Sermons & Devotionals by Robert Murray M'Cheyne
Robert Murray M'Cheyne
JEHOVAH TSIDEKENU
"THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS" (The watchword of the Reformers.) I once was a stranger to grace and to God, I knew not my danger, and felt not my load; Though friends spoke in rapture of Christ on the tree, Jehovah Tsidkenu was nothing to me. I oft read with pleasure, to sooth or engage, Isaiah's wild... Read More
Robert Murray M'Cheyne
M'CHEYNE QUOTATIONS
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 hope that this pag... Read More
Robert Murray M'Cheyne
MAN REGARDED, BUT GOD DESPISED.
"If I be a father, where is mine honour ?"—MAL. i. 6. 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 sinner; not the general conviction that other men must... Read More
Robert Murray M'Cheyne
Melting The Betrayer
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 seated themselves at the ... Read More
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Memoirs: 4. His Mission to Palestine and the Jews 93
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 land," was his remark on one occasion. This spirit he sought to kindle yet ... Read More
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Memoirs: 1. His Youth, and Preparation for the Ministry 1
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 it would be useful for ministers of Christ to trace the steps of one who during the ... Read More
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Memoirs: 2. His Labors in the Vineyard Before Ordination 35
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 the spring and ... Read More
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Memoirs: 3. First Years of Labor in Dundee 59
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 tears, and temptations. Acts 20:18, 19 The day on which he was ordained pastor of a flock, was ... Read More
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Memoirs: 5. Days of Revival 129
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; and in the evening of the same day, bein... Read More
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Memoirs: 6. The Latter Days of His Ministry 160
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 severe personal trials, and felt the assaults of sore temptation. His own words wi... Read More
Robert Murray M'Cheyne
Ministers Ambassadors For Christ
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, 'Be ye reconciled to God.' It is a mess... Read More
Robert Murray M'Cheyne
OIL IN THE LAMP
Matt. xxv. 1-13. TEN virgins, clothed in white, The Bridegroom went to meet; Their lamps were burning bright To guide his welcome feet. Five if the band were wise -- Their lamps with oil filled high; The rest this care despise, And take their vessels dry. Long time the Lord abode - Down came the sha... Read More
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ON J.T., A BELIEVING BOY
Who died Feb. 1842. I LITTLE thought, when last we met, Thy sun on earth was nearly set - I said what I can ne'er forget, "Dear boy, we'll meet again." Though thou wert tossed upon thy bed, And sometimes criedst, "My head, my head;" Yet still the smile came back - I said, "Fair boy, we'll meet again... Read More
Robert Murray M'Cheyne
ON MUNGO PARK'S FINDING A TUFT OF GREEN MOSS IN THE AFRICAN DESERT
"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 was five hundred miles from the nearest European settlement. At this momen... Read More
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ON THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA IN THE BAY OF CARMEL
LORD, this swelling, tideless sea, Is like Thy love in Christ to me; The ceaseless waves that fill the bay Through flinty rocks have worn their way, And Thy unceasing love alone Hath broken though this heart of stone. The countless smile that gilds the deep When sunbeams on the water sleep, Is like ... Read More
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Thanksgiving Obtains The Spirit
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 that glorious day when God will fulfill that amazing, soul-satisfyin... Read More
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The Ark
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 into the ark which he had prepared, so should you. You too, have an... Read More
Robert Murray M'Cheyne
THE BARREN FIG TREE
Within a vineyard's sunny bound An ample fig tree shelter found, Enjoying sun and showers - The boughs were graceful to the view, With spreading leaves of deep-green hue, And gaily blushing flowers. When round the vintage season came, The blooming fig was still the same, As promising and fair; But t... Read More
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THE BETTER MINISTRY OF CHRIST.
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 gifts according to the law: who serve unto the exam... Read More
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The Call Of Abraham
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 keep their birthdays. Now, the se... Read More
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Robert Murray M'Cheyne (1813 - 1843)
Scottish divine, youngest son of Adam McCheyne, writer to the signet, was born in Edinburgh, 21 May 1813. At the age of four he knew the characters of the Greek alphabet, and was able to sing and recite fluently. He entered the high school in his eighth year, and matriculated in November 1827 at Edinburgh University, where he showed very versatile powers, and distinguished himself especially in poetical exercises, being awarded a special prize by Professor Wilson for a poem on 'The Covenanters.' In the winter of 1831 he commenced his studies in the Divinity Hall, under Dr. Chalmers and Dr. Welsh; and he was licensed as a preacher by the Annan presbytery on 1 July 1835.McCheyne devoted all his energies to preaching; and although he was an accomplished Hebrew scholar, he left few permanent proofs of his erudition. He had refined musical taste, and was one of the first of the Scottish ministers to take an active part in the improvement of the congregational service of praise. Long after his death he was constantly referred to as 'the saintly McCheyne.'