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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 power of faith as an appropriating grace that allows believers to claim God's promises and attributes as their own. He illustrates how faith enables individuals to declare God as their eternal guide, to embrace their identity in Christ, and to lay hold of the righteousness, mercy, power, wisdom, and salvation offered through Jesus. This kind of faith possesses a unique omnipotency, empowering believers to navigate life's challenges with confidence in God's provision and support.
A Kind of Omnipotency in It
Faith is an appropriating grace. Faith looks upon God, and says with David, "This God is my God forever and ever, and He shall be my guide unto the death." Faith looks upon Christ, and says with the spouse, "I am my beloved's, and His desire is towards me." Faith looks upon an immortal crown, and says "Henceforth is laid up for me a crown of glory." Faith looks upon the righteousness of Christ, and says, "This righteousness is mine to cover me." Faith looks upon the mercy of Christ, and says, "This mercy is mine to pardon me." Faith looks upon the power of Christ, and says, "This power is mine to support me." Faith looks upon the wisdom of Christ, and says, "This wisdom is mine to direct me." Faith looks upon the blood of Christ, and says, "This blood is mine to save me." Faith has a kind of omnipotency in it; it is able to do all things.
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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.