Grace, grace be upon the head of him that is separated from his brethren; and the good-will of Him that dwelt in The Bush be with you.

Your servant, in his sweet Lord Jesus,

S. R.

Perth, Nov. 23, 1650.


[CCCXXXII.—To the much honoured and truly worthy Colonel Gilbert Ker.]

(CHRISTS CAUSE DESERVES SERVICE AND SUFFERING FROM US.)

"For the vision is yet for an appointed time; but at the end it shall speak, and not
lie: though it tarry, wait for it."—Hab. ii. 3, 4.