Cook, Faith. creator text bibliography biography stk Edinburgh Banner of Truth 1992 monographic eng

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vii, 157 pages ; 18 cm A man may be known by the company he keeps. In this new work, Rutherford's friends are called in to give us a fresh look at the man who has long been held in such high affection by Christian people around the world. Faith Cook first traces how, in the troubled and controversial days in which Rutherford lived, he learned that "God has many flowers, but the fairest of them all is heaven, and the flower of all flowers is Christ." The remaining thirteen chapters provide fascinating stories of some twenty of his correspondents, many notable in their own right. These were days when "a man must either sin or suffer" and most of Rutherford's friends chose the latter course. Two were martyred, two exiled and all paid a high price for allegiance to the truth. Although these short biographies form the bulk of this book, its primary aim is to cast further light on Rutherford's genius as a faithful counsellor and spiritual guide. We are introduced to the depth and beauty of his Letters and brought to share in the wisdom and consolation of his pastoral ministry. - Back cover. Samuel Rutherford : strong-winged eagle -- Marion M'Naught : a woman beloved of God -- John Gordon and his family : my joy and crown -- John Stuart and John Kennedy : faithful in life and death -- David Dickson : he showed me all my heart -- Robert Blair : a sweet majestic-looking man -- Lady Boyd : a rare pattern of Christianity -- Alexander Gordon : witnessing as good confession -- William Gordon : destitute, afflicted, tormented -- George Gillespie : that noble youth -- Jean Brown, Lady Robertland and Barbara Hamilton : far above rubies -- John Livingstone and Lady Culross : a living stone -- James Guthrie and William Guthrie : dying honourably -- Robert M'Ward : Christ's exile -- Conclusion : Rutherford lives on. Faith Cook. Includes bibliographical references (pages 148-157). Rutherford, Samuel 1600?-1661 Rutherford, Samuel 1600?-1661 Friends and associates Rutherford, Samuel 1600?-1661 Friendship Presbyterian churches Clergy Scotland BX9225.R87 C66 1992 285.233092 0851516351 9780851516356 UKM 930712 20210715091409.0 ocm27678848 eng