The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification by Walter Marshall

[Stephen L Smith]

The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification by Walter Marshall

What are peoples thoughts of this book? I have seen a number of reviews that rate this work as one of the best on sanctification, so was thinking of putting it on my reading list.

Thoughts?

 

[moral necessity]

Yep...definitely one of my Top-10 books on my shelf. Ruben recommended it to me several years ago...thanks, Ruben!

Walter Marshall struggled with assurance for several years of his ministry. Information about this can be found in the original preface to the 1692 edition of The Gospel Mystery Of Sanctification, written by N.N. and T. Woodcock.

You can read the original preface here on pp.8-9, which is no longer reprinted in today's copies, as far as I know: http://www.digitalpuritan.net/Digital Puritan Resources/Marshall, Walter/The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification Opened.pdf

Blessings!

 

[Joshua]

Outstanding.

 

[Tom Hart]

This is the book that brought me to Reformed theology. I couldn't recommend it enough.

 

[Jack K]

Highly recommended.

But be warned: the style of writing makes it cumbersome to read. If you're used to reading works from that era, you will probably manage okay—though you might still find it more difficult than many other Puritan works. For those who struggle, there's a modern English rewrite that's very helpful. A great book!

 

[Joshua]

But be warned: the style of writing makes it cumbersome to read.

Maybe better said, "they style of writing can make it cumbersome for some to read." Personally, I prefer the older works with the older style. I am not saying everyone else (or anyone else for that matter) has to, but I did not find reading the older one cumbersome at all.

 

[Jack K]

Maybe better said, "they style of writing can make it cumbersome for some to read." Personally, I prefer the older works with the older style. I am not saying everyone else (or anyone else for that matter) has to, but I did not find reading the older one cumbersome at all.

Yes, I think I can say it better: With some writers from any era, it is not so much an older style that makes them difficult but a lack of good style, period.

However, I'm glad to hear that Josh found Walter Marshall easy to read. Anything that encourages folks to read the book is a plus. Whether one finds it hard or easy, the material is excellent and well worth the effort!

 

[greenbaggins]

Marshall is the best book on sanctification. Period.

 

[LilyG]

I need to get this!

 

[Joshua]

With some writers from any era, it is not so much an older style that makes them difficult but a lack of good style, period.

I supposed that this, too, is subjective.

 

[Jack K]

I supposed that this, too, is subjective.

Never. I have been a professional editor, which makes me an objective and final arbiter on what is good and bad writing, for all writers in all times. In my most humble opinion.

 

[Solparvus]

Tolle Lege!

 

[Stephen L Smith]

I need to get this!

Reformation Heritage Books have it for half price. This edition includes Joel Beeke's fine introduction https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/the-gospel-mystery-of-sanctification-marshall.html

 

[Regi Addictissimus]

Order it with expedited shipping. It is absolutely a must for every Christian bookshelf and soul.

 

[Joshua]

Never. I have been a professional editor, which makes me an objective and final arbiter on what is good and bad writing, for all writers in all times. In my most humble opinion.

Touché.

 

[moral necessity]

I need to get this!

Hardcover - https://www.sgpbooks.com/cubecart/t...anctification-walter-marshall-hard-cover.html

Softcover - https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/the-gospel-mystery-of-sanctification-marshall.html

PDF (Free) - http://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/articles/onsite/GospelMystery.pdf


Enjoy!

 

[Stephen L Smith]

Thank you everyone for your advice. I decided to get a copy from Reformation Heritage Books. They have it for half price. Their reprint seems to be in "Puritan english" but I noted that the RHB reprint had Joel Beeke's introduction to the work. This introduction was so spiritually rich I decided this was the edition to get The sample page on this link gives Beeke's introduction.

 

[Jack K]

Thank you everyone for your advice. I decided to get a copy from Reformation Heritage Books. They have it for half price. Their reprint seems to be in "Puritan english" but I noted that the RHB reprint had Joel Beeke's introduction to the work. This introduction was so spiritually rich I decided this was the edition to get The sample page on this link gives Beeke's introduction.

I just read Beeke's introduction for the first time. You're right. It's very good. Thanks for the link.

 

[JM]

Just received it a week or so ago. I also picked up the complete works of Toplady so I'm working through that massive volume before I get to it. Maybe I'll start it tomorrow afternoon as Lord's Day reading...

Yours in the Lord,

jm

 

[Regi Addictissimus]

Just received it a week or so ago. I also picked up the complete works of Toplady so I'm working through that massive volume before I get to it. Maybe I'll start it tomorrow afternoon as Lord's Day reading...

Yours in the Lord,

jm

I have been interested in the works of Toplady. I couldn't find anywhere that listed the table of contents.

 

[JM]

I have been interested in the works of Toplady. I couldn't find anywhere that listed the table of contents.

Here you are: https://archive.org/stream/worksoftoplady00topluoft#page/n9/mode/2up

 

[Regi Addictissimus]

Thanks!

 

[LilyG]

Just received it a week or so ago.

I just got it for my birthday!