The Glory of Grace: Introduction to the Puritans in Their Own Words

Who were the Puritans? What did they seek to achieve? What were their successes and failures? Are they of any importance to Christians today?

We firmly believe that all Christians need to discover the important story of how these men and women sought to follow Jesus Christ. Their convictions resulted in a brave and joyful faith, and the writing they have left us on the Christian life continues to be a rich resource for our own discipleship. Meeting the Puritans by listening to them has enriched both of us more than we can express. And so, in The Glory of Grace, we want to introduce you to people who had a deep love for Jesus Christ and a great vision for the Christian life. We all have much to learn...

Each chapter contains a concise introduction followed by carefully selected excerpts from key Puritan works, together with suggestions for further reading.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction: The Puritans vii
1 Richard Sibbes on Assurance 1
2 Thomas Goodwin on the Holy Spirit 17
3 Samuel Rutherford on Covenant Confidence 29
4 William Bridge on Suffering 43
5 Jeremiah Burroughs on Contentment 59
6 Anne Bradstreet on Loss 73
7 John Owen on Communion with God 89
8 Richard Baxter on Everyday Discipleship 103
9 John Bunyan on Faith 123
10 John Flavel on Providence 139
11 Thomas Boston on the Bible 155