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Heaven Taken By Storm: Showing the Holy Violence a Christian Is to Put Forth in the Pursuit after Glory Audiobook
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Many today believe that the Christian life is rather easy to both obtain and live. But the Puritans saw it as warfare, as wrestling, as “holy violence,” to use their term. The Apostle Paul spoke of beating his own body into subjection. And this holy violence is to be brought not only against one’s self, but against Satan, the world, and heaven too. And in this confrontation, we must use the weapons God has given us—reading the Word, hearing the Word, prayer, meditation, self-examination, and the due observance of the Lord’s Day. The writings of Thomas Watson, replete with sound doctrine, practical wisdom, and heart-searching application, need no introduction to readers of the Puritans. His profound spirituality, terse style, gripping remarks, practical illustrations, and beauty of expression make him one of the most irresistible, quotable, and devotional of all the Puritans. Heaven Taken By Storm is a precious little volume of practical Christian living and is one of our favorites of Puritan titles.
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"I studied this book with some good friends from Church, I appreciated the book more having different eyes go over it than my own. "
— Bob (4 out of 5 stars)
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" Watson is by far and away my favorite Puritan writer. This book is crammed full of pithy wisdom and evangelical fervor. "
— Douglas, 5/14/2013 -
" Just beginning to read this as part of my morning devotions with the kids. "
— Shawn, 4/7/2013 -
" I should have stayed away from this book while I was overtired, but it was convicting and helpful. The quote I most remember is something like: "Do we pray in the morning as if we would die by night?" This book has eternity in view. "
— Carl, 3/3/2013 -
" All things for Good is great! What will this book be like? "
— Martin, 4/19/2012 -
" This is a must read for all Christians! Best book I have read on the necessary of living a life of holy violence. "
— Danny, 1/13/2012 -
" I studied this book with some good friends from Church, I appreciated the book more having different eyes go over it than my own. "
— Bob, 11/28/2011 -
" This is a must read for all Christians! Best book I have read on the necessary of living a life of holy violence. "
— Danny, 4/9/2011
About Thomas Watson
Thomas Watson (c.1620–1686) was an English Nonconformist Puritan preacher and author. Watson was imprisoned in 1651 for his involvement in a plot to recall King Charles II. After his release in 1652, he became a famous preacher until the Restoration in 1660, at which point he was ejected for nonconformity.
About David Cochran Heath
David Cochran Heath is a professional actor with more than 30 years of experience on the stage in over 130 productions. He is also a lifelong fan of radio theater and has done a variety of narration and character work. He lives in San Diego with his wife, Beth.