A57970:859
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
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 JOHN FLEMING Bailiff of Leith. (157)
To JOHN FLEMING Bailiffe of Leith. (157)
Worthy Sir.
Grace, mercy and peace be to you: The Lord hath brought me safe to this strange town: Blessed be his holy name, I find his cross easy and light, and I hope he shall be with his poor sold Joseph, who is separated from his brethren: His comforts have abounded towards me, as if Christ thought shame [if I may speak so] to be in the common of such a poor man as I am, and would not have me lose any thing in his errands: My enemies have, beside their intention, made me more blessed, and have put me in a sweeter possession of Christ, then ever I had before: Only the memory of the fair days I had with my well-beloved amongst the flock entrusted to me, keepeth me low, and soureth my unseen joy: But it must be so, and he is wise who tutoureth me this way: For that which my brethren have and I want, and others of this world have, I am content, my faith will first God my happiness: No Son offendeth that his father giveth him not hire twice a year, for he is to abide in the house, when the inheritance is to be divided: It is better God's children live upon hope then upon hire. Thus remembering my love to your worthy and kind wife: I bless you and her and all yours in the Lord's name.
GRace, mercy and peace be to you: The Lord hath brought me safe to this strange town: Blessed be his holy name, I finde his cross easie and light, and I hope he shall be with his poor sold Joseph, who is separated from his brethren: His comforts have abounded towards me, as if Christ thought shame [if I may speak so] to be in the common of such a poor man as I am, and would not have me lose any thing in his errands: My enemies have, beside their intention, made me more blessed, and have put me in a sweeter possession of Christ, then ever I had before: Onely the memory of the fair dayes I had with my welbeloved amongst the flock intrusted to me, keepeth me low, and sowreth my unseen joy: But it must be so, and he is wise who tutoureth me this way: For that which my brethren have and I want, and others of this world have, I am content, my faith will frist God my happiness: No Son offendeth that his father giveth him not hire twice a year, for he is to abide in the house, when the inheritance is to be divided: It is better God's children live upon hope then upon hire. Thus remembring my love to your worthy and kinde wife: I bless you and her and all yours in the Lord's name.