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“Great likeness to Jesus” by Robert Murray M’Cheyne

“It is not great talents God blesses so much as great likeness to Jesus.” –Robert Murray McCheyne and Andrew A. Bonar, Memoir and Remains of the Rev. Robert Murray McCheyne (Edinburgh; London: Oliphant Anderson & Ferrier, 1894), 241.

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“Jesus is praying for me” by Robert Murray M’Cheyne

“I ought to study Christ as a living Saviour more,—as a Shepherd, carrying the sheep He finds,—as a King, reigning in and over the souls He has redeemed,—as a Captain, fighting with those who fight with me (Psalm 35), as One … Continue reading

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“The LORD our righteousness” by Robert Murray M’Cheyne

Jehovah Tsidkenu “The LORD our righteousness” By Robert Murray M’Cheyne November 18, 1331 (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 … Continue reading

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“A holy minister” by Robert Murray M’Cheyne

“Do not forget the culture of the inner man– I mean of the heart. How diligently the calvary officer keeps his sabre clean and sharp; every stain he rubs off with the greatest care. Remember you are God’s sword, his … Continue reading

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