Select Letters

'Select Letters' offers a profound glimpse into the heart and mind of Samuel Rutherford, a prominent 17th-century Scottish theologian and pastor. This collection showcases Rutherford’s deeply spiritual and intensely personal correspondence, revealing his unwavering faith and pastoral concern during times of personal and public turmoil. Addressed to a diverse range of recipients, including fellow ministers, members of his congregation, and close friends, these letters offer invaluable insights into Christian living, theological reflection, and the challenges of discipleship.Rutherford’s letters are celebrated for their warmth, eloquence, and profound spiritual depth. They cover a wide array of topics, from comfort in suffering and guidance in decision-making to reflections on the nature of God and the importance of living a life of holiness. His vivid prose and passionate devotion to Christ have made these letters enduring classics of Christian literature. Readers will find wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration in Rutherford’s timeless insights into the Christian life.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.