Brooks, Thomas 1608-1680
Thomas Brooks (1608–1680) was an English non-conformist Puritan preacher and author.
Much of what is known about Thomas Brooks has been ascertained from his writings. Born, likely to well-to-do parents, in 1608, Brooks entered Emmanuel College, Cambridge in 1625, where he was preceded by such men as Thomas Hooker, John Cotton, and Thomas Shepard. He was licensed as a preacher of the Gospel by 1640. Before that date, he appears to have spent a number of years at sea, probably as a chaplain with the fleet.
After the conclusion of the First English Civil War, Thomas Brooks became minister at Thomas Apostle's, London, and was sufficiently renowned to be chosen as preacher before the House of Commons on December 26, 1648. His sermon was afterwards published under the title, 'God's Delight in the Progress of the Upright', the text being Psalm 44:18: 'Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from Thy way'. Three or four years afterwards, he transferred to St. Margaret's, Fish-street Hill, London.
As a writer C. H. Spurgeon said of him, 'Brooks scatters stars with both hands, with an eagle eye of faith as well as the eagle eye of imagination'.
In 1662, he fell victim to the notorious Act of Uniformity, but he appears to have remained in his parish and to have preached as opportunity arose. Treatises continued to flow from his pen.
Thomas Brooks (1608–1680) was an English non-conformist Puritan preacher and author.
Much of what is known about Thomas Brooks has been ascertained from his writings. Born, likely to well-to-do parents, in 1608, Brooks entered Emmanuel College, Cambridge in 1625, where he was preceded by such men as Thomas Hooker, John Cotton, and Thomas Shepard. He was licensed as a preacher of the Gospel by 1640. Before that date, he appears to have spent a number of years at sea, probably as a chaplain with the fleet.
After the conclusion of the First English Civil War, Thomas Brooks became minister at Thomas Apostle's, London, and was sufficiently renowned to be chosen as preacher before the House of Commons on December 26, 1648. His sermon was afterwards published under the title, 'God's Delight in the Progress of the Upright', the text being Psalm 44:18: 'Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from Thy way'. Three or four years afterwards, he transferred to St. Margaret's, Fish-street Hill, London.
As a writer C. H. Spurgeon said of him, 'Brooks scatters stars with both hands, with an eagle eye of faith as well as the eagle eye of imagination'.
In 1662, he fell victim to the notorious Act of Uniformity, but he appears to have remained in his parish and to have preached as opportunity arose. Treatises continued to flow from his pen.
Complete Works of Thomas Brooks, Volume 1 - (1866)
Memoir;
Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices;
Apples of Gold for Young Men and Women;
The Mute Christian under the Smarting Rod;
A String of Pearls.
Complete Works of Thomas Brooks, Volume 2 - (1866)
An Ark for all God's Noahs;
The Privy-Key of Heaven;
Heaven on Earth; or, Wellgrounded assurance.
Complete Works of Thomas Brooks, Volume 3 - (1866)
The Unsearchable Riches of Christ;
A Cabinet of Jewels.
Complete Works of Thomas Brooks, Volume 4 - (1867)
The Crown and Glory of Christianity.
Complete Works of Thomas Brooks, Volume 5 - (1867)
The Golden Key to Open Hidden Treasures;
Paradise Opened;
A Word in Season.
Complete Works of Thomas Brooks, Volume 6 - (1867)
London's Lamentations on the Late Fiery Dispensation;
The Glorious Day of the Saints' Appearance;
God's Delight in the Progress of the Upright;
Hypocrites Detected;
A Believer's Last Day is His Best Day;
A Heavenly Cordial;
The Legacy of a Dying Mother and Mrs. Bell's Experiences;
The mute Christian under the smarting rod : with sovereign antidotes for every case : or, A Christian with an olive-leaf in his mouth, when he is under the greatest afflictions, trials, troubles, and darkest providences; with answers to questions and objections, calculated to promote submission and silence under all the changes that may be experienced in this world. - (1820) 1806 Edition
Great gain: gleaned from the writings of T. Brooks (1869)
Smooth Stones Taken from Ancient Brooks by Rev. C. H. Spurgeon. Being a collection of sentences, illustrations, and quaint sayings, from the works of that renowned puritan, Thomas Brooks. - 1860
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Apples of Gold for Young Men and Women: and a Crown of Glory for Old Men and Women. or, The Happiness of Being Good Betimes: and The Honour of Being an Old Disciple, Clearly and Fully Discovered, and Closely and Faithfully Applied. Also, The Young Man's Objections answered, and the Old Man's Doubts resolved. - 1814 1859 1857
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Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices: being, A Companion for Christians of All Denominations. - 1810 1832 1671
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The Privy Key of Heaven, or Twenty Arguments for Closet Prayer. - 1820
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London's Lamentations: or, A serious Discourse concerning that late fiery Dispensation that turned our (once renowned) City into a ruinous Heap (London: J. Hancock and N. Ponder, 1670)
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London's lamentations: or, A serious discourse concerning that late fiery dispensation that turned our (once renowned) city into a ruinous heap. Also the several lessons that are incumbent upon those whose house have escaped the consuming flames (London: J. Hancock and N. Ponder, 1670)
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London's Lamentations: or, A serious Discourse concerning that late fiery Dispensation that turned our (once renowned) City into a ruinous Heap (London: J. Hancock and N. Ponder, 1670)
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London's lamentations: or, A serious discourse concerning that late fiery dispensation that turned our (once renowned) city into a ruinous heap. Also the several lessons that are incumbent upon those whose house have escaped the consuming flames (London: J. Hancock and N. Ponder, 1670)
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