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2 sie 2013 · These are three typical testimonies to the powerful preaching of Robert Bruce of Kinnaird (1554-1631). Let us try to discover the secret of that power. 1. His reverence for God. The first secret of Robert Bruce’s pulpit power lay in his reverent attitude to the God and Saviour whose Word he was to preach.
Robert Bruce (1554 – 27 July 1631) was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland which was called on 6 February 1588 to prepare defences against a possible invasion by the Spanish Armada.
This essay on Robert Bruce is principally from John Howie’s 'Scots Worthies', first published 1775, revised and enlarged 1781. Revised from the author’s original edition by Rev W H Carslaw, (Edinburgh: Johnstone, Hunter and Company, 1870), pp 142-151.
10 lis 2020 · This biography describes, in a very readable style, Bruce’s ministry at St Giles, his conflicts with royal absolutism, his domestic and pastoral life, his character as a Christian, his qualities as a preacher, with the final chapter given to a description of thirty of his sermons.
6 sie 2024 · THE public life of Master Robert Bruce in the city of Edinburgh was cast in troublous times. His ministry in the Church of St Giles had an influence which was quite unique, and the voice which found […]
The power and efficacious energy of the Spirit accompanied the word preached by him in a most sensible manner, so that he was a terror to evil doers, the authority of God appearing with him; in that he forced fear and respect even from the greatest in the land.
Robert Bruce deserves to be remembered today. He was a faithful and powerful preacher in days when the reigning King James VI was using his authority to put a stop to Reformed doctrine and worship in Scotland.
