The Bruised Reed and Smoking Flax (1878)

The Bruised Reed And Smoking Flax is a Christian devotional book written by Richard Sibbes and first published in 1630. This edition was published in 1878. The book is a collection of sermons that focus on the themes of comfort, healing, and restoration for those who are broken, weak, or struggling in their faith. The title of the book is taken from a biblical passage in Isaiah 42:3, which speaks of God's gentle care for the weak and vulnerable. Sibbes uses this passage as a starting point to explore the nature of God's love and compassion for his people. He emphasizes the importance of humility, repentance, and faith in receiving God's grace and mercy. He also encourages his readers to persevere in their faith despite the challenges and difficulties they may face. The book is divided into nine chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of God's love and care for his people. Sibbes uses a variety of biblical stories and examples to illustrate his points, and his writing is characterized by a warm and compassionate tone. Overall, The Bruised Reed And Smoking Flax is a timeless classic of Christian literature that offers comfort and encouragement to anyone who is struggling in their faith. It is a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of God's love and compassion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.