This is a new, unique publication! The letters in this small volume were written by Robert Murray McCheyne during a forced absence from his congregation. They reveal a true pastor's heart, full of tender compassion and concern for his flock. They abound with exhortations to Christlikeness of spirit and holiness of life, but also reverberate with warnings to the unconverted to flee to the Redeemer before it is too late.
What makes this volume unique is that these letters, unlike those printed in the official biography by Andrew Bonar, are transcribed from the unedited originals which are held at the Free Church of Scotland College in Edinburgh.
What makes this volume unique is that these letters, unlike those printed in the official biography by Andrew Bonar, are transcribed from the unedited originals which are held at the Free Church of Scotland College in Edinburgh.
Robert Murray M'Cheyne (1813 - 1843)
Scottish divine, youngest son of Adam McCheyne, writer to the signet, was born in Edinburgh, 21 May 1813. At the age of four he knew the characters of the Greek alphabet, and was able to sing and recite fluently. He entered the high school in his eighth year, and matriculated in November 1827 at Edinburgh University, where he showed very versatile powers, and distinguished himself especially in poetical exercises, being awarded a special prize by Professor Wilson for a poem on 'The Covenanters.' In the winter of 1831 he commenced his studies in the Divinity Hall, under Dr. Chalmers and Dr. Welsh; and he was licensed as a preacher by the Annan presbytery on 1 July 1835.McCheyne devoted all his energies to preaching; and although he was an accomplished Hebrew scholar, he left few permanent proofs of his erudition. He had refined musical taste, and was one of the first of the Scottish ministers to take an active part in the improvement of the congregational service of praise. Long after his death he was constantly referred to as 'the saintly McCheyne.'
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