{"product_id":"the-king-in-his-beauty","title":"The King in His Beauty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e The King in His Beauty \u003c\/i\u003e introduces readers to the life and writings of Samuel Rutherford (1600–1661). Matthew Vogan’s biographical introduction traces the significant events of this Scottish theologian’s life and guides readers through his writings, focusing on his distinctive insight into Christian experience. In forty-three excerpts drawn from Rutherford’s letters, major treatises, catechism, and sermons, readers will discover the depth of Rutherford’s compassion, piety, and theological wisdom, all rooted in his unwavering love for Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Series Description \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeking, then, both to honor the past and yet not idolize it, we are issuing these books in the series \u003ci\u003e Profiles in Reformed Spirituality\u003c\/i\u003e. The design is to introduce the spirituality and piety of the \u003ci\u003e Reformed Profiles in Reformed Spirituality\u003c\/i\u003e tradition by presenting descriptions of the lives of notable Christians with select passages from their works. This combination of biographical sketches and collected portions from primary sources gives a taste of the subjects’ contributions to our spiritual heritage and some direction as to how the reader can find further edification through their works. It is the hope of the publishers that this series will provide riches for those areas where we are poor and light of day where we are stumbling in the deepening twilight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-IE\"\u003e“Samuel Rutherford is the most significant devotional writer in the British Reformed tradition, and in Matthew Vogan he has found the ideal editor. This book gathers together the most important passages in Rutherford’s writing, to preserve for us his unique appreciation of the glories of Immanuel’s land.”\u003cbr\u003e—Crawford Gribben, senior lecturer, Trinity College Dublin, and director of Texts, Contexts, Cultures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-IE\"\u003e\"Ever heard a foreign language and thought, 'That's beautiful. I'd love to understand that, or even speak like that'? You may have a similiar sensation as you read Samuel Rutherford's moving descriptions of Jesus Christ and His loving interactions with needy sinners. While the heavenly language and passionate experiences may initally seem strange to our shallow minds and cold hearts, Christians will find themselves enraptured and enticed to a deeper, higher, and wider knowledge and experience of Jesus Christ as they read these beatiful words.\"\u003cbr\u003e—David P. Murray, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProfiles in Reformed Spirituality\u003cbr\u003eAbbreviations of Works by Samuel Rutherford\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction: Samuel Rutherford (1600 –1661) and Christian Experience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelieving the Scriptures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Messenger of the Covenant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLost Sheep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSorrow for Sin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnsearchable Grace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Soul Trouble of the Redeemer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mystery of Christ’s Soul Trouble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Beloved Withdraws\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfession of Sin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hand of the Beloved at the Door of the Heart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiritual Lethargy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rose of Sharon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSorrowing for an Absent Christ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking toward Zion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpression of Grace May be Stronger Afterwards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fragrance of Grace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe God-Man\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrist the Son of David\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumbering Our Days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWondering at Christ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Signs of a New Heart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Prince of Life Lays Down His Own Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrist’s Dove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ways and Dealings of the King of Kings to a Soul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrist’s Joy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMysteries in Christ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Danger of Seeking Material Things\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTesting Ourselves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCovenant Love Between God and His People\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrist Cannot be Hid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHearing of the Lord Jesus Christ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReturn to Your First Husband\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZion’s Lament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife Which Cannot Be Lost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrist’s Goodwill for the Suffering Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe False Glory of the World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI Have Overcome the World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hope of Glory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Things for Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrist and His People in the Wilderness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAltogether Lovely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuffering with Christ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristian Directions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading Rutherford\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reformation Heritage Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53009754816823,"sku":"oqr1789813537876","price":5.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/8910\/4695\/files\/the-king-in-his-beauty_1.jpg?v=1789813543","url":"https:\/\/effortlesschicclad.shop\/products\/the-king-in-his-beauty","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}