by Richard Greenham
in ePub, .mobi & .pdf formats
Containing Several Treatises
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Richard Greenham, active during the late 16th century, is remembered primarily for his significant contributions to Puritan pastoral ministry and counseling. Greenham's counseling and pastoral work significantly influenced Puritan piety. He is often credited with shaping the pastoral care approach within the Puritan movement, emphasizing personal piety, the importance of scripture, and the need for a personal, heartfelt relationship with God. Despite working in a relatively obscure parish, Greenham's influence extended far beyond his immediate surroundings. His legacy lived on in the Puritan movement, particularly in how pastors approached the care of their congregations. He was a forerunner in creating a model of pastoral ministry that deeply influenced subsequent generations of church leaders, both in England and abroad.
The Works of Richard Greenham Volume 2: Containing Several Treatises' is a profound collection that encapsulates the spiritual and theological essence of one of the Elizabethan Church's most pivotal figures, Richard Greenham (c.1540/45–1594). Revered as the architect of Puritan pastoral piety, Greenham's influence extended far beyond his tenure at the rural parish of Dry Drayton, near Cambridge. His deep understanding of Protestant piety and dedication to pastoral counseling made him a beacon of hope and guidance in a time of religious turmoil.
This volume presents a meticulously curated selection of Greenham’s sermons and treatises, reflective of his immense skill as a spiritual guide and pastoral counselor. His works were renowned for bringing solace and comfort to those "groaned under spiritual afflictions and temptations," a testament to his empathetic and knowledgeable approach to ministry.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TO THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL SIR DRU DRURIE KNIGHT
THE FIRST TREATISE FOR AN AFFLICTED CONSCIENCE UPON THIS SCRIPTURE.
THE SECOND TREATISE, BELONGING TO THE COMFORT OF AN AFFLICTED CONSCIENCE.
THE MARKS OF A RIGHTEOUS MAN.
SWEET AND SURE SIGNS OF ELECTION, TO THEM THAT ARE BROUGHT LOW.
A TREATISE OF A CONTRACT BEFORE MARRIAGE.
A TREATISE OF THE SABBATH.
NOTES OF OUR SALVATION, WITH THE NECESSITY; AND NOTES OF A TRUE AND UPRIGHT HEART.
A PROFITABLE TREATISE CONTAINING A DIRECTION FOR THE READING AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE HOLY SCRIPTURES
A TREATISE OF THE RESURRECTION
A TREATISE OF EXAMINATION BEFORE AND AFTER THE LORD'S SUPPER.
A TREATISE OF GOD'S FEAR.
A TREATISE OF HYPOCRISY.
A TREATISE OF ANGER.
A TREATISE OF BLESSEDNESS.
A TREATISE OF THE DOCTRINE OF FASTING.
OF THE SENDING OF THE HOLY GHOST.
A SHORT TREATISE OF PRAYER