by Robert Traill
in ePub, .mobi & .pdf formats
"Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace, to help in time of need." Heb 4:16
In The Throne of Grace, Robert Traill—one of the finest Scottish preachers of the 17th century—ushers the reader into the heart of the gospel with theological clarity and pastoral warmth. Anchored in Hebrews 4:16, these thirteen sermons form a radiant tapestry of Christ-centered exposition, unfolding the majesty of Jesus Christ as our Great High Priest who beckons weary sinners to draw near with confidence. Traill’s burden is not merely doctrinal precision but spiritual awakening: that the people of God might behold the throne of grace not as a mere metaphor, but as a real and accessible mercy seat, where sinners find both pardon and power in their time of need.
Traill exalts Christ as the sole Mediator who opens the way into the holy presence of God—a throne not of judgment, but of grace. His exploration of the mercy seat, the torn veil, and the priestly intercession of Christ is rich with biblical imagery and covenantal depth. Yet what makes this book especially compelling is its tenderness toward the struggling believer. Traill knows the trembling conscience and the sluggish heart; he addresses those plagued with doubts, burdened with sin, and haunted by a sense of unworthiness. To them, he extends the warm summons of the gospel: "Come boldly—not because you are worthy, but because Christ is."
This is a book to be savored slowly. Every page radiates the gravity of divine grace and the comfort of Christ’s priestly sympathy. For those seeking assurance, deeper communion with God, and a clearer understanding of how Reformed theology leads to reverent joy, The Throne of Grace is a treasure. Traill does not merely instruct—he leads the soul to worship. This is pastoral theology at its finest, and it deserves a wide reading among today’s Christians who long to recover the awe, comfort, and privilege of approaching God through Christ alone.
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Table of Contents
Sermon I - Hebrews 4:16
Sermon II - Hebrews 4:16
Sermon III - Hebrews 4:16
Sermon IV - Hebrews 4:16
Sermon V - Hebrews 4:16
Sermon VI - Hebrews 4:16
Sermon VII - Hebrews 4:16
Sermon VIII - Hebrews 4:16
Sermon IX - Hebrews 4:16
Sermon X - Hebrews 4:16
Sermon XI - Hebrews 4:16
Sermon XII - Hebrews 4:16
Sermon XIII - Hebrews 4:16