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The Complete Works of Thomas Brooks. Ed

The Complete Works of Thomas Brooks is a scholarly compilation that brings together the extensive writings of the 17th-century Puritan theologian. The volume encompasses a variety of genres, including sermons, treatises, and devotional works, providing a deep dive into Brooks' theological contributions and his impact on the development of Christian spirituality. more

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Thomas Brooks
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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“As well might a gnat seek to drink in the ocean, as a finite creature to comprehend the Eternal God. A God whom we could understand would be no God. If we could grasp Him, He could not be infinite. If we could understand Him, He could not be divine.”

“If you can sin and not weep over it, you are an heir of Hell. If you can go into sin, and afterwards feel satisfied to have done so, you are on the road to destruction. If there are no prickings of conscience, no inward torments, no bleeding wounds; if you have no throbs and heavings of a bosom that cannot rest; if your soul never feels filled with wormwood and gall when you know you have done evil, you are no child of God.”