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The Bruised Reed

by Richard Sibbes

Richard Sibbes was a Puritan pastor and theologian in the 17th century. His best known work, The Bruised Reed, is based on a Scripture verse from Matt. 12:20: "A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory." Sibbes uses this text to respond to the despondent thoughts and fears that many Christians have. He draws a picture of Christ's gentleness and mercy for the Christians who feel themselves small and weak. The Bruised Reed is full of an amazing amount of soul-comfort. I cannot recommend it highly enough, especially to Christians struggling with depression, regret, or fear.

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Richard Sibbes

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Richard Sibbes 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...

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01 - The Reed and the Bruising
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02 - Christ Will Not Break the Bruised Reed
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03 - The Smoking Flax
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04 - Christ Will Not Quench the Smoking Flax
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05 - The Spirit of Mercy Should Move Us
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06 - Marks of the Smoking Flax
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07 - Help for the Weak
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08 - Duties and Discouragements
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09 - Believe Christ, Not Satan
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10 - Quench Not the Spirit
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11 - Christ's Judgment and Victory
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12 - Christ's Wise Government
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13 - Grace Shall Reign
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14 - Means to Make Grace Victorious
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15 - Christ's Public Triumph
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16 - Through Conflict to Victory
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