by William Symington
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In an age when the sovereignty of Christ is too often reduced to a private sentiment or confined to the inner walls of the church, William Symington's Messiah the Prince sounds forth like a trumpet blast from Zion. First published in 1839, this theological classic remains a timely and powerful exposition of the mediatorial dominion of Jesus Christ—His reign not only over the Church, but over the State, the conscience, and all creation. Symington stands in the stream of Scottish covenantal theology and brings to bear the full weight of Scripture to answer a vital question: What does it mean for Christ to reign as King?
With remarkable pastoral warmth and academic precision, Symington unfolds how Christ exercises His kingly office in harmony with His roles as Prophet and Priest—never separated, never diminished. This is not an abstract study in political theory, but a deeply practical and worshipful meditation on the Savior’s royal authority. The reader is invited to consider the necessity, reality, and spirituality of Christ’s dominion, followed by profound reflections on His governance over the Church, over the nations, and for all eternity.
What sets this work apart is its breadth and balance. It is both doctrinal and devotional, polemical and pastoral. Symington is unafraid to challenge both ecclesiastical and civil powers that resist Christ’s reign, yet he writes not as a political agitator, but as a humble herald of the King of kings. Every page urges the believer to submit joyfully to the Savior’s gracious rule and to labor for the advance of His unshakable kingdom.
Messiah the Prince is essential reading for pastors, theologians, and serious Christians who long to recover a full-orbed view of Christ’s Lordship—one that does not stop at the church door, but claims every square inch of human existence. Here is a book that will deepen your awe of Christ, expand your vision of His glory, and rekindle your hope in the triumph of His kingdom.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREF. Editor’s Preface.
1. CHAP. I. Necessity of the Mediatorial Dominion.
2. CHAP. II. Reality of the Mediatorial Dominion.
3. CHAP. IV. Appointment of Christ to Mediatorial Dominion.
4. CHAP. V. Spirituality of the Mediatorial Dominion.
5. CHAP. VI. Universality of the Mediatorial Dominion.
6. CHAP. VII. The Mediatorial Dominion over the Church.
7. CHAP. VIII. The Mediatorial Dominion over the Nations.
8. CHAP. IX. The Mediatorial Dominion over the Nations, Continued.
9. CHAP. X. Perpetuity of the Mediatorial Dominion.
10. CONCL. Conclusion.
11. APPENDIX. Scripture References.