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Richard Sibbes (1577-1635), the most celebrated of the Puritans of the seventeenth century, published his The Bruised Reed to encourage Christians who have been "bruised" during the course of their lives, when they have failed to obey God perfectly. Sibbes' treatise provides... Read Full Overview

The Bruised Reed is a masterful exposition of Matthew 12:20 by the famous theologian Richard Sibbes, known in his time, as "the Heavenly Doctor Sibbes" and of whom the renowned C. H. Spurgeon wrote "He scatters pearls and diamonds with both hands."It was Sibbes' desire to expound... Read Full Overview

There is no better introduction to the Puritans than the writings of Richard Sibbes, who is, in many ways, a typical Puritan. Sibbes never wastes the student's time, ' he scatters pearls and diamonds with both hands.' (C. H. Spurgeon) Richard Sibbes was known in London in the... Read Full Overview

"God knows we have nothing of ourselves,

therefore in the covenant of grace he requires no more than he gives,

but gives what he requires, and accepts what he gives."

― Richard Sibbes, The Bruised Reed
- A Puritan Classic

- Includes Paintings of Christ Our... Read Full Overview

Richard Sibbes (1577-1635), one of the most influential figures in the Puritan movement during the earlier years of the seventeenth century, was renowned for the rich quality of his ministry. The Bruised Reed is a book by Richard Sibbes that comforts the despondent and fearful... Read Full Overview

This book is an exposition upon and application of Isaiah 42:1-3 and Matthew 12: 20, by one of the early, but influential Puritans, Richard Sibbes (1577-1635). Sibbes goal was to encourage Christians in low spirits or depression. He explains how God comforts his people and brings... Read Full Overview

Bruising is needed so that reeds may know they are reeds, not oaks. Reeds need to be bruised because of the pride in our nature, the removal of which lets us live by mercy and faith. It is a difficult thing to bring a dull heart to cry for mercy. Our hearts,... Read Full Overview

Richard Sibbes was an Anglican theologian during the Elizabethan era. Sibbes' devotional The Bruised Reed is still a very popular work read by Christians of all denominations.

"Ministers by their calling are friends of the bride, to bring Christ and his spouse together, and therefore ought, upon all good occasions, to lay open all the excellencies of Christ." Richard Sibbes

The prophet Isaiah said that Christ would not break a bruised... Read Full Overview

There is no better introduction to the Puritans than the writings of Richard Sibbes, who is, in many ways, a typical Puritan. Sibbes never wastes the student's time, ' he scatters pearls and diamonds with both hands.' (C. H. Spurgeon) Richard Sibbes was known in London in the... Read Full Overview

"Satan will object, Thou art a great sinner. We may answer, Christ is a strong Saviour."What happens when a Christian sins? What should those who follow Christ do in times of doubt and despair? When do the mercies of Christ run out? These questions are the subject of Richard... Read Full Overview

Richard Sibbes (or Sibbs) (1577-1635) was an Anglican theologian. He is known as a Biblical exegete, and as a representative, with William Perkins and John Preston, of what has been called "main-line" Puritanism because he ever remained in the Church of England and worshiped... Read Full Overview

There is no better introduction to the Puritans than the writings of Richard Sibbes, who is, in many ways, a typical Puritan. Sibbes never wastes the student's time, ' wrote C. H. Spurgeon, he scatters pearls and diamonds with both hands.'

Since its first... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Richard Sibbes was known in London in the early 17th century as "the Heavenly Doctor Sibbes" The Bruised Reed and Smoking Flax; is a masterful exposition of Matthew 12:20. In this the author explains what the reed refers to, then he explains what is to be "a bruised reed." There... Read Full Overview

Written in 1630 by the Puritan theologian Richard Sibbes, "The Bruised Reed" is a famous Christian devotional book and cherished classic in Christian literature. Sibbes was known for his pastoral care and deep understanding of the human condition, and "The Bruised Reed" reflects... Read Full Overview