Christian contentment is defined as that sweet, inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, which freely submits to and takes satisfaction in God’s wise and fatherly disposal in every condition. This "rare jewel" is not merely a natural patience or a stoic indifference but a spiritual mystery that must be learned in the school of Christ.... Continue Reading →
Rev. Jonathan Mayhew (1720–1766) was a minister in Boston known for his bold sermons and strong belief in both religious freedom and political liberty. Educated at Harvard College, he became pastor of Boston's West Church in 1747, where he served for nearly two decades. Mayhew often challenged traditional religious views, emphasizing reason, personal conscience, and... Continue Reading →
Samuel Davies grew up in a farming family in Delaware, received a classical education, and became an evangelist Presbyterian minister. He moved to Virginia in 1747. Though he was careful to maintain good relations with the Anglican authorities there, he managed to draw large numbers of Virginians to his evangelical faith and established a thriving... Continue Reading →
