A Ministry Made in Secret: The Spiritual Habits of Robert Murray M’Cheyne

ABSTRACT: Robert Murray M’Cheyne (1813–1843), well-known for his development of the M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan, was characterized by an all-consuming desire to know Christ through his appointed means of grace — particularly those focused on the Bible, the Lord’s Supper, and prayer. These spiritual habits adorned and empowered his public ministry as he faithfully preached the gospel of the God he loved.For our ongoing series of feature articles for pastors and Christian leaders, we asked Jordan