A Basket of Fragments: Notes for Revival

by Robert Murray M'Cheyne

Publisher:

Christian Focus

, 2019

Overview

Robert Murray McCheyne lived only until his thirtieth year, and yet his preaching continues to impact generations of believers. In the years following his death, his congregation compiled a collection of his sermons from their own personal notes, so eager were they to preserve his writings.

The result is a collection of bite–size sermons characterised by Christ–centred exposition, that testifies to McCheyne’s trust in the Word of God. A Basket of Fragments overflows with wisdom stemming from a love of Scripture and a passionate desire to see people saved. Each portion of clear yet poetic teaching, when savoured, will produce lasting spiritual nourishment.

Key Features

• Contains short sermons covering a wide variety of Bible texts
• Displays McCheyne’s wisdom stemming from a love of Scripture
• Demonstrate’s McCheyne’s Christ-centered focus

Contents

• The Word Made Flesh (John 1:14)
• A Faithful Ministry (2 Corinthians 4:1-6)
• Ministers Ambassadors for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20-21)
• The True and False Shepherd (John 10:1-6)
• Christ the Door into the Church (John 10:6-10)
• The Hireling and the True Shepherd (John 10:11-15)
• The Free Obedience of Christ (John 10:17-18)
• The Marks and Blessings of Christ’s Sheep (John 10:26-30)
• The Salvation of God (Isaiah 55:7-9)
• The Improvement of Affliction (Job 34:31-32)
• Adoption (1 John 3:1)
• Electing Love (John 15:16)
• The Transfiguration of Christ (Luke 9:28-36)
• The Heavenly Bridegroom and Bride (Ephesians 5:25-27)
• Believers Not Ashamed of the Cross of Christ (Romans 1:15-18)
• The Ark (Hebrews 11:7)
• A Gospel Ministry—The Gift of Christ (Ephesians 4:11-13)
• The Call of Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3)
• The Quarrel Between Abraham and Lot (Genesis 13:7-8)
• High Time to Awake Out of Sleep (Romans 13:11)
• The Saviour’s Tears Over the Lost (Luke 19:41-42)
• Conversion (Zechariah 3:1-2)
• Grieve Not the Spirit (Ephesians 4:30)
• The True Pleasantness of Being a Child of God (Psalm 16:6; Proverbs 3:17)
• The Pilgrim’s Staff (Hebrews 13:5)
• The Office of the Ruling Elder
• The Mighty Conqueror (Revelation 19:12, 16)
• Apostasy (Hebrews 6:4-6)
• The Spirit Committed to God (Psalm 31:5)
• Christ the Life (John 5:40)
• Faith’s View of Christ (John 20:20)
• The Lord’s Dealings With His People (Isaiah 46:3-4)
• Future Punishment Eternal (Mark 9:44)
• God’s Rectitude in Future Punishment (Psalm 11:6-7)
• The Eternal Torment of The Wicked (Revelation 19:3)
• The Mental Agonies of Hell (1 Corinthians 9:27)
• Paul: A Pattern (1 Timothy 1:16)

Praise for the Print Edition

Do read these pages for the remarkable concern of a pastor for his people and for his intense awareness of eternal realities. The lost person will find the Way here, the disciple will find some fire that is easily lost, and the pastor will find a balance of tender care and uncommon courage for ministry. There are sentences in this book to chase careless and casual ideas far away—like his warning to some ‘you often told me of Christ but you did not tell me enough about my danger’. McCheyne tells both.

—Simon Manchester, Senior Minister, St Thomas’ Anglican Church, Sydney, Australia

Since my childhood, Robert Murray McCheyne has been a family hero, as he has been throughout Scotland and in many parts of the world. A Basket of Fragments is one of the first books published by Christian Focus, over forty years ago. It is a treasure. Read and you will see why. Here is heart–warming Gospel clarity with the passion of a loving heart. Saints comforted, sinners warned, Christ glorified and the cross of Christ central. Experience the record of holy unction, fervour, wisdom and love. As you read this, you will understand why my grandfather (whom I never met) cherished three books: The Bible, Pilgrim’s Progress and A Basket of Fragments. I believe you will cherish this book also.

—William H. M. Mackenzie, Managing Director, Christian Focus Publications

This book was one of my favourites, and some of the sermons are quite outstanding. Read and see for yourself what the transforming grace of God can work in the life of a young man.

—Geoff Thomas, Conference Speaker and author, Aberystwyth, Wales

Product Details

• Title: A Basket of Fragments: Notes for Revival
• Author: Robert Murray McCheyne
• Publisher: Christian Focus
• Publication Date: 2019
• Pages: 336
• Resource Type: Sermons

About Robert Murray M'Cheyne

Robert Murray McCheyne (1813–1843) was a minister in the Church of Scotland and influenced the establishment of missions to the Jews by the Church of Scotland. He died at age 29 during a typhus epidemic. After his death, his biography and many of his writings were published and have since had a lasting impact on evangelical Christianity. Many of his works, including sermons, lectures, poetry, and more, can be found in The Works of Robert Murray McCheyne.

McCheyne studied at the University of Edinburgh. In 1831, he took up the study of theology under Thomas Chalmers and David Welsh. In 1835, he began his ministerial labors at Larbert, near Falkirk, as assistant to John Bonar. In 1836, he served as minister of St Peter’s Church, Dundee—a position he held until his death.