The Whole Works of Thomas Boston, Vol. 11: Discourses on Prayer

by Thomas Boston

Publisher:

George and Robert King

, 1852

Overview

Thomas Boston was a gifted preacher, a master of the biblical languages, an astute theologian, and an enormously influential Presbyterian minister. Jonathan Edwards called him “a truly great divine,” and Joel Beeke writes that “Boston’s sermons are models of sound exegesis combined with experiential piety and admonition.” Boston’s theologically rich and deeply pastoral writings make him essential for thinking Christians today.

In the Logos editions, this valuable volume is enhanced by amazing functionality. Scripture citations link directly to English translations, and important terms link to dictionaries, encyclopedias, and a wealth of other resources in your digital library. Perform powerful searches to find exactly what you’re looking for. Take the discussion with you using tablet and mobile apps. With Logos Bible Software, the most efficient and comprehensive research tools are in one place, so you get the most out of your study.

Key Features

• Describes the nature of prayer
• Contains instructions for praying
• Includes a view of the covenant of works

Contents

• Discourses on Prayer
  • On the Nature of Prayer in General
  • Of the Spirit’s Help in Prayer
  • Of Praying in the Name of Jesus Christ
  • Of God’s Hearing of Prayer
  • Jesus Christ the Beloved One, and Sinners Accepted of God Freely in Him
• A View of the Covenant of Works from the Sacred Records
• A Memorial Concerning Personal and Family Fasting and Humiliation

Top Highlights

“What is prayer? I answer, It is ‘an offering up of our desires to God, for things agreeable to his will, in the name of Christ, with confession of our sins, and thankful acknowledgement of his mercies.’” (Page 9)

“The condition required to entitle him to this benefit; namely, obedience” (Page 179)

“Some say they cannot pray: O can ye not confess what you are, have done, and daily are doing? How can ye want matter of prayer, while ye have so many sins to confess?” (Page 10)

“Praying is a soul-enriching trade. It is a trade with heaven, and brings down temporal and spiritual mercies. He that drives this trade most diligently, will be found the most thriving Christian. Surely the leanness among professors is owing to this neglect in a great measure.” (Page 16)

“He that is unthankful for what he has got, cannot think to come speed in addresses for more.” (Page 10)

Product Details

• Title: The Whole Works of Thomas Boston, Volume 11: Discourses on Prayer
• Author: Thomas Boston
• Series: The Whole Works of Thomas Boston
• Publisher: George and Robert King
• Print Publication Date: 1852
• Logos Release Date: 2012
• Pages: 411
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Presbyterian Church; Theology › 18th century
• Resource ID: LLS:BOSTON11
• Resource Type: text.monograph.collected-work
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-11T17:20:05Z

About Thomas Boston

Thomas Boston (1676–1732), was a Scottish church leader born at Duns. He was educated at Edinburgh, and licensed in 1697 by the presbytery of Chirnside. In 1699 he became minister of the small parish of Simprin, where there were only 90 examinable persons. In 1704 he found, while visiting a member of his flock, a book brought into Scotland by a commonwealth soldier. This was the famous Marrow of Modern Divinity, by Edward Fisher, a compendium of the opinions of leading Reformation divines on the doctrine of grace and the offer of the Gospel, which set off the Marrow Controversy.