Robert Cushman, the author of the preceding discourse, was one of the most distinguished characters among that collection of worthies, who quitted England on account of their religious difficulties, and settled with Mr. John Robinson, their pastor in the city of Leyden, in Holland, in the year 1609. Proposing afterwards a removal to America in the year 1617, Mr. Cushman and Mr. John Carver, (afterwards the first Governor of New-Plymouth) were sent over to England, as their agents, to agree...

In "The Sin and Danger of Self-Love," Robert Cushman embarks on a meticulous theological exploration of the concept of self-love within a Christian framework. Cushman's literary style is characterized by its rigorous philosophical inquiry and eloquent prose, deftly intertwining scripture with psychological insight. Engaging with historical context, he draws upon doctrines from the Church Fathers to contemporary thought, presenting self-love not merely as a psychological phenomenon but as a...

In "The Sin and Danger of Self-Love," Robert Cushman delves into the intricate relationship between self-adoration and its psychological and spiritual ramifications. Set against the backdrop of early 17th-century Puritan thought, the text employs a didactic literary style that fuses rigorous theological discourse with eloquent prose. Cushman meticulously critiques the perils of excessive self-love, juxtaposing it with foundational Christian tenets that advocate humility and self-denial. Hi...

The Jefferson Bible, or The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth as it is formally titled, was Thomas Jefferson's effort to extract the doctrine of Jesus by removing sections of the New Testament containing supernatural aspects as well as perceived misinterpretations he believed had been added by the Four Evangelists. Excerpted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

This book comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents, divided by each section.Ephrem the Syrian was a Syriac and a prolific Syriac-language Hymnographer and theologian of the 4th century. His works are hailed by Christians throughout the world and many denominations venerate him as a saint. He has been declared a Doctor of the Church in Roman Catholicism. He is especially beloved in the Syriac Orthodox Church.Ephrem wrote a wide variety of Hymns, poems, and sermons in verse, as we...

The Prayer of Jabez A Sermon (No. 994)             Delivered by C. H. SPURGEON At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington

The first and greatest commandment is this: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind.” Medieval monk and church leader St. Bernard of Clairvaux explores four stages of love by which the follower of Christ moves from selfishness deeper and deeper into a life of all-consuming love for Almighty God. His deeply insightful words, penned centuries ago, ring just as inspiring and true today as they did the day they w...

Another quality eBook from Chapel Library. Charles H. Spurgeon (1834-1892) urges us to look closely at our Saviour’s description of prayer in the text of Mark 11:24 and discern prayer’s essential qualities. We are directed to earnestly desire the definite objects we plead for, believing that we will receive them, and immediately acting in a manner that demonstrates we have received them. Spurgeon next directs the reader to avoid an empty, merely habitual form of prayer, and seek instead to...

This carefully crafted ebook: "William Blake's Illustrations of The Book of Job (Illuminated Manuscript with the Original Illustrations of William Blake)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.William Blake is regarded as one of the greatest creative geniuses of the Romantic era, valued for the visionary power of both his poetry and his art. However, in his own time, he struggled to make ends meet and his work attracted little attention.

How often do we ask this question: what love does God want from us? So often it is just the opposite; we pray to God to tell him what we want - never thinking that we are in a relationship - never considering what we should give in return. On Loving God is a devotional classics written in the 12 century by Bernard of Clairvaux. It is a A succinct, exquisite meditation on what it means to love God. Bernard of Clairvaux presents the concept of the four degrees of love: First degree: love of ...

With the three works included in this volume--Paradise Lost, Samson Agonistes, and Lycidas--Milton placed himself next to Shakespeare, Dante, and Homer as one of the greatest literary genius in history.

Power to LiveGod intends each of His followers to walk with Him every day and come into closer contact with Him. This devotional will lead you in this walk and guide you each day of the year. Through some of the most inspirational words of famous Christian writers such as Jeanne Guyon, St. Augustine, Hannah Whitall Smith, William Law, Charles Wesley, and George MacDonald, you will learn how to…Live each day worry-freeOvercome present trials