A Discourse on Meekness and Quietness of Spirit: Annotated and Explained

by Matthew Henry, James Rasbeary (Editor)

Matthew Henry's Discourse on Meekness and Quietness of Spirit is a timeless devotional classic that speaks powerfully to the soul hungry for inner peace, Christlike character, and spiritual depth. Written by beloved Bible commentator and Puritan pastor Matthew Henry (1662–1714), this treatise explores the Christian graces of meekness and quietness as fruits of the Spirit, marks of maturity, and evidence of a heart submitted to God.

Drawing from 1 Peter 3:4—"the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price"—Henry challenges believers to put away wrath, pride, and revenge, and to cultivate a gentle and settled spirit through the grace of Christ. Rich in Scripture and pastoral insight, this work speaks to every Christian who longs to walk humbly before God and peacefully with others.

This edition has been carefully annotated and explained for the modern reader, preserving the original richness while enhancing clarity. It also includes 100 questions for personal contemplation or group discussion, making it ideal for discipleship, small groups, or devotional study.

Whether you’re a student of the Puritans or a believer seeking spiritual quietness in a noisy world, this book will guide you toward the Christlike meekness that God values and blesses.

151 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 8, 2025

About the author

Matthew Henry was an English non-conformist clergyman. Henry's well-known Exposition of the Old and New Testaments (1708–1710) is a commentary of a practical and devotional rather than of a critical kind, covering the whole of the Old Testament, and the Gospels and Acts in the New Testament.