Category Archives: Puritans

Two grand pillars…

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Tom Brainerd

There are two grand pillars of truth revealed in the Old Testament: God’s promise of Christ and the manifesto of God’s gracious nature. Thomas Goodwin

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Been there, too…

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Tom Brainerd

Do not focus your thoughts among the confused wheels of secondary causes – ‘O if this had been, this had not followed.’ Look to the master motion of the first wheel. In building, we see hewn stones and timbers under … Continue reading →

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Been there…

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Tom Brainerd

The great Master Gardener in his wonderful providence has planted me in this part of his vineyard by his grace, and here I grow and abide till the great Master of the vineyard thinks it fit to transplant me. Samuel … Continue reading →

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Narrow-minded bigotry…

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Tom Brainerd

“They accuse the Puritans of narrow-minded bigotry. In response to such a charge, it must be stated clearly and openly that political liberty was not the highest priority for the Puritans. The highest priority was the glory of God. If … Continue reading →

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Great with pen and sword…

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Tom Brainerd

J. C. Ryle on the Puritans… The Puritans, as a body, have done more to elevate the national character than any class of Englishmen that ever lived. Ardent lovers of civil liberty, and ready to die in its defence mighty … Continue reading →

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