053. To Marion M'Naught.—Encouragement under Trial by prospect of Brighter Days
53.—ForMarion M’Naught.
(ENCOURAGEMENT UNDER TRIAL BY PROSPECT OF BRIGHTER DAYS.)
MISTRESS,—My love in Christ remembered. Having appointed a meeting with Mr. David Dickson, and knowing that B. will not keep the Presbytery, I cannot see you now. Commend my journey to God. My soul blesseth you for your last letter. Be not discouraged; Christ will not want the Isles-men. “The Isles shall wait for His law.” We are His inheritance, and He will sell no part of His inheritance. For the sins of this land, and our breach of the covenant, contempt of the Gospel, and our defection from the truth, He hath set up a burning furnace in our Mount Zion; but I say it, and will bide by it, the grass shall yet grow green on our Mount Zion. There shall be dew all the night upon the lilies, amongst which Christ feedeth, until the day break, and the shadows flee away. And the moth shall eat up the enemies of Christ. Let them make a fire of their own, and walk in the light thereof, it shall not let them see to go to their bed; but they shall lie down in sorrow (Isaiah 50:11). Therefore, rejoice and believe. This in haste. Grace, grace be with you and yours.
Yours in Christ,
S. R.