“Self is the only oil that makes the chariot-wheels of the hypocrite move in all religious concerns.”
Quote by Thomas Brooks
Work
The privie key of heaven; or Twenty arguments for closet-prayer, in a select discourse
This book is a philosophical and theological treatise that delves into the significance of private prayer, presenting twenty arguments to support its value and necessity. more
Author
Thomas Brooks
Thomas Brooks (1608-1680) was a prominent English author known for his religious and philosophical writings. His works held a significant place in 17th-century English literature and have had a profound impact on later generations. more
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