This book is extremely challenging. I know because I've been trudging through it. There are books I
read and there are books that tend to
read me. The Bible is the foremost scrutinizing book; this is obvious. Then there are the gems that are inspired by Scripture--penned by men who've been
"pierced by the Word" and seem to be so sick with their own convictions that they heave them out onto paper. These are the books that bless me by bringing me low, turning my gaze towards Jesus and rattle my heart to sing songs to Him because of His grace and unmerited favor towards me, a sinner. "The Doctrine of Repentance" is a book that has given me a fresh and acutely painful look at myself and caused me to see in a deeper way, that repentance is a gift of God's grace. It's something that should be sought after and something that should be desired by me and all of God's church. Climbing the mountain of repentance is a continuous trek; it's part of our
pilgrimage . Yes, this grace of Grace can sometimes hurt but it's necessary and well worth it in light of the joy that is set before us. Praise God for brothers like Thomas Watson and others who've been preserved by God's grace to write books that give glory to God and push His church towards the Throne.
Soli Deo Gloria
