The King in His Beauty: The Piety of Samuel Rutherford (Vogan, Matthew)

Description

“The King in His Beauty” introduces readers to the life and writings of Samuel Rutherford (1600–1661). Matthew Vogan’s biographical introduction traces the significant events of this Scottish theologian’s life and guides readers through his writings, focusing on his distinctive insight into Christian experience. In forty-three excerpts drawn from Rutherford’s letters, major treatises, catechism, and sermons, readers will discover the depth of Rutherford’s compassion, piety, and theological wisdom, all rooted in his unwavering love for Christ.

Endorsements

“Samuel Rutherford is the most significant devotional writer in the British Reformed tradition, and in Matthew Vogan he has found the ideal editor. This book gathers together the most important passages in Rutherford’s writing, to preserve for us his unique appreciation of the glories of Immanuel’s land.” — Crawford Gribben, senior lecturer, Trinity College Dublin, and director of Texts, Contexts, Cultures

"Ever heard a foreign language and thought, 'That's beautiful. I'd love to understand that, or even speak like that'? You may have a similiar sensation as you read Samuel Rutherford's moving descriptions of Jesus Christ and His loving interactions with needy sinners. While the heavenly language and passionate experiences may initally seem strange to our shallow minds and cold hearts, Christians will find themselves enraptured and enticed to a deeper, higher, and wider knowledge and experience of Jesus Christ as they read these beatiful words." - David P. Murray, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary

Table of Contents

Believing the Scriptures

The Messenger of the Covenant

Lost Sheep

Sorrow for Sin

Unsearchable Grace

The Soul Trouble of the Redeemer

The Mystery of Christ’s Soul Trouble

The Beloved Withdraws

Confession of Sin

The Hand of the Beloved at the Door of the Heart

Spiritual Lethargy

The Rose of Sharon

Sorrowing for an Absent Christ

Looking toward Zion

Impression of Grace May be Stronger Afterwards

The Fragrance of Grace

The God-Man

Christ the Son of David

Numbering Our Days

Wondering at Christ

The Signs of a New Heart

The Prince of Life Lays Down His Own Life

Christ’s Dove

The Ways and Dealings of the King of Kings to a Soul

Christ’s Joy

Mysteries in Christ

The Danger of Seeking Material Things

Testing Ourselves

Covenant Love Between God and His People

Christ Cannot be Hid

Hearing of the Lord Jesus Christ

Return to Your First Husband

Zion’s Lament

Life Which Cannot Be Lost

Christ’s Goodwill for the Suffering Church

The False Glory of the World

I Have Overcome the World

The Hope of Glory

All Things for Good

Christ and His People in the Wilderness

Altogether Lovely

Suffering with Christ

Christian Directions

Product Details

Title: The King in His Beauty: The Piety of Samuel Rutherford

Author: Vogan, Matthew

Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books

Pages: 200

Binding: Paperback

Size: 17.6 x 11.5 x 1.1 cm

ISBN: 9781601781253