The LETTERS of Ruth Bryan, 1805-1860
Published August 14, 2011 | 
“Your eyes shall see the King in His beauty.” Isaiah 33:17
“Throughout her letters, it will be seen that her grand aim was to set forth Christ in His fullness, and to turn the spiritual eye from self and every other object to Him, as the one way to pardon, peace, and holiness.”
All spiritual blessings are in Christ Jesus,
and to be dispensed to the poor and needy
Christ proved to be all-sufficient in near views
of eternity, and recommended to seeking souls
The matchless love of Christ as the Bridegroom
The patience of the heavenly farmer
Earthly things bedimmed by clear views of the glory of Christ
The deceivableness of the form, without the power of godliness
Encouragement to a burdened soul
Counsels how to meet daily cares
The world seen in the light of eternity
Encouragements to venture on Christ
A word of warning against worldly conformity
Victory over SELF by abiding in Christ
A seeking soul encouraged to come to the Lord’s Table
Christ the only Physician for a sin-sick soul
A Christmas feast on Christmas-day
To the Dove in the cleft of the Rock
Spiritual Declension (part 1)
Spiritual Declension (part 2)
The blessedness of separation from the world
The fullness of Christ revealed by the Spirit
The triumph of faith over difficulties
The suffering sympathy of Christ
Christ, our substitute, the consolation in time of trial
Written after seeing a microscope
The suitability of Christ to the sinner
The subjugation of self through the cross of Christ
The preciousness of Christ, unfathomable and ever new
The presence of Christ in a time of affliction
The riches of Christ for the poor in spirit
Warnings to an unconverted friend
Warnings to an unconverted friend
Warnings to an unconverted friend
Heart-searching suitable to a birthday
Encouragements to one afar off, to come unto Jesus
The power of the precious blood of Christ
The tenderness of the Good Shepherd
The wounds of sin and the healing
power of the good Samaritan
Christ able to save to the uttermost
A harassed soul pointed to the Blood
Submission to the Lord’s will under bereavement
The immutability of God’s purposes in grace
Mercy for the chief of sinners
Faith overcomes impossibilities
Strength equal to the hour of weakness
Entering into rest by believing
The power of temptation and the arm of deliverance
Jesus the Brother born for adversity
The tried and convinced sinner encouraged
Counsels to a young man entering the ministry
Counsels to a young man entering the ministry
Counsels to a young man entering the ministry
Healing leaves for the sorrows of the way
Comfortable words for a sorrowing spirit
A foretaste of the glory which excels
Christ the Author and Finisher of faith
Glowing anticipations of the joy of heaven
The fresh venture upon Christ of a doubting soul
The faithfulness of our heavenly Boaz
towards a heart He is alluring to Himself
The efficacy of the precious blood of Jesus
The Lord’s dealings of love and faithfulness
The vicarious sufferings of Christ–the end of the law
Gospel wine to cheer the warrior
The difficulty of total self-surrender
The joy of union and communion with Christ
Deep draughts drawn with joy from the wells of salvation
Counsels to hearken to the voice of the good Shepherd alone
The unchangeableness of Christ in the midst of a changing world
The Lord refreshing His people with the river of His pleasures
Christ worthy of the soul’s highest love
The blind led by a way they know not
Deliverance granted IN, not FROM affliction
The happiness of those who endure
The triumphant security of God’s people
The Lord’s service perfect freedom
Sweet fruit gathered from a bitter root
Christ the portion of His people
Faith’s grasp of things unseen
Sweet lessons in the valley of humiliation
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