,oh1 h[ _m miles are !re to my ,bridegroom's dwell+-h\se6 ,x is a pa9 to fri/ ,*ri/'s love any long]4 ,b1 x may be t a drunk5 man lose 8 feet1 & miss a /ep4 ,ye write to me ,hall-b9ks are slipp]y4 ,i d n ?9k my dawt+ _w w /ill#cii la/1 & t fea/s w be my ord9>y food4 ,i w\ld h humility1 pati5ce1 & fai? to set d[n bo? my feet1 :5 ,i come to ! nor? side ( ! cold & ?orny hill4 ,x is ill my common to be swe] to g an err& = ,*ri/1 & to take ! w9d ^u my face = ,him4 ,"l1 let me nev] be a false witness1 to d5y t ,i saw ,*ri/ take ! p5 9 ,8 h&1 & subscribe my writs4 #cii ,always4 ,my de> bro!r1 ye compla9 to me t ye _c hold sight ( me4 ,b 7 ,i a footman1 ,i w\ld g at leisure2 b sometimes ! ,k+ take? me into ,8 coa*1 & drawe? me1 & !n ,i outrun myself4 ,b1 alas6 ,i am /ill a =lorn transgressor4 ,oh h[ un?ankful6 ,i w n put y (f y\r s5se ( d>kness2 b let me say ?is1 ,:o gave y proctor-fee1 to speak = ! law1 :i* c speak = itself bett] ?an ye c d8 ,i w\ld n h y to br+ y\r dittay 9 y\r own bosom ) y to ,*ri/4 ,let ! old man & ! new man be summon$ be=e ,*ri/'s :ite ?rone1 & let !m be confront$ be=e ,*ri/1 & let ea* ( !m speak = !mselves4 ,i hope1 h[beit ! new man compla9 ( 8 ly+ among pots1 :i* make? ! believ] look black1 yet he c also say1 ,i am comely z ! t5ts ( ,k$>4 ,ye %all n h my advice n to bemoan y\r deadness2 b ,i f9d by "s exp]i5ce 7:i* ye knew be=e ,i knew ,*ri/71 t x suite? n a ransom$ man1 ( ,*ri/'s buy+1 to g & plea = ! s\r law1 our old =ca/5 husb&2 = we are n n[ "u ! law 7z a cov5ant71 b "u grace4 ,ye are 9 no man's common1 b ,*ri/'s4 ,i "k t ,he bemoane? y m ?an y d y\rself4 ,i say ?is1 because ,i am we>i$ ( compla9+4 ,i ?\ght x _h be5 humility to imag9e t ,*ri/ 0 angry ) me1 bo? because ( my dumb ,sabba?s1 & my h>d he>t2 b ,i feel n[ no?+ b a*+ w\nds4 ,my grief1 :e!r ,i w or n1 swelle? ^u me4 ,b let u die 9 grace's hall-floor1 plead+ be=e ,*ri/4 ,i d5y no?+ t ! ,m$iator w *all5ge me (2 b ,i turn x all back ^u ,himself4 ,let ,him look ,8 own old acc\nts1 if ,he be angry2 = ,he w get no m ( me4 ,:5 ,*ri/ sai?1 ,i want rep5tance1 ,i meet ,him ) ?is3 ,true1 ,"l1 b ,?\ art made a ,k+ & a ,pr9ce to give me rep5tance 7,acts v4 #cd74 ,:5 ,*ri/ b9de? a *all5ge ^u u1 we mu/ b9d a promise back ^u ,him4 ,be wo1 & lay y\rself 9 ! du/ be=e ,god 7:i* is suitable71 b )al let ,*ri/ take ! paym5t 9 ,8 own h&1 & pay ,himself (f ! fir/ end ( ,8 own m]its2 else ,he w come beh9d = any?+ t we c d4 ,i am e way 9 y\r case1 z h>d-he>t$ & dead z any man2 b yet ,i speak to ,*ri/ ?r\gh my sleep4 ,let u !n proclaim a free m>ket = ,*ri/1 & swe> ourselves b>e1 & cry on ,him to come )\t money & buy u1 & take u home to our ,ransom-pay]'s fireside1 & let u be ,*ri/'s free-bo>d]s4 ,because we d[ n pay ! old1 we may n refuse to take on ,*ri/'s new debt ( m]cy2 let u d our be/1 ,*ri/ w /ill be beh9d ) u1#djj & _m t]ms w run toge!r4 ,= my "p1 let me /& = ev]more 9 ,8 book1 z a =lorn dyv\r4 ,i mu/ desire to be ?us f> 9 ,8 common ( new1 z to kiss ,8 feet4 ,i "k n h[ to w9 to a he>tsome fill & fea/ ( ,*ri/'s love2 = ,i d[ nei!r buy1 nor beg1 nor borr[1 & yet ,i _c want x4 ,i d[ n want x6 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld praise ,him6 yea ,i w\ld re/ cont5t ) a he>t submissive & dy+ ( love = ,him4 ,&1 h[beit ,i nev] w9 p]sonally 9 at heav5's gates1 oh1 w\ld to ,god ,i c\ld s5d 9 my praises to my incomp>able ,well-belov$1 or ca/ my love-songs ( t mat*less ,"l ,jesus ov] ! walls1 t !y might light 9 ,8 lap1 be=e m5 & angels6 #djj ,w n h got f u all ,he claims4 ,n[1 grace1 grace be ) y4 ,rememb] my love to y\r wife & daught]1 & bro!r ,john4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ab]de51 ,june #aa1 #afch4 ,,cclxxxvi4--,to ! ,p>i%ion]s ( ,kilmalcolm4#dja #dja ,kilmalcolm is a rural p>i% 9 ,r5frew%ire1 & "o ( ! mo/ seque/]$4 ,x 0 once a fav\r$ v9ey>d4 ,%ortly aft] ! ,re=mation1 ,knox disp5s$ ! communion !re :5 on a visit to ,"l ,gl5cairn1 :o resid$ )9 its b\nds4 ,9 ! days ( ! ,cov5ant1 ,port]field ( ,du*al1 ano!r h]itor1 expos$ himself to mu* loss 9 ma9ta9+ ! cause ( tru?4 ,&1 z is evid5t f ,ru!r=d's lett]1 ! numb] ( ^? :o fe>$ ! ,"l1 & ?\ght ^u ,8 "n1 mu/ h be5 consid]able4 ,!re is no?+ 9 hi/ory ab\t !m4 ,_! life 0 hid1 b _! names are 9 ! ,lamb's ,book ( ,life4 7,,spiritual ,,slo?--,,advice ,,to ,,beg9n]s--,a ,,dead ,,m9i/ry--,,languor--,,ob$i5ce--,,want ,,( ,,*ri/',s ,,felt ,,pres5ce--,,assurance ,,important--,,pray]-,,meet+s47 ,,wor?y1 ,,& ,,well-,,belov$ ,,9 ,,*ri/ ,,jesus ,,our ,,"l1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,y\r lett]s c\ld n come to my h& 9 a great] ?rong ( bus9ess t ,i am n[ press$ ) at ?is "t1 :5 our kirk require? ! public help ( u all4 ,yet ,i _c b answ] ! heads ( bo? y\r lett]s1 ) provision t ye *oose1 aft] ?is1 a fitt] "t = writ+4 #a4 ,i w\ld n h y to pit* ^u me1 z ! man able by lett]s to answ] d\bts ( ?is k9d1 :ile !re are 9 y\r b\nds m5 ( su* great p>ts1 mo/ able = ?is "w4 ,i "k t ! be/ are unable2 yet x please? t ,_s ( ,jesus to bl[ ,8 sweet w9d ?r\gh a piece ( dry /ick1 t ! empty re$ may keep no glory to itself4 ,b a m9i/] c make no su* w9d z ?is to bl[2 he is sc>ce able to l5d x a passage to bl[ ?r\gh ,him4 #b4 ,"k t ! w9d ( ?is ,_s ha? a "t :5 x bl[e? %>p1 & pi]ce? s /rongly1 t x w\ld bl[ ?r\gh an iron door2 & ?is is commonly r "u suff]+ = ,*ri/ ?an at any o!r "t4 ,sick *ildr5 get ( ,*ri/'s pleasant ?+s1 to play !m )al1 because ,jesus is mo/ t5d] ( ! suff]]1 = ,he 0 a suff]] ,himself4 ,oh1 if ,i _h b ! leav+s & ! draw+ ( ! bye-bo>d ( a suff]]'s table6 ,b ,i leave ?is to answ] y\rs4 ,i4 ,ye write1 t ,god's v[s are ly+ on y2 & security1 /rong & sib to nature1 /eal+ on y :o are weak4 ,i answ]3 #a4 ,till we be 9 heav51 ! be/ h heavy heads1 z is evid5t4 ,cant4 v4 #a2 ,ps4 xxx4 #f2 ,job xxix4 #ah2 ,matt4 xxvi4 #cc4 ,nature is a slugg>d1 & love? n ! lab\r ( religion2 !re=e1 re/ %\ld n be tak51 till we "k t ! disease is ov]1 & 9 ! way ( turn+1 & t x is l a fev] pa/ ! cool4 ,& ! quietness & ! calms ( ! fai? ( victory ov] corruption %\ld be ent]ta9$1 9 place ( security2 s t if ,i sleep1 ,i %\ld desire to sleep fai?'s sleep 9 ,*ri/'s bosom4 #b4 ,"k1 also1 t none :o sleep s\nd c s]i\sly compla9 ( sleep9ess4 ,sorr[ = a slumb]+ s\l is a tok5 ( "s wat*fulness ( _s4 ,b ?is is soon turn$ into wantonness1 z grace 9 u too (t5 is abus$2 !re=e1 our wak+ mu/ be wat*$ ov]1 else sleep w ev5 gr[ out ( wat*+1 & !re is z mu* ne$ to wat* ov] grace z to wat* ov] s94 ,full m5 w soon sleep1 & soon] ?an hungry m54 #c4 ,= y\r weakness to keep (f security1 t l a ?ief /eale? ^u y1 ,i w\ld say two ?+s3--7#a47 ,to want compla9ts ( weakness is = heav51 & angels t nev] s9n$1 n = ,*ri/ians 9 ,*ri/'s camp on e>?4 ,i ?9k t our weakness make? u ! *ur* ( ! r$eem$ ones1 & ,*ri/'s field t ! ,m$iator %\ld lab\r 94 ,if !re 7 no diseases on e>?1 !re ne$ be no physicians on e>?4 ,if ,*ri/ _h cri$ d[n weakness1 ,he might h cri$ d[n ,8 own call+2 b weakness is our ,m$iator's _w2 s9 is ,*ri/'s only1 only fair & m>ket4 ,no man %\ld rejoice at weakness & diseases2 b ,i ?9k t we may h a sort ( gladness at boils & sores1 because1 )\t !m1 ,*ri/'s f+]s 7z a sla9 ,"l7 w\ld nev] h t\*$ our sk94 ,i d>e n ?ank myself1 b ,i d>e ?ank ,god's dep? ( wise provid5ce1 t ,i h an err& 9 me :ile ,i live1 = ,*ri/ to come & visit me1 & br+ ) ,him ,8 drugs & ,8 balm4 ,oh1 h[ sweet is x = a s9n] to put 8 weakness into ,*ri/'s /r5g!n+ h&1 & to fa!r a sick s\l ^u su* a ,physician1 & to lay weakness be=e ,him to weep ^u ,him1 & to plead & pray6 ,weakness c speak & cry1 :5 we h n a tongue4 ,& :5 ,i pass$ by !e1 & saw !e pollut$ 9 ?9e own blood1 ,i said unto !e1 :5 ?\ wa/ 9 ?y blood1 ,live 7,ezek4 xvi4 #f74 ,! kirk c\ld n speak "o ^w to ,*ri/ !n3 b blood & guilt9ess out ( measure spake1 & drew out ( ,*ri/ pity1 & a ^w ( life & love4 7#b47 ,z = weakness1 we h x t we may employ ,*ri/'s /r5g? because ( our weakness4 ,weakness is to make u ! /ronge/ ?+s2 t is1 :51 hav+ no /r5g? ( our own1 we are c>ri$ ^u ,*ri/'s %\ld]s1 & walk z x 7 ^u ,8 legs4 ,if our s9ful weakness swell up to ! cl\ds1 ,*ri/'s /r5g? w swell up to ! sun1 & f> above ! heav5 ( heav5s4 ,,ii4 ,ye tell me1 t !re is ne$ ( c\nsel = /r5g!n+ ( new beg9n]s4 ,i c say little to t1 :o am n well begun myself3 b ,i "k t hone/ beg9n+s are n\ri%$ by ,him1 ev5 by lovely ,jesus1 :o nev] yet put out a poor man's dim c&le t is wre/l+ betwixt light & d>kness4 ,i am sure1 t if new beg9n]s w\ld urge !mselves ^u ,*ri/1 & press _! s\ls ^u ,him1 & importune ,him = a draught ( ,8 sweet love1 !y c\ld n come wrong to ,*ri/4 ,come once 9 ^u ! "r nick & /ep ( ,8 lovely love1 & ,i defy y to get free ( ,him aga94 ,if any beg9n]s fall (f ,*ri/ aga91 & miss ,him1 !y nev] light$ ^u ,*ri/ z ,*ri/3 x 0 b an idol1 l ,jesus1 :i* !y took = ,him4 ,,iii4 ,:]eas ye compla9 ( a dead m9i/ry 9 y\r b\nds2 ye are to rememb] t ! ,bible among y is ! contract ( m>riage2 & ! mann] ( ,*ri/'s convey+ ,8 love to y\r he>t is n s absolutely dep5d5t ^u ev5 lively prea*+1 z t !re is no conv]sion at all1 no life ( ,god1 b t :i* is ti$ to a man's lips4 ,! daught]s ( ,j]usalem h done (t5 t :i* ! wat*man c\ld n d4 ,make ,*ri/ y\r m9i/]4 ,he c woo a s\l at a dykeside 9 ! field4 ,he ne$e? n u1 h[beit ! flock be oblig$ to seek ,him 9 ! %eph]ds' t5ts4 ,hung]1 ( ,*ri/'s mak+1 may ?rive ev5 "u /ew>ds :o m9d n ! fe$+ ( ! flock4 ,o bless$ s\l1 t c leap ov] a man1 & look above a pulpit up to ,*ri/1 :o c prea* home to ! he>t1 h[beit we 7 all dead & rott54 ,,iv4 ,s to compla9 ( y\rselves1 z to ju/ify ,god1 is "r2 provid+ ye ju/ify ,8 ,_s 9 y\rselves4 ,= m5 seldom advocate aga9/ ,satan's "w & s9 9 !mselves1 b aga9/ ,god's "w 9 !mselves4 ,"s ( ! p ( ,god sl&] ,god's grace 9 _! s\ls2 z "s wret*es us$ to d1 :o compla9 & murmur ( want 7,i h no?+1 say !y2 all is gone1 ! gr\nd yielde? b we$s & w9dle/raws71 :5as _! fat h>ve/1 & _! money 9 bank1 make? !m li>s4 ,b = myself1 alas6 ,i ?9k x is n my s92 ,i h sc>ce wit to s9 ?is s94 ,b ,i advise y to speak good ( ,*ri/1 = ,8 beauty & sweetness1 & speak good ( ,him = ,8 grace to y\rselves4 ,v4 ,light rema9e?1 ye say1 b ye _c atta9 to pa9fulness4 ,see if ?is compla9t be n book$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t2 & ! place is l ?is1 ,to w is pres5t ) me1 b h[ to p]=m t :i* is good ,i "k n 7,rom4 vii4 #ah74 ,b e "o ha? n ,paul's _s 9 compla9+3 = (t51 9 u1 compla9+ is b an humble backbit+ & traduc+ ( ,*ri/'s new "w 9 ! s\l4 ,b = ! matt] ( ! compla9t2 ,i w\ld say1 t ! light ( glory is p]fectly obey$ 9 lov+1 & prais+1 & rejoic+1 & re/+ 9 a se5 & kn[n ,"l2 b t light is n h]eaway 9 any clay body4 ,= :ile we are "h1 light is 79 ! mo/7 broad] & long] ?an our n>r[ & feckless ob$i5ce4 ,b if !re be light1 ) a fair tra9 & a great back 7,i mean1 armies7 ( *all5g+ ?\ghts1 & sorr[ = com+ %ort ( p]=mance 9 :at we "k & see ought to be p]=m$1 !n t sorr[ = n do+ is accept$ ( our ,"l = do+4 ,our hone/ sorr[ & s9c]e aims1 toge!r ) ,*ri/'s int]cession1 plead+ t ,god w\ld welcome t :i* we h1 & =give :at we h n1 mu/ be our life1 till we be ov] ! b\nd-road1 & 9 ! o!r c\ntry1 :]e ! law w get a p]fect s\l4 ,,vi4 ,9 ,*ri/'s abs5ce1 !re is1 z ye write1 a will+ness to use means1 b heav9ess aft] ! use ( !m1 because ( =mal & slight p]=mance4 ,9 ,*ri/'s abs5ce1 ,i confess1 ! "w lie? beh9d4 ,b if ye mean abs5ce ( com=t1 & abs5ce ( s5se ( ,8 sweet pres5ce1 ,i ?9k t abs5ce is ,*ri/'s try+ ( u1 n simply our s9 aga9/ ,him4 ,!re=e1 h[beit our ob$i5ce be n sug>$ & sweet5$ ) joy 7:i* is ! sweetmeat bairns w\ld /ill be at71 yet ! less s5se1 & ! m will+ness 9 obey+1 ! less =mality 9 our ob$i5ce4 ,h[beit1 we ?9k n s2 = ,i believe t _m ?9k ob$i5ce =mal & lifeless1 except ! w9d be fair 9 ! we/1 & sails fill$ ) joy & s5se1 till s\ls1 l a %ip fair be=e ! w9d1 c spread no m sail4 ,b ,i am n ( _! m9d1 :o ?9k s4 ,b if ye mean1 by abs5ce ( ,*ri/1 ! )draw+ ( ,8 work+ grace1 ,i see n h[ will+ness to use means c be at all1 "u su* an abs5ce4 ,!re=e1 be humbl$ = heav9ess 9 t ob$i5ce1 & ?ankful = will+ness2 = ! ,bridegroom is busk+ ,8 sp\se (t5times1 :ile %e is half sleep+2 & y\r ,"l is work+ & help+ m ?an ye see4 ,also1 ,i recomm5d to y heav9ess = =mality1 & = lifeless deadness 9 ob$i5ce4 ,be ca/5 d[n1 z mu* z ye w or c1 = deadness2 & *all5ge t dull & sl[ c>case ( s91 t w nei!r lead nor drive1 9 y\r spiritual ob$i5ce4 ,oh1 h[ sweet to lovely ,jesus are bills & grievances1 giv5 9 aga9/ corruption & ! body ( s96 ,i w\ld h ,*ri/1 9 su* a case1 fa%$ 7if ,i may speak s71 & deav$ ) our cries1 z ye see ! ,apo/le doe?1 ,oh1 wret*$ man t ,i am1 :o %all deliv] me f ! body ( ?is dea?8 7,rom4 vii4 #bd74 ,prote/ations aga9/ ! law ( s9 9 y are law-gr\nds :y s9 c h no law aga9/ y4 ,seek to h y\r prote/ation discuss$ & judg$1 & !n %all ye f9d ,*ri/ on y\r side ( x4 ,,vii4 ,ye hold1 t ,*ri/ mu/ ei!r h he>ty s]vice1 or no s]vice at all4 ,if ye mean t ,he w n h half a he>t1 or h feign$ s]vice1 su* z ! hypocrites give ,him1 ,i grant y t2 ,*ri/ mu/ h hone/y or no?+4 ,b if ye mean1 ,he w h no s]vice at all :]e ! he>t drawe? back 9 any measure1 ,i w\ld n t 7 true = my "p ( heav51 & all t ,i am wor? 9 ! _w4 ,if ye m9d to walk to heav5 )\t a cramp or a crook1#djb ,i fe> t ye mu/ g y\r lone4 ,he kn[e? our dross & defects2 & sweet ,jesus pitie? u1 :5 weakness & deadness 9 our ob$i5ce is our cross1 & n our d>l+4 #djb ,halt+ ( any k9d4 ,,viii4 ,! ,li> 7,john viii4 #dd71 z ye write1 *all5ge? ! "w z =mal2 yet ye bless y\r ,caution] = ! gr\nd-"w ,he ha? laid1 & d>e n say b ye h assurance 9 "s measure4 ,to ?is ,i say3 #a4 ,x %all be no fault to save ,satan's lab\r1 & *all5ge x y\rselves1#djc or at lea/ exam9e & c5sure2 b bew>e ( ,satan's ends 9 *all5g+1 = he m9de? to put ,*ri/ & y at odds4 #b4 ,welcome home fai? 9 ,jesus1 :o wa%e? /ill1 :5 we h defil$ our s\ls & made ourselves loa?some2 & seek /ill ! blood ( atonem5t = faults little or meikle4 ,"k ! gate to ! well1 & lie ab\t x4 #c4 ,make meikle ( assurance1 = x keepe? y\r an*or fix$4 #djc ,to anticipate ,satan by jeal\sly se>*+ into x y\rselves4 ,,ix4 ,outbreak+s1 ye say1 disc\rage y1 s t ye "k n if ev] ye %all w9 aga9 to su* ov]joy+ consolations ( ! ,_s 9 ?is life1 z =m]ly ye _h2 &1 !re=e1 a "q may be1 ,if1 aft] assurance & mortification1 ! *ildr5 ( ,god be ord9>ily f$ ) s5se & joy8 ,i answ]3 ,i see no inconv5i5ce to ?9k x is en\gh1 9 a race1 to see ! goal at ! />t+-place1 h[beit ! runn]s nev] get a view ( x till !y come to ! r9k's end2 & t our wise ,"l ?9ke? x fitte/ t we %\ld n always be f+]+ & play+ ) ,*ri/'s apples4 ,our ,well-belov$1 ,i "k1 w sport & play ) ,8 bride1 z mu* z ,he ?9ke? w allure h] to ! r9k's end4 ,yet ,i judge x n unlawful to seek r5ew$ consolations1 provid+1 #a4 ,! he>t be submissive1 & cont5t to leave ! measure & tim+ ( !m to ,him4 #b4 ,provid+ !y be s\ght to excite u to praise1 & /r5g!n our assurance1 & %>p5 our desires aft] ,himself4 #c4 ,let !m be s\ght1 n = our hum\rs or swell+s ( nature1 b z ! e>ne/ ( heav54 ,& ,i ?9k _m d atta9 to great] consolations aft] mortification1 ?an ev] !y _h =m]ly4 ,b ,i "k t our ,"l walke? "h /ill by a sov]eign latitude1 & keepe? n ! same way1 z to "o hair-bread?1 )\t a miss1 t[>d all ,8 *ildr54 ,z = ! ,"l's p ) y1 ,i am n ! man fit to speak to !m4 ,i rejoice exce$+ly t ,*ri/ is engag+ s\ls among/ y2 b ,i "k t1 9 conv]sion1 all ! w9n+ is 9 ! fir/ buy+1 z we us$ to say4 ,= _m lay false & ba/>d f\ndations1 & take up conv]sion at _! foot1 & get ,*ri/ = z good z half-no?+1 & _h nev] a sick night = s92 & ?is make? loose "w4 ,i pray y to dig deep4 ,*ri/'s palace-"w1 & ,8 new dwell+1 laid ^u hell felt & fe>$1 is mo/ firm3 & heav51 gr\nd$ & laid ^u su* a hell1 is sure/ "w1 & w n wa% away ) w9t] /orms4 ,x 7 good t pr(essors 7 n l "y heirs1 t come to _! ri* e/ate long ere !y come to _! wit2 & s is se5 on x4 ,! tav]n1 & ! c>ds1 & ! h>lots /eal _! ri*es#djd f !m1 ere ev] !y be aw>e :at !y are do+4 ,i "k t a ,*ri/ b\ght ) /rokes is sweete/4 #d4 ,i recomm5d to y conf]5ce & pray] at private meet+s2 = w>rant :]e(1 see ,isa4 ii4 #c2 ,j]4 l4 #d1 #e2 ,hos4 ii4 #a1 #b2 ,ze*4 viii4 #bj-bc2 ,mal4 iii4 #af2 ,luke xxiv4 #ac-ag2 ,john xx4 #ai2 ,acts xii4 #ab2 ,col4 iii4 #af1 & iv4 #f2 ,ephes4 iv4 #bi2 #a ,pet4 iv4 #aj2 #a ,!ss4 v4 #ad2 ,heb4 iii4 #ac1 & x4 #be4 ,_m coals make a good fire1 & t is a "p ( ! communion ( sa9ts4 #djd ,"s read ridges1 q4d41 _! acres ( l&4 ,i mu/ entreat y1 & y\r ,*ri/ian acqua9tance 9 ! p>i%1 to rememb] me to ,god 9 y\r pray]s1 & my flock & m9i/ry1 & my transportation#dje & removal f ?is place1 :i* ,i fe> at ?is ,assembly1#djf & be e>ne/ ) ,god = our "m-kirk4 ,= want ( "t1 ,i h put y all 9 "o lett]4 ,! ri* grace ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ be ) y all4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 ,aug4 #e1 #afci4 #dje ,my be+ transf]r$ to ano!r "p ( ! l&4 #djf ,ab\t ?is "t ,ru!r=d 7:o1 x w be obs]v$ f ! place :5ce ?is lett] is dat$1 0 n[ reliev$ f conf9em5t at ,ab]de57 _h receiv$ two sep>ate calls1 "o f ,ed9burgh1 to become "o ( ! city m9i/]s1 & ! o!r f ,/4 ,&rews1 to ! !ological *air 9 t ,univ]sity4 ,^! compet+ calls 7 to come be=e ! ,assembly4 ,,cclxxxvii4--,to ! ,,visc\ntess ,,( ,,k5mure4 7,,on ,,! ,,dea? ,,( ,,h] ,,*ild--,,*ri/ ,,%>es ,,9 ,,8 ,,p',s ,,sorr[s47 ,,madam1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i "k t ye are ne> _m com=t]s1 & t ! promis$ ,com=t] is ne> at h& also4 ,yet1 because ,i f\nd y\r ,lady%ip com=table to myself 9 my sad days1 :i* are n yet ov] my head1 x is my "p & m1 9 _m respects 7h[beit ,i c d little1 ,god kn[e?1 9 t k9d71 to speak to y 9 y\r wild]ness lot4 ,i "k1 de> & noble ,lady1 t ?is loss ( y\r de> *ild#djg came ^u y1 "o piece & "p ( x aft] ano!r2 & t ye 7 look+ = x1 & t n[ ! ,almighty ha? br\ght on y t :i* ye fe>$2 & t y\r ,"l gave y lawful w>n+4 ,& ,i hope t = ,8 sake :o brew$ & mask$ ?is cup 9 heav51 ye w gladly dr9k1 & salute & welcome ! cross4 ,i am sure1 t x is n y\r ,"l's m9d to fe$ y ) judgm5t & wormwood1 & to give y wat]s ( gall to dr9k 7,ezek4 xxxiv4 #af2 ,j]4 ix4 #ae74 ,i "k t y\r cup is sug>$ ) m]cy2 & t ! )]+ ( ! bloom1 ! fl[]1 ev5 ! :ite & r$ ( worldly joys1 is = no o!r end ?an to buy out at ! gr\nd ! rev]sion ( y\r he>t & love4 #djg ,john1 second ,visc\nt ,k5mure :o di$ 9 #afci4 ,madam1 subscribe to ! ,almighty's w2 put y\r h& to ! p51 & let ! cross ( y\r ,"l ,jesus h y\r submissive & resolute ,am54 ,if ye ask & try ^: ?is cross is1 ,i d>e say t x is n all y\r own1 ! be/ half ( x is ,*ri/'s4 ,!n y\r cross is no born-ba/>d1 b lawfully begott52 x sprang n out ( ! du/ 7,job v4 #f74 ,if ,*ri/ & ye be halv]s ( ?is suff]+1 & ,he say1 ,half m9e1 :at %\ld ail y8 ,& ,i am sure t ,i am "h "r ^u ! /yle ( ! ^w ( ,god3 ,! fell[%ip ( ,*ri/'s suff]+s 7,phil4 iii4 #aj72 ,! remnant ( ! afflictions ( ,*ri/ 7,col4 i4 #bd72 ,! reproa* ( ,*ri/ 7,heb4 ii4 #f74 ,x 7 b to %ift ! com=ts ( ,god1 to say1 ,*ri/ _h nev] su* a cross z m9e3 ,he _h nev] a dead *ild1 & s ?is is n ,8 cross2 nei!r c ,he1 9 t mean+1 be ! own] ( ?is cross4 ,b ,i hope t ,*ri/1 :5 he m>ri$ y1 m>ri$ y & all ! crosses & wo he>ts t foll[ y4 ,& ! ^w make? no exception4 ,9 all _! afflictions ,he 0 afflict$ 7,isa4 lxiii4 #i74 ,!n ,*ri/ bore ! fir/ /roke ( ?is cross2 x reb\nd$ (f ,him ^u y1 & ye get x at ! second h&1 & ye & ,he are halv]s 9 x4 ,& ,i %all believe1 = my "p1 t ,he m9de? to di/il heav5 out ( ?is loss1 & all o!rs ! l2 = wisdom devis$ x1 & love laid x on1 & ,*ri/ owne? x z ,8 own1 & putte? y\r %\ld] b5ea? only a piece ( x4 ,take x ) joy1 z no ba/>d cross1 b z a visitation ( ,god1 well-born2 & sp5d ! re/ ( y\r appo9t$ "t1 till y\r *ange come1 9 ! "w ( believ+4 ,& let fai?1 t nev] yet made a lie to y1 speak = ,god's "p ( x1 ,he w n1 ,he do? n1 make y a sea or a :ale-fi%1 t ,he keepe? y 9 w>d 7,job vii4 #ab74 ,x may be1 t ye ?9k n _m ( ! *ildr5 ( ,god 9 su* a h>d case z y\rself2 b :at w\ld ye ?9k ( "s1 :o w\ld ex*ange afflictions8 & give y to ! boot8 ,b ,i "k t y\rs mu/ be y\r own alone1 & ,*ri/'s toge!r4 ,i confess x seem$ /range to me1 t y\r ,"l %\ld h done t :i* seem$ to d+ out ! bottom ( y\r worldly com=ts2 b we see n ! gr\nd ( ! ,almighty's sov]eignty4 ,he goe? by on our "r h&1 & on our left h&1 & we see ,him n4 ,we see b pieces ( ! brok5 l9ks ( ! *a9s ( ,8 provid5ce2 & ,he cogge? ! :eels ( ,8 own provid5ce1 t we see n4 ,oh1 let ! ,=m] "w ,8 own clay into :at frame ,he please?6 ,%all any tea* ! ,almighty k8 ,if ,he pursue ! dry /ubble1 :o d>e say1 ,:at doe/ ,?\8 ,d n wond] to see ! ,judge ( ! _w weave1 into "o web1 y\r m]cies & ! judgm5ts ( ! h\se ( ,k5mure4 ,he c make "o web ( contr>ies4 ,b my weak advice 7) rev]5ce & correction71 71 = y1 de> & wor?y ,lady1 to see h[ f> mortification goe? on1 & :at scum ! ,"l's fire ca/e? out ( y4 ,i "k t ye see y\r knott9ess1 s9ce our ,"l :ite?1 & hewe?1 & pla9e? y4 ,& ! glanc+ ( ! furnace#djh is to let y see :at scum or refuse ye mu/ want1 & :at fro? is 9 nature1 t mu/ be boil$ out & tak5 (f 9 ! fire ( y\r trials4 ,i d n say t heavi] afflictions prophesy heavi] guilt9ess2 a cross is (t5 b a false prophet 9 ?is k9d4 ,b ,i am sure t our ,"l w\ld h ! t9 & ! ba/>d metal 9 y remov$1 le/ ! ,"l say1 ,! bell[s are burnt1 ! lead is consum$ 9 ! fire1 ! ,f\nd] melte? 9 va9 7,j]4 vi4 #bi74 ,& ,i %all hope t grief w n s f> smo!r y\r light1 z n to practise ?is s necess>y a duty1 to concur ) ,him 9 ?is bless$ design4 #djh ,! brightness ( gl[+ heat4 ,i w\ld gladly plead = ! ,com=t]'s "p ( x1 n aga9/ y1 ,madam 7= ,i am sure ye are n 8 p>ty#dji71 b aga9/ y\r grief1 :i* w h its own viol5t incursions 9 y\r s\l3 & ,i ?9k x be n 9 y\r p[] to help x4 ,b ,i mu/ say1 !re are com=ts all[$ ^u y2 &1 !re=e1 want !m n4 ,:5 ye h gott5 a runn+-ov] s\l ) joy n[1 t joy w nev] be miss$ out ( ! inf9ite ocean ( delight1 :i* is n dim9i%$ by dr9k+ at x1 or draw+ out ( x4 ,x is a ,*ri/ian art to com=t y\rself 9 ! ,"l2 to say1 ,i 0 oblig$ to r5d] back aga9 ?is *ild to ! ,giv]3 & if ,i h _h f\r ye>s' loan ( him1 & ,*ri/ et]nity's possession ( him1 ! ,"l ha? kept condition ) me4 ,if my ,"l w\ld n h him & me to try/ bo? 9 "o h\r at dea?'s door-?re%old toge!r1 x is ,8 wisdom s to d2 ,i am satisfi$4 ,my try/ is susp5d$1 n brok5 (f1 nor giv5 up4 ,madam1 ,i w\ld t ,i c\ld divide sorr[ ) y1 = y\r ease4 ,b ,i am b a behold]3 x is easy to me to speak2 ! ,god ( com=t speak to y1 & allure y ) ,8 fea/s ( love4 #dji ,an oppos+ p>ty to him4 ,my removal f my flock is s heavy to me1 t x make? my life a burd5 to me2 ,i _h nev] su* a long+ = dea?4 ,! ,"l help & hold up sad clay4 ,i fe> t ye s9 9 draw+ ,mr4 ,william ,dalglei% f ?is c\ntry1 :]e ! lab\r]s are few1 & ! h>ve/ great4 ,madam1 desire my ,"l ,argyle to see = provision to a pa/or = 8 poor p4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's at all ob$i5ce 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,kirkcudbright1 ,oct4 #a1 #afci4 ,,cclxxxviii4--,to ! p]secut$ ,*ur* 9 ,irel&4#daj #daj ,:5 ! ,national ,cov5ant _h be5 solemnly r5ew$ ?r\gh\t almo/ ! :ole ( ,scotl&1 e means 0 us$ to prev5t ! ,presbyt]ians 9 ,irel& f ent]+ into x4 ,to accompli% ?is1 an oa? 0 impos$ 9 ,may #afci1 kn[n by ! "n ( ! ,black ,oa?1 f ! calamities :i* x occasion$4 ,! oa? is z foll[s3--,i1 ----1 d fai?fully swe>1 pr(ess1 & promise1 t ,i w hon\r & obey my sov]eign ,"l1 ,k+ ,*>les1 & w be> fai? & true allegiance unto him1 & def5d & ma9ta9 8 royal p[] & au?ority2 & t ,i w n be> arms1 or d any rebelli\s or ho/ile act aga9/ 8 ,maje/y1 ,k+ ,*>les1 or prote/ aga9/ any 8 royal comm&s1 b submit myself 9 all due ob$i5ce !reunto2 & t ,i w n ent] into any cov5ant1 oa?1 or b& ( mutual def5ce & assi/ance aga9/ any p]son :atsoev] by =ce1 )\t 8 ,maje/y's sov]eign & legal au?ority4 ,& ,i d r5\nce & abjure all cov5ants1 oa?s1 & b&s :atsoev]1 contr>y to :at ,i h h]e9 sworn1 pr(ess$1 & promis$4 ,s help me ,god1 9 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,all ,scotti% resid5ts 9 ,ul/]1 above ! age ( sixte51 7 requir$ to take ?is oa?2 & x 0 impos$ equally on wom5 & on m54 ,great numb]s refus+ to take x1 ! highe/ p5alties ( ! law1 %ort ( dea?1 7 inflict$ on !m1 & t1 too1 "u circum/ances ( great cruelty4 ,su* 0 ! condition ( ! ,presbyt]ians 9 ,irel& at ! date ( ?is lett]1 :i* 0 writt5 to com=t !m "u p]secution1 & to enc\rage _! /$fa/ness 7,reid's ,hi/ory ( ! ,presbyt]ian ,*ur* 9 ,irel&74 7,,*ri/',s ,,legacy ,,( ,,tr\ble--,,god',s ,,deal+s ,,) ,,scotl& ,,9 ,,giv+ ,,prosp]ity--,,*ri/ ,,takes ,,half ,,( ,,all ,,suff]+s--,,/$fa/ness ,,= ,,8 ,,cr[n--,,8 ,,love ,,%\ld ,,lead ,,to ,,hol9ess47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$1 ,,rev]5d1 ,,& ,,de>ly ,,belov$ ,,9 ,,our ,,"l1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y all4--,i "k t !re are _m 9 ?is nation m able ?an ,i to speak to ! suff]]s =1 & witnesses (1 ,jesus ,*ri/2 yet p>don me to speak a little to y1 :o are call$ 9 "q = ! ,gospel once committ$ to y4 ,i hope t ye are n ignorant t1 z peace 0 left to y 9 ,*ri/'s te/am5t1 s ! o!r half ( ! te/am5t 0 a legacy ( ,*ri/'s suff]+s4 ,^! ?+s h ,i spok51 t 9 ,me ye might h peace2 9 ! _w ye %all h tr\ble 7,john xvi4 #cc74 ,because1 !n1 ye are made assignees & heirs to a lif]5t ( ,*ri/'s cross1 ?9k t fi]y trial no /range ?+2 = ! ,"l ,jesus %all be no los] by purg+ ! dross & t9 out ( ,8 *ur* 9 ,irel&4 ,8 w9e-press is b squeez+ out ! dregs1 ! scum1 ! fro?1 & refuse ( t *ur*4 ,i _h once ! pro( ( ! sweet smell1 & ! hone/ & hon\rable peace1 ( t sl&]$ ?+1 ! cross ( our ,"l ,jesus4 ,b ?\gh1 alas6 ^! gold5 days t !n ,i _h be n[ 9 a great "p gone1 yet ,i d>e say1 t ! issue & outgate ( y\r suff]+s %all be ! advantage1 ! gold5 reign & dom9ion ( ! ,gospel1 & ! high glory ( ! nev]-en\gh-prais$ ,pr9ce ( ! k+s ( ! e>?2 & ! *ang+ ( ! brass ( ! ,"l's temple among y into gold1 & ! iron into silv]1 & ! wood into brass4 ,y\r (fic]s %all yet be peace1 & y\r exactors righte\sness 7,isa4 lx4 #ag1 #ah74 ,y\r old1 fall5 walls %all get a new "n1 & ! gates ( y\r ,j]usalem %all get a new /yle4 ,!y %all call y\r walls ,salvation1 & y\r gates ,praise4 ,i "k t ,deputy1#daa prelates1 ,papi/s1 temporiz+ lords1 & pr\d mock]s ( our ,"l1 crucifi]s ( ,*ri/ = ,8 coat1 & all y\r enemies1 h nei!r f+]s nor in/rum5ts ( w> to pick out "o /one out ( y\r wall2 = ea* /one ( y\r wall is ,salvation4 ,i d>e give y my royal & pr9cely ,ma/]'s ^w = x1 t ,irel& %all be a fair bride to ,jesus1 & ,*ri/ w build on h] a palace ( silv] 7,cant4 viii4 #i74 ,!re=e1 weep n z if !re 7 no hope2 fe> n1 put on /r5g?1 put on y\r beautiful g>m5ts 7,isa4 lii4 #a74 ,y\r f\ndation %all be sapphires1 y\r w9d[s & gates preci\s /ones 7,isa4 liv4 #aa1 #ab74 ,look ov] ! wat]1 & behold & see :o is on ! dry l& wait+ = y\r l&+4 ,y\r deliv]ance is conclud$1 subscrib$1 & seal$ 9 heav54 ,y\r goods1 t are tak5 f y = ,*ri/ & ,8 tru?'s sake1 are b arre/$ & laid 9 pawn1 & n tak5 away4 ,!re is mu* laid up = y 9 ,8 /oreh\se1 ^: ! e>? & ! fulness !re( is4 ,y\r g>m5ts are spun1 & y\r flocks are fe$+ 9 ! fields1 y\r bread is laid up = y1 y\r dr9k is brewn1 y\r gold & silv] is at ! bank1 & ! int]e/ goe? on & gr[e?3 & yet ,i he> t y\r taskma/]s d rob & spoil y1 & f9e y4 ,y\r prisons1 my bre?r51 h two keys4 ,! ,deputy1 prelates1 & (fic]s keep b ! iron keys ( ! prison :]e9 !y put y2 b ,he t ha? creat$ ! smi?1 ha? o!r keys 9 heav52 !re=e ye %all n die 9 ! prison4 ,o!r m5's pl\ghs are lab\r+ = y\r bread2 y\r enemies are ga!r+ 9 y\r r5ts4 ,he t is kiss+ ,8 bride on ?is side ( ! sea1 9 ,scotl&1 is beat+ h] beyond ! sea 9 ,irel&1 & fe$+ h] ) ! bread ( adv]sity & ! wat] ( affliction2 & yet ,he is ! same ,"l to bo?4 #daa ,w5twor?1 ,e>l ( ,/af=d1 0 at ?is "t ,deputy or ,"l ,lieut5ant ( ,irel&4 ,previ\s to 8 appo9tm5t to t (fice1 :i* 0 9 #afcb1 ! ,scotti% settl]s 9 ,irel& 7 n tr\bl$ on acc\nt ( _! noncon=mity4 ,aft] ! ,black ,oa? 0 impos$ 9 ?is ye>1 he decl>$ t he w\ld prosecute to ! blood all :o refus$ to take x1 & drive !m root & bran* out ( ! k+dom4 ,8 viol5t & uncon/itutional proce$+s at l5g? issu$ 9 8 be+ arraign$ = high treason be=e ! ,engli% ,p>liam5t1 & behead$ on ,t[] ,hill1 ,may #ab1 #afda1 9 ! =ty-n9? ye> ( 8 age4 ,alas6 ,i fe> t ,scotl& be undone & sla9 ) ?is great m]cy ( re=mation1 because !re is n "h t life ( religion1 answ]able to ! huge greatness ( ! "w t dazzle? our eyes4 ,= ! ,"l is rejoic+ ov] u 9 ?is l&1 z ! bridegroom rejoice? ov] ! bride3 & ! ,"l ha? *ang$ ! "n ( ,scotl&4 ,!y call u n[ no m ,=sak51 nor ,desolate2 b our l& is call$ ,hephzibah & ,beulah 7,isa4 lxii4 #d74 ,= ! ,"l delighte? 9 u1 & ?is l& is m>ri$ to ,himself4 ,!re is n[ an highway made ?r\gh our ,zion1 & x is call$ ! ,way ( hol9ess2 ! unclean %all n pass ov] x2 ! wayf>+ m51 ?\gh fools1 %all n err 9 x4 ,! wild]ness do? rejoice & blossom z ! rose2 ,! ransom$ ( ! ,"l are return$ back unto ,zion1 ) songs & ev]la/+ joy ^u _! heads 7,isa4 xxxv4 #aj72 ! ,canaanite is put out ( our ,"l's h\se3 !re is n a bea/ left to d hurt 7at lea/1 pr(ess$ly7 9 all ! holy m\nta9 ( ! ,"l4 ,our ,"l is fall5 to wre/le ) ,8 enemies1 & ha? br\ght u out ( ,egypt2 we h ! /r5g? ( an unicorn 7,num4 xxiii4 #bb74 ,! ,"l ha? eat5 up ! sons ( ,babel2 ,he ha? brok5 _! bones1 & ha? pi]c$ !m ?r\gh ) ,8 arr[s4 ,we take !m captives ^: captives we 71 & we rule ov] our oppressors 7,isa4 xiv4 #b74 ,x is n brick1 nor clay1 nor ,babel's curs$ timb] & /ones1 t is 9 our second temple2 b our pr9cely ,k+ ,jesus is build+ ,8 h\se all palace-"w & c>v$ /ones4 ,x is ! habitation ( ! ,"l4 ,we d welcome ,irel& & ,engl& to our ,well-belov$4 ,we invite y1 ,o daught]s ( ,j]usalem1 to come d[n to our ,"l's g>d51 & seek our ,well-belov$ ) u2 = ,8 love w suffice bo? y & u4 ,we d s5d y love-lett]s ov] ! sea1 to reque/ y to come & to m>ry our ,k+1 & to take "p ( our b$4 ,& we tru/ our ,"l is fet*+ a bl[ ^u ! ,bea/1 & ! sc>let-col\r$ ,:ore1 to ! end t ,he may br+ 9 ,8 anci5t wid[-wife1 our de> si/]1 ! *ur* ( ! ,jews4 ,oh1 :at a heav5ly heav5 7 x to see !m come 9 by ?is mean1 & suck ! brea/s ( _! little si/]1 & r5ew _! old love ) _! fir/ ,husb&1 ,*ri/ our ,"l6 ,!y are book$ 9 ,god's ^w1 z a bride contract$ unto ,jesus6 ,oh = a sight1 9 ?is fle% ( m9e1 ( ! prophesi$ m>riage betwe5 ,*ri/ & !m6 ,! k+s ( ,t>%i%1 & ( ! isles1 mu/ br+ pres5ts to our ,"l ,jesus 7,ps4 lxxii4 #aj74 ,& ,brita9 is "o ( ! *iefe/ isles2 :y !n b we may believe t our k+s ( ?is isl& %all come 91 & br+ _! glory to ! ,new ,j]usalem1 :]e9 ,*ri/ %all dwell 9 ! latt] days8 ,x is our "p to pray1 ,t ! k+doms ( ! e>? may become ,*ri/'s4 ,n[ ,i exhort y1 9 ! ,"l ,jesus1 n to be dismay$ nor afraid = ! two tails ( ^! smok+ firebr&s1 ! fi]ce ang] ( ! ,deputy ) civil p[]1 & ( ! ba/>d prelates ) ! p[] ( ! ,bea/2 = !y %all be cut (f4 ,!y may well eat y & dr9k y1 b !y %all be =c$ to vomit y out aga9 alive4 ,if two ?+s 7 firmly believ$1 suff]+s w\ld h no weight4 ,if ! fell[%ip ( ,*ri/'s suff]+s 7 well kn[n1 :o w\ld n gladly take "p ) ,jesus8 ,= ,*ri/ & we are halv]s & jo9t-own]s ( "o & ! same cross3 &1 !re=e1 he t knew well :at suff]+s 71 z he e/eem$ all ?+s b loss = ,*ri/1 & did judge !m b dung1 s did he also judge ( !m1 t he might "k ! fell[%ip ( ,8 suff]+s 7,phil4 iii4 #aj74 ,oh1 h[ sweet a sight is x1 to see a cross betwixt ,*ri/ & u1 to he> our ,r$eem] say1 at e sigh1 & e bl[1 & e loss ( a believ]1 ,half m9e6 ,s !y are call$ ,! suff]+s ( ,*ri/1 & ! reproa* ( ,*ri/ 7,col4 i4 #bd2 ,heb4 xi4 #bf74 ,z1 :5 two are p>tn]s & own]s ( a %ip1 ! half ( ! ga9 & half ( ! loss belong to ea* ( ! two2 s ,*ri/ 9 our suff]+s is half-ga9] & half-los] ) u4 ,yea1 ! heavie/ end ( ! black tree ( ! cross lie? on y\r ,"l3 x falle? fir/ ^u ,him1 & x b reb\nde? (f ,him ^u y3 ,! reproa*es ( !m t reproa*$ !e are fall5 ^u ,me 7,ps4 lxix4 #i74 ,y\r suff]+s are y\r treasure1 & are great] ri*es ?an ! treasures ( ,egypt 7,heb4 xi4 #bf74 ,& if y\r cross come ?r\gh ,*ri/'s f+]s ere x come to y1 x receive? a fair lu/re f ,him2 x gette? a ta/e & reli% ( ! ,k+'s spik5>d1 & ( heav5's p]fume4 ,& ! half ( ! ga91 :5 ,*ri/'s %ipful ( gold come? home1 %all be y\rs4 ,x is an augm5t+ ( y\r treasure to be ri* 9 suff]+1 to be 9 lab\rs abundant1 9 /ripes above measure 7#b ,cor4 xi4 #bc72 & to h ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/ ab\nd+ 9 y 7#b ,cor4 i4 #e7 is a "p ( heav5's /ock4 ,y\r goods are n lo/ :i* !y h pluck$ f y1 = y\r ,"l ha? !m 9 keep+2 !y are b arre/$ & seiz$ ^u4 ,he %all loose ! arre/4 ,ye %all be f$ ) ! h]itage ( ,jacob1 y\r fa!r2 = ! m\? ( ! ,"l ha? spok5 x 7,isa4 lviii4 #ad74 ,till ,i %all be on ! hall-floor ( ! highe/ palace1 & get a draught ( glory out ( ,*ri/'s h&1 above & beyond "t & beyond dea?1 ,i %all nev] 7x is l7 see fair] days ?an ,i saw "u t bless$ tree ( my ,"l's cross4 ,8 kisses !n 7 k+'s kisses4 ,^? kisses 7 sweet & s\l-reviv+2 "o ( !m1 at t "t1 0 wor? two & a half 7if ,i may speak s7 ( ,*ri/'s week-day kisses4 ,oh1 sweet1 sweet = ev]more1 to see a rose ( heav5 gr[+ 9 z ill gr\nd z hell6 & to see ,*ri/'s love1 ,8 embracem5ts1 ,8 d9n]s & supp]s ( joy1 peace1 fai?1 goodness1 long-suff]+1 & pati5ce1 gr[+ & spr++ l ! fl[]s ( ,god's g>d51 out ( su* /ony & curs$ gr\nd z ! hatr$ ( ! prelates1 & ! malice ( _! ,high ,commission1 & ! ,anti*ri/'s bloody h& & he>t6 ,is n "h art & wisdom8 ,is n "h heav5 ind5t$ 9 hell 7if ,i may say s71 l a jewel set ) skill 9 a r+ ) ! enamel ( ,*ri/'s cross8 ,! ruby & ri*es ( glory1 t gr[ up out ( ! cross1 are beyond tell+4 ,n[1 ! blacke/ & hotte/ wra?1 & mo/ fi]y & all-dev\r+ indignation ( ! ,judge ( m5 & angels1 %all come ^u !m :o d5y our sweet ,"l ,jesus1 & put _! h& to t oa? ( wick$ness n[ press$4 ,! ,"l's coal at _! he>t %all burn !m up bo? root & bran*4 ,! e/ates ( great m5 t h done s1 if !y d n rep5t1 %all consume away1 & ! rav5s %all dwell 9 _! h\ses1 & _! glory %all be %ame4 ,oh1 = ! ,"l's sake6 keep fa/ by ,*ri/1 & fe> n man t %all die & )] z ! grass4 ,! ,deputy's bloom %all fall1 & ! prelates %all ca/ _! fl[]1 & ! ea/ w9d ( ! ,"l1 ( ! ,"l /rong & mighty1 %all bla/ & break !m2 !re=e1 fe> !m n4 ,!y are b idols1 t c nei!r d evil nor good4 ,walk n 9 ! way ( ^? p t sl&] ! foot/eps ( our royal & pr9cely ano9t$ ,k+ ,jesus1 n[ rid+ ^u ,8 :ite horse 9 ,scotl&4 ,let ,jehovah be y\r fe>4 ,t decree ( ,zion's deliv]ance1 pass$ & seal$ up be=e ! ?rone1 is n[ ripe & %all br+ =? a *ild1 ev5 ! ru9 & fall ( ! prelates' black k+dom1 & ! ,anti*ri/'s ?rone1 9 ^! k+doms4 ,! ,"l ha? begun1 & ,he %all make an end4 ,:o did ev] he> ! l ( ?is8 ,be=e ,scotl& travail$1 %e br\ght =?2 & be=e h] pa9 came1 %e 0 deliv]$ ( a man-*ild 7,isa4 lxvi4 #g1 #h74 ,& :5 all is done1 suppose !re 7 no sweetness 9 our ,"l's cross1 yet x is sweet = ,8 sake1 = t lovely ,"o1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 ^: cr[n & royal supremacy is ! "q ?is day 9 ,great ,brita91 betwixt u & our adv]s>ies4 ,& :o w\ld n ?9k ,him wor?y ( ! suff]+ =8 ,:at is burn+ quick1 :at is dr9k+ ( our own he>t's blood1 & :at is a draught ( melt$ lead1 = ,8 glory8 ,less ?an a draught ( cold wat] to a ?ir/y man1 if ! "r price & due value 7 put on t wor?y1 wor?y ,pr9ce1 ,jesus6 ,oh1 :o c weigh ,him6 ,t5 ?\s& ?\s& heav5s w\ld n be "o scale1 or ! half ( ! scale1 ( ! balance to lay ,him 94 ,o black angels1 9 comp>ison ( ,him6 ,o dim1 & d>k1 & lightless sun1 9 reg>d ( t fair ,sun ( righte\sness6 ,o feckless & wor?less heav5 ( heav5s1 :5 !y /& beside my wor?y1 & l(ty1 & high1 & excell5t ,well-belov$6 ,o weak & infirm clay-k+s6 ,o s(t & feeble m\nta9s ( brass1 & weak creat$ /r5g?1 9 reg>d ( our mighty & /rong ,"l ( armies6 ,o fooli% wisdom ( m5 & angels1 :5 x is laid 9 ! balance beside t spotless1 sub/antial ,wisdom ( ! ,fa!r6 ,if heav5 & e>?1 & t5 ?\s& heav5s ev5 7r\nd ab\t ^! heav5s t n[ are71 7 all 9 "o g>d5 ( p>adise1 deck$ ) all ! faire/ roses1 fl[]s1 & trees t c come =? f ! art ( ! ,almighty ,himself2 yet set b our "o ,fl[] t gr[e? out ( ! root ( ,jesse beside t or*>d ( pleasure1 "o look ( ,him1 "o view1 "o ta/e1 "o smell ( ,8 sweet ,godhead w\ld inf9itely exce$ & g beyond ! smell1 col\r1 beauty1 & lovel9ess ( t p>adise4 ,oh to be ) *ild ( ,8 love6 & to be suffocat$ 7if t c\ld be7 ) ! smell ( ,8 sweetness 7 a sweet fill & a lovely pa94 ,o wor?y1 wor?y1 wor?y lovel9ess6 ,oh1 less ( ! creatures1 & m ( ,!e6 ,oh1 op5 ! passage ( ! well ( love & glory on u1 dry pits & )]$ trees6 ,oh1 t ,jewel & ,fl[] ( heav56 ,if our ,belov$ 7 n mi/ak5 by u1 & unkn[n to u1 ,he w\ld h no sc>city ( woo]s & suitors4 ,he w\ld make heav5 & e>? bo? see t !y _c qu5* ,8 love1 = ,8 love is a sea4 ,oh to be a ?\s& fa?oms deep 9 ?is sea ( love6 ,he1 ,he ,himself is m excell5t ?an heav52 = heav51 z x come? into ! s\ls & spirits ( ! glorifi$1 is b a creature2 & ,he is some?+ 7& a great some?+7 m ?an a creature4 ,oh1 :at a life 7 x to sit beside ?is ,well ( love1 & dr9k & s+1 & s+ & dr9k6 & !n to h desires & s\l-faculties /ret*$ & ext5d$ out1 _m ?\s& fa?oms 9 l5g? & bread?1 to take 9 seas & riv]s ( love6 ,i e>ne/ly desire to recomm5d ?is love to y1 t ?is love may cause y to keep ,8 comm&m5ts1 & to keep clean f+]s1 & make clean feet1 t ye may walk z ! r$eem$ ( ! ,"l4 ,wo1 wo be to !m :o put on ,8 "n1 & %ame ?is love ( ,*ri/1 ) a loose & pr(ane life6 ,_! feet1 tongue1 & h&s1 & eyes1 give a %ameless lie to ! holy ,gospel1 :i* !y pr(ess4 ,i besee* y 9 ! ,"l1 to keep ,*ri/ & walk ) ,him3 let n ,8 fairness be spott$ & /a9$ by godless liv+4 ,oh1 :o c f9d 9 _! he>t to s9 aga9/ love8 & su* a love z ! glorifi$ 9 heav5 %all delight to dive into1 & dr9k ( = ev]8 ,= !y are ev]more dr9k+ 9 love1 & ! cup is /ill at _! head2 & yet )\t loa?+1 = !y /ill dr9k1 & /ill desire to dr9k = ev] & ev]4 ,is n ?is a long-la/+ supp]8 ,n[1 if any ( our c\ntry p1 pr(ess+ ,*ri/ ,jesus1 h br\ght !mselves "u ! /roke & wra? ( ! ,almighty1 by yield+ to ,anti*ri/ 9 an hair-bread?1 b especially by swe>+ & subscrib+ t blasphem\s oa? 7:i* is ! ,*ur* ( ,irel&'s black h\r ( temptation71 ,i w\ld entreat !m1 by ! m]cies ( ,god at _! la/ summons1 to rep5t1 & op5ly confess be=e ! _w to ! glory ( ! ,"l _! d5ial ( ,*ri/4 ,or o!rwise1 if ei!r man or woman w /& & abide by t oa?1 !n1 9 ! "n & au?ority ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 ,i let !m see t !y =feit _! "p ( heav56 ,& let !m look = no less ?an a back-burd5 ( ! pure1 unmix$ wra? ( ,god1 & ! plague ( apo/ates & d5i]s ( our ,"l ,jesus4 ,let n me1 a /rang] to y1 :o nev] saw y\r face 9 ! fle%1 be ?\ght bold 9 writ+ to y3 = ! hope ,i h ( a glori\s *ur* 9 t l&1 & ! love ( ,*ri/1 con/ra9e? me4 ,i "k t ! wor?y s]vants ( ,*ri/1 :o once lab\r$ among y1 cease n to write to y also2 & ,i %all desire to be excus$ t ,i d jo9 ) !m4 ,pray = y\r si/]-*ur* 9 ,scotl&2 & let me entreat y = ! aid ( y\r pray]s = myself1 & flock1 & m9i/ry1 & my fe> ( a transportation f ?is place ( ! ,"l's v9ey>d4#dab ,n[ ! v ,god ( peace sanctify y ?r\gh\t4 ,grace be ) y all4 #dab ,see note1 ,lett] ,,cclxxxvi4 ,! decision ( ! ,commission 01 to translate him f ,anwo? to ! pr(essor%ip at ,/4 ,&rews4 ,y\r bro!r & companion1 9 ! k+dom & pati5ce ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,anwo?1 #afci4 ,,cclxxxix4--,to 8 ,rev]5d & mu* hon\r$ ,bro!r1 ,,dr4 ,,alex&] ,,leighton1 ,*ri/'s ,prison] 9 bonds at ,london4 ,,dr4 ,,alex&] ,,leighton 0 desc5d$ ( an anci5t family 9 ,=f>%ire1 ^: *ief seat 0 ,ulys-hav51 or ,us51 ne> ,montrose4 ,besides /udy+ = ! ,*ri/ian m9i/ry1 he qualifi$ himself z a physician1 &1 dur+ ! reign ( ,james ,i41 & ! comm5cem5t ( t ( ,*>les ,i41 practis$ m$ic9e 9 ,london1 z well z ex]cis$ 8 m9i/ry !re2 b :e!r he _h any fix$ *>ge we are n in=m$4 ,9 8 zeal = ,presbyt]ian pr9ciples1 & aga9/ ! innovations ( ,laud1 he publi%$ a "w entitl$ ,an ,appeal to ! ,p>liam5t2 or1 ,zion's ,plea aga9/ ! ,prelacy4 ,= ?is "w he 0 arre/$ 9 #afbi1 & ?r[n into an abom9able cell 9 ,newgate4 ,aft] ly+ !re sixte5 weeks 9 great mis]y1 he 0 s]v$ ) an in=mation ( ! crimes ( :i* he 0 accus$1 & *>g$ to appe> be=e ! ,/> ,*amb]4 ,he 0 !n unable to att5d1 be+ "u sev]e di/ress t _h br\ght sk9 & hair almo/ :olly (f 8 body2 b ! ,/> ,*amb] condemn$ ! afflict$ & ag$ div9e to be degrad$ z a m9i/]1 to h "o ( 8 e>s cut (f1 & "o side ( 8 nose slit1 to be br&$ on ! face ) a r$-hot iron1 to /& 9 ! pillory1 to be :ipp$ at a po/1 to pay a f9e ( #ajjj1 & to suff] imprisonm5t till ! f9e 0 paid4 ,:5 ?is inhuman s5t5ce 0 pron\nc$1 ,laud took (f 8 hat1 & hold+ up 8 h&s1 gave ?anks to ,god1 :o _h giv5 ! *ur* victory ov] h] enemies6 ,! s5t5ce 0 execut$ )\t m]cy2 & ,leighton lay 9 prison until ! meet+ ( ! ,long ,p>liam5t1 t is1 upw>ds ( t5 ye>s4 ,:5 lib]at$1 he c\ld h>dly walk1 see1 or he>4 ,he di$ 9 #afdi4 ,he 0 ! fa!r ( ! celebrat$ ,rob]t ,leighton1 ,ar*bi%op ( ,glasg[4 ,:5 ?is lett] 0 writt5 to him by ,ru!r=d1 he _h langui%$ _m ye>s 9 prison4 7,,public ,,bless+s ,,alleviate ,,private ,,suff]+s--,,trials ,,light ,,:5 ,,view$ ,,9 ,,! ,,light ,,( ,,heav5--,,*ri/ ,,wor?y ,,( ,,suff]+ ,,=47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,prison] ,,( ,,hope1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4-- ,x 0 n my "p 7:om our ,"l ha? enl>g$7 to =get y ,8 prison]4 ,:5 ,i consid] h[ long y\r night ha? be51 ,i ?9k ,*ri/ ha? a m9d to put y 9 free grace's debt s mu* ! deep]1 z y\r suff]+s h be5 ( s long cont9uance4 ,b :at if ,*ri/ m9d y no joy b public joy1 ) enl>g$ & triumph+ ,zion4 ,i ?9k1 ,sir1 t ye w\ld love be/ to %>e & divide y\r song ( joy ) ,zion1 & to h my/ical ,*ri/ 9 ,brita9 half] & cop>tn] ) y\r enl>gem5t4 ,i am sure t y\r joy1 bord]+ & neighb\r+ ) ! joy ( ,*ri/'s bride1 w\ld be s mu* ! sweet] t x 7 public4 ,i ?\ght if ,*ri/ _h halv$ my m]cies1 & deliv]$ ,8 bride & n me1 t ,8 praises %\ld h be5 d\ble to :at !y are2 b n[ two ri* m]cies conjo9$ 9 "o h /ol5 f our ,"l m ?an half-praises4 ,oh t m]cy %\ld s beguile u1 & /eal away our c\nts & ackn[l$gm5t6 ,wor?y ,sir1 ,i hope t ,i ne$ n exhort y to g on 9 hop+ = ! salvation ( ,god4 ,!re ha? n be5 s mu* tak5 f y\r "t ( ease & creat$ joys1 z et]nity %all add to y\r heav54 ,ye "k :5 "o day 9 heav5 ha? paid y 7yea1 & ov]paid y\r blood1 bonds1 sorr[1 & suff]+s71 t x w\ld tr\ble angels' und]/&+ to lay ! c\nt ( t surplus ( glory :i* et]nity c & w give y4 ,oh b y\r s&-glass ( suff]+s & losses come? to little1 :5 x %all be c\nt$ & comp>$ ) ! glory t abide? y on ! o!r side ( ! wat]6 ,ye h no leisure to rejoice & s+ "h1 :ile "t goe? ab\t y1 & :]e y\r psalms w be %ort2 !re=e1 ye w ?9k et]nity1 & ! long day ( heav5 t %all be measur$ ) no o!r sun1 nor horologe1 ?an ! long life ( ! ,anci5t ( ,days1 to measure y\r praises1 little en\gh = y4 ,if y\r span-l5g? ( "t be cl\dy1 ye _c b ?9k t y\r ,"l c no m take y\r blood & y\r b&s )\t ! income & recomp5se ( free grace1 ?an ,he w\ld take ! suff]+s ( ,paul & ,8 o!r de> s]vants1 t 7 well paid home beyond all c\nt+ 7,rom4 viii4 #ah74 ,if ! wisdom ( ,*ri/ ha? made y ,anti*ri/'s eyesore & 8 envy1 ye are to ?ank ,god t su* a piece ( clay1 z ye are1 is made ! field ( glory to "w ^u4 ,x 0 ! ,pott]'s aim t ! clay %\ld praise ,him1 & ,i hope x satisfie? y t y\r clay is = ,8 glory4 ,oh1 :o c suff] en\gh = su* a ,"l6 & :o c lay out 9 bank1 en\gh ( pa91 %ame1 losses1 & tortures to receive 9 aga9 ! free int]e/ ( et]nal glory6 7#b ,cor4 iv4 #ag74 ,oh1 h[ advantage\s a b>ga9+ is x ) su* a ri* ,"l6 ,if y\r h& & p5 _h be5 at leisure to ga9 glory on pap]1 x _h be5 b pap] glory3 b ! be>+ ( a public cross s long1 = ! n[ controv]t$ privileges ( ! cr[n & sceptre ( free ,k+ ,jesus1 ! ,pr9ce ( ! k+s ( ! e>?1 is glory book$ 9 heav54 ,wor?y & de> bro!r1 if ye g to weigh ,jesus1 ,8 sweetness1 excell5cy1 glory1 & beauty1 & lay =ega9/ ,him y\r ounces or dra*ms ( suff]+ = ,him1 ye %all be /rait5$ two ways4 #a4 ,x w be a pa9 to make ! comp>ison1 ! disproportion be+ by no und]/&+ imag9able3 nay1 if heav5's ari?metic & angels' 7 set to "w1 !y %\ld nev] numb] ! degrees ( diff]5ce4 #b4 ,x w\ld /rait5 y to f9d a scale = ! balance to lay t high & l(ty ,"o 7t ov]-transc5d+ ,pr9ce ( excell5cy7 94 ,if y\r m9d c\ld fancy z _m creat$ heav5s z "t ha? _h m9utes1 trees h _h leaves1 & cl\ds h _h ra9drops1 s9ce ! fir/ /one ( ! creation 0 laid1 !y %\ld n make half a scale 9 :i* to be> & weigh b\ndless excell5cy4 ,&1 !re=e1 ! ,k+ ^: m>ks ye are be>+1 & ^: dy+ ye c>ry ab\t ) y 9 y\r body1 is1 out ( all cry & consid]ation1 beyond & above all our ?\ghts4 ,= myself1 ,i am cont5t to fe$ ^u wond]+1 sometimes1 at ! behold+ b ( ! bord]s & skirts ( ! incomp>able glory :i* is 9 t exalt$ ,pr9ce4 ,& ,i ?9k ye c\ld wi% = m e>s to give ?an ye h1 s9ce ye hope ^! e>s ye n[ h giv5 ,him %all be passages to take 9 ! music ( ,8 glori\s voice4 ,i w\ld fa9 bo? believe & pray = a new bride ( ,jews & ,g5tiles to our ,"l ,jesus1 aft] ! l& ( grav5 images %all be laid wa/e2 & t our ,"l ,jesus is on horseback1 hunt+ & pursu+ ! ,bea/2 & t ,engl& & ,irel& %all be well-sweep$ *amb]s = ,*ri/ & ,8 righte\sness to dwell 92 = ,he ha? op5$ our graves 9 ,scotl&1 & ! two dead & buri$ witnesses are ris5 aga91 & are prophesy+4 ,oh t pr9ces w\ld glory & boa/ !mselves 9 c>ry+ ! tra9 ( ,*ri/'s robe royal 9 _! arms6 ,let me die )9 half an h\r aft] ,i h se5 ! temple ( ! ,son ( ,god enl>g$1 & ! cords ( ,j]usalem's t5t l5g!n$1 to take 9 a m num]\s company = a bride to ! ,son ( ,god6 ,oh1 if ! corn] or f\ndation-/one ( t h\se1 t new h\se1 7 laid above my grave6 ,oh6 :o c add to ,him :o is t great ,all6 ,if ,he w\ld create suns & moons1 new heav5s1 ?\s& & ?\s& degrees m p]fect ?an ^! t n[ are2 & aga91 make a new creation t5 ?\s& ?\s& degrees 9 p]fection beyond t new creation2 & aga91 /ill = et]nity multiply new heav5s1 !y %\ld nev] be a p]fect resemblance ( t inf9ite excell5cy1 ord]1 weight1 measure1 beauty1 & sweetness t is 9 ,him4 ,oh1 h[ little ( ,him d we see6 ,oh1 h[ %all[ are our ?\ghts ( ,him6 ,oh1 if ,i _h pa9 = ,him1 & %ame & losses = ,him1 & m clay & spirits = ,him6 & t ,i c\ld g ^u e>? )\t love1 desire1 hope1 because ,*ri/ ha? tak5 away my love1 desire1 & hope to heav5 ) ,him6 ,i "k1 wor?y ,sir1 y\r suff]+s = ,him are y\r glory2 &1 !re=e1 we>y n4 ,8 salvation is ne> at h&1 & %all n t>ry4 ,pray = me4 ,8 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,nov4 #bb1 #afci4 ,,ccxc4--,to a ,p]son unkn[n1 an5t ,private ,wor%ip 9 "t & place ( public4#dac #dac ,f a copy among ! ,wodr[ ,,mss41 vol4 xxix4 #dto1 ,no4 #ac4 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,i d n "k a private wor%ip1 set & int5d$1 compatible ) a public wor%ip set & int5d$4 ,ejaculations are fruits ( public wor%ip & brea?+s ( ! _s 9 public speak+1 b !y are aliquid cultus publici1 non cultus publicus 7some?+ ak9 to public wor%ip1 b n public wor%ip74 #b4 ,i "k n a memb] 9 ! kirk :o %\ld h a wor%ip 9 specie 79 k9d7 diff]5t f ! wor%ip ( ! :ole kirk2 & s ,i d n see 7sav+ bett] judgm5t7 a lawfulness ( private set pray+1 :5 !re is ano!r set wor%ip ( prais+1 read+1 etc4 #c4 ,i d\bt if !re %\ld be any set wor%ip 9 ! kirk to :i* all ! he>]s %\ld n say ,am51 ev5 ! rude & unbeliev]s 7#a ,cor4 xiv4 #bc-be74 ,b to a private pray]1 :5 ! wor%ip is public1 :o c say ,am58 #d4 ,i ?9k ! p may all fall to _! private pray]s & private read+1 9 "t ! m9i/] prea*e?1 if he fall to pray+ :5 !y are prais+ or he>+ ! ^w read4 #e4 ,i d>e n say !y h a ,ph>isee's m9d :o pray 9 public aft] a private mann]1 & jo9 n ) ! public s]vice ( ! kirk4 ,b 9 natura op]is 79 reg>d to ! nature ( ! "w71 ,i ?9k !m m ph>isaical ?an ! o!r case is ,br[ni%4#dad #f4 ,br[nism's life is 9 sep>ation2 b ! private supplicator1 :5 ! kirk is prais+ & he>+ ! ^w read1 9 my weak judgm5t1 is 9 ! act ( sep>ation2 t ,i %\ld n say1#dae !y are ignorant ( ,br[nism1 :o object ?is to su* z w n kneel 9 pulpit4 #g4 ,nei!r ,scripture nor ,act ( our ,assemblies do? all[ ?is human cu/om4 ,i ?9k !y d>e n be answ]able to a ,g5]al ,assembly :o d>e call on !m to c5sure = a human & unord]ly cu/om aga9/ ! ^w ( ,god s directly4 #h4 ,if su* z g n to private pulpit pray] neglect private pray] be=e !y come 9 public1 !y des]ve c5sure4 ,:atev] ha? be5 my practice be=e ,i exam9$ ?is cu/om1 ,i purpose n[ no m to conf\nd wor%ips4 ,& ?us recomm5d+ y to ! grace ( ,god1 ,i re/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,janu>y #af1 #afdj4 #dad ,sav\rs ( ! sect call$ ,br[ni/s4 #dae ,:ile at ! same "t ,i may add4 ,,ccxci4--,to ,,mr4 ,,h5ry ,,/u>t1 8 ,wife1 & two ,daught]s1 all ,prison]s ( ,*ri/ at ,dubl94 ,,h5ry ,,/u>t 0 a g5tleman ( consid]able prop]ty 9 ,irel&4 ,he himself1 8 wife1 & family1 consi/+ ( two daught]s & a dome/ic s]vant nam$ ,james ,gray1 hav+ refus$ to swe> ! ,black ,oa?1 7 c>ri$ to ,dubl9 by a s]jeant-at-arms1 & plac$ 9 close & rigor\s conf9em5t4 ,on ! #aj? ( ,augu/ #afci1 all ( !m 7 br\ght to trial 9 ! ,/> ,*amb]4 ,/u>t1 be+ p]mitt$ to speak 9 8 own def5ce1 decl>$ be=e ! c\rt1 t he _h no objection :atev] to take ! =m] "p ( ! oa?1 promis+ civil allegiance1 b t he c\ld n take ! latt] "p1 :i* he conceiv$ b\nd ! swe>] to yield unlimit$ ecclesia/ical ob$i5ce to ! ,k+4 ,w5twor?1 :o presid$ at ! trial1 9 reply1 admitt$ t ?is int]pretation ( ! oa? 0 q correct1 & conclud$ by pron\nc+ ! s5t5ce ( ! c\rt4 ,/u>t 0 f9$ #ejjj1 & 8 wife a simil> sum2 8 daught]s1 #bjjj ea*2 & ,gray al?\gh only a s]vant1 #bjjj2 a sum ( #af1jjj 9 all2 & !y 7 to be deta9$ at ,dubl9 9 prison till ^! exorbitant f9es 7 paid4 ,!y 7 at l5g? lib]at$ by ! ,iri% ,p>liam5t1 :i* set itself 9 #afda to rem$y ! evils ( ,/raf=d's ,gov]nm5t1 aft] !y _h suff]$ an imprisonm5t ( a ye> & ?ree mon?s4 ,b ,/u>t's prop]ty hav+ be5 confiscat$ by ,/raf=d1 ! family 7 r$uc$ to great pov]ty4 ,he retir$ to ,scotl&1 ( :i* he 0 a native1 & appli$1 9 ! mon? ( ,septemb] #afda1 to ! ,p>liam5t sitt+ at ,ed9burgh1 to recomm5d to ! ,engli% ,p>liam5t to take measures = enabl+ him to recov] 8 prop]ty4 ,! ,scotti% ,p>liam5t did s1 b ! result ( _! application is unkn[n 7,reid's ,hi/ory ( ! ,presbyt]ian ,*ur* 9 ,irel&1 vol4 i474 7,,fai?',s ,,prep>ation ,,= ,,trial--,,! ,,_w',s ,,rage ,,aga9/ ,,*ri/--,,! ,,imm5sity ,,( ,,8 ,,glori\s ,,beauty--,,folly ,,( ,,p]secution--,,victory ,,sure47 ,fe> none ( ^! ?+s1 :i* ye %all suff]1 etc4--,,rev4 ii4 #aj4 ,,truly ,,hon\r$1 ,,& ,,de>ly ,,belov$1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y f ,god our ,fa!r1 & our ,"l ,jesus4 ,?9k x n /range1 belov$ 9 our ,"l ,jesus1 t ,satan c comm& keys ( prisons1 & bolts1 & *a9s4 ,?is is a piece ( ! devil's pr9c$om t he ha? ov] ! _w4 ,int]pret & und]/& our ,"l well 9 ?is4 ,be n jeal\s ( ,8 love1 ?\gh ,he make devils & m5 ,8 "u-s]vants to sc\r ! ru/ (f y\r fai?1 & purge y f y\r dross4 ,& let me *>ge y1 ,o prison]s ( hope1 to op5 y\r w9d[1 & to look out by fai?1 & behold heav5's po/ 7t spe$y & swift salvation ( ,god71 t is com+ to y4 ,x is a broad riv] t fai? w n look ov]3 x is a mighty & a broad sea1 t !y ( a lively hope _c behold ! fur!/ bank & o!r %ore !re(4 ,look ov] ! wat]2 y\r an*or is fix$ )9 ! vail2 ! "o end ( ! cable is ab\t ! prison] ( ,*ri/1 & ! o!r is ent]$ )9 ! vail1 :i!r ! ,=]unn] is ent]$ = y 7,heb4 vi4 #ai1 #bj74 ,x c g /raight ?r\gh ! flames ( ! fire ( ! wra? ( m51 devils1 losses1 tortures1 dea?1 & n a ?read ( x be s+$ or burnt3 ,m5 & devils h no tee? to bite x 9 two4 ,hold fa/ till ,he come4 ,y\r cross is ( ! col\r ( heav5 & ,*ri/1 & passm5t$ ov] ) ! fai? & com=ts ( ! ,"l's fai?ful cov5ant ) ,scotl&3 & t dye & col\r w abide f\l wea!r1 & nei!r be /a9$ nor ca/ ! col\r4 ,yet1 x reflects a scad l ! cross ( ,*ri/1 ^: holy h&s1 _m a day lift$ up to ,god1 pray+ = s9n]s1 7 fett]$ & b\nd1 z if ^? bless$ h&s _h /ol51 & %$ innoc5t blood4 ,:5 y\r lovely1 lovely ,jesus _h no bett] ?an ! ?ief's doom1 x is no wond] t y\r process be lawless & turn$ upside d[n2 = ,he 0 tak51 fett]$1 buffet$1 :ipp$1 spitt$ ^u1 be=e ,he 0 convict$ ( any fault1 or s5t5c$4 ,oh1 su* a pair ( suff]]s & witnesses1 z high & royal ,jesus & a poor piece ( guilty clay m>r[$ toge!r "u "o yoke6 ,oh1 h[ lovely is ! cross ) su* a second6 ,i believe t y\r prison is enact$ 9 ,god's c\rt n to keep y till y\r hope brea! out its life & la/4 ,y\r cross is "u law to re/ore y aga9 safe to y\r bre?r5 & si/]s 9 ,*ri/4 ,take heav5's & ,*ri/'s back-bond = a fair back-door out ( y\r suff]+4 ,! ,savi\r is on ,8 j\rney ) salvation & deliv]ance = ,m\nt ,zion2 & ! sword ( ! ,"l is drunk ) blood1 & made fat ) fatness4 ,8 sword is ba!d 9 heav5 aga9/ ,babylon1 = x is ! day ( ! ,"l's v5geance1 & ! ye> ( recomp5se = ! controv]sy ( ,zion3 & p]suade y\rselves ! /reams ( ! riv] ( ,babylon %all be pit*1 & ! du/ ( ! l& brim/one & burn+ pit* 7,isa4 xxxiv4 #h1 #i74 ,& if y\r deliv]ance be jo9$ ) ! deliv]ance ( ,zion1 x %all be two salvations to y4 ,x 7 good to be arm$ be=eh& = dea? or bodily tortures = ,*ri/2 & to ?9k :at a cr[n ( hon\r x is1 t ,god ha? giv5 y pieces ( liv+ clay to be tortur$ witnesses = sav+ tru?2 & t ye are s happy1 z to h "s p9ts ( blood to give out = ! cr[n ( t royal ,"l1 :o ha? caus$ y to av\* ,himself be=e m54 ,if ye c l5d f9es ( ?ree ?\s& p\nds /]l+ = ,*ri/1 let heav5's regi/] & ,*ri/'s c\nt-book keep 9 reckon+ y\r depursem5ts = ,him4 ,x %all be engrav5 & pr9t$ 9 great lett]s ^u heav5's ?rone1 :at y are will+ to give = ,him4 ,*ri/'s pap]s ( t k9d _c be lo/1 or fall by4 ,d n wond] to see clay boi/ ! great ,pott]1 & to see bl9d$ m5 ?reat5 ! ,gospel ) dea? & burial1 & to raze out tru?'s "n4 ,b :]e w !y make a grave = ! ,gospel1 & ! ,"l's bride8 ,e>? & hell %all be b little b\nds = _! burial4 ,lay all ! clay & rubbi% ( ?is in* ( ! :ole e>? above our ,"l's ,sp\se1 yet x w n cov] h] nor hold h] d[n2 %e %all live & n die2 %e %all behold ! salvation ( ,god4 ,let y\r fai? fri/ ,god a little1 & n be afraid = a smok+ firebr&4 ,!re is m smoke 9 ,babylon's furnace ?an !re is fire4 ,till doomsday %all come1 !y %all nev] see ! kirk ( ,scotl& & our ,cov5ant burnt to a%es2 or1 if x %\ld be ?r[n into ! fire1 yet x _c be s burnt or buri$ z n to h a resurrection4 ,angry clay's w9d %all %ake none ( ,*ri/'s corn3 ,he w ga!r 9 all ,8 :eat into ,8 b>n4 ,only let y\r fell[%ip ) ,*ri/ be r5ew$4 ,ye are sibb] to ,*ri/ n[1 :5 y are imprison$ = ,him1 ?an be=e2 = n[ ! /rokes laid on y d come 9 remembrance be=e our ,"l1 & ,he c own ,8 own w\nds4 ,a dr9k ( ,*ri/'s love1 :i* is bett] ?an w9e1 is ! dr9k-silv] :i* suff]+ = ,8 maje/y leave? beh9d x4 ,x is n y\r s9s :i* !y p]secute 9 y1 b ,god's grace1 & loyalty to ,k+ ,jesus4 ,!y see no treason 9 y to y\r pr9ce ! ,k+ ( ,brita91 albeit !y say s2 b x is heav5 9 y t e>? is fight+ aga9/4 ,& ,*ri/ is own+ ,8 own cause4 ,grace is a p>ty t fire w n burn1 nor wat] dr[n4 ,:5 !y h eat5 & drunk5 y1 _! /oma* %all be sick1 & !y %all spue y out alive4 ,oh1 :at glory is x to be suff]+ abjects 7,ps4 xxxv4 #ae7 = ! ,"l's glory & royalty6 ,nay1 ?\gh ,8 s]vants _h a body to burn = ev] = ?is ,gospel1 s be+ t ! high glory ( triumph+ & exalt$ ,jesus did rise out ( ^! flames1 & out ( t burn+ body1 oh :at a sweet fire6 oh :at s\l-refre%+ torm5t w\ld t be6 ,:at if ! pickles ( du/ & a%es ( ! burnt & dissolv$ body 7 musicians to s+ ,8 praises1 & ! highness ( t nev]-en\gh-exalt$ ,pr9ce ( ages8 ,oh1 :at love is x 9 ,him t ,he w h su* musicians z we are1 to tune t psalm ( ,8 ev]la/+ praises 9 heav56 ,oh1 :at %9+ & burn+ flames ( love are ^!1 t ,*ri/ w divide ,8 %>e ( life1 ( heav5 & glory1 ) y6 7,luke xxii4 #bi2 ,john xvii4 #bd2 ,rev4 iii4 #ba74 ,a "p ( ,8 ?rone1 "o draught ( ,8 w9e 7,8 w9e ( glory & life t come? f "u ! ?rone ( ,god & ( ! ,lamb71 & "o apple ( ! tree ( life1 w d m ?an make up all ! exp5ses & *>ges ( clay1 l5t out = heav54 ,oh6 oh6 b we h %ort1 & n>r[1 & creep+ ?\ghts ( ,jesus1 & d b %ape ,*ri/ 9 our conceptions accord+ to "s creat$ portraiture6 ,o angels1 l5d 9 y\r help to make love-books & songs ( our fair1 & :ite1 & ruddy ,/&>d-be>] among/ t5 ?\s&6 ,o heav5s6 ,o heav5 ( heav5s6 ,o glorifi$ t5ants1 & triumph+ h\se-hold]s ) ! ,lamb1 put 9 new psalms & love-sonnets ( ! excell5cy ( our ,bridegroom1 & help u to set ,him on high6 ,o indwell]s ( e>? & heav51 sea & air1 & ,o all ye creat$ be+s )9 ! bosom ( ! utmo/ circle ( ?is great _w1 oh come help to set on high ! praises ( our ,"l6 ,o fairness ( creatures1 blu% be=e ,8 uncreat$ beauty6 ,o creat$ /r5g?1 be amaz$ to /& be=e y\r /rong ,"l ( ho/s6 ,o creat$ love1 ?9k %ame ( ?yself be=e ?is unp>allel$ love ( heav56 ,o angel-wisdom1 hide ?yself be=e our ,"l1 ^: und]/&+ passe? f9d+ out6 ,o sun 9 ?y %9+ beauty1 = %ame put on a web ( d>kness1 & cov] ?yself be=e ?y brighte/ ,ma/] & ,mak]6 ,oh1 :o c add glory1 by do+ or suff]+1 to ! nev]-en\gh admir$ & prais$ ,lov]6 ,oh we c b br+ our drop to ?is sea1 & our c&le1 dim & d>k z x is1 to ?is cle> & lightsome ,sun ( heav5 & e>?6 ,oh b we h cause to dr9k t5 dea?s 9 "o cup dry1 to swim ?r\gh t5 seas1 to be at t l& ( praises1 :]e we %all see t wond] ( wond]s1 & enjoy ?is ,jewel ( heav5's jewels6 ,o dea?1 d ?y utmo/ aga9/ u6 ,o torm5ts1 ,o malice ( m5 & devils1 wa/e y\r /r5g? on ! witnesses ( our ,"l's ,te/am5t6 ,o devils1 br+ hell to help y 9 torm5t+ ! foll[]s ( ! ,lamb6 ,we w defy y to make u too soon happy1 & to waft u too soon ov] ! wat] to ! l& :]e ! noble ,plant1 ! ,plant ( ,r5[n1 gr[e?4 ,o cruel "t1 t torm5te? u1 & susp5de? our de>e/ enjoym5ts t we wait =1 :5 we %all be ba!d & /eep$1 s\l & body1 d[n 9 ! dep?s ( ?is ,love ( ,loves6 ,o "t1 ,i say1 run fa/6 ,o motions1 m5d y\r pace8 ,o well-belov$1 be l a "y roe on ! m\nta9s ( sep>ation6 ,po/1 po/1 & ha/5 our desir$ & hung]$-= meet+4 ,love is sick to he> tell ( to-morr[4 ,& :at1 !n1 c come wrong to y1 ,o hon\rable witnesses ( ,8 k+ly tru?8 ,m5 h no m ( y to "w ^u ?an "s in*es & span-l5g?s ( sick1 c\gh+1 & phlegmatic clay4 ,y\r spirits are above _! ,b5*es1 ,c\rts1 or ,high ,commissions4 ,y\r s\ls1 y\r love to ,*ri/1 y\r fai?1 _c be summon$ nor s5t5c$1 nor accus$ nor condemn$1 by pope1 deputy1 prelate1 rul]1 or tyrant4 ,y\r fai? is a free "l1 & _c be a captive4 ,all ! malice ( hell & e>? c b hurt ! scabb>d ( a believ]2 & dea?1 at ! wor/1 c get b a clay pawn#daf 9 keep+ till y\r ,"l make#dag ! ,k+'s keys1 & op5 y\r graves4 ,!re=e1 ^u luck's head 7z we use to say7 take y\r fill ( ,8 love1 & let a po/-way or causeway be laid betwixt y\r prison & heav51 & g up & visit y\r treasure4 ,enjoy y\r ,belov$1 & dwell ^u ,8 love1 till et]nity come 9 "t's room1 & possess y ( y\r et]nal happ9ess4 ,keep y\r love to ,*ri/1 lay up y\r fai? 9 heav5's keep+1 & foll[ ! ,*ief ( ! h\se ( ! m>tyrs t witness$ a fair confession be=e ,pontius ,pilate4 ,y\r cause & ,8 is all "o4 ,! oppos]s ( ,8 cause are l drunk5 judges & transport$1 :o1 9 _! cups1 w\ld make acts & laws 9 _! drunk5 c\rts t ! sun %\ld n rise & %9e on ! e>?1 & s5d _! (fic]s & pursuivants to *>ge ! sun & moon to give no m light to ! _w2 & w\ld enact 9 _! c\rt-books1 t ! sea1 aft] once ebb+1 %\ld nev] fl[ aga94 ,b w\ld n ! sun1 moon1 & sea break ^! acts1 & keep _! ,creator's directions8 ,! devil 7! great fool1 & fa!r ( ^! "u-fools7 is old] & m malici\s ?an wise1 t sette? ! spirits 9 e>? on "w to cont5d & cla% ) heav5's wisdom1 & to give m&ates & law-summons to our ,sun1 to our great ,/> ( heav51 ,jesus1 n to %9e 9 ! beauty ( ,8 ,gospel to ! *os5 & b\ght ones4 ,o ?\ fair & faire/ ,sun ( righte\sness1 arise & %9e 9 ,?y /r5g?1 :e!r e>? or hell w or n4 ,o victori\s1 ,o royal1 ,o /\t1 pr9cely ,s\l-conqu]or1 ride prosp]\sly ^u tru?2 /ret* out ,?y sceptre z f> z ! sun %9e?1 & ! moon waxe? & wane?4 ,put on ,?y glitt]+ cr[n1 ,o ,?\ ,mak] ( k+s1 & make b "o /ride1 or "o /ep ( ! :ole e>?1 & travel 9 ! greatness ( ,?y /r5g? 7,isa4 lxii4 #a1 #b74 ,& let ,?y app>el be r$1 & all dy$ ) ! blood ( ,?y enemies4 ,?\ art fall5 righte\s ,heir by l9e to ! k+doms ( ! _w4 #daf ,a security ( clay or e>?4 ,(t51 9 8 s]mon on ,dan4 vi4 #bf1 be=e ! ,h\se ( ,commons1 #afdd1 he uses su* expressions z1 ,clay triumphe? ov] angels & hell1 ?r\gh ! /r5g? ( ,jesus 7p4 #h72 ,m5 are b pieces ( brea?+1 laugh+1 & !n dy+1 clay 7p4 #da74 #dag ,is x n take8 ,laugh ye at ! giddy-head$ clay pots1 & /\t1 bra9-sick worms1 t d>e say 9 good e>ne/1 ,?is man %all n reign ov] u6 z ?\gh !y 7 ca/+ ! dice = ,*ri/'s cr[n1 :i* ( !m %\ld h x4 ,i "k t ye believe ! com+ ( ,*ri/'s k+dom2 & t !re is a hole out ( y\r prison1 ?r\gh :i* ye see daylight4 ,let n fai? be dazzl$ ) temptations f a dy+ ,deputy1#dah & f a sick ,prelate4 ,believe "u a cl\d1 & wait = ,him :5 !re is no moonlight nor />light4 ,let fai? live & brea!1 & lay hold on ! sure salvation ( ,god1 :5 cl\ds & d>kness are ab\t y1 & appe>ance ( rott+ 9 ! prison be=e y4 ,take he$ ( unbeliev+ he>ts1 :i* c fa!r lies ^u ,*ri/4 ,bew>e ( ,do? ,8 promise fail = ev]more8 7,ps4 lxxvii4 #h74 ,= x 0 a man1 & n ,god1 t said x1 :o dream$ t a promise ( ,god c\ld fail1 fall aswoon1 or die4 ,we c make ,god sick1 or ,8 promises weak1 :5 we are pleas$ to seek a plea ) ,*ri/4 ,o sweet1 ,o /\t ^w ( fai?1 ,?\gh ,he may slay me1 yet w ,i tru/ 9 ,him6 7,job xiii4 #ae74 ,o sweet epitaph1 writt5 ^u ! grave-/one ( a dy+ believ]1 namely1 ,i di$ hop+1 & my du/ & a%es believe 9 life6 ,fai?'s eyes1 t c see ?r\gh a mill-/one1 c see ?r\gh a gloom ( ,god1 & "u x read ,god's ?\ghts ( love & peace4 ,hold fa/ ,*ri/ 9 ! d>k2 surely ye %all see ! salvation ( ,god4 ,y\r adv]s>ies are ripe & dry = ! fire4 ,yet a little :ile1 & !y %all g up 9 a flame2 ! brea? ( ! ,"l1 l a riv] ( brim/one1 %all k9dle ab\t !m 7,isa4 xxx4 #cc74 #dah ,deputy1 or ,"l ,lieut5ant ( ,irel&4 ,:at ,i write to "o1 ,i write to y all t are s\nd-he>t$ 9 t k+dom1 :om1 9 ! b[els ( ,*ri/1 ,i w\ld exhort n to t\* t oa?4 ,albeit ! adv]s>ies put a fair mean+ on x1 yet ! swe>] mu/ swe> accord+ to ! pr(ess$ int5t & godless practice ( ! oa?-mak]s1 :i* is kn[n to ! _w4 ,o!rwise ,i might swe> t ! ,cre$ is false1 accord+ to ?is private mean+ & s5se put ^u x4 ,oh1 let !m n be beguil$ to wa% p]jury & ! d5ial ( ,*ri/ & ! ,gospel ) ink wat]1 "s f\l & rott5 di/9ctions4 ,wa%1 & wa% aga9 & aga91 ! devil & ! lie1 x w be long ere _! sk9 be :ite4 ,i pr(ess x %\ld beseem m5 ( great p>ts r ?an me to write to y4 ,b ,i love y\r cause1 & desire to be excus$2 & mu/ entreat = ! help ( y\r pray]s1 9 ?is my weighty *>ge "h = ! univ]sity & pulpit1 & t ye w\ld intreat y\r acqua9tance also to help me4 ,grace be ) y all4 ,am54 ,y\r bro!r & companion1 9 ! pati5ce & k+dom ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 #afdj4 ,,ccxcii4--,to ,,mrs4 ,,pont1 ,prison] at ,dubl94 ,,mrs4 ,,pont1 ^: maid5 "n 0 ,isabel ,/ew>t1 0 ! wife ( ,mr4 ,pont1 m9i/] ( a p>i% 9 ! diocese ( ,raphoe4 ,pont decl9$ to use ! prescrib$ c]emonies ( ! *ur*1 & condemn$ ! increas+ sev]ities t[>ds noncon=mi/s1 toge!r ) ! unscriptural jurisdiction ( ! prelates4 ,x appe>s t he _h also held meet+s = wor%ip & public prea*+1 contr>y to ! canons2 & t 8 wife _h 9 "s way signaliz$ h]self by h] opposition to ,prelacy1 & h] frequ5t+ ^! m private assemblies4 ,john ,leslie1 ,bi%op ( ,raphoe1 report+ ! matt] to ,w5twor?1 0 recomm5d$ to deprive ,pont ( 8 b5efice1 & to proce$ aga9/ 8 wife 9 su* way z h] fault des]ves1 & ! laws w be>4 ,pont himself escap$ to ,scotl&1 b 8 wife 0 imprison$ 9 ! ca/le ( ,dubl94 ,%e lay 9 prison ne>ly ?ree ye>s1 n be+ lib]at$ till #afda by ! ,iri% ,p>liam5t4 ,9 ,may #afda %e pres5t$ a petition to ! ,iri% ,h\se ( ,commons aga9/ ! ,bi%op ( ,raphoe1 = committ+ h] to prison1 & *>g+ h] ) high treason1 solely on 8 own au?ority4 ,! ,h\se resolv$ t ! ,bi%op1 by 8 illegal conduct1 _h involv$ himself 9 ! p5alties ( ! /atute ( prmunire2 b no fur!r proce$+s appe> to h be5 tak5 aga9/ him4 ,9 ^! proce$+s1 says ,dr4 ,reid1 ,mrs4 ,pont is /yl$1 ',mrs4 ,isabel ,pont alias ,/ew>t1 wid[2' :5ce x appe>s t h] husb& mu/ h di$ soon aft] he _h fl$ to ,scotl& 7,reid's ,hi/ory ( ! ,presbyt]ian ,*ur* 9 ,irel&1 vol4 i474 ,?is lady aft]w>ds came ov] to ,scotl&1 & di$ on ! #i? ( ,novemb] #agjd4 ,wodr[ visit$ h] repeat$ly "u h] la/ illness4 ,he calls h] ?is extraord9>y p]son4 ,on visit+ h] ! night prec$+ h] dea?1 %e said to him1 ,i nev] _h s few temptations z n[4 ,i am only wait+ ,god's "t ( dep>ture4 ,aga9 call+ ^u h] next morn+1 he says1 ,i ?9k h] la/ brea? w5t out j :5 ,i resign$ h] to ,god1 z f> z ,i c\ld notice1 ab\t sev5 9 ! morn+ 7,analecta1 vol4 i4 p4 #ee74 7,,support ,,"u ,,trials--,,! ,,ma/]',s ,,rew>d47 ,,wor?y ,,& ,,de> ,,mi/ress1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,! cause :i* ye suff] =1 & y\r will+ness to suff]1 is gr\nd en\gh ( acqua9tance = me to write to y2 al?\gh ,i d confess myself unable to speak = ! enc\ragem5t ( a prison] ( ,*ri/4 ,i "k t ye h advantage beyond u :o are n "u suff]+s2 = y\r sigh+ 7,ps4 cii4 #bj7 is a writt5 bill = ! e>s ( y\r ,head1 ! ,"l ,jesus2 & y\r brea?+ 7,lam4 iii4 #ef71 & y\r look+ up 7,ps4 v4 #c1 & lxix4 #c74 ,&1 !re=e1 y\r mean+1 half-spok51 half-unspok51 w seek no jailor's leave1 b w g to heav5 )\t leave ( prelate or deputy1 & be he>tily welcome2 s t ye may sigh & groan out y\r m9d to ,him :o ha? all ! keys ( ! k+'s ?ree k+doms & dom9ions4 ,i d>e believe t y\r hope %all n die4 ,y\r tr\ble is a "p ( ,zion's burn+2 & ye "k :o guide? ,zion's furnace1 & :o love? ! a%es ( ,8 burnt bride1 because ,8 s]vants love !m 7,ps4 cii4 #ad74 ,i believe t y\r a%es1 if ye 7 burnt = ?is cause1 %all praise ,him3 = ! wra? ( m5 & _! malice %all make a psalm to praise ! ,"l 7,ps4 lxxvi4 #aj74 ,&1 !re=e1 /& /ill1 & behold & see :at ! ,"l is to d = ?is isl&4 ,8 "w is p]fect 7,deut4 xxxii4 #d74 ,! nations h n se5 ! la/ end ( ,8 "w2 ,8 end is m fair & m glori\s ?an ! beg9n+4 ,ye h m hon\r ?an ye c be able to guide well1 9 t y\r bonds are made heavy = su* an hon\rable cause4 ,! seals ( a controll$#dai ,gospel1 & ! seals by bonds1 & blood1 & suff]+s1 are n committ$ to e ord9>y pr(essor4 ,"s t w\ld back ,*ri/ hone/ly 9 summ]-"t1 w\ld b spill ! beauty ( ! ,gospel if !y 7 put to suff]+4 ,&1 !re=e1 let u believe t ,wisdom disp5se? to e "o "h1 z ,he ?9ke? good1 :o be>e? !m up t be> ! cross4 ,& s9ce our ,"l ha? put y to t "p :i* 0 ! fl[] ( ,8 own suff]+s1 we all expect t1 z ye h 9 ! /r5g? ( our ,capta9 begun1 s ye w g on )\t fa9t+4 ,provid5ce make? use ( m5 & devils = ! ref9+ ( all ! vessels ( ,god's h\se1 small & great1 & = do+ ( two great works at once 9 y1 bo? = smoo?+ a /one to make x take b& ) ,*ri/ 9 ,j]usalem's wall1 & = witness+ to ! glory ( ?is reproa*$ & borne-d[n ,gospel1 :i* _c die ?\gh hell 7 made a grave ab\t x4 ,x %all be time\s joy = y1 to divide joy betwixt y & ,*ri/'s laugh+ bride 9 ^! ?ree k+doms4 ,& :at if y\r m\rn+ cont9ue till my/ical ,*ri/ 79 ,irel& & 9 ,great ,brita97 & ye laugh bo? toge!r8 ,y\r laugh+ & joy 7 ! m bless$1 t "o sun %\ld %9e ^u ,*ri/1 ! ,gospel1 & y1 laugh+ altoge!r 9 ^! ?ree k+doms4 ,y\r "t is measur$1 & y\r days & h\rs ( suff]+ f et]nity 71 by inf9ite ,wisdom1 consid]$4 ,if heav5 recomp5se n to y\r own m9d in*es ( sorr[1 !n ,i mu/ say t inf9ite ,m]cy _c get y pleas$2 b if ! fir/ kiss ( ! :ite & ruddy *eek ( ! ,/&>d-be>] & ,*ief among t5 ?\s& ?\s& 7,cant4 v4 #aj71 %all ov]pay y\r prison at ,dubl91 9 ,irel&1 !n ye %all h no c\nts unansw]$ to give 9 to ,*ri/4 ,if y\r fai? _c see a ne>] t]m-day1 yet let me *>ge y\r hope to give ,*ri/ a new day1 till et]nity & "t meet 9 "o po9t4 ,a paid sum1 if ev] paid1 is paid if no day be brok5 to ! hungry cr$itor4 ,take heav5's bond & subscrib$ obligation = ! sum 7,john xiv4 #c74 ,if hope c tru/ ,*ri/1 ,i "k t ,he c1 & w pay4 ,b :5 all is done & suff]$ by y1 t5 hundr$ dea?s = lovely1 lovely ,jesus is b et]nity's halfp5ny2 figures & cyph]s _c lay ! proportion4 ,oh1 b ! surplus ( ,*ri/'s glory is broad & l>ge6 ,*ri/'s items ( et]nal glory are h>d & cumb]some to tell2 & if ye borr[1 by fai? & hope1 t5 days or t5 hundr$ ye>s f t et]nity ( glory t abide? y1 ye are paid & m1 9 y\r own h&4 ,!re=e1 ,o prison] ( hope1 wait on2 po/+1 ha/+ salvation sleepe? n4 ,anti*ri/ is ble$+1 & 9 ! way to dea?2 & he bite? ! sore/1 :5 he ble$e? ! fa/e/4 ,keep y\r intellig5ce betwixt y & heav51 & y\r c\rt ) ,*ri/4 ,he ha? 9 heav5 ! keys ( y\r prison1 & c set y at lib]ty :5 ,he please?4 ,8 ri* grace support y4 ,i pray y to help me ) y\r pray]s4 ,grace be ) y4 #dai ,! ,gospel1 ! prea*+ ( :i* m5 are seek+ to h9d]4 ,y\r bro!r1 9 ! pati5ce & k+dom ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 #afdj4 ,,ccxciii4--,to ,,mr4 ,,james ,,wilson4 ,!re 0 a cotempor>y ( t "n1 ! m9i/] ( ,in*1 9 ! ,presbyt]y ( ,/ranra]4 ,!re 0 also a ,james ,wilson :o 0 a fri5d ( ,blair1 & m9i/] ( ,dys>t 9 #afec4 7,see ,r['s ,life ( ,blair47 ,?is lett] indicates t ! correspond5t 0 a man ( ?\ght & education4 7,,advices ,,to ,a ,,d\bt+ ,,s\l--,,mi/akes ,,ab\t ,,8 ,,int]e/ ,,9 ,,god',s ,,love--,,temptation--,,p]plexity ,,ab\t ,,pray]--,,want ,,( ,,feel+47 ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be multipli$ ^u y4--,i bless our ri* & only wise ,"l1 :o c>e? s = ,8 new creation t ,he is go+ ov] x aga91 & try+ e piece 9 y1 & bl[+ away ! motes ( ,8 new "w 9 y4 ,alas6 ,i am n s fit a physician z y\r disease require?4 ,sweet1 sweet1 lovely ,jesus be y\r physician1 :]e ,8 "u-*irurgeons _c d any?+ = putt+ 9 ord] ! :eels1 paces1 & go+s ( a m>r$#dbj s\l4 ,i h little "t2 b yet ! ,"l ha? made me s to conc]n myself 9 y\r condition1 t ,i d[ n1 ,i d>e n1 be altoge!r sil5t4 #dbj ,a s\l t has be5 put out ( ord]4 ,! edition ( #afge1 & "s o!rs1 has m>ri$ s\l4 ,fir/3 ye d\bt1 f #b ,cor4 xiii4 #e1 :e!r ye be 9 ,*ri/ or n8 & s1 :e!r y are a reprobate or n8 ,i answ] ?ree ?+s to ! d\bt4--#a4 ,ye owe *>ity to all m51 b mo/ ( all to lovely & lov+ ,jesus1 & "s also to y\r self2 especially to y\r r5ew$ self1 because y\r new self is n y\rs1 b ano!r ,"l's1 ev5 ! "w ( ,8 own ,_s4 ,!re=e1 to sl&] ,8 "w is to wrong ,himself4 ,love ?9ke? no evil3 if ye love grace1 ?9k n ill ( grace 9 y\rself4 ,& ye ?9k ill ( grace 9 y\rself :5 ye make x b a ba/>d & a "w ( nature2 = a holy fe> t ye be n ,*ri/'s1 & )al a c>e & a desire to be ,81 & n y\r own1 is n1 nay _c be1 ba/>d nature4 ,! great ,advocate pleade? h>d = y2 be ^u ! ,advocate's side1 ,o poor fe>$ cli5t ( ,*ri/6 ,/ay1 & side ) su* a ,lov]1 :o pleade? = no o!r man's goods ?an ,8 own2 = ,he 7if ,i may say s7 scorne? to be enri*$ ) unju/ conque/4 ,& yet ,he pleade? = y1 :]e( y\r lett] 7?\gh too1 too full ( jeal\sy7 is a pro(4 ,=1 if ye 7 n ,81 y\r ?\ghts 7:i*1 ,i hope1 are b ! sugge/ions ( ,8 ,_s1 t only br+e? ! matt] into debate to make x sure to y7 w\ld n be su*1 nor s s]i\s z ^!1 ,am ,i ,88 or ,^: am ,i8 #b4 ,d>e ye =swe> y\r ,own]1 & say 9 cold blood1 ,i am n ,88 ,:at nature or corruption sai? at />ts 9 y1 ,i reg>d n4 ,y\r ?\ghts ( y\rself1 :5 s9 & guilt9ess r\nd y 9 ! e>1 & :5 y h a sight ( y\r des]v+s1 are ,apocrypha1 & n ,scripture1 ,i hope4 ,he> :at ! ,"l sai? ( y3 ,he w speak peace4 ,if y\r ,ma/] say1 ,i quit y1 ,i %all !n bid y eat a%es = bread1 & dr9k wat]s ( gall & wormwood4 ,b1 h[ev] ,*ri/ out ( ,8 own m\? %\ld seem to say1 ,i come n = !e1 z ,he did1 ,matt4 xv4 #bd2 yet let me say t ! words ( ! tempt+ ,jesus#dba are n to be /ret*$ z ,scripture1 beyond ,8 int5tion1 see+ ,8 int5tion 9 speak+ !m is to /r5g!n1 n to deceive4 ,&1 !re=e1 "h fai? may contradict :at ,*ri/ seeme? at fir/ to say1 & s may ye4 ,i *>ge y by ! m]cies ( ,god1 be n t cruel to grace & ! new bir? z to ca/ wat] on y\r own coal by misbelief4 ,if ye mu/ die 7z ,i "k ye %all n71 x 7 a folly to slay y\rself4 #c4 ,i hope t ye love ! new bir? & a claim to ,*ri/1 h[beit ye d n make x good2 & if ye 7 9 hell1 & saw ! heav5ly face ( lovely1 t5 ?\s& times lovely ,jesus1 t ha? ,god's hue1 & ,god's fair1 fair & comely r$ & :ite1 :]e) x is beautifi$ beyond comp>ison & imag9ation1 ye c\ld n =be> to say1 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld b bl[ a kiss f my s9ful m\? f hell up to heav51 ^u ,8 *eeks t are a b$ ( spices z sweet fl[]s6 7,cant4 v4 #ac74 ,i hope ye d>e say1 ,o faire/ sight ( heav56 ,o b\ndless mass ( crucifi$ & sla9 love = me1 give me leave to wi% to love ,!e6 ,o ,fl[] & ,bloom ( heav5 & e>?'s love6 ,o angels' ,wond]6 ,o ,?\1 ! ,fa!r's et]nal1 seal$ ,love6 & ,o ,?\1 ,god's old ,delight6 give me leave to /& beside ,?y love1 & look 9 & wond]2 & give me leave to wi% to love ,!e1 if ,i c d no m4 #d4 ,we be+ born 9 a!ism1 & bairns ( ! h\se t we are come (1 x is no new ?+1 my de> bro!r1 = u to be "u jeal\sies & mi/akes ab\t ! love ( ,god4 ,:at ?9k ye ( ?is1 t ! man1 ,*ri/1 0 tempt$ to believe !re 7 b two p]sons 9 ! bless$ ,godhead1 & t ! ,son ( ,god1 ! sub/antial & coet]nal ,son1 0 n ! lawful ,son ( ,god8 ,did n ,satan say1 ,if ,?\ be ! ,son ( ,god8 #dba ,jesus1 :5 ,he puts u to trial 7,g54 xxii474 ,secondly3 ,ye say1 t ye "k n :at to d4 ,y\r ,head said once ! same ^w1 or n f> f x4 ,n[ is ,my s\l tr\bl$1 & :at %all ,i say8 7,john xii4 #bg74 ,& fai? answ]$ ,*ri/'s ,:at %all ,i say8 ) ^! words3 ,o tempt$ ,savi\r1 aske/ ,?\1 ',:at %all ,i say8' ,say1 ',pray1 ,fa!r1 save ,me f ?is h\r4' ,:at c\rse c ye take b pray & fri/ ,*ri/ ,8 own com=ts8 ,he is no dyv\r2 take ,8 ^w4 ,oh1 say ye1 ,i _c pray8 ,answ]--,hone/ sigh+ is fai? brea?+ & :isp]+ ,him 9 ! e>4 ,! life is n out ( fai? :]e !re is sigh+1 look+ up ) ! eyes1 & brea?+ t[>d ,god4 ,hide n ,?9e e> at my brea?+ 7,lam4 iii4 #ef74 ,b :at %all ,i d 9 spiritual ex]cises8 ye say4 ,answ]--#a4 ,if ye knew p>ticul>ly :at to d1 x 7 n a spiritual ex]cise4 #b4 ,9 my weak judgm5t1 ye %\ld fir/ say1 ,i w\ld glorify ,god 9 believ+ ,david's salvation1 & ! ,bride's m>riage ) ! ,lamb1 & love ! *ur*'s sla9 ,husb&1 al?\gh ,i _c = ! pres5t believe m9e own salvation4 #c4 ,say1 ,i w n pass f my claim3 suppose ,*ri/ %\ld pass f ,8 claim to me1 x %all n g back ^u my side4 ,h[beit my love to ,him be n wor? a dr9k ( wat]1 yet ,*ri/ %all h x1 su* z x is4 #d4 ,say1 ,i %all r spill tw5ty pray]s1 ?an n pray at all4 ,let my brok5 words g up to heav53 :5 !y come up into ! ,great ,angel's gold5 c5s]1 t compassionate ,advocate w put toge!r my brok5 pray]s1 & p]fume !m4 ,words are b ! accid5ts#dbb ( pray]4 #dbb ,! incid5tal accompanim5ts4 ,oh1 say ye1 ,i am sla9 ) h>dness ( he>t1 & tr\bl$ ) confus$ & melan*oli\s ?\ghts4 ,answ]--,my de> bro!r1 :at w\ld ye conclude !nce8 ,t ye "k n well :o aughte? y8 ,i grant3 ,oh1 my he>t is h>d6 oh1 my ?\ghts ( fai?less sorr[6 ,ergo1 ,i "k n :o aughte? me1 7 good logic 9 heav5 among/ angels & ! glorifi$2 b d[n 9 ,*ri/'s hospital1 :]e sick & di/emp]$ s\ls are "u cure1 x is n wor? a /raw4 ,give ,*ri/ "t to end ,8 "w 9 y\r he>t4 ,hold on1 9 feel+ & bewail+ y\r h>dness2 = t is s(tness to feel h>dness4 #b4 ,i *>ge y to make psalms ( ,*ri/'s praises = ,8 begun "w ( grace4 ,make ,*ri/ y\r music & y\r song2 = compla9+ & feel+ ( want do? (t5 swall[ up y\r praises4 ,:at ?9k ye ( ^? :o g to hell nev] tr\bl$ ) su* ?\ghts8 ,if y\r ex]cises be ! way to hell1 ,god help me6 ,i h a cold coal to bl[ at1 & a blank pap] = heav54 ,i give y ,*ri/ caution1 & my heav5 surety1 = y\r salvation4 ,l5d ,*ri/ y\r melan*oly1 = ,satan ha? no "r to make a *amb] 9 y\r melan*oly4 ,borr[ joy & com=t f ! ,com=t]4 ,bid ! ,_s d ,8 (fice 9 y2 & rememb] t fai? is "o ?+1 & ! feel+ & notice ( fai? ano!r4 ,god =bid t feel+ 7 proprium qu>to modo#dbc to all ! sa9ts2 & t ?is 7 good reason+1 ,no feel+1 no grace4 ,i am sure ye 7 n always1 ^! tw5ty ye>s by-pa/1 actually kn[+ t ye live6 yet all ?is "t ye are liv+4 ,s x is ) ! life ( fai?4 #dbc ,?is is a t]m ( logic1 & ref]s to ! f\r? k9d ( categorical proposition1 9 :i* "s p>ticul> po9t is prov$ 9 ! negative4 ,b1 alas6 de> bro!r1 x is easy = me to speak words & syllables ( peace2 b ,isaiah telle? y1 ,i create peace 7,isa4 lvii4 #ai74 ,!re is b "o ,creator1 ye "k4 ,oh t ye may get a lett] ( peace s5t y f heav56 ,pray = me1 & = grace to be fai?ful1 & = gifts to be able1 ) tongue & p51 to glorify ,god4 ,i =get y n4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,jan4 #h1 #afdj4 ,,ccxciv4--,to my ,,lady ,,boyd4 7,,s9s ,,( ,,! ,,l&--,,dwell+ ,,9 ,,*ri/--,,fai? ,,awake ,,sees ,,all ,,well47 ,,madam1--,i receiv$ y\r ,lady%ip's lett]2 b because ,i 0 /ill go+ ?r\gh ! c\ntry = ! affairs ( ! *ur*1 ,i _h no "t to answ] x4 ,i _h nev] m cause to fe> ?an ,i h n[1 :5 my ,"l ha? re/or$ me to my second creat$ heav5 on e>?1 & ha? turn$ my appreh5d$ fe>s into joys1 & great deliv]ance to ,8 *ur*1 :]e( ,i h my %>e & "p4 ,alas6 t weep+ pray]s1 answ]$ & s5t back f heav5 ) joy1 %\ld n h laugh+ praises6 ,oh t ?is l& w\ld rep5t1 & lay burd5s ( praises ^u ! top ( ! fair ,m\nt ,zion6 ,madam1 except ?is l& be humbl$1 a ,re=mation is r my wond] ?an belief1 at ?is "t4 ,b surely x mu/ be a wond]1 & :at is done already is a wond]4 ,our ,"l mu/ re/ore beauty to ,8 *ur*es )\t hire2 = we are sold )\t money1 & n[ our buy]s rep5t !m ( ! b>ga91 & w\ld gladly give aga9 bett]-*eap ?an !y b\ght u4 ,!y dev\r$ ,jacob1 & eat up ,8 p z bread2 n[ ,jacob is gr[+ a liv+ *ild 9 _! womb1 & !y w\ld fa9 be deliv]$ ( ! *ild1 & r5d] ! bir?4 ,our ,"l %all be midwife4 ,oh t ?is l& be n l ,ephraim1 ,an unwise son1 t /aye? too long 9 ! place ( ! break+ =? ( *ildr56 ,y\r ,lady%ip is bless$ ) *ildr5 :o are hon\r$ to build up ,*ri/'s wa/e places aga94 ,i believe t y\r ,lady%ip w ?9k !m well be/[$ on t "w1 & t ,zion's beauty is y\r joy4 ,?is is a m>k & evid5ce f heav51 :i* helpe? weak ones to hold _! grip1 :5 o!r m>ks fail !m4 ,i hope t y\r ,lady%ip is at a good und]/&+ ) ,*ri/1 & t1 z become? a ,*ri/ian1 ye take ,him up aright2 = _m mi/ake & mis%ape ,*ri/ 9 ,8 com+s & go+s4 ,y\r wants & falls proclaim t ye h no?+ ( y\r own b :at ye borr[2 nay1 y\rself is n y\r own1 b ,*ri/ ha? giv5 ,himself to y4 ,put ,*ri/ to ! bank1 & heav5 %all be y\r int]e/ & income4 ,love ,him1 = ye _c ov]-love ,him4 ,take up y\r h\se 9 ,*ri/4 ,let ,him dwell 9 y1 & abide 9 ,him2 & !n ye may look out ( ,*ri/1 & laugh at ! clay-heav5s t ! sons ( m5 are seek+ aft] on ?is side ( ! wat]4 ,*ri/ m9de? to make y\r losses grace's great advantage4 ,*ri/ w lose no?+ ( y2 nay1 n ev5 y\r s9s1 = ,he ha? a use = !m1 z well z = y\r s]vice2 h[beit ye are to loa! y\rself = ^!4 ,i hope t ye fet* all ! heav5 ye h "h 9 ?is life f t :i* is up above1 & t y\r an*or is ca/5 z high & deep z ,*ri/4 7,oh1 b x is f> & _m a mile to ! bottom67 ,if ,i _h kn[n long s9ce1 z ,i d n[ 7?\gh /ill1 alas6 ,i am ignorant71 :at 0 9 ,*ri/1 ,i w\ld n h be5 s late 9 />t+ to ! gate to seek ,him4 ,oh :at c ,i d or say to ,him :o ha? made ! ,nor? r5d] me back aga96 ,a grave is no sure prison to ,him = ! keep+ ( dry bones4 ,wo is me1 t my fooli% sorr[ & unbelief1 be+ on horseback1 did ride s pr\dly & witlessly ov] my ,"l's provid5ce6 ,b :5 my fai? 0 asleep1 ,*ri/ 0 awake2 & n[1 :5 ,i am awake1 ,i say ,he did all ?+s well4 ,o inf9ite wisdom6 ,o incomp>able lov+-k9dness6 ,alas1 t ! he>t ,i h is s little & wor?less = su* a ,"l z ,*ri/ is6 ,oh :at odds f9d ! sa9ts 9 h>d trials1 :5 !y feel sap at _! roots1 betwixt !m & sun-burn$1 )]$ pr(essors6 ,crosses & /orms cause !m to ca/ _! blooms & leaves4 ,poor worldl+s1 :at w ye d :5 ! span-l5g? ( y\r =5oon's laught] is end$1 & :5 ! weep+ side ( provid5ce is turn$ to y8 ,i put all ! fav\rs :i* ye h be/[$ on my bro!r ^u ,*ri/'s score2 9 ^: books are _m su* c\nts1 & :o w requite !m4 ,i wi% y to be build$ m & m ^u ! /one laid 9 ,zion1 & !n ye %all be ! m fit to h a h& 9 rebuild+ our ,"l's fall5 tab]nacle 9 ?is l&2 9 :i* ye %all f9d great peace :5 ye come to grips ) dea?1 ! k+ ( t]rors4 ,! ,god ( peace be ) y\r ,lady%ip1 & keep y blameless till ! day ( our ,"l ,jesus4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's1 at all ob$i5ce 9 8 sweet ,"l & ,ma/]1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews4 ,,ccxcv4--,to 8 v de> ,fri5d1 ,,john ,,f5wick4 ,,mr4 ,,john ,,f5wick 0 an ,engli%man1 :o suff]$ consid]ably = noncon=mity4 ,he is m5tion$ 9 ,r['s ,life ( ,r4 ,blair1 :]e x is said t ,john ,f5wick 0 "o ( ! be/ ( ! ,commission]s s5t by ,cromwell to visit ! ,univ]sities4 ,he 0 a ,puritan & ,noncon=mi/4 7,,*ri/ ,,! ,,f\nta9--,,fre5ess ,,( ,,god',s ,,love--,,fai? ,,to ,,be ,,ex]cis$ ,,"u ,,fr[ns--,,grace ,,= ,,trials--,,*ri/ ,,yet ,,to ,,be ,,exalt$ ,,on ,,! ,,e>?47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,& ,,de> ,,fri5d1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,! necess>y imp$im5ts ( my call+ h hi!rto kept me f mak+ a return to y\r lett]1 ! heads :]e( ,i %all n[ briefly answ]4 ,i approve ( y\r go+ to ! ,f\nta91 :5 y\r own ci/]n is dry4 ,a diff]5ce !re mu/ be betwixt ,*ri/'s well & y\r borr[$ wat]2 & :y b ye h ne$ ( empt9ess & dry+ up1 z well z ye h ne$ ( ! well8 ,want & a hole !re mu/ be 9 our vessel1 to leave room to ,*ri/'s art4 ,8 well ha? its own ne$ ( ?ir/y dr9k]s1 to comm5d inf9ite love :i*1 f et]nity1 did brew su* a cell> ( liv+ wat]s = u4 ,ye comm5d ,8 free love2 & x is well done4 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld help y6 & if ,i c\ld be ma/]-conv5] to ga!r an e>?-full & an heav5-full ( tongues1 dipp$ & /eep$ 9 my ,"l's well ( love1 or ,8 w9e ( love1 ev5 tongues drunk5 ) ,8 love1 to raise a song ( praises to ,him1 betwixt ! ea/ & we/ end1 & fur!/ po9ts ( ! broad heav5s6 ,if ,i 7 9 y\r case 7z1 alas6 my dry & dead he>t is n n[ 9 t g>d571 ,i w\ld borr[ leave to come & /& ^u ! banks & coa/s ( t sea ( love1 & be a fea/$ s\l to see love's fair tide1 free love's high & l(ty waves1 ea* ( !m high] ?an t5 e>?s1 fl[+ 9 ^u pieces ( lo/ clay4 ,oh1 welcome1 welcome1 great sea6 ,oh1 if ,i _h z mu* love1 = wid5ess & bread?1 z tw5ty outmo/ %ells & sph]es ( ! heav5 ( heav5s1 t ,i might receive 9 a little flood ( ,8 free love6 ,come1 come1 de> fri5d1 & be pa9$ t ! ,k+'s w9e-cell> ( free love1 & ,8 banquet+-h\se 7oh s wide1 s /ately6 oh s ,god-l1 s glory-l67 %\ld be s abundant1 s ov]fl[+1 & y\r %all[ vessel s little to take 9 "s "p ( t love4 ,b s9ce x _c come into y = want ( room1 ent] y\rself into ?is sea ( love1 & brea! "u ^! wat]s1 & die ( love2 & live z "o dead & dr[n$ ( ?is love4 ,b :y d ye compla9 ( wat]s go+ ov] y\r s\l1 & t ! smoke ( ! t]rors ( a wra?ful ,"l d almo/ suffocate y1 & br+ y to dea?'s br9k8 ,i "k t ! fault is 9 y\r eyes1 n 9 ,him4 ,x is n ! rock t flee? & move?1 b ! gre5 sailor4 ,if y\r s5se & appreh5sion be made judge ( ,8 love1 !re is a grav5 image made pres5tly1 ev5 a *ang$ god1 & a foe-god1 :o 0 once 7,:5 ye wa%$ y\r /eps ) butt]1 & ! rock p\r$ y out riv]s ( oil1 ,job xxix4 #f7 a ,fri5d-,god4 ,ei!r n[ or nev]1 let ,god "w4 ,ye _h nev]1 s9ce ye 7 a man1 su* a fair field = fai?2 = a pa9t$ hell1 & an appreh5sion ( wra? 9 y\r ,fa!r1 is fai?'s opportunity to try :at /r5g? is 9 x4 ,n[1 give ,god z l>ge a measure ( *>ity z ye h ( sorr[4 ,n[1 see fai? to be fai? inde$1 if ye c make y\r grave betwixt ,*ri/'s feet1 & say1 ,?\gh ,he %\ld slay me1 ,i w tru/ 9 ,him4 ,8 believ$ love %all be my w9d+-%eet1 & all my grave-clo!s2 ,i %all roll & sew 9 my s\l1 my sla9 s\l1 9 t web1 ,8 sweet & free love2 & let ,him write ^u my grave1 ',"h lie? a believ+ dead man1 brea?+ out & mak+ a hole 9 dea?'s broadside1 & ! brea? ( fai? come? =? ?r\gh ! hole4' ,see n[ if ye c ov]come & prevail ) ,god1 & wre/le ,god's tempt+ to dea?1 q out ( brea?1 z t r5[n$ wre/l] did3 ,& by 8 /r5g? he _h p[] ) ,god2 yea1 he _h p[] ov] ! angel & prevail$ 7,hosea xii4 #c1 #d74 ,he is a /rong man inde$ :o ov]mat*e? heav5's ,/r5g?1 & ! ,holy ,"o ( ,israel1 ! /rong ,"l3 :i* is done by a secret supply ( div9e /r5g? )91 :]e) ! weake/1 be+ /r5g!n$1 ov]come & conqu]4 ,x %all be great victory1 to bl[ out ! flame ( t furnace ye are n[ 91 ) ! brea? ( fai?4 ,& :5 hell1 m51 malice1 cruelty1 falsehood1 devils1 ! seem+ glooms ( a sweet ,"l1 meet y 9 ! tee?1 if ye !n1 z a captive ( hope1 z "o fett]$ 9 hope's prison1 run to y\r /ronghold1 ev5 f ,god gloom+ to ,god gloom+1 & believe ! salvation ( ! ,"l 9 ! d>k1 :i* is y\r only victory1 y\r enemies 7t are b pieces ( malici\s clay7 %all die z m51 & be conf\nd$4 ,b1 t y\r tr\bles are _m at once1 & arr[s come 9 f all air?s1 f c\ntry1 fri5ds1 wife1 *ildr51 foes1 e/ate1 & "r d[n f ,god :o is ! hope & /ay ( y\r s\l1 ,i confess is m1 & v heavy to be borne4 ,yet all ^! are n m ?an grace2 all ^! bits ( coals ca/5 into y\r sea ( m]cy _c dry x up4 ,y\r tr\bles are _m & great2 yet n an ounce-weight beyond ! measure ( inf9ite wisdom1 ,i hope1 nor beyond ! measure ( grace t ,he is to be/[4 ,= our ,"l nev] yet brake ! back ( ,8 *ild1 nor spill$ ,8 own "w4 ,nature's pla/]+ & c\nt]feit "w ,he do? (t5 break 9 %r$s1 & putte? out a c&le n light$ at ! ,sun ( righte\sness2 b ,he mu/ *]i% ,8 own re$s 7,isa4 xlii4 #c71 & h&le !m s(tly 7nev] a re$ gette? a ?ru/ ) ! ,m$iator's h&671 to lay toge!r ! two ends ( ! re$4 ,oh1 :at b&s & ligam5ts ha? our ,*irurgeon ( brok5 spirits1 to b9d up all ,8 lame & bruis$ ones )6 ,ca/ y\r disjo9t$ _s into ,8 lap2 & lay y\r burd5 ^u ,"o :o is s will+ to take y\r c>es & y\r fe>s (f y1 & to ex*ange & niff] y\r crosses1 & to give y new = old1 & gold = iron2 ev5 to give y g>m5ts ( praise = ! _s ( heav9ess4 ,x is true1 9 great "p1 :at ye write ( ?is kirk1 t ! lett] ( religion only is re=m$1 & sc>ce t4 ,i d n believe our ,"l w build ,8 ,zion 9 ?is l& ^u ?is sk9 ( re=mation4 ,s long z our scum rema9e?1 & our he>t-idols are kept1 ?is "w mu/ be at a /&2 &1 !re=e1 our ,"l mu/ yet sift ?is l&1 & se>* u ) c&les4 ,& ,i "k t ,he w give & n sell u ,8 k+dom4 ,8 grace & our rema9+ guilt9ess mu/ be comp>$2 & ! "o mu/ be se5 9 ! glory ( x1 & ! o!r 9 ! s9fulness ( x4 ,b ,i desire to believe1 & w\ld gladly hope to see1 t ! glanc+ & %9+ lu/re ( glory com+ f ! diamonds & /ones set 9 ! cr[n ( our ,"l ,jesus %all ca/ rays & beams _m ?\s& miles ab\t4 ,i hope t ,*ri/ is ^u a great m>riage2 & t ,8 woo+ & suit+ ( ,8 excell5t ,bride do? take its beg9n+ f u1 ! ends ( ! e>?4 ,oh1 :at joy & :at glory w\ld ,i judge x1 if my heav5 %\ld be susp5d$ till ,i might h leave to run on foot to be a witness ( t m>riage-glory1 & see ,*ri/ put on ! glory ( ,8 la/-m>ri$ bride1 & ,8 la/ m>riage-love on e>?2 :5 ,he %all enl>ge ,8 love-b$1 & set x ^u ! top ( ! m\nta9s1 & take 9 ! ,eld] ,si/]1 ! ,jews1 & ! fulness ( ! ,g5tiles6 ,x 7 heav5's hon\r & glory ^u e>? to be ,8 lackey1 to run at ,8 horse's foot1 & hold up ! tra9 ( ,8 m>riage-robe royal1 9 ! day ( our high & royal ,solomon's esp\sals4 ,b oh1 :at glory to h a seat1 or b$1 9 ! *>iot ( ,k+ ,jesus1 t is bottom$ ) gold1 & pav$1 & l9$ ov]1 & floor$ )9 ) love1 = ! daught]s ( ,j]usalem 7,cant4 iii4 #aj74 ,to lie ^u su* a ,k+'s love1 7 a b$ next to ! fl[] ( heav5's glory4 ,i am sorry to he> y speak 9 y\r lett] ( a ,god angry at y1 & ( ! s5se ( ,8 indignation2 :i* only arise? f suff]+ = ,jesus all t is n[ come ^u y4 ,inde$1 appreh5d$ wra? flame? out ( su* a%es z appreh5d$ s91 b n f suff]+ = ,*ri/4 ,b1 suppose ye 7 9 hell = bygones & = old debt1 ,i hope ye owe ,*ri/ a great sum ( *>ity1 to believe ! sweetness ( ,8 love4 ,i "k :at x is to s9 9 t k9d4 ,x is to s9 7if x 7 possible7 ! un*angeabl5ess ( a ,godhead out ( ,*ri/1 & to s9 away a lovely & un*angeable ,god4 ,put m hone/ appreh5sions ^u ,*ri/4 ,put on ,8 own mask ^u ,8 face1 & n y\r vail made ( unbelief1 :i* speake? z if ,he borr[$ love to y1 f y & y\r dem]its & s9ful des]v+s4 ,oh1 no6 ,*ri/ is man1 b ,he is n l man4 ,he ha? man's love 9 heav51 b x is lu/r$ ) ,god's love1 & x is v ,god's love ye h to d )4 ,:5 y\r :eels g ab\t1 ,he /&e? /ill4 ,let ,god be ,god4 ,& be ye a man1 & h ye ! des]v+ ( man1 & ! s9 ( "o :o ha? suff]$ y\r ,well-belov$ to slip away1 nay1 ha? refus$ ,him entrance :5 ,he 0 knock+1 till ,8 head & locks 7 froz53 yet :at is t to ,him8 ,8 book keepe? y\r "n1 & is n pr9t$ & repr9t$1 & *ang$1 & correct$4 ,& :y b ,he %\ld g to ,8 place1 & hide ,himself8 ,h[beit ,8 dep>ture be ,8 own good "w1 yet ! belief ( x1 9 t mann]1 is y\r s94 ,b wait on till ,he return ) salvation1 & cause y to rejoice 9 ! latt] end4 ,x is n mu* to compla92 b r believe ?an compla91 & sit 9 ! du/1 & close y\r m\?1 till ,he make y\r s[n light#dbd gr[ aga94 ,= y\r afflictions are n et]nal2 "t w end !m1 & s %all ye at l5g? see ! ,"l's salvation4 ,8 love sleepe? n1 b is /ill work+ = y4 ,8 salvation w n t>ry nor l+]2 & suff]+ = ,him is ! noble/ cross t is out ( heav54 ,y\r ,"l _h ! wale & *oice ( t5 ?\s& o!r crosses beside ?is1 to ex]cise y )al2 b ,8 wisdom & ,8 love wal$ & *oos$ out ?is = y1 beside !m all4 ,& take x z a *oice "o1 & make use ( x s z ye look to ?is _w z y\r /epmo!r1 9 y\r borr[$ prison4 ,= x is a love-look to heav5 & ! o!r side ( ! wat] t ,god seeke?2 & ?is is ! fruit1 ! fl[] & bloom gr[+ out ( y\r cross1 t ye be a dead man to "t1 to clay1 to gold1 to c\ntry1 to fri5ds1 wife1 *ildr51 & all pieces ( creat$ no?+s2 = 9 !m !re is n a seat nor bottom = s\l's love4 ,oh1 :at room is = y\r love 7if x 7 z broad z ! sea7 up 9 heav51 & 9 ,god6 ,& :at w\ld n ,*ri/ give = y\r love8 ,god gave s mu* = y\r s\l2 & bless$ are ye if ye h a love = ,him1 & c call 9 y\r s\l's love f all idols1 & c make a ,god ( ,god1 a ,god ( ,*ri/1 & draw a l9e betwixt y\r he>t & ,him4 ,if y\r deliv]ance came n1 ,*ri/'s pres5ce & ,8 believ$ love mu/ /& z caution & surety = y\r deliv]ance1 till y\r ,"l s5d x 9 ,8 bless$ "t4 ,= ,*ri/ ha? _m salvations1 if we c\ld see !m2 & ,i w\ld ?9k x bett]-born com=t & joy t come? f ! fai? ( deliv]ance1 & ! fai? ( ,8 love1 ?an t :i* come? f deliv]ance itself4 ,x is n mu* matt]1 if ye f9d ease to y\r afflict$ s\l1 :at be ! means1 ei!r ( y\r own wi%+ or ( ,god's *oos+4 ,! latt]1 ,i am sure1 is be/1 & ! com=ts /ronge/ & sweete/4 ,let ! ,"l absolutely h ! ord]+ ( y\r evils & tr\bles2 & put !m (f y by recomm5d+ y\r cross & y\r furnace to ,him :o ha? skill to melt ,8 own metal1 & kn[e? well :at to d ) ,8 furnace4 ,let y\r he>t be will+ t ,god's fire h y\r t91 & brass1 & dross4 ,to cons5t to want corruption is a great] m]cy ?an _m pr(essors d well "k2 & to ref] ! mann] ( ,god's physic to ,8 own wisdom1 :e!r x be by draw+ blood1 or giv+ sug>$ dr9ks4 ,t ,he cure? sick folks )\t pa91 is a great po9t ( fai?2 & to believe ,*ri/'s cross to be a fri5d1 z ,he ,himself is a ,fri5d1 is also a special act ( fai?4 ,b :5 ye are ov] ! wat]1 ?is case %all be a ye/]day pa/ a hundr$ ye>s ere ye 7 born2 & ! cup ( glory %all wa% ! memory ( all ?is away1 & make x z no?+4 ,only n[ take ,*ri/ 9 ) y "u y\r yoke1 & let pati5ce h h] p]fect "w2 = ?is ha/e is y\r infirmity4 ,! ,"l is ris+ up to d y good 9 ! latt] end2 put on ! fai? ( ,8 salvation1 & see ,him po/+ & ha/+ t[>ds y4 #dbd ,ps4 xcvii4 #aa4 ,sir1 my employm5ts 7be+ s great7 h9d] me to write at m l5g?4 ,excuse me2 ,i hope to be m9dful ( y4 ,i %all be oblig$ to y1 if ye help me ) y\r pray]s = ?is p1 ?is college1 & my own poor s\l4 ,grace be ) y4 ,rememb] my love to y\r wife4 ,y\rs1 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,feb4 #ac1 #afdj4 ,,ccxcvi4--,to ! mu* hon\r$ ,,pet] ,,/irl+4 ,he may h be5 relat$ to ,james ,/irl+1 m9i/] ( ,paisley1 :o1 along ) ,sir ,j4 ,/u>t ( ,goodtrees1 wrote ,naphtali2 or to ,john ,/irl+1 m9i/] ( ,ed9burgh1 "o :o suff]$ mu*1 & is ref]r$ to 9 ! notice to ,lett] ,,xci4 7,,believ]s' ,,graces ,,all ,,f ,,*ri/--,,aspiration ,,aft] ,,m ,,love ,,to ,,him--,,8 ,,reign ,,desir$47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,& ,,wor?y ,,sir1--,i receiv$ y\rs1 & _c b be a%am$ t mi/ak5 love ha? br\ght me into c\rt#dbe & acc\nt 9 ! he>t ( ,god's *ildr51 especially ( ano!r nation4 ,i %\ld n make a lie ( ! grace ( ,god1 if ,i %\ld ?9k ,i h little %>e ( x myself4 ,oh1 h[ mu* bett] 7 x = me to /& 9 ! c\nt+-table ( _m = a halfp5ny1 & to be e/eem$ a lik]1 r ?an a lov] ( ,*ri/6 ,if ,i 7 weigh$1 vanity w\ld be> d[n ! scale1 z hav+ weight 9 ! balance above me1 except my lovely ,savi\r %\ld ca/ 9 beside me "s ( ,8 borr[$ wor?4 ,& oh if ,i 7 writ+ n[ s9c]ely 9 ?is ext5uation1 :i* may be 7& ,i fe> is7 subtle & coz5+ pride6 ,i w\ld ,i c\ld love some?+ ( heav5's wor?1 9 y & all ( y\r metal4 ,oh h[ happy 7 ,i1 if ,i c\ld rega9 & conqu] back f ! creature my sold & lo/ love1 t ,i might lay x ^u heav5's ,jewel1 t ev]1 ev] bloom+ ,fl[] ( ! highe/ g>d51 ev5 my s\l-r$eem+ & nev]-en\gh priz$ ,"l ,jesus6 ,oh t ,he w\ld wa% my love1 & put x on ! ,m$iator's :eel1 & ref9e x f its dross & t91 t ,i might prop9e & gift t ,"l1 s love-wor?y1 ) all my love6 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld set a lease ( ?\s&s ( ye>s1 & a susp5sion ( my "p ( heav5's glory1 & fri/1 till a long day1 my desir$ salvation1 s be+ t ,i c\ld1 9 ?is l[] kit*5 & und]vault ( ,8 creation1 be fea/$ ) ,8 love1 & t ,i might be a foot/ool to ,8 glory be=e m5 & angels6 ,oh1 if ,he w\ld let out heav5's f\nta9 ^u )]$ me1 dry & sapless me6 ,if ,i 7 b sick ( love = ,8 love4 ,& oh1 h[ w\ld t sickness delight me6 ,h[ sweet %\ld t eas+ & refre%+ pa9 be to my s\l6 #dbe ,fav\r4 ,i %all be glad to be a witness1 to behold ! k+doms ( ! _w become ,*ri/'s4 ,i c\ld /ay out ( heav5 _m ye>s to see t victori\s triumph+ ,"l act t prophesi$ "p ( ,8 s\l-conqu]+ love1 9 tak+ into ,8 k+dom ! great] si/]1 t kirk ( ! ,jews1 :o sometime c\rt$ our ,well-belov$ = h] little si/] 7,cant4 viii4 #h72 to behold ,him set up z an ensign & bann] ( love1 to ! ends ( ! _w4 ,& truly we are to believe t ,8 wra? is ripe = ! l& ( grav5 images1 & = ! fall+ ( t mill/one into ! mid/ ( ! sea4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,m>* #f4 #afdj4 ,,ccxcvii4--,to ! ,,lady ,,f+ask4 ,?is lady has be5 suppos$ to be ,,lady ,,anne ,,moncrieff1 wife ( ,sir ,john ,dundas ( ,f+ask 9 ,p]?%ire4 ,%e 0 daught] ( ,william ,moncrieff ( t ilk1 & h] "m 0 "o ( ! ,murrays ( ,ab]c>nie4 ,see notice prefix$ to ! lett] to ,! ,laird ( ,moncrieff4 ,at ! same "t1 x is n impossible t ,ru!r=d1 :o 0 !n at ,/4 ,&rews1 may be writ+ to a lady 9 ! neighb\rhood2 = we f9d 7,inquisit4 ,retornat4 ,abbreviat47 t ! ance/ors ( ! m>tyr ,?omas ,=ret possess$ ! e/ate ( ,fyngask1 9 regalitate ,sanct ,&re4 7,,fai?',s ,,misgiv+s--,,spiritual ,,d>kness ,,n ,,grace--,,*ri/',s ,,love ,,inimitable47 ,,madam1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,?\gh n acqua9t$1 yet1 at ! desire ( a ,*ri/ian1 ,i make bold to write a l9e or two unto y1 by way ( c\nsel1 h[beit ,i be mo/ unfit = t4 ,i he>1 & ,i bless ! ,fa!r ( lights = x1 t ye h a _s set to seek ,god1 & t ! po/ure ( y\r he>t is to look heav5w>d1 :i* is a "w & ca/ ( ! ,m$iator ,*ri/'s "r h&1 :o putte? on ! he>t a new frame4 ,= ! :i* ,i w\ld h y\r ,lady%ip to see a tie & bond ( ob$i5ce laid ^u y1 t all may be done1 n s mu* f obligation ( law1 z f ! tie ( free love2 t ! law ( ransom-pay+ by ,*ri/ may be ! *ief gr\nd ( all our ob$i5ce1 see+ t ye are n "u ! law1 b "u grace4 ,)al1 "k t unbelief is a spiritual s91 & s n se5 by nature's light2 & t all :i* consci5ce sai? is n ,scripture4 ,suppose t y\r he>t be> witness aga9/ y = s9s done long ago3 yet1 because _m h p>don ) ,god t h n peace ) !mselves1 ye are to /& & fall by ,*ri/'s e/eem & v]dict ( y1 & n by t :i* y\r he>t sai?4 ,suppose x may1 by accid5t1 be a good sign to be jeal\s ( y\r heav5ly ,husb&'s love1 yet x is a s9ful sign2 z !re be "s happy s9s 7if ,i may speak s71 n ( !mselves1 b because !y are neighb\r$ ) fai? & love4 ,& s1 wor?y ,lady1 ,i w\ld h y to hold by ?is1 t ! anci5t love ( an old husb& /&e? firm & sure4 ,& let fai? h+ by ?is small ?read1 t ,he lov$ y be=e ,he laid ! corn]-/one ( ! _w1 & !re=e ,he _c *ange ,8 m9d2 because ,he is ,god1 & re/e? 9 ,8 love4 ,nei!r is s9 9 y a good reason :]e=e ye %\ld d\bt ( ,him1 or ?9k1 because s9 ha? put y 9 ! c\rtesy & rev]5ce ( ju/ice1 t !re=e ,he is wro? ) y3 nei!r is x presumption 9 y to lay ! burd5 ( y\r salvation on ,"o mighty to save1 s be+ t ye lay aside all confid5ce 9 y\rself1 y\r wor? & righte\sness4 ,true fai? is humble1 & see? no way to escape b only 9 ,*ri/4 ,& ,i believe t ye h put an e/eem & high price ^u ,*ri/3 & !y _c b believe1 & s be sav$1 :o love ,*ri/1 & to :om ,he is preci\s2 = ! love ( ,*ri/ has *os5 ,*ri/ z a lov]4 ,& x 7 n l ,god1 if ye %\ld *oose ,him z y\r lik+1 & ,he n *oose y aga94 ,nay1 ,he ha? prev5t$ y 9 t1 = ye h n *os5 ,him1 b ,he ha? *os5 y4 ,o consid] ,8 lovel9ess & beauty1 & t !re is no?+ :i* c comm5d & make fair heav51 or e>?1 or ! creature1 t is n 9 ,him 9 inf9ite p]fection2 = fair sun & fair moon are black1 & ?9k %ame to %9e be=e ,8 fairness 7,isa4 xxiv4 #bc2 ,job xxv4 #e74 ,base heav5s1 & excell5t ,jesus6 weak angels1 & /rong & mighty ,jesus6 fooli% angel-wisdom1 & only wise ,jesus6 %ort-liv+ creature1 & long-liv+ & ev]-liv+ ,anci5t ( days6 ,mis]able1 & sickly1 & wret*$ are ^? ?+s t are )9 "t's circle1 & only1 only bless$ ,jesus6 ,if ye c w9d-9 into ,8 love 7& ,he give? y leave to love ,him1 & allurem5ts also71 :at a second heav5's p>adise1 a "y heav5's glory1 is x to be hot & burn$ ) fev]s ( love-sickness = ,him6 ,& ! m y\r ,lady%ip dr9k ( ?is love1 !re is ! m room1 & ! great] delight & desire = ?is love4 ,be homely1 & hung] = a fea/ & fill ( ,8 love2 = t is ! bord]s & m>* ( heav54 ,no?+ ha? a ne>] resemblance to ! col\r1 & hue1 & lu/re ( heav5 ?an ,*ri/ lov$1 & to brea! out love-words & love-sighs = ,him4 ,rememb] :at ,he is4 ,:5 tw5ty ?\s& millions ( heav5's lov]s h worn _! he>ts ?readb>e ( love1 all is no?+1 yea1 less ?an no?+1 to ,8 mat*less wor? & excell5cy4 ,oh s broad & s deep z ! sea ( ,8 desirable lovel9ess is6 ,glorifi$ spirits1 triumph+ angels1 ! cr[n$ & exalt$ lov]s ( heav51 /& )\t ,8 lovel9ess 7,ps4 xvi4 #b71 & _c put a circle on x4 ,oh if s9 & "t 7 f betwixt u & t royal ,k+'s love6 t high ,maje/y 7et]nity's ,bloom & ,fl[] ( high lu/r$ beauty7 might %9e ^u pieces ( creat$ spirits1 & might b$ew & ov]fl[ u1 :o are portions ( endless mis]y & lumps ( r$eem$ s94 ,alas6 :at d ,i8 ,i b spill & lose words 9 speak+ highly ( ,him :o w bide & be above ! music & songs ( heav51 & nev] be en\gh prais$ by u all2 to ^: b\ndless & bottomless love ,i recomm5d y\r ,lady%ip1 & am1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's1 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,m>* #bg1 #afdj4 ,,ccxcviii4--,to 8 ,rev]5d & de> ,bro!r1 ,,mr4 ,,david ,,dickson1 on ! ,dea? ( 8 ,son4 ,:5 told t ,mr4 ,dickson _h "s *ildr5 remov$ by dea?1 ,mr4 ,s4 ,ru!r=d pres5tly call$ = a p51 & wrote a pr(itable lett] to ,mr4 ,dickson2 '=' 7said he7 ':5 "o arm is brok5 (f & ble$s1 x makes ! o!r ble$ ) x' 7,wodr['s ,analecta74 7,,god',s ,,sov]eignty1 ,,& ,,discipl9e ,,by ,,affliction47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,ye look l ! h\se :]e( ye are a bran*3 ! cross is a "p ( ! lif]5t t lie? to all ! sons ( ! h\se4 ,i desire to suff] ) y1 if ,i c\ld take a lift ( y\r h\se-trial (f y2 b ye h prea*$ x ere ,i knew any?+ ( ,god4 ,y\r ,"l may ga!r ,8 roses1 & %ake ,8 apples1 at :at season ( ! ye> ,he please?4 ,ea* husb&man _c make h>ve/ :5 he please?1 z ,he c d4 ,ye are taught to "k & adore ,8 sov]eignty1 :i* ,he ex]cise? ov] y1 :i* yet is lu/r$ ) m]cy4 ,! *ild ha? b *ang$ a b$ 9 ! g>d51 & is plant$ up high]1 ne>] ! sun1 :]e he %all ?rive bett] ?an 9 ?is outfield muir-gr\nd4 ,ye mu/ ?9k y\r ,"l w\ld n want him "o h\r long]2 & s9ce ! date ( y\r loan ( him 0 expir$ 7z x is1 if ye read ! lease71 let ,him h ,8 own ) ga91 z good reason 74 ,i read on x an exaltation & a ri*] measure ( grace1 z ! sweet fruit ( y\r cross2 & ,i am bold to say1 t t college :]e y\r ,ma/] ha? set y n[ %all f9d x4 ,i am cont5t t ,*ri/ is s homely ) my de> bro!r ,david ,dickson1 z to borr[ & l5d1 & take & give ) him4 ,& ye "k :at are call$ ! visitations ( su* a fri5d3 x is1 ,come to ! h\se1 & be homely ) :at is y\rs4 ,i p]suade myself1 ^u ,8 cr$it1 t ,he ha? left dr9k-money1 & t ,he ha? made ! h\se ! bett] ( ,him4 ,i envy#dbf n ,8 wak+ love1 :o saw t ?is wat] 0 to be pass$ ?r\gh1 & t n[ ! numb] ( crosses ly+ 9 y\r way to glory are few] by "o ?an :5 ,i saw y4 ,!y mu/ decrease4 ,x is bett] ?an any anci5t or mod]n comm5t>y on y\r text1 t ye prea* ^u 9 ,glasg[4 ,read & spell "r1 = ,he kn[e? :at ,he doe?4 ,he is only lopp+ & sn$d+ a fruitful tree1 t x may be m fruitful4 ,i congratulate he>tily ) y ,8 new welcome to y\r new *>ge4 #dbf ,read envy n1 t is1 fret n at ,8 love1 :i* is fully awake to :at x is do+4 ,de>e/ bro!r1 g on1 & fa9t n4 ,some?+ ( y\rs is 9 heav51 beside ! fle% ( y\r exalt$ ,savi\r2 & ye g on aft] y\r own4 ,"t's ?read is %ort] by "o in* ?an x 04 ,an oa? is sworn & pa/ ! seals1 :e!r afflictions w or n1 ye mu/ gr[1 & swell out ( y\r %ell1 & live1 & triumph1 & reign1 & be m ?an a conqu]or4 ,= y\r ,capta91 :o leade? y on1 is m ?an conqu]or1 & ,he make? y p>tak] ( ,8 conque/ & victory4 ,did n love to y compel me1 ,i w\ld n fet* wat] to ! well1 & speak to "o :o kn[e? bett] ?an ,i c d :at ,god is do+ ) him4 ,rememb] my love to y\r wife1 to ,mr4 ,john1#dbg & all fri5ds !re4 ,let u be help$ by y\r pray]s1 = ,i cease n to make m5tion ( y to ! ,"l1 z ,i c4 #dbg ,dickson's elde/ son1 :o became ,cl]k to ! ,ex*equ] ( ,scotl&4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,may #bh1 #afdj4 ,,ccxcix4--,to my ,,lady ,,boyd1 on ! loss ( sev]al ,fri5ds4 7,,tru/ ,,ev5 ,,?\gh ,,sla9--,,second ,,causes ,,n ,,to ,,be ,,reg>d$--,,god',s ,,?\ghts ,,( ,,peace ,,!re9--,,all ,,9 ,,m]cy47 ,,madam1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,impute x n to a disrespective =getfulness ( y\r ,lady%ip1 :o m9i/]$ to me 9 my bonds1 t ,i write n to y4 ,i wi% t ,i c\ld speak or write :at might d good to y\r ,lady%ip2 especially n[ :5 ,i ?9k we _c b h deep ?\ghts ( ! deep & bottomless ways ( our ,"l1 9 tak+ away1 ) a sudd5 & wond]ful /roke1 y\r bre?r5 & fri5ds4 ,ye may "k1 t all :o die = s9 die n 9 s92 & t none c tea* ! ,almighty k4 ,he answ]e? none ( our c\rts1#dbh & no man c say1 ,:at doe/ ,?\8 ,x is true t y\r bre?r5 saw n _m summ]s2 b adore & fe> ! sov]eignty ( ! great ,pott]1 :o make? & m>re? ,8 clay-vessels :5 & h[ x please? ,him4 #dbh ,:5 we summon ,him into our c\rt to expla94 ,! "u-g>d5 is absolutely ,8 own1 & all t gr[e? 9 x4 ,8 absolute lib]ty is law-bid+4 ,! fl[]s are ,8 own4 ,if "s be b summ] apples1 ,he may pluck !m d[n be=e o!rs4 ,oh :at wisdom is x to believe1 & n to dispute2 to subject ! ?\ghts to ,8 c\rt1 & n to rep9e at any act ( ,8 ju/ice8 ,he ha? done x3 all fle% be sil5t6 ,x is impossible to be submissive & religi\sly pati5t1 if ye /ay y\r ?\ghts d[n among ! confus$ roll+s & :eels ( second causes2 z1 ,oh ! place6 ,oh ! "t6 ,oh if ?is _h be51 ?is _h n foll[$6 ,oh ! l9k+ ( ?is accid5t ) ?is "t & place6 ,look up to ! ma/]-motion & ! fir/ :eel4 ,see & read ! decree ( ,heav5 & ! ,creator ( man1 :o brewe? dea? to ,8 *ildr51 & ! mann] ( x4 ,& !y see f> into a mill/one1 & h eyes t make a hole to see ?r\gh ! "o side ( a m\nta9 to ! o!r1 :o c take up ,8 ways4 ,h[ unse>*able are ,8 judgm5ts1 & ,8 ways pa/ f9d+ out6 ,8 provid5ce halte? n1 b goe? ) ev5 & equal legs4 ,yet are !y n ! greate/ s9n]s ^u :om ! t[] ( ,siloam fell4 ,0 n "t's lease expir$8 & ! s& ( heav5's s&-glass1 set by our ,"l1 run out8 ,is n he an unju/ debtor :o paye? due debt ) *id+8 ,i believe1 ,*ri/ian lady1 y\r fai? leave? t mu* *>ity to our ,"l's judgm5ts z to believe 7h[beit ye be 9 blood sib to t cross7 t yet ye are exempt$ & fre$ f ! gall & wra? t is 9 x4 ,i d>e n d5y b ! k+ ( t]rors dwelle? 9 ! wick$ man's tab]nacle3 brim/one %all be scatt]$ on 8 habitation 7,job xviii4 #ae72 yet1 ,madam1 x is safe = y to live ^u ! fai? ( ,8 love ^: arr[s are ov]-wat]$ & po9t$ ) love & m]cy to ,8 own1 & :o kn[e? h[ to take y & y\rs out ( ! roll & book ( ! dead4 ,our ,"l ha? n ! eyes ( fle% 9 di/ribut+ wra? to ! ?\s&? g5]ation )\t exception4 ,see+ ye are n "u ! law1 b "u grace1 & m>ri$ to ano!r ,husb&1 wra? is n ! c\rt t y are liable to4 ,z ,i w\ld n wi%1 nei!r d ,i believe1 t y\r ,lady%ip do? despise1 s nei!r fa9t 7,prov4 iii4 #aa74 ,read & spell aright all ! words & syllables 9 ! visitation1 & miscall nei!r lett] nor syllable 9 x4 ,come along ) ! ,"l1 & see2 & lay no m weight ^u ! law ?an y\r ,*ri/ ha? laid ^u x4 ,if ! law's bill get an answ] f ,*ri/1 ! curses ( x c d m4 ,& ,i hope y h resolv$ t1 if ,he %\ld gr9d y to p[d]1 y\r du/ & p[d] w believe ,8 salvation4 ,& :o c tell :at ?\ghts ( love & peace our ,"l ha? to y\r *ildr58 ,i tru/ ,he w make !m fam\s 9 execut+ ! writt5 judgm5ts ^u ! enemies ( ! ,"l 7?is hon\r ha? all ! sa9ts1 ,ps4 cxlix4 #i71 & t !y %all be> /ones on _! %\ld]s = build+ t fair city t is call$ ,! ,"l is !re 7,ezek4 xlviii4 #ce74 ,& happy %all !y be :o h a h& 9 ! sack+ ( ,babel1 & come out 9 ! ye> ( v5geance = ! controv]sy ( ,zion1 aga9/ ! l& ( grav5 images4 ,!re=e1 ,madam1 let ! ,"l make out ( y\r fa!r's h\se any "w1 ev5 ( judgm5t1 t ,he please?4 ,:at is wra? to o!rs is m]cy to y & y\r h\se4 ,x is fai?'s "w to claim & *all5ge lov+-k9dness out ( all ! r\ghe/ /rokes ( ,god4 ,d t = ! ,"l :i* ye w d = "t3 "t w calm y\r he>t at t :i* ,god ha? done1 & let our ,"l h x n[4 ,:at love ye did be> to fri5ds n[ dead1 see+ !y /& n[ 9 no ne$ ( x1 let x fall z j legacy to ,*ri/4 ,oh h[ sweet to put out _m /range lov]s1 & to put 9 ,*ri/6 ,x is mu* = our half-sla9 affections to "p ) t :i* we believe we h "r unto2 b ! s]vant's w %\ld be our w1 & he is ! be/ s]vant :o reta9e? lea/ ( 8 own w & mo/ ( 8 ,ma/]'s4 ,t mu* wisdom mu/ be ascrib$ to our ,"l1 t ,he kn[e? h[ to lead ,8 own1 9-?r\gh & out-?r\gh ! little "t-hells & ! pieces ( "t-dur+ wra?s 9 ?is life2 & yet keep safe ,8 love1 )\t any blur ^u ! old & great seal ( free election4 ,&1 see+ ,8 m\nta9s ( brass1#dbi ! mighty & /rong decrees ( free grace 9 ,*ri/1 /& sure1 & ! cov5ant /&e? fa/ = ev] z ! days ( heav51 let ,him /rike & nurture4 ,8 /rik+ mu/ be a v act ( sav+1 see+ /rokes ^u ,8 secret ones come f ! s(t & heav5ly h& ( ! ,m$iator1 & ,8 rods are /eep$ & wat]$ 9 t flood & riv] ( love t come? f ! ,god-man's he>t ( our s\l-lov+ & s\l-r$eem+ ,,jesus4 #dbi ,ze*4 vi4 #a4 ,i hope t ye are cont5t to fri/ ! ,caution] ( mank9d ,8 own conque/1 heav51 till ,he pay to y1 & br+ y to a /ate ( glory1 :]e ,he w nev] crook a f+] ^u1 nor lift a h& to y aga94 ,& be cont5t1 & )al gre$ily covet\s ( grace1 ! int]e/ & pl$ge ( glory4 ,if ,i did n believe y\r crop to be on ! gr\nd1 & 7y\r "p ( t heav5 ( ! sa9ts-heav57 :ite & ruddy1 fair1 fair1 & beautiful ,jesus 7 come to ! bloom & ! fl[]1 & ne> y\r hook1 ,i w\ld n write ?is4 ,b1 see+ "t's ?read is %ort1 & ye are ^u ! entry ( heav5's h>ve/1 & ,*ri/1 ! field ( heav5's glory1 is :ite & ripe-l1 ! losses t ,i wrote ( to y\r ,lady%ip are b summ]-%[]s t w only wet y\r g>m5ts = an h\r or two1 & ! sun ( ! ,new ,j]usalem %all quickly dry ! wet coat2 especially see+ ra9s ( affliction _c /a9 ! image ( ,god1 or cause grace to ca/ col\r4 ,&1 s9ce ye w n alt] ^u ,him :o w n *ange ^u y1 ,i dur/1 9 my weakness1 ?9k myself no spiritual se] if ,i %\ld n prophesy t daylight is ne>1 :5 su* a morn+-d>kness is ^u y2 & t ?is trial ( y\r ,*ri/ian m9d t[>ds ,him 7:om y d>e n leave1 h[beit ,he %\ld slay y7 %all close ) a d\bl$ m]cy4 ,x is "t = fai? to hold fa/ z mu* ( ,*ri/ z ev] ye _h1 & to make ! grip /rong]1 & to cleave clos] to ,him1 see+ ,*ri/ love? to be believ$ 9 & tru/$ to4 ,! glory ( lay+ /r5g? ^u "o t is mighty to save is m ?an we c ?9k4 ,t piece ( s]vice1 believ+ 9 a smit+ ,r$eem]1 is a preci\s "p ( ob$i5ce4 ,oh :at glory to ,him to lay ov] ! burd5 ( our heav5 ^u ,him t pur*as$ = u an et]nal k+dom6 ,o bless$ s\l1 :o c adore & kiss ,8 lovely free grace6 ,! ri* grace ( ,*ri/ be ) y\r _s4 ,y\rs1 at all ob$i5ce 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,oct4 #ae1 #afdj4 ,,ccc4--,to ,,agnes ,,macma?1 on ! ,dea? ( a ,*ild4 ,,agnes ,,macma? 0 ! daught] ( ,mr4 ,macma?1 a m]*ant 9 ,ed9burgh1 & ! si/] ( ,ru!r=d's second wife4 7,,reason ,,= ,,resignation47 ,,de> ,,si/]1--,if our ,"l ha? tak5 away y\r *ild1 y\r lease ( him is expir$2 & see+ t ,*ri/ w\ld want him no long]1 x is y\r "p to hold y\r peace1 & wor%ip & adore ! sov]eignty & lib]ty t ! ,pott] ha? ov] ! clay1 & pieces ( clay-no?+s1 t ,he gave life unto4 ,& :at is man to call & summon ! ,almighty to ,8 l[] c\rt d[n "h8 = ,he give? acc\nt ( none ( ,8 do+s4 ,& if ye w take ! loan ( a *ild1 & give him back aga9 to our ,"l laugh+ 7z ,8 borr[$ goods %\ld return to ,him71 believe t he is n gone away1 b s5t be=e2 & t ! *ange ( ! c\ntry %\ld make y ?9k1 t he is n lo/ to y :o is f\nd to ,*ri/1 & t he is n[ be=e y2 & t ! dead 9 ,*ri/ %all be rais$ aga94 ,a go+-d[n /> is n annihilat$1 b %all appe> aga94 ,if he ha? ca/5 8 bloom & fl[]1 ! bloom is fall5 9 heav51 into ,*ri/'s lap4 ,& z he 0 l5t a :ile to "t1 s is he giv5 n[ to et]nity1 :i* w take y\rself4 ,! diff]5ce ( y\r %ipp+ & 8 to heav5 & ,*ri/'s %ore1 ! l& ( life1 is only 9 "s few ye>s1 :i* we>e? e day %ort]2 & "s %ort & soon-reckon$ summ]s w give y a meet+ ) him4 ,b :at6 ,) him8 ,nay1 b ) a bett] company2 ) ! ,*ief & ,lead] ( ! heav5ly troops1 t are rid+ on :ite horses1 t are triumph+ 9 glory4 ,if dea? 7 a sleep t _h no wak5+1 we might sorr[3 b our ,husb& %all quickly be at ! b$sides ( all t lie sleep+ 9 ! grave1 & %all raise _! mortal bodies4 ,*ri/ 0 dea?'s ,caution]1 :o gave ,8 ^w to come & loose all ! clay-pawns1 & set !m at ,8 own "r h&2 & our ,caution]1 ,*ri/1 ha? an act ( law-surety ^u dea?1 to r5d] back 8 captives4 ,& t ,"l ,jesus1 :o kn[e? ! turn+s & w9d+s t are 9 t black trance ( dea?1 ha? numb]$ all ! /eps ( ! /air up to heav54 ,he kn[e? h[ long ! turnpike is1 or h[ _m pair ( /airs high x is2 = ,he asc5d$ t way ,himself3 ,i 0 dead & am alive 7,rev4 i4 #ah74 ,& n[ ,he live? at ! "r h& ( ,god1 & ,8 g>m5ts h n s mu* z a smell ( dea?4 ,y\r afflictions smell ( ! *ildr5's case2 ! bairns ( ! h\se are s nurtur$ 7,heb4 xii4 #f1 #g1 #h74 ,& suff]+ is no new life1 x is b ! r5t ( ! sons2 ba/>ds h n s mu* ( ! r5t4 ,take k9dly & he>tsomely ) ,8 cross1 :o nev] yet slew a *ild ) ! cross4 ,he brewe? y\r cup3 !re=e1 dr9k x pati5tly & ) ! bett] w4 ,/ay & wait on1 till ,*ri/ loose ! knot t fa/5e? ,8 cross on y\r back2 = ,he is com+ to deliv]4 ,& ,i pray y1 si/]1 le>n to be wor?y ( ,8 pa9s :o correcte?4 ,& let ,him wr+1 & be ye wa%52 = ,he ha? a ,fa!r's he>t1 & a ,fa!r's h&1 :o is tra9+ y up1 & mak+ y meet = ! high hall4 ,?is s*ool ( suff]+ is a prep>ation = ! ,k+'s high] h\se2 & let all y\r visitations speak all ! lett]s ( y\r ,"l's summons4 ,!y cry--#a4 ,o va9 _w6 #b4 ,o bitt] s96 #c4 ,o %ort & unc]ta9 "t6 #d4 ,o fair et]nity t is above sickness & dea?6 #e4 ,o k+ly & pr9cely ,bridegroom1 ha/5 glory's m>riage1 %ort5 "t's %ort-spun & soon-brok5 ?read1 & conqu] s96 #f4 ,o happy & bless$ dea?1 t gold5 bridge laid ov] by ,*ri/ my ,"l1 betwe5 "t's clay-banks & heav5's %ore6 ,& ! ,_s & ! ,bride say1 ,come6 & answ] ye ) !m1 ,ev5 s1 come1 ,"l ,jesus6 come quickly6 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r ,bro!r1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,oct4 #ae1 #afdj4 ,,ccci4--,to ,,mr4 ,,mat!w ,,m[at4 7,,wor?9ess ,,( ,,god',s ,,love ,,z ,,manife/$ ,,9 ,,*ri/--,,heav5 ,,) ,,*ri/47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,:at am ,i to answ] y8 ,alas6 my books are all b>e1 & %[ me little ( ,god4 ,i w\ld fa9 g beyond books into ,8 h\se-(-love to ,himself4 ,de> bro!r1 nei!r y nor ,i are p>ties wor?y ( ,8 love or k4 ,ah6 h[ ha? s9 bemi/$ & bl9d$ u1 t we _c see ,him4 ,b = my poor self2 ,i am pa9$ & l to bur/1 because ,he w n take d[n ! wall1 & fet* ,8 uncreat$ beauty1 & br+ ,8 mat*less1 :ite1 & ruddy face out ( heav5 once-err&1 t ,i may h heav5 meet+ me1 ere ,i g to x1 9 su* a wond]ful sight4 ,ye "k t maje/y & love d humble2 because homely love to s9n]s dwelle? 9 ,him ) maje/y4 ,ye %\ld give ,him all ,8 own c\rt-/yles1 ,8 high & heav5-names4 ,:at am ,i1 to %ape conceptions ( my highe/ ,"l8 ,h[ broad1 & h[ high1 & h[ deep ,he is above & beyond :at ^! conceptions are1 ,i _c tell3 b = my own weak practice 7:i* alas6 c be no rule to "o s deep 9 love-sickness ) ,*ri/ z ye are71 ,i w\ld fa9 add to my ?\ghts & e/eem ( ,him1 & make ,him m high1 & w\ld wi% a he>t & love t5 ?\s& times wid] ?an ! utmo/ circle & curta9 t goe? ab\t ! heav5 ( heav5s1 to ent]ta9 ,him 9 t he>t1 & ) t love4 ,b t :i* is y\r pa91 my de> bro!r1 is m9e also4 ,i am conf\nd$ ) ! ?\ghts ( ,him4 ,i "k t ,god is ca/5 7if ,i may speak s7 9 a sweet m\ld1 & lovely image1 9 ! p]son ( t ,heav5's ,jewel1 ! ,man ,*ri/2 & t ! /eps ( t /eep asc5t & /airs to ! ,godhead is ! fle% ( ,*ri/1 ! ,new & ,liv+ ,way2 & !re is foot+ = fai? 9 t curi\s ,ark ( ! humanity1 :]e9 dwelle? ! ,godhead1 m>ri$ ^u our humanity4 ,i w\ld be 9 heav51 suppose ,i _h n ano!r err& ?an to see t da9ty gold5 ,ark1 & ,god p]sonally look+ out at e>s & eyes & a body su* z we s9n]s h1 t ,i might we> my s9ful m\? 9 kisses on ,him = ev]more4 ,& ,i "k all ! ,?ree bless$ ,p]sons w\ld be well pleas$ t my piece ( fa9t & creat$ love %\ld fir/ coa/ ^u ! ,man ,*ri/4 ,i %\ld see !m all ?r\gh ,him4 ,i am call$ f writ+ by my great employm5ts 9 ?is t[n1 & h said no?+4 ,b :at c ,i say ( ,him8 ,let u g & see4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 #afdj4 ,,cccii4--,to my ,,lady ,,k5mure1 on h] ,husb&'s ,dea?4 7,,god',s ,,me?od ,,9 ,,affliction--,,future ,,glory47 ,,madam1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y\r ,lady%ip4--,i am he>tily sorry t y\r ,lady%ip is depriv$ ( su* a husb&1 & ! ,"l's kirk ( s active & fai?ful a fri5d4#dcj ,i "k y\r ,lady%ip long ago made acqua9tance ) t :]e9 ,*ri/ w h y to be jo9$ 9 a fell[%ip ) ,himself 7ev5 ) ,8 own cross71 & ha? taught y to /ay y\r s\l ^u ! ,"l's good-w1 :o give? n acc\nt ( ,8 matt]s to any ( u4 ,:5 ,he ha? l$ y ?r\gh ?is wat] t 0 9 y\r way to glory1 !re are few] beh9d3 & ,8 ord] 9 dismiss+ u1 & s5d+ u out ( ! m>ket1 "o be=e ano!r1 is to be rev]5c$4 ,"o ye>'s "t ( heav5 %all swall[ up all sorr[s1 ev5 beyond all comp>ison4 ,:at1 !n1 w n a duration ( bless$ness s long z ,god %all live1 fully & abundantly recomp5se6 ,x is good t our ,"l ha? giv5 a debtor1 oblig$ by graci\s promises1 f> m 9 et]nity ?an "t c take f y4 ,& ,i believe t y\r ,lady%ip ha? be51 n[ _m ye>s1 advis+ & ?9k+ :at t glory w be1 :i* is abid+ ! pilgrims & /rang]s on ! e>? :5 !y come home1 & :i* we may ?9k (1 love1 & ?ir/ =4 ,b we _c compreh5d x nor conceive ( x z x is2 f> less we c ov]-?9k or ov]-love x4 ,oh1 s long a ,*apt]1 or r s l>ge a ,volume1 z ,*ri/ is1 9 t ,div9ity ( ,glory6 ,!re is no m ( ,him let d[n n[ to be se5 & enjoy$ by ,8 *ildr51 ?an z mu* z may fe$ hung] 9 ?is life1 b n satisfy x4 ,y\r ,lady%ip is a debtor to ! ,son ( ,god's cross1 t is we>+ out love & affiance 9 ! creature out ( y\r he>t by degrees4 ,or r ! obligation /&e? to ,8 free grace :o c>e? = y\r ,lady%ip 9 ?is graci\s disp5sation2 & :o is prep>+ & mak+ ready ! g>m5ts ( salvation = y2 & :o calle? y ) a new "n1 t ! m\? ( ! ,"l ha? nam$2 & purpose? to make y a cr[n ( glory1 & a royal diadem 9 ! h& ( y\r ,god 7,isa4 lxii4 #b1 #c74 ,ye are oblig$ to fri/ ,him m ?an "o heav52 & yet ,he crave? n a long day2 x is fa/ com+1 & is sure paym5t4 ,?\gh ye give no hire = ,him1 yet ha? ,he giv5 a great price & ransom = y2 & if ! b>ga9 7 to make aga91 ,*ri/ w\ld give no less = y ?an :at ,he ha? already giv54 ,he is f> f ru+4 ,i %all wi% y no m 7till "t be gone out ( ! way71 ?an ! e>ne/ ( t :i* ,he ha? pur*as$ & prep>$ = y1 :i* c nev] be fully prea*$1 writt51 or ?\ght (1 s9ce x ha? n ent]$ into ! he>t to consid] x4 #dcj ,hon4 ,sir ,h5ry ,montgom]y ( ,giff51 h] ,lady%ip's second husb&1 di$ ab\t ?is "t4 ,see ,lett] ,,iii4 ,s1 recomm5d+ y\r ,lady%ip to ! ri* grace ( our ,"l ,jesus1 ,i am1 & re/1 y\r ,lady%ip's at all respectful obs]vance 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews4 ,,ccciii4--,= ! ,"r ,hon\rable1 my ,,lady ,,boyd4 7,,s9 ,,( ,,! ,,l&--,,read ,,pray]s--,,br[nism47 ,,madam1--,i d\bt n b ! debt ( _m m ?an ord9>y fav\rs to ?is l& laye? guilt9ess ^u ?is nation4 ,! ,"l ha? put u 9 ,8 books z a fav\r$ p 9 ! sight ( ! nations1 b we pay n to ,him ! r5t ( ! v9ey>d4 ,& we might h _h a gospel at an easi] rate ?an ?is ,gospel2 b x w\ld h _h b z mu* life z ink & pap] h4 ,we /& oblig$ to ,him :o ha? 9 a mann] =c$ ,8 love on u1 & w\ld b love u aga9/ our w4 ,an5t read pray]s4 ,madam1 ,i c\ld nev] see precept1 promise1 or practice = !m1 9 ,god's ^w4 ,our *ur* nev] all[$ !m1 b m5 took !m up at _! own *oice4 ,! ^w ( ,god make? read+ 7#a ,tim4 iv4 #c7 & pray+ 7#a ,!ss4 v4 #ag7 two diff]5t wor%ips4 ,9 read+1 ,god speake? to u 7#b ,k+s xxii4 #aj1 #aa72 9 pray+1 we speak to ,god 7,ps4 xxii4 #b1 xxviii4 #a74 ,i _h nev] fai? to ?9k well ( !m4 ,9 my weak judgm5t1 x 7 good if !y 7 out ( ! s]vice ( ,god4 ,i _c ?9k !m a fruit or effect ( ! ,_s ( adoption1 see+ ! us] _c say ( su* pray]s1 ,let ! words ( my m\?1 & ! m$itations ( my he>t1 be acceptable 9 ,?y sight1 ,o ,"l1 my ,/r5g? & my ,r$eem]1 :i* ! s]vants ( ,god ought to say ( _! pray]s 7,ps4 xix4 #ad74 ,= su* pray]s are m$itations set d[n 9 pap] & ink1 & _c be 8 he>t-m$itations :o use? !m4 ,! sa9ts nev] us$ !m1 & ,god nev] comm&$ !m2 & a promise to he> any pray]s1 except ! p\r+ out ( ! s\l to ,god1 we c nev] read4 ,z = sep>ation f wor%ip = "s errors ( a *ur*1 ! indep5d5cy ( s+le congregations1 a *ur* ( visible sa9ts1 & o!r t5ets ( ,br[ni/s1#dca !y are contr>y to ,god's ^w4 ,i h a treatise at ! press at ,london aga9/ ^! conceits1 z ?+s :i* want ,god's ^w to w>rant !m4#dcb ,! ,"l lay x n to _! *>ge1 :o dep>t f ! cov5ant ( ,god ) ?is l& to foll[ su* ly+ vanities4 #dca ,! ,br[ni/s 7 a sect :i* ow$ _! orig9 to ,rob]t ,br[n1 :o /udi$ at ,cambridge4 ,he ma9ta9$ t e s+le congregation ought to h ! complete p[] ( jurisdiction )9 itself4 ,9 ! ye> #aeha he organiz$ a sect accord+ to ^? pr9ciples4 ,yet aft]w>ds he return$ to ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&1 & 0 pres5t$ to a liv+ 9 ,nor?ampton%ire1 ( :i* he receiv$ ! emolum5ts )\t dis*>g+ ! duties4 ,! sect he =m$ rema9$2 b 9 process ( "t ! "n ( ,br[ni/s 0 m]g$ 9 t ( ,congregationali/s or ,indep5d5ts4 #dcb ,! treatise to :i* ,ru!r=d "h ref]s is1 no d\bt1 8 "w entitl$1 ,a ,peaceable & ,temp]ate ,plea = ,paul's ,presbyt]y 9 ,scotl&1 or a ,mode/ ,dispute ( ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&1 :]e9 our ,discipl9e is demon/rat$ to be ! true ,apo/olic way ( ,div9e ,tru?1 & ! argum5ts on ! contr>y are fri5dly dissolv$1 ! gr\nds ( sep>ation1 & ! indep5d5cy ( p>ticul> congregations1 9 def5ce ( ,ecclesia/ical ,presbyt]ies1 ,synods1 & ,assemblies1 are exam9$ & tri$4 ,x 0 pr9t$ at ,london 9 #afdb4 ,?is1 says ,murray1 is "o ( ! mo/ temp]ate1 judici\s1 & be/ writt5 works he ev] gave to ! _w4 ,x corresponds 9 e respect ) ! promise :i* its title holds out2 ) ?is exception1 t x is mu* m le>n$1 dispassionate1 & conclusive ?an ! promise implies4 ,x mu/ h _h a v consid]able effect on public s5tim5t1 & h s]v$ to pave ! way = t introduction ( ! ,presbyt]ian sy/em into ,engl& :i* soon took place4 ,i did see lately y\r daught]1 ! ,lady ,ardross4#dcc ,! ,"l ha? giv5 h] a *ild & deliv]ance4 #dcc ,see notice on ?is lady prefix$ to a subsequ5t ,lett]4 ,n[1 recomm5d+ y\r ,lady%ip to ! ri* grace ( ,*ri/1 ,i re/ y\rs at all respectful obs]vance 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews4 ,,ccciv4--,to ,,james ,,murray',s ,,wife4 ,see ,lett] ,,cclxxiv4 7,,heav5 ,a ,,reality--,,/$fa/ness ,,to ,,be ,,gr\nd$ ,,on ,,*ri/47 ,,my ,,v ,,de> ,,& ,,wor?y ,,si/]1--,y are truly bless$ 9 ! ,"l1 h[ev] a s\r _w gloom & fr[n on y1 if ye cont9ue 9 ! fai? settl$ & gr\nd$1 & be n mov$ away f ! hope ( ! ,gospel4 ,x is good t !re is a heav51 & x is n a night-dream & a fancy4 ,x is a wond] t m5 d5y n t !re is a heav51 z !y d5y !re is any way to x b ( m5's mak+4 ,y h le>n$ ( ,*ri/ t !re is a heav52 cont5d = x & = ,*ri/4 ,be> well & submissively ! h>d ?ru/ ( ?is /epmo!r _w1 :i* ,god w n h to be y\rs4 ,i confess x is h>d1 &1 w\ld to ,god1 ,i 7 able to light5 y ( y\r burd52 b believe me1 ?is _w1 :i* ! ,"l w n h to be y\rs1 is b ! dross1 refuse1 & scum ( ,god's creation1 ! portion ( ! ,"l's poor hir$ s]vants1 ! moveables1 n ! h]itage1 a h>d bone ca/ to ! dogs hold5 out ( ! ,new ,j]usalem1 :]eupon !y r break _! tee? ?an satisfy _! appetite4 ,x is y\r fa!r's bless+ & ,*ri/'s bir?right t our ,"l is keep+ = y2 & p]suade y\rself also t 7if x be good = !m & y7 y\r se$ also %all inh]it ! e>?2 = t is promis$ to !m1 & ,god's bond is z good z if ,he w\ld give e "o ( !m a bond = ?\s& ?\s&s4 ,ere ye 7 born1 crosses 9 numb]1 measure & weight1 7 writt5 = y2 & y\r ,"l w lead y ?r\gh !m4 ,make ,*ri/ sure1 & ! _w & ! bless+s ( ! e>? %all be at ,*ri/'s back & beck4 ,i see _m pr(essors = ! fa%ion1 pr(essors ( glass2 ,i w\ld make a little knock ( p]secution d+ !m 9 tw5ty pieces1 & ! _w w\ld laugh at ! %r$s4 ,!re=e1 make fa/ "w2 see t ,*ri/ be ! gr\nd-/one ( y\r pr(ession4 ,! sore w9d & ra9 w n wa% away ,8 build+2 ,8 "w ha? no less date ?an to /& = ev]more4 ,i %\ld tw5ty times h p]i%$ 9 my affliction1 if ,i _h n laid my weak back & press+ burd51 bo?1 ^u ! ,/one1 ! ,corn]-/one laid 9 ,zion4 ,i am n twice fa9 7z ! prov]b is71 b once & = ev]1 ( ?is ,/one4 ,n[ ! ,god ( peace e/abli% y to ! day ( ! appe>ance ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,y\rs1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews4 ,,cccv4--,= ! ,"r ,hon\rable ,lady1 my ,,lady ,,k5mure4 7,,s9s ,,( ,,! ,,times--,,practical ,,a!ism47 ,,madam1--,i am a little mov$ at y\r infirmity ( body & heal?2 ,i hope x is to y a real w>n+4 ,& if 9 ?is life only we _h hope1 we %\ld be ( all m5 ! mo/ mis]able4 ,sure ! huge#dcd g5]ations ( ! seek]s ( ! face ( ,jacob's ,god mu/ be 9 a life above ! ?+s t are n[ mu* tak+ ) u2 su* z1 to see ! sun1 to enjoy ?is life 9 heal?1 & "s good worldly accommodations too4 ,& if we be mak+ t#dce sure1 x is our wisdom4 ,! times w\ld make any t love ! ,"l sick & fa9t1 to consid] h[ iniquity ab\nde?1 & h[ dull we are 9 obs]v+ s9s 9 ourselves1 & h[ quick-sight$ to f9d !m out 9 o!rs1 & :at bondage we are 94 ,& yet v (t51 :5 we compla9 ( times1 we are secretly sl&]+ ! ,"l's "w & wise gov]nm5t ( ! _w1 & rais+ a h>d report ( ,him4 ,he is good1 & doe? good1 & all ,8 ways are equal4 #dcd ,mu/ ev5 "h be 9 possession ( a life f> sup]ior to ! ?+s t at pres5t attract u4 ,huge may mean va/ z to numb] 7,isa4 xlviii4 #ai71 & also1 great 9 o!r respects4 #dce ,if we are mak+ ?is liv+ above ! _w sure4 ,madam1 ,i h be5 hold+ out to "s o!rs 7oh1 if ,i c\ld to myself67 "s m ( ?is1 to read & /udy ,god well1 & make ! s]i\s ?\ghts ( a ,godhead1 & a ,godhead 9 ,*ri/1 ! "w1 & ! only "w1 all ! day4 ,oh1 we are little ) ,god6 & d all )\t ,god6 ,we sleep & wake )\t ,him2 we eat1 we speak1 we j\rney1 we g ab\t worldly bus9ess & our call+ )\t ,god6 &1 consid]+ :at deadness is ^u ! he>ts ( _m1 x 7 good t "s did n pray )\t ,god1 & prea* & praise1 & read & conf] ( ,god )\t ,god6 ,x is univ]sally compla9$ (1 t !re is a /range deadness ^u ! l&1 & on ! he>ts ( ,8 p4 ,oh1 if we c\ld help x6 ,b ,he t wat]e? e mom5t ,8 g>d5 ( r$ w9e mu/ help x4 ,i believe t ,he w burn ! bri]s & ! ?orns t come aga9/ ,him4 ,i desire to rememb] y\r ,lady%ip to ,god2 b little c ,i d t way4 ,8 ev]la/+ goodness w be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 ! ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,july #bd4 ,,cccvi4--,to ,,mr4 ,,?omas ,,wylie1 ,m9i/] ( ,borgue4 ,,mr4 ,,?omas ,,wylie 0 m9i/] ( ,borgue1 a p>i% 9 ! /ew>try ( ,kirkcudbright1 9 :i* are to be se51 close to ! sea-%ore1 ! rema9s ( :at is suppos$ to h be5 "o ( ! old ,culdee *ur*es1 ,kirk ,&rews4 ,he 0 aft]w>ds translat$ to ,mau*l9e1 a p>i% 9 ,ayr%ire2 b he rema9$ !re only a %ort "t1 hav+ soon aft] 8 translation to x accept$ a call to ,kirkcudbright4 ,b he 0 n all[$ long to prosecute 8 useful lab\rs 9 t place4 ,%ortly aft] ! re/oration ( ,*>les ,,ii41 8 fidelity to 8 ,presbyt]ian pr9ciples r5d]+ him obnoxi\s to ! ,gov]nm5t1 he 01 by a p>ticul> act ( ,privy ,c\ncil1 eject$ f 8 *>ge1 & bani%$ to ! nor? ( ,tay1 ) 8 family4 ,9 #afgj he w5t ov] to ,irel& 7:]e "s ( 8 relatives appe> to h resid$71 & (ficiat$ 9 a congregation at ,col]a9e = ne>ly ?ree ye>s1 :5 he return$ to ,scotl&1 & 0 settl$ m9i/] ( ,f5wick1 9 ! ,presbyt]y ( ,irv9e1 "u ! second ,indulg5ce4 ,he di$ on ,july #bj1 #afgf4 7,,suffici5cy ,,( ,,div9e ,,grace--,,call ,,to ,,engl& ,,to ,,assi/ ,,at ,,we/m9/] ,,assembly--,,felt ,,unwor?9ess47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,i nei!r c nor d[ write to y an5t ! bus9ess1 9 respect x is my case m z y\rs1 & ye write to me t :i* ,i %\ld write to y4 ,if grace pay n our debts & bond-surety = u1 ,i see n h[ ,i %all make a reckon+ = "o s\l1 f> less = multitudes2 only x is ,god's w t we put grace to ! utmo/1 & engage ,*ri/ = ,8 own "w4 ,if ,he refuse *>ges to ,8 own factors1 ! lo/ bankruptcy w r$\nd to ,him4 ,b ,he mu/ n be a los]1 nor c ,8 glory suff]4 ,b ,i mu/ entreat y = ! help ( y\r pray]s1 z y w d = me any?+ out ( heav51 & possible to y4 ,i am n[ call$ = to ,engl&2 ! gov]nm5t ( ! ,"l's h\se 9 ,engl& & ,irel& is to be h&l$4#dcf ,my he>t be>e? me witness1 & ! ,"l :o is great] kn[e?1 my fai? 0 nev] pr\d] ?an to be a common r\gh c\ntry b>r[man 9 ,anwo?2 & t ,i c\ld n look at ! hon\r ( be+ a mason to lay ! f\ndation = _m g5]ations1 & to build ! wa/e places ( ,zion 9 ano!r k+dom1 or to h a h& or f+] 9 t c>v$ "w 9 ! c$> & almug trees 9 t new temple4 ,i desire b to l5d a %ut1#dcg & cry1 ,grace1 grace ^u ! build+4 ,i hope ye w help my weakness 9 ?is2 & seek help to me f o!rs z if ,i _h nam$ !m1 & int]c$e = ! fav\r ( my ,fa!r's seas1 w9ds1 & tides1 & = ! victory ( /rong & prevail+ tru?4 #dcf ,on ! #ah? ( ,augu/ #afdc1 ! ,g5]al ,assembly appo9t$ a committee to proce$ to ,london1 to consult1 treat1 & conclude ) ! ,assembly ( ,div9es !n sitt+ at ,we/m9/]1 9 all matt]s :i* might fur!r ! union ( ! *ur*es ( ,scotl& & ,engl& 9 "o =m ( ,*ur* ,gov]nm5t1 "o ,confession ( ,fai?1 "o ,cate*ism1 & "o ,directory = ! wor%ip ( ,god4 ,( ?is committee ,ru!r=d 0 "o4 ,! o!rs 7--,mr4 ,alex&] ,h5d]son1 ,mr4 ,rob]t ,d\glas1 ,mr4 ,rob]t ,baillie1 & ,mr4 ,george ,gillespie1 m9i/]s2 ,john ,e>l ( ,cassillis1 ,john ,"l ,maitl&1 & ,sir ,ar*ibald ,john/on ( ,w>ri/on1 eld]s4 #dcg ,a pu%2 b probably we %\ld read %\t4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 #bj? ,oct4 #afdc4 ,,cccvii4--,to a ,"y ,man 9 ,anwo?4 ,?is lett] is f ! ,*ri/ian ,in/ructor ( ,janu>y #ahci1 furni%$ by "o :o 0 9 possession ( ! ,,ms4 ,x 0 writt5 at ,/4 ,&rews1 b bo? date & address are lo/4 ,x is suppos$ to h be5 address$ to "o ( 8 =m] p>i%ion]s1 a "y man 9 ,anwo?1 ( "s influ5ce4 7,,necessity ,,( ,,godl9ess ,,9 ,,its ,,p[]47 ,,wor?y ,,sir1--,i am he>tily glad t y h any m9d ( me1 or my m9i/ry :ile ,i 0 ) y4 ,i wi% y ! fruit ( x4 ,i tru/ t y /rive = ! p[] ( godl9ess1 t has be5 s prea*$ 9 ! l&2 = salvation come? n to e man's door1 & ! way to heav5 is a /rait] & n>r[] passage ?an ea* man ?9ke?4 ,& y are n[ 9 ! mo/ glassy "p ( y\r life1 :5 x is easy to foll[1 & :5 ! lu/s ( y\? are rank & /rong4 ,& happy are y t c pass ?r\gh ^! dang]s ) a good consci5ce4 ,s my real advice is1 t y acqua9t y\rself ) pray]1 & ) se>*+ ! ,scriptures ( ,god1 t ,he may %[ y t good way t br+e? re/ to ! s\l4 ,! ord9>y fai? & ! c\ntry godl9ess w n save y4 ,!re mu/ be m nor ! righte\sness ( ! scribes & ,ph>isees ere ev] a man ent] ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,& ,i %all desire t y w take to he>t ! wor? & price ( an immortal s\l1 & ! necessity ( dy+1 & ! fe>ful acc\nt ( judgm5t at ! back ( dea?1 t y may be sav$4 ,z = my m9i/ry among y aga91 ,i c easi] desire x ?an see ?r\gh x4 ,! ,"l ( ! h>ve/ take c>e = y1 & s5d y a pa/or accord+ to ,god's he>t2 & t's z r>e z ev]1 = all our re=mation4 ,rememb] my he>t's love & respect to y\r "m & si/]4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r sometime pa/or & /ill fri5d 9 ,god1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews4 ,,cccviii4--,= ! ,"r ,hon\rable1 my ,lady ,,visc\ntess ,,( ,,k5mure4 7,,we/m9/] ,,assembly--,,religi\s ,,sects47 ,,madam1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i am glad to he> t y\r ,lady%ip is 9 any tol]able heal?2 & %all pray t ! ,"l may be y\r ,/r5g? & ,rock4 ,sure ,i am1 t ,he took y out ( ! womb2 & y h be5 ca/5 on ,him f ! brea/s4 ,i am confid5t t ,he w n leave y till ,he cr[n ! "w begun 9 y4 ,!re is no?+ "h b divisions 9 ! ,*ur* & ,assembly2#dch = beside ,br[ni/s & ,indep5d5ts#dci 7:o1 ( all t diff] f u1 come ne>e/ to walk]s ) ,god71 !re are _m o!r sects "h1 ( ,anabapti/s1#ddj ,lib]t9es :o are = all op9ions 9 religion1 fle%ly & abom9able ,ant9omians1#dda & ,seek]s1#ddb :o are = no *ur*-ord9ances1 b expect apo/les to come & re=m *ur*es2 & a _w ( o!rs1 all aga9/ ! gov]nm5t ( presbyt]ies4#ddc ,lu!r obs]v$1 :5 he /udi$ to re=m1 t two-&-?irty sundry sects arose2 ( all :i* ,i h nam$ a "p1 except ^? call$ ,seek]s1 :o 7 n !n aris54 ,he said1 ,god %\ld cru% !m1 & t !y %\ld rise aga93 bo? :i* we see accompli%$4 ,9 ! ,assembly1 we h well ne> end$ ! gov]nm5t1 & are ^u ! p[] ( ,synods1 & ,i hope ne> at an end ) !m2 & s ,i tru/ to be deliv]$ f ?is prison %ortly4 ,! ,k+ ha? dissolv$ ! treaty ( peace at ,uxbridge1 & adh]e? to 8 sweet prelates1 & w\ld abate no?+ b a little ( ! rig\r ( _! c\rts1 & a susp5d+ ( laws aga9/ ! c]emonies1 n a tak+ away ( !m4#ddd ,! n prosp]+ ( our armies !re 9 ,scotl& is ascrib$ "h to ! s9s ( ! l&1 & p>ticul>ly to ! divisions & back-slid+s ( _m f ! cause1 & ! n execut+ ( ju/ice aga9/ bloody malignants4 #dch ,! ,assembly ( ,div9es at ,we/m9/]4 #dci ,! ,indep5d5ts are well kn[n4 ,_! real f\nd] is consid]$ to h be5 "o ,mr4 ,john ,rob9son1 :o became a ,br[ni/ & 0 admitt$ pa/or ( ! ,engli% *ur* at ,leyd54 ,:5 he di$1 _m ( 8 congregation w5t f ,leyd5 into ,new ,engl&1 :i!r !y c>ri$ 8 op9ions1 :i* spread widely !re1 & !n by lett]s & o!r means 7 convey$ back into ,old ,engl&4 #ddj ,! ,anabapti/s ( ,engl& at t "t are n to be conf\nd$ ) ! fanatics ( ! same "n :o appe>$ 9 ,g]many 9 #aeba1 soon aft] ! dawn ( ! ,re=mation4 ,! peculi> op9ions ( ,engli% ,anabapti/s 71 t baptism ought to be adm9i/]$ only to adults1 & t ! mode ( x ought to be by imm]sion1 or dipp+4 ,!y 7 divid$ into ,g5]al & ,p>ticul>1 ! =m] hold+ ,arm9ian views ( ,*ri/ian doctr9e1 :ile ! latt] 7 /rictly ,calv9i/ic4 #dda ,! ,ant9omians pr(ess$ to hold doctr9al s5tim5ts rigidly ,calv9i/ic2 b !y d$uc$ f !m conclusions deeply injuri\s to ! int]e/s ( religion & morality4 #ddb ,( ! ,seek]s or ,expect]s1 ,pagitt has giv5 ! foll[+ acc\nt3--,!y d5y t !re is any true *ur*1 or any true m9i/]1 or any ord9ances3 "s ( !m affirm ! *ur* to be 9 ! wild]ness1 & !y are ask+ = x !re2 o!rs say t x is 9 ! smoke ( ! temple1 & t !y are grop+ = x !re 7,h]esiography1 p4 #ada74 #ddc ,?omas ,edw>ds1 9 8 ,gangrna1 enum]ates sixte5 sorts ( sect>ies ( t "t4 #a4 ,indep5d5ts2 #b4 ,br[ni/s2 #c4 ,*ilia/s1 or ,mill5n>ies2 #d4 ,ant9omians2 #e4 ,anabapti/s2 #f4 ,manife/>ians1 or ,arm9ians2 #g4 ,lib]t9es2 #h4 ,famili/s2 #i4 ,en?usia/s2 #aj4 ,seek]s & ,wait]s2 #aa4 ,p]fecti/s2 #ab4 ,soc9ians2 #ac4 ,arians2 #ad4 ,antitr9it>ians2 #ae4 ,antiscripturi/s2 #af4 ,sceptics & ,que/ioni/s1 :o "q ev]y?+ 9 matt]s ( religion4 ,9 ^! diff]5t sects !re 7 _m subdivisions4 #ddd ,9 ! conte/ betwe5 ,*>les ,i4 & 8 ,engli% ,p>liam5t1 ,*>les 0 induc$ to make proposals ( a treaty to ! ,p>liam5t4 ,uxbridge 0 fix$ on z ! place = conduct+ ! treaty2 & commission]s f ! ,k+1 ! ,p>liam5t1 & ,scotl&1 7 appo9t$4 ,b !y f\nd x impracticable to come to any agreem5t4 ,he alludes to ?is 9 8 s]mon be=e ! ,h\se ( ,lords4 ,my wife "h1 "u ! physicians1 rememb]e? h] s]vice to y\r ,lady%ip4 ,s recomm5d+ y to ! ri* grace ( ,*ri/1 ,i re/1 y\r ,lady%ip's1 at all ob$i5ce 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,london1 ,m>* #d1 #afdd4 ,,cccix4--,= ! ,"r ,hon\rable1 my ,,lady ,,boyd4 7,,proce$+s ,,( ,,! ,,we/m9/] ,,assembly47 ,,madam1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i receiv$ y\r lett] on ,may #ai?4 ,we are "h debat+1 ) mu* cont5tion ( disputes1 = ! j measures ( ! ,"l's temple4 ,x please? ,god1 t sometimes enemies h9d] ! build+ ( ! ,"l's h\se2 b n[ fri5ds1 ev5 graci\s m5 7s ,i conceive ( !m71 d n a little h9d] ! "w4 ,?omas ,goodw91#dde ,j]emiah ,burr\ghs1#ddf & "s o!rs1 f\r or five1 :o are = ! ,indep5d5t way1 /& 9 our way1 & are mighty opposites to presbyt]ial gov]nm5t4 ,we h c>ri$ ?r\gh "s propositions = ! ,scripture "r ( presbyt]y1 especially 9 ! *ur* ( ,j]usalem 7,acts ii4 iv4 v4 vi4 & xv471 & ! *ur* ( ,ephesus1 & are go+ on ^u o!r gr\nds ( tru?2 & by ! way h prov51 t ord9ation ( pa/ors belonge? n to a s+le congregation1 b to a college ( presbyt]s1 ^: x is to lay h&s ^u ,timo?y & o!rs 7#a ,tim4 iv4 #ad1 v4 #ag2 ,acts xiii4 #a1 #b1 #c1 vi4 #e1 #f74 ,we are to prove t "o s+le congregation ha? n p[] to excommunicate1 :i* is oppos$ n only by ,indep5d5t m51 b by _m o!rs4 ,! tru? is1 we h at times griev$ spirits ) ! "w2 & = my "p1 ,i (t5 despair ( ! re=mation ( ?is l&1 :i* saw nev] any?+ b ! high places ( _! fa!rs1 & ! remnants ( ,babylon's pollutions2 & except t1 n by might1 nor by p[]1 b by ! ,_s ( ! ,"l1 ,i %\ld ?9k ,god ha? n yet ?\ght x "t = ,engl&'s deliv]ance4 ,= ! tru? is1 ! be/ ( !m almo/ h said1 ,a half re=mation is v fair at ! fir/2 :i* is no o!r ?+ ?an1 ,x is n "t yet to build ! h\se ( ! ,"l4 ,& = t cause1 _m h\ses1 great & fair 9 ! l&1 are laid desolate4 #dde ,?omas ,goodw91 a di/+ui%$ ,puritan div9e1 & latt]ly pa/or ( a *ur* 9 ,london1 /yl$ by ,an?ony ,wood "o ( ! ,atlasses & patri>*s ( ,indep5d5cy4 ,he 0 9 high fav\r ) ,cromwell4 ,he 0 born at ,rolesby1 9 ,norfolk1 9 #afjj1 & di$ 9 #afgi4 ,8 works ext5d$ to five volumes folio1 & are invaluable4 ,9 8 exposition ( ! fir/ & "p ( ! second *apt] ( ! ,epi/le to ! ,ephesians1 !re is an admirable def5ce ( ,calv9ism4 #ddf ,j]emiah ,burr\ghs1 ano!r em95t ,puritan div9e1 0 also a m9i/] 9 ,london4 ,he 0 born 9 #aeii1 & di$ 9 #afdf4 ,he is ! au?or ( num]\s !ological works1 :i*1 if n important1 are useful4 ,x is said t ! divisions ( ! times broke 8 he>t4 ,multitudes ( ,anabapti/s1 ,ant9omians1 ,famili/s1#ddg ,sep>ati/s1#ddh are "h4 ,! be/ ( ! p are ( ! ,indep5d5t way4 ,z = myself1 ,i "k no m if !re be a s\nd ,*ri/ian 7sett+ aside "s1 yea1 n a few le>n$1 "s zeal\s & fai?ful m9i/]s :om ,i h met )7 at ,london 7?\gh ,i d\bt n b !re are _m71 ?an if ,i 7 9 ,spa92 :i* make? me bless ,god t ! communion ( sa9ts1 h[ desirable soev]1 yet is n ! ?+1 ev5 t great ?+1 ,*ri/ & ! remission ( s9s4 ,if ,jesus 7 unco1#ddi z ,8 memb]s are "h1 ,i %\ld be 9 a sad & heavy condition4 #ddg ,! sect ( ! ,famili/s or ,family ( ,love1 h be5 associat$ ) "o ,david ,george ( ,delft1 :o1 9 #aedd1 fl$ out ( ,holl& to ,basle1 giv+ x out t he 0 bani%$ f ! ,l[ ,c\ntries1 & *ang$ 8 "n1 call+ himself ,john ( ,brugg4 ,he affirm$ t he 0 ! true ,david :om ,god _h promis$ to s5d to re/ore aga9 ! k+dom ( ,israel1 & wrote v>i\s books 9 support ( 8 pret5sions4 ,he di$ on ! #af? ( ,septemb] #aeef4 ,aft] him rose up "o ,h5ry ,ni*olas1 born 9 ,am/]dam1 :o ma9ta9$ ! same doctr9e1 b appli$ x to himself & n to ,david ,george4 7,see ,works ( ,gre5ham1 p4 #bai1 ,h4 ,n47 ,"o ,*ri/oph] ,vivet1 a jo9] dwell+ 9 ,s\?w>k1 :o _h be5 9 ,que5 ,m>y's days an ,arian1 translat$ out ( ,dut* into ,engli% sev]al ( ! books ( ,h5ry ,ni*olas1 among :i* 0 8 ,evangelium ,regni4 ,! claims ( ,ni*olas 7 ^? ( a fanatic1 & 8 sy/em 0 a lie4 7,pagitt's ,h]esiography1 pp4 #ha-ia47 #ddh ,! ,sep>ati/s 7 a k9d ( ,anabapti/s1 s call$ because !y pret5d$ to be sep>ate f ! re/ ( ! _w4 ,!y condemn$ f9e clo!s4 ,to !m t laugh$ !y w\ld cry1 ,woe be to y t laugh1 = h]eaft] ye %all m\rn4 ,!y did look sadly1 & fet*$ deep sighs2 !y avoid$ m>riage meet+s1 fea/s1 music2 & condemn$ ! be>+ ( arms & ,cov5ants4 7,pagitt's ,h]esiography1 p4 #cj47 #ddi ,/range4 ,! ,h\se ( ,pe]s are rott5 m51 & hate our ,commission]s & our cause bo?4 ,! life t is is 9 ! ,h\se ( ,commons1 & _m ( !m also h _! religion to *oose4 ,! sorr[s ( a travail+ woman are come on ! l&4 ,our army is ly+ ab\t ,york1 & h block$ up !m ( ,newca/le1#dej & six ?\s& ,papi/s & ,malignants1 ) ,mr4 ,?omas ,syds]f1 & "s ,scotti% prelates2 & if ,god deliv] !m into _! h&s 7consid]+ h[ /rong ! ,p>liam5t's armies are1 h[ _m victories ,god ha? giv5 !m s9ce !y ent]$ into cov5ant ) ,him1 & h[ weak ! ,k+ is71 x may be ?\ght ! l& is ne> a deliv]ance4 ,b ,i r desire x ?an believe x4 #dej ,9 ! end ( ! ye> #afdc1 ! ,scotti% army rais$ by ! ,conv5tion ( ,e/ates = ! assi/ance ( ! ,engli% ,p>liam5t m>*$ into ,engl&1 &1 hav+ jo9$ ! ,p>liam5t>y =ces1 blockad$ ,newca/le1 z ,ru!r=d "h describes4 ,we (f]$ ?is day to ! ,assembly a "p ( a directory = wor%ip1 to %\ld] out ! s]vice-book4 ,x is tak5 into consid]ation by ! ,assembly4 ,y\r son ,l9dsay#dea is well3 ,i receive lett]s f him almo/ e week4 ,y\rs at all ob$i5ce 9 ,god1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,london1 ,may #be1 #afdd4 #dea ,aft]w>ds ,e>l ( ,craw=d4 ,see notice (1 ,lett] ,,ccxxxi4 ,,cccx4--,to ,,mi/ress ,,taylor1 on h] son's dea?4 ,h] son 0 a p>i%ion] ( ,mr4 ,blair4 7,,sugge/ions ,,= ,,com=t ,,"u ,,sorr[47 ,,mi/ress1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,?\gh ,i h no relation worldly or acqua9tance ) y1 yet 7^u ! te/imony & importunity ( y\r eld] son n[ at ,london1 :]e ,i am1 b *iefly because ,i e/eem ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 y to be 9 place ( all relations7 ,i make bold1 9 ,*ri/1 to speak my poor ?\ghts to y conc]n+ y\r son lately fall5 asleep 9 ! ,"l1 :o 0 sometime "u ! m9i/ry ( ! wor?y s]vant ( ,*ri/1 my fell[-lab\r]1 ,mr4 ,blair1 by ^: m9i/ry ,i hope he reap$ no small advantage4 ,i "k t grace roote? n out ! affections ( a "m1 b putte? !m on ,8 :eel :o make? all ?+s new1 t !y may be ref9$3 !re=e1 sorr[ = a dead *ild is all[$ to y1 ?\gh by measure & ounce-weights4 ,! r$eem$ ( ! ,"l h n a dom9ion1 or lord%ip1 ov] _! sorr[ & o!r affections1 to lavi% out ,*ri/'s goods at _! pleasure4 ,= ye are n y\r own1 b b\ght ) a price2 & y\r sorr[ is n y\r own4 ,nor ha? ,he r$eem$ y by halves2 & !re=e1 ye are n to make ,*ri/'s cross no cross4 ,he comm&e? y to weep3 & t pr9cely ,"o1 :o took up to heav5 ) ,him a man's he>t to be a compassionate ,high ,prie/1 became y\r fell[ & companion on e>? by weep+ = ! dead 7,john xi4 #ce74 ,&1 !re=e1 ye are to love t cross1 because x 0 once at ,*ri/'s %\ld]s be=e y3 s t by ,8 own practice ,he ha? ov]-gild$ & cov]$ y\r cross ) ! ,m$iator's lu/re4 ,! cup ye dr9k 0 at ! lip ( sweet ,jesus1 & ,he drank ( x2 & s x ha? a smell ( ,8 brea?1 & ,i conceive t ye love x n ! worse t x is ?us sug>$4 ,!re=e1 dr9k1 & believe ! resurrection ( y\r son's body4 ,if "o coal ( hell c\ld fall (f ! exalt$ head1 ,jesus 7,jesus ! ,pr9ce ( ! k+s ( ! e>?671 & burn me to a%es1 kn[+ ,i 7 a p>tn] ) ,*ri/1 & a fell[-%>] ) ,him 7?\gh ! unwor?ie/ ( m571 ,i ?9k t ,i %\ld die a lovely dea? 9 t fire ) ,him4 ,! wor/ ?+s ( ,*ri/1 ev5 ,8 cross1 h mu* ( heav5 f ,himself2 & s ha? y\r ,*ri/ian sorr[1 be+ ( k9 to ,*ri/ 9 t k9d4 ,if y\r sorr[ 7 a ba/>d 7& n ( ,*ri/'s h\se because ( ! relation ye h to ,him1 9 con=mity to ,8 dea? & suff]+s71 ,i %\ld ! m compassionate y\r condition2 b ! k9d & compassionate ,jesus1 at e sigh y give = ! loss ( y\r n[ glorifi$ *ild 7s ,i believe1 z is meet71 ) a man's he>t crie?1 ,half m9e4 ,i 0 n a witness to 8 dea?1 be+ call$ out ( ! k+dom2 b1 if y w cr$it ^? :om ,i d cr$it 7& ,i d>e n lie71 he di$ com=tably4 ,x is true1 he di$ be=e he did s mu* s]vice to ,*ri/ on e>?1 z ,i hope & he>tily desire t y\r son ,mr4 ,hugh 7v de> to me 9 ,jesus ,*ri/7 w d4 ,b t 7 a real matt] ( sorr[ if ?is 7 n to c\nt]balance x1 t he ha? *ang$ s]vice-h\ses1 b ha? n *ang$ s]vices or ,ma/]4 ,& !re %all be no m curse2 b ! ?rone ( ,god & ( ! ,lamb %all be 9 x2 & ,8 s]vants %all s]ve ,him 7,rev4 xxii4 #c74 ,:at he c\ld h done 9 ?is l[] h\se1 he is n[ ^u t same s]vice 9 ! high] h\se2 & x is all "o3 x is ! same s]vice & ! same ,ma/]1 only !re is a *ange ( conditions4 ,& ye are n to ?9k x a bad b>ga9 = y\r belov$ son1 :]e he ha? gold = copp] & brass1 et]nity = "t4 ,i believe t ,*ri/ ha? taught y 7= ,i give cr$it to su* a witness ( y z y\r son ,mr4 ,hugh7 n to sorr[ because he di$4 ,all ! knot mu/ be1 ,he di$ too soon1 he di$ too "y1 he di$ 9 ! morn+ ( 8 life4 ,?is is all2 b sov]eignty mu/ sil5ce y\r ?\ghts4 ,i 0 9 y\r condition2 ,i _h b two *ildr51 & bo? are dead s9ce ,i came hi!r4#deb ,! supreme & absolute ,=m] ( all ?+s give? n an acc\nt ( any ( ,8 matt]s4 ,! good ,husb&man may pluck ,8 roses1 & ga!r 9 ,8 lilies at mid-summ]1 &1 = aught ,i d>e say1 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! fir/ summ] mon?2 & ,he may transplant "y trees out ( ! l[] gr\nd to ! high]1 :]e !y may h m ( ! sun1 & a m free air1 at any season ( ! ye>4 ,:at is t to y or me8 ,! goods are ,8 own4 ,! ,creator ( "t & w9ds did a m]ciful injury 7if ,i d>e borr[ ! ^w7 to nature1 9 l&+ ! pass5g] s e>ly4 ,!y love ! sea too well :o compla9 ( a fair w9d1 & a desirable tide1 & a spe$y com+ a%ore1 especially a com+ a%ore 9 t l& :]e all ! inhabitants h ev]la/+ joy ^u _! heads4 ,he _c be too e>ly 9 heav54 ,8 twelve h\rs 7 n %ort h\rs4 ,& )al if ye consid] ?is2 _h ye be5 at 8 b$-side1 & %\ld h se5 ,*ri/ com+ to him1 ye w\ld n1 ye c\ld n1 h adj\rn$ ,*ri/'s free love1 :o w\ld want him no long]4 #deb ,he _h lo/ two *ildr5 be=e go+ to ,london1 & ! above is 9 ref]5ce to ! dea? ( o!r two aft] he came ?i!r4 ,& dy+ 9 ano!r l&1 :]e 8 "m c\ld n close 8 eyes1 is n mu*4 ,:o clos$ ,moses' eyes8 ,& :o put on 8 w9d+-%eet8 ,= aught ,i "k1 nei!r fa!r1 nor "m1 nor fri5d1 b ,god only4 ,& !re is z exp$iti\s1 fair1 & easy a way betwixt ,scotl& & heav51 z if he _h di$ 9 ! v b$ he 0 born 94 ,! :ole e>? is 8 ,fa!r's2 any corn] ( 8 ,fa!r's h\se is good en\gh to die 94 ,x may be t ! liv+ *ild 7,i speak n ( ,mr4 ,hugh7 is m grief to y ?an ! dead4 ,ye are to wait on1 if at any "t ,god w give him rep5tance4 ,*ri/ wait$ z long possibly on y & me1 c]ta9ly long] on me2 & if ,he %\ld d5y rep5tance to him1 ,i c\ld say some?+ to t4 ,b ,i hope bett] ?+s ( him4 ,x seeme? t ,*ri/ w h ?is _w y\r /epdame4 ,i love n y\r condition ! worse4 ,x may be a pro( t ye are n a *ild ( ?is l[] h\se1 b a /rang]4 ,*ri/ see? x n good only1 b y\r only good1 to be l$ ?us to heav54 ,& ?9k ?is a fav\r1 t ,he ha? be/[$ on y free1 free grace1 t is1 m]cy )\t hire3 ye paid no?+ = x4 ,& :o c put a price ^u any?+ ( royal & pr9cely ,jesus ,*ri/8 ,& ,god ha? giv5 to y to suff] = ,him ! spoil+ ( y\r goods4 ,e/eem x z an act ( free grace also4 ,ye are no los]1 hav+ ,himself2 & ,i p]suade myself1 t if ye c\ld prize ,*ri/1 no?+ c\ld be bitt] to y4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\r bro!r & well-wi%]1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,london1 #afde4 ,,cccxi4--,to ,,b>b>a ,,hamilton4 ,,b>b>a ,,hamilton 0 ! wife ( ,mr4 ,john ,me91 m]*ant1 ,ed9burgh1 notic$ be=e 7see ,lett] ,,cli471 & si/] to ! fir/ wife ( ! fam\s ,mr4 ,rob]t ,blair4 ,%e 0 a woman ( em95t piety1 & also di/+ui%$ = h] public _s4 ,:5 ,mr4 ,blair1 & o!r ,presbyt]ian m9i/]s1 :o _h be5 depos$ by ! bi%ops 9 ,irel& = noncon=mity1 _h come ov] to ,scotl& 9 #afcg1 %e1 f9d+ t !y 7 ?reat5$ ) /ill h>%] treatm5t f ! ,scotti% prelates1 sugge/$ a petition to ! ,privy ,c\ncil1 = lib]ty to ^! m9i/]s to prea* ! ,gospel publicly1 engag+ t %e & "s o!r l-m9d$ wom5 w\ld put x into ! h&s ( ! ,treasur] z he w5t into ! ,c\ncil4 ,blair drew x up2 ^u :i* %e conv5$ a consid]able numb] ( ! religi\s matrons ( ,ed9burgh1 & rang$ !m 9 a l9e f ! ,c\ncil-h\se door to ! /reet4 ,! olde/ matron 0 appo9t$ to pres5t ! petition to ! ,treasur]4 ,! ,treasur]1 suspect+ t x 0 some?+ :i* w\ld be disagreeable to ! ,c\ncil1 put ! ag$ petition] aside1 & w5t quickly f h] t[>ds ! ,c\ncil-h\se door4 ,obs]v+ ?is1 ,b>b>a ,hamilton imm$iately /epp$ =w>d1 &1 tak+ ! pap] out ( ! old feeble woman's h&1 came up to ! ,treasur]1 & did ) h] /rong arm & big h& fa/ grip 8 g>die 7i4e4 arm71 say+1 ,/&1 my ,"l6 9 ,*ri/'s "n1 ,i *>ge y1 till ,i speak to y4 ,8 ,lord%ip1 look+ back1 replies1 ,good woman1 :at w\ld y say to me8 ,!re is1 said %e1 a humble supplication ( ,mr4 ,blair's4 ,all t he petitions =1 is t he may h lib]ty to prea* ! ,gospel4 ,i *>ge y to befri5d ! matt]1 z y w\ld expect ,god to befri5d y 9 y\r di/ress1 & at y\r dea?6 ,he repli$1 ,i %all d my endeav\r1 & :at ,i c 9 x4 ,! result 01 t ,blair's supplication 0 grant$ by ! ,c\ncil4 ,! foll[+ lett]1 :i* ,ru!r=d addresses to ?is lady1 0 writt5 on ! occasion ( ! dea? ( h] son-9-law1 probably ,mr4 ,william ,hume1 m9i/]1 :o 0 m>ri$ to h] daught] ,b>b>a ,me94 7,see ,lett] ,,cccxii47 7,,on ,,dea? ,,( ,,h] ,,son-,,9-,,law--,,god',s ,,purposes47 ,,wor?y ,,fri5d1--,grace be to y4 ,i d unwill+ly write unto y ( t :i* ,god ha? done conc]n+ y\r son-9-law2 only1 ,i believe ye look n bel[ ,*ri/1 & ! highe/ & mo/ supreme act ( ,provid5ce1 :i* move? all :eels4 ,& c]ta9ly1 :at came d[n enact$ & conclud$ 9 ! great book be=e ! ?rone1 & sign$ & subscrib$ ) ! h& :i* nev] did wrong1 %\ld be kiss$ & ador$ by u4 ,we see ,god's decrees :5 !y br+ =? _! fruits1 all actions1 good & ill1 sweet & s\r1 9 _! "t2 b we see n pres5tly ! aft]-bir? ( ,god's decree1 namely1 ,8 bless$ end1 & ! good t ,he br+e? out ( ! womb ( ,8 holy & spotless c\nsel4 ,we see ,8 work+1 & we sorr[2 ! end ( ,8 c\nsel & work+ lie? hidd51 & und]nea? ! gr\nd1 & !re=e we _c believe4 ,ev5 among/ m51 we see hewn /ones1 timb]1 & an hundr$ scatt]$ p>cels & pieces ( an h\se1 all "u-tools1 hamm]s1 & axes1 & saws2 yet ! h\se1 ! beauty & use#dec ( s _m lodg+s & ease-rooms1 we nei!r see nor und]/& = ! pres5t2 ^! are b 9 ! m9d & head ( ! build]1 z yet4 ,we see r$ e>?1 unbrok5 clods1 furr[s1 & /ones2 b we see n summ]1 lilies1 roses1 ! beauty ( a g>d54 #dec ,ease 9 old] editions4 ,if ye give ! ,"l "t to "w 7z (t5#ded he t believe? make? ha/e1 b n spe$71 ,8 end is "u gr\nd1 & ye %all see x 0 y\r good1 t y\r son ha? *ang$ dwell+-places1 b n 8 ,ma/]4 ,*ri/ ?\ght good to h no m ( 8 s]vice "h2 yet1 ,8 s]vants %all s]ve ,him 7,rev4 xxii4 #c74 ,he ne$e? n u nor our s]vice1 ei!r on e>? or 9 heav54 ,b ye are to look to ,him :o give? ! hirel+ bo? 8 leave & 8 wages1 = 8 nak$ aim & purpose to s]ve ,*ri/1 z well z = 8 lab\rs4 ,x is put up 9 ,*ri/'s acc\nt1 t su* a lab\r] did sweat =ty ye>s 9 ,*ri/'s v9ey>d2 h[beit he got n leave to lab\r s long1 because ,he :o accepte? ( ! w = ! de$ c\nte? s4 ,none c tea* ! ,"l to lay an acc\nt4 #ded ,q4d41 ,y ne$ ?is advice1 z too (t5 ev5 believ]s make ha/e4 ,he numb]e? ! drops ( ra91 & kn[e? ! />s by _! names2 x w\ld take u mu* /udy+ to give a "n to e /> 9 ! firmam5t1 great or small4 ,see ,lev4 x4 #c1 ,& ,a>on held 8 peace4 ,ye "k 8 two sons 7 sla91 :il/ !y (f]$ /range fire to ! ,"l4 ,comm& y\r ?\ghts to be sil5t4 ,if ! soldi]s ( ,newca/le _h done ?is1 ye might h /oma*$2 b ! weapon 0 9 ano!r h&4 ,he> ! rod :at x prea*e?1 & see ! "n ( ,god 7,micah vi4 #i71 & "k t !re is some:at ( ,god & heav5 9 ! rod4 ,! maje/y ( ! unse>*able & bottomless ways & judgm5ts ( ,god is n se5 9 ! rod2 & ! see+ ( !m require? ! eyes ( ! man ( wisdom4 ,if ! suff]+s ( "s o!r ) y 9 t loss c\ld ease y1 ye want !m n4 ,b ,he c d no wrong4 ,he _c halt2 ,8 go+s are equal :o ha? done x4 ,i "k our ,"l aime? at m mortification2 let ,him n come 9 va9 to y\r h\se1 & lose ! pa9s ( a m]ciful visit4 ,god1 ! ,f\nd]1 nev] melte? 9 va92 h[beit to u ,he seeme? (t5 to lose bo? fire & metal4 ,b ,i "k ye are m 9 ?is "w ?an ,i c be4 ,!re is no cause to fa9t or be we>y4 ,grace be ) y2 & ! ri* consolations ( ,jesus ,*ri/ sweet5 y\r cross1 & support y "u x4 ,i re/1 ,y\rs1 9 8 ,"l & ,ma/]1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,london1 ,oct4 #ae1 #afde4 ,,cccxii4--,to ,,mi/ress ,,hume1 on h] ,husb&'s ,dea?4 ,?is lady1 x is highly probable1 0 ,b>b>a ,me91 ! daught] ( ,b>b>a ,hamilton1 notic$ above1 & ! wife ( ,mr4 ,william ,hume1 m9i/]1 :o _h gone to ,engl& ) ! ,cov5ant]s' army1 & :o di$ at ,newca/le1 probably f w\nds inflict$ by ! army4 ,9 ! ,index ( ! unpr9t$ ,acts ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly ( #afde1 !re is an ,act entitl$1 ,recomm5dation ( ,b>b>a ,me9's ,petition to ! ,p>liam5t2 & 9 ! ,index ( ! unpr9t$ ,acts ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly ( #afdf1 !re is an ,act entitl$1 ,act 9 fav\rs ( ,b>b>a ,me91 relict ( um:ile ,mr4 ,william ,hume1 m9i/]4 ,! object ( ?is lett] is to com=t ,mrs4 ,hume "u t pa9ful b]eavem5t4 7,,god',s ,,voice ,,9 ,,! ,,rod47 ,,lov+ ,,si/]1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,if ye h any?+ bett] ?an ! husb& ( y\r y\?1 ye are ,jesus ,*ri/'s debtor = x4 ,pay n !n y\r debts ) grudg+4 ,sorr[ may dim9i% f ! sweet fruit ( righte\sness2 b quietness1 sil5ce1 submission1 & fai?1 put a cr[n ^u y\r sad losses4 ,ye "k ^: voice ! voice ( a cry+ rod is 7,micah vi4 #i74 ,! "n & maje/y ( ! ,"l is writt5 on ! rod2 read & be in/ruct$4 ,let ,*ri/ h ! room ( ! husb&4 ,he ha? n[ no ne$ ( y1 or ( y\r love2 = he enjoye? z mu* ( ! love ( ,*ri/ z 8 he>t c be capable (4 ,i confess t x is a de>-b\ght exp]i5ce1 to tea* y to und]value ! creature2 yet x is n too de> if ,*ri/ ?9k x s4 ,i "k t ! disput+ ( y\r ?\ghts aga9/ 8 go+ ?i!r1 ! way & mann] ( 8 dea?1 ! in/rum5ts1 ! place1 ! "t1 w n ease y\r spirits2 except ye rise high] ?an second causes1 & be sil5t because ! ,"l ha? done x4 ,if we measure ! go+s ( ! ,almighty1 & ,8 ways 7! bottom :]e( we see n71 we q mi/ake ,god4 ,oh1 h[ little a portion ( ,god d we see6 ,he is f> above our ebb & n>r[ ?\ghts4 ,he rul$ ! _w 9 wisdom1 ere we1 creatures ( ye/]day1 7 born2 & w rule x :5 we %all be lodg+ beside ! worm & corruption4 ,only le>n heav5ly wisdom1 self-d5ial1 & mortification1 by ?is sad loss4 ,i "k t x is n = no?+ 7except ye d5y ,god to be wise 9 all ,he doe?7 t ye h lo/ "o on e>?4 ,!re ha? be5 too little ( y\r love & he>t 9 heav51 & !re=e ! jeal\sy ( ,*ri/ ha? done ?is4 ,x is a m]cy t ,he cont5de? ) y & all y\r lov]s4 ,i %\ld desire no great] fav\r = myself ?an t ,*ri/ laid a necessity1 & took on su* bonds ^u ,himself3 ,su* a "o ,i mu/ h1 & su* a s\l ,i _c live 9 heav5 )\t 7,john x4 #af74 ,&1 believe x2 x is incompreh5sible love t ,*ri/ sai?1 ,if ,i enjoy ! glory ( ,my ,fa!r & ! cr[n ( heav51 f> above m5 & angels1 ,i mu/ use all means1 ?\gh ev] s viol5t1 to h ! company ( su* a "o = ev] & ev]4 ,if1 ) ! eyes ( wisdom1 z a *ild ( wisdom1 ye ju/ify y\r "m1 ! ,wisdom ( ,god 7^: *ild ye are71 ye w kiss & embrace ?is loss1 & see mu* ( ,*ri/ 9 x4 ,believe & submit2 & ref] ! income ( ! consolations ( ,jesus1 & ! ev5t ( ! trial1 to y\r heav5ly ,fa!r1 :o numb]e? all y\r hairs4 ,& put ,*ri/ into ,8 own room 9 y\r love2 x may be ,he ha? ei!r be5 out ( ,8 own place1 or 9 a place ( love inf]ior to ,8 wor?4 ,repair ,*ri/ 9 all ,8 wrongs done to ,him1 & love ,him = a ,husb&2 & ,he t is a ,husb& to ! wid[ w be t to y :i* ,he ha? tak5 f y4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r sympa?iz+ bro!r1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,london1 ,oct4 #ae1 #afde4 ,,cccxiii4--,to ! ,,visc\ntess ,,k5mure4 7,,*ri/',s ,,designs ,,9 ,,sickness ,,& ,,sorr[47 ,,madam1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y\r ,lady%ip4--,?\gh ,*ri/ lose no "t1 yet1 :5 s9ful m5 drive ,8 *>iot1 ! :eels ( ,8 *>iot move sl[ly4 ,! woman1 ,zion1 z soon z %e travail$1 br\ght =? h] *ildr52 yea1 be=e %e travail$1 %e br\ght =?2 be=e h] pa9 came1 %e 0 deliv]$ ( a man-*ild 7,isa4 lxvi4 #g73 yet ! deliv]ance ( ! p 0 ) ! woman's go+ ) *ild sev5ty ye>s4 ,t is m ?an n9e mon?s4 ,!re be _m oppositions 9 c>ry+ on ! "w2 b ,i hope t ! ,"l w build ,8 own ,zion1 & evid5ce to u t x is done1 n by might nor by p[]1 b by ! ,_s ( ! ,"l4 ,madam1 ,i h he>d ( y\r infirmities ( body1 & sickness4 ,i "k ! issue %all be m]cy to y1 & t ,god's purpose1 :i* lie? hidd5 "u gr\nd to y1 is to comm5d ! sweetness ( ,8 love & c>e to y f y\r y\?4 ,& if all ! sad losses1 trials1 sicknesses1 infirmities1 griefs1 heav9ess1 & incon/ancy ( ! creature1 be exp\nd$ 7z sure ,i am !y are7 ! rods ( ! jeal\sy ( an ,husb& 9 heav51 cont5d+ ) all y\r lov]s on e>?1 ?\gh !re 7 millions ( !m1 = y\r love1 to fet* m ( y\r love home to heav51 to make x s+le1 unmix$1 & *a/e1 to ! ,faire/ 9 heav5 & e>?1 to ,jesus ! ,pr9ce ( ages1 ye w =give 7to borr[ t ^w7 e rod ( ,god1 & n let ! sun g d[n on y\r wra? aga9/ any mess5g] ( y\r afflict+ & correct+ ,fa!r4 ,s9ce y\r ,lady%ip _c b see t ! m>k at :i* ,*ri/ ha? aim$ ^! tw5ty-f\r ye>s & above1 is1 to h ! company & fell[%ip ( su* a s9ful creature 9 heav5 ) ,him = all et]nity2 &1 because ,he w n 7su* is ! p[] ( ,8 love7 enjoy ,8 ,fa!r's glory1 & t cr[n due to ,him by et]nal g5]ation1 )\t y1 by "n 7,john xvii4 #bd1 x4 #af1 xiv4 #c71 !re=e1 ,madam1 believe no evil ( ,*ri/3 li/5 to no h>d reports t ,8 rods make ( ,him to y4 ,he ha? lov$ y1 & wa%$ y f y\r s9s2 & :at w\ld ye h m8 ,is t too little1 except ,he adj\rn all crosses1 till ye be :]e ye %all be out ( all capacity to sigh or be cross$8 ,i hope t ye c desire no m1 no great]1 nor m excell5t suit1 ?an ,*ri/ & ! fell[%ip ( ! ,lamb = ev]more4 ,& if t desire be answ]$ 9 heav5 7z ,i am sure x is1 & ye _c d5y b x is made sure to y71 ! want ( ^! poor accid5ts1 ( a liv+ husb&1 ( _m *ildr51 ( an heal?ful body1 ( a life ( ease 9 ! _w1 )\t "o knot 9 ! ru%1 are nobly made up1 & may be com=tably borne4 ,grace1 grace be ) y\r ,lady%ip4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's1 at all ob$i5ce 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,london1 ,oct4 #af1 #afde4 ,,cccxiv4--,to ,,b>b>a ,,hamilton1 on h] ,son-9-law sla9 9 battle4 ,lett] ,,cccxii4 7,,god ,,does ,,all ,,?+s ,,well1 ,,& ,,) ,,design47 ,,lov+ ,,si/]1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i h he>d ) grief t ,newca/le ha? tak5 "o m 9 a bloody acc\nt ?an be=e1 ev5 y\r son-9-law & my fri5d4 ,b ,i hope y h le>n$ t mu* ( ,*ri/ z n to look to :eels roll$ r\nd ab\t on e>?4 ,e>!n vessels are n to dispute ) _! ,=m]4 ,pieces ( %9+ clay may1 by reason+ & cont5d+ ) ! pott]1 m> ! "w ( ,him :o ha? ,8 fire 9 ,zion1 & ,8 furnace 9 ,j]usalem2 z bullocks sweat+ & wre/l+ 9 ! furr[ make _! yoke m heavy4 ,9 quietness & re/ ye %all be sav$4 ,if m5 d any?+ contr>y to y\r he>t1 we may ask bo?1 ,:o did x8 & ,:at is done8 & ,:y8 ,:5 ,god ha? done any su* ?+1 we are to inquire1 ,:o ha? done x8 & to "k t ?is come? f ! ,"l1 :o is wond]ful 9 c\nsel2 b we are n to ask1 ,:at8 or ,:y8 ,if x be f ! ,"l z c]ta9ly !re is no evil 9 ! city )\t ,him 7,amos iii4 #f71 x is en\gh2 ! faire/ face ( ,8 spotless way is b com+1 & ye are to believe ,8 works z well z ,8 ^w4 ,viol5t dea? is a %>] ) ,*ri/ 9 ,8 dea?1 :i* 0 viol5t4 ,x make? n mu* :at way we g to heav53 ! happy home is all1 :]e ! r\ghness ( ! way %all be =gott54 ,he is gone home to a ,fri5d's h\se1 & made welcome1 & ! race is end$3 "t is recomp5s$ ) et]nity1 & copp] ) gold4 ,god's ord] is 9 wisdom2 ! husb& goe? home be=e ! wife4 ,& ! ?rong ( ! m>ket %all be ov] ere x be long1 & ano!r g5]ation be :]e we n[ are1 & at l5g? an empty h\se1 & n "o ( mank9d %all be ^u ! e>?1 )9 ! six? "p ( an h\r aft] ! e>? & works t are !re9 %all be burnt up ) fire4 ,i fe> m t ,*ri/ is ab\t to remove1 :5 ,he c>rie? home s mu* ( ,8 pl5i%+ be=eh&4 ,we _c tea* ! ,almighty k4 ,:5 ,he 0 direct+ ! bullet aga9/ ,8 s]vant to fet* out ! s\l1 no wise man c\ld cry to ,god1 ,wrong1 wrong1 ,"l1 = he is ,?9e own6 ,!re is no mi/ ov] ,8 eyes :o is wond]ful 9 c\nsel4 ,if ,zion be build$ ) y\r son-9-law's blood1 ! ,"l 7deep 9 c\nsel7 c glue toge!r ! /ones ( ,zion ) blood1 & ) t blood :i* is preci\s 9 ,8 eyes4 ,*ri/ ha? few] lab\r]s 9 ,8 v9ey>d ?an ,he _h1 b m witnesses = ,8 cause & ! ,"l's cov5ant ) ! ?ree nations4 ,:at is ,*ri/'s ga9 is n y\r loss4 ,let n t1 :i* is ,8 holy & wise w1 be y\r unbeliev+ sorr[4 ,?\gh ,i really judge t ,i _h int]e/ 9 ,8 dead s]vant1 yet1 because he n[ live? to ,*ri/1 ,i quit ! hopes :i* ,i _h ( 8 successful lab\r+ 9 ! m9i/ry4 ,i "k he n[ praise? ! grace t he 0 to prea*2 & if !re 7 a bett] ?+ on 8 head n[ 9 heav5 ?an a cr[n1 or any?+ m excell5t ?an heav51 he w\ld ca/ x d[n be=e ,8 feet :o sitte? on ! ?rone4 ,give glory1 !re=e1 to ,*ri/1 z he n[ doe?1 & say1 ,?y w be done4 ,! grace & consolation ( ,*ri/ be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,london1 ,nov4 #ae1 #afde4 ,,cccxv4--,to a ,*ri/ian ,fri5d1 ^u ! dea? ( 8 ,wife4 7,,god ,,! ,,fir/ ,,cause--,,! ,,end ,,( ,,affliction47 ,,wor?y ,,fri5d1--,i desire to suff] ) y1 9 ! loss ( a lov+ & good wife1 n[ gone be=e 7accord+ to ! me?od & ord] ( ,him ( ^: und]/&+ !re is no se>*+ out7 :i!r ye are to foll[4 ,he t made ye/]day to g be=e ?is day1 & ! =m] g5]ation1 9 bir? & life1 to h be5 be=e ?is pres5t g5]ation1 & ha? made "s fl[]s to gr[ & die & )] 9 ! mon? ( ,may1 & o!rs 9 ,june1 _c be *all5g$ 9 ! ord] ,he ha? made ( ?+s )\t s\ls2 & "s ord] ,he mu/ keep also "h1 t "o might bury ano!r4 ,!re=e ,i hope ye %all be dumb & sil5t1 because ! ,"l ha? done x4 ,:at creatures or "u-causes d1 9 s9ful mi/akes1 is ord]$ 9 wisdom by y\r ,fa!r1 at ^: feet y\r own s\l & y\r heav5 lie?2 & s ! days ( y\r wife4 ,if ! place %e ha? left 7 any o!r ?an a prison ( s91 & ! home %e is gone to any o!r ?an :]e h] ,head & ,savi\r is ,k+ ( ! l&1 y\r grief _h be5 m rational4 ,b ,i tru/ y\r fai? ( ! resurrection ( ! dead 9 ,*ri/ to glory & immortality1 w lead y to susp5d y\r long+ = h]1 till ! morn+ & dawn+ ( t day :5 ! ar*angel %all desc5d ) a %\t1 to ga!r all ! prison]s out ( ! grave1 up to ,himself4 ,to believe ?is is be/ = y2 & to be sil5t1 because ,he ha? done x1 is y\r wisdom4 ,x is mu* to come out ( ! ,"l's s*ool ( trial wis]1 & m exp]i5c$ 9 ! ways ( ,god2 & x is our happ9ess1 :5 ,*ri/ op5e? a ve91 t ,he take? no?+ b ill blood f ,8 sick ones4 ,*ri/ ha? skill to d2 & 7if our corruption m> n7 ! art ( m]cy 9 correct+4 ,we _c ( ourselves take away ! t91 ! lead1 & ! scum t rema9e? 9 u2 & if ,*ri/ be n ,ma/]-(-"w1 & if ! furnace g its lone 7,he n /&+ nigh ! melt+ ( ,8 own vessel71 ! lab\r 7 lo/1 & ! ,f\nd] %\ld melt 9 va94 ,god kn[e? "s ( u h lo/ mu* fire1 sweat+1 & pa9s1 to our ,"l ,jesus2 & ! vessel is almo/ m>r$1 ! furnace & rod ( ,god spill$1 ! daylight#dee burnt1 & ! reprobate metal n tak5 away1 s z "s are to answ] to ! ,maje/y ( ,god = ! abuse ( _m good crosses1 & ri* afflictions lo/ )\t ! quiet fruit ( righte\sness4 ,x is a sad ?+ :5 ! rod is curs$1 t nev] fruit %all gr[ on x4 ,& except ,*ri/'s dew fall d[n1 & ,8 summ]-sun %9e1 & ,8 grace foll[ afflictions to cause !m to br+ =? fruit to ,god1 !y are s fruitless to u1 t our evil gr\nd 7rank & fat en\gh = bri]s7 ca/e? up a crop ( noisome we$s4 ,! rod 7z ! prophet sai?7 blossome?1 pride budde? =?1 viol5ce rise? up into a rod ( wick$ness 7,ezek4 vii4 #aj1 #aa74 ,& all ?is ha? be5 my case "u _m rods s9ce ,i saw y4 #dee ,! allusion is to ,j]4 vi4 #bi1 & 9 t passage daylight is a v>iation f our common v]sion4 ,c\ld ,ru!r=d h be5 read+ ,j]emiah 9 ! ,septuag9t ,greek v]sion8 ,!re ! ^w is 1 bl[pipe1 or bell[s2 b we might suppose t 8 eye mi/ook ! ^w = 1 lightgiv]1 w9d[-light4 ,! ,scot* phrase1 to burn daylight1 means to wa/e "t & opportunity4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,london1 #afde4 ,,cccxvi4--,to a ,*ri/ian ,bro!r1 on ! dea? ( 8 ,daught]4 7,,consolation ,,9 ,,h] ,,hav+ ,,gone ,,be=e--,,*ri/ ,,! ,,be/ ,,husb&47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,belov$ ,,9 ,,! ,,"l1--,x may be t ,i h be5 too long sil5t1 b ,i hope t ye w n impute x to =getfulness ( y4 ,z ,i h he>d ( ! dea? ( y\r daught] ) heav9ess ( m9d on y\r behalf1 s am ,i mu* com=t$ t %e ha? evid5c$ to y\rself & o!r witnesses ! hope ( ! resurrection ( ! dead4 ,z s[n corn is n lo/ 7= !re is m hope ( t :i* is s[n ?an ( t :i* is eat57 7#a ,cor4 xv4 #db1 #dc71 s also is x 9 ! resurrection ( ! dead3 ! body is s[n 9 corruption1 x is rais$ 9 incorruption2 x is s[n 9 di%on\r1 x is rais$ 9 glory4 ,i hope t ye wait = ! crop & h>ve/2 = if we believe t ,jesus di$ & rose aga91 ev5 s !m also :i* sleep 9 ,jesus w ,god br+ ) ,him 7#a ,!ss4 iv4 #ad74 ,!n !y are n lo/ :o are ga!r$ into t congregation ( ! fir/-born1 & ! g5]al assembly ( ! sa9ts4 ,?\gh we _c outrun nor ov]take !m t are gone be=e1 yet we %all quickly foll[ !m2 & ! diff]5ce is1 t %e ha? ! advantage ( "s mon?s or ye>s ( ! cr[n be=e y & h] "m4 ,z we d n take x ill if our *ildr5 outrun u 9 ! life ( grace1 :y !n are we sad if !y out/rip u 9 ! atta9m5t ( ! life ( glory8 ,x w\ld seem t !re is m reason to grieve t *ildr5 live beh9d u1 ?an t !y are glorifi$ & die be=e u4 ,all ! diff]5ce is 9 "s poor hungry accid5ts ( "t1 less or m1 soon] or lat]4 ,s ! godly *ild1 ?\gh "y1 di$ an hundr$ ye>s old2 & ye c\ld n n[ h be/[$ h] bett]1 ?\gh ! *oice 0 ,*ri/'s1 n y\rs4 ,& ,i am sure1 ,sir1 ye _c n[ say t %e is m>ri$ aga9/ ! w ( h] p>5ts4 ,%e might m readily1 if alive1 fall into ! h&s ( a worse husb&2 b c ye ?9k t %e c\ld h fall5 into ! h&s ( a bett]8 ,& if ,*ri/ m>ry ) y\r h\se1 x is y\r hon\r1 n any cause ( grief1 t ,jesus %\ld portion any ( y\rs1 ere %e enjoy y\r portion4 ,is x n great love8 ,! patrimony is m ?an any o!r c\ld give2 z good a husb& is impossible2 to say a bett] is blasphemy4 ,! ,k+ & ,pr9ce ( ages c keep !m bett] ?an ye c d4 ,:ile %e 0 alive1 ye c\ld entru/ h] to ,*ri/1 & recomm5d h] to ,8 keep+2 n[1 by an aft]-fai?1 ye h resign$ h] unto ,him 9 ^: bosom d sleep all t are dead 9 ! ,"l4 ,ye w\ld h l5t h] to glorify ! ,"l ^u e>?1 & ,he ha? borr[$ h] 7) promise to re/ore h] aga97 7#a ,cor4 xv4 #ec2 #a ,!ss4 iv4 #ae1 #af7 to be an organ ( ! imm$iate glorify+ ( ,himself 9 heav54 ,s9less glorify+ ( ,god is bett] ?an s9ful glorify+ ( ,him4 ,& sure y\r pray]s conc]n+ h] are fulfill$4 ,i %all desire1 if ! ,"l %all be pleas$ ! same way to dispose ( h] "m1 t ye h ! same m9d4 ,*ri/ _c multiply injuries ^u y4 ,if ! f\nta9 be ! love ( ,god 7z ,i hope x is71 ye are enri*$ ) losses4 ,ye knew all ,i c say bett]1 be=e ,i 0 9 ,*ri/1 ?an ,i c express x4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,london1 ,jan4 #f1 #afdf4 ,,cccxvii4--,to a ,*ri/ian ,g5tlewoman4 7,,views ,,( ,,dea? ,,& ,,heav5--,,aspirations47 ,,mi/ress1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,if dea?1 :i* is be=e y & u all1 7 any o!r ?+ ?an a fri5dly dissolution1 & a *ange1 n a de/ruction ( life1 x w\ld seem a h>d voyage to g ?r\gh su* a sad & d>k trance1#def s ?orny a valley1 z is ! wages ( s94 ,b ,i am confid5t ! way ye "k1 ?\gh y\r foot nev] trod 9 t black %ad[4 ,! loss ( life is ga9 to y4 ,if ,*ri/ ,jesus be ! p]iod1 ! end1 & lodg+-home1 at ! end ( y\r j\rney1 !re is no fe>2 ye g to a fri5d4 ,& s9ce ye h _h communion ) ,him 9 ?is life1 & ,he ha? a pawn or pl$ge ( y\rs1 ev5 ! l>ge/ %>e ( y\r love & he>t1 ye may look dea? 9 ! face ) joy4 #def ,passage4 ,if ! he>t be 9 heav51 ! remnant ( y _c be kept ! prison] ( ! second dea?4 ,b ?\gh ,he be ! same ,*ri/ 9 ! o!r life t ye f\nd ,him to be "h1 yet ,he is s f> 9 ,8 excell5cy1 beauty1 sweetness1 irradiations1 & beams ( maje/y1 above :at ,he appe>$ "h1 :5 ,he is se5 z ,he is1 t ye %all misk5 ,him1 & ,he %all appe> a new ,*ri/4 ,& ,8 kisses1 brea?+s1 embracem5ts1 ! p]fume1 ! o9tm5t ( ,8 "n p\r$ out on y1 %all appe> to h m ( ,god1 & a /rong] smell ( heav51 ( et]nity1 ( a ,godhead1 ( maje/y & glory1 !re ?an "h2 z wat] at ! f\nta91 apples 9 ! or*>d & beside ! tree1 h m ( _! native sweetness1 ta/e1 & beauty1 ?an :5 transport$ to u "s hundr$ miles4 ,i mean n t ,*ri/ c lose any ( ,8 sweetness 9 ! c>ry+1 or t ,he1 9 ,8 ,godhead & lovel9ess ( pres5ce1 c be *ang$ to ! worse1 betwixt ! little spot ( ! e>? t ye are 91 & ! "r h& ( ! ,fa!r f> above all heav5s4 ,b ! *ange w be 9 y1 :5 ye %all h new s5ses1 & ! s\l %all be a m deep & m capaci\s vessel1 to take 9 m ( ,*ri/2 & :5 means 7! *>iot1 ! ,gospel1 t ,he is n[ c>ri$ 91 & ord9ances t convey ,him7 %all be remov$4 ,sure ye _c n[ be said to see ,him face to face2 or to dr9k ( ! w9e ( ! highe/ f\nta91 or to take 9 seas & tides ( fre% love imm$iately1 )\t vessels1 midses1 or mess5g]s1 at ! ,f\nta9 itself1 z ye w d a few days h5ce1 :5 ye %all be s ne> z to be ) ,*ri/ 7,luke xxiii4 #dc2 ,john xvii4 #bd2 ,phil4 i4 #bc2 #a ,!ss4 iv4 #ag74 ,ye w\ld1 no d\bt1 be/[ a day's j\rney1 yea1 _m days' j\rney on e>?1 to g up to heav51 & fet* d[n any?+ ( ,*ri/2 h[ mu* m may ye be will+ to make a j\rney to g 9 p]son to heav5 7x is n lo/ "t1 b ga9$ et]nity7 to enjoy ! full ,godhead6 ,& !n1 9 su* a mann] z ,he is !re6 n 9 ,8 week-day's app>el1 z ,he is "h ) u1 9 a drop or ! t5? "p ( a night's dew+ ( grace & sweetness2 b ,he is !re 9 ,8 m>riage-robe ( glory1 ri*]1 m co/ly1 m preci\s1 9 "o hem or button ( t g>m5t ( ,f\nta9 maje/y ?an a million ( worlds4 ,oh1 ! well is deep6 ,ye %all !n ?9k t prea*]s1 & s9ful ambassadors on e>?1 did b spill & m> ,8 praises1 :5 !y spoke ( ,him & prea*$ ,8 beauty4 ,alas6 we b make ,*ri/ black & less lovely1 9 mak+ su* insignificant1 & dry1 & cold1 & l[ expressions ( ,8 highe/ & transc5d5t sup]-excell5cy to ! daught]s ( ,j]usalem4 ,sure ,i h (t51 = my own "p1 s9n$ 9 ?is ?+4 ,no d\bt angels d n fulfil _! task1 accord+ to _! obligation1 9 t ,*ri/ keeps _! feet f fall+ ) ! lo/ devils2 ?\gh ,i "k !y are n beh9d 9 go+ to ! utmo/ ( creat$ p[]4 ,b !re is s9 9 our prais+1 & s9 9 ! quantity1 besides o!r s9s4 ,b ,i mu/ leave ?is2 x is too deep = me4 ,g & see1 & we desire to g ) y2 b we are n ma/]s ( our own diet4#deg ,if1 9 t la/ j\rney1 ye tread on a s]p5t 9 ! way1 & !reby w\nd y\r heel1 z ,jesus ,*ri/ did be=e y1 ! pr9t ( ! w\nd %all n be kn[n at ! resurrection ( ! j4 ,dea? is b an awesome /ep1 ov] "t & s91 to sweet ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o knew & felt ! wor/ ( dea?1 = dea?'s tee? hurt ,him4 ,we "k dea? ha? no tee? n[1 no jaws1 = !y are brok54 ,x is a free prison2 citiz5s pay no?+ = ! grave4 ,! jailor :o _h ! p[] ( dea? is de/roy$3 praise & glory be to ! ,fir/-begott5 ( ! dead4 #deg ,diet1 us$ = fix$ "t4 ,! wor/ possible t may be is1 t ye leave beh9d y *ildr51 husb&1 & ! *ur* ( ,god 9 mis]ies4 ,b ye _c get !m to heav5 ) y = ! pres5t4 ,ye %all n miss !m1 & ,*ri/ _c misc\nt "o ( ! poore/ ( ,8 lambs4 ,no lad1 no girl1 no poor "o %all be a-miss+1 ere#deh ye see !m aga91 9 ! day t ! ,son %all r5d] up ! k+dom to ,8 ,fa!r4 #deh ,none %all be long] miss$ ?an j till ! "t :5 ye %all see !m aga94 ,! ev5+ & ! %ad[ ( e poor hirel+ is com+4 ,! sun ( ,*ri/'s *ur* 9 ?is life is decl9+ l[4 ,n a s\l ( ! militant company w be "h )9 a few g5]ations2 our ,husb& w s5d = !m all4 ,x is a ri* m]cy t we are n m>ri$ to "t long] ?an ! c\rse be f9i%$4 ,ye may rejoice t ye g n to heav5 till ye "k t ,jesus is !re be=e y2 t :5 ye come ?i!r1 at y\r fir/ entry ye may feel ! smell ( ,8 o9tm5ts1 ,8 myrrh1 aloes1 & cassia4 ,& ?is fir/ salutation ( ,8 w make y f9d x is no uncom=table ?+ to die4 ,g & enjoy y\r ga92 live on ,*ri/'s love :ile ye are "h1 & all ! way4 ,z = ! *ur* :i* ye leave beh9d y1 ! gov]nm5t is ^u ,*ri/'s %\ld]s1 & ,he w plead = ! blood ( ,8 sa9ts4 ,! ,bu% ha? be5 burn+ above five ?\s& ye>s1 & we nev] yet saw ! a%es ( ?is fire4 ,yet a little :ile1 & ! vision %all n t>ry3 x w speak1 & n lie4 ,i am m afraid ( my duty1 ?an ( ! ,head ,*ri/'s gov]nm5t4 ,he _c fail to br+ judgm5t to victory4 ,oh t we c\ld wait = our hidd5 life6 ,oh t ,*ri/ w\ld remove ! cov]+1 draw aside ! curta9 ( "t1 & r5d ! heav5s1 & come d[n6 ,oh t %ad[s & night 7 gone1 t ! day w\ld break1 & t ,he :o fe$e? among ! lilies w\ld cry to ,8 heav5ly trumpet]s1 ,make ready1 let u g d[n & fold toge!r ! f\r corn]s ( ! _w1 & m>ry ! bride6 ,8 grace be ) y4 ,n[1 if ,i h f\nd fav\r ) y1 & if ye judge me fai?ful1 my la/ suit to y is t ye w\ld leave me a legacy2 & t is1 t my "n may be1 at ! v la/1 9 y\r pray]s3 z ,i desire also1 x may be 9 ! pray]s ( ^? ( y\r ,*ri/ian acqua9tance ) :om ye h be5 intimate4 ,y\r bro!r1 9 8 own ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,london1 ,jan4 #i1 #afdf4 ,,cccxviii4--,to my ,,lady ,,k5mure4 7,,*ri/ ,,nev] ,,9 ,,our ,,debt--,,ri*es ,,( ,,*ri/--,,excell5ce ,,( ,,! ,,heav5ly ,,/ate47 ,,madam1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,x is ! lea/ ( ! pr9cely & royal b\nty ( ,jesus ,*ri/ to pay a k+'s debts1 & n to h ,8 s]vants at a loss4 ,8 gold is bett] ?an y\rs1 & ,8 hundr$-fold is ! income & r5t ( heav51 & f> above y\r rev5ues4 ,ye are n ! fir/ :o h ca/5 up y\r acc\nts t way4 ,bett] h ,*ri/ y\r factor ?an any o!r2 = ,he trade? to ! advantage ( ,8 poor s]vants4 ,b if ! hundr$-fold 9 ?is life be s well told 7z ,*ri/ _c pay y ) misc\nt+ or def]r$ hope71 oh1 :at mu/ ! r5t ( t l& be :i* r5d]e? 7e day & h\r ( ! ye>s ( long et]nity7 ! :ole r5t ( a ye>1 yea1 ( m ?an ?\s& ?\s&s ( ages1 ev5 ! weighty income ( a ri* k+dom1 n e summ] once1 b e mom5t6 ,t sum ( glory w take y & all ! angels tell+4#dei ,to be a t5ant to su* a ,l&lord1 :]e e b]ry & grape ( ! l>ge field be>e? no worse fruit ?an glory1 fulness ( joy1 & pleasures t endure = ev]more6 ,i leave x to y\rself to ?9k :at a summ]1 :at a soil1 :at a g>d5 mu/ be !re2 & :at mu/ be ! commodities ( t highe/ l&1 :]e ! sun & ! moon are "u ! feet ( ! inhabitants6 ,surely ! l& _c be b\ght ) gold1 blood1 bani%m5t1 loss ( fa!r & "m1 husb&1 wife1 *ildr54 ,we b dwell "h because we c d no bett]4 ,x is ne$1 n virtue1 to be soj\rn]s 9 a prison2 to weep & sigh1 &1 alas6 to s9 sixty or sev5ty ye>s 9 a l& ( te>s4 ,! fruits t gr[ "h are all season$ & salt$ ) s94 #dei ,w require all y\r p[]1 & t ( angels too1 to unfold4 ,oh h[ sweet is x t ! company ( ! fir/-born %\ld be divid$ into two great bodies ( an army1 & "s 9 _! c\ntry1 & "s 9 ! way to _! c\ntry6 ,if x 7 no m ?an once to see ! face ( ! ,pr9ce ( ?is good l&1 & to be fea/$ = et]nity ) ! fatness1 sweetness1 da9ties ( ! rays & beams ( mat*less glory1 & incomp>able f\nta9-love1 x 7 a well-sp5t j\rney to creep h&s & feet ?r\gh sev5 dea?s & sev5 hells1 to enjoy ,him up at ! well-head4 ,only let u n we>y3 ! miles to t l& are few] & %ort] ?an :5 we fir/ believ$4 ,/rang]s are n wise to qu>rel ) _! ho/1 & compla9 ( _! lodg+4 ,x is a f\l way1 b a fair home4 ,oh t ,i _h b su* grapes & clu/]s out ( ! l& z ,i h sometimes se5 & ta/$ 9 ! place :]e( y\r ,lady%ip make? m5tion6 ,b ! hope ( x 9 ! end is a he>tsome convoy 9 ! way4 ,if ,i see little m ( ! gold#dfj till ! race be end$1 ,i d>e n qu>rel4 ,x is ! ,"l6 ,i hope ,8 *>iot w g ?r\gh ^! ?ree k+doms1 aft] our suff]+s %all be accompli%$4 #dfj ,9 a s]mon prea*$ at ,kircudbright1 9 #afcd1 on ,heb4 xii4 #a-c1 he says1 ,?is condemns ^? :o w n run "o foot 9 ! race except ! gold be 9 _! h&4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's1 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,london1 ,jan4 #bf1 #afdf4 ,,cccxix4--,to ,mr4 ,j4 ,g4#dfa #dfa ,p]haps ,mr4 ,james ,gu?rie1 m9i/] ( ,/irl+2 aft]w>ds behead$ 9 #affa1 at ! ,cross ( ,ed9burgh1 & 8 head fix$ on ! ,ne!r ,b[4 7,,prospects ,,= ,,scotl&--,,8 ,,own ,,d>kness--,,ability ,,( ,,*ri/47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,i %all ) my s\l desire ! peace ( ^! k+doms1 & ,i d believe x w at la/ come1 z a riv] & z ! mighty waves ( ! sea2 b oh t we 7 ripe & 9 read9ess to receive x6 ,! pres]v+ ( two or ?ree1 or f\r or five b]ries1 9 ! utmo/ b\ghs ( ! olive-tree1 aft] ! v9tage1 is l to be a great matt] ere all be done2 yet ,i "k t a clu/] 9 bo? k+doms %all be sav$1 = a bless+ is 9 x4 ,b x is n1 ,i fe>1 s ne> to ! dawn+ ( ! day ( salvation b ! cl\ds mu/ s5d d[n m %[]s ( blood to wat] ! v9ey>d ( ! ,"l1 & to cause x to blossom4 ,scotl&'s scum is n yet remov$2 nor is ,engl&'s dross & t9 tak5 away2 nor ! fil? ( our blood purg$ by ! _s ( judgm5t1 & ! _s ( burn+4 ,b ,i am too mu* on ?is sad subject4 ,z = myself1 ,i d e/eem no?+ out ( heav51 & next to a communion ) ,jesus ,*ri/1 m ?an to be 9 ! he>ts & pray]s ( ! sa9ts4 ,i "k t ,he fe$e? !re among ! lilies1 till ! day break2 b ,i am at l[ ebb1 z to any s5sible communion ) ,*ri/2 yea1 z l[ z any s\l c be1 & d sc>ce "k :]e ,i am2 & d n[ make x a "q1 if any c g to ,him1 :o dwelle? 9 light inaccessible1 ?r\gh no?+ b d>kness4 ,sure1 all t come to heav5 h a /ock 9 ,*ri/2 b ,i "k n :]e m9e is4 ,x _c be en\gh = me to believe ! salvation ( o!rs1 & to "k ,*ri/ to be ! ,honeycomb1 ! ,rose ( ,%>on1 ! ,p>adise & ,ed5 ( ! sa9ts1 & ,fir/-born writt5 9 heav51 & n to see af> ! bord]s ( t good l&4 ,b :at %all ,i say8 ,ei!r ?is is ! ,"l1 mak+ grace a new creation1 :]e !re is pure no?+ & s9ful no?+ to "w ^u1 or ,i am gone4 ,i %\ld c\nt my s\l engag$ to y\rself1 & o!rs !re ) y1 if ye w\ld b c>ry to ,*ri/ = me a lett] ( cyph]s & nons5se 7= ,i "k n h[ to make language ( my condition71 only %[+ t ,i h ne$ ( ,8 love2 = ,i "k _m fair & wa%5 ones /& n[ 9 :ite be=e ! ?rone1 :o 7 once z black z ,i am4 ,if ,*ri/ pass ,8 ^w to wa% a s9n]1 x is less to ,him ?an a ^w to make fair angels ( black devils6 ,only let ! art ( free grace be engag$4 ,i h n a caution] to give surety1 nor do? a ,m$iator1 su* z ,he is 9 all p]fection1 ne$ a m$iator4 ,b :at ,i ne$1 ,he kn[e?2 only1 x is ,8 dep? ( wisdom to let "s pass millions ( miles ov] score 9 debt1 t !y may /& betwe5 ! w9n+ & ! los+1 9 ne$ ( m ?an ord9>y free grace4 ,*ri/ ha? be5 multiply+ grace by m]cy above ^! five ?\s& ye>s2 & ! lat] born heirs h s mu* great] guilt9ess1 t ,*ri/ ha? pass$ m exp]im5ts & multipli$ essays ( he>t-love on o!rs1 by misbeliev+ 7aft] x is pa/ all "q1 _m hundr$s ( ages71 t ,*ri/ is ! und5iable & n[ uncontrov]t$ treasur] ( multipli$ r$emptions4 ,s n[ ,he is say+1 ,! m ( ! disease !re is1 ! m ( ! physician's art ( grace & t5d]ness !re mu/ be4 ,only1 ,i "k t no s9n] c put inf9ite grace to x1#dfb s z ! ,m$iator %all h difficulty1 or mu* ado1 to save ?is or t man4 ,millions ( hells ( s9n]s _c come ne> to exhau/ inf9ite grace4 #dfb ,to put "o to x1 is a phrase equival5t to1 ,cause him to be at a loss h[ to act4 ,i pray y 7rememb]+ my love to y\r wife1 & fri5ds !re71 let me f9d t ,i h solicitors !re among/ y\r acqua9tance2 & =get n ,scotl&4 ,y\r bro!r 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,london1 ,jan4 #cj1 #afdf4 ,,cccxx4--,to my ,,lady ,,k5mure4 7,,trials ,,_c ,,injure ,,sa9ts--,,bless$ness ,,9 ,,see+ ,,*ri/47 ,,madam1--,x is too l t ! ,"l's controv]sy ) ^! two nations is b yet beg9n+1 & t we are rip5$ & :ite = ! ,"l's sickle4 ,= ! p>ticul> condition y\r ,lady%ip is 91 ano!r might speak 7if !y w\ld say all7 ( m sad ?+s4 ,if !re 0 n a f\nta9 ( free grace to wat] dry gr\nd1 & an uncreat$ w9d to brea! on )]$ & dry bones1 we 7 gone4 ,! :eels ( ,*ri/'s *>iot 7to pluck u out ( ! womb ( _m dea?s7 are w+$ l eagles4 ,all ,i h is1 to desire to believe t ,*ri/ w %[ all good-w to save2 & z = y\r ,lady%ip1 ,i "k t our ,"l ,jesus c>rie? on no design aga9/ y1 b seeke? to save & r$eem y4 ,he lie? n 9 wait = y\r falls1 except x be to take y up4 ,8 way ( r$eem+ is ravi%+ & tak+4 ,!re are m miracles ( glorifi$ s9n]s 9 heav5 ?an c be on e>?4 ,no?+ ( y1 ,madam1 nay1 n ev5 y\r leaf1 c )]4 ,v]ily1 x is a k+'s life to foll[ ! ,lamb4 ,b :5 ye see ,him 9 ,8 own c\ntry at home1 ye w ?9k ye nev] saw ,him be=e3 ,he %all be admir$ ( all !m t believe 7#b ,!ss4 i4 #aj74 ,ye may judge h[ f> all y\r n[ sad days1 & toss+s1 *anges1 losses1 wants1 conflicts1 %all !n be bel[ y4 ,ye look to ! cross3 n[ x is above y\r head1 & seeme? to ?reat5 dea?1 z hav+ a dom9ion2 b x %all !n be s f> bel[ y\r ?\ghts1 or y\r ?\ghts s f> above x1 t ye %all h no leisure to l5d "o ?\ght to old-dat$ crosses1 9 y\?1 9 age1 9 ?is c\ntry or 9 t1 f ?is in/rum5t or f ano!r1 except x be to ! height5+ ( y\r consolation1 be+ n[ got above & beyond all ^!4 ,old age1 & wax+ old z a g>m5t1 is writt5 on ! faire/ face ( ! creation 7,ps4 cii4 #bf74 ,dea?1 f ,adam to ! ,second ,adam's appe>ance1 playe? ! k+ & reigne? ov] all4 ,! prime ,heir di$2 ,8 *ildr51 :om ! ,"l ha? giv51 foll[ ,him4 ,& we may speak freely ( ! life :i* is "h2 7 x heav51 !re 7 n mu* ga9 9 godl9ess4 ,b !re is a re/ = ! p ( ,god4 ,*ri/-man possesse? x n[ "o ?\s& six hundr$ ye>s be=e _m ( ,8 memb]s2 b x we>e? n out4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's1 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,london1 ,feb4 #af1 #afdf4 ,,cccxxi4--,to ! ,,lady ,,ardross1 9 ,fife4 ,!re is an ,ardross ne> ,f]9to% 9 ,ross-%ire4 ,,lady ,,ardross1 ^: maid5 "n 0 ,hel5 ,l9dsay1 0 ! daught] ( ,lady ,*ri/ian ,hamilton1 elde/ daught] ( ,?omas1 fir/ ,e>l ( ,hadd+ton1 by h] fir/ husb& ,rob]t1 n9? ,"l ,l9dsay ( ,byres4 ,%e 0 m>ri$ to ,sir ,william ,scott ( ,ardross1 son ( ,sir ,w4 ,scott ( ,elie4 ,h] daught]1 ,euphemia1 ,c\ntess ( ,dundonald1 "s ?irty ye>s aft] ?is1 att5d$ ! field conv5ticles1 & ent]ta9$ ! field prea*]s at h] h\se4 7,d\glas' ,pe]age1 vol4 i4 p4 #chf47 ,?is lett] 0 writt5 to h] on ! occasion ( ! dea? ( h] "m1 :o 0 !n ,lady ,boyd1 hav+ m>ri$ = h] second husb&1 ,rob]t1 six? ,"l ,boyd4 7,see notice ( ,lady ,boyd1 ,lett] ,,lxxvii47 7,,on ,,h] ,,"m',s ,,dea?--,,happ9ess ,,( ,,heav51 ,,& ,,bless$ness ,,( ,,dy+ ,,9 ,,! ,,"l47 ,,madam1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,x ha? seem$ good1 z ,i he>1 to ,him t ha? appo9t$ ! b\nds = ! numb] ( our mon?s1 to ga!r 9 a %eaf ( ripe corn1 9 ! dea? ( y\r ,*ri/ian "m1 into ,8 g>n]4 ,x is ! m evid5t t w9t] is ne>1 :5 apples1 )\t ! viol5ce ( w9d1 fall ( _! own accord (f ! tree4 ,%e is n[ above ! w9t]1 ) a little *ange ( place1 n ( a ,savi\r2 only %e enjoye? ,him n[ )\t messages1 & 9 ,8 own imm$iate pres5ce1 f :om %e he>d by lett]s & mess5g]s be=e4 ,i grant t dea? is to h] a v new ?+2 b heav5 0 prep>$ ( old4 ,& ,*ri/ 7z enjoy$ 9 ,8 highe/ ?rone1 & z load$ ) glory1 & incomp>ably exalt$ above m5 & angels1 hav+ su* a heav5ly circle ( glorifi$ h>p]s & musicians above1 compass+ ! ?rone ) a song7 is to h] a new ?+1 b s new z ! fir/ summ]-rose1 or ! fir/ fruits ( t heav5ly field2 or z a new p>adise to a travell]1 brok5 & worn out ( brea? ) ! sad occurr5ces ( a long & dirty way4 ,ye may easily judge1 ,madam1 :at a l>ge recomp5se is made to all h] s]vice1 h] walk+ ) ,god1 & h] sorr[s1 ) ! fir/ ca/ ( ! s\l's eye ^u ! %9+ & admirably beautiful face ( ! ,lamb1 t is 9 ! mid/ ( t fair & :ite army :i* is !re1 & ) ! fir/ draught & ta/e ( ! f\nta9 ( life1 fre% & new at ! well-head2 to say no?+ ( ! enjoy+ ( t face )\t date1 = m ?an ?is t]m ( life :i* we n[ enjoy4 ,& x co/ h] no m to g ?i!r1 ?an to suff] dea? to d h] ?is piece ( s]vice3 = by ,him :o 0 dead1 & is alive1 %e 0 deliv]$ f ! second dea?4 ,:at1 !n1 is ! fir/ dea? to ! second8 ,n a scrat* ( ! sk9 ( a f+] to ! endless second dea?4 ,& n[ %e sitte? = et]nity mail-free1 9 a v consid]able l&1 :i* ha? m ?an f\r summ]s 9 ! ye>4 ,oh1 :at spr+-"t is !re6 ,ev5 ! smell+ ( ! od\rs ( t great & et]nally bloom+ ,rose ( ,%>on = ev] & ev]6 ,:at a s++ life is !re6 ,!re is n a dumb bird 9 all t l>ge field2 b all s+ & brea! out heav51 joy1 glory1 dom9ion to ! high ,pr9ce ( t new-f\nd l&4 ,&1 v]ily1 ! l& is ! sweet] t ,jesus ,*ri/ paid s de> a r5t = x4 ,& ,he is ! glory ( ! l&3 all :i*1 ,i hope1 do? n s mu* mitigate & allay y\r grief = h] "p 7?\gh truly ?is %\ld seem suffici5t71 z ! un]r+ expectation ( ! dawn+ ( t day ^u y\rself1 & ! hope y h ( ! fruition ( t same ,k+ & k+dom to y\r own s\l4 ,c]ta9ly ! hope ( x1 :5 ?+s look s d>k-l on bo? k+doms1 mu/ be an exce$+ly great quick5+ to langui%+ spirits1 :o are f> f home :ile we are "h4 ,:at mis]y1 to h bo? a bad way all ! day1 & no hope ( lodg+ at night6 ,b ,he ha? tak5 up y\r lodg+ = y4 ,i c say no m n[2 b ,i pray t ! v ,god ( peace may e/abli% y\r he>t to ! end4 ,i re/1 ,madam1 ,y\r ,lady%ip's1 at all respective ob$i5ce 9 ! ,"l1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,london1 ,feb4 #bd1 #afdf4 ,,cccxxii4--,to ,m4 ,o4 ,p]haps1 z ,lett] ,,cxlix41 "s "o ( ,provo/ ,osburn's family 9 ,irel&4 7,,gloomy ,,prospects ,,= ,,! ,,backslid+ ,,*ur*--,,! ,,misund]/&+s ,,( ,,believ]s ,,cause ,,( ,,great ,,grief--,,! ,,day ,,( ,,*ri/47 ,,sir1--,i c write no?+ = ! pres5t conc]n+ ^! times 7:atev] o!rs may ?9k71 b t :i* speake? wra? & judgm5t to ^! k+doms4 ,if ev] ye1 or any ( t l&1 receiv$ ! ,gospel 9 tru? 7z ,i am confid5t ye & !y did71 !re is "h a great dep>ture f t fai?1 & our suff]+s are n yet at an end4 ,h[ev]1 ,i d>e te/ify & die = x1 t once ,*ri/ 0 reveal$ 9 ! p[] ( ,8 excell5cy & glory to ! sa9ts !re1 & 9 ,scotl&1 ( :i* ,i 0 a witness4 ,i pray ,god t none deceive y1 or take ! cr[n f y4 ,hell1 or ! gates ( hell1 _c ravel1 m>1 nor undo :at ,*ri/ ha? once done among/ y4 ,x may be t ,i am incapable ( new light1 & _c receive t _s :]e( "s va9ly boa/2 b t :i* 0 f ! beg9n+1 :i* we h he>d1 :i* we h se5 ) our eyes1 :i* we h look$ ^u1 & our h&s h h&l$ 7#a ,john i4 #a71 ev5 ! ^w ( life1 ha? be5 decl>$ to y4 ,?\s&s ( ?\s&s1 walk+ 9 t light & t good old way1 h gone to heav51 & are n[ be=e ! ?rone4 ,tru? is b "o1 & ha? no numb]s4 ,*ri/ & ,anti*ri/ are bo? n[ 9 ! camp1 & are come to op5 bl[s4 ,*ri/'s poor %ip saile? 9 ! sea ( blood2 ! pass5g]s are s sea-sick ( a high fev]1 t !y miscall "o ano!r4 ,*ri/1 ,i hope1 w br+ ! brok5 b>k to l&4 ,i _h r swim = life & dea? on an old plank1 or a brok5 bo>d1 to l& ) ,*ri/1 ?an enjoy ! rott5 peace we h hi!rto _h4 ,x is l t ! ,"l w take a sev]e c\rse ) u1 to cause ! *ildr5 ( ! family to agree toge!r4 ,i conceive t ,*ri/ ha? a great design ( free grace to ^! l&s2 b ,8 :eels mu/ move ov] m\nta9s & rocks4 ,he nev] yet woo$ a bride on e>?1 b 9 blood1 9 fire1 & 9 ! wild]ness4 ,a cross ( our own *oos+1 honey$ & sug>$ ) consolations1 we _c h4 ,i ?9k n mu* ( a cross :5 all ! *ildr5 ( ! h\se weep ) me & = me2 & to suff] :5 we enjoy ! communion ( ! sa9ts is n mu*2 b x is h>d :5 sa9ts rejoice 9 ! suff]+ ( sa9ts1 & r$eem$ ones hurt 7yea1 ev5 g nigh to hate7 r$eem$ ones4 ,i confess ,i imag9$ !re _h no m be5 su* an affliction on e>?1 or 9 ! _w1 z t "o elect angel %\ld fight aga9/ ano!r2 b1 = contempt ( ! communion ( sa9ts1 we h ne$ ( new-born crosses1 sc>ce ev] he>d ( be=e4 ,! sa9ts are n ,*ri/3 !re is no misjudg+ 9 ,him2 !re is mu* 9 u2 & a d\bt x is1 if we %all h fully "o he>t till we %all enjoy "o heav54 ,our />-light hide? u f ourselves1 & hide? u f "o ano!r1 & ,*ri/ f u all4 ,b ,he w n be hidd5 f u4 ,i %all wi% t all ! sons ( our ,fa!r 9 t l& 7 ( "o m9d1 & t !y be n %ak5 nor mov$ f ! tru? once receiv$4 ,*ri/ 0 9 t ,gospel1 & ,*ri/ is ! same n[ t ,he 0 9 ,! ,prelates' "t4 ,t ,gospel _c s9k2 x w make y free1 & be> y out4 ,*ri/1 ! subject ( x1 is ! *os5 ( ,god2 & come? f ,bozrah1 ) g>m5ts dy$ 9 blood4 ,irel& & ,scotl& bo? mu/ be ,8 field1 9 :i* ,he %all fe$ & ga!r lilies4 ,suppose 7:i* yet is impossible7 t "s _h an et]nity ( ,*ri/ 9 ,irel&1 & a sweet summ] ( ! ,gospel1 & a fea/ ( fat ?+s = ev]more 9 ,irel&1 & t "o %\ld nev] come to heav51 x %\ld be a desirable life6 ,! ,k+'s spik5>d1 ,*ri/'s p]fume1 ,8 apples ( love1 ,8 o9tm5ts1 ev5 d[n 9 ?is l[] h\se ( clay1 are a *oice heav54 ,oh6 :at !n is ! ,k+ 9 ,8 own l&1 :]e !re is su* a ?rone1 s _m ,k+'s palaces1 t5 ?\s& ?\s&s ( cr[ns ( glory t want heads yet to fill !m8 ,oh1 s mu* leisure z %all be !re to s+6 ,oh1 su* a tree z gr[e? !re 9 ! mid/ ( t ,p>adise1 :]e ! inhabitants s+ et]nally "u its bran*es6 ,to look 9 at a w9d[1 & see ! bran*es burd5$ ) ! apples ( life1 to be ! la/ man t %all come 9 ?i!r1 7 too mu* = me4 ,i pray y to rememb] me to ! ,*ri/ians !re2 & rememb] our private cov5ant4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r fri5d 9 ! ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,london1 ,april #ag1 #afdf4 ,,cccxxiii4--,to ,,e>l/on1 ,eld]4 7,,*ri/',s ,,way ,,( ,,afflict+ ,,! ,,be/--,,obligation ,,to ,,free ,,grace--,,endur+ ,,! ,,cross47 ,,sir1--,i "k t ye h le>n$ long ago1 ere ,i knew any?+ ( ,*ri/1 t if we _h ! cross at our own election1 we w\ld ei!r h law-surety = fre$om f x1 or !n we w\ld h x honey$ & sug>$ ) com=ts1 s z ! sweet %\ld ov]ma/] ! gall & wormwood4 ,*ri/ kn[e? h[ to bre$ ! sons ( ,8 h\se1 & ye w give ,him leave to take ,8 own way ( disp5sation ) y2 &1 ?\gh x be r\gh1 =give ,him4 ,he defie? y to h z mu* pati5ce to ,him z ,he ha? borne to y4 ,i am sure t !re _c be a dram-weight ( gall less 9 y\r cup2 & ye w\ld n desire ,he %\ld bo? afflict y & hurt y\r s\l4 ,:5 ,8 p _c h a provid5ce ( silk & roses1 !y mu/ be cont5t ) su* an "o z ,he c>ve? = !m4 ,ye w\ld n g to heav5 b ) company2 & ye may p]ceive t ! way ( ^? :o w5t be=e y 0 ?r\gh blood1 suff]+s1 & _m afflictions4 ,nay1 ,*ri/1 ! ,capta91 w5t 9 ov] ! door-?re%old ( ,p>adise ble$+ to dea?4 ,i d n ?9k b ye h le>n$ to /oop 7?\gh ye1 z o!rs1 be naturally /iff71 & t ye h f\nd t ! apples & sweet fruits1 :i* gr[ on t crabb$ tree ( ! cross1 are z sweet z x is s\r to be> x2 especially consid]+ t ,*ri/ ha? borne ! :ole complete cross1 & t ,8 sa9ts be> b bits & *ips2 z ! ,apo/le sai?1 ! remnants1 or leav+s1 ( ! cross 7,col4 i4 #bd74 ,i judge y t5 ?\s& times happy1 t ev] ye 7 grace's debtor2 = c]ta9ly ,*ri/ ha? engag$ y ov] head & e>s to free grace4 ,& take ! debt ) y to et]nity1 ,immanuel's highe/ l&1 :]e ye f9d be=e y a h\seful ( ,*ri/'s ev]la/+ debtors2 ! less %ame to y4 ,yea1 & ?is l[] k+dom ( grace is b ,*ri/'s hospital1 & gue/-h\se ( sick folks1 :om ! brave & noble ,physician1 ,*ri/1 ha? cur$1 ^u a v5ture ( life & dea?4 ,&1 if ye be ne> ! wat]-side 7z ,i "k ye are71 all t ,i c say is ?is1 ,sir1 t ,i feel by ! smell ( t l& :i* is be=e y1 t x is a goodly c\ntry1 & x is well paid = to y\r h&4 ,& ,he is be=e y :o w he>tily welcome y4 ,oh1 to suck ^? brea/s ( full consolation above1 & to dr9k ,*ri/'s new w9e up 9 ,8 ,fa!r's h\se1 is "s great] matt] ?an is believ$2 s9ce x 0 brew$ f et]nity = ! ,head ( ! h\se1 & s _m ?\s& cr[n$ k+s4 ,rubs 9 ! way1 :]e ! lodg+ is s good1 are n mu*4 ,he t br\ght aga9 f ! dead ! ,great ,%eph]d ( ! %eep1 by ! blood ( ! et]nal cov5ant1 e/abli% y to ! end4 ,y\r fri5d & s]vant 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,london1 ,may #ae1 #afdf4 ,,cccxxiv4--,to 8 ,rev]5d & wor?y ,bro!r1 ,,mr4 ,,george ,,gillespie4#dfc #dfc ,gillespie 0 ly+ on 8 dea?b$ :5 ?is lett] 0 writt5 to him by ,ru!r=d1 :o _h he>d ( ! dang]\s illness ( 8 fri5d4 ,he di$ on ! #ag? ( ,decemb] foll[+4 7,,prospect ,,( ,,dea?--,,*ri/ ,,! ,,true ,,support ,,9 ,,dea?47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,i _c speak to y4 ,! way ye "k2 ! passage is free & n /opp$2 ! pr9t ( ! foot/eps ( ! ,=]unn] is cle> & manife/2 _m h gone be=e y4 ,ye w n sleep long 9 ! du/1 be=e ,! ,daybreak4 ,x is a f> %ort] piece ( ! h9d]-end ( ! night to y ?an to ,abraham & ,moses4 ,beside all ! "t ( _! bodies re/+ "u corruption1 x is z long yet to _! day z to y\r morn+-light ( awak+ to glory1 ?\gh _! spirits1 hav+ ! advantage ( y\rs1 h _h n[ ! =e-/>t ( ! %ore be=e y4 ,i d>e say no?+ aga9/ ,8 disp5sation4 ,i hope to foll[ quickly4 ,! heirs t are n !re be=e y are po/+ ) ha/e aft] y1 & none %all take y\r lodg+ ov] y\r head4 ,be n heavy4 ,! life ( fai? is n[ call$ =2 do+ 0 nev] reckon$ 9 y\r acc\nts1 ?\gh ,*ri/ 9 & by y ha? done m ?an by tw5ty1 yea1 an hundr$ grey-hair$ & godly pa/ors4 ,believ+ n[ is y\r la/4#dfd ,look to t ^w1 ,nev]!less ,i live1 yet n ,i1 b ,*ri/ live? 9 me 7,gal4 ii4 #bj74 ,ye "k ! ,i t live?1 & ! ,i t live? n2 x is n s+le ,ye t live4 ,*ri/ by law live? 9 ! brok5 debtor2 x is n a life by do+ or holy walk+1 b ! liv+ ( ,*ri/ 9 y4 ,if ye look to y\rself z divid$ f ,*ri/1 ye mu/ be m ?an heavy4 ,all y\r wants1 de> bro!r1 be ^u ,him3 ye are ,8 debtors2 grace mu/ sum & subscribe y\r acc\nts z paid4 ,/& n ^u items1 & small or little sanctification4 ,ye "k t inh]5t hol9ess mu/ /& by1 :5 imput$ is all4 ,i fe> ! clay h\se is a-tak+ d[n & und]m9+3 b x is nigh ! dawn+4 ,look to ! ea/1 ! dawn+ ( ! glory is ne>4 ,y\r ,guide is good company1 & kn[e? all ! miles1 & ! ups & d[ns 9 ! way4 ,! ne>] ! morn+1 ! d>k]4 ,"s travell]s see ! city tw5ty miles (f1 & at a di/ance2 & yet )9 ! eigh? "p ( a mile !y _c see x4 ,x is all keep+ t ye w\ld n[ h1 till ye ne$ x2 & if s5se & fruition come bo? at once1 x is n y\r loss4 ,let ,*ri/ tutor y z ,he ?9ke? good2 ye _c be m>r$1 nor misc>ry1 9 ,8 h&4 ,want is an excell5t qualification2 & no money1 no price1 to y 7:o1 ,i "k1 d>e n glory 9 y\r own righte\sness7 is fitness w>rantable en\gh to ca/ y\rself ^u ,him :o ju/ifie? ! ungodly4 ,"s see ! gold#dfe once1 & nev] aga9 till ! race's end4 ,x is com+ all 9 a sum toge!r1 :5 ye are 9 a m graci\s capacity to tell x ?an n[4 ,ye are n come to ! m\nt t burne? ) fire1 or unto blackness1 d>kness1 & tempe/2 b ye are come to ,m\nt ,zion1 unto ! city ( ! liv+ ,god1 ! heav5ly ,j]usalem1 & to an innum]able company ( angels1 to ! g5]al assembly & *ur* ( ! fir/-born :i* are writt5 9 heav51 & to ,god ! ,judge ( all1 & to ! spirits ( j m5 made p]fect1 & to ,jesus ! ,m$iator ( ! ,new ,cov5ant1 & to ! blood ( spr9kl+1 etc4 #dfd ,y\r believ+ n[ is y\r la/ believ+2 clos+ ! :ole c\rse4 #dfe ,see ,lett] ,,cccxviii4 ,ye mu/ leave ! wife to a m *oice ,husb&1 & ! *ildr5 to a bett] ,fa!r4 ,if ye leave any te/imony to ! ,"l's "w & ,cov5ant1 aga9/ bo? ,malignants & ,sect>ies 7:i* ,i suppose may be ne$ful71 let x be "u y\r h&1 & subscrib$ be=e fai?ful witnesses4#dff #dff ,9 ?is matt] ,gillespie compli$ ) ,ru!r=d's advice1 hav+ left beh9d him a te/imony aga9/ bo? ,malignants & ,sect>ies1 subscrib$ by 8 own h&1 on ! #ae? ( ,decemb]1 only two days be=e he di$4 ,y\r lov+ & afflict$ bro!r1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,sept4 #bg1 #afdh4 ,,cccxxv4--,to ,,sir ,,james ,,/ew>t1 ,"l ,provo/ ( ,ed9burgh4#dfg #dfg ,z an accurate facsimile ( ?is lett] f ! orig9al1 among ! pap]s ( ! ,t[n ,c\ncil ( ,ed9burgh1 is ins]t$ "h1 x has be5 ?\ght prop]1 9 ?is in/ance1 to reta9 ,ru!r=d's or?ography4 ,,sir ,,james ,,/ew>t ( ,kirkfield & ,cultness1 to :om ?is lett] is address$1 0 a man ( high ,*ri/ian excell5ce4 ,sir ,james ,/ew>t1 said ! celebrat$ ,george ,gillespie1 has m /]l+ religion 9 ready ca% ?an any man ev] ,i knew2 he is always agreeably compos$ & recollect$1 9 a p]man5t dev\t frame ( _s1 & su* z ,i %\ld wi% to h 9 my la/ mom5ts 7,coltness ,collections1 p4 #ae74 ,he 0 a zeal\s ,cov5ant]1 & suff]$ consid]ably = 8 pr9ciples dur+ ! p]secution ( ,*>les ,,ii4 ,he di$ ,m>* #ca1 #afha1 at 8 own h\se at ,ed9burgh1 9 ! sev5ty-?ird ye> ( 8 age1 9 ! full assurance ( fai?4 ,ru!r=d wrote ?is lett] on occasion ( 8 own election to be ,pr(essor ( ,div9ity 9 ! ,college ( ,ed9burgh4 ,ri*t honorablee ,,! mat] ( my transportation is s poor a contrav]sie1 ,i truely n bee+ desyr\s to be ! subject ( any d9e#dfh 9 ! ,g5]all ,assemblie ( ! ,kirk ( ,scotl& :oe h great] buss9es to doe1 & have+ suff]$ once ! pa9e ( transportation1 moi/ humbly intreat y\r w4 wor%ips t fav\r z to ca/ yor ?\ghts vpon "s fitt] man2 = z x is vnbeseeme+ me to lie or dissemblee1 s ,i mu/ friely %[ y x w b mak me ! subject ( suff]e+ & passive ob$i5ce1 & ,i tru/ y\r w4 wor%ips int5d n t hurt to me1 & ,i am p]suad$ x is n yor m9d1 x %all be my pray] to ,god1 to s5d t wor?ie societie an hable#dfi & pi\s man4 ,grace be ) y4 #dfh ,d91 noise4 ,! sup]flu\s e1 at ! end ( sev]al ( ^! words1 may possibly h be5 a da% 9 ! writ+4 ,d9e1 = d92 :oe1 = :o2 humblee1 = humble4 ,comp>e honorable1 on ! address ( ! lett] ) ! same ^w 9 ! comm5cem5t4 7,a k9d fri5d1 read+ ?is lett] c>efully ov]1 ma9ta9s t d9e1 or d91 is n ! ^w 9 ! autograph1 b t x is drane1 :i* w\ld mean t he did n wi% to be a dra9 on ! "t ( ! ,assembly1 :o _h great] bus9ess to att5d to ?an ?is p]sonal affair ( 84 ,b1 s f> z we are aw>e1 t phrase1 to be a dra91 nev] occurs else:]e 9 ,ru!r=d's writ+s4 ,:at if ! writ]1 9 ! agitation ( ! mom5t1 all[$ 8 p5 to write drane1 ?\gh he meant x to be d9e87 #dfi ,f ,fr5*1 habile1 9 :i* we see ! etymology ( able4 ,y\rs at all humblee obs]vance 9 ! ,"l ,,samuel ,,ru!rfurd = ! ri*t honorable my v>ie good "l1 ,sr ,james ,/eu>t provei/ ( ,ed9brugh & reman5t magi/rats ,c\nsell]s ( ! ,citie4 ,s ,&rews ! ,la/ ( ,junii #afdi ,,cccxxvi4--,to ,,mi/ress ,,gillespie1 ,wid[ ( ,george ,gillespie4 7,,on ,,! ,,dea? ,,( ,a ,,*ild--,,god ,,afflicts ,,9 ,,ord] ,,to ,,save ,,u ,,f ,,! ,,_w47 ,,de> ,,si/]1--,i h he>d h[ ! ,"l ha? visit$ y1 9 remov+ ! *ild ,ar*ibald4 ,i hope ye see t ! sett+ d[n ( ! weight ( y\r confid5ce & affection ^u any creat$ ?+1 :e!r husb& or *ild1 is a deceiv+ ?+2 & t ! creature is n able to be> ! weight1 b s9ke? d[n to v no?+ "u y\r confid5ce4 ,&1 !re=e1 ye are ,*ri/'s debtor = all provid5ces ( ?is k9d1 ev5 9 t ,he builde? an h$ge ( ?orns 9 y\r way3 = s ye see t ,8 graci\s int5tion is1 to save y 7if ,i may say s7 :e!r ye w or n4 ,x is a ri* m]cy t ! ,"l ,*ri/ w be ,ma/] ( y\r w & ( y\r delights1 & t ,8 way is s fair1 = l&+ ( husb& & *ildr5 be=e-h& 9 ! c\ntry :i!rto ye are j\rney+4 ,no matt] h[ little ye be engag$ to ! _w1 s9ce ye h su* exp]i5ce ( cross-deal+ 9 x4 ,_h ye be5 a *ild ( ! h\se1 ! _w w\ld h dealt m w>mly ) its own4 ,!re is less ( y out ( heav51 9 t ! *ild is !re & ! husb& is !re2 b mu* m t y\r ,head1 ,k9sman1 & ,r$eem] do? fet* home su* z are 9 dang] to be lo/4 ,& f ?is "t =w>d1 fet* n y\r com=ts f su* brok5 ci/]ns & dry wells4 ,if ! ,"l pull at ! re/1 ye mu/ n be ! creature t w hold :5 ,he drawe?4 ,truly1 to me y\r case is m com=table ?an if ! fireside 7 well pl5i%$ ) t5 *ildr54 ,! ,"l saw t ye 7 able1 by ,8 grace1 to be> ! loss ( husb& & *ild2 & t ye are t weak & t5d] z n to be able to /& "u ! m]cy ( a graci\s husb&1 liv+ & fl\ri%+ 9 e/eem ) au?ority1 & 9 reputation = godl9ess & le>n+4 ,= ,he kn[e? ! weight ( ^! m]cies w\ld cru% y & break y4 ,& z !re is no se>*+ out ( ,8 und]/&+1 s ,he ha? skill to "k :at provid5ce w make ,*ri/ de>e/ to y2 & let n y\r he>t say1 ,x is an ill-wal$ disp5sation4 ,sure ,*ri/1 :o ha? sev5 eyes1 _h be=e ,him ! good ( a liv+ husb& & *ildr5 = ,m>g>et ,murray1 & ! good ( a remov$ husb& & *ildr5 translat$ to glory4 ,n[ t ,he ha? op5$ ,8 decree to y1 say1 ,*ri/ ha? made = me a wise & graci\s *oice1 & ,i h n "o ^w to say to ! contr>y4 ,let n y\r he>t *>ge any?+1 nor unbelief libel injuries ^u ,*ri/ because ,he w n let y alone1 nor give y leave to play ! adult]ess ) su* z h n t "r to y\r love t ,*ri/ ha?4 ,i %\ld wi% t1 at ! read+ ( ?is1 ye may fall d[n & make a surr5d] ( ^? t are gone1 & ( ^? t are yet alive1 to ,him4 ,& = y1 let ,him h all2 & wait = ,himself1 = ,he w come1 & w n t>ry4 ,live by fai?1 & ! peace ( ,god gu>d y\r he>t4 ,he _c die ^: ye are4 ,my wife suff]e? ) y1#dgj & rememb]e? h] love to y4 ,y\r bro!r 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,aug4 #ad1 #afdi4 #dgj ,ru!r=d 0 m>ri$ a second "t on #bd? ,m>* #afdi1 ab\t five mon?s previ\s to ! date ( ?is ,lett]1 to ,jean ,m',ma?4 ,,cccxxvii4--,to ! ,,e>l ,,( ,,balc>ras4 ,,alex&] ,,l9dsay1 second ,"l ,balc>ras1 & fir/ ,e>l ( ,balc>ras1 to :om ?is lett] is address$1 0 a man ( sup]ior tal5ts1 & esp\s$ ! cause ( ! ,cov5ant4 ,he comm&$ a troop ( horse 9 ! ,cov5ant]s' army at ! battle ( ,al=d1 #bnd ,july #afde1 :5 ,g5]al ,baillie 0 defeat$ by ,montrose4 ,he 0 "o ( ! ,commission]s despat*$ by ! ,p>liam5t ( ,scotl&1 #ai? ,decemb] #afdf1 to ,k+ ,*>les ,i41 ) _! la/ proposals1 :i* 8 ,maje/y reject$2 ^u :i* ! ,scotti% army surr5d]$ him to ! ,engli% ,p>liam5t1 & retir$ f ,engl&4 ,:51 9 #afdh1 troops 7 rais$ ) ! design ( rescu+ ! ,k+ f ! ,engli% ,p>liam5t1 & re/or+ him to lib]ty & p[]1 )\t requir+ f him any concessions to 8 subjects1 :i* 0 call$ ,! ,engagem5t1 ,balc>ras took an active "p 9 ?is ent]prise1 = :i* ,ru!r=d1 by ! way1 t5d]s to him a repro(4 ,on ! arrival ( ,*>les ,,ii4 9 ,scotl&1 #afej1 he repair$ to 8 ,maje/y1 by :om he 0 advanc$ to ! dignity ( ,e>l ( ,balc>ras4 ,he 0 ,high ,commission] to ! ,g5]al ,assembly ( ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl& :i* met at ,/4 ,&rews1 #af? ,july #afea4 ,9 #afeb he settl$ ) 8 family at ,/4 ,&rews1 keep+ up a correspond5ce ) 8 exil$ sov]eign2 & 9 #afec aga9 took arms1 & jo9$ 9 an ineffectual attempt to uphold ! ,royal cause aga9/ ,cromwell4 ,8 e/ate1 aft] ?is1 be+ seque/rat$1 he )drew to ! ,cont95t4 ,8 ,lord%ip did n live to see ! ,re/oration ( ,*>les1 hav+ di$ ( consumption 9 ! prime ( life1 at ,br$a1 on ! #cj? ( ,augu/ #afei4 ,8 mortal rema9s 7 br\ght ov] to ,scotl&1 & int]r$ at ,balc>ras4 7,d\glas' ,pe]age ( ,scotl&47 ,?is lett] is giv5 f ! orig9al1 among ! ,balc>ras ,pap]s1 vol4 ix41 ,no4 #ace1 ,advocates' ,libr>y1 ,ed9burgh4 ,balc>ras ,h\se is ?ree miles f ,l>go4 ,a t[] on ! crag above x m>ks x out f a di/ance4 ,! old mansion has be5 ne>ly sup]s$$1 b y see c>v$ on ! walls ! old motto1 ,a/ra1 ca/ra1 lum51 ,num54 ,9 old books x is writt5 ,balc>rs4 7,,reg>d+ ,,"s ,,misund]/&+47 ,,my ,,v ,,hon\rable ,,"l1--,i am sorry t y\r ,lord%ip %\ld be (f5d$ at any s9i/r\s mis9=mation conc]n+ y\r suppos$ disc\nt5anc+ ( m9i/]s4 ,= ! g5]al ,i c say no?+1 be+ utt]ly ignorant !re(4 ,i hope y\r ,lord%ip w make ! be/ use ( x may be4 ,= myself1 ,i owe no ?anks to any t h nam$ me z ! object ( any disc\nt5anc+2 =1 truly1 ,i value n any ( ^! :51 z ! consci5ce ( my innoc5ce %[e? me 7&1 = aught kn[n to me1 truly7 t ,i (f5d$ no nobleman 9 ! k+dom1 f> less my ,"l ,balc>ras1 ^: public des]v+s h be5 su* z ,i e/eem him to h be5 mo/ in/rum5tal 9 ?is "w ( ,god4 ,i hope1 my ,"l1 y w p>don me to make a little exception 9 ! matt] ( ! late s9ful engagem5t4 ,& !re=e1 my ,"l1 ,i entreat y to =get t bus9ess2 = s9ce y\r ,lord%ip said ( me1 9 y\r lett] to ,mr4 ,david ,=ret1#dga m ?an ,i des]ve1 ,i %all be satisfi$ ) x z an expiation1 m ?an any disc\nt5anc+ ( me c am\nt unto by millions ( degrees4 ,& !re=e entreat y\r ,lord%ip to accept ( ?is = any?+ t any c\ld say to y\r ,lord%ip ( t bus9ess4 ,if ,i _h ?\ght s mu* ( myself z ! disc\nt5anc+ ( me _h be5 a s9ful neglect 7:]eas ,i "k !re is little gr\nd = ! contr>y71 ,i %\ld h spok5 to y\r ,lord%ip myself4 ,s tru/+ y\r ,lord%ip w re/ satisfi$1 ,i am1 y\r ,lord%ip's1 at p[] 9 ! ,"l1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,dec4 #bd1 #afdi4 #dga ,mr4 ,david ,=ret1 or ,=re/1 0 m9i/] ( ,kilconquh>4 ,he _h =m]ly be5 m9i/] ( ,d59no1 :]e he appe>s 9 #afci4 ,he 0 translat$ !nce to ,=gan 9 #afdj2 & to ,kilconquh>1 ,may #bg1 #afdf4 ,he refus$ to con=m to ,prelacy 9 #affb1 b 0 n eject$1 & di$ ,febru>y #bf1 #afgb4 ,,cccxxviii4--,to ! wor?y & mu* hon\r$ ,,colonel ,,gilb]t ,,k]4 ,,colonel ,,gilb]t ,,k] 0 a lead+ man among ! ,cov5ant]s4 ,he 0 "o ( ! (fic]s ( ! we/ c\ntry army1 & adh]$ ) great zeal to ! ,we/]n ,remon/rance1 s5t by t army to ! ,committee ( ,e/ates1 :i*1 among o!r ?+s1 condemn$ ! treaty ) ! ,k+1 accus$ _m ( ! ,committee ( ,e/ates ( covet\sness & oppression1 & oppos$ ! invasion ( ,engl&1 or =c+ a k+ ^u t k+dom4 ,9 ! ye> #afee he 0 nam$ ,ju/ice ( ,peace = ,roxburgh%ire1 b decl9$ to accept2 /at+ z 8 reasons1 t he consid]$ ! employm5t s9ful1 n all[$ by ! ^w ( ,god1 contr>y to ! ,solemn ,league & ,cov5ant1 & an encroa*m5t on ! lib]ty ( ,*ri/'s *ur*4 ,at ! re/oration ( ,*>les ,,ii41 :5 ^? conc]n$ 9 ! ,we/]n ,remon/rance 7 p>ticul>ly m>k$ out = ! v5g5ance ( ! ,gov]nm5t1 he left ! c\ntry1 b 0 all[$ by ! ,privy ,c\ncil to return 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! ye> #afga4 ,he mu/ h di$ previ\s to ,octob] #e1 #afgg2 = at t date ,mr4 ,james ,r[1 m]*ant 9 ,ed9burgh1 8 son-9-law1 pres5ts a petition to ! ,privy ,c\ncil1 pray+ t he might obta9 ! remission ( a f9e ( five hundr$ m]ks1 impos$ on ! deceas$ ,colonel ,gilb]t ,k] ^u acc\nt ( a conv5ticle1 & = ! paym5t ( :i* ! petition] _h become caution]4 ,?is f9e 0 remitt$4 7,regi/] ( ,acts ( ,privy ,c\ncil47 7,,s+l5ess ,,( ,,aim--,,judgm5t ,,9 ,,reg>d ,,to ,,adv]s>ies47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,& ,,truly ,,wor?y1--,i hope ,i %all n ne$ to %[ y t ye are 9 great] haz>d f y\rself1 & y\r own _s 7:i* %\ld be wat*$ ov]1 t y\r act+s = ,god may be clean1 spiritual1 purely = ,god1 = ! ,pr9ce ( ! k+s ( ! e>?71 ?an ye c be 9 dang] f y\r enemies4 ,oh h[ h>d is x to get ! int5tions s cut (f f & rais$ above ! creature1 z to be )\t mixture ( creature & c>nal int]e/1 & to h ! s\l1 9 heav5ly act+s1 only1 only eye+ ,himself1 & act+ f love to ,god1 reveal$ to u 9 ,jesus ,*ri/6 ,ye w f9d y\rself1 y\r delights1 y\r solid glory 7f> above ! air & brea?+s ( m\?s1 & ! ?91 %ort1 poor applauses ( m571 be=e y 9 ,god4 ,all ! creatures1 all ! swords1 all ! ho/s 9 ,brita91 & 9 ?is poor globe ( ! habitable _w1 are b "u ,him s+le cyph]s mak+ no numb]2 ! product be+ no?+ b pa9t$ m51 & pa9t$ swords 9 a brod1 )\t influ5ce f ,him4 ,& oh :at ( ,god is 9 ,gideon's sword1 :5 x is ,! sword ( ! ,"l6 ,i wi% a sword f heav5 to y1 & ord]s f heav5 to y to g out2 & z mu* p]emptor9ess ( a heav5ly w z to say1 & abide by x1 ,i w n1 ,i %all n g out1 unless ,?\ goe/ ) me4 ,i desire n to be ra% 9 judg+2 b ,i am a /rang] to ! m9d ( ,*ri/1 if our adv]s>ies1 :o h unju/ly invad$ u1 be n n[ 9 ! camp ( ^? t make w> ) ! ,lamb4 ,b ! ,lamb %all ov]come !m at l5g?2 = ,he is ! ,"l ( lords1 & ,k+ ( k+s1 & !y :o are ) ,him are call$1 & *os51 & fai?ful4 ,& ?\gh ye & ,i see b ! d>k side ( ,god's disp5sations ?is day t[>ds ,brita91 yet ! fair1 beautiful1 & desirable close ( x mu/ be ! conf$]acy ( ! nations ( ! _w ) ,brita9's ,"l ( armies4 ,& let me die 9 ! com=ts ( ! fai? ( ?is1 t a ?rone %all be set up = ,*ri/ 9 ?is isl& ( ,brita9 7:i* is1 & %all be1 a g>d5 m fruitful ( trees ( righte\sness1 & :i* paye? & %all pay m ?\s&s to ! ,"l ( ! v9ey>d ?an is paid 9 ?rice ! b\nds ( ,great ,brita9 ^u e>?71 & !re c be nei!r ,papi/1 ,prelate1 ,malignant1 nor ,sect>y1 :o d>e draw a sword aga9/ ,him t sitte? ^u ! ?rone4 ,sir1 ,i %all wi% a clean#dgb army1 s f> z may be1 t ! %\t ( a ,k+ :o ha? _m cr[ns may be among y2 & t ye may fight 9 fai?1 & prevail ) ,god fir/4 ,?9k x y\r glory to h a sword to act1 & suff]1 & die 7if x please ,him71 s be+ ye may add any?+ to ! decl>ative glory ( ,*ri/1 ! ,plant ( ,r5[n1 ,immanuel1 ,god ) u4 ,happy & ?rice bless$ are !y by ^: act+s1 or blood1 or pa91 or loss1 ! diadems & rubies ( ,8 highe/ & mo/ glori\s cr[n 7^: ye are7 %all gli/] & %9e 9 ?is qu>t] ( ! habitable _w4 ,?\gh ,he ne$ n ,gilb]t ,k]1 nor 8 sword1 yet ?is hon\r h ye ) ,8 r$eem$ soldi]s1 to call ,*ri/ ,high ,"l-,g5]al1 ( :om ye hope = pay & all arre>s well told4 ,g on1 wor?y ,sir1 9 ! c\rage ( fai?1 foll[+ ! ,lamb4 ,make n ha/e unbeliev+ly2 b 9 hope & sil5ce keep ! wat*-t[]1 & look out4 ,he w come 9 ,8 own "t2 ,8 salvation %all n t>ry4 ,he w place salvation 9 ,brita9's ,zion = ,israel's glory4 #dgb ,free f malignants4 ,see note1 ,lett] ,,cccxxx4 ,8 good-w :o dwelt 9 ,! ,bu% & x burn$ n1 be y\rs1 & ) y4 ,i am y\rs1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,aug4 #aj1 #afej4 ,,cccxxix4--,to ! wor?y & mu* hon\r$ ,,colonel ,,gilb]t ,,k]4 7,,c\rage ,,9 ,,days ,,( ,,rebuke--,,god',s ,,arrangem5ts ,,all ,,wise47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,& ,,wor?y ,,sir1--,:at ,i wrote to y be=e1 ,i spake n ^u any private w>rant4 ,i am :]e ,i 04 ,cromwell & 8 army 7,i %all n say b !re may be1 & are1 sev]al sob] & godly among !m1 :o h ei!r jo9$ ?r\gh mis9=mation1 or h gone along/ ) ! re/ 9 ! simplicity ( _! he>ts1 n kn[+ any?+7 fight 9 an unju/ cause1 aga9/ ! ,"l's secret ones4 ,& n[ to ! trampl+ ( ! wor%ip ( ,god1 & p]secut+ ! p ( ,god 9 ,engl& & ,irel&1 he ha? br\ght ^u 8 score ! blood ( ! p ( ,god 9 ,scotl&4 ,i entreat y1 de> ,sir1 z ye desire to be s]viceable to ,jesus ,*ri/1 ^: free grace prev5t$ y :5 ye 7 ,8 enemy1 g on )\t fa9t+1 equally es*ew+ all mixtures ) ,sect>ies#dgc & ,malignants4#dgd ,nei!r ( ! two %all ev] be in/rum5tal to save ! ,"l's p1 or build ,8 h\se4 ,& )\t prophesy+1 or speak+ fur!r ?an ,he1 ^: ,i am & :om ,i desire to s]ve1 9 ! ,gospel ( ,8 ,son1 %all w>rant1 ,i desire to hope & to believe !re is a glory & a maje/y ( ! ,pr9ce ( ! k+s ( ! e>?1 t %all %9e & appe> 9 ,great ,brita91 :i* %all d>k5 all ! glory ( m51 conf\nd ,sect>ies & ,malignants1 & rejoice ! spirits ( ! foll[]s ( ! ,lamb1 & dazzle ! eyes ( ! behold]s4 #dgc ,! ,indep5d5ts4 #dgd ,! ,cavali]s4 ,sir1 ,i suppose t ,god is to ga!r ,malignants & ,sect>ies1 ere all be done1 z %eaves 9 a b>n-floor2 & to bid ! daught]s ( ,zion arise1 & ?re%4 ,i hope t ye w mix ) none ( !m4 ,i am abundantly satisfi$1 t our army1 ?r\gh ! s9ful misc>riage ( m51 ha? fall52 & d>e say x is a bett] & a m com=table disp5sation1 ?an if ! ,"l _h giv5 u ! victory & ! necks ( ! reproa*]s ( ! way ( ,god2 because ,he ha? done x4 ,=1 #a4 ,m blood1 blasphemies1 cruelty1 trea*]y1 mu/ be ^u ! acc\nts ( ! m5 ^: l& ! ,"l =bade u to invade4 #b4 ,victory is su* a burd5+ & weighty m]cy1 t we h n /r5g? to be> x z yet4 #c4 ,t 0 n ! army1 nor ,gideon's ?ree hundr$1 by :om ,he is to save u2 we mu/ h "o ( our ,"l's c>v+4 #d4 ,our enemies on bo? sides are n en\gh h>d5$1 nor we en\gh mortifi$ to multitude1 val\r1 & creatures4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\r fri5d & s]vant1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,sept4 #e1 #afej4 ,,cccxxx4--,to ,,mr4 ,,william ,,gu?rie1 :5 ! army 0 at ,/irl+1 aft] ! defeat at ,dunb>1#dge & ! godly 9 ! ,we/ 7 falsely br&$ ) int5d$ compliance ) ! usurp]s1 ab\t ! "t :5 ^? debates & t diff]5ce conc]n+ ! ,public ,resolutions arose4#dgf #dge ,! battle 0 f\ght betwe5 ,cromwell & ! ,scots1 & ! latt] 7 completely defeat$1 ) great loss4 ,x 0 f\ght on ! #crd ,septemb] #afej4 #dgf ,aft] ! battle ( ,dunb>1 x 0 propos$ t ! re/ra9ts by :i* su* z _h1 by v>i\s ,acts ( ,p>liam5t1 be5 exclud$ f places ( p[] & tru/ 9 ! army & /ate1 on acc\nt ( _! ,malignancy1 or opposition to ! ,cov5ant & lib]ties ( ! nation1 %\ld be remov$4 ,?is 0 at fir/ refus$2 b aft] ! defeat at ,hamilton1 ! ,commission agre$ to c]ta9 resolutions1 = admitt+ into places ( p[] & tru/ 9 ! ,army & ,/ate su* z _h be5 exclud$ by ! ,acts ( ,p>liam5t ref]r$ to4 ,^! 7 call$ ,public ,resolutions1 & !y became a s\rce ( mu* diss5sion 9 ! *ur*4 ,at la/ !y 7 =mally approv$ ( by ! ,g5]al ,assembly held 9 ,july #afea1 at ,/4 ,&rews1 & adj\rn$ to ,dundee4 ,at ! la/ s$]unt at ,/4 ,&rews1 ,ru!r=d1 :o 0 /rongly oppos$ to ! ,resolutions1 gave 9 a prote/ation aga9/ ! lawfulness ( t ,assembly4 ,x 0 subscrib$ by tw5ty-"o besides himself4 ,h5ce ^? oppos$ to ! ,public ,resolutions 7 call$ ,prote/]s1 & ^? fri5dly to !m1 ,resolution]s4 ,,william ,,gu?rie 0 born at ,pit=?y1 9 ! %ire ( ,angus1 9 ! ye> #afbj4 ,he 0 ! elde/ son ( ! ,laird ( ,pit=?y1 a cadet ( ! old family ( ,gu?rie1 & by 8 "m's side 0 desc5d$ f ! anci5t h\se ( ,ea/]-,ogle4 ,he att5d$ ! lit]>y & philosophical classes at ! ,univ]sity ( ,/4 ,&rews1 & /udi$ !ology "u ,ru!r=d4 ,on ! #g? ( ,novemb] #afdd1 he 0 orda9$ m9i/] ( ,f5wick4 ,!re he cont9u$ successfully to dis*>ge 8 m9i/ry till ! #bd? ( ,july #affd1 :51 = noncon=mity1 he 0 susp5d$ f & dis*>g$ to ex]cise 8 m9i/ry1 & 8 *ur* decl>$ vacant1 by ord] ( ,bi%op ,burnet4 ,he di$ at ,bre*9 on ! #aj? ( ,octob] #affe4 ,x may be m5tion$ "h t ,william ,gu?rie ( ,f5wick 0 c\s9 to ! fam\s ,james ,gu?rie1 & 0 br\ght to ,*ri/ by ,samuel ,ru!r=d's m9i/ry at ,/4 ,&rews1 be+ "o ( 8 fir/ fruits !re4 7,life by ,wodr[47 ,x 0 he :o wrote ,! ,trial ( a ,sav+ ,int]e/ 9 ,*ri/1 s well kn[n4 7,,depression ,,"u ,,d>k ,,trials--,,dang] ,,( ,,compliance47 ,,rev]5d ,,bro!r1--,i did n dream ( su* %ortness ( brea?1 & fa9t+ 9 ! way t[>d our c\ntry4 ,i ?\ght t ,i _h no m to d ?an die 9 my ne/1 & b[ d[n my s9ful head1 & let ,him put on ! cr[n1 & s end4 ,i h suff]$ mu*2 b ?is is ! ?icke/ d>kness1 & ! /raite/ /ep ( ! way ,i h yet trodd54 ,i see m suff]+ yet beh9d1 &1 ,i fe>1 f ! keep]s ( ! v9e4 ,let me obta9 ( y1 t y w\ld press ^u ! ,"l's p t !y w\ld /& f> (f f ^! m]*ants ( s\ls :o h come 9 among/ y4 ,if ! way reveal$ 9 ! ^w be t way1 we !n "k t ^! s\l-c[p]s & traffick]s %[ n ! way ( salvation4 ,alas1 alas6 poor ,i am utt]ly lo/1 my %>e ( heav5 is gone1 & my hope is poor2 ,i am p]i%$1 & ,i am cut (f f ! ,"l1 if hi!rto out ( ! way6 ,b ,i d>e n judge k9d ,*ri/2 =1 if x may be b p]mitt$ 7) rev]5ce to ,8 greatness & highness be x spok571 ,i w1 be=e witnesses1 produce ,8 own h& t ,he said1 ,?is is ! way1 walk ?\ 9 x4 ,& ,he _c except aga9/ ,8 own seal4 ,i pr(ess t ,i am almo/ brok5 & a little sleepy1 & w\ld fa9 put (f ?is body4 ,b ?is is my infirmity1 :o w\ld be "u ! %ad[ & cov]t ( t ,good ,l&1 once#dgg to be )\t ! rea* & bla/ ( t t]rible ,"o4 ,b ,i am a fool3 !re is none t c ov]bid1 or take my lodg+ ov] my head1 s9ce ,*ri/ ha? tak5 x = me4 #dgg ,once = all2 completely4 ,de> bro!r1 help me1 & get me ! help ( _! pray]s :o are ) y 9 :om is my delight4 ,y are mu* suspect$ ( int5d$ compliance2 ,i mean1 n ( y only1 b ( all ! p ( ,god ) y4 ,x is b a poor ?+ ! fulfill+ ( my joy2 b let me obte/ all ! s]i\s seek]s ( ,8 face1 ,8 secret seal$ ones1 by ! /ronge/ consolations ( ! ,_s1 by ! g5tl5ess ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 t ,plant ( ,r5[n1 by y\r la/ acc\nts & appe>+ be=e ,god1 :5 ! ,:ite ,?rone %all be set up1 be n deceiv$ ) _! fair words4 ,?\gh my _s be a/oni%$ at ! cunn+ di/9ctions :i* are f\nd out 9 ! matt]s ( ! ,cov5ant1 t help may be _h aga9/ ^! m52 yet my he>t tremble? to ent]ta9 ! lea/ ?\ght ( jo9+ ) ^? deceiv]s4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,am54 ,y\r own bro!r1 9 our common ,"l & ,savi\r1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews4 ,,cccxxxi4--,to ! wor?y & mu* hon\r$ ,,colonel ,,gilb]t ,,k]4 7,,c\rage ,,9 ,,! ,,"l',s ,,cause--,,duty ,,9 ,,reg>d ,,to ,,provid5ce ,,to ,,be ,,obs]v$--,,safety ,,9 ,,?is47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,& ,,wor?y ,,sir1--,x is consid]able t ! ,"l may1 & (t5 do? call to a "w & yet hide ,himself1 & try ! fai? ( ,8 own4 ,if ,i conceive aright1 ! ,"l ha? call$ y to act aga9/ t enemy2 & ! )draw]s ( _! sword 79 my weak appreh5sion7 add _! zeal unto1 & take ^u !m ! guilt ( t unju/ invasion ( ?is l& made by ,cromwell's army1 & ( ! blood ( ! ,"l's p 9 ?is k+dom2 s9ce ! sword1 put into ! h& ( ,8 *ildr51 is to execute wra? & v5geance ^u evil-do]s4 ,! ,"l's "t ( appe>+ = ,8 brok5 l& is res]v$ to ! brea?+s ( ! ,_s ( ! ,"l1 su* z came ^u ,gideon & ,samson2 & t is an act ( pr9cely & royal sov]eignty 9 ,god4 ,ye are1 ,sir1 to lay hold on opportunities ( ,provid5ce1 & to wait = ,him4 ,z = y\r p>ticul> treat+ by y\rselves ) ! invad]s ( our l&1 ,i h no m9d to x1 & d look ^u _! way z a c>ry+ on ( ! my/]y ( iniquity2 = ,babylon is a seat ( _m names4 ,sir1 let#dgh ?is controv]sy /& undecid$ till ! ,second ,appe>ance ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & our appeal lie be=e ! ?rone undiscuss$ till t day1 ,i hope to lie d[n 9 ! grave 9 ! fai? ( ! ju/ness ( our cause4 ,i speak no?+ ( ! ma9ta9+ ! greatness ( m51 n subord9ate to ! ,pr9ce ( ! k+s ( ! e>?4 ,i judge t ! blood ( ! witnesses ( ,jesus is f\nd ^u ! skirts ( ?is society1 z well z 9 ,babylon's skirts4 ,i believe t ! way ( ! ,"l is ,colonel ,gilb]t ,k]'s /r5g? & glory2 & ,i %\ld be cont5t to want my "p ( him 7:i* is1 ,i confess1 preci\s & de> 9 ,*ri/71 s t he be sp5t 9 ! s]vice ( ,him :o w anon make inquisition = ! blood ( ! truly godly2 :i* ^! m5 h %$1 aft] fair w>n+ t !y 7 ! godly ( ,scotl&4 #dgh ,suppos+ t ?is controv]sy rema9s undecid$4 ,wor?y ,sir1 believe2 fa9t n4 ,set y\r %\ld] "u ! glory ( ,jesus t is mispris$ 9 ,scotl&1 & give a te/imony = ,him4 ,he ha? _m names 9 ,scotl&1 :o %all walk ) ,him 9 :ite4 ,?is despis$ ,cov5ant %all ru9 ,malignants1 ,sect>ies1 & ,a!i/s4 ,yet a little :ile1 & behold ,he come?1 & walke?#dgi 9 ! greatness ( ,8 /r5g?1 & ,8 g>m5ts dy$ ) blood4 ,oh1 = ! sad & t]rible day ( ! ,"l ^u ,engl&1 _! %ips ( ,t>%i%1 _! f5c$ cities1 etc41 because ( a brok5 cov5ant6 #dgi ,! ,hebrew ( ,isa4 lxiii4 #a is allud$ to 773 m>*+ on 9 ! greatness ( ,8 /r5g?4 ,ru!r=d1 9 ! latt] "p ( 8 life1 /udi$ ,isaiah v closely4 ,see ,sket* ( 8 ,life4 ,a conf]5ce ) ! enemy1 n to h9d] act+ 7,oh t ! ,"l w\ld !reby1 or by "s o!r way1 remove ! cl\d t is ov] y671 if au?ority %\ld concur1 7 to be desir$2 b x c h>dly be expect$4 ,h[ev]1 9 ! way ( duty1 & 9 ! sil5ce ( fai?1 g on4 ,if ye p]i%1 ye are ! fir/ ( ! creation ) :om ! ,"l ha? tak5 t disp5sation4 ,i %\ld humbly desire y1 ,sir1 to look to t3 ,dy+1 &1 behold1 we live2 kill$ all ! day long1 & yet m ?an conqu]ors4 ,!re %all be ! heat & w>mness ( life 9 y\r graves & buri$ bones4 ,b look n = ! ,"l's com+ ! high] way only1 = ,he may come ! l[] way4 ,oh1 h[ little ( ,god d we see1 & h[ my/]i\s is ,he6 ,*ri/ kn[n is among/ ! greate/ secrets ( ,god4 ,keep y\rself 9 ! love ( ,god2 &1 9 ord] to t1 z f> 9 ob$i5ce & subjection to ! ,k+ 7^: salvation & true happ9ess my s\l desire?71 & to e ord9ance ( man = ! ,"l's sake1 & to ! fundam5tal laws ( ?is k+dom1 z y\r ,"l require?4 ,sir1 ye are 9 ! he>ts & pray]s ( ! ,"l's p 9 ?is k+dom1 & 9 ! o!r two4#dhj ,! ,"l ha? said1 ,!re is bless+ 9 ! clu/] ( grapes2 de/roy x n4 #dhj ,engl& & ,irel&4 ,grace1 grace be ^u ! head ( him t is sep>at$ f 8 bre?r52 & ! good-w ( ,him t dwelt 9 ,! ,bu% be ) y4 ,y\r s]vant1 9 8 sweet ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,p]?1 ,nov4 #bc1 #afej4 ,,cccxxxii4--,to ! mu* hon\r$ & truly wor?y ,,colonel ,,gilb]t ,,k]4 7,,*ri/s ,,cause ,,des]ves ,,s]vice ,,& ,,suff]+ ,,f ,,u47 ,= ! vision is yet = an appo9t$ "t2 b at ! end x %all speak1 & n lie3 ?\gh x t>ry1 wait = x4--,,hab4 ii4 #c1 #d4 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,& ,,wor?y ,,sir1--,y\r *a9s n[ %9e z mu* = ,*ri/ 7! cause be+ ,87 z y\r sword 0 made fam\s 9 act+ = t cause2 & bless$ are su* z c will+ly t5d] to ,*ri/ bo? action & blood1 do+ & suff]+4 ,resi/+ unto blood is little = t preci\s & nev]-en\gh exalt$ ,r$eem]1 :o1 :5 ye 7 a-buy+1 gave blood some:at de>] ?an ye gave = ,him1 ev5 ! blood ( ,god 7,acts xx4 #bh74 ,i "k a man1 :o1 ^u ! receipt ( a lett] t ye 7 kill$ & ! p ( ,god de/roy$1 wi%$ t he might be quickly "u ! wall ( ! high] palace f "u ! d9t#dha ( ! /orm1 & :o long$ to h ! wea!r-beat5 & crazy b>k safely l&$ 9 t h>b\r ( et]nal quietness4 #dha ,! bl[1 ,za*>y ,boyd 7,la/ ,battle7 speaks ( ! d9t ( ,god's judgm5t-/roke4 ,:at fur!r s]vice ,*ri/ ha? = y1 ,i "k n2 x is en\gh t 9 y\r captivity#dhb ye (f] y\r s]vice to ,*ri/4 ,b if ,i see any?+1 x looke? l a m]ciful defeat4 ,i see ! nobles & ! /ate fall+ (f f ,*ri/1 & ! night com+ ^u ! prophets2 :i* we %\ld pray to prev5t1 because x is a r>e ?+ to see a fall5 /> ev] w9 up aga9 to ! firmam5t to %9e4 ,& :at if ?is be ! ?ick d>kness go+ be=e ! break ( day8 ,sure1 ,sir1 ! sun %all rise ^u ,scotl&2 b if ,i %all see x1 or h[ ne> is x to t day1 ,i leave t to ,him1 ev5 unto ,jehovah1 :o create? ^u e dwell+-place 9 ,m\nt ,zion1 & ^u h] assemblies1 a cl\d & a smoke by day1 & ! %9+ ( a flam+ fire by night4 ,b1 ,sir1 ! wild]ness %all rejoice & blossom z a rose3 & happy he :o ha? a bone1 or an arm1 to put ! cr[n ^u ! head ( our highe/ ,k+1 ^: *>iot is pav$ ) love4 ,7 !re t5 ?\s& millions ( heav5s creat$ above ^! highe/ heav5s1 & aga9 z _m above !m1 & z _m above !m till angels 7 we>i$ ) c\nt+1 x 7 b too l[ a seat to fix ! pr9cely ?rone ( t ,"l ,jesus 7^: ye are7 above !m all4 ,creat$ heav5s are too l[ a seat ( maje/y = ,him4 ,s9ce1 !n1 !re is none equal to y\r ,ma/] & ,pr9ce :o ha? *os5 out = y 7among/ _m suff]+s = s97 t only cross :i* come? ne>e/ 9 lik5ess to ,8 own cross1 wat]$ ) consolation1 take c\rage1 & com=t y\rself 9 ,him :o ha? *os5 y to glory h]eaft] & to con=mity ) ,him "h4 ,we fools w\ld h a cross ( our own *oos+1 & w\ld h our gall & wormwood sug>$1 our fire cold1 & our dea? & grave w>m$ ) heat ( life2 b ,he :o ha? br\ght _m *ildr5 to glory1 & lo/ none1 is our be/ ,tutor4 ,i wi% t1 :5 ,i am sick1 ,he may be keep] & com=t]4 ,i judge x a bless$ ,fall t we are =feit$ heirs1 brok5 & out ( cr$it1 & t ,*ri/ is become a ,tutor 9 ! place ( free-w1 & t we are no m our own4 ,i am brok5 & wa/$ ) ! wra? t is on ! l&1 & h be5 mu* tempt$ ) a design to h a pass f ,*ri/2 :i*1 if ,i _h1 ,i w\ld n /ay to be a witness ( our defection = any man's intreaty4 ,b ,i "k x is my s(tness & weakness1 :o w\ld ev] be a%ore :5 a fit ( sea-sickness come? on2 ?\gh ,i "k ,i %all come soon en\gh to t desirable c\ntry1 & %all n be displac$3 none %all take my lodg+4 #dhb ,on ! #a/ ( ,decemb] #afej1 be+ ,sabba?1 ! we/ c\ntry =ces ( ! ,cov5ant]s 7 scatt]$ at ,hamilton by a p>ty ( ,engli%1 "u ! conduct ( ,lamb]t4 ,sev]al ( !m 7 kill$1 & ,colonel ,k] 0 w\nd$ & tak54 7,lamont's ,di>y1 p4 #bd47 ,sir1 _m eyes are ^u y1 & ! godly are exce$+ly refre%$ t ye li/5 n to ! ways ( _m ab\t y1 :o ) fair words make m]*&ise ( s\ls4 ,sir1 if ! way y are 9 be n ! way ( ,*ri/1 !n wo to me1 = ,i am et]nally lo/4 ,b truly1 ! ,"l ,*ri/'s deal+s ) ,colonel ,gilb]t ,k] ha? prov5 to me1 t ! ,new ,te/am5t & ! cov5ant ( grace is a piece t a solemn meet+ & assembly ( all creat$ angels 7jo9 all _! wits toge!r7 c\ld n h devis$4 ,s9ce1 ,sir1 ye paid no?+ = ! *ange t ,*ri/ made1 & ye w take t debt ( free grace to heav5 ) y 7= :at 0 ,*ri/ ,jesus indebt$ to y1 m ?an to all y\r k9dr$ & "n671 !re=e1 s9ce ye are made ,8 own1 foll[ no o!r way4 ,:at is my salvation1 ?\gh ,i %\ld lay x 9 pawn 7x is b a poor pl$ge71 t ?is1 ?is only is ! way6 ,b ,*ri/ is surety ,himself t x is ! way4 ,! ,=]unn] w5t be=e y1 & ,he is safely l&$3 & !re is a fair company be=e y ( su* z h come out ( great tribulation1 & h wa%$ _! g>m5ts1 & made !m :ite 9 ! blood ( ! ,lamb1 to :om ^! promises are n[ p]=m$3 ,he t ov]come? %all eat ( ! tree ( life1 t is 9 ! mid/ ( ! p>adise ( ,god2 &1 ,god %all wipe away all te>s f _! eyes1 & !re %all be no m dea?1 nei!r sorr[1 nor cry+1 nei!r %all !re be any m pa9--,he t sitte? on ! ?rone %all dwell among !m2 !y %all hung] no m1 nei!r ?ir/ any m1 nei!r %all ! sun light on !m1 nor any heat2 = ! ,lamb t is 9 ! mid/ ( ! ?rone %all fe$ !m1 & %all lead !m unto liv+ f\nta9s ( wat]s4 ,i may1 ,sir1 possibly keep y f bett] "w4 ,! ,god ( peace1 t br\ght aga9 f ! dead ! ,great ,%eph]d ( ! %eep1 ?r\gh ! blood ( ! et]nal cov5ant1 make y p]fect4 ,y\rs1 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,jan4 #g1 #afea4 ,,cccxxxiii4--,to ! mu* hon\r$ & truly wor?y ,,colonel ,,gilb]t ,,k]1 :5 tak5 prison]4 7,,com=t+ ,,?\ghts ,,to ,,! ,,afflict$--,,d>kness ,,( ,,! ,,times--,,fell[%ip ,,9 ,,*ri/',s ,,suff]+s--,,satisfaction ,,) ,,8 ,,provid5ces47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,& ,,wor?y ,,sir1--,i h he>d ( y\r cont9u$ captivity 9 ,engl&1 z well z 9 ?is afflict$ l&4 ,b1 g :]e ye w1 ye _c g f "u y\r ,%ad[1 :i* is broad] ?an _m k+doms4 ,ye *ange lodg+ & c\ntries2 b ! same ,"l is be=e y1 if ye 7 c>ri$ away captive to ! o!r side ( ! sun1 or z f> z ! ris+ ( ! morn+ />4 ,x is spok5 to y\r "m 7:o ha? yet receiv$ no bill ( divorce71 :i* 0 writt5 to ,judah1 ,be 9 pa91 & lab\r to br+ =?1 ,o daught] ( ,zion1 l a woman 9 travail3 = n[ %alt ?\ g =? out ( ! city1 & ?\ %alt dwell 9 ! field1 & ?\ %alt g ev5 to ,babylon2 !re %alt ?\ be deliv]$2 !re ! ,"l %all r$eem !e f ! h& ( ?9e enemies 7,micah iv4 #aj74 ,engl& %all be acc\ntable = y1 to r5d] y back3 ,i w say to ! nor?1 ',give up2' & to ! s\?1 ',keep n back' 7,isa4 xliii4 #f74 ,x is a s]mon t fle% & blood laughe? at3 ,prophesy ^u ^! dry bones1 & say unto !m1 ',o ye dry bones1 he> ! ^w ( ! ,"l6' ,x is a prea*+ to ! cold grave3 ,?us sai? ! ,"l unto ! bones1 ',behold1 ,i w cause brea? to ent] into y1 & ye %all live2 & ,i w lay s9ews ^u y1 & br+ up fle% ^u y1 & cov] y ) sk91 & put brea? 9 y1 & ye %all live' 7,ezek4 xxxvii4 #d1 #e1 #f74 ,& ! sea gave up ! dead t 7 9 x 7,rev4 xx4 #ac74 ,b]wick mu/ r5d] back ! ,scotti% captives1 & ,colonel ,gilb]t ,k] ) !m4 ,= ?us sai? ! ,"l1 y\r ,r$eem]1 ! ,holy ,"o ( ,israel1 ,= y\r sake ,i h s5t to ,babylon1 & h br\ght d[n all _! nobles1 & ! ,*aldeans ^: cry is 9 ! %ips 7,isa4 xliii4 #ad74 ,if any ( ?9e be driv5 out to ! utmo/ p>ts ( heav51 f !nce w ! ,"l ?y ,god ga!r !e1 & f !nce w ,he fet* !e 7,deut4 xxx4 #d74 ,?us sai? ! ,"l ( ho/s1 ,behold1 ,i w save ,my p f ! ea/ c\ntry & f ! we/ c\ntry1 & ,i w br+ !m1 & !y %all dwell 9 ! mid/ ( ,j]usalem1 & !y %all be ,my p1 & ,i w be _! ,god1 9 tru? & 9 righte\sness 7,ze*4 viii4 #g1 #h74 ,sir1 ye are bo? book$ by ! ,"l :o write? up ! p 7,ps4 lxxxvii4 #e1 #f71 & c\nt$ to ! ,"l z "o ( ! h\se & /ock 7,ps4 xxii4 #cj74 ,fe> n1 fa9t n2 all y\r hairs are numb]$4 ,x is ! desire ( ! p ( ,god1 t1 z y\r bonds hi!rto h be5 exempl>y to ! /r5g!n+ ( ! feeble & to ! /opp+ ( ! m\? ( ! adv]s>y1 )\t any decl9+ to ! "r or left h&2 s y\r suff]+s 9 ! place ye n[ g to1 may be 7z we are confid5t 9 ! ,"l ( y1 & 9 humility boa/ ( ,8 grace 9 y7 sav\ry1 conv9c+1 & l unto ?is hon\rable cause1 t w prevail 9 ,brita91 contr>y to all ! ma*9ations & c\nsels ( devils & m54 ,& ?\gh !re 7 no o!r ink 9 ! p5 ,i n[ write ) b "s dew+ ( my la/ cool+ blood1 ?is ,i purpose 7,8 grace1 ^: ,i am1 enabl+ me7 to /& to4 ,sir1 we desire to adore no in/rum5ts2 yet we conceive ! %9+ & rays ( grace f ! ,f\nta91 ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! fulness ( ! ,godhead1 be/[$ on s9ful m51 hold =? ! good ?\ghts ( ,*ri/ to ?is poor l&1 ^: multipli$ graves1 & ^: s\ls "u ! alt>1 sla9 by ,sect>ies & ,malignants1 cry al\d to heav54 ,i see no?+1 ,sir1 if ! ,"l be n ne> 7?\gh ,i d>e n say h[ soon7 to awake = ! ye> ( ,zion's controv]sy4 ,= my sword %all be ba!d 9 heav5 7,isa4 xxxiv4 #e74 ,behold1 x %all come d[n ^u ,engl&1 & on ! residue ( ,8 enemies 9 ,scotl&4 ,wo is me = ,engl&6 ,t l& %all be soak$ ) blood1 & _! du/ made fat ) fatness2 t pleasant l& %all be a wild]ness1 & ! du/ ( _! l& pit*2 a judgm5t ^u _! wall$ t[ns1 _! pleasant fields1 _! /rong %ips1 etc41 if !y d n rep5t4 ,ye h n1 ,i conceive1 se5 su* se>*+ & try+ times z n[ ^! are4 ,& yet ! "q w be drawn to a m n>r[ /ate1 & multitudes w yet leave ! cause2 = we took all into ! cov5ant t (f]$ to build ) u4 ,b ,*ri/ mu/ h b a small remnant 7few nobles1 if any2 few m9i/]s2 few pr(essors71 ?\gh our way /&e? un*ang$4 ,by hon\r & di%on\r1 by good report & evil report3 z deceiv]s & yet true2 z unkn[n1 yet well kn[n2 z dy+1 & behold we live2 z *a/5$1 & yet n kill$ 7#b ,cor4 vi4 #h1 #i74 ,nei!r is ?is y\r condition alone1 b ! exp]i5c$ lot ( all ! sa9ts t h gone be=e y4 ,x is "o & ! same cross ( ,*ri/2 b !re be sundry faces & div]se circum/ances 9 ! same remnant 7,col4 i4 #bd71 ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/ & y\rs4 ,sir1 to be deliv]$ to soldi]s1 & 9 captivity1 looke? l ,8 suff]+ ( :om ,isaiah sai?1 ,he 0 tak5 f prison1 & f judgm5t 7,isa4 liii4 #h73 yea1 & tak5 b\nd 7,john xviii4 #ab74 ,:5 ! cause is ! tru? ( ,god1 ! lu/re & face ( suff]+ is s mu* ! m lovely t x ha? ! hue & col\r ( ,*ri/'s suff]+s1 :o endur$ contradiction ( s9n]s & despis$ ! %ame4 ,oh x is a great ^w1 ,*ri/ %am$1 & ,*ri/ abas$6 ,b ?us 0 ! ,head1 & s are ! memb]s1 dealt ) 9 ! _w2 & truly any?+ ( ,*ri/1 ev5 ! wor/ ( ,him 7to speak s71 ,8 reproa* & %ame1 are lovely4 ,?\gh sup]/iti\s love to ! mat]ial cross ,he suff]$ ^u be fool]y1 & dot+ ^u ! holy grave#dhc be curs$ idolatry2 yet is !re a communion ) ,him 9 ,8 suff]+s mo/ desirable4 ,b rejoice1 inasmu* z ye are p>tak]s ( ,*ri/'s suff]+s 7#a ,pet4 iv4 #ac73 9 :i* s5se1 ! cup t ,8 lip t\*$ ha? ! sweet] ta/e1 ev5 ?\gh dea? 7 9 x2 ! grave1 because ,he did lie 9 x1 is s mu* ! s(t] & ! m refre%ful a b$ ( re/2 & t "p ( ! sky & cl\ds t ! ,belov$ %all break ?r\gh1 & come to judgm5t1 is z lovely a piece ( ! creat$ heav5 z any is1 if we may love ! gr\nd ,he goe? on ! bett]4 ,b all ?is is to be und]/ood 9 a spiritual mann]4 ,! ,"l calle? y1 ,sir1 ^u :om ! ,_s ( ,god & ,8 glory re/e?1 to put y\r s\l's ,,am5 to ?is disp5sation2 & require? ( u1 t our desires foll[ ! n[-decl>$ decree ( ,god conc]n+ ! desolation ( our s9ful l&1 s _m ways guilty ( a despis$ ,gospel1 & a brok5 ,cov5ant2 & t ) all submission4 ,c]ta9ly1 no man ha? fail$ m 9 ?is ?+1 ?an he :o write? to y4 ,= ,i h br\ght my heal? into great haz>d1 & torm5t$ my _s ) excessive grief1 = our pres5t provocations1 & ! r5d+s ( our kirk2 & ,i see x is a *all5g+ (1 & a bold plead+ aga9/1 ,him ^u ^: %\ld] ! gov]nm5t is 7,isa4 xxii4 #bb74 ,! ,fa!r ha? put a glori\s tru/ ^u ,*ri/3 ,& ,i w fa/5 ,him z a nail 9 a sure place1 & ,he %all be = a glori\s ?rone to ,8 ,fa!r's h\se2 & !y %all hang ^u ,him all ! glory ( ,8 ,fa!r's h\se1 ! (fspr+ & ! issue1 all vessels ( small quantity1 f ! vessels ( cups ev5 to all ! vessels ( flagons 7,isa4 xxii4 #bc1 #bd74 ,our unbeliev+ appreh5sions d s qu>rel at ! prosp]ity ( enemies 9 an evil cause1 t we wre/le ) defeats1 spoil+1 captivity ( ! godly1 kill+ ( ,8 p1 ! wa/+ ( our l&1 />v+ & fami%+ ( ! k+dom1 :i* is worse ?an ! sword4 ,b ?is is a s9ful contradict+ ( ! ,"l's reveal$ decree4 ,8 wisdom sai?1 ,spoil+ & desolation is be/ = ,scotl&2 & we say1 ,n1 & s accuse ,*ri/ ( misgov]nm5t1 & ( n be+ true to ! tru/ put ^u ,him4 ,b s9ce ,he do? n drag ! gov]nm5t at ,8 heels1 b ha? x ^u ,8 %\ld]1 & s9ce ! ,nail fa/5$ 9 a sure place _c be brok51#dhd nor c ! smalle/ vessel fail to f9d sweet security 9 dep5d5ce ^u ,him1 s9ce all ! weight ( heav5 & e>?1 ( r$eem$ sa9ts & confirm$ angels1 is ^u ,8 %\ld]1 ,i am a fool1 & bruti% to imag9e t ,i c add any?+ to ,*ri/'s special c>e ( & t5d]ness to ,8 p4 ,he :o keepe? ! bas9s & knives ( ,8 h\se1 & br+e? ! vessels aga9 to ! second temple 7,ezra i4 #h-aj71 mu/ h a m t5d] c>e ( ,8 r$eem$ ones ?an ( a spoon1 or ( ,pet]'s old %oes 7,acts xii4 #h71 :i* yet mu/ n be lo/ 9 ,8 captivity4 ,oh = grace to suff] ,*ri/ to tutor ,8 own m9ors & "y heirs6 ,b we _c endure to be "u ! act+s ( ,8 gov]nm5t2 we love too mu* to be our own4 ,oh1 h[ sweet to be :olly ,*ri/'s1 & :olly 9 ,*ri/6 to be out ( ! creature's own+1 & made complete 9 ,*ri/6 to live by fai? 9 ,*ri/1 & to be1 once = all1 clo!d ) ! uncreat$ maje/y & glory ( ! ,son ( ,god1 :]e9 ,he make? all ,8 fri5ds & foll[]s %>]s6 to dwell 9 ,immanuel's high & bless$ l&1 & live 9 t sweete/ air :]e no w9d bl[e? b ! brea?+s ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 no seas nor floods fl[ b ! pure wat] ( life1 t proce$e? f "u ! ?rone & f ! ,lamb6 no plant+ b ! ,tree ( ,life t yielde? twelve mann] ( fruits e mon?6 ,:at d we "h b s9 & suff]8 ,oh1 :5 %all ! night be gone1 ! %ad[s flee away1 & ! morn+ ( t long1 long day1 )\t cl\d or night1 dawn8 ,! ,_s & ! bride say1 ,come4 ,oh1 :5 %all ! ,lamb's wife be ready1 & ! ,bridegroom say1 ,come6 #dhc ,! ,holy ,sepul*re at ,j]usalem4 #dhd ,isa4 xxii4 #be is allud$ to1 :]e ! ,hebrew ^w means ei!r brok51 or cut d[n4 ,see note1 p4 #fee4 ,wor?y ,sir1 ,i m9d y to ! ,he>] ( pray]4 ,oh help me 9 t k9d4 ,! ,_s ( ,jesus be ) y\r _s4 ,y\rs1 9 8 only ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,may #ad1 #afea4 ,,cccxxxiv4--,to ! wor?y & mu* hon\r$ ,,colonel ,,gilb]t ,,k]4 7,,com=t ,,"u ,,! ,,cl\d ,,hang+ ,,ov] ,,scotl&--,,dissuasion ,,f ,,leav+ ,,scotl&47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,& ,,wor?y ,,sir1--,i "k n :y ! p ( ,god %\ld n take notice ( ! bonds ( any :o h blood 9 read9ess to be let out = ,8 cause2 & ,i judge x 0 n ( y t ye di$ n 9 ! undecid$ controv]sy :i* ! ,"l ( ! :ole e>? ha? ) ! m5 :om ,he ha? s5t aga9/ u4 ,de> & mu* hon\r$ 9 ! ,"l1 let me entreat y to be f> f ! ?\ghts ( leav+ ?is l&4 ,i see x1 & f9d x1 t ! ,"l ha? cov]$ ! :ole l& ) a cl\d 9 ,8 ang]4 ,b ?\gh ,i h be5 tempt$ to ! l1 ,i _h r be 9 ,scotl& beside angry ,jesus ,*ri/1 kn[+ t ,he m9de? no evil to u1 ?an 9 ,ed5 or any g>d5 9 ! e>?2 if we c rema9 unit$ ) ! ,"l's remnant 9 ! l&4#dhe ,he laye? up wra? = all sorts ( adv]s>ies 9 ,brita94 ,?\gh ,i %\ld nev] see ! glory ( ,8 glitt]+ sword 9 ,brita91 ,i w\ld be solac$ 9 ! innoc5t ?\ght 7f> f rev5ge7 t ! sa9ts %all dip _! feet 9 ! blood ( ! sla9 ( ! ,"l4 ,& truly1 ,sir1 ,i suppose t ye _c b come to ^! ?\ghts & weak desires be=e ! ,he>] ( pray]1 = z little z ye ?9k ( & value y\rself4 ,= me1 if ,i c\ld m9d y 9 y\r bonds1 ,i purpose n to /& to ! acc\nt y give1 or ?\ghts ye h ( y\rself2 ?\gh ,i "k ye are n a :it1 m or less1 be=e ,him :o weighe? ,8 own accord+ to ! weight ( imput$ righte\sness1 = my appreh5sions4 ,*ri/ _c mi/ake y1 m5 may2 & ! calculation & e/eem ( free grace make? y to be :at y are4 ,i hope to see y an ev]la/+ly oblig$ debtor to ,him :om ye %all praise b nev] pay4 ,& truly ye h no ri*es b t debt3 & ,i "k t ye love to be engag$ to ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! mo/ excell5t ( cr$itors4 ,mu* joy & sweetness may ye h1 9 /&+ writt5 9 ,8 book4 ,i desire to d x myself1 & ,i w\ld h y also highly to e/eem ! design ( ,*ri/1 :o ha? rais$ ! ri*es ( ! glory ( s mu* grace above ! circle ( ! heav5 ( heav5s1 out ( v no?+s2 & contriv$ ,8 ?\ghts ( love1 s t lumps ( glorifi$ clay %\ld /& be=e ,him1 = all ages1 ! burd5$ & load5 debtors ( free1 et]nally free grace4 ,sir1 ye _c ca/ ! c\nt ( ! r5ts ( y\r s great inh]itance ( glory4 #dhe ,ru!r=d "h ref]s to a call :i* he _h receiv$ 7on ! dea? ( ,de ,maets1 or ,dematius7 to fill ! ,*air ( ,div9ity 9 ! ,univ]sity ( ,utre*t1 to :i* he 0 elect$ )\t be+ consult$4 ,he1 h[ev]1 decl9$ to accept ! invitation4 ,! call 0 convey$ to him fir/ v]bally1 by 8 bro!r ,james1 !n an (fic] 9 a regim5t ly+ at ,grave 9 ,brabant2 & next =mally 9 writ+4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r s]vant1 9 8 own ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ed9burgh1 ,may #ah1 #afea4 ,,cccxxxv4--,to my ,,lady ,,k5mure4 7,,diff]5ce ,,betwe5 ,,:at ,,is ,,man',s ,,& ,,*ri/',s1 ,,& ,,betwe5 ,,*ri/ ,,himself ,,& ,,8 ,,bless+s47 ,,madam1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,we are fall5 9 w9n[+ & try+ times4 ,i am glad t y\r brea? s]ve? y to run to ! end1 9 ! same condition & way :]e9 ye h walk$ ^! tw5ty ye>s pa/4 ,x is ei!r ! way ( peace1 or we are yet 9 our s9s1 & h miss$ ! way4 ,! ,"l1 x is true1 ha? /a9$ ! pride ( all our glory2 & n[1 la/ ( all1 ! sun ha? gone d[n ^u _m ( ! prophets4 ,b /umble n2 m5 are b m51 & ,god appe>e? m & m to be ,god1 & ,*ri/ is /ill ,*ri/4 ,madam1 a /rong] ?an ,i am _h almo/ /umbl$ me & ca/ me d[n4 ,b oh :at m]cy is x to disc]n betwe5 :at is ,*ri/'s & :at is man's1 & :at way ! hue1 col\r1 & lu/re ( gifts ( grace dazzle & deceive our weak eyes6 ,oh to be dead to all ?+s t are bel[ ,*ri/1 7 x ev5 a creat$ heav5 & creat$ grace6 ,hol9ess is n ,*ri/2 nor are ! blossoms & fl[]s ( ! ,tree ( ,life ! tree itself4 ,m5 & creatures may w9d !mselves betwe5 u & ,*ri/2 &1 !re=e1 ! ,"l ha? done mu* to take out ( ! way all betwixt ,him & u4 ,!re are n 9 our way n[1 k+s1 nor armies1 nor nobles1 nor judicatories1 nor /rongholds1 nor wat*m51 nor godly pr(essors4 ,! faire/ ?+s1 & mo/ em95t 9 ,brita91 are /a9$1 & h lo/ _! lu/re2 only1 only ,*ri/ keepe? ,8 gre5ness & beauty1 & rema9e? :at ,he 04 ,oh1 if ,he 7 m & m excell5t to our appreh5sions ?an ev] ,he 0 7^: excell5cy is above all appreh5sions71 & /ill m & m sweet to our ta/e6 ,i c>e = no?+1 if s be t ,i 7 ne>] to ,him4 ,& yet ,he flee? n f me3 ,i flee f ,him1 b ,he pursue?4 ,i he> t y\r ,lady%ip ha? ! same e/eem ( ! despis$ cause & cov5ant ( our ,"l t ye _h be=e4 ,madam1 hold y !re4 ,i d>e & w\ld gladly brea! out my _s 9 t way1 ) a ne>] communion & fell[%ip ) ! ,fa!r & ! ,son1 & w\ld seek no m b t ,i might die believ+4 ,& also ,i w\ld hope1 t ! e>? %\ld n cov] ! blood ( ! godly1 sla9 9 ,scotl&1 b t ! ,"l w make inquisition = _! blood :5 ! suff]+s ( ! sa9ts 9 ^! l&s %all be fulfill$4 ,! good-w ( ,him t dwelt 9 ,! ,bu% be ) y4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's1 at all obs]vance1 9 ! ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,glasg[1 ,sept4 #bh1 #afea4 ,,cccxxxvi4--,to ,,lady ,,ral/on4#dhf #dhf ,wodr[ ,,mss4 vol4 xlv4 #hvo1 ,no4 #ac4 ,?is lett]1 says ,wodr[1 is tak5 f a copy2 b is c]ta9ly ,mr4 ,ru!r=d's to ,lady ,ral/on ( t ilk1 :i* ,i h f h] gr&*ild1 &1 z f> z ,i c see1 is n pr9t$4 ,,lady ,,ral/on1 ^: maid5 "n 0 ,ursula ,mure1 0 daught] to ,william ,mure ( ,gl&]/on1 a respectable family 9 ! c\nty ( ,r5frew1 & wife ( ,william ,ral/on ( t ilk4 ,mr4 ,alex&] ,dunlop1 m9i/] ( ,paisley1 0 m>ri$ to "o ( h] si/]s1 & ,mr4 ,john ,c>/airs to ano!r4 ,lady ,ral/on 0 a woman ( di/+ui%$ piety4 ,mr4 ,dunlop1 :o 0 mo/ imp>tial 9 8 judgm5t ( p]sons ( wor?1 spoke 9 ! highe/ t]ms ( h] ,*ri/ian "*4 ,"o day1 comm5d+ h] to ,mrs4 ,ha/ie1 wife ( ,mr4 ,alex&] ,ha/ie1 m9i/] ( ,glasg[1 he spoke s mu* to h] comm5dation t ,mr4 ,ha/ie said to him1 ,i wond] to he> y speak s mu* to ! praise ( t lady2 ,i ?9k y speak m ( h] ?an ( y\r own wife4 ,he answ]$1 ,s&]s1 ,i love truly to be j to ev]ybody4 ,i ?9k my wife is truly a good woman1 & all ! re/ ( ! si/]s are good wom52 b ,i mu/ say1 ,lady ,ral/on is a p]son m ?an ord9>y4 ,i "k v few come h] l5g?2 yea1 ,s&]s1 ,i truly ?9k %ame to ev5 myself to be a ,*ri/ian beside h]1 :5 ,i look to h] c>riage4 ,%e is a v odd s+ul> woman 7,wodr['s ,analecta74 ,mr4 ,john ,c>/airs also be>s te/imony to h] ,*ri/ian excell5ce1 & to ! k9dness %e _h %[n to him & 8 family1 p>ticul>ly aft] 8 ejection f 8 *ur* 9 ,glasg[1 9 #affb1 = consci5ce' sake4 7,,duty ,,( ,,pref]r+ ,,to ,,live ,,r ,,?an ,,die--,,want ,,( ,,union ,,9 ,,! ,,judgm5ts ,,( ,,! ,,godly47 ,,"r ,,wor?y ,,e/eem$ ,,9 ,,y\r ,,excell5t ,,"l ,,jesus1--,) mu* desire ,i h long$ to he> h[ y 71 s9ce ,i he>d ( y\r be+ s ne> ! h>b\r1 z seem$2 & n[1 to my great satisfaction1 ,i am in=m$ ( y\r recov]y4 ,z = y\rself1 ,i grant1 to h ent]$ 9 at ! ports ( ! mansions ( glory _h be5 be/ by f>2 b1 yet to /ay a little long] "h is mu* m com=table to y\rs4 ,!re=e1 ,mi/ress1 de>ly respect$ 9 ! ,"l1 y are ev5 he>tily welcome1 ?\gh to %>e yet fur!r ) ,zion 9 h] manifold tribulations4 ,yea1 ,i believe y\rself ?9ks x no disadvantage1 b r "o great addition ( hon\r1 to come back & be> ,8 reproa* yet m1 9 a _w ( opposition to ,him4 ,= 7to speak s7 x is an advantage t is n to be _h 9 heav5 itself2 =1 al?\gh ! inhabitants ( t l& agree 9 "o to s+ ! song ( ! ,lamb's praise & comm5dation1 s x is "h-away1 & "h only1 :]e we h occasion to endure %ame & contradiction = ,8 wor?y sake4 ,consid]+1 !re=e1 ! hon\r ( ! cross ) ! glory ( ! life to come1 ! sa9ts are h]eby r5d]$ completely happy & hon\rable4 ,x's mu* selfi%ness 7z ,i judge x :5 ,i get se5 be/ into ! my/]y ( our ,"l's cross7 to make po/ ha/e to be 9 ! l& ( re/1 :5 a /orm ( p]secution is ris+ = ,*ri/2 = ! slugg>d & peevi% _s loves re/ ^u any t]ms1 ?\gh nev] s di%on\rable4 ,x is 9 effect1 !n1 f> m hon\rable to seek con=mity to ,*ri/ 9 ,8 cross1 ?an to#dhg precipitate 9 desir+ to be l ,him 9 glory1 & despise & fly away f ,8 suff]+s4 ,we use to say !y are v evil-wor?y ( ! sweet :o w n endure ! s\r4 ,i ?9k ,*ri/'s pilgrim we$s 7,he be+ a ,man ( sorr[s & griefs7 are m hon\rable ?an ev] x became ! l ( u to we>2 especially consid]+ our poor base desc5t1 :om ,he w h hon\r$ ) con=mity to ,himself4 ,woe's me t ,i1 & _m ! l ( me )9 ! l&1 look s fr[>dly on ,*ri/'s cross1 z ?\gh x 7 n ,8 love-all[ance to all ,8 foll[]s6 ,x's pla9ly our gross ignorance t is ! cause !re(4 ,fai?1 ,i grant1 w\ld suff] affliction = ,him ) good-w1 r ?an ! lea/ iniquity %\ld be committ$2 b s5se loves no b&s4 ,= fai?1 keep+ ! sway1 puts (t-times ! c>nal man 9 bondage1 & t occasions /rife betwixt ! fle% & ! _s4 ,! _s smells no fre$om or deliv]ance b t :i* comes f above2 ! fle% w\ld aye h deliv]ance1 )\t exam9ation ( ! t]ms1 or :]efrom x comes4 ,z x is ! m>k ( ,*ri/'s %eep1 t !y w he> ,8 voice1 & w n ackn[l$ge a /rang]1 s x is ! m>k ( fai?1 t x w only receive ord]s f heav54 ,:5 ,he decl>es ,8 m9d = b&s1 x submits to b&s1 n reply+ objections to ! contr>y2 & aga91 :5 ,he says1 ,%[ y\rselves1 ye prison]s ( hope1 x discov]s "t & way1 & obeys to come =?1 b n till !n4 ,b ! fle% make? ev] ha/e1 & ! fir/ & ne>e/ ease is aye its be/ *oice4 ,! ,"l keep ,8 de> p f want+ ( any ex]cise t is measur$ out by ,him to !m1 n[ :5 ,he hides ,8 face1 le/ we be turn$ aside to /range gods6 ,& :5 ,he %[s ,himself aga9 7z ,he w assur$ly d71 we k5 our *ange4#dhh ,x is f> saf] to dwell a little 9 fai?'s prison ?an 9 s5se's faire/ lib]ty4 ,i see no?+ s com=table an evid5ce ( ,god's /ay+ into1 & heal+ (1 ?is brok5 & poor l&1 ?an t fai?ful te/imony ( ,8 preci\s s]vants 7& /r5g!n$ only by ,him7 aga9/ ! late & sore defection4#dhi ,yet1 if ! ,"l _h n left u a remnant1 we _h be5 z ,sodom & l to ,gomorrah4 ,& exalt$ be our ,god1 only wise & free 9 ,8 love1 t ev] any te/imony 0 giv56 = ! h\r ( temptation 0 v d>k to all once4 ,b to "s ,he %[$ mu* light1 & help$ !m ) a little help4 ,o!rs1 also1 able & de> to ,him1 ,he ha? lett51 z yet1 rema9 "u ! cl\d4 ,b ! my/]y ( ,8 wisdom is s high 9 ?is1 t ,i pr(ess x may r5d] all fle% humble 9 ! du/1 & to glory h5ce=? 9 no?+ b 9 ,8 uphold+ /r5g? & free love4 ,always1#dij :5 ,8 due "t comes1 ,he w make ,8 s]vants see t :i* !y d n n[ see4 ,b1 alas6 9 ! meantime1 !re is no h>d] matt] ( our tr\ble to be look$ to ?an ! griev\s diff]5ces ( judgm5ts & affections among ! ,"l's s]vants2 :i* ,i "k is mu* pond]$ by y4 ,& ,i tru/ t all our wor?y de> fri5ds w lab\r to ! utmo/1 accord+ to ,*ri/'s comm&1 to h ! brea* made up aga91 t ,satan get n advantage !re?r\gh2 = ,i ?9k no?+ makes m = 8 ends ?an ! defac+ ( union among/ ! ,"l's de> ones4 ,i ?9k x %\ld be among/ our _m reque/s to ,him 9 :om all ! build+ use? to be fitly fram$ toge!r 9 love2 yea1 ! obta9+ ( ?is reque/ 7 a great advantage to ! poor kirk4 ,& if ! ,"l take pleasure 9 u1 !re is yet hope 9 ,israel conc]n+ ?is ?+2 b if n1 x is l to prove a probable tok51 among/ "s o!rs1 ( ,*ri/'s tak+ d[n ,8 tab]nacle 9 ?is l&3 :i*1 if ,he d1 we w h sad days4 ,b ! consid]ation ( ,8 pitiful compassion holds =? gr\nd to believe o!rwise2 ^u :i* gr\nd x is l t ,he w give u a door ( hope1 ?\gh ,he d n give full deliv]ance yet4 ,= our hope is n p]i%$ yet f ! ,"l1 because m5 & c>nal reason say s2 = none ( ^! are b&s or rules to ! ,almighty6 ,yea1 ,zion's l[e/ ebb %all be ! fir/ /ep to h] rise4 ,i h no o!r reason to give b ! zeal ( ! ,"l ( ho/s w p]=m x 7,isa4 ix4 #g72 & 9 confid5ce ( x1 ,i rema91 #dhg ,too8 #dhh ,come to "k h[ mu* we are *ang$4 #dhi ,ru!r=d alludes to ! opposition made by ! ,prote/]s to ! ,public ,resolutions4 #dij ,nev]!less4 ,y\rs 9 all tr\ble1 ,s4 ,r4 ,octob] #afea4 ,t5d] my respects to y\r de> husb&1 :o is inde$ preci\s 9 ! acc\nt ( ! hone/ "h1 = 8 fai?fulness 9 ! h\r ( temptation4 ,,cccxxxvii4--,to a ,m9i/] ( ,glasg[4#dia #dia ,f a copy among ! ,wodr[ ,,mss4 vol4 xlv4 #hvo1 ,no4 #ad4 ,i _h x1 says ,wodr[1 f ! ,laird ( ,ral/on4 ,x's a d\ble1 only writt5 on ! same %eet ) ! =m] to ,lady ,ral/on1 p]haps ab\t ! same "t4 ,wodr[ annexes to ?is lett] ! foll[+ note3--,to "o ( ! m9i/]s ( ,glasg[1 :o probably 0 depos$ by ! ,resolutioni/s1 or at lea/ a suff]] = ! prote/ation1--,mr4 ,m',w>d p]haps1 or ,mr4 ,patrick ,gillespie4 ,! lett] be>s int]nal evid5ce ( hav+ be5 writt5 to a m9i/] ( ,glasg[ :o _h be5 c5sur$ by ! ,g5]al ,assembly :i* met at ,dundee 9 #afea1 = 8 opposition to ! public resolutions4 ,by t ,assembly ?ree m9i/]s1 ,mr4 ,james ,gu?rie ( ,/irl+1 ,mr4 ,patrick ,gillespie ( ,glasg[1 & ,mr4 ,james ,simpson ( ,air?1 7 depos$1 & "o1 ,mr4 ,james ,nasmi? ( ,hamilton1 susp5d$1 on ! gr\nd ( _! hav+ prote/$ aga9/ ! lawfulness ( t ,assembly4 7,life ( ,rob]t ,blair1 p4 #bgh47 ,!re seems1 !n1 little d\bt t ,mr4 ,patrick ,gillespie is ! p]son to :om ?is lett] 0 address$4 ,x c\ld n h be5 ,mr4 ,rob]t ,m',w>d1 = he 0 lic5s$ only 9 #afee1 & did n become a m9i/] ( ,glasg[ till #afef1 :5 he succe$$ ,mr4 ,&rew ,gray 9 ! ,out] ,high ,kirk2 nor1 ?\gh he enli/$ himself on ! side ( ! ,prote/]s1 does he appe> to h suff]$ on t acc\nt4 ,mr4 ,patrick ,gillespie 0 ! son ( ,mr4 ,john ,gillespie 7second m9i/] ( ! collegiate *>ge ( ,kirkcaldy71 & bro!r ( ! celebrat$ ,george ,gillespie4 ,he 0 born at ,kirkcaldy 9 #afag1 & 0 = "s "t m9i/] ( t p>i%1 previ\s to 8 translation to ,glasg[4 ,aft] ! dea? ( ,*>les ,i4 he fav\r$ ! ,commonweal?1 & 0 appo9t$ by ,cromwell ,pr9cipal ( ! ,univ]sity ( ,glasg[1 into :i* (fice he 0 in/all$ aft] enc\nt]+ mu* opposition4 ,at ! ,re/oration he 0 eject$ f ! ,pr9cipal%ip1 9 :i* he 0 succe$$ by ! celebrat$ ,rob]t ,baillie4 ,he 0 also imprison$ successively 9 ! ,ca/les ( ,ed9burgh & ,/irl+2 & ^u ! sitt+ ( ! ,p>liam5t 9 #affa1 0 impea*$ ( high treason1 on ! alleg$ gr\nd ( 8 hav+ compil$ ,! ,we/]n ,remon/rance1 approv$ ! pamphlet entitl$ ,! ,causes ( ,god's ,wra?1 & kept correspond5ce ) ,cromwell4 ,b1 hav+ made concessions1 he 0 %ortly aft] lib]at$1 & conf9$ to ,ormi/on & six miles ar\nd x4 ,8 works speak = him1 says ,wodr[1 & evid5ce him a p]son ( great le>n+1 solidity1 & piety1 p>ticul>ly 8 excell5t treatises ^u ',! ,cov5ants ( ,grace & ,r$emption4' 7,,enc\rag+ ,,words ,,to ,a ,,suff]+ ,,bro!r--,,:y ,,m5 ,,%r9k ,,f ,,*ri/',s ,,te/imony47 ,,sir1--,i long to see y1 s9ce y gave a public te/imony = y\r ,ma/]1 & are become a suff]] = ,him4 ,until ,i %all be able to see y1 ,i ?\ght x duty to write to y t ,i rememb] y z ,i am able4 ,y\r zeal & fai?fulness = our ,ma/] & y\r "m *ur* h made y\r "n hon\rable & preci\s among _m "h2 yea1 h exce$+ly refre%$ ! b[els ( ! sa9ts4 ,^u my ^w1 ,sir1 ,i say ! tru?1 y h _! he>ts & _! approbation to :at y h done2 & t y are approv5 ( ,god1 ,i d\bt n3 ! seal :]e(1 ,i hope1 %all be 9 y\r he>t1 to fea/ y\r consci5ce ) peace1 & to cause y\r face %9e 9 innoc5cy4 ,:at y h done ) y\r fell[-witnesses1 companions 9 tribulation1 %all turn to y = a te/imony4 ,sir1 :5 ?is ,g5]al ,assembly are ga!r$ toge!r to _! fa!rs1 & y we>+ y\r cr[n up at ! ?rone1 & foll[+ ! ,lamb1 y\r "n %all be preci\s & h a sav\r ( life among/ ! sa9ts4 ,y %all h y\r "m's bless+1 ,i mean ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&1 :5 y are dead & rott54 ,?\gh n[ y seem to be a man ( /rife & cont5tion1 yet y are no o!rways = /rife & cont5tion ?an y\r ,ma/] be=e y1 :o came n to s5d peace1 b r division & cont5tion 7,luke xii4 #ea7 ) ! malignant p>ty4 ,union 9 judgm5t1 ) m5 n t5d] ( our ,"l's int]e/1 is a conjunction & union ,i hope y %all nev] ?9k desirable4 ,sect>ian sep>ation1 ,i am confid5t1 y nev] lov$2 ?\gh m51 :o are become transgressors 9 de/roy+ :at !y h =m]ly be5 build+1 give x =? s4 ,woe's me1 ,sir1 t among/ s _m hundr$ m9i/]s 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&1 s few are l to be f\nd will+ to give or approve ( y\r & o!rs' fai?ful te/imony4 ,i ?9k t1 besides ! evil ( bl9dness t is 9 ! m9d ( "s1 & ! idoliz+ ( man's int]e/ by o!rs1 an uncrucifi$ _w & ov]-lov$ /ip5ds %all h9d] _m f com+ y\r l5g?4 ,we are debtors to y1 & to our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 t ha? giv5 to y to c>e = ,zion1 :om no man seeks aft] 7,j]4 xxx4 #ag72 n c>+ = y\r own ?+s1 b ! ?+s ( ,god4 ,fair fall y t h quit all ?+s to foll[ ,him4 ,to y1 & to o!rs t w cont9ue ) ,*ri/1 9 ?is h\r ( tribulation1 is appo9t$ a k+dom4 ,sir1 y _h m cr$it & worldly greatness to lose ?an _m hone/ m9i/]s2 & ?anks be to ,god t y h s le>n$ ,*ri/ z to be made a man = ,*ri/ ( no reputation1 = ,him4 ,y\r despis$ ,ma/]1 :o made ,himself :ile ,he 0 among/ u a man ( no reputation1 is n[ exalt$ 9 glory4 ,!re is none n[ to gibe ,him by b[+ ! knee1 none n[ to spit 9 ,8 face1 none n[ to br+ ,him "u mock+ ( ! purple robe1 none to put on ,8 head a cr[n ( ?orns4 ,& z y n[ p>take ( ,8 suff]+s1 s %all y h]eaft] ( ,8 glory4 ,y %all sit hon\rably on ?rones2 & :5 ! ,*ief ,%eph]d appe>s1 y %all receive ! cr[n4 ,i am conv9c$ t x is = consci5ce t[>d ,god t y suff]4 ,! bottom ( y\r te/imony & suff]+ is n s n>r[ z "s ?9k1 :o /udy m to decl9e ! cross ?an to be t5d] = e tru?4 ,s*ool-heads talk ( fundam5tals & non-fundam5tals2 &1 say !y1 ,! pres5t controv]sy is n ab\t fundam5tals3 m9i/]s may keep _! places1 peace1 & /ip5ds1 & make less d94 ,b are non-fundam5tals no?+8 ,i w\ld *oose r n be br\ght up at s*ool1 ?an to gr[ s subtile & wily by s*ool di/9ctions1 z to decl9e ! cross4 ,sir1 y divide n f o!rs = no?+2 y cont5d n = no?+2 y suff] n = no?+4 ,!y t w be unfai?ful 9 little w be unfai?ful 9 mu*4 ,mi/ake me n1 z if ,i ?\ght ! gr\nd ( y\r te/imony a little ?+ & a trifle4 ,i ?9k y1 & all t be fai?ful to ,god1 are b\nd to foll[ x to bonds & to blood4 ,t ,*ri/ ought to be a ,k+ 9 ,scotl&1 & ! p ought to employ#dib ! lib]ty t ,*ri/ ha? b\ght to !m ) ,8 blood1 is among fundam5tals ) me2 & :e!r ! way man gives & all[s to m5 t h f\ght aga9/ ! tru? be n naturally1 & by int]pretation1 aga9/ ?is1 judge4 ,sir1 y\r ,ma/] did put y 9 ,8 v9ey>d4 ,y h a te/imony f _m ( a fai?ful & dilig5t lab\r]4 ,i he> t y are n[ viol5tly ?ru/ out4 ,i ?9k ! ,_s ( ,*ri/ w\ld tea* m5 sobriety & =be>ance4 ,i wi% 7& "k y w jo9 ) me7 t m5's viol5t deal+ ) y provoke n ! ,"l1 to make ?is ! la/ ,g5]al ,assembly ( ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&4 ,always1 ,i ackn[l$ge y "o ( ! />s :i* ! ,"l ha? 9 ,8 h&1 "o ( ! angels ( ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&1 a fai?ful m9i/] ( ! ,gospel at ,glasg[4 ,y h giv5 a te/imony = y\r ,ma/]2 y %all get a meet+ :5 ,he comes 9 ! cl\ds4 ,& ?\gh !re %\ld n be a ,g5]al ,assembly h5ce=? 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&1 judicially to ackn[l$ge y ,8 m9i/]1 yet1 9 ! ,g5]al ,assembly ( angels & m51 t y\r ,ma/] 9 ! latt] day %all call 9 ! cl\ds1 y %all get a te/imony ( a m9i/] ( ! ,gospel2 & f ! ,%eph]d & ! ,"l1 ! righte\s ,judge1 y %all receive ! cr[n4 ,i ?9k !re is a necessity laid on y to prea* ! ,gospel1 & to call p to ! cov5ant ( grace1 :]ev] y c safely d x4 ,i "k !re are _m t w yet receive y z an angel ( ,god1 & yet w be foll[]s ( y & ( ,*ri/1 receiv+ ! ^w 9 mu* affliction1 ) joy 9 ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,! ,"l give y 9 all ?+s to approve y\rself z ! m9i/] ( ,god1 9 mu* pati5ce & affliction1 9 necessities1 di/resses1 9 /ripes1 9 imprisonm5t1 9 lab\r1 & wat*+1 & fa/+1--by hon\r & di%on\r1 9 good report & ill report 7#b ,cor4 vi4 #d-f74 ,=1 n[ we live if ye /& fa/ 9 ! ,"l4 ,& ! ,god ( all peace1 :o ha? call$ y to 8 et]nal glory by ,*ri/ ,jesus1 aft] t y h suff]$ a:ile1 make y p]fect1 /abli%1 /r5g!n1 & settle y4 ,rememb] me to ^? t are y\r companions 9 tribulation1 & 9 ! k+dom & pati5ce ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & to y\r wife1 t w be a fai?ful help] to y 9 ?is "t ( y\r affliction4 #dib ,enjoy8 ,because ,i am n able to see y yet1 & fe>+ t :5 ,i come to ,glasg[ ,i %all n f9d y !re1 ,i ?\ght good to write4 ,,cccxxxviii4--,= ! ,"r ,hon\rable & ,*ri/ian ,lady1 ! ,,lady ,,k5mure4 7,a ,,^w ,,to ,,*e] ,,9 ,,times ,,( ,,d>kness47 ,,madam1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,! ,"l is graci\s :o keepe? y\r ,lady%ip 9 ! furnace1 :5 _m put out _! h& to iniquity "o way or o!r4 ,we are n[ %\ld]+ & ca/+ d[n "o ano!r 9 ! d>k1 & ! godly are hidd5 f ! godly4 ,we make our own *a9s heavi] by jo9+ ) ! ,"l's enemies2 h5ce new suff]+s to all t d>e n say a conf$]acy to ^? to :om ?is p say a conf$]acy1 nor fe> _! fe>4 7,isa4 #h1 #ab47 ,z t is my ex]cise n[1 :o am n v f> f be+ my lone 7?\gh ,i "k 9 :om ,i h believ$1 at lea/ ,i %\ld "k7 9 ?is place2 s ,i am afraid t ! godly !re comply ) ^? decl>$ enemies ( ,god4 ,x w be our /r5g? to walk betwe5 enemies & malignants on ei!r side4 ,?is is ! day ( ,jacob's tr\ble2 yet ^! dry bones c1 & mu/ live4 ,i "k n if ,i %all see x1 b ,i hope to take ?is quietness & sil5ce ( fai?1 9 ! mid/ ( ! noises ( ! al>m = w>1 to ! grave ) me1 t ! ,"l w build ^u ! *ur* ( ,brita9 & ,irel& a palace ( silv]1 inclos$ ) bo>ds ( c$>4 ,de> ,madam1 fa9t n2 ! night is almo/ gone2 = ! vision is yet = an appo9t$ "t2 b at ! end x %all speak1 & n lie3 ?\gh x t>ry1 wait = x1 because x w surely come1 & n t>ry4 ,madam1 we>y n2 none c outbid y\r lodg+ 9 heav52 !re is m giv5 = x1 by ,him :o ha? bespok5 x = ,jean ,campbell1 & tak5 x = h]1 ?an any c (f]4 ,! ransom ( blood /&e?4 ,my wife rememb]e? h] respects to y\r ,lady%ip4 ,! *ild is well4 ,mrs4 ,gillespie is well1 we he>1 b is n "h4 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 8 own ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,jan4 #bh1 #afec4 ,,cccxxxix4--,= ,,grizzel ,,full]ton4 ,lett] ,v4 7,,exhortation ,,to ,,foll[ ,,*ri/ ,,fully ,,:5 ,,o!rs ,,are ,,cold47 ,,mi/ress1--,rememb]+ well :at relation ,i _h to y\r de> "m 7n[ bless$ & p]fect$ ) glory71#dic & be+ confid5t t y\rself looke? t way 7:i*1 except ,i be et]nally lo/1 is ! way ( peace & ( life71 ,i %\ld be ungrateful to =get ^?1 :om1 by ! cov5ant ( ! ,"l1 ,i _c b rememb] to ,god4 #dic ,m>ion ,m',naught1 h] "m1 di$ #afdc4 ,i %all speak no?+ to y ( ! pres5t sad diff]5ces2#did b if ,i h1 or ev] _h1 any ne>ness to ,god1 t o!r way 7:i* ,i tru/ ,i %all nev] foll[7 is ! way ( man4 ,& = ! pres5t p[]s1#die ,i suff] f !m1 & look = m4 ,god ha? a controv]sy ) !m2 &1 my s\l1 ent] n into _! secrets6 ,only1 ,i w\ld besee*1 reque/1 & obte/ y 9 ! ,"l1 & by y\r appe>ance be=e ,*ri/1 to foll[ ! way ( ! ,"l & ! /eps trod by ! graci\s 9 t place1 :i* ! ,"l foll[$ ) life & p[]4 ,my he>t is fill$ ) sorr[1 consid]+ :at communion ) ,god "s ( t c\ntry _h1 & h[ mu* !y 7 9 edify+ & help+ "o ano!r1 9 ,8 way2 & h[ little ( t !re is n[ 9 t c\ntry4 ,y\r "m kept 9 life1 9 t place1 & quick5$ _m ab\t h] to ! seek+ ( ,god4 ,my desire to y is1 t y %\ld succe$ h] 9 t way1 & be lett+ a ^w fall to y\r bre?r5 & o!rs1 t may enc\rage !m to look t[>d ! way ( ,god4 ,y w h ne$ ( x ere x be long4 ,see h[ y may h a graci\s m9i/]1 & no neutral !re1 to succe$ & foll[ ! s]vant ( ,god n[ asleep 9 ! ,"l4#dif ,!re is a great & wide diff]5ce betwe5 a "n ( godl9ess & ! p[] ( godl9ess4 ,t is hotte/ :5 !re are fewe/ witnesses4 ,! deadness ^u _m1 & ! defection ( ! l&1 is great4 ,bless$ are !y :o seek ! ,"l & ,8 face4 #did ,! diff]5ces on acc\nt ( ! ,public ,resolutions4 ,lett] ,,cccxxix41 note4 #die ,! ,gov]nm5t ( ,cromwell4 #dif ,ref]s probably to ,j4 ,m',lellan1 :o _h come f ,irel&1 & be5 admitt$ m9i/] 9 ,kirkcudbright 9 #afch1 :]e he cont9u$ to live & lab\r till 8 dea? 9 #afej4 ,he 0 a man e>ly acqua9t$ ) ,god & ,8 ways1 a mo/ upright & zeal\s ,prote/ant1 & "o :o knew n :at x 0 to be afraid 9 ! cause ( ,god4 ,liv+/one says t he 0 ?\ght by _m to h _h some:at ( ! _s ( prophecy2 he =etold _m sad ev5ts t w\ld come on ,engl&4 ,a little be=e 8 dea? he compos$ ! foll[+ epitaph on himself3-- ,come1 /+less dea?1 h o'er2 lo6 "h's my pass1 ,9 blood "*'d1 by ,8 h& :o 01 ,& is1 & %all be4 ,jordan1 cut ?y /ream1 ,make *annels dry2 ,i be> my ,fa!r's "n ,/amp$ on my br[4 ,i'm ravi%$ ) my cr[n2 ,i %9e s bright1 d[n ) all glory1 d[n1 ,t _w c give4 ,i see ! pe]less ,port 7,rev4 xxi4 #ba71 ,! ,gold5 ,/reet1 ! bless$ s\l's ,resort1 ,! ,tree ( ,life4 ,floods gu%+ f ! ,?rone1 ,call me to joys4 ,begone1 %ort woes begone2 ,i liv$ to die1 b n[ ,i die to live2 ,i d enjoy m ?an ,i did believe4 ,! ,promise me into ,possession s5ds ,fai? 9 fruition1 hope 9 hav+ ends4 --,liv+/one's ,*>act]i/ics1 & ,ni*olson's ,gall[ay1 vol4 ii4 ,i %all entreat y to rememb] me to y\r husb&1 & all fri5ds4 ,i desire to =get none :o are 9 ,*ri/4 ,y\r bro!r 9 ! ,"l1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ed9burgh1 ,m>* #ad1 #afec4 ,,cccxl4--,to ,,mr4 ,,?omas ,,wylie4#dig #dig ,f ! orig9al1 among ! ,wodr[ ,,mss4 vol4 xxix4 #dto1 ,no4 #ff4 ,?is lett] is address$ on ! back1 ,= 8 ,rev]5d & de> ,bro!r1 ,mr4 ,?omas ,wylie1 ,m9i/] ( ! ,gospel at ,kirkcudbright1 & ,mod]ator ( ! ,presbyt]y !re4 7,,reg>d+ ,a ,,lett] ,,( ,,explanation47 ,,"r ,,rev]5d1--,i look on x z a significant expression ( y\r respect to me1 & above all des]v+ 9 me1 t y take notice ( any appe>ance ( cl\ds1 or ali5ation ( m9d among bre?r52 & am glad ( y\r te/imony ( my bro!r4 ,i _h no int]e/ b bro!rly advice1 & he>ty desire ( ! real prosp]+ ( ! "w ( ! ,gospel4 ,nor 0 x ei!r necess>y or exp$i5t1 t y\r wisdoms %\ld be tr\bl$ & put to any presbyt]ial te/imony1 ^u ! gr\nd ( a private missive lett]1 writt5 by mis9=mation4 ,i give cr$it to y\r te/imony1 & judge mu* ought to be laid ^u x1 & %all ?9k myself oblig$ to y\r wisdoms1 & look on x z a te/imony ( y\r affectionate zeal to ! "w ( ,god4 ,! ,"l ( ! h>ve/ ?ru/ out lab\r]s to ,8 v9ey>d1 & bless ,8 "w 9 y\r h&s6 ,excuse me1 de> & rev]5d1 = my tr\bl+ y ) any private misund]/&+4 ,i am n a little refre%$ to he> ( y\r c>e & zeal = ! h\se ( ,god4 ,! ,"l be ) y\r _s4 ,y\r unwor?y bro!r & fell[-lab\r] 9 ! ,gospel1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,m>* #bc1 #afec4 ,,cccxli4--,to my ,,lady ,,k5mure4 7,,pres5t ,,ne$ ,,help$ ,,by ,,pa/ ,,exp]i5ce47 ,,madam1--,grace1 m]cy1 & peace be to y4--,i "k t ye ?9k ( an outgo+1 & t y\r qu>t]+ 9 "t1 & y\r abode 9 ?is life1 is %ort2 = we flee away z a %ad[4 ,! decl9+ ( ! sun1 & ! l5g!n+ ( ! %ad[1 say t our j\rney is %ort & ne> ! end4 ,i speak x1 because ,i h w>n+s ( my removal4 ,madam1 ,i "k n any aga9/ :om ! ,"l is n3 = ,he is aga9/ ! pr\d & l(ty2 ! day ( ! ,"l is ^u all ! c$>s1 ^u all ! high m\nta9s1 ^u e high t[]1 & ^u e f5c$ wall1 ^u all ! %ips ( ,t>%i%1 & ^u all pleasant pictures 7,isa4 ii4 #ab-af74 ,i "k n any?+ comp>able to a ne>ness & spiritual communion ) ! ,fa!r & ! ,son ,*ri/4 ,!re is mu* deadness & )]$ness ^u _m spirits sometime ne> to ,god2 & ,i wi% ! ,"l h n m to say & to d aga9/ ! l&4 ,ye h1 ,madam1 9 y\r acc\nts1 m]cies1 deliv]ances1 rods1 w>n+s1 pl5ty ( means1 consolations 7:5 refuge fail$1 :5 ye look$ on ! "r h&1 & behold no man w\ld "k y1 nor c>e = y\r s\l1 :5 "y & weak71 manife/ations ( ,god1 ! outgo+s ( ! ,"l = y1 exp]i5ces1 answ]s f ! ,"l2 by all :i*1 ye may be com=t$ n[1 & confirm$ 9 ! c]ta9 hope1 t grace1 free grace1 9 a fix$ & e/abli%$ ,surety1 %all p]fect t good "w 9 y4 ,happy !y :o see n & yet believe4 ,grace1 grace1 et]nally 9 our ,"l ,jesus be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 ! ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ed9burgh1 ,may #bg1 #afec4 ,,cccxlii4--,= ! ,"r ,hon\rable & truly wor?y ,,colonel ,,gilb]t ,,k]4 7,,deadness--,,hopes ,,( ,,refre%m5t--,,di/ance ,,f ,,god--,,ne>ness ,,delight$ ,,947 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,9 ,,! ,,"l1--,h[ x is ) y may appe> by y\r lett]s to "s ) u2 b x is ! compla9t ( n a few ( su* z 7 9 ,*ri/ be=e me1 t mo/ ( u inhabit & dwell 9 a p>*$ l&4 ,! p ( ! ,"l are l a l& n ra9$ ^u4 ,?\gh "s d>e n d5y t ?is is ! g>d5 ( ! ,belov$1 & ! v9ey>d t ! ,"l do? keep & wat] e mom5t1 yet1 oh6 :]e are ! sometime quick5+ brea?+s & influ5ces f heav5 t h refre%$ ,8 hidd5 ones8 ,! causes ( ,8 )draw+s are unkn[n to u4 ,"o ?+ _c be d5i$1 b t ways ( high sov]eignty & dom9ion ( grace are f> out ( ! sight ( angels & m52 yea1 & s above ! fix$ way ( free promises 7su* z1 ,?is d1 & ,he %all brea! & bl[ ^u ,8 g>d571 z ,he ha? put =? a decl>ation to ,8 hidd5 ones 9 ,scotl&1 t sm>t+1 wre/l+s1 pray+s1 compla9+1 graci\s miss+1 _c e>n ! visits f on high1 nor fet* d[n %[]s ^u ! des]t4 ,x may be1 :5 we are say+ 9 our graves1 ,our bones are dry1 & our hope gone1 t temporal & spiritual deliv]ance may come bo? toge!r2 & t ,he w cause u feel1 bo? ! "o way & ! o!r1 ! good ( ,8 reign :o %ortly come? to ! ?rone4 ,he %all come d[n l ra9 ^u ! m[n grass1 z %[]s t wat] ! e>?4 ,9 ,8 days %all ! righte\s fl\ri%2 & abundance ( peace s long z ! moon endure?4 ,he %all deliv] ! ne$y :5 he crie?2 ! poor also1 & him t ha? no help]4 ,he %all r$eem _! s\l f deceit & viol5ce3 & preci\s %all _! blood be 9 ,8 sight 7,ps4 lxxii4 #f-af74 ,& ?\gh we _c pray home a sweet season t way1 yet ,*ri/ mu/ br+ summ] ) ,him :5 ,he come?4 ,!re %all be an h&ful ( corn 9 ! e>? ^u ! top ( ! m\nta9s2 ! fruit !re( %all %ake l ,lebanon4 ,i "k n if ,i apply prophecies z ,i w\ld1 r ?an z !y are4 ,:5 ! "o ,%eph]d is set ov] !m1 ev5 ,he :o %all /& 7oh h[ mu* d we lie67 & fe$ 9 ! /r5g? ( ! ,"l1 ! isles 7& ?is ! greate/ ( !m71 :i* wait = ,8 law1 are to look = t2 ,& ,i w make !m1 & ! places r\nd ab\t ,my hill1 a bless+2 & ,i w cause ! %[] to come d[n 9 8 season3 !re %all be %[]s ( bless+ 7,ezek4 xxxiv4 #bf74 ,h[ desirable mu/ e drop ( su* a %[] be6 ,&1 ,i w be z ! dew to ,israel3 he %all gr[ z ! lily1 & ca/ =? 8 roots z ,lebanon4 ,8 bran*es %all spread1 & 8 beauty %all be z ! olive-tree1 & 8 smell z ,lebanon 7,hosea xiv4 #e1 #f74 ,&1 ,in/ead ( ! ?orn %all come up ! fir-tree1 & in/ead ( ! bri] %all come up ! myrtle-tree2 & x %all be to ! ,"l = a "n1 = an ev]la/+ sign t %all n be cut (f 7,isa4 lv4 #ac74 ,i w plant 9 ! wild]ness ! c$>1 ! %ittah-tree1 & ! oil-tree 7,isa4 xli4 #ai74 ,i w p\r wat] ^u him t is ?ir/y1 & floods ^u ! dry gr\nd3 ,i w p\r ,my ,_s ^u ?y se$1 & ,my bless+ ^u ?9e (fspr+4 ,& x %all be no lo/ lab\r or fruitless husb&ry2 ,!y %all spr+ up z among ! grass1 z will[s by ! wat]-c\rses 7,isa4 xliv4 #c1 #d74 ,b :5 ?is %all be 9 ,scotl& 7& x mu/ be7 is bett] to believe ?an prophesy2 & quietly to hope & sit /ill 7= t is yet our /r5g?71 ?an to qu>rel ) ,him1 t ! :eels ( ?is *>iot move leisurely4 ,yet ?is c h>dly say any?+ to u :o d s mu* please ourselves 9 our deadness1 & are almo/ gone f godly ?ir/ & miss+ too1 be+ half-satisfi$ ) our )]$ness4 ,no d\bt we h m>r$ ,8 influ5ces1 & h n second$ nor smil$ ^u ,8 act+s ^u u4 ,nor h we be5 mu* ( 8 /ra9 :o do? eight times brea! out t suit1 ,quick5 me1 quick5 me 7,ps4 cxix474 ,s mu* are we desir\s to be act$ ^u by ! ,"l z blocks & /ones2 & s prodigal are we ( ,8 motions1 z if !y 7 no bett] to be husb&$4 ,b x is good t x is n 9 our p[] to bla/ & undo ,8 brea?+s2 ,8 w9d bl[e? :]e ,he li/e?4 ,c\ld we b lean1 & ca/ a quiet _s "u ! dew+s & %[]+s ( ,him t e mom5t wat]e? ,8 v9ey>d1 h[ happy & bless$ 7 we6 ,we nei!r op5 nor disc]n ,8 knock+1 nor d we feel ,8 h& put 9 ?r\gh ! keyhole1 nor c we give any spiritual acc\nt ( ! walk+s & motions ( ,*ri/1 :5 ,he /&e? beh9d ! wall1 :5 ,he come? skipp+ ov] ! m\nta9s1 :5 ,he come? to ,8 g>d5 & fea/e?1 :5 ,he fe$e? among ! lilies1 :5 ,8 spik5>d ca/e? a smell1 :5 ,he knocke? & )drawe?1 & is n[h]e to be f\nd4 ,oh1 h[ little a portion ( ,god we see6 ,h[ little /udy we ,god6 ,h[ r>ely read we ,god1 or are v]s$ 9 ! lively appreh5sions ( t great unkn[n ,all 9 ,all1 ! glori\s ,godhead1 & ! ,godhead reveal$ 9 ,*ri/6 ,we dwell f> f ! well1 & compla9 b dryly ( our dryness & dulness4 ,we are r dry ?an ?ir/y4 ,sir1 !re may be artificial pride 9 ?is humility2 b = me1 ,i nei!r "k :at ,he is1 nor ,8 ,son's "n1 nor :]e ,he dwelle?4 ,i he> a report ( ,*ri/ great en\gh1 & t is all4 ,oh6 :at is ne>ness to ,him8 ,:at is t1 to be 9 ,god1 to dwell 9 ,god8 ,:at a h\se mu/ t be6 7#a ,john iv4 #ac74 ,h[ f> are "s f _! h\se & home8 h[ ill acqua9t ) ! rooms1 mansions1 safety1 & sweetness ( holy security to be f\nd 9 ,god6 ,oh1 :at e/rangem5t6 :at w&]+6 :at frequ5t conv]s+ ) self & ! creature6 ,is n "h ! b$ %ort] ?an t a man c /ret* himself on x8 & ! cov]+ n>r[] ?an t he c wrap himself 9 x8 7,isa4 xxviii4 #bj74 ,:5 %all we atta9 to a liv+ 9 only1 only ,god6 & be e/rang$ f all ! poor creat$ no?+s1 ! pa9t$ %ad[-be+s ( ye/]day1 :i*1 an h\r & less be=e creation1 7 d>k wa/e negatives & empty no?+s1 & %\ld s h be5 = et]nity1 _h ! ,"l suff]$ !m to lie !re = ev]6 ,x is ,he1 ! great ,he1 :o sitte? ^u ! circle ( ! e>?1 & ! inhabitants !re( are z gras%opp]s1 t /ret*e? out ! heav5s z a curta91 & spreade? !m out z a t5t to dwell 91 t br+e? ! pr9ces to no?+1 & make? ! judges ( ! e>? z vanity 7,isa4 xl4 #bb1 #bc74 ,& ,he1 ! only ,he1 & !re is no ,he beside ,him 7,isa4 xliii4 #aj1 #aa1 #ac-be74 ,m5 or angels1 !y are n any ( !m a he to ,him6 ,b a liv+1 brea?+1 dy+ no?+ is man at 8 be/1 a sick clay-vanity2 & ! angel1 to ,him1 b a m excell5t1 liv+ & und]/&+ no?+4 ,yet we live at a di/ance f ,him2 & we die & )] :5 we are out ( ,god4 ,oh1 if we knew h[ no?+ we are )\t ,him6 ,sir1 we desire to m9d y\r bonds2 & are *e]$ & refre%$ t we he> ( any ( ,8 manife/ations1 & ,8 outgo+s1 :i* are prep>$ z ! morn+ to y4 ,we hope t we ne$ n desire y n to fa9t1 & are confid5t t ! ano9t+ t abide? 9 y tea*e? y s mu*4 ,wait ^u ! speak+ vision3 ,behold1 ,he come?6 behold1 ,8 rew>d is ) ,him1 & ,8 "w be=e ,him6 7,isa4 xl4 #aj74 ,! only wise ,god /r5g!n y ) all might1 accord+ to ,8 glori\s p[]1 unto all pati5ce & long-suff]+ ) joyfulness4 ,y\rs1 at all obs]vance1 9 ! ,"l ,jesus1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/ ,,&rews1 ,july #afec4 ,,cccxliii4--,= ! truly hon\rable ,,colonel ,,gilb]t ,,k]4#dih #dih ,f a copy among ! ,wodr[ ,,mss4 vol4 lix4 folio1 ,no4 #e4 ,!re is probably an error z to ! date ( ?is lett]4 ,f an allusion 9 x to a vacancy 9 "o ( ! pr(essor%ips ( ,/4 ,m>y's or ! ,new ,college ( ,/4 ,&rews1 expla9$ 9 ! foll[+ note1 x appe>s to h be5 writt5 9 or subsequ5t to ! ye> #afeg4 7,,! ,,/ate ,,( ,,! ,,l&47 ,,mu* ,,hon\r$1--,i bless ! ,"l = ,8 good h&1 :o decl>es t ,8 sov]eign pres5ce is alike 9 ,engl& & all places1 & sways he>ts z pleases ,him4 ,! book ( holy provid5ce is good m>g9al notes on ,8 reveal$ w1 9 ,8 ^w1 & speaks mu* to u1 c\ld we read & und]/& :at ,he writes1 bo? 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"o & ! o!r4 ,y see ,he is n want+ to y2 h\ses & l&s are ,84 ,! ,"l l$ ,abraham f 8 own c\ntry to a l& he knew n4 ,x w\ld appe> ,he ha? n op5$ ,8 m9d to y = leav+ ( ?is l&1 ?\gh ,i be mu* afraid ( a sick /ate1 a sleep+ m9i/ry1 a cov5ant-break+ l&1 a numb] ( dead pr(essors2 all ^! are grey hairs "h & !re on ,ephraim4 ,sure our ru9 is sure if ,god let u alone2 we %all rot 9 our lies4 ,b :at am ,i to det]m9e ( conclusions ( m]cy reveal$ to none1 & ?\ghts ( peace 9 ! he>t ( ! ,"l t[>ds an undes]v+ l&8 ,i %\ld be glad to see y1 & %all desire ,he may lead y 9 ! matt] ( y\r resid5ce :om ye desire to be y\r ,guide & ,c\nsellor4 ,= me1 ,i am1 z to my body1 mo/ weak & "u daily summons2 b ,i sit /ill & read n ! summons3 z to my _s1 mu* out ( c\rt1 because out ( communion ) ! ,"l1 & f> f :at sometime ha? be52 deadness1 security1 unbelief1 & di/ance f ,god 9 ! use ( means1 prevail m ?an ev]4#dii ,i %all desire y\r help = gett+ a ?ird ,pr(essor4 ,i am 9 ?is college betwe5 w9d & wea!r4 ,dr4 ,colville#ejj is = ,mr4 ,james ,%>p2#eja ,i am = ,mr4 ,william ,rait1 b "k n ! ev5t4#ejb ,my wife rememb]s h] respects to y4 ,grace be ) y4 #dii ,ru!r=d 0 n[ ,pr9cipal ( ,/4 ,m>y's or ! ,new ,college ( ,/4 ,&rews1 a situation to :i* he 0 elevat$ ab\t ! close ( ! ye> #afdg2 & a vacancy hav+ occurr$ 9 ! ,pr(essor%ip ( ,ecclesia/ical ,hi/ory1 by ! translation ( ,mr4 ,james ,wood to be ,pr9cipal ( ,/4 ,salvator's or ! ,old ,college ( ,/4 ,&rews1 9 #afeg1 ,ru!r=d 0 v desir\s ( see+ t situation fill$ by a suitable p]son4 #ejj ,dr4 ,alex&] ,colville1 :o _h be5 ,pr(essor ( ,div9ity 9 ! ,prote/ant ,univ]sity ( ,s$an1 0 induct$ "o ( ! ma/]s 9 ! ,new ,college ( ,/4 ,&rews 9 #afdb4 ,he con=m$ to ,prelacy 9 #affb2 became ,pr9cipal ( t ,college ^u ,ru!r=d's dea?2 & di$ 9 #afff4 #eja ,aft]w>ds ,ar*bi%op ( ,/4 ,&rews4 #ejb ,ru!r=d 0 /r5u\s 9 8 ex]tions to secure ! appo9tm5t ( ,mr4 ,rait1 b )\t success4 ,8 colleague1 ,dr4 ,colville1 succe$$ 9 obta9+ ! appo9tm5t ( ,%>p to ! vacant (fice1 into :i* he 0 induct$ on ! #bbnd ( ,febru>y #affa1 ab\t a mon? be=e ,ru!r=d's dea?4 ,mr4 ,rait aft]w>ds became m9i/] ( ,dundee4 ,y\rs1 at all ob$i5ce1 9 ,god1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,april #b1 #afed4 ,rememb] my love 9 ,*ri/ to ,mr4 ,liv+/one4 ,,cccxliv4--,= ,,mr4 ,,john ,,scot1 at ,oxnam44 ,,mr4 ,,john ,,scot1 m9i/] ( ,oxnam1 zeal\sly adh]$ to ! ,prote/]s2 & ,ru!r=d's lett]s to him h *iefly a ref]5ce to ! proce$+s ( t p>ty4 ,aft] ! re/oration ( ,*>les ,,ii41 ,scot 0 imprison$ = "s "t1 b suff]$ less ?an o!rs ( 8 bre?r54 ,on be+ set at lib]ty1 he 0 all[$ to return to 8 p>i%1 & to resume ! ex]cise ( 8 m9i/ry4 ,we f9d him cont9u+ !re d[n to #affd1 :5 he 0 br\ght be=e ! %ort-liv$ ,high ,commission ,c\rt1 erect$ 9 ! beg9n+ ( t ye>1 = hav+ assi/$ at ,communions :i* 7 reckon$ contr>y to law4 ,h[ he 0 dealt ) by t ,c\rt is n n[ kn[n4 ,9 #affi he became indulg$ m9i/] ( ,oxnam4 ,he mu/ h di$ previ\s to #afhd1 z 9 t ye> ! "n ( ,elizabe? ,rae1 relict ( ,mr4 ,john ,scot1 late m9i/] ( ,oxnam1 occurs among a li/ ( names 9 ! p>i% ( ,kelso1 delat$ by ! curate ( t p>i% to ! ,committee ( ,privy ,c\ncil :i* met at ,j$burgh1 ) ! view ( proce$+ aga9/ ^? guilty ( *ur* disord]s1 t is1 aga9/ ^? :o des]t$ _! own p>i% *ur*1 & att5d$ conv5ticles4 7,w>rants ( ,privy ,c\ncil47 7,,excuse ,,= ,,abs5ce ,,f ,,duty47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,no man owe? m to ! *ur* ( ,god ) y1 ?an poor & wret*$ ,i4 ,b :5 weakness ( body1 & ! ,"l by x1 did =bid me to und]take a less] j\rney to ,ed9burgh1 ,i am =bidd5 f> m to j\rney ?i!r4 ,& believe x1 no?+ besides ?is do? h9d]4 ,i am unable to ov]take :at ! ,"l ha? laid ^u me "h2 &1 !re=e1 ,i desire to submit to sov]eignty1 & mu/ be sil5t4 ,if my pray]s & be/ desires to ! ,"l c\ld contribute any?+ = promot+ ( ,8 "w1 my s\l's desire is t ! wild]ness1 & t place to :i* ,i owe my fir/ brea?+1#ejc 9 :i* ,i fe> ,*ri/ 0 sc>ce nam$1 z t\*+ any reality or p[] ( godl9ess1 may blossom z a rose4 #ejc ,?is seems to ref] to ,nisbet1 =m]ly a sep>ate p>i%1 b n[ annex$ to ,crail+1 9 ! ,presbyt]y ( ,j$burgh1 & %ire ( ,roxburgh4 ,x is )9 two miles ( ! p>i% ( ,oxnam2 & "s ?irty ye>s ago a h\se !re us$ to be po9t$ out1 by an old villag]1 z t 9 :i*1 accord+ to tradition1 ,ru!r=d 0 born4 ,s desir+1 & pray+ t ,8 "n may be great among y1 & entreat+ t y may believe t ! names ( ! ,"l's adv]s>ies %all be writt5 9 ! e>?1 & t :oso w n come up ( all ! families ( ! e>? unto ,j]usalem1 to wor%ip ! ,k+1 ! ,"l ( ,ho/s1 ev5 ^u !m %all be no ra91 & t ! ,"l w create glory ^u e assembly 9 ,m\nt ,zion1 ,i re/1 y\r own bro!r 9 ! ,"l1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,june #ae1 #afee4 ,,cccxlv4--,to my ,,lady ,,k5mure4 7,,?\ghts ,,= ,a ,,"t ,,( ,,sickness1 ,,ab\t ,,! ,,life ,,to ,,come47 ,,madam1--,i h be5 s long sil5t1 t ,i am almo/ a%am$ n[ to speak4 ,i he> ( y\r weakly condition ( body1 :i* speake? "s w>n+ to y to look = a long] life1 :]e ye %all h m leisure to praise ?an "t c give y "h4 ,x %all be loss to _m2 b sure y\rself1 ,madam1 %all be only#ejd free ( any loss4 ,& truly1 consid]+ :at days we are n[ fall+ into1 if sail+ 7 n s]v+ ( ! ,"l 7:i* ,i c h>dly atta9 to71 a calm h>b\r 7 v good :5 /orms are s high4 ,! ,=]unn]1 :o ha? l&$ fir/1 mu/ help to br+ ! sea-beat5 vessel safe to ! port1 & ! sick pass5g]s :o are foll[+ ! ,=]unn] safe a%ore4 ,mu* deadness prevaile? ov] "s2 b !re is mu* life 9 ,him :o is ! ,resurrection & ! ,life to quick54 ,oh1 :at ( our hid life is )\t u1 & h[ little & poor a /ock is 9 ! h& ( "s6 ,! only wise ,god supply :at is want+4 ,! m ye want1 & ! m y\r joy ha? run on1 ! m is ow+ to y by ! promise ( grace4 ,bygones ( wat]+s f heav51 :i* y\r ,lady%ip want$ 9 ,k5mure1 ,rusco1 ! ,we/1 ,glasg[1 ,ed9burgh1 ,engl&1 etc41 %all all come 9 a great sum toge!r4 ,! m>riage supp] ( ! ,lamb mu/ n be m>r$ ) too l>ge f\r-h\rs' refre%m5t4 ,"k1 ,madam1 t ,he1 :o ha? tutor$ y f ! brea/s1 kn[e? h[ to "t ,8 own day-%9+s & love-visits4 #ejd ,x %all d no?+ b free y f evil4 ,grace1 t runne? on1 be ) y4 ,y\rs1 9 ! ,"l1 at all obs]vance1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews4 ,,cccxlvi4--,to ,,simeon ,,a%e4 ,,mr4 ,,a%e 0 a ,puritan m9i/] 9 ,london dur+ ! "t ( ! civil w>s4 ,he di$ 9 #affb4 7,,views ,,( ,,! ,,presbyt]ians ,,z ,,to ,,allegiance ,,to ,,! ,,protector47 ,,rev]5d ,,wor?y ,,sir1--,i w\ld recomm5d to y ! be>]1 ,mr4 ,james ,simpson1#eje a fai?ful prea*] ( ! ,gospel4 ,be pleas$ to he> him4 ,i tru/ he %all give y a true & fai?ful relation ( our affairs4 ,y may be pleas$ to believe me1 t m5 :o h borr[$ y\r e> to black5 ! godly 9 ! l&1 & :o h n[ bo? des]t$ u & ! ,cov5ant1 & jo9$ feet ) ! ,malignant p>ty1 & n[ h own$ ! pres5t p[]s1 & br\ght ! intrants to ! m9i/ry to give "u _! h& a subscription1 an engagem5t 7! writ calls x1 a resolution to live peaceably & un(f5sively "u ! pres5t ,gov]nm5t71 s t no holy man c get any ma9t5ance 9 ! l& b su* z w s9fully comply 7& su* z _c1 :at an entry !y h to t holy call+ to embrace x671 ^! m5 seek m _! own ?+s1 ?an ! ?+s ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,& be+ back$ by ! :ole multitude ( ! promiscu\s g5]ality1 ?r\gh\t ! l&1 :o are = _! way1 z ( old ! prelatic con=mi/s did1 !y d p]secute ! godly1 & 9 pulpits & presbyt]ies declaim aga9/ u z implacable & sep>ati/s4 ,y may1 ,sir1 by ?is1 & :at ! be>] w make kn[n to y1 p]ceive :at wrong ! compliance ( ^! m5 ha? done to ! cause ( ,god4 ,b ,i sp>e1 & d beg ! fav\r ( y\r o!r c>e4 ,! grace ( ,god be ) y4 #eje ,mr4 ,james ,simpson 0 m9i/] ( ,air?4 ,he subscrib$ ! prote/ation :i* ,ru!r=d gave 9 aga9/ ! lawfulness ( ! ,assembly held at ,/4 ,&rews 9 ,july #afea2 = :i* he 0 depos$ f ! m9i/ry by ! adj\rn$ meet+ at ,dundee4 ,aft] ! ,re/oration he 0 accus$ 9 ,p>liam5t1 by ! ,k+'s advocate1 ( s$iti\s practices1 & bani%$ by ,p>liam5t1 )\t be+ he>d4 ,he remov$ to ,holl&1 :]e he di$4 ,simpson at ?is "t _h be5 s5t up to ,london by ! ,prote/]s1 to repres5t _! cause to ,cromwell & ! m9i/]s ( ! city1 9 opposition to ! notori\s ,james ,%>p1 aft]w>ds ,ar*bi%op ( ,/4 ,&rews1 :o _h be5 s5t up by ! ,resolution]s4 ,i am y\r lov+ bro!r 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 #afef4 ,,cccxlvii4--,to my ,,lady ,,k5mure4 7,,unk9dness ,,( ,,! ,,creature--,,god',s ,,sov]eignty ,,9 ,,p]mitt+ ,,8 ,,*ildr5 ,,to ,,be ,,injur$ ,,by ,,m547 ,,madam1--,i confess t ,i h cause to be griev$ at my long sil5ce or laz9ess 9 writ+4 ,i am also afflict$ to he>1 t su* :o 7 debtors to y\r ,lady%ip = bett] deal+ h s]v$ y ) su* prev>ication4 ,ye "k t crook$ness is nei!r /rong1 nor long endur+2 & ye "k likewise1 t ^! ?+s spr+ n out ( ! du/4 ,x is sweet to look ^u ! lawless & s9ful /irr+s ( ! creature z ord]$ by a mo/ holy h& 9 heav54 ,oh1 if "s c\ld make peace ) ,god6 ,x w\ld be our wisdom1 & af=d u mu* sweet peace1 if oppressors 7 look$ on z passive in/rum5ts1 l ! saw or axe 9 ! c>p5t]'s h&4 ,!y are bidd5 7if su* a di/9ction may be admitt$71 b n comm&$1 ( ,god 7z ,%imei 01 #b ,sam4 xvi4 #aj71 to d :at !y d4 ,madam1 ^! _m ye>s ! ,"l ha? be5 tea*+ y to read & /udy well ! book ( holy1 holy1 & spotless sov]eignty1 9 suff]+ f "s nigh-h&1 & "s f> (f4 ,:oev] be ! in/rum5ts1 ! reply+ ( clay to ! ,pott]1 ! ,=m] ( all1 is unbeseem+ ! no?+-creature4 ,i hope t ,he w cle> y3 b1 :5 ,zion's public evils lie n nigh "s ( u1 & leave no impression ^u our he>ts1 x is no wond] t we be ex]cis$ ) dome/ic tr\bles4 ,b ,i "k t ye are taught ( ,god to pref] ,j]usalem to y\r *iefe/ joy4 ,madam1 !re is no cause ( fa9t+3 wait ^u ! n-t>ry+ vision1 = x w speak4 ,! only wise ,god be ) y1 & ,god1 ev5 y\r own ,god1 bless y4 ,y\rs1 at all obs]vance1 9 ,god1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,june #afeg4 ,,cccxlviii4--,to my ,,lady ,,k5mure4 7,,god',s ,,deal+s ,,) ,,! ,,l&47 ,,madam1--,i %\ld n =get y2 b my deadness "u a ?reat5+ /roke1 bo? ( a fall+ *ur* 7a brok5 cov5ant1 a despis$ remnant7 & a craz9ess ( body1 t ,i _c get a piece sickly clay c>ri$ ab\t f "o h\se or t[n to ano!r1 lie? mo/ heavy on me4 ,! ,"l ha? remov$ ,scotl&'s cr[n1 = we own$ n ,8 cr[n4 ,we frett$ at ,8 ca?olic gov]nm5t ( ! _w1 & frett$ t ,he w\ld n be rul$ & l$ by u1 9 break+ our adv]s>ies3 & ,he make? u to suff] & p9e away 9 our iniquities1 "u ! brok5 gov]nm5t ( ,8 h\se4 ,x is l1 t x w\ld be our sn>e to be tri$ ) ! hon\r ( a peaceable ,re=mation3 we might m> ! c>v$ "w ( ,8 h\se1 worse ?an ^? aga9/ :om we cry out4 ,x is l1 t ,he ha? bidd5 u lie on our left side ?ree hundr$ & n9ety days2 & yet s a/oni%+ is our /upidity1 t we moan n our sore side4 ,our gold is become dim1 ! visage ( our ,naz>ites is become black1 ! sun is gone d[n on our se]s2 ! cr[n is fall5 f our heads2 we ro> l be>s4 ,"l save u f t1 ,he t made !m w n h m]cy on !m 7,isa4 xxvii4 #aa74 ,! he>t ( ! scribe m$itate? t]ror4 ,oh1 ,madam1 if ! ,"l w\ld help u to m self-judg+1 & to make sure an int]e/ 9 ,*ri/6 ,ah1 we =get et]nity1 & x approa*es quickly4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r ,lady%ip's1 at all ob$i5ce1 9 ! ,"l1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,nov4 #bj1 #afeg4 ,,cccxlix4--,= ,,mr4 ,,john ,,scot1 at ,oxnam4 ,john ,liv+/one1 9 8 lett] to 8 p>i%ion]s at ,ancrum1 says3 ,oxnam is n f> (f f y1 & ,i hope ,mr4 ,scot do? & w decl>e = ! sworn ,re=mation1 & te/ify aga9/ pres5t defection4 7,,prote/]s' ,,tol]ation47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,i saw f ,c4 ,k4 a te/imony ( y\r ,presbyt]y aga9/ tol]ation1 9 :i* ye h be5 in/rum5tal4 ,! ,"l give /r5g? to d m4 ,i ?9k x bo? r>e & necess>y1 & w\ld acc\nt x a great m]cy1 if !re 7 an addition ( a po/script f div]s m9i/]s & eld]s1 out ( all ! %ires ( ,scotl&4 ,x is really ! m9d ( all ! godly & t5d] 9 ?is l&4 ,x is believ$ by "s1 t ! ,prote/+ p>ty ha? q giv5 ov] ! cause4 ,i hope x is n s2 b ! ,"l %all be yet victori\s 9 ,8 mo/ despis$ ones4 ,our d>kness is great & ?ick1 & !re is mu* deadness2 yet ! ,"l w be our light4 ,?us recomm5d+ y to ,8 grace ^: ye are1 ,i am1 y\r own bro!r1 9 ! ,"l1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,april #b1 #afeh4 ,,cccl4--,= ,,mr4 ,,john ,,scot1 at ,oxnam4 7,,gloomy ,,times--,,means ,,( ,,promot+ ,,godl9ess47 ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,fa9t n2 b be /rong 9 ! ,"l1 & 9 ! p[] ( ,8 might4 ,i look on x z a ri* m]cy t ! ,"l is ) y1 /r5g!n+ y to quick5 fa9t]s1 to w>m & w>n any t are cold or dead1 or :o dead5 o!rs4 ,believe t x w be y\r peace 9 ! end4 ,! times are sad2 yet ,i p]suade myself t ! vision w n t>ry1 b w speak4 ,! ,"l w loose our captive bonds4 ,oh1 bless$ he1 ?\gh alone1 :o is f\nd fa/ & con/ant = ! desirable int]e/ ( ,*ri/4 ,my humble advice w\ld be1 t y see to ! plac+#ejf ( ! deacon & ! rul+ eld]1 or to any?+ t may weak5 ! ,discipl9e4 ,our ,second ,book ( ,discipl9e %\ld be he$$3 ,sessions purg$4 ,oh6 cate*is+ & p]sonal visit+1 & speak+ to !m sigillatim 7"o by "o7 conc]n+ _! int]e/ 9 ,*ri/ & a /ate ( conv]sion1 is little 9 practice4 ,! practice ( family fa/s is sc>ce kn[n to be an ord9ance ( ,god4 ,x 7 good t ye %\ld conf] ) godly bre?r5 9 private1 conc]n+ ! promot+ ( godl9ess1 conc]n+ ,*ri/ian conf]5ce1 & pray+ toge!r1 wor%ipp+ ( ,god 9 families1 & solit>y fa/s4 #ejf ,?is seems to mean1 ! place assign$ to ! respective (fices ( eld] & deacon4 ,to ,8 grace :o c direct1 quick51 & /r5g!n y1 ,i comm5d y1 & am y\r lov+ bro!r1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews4 ,,cccli4--,to ,,mr4 ,,james ,,durham1 ,m9i/] ( ! ,gospel at ,glasg[1 "s few days be=e 8 ,dea?4 ,,mr4 ,,james ,,durham 0 orda9$ m9i/] ( ,blackfri>s ,*ur*1 ,glasg[1 9 ,novemb] #afdg4 ,9 ,septemb] #afea he 0 translat$ to ! ,inn] ,high ,*ur*1 ,glasg[4 ,he 0 a man at once di/+ui%$ = ard5t piety & great tal5ts4 ,rob]t ,baillie c\nt$ him "o ( ! mo/ graci\s1 wise1 & able prea*]s 9 ?is isle4 ,he is ! m9i/] ( my family1 ! same writ] says1 & almo/ ! only m9i/] 9 ?is place ,glasg[ ( :om my s\l gets good1 & :om ,i respect 9 "s ?+s above all m5 ,i "k4 ,durham 0 cut (f 9 ! prime ( life4 ,he di$ at ,glasg[ on ! #be? ( ,june #afeh1--t5 days aft] ?is lett] 0 writt5 to him1--9 ! ?irty-six? ye> ( 8 age1 mu* regrett$ by all4 7,see ,lett] ,,xci47 ,he wrote on ! ,book ( ,revelation1 ,*ri/ ,crucifi$1 & "s o!r excell5t pieces4 7,,man',s ,,ways ,,n ,,god',s ,,ways47 ,,sir1--,i w\ld ere n[ h writt5 to y1 _h ,i n kn[n t y\r heal?1 weak] & weak]1 c\ld sc>ce p]mit y to he> or read4 ,i ne$ n speak mu*4 ,! ,way ye "k1 & h prea*$ to o!rs ! skill ( ! ,guide1 & ! glory ( ! home beyond dea?4 ,& :5 ,he sai?1 ,come & see1 x w be y\r ga9 to obey1 & g out & meet ! ,bridegroom4 ,:at accession is made to ! high] h\se ( ,8 k+dom %\ld n be our loss1 ?\gh x be real loss to ! *ur* ( ,god4 ,b we c\nt "o way1 & ! ,"l c\nte? ano!r way4 ,he is infallible1 & ! only wise ,god1 & ne$e? none ( u4 ,_h ,he ne$$ ! /ay+ 9 ! body ( ,moses & ! prophets1 ,he c\ld h tak5 ano!r way4 ,:o d>e bid y ca/ y\r ?\ghts back on wife or *ildr51 :5 ,he ha? said1 ,leave !m to ,me1 & come up hi!r8 ,or :o c p]suade y to die or live1 z if t 7 arbitr>y to u1 & n ,8 alone :o ha? det]m9$ ! numb] ( y\r mon?s8 ,if s x seem good to ,him1 foll[ y\r ,=]unn] & ,guide4 ,x is an unkn[n l& to y1 :o 7 nev] !re be=e2 b ! l& is good1 & ! company be=e ! ?rone desirable1 & ,he :o sitte? on ! ?rone is ,8 lone a suffici5t heav54 ,grace1 grace be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 ! ,"l1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,june #ae1 #afeh4 ,,ccclii4--,= ,,mr4 ,,john ,,scot1 at ,oxnam4 7,,adh]5ce ,,to ,,! ,,te/imony ,,aga9/ ,,tol]ation47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,y\r lett] t came unto me1 ( ,augu/ #bnd1 to be at ,ed9burgh ^u ,augu/ #bnd1 0 unkn[n to me by ! subscription4 ,b s9ce x 0 writt5 = s hon\rable & w>rantable a tru? ( ,*ri/1 z a te/imony aga9/ ,tol]ation1 if my heal? w\ld h p]mitt$1 & my daily m5ac+ gravel1 ,i %\ld h come to ,ed9burgh4 ,:at ei!r c\nsel1 c\nt5ance1 or cle>+1 ye c\ld h _h f ! l ( me1 ,i _c say2 nor d>e ,i speak mu*1 b ) a res]ve ( ! help ( ,8 grace4 ,i desire to desire1#ejg & purpose by /r5g? f above1 to own t cause1 & to jo9 ) y & "s 9 ?is *ur*1 besides y\r ,presbyt]y1 :o w own t cause4 ,be /rong 9 ! ,"l1 & 9 ! p[] ( ,8 might4 ,?is cl\d w ov]1#ejh c\ld we live by fai?1 & wait on a speak+1 & a seem+ly delay+ vision4 7,heb4 ii4 #c47 ,! ,"l w n t>ry4 #ejg ,p]haps1 ,i desire to pray =4 #ejh ,pass ov]4 ,grace be ) y4 ,_m are ) y1 b !re is ,"o :o is above millions4 ,y\r own bro!r1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,augu/ #h1 #afeh4 ,,cccliii4--,to my ,,lady ,,k5mure4 7,,trials--,,deadness ,,( ,,_s--,,dang] ,,( ,,false ,,security47 ,,madam1--,i am a%am$ ( my long sil5ce to y\r ,lady%ip4 ,y\r toss+s & w&]+s are kn[n to ,him ^u :om ye h be5 ca/ f ! brea/s1 & :o ha? be5 y\r ,god ( old4 ,! temporal loss ( creatures1 de> to y !re1 may be ! m easily endur$1 t ! ga9 ( ,"o :o only ha? immortality gr[e?4 ,!re is an univ]sal compla9t ( deadness ( _s on all t "k ,god4 ,he t write? to y1 ,madam1 is z deep 9 ?is z any1 & is afraid ( a /rong & hot battle1 be=e "t be at a close4 ,b no matt]1 if ! ,"l cr[n all ) ! victori\s triumph+ ( fai?4 ,god tea*e? u by t]rible ?+s 9 righte\sness4 ,we see _m ?+s1 b we obs]ve no?+4 ,our dr9k is s\r4 ,grey hairs are "h & !re on u4 ,we *ange _m lords & rul]s2 b ! same bondage ( s\l & body rema9e?4 ,we live little by fai?1 b mu* by s5se1 accord+ to ! times1 & by human policy4 ,! wat*m5 sleep1 & ! p p]i% = lack ( k4 ,h[ c we be enlight5$ :5 we turn our back on ! sun8 & mu/ we n be )]$ :5 we leave ! f\nta98 ,x %\ld be my only desire to be a m9i/]1 gift$ ) ! :ite /one1 & ! new "n writt5 on x4 ,i judge x 7 fit 7n[ :5 tall pr(essors & :5 _m />s fall f heav51 & ,god p\re? ! isle ( ,great ,brita9 f vessel to vessel1 & yet we sit1 & are settl$ on our lees7 to consid] 7z sometimes ,i d1 b ah6 r>ely71 h[ irrecov]able a wo x is to be "u a beguile 9 ! matt] ( et]nity4 ,& :at if ,i1 :o c h a subscrib$ te/imonial ( _m :o %all /& at ! "r h& ( ! ,judge1 %all miss ,*ri/'s approv+ te/imony1 & be set ^u ! left h& among ! goats8 7,matt4 vii4 #bb1 xxv4 #h-ab & #cc2 ,luke xiii4 #be-bg74 ,!re is su* a beguile2 & x befalle? _m2 & :at if x befall me1 :o h b too mu* art to coz5 my own s\l & o!rs1 ) ! fl\ri% ( m9i/]ial1 or c\ntry1 hol9ess6 ,de> lady1 ,i am afraid ( prevail+ security4 ,we wat* little 7,i h relation ma9ly to myself71 we wre/le little4 ,i am l "o travell+ 9 ! night1 :o see? a _s1 & sweate? = fe>1 & c>e? n to tell x to 8 fell[1 = fe> ( increas+ 8 own fe>4 ,h[ev]1 ,i am sure1 :5 ! ,ma/] is nigh ,8 com+1 x 7 safe to write ov] a d\ble1 & a new copy1 ( our acc\nts ( ! s9s ( nature1 *ildhood1 y\?1 rip] ye>s1 & old age4 ,:at if ,*ri/ h ano!r writt5 repres5tation ( me ?an ,i h ( myself8 ,sure ,he is "r2 & if x contradict my mi/ak5 & s9fully errone\s acc\nt ( ,i myself1 ah6 :]e am ,i !n8 ,b1 ,madam1 ,i disc\rage none4 ,i "k t ,*ri/ ha? made a new m>riage-contract ( love1 & seal$ x ) ,8 blood1 & ! trembl+ believ] %all n be conf\nd$4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs1 at all ob$i5ce1 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,may #bf1 #afeh4 ,,cccliv4--,to my ,,lady ,,k5mure4 7,,prevail+ ,,decl5sion1 ,,decay1 ,,& ,,indiff]5ce ,,to ,,god',s ,,deal+s--,,?+s ,,future47 ,,madam1--,i %\ld be glad t ! ,"l w\ld be pleas$ to l5g!n out m "t to y1 t ye might1 be=e y\r eyes be %ut1 see m ( ! "w ( ! "r h& ( ! ,"l1 9 reviv+ a n[ swoon+ & cru%$ l& & *ur*4 ,?\gh ,i 0 lately knock+ at dea?'s gate1 yet c\ld ,i n get 91 b 0 s5t back = a "t4#eji ,x is well if ,i c\ld yet d any s]vice to ,him2 b1 ah6 :at deadness lie? ^u ! _s6 ,& deadness bre$e? di/ance f ,god4 ,madam1 ^! _m ye>s ! ,"l ha? let y see a cle> diff]5ce betwixt ^? :o s]ve ,god & love ,8 "n1 & ^? :o s]ve ,him n4 ,& ,i judge t ye look ^u ! way ( ,*ri/ z ! only be/ way1 & t ye w\ld n ex*ange ,*ri/ = ! _w's god1 or _! mammon1 & t ye c give ,*ri/ a te/imony ( ,*ief among t5 ?\s&4 ,true x is t _m ( u h fall5 f our fir/ love2 b ,*ri/ ha? r5ew$ ,8 fir/ love ( our esp\sals to ,himself1 & multipli$ ! seek]s ( ,god all ! c\ntry ov]1 ev5 :]e ,*ri/ 0 sc>ce nam$1 ea/ & we/1 s\? & nor?1 above ! numb] t our fa!rs ev] knew4#eaj ,b1 ah6 ,madam1 :at %all be done or said ( _m fall5 />s1 & _m ne> to ,god comply+ w(ully1 & sail+ to ! ne>e/ %ore8 ,yea1 & we are consum$ 9 ! furnace1 b n melt$2 burn$1 b n purg$4 ,our dross is n remov$1 b our scum rema9e? 9 u2 & 9 ! furnace we fret1 we fa9t1 & 7:i* is m /range7 we slumb]4 ,! fire burne? r\nd ab\t u1 & we lay x n to he>t4 ,grey hairs are ^u u1 & we "k x n4 #eji ,read+ ! ,lett]s *ronologically1 we are n[ )9 two ye>s ( 8 dea?1 b ,lady ,k5mure surviv$ _m ye>s4 #eaj ,h[ int]e/+ is ?is notice ( ,revival1 prefac+ & prep>+ ! *ur* = ! days ( sore trial t soon bur/ ov] ,scotl&6 ,x 7 n[ a desirable life to s5d away our love to heav54 ,& well x become? u to wait = our appo9t$ *ange1 yet s z we %\ld be m$itat+ ?us3 ,is !re a new _w above ! sun & moon8 ,& is !re su* a bless$ company h>p+ & s++ hallelujahs to ! ,lamb up above8 ,:y1 !n1 are we tak5 ) a va9 life ( sigh+ & s9n+8 ,oh1 :]e is our wisdom1 t we sit /ill1 laugh+1 eat+1 sleep+ prison]s1 & d n pack up all our be/ ?+s = ! j\rney1 desir+ always to be clo!d ) our h\se f above1 n made ) h&s6 ,ah6 we sav\r n ! ?+s t are above1 nor d we smell ( glory ere we come ?i!r2 b we transact & agree ) "t1 = a new lease ( clay mansions4 ,behold1 ,he come?6 ,we sleep1 & turn all ! "w ( duties into dispute ( ev5ts = deliv]ance4 ,b ! greate/ ha/e1 to be humbl$ = a brok5 & buri$ cov5ant1 is fir/ & la/ =gott52 & all our grief is1 ! ,"l l+]e?1 enemies triumph1 godly ones suff]1 a!i/s blaspheme4 ,ah6 we pray n2 b wond] t ,*ri/ come? n ! high] way1 by might1 by p[]1 by g>m5ts roll$ 9 blood4 ,:at if ,he come ! l[] way8 ,sure we s91 9 putt+ ! book 9 ,8 h&1 z if we c\ld tea* ! ,almighty k4 ,we make ha/e2 we believe n4 ,let ! only wise ,god alone2 ,he /e]e? well4 ,he drawe? /raight l9es1 ?\gh we ?9k & say !y are crook$4 ,x is "r t "s %\ld die & _! brea/s full ( milk2 & yet we are angry t ,god deale? s ) !m4 ,oh1 if ,i c\ld adore ,him 9 ,8 hidd5 ways1 :5 !re is d>kness "u ,8 feet & d>kness 9 ,8 pavilion1 & cl\ds are ab\t ,8 ?rone6 ,madam1 hop+1 believ+1 pati5t pray+1 is our life4 ,he lose? no "t4 ,! ,"l ,jesus be ) y\r _s4 ,y\rs1 at all oblig$ obs]vance 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,sept4 #ab1 #afei4 ,,ccclv4--,to ! ,,presbyt]y ,,( ,,kirkcudbright1 an5t ,union1 ) a desire to h ,mr4 ,william ,rait ,pr(essor at ,/4 ,&rews4#eaa #eaa ,f ! orig9al among ! ,wodr[ ,,mss4 vol4 xxix4 #dto1 ,no4 #hh4 ,! lett] is address$ on ! back1 ,= ! v ,rev]5d & hon\r$ ( ! ,"l1 ! ,mod]ator & ,reman5t ,bre?r5 ( ! ,presbyt]y ( ,kirkcudbright4 ,t ,presbyt]y p>ticul>ly di/+ui%$ itself by its e>ne/ endeav\rs to re/ore h>mony betwe5 ! ,resolution]s & ,prote/]s2 to :i* !y 7 /irr$ up *iefly by ,mr4 ,?omas ,wylie4 ,b _! laudable ef=ts1 ?\gh p>tially successful 9 allay+ animosity1 fail$ to heal ! brea*4 ,on ?is subject1 ,mr4 ,george ,hut*ison1 9 a lett] to ,mr4 ,?omas ,wylie1 dat$ ,m>* #ab1 #affj1 says3 ,t little essay t[>ds union ha? be5 foll[$ ) ! bless+ ( mu* less animosity ?an 0 wont to be be=e1 9 act+s & walk+s "o ) ano!r2 ?\gh1 z yet1 x is to be regrett$ t little c be got done = heal+ p>ticul> ruptures ( p>i%es & presbyt]ies1 ev5 ^u seem+ equal ov]tures2 &1 x fe>s me1 "s else:]e are m /iff ?an ne$ful 9 su* an exig5t4 ,b ,i appreh5d t ei!r our trials or ,god's appe>+1 among o!rs1 may press ! necessity ( union m ^u u 7,wodr['s ,,mss4 vol4 xxix474 7,,union--,,humiliation--,,*oice ,,( ,a ,,pr(essor47 ,,rev]5d1--,! desire ( y\r ,wisdoms = union to me1 :o am bel[ su* a public m]cy1 & ( s high conc]nm5t to ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&1 ought to be mo/ acceptable4 ,! "n ( peace is sav\ry1 bo? good & pleasant4 ,i s close ) y\r godly & religi\s aim !re91 z judg+ ! ,"l ha? f heav5 sugge/$ to y1 & inspir$ y\r spirits )1 a f]v5t ?ir/ & int5tion to promote ! ,gospel1 t ?\gh ,i %\ld judge myself 7z 9 tru? ,i am7 l[] ?an to suit#eab f ei!r ,presbyt]y or ,synod any fav\r1 yet ,i %all1 9 all humility1 besee* y\r ,wisdoms to prosecute ) ! p[] :i* ,*ri/ ha? giv5 y ! "w ( union2 & s mu* ! m t ,i mu/ %ortly put (f ?is my tab]nacle4 ,i (f] to y\r ,wisdoms' s]i\s consid]ation1 ! evid5t necessity ( union ) ,god1 & ( a s]i\s & s\nd humiliation1 & ly+ 9 ! du/ be=e ! ,"l = a brok5 cov5ant1 decl9+ f our =m] love1 own+ ( su* z we sometime judg$ to be malignant enemies & oppos]s ( ! "w ( re=mation & ( ! sworn cov5ant ( ,god1 despis+ ( ! (f]$ salvation ( ! ,gospel1 & coldness & indiff]5cy 9 purg+ ! h\se ( ,god1 & o!r causes ( ! sad judgm5ts :i* we n[ are "u4 ,& my la/ & humble suit to y\r ,wisdoms is1 t ye w\ld be pleas$ to take 9 ) ?is union ! plant+ ( ! ,new ,college#eac ) a ?ird ma/]4 ,x is a matt] t conc]ns ! :ole ,*ur* ( ,scotl& & sem9>y ( ! m9i/ry !re(1 & _c be done b by a ,g5]al ,assembly4 ,if1 !re=e1 y h1 de> bre?r51 judg$ me fai?ful ( ! ,"l1 & reg>d ! "w ( ! ,"l1 & ! promot+ ( ! k+dom ( ,*ri/ 7z ,i no?+ d\bt b x is ! desire ( y\r s\ls71 give commission to ! bre?r5 s5t to treat = union1 at ! meet+ 9 ,ed9burgh or else:]e1 to jo9 _! au?ority & p[]1 su* z n[ may be _h1 to call1 invite1 & obte/ "s godly & able man1 to embrace ! *>ge ( ,pr(essor 9 ! ,college ( ,div9ity 9 ,/4 ,&rews4 ,& because ,mr4 ,william ,rait1 m9i/] at ,bre*91 is a man = le>n+1 godl9ess1 prud5ce1 & em95t au?ority 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&1 s\ght = to ! m9i/ry by ! t[n ( ,ed9burgh1 & also by ,ab]de51 to prea* ! ,gospel & to pr(ess 9 ! ,college1 & ha? ! approbation ( ! pres5t ma/]s ( ! ,new ,college1 ! godly m9i/]s ( ! ,synod ( ,fife1 ( ! ,presbyt]y ( ,/4 ,&rews1 m9i/]s ( ! city ( ,/4 ,&rews1 x is my s\l's desire1 & ! he>t-cry ( /ud5ts 9 ! ,college1 & ( ! godly 9 ! city1 t ,mr4 ,william ,rait may be ! man2 & t y\r commission]s may be mov$ to deal ) ! commission]s ( ! ,synod ( ,fife & ,angus = t effect2 s %all y be in/rum5tal to repair our brea*es1 & build ,8 h\se4 ,s pray+ t y\r lab\rs may n be 9 va9 9 ! ,"l1 ,i re/ 7! ,"l ,jesus be ) y\r _s67 y\r unwor?y bro!r & fell[-lab\r] 9 ! ,"l1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ! #bcrd ,octob] #afei4 #eab ,solicit4 #eac ,at ,/4 ,&rews4 ,,ccclvi4--,to ,,mr4 ,,john ,,murray1 ,m9i/] at ,me?v54#ead #ead ,f ! orig9al among ! ,wodr[ ,,mss4 vol4 xxvii4 fol4 ,no4 #db4 ,,mr4 ,,john ,,murray 0 "o ( ! ,prote/]s 7see ,baillie's ,lett]s72 & 0 committ$ prison] to ! ,ca/le ( ,ed9burgh = meet+ ) a few ( 8 bre?r5 to draw up a congratulatory address to ,*>les ,,ii4 ^u 8 re/oration1 express+ _! loyalty1 & rem9d+ him ( ! obligation ( ! ,cov5ant4 ,he 0 summon$ to appe> be=e ! ,p>liam5t on ! *>ge ( high treason1 b at l5g? 0 lib]at$4 ,ab\t #afgb he 0 appreh5d$ & imprison$ 9 ! ,tolboo? ( ,ed9burgh = alleg$ h\se-conv5ticles4 ,:5 set at lib]ty1 he 0 conf9$ to ! p>i% ( ,que5sf]ry1 & orda9$ to wait ^u ord9ances & ab/a9 f keep+ conv5ticles1 & to att5d ! p>i% *ur*4 7,wodr['s ,hi/ory1 vol4 ii47 7,a ,,synod ,,proposal ,,= ,,union--,,bre?r5 ,,"u ,,c5sure47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,i w\ld gladly "k ! issue ( y\r ,synod4 ,we did pr(ess we c\ld n be conclud$#eae by ! ,synod ( ,fife's ov]tures ( union1 b ^u condition ( ! tak+ (f ! c5sures ( our bre?r51 :i* we ?9k injuri\sly are inflict$4 ,mu* is promis$ to u = ! rem$y+ ( ^! c5sures4 ,i %all believe :5 ,i see _! p]=mances4 ,i hope y w see t ! bre?r5 get no wrong1 or ! h\se ( ,god 9 _! p]sons2 & s5d me a l9e ( ! conclusion ( ! ,synod 9 t bus9ess4 ,! pap] ( union is v g5]al1 & comes to no p>ticul>s3 x only tells ! good ( union1 & conta9s "s obte/ations to u t ins9uate ! unsav\r9ess ( irregul> c\rses2 yet we ?\ght x n safe to yield to any union ( t k9d1 s long z our bre?r5 are "u ! c5sures4#eaf ,i mu* d\bt ( _! hone/ mean+1 & t b>ri]s 9 ! way ( entrant m9i/]s & eld]s be reviv$4 ,& ,i see no engagem5t1 s mu* z v]bal1 = purg+2 b ! contr>y practice is "h4 ,mr4 ,rob]t ,&]son#eag is z mu* oppos$ z if he 7 ! mo/ corrupt sect>y or ,jesuit4 #eae ,det]m9$ f9ally4 #eaf ,murray1 & ! o!r ,prote/]s 9 ! ,synod ( ,p]?1 act$ ^u a simil> pr9ciple4 ,z an in/ance ( ?is1 we may adduce ! foll[+ extracts f a pap] entitl$1 ,! desires ( ! bre?r5 ( ! ,prote/+ judgm5t 9 ! ,synod ( ,p]? "u-subscrib+1 unto ! ,mod]ator & reman5t memb]s ( ! ,synod4 ,!y desire1 #a/1 ,t ! ,synod w decl>e & enact1 t none ( ! ,acts made by ! two controv]t$ ,assemblies at ,/4 ,&rews1 ,dundee1 & at ,ed9burgh1 9 ! ye>s #afea & #afeb1 appo9t+ c5sure ^u su* z w n ackn[l$ge ! con/itution ( ^! ,assemblies1 & w n submit unto ! ,acts !re(1 %all h]eaft] be ( =ce )9 ! b\nds ( ?is ,synod4444 #c4 ,t ! ,synod w decl>e & enact1 t not)/&+ ( ! suppos$ c5sures inflict$ ^u ,mr4 ,james ,gu?rie1 m9i/] at ,/irl+1 & ,mr4 ,james ,simpson1 m9i/] at ,air?1 by ! pret5d$ ,assembly at ,/4 ,&rews & ,dundee1 & ( ! approbation or intimation !re( by ! ,synod1 t ! said ,mr4 ,james ,gu?rie & ,mr4 ,james ,simpson are lawful /&+ m9i/]s ( ! ,gospel 9 ! respective *>ges ( ,/irl+ & ,air?1 & capable to sit & vote 9 ! ,synod & 9 _! own ,presbyt]y1 & ( e o!r m9i/]ial privilege & employm5t 7,wodr['s ,,mss4 vol4 xxvii474 #eag ,a m9i/] :o is m5tion$ aga9 9 ,lett] ,,ccclxv4 ,my wife rememb]s h] to y4 ,rememb] me to y\r own b$-fell[4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r own bro!r1 ,s4 ,r4 ,/4 ,&rews1 ,jan4 #be1 #affj4 ,illu/ration3 ,,ed9burgh ,,ca/le4 ,,ccclvii4--,to 8 ,rev]5d & de> ,bre?r51 ,,mr4 ,,gu?rie1 ,,mr4 ,,traill1 & ! re/ ( _! bre?r5 imprison$ 9 ! ,ca/le ( ,ed9burgh4 ,! circum/ances ( ! case to :i* ?is lett] ref]s are ^!3--,on ! #bcrd ( ,augu/ #affj1 ! foll[+ m9i/]s1 ,mr4 ,james ,gu?rie ( ,/irl+1 ,mr4 ,john ,/irl+ & ,mr4 ,rob]t ,traill ( ,ed9burgh1 ,mr4 ,alex&] ,moncrieff ( ,scoonie1 ,mr4 ,john ,semple ( ,c>sfairn1 ,mr4 ,?omas ,ramsay ( ,mord+ton1 ,mr4 ,john ,scot ( ,oxnam1 ,mr4 ,gilb]t ,hall ( ,kirkli/on1 ,mr4 ,john ,murray ( ,me?v51 ,mr4 ,george ,nairn ( ,burntisl&1 ) two g5tlem51 rul+ eld]s1 met 9 a private h\se 9 ,ed9burgh1 to draw up an humble address to ,*>les ,,ii41 congratulat+ 8 return1 & express+ _! entire & unfeign$ loyalty1 b at ! same "t rem9d+ him ( ! obligation ( ! ,cov5ant :i* he & ! nation _h sworn4 ,:il/ ?us employ$1 _! pap]s 7 secur$1 by ! ord] ( ! ,committee ( ,e/ates2 & !y !mselves 7 arre/$1 & committ$ close prison]s to ! ,ca/le ( ,ed9burgh4 7,,on ,,suff]+ ,,= ,,*ri/--,,god',s ,,pres5ce ,,ev] ,,) ,,8 ,,p--,,firmness ,,& ,,con/ancy47 ,,rev]5d1 ,,n[ ,,v ,,de>1 ,,& ,,mu* ,,hon\r$ ,,prison]s ,,= ,,*ri/1--,i am1 z to ! po9t ( light1 at ! utmo/ ( p]suasion 9 t k9d t x is ! cause ( ,*ri/ :i* ye n[ suff] =1 & n m5's int]e/4 ,if x be = m51 let u leave x2 b if we plead = ,god1 our own p]sonal safety & man's deliv]ance w n be peace4 ,!re is a salvation call$ ! salvation ( ,god1 :i* is cleanly1 pure1 spiritual1 unmix$1 ne> to ! holy ^w ( ,god4 ,x is t :i* we w\ld seek1 ev5 ! fav\r ( ,god t ,he be>e? to ,8 p2 n simple gladness1 b ! gladness & goodness ( ! ,"l's *os54 ,& sure1 ?\gh ,i be ! weake/ ( ,8 witnesses1 & unwor?y to be among ! meane/ ( !m1 & am afraid t ! ,cause be hurt 7b x _c be lo/7 by my unbeliev+ fa9tness1 ,i w\ld n desire a deliv]ance sep>at$ f ! deliv]ance ( ! ,"l's cause & p4 ,x is en\gh to me to s+ :5 ,zion s+e?1 & to triumph :5 ,*ri/ triumphe?4 ,i %\ld judge x an unhappy joy to rejoice :5 ,zion sighe?4 ,n "o ho( w be y\r peace4 7,exod4 x4 #bf47 ,if ,*ri/ do? own me1 let me be 9 ! grave 9 a bloody w9d+-%eet1 & g f ! scaffold 9 f\r qu>t]s1 to grave or no grave4 ,i am ,8 debtor1 to seal ) suff]+s ?is preci\s tru?2 b1 oh6 :5 x come? to ! pu%1 ,i d>e say no?+1 consid]+ my weakness1 wick$ness1 & fa9tness4 ,b fe> n ye4 ,ye are n1 ye %all n be1 alone3 ! ,fa!r is ) y4 ,x 0 n an unseasonable1 b a seasonable & a necess>y duty ye 7 ab\t4 ,fe> ,him :o is ,sov]eign4 ,*ri/ is capta9 ( ! ca/le & ,"l ( ! keys4 ,! cool+ well-spr+1 & refre%m5t f ! promises1 are m ?an ! fr[n+s ( ! furnace4 ,i see sn>es & temptations 9 capitulat+1 compos+1 c$+1 m9*+ ) di/9ctions ( circum/ances1 =malities1 complim5ts1 & ext5uations1 9 ! cause ( ,*ri/4 ,a long spoon3 ! bro? is hell-hot4#eah ,hold a di/ance f c>nal compositions1 & mu* ne>ness to ! f\nta91 to ! fav\r & refre%+ light f ! ,fa!r ( lights speak+ 9 ,8 oracles4 ,?is is s\nd heal? & salvation4 ,angels1 m51 ,zion's eld]s1 eye u2 b :at ( all ^!8 ,*ri/ is by u1 & looke? on u1 & write? up all4 ,let u pray m1 & look less to m54 #eah ,a prov]b3 ,!y ne$ a long spoon :o sup ) ! devil4 ,rememb] me to ,mr4 ,scott1 & to all ! re/4 ,bless+s be ^u ! head ( su* z are sep>at$ f _! bre?r54 ,joseph is a fruitful b\gh by a well4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\r lov+ bro!r & companion 9 ! k+dom & pati5ce ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 #affj4 ,,ccclviii4--,to ,,sev]al ,,bre?r54 ,reasons = petition+ 8 ,maje/y aft] 8 return1 & = own+ su* z 7 c5sur$#eai :ile ab\t s necess>y a duty4 #eai ,t is1 ! m9i/]s m5tion$ 9 ! note prefix$ to ! prec$+ lett]1 :o 7 arre/$ & imprison$ by ! ,committee ( ,e/ates4 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bre?r51--,x is a matt] ( difficulty to me to write at ?is di/ance1 n hav+ he>d y\r debates4 ,x seeme? t ! ,"l calle? u to give in=mation to ! ,k+'s ,maje/y ( affairs4 ,! ,"l's admirable provid5ce1 9 br++ him to 8 ?rone1 & lay+ aside o!rs :o 7 sworn enemies to ! cause & cov5ant ( ,god1 s t n[ ! ,gov]nm5t is 9 a "r l9e1 is to be ador$4 ,& ,i judge 7)\t prescrib+7 t "s %\ld be s5t to 8 ,maje/y to congratulate t provid5ce2 & t reason ( our be+ s sl[ 9 r5d]+ %\ld be r5d]$4 #a4 ,we %\ld write1 n 9 ! "n ( ! ,kirk ( ,scotl&1 b 9 ! "n ( a mo/ consid]able numb] ( godly m9i/]s1 eld]s1 & pr(essors1 :o bo? pray = ! ,k+1 are ob$i5t to 8 laws1 & are "u ! oa? ( ,god = ! sworn ,re=mation4 #b4 ,x is bett] n[1 ?an aft] s5t5ces & tr\ble1 to h rec\rse to him :o is by place p>5s patri4 #c4 ,we %\ld supplicate 9 all humility = protection & c\nt5ance2 f> m = lawful lib]ty to fe> ! bond ( ! oa? ( ! dreadful & mo/ high ,"l2 av\*+ to 8 ,maje/y1 t ! ,"l1 ,8 holy "n be+ int]pos$1 w own t ,cov5ant1 & bless 8 ,maje/y ) a happy & successful reign1 9 ! own+ !re(1 & kiss+ ( ! ,son ( ,god4 ,& :5 ! ,"l %all be pleas$ to grant t to u :i* conc]ne? religion1 ! beauty ( ,8 h\se1 ! propagat+ ( ! ,gospel1 ! gov]nm5t ( ! ,"l's k+dom1 )\t ,pop]y1 ,prelacy1 unwritt5 traditions & c]emonies1 let 8 ,maje/y try our loyalty ) :at comm&s he w be pleas$ to lay on u1 & see if we be f\nd rebelli\s4 #d4 ,we %\ld disclaim su* z h s9fully compli$ ) ! late usurp]s2 produce our writt5 te/imonies aga9/ !m2 our n accept+ ( (fices & places ( tru/ f !m2 our te/imonies aga9/ _! usurpation1 cov5ant-break+1 tol]ation ( all religions1 corrupt sect>ian ways1 = :i* ! ,"l ha? brok5 !m4 #e4 ,we are repres5t$ to 8 ,maje/y z su* z w\ld n cons5t t ! ,remon/rance ( ! we/]n =ces#ebj %\ld be condemn$ by ! ,commission ( ! ,g5]al ,assembly2 :]eas1 #a4 ,we did humbly desire t ! judicature %\ld n condemn nor c5sure t ,remon/rance1 till ! g5tlem5 7 he>d1 & _! reasons discuss$4 #b4 ,:atev] demur 0 z to ! b&+ or comb9+ "p ( x1 we 7 & are oblig$ to believe t !y _h no sect>ian design !re91 nor levell+ int5tion4 #c4 ,!y are g5tlem5 mo/ loyal1 & nev] 7 enemies to 8 ,maje/y's royal p[]2 b only desir$ t security might be _h = religion & ! p ( ,god1 & p]sons disaffect$ to religion & ! sworn ,cov5ant ab&on$2 o!rwise !y 71 & /ill are1 will+ to haz>d lives & e/ates = ! j greatness & safety ( 8 ,maje/y 9 ! ma9t5ance ( ! true religion1 ,cov5ant1 & cause ( ,god4 ,! only difficulty w be1 :]e to h fit m5 to s5d4 ,b z x w be bo? s9 & %ame = u to des]t our undes]v$ly n[ c5sur$ bre?r51 s x w be our s9 & reproa* s9fully to comply ) su* ?+s & c\rses z we te/ifi$ aga9/1 & confess$ to ,god4 #ebj ,see notice ( ,colonel ,gilb]t ,k]1 p4 #fdi4 ,i c say no m at pres5t b t ,i am y\r lov+ bro!r1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 #affj4 ,,ccclix4--,to a ,,bro!r ,,m9i/]4 ,judgm5t ( a draught or m9ute ( a ,petition1 to h be5 pres5t$ to ! ,committee ( ,e/ates1 by ^? ,m9i/]s :o 7 !n prison]s 9 ! ,ca/le ( ,ed9burgh = t o!r well-kn[n ,petition to 8 ,maje/y1 ab\t :i* !y 7 :5 seiz$ ^u & made prison]s4#eba #eba ,see note prefix$ to ,lett] ,,ccclvii41 p4 #fib4 ,b t no man may mi/ake or judge amiss ( p]sons s fix$ 9 ! cause & fai?ful 9 _! g5]ations1 "k t ?is draught 0 n s5t to ,mr4 ,ru!r=d z a pap] conclud$ & condesc5d$ ^u among ^! bre?r51 ^: love to tru? made !m 9 all ?+s s t5d] t !y 7 ev] fond to ab/a9 f all appe>ance ( evil4 ,x 0 m l ! sugge/ion ( "s o!r m5 7:]e9 0 laid be=e !m :at k9d ( address w\ld mo/ probably please1 waiv+ ! j measures ( :at 0 simply duty 9 _! circum/ances71 ?an any?+ fl[+ f !mselves1 z ! product ( a mature delib]ation4 ,&1 secondly1 "k 7:i* confirme? :at 0 said71 t :atev] x 01 or :oev] gave ! rise to x1 yet x 0 nev] made use (1 nor pres5t$ to ! ,committee ( ,e/ates1 by any ( ^! fai?ful m51 ^: praise1 = _! fidelity1 fix$ness1 real & unta9t$ integrity1 is 9 ! *ur*es ( ,*ri/ 7,note by ,mr4 ,rob]t ,m',w>d1 ! orig9al editor ( ,ru!r=d's ,lett]s74 ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,i am1 z ye "k1 /rait5$ z ano!r suff]+ man1 b d>e n petition ?is ,committee3-- #a4 ,because x drawe? u to capitulate ) su* z h ! advantage ( ! m\nt1 ! ,"l s dispos+ = ! pres5t3 &1 to br+ ! matt]s ( ,*ri/ to yea & no 7ye be+ prison]s & !y ! p[]s7 is a haz>d4 #b4 ,a speak+ to !m 9 write1 & pass+ 9 sil5ce ! sworn ,cov5ant & ! cause ( ,god 7:i* is ! v pres5t controv]sy71 is contr>y to ! practice ( ,*ri/ & ! ,apo/les1 :o1 be+ accus$ or n accus$1 av\*$ ,*ri/ to be ! ,son ( ,god & ! ,messias1 & t ! dead mu/ rise aga91 ev5 :5 ! adv]s>y mis/at$ ! "q4 ,yea1 sil5ce on ! cause ( ,god1 :i* adv]s>ies p]secute1 seeme? a tacit des]t+ ( ! cause1 :5 ! /ate ( ! "q is kn[n to behold]s3 & ,i "k t ! bre?r5 int5d n to leave ! cause4 #c4 ,i "k ( no (f5ce t y h giv5 7,i w n say :at (f5ce may be tak571 ei!r z to ! matt] or mann] ( y\r petition4 ,=1 if :at y h done be a necess>y duty laid aside by o!rs1 a duty c nev] give an (f5ce to ,*ri/1 & s none to m52 b ,*ri/ians w look ^u a pi\s1 h>mless1 & innoc5t petition to ! ,pr9ce1 9 ! matt]s ( ! ,"l's hon\r & ! good ( ,8 *ur* 7?\gh pr(f]$ by "o or two1 :5 !y are sil5t ^: x is to speak & act71 z a seasonable duty4 #d4 ,! draught ( t petition1 :i* y s5t me1 speake? n "o ^w ( ! ,cov5ant ( ,god = ! adh]+ to :i* y n[ suff]1 & :i* is ! object ( m5's hatr$1 & ! de/ruction :]e( is ! great "w ( ! times4 ,y\r sil5ce 9 ?is nick ( "t appe>e? to be a non-confession ( ,*ri/ be=e m52 & y want no?+ to beget an uncleanly deliv]ance b ! pr(ession ( sil5ce4 #e4 ,!re is a promise & real purpose1 z ! petition sai?1 to live peaceably "u ! ,k+'s au?ority4 ,b1 #a4 ,ye d n answ] c&idly & +5u\sly ! m9d ( ! rul]s1 :o1 to y\r k1 mean a f> o!r ?+ by au?ority ?an ye d4 ,= ye mean1 8 j au?ority1 8 au?ority 9 ! ,"l1 & 8 j greatness1 9 ! ma9t5ance ( true religion1 z 9 ! ,cov5ant1 ,confession ( ,fai?1 & ,cate*isms1 is express$ f ! ,^w ( ,god3 !y mean 8 supreme au?ority1 & absolute pr]ogative above laws1 z _! acts make cle>1 & z _! practice is4 ,= !y refus$1 to su* z 7 unwill+ to subscribe _! bond1 to add au?ority 9 ! ,"l1 or1 j & lawful au?ority1 or au?ority z x is express$ 9 ! ,cov5ant4 ,b ?is draught ( a petition1 "u y\r own h&1 yielde? ! s5se & mean+ to !m :i* !y crave4 #b4 ,t au?ority = :i* !y cont5d is exclusive ( ! sworn ,cov5ant2 s t1 except ye _h said1 ,we %all be subject to ! ,k+'s au?ority 9 ! ,"l1 or accord+ to ! sworn ,cov5ant1 ye say no?+ to ! po9t 9 h&2 & t1 sure1 is n y\r mean+4 #c4 ,:oev] promis$ s mu* peaceable liv+ "u 8 ,maje/y's au?ority1 leav+ out ! exposition ( ! fif? comm&m5t1 z y\r petition do?1 may ^u ! v same gr\nd subscribe ! bond refus$ by ! godly2 & s y pass f ! ,cov5ant1 & make all ^? by-pa/ act+s ( ?is ,kirk & ,/ate1 ^! ye>s by-pa/1 to be horrid rebellion6 ,& h[ deep t guilt9ess drawe?1 consid]4 #f4 ,a condemn+ ( ! ,remon/rance1 simply & )\t any limitation & di/9ction1 is a condemn+ ( _m preci\s ones 9 ! l&1 & a pass+ f ! causes ( ,god's wra?1 :i* is ! *ief matt] ( ! ,remon/rance4 #g4 ,t no?+ is be=e y\r eyes b ! exon]ation ( y\r consci5ce1 is inde$ believ$ by ! godly :o "k y2 b a pass+ 9 sil5ce ( ! hone/ mat]ials 9 y\r =m] petition to 8 ,maje/y seeme? to be a des]t+ !re(1 s9ce1 9 all y\r petition1 ye d n once say ye _c b adh]e to t pi\s petition1 z y\r necess>y duty4 ,&1 t ye int5d 9 ! petition ! happ9ess ( 8 ,maje/y1 is also believ$4 ,de> bro!r1 %[ to our bre?r51 t ! ,"l ,*ri/1 9 y\r p]sons1 ha? a /at$ "q betwixt ,him & ! p[]s on e>?4 ,! only wise ,god lead y n[1 :5 ,he ha? br\ght y =? 9 public1 s to act z if ye did see ,jesus ,*ri/ by y1 & behold+ y4 ,x is easy = su* z are on ! %ore to ?r[ a c\nsel to ^? t are toss$ 9 ! sea2 b1 only by liv+ by fai?1 & by fet*+ /r5g? & com=t f ,*ri/1 c y be victori\s1 & h "r to ! preci\s promises ( ! tree ( life1 ( ! hidd5 manna1 ( ! gift$ morn+ />1 & ! l1 made to ^? :o ov]come3 to ^: /r5g? & grace1 bre?r5 :o desire ) me to rememb] y d recomm5d y4 ,i am1 de> bro!r1 ,y\rs1 9 ! ,"l1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 #affj4 ,,ccclx4--,= ! ,"r ,hon\rable my ,,lady ,,visc\ntess ,,( ,,k5mure4 ,on ! imprisonm5t ( ! ,m>quis ( ,argyle4 7,,god',s ,,judgm5ts ,,call+ ,,to ,,flee ,,to ,,him--,,! ,,result ,,( ,,timid ,,compliance47 ,,madam1--,x is n my "p to be unm9dful ( y4 ,be n afflict$ = y\r bro!r1 ! ,m>quis ( ,argyle4#ebb ,z to ! ma91 9 my weak appreh5sion1 ! se$ ( ,god be+ 9 him1 & love to ! p ( ,god & ,8 cause1 x w be well4 ,! mak+ ( p>ticul> reckon+ ) ! ,"l1 & ( peace ) ,god1 & own+ ( ,8 cause :5 too _m dis[n x1 w make 8 peace ) ! ,k+ ! sur]4#ebc ,! ,"l is beg9n+ to reckon ) su* z did =sake ,8 cause & cov5ant2 & until we return to ,him1 our peace %all n be l a riv] & z ! waves ( ! sea4 ,h[ev]1 ! op5+ ( ! bosom to take 9 all ! ,malignants c produce no bett] fruits4 ,! ,"l calle? u to flee into our *amb]s1 & %ut ! doors1 till ! indignation be ov]4 7,isa4 xxvi4 #bj47 ,! lily among ! ?orns is s s]v$4 ,he hide? ,himself1 & our m\nta9 is remov$1 & we are tr\bl$4 ,b ! ,"l reigne?2 let ! e>? tremble1 & let ! e>? rejoice4 ,! ,"l1 )\t blood1 broke ! yoke ( usurp+ oppressors1 & laid !m aside3 ! same ,"l c settle ?rone & k+dom on ! pill>s ( heav54 ,b1 oh1 ! controv]sy ! ,"l ha? ) ,edom1 & ^? :o cov5ant$ ) u1 & !n sold u2 & ) ^? ( :om ! ,holy ,gho/ speake?1 ,?y prophets h se5 va9 & fooli% ?+s = !e2 !y h n discov]$ ?9e iniquity to turn away ?y captivity1 b h se5 = !e false burd5s1 & causes ( bani%m5t 7,lam4 ii4 #ad74 ,! "t ( ,jacob's suff]+ is b %ort1 & ! vision w speak4 ,c\ld we be f "u deadness1 & wat* unto wre/l+ & pray] ) ! ,"l1 & live m by fai?1 we %\ld be m ?an conqu]ors4 ,wait ^u ! ,"l2 fa9t n4 #ebb ,a =tnight be=e ?is 0 writt51 viz4 on #h? ,july #affj1 ! ,k+ _h committ$ ! ,m>quis to ! ,t[]1 on an unf\nd$ *>ge ( treason4 ,ru!r=d did n live to see ! issue4 #ebc ,8 heav5ly ,k+1 :om he has fai?fully own$1 z well z 9 private consci5ti\sly s]v$1 w on t acc\nt all ! m /& by him1 9 ! "q ( 8 e>?ly ,k+ be+ reconcil$ to him4 ,! hopes ( 8 fri5ds1 h[ev]1 7 n realiz$2 = next ye> 7on #bg? ,may #affa7 he 0 behead$ at ,ed9burgh4 ,! ,"l ,jesus be ) y\r _s4 ,y\rs1 at all respective obs]vance 9 ! ,"l1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,july #bd1 #affj4 ,,ccclxi4--,= ,,mi/ress ,,craig1 ^u ! ,dea? ( h] hopeful ,son1 :o 0 dr[n$ :ile wa%+ himself 9 a riv] 9 ,france4 7,,n9e ,,reasons ,,= ,,resignation47 ,,mi/ress1--,y h s le>n$ ,*ri/ z n[ 79 ! furnace7 :at dross1 :at %9+ ( fai? may appe>1 mu/ come =?4 ,i he>d ( ! removal ( y\r son1 ,mr4 ,?omas4 ,?\gh ,i be dull en\gh 9 disc]n+1 yet ,i 0 witness to "s spiritual sav\r9ess ( ! new bir? & hope ( ! resurrection1 :i* ,i saw 9 ! hopeful y\?1 :5 he 01 z 0 fe>$1 a-dy+ 9 ?is city4 ,&1 s9ce x 0 writt5 & advis$ly appo9t$1 9 ! spotless & holy decree ( ! ,"l1 :]e1 & be=e :at witnesses1 & 9 :at mann]1 :e!r by a fev]1 ! "m be+ at ! b$1 or by "s o!r way 9 a f> c\ntry 7de> patri>*s di$ 9 ,egypt1 preci\s to ! ,"l1 & h want$ burials7 7,ps4 lxxix4 #c71 y\r safe/ way w be1 to be sil5t1 & comm& ! he>t to utt] no rep9+ & frett+ ?\ghts ( ! holy disp5sation ( ,god4 #a4 ,! man is beyond ! haz>d ( dispute2 ! preci\s y\? is p]fect$ & glorifi$4 #b4 ,_h ! y\? la91 ye> & day1 pa9$ beside a witness+ "m1 x _h be5 pa9 & grief l5g!n$ out to y 9 _m portions1 & e p>cel w\ld h be5 a little dea?4 ,n[ ,8 holy ,maje/y ha?1 9 "o lump & mass1 br\ght to y\r e>s ! news1 & ha? n divid$ ! grief into _m portions4 #c4 ,x 0 n ye/]day's ?\ght1 nor ! o!r ye>'s /atute1 b a c\nsel ( ! ,"l ( old2 & :o c tea* ! ,almighty k8 #d4 ,!re is no way ( quiet+ ! m9d1 & ( sil5c+ ! he>t ( a "m1 b godly submission4 ,! readie/ way = peace & consolation to clay vessels is1 t x is a /roke ( ! ,pott] & ,=m] ( all ?+s4 ,& s9ce ! holy ,"l ha? loos$ ! grip1 :5 x 0 fa/5$ sure on y\r "p1 ,i "k t y\r light1 & ,i hope t y\r he>t1 also1 w yield4 ,x is n safe to be at pull+ & draw+ ) ! omnipot5t ,"l4 ,let ! pull g ) ,him1 = ,he is /rong2 & say1 ,?y w be done on e>? z x is 9 heav54 #e4 ,8 holy me?od & ord] is to be ador$4 ,sometimes ! husb& be=e ! wife1 & sometimes ! son be=e ! "m4 ,s ha? ! only wise ,god ord]$2 & :5 he is s5t be=e1 & n lo/1 9 all ?+s give ?anks4 #f4 ,m$itate n too mu* on ! sad circum/ances1 ! "m 0 n witness to ! la/ sigh2 possibly1 _c get leave to w9d ! son1 nor to weep ov] 8 grave2 &1 he 0 9 a /range l&6 ,!re is a l ne>ness to heav5 out ( all ! c\ntries ( ! e>?4 #g4 ,?is did n spr+ out ( ! du/4 ,fe$ & gr[ fat by ?is m$ic9e & f>e ( ! only wise ,"l4 ,x is ! art & ! skill ( fai? to read :at ! ,"l write? ^u ! cross1 & to spell & con/ruct "r ,8 s5se4 ,(t5 we miscall words & s5t5ces ( ! cross1 & ei!r put nons5se on ,8 rods1 or burd5 ,8 ,maje/y ) sl&]s & mi/akes1 :5 ,he m9de? = u ?\ghts ( peace & love1 ev5 to d u good 9 ! latt] end4 #h4 ,x is b a private /roke on a family1 & little to ! public arr[s %ot aga9/ griev$ ,joseph1 & ! afflict$1 b ah6 dead1 s5seless1 & guilty p ( ,god4 ,?is is ! day ( ,jacob's tr\ble6 #i4 ,!re is a bad way ( wilful swall[+ ( a temptation1 & n dige/+ x1 or lay+ x out ( memory )\t any victori\sness ( fai?4 ,! ,"l1 :o =bidde? fa9t+1 =bidde? also despis+4#ebd ,b x is easi] to c\nsel ?an to suff]3 ! only wise ,"l furni% pati5ce4 #ebd ,prov]bs iii4 #b4 ,x 7 n amiss to call home ! o!r y\?4 ,i am n a little afflict$ = my ,lady ,k5mure's condition4 ,i desire y1 :5 ye see h]1 to rememb] my humble respects to h]4 ,my wife he>tily rememb]e? h] to y2 & is w\nd$ mu* 9 m9d ) y\r pres5t condition1 & suff]e? ) y4 ,grace be ) y4 ,y\rs 9 ! ,"l1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,aug4 #d1 #affj4 ,,ccclxii4--,= my ,rev]5d & de> ,bro!r1 ,*ri/'s ,soldi] 9 bonds1 ,,mr4 ,,james ,,gu?rie1 ,m9i/] ( ! ,gospel at ,/irl+4 7,,/$fa/ ,,?\gh ,,p]secut$--,,bless$ness ,,( ,,m>tyrdom47 ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,we are v (t5 com=t$ ) ! ^w ( promise2 ?\gh we /umble n a little at ! "w ( holy provid5ce1 "s e>?ly m5 fl\ri%+ z a gre5 h]b1 & ! p ( ,god c\nt$ z %eep = ! slaught]1 & kill$ all ! day long4 ,& yet bo? ^w ( promise1 & "w ( provid5ce1 are f ,him ^: ways are equal1 /raight1 holy1 & spotless4 ,z = me1 :5 ,i ?9k ( ,god's disp5sations1 ,he might ju/ly h br\ght to ! m>ket-cross1 & to ! light1 my unse5 & secret abom9ations2 :i* w\ld h be5 no small reproa* to ! holy "n & preci\s tru?s ( ,*ri/4 ,b 9 m]cy ,he ha? cov]$ ^!1 & %ap5 & c>v$ out m hon\rable causes ( suff]+1 ( :i* we are unwor?y4 ,& n[1 de> bro!r1 mu* dep5de? ^u ! way & mann] ( suff]+1 especially t ,8 preci\s tru?s be own$ ) all heav5ly boldness1 & a reason ( our hope giv5 9 meekness & fe>2 & ! royal cr[n1 & absolute supremacy ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! ,pr9ce ( ! k+s ( ! e>?1 av\*$ z become?4 ,= c]ta9 x is t ,*ri/ w reign1 ! ,fa!r's ,k+ 9 ,m\nt ,zion1 & ,8 sworn cov5ant w n be buri$4 ,x is n d5i$ t our practical brea* ( cov5ant fir/1 & !n1 our legal brea* !re( by enact+ ! same mis*ief & fram+ x into a law1 may heavily provoke our sweete/ ,"l4 ,yet !re are a few names 9 ! l& t h n defil$ _! g>m5ts1 & a holy se$ on :om ! ,"l w h m]cy1 l ! f\r or five olive-b]ries on ! top ( ! %ak5 olive-tree 7,isa4 xvii4 #f73 & _! eye %all be t[>d ! ,"l _! ,mak]4 ,?9k x n /range t m5 devise aga9/ y2 :e!r x be to exile1 ! e>? is ! ,"l's2 or p]petual imprisonm5t1 ! ,"l is y\r light & lib]ty2 or a viol5t & public dea?1#ebe = ! k+dom ( heav5 consi/e? 9 a fair company ( glorifi$ m>tyrs & witnesses2 ( :om ,jesus ,*ri/ is ! *ief witness1 :o = t cause 0 born1 & came into ! _w4 ,happy are ye if y give te/imony to ! _w ( y\r pref]r+ ,jesus ,*ri/ to all p[]s4 ,& ! ,"l w make ! innoc5cy & ,*ri/ian loyalty ( ,8 defam$ & despis$ witnesses 9 ?is l& to %9e to aft]-g5]ations1 & w take ,! ,man-,*ild up to ,god & to ,8 ?rone1 & prep>e a hid+-place 9 ! wild]ness = ! "m1 & cause ! e>? to help ! ,woman4 ,be n t]rifi$2 fret n4 ,=give y\r enemies2 bless1 & curse n2 =1 ?\gh bo? y & ,i %\ld be sil5t1 sad & heavy is ! judgm5t & indignation ( ! ,"l1 t is abid+ ! unfai?ful wat*m5 ( ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&4 ,! s\ls "u ! alt> are cry+ = ju/ice1 & !re is an answ] return$ already4 ,! ,"l's salvation w n t>ry4 #ebe ,su*1 z is well kn[n1 0 ! fate ( ,mr4 ,james ,gu?rie1 a few mon?s aft] ?is 0 writt54 ,he 0 hang$ at ! cross ( ,ed9burgh on ! #a/ ( ,june #affa1 & 8 head !reaft] cut (f & fix$ on ! ,ne!r ,b[4 ,ca/ ! burd5 ( wife & *ildr5 on ! ,"l ,*ri/2 ,he c>e? = y & !m4 ,y\r blood is preci\s 9 ,8 sight4 ,! ev]la/+ consolations ( ! ,"l be> y up & give y hope2 = y\r salvation 7if n deliv]ance7 is conclud$4 ,y\r own bro!r1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews1 ,feb4 #ae1 #affa4 ,,ccclxiii4--,to ,,mr4 ,,rob]t ,,campbell4 ,,mr4 ,,rob]t ,,campbell 0 m9i/] ( a p>i% 9 ! ,presbyt]y ( ,dunkeld4 ,he 0 a ,prote/]1 & aft] ! re/oration ( ,*>les ,,ii4 0 eject$ = noncon=mity to ,prelacy4 7,,/$fa/ness ,,to ,,prote/ ,,aga9/ ,,prelacy ,,& ,,pop]y47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,ye "k t ?is is a "t 9 :i* all m5 almo/ seek _! own ?+s1 & n ! ?+s ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,ye are y\r lone1 z a beacon on ! top ( a m\nta92 b fa9t n3 ,*ri/ is a num]\s multitude ,himself1 yea1 millions4 ,?\gh all ! nations 7 conv5$ aga9/ ,him r\nd ab\t1 yet d\bt n b ,he w1 at la/1 arise = ! cry ( ! poor & ne$y4 ,= me1 ,i am n[ ne> to et]nity2#ebf &1 = t5 ?\s& worlds ,i d>e n v5ture to pass f ! prote/ation aga9/ ! corruptions ( ! "t1 nor g along/ ) ! %ameless apo/asy ( ! _m sil5t & dumb wat*m5 ( ,scotl&4 ,b ,i ?9k x my la/ duty to ent] a prote/ation 9 heav51 be=e ! righte\s ,judge1 aga9/ ! practical & legal brea* ( ,cov5ant1 & all oa?s impos$ on ! consci5ces ( ! ,"l's p1 & all popi%1 sup]/iti\s1 & idolatr\s m&ates ( m54 ,"k t ! ov]?r[ ( ! sworn ,re=mation1 ! introduc+ ( ,pop]y & ! my/]y ( iniquity1 is n[ set on foot 9 ! ?ree k+doms2 & :osoev] w\ld keep _! g>m5ts clean are "u t comm&1 ,t\* n1 ta/e n1 h&le n4 #ebf ,ru!r=d di$ on ! #bj? ( ,m>* #affa1 %ortly aft] ?is lett] 0 writt54 ,! ,"l calle? y1 de> bro!r1 to be /ill /$fa/1 unmoveable1 & ab\nd+ 9 ! "w ( ! ,"l4 ,our royal k+ly ,ma/] is ^u ,8 j\rney1 & w come1 & w n t>ry2 & bless$ is ! s]vant :o %all be f\nd wat*+ :5 ,he come?4 ,fe> n m51 = ! ,"l is y\r light & salvation4 ,x is true1 x is some:at sad & com=tless t ye are y\r lone2 b s x 0 ) our preci\s ,ma/]3 nor are ye y\r lone1 = ! ,fa!r is ) y4 ,x is possible t ,i %all n be an eyewitness to x 9 ! fle%1 b ,i believe ,he come? quickly :o w remove our d>kness1 & %9e glori\sly 9 ! ,isle ( ,brita91 z a cr[n$ ,k+1 ei!r 9 a =mally sworn cov5ant1 or 9 ,8 own glori\s way2 :i* ,i leave to ! det]m9ation ( ,8 inf9ite wisdom & goodness4 ,& ?is is ! hope & confid5ce ( a dy+ man1 :o is long+ & fa9t+ = ! salvation ( ,god4 ,bew>e ( ! ensn>+ bonds & obligations1 by any h&-writ or o!rwise1 to give unlimit$ ob$i5ce to any au?ority1 b only 9 ! ,"l4 ,= all innoc5t self-def5ce 7:i* is accord+ to ! ,cov5ant1 ! ,^w ( ,god1 & ! laudable example ( ! re=m$ *ur*es7 is n[ int5d$ to be utt]ly subv]t$ & condemn$3 & :at is tak5 f ,*ri/1 z ! fl[] ( ,8 pr]ogative-royal1 is n[ put ^u ! head ( a mortal p[]2 :i* mu/ be t great idol ( indignation t provoke? ! eyes ( ,8 glory4 ,de> bro!r1 let u m9d ! ri* promises t are made to ^? t ov]come1 kn[+ t ^? t endure to ! end %all be sav$4 ,?us recomm5d+ y to ! ri* grace ( ,god1 ,i rema91 ,y\r affectionate bro!r 9 ,*ri/1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,ccclxiv4--,to ,bre?r5 9 ,,ab]de54 7,,s9ful ,,con=mity ,,& ,,s*ismatic ,,designs ,,reprov$47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de>ly ,,belov$ ,,9 ,,! ,,"l1--,grace be to y1 & peace f ,god our ,fa!r1 & f ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,!re 7 "s :o r5d]$ ?anks1 ) knees b[$ to ,him ( :om is nam$ ! :ole family 9 heav5 & e>?1 :5 !y he>d ( y\r "w ( fai?1 & lab\r ( love1 & pati5ce ( hope 9 our ,"l ,jesus2 & rejoic$ n a little1 t :]e ,*ri/ 0 sc>ce nam$1 9 sav\r9ess & p[] ( ! ,gospel1 ev5 9 ,ab]de51 !re ,*ri/ ha? a few names preci\s to ,him1 :o %all walk ) ,him 9 :ite4 ,we look$ on x 7,he kn[e? :om we desire to s]ve 9 our _s 9 ! ,gospel ( ,8 ,son7 z a "p ( ! fulfill+ ( t1 ,! wild]ness & solit>y place %all be glad = !m2 & ! des]t %all rejoice & blossom z ! rose 7,isa4 xxxv4 #a74 ,b n[ x is m griev\s to u ?an a ?\s& dea?s1 :5 we he> t y are %ak51 & s soon remov$ f t :i* y once ackn[l$g$ to be ! way ( ,god4 ,de>ly belov$1 ! %eep foll[ ,*ri/1 :o calle? !m by "n3 a /rang] !y w n foll[1 b !y flee f him1 = !y "k n ! voice ( a /rang]4 ,ye "k ! way1 by :i* ye 7 seal$ to ! day ( r$emption2 & ye receiv$ ! ,_s1 by ! he>+ ( fai?4 ,"p n ) t way1 except ye see !re be no re/ = y\r s\ls !re94 ,nei!r li/5 to !m t say1 ,_m 7 conv]t$ "u episcopal z well z "u presbyt]ial gov]nm5t1 & yet ! godly gave te/imony aga9/ bi%ops2 = ! in/rum5ts ( conv]sion loa!d ,episcopacy1 ) ! c]emonies !re(1 & nev] seal$ x ) _! suff]+s4 ,we %all desire in/ances ( any engag$ by oa?s1 & suff]+s ( ! fai?ful mess5g]s ( ,god1 & ! manife/ations ( ! ,"l's pres5ce1 9 ! way ye n[ =sake1 :o yet turn$ f x1 & w5t "o /ep t[>d s9ful sep>ation 7& did x 9 t way ye n[ aim at71 & did yet fl\ri% & gr[ 9 grace4 ,b we c br+ pro(s ( _m :o left x1 & w5t fur!r on to abom9able ways ( error4 ,& y h x n 9 y\r p[] :]e y %all lodge at night1 hav+ once left ! way ( ,god4 ,& _m1 we "k1 lo/ peace & communion ) ,god1 & fell into a condition ( )]+1 & n be+ able to f9d _! lov]s1 7 =c$ to return to _! fir/ ,husb&4 ,we %all entreat y1 consid] :at a /umbl+ x is to malignant oppos]s ( ! way & cause ( ,god 7:o ) _! e>s he>d y1 & ) _! eyes saw y1 s /r5u\sly take "p ) ! godly 9 _! suff]+s1 & pr(ess y\rselves = religion tru?1 doctr9e1 gov]nm5t ( ! h\se ( ,god1 ,8 ,cov5ant & cause71 if n[ y build aga9 :at y once de/roy$1 & de/roy :at y build$4 ,& %all y n make y\rselves1 by s do+1 transgressors8 ,h[ %all x w\nd ! he>ts ( ! godly1 /a9 ! pr(ession1 d>k5 ! glory ( ! ,gospel1 %ake ! fai? ( _m1 weak5 ! h&s ( all1 if y 7& y fir/ ( all 9 ?is k+dom7 %all /ret* out ! h& to raze ! walls ( our ,j]usalem1 by reason ( :i* ! ,"l made h] t]rible z an army ) bann]s6 ,= :5 k+s came1 & saw ! palaces & bulw>ks !re(1 !y m>vell$ & 7 tr\bl$1 & ha/$ away2 fe> took hold ^u !m !re1 & pa9 z ( a woman 9 travail4 ,& we %all be griev$1 if y %\ld be heirs to ! guilt9ess ( break+ d[n ! same h$ge ( ! v9ey>d1 = ! :i* ! sad indignation ( ,god pursue? ?is day ! ,royal ,family1 _m ,nobles1 h\ses great & fair1 & all ! ,prelatical p>ty 9 ^! ?ree k+doms4 ,& :5 y\r de> bre?r5 are weak & fa9t+1 %all we believe t y w leave u1 & be divid$ f ?is s bless$ a conjunction8 ,! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 we tru/1 %all walk 9 ! mid/ ( ! gold5 c&le/icks1 & be ) u1 if y w be gone f u4 ,belov$ 9 ! ,"l1 we _c b be p]suad$ bett] ?+s ( y2 & we %all n conceal f y t we are ignorant :at to answ] :5 we are reprov$1 on y\r behalf1 9 reg>d t y\r *ange to ano!r gospel-way 7:i* ! ,"l av]t67 is s mu* ! m sc&al\s1 t ! sudd5 alt]ation 7unkn[n to u be=e7 n[ ov]take? y :5 m5 come among/ y aga9/ :om ! furr[s ( ! fields ( ,scotl& d compla94 ,=get n1 de> bre?r51 t ,*ri/ ha? n[ ! fan 9 ,8 h&1 & ?is is also ! day ( ! ,"l1 t %all burn z an ov52 & t ,*ri/ n[ sitte? z a ref9] ( silv]1 purify+ ! sons ( ,levi1 & purg+ !m z gold & silv]1 t !y may (f] unto ! ,"l an (f]+ ( righte\sness2 & ^? t keep ! ^w ( ,8 7n _! own7 pati5ce %all be deliv]$ f ! h\r ( temptation1 t %all come on all ! e>? to try !m4 ,if ye exclude all non-conv]ts f ! visible city ( ,god 79 :i*1 daily1 multitudes 9 ,scotl&1 9 all ! f\r qu>t]s ( ! l&1 above :atev] our fa!rs saw1 ?rong into ,*ri/71 %all !y n be left to ! lions & wild bea/s ( ! =e/1 ev5 to ,jesuits1 sem9>y-prie/s1 & o!r s$uc]s8 ,= ! magi/rate ha? no p[] to compel !m to he> ! ,gospel1 nor h ye any *ur*-p[] ov] !m1 z ye tea*2 & !y br+ n love to ! ,gospel & to ,*ri/ out ( ! womb ) !m2 & s !y mu/ be left to embrace :at religion is mo/ suitable to corrupt nature4 ,nor c x be a way approv5 by ! ,"l 9 ,scripture1 to excommunicate f ! visible *ur* 7:i* is ! (fice-h\se ( ! free grace ( ,*ri/1 & ,8 draw-net7 all ! multitudes ( non-conv]ts1 baptiz$1 & visibly )9 ! cov5ant ( grace1 :i* are 9 ,great ,brita91 & all ! re=m$ *ur*es2 & s to %ut ! gates ( ! ,"l's graci\s call+ ^u all ^! 7because !y are n1 9 y\r judgm5t1 *os5 to salvation71 :5 once y are )9 y\rselves4#ebg ,= h[ c ! ,"l call ,egypt ,8 p1 & ,assyria ! "w ( ,8 h&s1 & all ! ,g5tiles 7:o = numb]s are z ! flocks ( ,k$>1 & ! abundance ( ! sea7 ! k+doms ( our ,"l & ( ,8 ,*ri/1 if y numb] infants 7z _m d71 & all su* z y\r *>ity _c judge conv]ts 7z o!rs d7 among hea!ns & pagans1 :o h n a visible claim & int]e/ 9 ,*ri/8 ,! c&le/ick is n y\rs1 nor ! h\se2 b ,*ri/ fixe? & remove? ! "o1 & builde? or ca/e? d[n ! o!r1 accord+ to ,8 sov]eignty4 ,we 9 humility judge ourselves1 ?\gh ! *ief ( s9n]s1 ! sons ( ,zion & ( ! se$ ( ,*ri/2 if ye remove f u1 & c>ry f h5ce ! c&le/ick1 let our ,fa!r be judge1 & %[ u :y ! ,"l ha? bidd5 y come out f among u4 ,we look ^u ?is visible *ur*1 ?\gh black & spott$1 z ! hospital & gue/-h\se ( sick1 halt1 maim$1 & )]$1 ov] :i* ,*ri/ is ,"l1 ,physician1 & ,ma/]3 & we w\ld wait ^u ^? t are n yet 9 ,*ri/1 z our ,"l wait$ ^u u & y bo?4 ,we1 !re=e1 y\r bre?r51 *ildr5 ( "o ,fa!r1 _c b ) te>s & exce$+ sorr[ ( he>t e>ne/ly entreat1 besee*1 & obte/ y1 by ! love ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 by ,8 suff]+s & preci\s ransom :i* ,he paid = u bo?1 by ! consolations ( ,8 ,_s1 by y\r appe>ance be=e ! dreadful tribunal ( our ,"l ,jesus1 yea1 & *>ge y be=e ,god & ! same ,"l ,jesus1 :o %all judge ! quick & ! dead1 at ,8 appe>+1 & ,8 k+dom2 break n ! spirits & he>ts ( ^? to :om ye are de> z _! own s\l4 ,=sake n ! assemblies ( ! p ( ,god2 let u n divide4 #ebg ,:5 y y\rselves h got safe )94 ,n a few ( ! p ( ,god 9 ?is %ire ( ,fife 79 ^: "n ,i n[ write7 d>e say1 if ye dep>t1 t ye w leave ,*ri/ beh9d y ) u1 & ! gold5 c&le/icks2 & %ut y\rselves1 we mu* fe>1 out ( ! he>ts & pray]s ( ?\s&s de> to ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 ,scotl&4 ,!re=e1 be=e ye fix judgm5t & practice on any untrodd5 pa?1 let a day ( humiliation be agre$ ^u by u all1 & our ,fa!r's m9d & w inquir$1 ?r\gh our "o common ,savi\r4 ,& let u see "o ano!r's faces at be/ conv5i5cy1 & plead ! int]e/ ( ,*ri/1 & be com=t$2 & n be /umbl$ at y\r ways4 ,s expect+ y\r answ]1 we %all pray t ! ,god ( peace1 :o br\ght aga9 f ! dead our ,"l ,jesus1 t great ,%eph]d ( ! %eep1 ?r\gh ! blood ( ! ev]la/+ cov5ant1 may make y p]fect 9 e "w to d ,8 w1 work+ 9 y t :i* is well-pleas+ 9 ,8 sight1 ?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,& ,i %all rema91 ,y\r affectionate bro!r 9 ! ,"l1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews4 ,,ccclxv4--,to ,,mr4 ,,john ,,murray1 ,m9i/] at ,me?v54#ebh ,see ,lett] ,,ccclvi4 #ebh ,f ! orig9al among ! ,wodr[ ,,mss4 vol4 xxvii4 fol4 ,no4 #ah4 7,,proposal ,,( ,a ,,season ,,( ,,pray]47 ,,rev]5d ,,& ,,de> ,,bro!r1--,if ,i rightly appreh5d our condition1 we are 9 a way ( decl9+4 ,we 71 )9 ^! few ye>s1 m 9 ! conscionable use ( means1 & ! ,"l did %9e ^u u 9 "s measure2 & n[ we are fall5 f t :i* we 74 ,x is judg$ fit by "s 7& _m ( our solide/ pr(essors7 t if we _c h !m 9 congregations1 yet families & private p]sons may h days ( humiliation1 at lea/ ! la/ ,w$nesday ( e mon? or !reab\t1 accord+ to ! be/ conv5i5cy ( ,provid5ce4 ,& if ?is 7 gone ab\t 9 y\r c\ntry1 & 9 ,/irl+%ire1 ,fife1 9 ,m]se1 ,teviotdale1 ! ,we/1 9 ,ni?sdale & ,gall[ay1 & o!r places1 x w\ld prove our /r5g? & help2 = we are few & v l[4 ,our adv]s>ies are n idle2 & !re is a fa9tness & he>tless disc\ragem5t on ! spirits ( _m4 ,^! are to entreat t y w\ld comb9e ) ,mr4 ,rob]t ,campbell1#ebi ,mr4 ,john ,cruick%anks1#ecj & o!r ( our bre?r5 9 y\r b\nds1 to /ir up "o ano!r t we may wre/le ) ! ,"l = ! remnant4 ,i am confid5t ! ,"l w yet be inquir$ ( u = ?is4 ,?\gh ! same p>ticul> day be n obs]v$1 yet1 :]e _m are on "w1 "s salvation f ! ,"l's arm is to be expect$4 ,i am decay+ mo/ s5sibly1 & ,i %\ld look on x z a m]cy if ! ,"l w\ld s5d a wak5+ among ,8 own4 ,& bless$ %all he be :o %all bl[ ! trumpet to cause o!r sleep+ ones awake1 & %all help to build ! wa/es1 & ! fall5 tab]nacle ( ,david4 ,i %all e>ne/ly desire y d be/ir y\rself h]e94#eca ,i %all write to ,j----1 & to o!rs "h1 & d ! be/ ,i c to give y a conv5i5t acc\nt2 = no?+ is left to u b t4 #ebi ,! m9i/] to :om ,lett] ,,ccclxiii4 is address$4 #ecj ,mr4 ,john ,crook%anks 7z ,wodr[ spells ! "n71 m9i/] ( ,r$gorton1 9 ! ,presbyt]y ( ,p]?4 ,he aft]w>ds foll[$ ^? :o f\ght at ,p5tl& ,hills1 9 #affe1 & 0 kill$ 9 ! battle4 #eca ,is n ?is ! v _s ( #b ,pet4 i4 #ac1 #ad1 ,yea1 ,i ?9k x meet to /ir y up1 by putt+ y 9 remembrance2 kn[+ t %ortly ,i mu/ put (f ?is my tab]nacle8 ,s rememb]+ me to y\r wife1 & expect+ y\r help1 ,i re/1 ,y\r own bro!r1 ,s4 ,r4 ,,/4 ,,&rews4 ,s4 ,r4 ,mr4 ,rob]t ,&]son is mo/ eag]ly desir$ = by ! p>i%ion]s ( ,leu*>s1 & z /r5u\sly oppos$ by our bre?r5 "h4 ,,index ,,( ,,! ,,*ief ,,places ,,& ,,individuals ,,ref]r$ ,,to ,,9 ,,! ,,lett]s4 7,! ,figures ref] to ! ,lett]s47 ,ab]de51 ,lett] to ,p (1 #cfd2 ref]r$ to1 #gg1 #bdc1 #cfd4 ,abraham ref]r$ to1 #cbd4 ,abraham1 ,mr41 #bd4 ,aird1 ,be?ia1 #aec4 ,airds1 #ei1 #bag4 ,alex&]1 ,sir ,william1 #ae4 ,am]ica1 #ge4 ,anabapti/s1 #cjh4 ,&]son1 ,mr4 ,r41 #cef1 #cfe4 ,anwo?1 #ib1 #if1 #aeg1 #afb1 #afc1 #afg1 #agg1 #ahj1 #ahd1 #aih1 #bjf1 #bbe1 #bcj1 #bfg1 #bfi1 #bgi1 #cjf1 #cjg4 ---- ,topography (1 #aih1 & ,life4 ,ant9omians1 #cjh4 ,ardross1 ,lady 7,h4 ,l9dsay71 #cba4 ,ardwell1 #aja1 #bhc4 ,argyle1 ,dea? (1 #cfj4 ,a%e1 ,mr4 ,simeon1 #cde4 ,assembly1 ,we/m9/]1 #cjg1 #caj4 ,a!rnie 79 ,l>go74--,see ,rigg1 #aad4 ,ayr4--,see ,k5n$y1 ,john4 ,m4 ,a41 #bab1 #bdc4 ,baillie1 ,rob]t1 #afc1 #cjg4 ,balc>ras1 ,e>l (1 #cbg4 ,ballantyne1 ,m>g>et1 #gi4 ,balm]9o*1 ,"l1 #aci4 ,b>capple1 #cd4 ,b>holm1 #aag 7notice74 ,b>ron1 ,dr4 ,rob]t1 #hi1 #aag1 #add4 ,bautie1 ,james1 #bdi4 ,bell1 ,john1 #bah4 ,b]wick1 #ccc4 ,blackness ,ca/le1 #ab4 ,blair1 ,isabel4--,see ,lady ,gaitgir?4 ---- ,mr4 ,rob]t1 #hi1 #bed4 ,bohemia1 #fb4 ,bo?well ,bridge1 #bjf4 ,boyd1 ,lady1 #gg1 #ajg1 #afg1 #baj1 #bde1 #bgg1 #bid1 #bii1 #cjc1 #cji1 #cba4 ---- ,"l1 #gh1 #bcb4 ,boyne1 #cjg4 ,bre?r51 to sev]al1 #ceh4 ,brisbane1 ,s>ah4--,see ,r[allan4 ,bro!r1 to a ,*ri/ian1 #cag4 ---- to a m9i/]1 #ceh4 ,br[n1 ,f]gus1 #ah4 ---- ,jean1 #ah1 #cb1 #hd1 #aaa1 #aca4 ---- ,patrick1 #aaa4 ---- ( ,wamphray1 #aca1 #bdc4 ,br[ni/s1 #cjc4 ,bruce1 ,mr4 ,james1 #adf4 ,bryce1 #bca4 ,burr\ghs1 ,j]emiah1 #cji4 ,burton1 ,d41 #ag4 ---- ,h5ry1 #ag4 ,busbie1 ! ,lady1 #acc1 #abj1 #bgj4 ,byres1 #bca4 ,a4 ,b41 #bbg4 ,b41 #ec4 ,r4 ,b41 #bdf4 ,cai?ness1 #hi4 ,cally1 ,laird ( 7,john ,l5nox71 #aih1 #bjb4 ,cambridge1 #agd4 ,campbell1 ,john4--,see ,e>l ( ,l\don4 ---- ,lady ,jane4--,see ,k5mure4 ---- ,mr4 ,rob]t1 #cfc1 #cfe4 ,canons1 ,book (1 #afa4 ,cant1 ,mr4 ,&rew1 #agi1 #bjf4 ,c>doness1 ! eld] 7see ,john ,gordon71 #hb1 #aff1 #ahj4 ---- ! ,lady 7,gordon71 #ajj1 #ajc1 #aib #aii4 ---- ! y\ng]1 #abc1 #agc4 ,c>leton1 ,full]ton (1 lett]s to1 #aeg1 #afi1 #agf 7ref]r$ to1 #a1 #ae1 #dj1 #bdc1 #bgi74 ---- ,lady1 #bed4 ,c>s51 ,john1 #abg1 #bdc4 ---- ,m>ion1 #cb4 ---- ,patrick1 #aef4 ,c>slu?1 notice (1 #aij4 ,c>sphairn1 #bh1 #ajb1 #ceg4 ,c>/airs1 ,john1 #ccf4 ,caskeb]rie4--,see ,kaskib]ry4 ,cassillis1 ,e>l ( 7,john ,k5n$y71 #abh1 #bfh1 #bgh4 ,cass9c>rie 7,mure71 #aia4 ,ca?c>t4--,see ,c>leton4 ,*ri/ian ,bro!r1 #caf4 ---- ,fri5d1 #bia1 #cae4 ---- ,g5tlewoman1 #baa1 #cag4 ,cl>k1 ,john1 #agb4 ,colville1 ,mr4 ,alex&]1 #aa1 #ih1 #bjh1 #cdc4 ,colw>t1 ,mr4 ,h5ry1 #ij4 ,comm5t>ies1 propos$1 #ec1 #aaj4 ,corbet1 ,?omas1 #bfd4 ,cov5ant1 #ceh1 #cei4 ,craig1 ,mrs41 #cfa4 ,craighall1 ,"l1 #hf1 #ii1 #agd1 #bbj1 #bbg1 #bcf1 #beg4 ,cramond1 #dc1 & #aag 7notice74 ,craw=d1 ,e>l ( 7see ,l9dsay71 #cji4 ,cromwell1 #cbi1 #cca1 #cci1 #cdf4 ,cruick%anks1 ,mr4 ,john1 #cfe4 ,culross1 ,lady1 #fb1 #gd1 #agh1 #bbb4 ,cunn+ham1 ,mr4 ,r41 #fc1 #aaj4 ,a4 ,c41 #ahi1 #bji4 ,y4 ,c41 #gf4 ,c41 #dd4 ,dalglei%1 ,william1 #aag1 #ahd1 #aig1 #bhg4 ,dalry4--,see ,e>l/on4 ,dematius1 note1 #ccd4 ,dickson1 ,mr4 ,david1 #aaj1 #aai1 #afh1 #bei1 #bih2 8 son1 ,john1 #bih4 ,disd[1 #bac1 #bfb4 ,d\glas1 ,rob]t1 #aac4 ,dunb>1 ,battle (1 #cbi4 ,dunb>1 ,mr4 ,george1 #bfe4 ,dundr5nan1 #aag 7note74 ,dunguei*1 ! ,lady1 #bea4 ,durham1 ,mr4 ,james1 #ia1 #ceb4 ,dury1 ,mr4 ,john1 #ia 7notice74 ,e>l/on1 eld]1 #ei1 #fd1 #gc1 #ig1 #afj1 #bja1 #bfj1 #cbc4 ---- ! ,lady 7,eliz4 ,gordon71 #aji4 ---- y\ng]1 #ii1 #aha1 #aif1 #bga4 ,ed9burgh ,t[n ,c\ncil1 #cbe1 #cdd1 #cde4 ,ellis1 ,fulk1 #bcd4 ,episcopacy1 #cfd1 etc4 ,ersk9e1 ,m>g>et4--,see ,lady ,m>is*all4 ,ew>t1 ,john1 #cf1 #acd4 ,expect]s1 #cjh4 ,c4 ,e41 #ib4 ,famili/s1 #caj4 ,f5wick1 ,john1 #bie4 ,f]gu%ill1 ,mr4 ,john1 #aab1 #ahg1 #ahh1 #bge4 ,fife1 #cfd4 ,f+ask1 ,lady 7,moncrieff71 #big4 ,flem+1 ,mr4 ,james1 #bbh4 ---- ,john1 #fh1 #aei1 #bda1 #bff4 ,=ret1 ,mr4 ,david1 #cbg4 ---- ,lady1 #abe4 ,=?1 !1 #beg4 ,france1 #cb1 #bed4 ,fri5d1 a ,*ri/ian1 #bia1 #caf4 ,full>ton1 ,m>g>et1 #bjd4 ,full]ton1 ,grizzel1 #e1 #aee1 #cci4 ---- ,mr4 ,w41 ,provo/ ( ,kirkcudbright1 #a1 #eb1 #fg1 #ace1 #bba4 ,fullwood1 ! y\ng]1 #bbd4 ,f41 #ag1 #bed4 ,r4 ,f41 #ih4 ,g4 ,j41 #ag1 #ib1 #cbj4 7,john ,gordon87 ,gaitgir?1 ,lady 7,isabel ,blair71 #ahg1 #bci4 ---- ,laird (1 #bcg4 ,gall[ay1 #cg4 ,gall[ay1 ,bi%op ( 7see ,syds]ff71 #afa4 ,g>lo*1 #fe 7notice71 #bag4 ,g>v51 ,mr4 ,?omas1 #aeb1 #afe1 #bdf4 ,g5tlewoman1 to a ,*ri/ian1 #b1 #baa1 #cah4 ---- on husb&'s dea?1 #aje1 #abb4 ---- ,lett] to "o at ,kirkcudbright1 #be4 ,george1 ,david1 ( ,delft1 #cji4 ,gillespie1 ,mr4 ,george1 #add1 #bec1 #cbd4 ---- ,mrs41 #cbf4 ---- ,patrick1 #ccg4 ,gir?on1 #aih 7notice71 #dc4 ,glasg[1 ,bi%op (1 #hf1 #aaj4 ---- to a m9i/] (1 #ccg4 ,gl5d9n+1 ,mr4 ,rob]t1 #cf1 #acf4 ---- ,william1 #acg1 #bfg1 #bgf4 ,gl5don+1 ,rob]t1 #cf4 ---- ,w41 #cf4 ,goodw91 ,?omas1 #cji4 ,gordon1 ,alex41 ( ,e>l/on1 #ei1 #gc4 ---- ( ,g>lock1 #fe 7notice74 ---- ,jean1 #ade4 ---- ,john1 at ,rusco1 #bgb1 #bhj4 ---- ,john1 eld]1 ( ,c>doness4--,see ,c4 ---- ,john1 y\ng]1 ( ,c>doness4--,see ,c>doness4 ---- ( ,knockgray1 #ajb4--,see ,k4 ---- ,m>y1 ( ,l>gmore1 #gb4 ---- ,rob]t1 ,bailie ( ,ayr1 #abi1 #bjj4 ---- ,rob]t1 ( ,knockbreck4--,see ,knockbreck4 ---- ,william1 at ,k5mure1 #bjc4 ---- ,william1 ( ,rob]ton1 #gb4 ---- ,william1 y\ng]1 ( ,e>l/on4--,see ,e>l/on4 ---- ,william1 ( ,:itep>k1 #adc4 ,gre5ham1 ,ri*>d1 #aei4 ,gu/avus ,adolphus1 #af1 #dh4 ,gu?rie1 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,james1 ( ,/irl+1 #cai1 #ceg1 #cfb4 ---- ,mr4 ,william ( ,f5wick1 #ccj4 ,j4 ,g41 #ib1 #cai4 7,james ,gu?rie87 ,w4 ,g41 #bbb4 ,hall1 ,mr4 ,gilb]t1 #ceg4 ,hallhill1 ! ,lady 7,le>mon?71 #adh4 ,halliday1 ,william1 #aba4 ,hamilton1 ,b>b>a1 #caa1 #cae4 ---- ,euphan1 #f4 ---- ,mr4 ,james1 #hi1 #acg1 #bad4 ---- ,john1 #h4ecb ,h5d]son1 ,mr4 ,alex&]1 #aae4 ---- ,mr4 ,hugh1 #ach1 #aid4 ---- ,mr4 ,john1 9 ,rusco1 #aej1 #bjg4 ,h5ton1 #bah4 ,high ,commission1 #fh1 note4 ,hog1 ,mr4 ,?omas1 #bde4 ,hope1 ,sir ,john4--,see ,craighall4 ,hume1 ,mrs41 #cad4 ---- ,mr4 ,william1 #cab4 ,hut*ison1 ,george1 #cdd4 ,indep5d5ts1 #cjh1 #cbi4 ,irel&1 #be1 #aai1 #afh1 #bcc1 #bhd1 #bhh4 ,jackson1 ,dr4 ,?omas1 #ahh4 ,j$burgh1 #cde4 ,job1 ,comm5t>y ^u1 #eh4 ,john/on1 ,sir ,ar*ibald1 ( ,w>ri/on1 #cjg4 ,kaskeb]ry1 ! ,lady 7,s*oneir71 #ajh4 ,kells4--,see ,g>lock1 & #gb4 ,k5mure1 ,visc\ntess1 #c1 #d1 #e1 #g1 #aa1 #ai1 #bj1 #ba1 #bc1 #bg1 #bh1 #cj1 #ca1 #ce1 #cg1 #ci1 #dj1 #db1 #ef1 #eh1 #fa1 #fi1 #gj1 #ic1 #id1 #ie1 #if1 #ajd1 #ajf1 #bje1 #bjf1 #bcj1 #bhf1 #bhg1 #cjb1 #cje1 #cah1 #cbj1 #cce1 #cch1 #cda1 #cfj4 ,k5n$y1 ,elizabe?1 #gg4 ---- ,janet1 #hh1 #bdg4 ---- ,john4--,see ,e>l ( ,cassillis4 ---- ,john1 ,bailie ( ,ayr1 #bb1 #ge1 #acj4 ,k]1 ,col4 ,gilb]t1 #cbh1 #cbi1 #cca1 #ccb1 #ccc1 #ccd1 #cdb1 #cdc4 ---- ,john1 #dg4 ,k]r1 ,rob]t1 #ga4 ,kilconquh>1 ,lady1 #bbf1 #bfa4 ,kilmalcolm1 ,p>i%ion]s1 #bhf4 ,kirkcudbright1 #f1 #h1 #be1 #cd1 #cf1 #db1 #dc1 #df1 #di1 #eb1 #fg1 #hj1 #acd1 #ace1 #acf1 #acg1 #agg1 #bfg1 #cci1 #cdj1 #cee4 ,kirkdale1 #aag4 ,kirkmabreck1 #aji1 #aag4 ,knockbreck1 ,gordon (1 #fe1 #ff1 #gf1 #ib1 #agj1 #bhe2 ref]r$ to1 #bgi4 ,knockgray1 ,gordon (1 #ajb1 #aed1 #ahb1 #bbc2 ref]r$ to1 #bdc4 ,knox1 ,john1 #ab4 ,c4 ,k41 #cdi4 ,l>girie1 ,lady1 #aie1 #bej4 ,l>gmore1 #gb4 ,laurie1 ,john1 #age4 ,law1 ,james1 #hf1 #aaj4 ,leighton1 ,dr4 ,alex&]1 #bhi4 ---- ,mr4 ,rob]t1 #hf4 ,l5nox1 ,john4--,see ,cally4 ---- ,rob]t1 #bac1 #bfb4 ,leys1 ,lady1 #bjg4 ,l9dsay1 ,james1 #bcd4 ---- ,"l1 #bca4 ,liv+/on1 ,mr4 ,john1 #ij1 #cdc4 ---- ,mr4 ,william1 #adb4 ,lo*9v>1 #dg1 #aji4 ,lorn1 ,"l1 #ei1 #fj1 #fa1 #bjd2 ref]r$ to1 #bbb4 ,lo?ian1 ,e>l (1 #hc4 ,l\dian1 ,mr41 #hf1 #agd4 ,l\don1 ,"l 7,john ,campbell71 #aaf1 #beh1 #bha4 ,maitl&1 ,"l ,john1 #cjg4 ,malignants1 #cbi1 #ccj1 #cca1 #ccc1 #cdf1 #cef1 #cfb4 ,m>1 ,lady1 #fa1 #fi1 #adj4 ,m>is*all1 ,lady 7,m>g>et ,ersk9e71 #bjg4 ,m>t91 ,mr4 ,james1 #bjf4 ,maxwell1 ,bi%op ( ,ross1 #f4 ,m',adam1 ,james1 #ada4 ---- ,sibylla 78 si/]71 #aic1 #ada4 ,m',clel&1 ,mr41 #fc1 #cci4 ,m',cullo*1 ,jonet1 #aja1 #beb4 ---- ,?omas1 #bhc4 ,m',kail1 ,mr4 ,hugh1 ( ,irv9e1 #ga1 #aah1 #baf1 #bbi4 ,m',ma?1 ,agnes1 #cjj4 ---- ,jean1 #cbf4 ,m',millan1 ,jean1 #acb4 ,m',naught1 ,grizzel1 #a1 #cb1 #hh4 ---- ,jane1 #di4 ---- ,m>ion1 #a1 #f1 #h1 #i1 #ab1 #ac1 #ad1 #ae1 #af1 #ag1 #ah1 #bd1 #bf1 #bi1 #cb1 #cc1 #cd1 #cf1 #ch1 #da 7po/script71 #dc1 #dd1 #de1 #df1 #dg1 #dh1 #di 7) po/script71 #ej1 #ea1 #eb1 #ec1 #ed1 #ee1 #eg1 #fj1 #hj1 #abf1 #agg1 #ahe1 #bba1 #bdc1 #bdd1 #bfc1 #bgi4 ,m',w>d1 ,mr41 #agi1 #ccg4 ,me91 ,b>b>a1 #cad4 ---- ,mr4 ,john1 s5ior1 #aea4 ---- ,mr4 ,john1 junior1 #ha1 #bdj4 ---- ,mrs41 #cab4 ,melville1 ,eliz4--,see ,lady ,culross4 ---- ( ,hallhill1 #bbd4 ,melv91 ,mr4 ,ephraim1 #ia4 ,m9i/] 9 ,glasg[1 #ccg4 ---- to a ,bro!r1 #cei4 ,m4 ,o41 #cbd4 ,moncrieff1 ,mr4 ,alex41 ( ,scoonie1 #ceg4 ---- ,lady ,ann1 ( ,f+ask1 #bie4 ---- ,laird (1 #aga4 ,montgom]y1 ,sir ,h5ry1 #cjc4 ,m1 ,dr41 #caa4 ,m[at1 ,mr4 ,mat!w1 #abj1 #afg1 #bci1 #cja4 ,muirfad1 #ei1 #aji 7notice74 ,mure4--,see ,lady ,ral/on4 ----4--,see ,r[allan1 #bdb4 ---- ,n9ian1 #afd4 ,murray1 ,*ri/ian1 #bfb4 ---- ,james1 #bgd4 ---- ,james1 wife (1 #cjd4 ,murray1 ,john1 #cef1 #cfe4 ---- ,m>g>et1 #cbf4 ---- ,m>g>et 7,mrs4 ,gillespie71 #cbf4 ,g4 ,m41 #ib4 ,m4 ,m41 #afg4 ,nairn1 ,mr4 ,george1 #ceg4 ,nevay1 ,mr4 ,john1 #agi1 #bji4 ,newca/le1 #caa4 ,new ,engl&1 #ab1 #ge1 #aea1 #aec1 #afa4 ,newmills1 #agi4 ,ni*olas1 ,h5ry1 #caj4 ,nisbet1 #cdd2 &1 ,life1 p4 #b4 ,o*iltree1 #aab 7notice74 ,ormi/on1 #ccg4 ,osburne1 ,provo/ ( ,ayr1 #adi4 ,ox=d1 #agd4 ,oxnam4--,see ,scott4 ,n4 ,o41 #cbb4 ,p>i%ion]s ( ,anwo?1 #bbe4 ,p]k9s1 ,dr4 ,william1 #aei4 ,p]son unkn[n1 an5t public wor%ip1 #bij4 ,p]sons unkn[n1 #cjh4 ,p]? ,assembly1 #bdd4 ,pitsligo1 ,lady 7,m>is*all71 #bjf1 #bdc1 #bei4 ,pont1 ,mrs41 #bib4 ,port]field ( ,du*al1 #bhf4 ,prelacy1 #cfc1 #cfd1 etc4 ,prote/]s1 #ccd1 #cci1 #cdd1 #cdi1 #cef4 ,psalms1 ,k+ ,james'1 #ae4 ,puritans1 #aa1 #ei1 #bjb1 #bfb4 ,j4 ,p41 #di4 ,q41 #fd1 #fe1 #aaf4 ,que5sb]ry1 #bje4 ,rait1 ,mr41 #cdc1 #cee4 ,ral/on1 ,lady 7,mure71 #ccf4 ,ramsay1 ,mr4 ,?omas1 #ceg4 ,reid1 ,m>g>et1 #bdh4 ,remon/rance1 ,we/]n1 #cbh1 #cea1 #cef1 #cei4 ,resolution]s1 #ccj1 #cca1 #ccf1 #cci4 ,ridge1 ,mr4 ,john1 #ij4 ,rigg1 ,william1 ( ,a!rnie1 #aad1 #bef1 #bgc2 & notice1 #bbf4 ,rob]tl&1 ,lady1 #bhb4 ,rob]ton1 ,gordon (1 #gb4 ,rob9son1 ,mr4 ,john1 #cji4 ,rodg]1 ,mr4 ,william1 #hh4 ,rog]s1 ,dr4 ,daniel1 #aei4 ,ross1 ,bi%op (1 #f4 ,r[1 ,rev4 ,john1 ( ,p]?1 #ahc4 ---- ,john1 ( ,c>nock1 #bai4 ,r4 ,j4 ,r[allan1 ! 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weak] & weak] c\ld scairclie p]mitt y to he>4 ,i neid n speak4 ,! way y "k & h prea*$ to o!rs ! skill (f ! ,gijd & ! glorie ( ! hom beyond dea? ,& qn he sayes com & sie x w be yor ga9e to obey & goe out & meett ! brydgroom ,:at accessi\n is mad to ! high] hos (f 8 k+dom s\ld n be our lose ?\gh x be a reall losse to ! *ur* ( ,god ,bot we c\nt on way & ! ,"l c\nts anoyr way ,he is jnffallible & ! onlie wyse ,god & ne$s non ( u ,_h ,he ne$$ ,mosses & ! prophetts !r /ay+ 9 ! ,bodie he c\ld hav tak5 an oyr way ,:o d> bid y ca/ y\r ?\ghts bak on wyff or *ildr5 :5 he ha? said ,leav yam to me & com up hi!r or :o cane p]swad y to die or liv z iff t w] abrit>ie to u & n 8 alon :o ha? det]m9$ ! numb] (f yor mone?s4 ,if s x seem good to him foll[ y\r =runn] & ,gyd4 ,x is ane unkn[5 l& to y :o 0 nev] !r bef= bot ! l& is good & ! company be= ! ?ron desyreable & he :o sittes on ! ?rone is alon a suffici5t heav94 ,grac be ) y ,/ ,&rews #ae jun4 #afeh4 ,y\rs 9 ! ,"l ,s ,r ,f a ,,ms4 vol4 belong+ to ,mr4 ,lamb1 ,dundee4 ,,la/ ,,words4 ,mrs4 ,a4 ,r4 ,c\s91 wife ( ,rev4 ,w4 ,c\s91 ,free ,*ur* m9i/] ( ,melrose1 has wov5 into a delightful poem _m ( ,samuel ,ru!r=d's mo/ rem>kable utt]ances4 ,?is piece has become almo/ a h\sehold hymn1 kn[n ov] all our c\ntry1 & 9 ,am]ica no less4 ,x is entitl$ sometimes by its fir/ l9e1 ,! s&s ( "t are s9k+1 & sometimes1 ,! ,la/ ,words ( ,s4 ,r41 ?\gh x takes 9 _m ( 8 say+s1 besides 8 dea?b$ words4 ,! s&s ( "t are s9k+1 ,lett]s #gi1 #adg4 ,! dawn ( ,heav5 breaks1 ,! summ] morn ,i've sigh$ =1 ,! fair sweet morn awakes3 ,d>k1 d>k ha? be5 ! midnight1 ,b dayspr+ is at h&1 ,& glory--glory dwelle? ,lett] #cbc4 ,9 ,immanuel's l&4 ,oh6 well x is = ev]1 ,oh6 well = ev]more1 ,lett] #d4 ,my ne/ hung 9 no =e/ ,( all ?is dea?-doom'd %ore3 ,yea1 let ! va9 _w vani%1 ,z f ! %ip ! /r&1 ,:ile glory--glory dwelle? ,9 ,immanuel's l&4 ,!re ! ,r$ ,rose ( ,%>on ,lett]s #aha1 #cba4 ,unfolds its he>tsome bloom1 ,& fills ! air ( ,heav5 ,) ravi%+ p]fume3-- ,oh6 to behold x blossom1 ,:ile by its fragrance fann'd ,:]e glory--glory dwelle? ,9 ,immanuel's l&4 ,! ,k+ !re 9 ,8 beauty1 ,lett]s #afe1 #bhd1 ,)\t a veil1 is se53 #bia1 #cah4 ,x 7 a well-sp5t j\rney1 ,?\gh sev5 dea?s lay betwe54 ,! ,lamb1 ) ,8 fair army1 ,do? on ,m\nt ,zion /&1 ,& glory--glory dwelle? ,9 ,immanuel's l&4 ,oh6 ,*ri/ ,he is ! ,f\nta91 ,! deep sweet well ( love6 ,! /reams on e>? ,i've ta/$1 ,lett]s #bhh1 #cag4 ,m deep ,i'll dr9k above3 ,!re1 to an ocean fulness1 ,8 m]cy do? exp&1 ,& glory--glory dwelle? ,9 ,immanuel's l&4 ,e'en ,anwo? 0 n heav5-- ,e'en prea*+ 0 n ,*ri/2 ,lett]s #hf1 #if1 ,& 9 my sea-beat prison #bbe1 #cce4 ,my ,"l & ,i held try/3 ,& aye my murkie/ /orm-cl\d ,0 by a ra9b[ spann'd1 ,caught f ! glory dwell+ ,9 ,immanuel's l&4 ,b t ,he built a heav5 ,( ,8 surpass+ love1 ,a little ,new ,j]usalem1 ,l to ! "o above1-- ,lett] #bcc4 ,"l1 take me o'er ! wat]1 ,_h be5 my l\d dem&1 ,take me to love's own c\ntry1 ,unto ,immanuel's l&4 ,b fl[]s ne$ night's cool d>kness ,! moonlight & ! dew2 ,s ,*ri/1 f "o :o lov$ x1 ,8 %9+ (t )drew2 ,lett] #bcd4 ,& !n = cause ( abs5ce1 ,my tr\bl$ s\l ,i scann'd-- ,b glory1 %adeless1 %9e? ,9 ,immanuel's l&4 ,! little birds ( ,anwo? ,i us$ to c\nt !m ble/1-- ,n[1 beside happi] alt>s ,i g to build my ne/3 ,lett]s #ib1 #afg1 ,o'er ^! !re broods no sil5ce1 #bjf4 ,no graves ar\nd !m /&1 ,= glory1 dea?less1 dwelle? ,9 ,immanuel's l&4 ,fair ,anwo? by ! ,solway1 ,to me ?\ /ill art de>6 ,e'en f ! v]ge ( ,heav5 ,lett] #bbe4 ,i drop = !e a te>4 ,oh6 if "o s\l f ,anwo? ,meet me at ,god's "r h&1 ,my ,heav5 w be two ,heav5s1 ,9 ,immanuel's l&4 ,i h wre/l$ on t[>ds ,heav51 ',ga9/ /orm1 & w9d1 & tide3-- ,n[1 l a we>y travell]1 ,lett]s #bge1 #cbf4 ,t leane? on 8 guide1 ,amid ! %ades ( ev5+1 ,:ile s9ks life's l+'r+ s&1 ,i hail ! glory dawn+ ,f ,immanuel's l&4 ,deep wat]s cross'd life's pa?way1 ,! h$ge ( ?orns 0 %>p2 ,lett] #acg4 ,n[ ^! lie all beh9d me-- ,oh6 = a well-tun$ h>p6 ,dea?b$1 p4 #ba4 ,oh6 to jo9 ,halleluiah ,) yon triumphant b&1 ,:o s+1 :]e glory dwelle?1 ,9 ,immanuel's l&4 ,) m]cy & ) judgm5t ,my web ( "t ,he wove1 ,& aye ! dews ( sorr[ ,lett]s #bde1 #bie1 ,7 lu/r$ ) ,8 love4 #bih4 ,i'll bless ! h& t guid$1 ,i'll bless ! he>t t plann'd1 ,:5 ?ron$ :]e glory dwelle? ,9 ,immanuel's l&4 ,soon %all ! cup ( glory ,wa% d[n e>?'s bitt]e/ woes1 ,soon %all ! des]t-bri> ,lett]s #bj1 #bie4 ,break into ,ed5's rose3 ,! curse %all *ange to bless+-- ,! "n on e>? t's bann'd1 ,rev4 ii4 #ag4 ,be grav5 on ! :ite /one ,9 ,immanuel's l&4 ,oh6 ,i am my ,belovd's1 ,& my ,belov$ is m9e6 ,he br+s a poor vile s9n] ,lett]s #gf1 #aaf1 ,into ,8 ,h\se ( w9e4 #aai1 #adh4 ,i /& ^u ,8 m]it1 ,i "k no o!r /&1 ,n e'en :]e glory dwelle? ,9 ,immanuel's l&4 ,i %all sleep s\nd 9 ,jesus1 ,fill'd ) ,8 lik5ess rise1 ,to live & to adore ,him1 ,to see ,him ) ^! eyes4 ',twe5 me & resurrection ,page #ba ( ,life4 ,b ,p>adise do? /&2 ,!n--!n = glory dwell+ ,9 ,immanuel's l&6 ,! ,bride eyes n h] g>m5t1 ,b h] de> ,bridegroom's face2 ,i w n gaze at glory1 ,lett]s #ba1 #afh4 ,b on my ,k+ ( ,grace-- ,n at ! cr[n ,he gifte?1 ,b on ,8 pi]cd h&3 ,! ,lamb is all ! glory ,( ,immanuel's l&4 ,i h borne scorn & hatr$1 ,i h borne wrong & %ame1 ,e>?'s pr\d ones h reproa*'d me1 ,= ,*ri/'s ?rice bless$ "n3-- ,:]e ,god ,8 seal set faire/ ,!y've /amp'd _! f\le/ br&2 ,b judgm5t %9es l noonday ,9 ,immanuel's l&4 ,!y've summon$ me be=e !m1 ,b !re ,i may n come1-- ,my ,"l says1 ,come up hi!r1 ,my ,"l says1 ,welcome ,home6 ,my k+ly ,k+1 at ,8 :ite ?rone1 ,dea?b$ say+4 ,my pres5ce do? comm&1 ,:]e glory--glory dwelle? ,9 ,immanuel's l&4 ,,morrison ,,& ,,gibb1 ,,pr9t]s1 ,,ed9burgh ,oliphant1 ,&]son1 ,f]ri]'s ,publications4 ,,libr>y ,,edition ,,( ,m',,*eyne',s ',,memoir4' ,demy #hvo1 clo? extra1 ) additional matt] & newly-engrav$ ,portrait & facsimiles ( ,writ+1 price #es41 ,,memoir ,,& ,,rema9s ,,( ,rev4 ,,rob]t ,,murray ,m',,*eyne1 ,,m9i/] ,,( ,,/4 ,,pet]',s ,,*ur*1 ,,dundee4 ,,by ,,rev4 ,,&rew ,a4 ,,bon>1 ,d4,d4 ',h[ admirable an edition is ?is6 ! be/ five-%ill+ octavo y ev] saw4 ,& x is made ri*] ?an ( old by new matt] f ! v5]able editor's p54'--,expository ,times4 ',among ! _m ideas :i* are rapidly br++ ,messrs4 ,oliphant1 ,&]son1 ,f]ri] to ! front rank among publi%]s1 none /rikes me z m happy ?an ! beautiful editions !y are issu+ ( religi\s classics4 ,! late/ is ,dr4 ,&rew ,bon>'s fam\s ,memoir & ,rema9s ( ,rob]t ,murray ,m',*eyne4 ,i happ5 to h ! fir/ edition 9 two small black volumes4 ,x 0 issu$ 9 #ahdd1 & ! circulation mu/ h consid]ably exce$$ a hundr$ ?\s&4 ,b no copy is s good to use z ! late/1 :i* is a model book 9 e way1--b9d+1 pap]1 & type1--& :i* is enri*$ by additional notes f ! p5 ( ! rev]$ au?or4 ,x w rank z a /&>d edition ( an immortal book4'--,! ,briti% ,weekly4 ',?is issue ( a book :i* has be5 s widely valu$ z to take ! rank ( an ,evangelical classic is enri*$ ) facsimiles ( ,m',*eyne's h&writ+1 :ile ! v5]able au?or has introduc$ "s additional in=mation on c]ta9 po9ts4 ,we wi% ! book a fre% c>e] ( usefulness 9 its new =m4'--,critical ,review4 ,ed9burgh ,london3 ,,oliphant ,,&]son ,,f]ri]4 ,& all ,booksell]s4 ,a ,,cl\d ,,( ,,witnesses4 ,new ,edition1 demy #hvo1 clo? extra1 ) num]\s ,illu/rations1 & facsimile ( orig9al ,title & ,frontispiece1 price #es41 ,a ,cl\d ( ,witnesses3 ,= ! ,royal ,pr]ogatives ( ,jesus ,*ri/2 be+ ! ,la/ ,spee*es & ,te/imonies ( ^? :o h suff]$ = ! ,tru? 9 ,scotl& s9ce ! ye> #afhj4 ,repr9t$ f ! ,orig9al ,editions1 ) ,explanatory & ,hi/orical ,notes4 ,by ! ,rev4 ,john ,h4 ,?omson4 ,,ed9burgh ,,london3 ,,oliphant ,,&]son ,,f]ri]4 ,& all ,booksell]s4 ,! ,scots ,wor?ies4 ,by ,,john ,,h[ie ( ,lo*go94 ,revis$ f ! ,au?or's ,orig9al ,edition by ! ,rev4 ,w4 ,h4 ,,c>slaw1 ,m4,a4 ,! ,l&scapes & ,ornam5ts by v>i\s arti/s1 engrav$ "u ! sup]9t5d5ce ( ,mr4 ,williamson2 ! ,hi/orical ,portraits by ,mr4 ,hector ,*alm]s1 engrav$ by ,messrs ,s*5ck ,m',f>lane4 ,new edition1 demy #hvo1 clo? extra1 ) upw>ds ( #aej ,illu/rations1 price #es4 ,! popul>ity ( ?is book1 long e/abli%$1 w c]ta9ly suff] no dim9ution f ! mann] 9 :i* x is pres5t$ to ! read+ public 9 ?is illu/rat$ edition4 ,x is a h&some volume1 attractively b\nd1 & beautifully pr9t$2 & ! illu/rations1 equally appropriate & effective1 at once /imulate & gratify hi/orical int]e/--supply+ inde$ a ',national ,portrait ,gall]y' ( no small value & ext5t4 ,great c>e1 too1 has be5 be/[$ ^u ! lett]press1 ! 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