Letters of Samuel Rutherford: A Selection (Puritan Paperbacks)

The nearest thing to inspiration which can be found in all the writings of mere man. C. H. SPURGEON \n \nWhen we are dead and gone let the world know that Spurgeon held Rutherfords Letters to be the nearest thing to inspiration which can be found in all the writings of mere men. C. H. SPURGEON \n \nSurprising though it may seem in a world of large books, of all those owned by our family this may be the one we have most often lent or quoted to friends. SINCLAIR B. FERGUSON \n \nApart from the Bible, such a book as Mr. Rutherfords Letters the world never saw the like. RICHARD BAXTER \n

Book Description

\nLike John Bunyan in Bedford gaol, Samuel Rutherford did his best work while suffering imprisonment for the gospel. \n \nHis opponents had meant to silence him but instead they perpetuated his ministry through the centuries for it was out of this period that most of his famous Letters came. Addressed to high and low they were so prized by the recipients that the first collection by Robert McWard appeared in 1664 just three years after Rutherfords death. the successive editions contained more letters until they grew to the 365 in Andrew Bonars classic edition. \n \nFrom this, the most remarkable series of devotional letters that the literature of the Reformed churches can show, the great leaders in the Church as well as the humblest Christians have drawn strength. It is said of Robert Murray MCheyne that the Letters of Samuel Rutherford were often in his hand. This abridged edition contains sixty-nine of these letters.