DUTY OF SELF-DENIAL AND TEN OTHER SERMON

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THOMAS WATSON

This book includes eight chapters on self-denial, based on Luke 9:23, and ten additional sermons, seven of which have not been reprinted since the seventeenth century. Watson teaches that ‘self-denial is the first principle of Christianity.’ He describes what self-denial is, then demonstrates the Christ-asserting nature of every self-denying act. The additional sermons in this volume are also valuable, particularly those on God as the reward of His people (Gen. 15:1), ‘kissing’ the Son (Ps. 2:12), the comforting rod (Ps. 23:4), and the Judgment Day (Acts 17:31).

The Duty of Self-Denial was first published in 1675. Seven of the ten other sermons were taken from Sermons on Several Subjects Preached by Mr. Thomas Watson (London, 1689). Grateful acknowledgement is given to the Evangelical Library in London for the loan of this book. The remaining three sermons were taken from the six-volume set, The Morning Exercises at Cripplegate (London: James Nichols, 1844).

Table of Contents:
The Duty of Self-Denial
The Comforting Rod
The Peace of Christ
Kiss the Son
Till My Change Comes
His Heart Is Fixed
Light in Darkness
The Good Shepherd
How Must We Make Religion Our Business?
The Day of Judgment Asserted
How God Is His People’s Great Reward