I.--_For_ MARION M'NAUGHT, _on the return home of her daughter_.
[In the early editions the date stands "1624," by a mistake for
"1627;" for Rutherford was not settled in Anwoth in 1624.
For a full notice of _Marion M'Naught_, see what is prefixed to
Letter VI.]
(_CHILDREN TO BE DEDICATED TO GOD._)
WELL-BELOVED AND DEAR SISTER,--My love in Christ remembered. I have
sent to you your daughter Grizel with Robert Gordon, who came to fetch
her. I am in good hopes that the seed of God is in her, as in one born
of God; and God's seed will come to God's harvest. I have her promise
she shall be Christ's. For I have told her she may promise much in His
worthy name; for He becomes caution to His Father for all such as
resolve and promise to serve Him. I will remember her to God. I trust
you will acquaint her with good company, and be diligent to know with
whom she loveth to haunt. Remember Zion, and our necessities. I bless
your daughter from our Lord, and pray the Lord to give you joy and
comfort of her. Remember my love to your husband, to William and
Samuel your sons. The Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
Yours at all power in the Lord Jesus,