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The Works of Thomas Goodwin, Vol. III is unavailable, but you can change that!

The first part of Volume Three contains Goodwin’s chapter-by-chapter exposition of Revelation, in which he ponders the purpose of the book and the nature of its prophecy. He brings a uniquely Puritan approach to a book more often touted for its bizarre imagery and apocalyptic prophecies than its connections to Puritan theology. Goodwin’s writings on Revelation also include two short summary works...

This is in a manner all thou canst do, for they will pass however; but yet complain thou of them, whip them, and give them their pass. Sixthly, Please not thy fancy too much with vanities and curious sights; this engenders vain thoughts: therefore Job says, chap. 31:1, that he ‘made a covenant with his eyes, lest he should think of a maid;’ Prov. 4:25, ‘Let thine eyes look right on.’ Seventhly, Be diligent in thy calling; and ‘what thine hand finds to do, do it with all thy might,’ as it is, Eccles.
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