An important collection of inspiring devotionalsThe seventeenth-century devotional letters of Samuel Rutherford, most of which were written during imprisonment for the sake of the gospel, are presented for the edification of a new generation of readers. Published more than 350 years ago, The Letters of Samuel Rutherford have been a source of encouragement and inspiration for Christians throughout the world.

Les Lettres de Samuel Rutherford, sont un classique de la littérature chrétienne anglaise, depuis qu'elles ont été publiées de manière posthume en 1634, puis rééditées une bonne centaiLes Lettres de Samuel Rutherford, sont un classique de la littérature chrétienne anglaise, depuis qu'elles ont été publiées de manière posthume en 1634, puis rééditées une bonne centaine de fois. Écrites à des particuliers, sans aucune intention d'en faire un livre, c'est leur caractère particulièrement poéti...

Like so many saints before him, Samuel Rutherford did his best work while he was imprisoned for the gospel. While in exile from his hometown, he wrote hundreds of letters to his friends and members of his congregation. These letters were treasured up and printed several years after his death in 1661. From this, "the most remarkable series of devotional letters that the literature of the Reformed churches can show," Christians of all walks have drawn strength. The Loveliness of Christ is a ...

PrefaceAll who relish “Samuel Rutherford’s Letters” will welcome the reprint of this volume, entitled, when first printed, “Collection of Valuable Sermons Preached by him at Sacramental Occasions, in the years 1630, 1634, and 1637.” I have added two discourses to the collection, one preached in 1630, and another in 1633, and also what is commonly called a Communion Address, delivered in London.All breathe the same spirit as the famous “Letters,” and are full of racy remark ...

As John Calvin notes, the healing of the daughter of the Canaanite woman (described in Matthew 15 and Mark 7) shows 'in what manner the grace of Christ began to flow to the Gentiles'. The account also gives us a vivid picture of what true faith in Christ is and how it acts. In Rutherford's words, 'To any seeking Jesus Christ, this text cries, "Come and see".'In twenty-seven eloquent sermons, Rutherford expounds the incident. What he sees in it most of all is the free grace of God: ...

In Britain in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, universities were one of many institutional state structures wherein gender difference, the male breadwinner ideal, and heterosexuality were central to a conception of citizenship. But while the state could enforce these norms through the parameters it set on the extension franchise or the distribution of welfare benefits, individual women and men also played active roles in creating and renegotiating them through the messy i...

PrefaceALL who relish “Samuel Rutherford’s Letters” will welcome the reprint of this volume, entitled, when first printed, “Collection of Valuable Sermons Preached by him at Sacramental Occasions, in the years 1630, 1634, and 1637.” I have added two discourses to the collection, one preached in 1630, and another in 1633, and also what is commonly called a Communion Address, delivered in London.All breathe the same spirit as the famous “Letters,” and are full of racy remark ...

"The Loveliness of Christ," contains the essay by the title name plus several letters Rutherford wrote. Since his death in 1661, the writings and letters of Rutherford have been an inspiration to many--including the highly esteemed evangelist, Charles Spurgeon. In Spurgeon's words, "when we are dead and gone let the world know that Spurgeon held Rutherford's letters to be the nearest thing to inspiration that can be found in the writings of mere men."Rutherford, like all humans, gr...

Samuel Rutherford, born in the early 1600's, faced many hardships throughout his personal and spiritual life. Despite the criticism of his faith, imprisonment for the advocacy of the church, and his exile from his beloved hometown, Rutherford was still able to inspire the people of Scotland with his preaching. Rutherford is still an inspiration in the world of Christianity today through the letters he had written, some of which can be found in The Loveliness of Christ.

In "Samuel Rutherford and Some of His Correspondents," Alexander Whyte offers a profound exploration of the life and writings of 17th-century Scottish theologian Samuel Rutherford. The book is characterized by its rich prose and a meticulous attention to historical context, diving into Rutherford's epistolary legacy that reflects both his fervent faith and pastoral concerns during a tumultuous era in Scotland's ecclesiastical history. Whyte situates Rutherford within a broader framework of...

12 Complete Works of Samuel Rutherford CrockettBog-Myrtle and PeatDeep Moat GrangPatsyRed AxeRed Cap TalesSweethearts at HomeThe Black DouglasThe Dew of Their YouthThe FirebrandThe Lilac SunbonnetThe Men of the Moss-HagsThe White Plumes of Navarre

In the book, Whyte presents a detailed account of Rutherford’s life, from his early years in Scotland to his influential ministry in the town of Anwoth. He highlights Rutherford's struggles and hardships, including his imprisonment for his religious beliefs, which only deepened his faith and commitment to the principles of the Presbyterian Church. Whyte emphasizes the significance of Rutherford's writings, particularly his letters, which reflect his deep spirituality and pastoral concern f...