The Ruler of the Waves

by J.C. Ryle

Another quality eBook from Chapel Library. The Ruler of the Waves presents help and comfort for suffering believers. Well loved author J. C. Ryle (1816-1900) draws these points from Mark's account of Christ's calming of the storm: Following Christ Will Not Prevent Earthly Sorrows, The Lord Jesus Christ Is Truly Man, There May Be Much Weakness in a True Christian, The Power of the Lord Jesus Christ, The Lord Jesus Deals Tenderly with Weak Believers, Practical Applications

Genres: Theology, Christian Living, Christian Non Fiction, Christian

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First published March 28, 2014

About the author

(John Charles Ryle) Ryle started his ministry as curate at the Chapel of Ease in Exbury, Hampshire, moving on to become rector of St Thomas's, Winchester in 1843 and then rector of Helmingham, Suffolk the following year. While at Helmingham he married and was widowed twice. He began publishing popular tracts, and Matthew, Mark and Luke of his series of Expository Thoughts on the Gospels were published in successive years (1856-1858). His final parish was Stradbroke, also in Suffolk, where he moved in 1861, and it was as vicar of All Saints that he became known nationally for his straightforward preaching and firm defence of evangelical principles. He wrote several well-known and still-in-print books, often addressing issues of contemporary relevance for the Church from a biblical standpoint. He completed his Expository Thoughts on the Gospels while at Stradbroke, with his work on the Gospel of John (1869). His third marriage, to Henrietta Amelia Clowes in 1861, lasted until her death in 1889.

Reviews

[Jason Rodriguez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this was a sermon that was published as a short booklet. Either way, it was sweet and comforting. I'll just leave my favorite quote.

"Trouble is the pruning knife which the great Husbandman employs in order to make us fruitful in good works. The harvest of the Lord’s field is seldom ripened by sunshine only. It must go through its days of wind, and rain, and storm."

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[Jimmy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This would make for a great devotional reading. This is from J.C. Ryle who was a minister of the Gospel who lived from 1816 to 1900 and whose writing I appreciate very much. He’s a classic and biblically driven and spiritual.
This booklet is based upon Mark 4:37-40 that records Jesus calming the wind and the storm during a moment of crossing the sea of Galillee when He and His disciples were in the boat at night. It consists of five sections. First section is titled “Following Christ Will not Prevent Earthly Sorrows” followed by a section on “The Lord Jesus Christ is Truly Man” and “There May be Much Weakness in a True Christian.” Section four is titled “The Power of the Lord Jesus Christ” and the final section is called “The Lord Jesus Deals Tenderly with Weak Believers.”
I appreciate the lessons from this booklet. In particular the first section is something all Christians need to know, especially in contrast with the prosperity gospel prevalent today: Being a follower of Christ will not mean everything is easy in life! That’s such an important point to learn from this story with the disciples’ proximity to Jesus. Our church and culture needs to know this. Another fine lesson from this is the humanity of Jesus Christ which balances the lesson from the passage that Jesus is Divine. One of the biggest takeaway from this book was the third lesson on how true Christians have much weakness; that’s important for myself to remember as a pastor and I think even the youngest Christian need to know this.
I highly recommend this as a devotional. I am glad Chapel Library published this. I don’t see it on Amazon but at least it is available online for free and from the publishers website as well.

[David Zimmerman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable, short read.

[Sophie Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

I haven’t researched this, but I’m pretty certain this was a sermon that turned into a pamphlet? Regardless, it is phenomenal. So short, so easy to read (or to listen to), and so edifying, challenging, and helpful. Highly, highly recommend.

[Kerr Howell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This short little book was great! J.C. Is tough and tender throughout. The ruler of the waves is in the boat and the storm with us. My moody liked part of the book was the practical applications toward the end. Will read again.

[Olivia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm just now discovering Ryle and greatly appreciating his work. This is a short, yet immensely encouraging book. God is still God even in trials. Trials , in fact are PROMISED to those who follow Christ.

[Danielle Bullen · Rating 4 out of 5]

"I do not think it is wise to emphasize one part of the Bible over the others, but should not the bride be familiar with the groom?"

A good encouragement to be in the Gospels more than we are, and a reminder of God's saving power and might.

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this in Morriston hospital today while visiting my wife in chronic pain. Someone ought to produce a large print edition for the comfort and encouragement of those who are elderly and infirm especially.
Such pastoral warmth. Outstanding.

[Connor Davey · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Ruler of All Gas

[J · Rating 3 out of 5]

Listened on Spotify (Included).

[Brett Ownbey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phenomenal.

[Sydney Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Comforting and encouraging.