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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 truth that believers are cherished by God, who created, redeemed, and called them by name. He highlights that each individual is precious in God's sight, valued as His peculiar treasure and honored above all else. Brooks reassures the congregation that God's love and ownership extend to the weakest and lowest among them, affirming their worth and identity in Christ. The sermon draws from Isaiah 43:1, reminding listeners of their unique relationship with God and His unwavering commitment to them.
You Are Mine!
"But now, this is what the Lord says—He who created you, O Jacob, He who formed you, O Israel—Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are Mine!" Isaiah 43:1 "You are Mine—for I have made you. You are Mine—for I have chosen you. You are Mine—for I have bought you, purchased you. You are Mine—for I have called you. You are Mine—for I have redeemed you. You are Mine—for I have stamped My image upon you. You are Mine—for I have put My Spirit into you!" "You are precious and honored in My sight," Is. 43:4 God prizes His people . . . as His "peculiar treasure;" Exod. 19:5, as His "portion;" Deut. 32:9, as His "pleasant portion;" Jer. 12:10, as His "jewels;" Mal. 3:17, as His "glory;" Isaiah 4:5, as His "crown and royal diadem." Yes, God prizes the poorest, the lowest, and the weakest saint in the world—above a multitude, yes, above a world of unforgiven sinners.
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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.