The Works of the Late Rev. Robert Murray McCheyne, Vol. 1

by Robert Murray M'Cheyne

Publisher:

Robert Carter

, 1848

Overview

Alongside his devotion to God and the dedication he demonstrated as a pastor, Robert Murray McCheyne also had a passion for words. In the first 2 of this 4-volume set, the reader is afforded extensive insight into this evangelist wordsmith’s memoir and private letters, sermons, lectures, poetry, and more.

A man of great conviction and courage, McCheyne often battled illness during his short, 29 year life span. Despite his health, he was still able to travel to Palestine on a Missionary trip at the behest of the Church of Scotland. A year after he returned, he penned (along with close friend Andrew Alexander Bonar) a grand account of their adventure, Narrative of a Mission of Inquiry to the Jews from the Church of Scotland in 1839, which is the 3rd volume in this extraordinary set.

In the first section of Volume 1, the reader is treated to the memoir of Robert Murray McCheyne. A short life was McCheyne’s, but a powerful one filled with the Holy Spirit and adventure. Following McCheyne’s memoir are the personal letters to fellow clergy men and family which are often quoted for their eloquence and demonstration of deep faith. McCheyne’s published lectures and a selection of his most popular sermons is contained within as well.

Key Features

• Detailed table of contents
• Places and dates of delivery are marked at the close of each sermon
• All Scripture references appear on mouse-over
• Detailed Preface by author

Product Details

• The Works of the Late Rev. Robert Murray McCheyne, Vol. 1
• Author: Robert Murray McCheyne
• Publisher: R. Carter
• Publication Date: 1848
• Pages: 580

About Robert Murray M'Cheyne

Robert Murray McCheyne (1813–1843) was a minister in the Church of Scotland and influenced the establishment of missions to the Jews by the Church of Scotland. He died at age 29 during a typhus epidemic. After his death, his biography and many of his writings were published and have since had a lasting impact on evangelical Christianity. Many of his works, including sermons, lectures, poetry, and more, can be found in The Works of Robert Murray McCheyne.

McCheyne studied at the University of Edinburgh. In 1831, he took up the study of theology under Thomas Chalmers and David Welsh. In 1835, he began his ministerial labors at Larbert, near Falkirk, as assistant to John Bonar. In 1836, he served as minister of St Peter’s Church, Dundee—a position he held until his death.