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Letters of Samuel Rutherford / (Third Edition) — Samuel Rutherford

Letters of Samuel Rutherford / (Third Edition)

Samuel Rutherford

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  • Book language: English
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A collection of devotional letters by Scottish Presbyterian minister Samuel Rutherford, written as pastoral and spiritual counsel to friends and correspondents. They reflect on faith, suffering, and communion with God. This third edition, with a life sketch and notes by Andrew A. Bonar, offers a window into classic Christian devotion.

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Contents

  1. Letters of Samuel Rutherford
  2. PREFACE.
  3. CONTENTS.
  4. SKETCH OF SAMUEL RUTHERFORD.
  5. LIST OF HIS WORKS.
  6. LETTERS.
  7. I.—For Marion M'Naught, on the return home of her daughter.
  8. II.—To a Christian Gentlewoman on the death of her daughter.
  9. III.—To the Viscountess of Kenmure, on occasion of illness and spiritual depression.
  10. IV.—To the Elect and Noble Lady, my Lady Kenmure, on occasion of the death of her infant daughter.
  11. V.—To my Lady Kenmure, upon her removal with her husband from the parish of Anwoth.
  12. VI.—For Marion M'Naught, on occasion of the illness of his wife.
  13. VII.—To my Lady Kenmure.
  14. VIII.—For Marion M'Naught, on occasion of his wife's illness.
  15. IX.—For Marion M'Naught, recommending a friend to her love.
  16. X.—For Marion M'Naught.
  17. XI.—To my Lady Kenmure.
  18. XII.—For Marion M'Naught.
  19. XIII.—For Marion M'Naught, when exposed to reproach for her principles.
  20. XIV.—For Marion M'Naught, in the prospect of a Communion season.
  21. XV.—For Marion M'Naught on occasion of the threatened introduction of the Episcopalian Service-Book.
  22. XVI.—For Marion M'Naught, on occasion of a proposal to remove him from Anwoth.
  23. XVII.—For Marion M'Naught, when in distress as to prospects of the Church.
  24. XVIII.—For Marion M'Naught, in the prospect of a Communion season.
  25. XIX.—To my Lady Kenmure.
  26. XX.—To my Lady Kenmure.
  27. XXI.—To my Lady Kenmure.
  28. XXII.—To John Kennedy. (Letter LXXV.)
  29. XXIII.—To my Lady Kenmure.
  30. XXIV.—For Marion M'Naught.

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