272. To _John Gordon_.--Christ all Worthy--This World a Clay Prison--Desire for a Revival of Christ's Cause, 527 273. To _William Rigge of Athernie_.--Comfort in Trials from the Knowledge of Christ's Power and Work-- Corruption--Free Grace, 529 274. To _James Murray_.--The Christian Life a Mystery to the World--Chrsit's Kindness, 530 275. To _Mr. John Fergushill_.--Spiritual Longings under Christ's Cross--How to bear it--Christ Precious, and to be had without Money--The Church, 531 276. To _William Glendinning_.--Sweetness of Trial--Swiftness of Time--Prevalence of Sin, 534 277. To _Lady Boyd_.--Sense of Unworthiness--Obligation to Grace--Christ's Absence--State of the Land, 536 278. To _The Earl of Cassillis_.--Ambition--Christ's Royal Prerogative--Prelacy, 538 279. To _Marion M'Naught_.--A Spring-tide of Christ's Love, 540 280. 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