a word from Samuel Rutherford

I am now reading "Letters of Samuel Rutherford", I would highly recommend it to all.

This is a short excerpt from a letter he wrote to a 'Lady Kenmure' in June 26, 1630. She had written him and apparently was suffering physically.

Rutherford said;
And sure I am, it is better to be sick, providing Christ come to the bed-side, and draw aside the curtains, and say 'Courage, I am thy salvation,' than to enjoy health, being lusty and strong, and never to be visited of God.