Thomas Watson

[DanSSwing]

I must confess I have never read Thomas Watson. But with all the excitement over RHB’s release of his complete works, I figure I ought to read something by him. What is something short by him, 20-50 pages (including excerpts from longer works), that I should read to get a taste of his style and where I should prioritize him compared to Knox, Owen, Flavel, Warfield, Edwards, and others who I’m considering diving into more deeply? Thanks.

 

[parksdagley]

Banner of Truth recently came out with a small “Pocket Puritans” book titled Wise Sayings by Thomas Watson compiled with some notable quotes he had across various subjects; I have enjoyed to carry it around. And if you changed your mind about the length you can’t go wrong with Body of Divinity.

 

[Eyedoc84]

I'd put Watson at the top of that list and pick anything.

"A weak faith can lay hold on a strong Christ" - Thomas Watson

 

[DNM300]

I recommend reading his sermon “Duty of Self Denial.” That was helpful for me, and is well within your length requirement.

I have read him on Repentance, The Lord’s Supper, and (almost finished) Heaven Taken By Storm. I say the excitement is justly warranted.

 

[SojourningSøren]

Ditto on Watson’s work on repentance! I’ve been meaning to read more of his work, I’ve just had no time at the moment..

 

[SolaScriptura]

Watson has so much great stuff. You can’t go wrong with anything of his.

But Body of Divinity is one nice place to start.

 

[JvMill]

Just read his Mischief of Sin and it was pretty good, but not AMAZING like Mortification by Owen. Looking forward to reading more.

 

[Ryan&Amber2013]

Easy for me. Heaven Taken by Storm. He's such a solid practical author and will stir you up to be passionate for God.

 

[No Other Name]

I only read 3: Heaven Taken By Storm, Divine Cordial, and Godly Man's Picture Drawn with a Scripture Pencil

I loved every word of each one, but God in his providence used the last most in my own personal life.

 

[No Other Name]

PS. Divine Cordial is also known as All Things for Good and that is the name Puritan Paperbacks uses.

 

[RamistThomist]

Read Body of Divinity. His style is outstanding. He puts Chesterton to shame.