LETTER TO THE REV ALEX. GATHERER, DUNDEE - Robert Murray Mcchene

During his visit to the north.

ELLON, February 20, 1843.

DEAR FRIEND, —I was glad to hear from you in this far-off land. I am deeply grieved to hear that fever still prevails. God is pleading hard with my poor flock. I am glad to hear of your preaching on such precious texts, and hope they were blessed to many. Never forget that the end of a sermon is the salvation of the people. I feel more and more that it is God’s cause in which we are embarked. King Jesus is a good master. I have had some sweet seasons of communion with an unseen God, which I would not give for thousands of golds and silver. May you have much of his presence with you! Write me to Cruden, or, if immediately, to Captain Shepherd’s, Straloch, New Machar. —Ever yours in Jesus, etc.