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This new edition of the Christian classic includes an introduction from Sinclair Ferguson   From the introduction: Thomas Boston never sought a prominent congregation or pulpit. He knew that, at the end of the day, the only thing that makes a pulpit lastingly prominent is the manner in which God’s word is preached from it in the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. The Beauties of Boston is a book that has been treasured by many Christians in past generations. It is full of rich gospel truth and health–giving spiritual prescriptions. Part of its ‘beauty’ is that while a big book it is not really a long book, but a series of smaller and manageable passages that will – as The Marrow of Modern Divinity did for Boston himself – stimulate thought, enhance understanding of the gospel, point us to Christ, and strengthen both mind and spirit in the knowledge and service of God. Thomas Boston was born at Duns in Berwickshire in 1676. After studying in Edinburgh, he was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of Duns and Chirnside in 1697. Shortly afterwards, he published his first book, A Soliloquy on The Art of Man–fishing, based on the words of Jesus in Matthew 4:19, ‘Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.’ In 1699, he became the minister of the small congregation in a village called Simprin, located quite close to his birthplace. He was there until 1707 when he became minister in Ettrick, and he would serve there until his death in 1732. The collected writings of Boston are found in twelve volumes, and from them the selections in The Beauties of Boston were selected by the editor. Boston’s best–known book is Human Nature in Its Fourfold State. It was published in his lifetime, as were two others books by him: a Collection of Sermons and an edition of the Marrow of Modern Divinity which he annotated. After his death, several volumes of his writings were published, including his View of the Covenant of Works and of Grace, The Christian Life, A Body of Divinity, and The Crook in The Lot.

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I am grateful for this new publication of this classic work by Thomas Boston, who was first and foremost a faithful pastor and steward of all the Lord entrusted to him. In this wonderful treasure trove of theology, we observe how Boston's writing flowed naturally from his pastoral care of those he served. The Beauties of Boston points us to the glorious and majestic beauty of our triune God that we might glorify Him and enjoy Him forever. -- Burk Parsons (Senior Pastor of Saint Andrew's Chapel, Sanford, Florida and Editor of Tabletalk magazine) Anyone who thinks good theology clogs the arteries of experiential piety is in for a surprise with Thomas Boston. Many of us believe the right doctrines but experience something-or Someone-else. Let Boston's wisdom on a variety of 'hot' topics blow you away. -- Michael Horton (J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California, Escondido, California) Thomas Boston rises to the top in any compilation of the best preacher-theologians worth reading. His Works are as important as that of the sixteenth century Reformers. But where to start? The answer is here. These selections from his writings will give you an hors d'oeuvre to whet your appetite for more of Boston's gospel-centered reflections. Central as he is in the Marrow controversy (it remains a crucial issue to understand), Boston's writings on any topic are hugely important. A treasure. -- Derek W. H. Thomas (Senior Minister of Preaching and Teaching, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina) Thomas Boston's sermons and treatises are full of the light of Christ and the fire of the Holy Spirit. His brilliant mind was sweetened by grace and his burning heart was seasoned by suffering. In this precious and highly recommended volume, we have choice portions from Boston on a great variety of many of the most important topics of the Christian faith. Once you read this quotable and spiritually uplifting and convicting volume, I predict that you will want to press on to purchase and read the twelve capacious volumes of his complete works! -- Joel R. Beeke (President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan)

Thomas Boston's sermons and treatises are full of the light of Christ and the fire of the Holy Spirit. His brilliant mind was sweetened by grace and his burning heart was seasoned by suffering. In this precious and highly recommended volume, we have choice portions from Boston on a great variety of many of the most important topics of the Christian faith. Once you read this quotable and spiritually uplifting and convicting volume, I predict that you will want to press on to purchase and read the twelve capacious volumes of his complete works! -- Joel R. Beeke (President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan) I am grateful for this new publication of this classic work by Thomas Boston, who was first and foremost a faithful pastor and steward of all the Lord entrusted to him. In this wonderful treasure trove of theology, we observe how Boston's writing flowed naturally from his pastoral care of those he served. The Beauties of Boston points us to the glorious and majestic beauty of our triune God that we might glorify Him and enjoy Him forever. -- Burk Parsons (Senior Pastor of Saint Andrew's Chapel, Sanford, Florida and Editor of Tabletalk magazine)

... wonderful treasure trove of theology ... points us to the glorious and majestic beauty of our triune God that we might glorify Him and enjoy Him forever. -- Burk Parsons (Senior Pastor of Saint Andrew's Chapel, Sanford, Florida and Editor of Tabletalk magazine) Thomas Boston's sermons and treatises are full of the light of Christ and the fire of the Holy Spirit. Once you read this quotable and spiritually uplifting and convicting volume, I predict that you will want to press on to purchase and read the twelve capacious volumes of his complete works! -- Joel R. Beeke (President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan) Thomas Boston rises to the top in any compilation of the best preacher-theologians worth reading. These selections from his writings will give you an hors d'oeuvre to whet your appetite for more of Boston's gospel-centered reflections. A treasure. -- Derek W. H. Thomas (Senior Minister of Preaching and Teaching, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina) Anyone who thinks good theology clogs the arteries of experiential piety is in for a surprise with Thomas Boston. Many of us believe the right doctrines but experience something-or Someone-else. Let Boston's wisdom on a variety of 'hot' topics blow you away. -- Michael Horton (J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California, Escondido, California)

Thomas Boston rises to the top in any compilation of the best preacher-theologians worth reading. His Works are as important as that of the sixteenth century Reformers. But where to start? The answer is here. These selections from his writings will give you an hors d'oeuvre to whet your appetite for more of Boston's gospel-centered reflections. Central as he is in the Marrow controversy (it remains a crucial issue to understand), Boston's writings on any topic are hugely important. A treasure. -- Derek W. H. Thomas (Senior Minister of Preaching and Teaching, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina) Anyone who thinks good theology clogs the arteries of experiential piety is in for a surprise with Thomas Boston. Many of us believe the right doctrines but experience something-or Someone-else. Let Boston's wisdom on a variety of 'hot' topics blow you away. -- Michael Horton (J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California, Escondido, California) I am grateful for this new publication of this classic work by Thomas Boston, who was first and foremost a faithful pastor and steward of all the Lord entrusted to him. In this wonderful treasure trove of theology, we observe how Boston's writing flowed naturally from his pastoral care of those he served. The Beauties of Boston points us to the glorious and majestic beauty of our triune God that we might glorify Him and enjoy Him forever. -- Burk Parsons (Senior Pastor of Saint Andrew's Chapel, Sanford, Florida and Editor of Tabletalk magazine) Thomas Boston's sermons and treatises are full of the light of Christ and the fire of the Holy Spirit. His brilliant mind was sweetened by grace and his burning heart was seasoned by suffering. In this precious and highly recommended volume, we have choice portions from Boston on a great variety of many of the most important topics of the Christian faith. Once you read this quotable and spiritually uplifting and convicting volume, I predict that you will want to press on to purchase and read the twelve capacious volumes of his complete works! -- Joel R. Beeke (President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan)

Thomas Boston's sermons and treatises are full of the light of Christ and the fire of the Holy Spirit. His brilliant mind was sweetened by grace and his burning heart was seasoned by suffering. In this precious and highly recommended volume, we have choice portions from Boston on a great variety of many of the most important topics of the Christian faith. Once you read this quotable and spiritually uplifting and convicting volume, I predict that you will want to press on to purchase and read the twelve capacious volumes of his complete works! -- Joel R. Beeke (President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan)

Anyone who thinks good theology clogs the arteries of experiential piety is in for a surprise with Thomas Boston. Many of us believe the right doctrines but experience something-or Someone-else. Let Boston's wisdom on a variety of 'hot' topics blow you away. -- Michael Horton (J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California, Escondido, California) Thomas Boston's sermons and treatises are full of the light of Christ and the fire of the Holy Spirit. Once you read this quotable and spiritually uplifting and convicting volume, I predict that you will want to press on to purchase and read the twelve capacious volumes of his complete works! -- Joel R. Beeke (President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan) Thomas Boston rises to the top in any compilation of the best preacher-theologians worth reading. These selections from his writings will give you an hors d'oeuvre to whet your appetite for more of Boston's gospel-centered reflections. A treasure. -- Derek W. H. Thomas (Senior Minister of Preaching and Teaching, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina) ... wonderful treasure trove of theology ... points us to the glorious and majestic beauty of our triune God that we might glorify Him and enjoy Him forever. -- Burk Parsons (Senior Pastor of Saint Andrew's Chapel, Sanford, Florida and Editor of Tabletalk magazine)

Thomas Boston rises to the top in any compilation of the best preacher-theologians worth reading. His Works are as important as that of the sixteenth century Reformers. But where to start? The answer is here. These selections from his writings will give you an hors d'oeuvre to whet your appetite for more of Boston's gospel-centered reflections. Central as he is in the Marrow controversy (it remains a crucial issue to understand), Boston's writings on any topic are hugely important. A treasure. -- Derek W. H. Thomas (Senior Minister of Preaching and Teaching, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina) I am grateful for this new publication of this classic work by Thomas Boston, who was first and foremost a faithful pastor and steward of all the Lord entrusted to him. In this wonderful treasure trove of theology, we observe how Boston's writing flowed naturally from his pastoral care of those he served. The Beauties of Boston points us to the glorious and majestic beauty of our triune God that we might glorify Him and enjoy Him forever. -- Burk Parsons (Senior Pastor of Saint Andrew's Chapel, Sanford, Florida and Editor of Tabletalk magazine) Thomas Boston's sermons and treatises are full of the light of Christ and the fire of the Holy Spirit. His brilliant mind was sweetened by grace and his burning heart was seasoned by suffering. In this precious and highly recommended volume, we have choice portions from Boston on a great variety of many of the most important topics of the Christian faith. Once you read this quotable and spiritually uplifting and convicting volume, I predict that you will want to press on to purchase and read the twelve capacious volumes of his complete works! -- Joel R. Beeke (President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan) Anyone who thinks good theology clogs the arteries of experiential piety is in for a surprise with Thomas Boston. Many of us believe the right doctrines but experience something-or Someone-else. Let Boston's wisdom on a variety of 'hot' topics blow you away. -- Michael Horton (J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California, Escondido, California)

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Thomas Boston held a pastorate with a very small Congregation in Simprin, Scotland until 1707. He was an extremely popular preacher, though self–effacing – considering that he had but “small talents.” Many of his sermons came to be published after his death at the age of 57.

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