The Thomas Watson Collection brings to life the valuable insights of this English Puritan and Nonconformist, including many of his sermons, writings, and discourses.
Living in a time when many suffered for their faith, Watson was ejected from the Church of England under the Act of Uniformity in 1662. In his farewell sermon Watson declared, “I feel I must part with my conscience or with my ministry. I choose, therefore, that my ministry be sealed up by my sufferings.”
He was unreserved, tenacious, and sometimes downright contentious—but always filled with tender awe at the love of God and his desire for the salvation of all souls. Watson’s writings are an encouragement to all Christians walking the narrow way. A popular and passionate preacher, Watson did not often write down his sermons, preferring to speak from the heart. The sermons that were preserved, however, have lasted for generations.
