Providence Handled Practically

by Obadiah Sedgwick

Like his Puritan colleagues, Sedgwick was a wise observer of providence. In "Providence Handled Practically," he shows how the over ruling hand of God should be considered as it comes to bear on the life of the Christian and the church. After briefly explaining the words of Matthew 10:29-31, he distinguishes between God's general and special providence. Then follows an extensive discussion of the practical use of this doctrine. The author's Thanksgiving sermon, entitled "Haman's Vanity," which was preached before the House of Commons is added as an appendix to this work. Here, Sedgwick draws a parallel between Haman's plot to decimate the Jews and a Royalist plot that was hatched in London to seize the Parliamentary leaders.

This edition has been edited for modern readers and has an introductory essay by Joel R. Beeke and Matthew Winzer.

Read it, pass it along to a friend, and be comforted by the God who promises to never forsake the works of His own hands.

Table of

God's General Providence over All CreationGod's General Providence over His Church and PeopleLearn to Depend on ProvidenceDon't Vex Your Mind (1)Don't Vex Your Mind (2)Wait on ProvidenceBe Content and Apply Providence QuietlyGlean Comfort from ProvidenceThe Duties of God's Church Appendix - Haman's Vanity



Author

Obadiah Sedgwick (c.1600-1658) was a Puritan pastor and prominent member of the Westminster Assembly. His other works that have modern editions include The Anatomy of Secret Sins, Christ's Counsel to His Languishing Church, and The Doubting Believer.

Genres: Theology

105 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Mark D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book on Providence. Sedgwick helps the reader think through the Providence of God and the practial applications of it in life. I think this is a must read.