No Christian can read the biography or the writings of Robert Murray
M'Cheyne without realizing that the true measure of life is not its length,
but its usefullness. He ministered but a short seven and a half years and
died at the age of 29, yet the fruitfulness of that brief life remains
to this day.
Nor does the amount of our activity or our words reflect the true value
of our life. M'Cheyne left notes of only some 300 sermons when he died in
1843, but his own counsel to a fellow minister explains why these sermons
brought such abundant blessing, not only to 'the noisy mechanics and
political weavers' of Dundee but, later, to all parts of the English-
speaking world:
- Taken from back cover of Sermons of Robert Murray M'Cheyne, published by The Banner of Truth Trust, Edinburgh, 1991.
A good biography of M'Cheyne can be found at David Haslam's site. It is an article originally written by Iain Murray for the Banner of Truth magazine.
Also, just added is another biography by Keith Walker at David Haslam's page, Saint and Preacher.
M'Cheyne Biography (Part I) - Heath Christian Bookshop
M'Cheyne Biography (Part II) - Heath Christian Bookshop
The Vessels Of Wrath Fitted To Destruction
Thanksgiving Obtains The Spirit
M'Cheyne's Sermons - David Haslam's Page
M'Cheyne's Plan for Personal Reformation - Theocentric
Sudden Conversions - Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor - Free Church of Scotland
Time Is Short - Max Randall's Christian Resources
Christ's Love To The
Church - Max Randall's Christian Resources
Family Government - Max Randall's Christian Resources
The Right
Improvement Of Affliction - Max Randall's Christian Resources
Sovereign Grace Articles has expanded its M'Cheyne section with
many sermons you'll want to read.
Another Lily Gathered - Bible Presbyterian Church Online
The Voice of My Beloved - Mount Carmel Publications
This Do In Remembrance Of Me - Presbyterian Reformed Church
God In Christ
Reconciling The World - Presbyterian Reformed Church
Christ The Way, The Truth, and The Life - Presbyterian Reformed Church
The Cry for Revival, Part I, Part II - Presbyterian Reformed Church
Bible Reading For The Current Month - Mt. Zion Online
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Updated May 15, 1999