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Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled
'Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled' contains Richard Sibbes' last two sermons on John 14:1 where Christ speaks before his arrest and crucifixion, "Let not your hearts be ye believe in God, believe also in me." This work should be read and considered by all Christians before the trouble of life comes that Jesus promises so that our anchor in him will hold more firm.
43 pages, Paperback
Published January 11, 2017
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Richard Sibbes
238 books101 followersRichard Sibbes was born at Tostock, Suffolk, in 1577 and went to school in Bury St Edmunds. His father, 'a good sound-hearted Christian', at first intended that Richard should follow his own trade as a wheelwright, but the boy s 'strong inclination to his books, and well-profiting therein' led to his going up to St John's College, Cambridge in 1595. He was converted around 1602-3 through the powerful ministry of Paul Bayne, the successor of William Perkins in the pulpit of Great St Andrew's Church.
After earning his B.D. in 1610, Sibbes was appointed a lecturer at Holy Trinity Church, Cambridge. Later, through the influence of friends, he was chosen to be the preacher at Gray's Inn, London, and he remained there until 1626. In that year he returned to Cambridge as Master of St Catherine's Hall, and later returned to Holy Trinity, this time as its vicar. He was granted a Doctorate in Divinity in 1627, and was thereafter frequently referred to as 'the heavenly Doctor Sibbes'. He continued to exercise his ministry at Gray's Inn, London, and Holy Trinity, Cambridge, until his death on 6 July 1635 at the age of 58.
After earning his B.D. in 1610, Sibbes was appointed a lecturer at Holy Trinity Church, Cambridge. Later, through the influence of friends, he was chosen to be the preacher at Gray's Inn, London, and he remained there until 1626. In that year he returned to Cambridge as Master of St Catherine's Hall, and later returned to Holy Trinity, this time as its vicar. He was granted a Doctorate in Divinity in 1627, and was thereafter frequently referred to as 'the heavenly Doctor Sibbes'. He continued to exercise his ministry at Gray's Inn, London, and Holy Trinity, Cambridge, until his death on 6 July 1635 at the age of 58.
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January 20, 2023
Fantastic! This is a very short book that includes two sermons on John 14:1
July 27, 2024
Two very helpful sermons by Richard Sibbes.
I had a slight issue with the printing as a few words were misspelled; not the occasional different spelling that one would expect from 17th century text, but actual misspelling, for example the becoming tho or corner becoming comer.
But, on the whole, this was an incredibly helpful text to read. It can be a difficult read at times, but it is certainly is a must read.
Sibbes carefully exposes dejection as being against the nature of a Christian. Sibbes does not condemn the dejected, but the root of dejection, and then he points to Christ. It is incredibly helpful in knowing in understanding why dejection is bad and hurtful, to ourselves, to our relationship with God, and to our relationship with others. He then carefully suggests manners to get out of dejection. So much is said on just one verse. It is a very helpful insight on why, and how, not to be troubled and the way out of being troubled is to believe in God, and that is the triune God.
I had a slight issue with the printing as a few words were misspelled; not the occasional different spelling that one would expect from 17th century text, but actual misspelling, for example the becoming tho or corner becoming comer.
But, on the whole, this was an incredibly helpful text to read. It can be a difficult read at times, but it is certainly is a must read.
Sibbes carefully exposes dejection as being against the nature of a Christian. Sibbes does not condemn the dejected, but the root of dejection, and then he points to Christ. It is incredibly helpful in knowing in understanding why dejection is bad and hurtful, to ourselves, to our relationship with God, and to our relationship with others. He then carefully suggests manners to get out of dejection. So much is said on just one verse. It is a very helpful insight on why, and how, not to be troubled and the way out of being troubled is to believe in God, and that is the triune God.
February 22, 2025
One of the greatest struggles of the human experience is overcoming the troubles of the heart. No one is above it, and no one can escape it but in Christ, we can not only manage it but also use it beautifully to foster deeper resilience, obedience, and glorification of God. I wish Sibbes had made this book longer.
Notable highlights;
"We should take heed exceedingly of this, and should labour every day to have a more and more clear sight of the promises that belong unto us, and to know the privileges of Christianity, and renew our faith in them continually, that they may be fresh to us in all temptations, and occasions whatsoever."
"Faith sets the soul on a rock, above the reach of waves, upon the love of God in Christ. And therefore set the grace of faith on work, keep it on the wing, preserve it on exercise; and faith exercised will be able to comfort the most dejected soul in the world, and to raise it above all the troubles that can be imagined or befall us"
"God will have it so, partly for conformity to our Head, and partly that we may be known to ourselves; that we may discern where our weakness lieth, and so be better instructed to seek to him in whom our strength lieth. He suffers us, likewise, to be troubled for the preventing of spiritual sins, pride and security, and the like."
"God never takes anything from his children, but he maketh it up in a better kind."
Notable highlights;
"We should take heed exceedingly of this, and should labour every day to have a more and more clear sight of the promises that belong unto us, and to know the privileges of Christianity, and renew our faith in them continually, that they may be fresh to us in all temptations, and occasions whatsoever."
"Faith sets the soul on a rock, above the reach of waves, upon the love of God in Christ. And therefore set the grace of faith on work, keep it on the wing, preserve it on exercise; and faith exercised will be able to comfort the most dejected soul in the world, and to raise it above all the troubles that can be imagined or befall us"
"God will have it so, partly for conformity to our Head, and partly that we may be known to ourselves; that we may discern where our weakness lieth, and so be better instructed to seek to him in whom our strength lieth. He suffers us, likewise, to be troubled for the preventing of spiritual sins, pride and security, and the like."
"God never takes anything from his children, but he maketh it up in a better kind."
December 22, 2024
a fave over the summer. so good, so encouraging.... so much hope in Christa and His promises.
August 11, 2024
Extremely practical and encouraging exposition from John 16:33.
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