This book has been called by some one of the greatest Christian books of all time. It is another of the excellent reprints of Puritan books from Soli Deo Gloria. The book, which was originally entitled “A Saint Indeed”, is based on Proverbs 4:23, which exhorts us to “keep our heart, for out of it are the issues of life”. And Flavel carefully and exhaustively unfolds all that is involved in “keeping” the heart, and how that should be the “great business” of every Christian. Keeping the hear...

Do we believe that everything in the world and in our own lives down to the minutest details is ordered by the providence of God? Do we ever take time to observe and meditate on the workings of Providence? If not, are we missing much?It should be a delight and pleasure to us to discern how God works all things in the world for His own glory and His people’s good. But it should be an even greater pleasure to observe the particular designs of Providence in our own lives. ‘O, what a wo...

How will you triumph when your heart is left trembling?To some degree, everyone experiences fear. It impacts the decisions we make and leaves us feeling helpless. John Flavel begins this book by examining various fears and discussing general ways God governs it in this world. He then turns to sinful fear in particular, explaining its causes and disastrous effects. His longest chapter discusses rules for dealing with sinful fear, showing how a proper fear of God is the ultimate reme...

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. (Proverbs 4:23)The heart of man is his worst part before it is regenerated, and the best part afterward. It is the seat of principles, and the fountain of actions. The greatest difficulty in conversion is to win the heart to God. The greatest difficulty after conversion is to keep the heart with God. Direction and help in this great work are the scope of the text wherein we have:* An exhortation: Keep thy heart with a...

A TOKEN FOR MOURNERS. OR, The advice of Christ to a distressed mother, bewailing the death of her dear and only son ; wherein the boundaries of sorrow are duly fixed, excesses restrained, the com- mon pleas answered, and divers rules for the support of god's afflicted ones .....

"To keep the heart then, is carefully to preserve it from sin which disorders it; and maintain that spiritual and gracious frame, which fits it for a life of communion with God." - John Flavel

This Puritan classic, first published in the late seventeenth century, sets forth the biblical teaching of God and his interaction in our lives.No detail is too small or insignificant for God; he is there, working out “all things for good.” And in that promise, every believer can take comfort that God truly has a purpose for every single person and will unfold his plan, which includes every detail in our daily lives.Chapter topics includeproofs of a special providen...

In the tender pages of Facing Grief: A Token for Mourners, John Flavel offers a heartfelt exploration of the profound experience of loss. Published in 1674, just two years after the passing of his beloved second wife, Flavel draws from the compassionate words of Luke 7:13: **“**And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, ‘Weep not.’”With a comforting blend of Scripture, practical counsel, and wise reflections shaped by his own journey through af...

A collection of sermons that will ignite a craving for God’s word. John Flavel urges his congregation to deepen their understanding of scripture, which will improve their relationship with God, strengthen their faith against spiritual attacks and false teachings, and transform their lives. Stressing the importance of discernment grown from immersion in God’s word, the practical and concise advice contained here also serves as a useful and encouraging devotional tool for Christians at any p...

In "The Righteous Man's Refuge" by John Flavel, listeners are invited on a profound journey into the depths of faith and resilience. Set against the backdrop of turbulent times, Flavel's timeless wisdom illuminates the path of the righteous amidst life's storms. Through stirring narratives and insightful teachings, Flavel reveals the sanctuary found in steadfast devotion and unwavering trust in a higher power. As listeners immerse themselves in Flavel's eloquent prose, they will discover t...

We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance. – Romans 5:3It is as much our interest as it is our duty to be awakened out of our pleasant but most pernicious drowsiness. Troubles will be so much more sinking and intolerable if they take us by surprise. Just as expectation spoils earthly comforts by sucking out much of its sweetness beforehand so that we find less in it when we come to the actual enjoyment, so the expectation of suffering eases much of the ...

Shows God's providence in every aspect of our lives.