The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment: Abridged and in Modern English

by Rob Summers

Worries, fears, and stress--the people of minister Jeremiah Burroughs' congregations had them in 1645 during the English Civil War. His call to faithful contentment was a comfort to them then and has been to many readers in the centuries since. Now his classic text has been reworded in modern English and abridged to focus his points for today's reader. Burroughs' wisdom from a bygone age may be just what you need now. Another book in this series is Burroughs' 8 Blessings for Christians .

Genres: Theology, Nonfiction

115 pages, Paperback

Published October 3, 2018

Reviews

[Jeff Noble · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my second read of Burroughs. This particular version is an abridgment and rewording in modern language. It lacks nothing of the power and directness of Burroughs’ 1648 original.

Contentment.. in these days of COVID-19 tumult seems a foreign concept. And yet, it is EXACTLY the spiritual vaccine we need to face our troubles and tumults.

[Sara Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bit legalistic in some parts. Had to keep reminding myself that God’s WORD is where I go to for true contentment. But there were some really good parts!!

[Caroline Parkinson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful in cutting through some of the archaic language and abbreviating the repetition, but that may have made it feel more blunt and exacerbated the portions where Burroughs is basically saying "your suffering is because you sinned so stop being discontent because you deserve this". However it is still rich with helpful analogies and full of glorious, encouraging truth.

[Bekka · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this. Definitely in my top 5 for this year. Wouldn’t recommend this version though.

[Randy Yozipovic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing medicine for the sick modern soul

For all the gurus our there preaching their version of success and happiness this 400 year old book is more relevant than ever

[Luke Randolph · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely outstanding.

[Allison Wolff · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was excellent (read it with our small group 2023-24) but I'd like to carve out time someday to read the unabridged version.

[Douglas Domer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Started reading this book 3 years ago. Our group was side-tracked by covid. Re-reading this now. What a great book! I know I shouldn't do this but, read chapter 8 first. It is the last chapter but tells you how to achieve contentment. This book is so helpful in this fallen world, that I would like to read it every year! Not just for my own edification, but for the help that I might be able to offer to so many folks that seen to be suffering in this fallen world.