Magazine

The Master’s Trumpet is a publication of Grange Press, the publishing imprint of the U.S. Presbytery of the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing).

The name chosen for the periodical is drawn from the words of John Knox, “I love to blow my Master’s trumpet.” It is our humble desire to blow loud the trumpet of the Lord Jesus, to promote his honor by sounding forth his Word. Our editors are Rev. Robert D. McCurley, Rev. Jonathan Mattull, and Dr. James Wanliss.

The Master’s Trumpet Archive

	Volume 36, Summer 2026 Muckle Kate Rev. James Smellie: Giving Thanks at the Remembrance of God’s Holiness Rev. William H. Carslaw, D.D.: Walter Myln: Ushering in the Dawn of the First Reformation Rev. David Black: The Deceitfulness of the Heart Rev. Thomas Guthrie, D.D.: The Sabbath Day Rev. Lachlan Mackenzie: The Mountain of the Lord Rev. Craig Scott: Draw Near to God—A Book Review
	Volume 35, Spring 2026 The Wisdom of God, As Seen in the Things Which He Has Made Rev. Dr. Fergus A. J. Macdonald: He Will Baptize Rev. William H. Carslaw, D.D.: George Wishart: Fearless Evangelist and Martyr Rev. Neil Cameron: Sermon on Psalm 80:12-13 Rev. Patrick Fairbairn, D.D.: Christ on the Cross Drawing All Men to Himself Rev. Jonathan D. Mattull: The Sinner’s Sanctuary—A Book Review
	Volume 34, Winter 2025 Rev. William Arnot: Envy—the Disease and the Cure Rev. David Black: Faith’s Victory Over the World Rev. William H. Carslaw, D.D.: Patrick Hamilton: First Martyr of the Scottish Reformation Rev. William Hamilton Burns, D.D., of Kilsyth: The Obligation of Christians to Depart from Iniquity Rev. W. H. Goold, D.D.: The Mission Hymn of the Hebrew Church The Case Against the Choir Rev. Brent Evans: Alexander Stewart: A Transformed Life and Ministry—A Book Review
	Volume 33, Fall 2025 Rev. J.W. Alexander, D.D.: Practical Directions as to the Mode of Conducting Family Worship Rev. Robert Brydon, D.D., of Dunscore: The Fall of the Leaf Rev. Edward Blackstock: Trusting in the Lord: A Letter, 1840 Rev. Robert Smith Candlish, D.D.: Faith Glorifying God The Value of Good Books Rev. Islay Burns, D.D., of Dundee: Glimpses and Foretastes of the Better Land John Uselding: Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices: A Book Review
	Volume 32, Summer 2025 Elizabeth Cairns: The Pious Shepherdess Rev. Alexander Beith, D.D.: Consolation for Christian Parents in the Death of an Infant Rev. William Nicolson, D.D., of Hobart: On Christian Courtesy & Consideration The Use & Abuse of the Shorter Catechism Rev. John Willison of Dundee: A Third Secret Duty on the Lord’s Day is Meditation upon Divine Subjects Rev. Jonathan D. Mattull: The Revival of Religion—Addresses by Scottish Evangelical Leaders: A Book Review
	Volume 31, Spring 2025 Arthur Geddes: The Coming of Rev. Alexander Macleod to the Isle of Lewis in 1824 The Massachre of St. Bartholomew Rev. Robert Haldane: Divine Authority of the Scriptures Rev. James Bannerman, D.D.:  The Indwelling of the Holy Ghost More Precious to Believers than the Visible Presence of Christ Rev. Jonathan Ranken Anderson:  The Difficulty of Attaining to a Knowledge of Our Sins Dr. James Wanliss, Ph.D.:  Christ and His Church in the Book of Psalms: A Book Review
	Volume 30, Winter 2024 Rev. William Arnot: Mother’s Law The Conversion and Restoration of the Jews Rev. John Gordon Lorimer: The Advent of the Lord Ushered In Amidst the Shakings of the Nations Rev. Thomas Chalmers, D.D., LL.D.:  Christianity of Infinite Importance Rev. G. H. Baird, D.D.:  On the Judgments of God Mahendra—Another Indian Catechist Rev. Romesh Prakashpalan:  The Return of Prayers: A Book Review
	Volume 29, Fall 2024 The Prayer Was Too Long Rev. Thomas M’Crie, D.D.:  True Greatness Dr. Chalmers Rev. William King Tweedie:  The Soul Awakened, and in Earnest, but not Converted Rev. John Welch of Ayr:  A Sermon on Revelation 2:5 by Mr. John Welch Rev. Alexander Duff, D.D.:  On the External Homage & Private Neglect of the Bible Rev. Craig J. Scott:  The Life of God in the Soul of Man: A Book Review
	Volume 28, Summer 2024 A Famous Precentor Rev. Henry Grey, D.D.: The Weeping Penitent and the Disdainful Pharisee Rev. Alexander Moody Stuart: The Relying Weakness of Love Rev. Robert S. Candlish, D.D.: The Consolations of Christ Adapted to the State and Character of His People Rev. Thomas Chalmers, D.D.: The Restlessness of Human Ambition Rev. J. Logan Shelton: Revival and Revivalism: A Book Review
	Volume 27, Spring 2024 Rev. Dr. John Duncan:  Forsaking Our Own Mercies Rev. Robert S. Candlish, D.D.:  The Simplicity that is in Christ Rev. Robert Buchanan, D.D., Glasgow:  The Duty of Examining the Signs of the Times Rev. Craig J. Scott:  Christ, Our Brazen Serpent Rev. James Lumsden, D.D., Barry:  The Duty of Nations to the Church, and Their Danger in Neglecting It Rev. J. Logan Shelton:  Sermons and Addresses of George Smeaton: A Book Review
	Volume 26, Winter 2023 Rev. Maurice Roberts: B. B. Warfield: Faithful Theologian Rev. James Begg, A.M.: Christ’s Last Charge to His Apostles Rev. James Foote, M.A., Aberdeen: This World Not Our Rest Christian’s Penny Magazine: Sabbath Sickness Rev. Gavin Beers: Glorious Things are Spoken of Thee Rev. Jonathan D. Mattull: Sermons on Jeremiah’s Lamentations: A Book Review
	Volume 25, Fall 2023 J.M.: Angus of the Hills Rev. Alexander Macleod of Rogart: Genesis 22:14 Rev. Dr. John Forbes: The Sin of Over Carefulness Concerning Temporal Objects Rev. Lachlan Mackenzie of Lochcarron: Tribulations of the People of God Rev. Joseph Alleine: Look Out of Your Graves Upon the World Rev. John Macleod, M.A., of Kames: Notes of a Sermon Rev. John Kennedy of Dingwall: The Times We Live In Rev. John Love, DD: Overcoming the World Rev. Brent C. Evans: The Love of Christ: A Book Review
	Volume 24, Summer 2023 Rev. Samuel Smith of Borgue: Fear of Death Rev. John Duncan, LL.D: O How I Love Thy Law Rev. Andrew Crichton: The Account of Dr. William Blackadder Rev. John Macdonald of Calcutta, A.M.: A Sketch of a Christian Ministry Rev. John Brown of Haddington: The Singing of Psalms Rev. Christopher Love: Hell’s Terror: A Preservative Against Security Rev. John Kennedy of Dingwall: A Last Call to Backsliders John Love, DD: Depression Rev. Brent C. Evans: The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification: A Book Review
	Volume 23, Spring 2023 Rev. James Begg: The Secret of Pulpit Power Rev. Alexander Stewart, D.D.: God’s Blessing Under Discouragements Rev. John W. Keddie: Instrumental Music in the Worship of God Rev. James Fraser of Brea: Observations Upon My Sufferings Rev. Hugh Martin: The Psalms and Uninspired Hymns Elisabeth West: Spiritual Exercises of Elisabeth West John Jackson: A Letter Written in the Times of Persecution Discerning the Authentic Text of Scriptures Rev. Jonathan D. Mattull: The Grace of the Law: A Book Review
	Volume 22, Winter 2022 The Romish Relic-Monger and the Farmer Rev. Thomas Thompson: Not Too Strong for Death Purity of Worship, or the Reverence Due to God Rev. Daniel Dewar: The Duty and the Reward of Christian Fidelity Rev. Robert Buchanan: God to be Obeyed Rather than Men The Conversation of the Ungodly and the Godly: A Contrast Rev. Charles J. Brown: The Lord Our Righteousness Rev. Jonathan D. Mattull: Alexander Moody Stuart, A Memoir: A Book Review
	Volume 21, Fall 2022 Rev. Maurice Roberts: The Life of A.W. Pink From Riches to Rags to Riches Rev. William Wilson of Carmylie: Presence of Christ in the Meetings of His People: A Sermon Rev. William Chalmers Burns: A Letter to the People of Milnathort, 1841 Christ’s Service a Blessing Rev. James Begg, D.D.: Remembering the Poor Rev. Robert Gordon, D.D.: The Danger of Formal Worship: A Sermon Rev. Robert D. McCurley: The Shadow of Calvary: A Book Review
	Volume 20, Summer 2022 Rev. Jonathan R. Anderson: Table Addresses at the Lord’s Supper Rev. Brent Evans: The Eyes of a Fool Rev. John Brown of Haddington: Religious Stedfastness Recommended Rev. William K. Tweedie: Faith in Its Simplicity Rev. John Brown of Whitburn: Promoting Holiness Rev. William Swan Plumer: Christ is All in All Dr. James Wanliss: The Mystery of Providence: A Book Review
	Volume 19, Spring 2022 Rev. D. Macdonald of Shieldaig: Concluding Remarks at a Friday Fellowship Meeting Hector M’Phail of Resolis Rev. T. M’Kenzie Fraser of Yester: Luke Heywood: A Soldier of Fort George Rev. Craig Scott: Lord, Teach Us to Pray Rev. Alexander Duff, D.D.: The Mutual Duties and Responsibilities of Pastor and People Rev. Thomas M’Crie, D.D.: The Judgments of God: A Lawful Subject of Human Study and Consideration Rev. Brent Evans: A Door Opening Into Everlasting Life: A Book Review
	Volume 18, Winter 2021 Rev. James Fraser of Brea: Observations Upon My Marriage and Widowhood Rev. Alexander Moody Stuart: The Fragrance of Christ Rev. Alexander Stuart of Cromarty: Man’s Redemption the Joy of Angels Rev. James Sievewright, A.M., Markinch: The Freedom of Gospel Worship from Local Circumstances and National Peculiarities Asserted Rev. Prof. Hugh M. Cartwright: For Me to Live is Christ Rev. George Philip of Stonehaven: Christ Destroys the Believer’s Fears: A Sermon Rev. Robert D. McCurley: Time and the End of Time: A Book Review
	Volume 17, Fall 2021 A Mother’s Influence Rev. Robert Burns, D.D.: What is Experimental Religion? Rev. William Arnot: Seek and Ye Shall Find Rev. John W. Keddie: John Davidson and the General Assembly of 1596 The Reverend Alexander Hislop of Arbroath: Communion with God, A Sermon The Reverend Robert Smith, D.D. of Lochwinnoch: Importunate Prayer, A Sermon Rev. Jonathan D. Mattull: None Other Name: A Book Review
	Volume 16, Summer 2021 Rev. Alexander Duff: Lessons of a Faithful Father to His Children Rev. Alexander Macleod of Rogart: Cast Thy Burden upon the Lord and He Shall Sustain Thee (Psalm 55:22) Rev. Ian C. Macleod: The Son Abideth Ever (Part 2) Rev. Richard Cameron: Good News to Scotland Rev. Jonathan D. Mattull: Fasting, Prayer, and a Humiliation for Sin: A Book Review
	Volume 15, Spring 2021 Rev. Charles J. Brown: Treason Against the King Rev. Robert S. Candlish, A.M.: The Glory of the Church and the Restoration and Conversion of the Jews Rev. Dr. Alfred Edersheim of Torquay: Psalm II—The King Rev. Ian C. Macleod: The Son Abideth Ever Rev. Andrew A. Bonar: The Love of the Father John Brown of Wamphray: Preparation for Conversion Rev. Brent Evans: Triumphing Over Sinful Fear: A Book Review
	Volume 14, Winter 2020 Maurice Roberts: Learning from Judas Iscariot John Love: I Am That I Am Dr. Alasdair J. Macleod: The Free Church of Scotland 2000 — The Kingship of Christ in Church Discipline Christopher Goodman: Obedience to Magistrates Robert Gordon, D.D.: An Introductory Essay to John Howe’s “The Redeemer’s Tears” Rev. Jonathan D. Mattull: God’s Terrible Voice in the City!: A Book Review
	Volume 13, Fall 2020 Maurice Roberts: Preparing to Meet God Rev. Archibald Skeldie: The Practices of Persecutors William Henderson: Education Without Religion Patrick Fairbairn: The Marriage Relation and the Sabbatical Institution Dr. Alasdair J. Macleod: The Free Church of Scotland 1900 — The Kingship of Christ in the Nation Rev. James Fraser of Alness: The Wisdom of God Rev. Brent Evans: Christ Crucified: A Book Review
	Volume 12, Summer 2020 James Buchanan, D.D.: The Warrant of a Sinner’s Hope in God James Meikle: Communion with God, What It Is James Begg, D.D.: Purity of Worship, or the Reverence Due to God Rev. Archibald Skeldie: The Practices of Persecutors Dr. Alasdair J. Macleod: The Free Church of Scotland 1892 — The Kingship of Christ in Doctrine Maurice Roberts: John Sung: Outstanding Chinese Preacher Dr. James Wanliss: Christ Victorious — Selected Writings of Hugh Martin: A Book Review
	Volume 11, Spring 2020 W.C. Burns: The Precious Savior Puritan Preface to the 1650 Psalter Dr. Alasdair J. Macleod: The Free Church of Scotland 1843 – The Kingship of Christ in the Church Robert D. McCurley: Eminent Highland Preachers Maurice Roberts: Famous American Missionary John Brown of Wamphray: Maintaining Biblical Reformation David Black: The Duty of Seeking the Things Which are Jesus Christ’s Jonathan D. Mattull: The Pastor of Kilsyth: A Book Review
	Volume 10, Winter 2019 Brent Evans: One Among a Thousand: Elihu and the Office of the Ministry Maurice Roberts: The Bible and the Big Bang John “Rabbi” Duncan: Apples of Gold James Fraser: Marching Orders for Soldiers of Christ Jonathan D. Mattull: Unto the Praise of His Grace in the Churches Gavin Beers: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit: A Book Review
	Volume 9, Fall 2019 Charles J. Brown, D.D.: The Doom of Meroz Maurice Roberts: Preparing for Eternity Gavin Beers: Practical Observations on the Discipline of Baptized Members Samuel Rutherford: Christ’s Love and Loveliness James Wanliss, Ph.D.: The Long War on Worship Jonathan D. Mattull: The Almost Christian Discovered: A Book Review
	Volume 8, Summer 2019 Maurice Roberts: Robert Bruce: Powerful Reformed Preacher James Begg, D.D.: The Spiritual Independence of the Church Rev. Matthew Henry: Profaning the Sabbath Alasdair J. Macleod: The Pulpit Preparation and Practice of John Kennedy of Dingwall Gavin Beers: The Discipline of Baptized Members John Brown of Haddington: Advice for Children James Wanliss, Ph.D.: Preserving a Reformed Heritage: A Book Review
	Volume 7, Spring 2019 David Welsh, D.D.: The Blessedness of the Believer Brent Evans: Setting the LORD Always Before Us Alasdair J. Macleod: The Preaching Ministry of John Kennedy of Dingwall John MacDonald of Calcutta: A Portrait of Piety Jonathan D. Mattull: A Struggle Worth Remembering Maurice Roberts: Facing Up to God’s Wrath Robert D. McCurley: Godly Prayer and Its Answers: A Book Review
	Volume 6, Winter 2018 Maurice Roberts: Our Longing for Revival Jonathan D. Mattull: The Claims of Christ Asserted David Young, D.D.: The Conversion of a Laird Robert D. McCurley: Samuel Rutherford: A Translation James Bannerman: The Last Message of God to Men Jonathan D. Mattull: The Church of Christ: A Book Review
	Volume 5, March 2009 John Hall: The Castaway Preacher Sherman Isbell: Recovering Experimental Religion Ashbel Green: The Death of a Son Marcus Dods (of Belford): A Request Denied John Macdonald (of Calcutta): Reasons for Accepting a Ministerial Call
	Volume 4, December 2006 Maurice Roberts: Unction in Preaching Alexander Moody Stuart: The Spiritual Condition of the Ministry in Its Influence on the People Sherman Isbell: The Administration of the Lord’s Supper Adam Gib: The Open Door of the House of Mercy
	Volume 3, April 2006 Robert Murray M’Cheyne: The Triumphant Persuasion Thomas Chalmers: Appropriating the Calls of the Gospel James MacGregor: Amyraldism Sherman Isbell: The Church in Relation to Its Constitution
	Volume 2, December 2005 Alexander Moody Stuart: The Patient of Many Physicians John Love: Ten Letters of John Love Sherman Isbell: Temporary Faith John Leyburn: Sacrament Day Marcus Dods (of Belford): Christ Our Prophet
	Volume 1, May 2004 The Spiritual Heritage of the Free Church Andrew Thomson: Christian Resignation John Macdonald (of Calcutta): Hints to a Congregation Horatius Bonar: John Milne and R. M. M’Cheyne Thomas Chalmers: Teaching Theology from the Pulpit