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Sibbes, Richard

 
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Synopsis

The Bruised Reed And Smoking Flax is a Christian devotional book written by Richard Sibbes and first published in 1630. This edition was published in 1878. The book is a collection of sermons that focus on the themes of comfort, healing, and restoration for those who are broken, weak, or struggling in their faith. The title of the book is taken from a biblical passage in Isaiah 42:3, which speaks of God's gentle care for the weak and vulnerable. Sibbes uses this passage as a starting point to explore the nature of God's love and compassion for his people. He emphasizes the importance of humility, repentance, and faith in receiving God's grace and mercy. He also encourages his readers to persevere in their faith despite the challenges and difficulties they may face. The book is divided into nine chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of God's love and care for his people. Sibbes uses a variety of biblical stories and examples to illustrate his points, and his writing is characterized by a warm and compassionate tone. Overall, The Bruised Reed And Smoking Flax is a timeless classic of Christian literature that offers comfort and encouragement to anyone who is struggling in their faith. It is a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of God's love and compassion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Biographie de l'auteur

Richard Sibbes (1577-1635) a Puritan cleric and divine, "was born in Tostock, Suffolk, the first-born son of a wheelwright. In 1595, against his father's wishes that he carry on the family trade, Sibbes joined St John's College, Cambridge. Though of his own spiritual progress we know little, we do know that he undoubtedly heard the preaching of William Perkins in Cambridge, and that he was ultimately converted under the ministry of Perkins' successor, Paul Baynes. "After earning his B.D. in 1610, he was appointed as a lecturer at Holy Trinity in Cambridge, a position from which he was relieved five years later because of his Puritan tendencies. Sibbes, however, had by then become widely known for his preaching, and through the influence of some powerful friends, in 1617 he was chosen to be the preacher at Gray's Inn, one of the most influential pulpits in London. At Gray's Inn, Sibbes' eminence and influence as a preacher continued to grow, to the extent that his foes did not dare move against him. "In 1626, he came back to Cambridge as Master of St Catherine's Hall, while retaining his position at Gray's Inn. And in 1633, he returned to Holy Trinity, this time by crown appointment "to its perpetual curacy." Sibbes continued his preaching ministry both there and at Gray's Inn, as well as maintaining his duties at St Catherine's. until his death on 5th July 1635, at the age of 58. "During his lifetime, Sibbes authorised the publishing of only three volumes of his work. One is a treatise entitled The Soul's Conflict with Itself and Victory over itself by Faith, and the other two are collections of sermons under the titles The Saint's Safety in Evil Times and The Bruised Reed and Smoking Flax. Both The Soul's Conflict and The Saint's Safety are able works, exposing their author as a master at the practical application of Scripture and theology. But it is in The Bruised Reed that we find crystallised the foundation and essence of Sibbes' own ministry and preaching."

Présentation de l'éditeur

Sibbes never wastes the student's time. "He scatters pearls and diamonds with both hands: - C. H. Spurgeon. Richard Sibbes was known in London in the early 17th century as "the Heavenly Doctor Sibbes." The Bruised Reed and Smoking Flax; is a masterful exposition of Matthew 12:20. In this the author explains what the reed refers to, then he explains what is to be "a bruised reed." Publisher’s Note: This book was produced by a team of hard-working volunteers in an effort to keep books of antiquity alive and well among our modern day readers. We are grateful for the hard work and effort that went into the reproduction of these classics. We make a concerted effort to achieve a high quality product while at the same time offering these precious books at lower prices to reach the widest readership possible. Our prayer is that you will find them honoring to the name of Christ and share these rich Christians books with others.

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