Puritan Gems: Or Wise And Holy Sayings Of Thomas Watson

by Thomas Watson, John Adey

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138 pages, Hardcover

Published September 10, 2010

About the author

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Thomas Watson (c. 1620 - 1686) was an English, non-conformist, Puritan preacher and author. He was educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, where he was noted for remarkably intense study. In 1646 he commenced a sixteen year pastorate at St. Stephen's, Walbrook. He showed strong Presbyterian views during the civil war, with, however, an attachment to the king, and in 1651 he was imprisoned briefly with some other ministers for his share in Christopher Love's plot to recall Charles II of England. He was released on 30 June 1652, and was formally reinstated as vicar of St. Stephen's Walbrook. He obtained great fame and popularity as a preacher until the Restoration, when he was ejected for nonconformity. Not withstanding the rigor of the acts against dissenters, Watson continued to exercise his ministry privately as he found opportunity. Upon the Declaration of Indulgence in 1672 he obtained a license to preach at the great hall in Crosby House. After preaching there for several years, his health gave way, and he retired to Barnston, Essex, where he died suddenly while praying in secret. He was buried on 28 July 1686.

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Reviews

[Jean Reist · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gems of wisdom, love and hope.

This book will lift a weary soul with glimpses of hope, love, and life eternal.
It's bite size literary style allows the reader the joy of discovering gems of thought as well as food for the soul.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. I will say don’t expect to read it as a story from end to end. That’s not what this book is. It’s excerpts from Mr Watson, essentially quotes on topics throughout his years of preaching.

[Michael Weldon · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you would lime to walk closer to the Lord. This is a very good book even if you think you ate close still worth a serious read.

[Guillaume Bourin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing quotes of a prominent Puritan minister.

[JD Veer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great insight into this world! Love the format: dense, good stuff!