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Robert Murray M'Cheyne
Robert Murray M’Cheyne (1813–1843). Born on May 21, 1813, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Robert Murray M’Cheyne was a Scottish Presbyterian minister known for his fervent piety and preaching. The youngest of five, he excelled at Edinburgh University, studying classics and divinity, and was licensed to preach in 1835. Ordained in 1836, he served St. Peter’s Church in Dundee, where his passionate sermons and pastoral care revived a spiritually dormant congregation. A close friend of Andrew Bonar, he co-authored a report on Jewish missions in Palestine in 1839, fueling missionary zeal. M’Cheyne’s frail health led to breaks, but he spearheaded a revival in Dundee during 1839–1840, preaching alongside William Burns. He emphasized daily Bible reading, creating a plan still used today, and wrote hymns like “Jehovah Tsidkenu.” Unmarried, he died of typhus on March 25, 1843, at age 29, mourned widely for his holiness. He said, “A man is what he is on his knees before God, and nothing more.”
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Robert Murray M'Cheyne emphasizes the importance of coming to Jesus, urging both children and adults to approach Him without hesitation. He reflects on the unconditional love of Jesus, who welcomes all, regardless of their past or the world's judgment. M'Cheyne encourages believers to prioritize their relationship with Christ over worldly distractions and to find solace in His acceptance and grace. The sermon highlights the transformative power of faith and the joy of running to Jesus as the ultimate source of hope and salvation.
The Child Coming to Jesus
SUFFER me to come to Jesus, Mother, dear, forbid me not; By His blood from hell he frees us; Makes us fair without a spot. Suffer me, my earthly father, At His pierced feet to fall; Why forbid me? help me, rather; Jesus is my all in all. Suffer me to run unto Him; Gentle sisters, come with me; Oh that all I love but knew Him, Then my home a heaven would be. Loving playmates, gay and smiling, Bid me not forsake the cross; Hard to bear is your reviling, Yet for Jesus all is dross. Yes, though all the world have chid me, Father, mother, sister, friend - Jesus never will forbid me! Jesus loves me to the end! Gentle Shepherd, on Thy shoulder Carry me a sinful lamb; Give me faith, and make me bolder Till with Thee in heaven I am. July 1841.
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Robert Murray M’Cheyne (1813–1843). Born on May 21, 1813, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Robert Murray M’Cheyne was a Scottish Presbyterian minister known for his fervent piety and preaching. The youngest of five, he excelled at Edinburgh University, studying classics and divinity, and was licensed to preach in 1835. Ordained in 1836, he served St. Peter’s Church in Dundee, where his passionate sermons and pastoral care revived a spiritually dormant congregation. A close friend of Andrew Bonar, he co-authored a report on Jewish missions in Palestine in 1839, fueling missionary zeal. M’Cheyne’s frail health led to breaks, but he spearheaded a revival in Dundee during 1839–1840, preaching alongside William Burns. He emphasized daily Bible reading, creating a plan still used today, and wrote hymns like “Jehovah Tsidkenu.” Unmarried, he died of typhus on March 25, 1843, at age 29, mourned widely for his holiness. He said, “A man is what he is on his knees before God, and nothing more.”