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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 his sermon 'I, Even I,' focusing on Isaiah 43:25, where God declares His authority to forgive sins. He highlights the gravity of our offenses against God, including the violation of His law and covenant, yet reassures us of God's willingness to blot out our transgressions for His own sake. The repetition of 'I, even I' serves to remind us of the personal nature of God's forgiveness and the depth of His love despite our shortcomings. Brooks calls believers to recognize the seriousness of their sins while also embracing the hope found in God's mercy.
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I, Even I
"I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions, for My own sake, and remembers your sins no more." Isaiah 43:25 "I, even I," is a passionate and emphatic expression. "I, even I," whom you have offended, "I, even I," whom you have provoked, "I, even I," whose glorious name you have profaned, "I, even I," whose righteous law you have violated, "I, even I," whose holy covenant you have transgressed, "I, even I," whose mercies you have despised, "I, even I," whose chastisements you have slighted, "I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions, for My own sake, and remembers your sins no more." Isaiah 43:25
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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.