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THE CONFESSING BAPTIST Reformed Resources from a 1689 Perspective About Contact Guidelines | T&C | FAQ Podcast Interview Headlines Book Review Categories News Theology Culture Audio Video Events Bapti-Bot Roundup CATEGORY: THEOLOGY POSTED ONAPRIL 11, 2016 New Booklet: “1689 Confession’s Influence on Early American Missons & Church Planting” by Steve Weaver weaver_fullcolor The 1689 Baptist Confession and Its Influence on Early American Missons and Church Planting by Steve Weaver – Description: Pastor Steve Weaver Pastor Steve Weaver By showing that the original signers of the confession were evangelistic and missions-minded and by showing that those who held to the confession in North America were also evangelistic and missions-minded, it is hoped that we can lay to rest the mistaken notion that those who held to the 1689 Baptist Confession and its theological descendants in America – the Philadelphia and Charleston Confessions – were unconcerned and uninvolved in the work of missions and church planting. Details: $2.00 80 lb. cover Staple-booklet binding 35 pgs. Published by Reformed Baptist Faith and Family Ministry Reformed Baptist Faith and Family MinistryReformed Baptist Faith & Family (RBFF) is a non-profit Christian printing and publishing ministry, which exists to provide the Churches of Jesus Christ with quality resources aimed at equipping, exhorting and encouraging her members while remaining committed to the biblical truths as preserved in the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689 Baptist Confession). POSTED ONJANUARY 7, 2016 Portuguese RB Resources: Anunciando Recursos Batistas Reformadas em Português lusophone“Ever since I had the opportunity to go to South America on a missions trip 5 years ago to Chile for 3 months and Brazil for 3 months I have had an earnest burden to make better theological resources available in Spanish and Portuguese since unfortunately most of the theology imported from the US comes from TBN and other aberrant sources that are syncretistic and unfaithful to the Word of God. This is also a useful opportunity to translate small blog posts or longer posts of a few pages via this blog with future expectations of Lord willing being able to translate longer reformed Baptist resources such as books into Spanish and Portuguese. Also Portuguese helps spread the reach of this blog to all of the Lusophone (Portuguese speaking) countries globally (such as Portuguese speaking countries and regions located in Africa and Asia) by providing reformed baptist theological resources in Portuguese: http://www.inventa.com/lusophone_countries I will be translating some of my Spanish posts to Portuguese as well as other resources. I have already translated the main pages of my blog into Portuguese. In preparation I have already translated the main pages of my website into Portuguese: https://1689reformedbaptist.wordpress.com/sobre-mimsobre-o-autor/ https://1689reformedbaptist.wordpress.com/meu-testemunho/ https://1689reformedbaptist.wordpress.com/informacao-para-entrar-em-contato-comigo/ https://1689reformedbaptist.wordpress.com/o-proposito-deste-sitio/ I also want to mention 3 blogs in Portuguese that have excellent reformed Baptist resources that I recommend to my viewers who know Portuguese and which I would recommend to pass along to Portuguese speaking friends: http://oestandartedecristo.com/ http://www.rupertteixeira.com/ http://batista1689.com/ Additional Reformed Baptist Resources in Portuguese: PDF of the 1689 LBC in Portuguese: http://www.batista1689.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Confiss%C3%A3o%20de%20F%C3%A9%20Batista%20de%201689.pdf Communion of Reformed Baptists in Brazil: http://crbb.org.br/” [source] “Desde a oportunidade que eu tive viajar ao Latino-american para missões faz cinco anos quando viajei ao Chile e ao Brasil, eu morei nestes dos países por 6 meses, 3 meses em Chile e tres meses em Brasil. Devido a isso tive uma carga fazer mais recursos teológicos disponíveis em espanhol e português porque infelizmente muita da teologia importado dos Estados Unidos vem de TBN e outras fontes erradas que são sincretisticas e infiés à Palavra de Deus. Este também é uma oportunidade útil para traduzir posts dos bloges e coisas mais longos de poucas páginas para poder traduzir coisas mais longos no futuro como livros para fazer mais recursos reformadas batistas disponíveis em espanhol e português. Eu vou traduzir algums dos posts em espanhol do me blog ao português e também outros recursos. Eu já traduzei as páginas principais do meu blog ao português:..” [more] POSTED ONOCTOBER 9, 2015 “The Barren Fig Tree: The Doom & Downfall of the Fruitless Professor” by John Bunyan [Free eBook Friday] Monergism: IN EPUB, .MOBI AND .PDF FORMATSbarren This solemn, searching, awful treatise, was published by Bunyan in 1682; but does not appear to have been reprinted until a very few months after his decease, which so unexpectedly took place in 1688. Although we have sought with all possible diligence, no copy of the first edition has been discovered; we have made use of a fine copy of the second edition, in possession of that thorough Bunyanite, my kind friend, R. B. Sherring, of Bristol. The third edition, 1692, is in the British Museum. Added to these posthumous publications appeared, for the first time, ‘An Exhortation to Peace and Unity,’ which will be found at the end of our second volume. In the advertisement to that treatise are stated, at some length, my reasons for concluding that it was not written by Bunyan, although inserted in all the editions of his collected works. That opinion is now more fully confirmed, by the discovery of Bunyan’s own list of his works, published just before his death, in 1688, and in which that exhortation is not inserted. I was also much pleased to find that the same conclusion was arrived at by that highly intelligent Baptist minister, Mr. Robert Robinson. His reasons are given at some length, concluding with, ‘it is evident that Bunyan never wrote this piece.’ Why it was, after Bunyan’s death, published with his ‘Barren Fig-tree,’ is one of those hidden mysteries of darkness and of wickedness that I cannot discover. The beautiful parable from which Bunyan selected his text, represents an enclosed ground, in which, among others, a fig-tree had been planted. It was not an enclosure similar to some of the vineyards of France or Germany, exclusively devoted to the growth of the vine, but a garden in which fruits were cultivated, such as grapes, figs, or pomegranates. It was in such a vineyard, thus retired from the world, that Nathaniel poured out his heart in prayer, when our Lord in spirit witnessed, unseen, these devotional exercises, and soon afterwards rewarded him with open approbation (John 1:48). In these secluded pleasant spots the Easterns spend much of their time, under their own vines or fig-trees, sheltered from the world and from the oppressive heat of the sun–a fit emblem of a church of Christ. In this vineyard stood a fig-tree–by nature remarkable for fruitfulness–but it is barren. No inquiry is made as to how it came there, but the order is given, ‘Cut it down.’ The dresser of the garden intercedes, and means are tried to make it fruitful, but in vain. At last it is cut down as a cumber-ground and burnt. This vineyard or garden represents a gospel church; the fig-tree a member– a barren, fruitless professor. ‘It matters not how he got there,’ if he bears no fruit he must be cut down and away to the fire. To illustrate so awful a subject this treatise was written, and it is intensely solemn. God, whose omniscience penetrates through every disguise, himself examines every tree in the garden, yea, every bough. Wooden and earthy professor, your detection is sure; appearances that deceive the world and the church cannot deceive God. ‘He will be with thee in thy bed fruits–thy midnight fruits–thy closet fruits– thy family fruits–they conversation fruits.’ Professor, solemnly examine yourself; ‘in proportion to your fruitfulness will be your blessedness.’ ‘Naked and open are all things to his eye.’ Can it be imagined that those ‘that paint themselves did ever repent of their pride?’ ‘How seemingly self-denying are some of these creeping things.’ ‘Is there no place will serve to fit those for hell but the church, the vineyard of God?’ ‘It is not the place where the worker of iniquity can hide himself or his sins from God.’ May such be detected before they go hence to the fire. While there is a disposition to seek grace all are invited to come; but when salvation by Christ is abandoned, there is no other refuge, although sought with tears. Reader, may the deeply impressive language of Bunyan sink profoundly into our hearts. We need no splendid angel nor hideous demon to reveal to us the realities of the world to come. ‘If we hear not Moses and the prophets,’ as set forth by Bunyan in this treatise, ‘neither should we be persuaded though one rose from the dead’ to declare these solemn truths (Luke 16:31). POSTED ONOCTOBER 9, 2015 The 1689 Baptist Confession: Its Purpose & Theology [Dr. Michael Haykin | RBS | 2 AUDIOS/VIDEOS] 1689Dr. Bob Gonzales: Dr. Michael Haykin Dr. Michael Haykin The confessional standard of the seminary I serve is the Second London Baptist Confession, a.k.a., the 1689 Baptist Confession. In the two lectures below, Dr. Michael Haykin, one of our seminary lecturers and the Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, looks at purpose and theology of the Confession. What were some of the historical factors that motivated 17th century Particular Baptists to draft and, later, adopt the Confession in 1689? And what are some of the unique theological contributions that distinguish the 2LCF? Watch the videos or download the audios and learn. Also note that these lectures form part of the curriculum for the seminary’s course HT 501 Creeds & Confessions, which you may audit here. The 2LCF: Its Purpose [20 min.] In this lecture, Dr Haykin looks at the reasons why the 17th century Particular Baptists drafted and adopted the Second London Baptist Confession, rather than simply reprinting and continuing to use the First London Baptist Confession. m4a: Audio Player 00:0000:00Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. The 2LCF: Its Theology [25 min.] In the second of his two lectures on the 2LCF, Dr Haykin highlights some of the theological distinctives and contributions of the Second London Baptist Confession. m4a: Audio Player 00:0000:00Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. POSTED ONOCTOBER 7, 2015 DG Hart on General Revelation [Brandon Adams] Brandon Adams Brandon Adams Using some 2010 comments from DG Hart as a springboard, Brandon Adams has put together a clarifying post about General Revelation—its definition and its limits. Here’s a taste: …general revelation does not consist of trees and ants and stars. General revelation is propositional revelation of God and what He requires of man revealed innately within man. Prior to the fall, it was as readily present in man’s mind as the words you are reading now are in your mind. Starting with this innate knowledge of God, man could look out upon creation and see His creator reflected in it. But he does not start with creation. He starts with God already revealed within his mind. Adams also marshals input from Confessional Baptist Sam Waldron, as well as Reformed figures such as John Calvin, Charles Hodge, and Gordon Clark. Check out the Source: DG Hart on General Revelation | Contrast POSTED ONSEPTEMBER 16, 2015 The Importance of the Church Fathers [Michael Haykin] Credo Magazine: Rediscovering the Church Fathers Who They Were and How They Shaped the Church by Michael Haykin Dr. Michael A.G. Haykin Dr. Michael A.G. Haykin Fred Zaspel, at Books At a Glance, recently interviewed Michael A.G. Haykin on the Church Fathers. Haykin, a Credo Magazine contributor, is Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and the author of Rediscovering the Church Fathers: Who They Were and How They Shaped the Church (Crossway, 2011). Here is Zaspel’s fascinating interview with Haykin… POSTED ONSEPTEMBER 11, 2015 “Spurgeon’s Prayers Personalized” by C. H. Spurgeon [Free eBook Friday] Spurgeon Prayer Book Spurgeon’s Prayers Personalized by C. H. Spurgeon [ Download in ePub, .mobi, pdf & docx formats ] Description: C. H. Spurgeon C. H. Spurgeon Content for this eBook excerpted from the following books :C.H. Spurgeon’s Prayers, The Pastor in Prayer and Behold the Throne of Grace. Many of these prayers of Spurgeon have been “personalized” by taking the Elizabethan language out and replacing it with contemporary language such as: “Thee” and “thou” replaced with “you”, and “taketh” replaced with take or taken. References like “London” have been replace with “city”. Sometimes sentences have been omitted because they don’t have any meaning for today, this is indicated by showing a series of periods (…) . – 264 pages – Table of Contents and more details. POSTED ONSEPTEMBER 11, 2015 “Revival Year Sermons” by C. H. Spurgeon [Free eBook Friday] revival sermons Spurgeon Book Revival Year Sermons (Expanded Edition) By C. H. Spurgeon [ePub, .mobi & .pdf Formats] Description: C. H. Spurgeon C. H. Spurgeon Preached in the Surrey Gardens Music Hall 1859. According to Spurgeon, that year was perhaps the greatest and most fruitful in his long ministry. At the end of 1859 He wrote, “The times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord have at last dawned upon our land’. In that time he preached to a congregation of approximately 8,000 people in addition to addressing, almost daily, vast multitudes in different places. The 10 sermons in this eBook are all carfully selected from 1859 and show the energetic, clear and, fervent proclamation of the gospel which made Spurgeon’s preaching so powerfully used by God. Table of Contents: The Story of God’s Mighty Acts – Psalm 44:1. The Blood of the Everlasting Covenant – Hebrews 13:20 The Necessity of the Spirit’s Work – Ezekiel, 36:27 Predestination and Calling – Romans 8:30 The Minister’s Farewell – Acts 20:26-27 Bonus Revival Year Sermons 1859 Love – 1 John 4:19 Free Grace – Ezekiel 36:32 Jacob and Esau – Romans 9:15 Distinguishing Grace – 1 Corinthians 4:7 The Fainting Warrior – Romans 7:24, 25 – 45 pages POSTED ONSEPTEMBER 10, 2015 Mark Driscoll, Tullian Tchividjian, & Reformed Baptist Polity [Tom Chantry] Tullian Driscoll Pastor Tom Chantry encourages us to draw out the right lesson from Driscoll and Tchividjian controversy: Pastor Tom Chantry Pastor Tom Chantry …What we [Reformed Baptists] have, then, is a distinct system from Presbyterianism, but one which, like Presbyterianism, endeavors to pay heed to the biblical principles by which all churches must be governed, namely: 1) the Headship of the Lord Jesus Christ over the church, 2) the careful application of the authority and power he grants the church through orderly processes, 3) a mutual and prayerful respect between the officers and members of every congregation, and 4) a similarly mutual and prayerful respect between like-minded congregations which serve under the same Head. It is, in other words, a serious polity worthy of serious Christians. But will it preserve us from a badly mishandled scandal? No, not if we trust in polity alone. Forgive my transgression of theological categories, but right polity cannot save ex opere operato! To avoid scandal, or rather to handle it rightly when it comes, we need grace from on high. For this reason our polity must be pursued carefully and prayerfully by upright and humble men. Otherwise it will fail. We may wish to say that such terrible scandals as Driscoll and Tchividjian have perpetrated could never happen under our polity, but as our Presbyterian friends have discovered, they might! In fact, brothers, I would say that they have, only not so publicly… The reason, however, is probably not polity. It is far more likely that the problem lies within our hearts. Maybe we do have one of those polities which, to expropriate Adams’ words, is “better fitted for being well administered than others.” Very well, but let us heed Pope also, and administer it well and faithfully. Read “Mark Driscoll, Tullian Tchividjian, and Reformed Baptist Polity”. POSTED ONSEPTEMBER 9, 2015 Cessationism – Proving Charismatic Gifts have Ceased [Dr. Peter Masters] cessation.001 Dr. Peter Masters: Does the Bible teach definitively that the charismatic gifts have ceased? Can cessationism (the view that they have ended) be proved? Some say that the cessationism cannot be conclusively proved from Scripture. We believe, however, that the ceasing of revelatory and sign-gifts in the time of the apostles is very plainly taught in God’s Word, so plainly, in fact, that the opposite view has only seriously appeared in the last 100 years or so. Dr. Peter Masters has been the Minister of the Metropolitan Tabernacle in central London since 1970. Dr. Peter Masters has been the Minister of the Metropolitan Tabernacle in central London since 1970. The term cessationism comes from the great 17th-century confessions of faith, such as the Westminster and Baptist confessions. These both use the same word. Speaking about how God has revealed his will and committed it to the Scriptures, the confessions say, ‘Former ways of God’s revealing his will unto his people being now ceased’. This word does not actually come from the Bible, but the doctrine does. Not only has revelation been completed and ceased, but so have the signs that revelation is in progress. Here is a brief summary of six biblical proofs that the revelatory gifts have ceased (visions, words of knowledge, words of wisdom, and prophecies), and also the sign-gifts (healings and speaking in tongues). God still heals, of course, but in answer to prayer, and not through the hands of a gifted healer. The controversial passage of 1 Corinthians 13.8-10 will not be used in this article to prove the ending of the gifts. We will refer only to passages which we believe to be conclusive. 1. Not since the apostles… 2. The temporary purpose of tongues… 3. Tongues were real languages… 4. No instructions to appoint prophets… 5. Revelation is now complete… 6. Scripture witnesses the end of gifts… Would a neutral reader assume Bible gifts were for every age?… The damage of charismatic teaching… Read an explanation of each of his above points. POSTED ONSEPTEMBER 3, 2015 Answering Some Objections to Sabbath Observance [Tom Hicks] reject_sabbathPastor Tom Hicks over at Founders Ministries’ THE BLOG: In a previous post, I briefly sketched the Bible’s doctrine of the Sabbath day. Like nearly every doctrine of the Christian faith, the doctrine of the Sabbath is controversial among some Christians today. In this post, I’ll try to answer some of the most common objections to Sabbath observance. 1. New Testament Passages. Those who say Christians are not obligated to observe the Sabbath day often point to four key New Testament passages to make their case: Romans 14:1-9, Galatians 4:10, Colossians 2:16, and Hebrews 4:3-10. Though I won’t provide extensive exegesis here, I’d like briefly to consider these one at a time… 2. The Sabbath was a Sign for Israel. Some point out the Sabbath was a sign of the nation of Israel (Ex 31:16-17; Ezek 20:12). They argue that since the Sabbath was a sign of Israel, and since the church is not Israel, the Sabbath is not for the church… 3. Arguments from Silence. Some argue against Sabbath keeping from the silence of the Bible… Pastor Tom Hicks Pastor Tom Hicks 4. The Sabbath has been Fulfilled by Christ. Many argue that the Sabbath day has been fulfilled by Christ’s coming, and therefore, we should no longer keep the Sabbath… 5. Every Day is a Day of Worship for the Believer. Some who say that Christ fulfilled the Sabbath argue that “Every day is a day of rest in Christ and worship for the believer.”… 6. The Church Fathers from Ignatius to Augustine Taught that the Sabbath was Abolished. This argument from church history says that the early church fathers explicitly taught that the Sabbath is abolished; therefore, the doctrine of a Christian Sabbath is an innovation that was unknown in the earliest days of the church. But there are some problems here… Read “Answering Some Objections to Sabbath Observance”. [If you are looking for some more extensive exegesis on these passages I suggest you check out this Sunday School series.] POSTED ONSEPTEMBER 2, 2015 Exclusive Psalmody? W. J. Seaton Answers W. J. Seaton: Dear friends, david-with-harp David with Harp According to a recent report in one of our Evangelical publications, there appears to be an upsurge of interest amongst some Pastors and Churches south of the border, on the subject of “Exclusive Psalmody;” that is, the singing of “psalms only” in the public worship of the Church. As one who writes out of a setting where this practice is commonplace amongst many, may I urge such Pastors and Churches to, perhaps, think again, on the subject. That we should sing psalms in the public worship of the Church (inclusive psalmody) is beyond question, and if we fail to do that, then we are failing to do justice to the relevant passages of scripture which deal with the worship of the Church which the Lord has ordained. The singing of “psalms only,” however, (exclusive psalmody) is a different matter altogether, and should be appreciated as such. We have no doubt that some who are leaning in the direction of exclusive psalmody are doing so with a sincere heart, and with a conscience which they have developed along those lines; but we have a sneaking suspicion that with some it is simply that age-old desire to have something different. “Purity of Worship,” as our psalm-singing friends like to describe their position is, after all, a very attractive proposition, and who wouldn’t want to be part of that? This is by no means an extended article on the subject, but simply a few thoughts that some might like to consider before they abandon good old Isaac Watts and company!… Read the rest over at Herald of Grace. W. Jack SeatonRev W. J. (‘Jack’) Seaton was pastor of the Reformed Baptist Church, Inverness for thirty-two years until his retirement in February 2002. Prior to that he was an evangelist with the Open Air Mission. He continues in Inverness as Pastor Emeritus. He is the author of the Banner of Truth Trust’s booklet The Five Points of Calvinism, originally published in 1970, much reprinted. POSTED ONAUGUST 28, 2015 “Biblical Elders & Deacons” by Nehemiah Coxe [Free eBook Friday] Coxe Elders Deacons Book Biblical Elders and Deacons by Nehemiah Coxe D. 1688 [Download in .ePub .mobi & .pdf formats] Chapel Library: Christ’s will as revealed in Scripture is the pattern for the church, and Nehemiah Coxe unfolds aspects of that pattern that relate to church leadership. “The edification and beauty of the Church is much concerned in her order, not such an order as superstition will dictate, or litigious nicety contend for, but such as sets her in a conformity with Christ’s will; and particularly the filling up of the offices which He has appointed, with persons duly qualified for the administration of them, and the regular acting both of officers and members in their respective positions.” Pages: 32. TABLE OF CONTENTS: I. Exposition II. Appointment of Deacons III. Appointment of Elders IV. A Pastor’s Duty toward His People V. The People’s Duty toward Their Pastors VI. Conclusion Biography POSTED ONAUGUST 26, 2015 Standing on the shoulders of giants: The preacher & his books [Steve Weaver | Hercules Collins | Spurgeon] Pastor Steve Weaver gives an encouragement for pastors to learn from others by way of reading. Here is a snippet with quotes from Hercules Collins and C. H. Spurgeon : Historically, Baptists have recognized the importance of learning from the works of others. In his book on pastoral ministry, The Temple Repair’d, the seventeenth-century English Baptist pastor Hercules Collins provided his readers with a list of recommend books [see/read them here]. Furthermore, when young men in his Wapping church expressed a desire to begin preaching, they were provided with key biblical and theological works. Collins believed that ministers must labor in their study of the Word of God because of the exalted nature of their work as ministers. Collins-signature2-480x320Commenting on 2 Timothy 2:15, he wrote, “We should study to be good workmen because our work is of the highest nature. Men that work among jewels and precious Stones ought to be very knowing of their business. A minister’s work is a great work, a holy work, a heavenly work. Hence the Apostle says “Who is sufficient for these things?” O how great a work is this! What man, what angel is sufficient to preach the gospel as they ought to preach it! You work for the highest end, the glory of God, and the good of immortal souls. You are for the beating down of the kingdom of the devil, and enlarging and exalting Christ’s kingdom.” … Pastor Steve Weaver Pastor Steve Weaver The tendency to downplay the importance of reading and studying books in one’s preparation for preaching has been a perennial issue. Some have sought to downplay the importance of God-honoring books out of false sense of piety. But even the apostle Paul, when in prison, urged Timothy to bring “the books” (2 Tim. 4:13). The nineteenth-century’s Prince of Preachers Charles Haddon Spurgeon commented on the example of Paul in a sermon on 2 Timothy 4:13 titled “Paul—His Cloak and His Books.” C. H. Spurgeon C. H. Spurgeon “He is inspired, and yet he wants books! He has seen the Lord, and yet he wants books! He has had wider experience than most men, and yet he wants books! He had been caught up in the third heaven, and had heard things unlawful for a man to utter, yet he wants books! He has written a major part of the New Testament, and yet he wants books! The apostle says to Timothy and so he says to every Christian, “Give thyself to reading.” The man who never reads will never be read; he who never quotes will never be quoted. He who will not use the thoughts of other men’s brains proves he has no brains of his own.” Read “Standing on the shoulders of giants: The preacher and his books”. POSTED ONAUGUST 25, 2015 ♫ O Could I Find From Day To Day ♬ [Ken Puls] Ken Puls: One of the first hymnals used by Southern Baptists was the Baptist Psalmody. It was published in 1850 by the Southern Baptist Publication Society and recommended for use in all the churches when the convention met in Nashville in 1851. Along with many contributions by well-known English hymn writers (such as John Newton and Isaac Watts), the hymnal included some newer hymns by American Baptists. One that was especially popular was “O Could I Find from Day to Day” by Benjamin Cleavland. Benjamin Cleavland was born in Windham, Connecticut on August 30, 1733. Little is known of his life. He was married to Mary Elderkin and had twelve children. He settled in Horton, Nova Scotia (later called Wolfville) and was a member of the Baptist church formed there. He remained in Horton until his death on March 9, 1811. O Could I Find from Day to Day In 1790 Cleavland published a small collection of hymns in Norwich, Connecticut, called Hymns on Different Spiritual Subjects. The hymnal was well received and was in a fourth edition by 1792. [1] Cleavland’s hymn “O Could I Find from Day to Day” continued to be well-liked and eventually found its way into several collections, although Cleavland’s name was lost from the text. In the Baptist Psalmody the hymn is credited to the Christian Psalmody. The small book Cleavland had published surfaced again in 1870, found by Reverend S. Dryden Phelps in Hartford, Connecticut. [2] This discovery established the authorship of Cleavland to the hymn (#656 in the Baptist Psalmody). Dr. Ken Puls Dr. Ken Puls The opening verse of the hymn is an expression of delight in spending time reading and meditating on God’s Word. The remaining three verses are a prayer that we would live everyday in the joy of Christ, that He would rule in our hearts throughout our days, and that at the end of our days we would love Him even more. Below are the words and link to the hymn set to a tune composed for Cleavland’s lyrics by Tom Wells (Heritage Baptist Church in Mansfield, Texas). My thanks to Tom for his permission to include his excellent tune in this post. 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