A57970:650
Joshua Redivivus, or Mr. Rutherford's Letters
Joshua redivivus, or, Mr. Rutherford's letters divided into two parts, the first, containing these which were written from Aberdeen, where he was confined by a sentence of the high commission ... partly on account of his non-conformance : the second, containing some which were written from Anwoth ... / now published for the use of all the people of God ... by a well-wisher to the work & people of God.Joshua redivivus, or, Mr. Rutherfoord's letters divided into two parts, the first, containing these which were written from Aberdeen, where he was confined by a sentence of the high commission ... partly on account of his non-conformance : the second, containing some which were written from Anwoth ... / now published for the use of all the people of God ... by a wellwisher to the work & people of God.
Rotterdam? : s.n., 1664
Part 1 › Letter 119: To ALEXANDER GORDON Of Knockgray. (119)
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
To ALEXANDER GORDON Of Knockgray. (119)
Dear Brother.
I Have not leisure to write to you: Christ's ways were known to you, long before I [who am but a child] knew any thing of him. What wrong & violence the Prelates may by God's permission do unto you for your trial, I know not; but this I know that your ten days tribulation will end: Contend to the last breath for Christ. Banishment out of these Kingdoms is determined against me as I hear; this land dow not bear me: I pray you, recommend my case & bonds to my brethren & sisters with you: I intrust more of my spiritual comfort to you & them that way, my dear Brother, then to many in this Kingdom besides. I hope, ye will not be wanting to Christ's prisoner. Fear nothing, for I assure you, Alexander Gordon of Knockgray shall win away & get his soul for a prey: And what can he then want that's worth the having? Your friends are cold [as ye write] & so are these in whom I trusted much: Our husband doeth well in breaking our idols in pieces: dry wells send us to the fountain. My life is not dear to me, so being I may fulfil my course with joy. I fear you must remove if your new hireling will not bear your discountenancing of him; for the Prelate is afraid Christ get you, & that he hath no will of. Grace be with you.
I Have not leisure to write to you: Christ's wayes were known to you, long before I [who am but a childe] knew any thing of him. What wrong & violence the Prelats may by God's permission doe unto you for your trial, I know not; but this I know that your ten dayes tribulation will end: Contend to the last breath for Christ. Banishment out of these Kingdomes is determined against me as I hear; this land dow not bear me: I pray you, recommend my case & bonds to my brethren & sisters with you: I intrust more of my spirituall comfort to you & them that way, my dear Brother, then to many in this Kingdom besides. I hope, ye will not be wanting to Christ's prisoner. Fear nothing, for I assure you, Alexander Gordon of Knockgray shall win away & get his soul for a prey: And what can he then want that's worth the having? Your friends are cold [as ye write] & so are these in whom I trusted much: Our husband doeth well in breaking our idols in pieces: dry wells send us to the fountain. My life is not dear to me, sobeing I may fulfil my course with joy. I fear you must remove if your new hireling will not bear your discountenancing of him; for the Prelat is affraid Christ get you, & that he hath no will of. Grace be with you.