The Piety of Samuel Rutherford "The King in His Beauty" 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. Table of Contents: Believing the Scriptures The Messenger of the Covenant Lost Sheep Sorrow for Sin Unsearchable Grace The Soul Trouble of the Redeemer The Mystery of Christ's Soul Trouble The Beloved Withdraws Confession of Sin The Hand of the Beloved at the Door of the Heart Spiritual Lethargy The Rose of Sharon Sorrowing for an Absent Christ Looking toward Zion Impression of Grace May be Stronger Afterwards The Fragrance of Grace The God-Man Christ the Son of David Numbering Our Days Wondering at Christ The Signs of a New Heart The Prince of Life Lays Down His Own Life Christ's Dove The Ways and Dealings of the King of Kings to a Soul Christ's Joy Mysteries in Christ The Danger of Seeking Material Things Testing Ourselves Covenant Love Between God and His People Christ Cannot be Hid Hearing of the Lord Jesus Christ Return to Your First Husband Zion's Lament Life Which Cannot Be Lost Christ's Goodwill for the Suffering Church The False Glory of the World I Have Overcome the World The Hope of Glory All Things for Good Christ and His People in the Wilderness Altogether Lovely Suffering with Christ Christian Directions Reading Rutherford Series Description Seeking, then, both to honor the past and yet not idolize it, we are issuing these books in the series Profiles in Reformed Spirituality. The design is to introduce the spirituality and piety of the Reformed Profiles in Reformed Spirituality 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. Author Matthew Vogan lives in Inverness, Scotland, with his wife, Janet, and son, Joseph. He is a ruling elder in the Inverness congregation of the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland and author of various articles for a number of periodicals. He works in local government as a project manager. Endorsements "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." - David P. Murray, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary

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