Reviews

The Everlasting Righteousness: Introduction and Annotations by Carroll F. Burcham by Horatius Bonar

sonofthunder's review against another edition

4.0

A little while back I was looking for a nice, short little Puritan book and was saddened to find I didn't have any unread ones left on my shelf. Then I discovered this one crammed in the corner and realized I had not read this one yet! This book was wonderful. It is very short and thus an easy read (although I recommend breaking it up unto multiple sessions, a chapter at a time). This book encouraged my soul. I'll confess that the first part of the book seemed a bit dry and I had the thought, "Yes, yes, I know all this. Get on with it." But the more I read, the more pondering I did of what Christ has done for us, and the more my heart was warmed. This book talks of Jesus, what He did for those who would believe on Him, and then what that means for those aforesaid. How can we be right with God? This book clearly and simply explains. The last few chapters were by far my favourites, discussing the aftereffects of our justification before God. The chapter "The Pardon and the Peace Made Sure" was beautiful. So encouraging, balm to the soul. There is much truth in this book, truth leading to joy in the heart that knows Christ. We must ponder these truths more often!!