Meekness: Cultivating the Imperishable Quality of a Gentle and Quiet Spirit
About this ebook
Matthew Henry writes, "there is no other topic I could bring to you where I feel more likely to succeed than this, for meekness contributes so much to the comfort and peace of our souls, making our lives sweet and pleasant. If you are wise in this, you are wise for yourself. The aim of this discourse has been to persuade you not to be your own tormentors but to govern your passions so that they do not become furies to your soul. The virtue I have been recommending to you is universally acknowledged as excellent and beautiful. Will you embrace it and wear it, so that others may know you are Christ's disciples and you may be found among the sheep on His right hand on the great day when Christ’s angels will gather out of His kingdom all that offends?"
About the author
Matthew Henry (1662–1714) was a Welsh-born, English non-conformist minister and renowned biblical scholar. Best known for his Commentary on the Whole Bible, a six-volume work that offers insightful, verse-by-verse exposition of the Scriptures, Henry's writings have been treasured by pastors, scholars, and lay readers alike for their clarity, devotional warmth, and practical application. Educated in law before committing to the ministry, his deep reverence for Scripture and pastoral concern for the spiritual growth of his congregation marked all his works. Beyond his famous commentary, Henry also penned various sermons and treatises, focusing on Christian living, prayer, and godly character. His influence endures in Christian theology and biblical interpretation.
