Christ Precious to Those Who Believe: The preciousness of Jesus Christ
Written in 1799, Christ Precious to Those Who Believe: The preciousness of Jesus Christ, to those who believe—practically considered and improved by John Fawcett is a "minor spiritual classic of the eighteenth century that deserves to be better known. In it, Fawcett explores the way that 'love is the parent and promoter of every thing excellent and amiable in the Christian character,' a love that is, first and foremost, a love for the Lord Jesus Christ" (Michael Haykin, introduction).
Publisher: Free Grace Press
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781952599385
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John Fawcett (1740-1817) died just over two hundred years ago in the summer of 1817. Born in the winter of 1740, he witnessed first hand some of the remarkable scenes of the Evangelical Revival and the preaching of men like George Whitefield (1714-1770) and John Wesley (1703-1791). Fawcett was vitally involved in theological education and nurture and care of the various Baptist causes in Yorkshire and Lancashire, being the the prime mover in the revitalization of the Baptist Association in these two northern counties. He was a prolific author and hymn-writer. One of his books, An Essay on Anger, deeply impressed the British monarch George III (1738-1820), and his most famous hymn, "Blest Be the Tie That Binds," is still being sung widely.
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‘How important is the subject of what Christ means to those who believe?John Fawcett gives us,in his introductory comments,,the answer to that question-"...love to the Divine Redeemer is the distinguishing characteristic of a real Christian." The author wrote this book in the 1700's.How shocked would he be if living in our generation where books have been written and many Churches teach that subjection to Christ as Lord(from those who profess to know him)is taught as being optional.I'm sure he would have earnestly contended against such teaching-"True faith in Jesus Christ,is attended with subjection of heart and life,to his will and government." Fawcett also unites faith in Jesus with love for Him.He boldly asserts-"Talk not of your faith in Jesus,if you have no love to Him." Did not our Savior Himself teach-'He who has my commandments,and keeps them-he is the one who loves me.' What God has joined together,let no man put asunder(one places their soul in harms way)if they try to rent what God has inseparably united…This edition of John Fawcett's valued work is complete and unabridged.There is an edition published by 'Create Space Independent Publishing' which contains the first two chapters.This shorter version makes an excellent handout to give to those who profess love for the Savior but perhaps that love has waned or even waxed cold.This book can be used to stir up increased love for our worthy Lord and King.’ Joseph J.Adrian