Secret of Communion with God

by Matthew Henry

Publisher:

Wordsearch

, 2013

Overview

One of the finest, but little known, treatises on the godly life ever written, by the author of the justly popular Matthew Henry's Commentary. This little gem teaches how to begin the day with God, how to spend the day with God, and how to end the day with God. About the Author Matthew Henry (1662-1714) was a Presbyterian minister in England, who is best known for his beloved devotional commentary on the Bible. He began his commentary on the Bible in 1704. He completed his work up to the end of Acts before his untimely death by stroke. Afterward, his ministerial friends completed the work from Henry's notes and writings. His Bible commentaries have always enjoyed much popularity for "their penetrating insight, exhilarating freshness, and ingenuity of thought and expression." It has not been generally known that he was also a distinguished preacher. He began preaching at twenty-four years old and held pastorates until his death. The greatness of his sermons consists in their scriptural content, lucid presentation, practical application, and Christ-centeredness.

Contents

Top Highlights

“ we say we hear from a friend whom we receive a letter from; we must see to it that God hears from us daily.” (Page 13)

“Praying is lifting up the soul to God, and pouring out the heart before him;” (Page 13)

“If he speak to us by way of conviction and reproof, ought not we to return an answer by way of confession and submission? If he speak to us by way of comfort, ought not we to reply in praise? If you love God, you cannot be to seek for something to say to him, something for your hearts to pour out before him, which his grace has already put there.” (Pages 15–16)

“but at the helm; whatever threatens the church is ordered by the Lord Jesus, and shall be made to work for its good” (Page 43)

“Nothing is more dangerous than security in a sinful way, and men crying peace, peace, to themselves” (Pages 74–75)

Product Details

• Title: Secret of Communion with God
• Author: Matthew Henry
• Publisher: Wordsearch
• Print Publication Date: 2013
• Logos Release Date: 2020
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subject: Christian Living
• Resource ID: LLS:WS_F73D3526887947CEB85966647E62BFB2
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-08-25T20:05:49Z

About Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry (1662–1714) was an English Presbyterian Minister. His father, also a minister, was ejected under the Act of Uniformity of 1662. Matthew Henry abandoned legal studies for theology and became the minister of a congregation in Chester. He founded the Presbyterian Chapel in Trinity Street. He is best known for his Commentary on the Bible.