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Voices from the Past #2
Voices from the Past, Volume 2: Puritan Devotional Readings
Richard Rushing has compiled a further 365 daily devotional readings to take you through the year with the Puritans. Building on Voices from the Past (volume 1), Voices From the Past 2 is an additional treasury of wisdom from such authors as Stephen Charnock, Thomas Manton, David Clarkson, Thomas Brooks, John Bunyan, and Jonathan Edwards, and others.
The editor has painstakingly selected these readings from their sources, some of which are still widely available in print, others of which are more scarce. Readers will find these choice extracts to be excellent 'thoughts for the day', and will frequently find themselves wanting to explore more of the writings of these authors of the past.
The editor has painstakingly selected these readings from their sources, some of which are still widely available in print, others of which are more scarce. Readers will find these choice extracts to be excellent 'thoughts for the day', and will frequently find themselves wanting to explore more of the writings of these authors of the past.
418 pages, Hardcover
First published December 8, 2016
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December 29, 2018
Daily selections from the Puritans. This was a true benefit to me in 2018. Devotional books sometimes get a bad name but this one will restore a love for them. No watered down gospel-light in these pages.
December 31, 2022
This book receives my highest rating! The book has high Spiritual value and much value added. The Banner of Truth has included; a Bibliography of contributing authors, an author index (including topics), topical index, and Scripture index! This book was provided by Truth for Life and provided nuggets of gold for 2022!
January 1, 2022
This is my first time through in a year. These are great devotions, and I find myself more and more attracted to Puritan writings as I get older.
I think Richard Rushing does an excellent job of editing this into digestible pages.
I’ll read Volume 1 next year.
I think Richard Rushing does an excellent job of editing this into digestible pages.
I’ll read Volume 1 next year.
January 2, 2021
Why I read this book: Truth for Life made this available. Having read and enjoyed volume one, I figured I couldn’t go wrong with volume two.
Format: softcover
Synopsis: Voices From the Past, Volume 2 is a collection of Puritan writings. They consist of excerpts from works and sermons, condensed down into a short daily reading. Many are spread over several days, so I found it necessary to read every page, even if I got behind.
What I Thought: One of my 2020 Bible reading goals was to read every page in my devotionals, even if I got behind. Reading every page is what made me realize that some of the excerpts were spread over several days. Some of the readings were encouraging, others convicting. Some got me thinking about familiar scriptures from a different angle that I normally would. Some were a bit dry and boring, but others left me wanting to read the entire book or sermon they were from.
Thanks to both volumes of Voices From the Past I now have a to-read list of Puritan authors and works. For the time being, I plan keep these as part of my devotions, and alternate volumes every year.
The Bottom Line: Voices From the Past is worth reading again and again.
I would recommend both volumes to anyone who is interested in reading the writings of the Puritans, but unsure of where to start.
Format: softcover
Synopsis: Voices From the Past, Volume 2 is a collection of Puritan writings. They consist of excerpts from works and sermons, condensed down into a short daily reading. Many are spread over several days, so I found it necessary to read every page, even if I got behind.
What I Thought: One of my 2020 Bible reading goals was to read every page in my devotionals, even if I got behind. Reading every page is what made me realize that some of the excerpts were spread over several days. Some of the readings were encouraging, others convicting. Some got me thinking about familiar scriptures from a different angle that I normally would. Some were a bit dry and boring, but others left me wanting to read the entire book or sermon they were from.
Thanks to both volumes of Voices From the Past I now have a to-read list of Puritan authors and works. For the time being, I plan keep these as part of my devotions, and alternate volumes every year.
The Bottom Line: Voices From the Past is worth reading again and again.
I would recommend both volumes to anyone who is interested in reading the writings of the Puritans, but unsure of where to start.
December 31, 2017
In both of his 'Voices from the Past' devotionals, Rushing sifts through the riches of the Puritan canon and finds solid meat for each day of the year. He has a knack for selecting readings that will stretch readers theologically even while encouraging them to dig deeper into God's Word.
I read it daily in 2017. A few highlights:
John Owen on indwelling sin (March, April)
Thomas Watson on obedience (March, April)
John Flavel on Providence (October, December)
William Gurnall on prayer (September)
I read it daily in 2017. A few highlights:
John Owen on indwelling sin (March, April)
Thomas Watson on obedience (March, April)
John Flavel on Providence (October, December)
William Gurnall on prayer (September)
July 4, 2022
Beware going into this book thinking, "It shall be easy daily devotionals." They are not. Weighty subjects are packed in these pages - some of encouragement, many of exhortation and remonstrance, yet all of such meat that the sincere Christian should expect to chew over even one a multiple of days. Often a particular Puritan's sermon is divided over several daily installments, which, after all are read separately, I recommend reading all together in one sitting.
January 5, 2021
Loved the richness of these devotions from different Puritan preachers. Each day was short but filled with solid, practical teaching. Now reading Volume 1.
January 4, 2025
Excellent and highly edifying daily devotions.
March 31, 2025
These Puritan devotionals are deep and rich and give me a desire to read more of the Puritans.
December 31, 2025
I have been introduced to so many amazing Puritan authors through this devotional. I love the wisdom and depth of these men. highly recommended
January 4, 2017
Voices From the Past: Volume 2 is a collection of Puritan devotional readings that were put together in such a way to create a daily devotional. I found in each of the readings depth and richness of the thoughts that were put together.
It seems that as I read each day there is nothing that I do not gain from each of these readings. I am being challenged in my Christian faith, in my duties as a husband and father, as well as my responses and reactions toward my fellow man.
Having read Voices From the Past: Volume 1, I was anxious to go through Volume 2 and would recommend that both be used in a devotional setting. Perhaps reading one in the morning and the other in the evening.
For those who are looking for a devotional that is easy to read and more inspirationalI would look elsewhere. For those who are looking for something that will challenge to the core of their Christian faith and be shaken in their understanding and devotion to Christ then I recommend that you get these devotionals.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
It seems that as I read each day there is nothing that I do not gain from each of these readings. I am being challenged in my Christian faith, in my duties as a husband and father, as well as my responses and reactions toward my fellow man.
Having read Voices From the Past: Volume 1, I was anxious to go through Volume 2 and would recommend that both be used in a devotional setting. Perhaps reading one in the morning and the other in the evening.
For those who are looking for a devotional that is easy to read and more inspirationalI would look elsewhere. For those who are looking for something that will challenge to the core of their Christian faith and be shaken in their understanding and devotion to Christ then I recommend that you get these devotionals.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
January 16, 2021
Overall, I think I liked Volume 1 just a bit more, but this is still one I'll read again.
December 18, 2017
This compilation of devotionals contains short page-length entries that are excerpted from various Puritan works. This particular volume includes words from Stephen Charnock, Thomas Manton, David Clarkson, Thomas Brooks, John Bunyan, and Jonathan Edwards, and others. It can be hard to sit down and read a Puritan book if you're not used to their language and syntax, so I appreciated some of the updated wording and the chance to dip into their work a bite at a time. As a result, I've put several of their works on my to-read list! While the Puritans didn't get all their theology 100% correct (who does?), I love their focus on the supremacy of Scripture and the holiness of God, and that comes across clearly in these devotional entries. Highly, highly recommended!
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