Glorifying God: A Yearlong Collection of Classic Devotional Writings

by Thomas Watson, Patti M. Hummel

"There is a happy union of sound doctrine, heart-searching experience and practical wisdom throughout all his works.” —Charles Spurgeon Thomas Watson, vicar at St. Stephen’s Walbrook, was one of England’s most popular preachers of the mid-seventeenth century, despite being imprisoned for a year for his refusal to conform to ecclesiastical pressures of his day. Watson left behind a legacy of writings—including The Art of Divine Contentment , The Body of Divinity, and The Happiness of Drawing Near to God —that have influenced both theologians and common people for centuries. Now Patti Hummel has pulled together a year of readings from Watson built around his favorite theme that "man’s chief aim is to glorify God and enjoy him forever.”

Genres: Devotional

384 pages, Paperback

First published February 29, 2000

About the author

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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.

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Reviews

[Kathleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A compelling, deep & heart wrenching devotional based on the book 'Body of Divinity' by Thomas Watson. This book focuses in on specific themes & throughout the year I found it challenging on a daily basis as it lifted my gaze unto Christ. Watson's precious love for Christ is so contagious which is why he's one of my very favorite authors. Reading Watson on these pages will be like having been with a well loved friend of Jesus. Highly recommend for serious seekers of the savior.

[Valerie Romero · Rating 5 out of 5]

Should be read every year. Loved it

[Todd Price · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic!