by Thomas Doolittle
in ePub, .mobi & .pdf formats
Thomas Doolittle’s A Spiritual Antidote Against Sinful Contagion: A Cordial for Believers & Corrosive for the Wicked in Dying Times is a fiery, soul-stirring call to holiness in times of widespread spiritual and physical affliction. Written during a period of great mortality—when the plague was decimating communities—Doolittle exhorts believers to take heed not only of bodily health but, more importantly, the condition of their immortal souls. With the precision of a theologian and the urgency of a preacher, he lays bare the reality of sin as a far deadlier plague than any disease, urging readers to flee from its corruption and seek refuge in Christ. This book serves as both a "cordial" for the believer—strengthening their faith amid trials—and a "corrosive" for the wicked—exposing the horror of dying in sin without Christ. With penetrating pastoral insight, he emphasizes self-examination, the necessity of assurance, and the urgency of repentance, reminding us that true safety is not found in escaping death, but in being ready for it.
Doolittle’s warnings are not theoretical—they come with the weight of eternity pressing upon the reader. He vividly describes the realities of God’s judgment and the eternal state of both the righteous and the wicked, calling sinners to repent while there is still time. He pleads with believers to cultivate a holy fear of sin, to engage in fervent secret prayer, and to be bold in calling others to Christ. In a world where both spiritual and moral contagion spread rapidly, A Spiritual Antidote Against Sinful Contagion is more relevant than ever. It is a book that convicts, awakens, and stirs the soul to greater faithfulness. If you desire to stand firm in an age of moral decay, to prepare your soul for eternity, and to guard against the insidious effects of sin, this book is essential reading.
About the Author:
Thomas Doolittle (1630–1707) was a prominent Puritan preacher and writer, known for his passionate calls to holiness and his deeply pastoral heart. A student of Thomas Vincent and an associate of Richard Baxter, Doolittle was a nonconformist who suffered for his commitment to gospel purity. His writings, including A Treatise on the Lord’s Supper and A Call to Delayed Sinners, remain powerful exhortations to genuine faith and godly living. His works continue to challenge and edify believers, reminding them that the Christian life is not about mere profession, but about real, living, active faith in Christ.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PT. I. A Spiritual Antidote for a Dying Soul.
2. PT. II. A Cordial for Believers in Dying Times.
3. PT. III. A Corrosive for Wicked Men in Dying Times.