Were the Puritans Conservative?

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Originally Posted by ReformedDave

Love those puritans. Wish we had more of them. (I have close to 100 of their books in my library)

They have their legalists too.

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Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

They have their legalists too.

Yes but compared to today's crop they are giants.

Which of their works have you read?

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"Why Anne Hutchins Must Go ..."

[ReformedDave]

Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

"Why Anne Hutchins Must Go ..."

In theory I agree but if you relegate your reading to the witch hunt it's your loss.

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Originally Posted by ReformedDave

In theory I agree but if you relegate your reading to the witch hunt it's your loss.

Perhaps you can make a recommendation, Dave. Something lite, for starters ... before I go Tulippy.

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Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

Perhaps you can make a recommendation, Dave. Something lite, for starters ... before I go Tulippy.

One of the easiest and most wonderful of the puritans to read is Thomas Watson. Very devotional. Also, there is a collection of Puritan Prayers (The Valley of Vision) that you can get in paperback and is the greatest devotional book I know of.

"Altogether Lovely" by Jonathan Edwards is a great collection of sermons on the sweetness of Christ. (by Sola Deo Gloria Pub)

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Originally Posted by ReformedDave

One of the easiest and most wonderful of the puritans to read is Thomas Watson. Very devotional. Also, there is a collection of Puritan Prayers (The Valley of Vision) that you can get in paperback and is the greatest devotional book I know of.

"Altogether Lovely" by Jonathan Edwards is a great collection of sermons on the sweetness of Christ. (by Sola Deo Gloria Pub)

I'll give 'em a try ... no promises.

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Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

I'll give 'em a try ... no promises.

Don't try them all. Start with the 'Valley of Vision'. Small and inexpensive bites.

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Originally Posted by ReformedDave

Don't try them all. Start with the 'Valley of Vision'. Small and inexpensive bites.

Okey dokey smokey ... I will.

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Valley of Vision-

Evening Praise

Giver of all, another day is ended and I take my place beneath my great redeemer's cross, where healing streams continually descend, where balm is poured into every wound, where I wash anew in the all-cleansing blood, assured that Thou seest in me no spots of sin. Yet a little while and I shall go to Thy home and be no more seen; help me to gird up the loins of my mind, to quicken my step, to speed as if each moment were my last, that my life be joy, my death glory.

I thank Thee for the temporal blessings of this world—the refreshing air, the light of the sun, the food that renews strength, the raiment that clothes, the dwelling that shelters, the sleep that gives rest, the starry canopy of night, the summer breeze, the flowers' sweetness, the music of flowing streams, the happy endearments of family, kindred, friends. Things animate, things inanimate, minister to my comfort. My cup runs over. Suffer me not to be insensible to these daily mercies. Thy hand bestows blessings: Thy power averts evil. I bring my tribute of thanks for spiritual graces, the full warmth of faith, the cheering presence of Thy Spirit, the strength of Thy restraining will, Thy spiking of hell's artillery. Blessed be my sovereign Lord!