Wait and Hope: Puritan Wisdom for Joyful Suffering

by Jacob Tanner

Suffering is as old as the fall. We may experience its dread in new settings, yet the human predicament has not changed. Thus, we can draw wisdom from those who have endured suffering and hoped in the triumph of Christ; perhaps there is no better place to turn to in church history than the lives and teachings of the Puritans. Jacob Tanner reminds us of how the Puritans suffered immensely for Christ and yet hoped for the triumphant victory that they had been promised through faith in Him. By looking at the lessons they learned, suffering pilgrims today are invited to join the tradition of waiting in hope.

Contents

Introduction

The Trial and Triumph of Mortifying the FleshFighting for Faith and Assurance When Battling UnbeliefRemembering God’s Sovereignty When the World Spins Out of ControlFollowing the One Who Endured the Cross, Despising Its ShamePassionately Living for Christ under PersecutionLiving as Outcasts, Vagabonds, and Pilgrims with JoyClinging to God’s Promises in SicknessWhen Death Calls Us HomeWhen Weeping Tarries for the NightJoy Comes in the The Puritan Hope of Triumph in the Midst of Suffering
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Genres: Christian

187 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 11, 2024

Reviews

[Zack · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable and accessible read on a difficult subject. Tanner writes at a popular level, and he weaves in far more than merely the Puritan material. He has a good number of personal anecdotes. This will make a fine volume for reference and personal encouragement in the future.