The Works of Edward Polhill

by Edward Polhill

Publisher:

Thomas Ward and Co.

, 1844

Overview

Edward Polhill was a well-known Puritan author who lived in England in the 1600s whose writings focused on theology and principles of the Bible. Polhill’s writings are an invaluable addition to your library.

The content covered is still pertinent and beneficial. Each section starts with a letter to the Christian reader, which gives background to the information covered in the upcoming segments. Reading the introduction at the beginning of each section gives insight to the depth of his care and heart for the Christian believer.

Topics such as God’s self sufficiency, God’s love and mercy, the power of God manifested in Christ, the truth of God manifested in Christ, God’s providence asserted from Scripture, grace as the foundation of God’s love and the glory of God are just a few of the subjects discussed in The Works of Edward Polhill. Each essay by Polhill is a few pages in length, but filled with powerful and relevant information for living the Christian life. Polhill raises common questions of the Christian faith and answers them with in-depth research and practical answers.

The Logos Bible Software edition is taken from the 1844 edition of The Works of Edward Polhill.

Key Features

• Detailed Table of Contents
• Each section includes a letter to the reader from Polhill
• Essays written for easy reading

Contents

Top Highlights

“. Do this work impartially, do not mortify one or two sins, but all.” (Page 338)

“How shall we bear the cruelties of men, if the Father of mercies do not assist us? Or how shall we stand under our own creature-weakness, if the never-fainting Creator do not strengthen us! What shall we do in doubts, if the only wise One do not guide us? Or what shall we do in the valley of the shadow of death, if the living God be not with us?” (Page 335)

“It may be thou mayest be called to part with all—to hate father, mother, wife, children, life itself,” (Page 337)

“ self is not for suffering; the unregenerate part will hang back” (Page 336)

“unbelief, earthiness, sensualness, pride, hypocrisy, apostacy” (Page 336)

Praise for the Print Edition

Everything of Polhill is evangelical and valuable.

—Cotton Mather, Puritan minister

Product Details

• Title: The Works of Edward Polhill
• Author: Edward Polhill
• Pages: 359

About Edward Polhill

Edward Polhill was born in 1622 and was the son of a clergyman. While in school, Polhill studied law and was justice of the peace in Sussex. Polhill was most well known for writing with logic, and truthfulness in regards to the scriptures. Polhill died in 1694.