Letters: Rev. Duncan Stewart, Hawick (1)
Andrew Bonar expresses his appreciation for Mr. Stewart's work on the Covenanters and looks forward to the promise of reigning together with them in the future.
Andrew Bonar reflects on Rev. Duncan Stewart's lectures on the Covenanters, expressing admiration for the dedication and love that went into sharing their legacy. He emphasizes the enduring significance of these faithful witnesses for Christ, who, despite being gone, continue to inspire those who await the Lord's return. Bonar highlights the shared hope of resurrection and eternal reign with Christ for those who remain steadfast in their faith, resisting worldly temptations.
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GLASGOW, I3th Feb. 1886.
MY DEAR MR. STEWART,
--Your 'Lectures' (On the Covenanters, which Mr. Stewart had been delivering in Hawick.) have reached me this week and last--both of them very fresh and most interesting. It has been to you a labour of love, and of 'brotherly love;' for these true witnesses for Christ's Crown and Covenant, though sleeping in the dust for a time, still live, and are ready to meet us who love their Lord on the Day of His appearing. They will be among those who were 'beheaded for the witness of Jesus,' and we who sympathise with them shall be among 'those who did not worship the Beast nor receive his mark,' either on forehead or hand. We shall reign together! . . .--Yours truly, dear brother,
ANDREW A. BONAR.
Sermon Outline
- The Covenanters' Legacy
- The Labour of Love
- The Future Hope
- The promise of reigning together with the Covenanters
- The contrast between those who worship the Beast and those who stand for Christ
Key Quotes
“They will be among those who were 'beheaded for the witness of Jesus,' and we who sympathise with them shall be among 'those who did not worship the Beast nor receive his mark,' either on forehead or hand.” — Andrew Bonar
“We shall reign together!” — Andrew Bonar
“They will be among those who were 'beheaded for the witness of Jesus'” — Andrew Bonar
Application Points
- We can learn from the Covenanters' faithfulness and dedication to their beliefs.
- Sharing the stories of those who have stood for Christ can inspire and encourage us.
- We can look forward to the promise of reigning together with those who have stood for Christ.