PREFACE.
CONTENTS.
SKETCH OF SAMUEL RUTHERFORD.
LIST OF HIS WORKS.
LETTERS.
I. For Marion M'Naught , on the return home of her daughter .
II. To a Christian Gentlewoman on the death of her daughter.
III. To the Viscountess of Kenmure , on occasion of illness and spiritual depression .
IV. To the Elect and Noble Lady, my Lady Kenmure , on
V. To my Lady Kenmure , upon her removal with her husband
VI. For Marion M'Naught , on occasion of the illness of his wife .
VII. To my Lady Kenmure . ( THE EARNEST OF THE
VIII. For Marion M'Naught , on occasion of his wife's illness . ( WRESTLINGS WITH GOD. ) m
IX. For Marion M'Naught , recommending a friend to her love . ( PRAYERS ASKED .) m
X. For Marion M'Naught . ( SUBMISSION, PERSEVERANCE AND ZEAL RECOMMENDED. ) w2
XI. To my Lady Kenmure . ( GOD'S INEXPLICABLE DEALINGS WITH
XII. For Marion M'Naught . ( GOD MIXETH THE CUP THE WICKED
XIII. For Marion M'Naught , when exposed to reproach for her
XIV. For Marion M'Naught , in the prospect of a Communion
XV. For Marion M'Naught on occasion of the threatened
XVI. For Marion M'Naught , on occasion of a proposal to
XVII. For Marion M'Naught , when in distress as to prospects
XVIII. For Marion M'Naught , in the prospect of a Communion
XIX. To my Lady Kenmure . ( ENCOURAGEMENT TO ABOUND IN FAITH
XX. To my Lady Kenmure . ( ASSURANCE OF CHRIST'S LOVE UNDER
XXI. To my Lady Kenmure . ( SELF-DENIAL HOPE OF CHRIST'S COMING LOVING GOD FOR HIMSELF. ) m
XXII. To John Kennedy . ( Letter LXXV.) ( DELIVERANCE FROM
XXIII. To my Lady Kenmure . ( EXHORTING TO REMEMBER HER
XXIV. For Marion M'Naught . ( CHRIST AND HIS
XXV. To a Gentlewoman at Kirkcudbright, excusing himself from visiting.
XXVI. For Marion M'Naught , after her dangerous illness . (
XXVII. To my Lady Kenmure . ( LOVE TO CHRIST AND SUBMISSION
XXVIII. To my Lady Kenmure , after the death of a child . (
XXIX. For Marion M'Naught . ( CHRIST WITH HIS PEOPLE IN THE FURNACE OF AFFLICTION PRAYER. ) D
XXX. To my Lady Kenmure . ( RANK AND PROSPERITY HINDER PROGRESS WATCHFULNESS CASE OF RELATIVES. ) m
XXXI. To my Lady Kenmure . ( A UNION FOR PRAYER RECOMMENDED. ) m
XXXII. For Marion M'Naught . ( STATE AND PROSPECTS OF THE CHURCH SATAN. ) m
XXXIII. For Marion M'Naught . ( IN PROSPECT OF A COMMUNION SEASON. ) m
XXXIV. For Marion M'Naught . ( PROSPECTS OF THE CHURCH CHRIST'S CARE FOR THE CHILDREN OF BELIEVERS. )
XXXV. To my Lady Kenmure , on the death of a child . ( GOD
XXXVI. For Marion M'Naught . ( CHOICE OF A COMMISSIONER FOR PARLIAMENT. ) w2
XXXVII. To my Lady Kenmure . ( ON THE DEATH OF LORD KENMURE DESIGNS OF AND DUTIES OF AFFLICTION. ) m
XXXVIII. To Marion M'Naught . ( CHRIST'S CARE OF HIS CHURCH, AND HIS JUDGMENTS ON HER ENEMIES. ) m
XXXIX. To my Lady Kenmure . ( PREPARATION FOR DEATH AND ETERNITY. ) m
XL. To my Lady Kenmure . ( WHEN MR. RUTHERFORD HAD THE PROSPECT OF BEING REMOVED FROM ANWOTH. ) m
XLI. For Marion M'Naught . ( THE CHURCH'S TRIALS COMFORT
XLII. To my Lady Kenmure . ( THE WORLD PASSETH AWAY SPECIAL
XLIII. For Marion M'Naught . ( WHEN MR. RUTHERFORD WAS IN
XLIV. For Marion M'Naught . ( TROUBLES THREATENING THE CHURCH. ) w2
XLV. For Marion M'Naught . ( IN THE PROSPECT OF THE COMMUNION, AND OF TRIALS TO THE CHURCH. ) w2
XLVI. To Marion M'Naught . ( TOSSINGS OF SPIRIT HER CHILDREN AND HUSBAND. )
XLVII. For Marion M'Naught . ( SUBMISSION TO GOD'S ARRANGEMENTS. ) w2
XLVIII. For Marion M'Naught . ( TROUBLES FROM FALSE
XLIX. To Marion M'Naught . ( SPOILING OF GOODS CALL TO KIRKCUDBRIGHT THE LORD REIGNETH. ) w2
L. For Marion M'Naught . ( CHRIST COMING AS CAPTAIN OF
LI. To Marion M'Naught . ( PUBLIC TEMPTATIONS THE SECURITY
LII. For Marion M'Naught . (IN THE PROSPECT OF HER HUSBAND
LIII. For Marion M'Naught . ( ENCOURAGEMENT UNDER TRIAL BY PROSPECT OF BRIGHTER DAYS. ) m
LIV. For Marion M'Naught. ( PUBLIC WRONGS WORDS OF COMFORT. ) L
LV. To Marion M'Naught . ( WHEN HE HAD BEEN THREATENED WITH
LVI. To my Lady Kenmure . ( REASONS FOR RESIGNATION SECURITY OF SAINTS THE END OF TIME. ) m
LVII. For Marion M'Naught . ( IN THE PROSPECT OF REMOVAL TO ABERDEEN. ) H
LVIII. To my Lady Kenmure . ( ON OCCASION OF EFFORTS TO INTRODUCE EPISCOPACY. ) R
LIX. To Earlston , Elder .
LX. To Marion M'Naught . ( WHEN HE WAS UNDER TRIAL BY THE HIGH COMMISSION. ) m
LXI. To the truly Noble and Elect Lady, my Lady Viscountess
LXII. To the Lady Culross , on occasion of his banishment to Aberdeen.
LXIII. To Mr. Robert Cunningham , Minister of the Gospel at Holywood, in Ireland.
LXIV . To Alexander Gordon of Earlston. ( HIS FEELINGS UPON LEAVING ANWOTH. ) m
LXV. To Robert Gordon of Knockbreck, on his way to Aberdeen.
LXVI . To Robert Gordon of Knockbreck, after arriving at
LXVII.- For William Fullarton , Provost of Kirkcudbright.
LXVIII. To John Fleming , Bailiffe (Bailie) of Leith .
LXIX. To the Noble and Christian Lady the Viscountess of
LXX. To the Right Honourable and Christian Lady, my Lady
LXXI. To Mr. Hugh M'Kail .
LXXII. To William Gordon of Roberton .
LXXIII. To Earlston , Elder .
LXXIV. To the Lady Culross .
LXXV. To John Kennedy , Bailiffe (i.e. Bailie) of Ayr.
LXXVI. To Robert Gordon of Knockbrex. ( BENEFIT OF AFFLICTION. ) m
LXXVII. To my Lady Boyd .
LXXVIII. To my Lord Boyd .
LXXIX. To Margaret Ballantine .
LXXX. For Marion M'Naught. ( HIS COMFORT UNDER TRIBULATION, AND THE PRISON A PALACE. )
LXXXI. To Mr. John Meine ( Jun .).
LXXXII. To John Gordon of Cardoness, Elder.
LXXXIII. To the Earl of Lothian .
LXXXIV. To Jean Brown .
LXXXV. To John Kennedy , Bailie of Ayr . ( THE REASONABLENESS
LXXXVI. To my Lord Craighall .
LXXXVII. To Elizabeth Kennedy .
LXXXVIII. To Janet Kennedy .
LXXXIX. To my Well-beloved and Reverend Brother , Mr. Robert Blair .
XC. To his Reverend and Dear Brother , Mr. John Livingstone .
XCI. To Mr. Ephraim Melvin .
XCII. To Robert Gordon of Knockbrex . ( VISITS OF CHRIST THE THINGS WHICH AFFLICTION TEACHES. ) m
XCIII. To the Honourable and truly Noble Lady, the
XCIV. To the Noble and Christian Lady, the Viscountess of
XCV. To the Right Honourable and Christian Lady, the
XCVI. To the Noble and Christian Lady, the Viscountess of Kenmure . (CHRIST ALL WORTHY ANWOTH.) m
XCVII. To Alexander Gordon of Earlston . ( CHRIST ENDEARED BY
XCVIII. To the Worthy and much Honoured Mr. Alexander Colville of Blair.
XCIX. To Earlston , Younger.
C. To the Lady Cardoness . ( THE ONE THING
CI. To Jonet Macculloch .
CII. To Alexander Gordon of Knockgray .
CIII. To the Lady Cardoness , Elder . ( CHRIST AND HIS CAUSE
CIV. To the Right Honourable and Christian Lady, my Lady
CV. To a Gentlewoman, upon the death of her husband. (
CVI. To the Right Honourable and Christian Lady, my Lady
CVII. To the Right Honourable and Christian Lady, my Lady
CVIII. To the Lady Kaskeberry .
CIX. To the Lady Earlston .
CX. To his Reverend and Dear Brother , Mr. David Dickson .
CXI. To Jean Brown . ( CHRIST'S UNTOLD PRECIOUSNESS A WORD TO HER BOY. ) w2
CXII. To Mr. John Fergushill .
CXIII. To his Reverend and Dear Brother , Mr. Robert Douglas .
CXIV. To the much Honoured William Rigg , of Athernie, in Fife, near Leven.
CXV. To Mr. Alexander Henderson .
CXVI. To the Right Honourable my Lord Loudon .
CXVII. To Mr. William Dalgleish , Minister of the Gospel.
CXVIII. To Mr. Hugh Mackail , Minister of the Gospel at
CXIX. To Mr. David Dickson . ( JOYFUL EXPERIENCE CUP OVERFLOWING IN EXILE. ) R
CXX. To Mr. Matthew Mowat .
CXXI. To William Halliday .
CXXII. To a Gentlewoman, after the death of her Husband. (
CXXIII. To John Gordon of Cardoness, Younger.
CXXIV. To John Gordon of Cardoness, Elder. ( CALL TO
CXXV. To the Lady Forret .
CXXVI. For Marion M'Naught . ( ADHERENCE TO DUTY AMIDST OPPOSITION POWER OF CHRIST'S LOVE. ) L
CXXVII. To John Carsen .
CXXVIII. To the Earl of Cassillis .
CXXIX. To Mr. Robert Gordon , Bailie of Ayr.
CXXX. To John Kennedy , Bailie of Ayr. ( CHRIST'S LOVE THE
CXXXI. To Jean Brown . ( HIS WISDOM IN OUR TRIALS REJOICE IN TRIBULATION. ) m
CXXXII. To Jean Macmillan .
CXXXIII. To the Lady Busbie .
CXXXIV. To John Ewart , Bailie of Kirkcudbright .
CXXXV. To William Fullerton , Provost of Kirkcudbright. (
CXXXVI. To Robert Glendinning , Minister of Kirkcudbright. (
CXXXVII. To William Glendinning .
CXXXVIII. To Mr. Hugh Henderson .
CXXXIX. To my Lord Balmerinoch .
CXL. To my Lady Mar , Younger.
CXLI. To James Macadam .
CXLII. To my very dear brother , William Livingstone .
CXLIII. To William Gordon of Whitepark.
CXLIV. To Mr. George Gillespie .
CXLV. To Jean Gordon . ( GOD THE SATISFYING PORTION ADHERENCE TO CHRIST. ) m
CXLVI. To Mr. James Bruce , Minister of the Gospel .
CXLVII. To John Gordon , at Rusco, in the Parish of Anwoth, Galloway.
CXLVIII. To the Lady Hallihill.
CXLIX. To the much honoured John Osburn , Provost of Ayr.
CL. To his loving Friend , John Henderson . [See Letter
Letters
OF
Samuel Rutherford
RUTHERFORD'S WALK. RUTHERFORD'S WALK.
Letters
of
Samuel Rutherford
With a Sketch of his Life
AND
Biographical Notices of His Correspondents
BY THE
REV. ANDREW A. BONAR, D.D.
AUTHOR OF "MEMOIR AND REMAINS OF ROBERT MURRAY M'CHEYNE"
Third Edition
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