{"product_id":"devoted-to-the-service-of-the-temple-piety-persecution-and-ministry-in-the-writings-of-hercules-collins-profiles-in-reformed-spirituality-haykin-weaver-eds","title":"Devoted to the Service of the Temple: Piety, Persecution, and Ministry in the Writings of Hercules Collins - Profiles in Reformed Spirituality (Haykin \u0026 Weaver, eds.)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile largely forgotten in modern times, Hercules Collins (1646\/1702) was highly influential among the late 17th and early 18th century Calvinistic Baptists of London. Through a biographical sketch and 35 sample selections collected from Collin's writings, Michael A.G. Haykin and Stee Weaver introduce us to the vibrant spirituality of this colossal figure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfiles in Reformed Spirituality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForeword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Piety of Hercules Collins (1646\/7-1702)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn old gospel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreaching from prison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Christ-finding soul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHold fast what thou hast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGod is the gospel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mercy of repentance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrison comforts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaning on the promises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiritual liberty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDivine sovereignty and human responsibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGod’s eternal will\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sovereign and supreme will\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGod – “everything personally present”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubmitting to God’s will\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWords of light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sweetness of the Word in the school of affliction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe value of the ordinances in the school of affliction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSinging – “sweet incense”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Grace sweetens the music”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraining elders within the Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe essential necessity of the Holy Spirit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe art of preaching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe value of pastoral ministry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome rules for interpreting Scripture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlain preaching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSermon preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreaching “the whole counsel of God”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome nuggets of advice about preaching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe use of notes in preaching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalling a pastor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePraying for the outpouring of the Spirit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe laying on of hands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe believer’s ultimate comfort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“For thy blest Temple’s sake”  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppendix: John Piggott’s funeral sermon for Hercules Collins\u003cbr\u003eBibliography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeking, then, both to honor the past and yet not idolize it, we are issuing these books in the series Profiles in Reformed Spirituality. The design is to introduce the spirituality and piety of the Reformed Profiles in Reformed Spirituality tradition by presenting descriptions of the lives of notable Christians with select passages from their works. This combination of biographical sketches and collected portions from primary sources gives a taste of the subjects’ contributions to our spiritual heritage and some direction as to how the reader can find further edification through their works. It is the hope of the publishers that this series will provide riches for those areas where we are poor and light of day where we are stumbling in the deepening twilight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Hercules Collins is one of the great figures from our Bapitst heritage - a heritage who suffered much for the cause of Christ and left a great legacy for generations that followed. There is something especially compelling about the witness of a man who was oppressed and imprisoned for his faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. The witness of Hercules Collins as pastor, prisoner, and preacher is worthy of the closest attention in our own times. We are indebted to Michael Haykin and Steve Weaver for bringing Hercules Collins to life for a new generation.\"\u003cbr\u003e—R. Albert Mohler, Jr.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichael A.G. Haykin is professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky, and Research Professor of Irish Baptist College, Constituent College of Queen's University Belfast, N. 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