Center for Biblical Theology and Eschatology

Richard Sibbes

The Bruised Reed

Richard Sibbes   (1577–1635) Richard Sibbes is known as a Biblical exegete and representative (with William Perkins and John Preston), of what has been called "main-line" Puritanism. In 1632 he was sentenced to banishment to New England due to his strong Puritanical tendencies, but he died before the sentence could be carried out. He was one of the most influential Puritans in the early seventeenth century and was renowned for his powerful and eloquent preaching. Content Publishers' Foreword I. The Reed and the Bruising II. Christ will not Break the Bruised Reed III. The Smoking Flax IV. Christ will not Quench the Smoking Flax V. The Spirit of Mercy Should Move Us VI. Marks of the Smoking Flax VII. Help for the Weak VIII. Duties and Discouragements IX. Believe Christ, not Satan X. Do Not Quench the Spirit XI. Christ's Judgment and Victory XII. Christ's Wise Government XIII. Grace Shall Reign XIV. Means to make Grace Victorious XV. Christ's Public Triumph XVI. Through Conflict to Victory