AuthorAlexander Stewart of Cromarty (1794-1847)

Alexander Stewart of Cromarty (1794-1847) was described by Thomas Chalmers as “the best preacher in the Church of Scotland”. Dr. Kennedy stated that “he never heard the Word of God so gloriously set forth, as regards loftiness of conception and perfection of oratory, as from the lips of Mr. Stewart.” In spite of such high praise, the name Alexander Stewart of Cromarty is remembered by few. Perhaps this is because he was not prolific in written work. Perhaps because he took very seriously the command that “in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves” (Phil. 2:3). He wished to die “unknelled, uncoffined, and unknown”. His will included this note which his executors apparently took pains to fulfil: “As my manuscripts are of no value, let them be destroyed”.

Man’s Redemption the Joy of Angels

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In further illustrating the interesting fact stated in the text, viz., that the sufferings of Messiah, and the glories which resulted from his sufferings, are a subject which strongly engages the attention of angels, it may be proper in the first place, to advert shortly to some things respecting the nature, character, and employments of these celestial spirits; and then, in the second place, to inquire what in the mysteries of redemption, as a manifestation of divine glory, makes the subject so deeply interesting to angels.

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