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  • 32 Pages
  • Publisher: Banner of Truth
  • Publication Date: June 1998
  • ISBN: SMURRAJOJBEHINDAFROWNINGPROVI9780851515724

Behind a Frowning Providence

Murray, John J.

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Sorrow and suffering are unavoidable facts of life. but in our modern society they are so deeply feared that few of us ever think or talk seriously about them. Occasionally we may see someone show great faith in the face of severe trials, and yet never ask how that faith comes about.

Behind a Frowning Providence talks openly about these things. It shows why faith is able to triumph in the face of all obstacles: it is focused on God’s character and his promises to his people.

John J. Murray writes out of his years of experience as a Christian minister and counsellor, using the wisdom of God’s Word to give guidance and direction. But Behind a Frowning Providence also bears the marks of a precious stone, quarried from the deep and dark places of the author’s own experience of pain and sorrow. It speaks to the mind, giving wise counsel; it also speaks to the heart, and brings a message of encouragement which points to the way of true peace.

About the Author

John J. Murray was associated with the Trust for over 45 years. He was the Trust’s assistant editor from 1960 to 1973 and was also first secretary of the Leicester Ministers’ Conference.

After theological training he became a minister of the Free Church of Scotland and held pastorates in Oban (1978-89) and St Columba’s, Edinburgh (1989-2002), before retiring to Glasgow. He was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) in 2003. He is married with two adult children.

He is the author of the booklet Behind a Frowning Providence.

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Sorrow and suffering are unavoidable facts of life. but in our modern society they are so deeply feared that few of us ever think or talk seriously about them. Occasionally we may see someone show great faith in the face of severe trials, and yet never ask how that faith comes about.

Behind a Frowning Providence talks openly about these things. It shows why faith is able to triumph in the face of all obstacles: it is focused on God’s character and his promises to his people.

John J. Murray writes out of his years of experience as a Christian minister and counsellor, using the wisdom of God’s Word to give guidance and direction. But Behind a Frowning Providence also bears the marks of a precious stone, quarried from the deep and dark places of the author’s own experience of pain and sorrow. It speaks to the mind, giving wise counsel; it also speaks to the heart, and brings a message of encouragement which points to the way of true peace.

About the Author

John J. Murray was associated with the Trust for over 45 years. He was the Trust’s assistant editor from 1960 to 1973 and was also first secretary of the Leicester Ministers’ Conference.

After theological training he became a minister of the Free Church of Scotland and held pastorates in Oban (1978-89) and St Columba’s, Edinburgh (1989-2002), before retiring to Glasgow. He was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) in 2003. He is married with two adult children.

He is the author of the booklet Behind a Frowning Providence.

  • Cover Type:
  • 32 Pages
  • Publisher: Banner of Truth
  • Publication Date: June 1998
  • ISBN: SMURRAJOJBEHINDAFROWNINGPROVI9780851515724