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  XLVIII. TO LADY KENMURE
  by Samuel Rutherford
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Summary: Samuel Rutherford encourages Lady Kenmure to seek Christ's love
and promises God's blessings for those who do.

Topics: "Faith And Trust", "Gods Protection"
Scripture References: Psalm 31:20

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Samuel Rutherford preaches from Aberdeen, expressing gratitude for the
warm reception he has received despite facing opposition from those who
do not share his faith. He encourages the noble lady to keep a close
relationship with Christ, believing that Christ desires her love and has
been actively pursuing her heart. Rutherford reminds her of the
importance of seeking refuge in God and assures her of God's protection
and blessings, especially in times of distress.

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MY VERY NOBLE AND DEAR LADY,- Grace, mercy, and peace be to you. -- The

Lord has brought me safely to Aberdeen: I have gotten lodging in the

hearts of all I meet with. No face that has not smiled upon me; only

the indwellers of this town are dry, cold, and general. They consist of

Papists, and men of Gallio's metal, firm in no religion; and it is

counted no wisdom here to countenance a confined and silenced prisoner.

But the shame of Christ's cross shall not be my shame.

Madam, your Ladyship knoweth what Christ has done to have all your

love; and that He alloweth not His level upon your dear child. Keep

good quarters with Christ in your love. I verily think that Christ has

said, 'I must needs-force have Jean Campbell for Myself'; and He has

laid many oars in the water, to fish and hunt home-over your heart to

heaven. Let Him have His prey, He will think you well won, when He has

gotten you. It is good to have recourse often, and to have the door

open, to our stronghold. For the sword of the Lord, the sword of the

Lord is for Scotland! And yet two or three berries shall be left in the

top of the olive-tree.

If a word can do my brother good in his distress, I know your Ladyship

will be willing and ready to speak it, and more also. Now the only wise

God, and your only, only One, He who dwelt in the Bush, be with you. I

write many kisses and many blessings in Christ to your dear child: the

blessings of his father's God, the blessings due to the fatherless and

the widow, be yours and his.

ABERDEEN

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