by Christopher Love
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Christopher Love’s The Dejected Soul’s Cure is a masterful collection of sermons that serves as a balm to the weary, a guide for the doubting, and a lifeline to the despairing. This work, originally preached and later published posthumously, is a testament to Love’s pastoral heart and theological depth. His central theme is drawn from Psalm 42:11: “Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God, for I shall yet praise Him—The health of my countenance, and my God.” With this text, Love tenderly addresses the spiritual struggles of Christians burdened by doubt, affliction, and the dark night of the soul.
This book is not merely an academic exercise or a theological treatise, but rather an outpouring of pastoral wisdom designed to lift the downcast and fortify the weak. Love’s sermons navigate the spiritual valleys that many believers face—seasons of desertion, feelings of divine distance, and the bitter taste of trials. He speaks as one who has himself walked through these valleys, offering comfort and counsel that comes from both scriptural conviction and personal experience. With great skill, he diagnoses the root causes of spiritual melancholy, whether arising from external afflictions, internal sin, or divine chastisements, and then applies the sweet balm of Christ’s promises to heal the wounded conscience.
One of the most compelling aspects of The Dejected Soul’s Cure is Love’s ability to balance the sharp conviction of the law with the rich comfort of the gospel. He does not merely sympathize with the afflicted soul but directs it toward the only true source of hope—faith in Jesus Christ. This book is replete with wise pastoral applications, offering readers practical steps to regain spiritual joy, revive faith, and find steadfast assurance in the midst of trials. In Love’s exposition, faith is not a passive thing, but an active reliance on God’s unchanging promises, sustained by prayer, meditation, and the means of grace.
For those who struggle with assurance, for those who wrestle with seasons of doubt, and for those who find their souls cast down within them, The Dejected Soul’s Cure is an invaluable companion. Love’s Puritan piety, biblical fidelity, and pastoral tenderness make this work not only a theological treasure but also a devotional classic. In a world where many seek superficial remedies for deep spiritual afflictions, this book offers something far greater—the eternal, soul-anchoring hope of the gospel.
If you desire a book that will meet you in the depths of spiritual sorrow and point you to the unshakable joy found in Christ, then The Dejected Soul’s Cure is a must-read. It is a work that will not only encourage your faith but also deepen your understanding of God’s tender dealings with His children.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
To the Reader
1. Sermon I
2. Sermon II
3. Sermon III
4. Sermon IV
5. Sermon V
6. Sermon VI
7. Sermon VII
8. Sermon VIII
9. Sermon IX
10. Sermon X
11. Sermon XI
12. Sermon XII
13. Sermon XIII
14. Sermon XIV
15. Sermon XV
16. Sermon XVI
17. Sermon XVII