182. To _Alexander Gordon of Knockgray_.--Joy in God--Trials work out Glory to Christ, 353 183. To _Mr. J---- R----_.--Christ the Purifier of His Church--Submission to His Ways, 355 184. To _Mr. William Dalgleish, Minister of the Gospel_.--The Fragrance of the Ministry--A Review of his Past and Present Situation, and of his Prospects, 358 185. To _Marion M'Naught_.--Longing to be Restored to his Charge, 361 186. To _Robert Stuart_.--Christ chooses His own in the Furnace--Need of a Deep Work--The God-Man, a World's Wonder, 363 187. To _Lady Gaitgirth_.--Christ Unchangeable, though not always Enjoyed--His Love never yet fully poured out--Himself His People's Cautioner, 366 188. To _Mr. John Fergushill of Ochiltree_.--Desponding Views of his own State--Ministerial Diligence-- Christ's Worth--Self-seeking, 368 189. To _John Stuart, Provost of Ayr_.--Hope for Scotland-- Self-submission--Christ Himself sought for by Faith--Stability of Salvation--His Ways, 371 190. To _the Laird of Carsluth_.--Necessity of making sure of Salvation--Vanity of the World--Nothing worth having but Christ--Flight of Time, 373 191. To _the Laird of Cassincarrie_.--Earnestness about Salvation--Christ Himself sought, 376 192. To _Lady Cardoness_.--Grace--The Name of Christ to be Exalted--Everything but God fails us, 378 193. To _Sibylla Macadam_.--Christ's Beauty and Excellence, 380 194. To _Mr. Hugh Henderson, Minister of Dalry_.--The Ways of Providence--Believing Patience, 381 195. To _Lady Largirie_.--Christ the Exclusive Object of Love--Preparation for Death, 383 196. To _Earlston, the Younger_.--Sufferings--Hope of Final Deliverance--The Believer in Safe Keeping--The Recompense Marred by Temptations, 384 197. To _Mr. William Dalgleish, Minister of the Gospel_.-- Thoughts as to God's Arrangements--Winning Souls to be Supremely Desired--Longings for Christ, 386 198. To _the Laird of Cally_.--Spiritual Sloth--Danger of Compromise--Self, the Root of all Sin-- Self-renunciation, 388 199. To _John Gordon of Cardoness, the Younger_.--Dangers of Youth--Early Decision, 390