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  THE CHILD COMING TO JESUS
  by Robert Murray M'Cheyne
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the call to come to Jesus, the freedom
and purity He offers, and the assurance of His love to the end.

Topics: "Unconditional Love", "Coming to Jesus"
Scripture References: Psalm 23:1, Matthew 11:28, Matthew 19:14, Mark 10:16, Luke 18:16, John 6:37, John 10:11, Romans 5:8, Hebrews 4:16, 1 Peter 5:7

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DESCRIPTION
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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.

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CONTENT
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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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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/robert-murray-m'cheyne/the-child-coming-to-jesus/
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