To the Reader
TO THE READER.
Christian Reader,
The weightiness of the Argument here discoursed on, justly merits a larger volume: But I have contracted it, because it may possibly come into more hands. I must profess I know not a more necessary point in Divinity. Self-denial is the first principle of Christianity; it is the life-blood, which must run through the whole body of Religion. Self-denial is learned not out of the Topics of Philosophy, but the Oracles of Scripture. It is my request to the Reader, to peruse this Manual with seriousness, as knowing the Practice of Self-denial is that wherein his salvation is nearly concerned. The Lord work with his word, and cause the dew of his blessing to fall with this Manna, which is the Prayer of
Your Friend and Servant in the Gospel, Thomas Watson. Dowgate. In the year 1675.
TO THE READER.
Christian Reader,
The weight of the subject discussed here truly deserves a longer book, but I have kept it short so that it might reach more hands. I must say that I do not know a more essential topic in Divinity. Self-denial is the first principle of Christianity. It is the lifeblood that must flow through the whole body of religion. Self-denial is not learned from the Topics of philosophy, but from the Oracles of Scripture. I ask the reader to study this handbook seriously, knowing that the Practice of self-denial is closely tied to his salvation. May the Lord work through His Word and cause the dew of His blessing to fall with this Manna. This is the prayer of
Your Friend and Servant in the Gospel, Thomas Watson. Dowgate. In the year 1675.
