NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL

NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL – Robert Murray Mcchene “So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the Gospel to you that are at Rome also. For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to […]

YE WILL NOT COME TO ME

YE WILL NOT COME TO ME – Robert Murray Mcchene “Ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.”—John v., 40. THERE is nothing more affecting in the Gospel narratives than to read of the vast multitudes who heard the words of the Lord Jesus, and remained unsaved. He stood in the midst […]

GRIEVE NOT THE HOLY SPIRIT

GRIEVE NOT THE HOLY SPIRIT – Robert Murray Mcchene “Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.”—Eph. iv., 30 I. The holy familiarity of the Spirit in a believing soul. 1. He dwells in it. John xiv., 17; Ezek. xxxvi., 26; 1 Cor. vi., 19; 2 Cor. […]

GREY HAIRS ARE UPON HIM

GREY HAIRS ARE UPON HIM – Robert Murray Mcchene Grey hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not.”—Hos. vii., 9. THESE words describe a state of secret backsliding, the most dangerous, perhaps, of any. It is a common thing for persons crown up in years to turn old and grey-headed without observing […]

INTO THINE HAND I COMMIT MY SPIRIT

INTO THINE HAND I COMMIT MY SPIRIT – Robert Murray Mcchene “Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, 0 Lord God of truth.”—Ps. xxxi., 5. THERE is something peculiarly sweet in these words, because they are the words used by the Lord Jesus in his agony. For six long hours he […]

THE FIGHT OF FAITH

THE FIGHT OF FAITH – Robert Murray Mcchene “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all […]

AS THE HART PANTETH

AS THE HART PANTETH – Robert Murray Mcchene “As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.”—Ps. xlii., 1. THESE are supposed to be the words of David when he fled from his son Absalom. He seems to have been wandering in some solitary wild on the side […]

CHRIST’S SILENCE UNDER SUFFERING

CHRIST’S SILENCE UNDER SUFFERING – Robert Murray Mcchene ” He was oppressed and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.”—Isa. liii., 7. WHEN the Jewish priests used to lead […]

MORE BLESSED TO GIVE THAN TO RECEIVE

MORE BLESSED TO GIVE THAN TO RECEIVE – Robert Murray Mcchene “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”—Acts xx., 35. THESE words form part of a most touching address which Paul made to the ministers of Ephesus, when he parted with them for the last time. He took them all to witness that […]

THE UNWORTHY COMMUNICANT WARNED

THE UNWORTHY COMMUNICANT WARNED – Robert Murray Mcchene “For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body. For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep.”—1 Cor. xi., 29, 30. WHEN it pleased God lately to pour out his Spirit in a […]

FOLLOW THE LORD FULLY

FOLLOW THE LORD FULLY – Robert Murray Mcchene “But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it.” – Numb. xiv. 24.  THE children of Israel lay encamped below Mount Sinai for about […]

DILIGENCE NECESSARY

DILIGENCE NECESSARY – Robert Murray Mcchene “Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.”—1 Pet. iii, 14. 1. Tile description of believers here given: “Seeing ye look for such things.” So Paul: “We look not at the things which […]

THE LORD KNOWETH HOW TO DELIVER

THE LORD KNOWETH HOW TO DELIVER – Robert Murray Mcchene “The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished.” 2 Peter ii., 9. THERE are only two great classes of people in the world—the godly and the unjust; and the […]

THE OBEDIENCE AND DISOBEDIENCE OF ONE

THE OBEDIENCE AND DISOBEDIENCE OF ONE – Robert Murray Mcchene “For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.”—Rom. v., 19. 1. THERE is an exact parallel between the way in which we are made sinners, and the way in which we are […]

CHRIST, A LAW-MAGNIFYING SAVIOUR

CHRIST, A LAW-MAGNIFYING SAVIOUR – Robert Murray Mcchene “Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see. Who is blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger that I sent? who is blind as he that is perfect, and blind as the Lord’s servant? Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening […]

MAN THAT IS BORN OF A WOMAN

MAN THAT IS BORN OF A WOMAN – Robert Murray Mcchene “Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.” —Job xiv., 1, 2. THREE things are taught us in […]

WHO SHALL SEPARATE US FROM THE LOVE OF CHRIST?

WHO SHALL SEPARATE US FROM THE LOVE OF CHRIST? – Robert Murray Mcchene “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written. For thy sake we are killed all. the day long; we are accounted as sheep […]

HAVE I BEEN SO LONG TIME WITH YOU ?

HAVE I BEEN SO LONG TIME WITH YOU ? – Robert Murray Mcchene “Have I been so long time with you, and yet thou hast not known me, Philip?”—John xiv., 9. CHRIST had been with his disciples night and day during the three years of his ministry. They had seen him in all situations— walking […]

MY LORD, AND MY GOD

MY LORD, AND MY GOD – Robert Murray Mcchene “And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them . then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold ray hands, and […]

CONVICTION OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

CONVICTION OF RIGHTEOUSNESS – Robert Murray Mcchene And when he [the Comforter] is come, he will convince the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment.”–John xvi. 8. SECOND DISCOURSE IN my last discourse from this passage we saw that the first work of the Spirit on the heart of a sinner is to […]

CONVICTION OF SIN

CONVICTION OF SIN – Robert Murray Mcchene “And when he [the Comforter] is come, he will convince the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment.” -John xvi. 8. WHEN friends are about to part from one another, they are far kinder than ever they have been before. It was so with Jesus. He […]

IF ANY MAN THIRST

IF ANY MAN THIRST – Robert Murray Mcchene “In the last day, that great day of the east, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.”—John vii., 37. I. Lesson. Christ’s gracious importunity: ” In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and […]

YE WILL NOT COME TO ME

YE WILL NOT COME TO ME – Robert Murray Mcchene “And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.”—John v., 40. THERE is nothing more sad, and nothing more strange than that when there is a Saviour that is enough for all the world, so few should come to him to be […]

WILL YE ALSO GO AWAY?

WILL YE ALSO GO AWAY? – Robert Murray Mcchene “From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. And we […]

CHRIST THE ONLY REFUGE

CHRIST THE ONLY REFUGE – Robert Murray Mcchene “Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast.” (Isaiah 26:20). This passage is a word in season to God’s people in every time of impending calamity. The […]

THE VISION OF DRY BONES

THE VISION OF DRY BONES – Robert Murray Mcchene The hand of the Lord was upon me,” &c.—Ezek. xxxvii., 1-14. IN early life the Prophet Ezekiel had been witness of sieges and battle-fields—he had himself experienced many of the horrors and calamities of war; and this seems to have tinged his natural character in such […]

ENTREAT ME NOT TO LEAVE THEE

ENTREAT ME NOT TO LEAVE THEE – Robert Murray Mcchene ” And Ruth said, Entreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge. thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God.”—Ruth i., 16. IN […]

HAPPY ART THOU, O ISRAEL

HAPPY ART THOU, O ISRAEL – Robert Murray Mcchene ” Happy art thou, 0 Israel: who is like unto thee, O people saved by the Lord, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellency? and thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high […]

LOT’S WIFE

LOT’S WIFE – Robert Murray Mcchene “But his wife looked back from behind him and she became a pillar of salt.”– Gen. xix. 26. There is not in the whole Bible a more instructive history than that of Lot and his family. His own history shows well how the righteous scarcely are saved. His sons-in-law […]

THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST

THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST – Robert Murray Mcchene “For the Son of Man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch. Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of […]

A THORN IN THE FLESH

A THORN IN THE FLESH – Robert Murray Mcchene ” And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For this thing I besought the Lord […]

“I SLEEP, BUT MY HEART WAKETH”

“I SLEEP, BUT MY HEART WAKETH” – Robert Murray Mcchene “I sleep, but my heart waketh: it is the voice of my beloved that knocketh, saying, Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled: for my head is filled with dew, and my locks with the drops of the night,” &c. Song […]

LOOK TO A PIERCED CHRIST

LOOK TO A PIERCED CHRIST – Robert Murray Mcchene ” And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications; and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, […]

DRAW WATER WITH JOY

DRAW WATER WITH JOY – Robert Murray Mcchene ” And in that day thou shalt say, 0 Lord, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me. Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my […]

THOU THAT DWELLEST IN THE GARDENS

THOU THAT DWELLEST IN THE GARDENS – Robert Murray Mcchene “Thou that dwellest in the gardens, the companions hearken to thy voice: cause me to hear it. Make haste, my beloved, and be thou like to a roe or to a young hart upon the mountains of spices.”—Song viii., 13, 14. I. The description of […]

SIR, WE WOULD SEE JESUS

SIR, WE WOULD SEE JESUS – Robert Murray Mcchene “And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast the same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, We would see Jesus. Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip […]

“TIME IS SHORT”

“TIME IS SHORT” – Robert Murray Mcchene “But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none; and they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they […]

DEATH OF STEPHEN

DEATH OF STEPHEN – Robert Murray Mcchene “And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”—Acts vii., 59. STEPHEN was the first to die as a martyr in the cause of Christ; and he seems to have resembled the Saviour more than any that followed after. His very face appeared […]

“MY GOD MY GOD”

“MY GOD MY GOD” – Robert Murray Mcchene “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”–MATT. xxvii. 46. These are the words of the great Surety of sinners, as he hung upon the accursed tree. The more I meditate upon them, the more impossible do I find it to unfold all that is contained […]

ENEMIES RECONCILED THROUGH DEATH

ENEMIES RECONCILED THROUGH DEATH – Robert Murray Mcchene “And you that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy, and unblameable, and unreproveable in his sight: if ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, […]

CHRIST BECAME POOR FOR SINNERS

CHRIST BECAME POOR FOR SINNERS – Robert Murray Mcchene “For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.”— 2 Cor. viii., 9. IN these words, there is brought before you the amazing grace of […]

CHRIST LOVED THE CHURCH

CHRIST LOVED THE CHURCH – Robert Murray Mcchene “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the Church, and gave himself for it; that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the Word, that he might present it to himself a glorious Church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or […]

CHRIST’S COMPASSION ON MULTITUDES

CHRIST’S COMPASSION ON MULTITUDES – Robert Murray Mcchene “And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. But when he saw the multitudes he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and […]

NOT A JEW WHICH IS ONE OUTWARDLY

NOT A JEW WHICH IS ONE OUTWARDLY – Robert Murray Mcchene “He is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward ill the flesh: but he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, ill the spirit, and not in the letter; whose […]

TRUST IN THE LORD

TRUST IN THE LORD – Robert Murray Mcchene “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”—PROV iii., 5. WHEN an awakened soul is brought to God to believe on Jesus, he enjoys for the first time that calm and blessed state of mind which the Bible calls peace […]

THE HEART DECEITFUL

THE HEART DECEITFUL – Robert Murray Mcchene “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.” JER. xvii. 9, 10. I. The state […]

AND IN THIS MOUNTAIN

AND IN THIS MOUNTAIN – Robert Murray Mcchene “And in this mountain shall the Lord of hosts make unto all people a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined. And he will destroy in this mountain the .face […]

FAMILY GOVERNMENT

FAMILY GOVERNMENT – Robert Murray Mcchene “For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment; that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.” Gen. 28:19. There are three things […]

AN EXCEEDING GOOD LAND

AN EXCEEDING GOOD LAND – Robert Murray Mcchene ” And they spake unto all the company of the children of Israel, saying, The land which we passed through to search it is an exceeding good land. If the Lord delight in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it us, a […]

THANKSGIVING OBTAINS THE SPIRIT

THANKSGIVING OBTAINS THE SPIRIT – Robert Murray Mcchene This sermon was preached at St. Peter’s on the first Sabbath after his return from Palestine, i.e. Nov. 24, 1839. “It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the Lord; and […]

CAN A WOMAN FORGET?

CAN A WOMAN FORGET? – Robert Murray Mcchene “But Zion said, The Lord hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me. Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget; yet will I not forget thee.”—Isaiah xlix., 14, 15. THESE […]

COMFORT YE

COMFORT YE – Robert Murray Mcchene “Comfort ye, comfort ye, my people, saith your God. Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the Lord’s hand double for all her sins.”— Isa. xl., 1, 2. THESE words are a […]

MOSES AND HOBAB

MOSES AND HOBAB – Robert Murray Mcchene “And Moses said unto Hobab the Son of Raguel, the Midianite, Moses’ father-in-law, We are journeying unto the place of which the Lord said, I will give it you: come thou with us, and we will do thee good: for the Lord hath spoken good concerning Israel,”—Numb, x., […]

THE WORK OF THE SPIRIT

THE WORK OF THE SPIRIT – Robert Murray Mcchene “And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.”—Gen. i., 9. THERE is, perhaps, no subject upon which there is greater ignorance than that of the Spirit of God. Most people, in our day, if they answered truly, would say as those twelve […]

GOD LET NONE OP HIS WORDS FALL TO THE GROUND

GOD LET NONE Of HIS WORDS FALL TO THE GROUND – Robert Murray Mcchene ” Samuel grew and the Lord was with him, and did let none of his words fall to t ho ground.”—1 Sam. Hi., 19 IT has long been a matter of sad and solemn inquiry to me, what is the cause […]

I WILL POUR WATER

I WILL POUR WATER – Robert Murray Mcchene “For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my Spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring: and they shall spring up as among the grass, as willows by the water courses.” –Isa. xliv. […]

RETURN UNTO ME

RETURN UNTO ME – Robert Murray Mcchene “Remember these, O Jacob and Israel; for thou art my servant: I have formed thee; thou art my servant: O Israel, thou shalt not be forgotten of me. I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for […]

I THE LORD HAVE CALLED THEE IN RIGHTEOUSNESS

I THE LORD HAVE CALLED THEE IN RIGHTEOUSNESS – Robert Murray Mcchene “Thus saith God the Lord, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein: […]

MELTING THE BETRAYER

MELTING THE BETRAYER – Robert Murray Mcchene “When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.”— John xiii., 21. THERE are many excellent and most Christian men who think that the feast of the Lord’s Supper should […]

ARISE, SHINE

ARISE, SHINE – Robert Murray Mcchene “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. For, beheld, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people; but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. And the Gentiles shall […]

THE LOVE OF CHRIST

THE LOVE OF CHRIST – Robert Murray Mcchene “For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead.”-2 COR. V. 14. Of all the features of St. Paul’s character, untiring activity was the most strildng. From his early history, which tells us of his […]

THE DIFFICULTY AND DESIRABLENESS OF CONVERSION

THE DIFFICULTY AND DESIRABLENESS OF CONVERSION – Robert Murray Mcchene “I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And he hath put […]

A SON HONOURETH HIS FATHER

A SON HONOURETH HIS FATHER – Robert Murray Mcchene “A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honor? and if I be a master, where is my fear? saith the Lord of hosts unto you.”—Mai. i., 6. THE first conviction that a essential to […]

TURN YOU AT MY REPROOF

TURN YOU AT MY REPROOF – Robert Murray Mcchene “Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: she crieth in the chief places of concourse, in the openings of the pates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying, How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners, delight in […]

ADDRESS AFTER THE COMMUNION

ADDRESS AFTER THE COMMUNION – Robert Murray Mcchene “But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.”—JUDE 20, 21. I. Those that have been built on Christ, have need […]

ADDRESS ON THE CLOSE OF A COMMUNION SABBATH

ADDRESS ON THE CLOSE OF A COMMUNION SABBATH – Robert Murray Mcchene “What have I to do any more with idols?”—HOSEA 14:8. EVERY one who has been truly united to Christ, and has this day confessed Him before men, should now take up these words, and solemnly, in the presence of God, declare, “What have I […]

“BLESSED ARE THE DEAD.”

“BLESSED ARE THE DEAD.” – Robert Murray Mcchene “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.”—REV. 14:13. THERE are two remarkable things in the manner in which those words are given to us. I. They […]

OUR DUTY TO ISRAEL

OUR DUTY TO ISRAEL – Robert Murray Mcchene “To the Jew first.”—ROM. 1:16. MOST people are ashamed of the gospel of Christ. The wise are ashamed of it, because it calls men to believe and not to argue, the great are ashamed of it, because it brings all into one body; the rich are ashamed […]

THE VOICE OF MY BELOVED

THE VOICE OF MY BELOVED – Robert Murray Mcchene “The voice of my beloved! behold, he cometh leaping upon the mountains, skipping upon the hills. My beloved is like a roe, or a young hart; behold, he standeth behind our wall, he looketh forth at the windows, showing himself through the lattice. My beloved spake, […]

A COMMUNION SABBATH IN ST PETER’SI. SERMON

A COMMUNION SABBATH IN ST PETER’S I. SERMON – Robert Murray Mcchene “Father, I will that they also whom Thou hast given me be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which Thou hast given me; for Thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.”—JOHN 17:24. I. The manner of […]

A CASTAWAY

A CASTAWAY – Robert Murray Mcchene “I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: but I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection; lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.”—1 COR. 9:26, 27. OBSERVE, […]

CHRIST IN YOU THE HOPE OF GLORY

CHRIST IN YOU THE HOPE OF GLORY – Robert Murray Mcchene “To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you the hope of glory.”—COL. 1:27. THE gospel is here described as “Christ in you the hope of glory.” There are […]

MOTIVES FOR LAYING HOLD OF JESUS

MOTIVES FOR LAYING HOLD OF JESUS – Robert Murray Mcchene “It was but a little that I passed from them, but I found Him whom my soul loveth: I held Him, and would not let Him go, until I had brought Him into my mother’s house, and into the chamber of her that conceived me”—SONG […]

DO WHAT YOU CAN

DO WHAT YOU CAN – Robert Murray Mcchene “She hath done what she could; she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying.”—MARK 14:8. Doctrine.—Do what you can. From the Gospel of John (11:2), we learn that this woman was Mary, the sister of Lazarus and Martha. We have already learned that she […]

THE IMPRESSIONS OF NATURAL MEN ARE FADING

THE IMPRESSIONS OF NATURAL MEN ARE FADING – Robert Murray Mcchene “O Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee? O Judah, what shall I do unto thee? for your goodness is as a morning cloud, and as the early dew it goeth away.”—HOSEA 6:4. Doctrine.—The impressions of natural men are fading. In these words, God […]

THE FEARFUL CONDITION OF NATURAL MAN

THE FEARFUL CONDITION OF NATURAL MAN – Robert Murray Mcchene “The wicked are estranged from the womb; they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies. Their poison is like the poison of a serpent; they are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear, which will not hearken to the voice of […]

THE BROKEN HEART

THE BROKEN HEART – Robert Murray Mcchene “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise.”—Ps. 51:17. NO psalm expresses more fully the experience of a penitent believing soul:—First, His humbling confession of sin, vers. 3, 4, 5. Second, His intense desire for pardon […]

A BELIEVER DELIGHTS IN THE LAW OF GOD

A BELIEVER DELIGHTS IN THE LAW OF GOD – Robert Murray Mcchene “For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: but I see another law in my members warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. O […]

THE GOOD WAY OF COMING BEFORE THE LORD

THE GOOD WAY OF COMING BEFORE THE LORD – Robert Murray Mcchene “Wherewith shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before the High God? Shall I come before Him with burnt-offerings, with calves of a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of […]

GLORYING IN THE CROSS – Robert Murray Mcchene

GLORYING IN THE CROSS – Robert Murray Mcchene But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.”—GAL. 6:14. Doctrine.—Glorying in the Cross. I. The subject here spoken of by Paul—The Cross of Christ This word […]

PERFECT LOVE CASTETH OUT FEAR

PERFECT LOVE CASTETH OUT FEAR – Robert Murray Mcchene “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. We love Him, because He first loved us. If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is […]

POSITION AND DUTIES OF A MINISTER

POSITION AND DUTIES OF A MINISTER – Robert Murray Mcchene “ I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom, preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all long suffering and doctrine.” […]

CHRIST A MERCIFUL HIGH PRIEST

CHRIST A MERCIFUL HIGH PRIEST – Robert Murray Mcchene “For verily He took not on Him the nature of angels; but He took on Him the seed of Abraham. Wherefore in all things it behoved Him to be made like unto his brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things […]

JOHN’S VISION

JOHN’S VISION – Robert Murray Mcchene “After his I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; and cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to […]

THE REDEEMERS GOODNESS TO A BELIEVING SOUL

THE REDEEMERS GOODNESS TO A BELIEVING SOUL – Robert Murray Mcchene “(Who is this that cometh up from the wilderness leaning upon her beloved?) I raised thee up under the apple-tree: there thy mother brought thee forth, there she brought thee forth that bare thee. Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a […]

THE BELIEVER IN CHRIST’S GARDEN

THE BELIEVER IN CHRIST’S GARDEN – Robert Murray Mcchene “A garden enclosed is my sister, my spouse; a spring shut up, a fountain sealed.”—SONG 4:12. Doctrine.—The believer is Christ’s garden. I. The name here given to believers.—“My sister, my spouse,” or rather, “my sister-spouse.” There are many sweet names from the lips of Christ addressed […]

THE SUBJECT OF JOHN’S PREACHING

THE SUBJECT OF JOHN’S PREACHING – Robert Murray Mcchene “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of Life (for the Life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and […]

MY VOICE IS TO THE SONS OF MAN

MY VOICE IS TO THE SONS OF MAN – Robert Murray Mcchene “Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.”—PROV. 8:4. (1.) These are the words of wisdom; and wisdom in the book of Proverbs is none other than our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. This is evident […]

MAKING MIRTH

MAKING MIRTH – Robert Murray Mcchene “A sword, a sword is sharpened, and also furbished: it is sharpened to make a sore slaughter; it is furbished that it may glitter: should we then make mirth? it contemneth the rod of my son, as every tree.”—EZEK. 21:9, 10. FROM the second verse of this chapter we […]

AS THE LILY AMONG THORNS

AS THE LILY AMONG THORNS – Robert Murray Mcchene AS THE LILY AMONG THORNS “As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters. As the apple-tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was […]

CONSIDER THE APOSTLE AND HIGH PRIEST OF OUR PROFESSION

CONSIDER THE APOSTLE AND HIGH PRIEST OF OUR PROFESSION – Robert Murray Mcchene “Consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus” (Hebrews 3:1). When a traveller passes very rapidly through a country, the eye has no time to rest upon the different objects in it, so that, when he comes to the […]

I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE

I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE – Robert Murray Mcchene “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man cometh unto the Father but by me.”—John 14:6 It is the saying of an old divine, that God often orders it, that when He is in hand […]

Man regarded, but God despised

Man regarded, but God despised – Robert Murray Mcchene MOST people are ashamed of the Gospel of Christ. The wise are ashamed of it, because it calls men to believe and not to argue—the great are ashamed of it, because it brings all into one body—the rich are ashamed of it, because it is to […]

Our duty to Israel

Our duty to Israel – Robert Murray Mcchene MOST people are ashamed of the Gospel of Christ. The wise are ashamed of it, because it calls men to believe and not to argue—the great are ashamed of it, because it brings all into one body—the rich are ashamed of it, because it is to be […]

A Castaway

A Castaway – Robert Murray Mcchene ‘I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air; but I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection; lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.—1 COR. ix. 26-27. OBSERVE, […]

What have I to do any more with idols?

What have I to do any more with idols? – Robert Murray Mcchene “What have I to do any more with idols?”—HOSEA xiv. 8. Every one who has been truly united to Christ, and has this day confessed Him before men, should now take up these words, and solemnly, in the presence of God, declare, […]

Why is God a Stranger in the Land?

Why is God a Stranger in the Land? – Robert Murray Mcchene “O the hope of Israel, the Saviour thereof in time of trouble, why shouldest Thou be as a stranger in the land, and as a wayfaring man that turneth aside to tarry for a night? Why shouldest Thou be as a man astonished, […]

The Good Way of Coming Before the Lord

The Good Way of Coming Before the Lord – Robert Murray Mcchene Here is the piercing question of every awakened soul.Doctrine.—The good way of coming before the Lord. “Wherewith shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before the High God? Shall I come before Him with burnt-offerings, with calves of a year old? […]

Impressions of Natural Men

Impressions of Natural Men – Robert Murray Mcchene “O Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee? O Judah, what shall I do unto thee? for your goodness is as a morning cloud, and as the early dew it goeth away.” Hosea -vi., 4. Doctrine. -The impressions of natural men are fading In these words, God […]

LETTER III TO THE SAME

LETTER III TO THE SAME – Robert Murray Mcchene Boulogne-sur-mer 12th April 1839. My Dear Father, Mother, And Sister, — You will be happy to know that I and my interesting friends are now safe in the first town of la belle France. We left London last night at 7 o’ clock and arrived here […]

LETTER II TO THE SAME

LETTER II TO THE SAME – Robert Murray Mcchene Hampstead Heath, 9th April 1839. My Dear Father, Mother, And Sister, — I Have received your kind letters, and only grieve at their being so short. I am thankful to perceive that you are all well. I heard of you also to-day from Andrew Bonar and […]

LECTURE XVII I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD

I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD – Robert Murray Mcchene I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. But he that is a hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and […]

LECTURE XVI CHRIST THE DOOR

LECTURE XVI CHRIST THE DOOR – Robert Murray Mcchene This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them. Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. All that ever came before me are thieves […]

LECTURE XV THE GOOD SHEPHERD

LECTURE XV THE GOOD SHEPHERD – Robert Murray Mcchene Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him […]

LECTURE XIV FOLLY’S HOUSE

LECTURE XIV FOLLY’S HOUSE – Robert Murray Mcchene “A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing. For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city, to call passengers who go right on their ways, Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: […]

LECTURE XIII WISDOM’S HOUSE

LECTURE XIII WISDOM’S HOUSE – Robert Murray Mcchene “Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars: she hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table. She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the” city, Whoso is simple, let […]

LECTURE XII CAPERNAUM

LECTURE XII CAPERNAUM – Robert Murray Mcchene “Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not: Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented […]

LECTURE XI BETHANY. —PART VII

LECTURE XI BETHANY. —PART VII – Robert Murray Mcchene And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with grave-clothes; and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him and let him […]

LECTURE X BETHANY. —PART VI

LECTURE X BETHANY. —PART VI – Robert Murray Mcchene Jesus wept. Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him! And some of them said, Could not this man, which opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not have died? Jesus therefore again groaning in himself, cometh to the […]

LECTURE IX BETHANY. —PART V

LECTURE IX BETHANY. —PART V – Robert Murray Mcchene And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee. As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto him. Now Jesus was not yet come into the […]

LECTURE VIII BETHANY. —PART IV

LECTURE VIII BETHANY. —PART IV – Robert Murray Mcchene Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already. Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off; and many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother. Then Martha, as soon […]

LECTURE VII BETHANY. —PART III

LECTURE VII BETHANY. —PART III – Robert Murray Mcchene These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep. Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well. Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they […]

LECTURE VI BETHANY. —PART II

LECTURE VI BETHANY. —PART II – Robert Murray Mcchene Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was. Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into Judea again. His disciples […]

LECTURE V BETHANY. — PART I

LECTURE V BETHANY. — PART I – Robert Murray Mcchene Now a certain man was sick named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. Therefore his sisters sent unto […]

LECTURE IV THE TEN VIRGINS. —PART IV

LECTURE IV THE TEN VIRGINS. —PART IV – Robert Murray Mcchene “And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came: and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. But he answered and said, Verily […]

LECTURE III THE TEN VIRGINS. —PART III

LECTURE III THE TEN VIRGINS. —PART III – Robert Murray Mcchene “And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone […]

LECTURE II THE TEN VIRGINS. —PART II

LECTURE II THE TEN VIRGINS. —PART II – Robert Murray Mcchene “While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.” (Matthew 25:5) It is impossible to find a more solemn and awakening parable than this. I showed you last day: first, that God’s children are truly wise, and mere professors truly foolish. You only who […]

LECTURE I THE TEN VIRGINS. —PART I

LECTURE I THE TEN VIRGINS. —PART I – Robert Murray Mcchene “Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five were wise, and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: But […]

DAILY BREAD

DAILY BREAD – Robert Murray Mcchene MY DEAR FLOCK,—The approach of another year stirs up within me new desires for your salvation, and for the growth of those of you who are saved. “God is my record how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.” What the coming year is […]

LETTER TO THE LAMBS OF THE FLOCK

LETTER TO THE LAMBS OF THE FLOCK – Robert Murray Mcchene “He shall feed his flock like a shepherd; He shall gather the lambs with his arm and carry them in his bosom.”—ISAIAH 40:11. BELOVED CHILDREN, —Jesus is the Good Shepherd. His arm was stretched out on the cross, and his bosom was pierced with […]

COMMUNION WITH BRETHREN OF OTHER DENOMINATIONS

COMMUNION WITH BRETHREN OF OTHER DENOMINATIONS – Robert Murray Mcchene TO THE EDITOR OF THE “DUNDEE WARDER.” DEAR SIR, —Allow me, for the first time in my life, to ask a place in your columns. My object in doing so is not to defend myself, which we are all perhaps too ready to do, but […]

LETTER ON SABBATH RAILWAYS

LETTER ON SABBATH RAILWAYS – Robert Murray Mcchene TO ALEXANDER M‘NEILL, ESQ., ADVOCATE SIR, —I have read the report of your speech at the meeting of Directors of the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway, on Tuesday, 16th November last, and also the motion which you propose to lay before the shareholders on the 24th of February. […]

I LOVE THE LORD’S DAY

I LOVE THE LORD’S DAY – Robert Murray Mcchene DEAR FELLOW-COUNTRYMEN,-As a servant of God in this dark and cloudy day, I feel constrained to lift up my voice in behalf of the entire sanctification of the Lord’s day. The daring attack that is now made by some of the directors of the Edinburgh and […]

WHY IS GOD A STRANGER IN THE LAND?

WHY IS GOD A STRANGER IN THE LAND? – Robert Murray Mcchene “O the hope of Israel, the Saviour thereof in time of trouble, why shouldest Thou be as a stranger in the land, and as a wayfaring man that turneth aside to tarry for a night? Why shouldest Thou be as a man astonished, […]

REASONS WHY CHILDREN SHOULD FLY TO CHRIST WITHOUT DELAY

REASONS WHY CHILDREN SHOULD FLY TO CHRIST WITHOUT DELAY – Robert Murray Mcchene “O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.”—Ps. 90:14. THE late Countess of Huntingdon was not only rich in this world, but rich in faith, and an heir of the kingdom. When she […]

THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD

THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD – Robert Murray Mcchene “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; He hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them […]

THIS DO IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME

THIS DO IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME – Robert Murray Mcchene The Lord’s Supper is the sweetest of all ordinances: 1. Because of the time when it was instituted. “The Lord Jesus, the same night in which He was betrayed, took bread.” It was the darkest night that ever was in this world, and yet the […]

ANOTHER LILY GATHERED

ANOTHER LILY GATHERED – Robert Murray Mcchene “My beloved is gone down into His garden to gather lilies.”—SONG vi. 2. GOD loves His mighty works to be remembered. We easily forget the most amazing displays of His love and power, and therefore it is right often to set up a stone of remembrance. When Israel […]

EVIDENCE ON REVIVALS

EVIDENCE ON REVIVALS – Robert Murray Mcchene Submitted to a Committee of the Presbytery of Aberdeen.In December 1840 the Presbytery of Aberdeen appointed a committee to inquire into the revivals which had recently occurred in different parts of the country, or were taking place at that time. The committee, besides hearing evidence viva voce, issued […]

SOME NOTES ON THE TYPES FOUND IN THE TABERNACLE

SOME NOTES ON THE TYPES FOUND IN THE TABERNACLE – Robert Murray Mcchene When you would teach a little child in the simplest and most interesting way, you do it by means of pictures. In the very same way did God teach Israel concerning Him who was the consolation of Israel. When they sat under […]

LEBANON ITS SCENERY AND ALLUSIONS

LEBANON ITS SCENERY AND ALLUSIONS – Robert Murray Mcchene [It will be interesting too many to see how his rich imagination used at times to revel amid the beautiful images and figures of the divine word. I insert two specimens, of which the first was written in his earlier days, when his taste for Scripture […]

SPECIMENS OF SKETCHES ON REV. 20:11–15

SPECIMENS OF SKETCHES ON REV. 20:11–15 – Robert Murray Mcchene And I saw a great white throne, and Him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God: and the books […]

SPECIMENS OF SKETCHES ON JER. 33:16

SPECIMENS OF SKETCHES ON JER. 33:16 – Robert Murray Mcchene “The Lord our Righteousness.” DEEP wounding, from views of Christ pierced by our sins, precedes deep peace from views of his righteousness. Originally spoken to Judah and Israel. I. It is the sight of a divine righteousness. —Jehovah has made the atonement.II. It is a […]

SPECIMENS OF SKETCHES ON ZECH 12:10, 13:1

SPECIMENS OF SKETCHES ON ZECH 12:10, 13:1 – Robert Murray Mcchene And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications; and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for Him as one mourned for his only […]

SPECIMENS OF SKETCHES ON 1 JOHN 4:7–13

SPECIMENS OF SKETCHES ON 1 JOHN 4:7–13 – Robert Murray Mcchene “Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and everyone that loveth is born of God, and knower God. He that loveth not, knoweth not God; for God is love. In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because […]

SPECIMENS OF SKETCHES ON PROV 14:9

SPECIMENS OF SKETCHES ON PROV 14:9 – Robert Murray Mcchene “Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is Favour.” I. What the natural heart thinks of sin. —1 Men sin easily. As a fountain casting out its waters. Jer 7 Such is the natural flow of their heart 2 They bear […]

SPECIMENS OF SKETCHES ON ROM. 4:4-8

SPECIMENS OF SKETCHES ON ROM. 4:4-8 – Robert Murray Mcchene “Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him that justified the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Even as David also described the blessedness of the man, […]

SPECIMENS OF SKETCHES ON ISA 48:18

SPECIMENS OF SKETCHES ON ISA 48:18 – Robert Murray Mcchene “Oh, that thou hardest hearkened to my commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea.” I. Their peace would have been like a river. — 1 It has a source. It begins at the fountain […]

LETTER TO ONE COMPLAINING OF THE PLAGUES OF THE HEART

LETTER TO ONE COMPLAINING OF THE PLAGUES OF THE HEART – Robert Murray Mcchene Passing on to glory. ST PETER’S, March 8, 1843. MY DEAR FRIEND, —I send a few lines to you in answer to yours. You complain of the plague of your own heart, and so you will till you die. You know […]

LETTER ANOTHER TO ONE BEREAVED

LETTER ANOTHER TO ONE BEREAVED – Robert Murray Mcchene Betake yourself to Him that is ever the same. March 9, 1843. MY DEAR, —I did not think I would have been so long in answering you in your time of sorrow, but I have been more than occupied. I earnestly trust that this sad bereavement […]

LETTER TO ONE WHO HAD MET WITH A BEREAVEMENT

LETTER TO ONE WHO HAD MET WITH A BEREAVEMENT – Robert Murray Mcchene Sorrow of the world—Incidents. March 8, 1843. MY DEAR, —I know you will be wearying to hear from me; but it has scarcely been in my power till now, I have had so many things to do since my return. I trust […]

LETTER TO THE REV ALEX. GATHERER, DUNDEE

LETTER TO THE REV ALEX. GATHERER, DUNDEE – Robert Murray Mcchene During his visit to the north. ELLON, February 20, 1843. DEAR FRIEND, —I was glad to hear from you in this far-off land. I am deeply grieved to hear that fever still prevails. God is pleading hard with my poor flock. I am glad […]

LETTER TO M. B.

LETTER TO M. B. – Robert Murray Mcchene One of his flocks who had felt deserted in soul. PETERHEAD, February 7, 1843. DEAR FRIEND, —I was very happy to hear from you. I grieve to hear of your sorrow; but Job’s sorrow was deeper, and David’s also, in Ps. 42. If you cannot say, “I […]

LETTER TO ONE WHO HAD LATELY TAKEN UP THE CROSS

LETTER TO ONE WHO HAD LATELY TAKEN UP THE CROSS – Robert Murray Mcchene Kept by God—Meeting with God. ST PETER’S, January 31, 1843. MR. DEAR M., —I was glad indeed to hear that you are prospering, and that you do not repent having made Moses’ choice, —Heb. 11:24, 25, —of which I used to […]

LETTER TO THE REV. J. MILNE, PERTH

LETTER TO THE REV. J. MILNE, PERTH – Robert Murray Mcchene Breathings of heart. December 13, 1842. MY DEAR BROTHER, —We are to have the communion, if God permit, on 1st January 1843. A. B. is to be with me. Could you come down on the Thursday or Friday previous, and give us a good […]

LETTER TO THE REV. J. MILNE, PERTH

LETTER TO THE REV. J. MILNE, PERTH – Robert Murray Mcchene Another word in season to a brother. September 24, 1842 MY DEAR BROTHER, —I long after you in the bowels of Jesus Christ. If I make you sorry, who is he that maketh me glad, but the same who is made sorry by me? […]

LETTER TO A SOUL THAT HAD BEGUN TO SEE CHRIST

LETTER TO A SOUL THAT HAD BEGUN TO SEE CHRIST – Robert Murray Mcchene What you want in yourself is to Be found in double measure in Christ. DUNDEE, November 1842. MY DEAR FRIEND, —Why did you not write me a few lines? It would be occupation to you, and your soul might find rest, […]

LETTER TO THE SAME

LETTER TO THE SAME – Robert Murray Mcchene Trials from a blind world—How the death of Christ is an atonement. LONDON, November 5, 1842. MY DEAR C., —I pray for you that your faith may not fail. Hold fast by Jesus for a little while, and then we shall be forever with the Lord, where […]

LETTER TO A SOUL INQUIRING AFTER JESUSLETTER

LETTER TO A SOUL INQUIRING AFTER JESUS – Robert Murray Mcchene The wise men—Guilt in us, righteousness in Jesus. ST PETER’S, Monday, September 18, 1842. MY DEAR C., —I do not and cannot forget you; and though it is very late, I have to write you a few lines to say, follow on to know […]

LETTER TO ONE AWAKENED

LETTER TO ONE AWAKENED – Robert Murray Mcchene Call upon a soul to choose Jesus. DUNDEE, September 1842. MY DEAR G., —I was glad indeed to see, by the line you sent me, that though your mind is dark and troubled, you have not gone back to the world. Ah, it is a false, deceiving […]

LETTER TO ONE OF HIS FLOCK, WHO HAD BEEN APPOINTED TO THE CHARGE OF A FEMALE SCHOOL IN THE COUNTRY

LETTER TO ONE OF HIS FLOCK, WHO HAD BEEN APPOINTED TO THE CHARGE OF A FEMALE SCHOOL IN THE COUNTRY – Robert Murray Mcchene Do what you can. COLLACE, July 25, 1842. DEAR FRIEND, —I have been laid aside for a short time and did not receive your letter till it was too late to […]

LETTER TO THE REV. R. MACDONALD, BLAIRGOWRIE

LETTER TO THE REV. R. MACDONALD, BLAIRGOWRIE – Robert Murray Mcchene Inward life—Words of counsel. DUNDEE, 1842. MY DEAR FRIEND, —This is Friday evening, and I do not know what to preach on Sabbath next, else I would have written you at greater length; but as I am to see you so soon face to […]

LETTER TO THE REV. H. BONAR, KELSO

LETTER TO THE REV. H. BONAR, KELSO – Robert Murray Mcchene Ministerial arrangements—Breathings after holiness. August 18, 1842. MY DEAR HORACE, —I laid aside your note, and cannot find it again. I think you ask me for the second Sabbath of November, on my way back from London. I fear I must not do it […]

LETTER TO THE REV. D. CAMPBELL OF LAWERS

LETTER TO THE REV. D. CAMPBELL OF LAWERS – Robert Murray Mcchene TO THE REV. D. CAMPBELL OF LAWERS. Advice to a brother in sickness MY DEAR BROTHER, —Like yourself, I have been laid aside from the work of the ministry for two Sabbaths but am now recovering. I am truly afflicted to hear of your […]

LETTER TO A. T.

LETTER TO A. T. – Robert Murray Mcchene On the death of his brother, the little boy to whom the preceding letter was written. ST PETER’S, March 1, 1842. MY DEAR A., —I did not think I was to have answered your kind letter in the time of bitter grief. But so, it pleases Jehovah, […]

LETTER TO J. T.

LETTER TO J. T. – Robert Murray Mcchene A young boy anxious about his soul. COLLACE, January 27, 1842. MY DEAR BOY, —I was very glad to receive your kind note and am glad to send you a short line in return, although my time is much taken up. You are very dear to me, […]

LETTER TO E. R., ASKING COUNSEL

LETTER TO E. R., ASKING COUNSEL – Robert Murray Mcchene A sight of corruption drives to Christ. DUNDEE, 1842. DEAR FRIEND, —I send you a hurried line, and may the Spirit accompany it with his divine power to your heart! It is a good thing to be shown much of the deceitfulness and desperate wickedness […]

LETTER TO M. S.

LETTER TO M. S. – Robert Murray Mcchene Trying dispensations. DUNDEE, February 28, 1841. DEAR FRIEND, —I have heard from J. S. of your brother’s death, and I write a line to comfort you. There is no true comfort to be found but in Christ. He is a fountain of living waters, and you must […]

LETTER TO THE MEMBERS OF A PRAYER-MEETING

LETTER TO THE MEMBERS OF A PRAYER MEETING – Robert Murray Mcchene Parable of the Sower. MY DEAR FRIENDS, —It has been a matter of great joy to me to hear that you meet together from time to time to read the word of God and pray—to pray for a blessing on yourselves and families, […]

LETTER TO THE SAME

LETTER TO THE SAME – Robert Murray Mcchene Go up, leaning on Jesus. DEAR FRIEND, —I have heard of you from —, and have been praying for you, that your eye may rest on Jesus, and that your soul may lie in perfect peace under his blood shed for the sins of many. I have […]

LETTER TO THE SAME NO. V

LETTER TO THE SAME NO. V – Robert Murray Mcchene Be found in Christ. December 8, 1841. DEAR FRIEND, —I send you another line to tell you of Him who is altogether lovely. I have a very dear boy in my parish, who is dying just now. He said to me the other day, “I […]

LETTER TO THE SAME NO. IV

LETTER TO THE SAME NO. IV – Robert Murray Mcchene Taste that Christ is precious. December 1841. DEAR FRIEND, —It is written, “Unto you who believe He is precious;” and if you are a child of God, you will know and feel what the words mean—1 Pet. 2:7. At one time Christ was “like a […]

LETTER TO THE SAME. —NO. III

LETTER TO THE SAME NO. III – Robert Murray Mcchene Joy in believing.  DEAR FRIEND, —I send you another line to tell you Jesus is the way. I would like much to hear how your weak body prospers, and whether your soul is resting under the apple-tree (Song 2:3); but till some opportunity occurs, I […]

LETTER TO THE SAME. —NO. II

LETTER TO THE SAME. —NO. II – Robert Murray Mcchene Seek the righteousness of Christ. DEAR FRIEND, —I was glad to hear of your safe arrival, and that your health had not suffered by the voyage. I trust the Lord is dealing gently with your frail body, so that your mind may get leave freely […]

LETTER TO A SOUL SEEKING JESUS. —NO. I

LETTERS TO A SOUL SEEKING JESUS. —NO. I – Robert Murray Mcchene Seek to know your corruption. DUNDEE, 1841. DEAR FRIEND, —According to promise, I sit down to talk with you a little concerning the great things of an eternal world. How kind it is in God that He has given us such an easy […]

LETTER TO A SOCIETY IN BLAIRGOWRIE FOR DIFFUSING THEKNOWLEDGE OF THE TRUTH

LETTER TO A SOCIETY IN BLAIRGOWRIE FOR DIFFUSING THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE TRUTH – Robert Murray Mcchene Advice. DUNDEE, March 27, 1841. MY DEAR FRIEND, —I was happy indeed to receive your letter, and the rules of your Society, which interested me very much. I would have answered you sooner but have been laid down […]

LETTER TO HIS SABBATH-SCHOOL TEACHERS, DURING A WEEK OF ABSENCE FROM THEM

LETTER TO HIS SABBATH-SCHOOL TEACHERS, DURING A WEEK OF ABSENCE FROM THEM – Robert Murray Mcchene (Accompanied by notes on the Scripture Lesson that was to be taught in the classes that week.) KELSO, February 24, 1841. MY DEAR FRIENDS AND FELLOW-LABOURERS, —I send you a few notes on the parable for next Sabbath evening. […]

LETTER TO MR. GEORGE SHAW, BELFAST

LETTER TO MR. GEORGE SHAW, BELFAST – Robert Murray Mcchene Prophecies concerning Israel—Revival—Conduct of Studies DUNDEE, September 16, 1840. MY DEAR FRIEND, —It gives me great joy to be able to answer your kind letter, although I fear you have almost despaired of me. In writing your esteemed pastor, I mentioned to him my intention […]

LETTER TO THE REV. PATRICK L. MILLER

LETTER TO THE REV. PATRICK L. MILLER – Robert Murray Mcchene Then laboring in Strat bogie, on his being elected minister of Wallace town. DUNDEE, September 18, 1840. MY DEAR FRIEND, —I cannot tell you how sincerely I thank God for the event of this evening. You are unanimously chosen minister of Wallace town. I […]

LETTER TO THE REV. W. C. BURNS

LETTER TO THE REV. W. C. BURNS – Robert Murray Mcchene Awakenings—Personal holiness in ministers. DUNDEE, September 1840. MY DEAR BROTHER, —I have had a severe illness, or would have answered your kind note long before this. I fear you may have left Breadalbane before this can reach it; still, I write in hope. You […]

LETTER TO MISS A. S. L.

LETTER TO MISS A. S. L. – Robert Murray Mcchene The person and heart of Jesus—Consolation to believers. August 16, 1840. MY DEAR FRIEND, —I fear I may not be able to see you for a little time, and therefore think of sending you a few lines to minister a little of the peace and […]

LETTER TO A STRANGER

LETTER TO A STRANGER – Robert Murray Mcchene Intended to lead on one whose face was Zion ward, but who was not fully decided. DUNDEE, July 1840. MY DEAR FRIEND, —I do not even know your name; but your cousin has been telling me about your case and wishes me to write you a line […]

LETTER TO MRS. THAIN, HEATH PARK

LETTER TO MRS. THAIN, HEATH PARK – Robert Murray Mcchene When invited to rest a while. DUNDEE, June 1840. MY DEAR MRS. T., —You know how glad I would be of some such retreat as Elijah had by the brook of Cherith, where I might learn more of my own heart, and of my Bible, […]

LETTER TO THE SAME

LETTER TO THE SAME – Robert Murray Mcchene Holiness and success. DUNDEE, October 2, 1840. MY DEAR FRIEND, —I trust you will have a pleasant and profitable time in Germany. I know you will apply hard to German; but do not forget the culture of the inner man, —I mean of the heart. How diligently […]

LETTER TO THE REV. DAN. EDWARDS

LETTER TO THE REV. DAN. EDWARDS – Robert Murray Mcchene Before his ordination as missionary to the Jews—What he must seek. DUNDEE, June 15, 1840. MY DEAR FRIEND, —.… The grand matter of study, however, must still be divinity, —a knowledge of divine things, a spiritual discernment of the way of pardon for the chief […]

LETTER REV. W. C. BURNS

LETTER REV. W. C. BURNS – Robert Murray Mcchene A minister’s afflictions to be improved. June 10, 1840. MY DEAR BROTHER, —I am truly thankful that you have been raised up again—renewed, I trust, both in the inner and outer man. “I will cause you to pass under the rod, and I will bring you […]

LETTER TO A SOUL WHOM HE HAD NEVER SEEN, BUT WHOSECASE WAS LAID BEFORE HIM BY A FRIEND

LETTER TO A SOUL WHOM HE HAD NEVER SEEN, BUT WHOSE CASE WAS LAID BEFORE HIM BY A FRIEND – Robert Murray Mcchene Col. 2:1, 2 Looking out to Jesus. March 20, 1840. MY DEAR FRIEND, —I do not even know your name, but I think I know something of the state of your soul. […]

LETTER TO A PARISHIONER ON A SICK-BED

LETTER TO A PARISHIONER ON A SICK-BED – Robert Murray Mcchene How cares and troubles sanctify. March 31, 1840. DEAR M., —I may not see you for a little, as I am not strong; and therefore, I send you a line in answer to your letter. I like to hear from you, and especially when […]

LETTER TO MR. J. T. JUST

LETTER TO MR. J. T. JUST – Robert Murray Mcchene How to conduct prayer-meetings. March 27, 1840. MY DEAR JOHN, —I was glad to receive your letter, and am happy to answer you on the matter in which you apply to me. No person can be a child of God without living in secret prayer, […]

LETTER TO MISS COLLIER, DUNDEE

LETTER TO MISS COLLIER, DUNDEE- Robert Murray Mcchene Riches of Christ—resemblance to Him EDINBURGH, February 26, 1840. MY DEAR MISS COLLIER, —I am sorry to leave town without seeing you, but I find myself obliged to do so. A long and interesting meeting of presbytery took up the greater part of my time. I am […]

LETTER TO WM. C. BURNS, DUNDEE

LETTER TO WM. C. BURNS, DUNDEE – Robert Murray Mcchene Inquiries about the Revival on first coming home. 20, HILL STREET, EDINBURGH, 15th November 1839. MY DEAR FRIEND AND BROTHER, —I last night arrived once more in my beloved home, conducted through every danger by the unseen hand of our Father in heaven. I cannot […]

LETTER TO REV. R. MACDONALD OF BLAIRGOWRIE

LETTER TO REV. R. MACDONALD OF BLAIRGOWRIE – Robert Murray Mcchene The Holy Land MOUNT CARMEL, June 26, 1839. MY DEAR FRIEND, —I wrote to you from the land of Egypt, and now from the Land of Promise. I would have written from Jerusalem; but our departure was so hurried, owing to an increase of […]

LETTER TO REV. JOHN ROXBURGH, OF ST JOHN’S, DUNDEE

LETTER TO REV. JOHN ROXBURGH, OF ST JOHN’S, DUNDEE – Robert Murray Mcchene The Holy Land JERUSALEM, June 17, 1839. MY DEAR FRIEND, —I am sure you will be glad to hear from your brother in the ministry, in this land trodden by the feet of “God manifest in the flesh.” My thoughts wander continually […]

TENTH PASTORAL LETTER

TENTH PASTORAL LETTER – Robert Murray Mcchene O my dear flock, whom I love in the Lord Jesus, grace, mercy, and peace, be multiplied from God the Father, and from His Son Jesus Christ. I fear that many of you will be thinking hardly of your distant pastor, because of his long silence; and, indeed, I […]

NINTH PASTORAL LETTER

NINTH PASTORAL LETTER – Robert Murray Mcchene Incidents of the way as far as Leghorn. —Exhortations LEGHORN, May 2, 1839. To all of you, my beloved flock, who have received Christ, and walk in Him, your pastor wishes grace, and mercy, and peace, from God our Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ. My heart’s […]

EIGHTH PASTORAL LETTER

EIGHTH PASTORAL LETTER – Robert Murray Mcchene To all of you, my dear flock, who are dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, your pastor wishes grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ. In my last letter I showed you that, in all human probability, there […]

SEVENTH PASTORAL LETTER

SEVENTH PASTORAL LETTER – Robert Murray Mcchene Unexpected calls to labor —Parting counsels to believers. EDINBURGH, March 13, 1839. To all of you who are my brethren, and my companions in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of our Lord Jesus Christ, your pastor wishes grace, mercy, and peace. It gives me great joy […]

SIXTH PASTORAL LETTER

SIXTH PASTORAL LETTER – Robert Murray Mcchene Self-devotedness—what it ought to be. EDINBURGH, March 6, 1839. To all my dear flock over which the Holy Ghost hath made me overseer—to all of you who are of the church of God, which He hath purchased with his own blood—your pastor wishes grace, mercy, and peace. I […]

FIFTH PASTORAL LETTER

FIFTH PASTORAL LETTER – Robert Murray Mcchene What God has done, and the returns made: Isaiah 5:4 EDINBURGH, February 27, 1839. To all of you, my dear flock, who are washed and sanctified and justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God, your pastor again wishes grace, mercy, […]

FOURTH PASTORAL LETTER

FOURTH PASTORAL LETTER – Robert Murray Mcchene God the answerer of prayer EDINBURGH, February 20, 1839. To all of you, my dear flock, who are chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world, to be holy and without blame before Him in love, your pastor again wishes grace and peace from God the Father […]

THIRD PASTORAL LETTER

THIRD PASTORAL LETTER – Robert Murray Mcchene How God works by providences EDINBURGH, February 13, 1839 To all of you, my dear friends and people, who are and shall ever be followers of the Lamb, whithersoever He goeth, your pastor again wishes grace and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. I […]

SECOND PASTORAL LETTER

SECOND PASTORAL LETTER – Robert Murray Mcchene Past times of privilege reviewed privileges still remaining. EDINBURGH, February 6, 1839. To all of you, my dear flock, who have chosen the good part which cannot be taken away, your pastor wishes grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. The sweet […]

FIRST PASTORAL LETTER

FIRST PASTORAL LETTER – Robert Murray Mcchene TO all of you, my dear friends and people, who are beloved of God, and faithful in Christ Jesus, your pastor wishes grace and peace from God the Father, and Christ Jesus our Lord. [25] As several of you have expressed a desire to hear from me, and as […]

LETTER TO THE REV. W. C. BURNS

LETTER TO THE REV. W. C. BURNS – Robert Murray Mcchene On his agreeing to undertake the charge of St Peter’s, during Mr. M‘C.’s absence in Palestine EDINBURGH Hill Street, March 22, 1839. MR. DEAR FRIEND,—For I trust I may now reckon you among the number in the truest sense, —I haste to send you […]

TO MISS COLLIER, DUNDEE

TO MISS COLLIER, DUNDEE – Robert Murray Mcchene How his silence may be useful to his people and himself EDINBURGH, March 14, 1839. MY DEAR MISS COLLIER, —I feel it very kind you’re writing to me and rejoice in sending you a word in answer by my excellent friend Mr. Moody. Indeed, I was just […]

TO THE SAME

TO THE SAME – Robert Murray Mcchene Before going forth on the mission to Israel EDINBURGH, March 15, 1839. MR. DEAR MRS. THAIN, —You will think me very unkind in breaking my word to Mr. Thain, in not writing you in answer to your kind letter by him. But I did too much the week […]

TO MRS. THAIN, HEATHPARK

TO MRS. THAIN, HEATHPARK – Robert Murray Mcchene During the continuance of the same illness EDINBURGH, February 9, 1839. MY DEAR MRS. THAIN, —I was happy to receive your and Mr. Thain’s kind letter. It is very cheering to me, in my exile from my flock, to hear of them. I send you a short […]

TO REV. R. MACDONALD, BLAIRGOWRIE

TO REV. R. MACDONALD, BLAIRGOWRIE – Robert Murray Mcchene Written when first laid aside by that illness which afterwards led to the Jewish Mission EDINBURGH, January 12, 1839. MR. DEAR FRIEND, —The very day I received your kind letter, I intended to have written you that you might provide someone to stand in my place […]

THE LATTER DAYS OF HIS MINISTRY

THE LATTER DAYS OF HIS MINISTRY – Robert Murray Mcchene My meat is to do the will of Him that sent me, and to finish his work. John 4:34 During the summer of 1842, he was exposed to several attacks of illness, experienced some severe personal trials, and felt the assaults of sore temptation. His […]

DAYS OF REVIVAL

DAYS OF REVIVAL – Robert Murray Mcchene His people, who had never ceased to pray for him, welcomed his arrival among them with the greatest joy. He reached Dundee on a Thursday afternoon; and in the evening of the same day, being the usual time for prayer in St. Peter’s, after a short meditation, he […]

HIS MISSION TO PALESTINE AND THE JEWS

HIS MISSION TO PALESTINE AND THE JEWS – Robert Murray Mcchene Here am I; send me. Isaiah 6:8 Though engaged night and day with his flock in St. Peter’s, Mr. McCheyne ever cherished a missionary spirit. “This place hardens me for a foreign land,” was his remark on one occasion. This spirit he sought to […]

FIRST YEARS OF LABOUR IN DUNDEE

FIRST YEARS OF LABOUR IN DUNDEE – Robert Murray Mcchene Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations. Acts 20:18, 19 The day on which he was […]

HIS LABOURS IN THE VINEYARD BEFORE ORDINATION

HIS LABOURS IN THE VINEYARD BEFORE ORDINATION – Robert Murray Mcchene He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.(Psalm 126:6)       While he was still undergoing a student’s usual examinations before the Presbytery, in the spring and summer of 1835, several applications were made […]

HIS YOUTH, AND PREPARATION FOR THE MINISTRY

HIS YOUTH, AND PREPARATION FOR THE MINISTRY – Robert Murray Mcchene Many shall rejoice at his birth. For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord. Luke 1:14,15 In the midst of the restless activity of such a day as ours, we feel it would be useful for ministers of Christ to trace […]

 Setting the Mind on Eternity – Part 4-Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

Setting the Mind on Eternity – Part 4 – Robert Murray M’Cheyne Compiled by greg gordon 9. Thanksgiving Obtains The SpiritAppendix I: Various Quotes and Maxim Chapter nine Thanksgiving Obtains The Spirit
“God will either give you what you ask, or something far better.” – Robert Murray M’Cheyne The day here spoken of appears to have […]

 Setting the Mind on Eternity – Part 3-Robert Murray M’Cheyne

Setting the Mind on Eternity – Part 3 – Robert Murray M’Cheyne Cmpiled by greg gordon 5. A Time of Refreshing6. The Cry for Revival7. The Lord’s Dealings With His People8. Flee Into The Ark9. Thanksgiving Obtains The SpiritAppendix I: Various Quotes and Maxim Chapter five A Time of Refreshing
“The wounds of Christ were the […]

Setting the Mind on Eternity – Part 2-Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

Setting the Mind on Eternity – Part 2 – Robert Murray M’Cheyne compiled by greg gordon 3. Journal Excerpts – Part 24. Steps To Personal Revival5. A Time of Refreshing6. The Cry for Revival7. The Lord’s Dealings With His People8. Flee Into The Ark9. Thanksgiving Obtains The SpiritAppendix I: Various Quotes and Maxims Chapter three […]

Setting the Mind on Eternity – Part 1-Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

Setting the Mind on Eternity – Part 1- Robert Murray M’Cheyne “Live near to God, and so all things will appear to you little In comparison to eternal realities.” compiled by greg gordon Contents Introduction1. The Impressions of Natural Men2. Journal Excerpts – Part 1 Introduction
“Let the Holy Spirit fill every chamber of your heart; […]

The Word Made Flesh-Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

The Word Made Flesh – Robert Murray M’Cheyne YOU REMEMBER, BRETHREN, WHEN Philip went down to Samaria, it is said that he preached Christ unto them, and there was great joy in that city (Acts 8:5, 8). You remember that the apostle Paul says, ‘I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ […]

 The Vision Of Dry Bones-Robert Murray M’Cheyne

The Vision Of Dry Bones – Robert Murray M’Cheyne IN EARLY LIFE THE Prophet Ezekiel had been witness of sieges and battle-fields—he had himself experienced many of the horrors and calamities of war; and this seems to have tinged his natural character in such a way that his prophecies, more than those of any other […]

The True Pleasantness Of Being…-Robert Murray M’Cheyne

The True Pleasantness Of Being…-Robert Murray M’Cheyne THE WORDS WHICH I HAVE read to you, dear friends, from the sixteenth Psalm, are properly and originally the words of the Lord Jesus Christ. “The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.” You will see this, if you look at […]

The True And False Sheperd-Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

The True And False Sheperd-Robert Murray M’Cheyne WE LEARN, DEAR BRETHREN, FROM THE sixth verse, that this passage is one of considerable difficulty. How much need then have I of a fresh baptism that I may speak rightly from it; and how much need have you to have your heart opened, as was that of […]

The Transfiguration Of Christ-Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

The Transfiguration Of Christ-Robert Murray M’Cheyne THE TRANSFIGURATION OF CHRIST SEEMS ordinarily to be but little understood. It is like Gethsemane, darkness hangs around it. Gethsemane showed the deepness of his sorrow; mount Tabor showed the height of his glory, which passeth knowledge. Let us go over the different things mentioned in these words. First, […]

 THE SUPERIORITY OF CHRIST’S SACRIFICE OVER THOSE OF THE LAW-Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

THE SUPERIORITY OF CHRIST’S SACRIFICE OVER THOSE OF THE LAW-Robert Murray M’Cheyne Hebrews ix. 13,14.—”For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer, sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh, how much more shall the blood of Christ, who, through the Eternal Spirit, offered himself without […]

The Spirit Commited To God-Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

The Spirit Commited To God-Robert Murray M’Cheyne There is something peculiarly interesting in these words; they are the words of the Lord Jesus when he hung upon the cross he hung upon it for six long hours in bitter agony. The gall and the vinegar were bitter, but it was nothing to the wrath of […]

 THE SERVICE OF THE TABERNACLE-Robert Murray M’Cheyne

THE SERVICE OF THE TABERNACLE – Robert Murray M’Cheyne Hebrews ix.6-8.—”Now, when these things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first Tabernacle, accomplishing the service of God : But into the second went the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and for the errors […]

The Saviour’s Tears Over The Lost-Robert Murray M’Cheyne

The Saviour’s Tears Over The Lost – Robert Murray M’Cheyne ESUS CHRIST IS THE SAME YESTERDAY, today, and for ever. He is the same Saviour now that he was that day when he wept over Jerusalem. If he were on earth now as he was then, I have no doubt but that there are many […]

 The Salvation Of God-Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

The Salvation Of God – Robert Murray M’Cheyne THIS IS ONE OF THE SWEETEST portions of the Word of God, and yet it strikes me that it is seldom understood. I observe that it is very frequently one of the devil’s plans to prevent a proper understanding of these passages of the Word of God […]

 The Pilgrim’s Staff-Robert Murray M’Cheyne :

The Pilgrim’s Staff-Robert Murray M’Cheyne : MY BELOVED FRIENDS, let us notice, in the first place, the history of this remarkable promise: ‘I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.’ These words have been a staff in the hand of believers throughout all ages; and they will be so to you, if you lean upon […]

THE PERFECTION OF THE GOSPEL COVENANT-Robert Murray M’Cheyne : 

THE PERFECTION OF THE GOSPEL COVENANT-Robert Murray M’Cheyne : Hebrews ix. 11,12.—”But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands,—that is to say, not of this building,—neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood, he entered […]

 THE OFFERING OF THE HIGH PRIEST-Robert Murray M’Cheyne : 

THE OFFERING OF THE HIGH PRIEST- Robert Murray M’Cheyne : Hebrews viii. 3-6—”For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer. For if he were on earth, he should not be a priest, seeing that there are priests that offer […]

THE NEW COVENANT-Robert Murray M’Cheyne

 THE NEW COVENANT AND ITS BETTER PROMISES-Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

THE NEW COVENANT AND ITS BETTER PROMISES-Robert Murray M’Cheyne Hebrews xiii. 7-13,—”For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second. For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel […]

 The Mighty Conqueror-Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

The Mighty Conqueror-Robert Murray M’Cheyne I BELIEVE, DEAR FRIENDS, that this passage describes the great last controversy Christ will have with this world. He has had many a controversy with it, but the last will be the greatest of all; so that it is called ‘the supper of the great God’ (Revelation 19:17). Now, it […]

 The Mental Agonies Of Hell-Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

The Mental Agonies Of Hell – Robert Murray M’Cheyne FIRST, OBSERVE, the manner in which Paul sought the kingdom of heaven. Verse 26, ‘I therefore so run not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air.’ Although that Paul wrote these words he had a full assurance of heavenly love. it […]

The Lord’s Dealings With His People-Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

The Lord’s Dealings With His People – Robert Murray M’Cheyne There are times in the, life of a believer when he is like a traveller who has arrived at some high eminence; he can look back on the way he has gone and the way he has yet to go. So this is a passage […]

THE JEWISH TABERNACLE-Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

THE JEWISH TABERNACLE – Robert Murray M’Cheyne Hebrews ix. 1-5.—”Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shew-bread; which is called the sanctuary. And after the second veil, the tabernacle which […]

The Hireling And The True Shepherd-Robert Murray M’Cheyne

The Hireling And The True Shepherd – Robert Murray M’Cheyne IN OUR FIRST LECTURE’ we saw that the people did not understand Christ. There were two things that they did not understand. The first thing that they did not seem to understand was the door of the sheepfold; the second, who the shepherd was. And […]

The Free Obedience Of Christ-Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

The Free Obedience Of Christ – Robert Murray M’Cheyne The death of Christ is, my friends, the most wonderful event past, present, or future in the whole universe. It is so in the eye of God – ‘Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life.’ There is nothing in the whole […]

The Eternal Torment Of The Wicked-Robert Murray M’Cheyne

The Eternal Torment Of The Wicked – Robert Murray M’Cheyne THE FIRST THING TO be enquired into in these words is, no are the persons who sing this remarkable song? There are much people in heaven: verse 1, ‘1 heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; salvation and glory, and honour, […]

The Cry for Revival-Robert Murray M’Cheyne-

The Cry for Revival-Robert Murray M’Cheyne- IT IS INTERESTING to notice the time when this prayer was offered. It was a time of mercy. “Lord thou hast been favorable unto thy land”. It was a time when God had led many to the knowledge of Christ, and covered many sins. “thou hast forgiven the iniquity […]

 THE CONTENTS OF THE TABERNACLE-Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

THE CONTENTS OF THE TABERNACLE-Robert Murray M’Cheyne Hebrews ix.. 1-5—”Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shew-bread; which is called the sanctuary. And after the second veil, the tabernacle which […]

 THE CHARACTER AND OCCUPATION OF THE HIGH PRIEST-Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

THE CHARACTER AND OCCUPATION OF THE HIGH PRIEST-Robert Murray M’Cheyne Hebrews viii. 1,2.—”Now, of the things which we have spoken this is the sum : We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens—a minister of the sanctuary, and of the true […]

The Call Of Abraham-Robert Murray M’Cheyne

A changed attitude In these words, dear brethren, we have an account of the conversion of Abraham. This is the record given us of the second birth of Abraham. My dear friends, it is the second birth that will be remembered in heaven, and not the first. You know it is common for men to […]

Thanksgiving Obtains The Spirit-Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

Thanksgiving Obtains The Spirit-Robert Murray M’Cheyne THE DAY HERE SPOKEN of appears to have been a day of days. It seems to have been the day of Pentecost on Old Testament times – a type of all the glorious days of an outpoured Spirit that ever have been in the world – a foretaste of […]

 The Ark -Robert Murray M’Cheyne : 

The Ark -Robert Murray M’Cheyne : It is a wonderful fact of human nature that we learn far more easily from example than we do in any other way. Now, you have in this passage an example of a sinner saved by faith. It shows you how a sinner is saved. And as Noah fled […]

Setting the Mind on Eternity – Part 4-Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

Setting the Mind on Eternity – Part 4-Robert Murray M’Cheyne Compiled by greg gordon 9. Thanksgiving Obtains The SpiritAppendix I: Various Quotes and Maxim Chapter nine Thanksgiving Obtains The Spirit
“God will either give you what you ask, or something far better.” – Robert Murray M’Cheyne The day here spoken of appears to have been a […]

Setting the Mind on Eternity – Part 3-Robert Murray M’Cheyne

Setting the Mind on Eternity – Part 3-Robert Murray M’Cheyne Compiled by greg gordon 5. A Time of Refreshing6. The Cry for Revival7. The Lord’s Dealings With His People8. Flee Into The Ark9. Thanksgiving Obtains The SpiritAppendix I: Various Quotes and Maxim Chapter five A Time of Refreshing
“The wounds of Christ were the greatest outlets […]

Setting the Mind on Eternity – Part 2-Robert Murray M’Cheyne

Setting the Mind on Eternity – Part 2-Robert Murray M’Cheyne Compiled by greg gordon 3. Journal Excerpts – Part 24. Steps To Personal Revival5. A Time of Refreshing6. The Cry for Revival7. The Lord’s Dealings With His People8. Flee Into The Ark9. Thanksgiving Obtains The SpiritAppendix I: Various Quotes and Maxims Chapter three Journal Excerpts […]

Setting the Mind on Eternity – Part 1 -Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

Setting the Mind on Eternity – Part 1 – Robert Murray M’Cheyne “Live near to God, and so all things will appear to you little In comparison to eternal realities.” compiled by greg gordon Contents Introduction1. The Impressions of Natural Men2. Journal Excerpts – Part 1 Introduction
“Let the Holy Spirit fill every chamber of your […]

 ON MUNGO PARK’S FINDING A TUFT OF GREEN MOSS IN THE AFRICAN DESERT-Robert Murray M’Cheyne

ON MUNGO PARK’S FINDING A TUFT OF GREEN MOSS IN THE AFRICAN DESERT-Robert Murray M’Cheyne “Whatever way I turned, nothing appeared but danger and difficulty. I saw myself in the midst of a vast wilderness, in the depth of the rainy season, naked and alone, surrounded by savage animals, and men still more savage. I […]

Ministers Ambassadors For Christ-Robert Murray M’Cheyne

Ministers Ambassadors For Christ – Robert Murray M’Cheyne There are three things in these words which we would consider. The character of faithful ministers set forth in these words, ‘We are ambassadors for Christ.’ We do not come to you in our own name. There is contained in these words the substance of our message, […]

Memoirs: 6. The Latter Days of His Ministry 160-Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

Memoirs: 6. The Latter Days of His Ministry 160-Robert Murray M’Cheyne CHAPTER 6 In The Latter Days of f His Ministry My meat is to do the will of Him that sent me, and to finish his work. John 4:34 During the summer of 1842, he was exposed to several attacks of illness, experienced some […]

Memoirs: 5. Days of Revival 129-Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

Memoirs: 5. Days of Revival 129-Robert Murray M’Cheyne CHAPTER 5 Days of Revival They shall spring up as among the grass, as willows by the water courses. Isaiah 44:4 His people, who had never ceased to pray for him, welcomed his arrival among them with the greatest joy. He reached Dundee on a Thursday afternoon; […]

 Memoirs: 5. Days of Revival 129-Robert Murray M’Cheyne

Memoirs: 5. Days of Revival 129 – Robert Murray M’Cheyne CHAPTER 5 Days of Revival They shall spring up as among the grass, as willows by the water courses. Isaiah 44:4 His people, who had never ceased to pray for him, welcomed his arrival among them with the greatest joy. He reached Dundee on a […]

Memoirs: 3. First Years of Labor in Dundee 59-Robert Murray M’Cheyne :

Memoirs: 3. First Years of Labor in Dundee 59 – Robert Murray M’Cheyne : CHAPTER 3 First Years of Labor in Dundee Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many […]

 Memoirs: 2. His Labors in the Vineyard Before Ordination 35-Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

Memoirs: 2. His Labors in the Vineyard Before Ordination 35-Robert Murray M’Cheyne CHAPTER 2 His Labors in the Vineyard Before Ordination He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.(Psalm 126:6) While he was still undergoing a student’s usual examinations before the Presbytery, in […]

Memoirs: 1. His Youth, and Preparation for the Ministry 1-Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

Memoirs: 1. His Youth, and Preparation for the Ministry 1-Robert Murray M’Cheyne Chapter 1 His Youth and Preparation for the Ministry Many shall rejoice at his birth. For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord. Luke 1:14,15 In the midst of the restless activity of such a day as ours, we feel […]

Memoirs: 4. His Mission to Palestine and the Jews 93 – Robert Murray M’Cheyne

Memoirs: 4. His Mission to Palestine and the Jews 93 – Robert Murray M’Cheyne CHAPTER 4 His Mission to Palestine and the Jews Here am I; send me. Isaiah 6:8 Though engaged night and day with his flock in St. Peter’s, Mr. McCheyne ever cherished a missionary spirit. “This place hardens me for a foreign […]

Melting The Betrayer – Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

Melting The Betrayer – Robert Murray M’Cheyne THERE ARE MANY excellent and most Christian men who think that the feast of the Lords Supper should never be sullied or interrupted by allusions to those who may be eating and drinking unworthily. They think that when men have, by their own solemn act and deed, deliberately […]

 MAN REGARDED, BUT GOD DESPISED-Robert Murray M’Cheyne

MAN REGARDED, BUT GOD DESPISED-Robert Murray M’Cheyne “If I be a father, where is mine honour ?”— MAL. 5 : 06 The first conviction that is essential to the conversion of the soul, is conviction of sin; not the general conviction that all men are sinful, but the personal conviction that I am an undone […]

M’CHEYNE QUOTATIONS-Robert Murray M’Cheyne

M’CHEYNE QUOTATIONS – Robert Murray M’Cheyne In this page I have begun to collect some of the more famous and pointed quotations from the writings of Robert Murray M’Cheyne. They are not arranged in any particular order. Perhaps at some future occasion I will be more systematic and locate all the various source references. I […]

IMPERFECTION OF THE JEWISH TABERNACLE-Robert Murray M’Cheyne

IMPERFECTION OF THE JEWISH TABERNACLE-Robert Murray M’Cheyne Hebrews ix.9-13.—”Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience : Which stood only in meats, and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed […]

High Time To Awake Out Of Sleep-Robert Murray M’Cheyne

High Time To Awake Out Of Sleep-Robert Murray M’Cheyne IN THESE WORDS, Paul tells believers that it is waking time; and I would just tell you, dear friends, the same. It is high time for you to awake out of sleep. There is a condition among Christians which may be called sleeping; like the ten […]

 Grieve Not The Holy Spirit-Robert Murray M’Cheyne

Grieve Not The Holy Spirit-Robert Murray M’Cheyne THE UNCONVERTED DO NOT LIKE to hear much about the Holy Ghost. The world cannot receive him because it seeth him not, neither knows him. Unconverted ministers do not often like to preach about the Holy Spirit. Unconverted hearers do not often like to hear about the Holy […]

 God’s Rectitude In Future …-Robert Murray M’Cheyne

God’s Rectitude In Future …- Robert Murray M’Cheyne Perhaps some of you may remember, about six months ago, I preached to you on the subject of an eternal hell — upon the worm that never dies, and the fire that is never quenched. There are many people that do not like to hear preaching about […]

 Conversion-Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

Conversion – Robert Murray M’Cheyne THE CONVERSION OF A SOUL IS BY by far the most remarkable event in the history of the world, although many of you do not care about it. It is the object that attracts the eyes of the holy angels to the spot where it takes place. It is the […]

 Future Punishment Eternal-Robert Murray M’Cheyne

 Faith’s View Of Christ-Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

Faith’s View Of Christ – Robert Murray M’Cheyne When the Lord of glory left his Father’s bosom, and came into this world, we are sure it was for a purpose suited to his divine nature. Christ came to make men glad. It was said of him, ‘The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, […]

 Electing Love-Robert Murray M’Cheyne  

Electing Love – Robert Murray M’Cheyne THIS IS A VERY HUMBLING, and at the same time, a very blessed word to the true disciple. It was very humbling to the disciples to be told that they had not chosen Christ. Your wants were so many, your hearts were so hard, that ye have not chosen […]

Do What You Can-Robert Murray M’Cheyne

Do What You Can-Robert Murray M’Cheyne FROM THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 11:2, we learn that this woman was Mary, the sister of Lazarus and Martha. We have already learned that she was an eminent believer: “She sat at the feet of Jesus, and heard His word.” Jesus Himself said of her: “Mary hath chosen the […]

 Christ’s House and Servants-Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

Christ’s House and Servants-Robert Murray M’Cheyne The Church On Earth Is Christ’s House: “Who has left his house” (v34.). This parable represents the church on earth as Christ’s home or dwelling. Because He is the foundation stone of it. Just as every stone of a building rests on the foundation, so does every believer rest […]

Christ The Door Into The Church-Robert Murray M’Cheyne

Christ The Door Into The Church-Robert Murray M’Cheyne CHRIST IS THE KINDEST OF ALL teachers. He was speaking to a crowd of ignorant and prejudiced Jews, and yet how kindly he deals with them. He told them one parable, but they understood not. ‘This parable spake Jesus unto them; but they understood not what things […]

Believers Not Ashamed…-Robert Murray M’Cheyne

Believers Not Ashamed…-Robert Murray M’Cheyne THE FIRST THING I DESIRE you to notice, brethren, is the place where Paul was desirous to preach the gospel: ‘As much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also’ (verse 15). We find Paul mentioning the same thing in […]

Apostasy-Robert Murray M’Cheyne

Apostasy – Robert Murray M’Cheyne THERE CAN BE NO DOUBT, dear friends that this is one of the most difficult passages in the Word of God. It has a depth in which an elephant may swim. Many have stumbled over it to their own destruction. Pray unfeignedly that we may be kept from erring in […]

Adoption-Robert Murray M’Cheyne 

Adoption – Robert Murray M’Cheyne I desire, my friends, to open up to you shortly the subject of adoption. By nature you are children of Satan; I would here  show you how you may be made sons of God: “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called […]

 A Time of Refreshing-Robert Murray M’Cheyne

A Time of Refreshing-Robert Murray M’Cheyne For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring: and they shall spring up as among the grass, as willows by the water courses. One shall say, I […]

A Faithful Ministry-Robert Murray M’Cheyne

A Faithful Ministry – Robert Murray M’Cheyne It is five years today, brethren, since I began my ministry among you in this place. It will be good for us today to stand up in the sight of God, and see how we have improved the years that are gone by. Let us observe, first of […]

THY WORD IS A LAMP UNTO MY FEET, AND A LIGHT UNTO MY PATH -Robert Murray M’Cheyne

THY WORD IS A LAMP UNTO MY FEET, AND A LIGHT UNTO MY PATH -Robert Murray M’Cheyne When Israel knew not where to go,God made the fiery pillar glow;By night, by day, above the campIt led the way – their guiding lamp;Such is Thy Holy Word to meIn day of dark perplexity.When devious paths before […]

THEY SING THE SONG OF MOSES – Robert Murray M’Cheyne

THEY SING THE SONG OF MOSES – Robert Murray M’Cheyne Dark was the night, the wind was high,The way by mortals never trod;For God had made the channel dry,When faithful Moses stretched the rod. The raging waves on either handStood like a massy tott’ring wall,And on the heaven-defended bandRefused to let the waters fall. With […]