Holy Meditation (Puritan Treasures for Today)

True meditation is not emptying the mind, but filling it. And everyone meditates on something.

The Puritans viewed meditation as essential for spiritual growth and effectiveness in spiritual duties—a crucial link between hearing, believing, and living God’s Word. Proper meditation cultivates discernment, deepens repentance, and fosters devotion.

Instructing us in occasional meditation and set meditation, this modernized version of Thomas Manton’s work on a crucial spiritual discipline helps believers discover the transformative effect of biblical meditation on the mind and heart.

Contents

Preface
Introduction

Kinds of MeditationA DefinitionA Neglected PracticeChief Among DutiesProfitable for the MindProfitable for the AffectionsProfitable for LifeHelpful Guidelines: Part 1Helpful Guidelines: Part 2Love of EaseLove of PleasureA Dull HeartAn Unruly MindSpiritual BarrennessContemplationThe Time of MeditationThe Object of MeditationThe Method of MeditationThe Chief End of ManEnjoying and Glorifying GodEternal DelightThe Sinfulness of SinThe Nature of Sin in Relation to GodThe Nature of Sin in Relation to ManThe Effect of SinThe Aggravation of SinGod’s Wisdom in the GospelThe Beauty of the GospelGod’s Glory in the GospelMan’s Comfort in the GospelThe Mystery of ProvidenceThe Grounds of ProvidenceThe Acts of ProvidenceProvidential Care and Comfort

Conclusion

From the Publisher

Classic Puritan Wisdom — Carefully Edited for Today’s Reader

As people seek a more satisfying and authentic faith, interest in the Puritans continues to grow. This series presents Puritan books that are accessible in length and carefully edited with modern readers in mind by smoothing out difficult phrases of a bygone era while carefully retaining the meaning of the original authors. These books have been thoughtfully selected to provide some of the best counsel on important subjects that people continue to wrestle with today.

Timeless Wisdom, Modern Clarity

Each volume is carefully edited to smooth out the difficult phrases of a bygone era while faithfully preserving the author’s original meaning. The result is classic Puritan counsel you can actually sit down and read.

Carefully Selected, Deeply Practical

Every title in the series has been chosen for its relevance to questions Christians still wrestle with today. This isn’t academic history. It’s counsel that works.

A Growing Series for a Growing Interest

As more believers seek a deeper, more authentic faith, interest in the Puritans continues to grow. Puritan Treasures makes the best of that tradition available to a new generation of readers.

Accessible Length, Lasting Impact

These aren’t 800-page theological tomes. Puritan Treasures volumes are concise enough to finish yet rich enough to return to again and again. Perfect for personal devotion or group study.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0G315QWPR
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Reformation Heritage Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 27, 2026
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 178 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8886862294
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.48 x 4.5 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #171,605 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,258 in Christian Bible Meditations #1,744 in Christian Meditation Worship & Devotion (Books) #4,806 in Christian Spiritual Growth (Books)
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