The Sweetness of Divine Meditation by William Bridge (1600-1670)
It is meditation that makes you master of the truths that you read or hear; otherwise, the wisdom remains in the book – William Bridge.
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The Art of Divine Meditation by Edmund Calamy (1600-1666)
Many make excuses not to meditate because it is difficult. Some neglect it totally, and yet others may have simply never learned to do it rightly. A masterful work by a respected Westminster Divine.
The Whole Duty of Divine Meditation – by Richard Allestree (1619-1681)
Do you meditate on the scriptures daily? Richard Allestree teaches this most neglected spiritual discipline to help Christians glorify God in personal devotions.
A Treatise of Divine Meditation – by John Ball (1585-1640)
Many hear the Word of God, praise the preacher, wonder at the doctrine delivered, are affected with joy or sorrow. But, the godly man treasures up the Word in his heart, not a talent in a napkin, but as provision in a storehouse, which he brings forth in due season (Luke 2:19). Ball shows the excellency of divine meditation and was highly praised in his day for this rare puritan work.
The Spiritual Chemyst, or Divine Meditations on Several Subjects – by William Spurstowe (1605-1666)
Spend 60 days in a devotional with one of the greatest Westminster Puritans. This is the last available work by Spurstowe in print and is a spiritual treasure.
Instructions for the Art of Divine Meditation – by Thomas White (d. 1672)
Meditation is often neglected by the Christian. We pray, but we don’t meditate as we should. Thomas White’s masterful work is one of the finest treatments of the subject of divine meditation in print. It is not only an instruction, but also a devotional.
Putting on Christ by Thomas Hooker (1586-1647)
Through this work, Hooker presents a compelling call to Christians to cultivate a life deeply rooted in Christ, continually drawing on God’s strength to navigate the spiritual walk and uphold the mission of the church militant while they live in this world. It serves as a reminder of the continuous need for sanctification and the pivotal role of faith, obedience, and daily communion with Christ in the believer’s life.
The Practice of Patience – by Thomas Goodwin (1600-1680)
Thomas Goodwin delivers a biblical exploration of patience from James 1 as an essential Christian virtue, revealing patience not just as endurance but a divine grace.
A Devotional on Our Savior’s Death and Passion by Charles Herle (1598-1659)
Herle’s masterful devotional forms each chapter into a respective day’s meditation. In his work, there are 41 devotionals on the passion and death of Christ, with a concluding meditation on the resurrection; that Christ is a dying and rising Savior.
Attending the Lord’s Table – by Henry Tozer (1602-1650)
Tozer teaches the meaning of the supper, how to prepare for it, how self-examination includes our knowledge, repentance, faith and love, what to meditate on concerning Christ, and how to practice and live in God’s sight after we have taken it.