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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 comforting presence of God in the lives of believers, reminding them that despite their troubles and distress, God is always with them, providing strength, help, and support. He encourages Christians to find solace in the fact that their loving Father will never abandon them, regardless of their circumstances. Brooks highlights that God's presence is a source of comfort, counsel, grace, and peace, urging believers to lean on Him during difficult times.
I Am With You
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." Is. 41:10 Oh! this special, this favorable presence of the Lord with His people, in their greatest troubles and deepest distresses, is a sweet presence, a comfortable presence, a delightful presence, a blessed presence! O Christian, be in whatever place you will, and with whatever company you will, and in whatever condition you will—yet your loving God, your kind Father, your bosom Friend, will be still with you! He will never leave you, nor forsake you! Oh what a spring of comfort this should be to you! O Christian! are your troubles . . . many in number, strange in nature, heavy in measure, much in burden, and long in continuance? Remember that your God is near . . . whose mercies are numerous, whose wisdom is wondrous, and whose power is miraculous! O my friends, how can you lack comfort—who have the God of all consolation present with you? How can you lack counsel—who have the wonderful Counselor so near unto you? How can you lack grace—who have the God of all grace standing by you? How can you lack peace—who have always the presence of the Prince of peace with you?
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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.