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Thomas Brooks (1608 - 1680). English Puritan preacher and author born in Glastonbury, Somerset. Likely educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, he entered ministry during the English Civil War, possibly serving as a chaplain in the Parliamentary navy. By 1648, he preached in London, becoming rector of St. Margaret’s, New Fish Street, in 1652, where he ministered through the Great Plague and Great Fire of 1666. A nonconformist, he was ejected in 1662 under the Act of Uniformity but continued preaching privately. Brooks wrote over a dozen works, including Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices (1652) and The Mute Christian Under the Rod, blending practical theology with vivid illustrations. Known for his warm, accessible style, he influenced Puritan spirituality, emphasizing repentance and divine sovereignty. Married twice—first to Martha Burgess in 1640, with whom he had four sons, then to Patience Cartwright—he faced personal loss but remained steadfast. His sermons drew crowds, and his books, reprinted centuries later, shaped Reformed thought. Brooks’ legacy endures through digital archives and reprints for modern readers.
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Thomas Brooks emphasizes the profound mercy of God in forgiving the sins of His people fully, completely, and perfectly. He reassures that no matter the type or severity of sin, those in covenant with God are assured of His pardon, which far exceeds human shortcomings and failures. Brooks highlights the contrast between human unrighteousness and Christ's righteousness, illustrating the boundless grace available to believers. He celebrates God's compassionate nature, which forgives all kinds of sins without reproach, showcasing the depth of His love and faithfulness. Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to rest in the assurance of God's mercy and grace.
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Fully, Completely and Perfectly
"I will be their God, and they will be My people. For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more." Heb. 8:10, 12 God will pardon the sins of His people fully, completely and perfectly. Neither the . . . many kinds of sins, nor many degrees of sin, nor many aggravations of sin, nor even the multitude of sins, can ever harm those souls who are in covenant with God. God has mercy enough, and pardons enough, for all His covenant-people's sins— whether original or actual, whether against the law or against the gospel, whether against the light of nature or the rule of grace, whether against mercies or judgments. The covenant remedy against all kinds and degrees of sin—infinitely transcends and surpasses . . . all our infirmities and enormities, all our weaknesses and wickednesses, all our follies and unworthinesses, etc. What is . . . our unrighteousness—compared to Christ's righteousness; our debts—compared to Christ's pardons; our unholiness—compared to Christ's holiness; our emptiness—compared to Christ's fullness; our weakness—compared to Christ's strength; our poverty—compared to Christ's riches; our wounds—compared to Christ's healing balm? "The Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands; and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin." Exodus 34:6-7. A merciful God, a gracious God—will pardon all kinds of sinners, and all kinds and degrees of sin. Oh, what astounding mercy, what rich grace is here! that God will not only pardon our light, our small offences; but our great and mighty sins! God will never upbraid His people for . . . their follies, their miscarriages, their unkindness, their unfruitfulness, their unthankfulness, their vileness, their stubbornness, their wickedness.
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Thomas Brooks (1608 - 1680). English Puritan preacher and author born in Glastonbury, Somerset. Likely educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, he entered ministry during the English Civil War, possibly serving as a chaplain in the Parliamentary navy. By 1648, he preached in London, becoming rector of St. Margaret’s, New Fish Street, in 1652, where he ministered through the Great Plague and Great Fire of 1666. A nonconformist, he was ejected in 1662 under the Act of Uniformity but continued preaching privately. Brooks wrote over a dozen works, including Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices (1652) and The Mute Christian Under the Rod, blending practical theology with vivid illustrations. Known for his warm, accessible style, he influenced Puritan spirituality, emphasizing repentance and divine sovereignty. Married twice—first to Martha Burgess in 1640, with whom he had four sons, then to Patience Cartwright—he faced personal loss but remained steadfast. His sermons drew crowds, and his books, reprinted centuries later, shaped Reformed thought. Brooks’ legacy endures through digital archives and reprints for modern readers.