by Richard Greenham
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Richard Greenham’s The Works of Richard Greenham, Volume 5 is a treasury of profound theological and pastoral reflections from one of the leading voices of the Puritan movement. This volume stands out as a rich resource for Christians seeking practical godliness, offering a comprehensive guide to living a life of faith grounded in Scripture and devotion to Christ.
Greenham’s work is divided into several key sections, each brimming with timeless insights. The first part, “Godly Instructions,” addresses critical areas of the Christian life, such as Christian admonition, affliction, humility, godly friendships, and the means of grace. These chapters are intensely practical, equipping believers to navigate life’s challenges with wisdom rooted in biblical truth.
In the second part, “Godly Observations,” Greenham reflects on diverse theological and ethical topics, offering concise and thought-provoking commentary. Here, readers are invited to consider subjects ranging from the nature of conscience to the proper observance of the Sabbath, providing clarity and direction for living a holy life.
One of the most compelling sections is the third, “Pithy Observations,” where Greenham distills profound truths into memorable statements. This part is especially beneficial for those looking to apply theology in the context of personal devotion and spiritual growth.
Finally, the volume concludes with letters and prayers, showcasing Greenham’s pastoral heart. His letters are filled with consolation, exhortation, and encouragement, while his prayers provide a model for deeply reverent and heartfelt communication with God.
Readers will appreciate the wide range of topics covered, from practical matters like the education of children and the governance of emotions to weighty theological discussions on justification, regeneration, and the providence of God. Each chapter reflects Greenham’s desire to guide believers toward greater conformity to Christ, making this work a timeless guide for personal and communal sanctification.
For those drawn to Puritan spirituality or anyone seeking to deepen their walk with God, The Works of Richard Greenham, Volume 5 is an invaluable resource. Its combination of theological depth, practical wisdom, and pastoral care makes it a must-read for Christians hungry for godly counsel and encouragement.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART. I. Godly Instructions for the Due Examination and direction of all Men, to the Attaining and Retaining of Faith and a Good Conscience.
1. CHAP. I. Of Christian Admonition.
2. CHAP. II. Of the form and rules of Christian admonition.
3. CHAP. III. Of Adultery and youthful Affections.
4. CHAP. IIII. Of Affection.
5. CHAP. V. Of Affliction.
6. CHAP. VI. Of Anger.
7. CHAP. VII. Of Angels.
8. CHAP. VIII. Of Baptism.
9. CHAP. IX. Of Covetousness, and the desire of Riches.
10. CHAP. X. Of Care, Covetousness, and Contentation.
11. CHAP. XI. Of our General and Special calling.
12. CHAP. XII. Of Conference, and Godly wisdom in the government of the tongue.
13. CHAP. XIII. Of the Church.
14. CHAP. XIIII. Of the Confession of sin.
15. CHAP. XV. Of Conscience.
16. CHAP. XVI. Of Censure and Correction.
17. CHAP. XVII. Of Ceremonies, things indifferent, and of turning Christian liberty into unchristian licentiousness.
18. CHAP. XVIII. Godly meditations concerning Christ’s power against Satan, love to the faithful: and how he is our wisdom, righteousness, holiness: and of our communion with him.
19. CHAP. XIX. Of Death and Judgment.
20. CHAP. XX. Of the shortness of our life, and the meditation of Death how profitable.
21. CHAP. XXI. Dullness of spirit and of feeling.
22. CHAP. XXII. Of Catechizing and instruction of Youth.
23. CHAP. XXIII. Of Examples, and how we must not sin upon example, and of diverse occasions of sin.
24. CHAP. XXIIII. Of Examination of ourselves, and of all things by their issues: and how to govern the Eyes.
25. CHAP. XXV. Of the Exercises of religion, fasting, &c. and of the careful use of the means at all times.
26. CHAP. XXVI. Of the Government of the Eyes.
27. CHAP. XXVII. Of faith, justification by faith, of justice, and just men, and of feeling.
28. CHAP. XXVIII. Of Fear.
29. CHAP. XXIX. Of Friendship, familiarity, family and Fathers.
30. CHAP. XXX. How to profit and to examine ourselves when Friends forsake us.
31. CHAP. XXXI. Of godliness, and by what means we must draw near to God.
32. CHAP. XXXII. Of God’s free Grace, Justice and Mercy, and how we may try our love to God.
33. CHAP. XXXIII. Of Gods wrath, and justice, and mercy.
34. CHAP. XXXIIII. Teaching us why we are specially to keep watch and ward over our hearts.
35. CHAP. XXXV. Where is taught how we must narrowly watch over our heart, and over our affections for many causes.
36. CHAP. XXXVI. Of hearing God’s Word.
37. CHAP. XXXVII. Of Humility and Pride.
38. CHAP. XXXVIII. Of Hypocrisy, and hardness of heart.
39. CHAP. XXXIX. Of Heresy, and many corrupt kinds of knowledge, and how the devil pestereth the Church with evil teachers.
40. CHAP. XL. Of the judgments of God, and how just he is in judgment, and how his promises and threatening’s to Israel, appertain to us.
41. CHAP. XLI. Of Joy and Sorrow.
42. CHAP. XLII. Of Injuries, offenses, and controversies.
43. CHAP. XLIII. Of judgment and folly, and of judging, reproving, and praising.
44. CHAP. XLIIII. Of knowledge and ignorance, and how to seek God, and of Satan’s sophistry, &c.
45. CHAP. XLV. Of Miracles, and how God worketh without and with means, and how we ought to attend on the means.
46. CHAP. XLVI. Of Magistracy or Government.
47. CHAP. XLVII. Of Matrimony, and of the duties which belong to that state.
48. CHAP. XLVIII. Of the Ministry. Pt. I.
49. CHAP. XLIX. Of the Ministry. Pt. II.
50. CHAP. L. Of God’s promises, excellency, and truth of God’s word, and how the wicked abuse Scriptures.
51. CHAP. LI. Of Murmuring.
52. CHAP. LII. Of Patience under the Cross.
53. CHAP. LIII. Of Predestination, Perseverance, and Presumption.
54. CHAP. LIII. Of Prosperity, and Adversity, and of Grief, and of the temptations incident to it.
55. CHAP. LV. Of Prosperity.
56. CHAP. LVI. Of Prophecy and Preaching.
57. CHAP. LVII. Of God’s providence.
58. CHAP. LVIII. Of Prayer and Meditation.
59. CHAP. LIX. Of Repentance.
60. CHAP. LX. Of Riches and their abuse.
61. CHAP. LXI. Of Sacraments.
62. CHAP. LXII. Of Sin, and how to abstain from the least, and of iniquity and the punishments thereof.
63. CHAP. LXIII. Of Physic and Diet, Sickness and Health.
64. CHAP. LXIIII. Of Satan’s practices, and of Schism and security.
65. CHAP. LXV. Of Parents, Education of children, Governors of youth, and Care of posterity.
66. CHAP. LXVI. Of God’s worship, and of Religion true and false.
67. CHAP. LXVII. Of Regeneration, and Sanctification.
68. CHAP. LXVIII. Of the Sabbath.
69. CHAP. LXIX. Of Thanksgiving and right use of the creatures.
70. CHAP. LXX. Of Temptation.
71. CHAP. LXXI. Of Truth and Errors, sincerity and contempt of the Word.
72. CHAP. LXXII. Of Witchcraft, vows, and unbelief.
73. CHAP. LXXIII. Of the word of God: and of the confirmation thereof by wonders.
74. CHAP. LXXIIII. Of Good Works, and our obedience to his Word.
75. CHAP. LXXV. Of Zeal.
PART. II. Godly Observations Concerning Diverse Arguments and Common Places in Religion.
76. CHAP. I. Of Conscience.
77. CHAP. II. Of Order, and how necessary it is in all things.
78. CHAP. III. Of hearing the word of God.
79. CHAP. IIII. Who be swine, and who be dogs.
80. CHAP. V. Of Unmercifulness.
81. CHAP. VI. Of Works.
82. CHAP. VII. Against Policy.
83. CHAP. VIII. Three special notes of a man truly Righteous and Religious.
84. CHAP. IX. The Sum of the epistle to the Hebrews.
85. CHAP. X. Of the Sabbath.
86. CHAP. XI. Of Discipline, and Excommunication.
87. CHAP. XII. Of Means.
88. CHAP. XIII. Daemonis appellationes, or the diverse names given to the Devil in scripture.
89. CHAP. XIIII. Of the contempt of the Ministry.
90. CHAP. XV. Of Shame, and Shamefastness. Rom. 6:12,21,22.
91. CHAP. XVI. Of Justification.
92. CHAP. XVII. Of Parables, and Similitudes.
93. CHAP. XVIII. Of God’s providence.
94. CHAP. XIX. Of seeking of God.
95. CHAP. XX. Of Sin.
96. CHAP. XXI. Of Profit and Pleasure.
97. CHAP. XXII. Of Christ’s Power.
98. CHAP. XXIII. A Brief Sum of Ecclesiastes.
99. CHAP. XXIIII. Of Temptation.
PART. III. Pithy Observations regarding Conscience, Afflictions, and the Word of God.
100. CHAP. I. More Special directions to be observed, for the comfort of Afflicted Consciences.
101. CHAP. II. Certain rules for an afflicted mind, concerning several temptations.
102. CHAP. III. Of the power and privileges of God’s word.
PART. IV. Letters and a Final Prayer.
103. CHAP. I. A Letter Consolatory to Mistress Mary Whitehead.
104. CHAP. II. Master Greenham’s care for the poor Scholars of Cambridge.
105. CHAP. III. A Letter against Hardness of Heart.
106. CHAP. IIII. Another comfortable Letter by Master R.G. to Master M.
107. CHAP. V. A Letter Consolatory, written to a friend Afflicted in Conscience for Sin.
108. CHAP. VI. Master Greenham’s Prayer.