Classic Christian work
The Godly Mans Picture
by Thomas Watson
📘 Modern English translation available
A masterwork of Puritan practical theology, this treatise paints a vivid portrait of authentic Christian character through twenty-four defining marks of godliness — from knowledge, faith, and love to humility, prayer, and spiritual warfare. With penetrating insight and rich Scripture exposition, Watson distinguishes true piety from mere outward profession, offering both a mirror for self-examination and a compelling vision of the transformed life. The work concludes with powerful consolations for the believer, making it an enduring guide for anyone seeking genuine spiritual growth.
- Chapters
- 39
- Word count
- 80,113
- Type
- Treatise
Original
Modern English