The Fiery Edge of Love: A Collection of Quotes from Samuel Rutherford

Samuel Rutherford was a 17th Century Scottish Presbyterian preacher whose writings have had a profound impact on Christians throughout the generations. He was one of the Scottish Commissioners to the Westminster Assembly, and his best-known work, Lex, Rex, had far reaching influence.

This collection of quotes, collated by editor Malcolm MacLean, give an idea of the power his words had. Although no more than a sentence or two, each of these quotes has a profundity which leaves the reader thinking long after they have closed the book.

The quotations are split into topics:

• Jesus and the Gospel
• Jesus - His Person and Work
• Communion with Jesus
• God
• Christian Living
• Christian Service
• Thinking of Heaven
• Eternity and Time

For those who have never read Samuel Rutherford's works before, this is a delectable introduction, encouraging you to seek out his full works. For those who need no introduction to his writings, these quotes are a quick reminder of the great truths he strived to preach and the great God he strived to proclaim.