The Fading of the Flesh and the Flourishing of Faith (Puritan Treasures for Today)

The Puritans frequently talked about dying well. That is something we do not discuss much these days, though we should. In this book, George Swinnock presents modern readers with valuable food for thought as he expounds Psalm 73:26, “My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.” Swinnock combines careful explanation with vivid illustration to reveal the futility of earthly comforts and highlight the inestimable comfort, satisfaction, and joy afforded us in Christ. Displaying the relevance of the Puritans for today, you will find this sorely neglected and sobering topic an easy, thought-provoking, and compelling read. Series Description Interest in the Puritans continues to grow, but many people find reading these giants of the faith a bit unnerving. This series seeks to overcome that barrier by presenting Puritan books that are convenient in size and unintimidating in length. Each book is carefully edited with modern readers in mind, smoothing out difficult language of a bygone era while retaining the meaning of the original authors. Books for the series are thoughtfully selected to provide some of the best counsel on important subjects that people continue to wrestle with today. The Puritans frequently talked about dying well. That is something we do not discuss much these days, though we should. In this book, George Swinnock presents modern readers with valuable food for thought as he expounds Psalm 73:26, My flesh and my heart but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. Swinnock combines careful explanation with vivid illustration to reveal the futility of earthly comforts and highlight the inestimable comfort, satisfaction, and joy afforded us in Christ. Displaying the relevance of the Puritans for today, you will find this sorely neglected and sobering topic an easy, thought-provoking, and compelling read. Table of Psalm 73 in Context Psalm 73:26 Explained Man's Flesh Will Fail Him The Folly of Living for the Flesh Be Prepared to Die! Further Reasons to Be Prepared to Die How to Be Prepared to Die Seek to Die Well God Is Man's True Happiness God Alone Is Sufficient for Man's Soul God Alone Is Suitable to Man's Soul God Alone Is Immortal Like Man's Soul The Condition of Distressed Sinners and Saints The Potion of Sinners and Saints in the World to Come Is God Your Joy? Choose God as Your Treasure Satisfied and Sanctified Joy in Full and Forever Take Comfort Psalm 73 in context Psalm 73:26 explained Man's flesh will fail him The folly of living for the flesh Be prepared to die! Further reasons to be prepared to die How to be prepared to die Seek to die well! God is man's true happiness God alone is sufficient for man's soul God alone is suitable to man's soul God alone is immortal like man's soul The condition of distressed sinners and saints The portion of distressed sinners and saints The portion of sinners and saints in the world to come Is God your joy? Choose God as your treasure! Satisfied and sanctified Joy in full and forever Take comfort.