The Child Coming to Jesus
The sermon emphasizes the call to come to Jesus, the freedom and purity He offers, and the assurance of His love to the end.
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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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.
Sermon Outline
- The Call to Come to Jesus
- The Invitation to Run to Jesus
- The Assurance of Jesus' Love
- Contrasting with worldly rejection
- The promise of Jesus' love to the end
Key Quotes
“Jesus is my all in all.” — Robert Murray M'Cheyne
“Jesus never will forbid me! Jesus loves me to the end!” — Robert Murray M'Cheyne
“Oh that all I love but knew Him, Then my home a heaven would be.” — Robert Murray M'Cheyne
Application Points
- We should surrender to Jesus and trust in His blood to free us from sin.
- We should turn to Jesus for salvation and invite others to do the same.
- We can be sure of Jesus' love because He never will forbid us and His love stands to the end.