liverance. Join thyself unto them like the true son of the stout and worthy Silas Morton, and thou wilt have good acceptance among them for his sake and for thine own working. Shouldst thou be found worthy again to labour in the vineyard, thou wilt at all times hear of my incomings and out-goings, by enquiring after Quintin Mackell of Irongray, at the house of that singular Christian woman, Bessie Maclure, near to the place called the Howff, where Niel Blane entertaineth guests. So much from him who hopes to hear again from thee in brotherhood, resisting unto blood, and striving against sin. Meanwhile, possess thyself in patience. Keep thy sword girded, and thy lamp burning, as one that wakes in the night; for He who shall judge the Mount of Esau, and shall make false professors as straw, and malignants as stubble, will come in the fourth watch with garments dyed in blood, and the house of Ja-
Page:Tales of my landlord (Volume 4).djvu/152
144
TALES OF MY LANDLORD.
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/14/Tales_of_my_landlord_%28Volume_4%29.djvu/page152-1024px-Tales_of_my_landlord_%28Volume_4%29.djvu.jpg)