280. To _John Gordon of Rusco_.--Heaven hard to be won--
Many come short in Attaining--Idol Sins to be
renounced--Likeness to Christ, 541
281. To _Lord Loudoun_.--True Honour in maintaining
Christ's Cause--Prelacy--Light of Eternity, 543
282. To _Lady Robertland_.--Afflictions purify--The World's
Vanity--Christ's wise love, 545
283. To _Thomas Macculloch of Nether Ardwell_.--Earnest Call
to Diligence--Circumspect Walking, 548
284. To _the Professors of Christ and His Truth in Ireland_.--
The Way to Heaven ofttimes through Persecution--
Christ's Worth--Making sure our Profession--
Self-denial--No Compromise--Tests of Sincerity--His
own Desire for Christ's Glory, 549
285. To _Robert Gordon of Knockbreck_.--Not the Cross, but
Christ the Object of Attraction--Too little expected
from Him--Spiritual Deadness, 555
286. To _the Parishioners of Kilmalcolm_.--Spiritual Sloth--
Advice to Beginniers--A Dead Ministry--Languor--
Obedience--Want of Christ's Felt Presence--Assurance
Important--Prayer Meetings, 559
287. To _Lady Kenmure_.--On the Death of her Child--Christ
Shares His People's Sorrows, 565
288. To _the Persecuted Church in Ireland_.--Christ's Legacy
of Trouble--God's Dealings with Scotland in giving
Prosperity--Christ takes Half of all Sufferings--
Steadfastness for His Crown--His Love should lead
to Holiness, 568
289. To _Dr. Alexander Leighton_.--Public Blessings alleviate
Private Sufferings--Trials Light when viewed in the Light
of Heaven--Christ worthy of Suffering for, 575