Project Gutenberg 2013-04-18 Public domain in the USA. 1431 Rutherford, Samuel 1661 Retorfortis, Samuel Rhetorfortis, Samuel Rutherfurd, Samuel Bonar, Andrew A. (Andrew Alexander) 1810 1892 Bonar, Andrew Alexander Bonar, A. A. (Andrew Alexander) Letters of Samuel Rutherford (Third Edition) Produced by Colin Bell, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/42557/42557-h/images/coverpage.jpg Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Rutherford, Samuel, 1600?-1661 -- Correspondence BX Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature Category: Religion/Spirituality 2378649 2025-09-17T08:10:36.469628 text/html 2387637 2024-10-23T15:13:54 text/html 1842692 2025-09-17T08:11:28.686845 application/epub+zip 1874971 2025-09-17T08:10:51.199544 application/epub+zip 993843 2025-09-17T08:10:43.793543 application/epub+zip 2787763 2025-09-17T08:11:51.908770 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2431391 2025-09-17T08:11:15.793886 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1541539 2022-09-19T12:32:08.291931 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1967397 2025-09-17T08:10:30.938638 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1947520 2024-10-23T15:13:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17479 2025-09-17T08:11:52.107714 application/rdf+xml 12260 2025-09-17T08:10:44.089545 image/jpeg 2131 2025-09-17T08:10:43.946588 image/jpeg 1708618 2025-09-17T08:10:36.694590 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia