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Hi PB, It's been quite a while! Appreciate Rich L. for the line to come back aboard. There are some old threads and discussions about a paper I wrote way back when, and since I recently started posting all my writings to my site, www.danielrhyde.com, I figured I'd post my paper on James...

Prayer, Praise and Practical Godliness by Vincent Alsop (1630–1703) Vincent Alsop (1630–1703) was a reformed preacher of the Gospel of Christ and a well known minister in his day, being of great skill and preaching ability. Prayer. Praise. Godliness. These are not three separate duties. They...

The Nature of Edification by John Kettlewell (1653–1695) John Kettlewell (1653–1695) was a noted seventeenth-century Anglican pastor, theologian, and reformed devotional writer distinguished for his holiness, learning, and commitment to Christian peace. In “The Nature of Edification”...

Practical Observations on the Lord’s Prayer by C. Matthew McMahon (239 Pages) Prayer can feel like a chore, a rushed list of wants muttered in the dark. But what if Jesus meant something more in Matthew 6:9-13? In Practical Observations on the Lord’s Prayer, C. Matthew McMahon takes nine key...

Perhaps this question is a bit nebulous to expect a straightforward answer to, but I felt it necessary to ask the more experienced brethren about this because it was on my heart. Oftentimes, I don't have a set time, be that in length or duration, or that of the time of day, where I can get alone...

Practical Divinity by William Fenner (1600–1640) William Fenner (1600–1640) was one of the clearest voices of seventeenth-century English Puritanism. His sermons are plain, zealous, and piercing, filled with Scripture and applied with searching force. This volume gathers William Fenner’s most...

”The priest setting the lamps in order daily represents Christ causing his people daily to receive and give forth light and life. In the midst of a dark world, believers are set up as lights. See Phil. 2:15; Matt. 5:16. They should be as the Baptist, "burning and shining lights." They should be...

What do you guys think about having tools for aiding in prayer such as prewritten prayers (like the Book of Common Prayer or Valley of Vision) or prayer beads like the Lutheran Wreath of Christ or Anglican prayer beads? If you are in favor of them, how do you keep them from being mindless? If...

In Second Macabees, the writer reckunts how soon before the persecutions preceding the Macabean revolt accoured, word came to the governor that the temple had much money within it, and he sent his treasurer Heliodorus with guards to take it. After demanding to be given it, the high priest...

This is one of those questions that I would have never given much thought had I not heard a pastor tell a story of this happening. For it is one thing to see the Lord's judgment on evil people and cautiously draw conclusions, it's an entirely different thing to actually pray the imprecatory...

I thought of the recent thread on the law and the promises of God as I listened to this sermon yesterday on a lovely drive through the Alabama countryside. It was so helpful and I pray it’s a blessing and helpful to many of you as well. https://web.sermonaudio.com/sermons/61724110502108

Hi folks! A question on prayer that I've asked myself before, but have never really felt completely satisfied with any answer I've came up with. How are we to examine our own prayer lives in light of those who are considered great prayer warriors - I'm thinking of the likes of David Brainerd...

The Works of Henry Greenwood by Henry Greenwood (1545-1634) Henry Greenwood (1545-1634) was a Calvinistic Minister of the Gospel and a popular early Puritan theologian. Explore the timeless and biblical wisdom of Henry Greenwood’s original works compiled into a single volume. There are nine...

The Works of Richard Greenham Volume 1 by Richard Greenham, (1531-1594) Richard Greenham, (1531-1594) was an early puritan, engaged in holy labor for Christ, being a most godly brother, wonderful pastor, zealous preacher, and esteemed as used greatly in the church of God. This first volume of...

Spiritual Logic or Hints and Helps to Personal Devotions by Thomas Harrison D.D. (1618–1682) Thomas Harrison D.D. (1618–1682) was a nonconformist divine and powerful preacher of the Gospel, who was well known for his eloquence and fluency both in prayer and preaching. In this wonderful...

Hi family, I would like to ask you: How can we grow in our communion with our triune God? What has helped you most to improve your relationship with Him? Thank you so much.

Does anyone know where this quotation, often attributed to Martin Luther, originates?

Are these the same book? Just different versions? https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/a-way-to-pray-a-biblical-method-for-enriching-your-prayer-life-henry.html https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/a-method-for-prayer-henry.html

The Orthodox Presbyterian Chuch in America has called for today, Saturday, August 21, 2021, to be a day of prayer and fasting that “we might lament our distress and unworthiness before the Lord, confess our sin, and commit ourselves anew to the faithful service of the Lord our God…” This could...

Repentance and Prayer by Ralph Brownrig (1592–1659) Ralph Brownrig (1592–1659) was hailed as one of the greatest lights in the church in his day, was an excellent preacher, a rigid Calvinist, and was nominated to the Westminster Assembly (though he didn't attend). The work is divided into four...

What are some helps to doubting while in prayer. The service this past Sunday was on James 1:5-8. I've noticed that it is very hard for me to believe that I will receive whatever I pray for. Are we only to pray for what God has already promised? I get stuck in the mindset that the Lord has no...

Hello there! I am incredibly grateful to the Lord for all. I recently turned 25 and I consider it to be a big deal. I became a believer when I was 19. I never really had anyone to show me the ropes. That is true for my life before Christ as well. Had my nose buried in the books and really felt...

5 Marks of Devotion to God by C. Matthew McMahon Do you long for a closer relationship to the Savior Jesus Christ? Do you desire a more intimate communion with God each day? Every true Christian does. The purpose of this volume in the “5 Marks Series” is to cover the spiritual disciplines...

Friendly folk of the Puritan Board Shire, I'm starting my time of seminary at Mid-America Reformed Seminary this semester remotely. I'm taking one class but hope to begin full time in the fall. -May I ask your prayers for wisdom where to move in order to be closer to the seminary? This would...

After the joys of Thanksgiving may we be "continuing instant in prayer". (Rom. 12:12) I hope these many resources that have been collected from the best literature on prayer in reformed history stir us up to be continually conversing with our beloved God; and I hope the collection may be of...

The Art of Divine Meditation by Edmund Calamy (1600-1666) Edmund Calamy (1600-1666) was a Reformed Presbyterian preacher of the Gospel and one of the distinguished members of the Westminster Assembly. He was active to promote Reformed Theology in his day and was an eminent scholar of the Bible...

The Nature and Method of Secret Prayer by Samuel Lee (1625-1691) Samuel Lee (1625-1691) was a learned puritan divine and preacher who ministered in both England and New England. What is prayer? And what is the difference between prayer and secret prayer? What is the best method for secret...

Hello all. Like the title mentions, I feel pretty terrible. Prayers, advice, scripture, etc. Would be very much appreciated. If I could just write down a few of my thoughts here, it would be a good thing I believe. I'm 24 years of age. Currently jobless, due to my own stupidity it seems. I...

Please could fellow PB friends recommend some good Reformed books on the subject of Prayer. I would like to read a good book on this topic. Thank You.

John Calvin once said, “Unless we fix certain hours in the day for prayer, it easily slips from our memory.” If you have a copy of John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion read the section on Prayer. Calvin makes it very clear that true faith is always accompanied with fervent and...