02347cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500520014926400510020130000470025233600260029933700260032533800360035150000310038750801100041852013230052853400450185165300530189670000530194985600430200242557UtSlPG20260610133955.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBX1 aRutherford, Samuel,d1600?-166110aLetters of Samuel Rutherford :b(Third Edition) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2013-04-18 aProduced by Colin Bell, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net a"Letters of Samuel Rutherford" by Samuel Rutherford is a collection of personal letters written in the 17th century. These letters reflect the profound spiritual experiences and insights of Rutherford, a Scottish Presbyterian minister known for his deep faith and pastoral care during a tumultuous period in Scottish history. The correspondence covers topics such as suffering, faith, and the Christian life, providing a window into Rutherford's thoughts and his interactions with various individuals during his ministry. The beginning of the volume introduces the reader to Samuel Rutherford's life and the significance of his correspondence. It outlines his early years, including his education, calling to the ministry in Anwoth, and the trials he faced, such as the illness and death of his wife. The text emphasizes Rutherford's deep commitment to his flock, showcasing his dedication in prayer and pastoral visitation even amidst personal suffering. It highlights his heartfelt desire to see souls come to Christ, coupled with the sorrow he felt from the spiritual state of his parish. Overall, the opening establishes Rutherford not only as a scholar and theologian but also as a compassionate shepherd committed to guiding others through their spiritual journeys. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aRutherford, Samuel, 1600?-1661 -- Correspondence1 aBonar, Andrew A.q(Andrew Alexander),d1810-189240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42557