Jeremiah Burroughs (sometimes Burroughes; c. 1600 – London, November 13, 1646) was an English Congregationalist and a well-known Puritan preacher.
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Burroughs (1599-1646) was one of the great Independents, a member of the Westminster Assembly, and a voluminous writer. All he wrote was powerful.
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61 of 62 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After you've read through the first chapter of this book, you will think most modern evangelical writing should be shelved next to Dr. Seuss.
This is a fantastic and profound book, HOWEVER . . .
DON'T BUY THIS EDITION! The print is miniscule and very difficult to read! Try the Banner of Truth Edition.
48 of 49 people found the following review helpful
By J. Adrian
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This is 'the book' on the doctrine of Christian contentment. The depth of the Puritans is rarely even approached by modern authors. Burrough's takes you through some of the ABC's of Christian living. For example on p.87-88 "We deserve nothing and therefore why should we be impatient if we do not get what we desire." Perhaps at the root of discontentment is that we really do not desire God's will in everything, at least in some things we want the Lord to rubber stamp and implement our will even if it is contrary to His. A Christian can be content no matter what their circumstances because contentment comes from the inward state of the heart and not from outward circumstances as the author ably instructs the reader. The importance of a believer learning to be content(and it is a lifelong process)would be difficult to overstate. It helps in dealing with temptation, it prepares the Christian for any type of service their Lord and Master requires of them, and it brings great comfort no matter how bleak things may appear to be. The writer also enables the reader to understand how that comfort is brought, on p.130 " Certainly our contentment does not consist in getting the thing we desire, but in God's fashioning our spirits to our conditions." God works in us to view things by faith, and by doing so , we see things more and more filtered through God's perspective. By doing that we can see a little more of the big picture of all of the Lord's dealings with His people and bring that to bear on what is happening in our life. Any Christian who learns to be more content both glorifies God and becomes increasingly useful in His service and thats why this book is so important and useful for the Lord's people.
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By M. Galishoff
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Look at the self-help secion and Christian Living section in bookstores and you will find hundreds if not thousands of books professing to help the reader to contentment and happiness. Very few, if any, survive the test of time much less the test of human experience.
This great book, written almost 400 years ago, addresses the basic problem of human discontent, suffering and offers a timeless and tested solution. 16th and 17th century Divines did not mince words, cater to the fickle tastes of the reading public or care about being poitically correct. They preached the truth.
True contentment, argues the author, is achieved by subtraction and not by addition; by surrender and not struggle.
Read this great work and toss all those written by people who will be forgotten next year. It will set your heart on fire and elevate your soul.
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Poor type set
This great book has been reduced to a type size that is VERY uncomfortable to read. Amazon should use the book published by Banner of Truth. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Fair weather
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difficult read
This is a difficult read. His use of english is sometimes very difficult to understand, and I am still not finished reading it. Can only take a page or two at a time. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Health nut
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Book is fantastic. This print is unreadable.
This is a photocopy of an older version of this book. At times the contrast is too high so the letters bleed together. Buy the Sovereign Grace publication instead.
Published 2 months ago by Jeremiah M Wellman
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Great & classic book
This book was instrumental in giving me a proper perspective on my life and role in the world. I had (mistakenly) come to believe that I deserved to be happy. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Pink
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Text too small
I have to use magnifying glass. The content is great since it's one of the all time great works on the subject of Christian contentment.
Published 3 months ago by Eric N. Dunn
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Amazing
I really enjoy reading this book, one of the best Christian books that are needed in each American family home.
Published 5 months ago by justforyou
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Contended with this Book!
I read this Puritan classic as a devotional in the morning. A needed reminder for me to be content in all things.
Published 8 months ago by Ron Coia
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A Puritan Classic
Most of us think of contentment as a quick check mark on our path toward sanctification. "Been there. Done that. I'm content. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Stephen Jones
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Best book on contentment & suffering
This is going on my list of books that changed my life, and there aren't many. I highly recommend reading this book, because it goes much deeper than you think, and you will learn... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Happy Housewife
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The wisdom available in this e-book is readily apparent upon reading these sample quotes:
"The doctrinal conclusion briefly is this: That to be well-skilled in the... Read more
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Published 12 months ago by genev
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