What can account for the revival of interest in the Puritans today? Perhaps it is that they were strongest where the church today is weakest. As Lewis observes, the Puritans employed themselves in the great business of godliness, so as to bring a God-exalting and gospel-saturated approach to all things. They were indeed physicians of the soul who were strongly characterized by personal piety, sound doctrine, and the pursuit of a well ordered church life.

The Genius of Puritanism

Religion & Spirituality

peter-lewis

Christian Books & Bibles

Soli Deo Gloria

This booklet, taken from a series of sermons on Psalm 51:1 7, confronts the grim reality that our children are shaped in iniquity and conceived in sin. With pastoral care and compassion, Arthur Hildersham counsels Christian parents to pray that the corrupt nature they have conveyed to their children will be healed and that the Holy Spirit would work saving grace in their hearts. He motivates us to pursue our children s spiritual welfare by reminding us of the duties we have toward our children, the comfort it will have on our own souls, and the glory it will bring to God. Discussing the God-given means to cultivate the gospel in the hearts of our children, he encourages us to maintain our authority as parents, instruct them in God s Word, set a good example with our own lives, make sure influences upon them from outside the home are godly, and give ourselves diligently to prayer. Here is an encouraging message, providing guidance and hope for those concerned for the souls of their children.

Dealing with Sin in Our Children

Arthur Hildersham

Gospel Worship: Worship Worthy of God

God is as clear today as He was to Nadab and Abihu in the Old Testament: He will be treated as holy by those who come into His presence (Lev. 10:1-3). Their deaths shows that one cannot get into too much instruction as to the right way and the wrong way to worship Him. In this treasured work, beloved Puritan pastor Jeremiah Burroughs masterfully gives guidelines to facilitate the reader to move closer to God in worship. Through 14 sermons, Burroughs carefully explains the right manner of worshipping God in the three great ordinances of hearing the Word, receiving the Lord s Supper, and prayer. Burroughs shows that true worship is reverent, focused upon our holy God.

Gospel Worship

Jeremiah Burroughs

The Practice of Piety is filled with scriptural and practical guidelines on the pursuit of holy living. Bayly begins his work with "a plain description of God in His essence, person, and attributes," understanding this to be the basis for piety; every grace that sinners need springs from the gracious character of God. He emphasizes the necessity of true faith and holy living, and explains how to attain and maintain readiness for Christ's second advent. Bayly then shows how to overcome obstacles to the pious life, stresses how piety is to be cultivated, and offers wise advice on the spiritual disciplines. He shows how to guide our thoughts, words, and actions in times of health as well as in times of sickness and affliction. He even provides directives to protect us from despair and the fear of death. In short, this is a book about how to live godly and die well.

The Practice of Piety

History

Lewis Bayly

World

Building on Jesus's words that "the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force" (Matt. 11:12), Heaven Taken by Storm reminds us that Christians are spiritual warriors and the kingdom advances through warfare. As Watson puts it, "Our life is military. Christ is our Captain, the gospel is the banner, the graces are our spiritual artillery, and heaven is only taken in a forcible way." In his typically heart-searching style, replete with practical illustrations and gripping remarks, Watson describes how the Christian is to take the kingdom of heaven by holy violence through the reading and exposition of Scripture, prayer, meditation, self-examination, conversation, and the sanctification of the Lord's Day. Moreover, he poignantly calls the believer to be vigilant against the flesh, Satan, and the world. Soldiers of Christ will find this a practical handbook on Christian living.

Heaven Taken by Storm

Thomas, Watson

The Puritans often used the military motif to describe the Christian life. This is one such exemplary work on how a Christian can be victorious in his spiritual battles. Alleine demonstrates that you become a soldier as soon as you become a saint and he deals with the Christian's armor, the Christian's enemies, and the Christian's ultimate victory. This book will be a great encouragement to weary saints.

The World Conquered by the Faithful Christian

Joseph Alleine

Solitude Improved by Divine Meditation

This is a scarce book by a little-known Puritan, but was widely read and loved in his day. The premise of the book is that one should never waste time when alone, for that time could be spent in meditating upon God. Ranew covers what meditation is, that it is a duty for every Christian, how we can go about that duty, and how meditation is a spiritual pleasure.

Nathanael Ranew

Female Piety

Starting with the influence of the Bible and Christianity on gaining freedom for women, John Angell James, through biblical exposition and character sketches of women from the Bible, shows the benefits of growing in piety as a goal for women from youth through motherhood. 
Young women are offered biblical and practical advice in order to fulfill the high calling of being a Proverbs 31 woman.\nTable of Contents: 
The Influence of Christianity on the Condition of Woman 
The Conspicuous Place which Woman Occupies in Holy Scripture 
Woman's Mission 
Early Piety 
Religious Zeal 
The Parental Home 
Life Away from Home 
Character of Rebekah 
The Ornaments of a Profession of Religion 
The Characters of Mary and Martha of Bethany 
To Young Mothers 
The Beautiful Picture of a Good Wife in the Book of Proverbs

John Angell James

Americas

The Duty of Self-Denial and Ten Other Sermons

This book includes eight chapters on self-denial, based on Luke 9:23, and ten additional sermons, seven of which have not been reprinted since the seventeenth century. Watson teaches that 'self-denial is the first principle of Christianity.' He describes what self-denial is, then demonstrates the Christ-asserting nature of every self-denying act. The additional sermons in this volume are also valuable, particularly those on God as the reward of His people (Gen. 15:1), 'kissing' the Son (Ps. 2:12), the comforting rod (Ps. 23:4), and the Judgment Day (Acts 17:31). 
The Duty of Self-Denial was first published in 1675. Seven of the ten other sermons were taken from Sermons on Several Subjects Preached by Mr. Thomas Watson (London, 1689). Grateful acknowledgement is given to the Evangelical Library in London for the loan of this book. The remaining three sermons were taken from the six-volume set, The Morning Exercises at Cripplegate (London: James Nichols, 1844).\nTable of Contents: 
The Duty of Self-Denial 
The Comforting Rod 
The Peace of Christ 
Kiss the Son 
Till My Change Comes 
His Heart Is Fixed 
Light in Darkness 
The Good Shepherd 
How Must We Make Religion Our Business? 
The Day of Judgment Asserted 
How God Is His People's Great Reward

God is as clear today as He was to Nadab and Abihu in the Old Testament: He will be treated as holy by those who come into His presence (Lev. 10:1-3). Their deaths shows that one cannot get into too much instruction as to the right way and the wrong way to worship Him. In this treasured work, beloved Puritan pastor Jeremiah Burroughs masterfully gives guidelines to facilitate the reader to move closer to God in worship. Through 14 sermons, Burroughs carefully explains the right manner of worshipping God in the three great ordinances of hearing the Word, receiving the Lord's Supper, and prayer. Burroughs shows that true worship is reverent, focused upon our holy God. Table of Contents: Sermon I - The Introduction Sermon II - God Will be Sanctified in Those Who Draw Near to Him Sermon III - The Importance of Preparing for Worship Sermon IV - Two Cases of Conscience Sermon V - Sanctifying the Name of God in Holy Duties Sermon VI - Suiting Our Duties to the God We are Worshipping Sermon VII - Why God Will Be Sanctified in the Duties of His Worship Sermon VIII - Sanctifying the Name of God in Hearing the Word Sermon IX - Sanctifying the Name of God in Hearing the Word Sermon X - Why God will Have His Name Sanctified Sermon XI - Sanctifying the Name of God in Receiving the Sacrament Sermon XII - What is Required in Receiving the Sacrament Sermon XIII - Keep to the Institution of the Sacrament Sermon XIV - Sanctifying the Name of God in Prayer

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