[SOLO/THEOLOGY] A Body of Practical Divinity, by Thomas Watson-mtf

InTheDesert · Post by **InTheDesert** » September 1st, 2023, 1:29 am

A Body of Practical Divinity, by Thomas Watson (1620 - 1686)

Mr. Watson published a variety of books upon practical subjects, and of a useful nature. But his principal work was his Body of Divinity in 176 Sermons upon the Assembly’s Catechism, which did not appear till after his death. It was published in one volume folio, in 1692, accompanied with a portrait of the author by Sturt, a recommendatory Preface by the Rev. William Lorimer, and the attestation of twenty-five other ministers, of principal note in that day; and has since passed through a number of editions both in England and Scotland. (Summary by Biographical Notice)

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Keywords that describe the book: sermons, theology, puritan, reformed theology, systematic theology, westminster shorter catechism

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InTheDesert · Post by **InTheDesert** » September 1st, 2023, 1:30 am

Having finished this and this, I'm starting another long one of the same kind.

Introduction to the lectures on Catechisms (800 words)
A Preliminary discourse on Catechising (1600 words)
Man's chief end is to glorify God Part 1 (4800 words)
Man's chief end is to glorify God Part 2 (4800 words)
Of the Scriptures (5600 words)
That there is a God (2400 words)
God is a Spirit (2400 words)
God is Infinite (1600 words)
Of the Knowledge of God (2400 words)
Of the Eternity of God (1600 words)
God's Unchangeableness (2400 words)
Of the Wisdom of God (2400 words)
Of God's Power (1600 words)
Of the Holiness of God (2400 words)
Of God's Justice (1600 words)
Of the Mercy of God (2400 words)
Of the Truth of God (1600 words)
But one God (1600 words)
Of the Trinity (1600 words)
Of the Creation (2400 words)
Of the Providence of God (4000 words)
Of the Covenant of Works (800 words)
Concerning Sin (2400 words)
Adam's Sin (1600 words)
Of Original Sin (2400 words)
Man's Misery by the Fall (1600 words)
Of the Covenant of Grace (3200 words)
Christ the Mediator of the Covenant (1600 words)
Of Christ's Prophetical office (2400 words)
Of Christ's Priestly office (1600 words)
Of Christ's Intercession (4000 words)
Of Christ's Kingly office (2400 words)
Of Christ's Humiliation in his incarnation (4800 words)
Christ's Exaltation (2400 words)
Christ the Redeemer (1600 words)
Of Faith (2400 words)
Effectual Calling (1600 words)
Of Justification (2400 words)
Of Adoption (3200 words)
Of Sanctification (4800 words)
Of Assumnce (4800 words)
Of Peace (2400 words)
Of Joy (2400 words)
Of growth in Grace (2400 words)
Of Perseverance (4800 words)
A Believer's privilege at death (7200 words)
Of the Resurrection (2400 words)
Of the Day of Judgment (2400 words)
Of Obedience to God's Revealed Will (2400 words)
Of Love (1600 words)
Of the Preface to the Ten Commandments Part 1 (5600 words)
Of the Preface to the Ten Commandments Part 2 (5600 words)
Of the Preface to the Ten Commandments Part 3 (4800 words)
Of the Commandments (1600 words)
Of the First Commandment (4800 words)
Of the Second Commandment Part 1 (6400 words)
Of the Second Commandment Part 2 (6400 words)
Of the Third Commandment (4000 words)
Of the Fourth Commandment Part 1 (4800 words)
Of the Fourth Commandment Part 2 (4800 words)
Of the Fourth Commandment Part 3 (4800 words)
Of the Fifth Commandment (8000 words)
Of the Sixth Commandment (7200 words)
Of the Seventh Commandment (5600 words)
Of the Eighth Commandment (2400 words)
Of the Ninth Commandment (1600 words)
Of the Tenth Commandment (4800 words)
Man's inability to keep the Moral Law (1600 words)
All sins not equally heinous (2400 words)
What sin deserveth (2400 words)
Of Faith (1600 words)
Of Repentance (2400 words)
The Word read and preached, how effectual
Of Baptism (5600 words)
Of the Lord's Supper (8800 words)
Of Prayer (2400 words)
Of the Preface to the Lord's Prayer Part 1 (5600 words)
Of the Preface to the Lord's Prayer Part 2 (5600 words)
Of the Preface to the Lord's Prayer Part 3 (6400 words)
Of the First Petition in the Lord's Prayer (8000 words)
Of the Second Petition in the Lord's Prayer Part 1 (6400 words)
Of the Second Petition in the Lord's Prayer Part 2 (6400 words)
Of the Second Petition in the Lord's Prayer Part 3 (6400 words)
Of the Second Petition in the Lord's Prayer Part 4 (6400 words)
Of the Second Petition in the Lord's Prayer Part 5 (6400 words)
Of the Second Petition in the Lord's Prayer Part 6 (6400 words)
Of the Second Petition in the Lord's Prayer Part 7 (8000 words)
Of the Third Petition in the Lord's Prayer Part 1 (7200 words)
Of the Third Petition in the Lord's Prayer Part 2 (7200 words)
Of the Third Petition in the Lord's Prayer Part 3 (6400 words)
Of the Fourth Petition in the Lord's Prayer (7200 words)
Of the Fifth Petition in the Lord's Prayer Part 1 (6400 words)
Of the Fifth Petition in the Lord's Prayer Part 2 (6400 words)
Of the Fifth Petition in the Lord's Prayer Part 3 (6400 words)
Of the Fifth Petition in the Lord's Prayer Part 4 (6400 words)
Of the Fifth Petition in the Lord's Prayer Part 5 (6400 words)
Of the Fifth Petition in the Lord's Prayer Part 6 (6400 words)
Of the Fifth Petition in the Lord's Prayer Part 7 (6400 words)
Of the Sixth Petition in the Lord's Prayer Part 1 (4800 words)
Of the Sixth Petition in the Lord's Prayer Part 2 (4800 words)
Of the Sixth Petition in the Lord's Prayer Part 3 (5600 words)

Post by **mightyfelix** » September 1st, 2023, 4:56 pm

This certainly is a nice long one! Too much for me to DPL, I'm afraid, but I'm happy to MC for you.

Post by **mightyfelix** » September 1st, 2023, 5:01 pm

Out of curiosity, do you know why this edition only has 101 of the original 176 sermons?

Not that it matters, but I'm always intrigued when I see little discrepancies like that.

InTheDesert · Post by **InTheDesert** » September 1st, 2023, 5:52 pm

mightyfelix wrote: ↑September 1st, 2023, 5:01 pm Out of curiosity, do you know why this edition only has 101 of the original 176 sermons? Not that it matters, but I'm always intrigued when I see little discrepancies like that.

Thankyou! I wondered that too. There were 70 or so sermons in this one and I split the sections to make each one shorter (hence 101). I wonder if the editor combined some. The sermon on the the end of the Lord's Prayer is huge - I imagine it has to be multiple things combined...

Post by **mightyfelix** » September 1st, 2023, 6:16 pm

Oh, interesting! Yes, that would explain it, I suppose. Some of those "sermons" would take all day to deliver if you were to give the whole thing! People in my church get antsy if the sermon goes over 25 minutes.

InTheDesert · Post by **InTheDesert** » September 1st, 2023, 7:39 pm

Section 1
Introduction to the Lectures on Catechisms
(15:18)

InTheDesert · Post by **InTheDesert** » September 4th, 2023, 7:50 pm

Section 3
Man's Chief End is to Glorify God Part 1
(45:06)

mleigh · Post by **mleigh** » September 5th, 2023, 5:00 am

I will DPL should you like.

M

InTheDesert · Post by **InTheDesert** » September 5th, 2023, 6:24 am

mleigh wrote: ↑September 5th, 2023, 5:00 am I will DPL should you like.

M

In for a penny, in for a pound. Thankyou!

Post by **mightyfelix** » September 5th, 2023, 10:47 am

Ok, mleigh is in, and we're off to Going Solo!

mleigh · Post by **mleigh** » September 5th, 2023, 5:52 pm

InTheDesert wrote: ↑September 1st, 2023, 7:39 pm Section 1
Introduction to the Lectures on Catechisms
(15:18)

And we are off to a good start with a PL OK for section 1.

Section 2 has one repeated piece:

13:14 and 13:20 are duplicates of each other "that the weakest judgment may be instructed in the knowledge of the truth, and strengthened in the love of it."

Thanks,

M

mleigh · Post by **mleigh** » September 5th, 2023, 5:54 pm

InTheDesert wrote: ↑September 5th, 2023, 6:24 am
mleigh wrote: ↑September 5th, 2023, 5:00 am I will DPL should you like.

M
In for a penny, in for a pound. Thankyou!

So, have I got myself into something that is going to be very difficult to listen to?

InTheDesert · Post by **InTheDesert** » September 5th, 2023, 6:52 pm

mleigh wrote: ↑September 5th, 2023, 5:54 pm So, have I got myself into something that is going to be very difficult to listen to?

Should be quite lively listening I think. Just long!

InTheDesert · Post by **InTheDesert** » September 6th, 2023, 7:18 am

mleigh wrote: ↑September 5th, 2023, 5:52 pm Section 2 has one repeated piece:

13:14 and 13:20 are duplicates of each other "that the weakest judgment may be instructed in the knowledge of the truth, and strengthened in the love of it."

Spot check ready!