The Pure in Heart

by Thomas Watson

Another quality eBook from Chapel Library. The Pure in Heart is excerpted from Thomas Watson’s classic work, The Beatitudes, written in 1660. In the experiential style of the Puritans, he examines in part one the nature, reasons and motives for, signs of, and how to attain heart-purity. Then in part two he wonderfully describes the blessings of the pure in heart: what it shall be like to see God! Thomas Watson was born approximately 1620, and died in 1686. Educated at Cambridge, he served as lecturer and then rector at St. Stephens in the Church of England. He was imprisoned in 1651 and ejected in 1662 for non-conformity to the Church’s erroneous practices. He continued to serve God’s people in several congregations thereafter. Watson became a well-respected Puritan preacher in his day, and a prolific author. His works include A Body of Divinity, The Lord’s Prayer, The Ten Commandments, Heaven Taken by Storm, and numerous others.

Genres: Christian, Christian Living, Nonfiction, Theology

64 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 10, 2014

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

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.

(Information from wikipedia.org)

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've found another great Puritan author

Sobering and compelling biblical instructions to follow in your search for a closer walk with God. Includes uplifting text throughout.

[Adeline Asante-Antwi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read

Every christian must read this at least twice. The pure heart is a must to desire in the christian race.

[Elizabeth Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good, short meditation on Matthew 5:8 written in expanded outline style. Straightforward, timely, and thought provoking... and worth reading more than once!

[Jenson Lim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anything by Thomas Watson is always worth reading

Heart warming, heart searching like a good typical Puritan. Must read for any thoughtful Christian and those struggling with the faith.

[Sharon Hennessy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God!!

Though an excerpt from Thomas Watson's original work you get the idea. Written with such eloquence, he challenges the reader to desire above all else to see the face God. His revelatory explanation into certain scriptures bought to me fresh insight.

This is also a practical guide on how to seek the face of God on reading you are certain that this man knows what he is talking about. I am sure he found what he had desired to see and I pray every reader will also. Be blessed.

[John Yelverton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very well done, little book with some pretty amazing insights into what a pure heart is, and what it should look like, and the process involved in purifying a Christian heart. You really wish that it was longer, which is the testimony of a great book.

[William Hample · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book to challenge a spiritual walk

I chose this book to strengthen my walk with God. I highly recommend this to people who want to be challenged to a life of godliness and purity. It is at times a challenge due to the old English but with the footnotes, it is clearer

[Jill · Rating 2 out of 5]

DNF
Difficult

[Chris LaPierre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Will meditate on this again

The content will help you see where you are in Christ and strive for a pure heart to see Christ!