Christ Precious to Those Who Believe

by John Fawcett

John Fawcett (1740-1817) was a British theologian, pastor and hymn writer.
In 1765, John Fawcett became pastor of a small Baptist church at Wainsgate in Yorkshire, England. He served faithfully for seven years, despite a small income and a growing family much too large to be supported by his meager wages. It seemed only practical that he move to a church that paid a larger salary. When he received a call in 1772 to the large and influential Carter's Lane Baptist Church in London[1] he planned to accept the call.
After pastor John Fawcett had preached his farewell sermon at Wainsgate he and his family loaded up all their belongings to move to his new church in London. But, his parishioners begged him to stay and because of his bond with these fellow believers, he unloaded the wagon and made the decision to continue to serve God there instead of moving to the larger church. To commemorate this event he later wrote the words to “Blessed Be the Tie that Binds”[2], possibly his most famous hymn.

150 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 11, 2010

Reviews

[Lisa DiGiacomo · Rating 5 out of 5]

“You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me, yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life. I do not receive glory from people. But I know that you do not have the love of God within you.”
‭‭John‬ ‭5‬:‭39‬-‭42‬ ‭ESV‬‬

For anyone with knowledge of the Bible but are not receiving Jesus as you read His Word - this book could be helpful to find him as you read. Anyone who loves God but realizes how impoverished your love for him is — this book has great potential to fan your love into flames. If you don’t love Jesus, this book paints the glorious picture of Jesus in his person, works and attributes - and I pray you will learn of him. Truth is found in Him and nothing else comes close to satisfying or being as beautiful or good as He.

Very readable. The breakdowns make for great daily readings.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not an easy or quick read, especially if you aren't used to the language of the time. But very good points and many wonderful quotes and things to keep you thinking.

[Isaac · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful.

[Steve]

This book, written in the early 19th century and confronts the superficiality of today's Christianity. Is Christ precious to a believer? If so, the believer's life will be radically transformed and continually transformed by beholding Him who is transcendently glorious to behold. Both sin convicting and faith encouraging, Fawcett's love for and insight into the gospel is worthy of thoughtful and focused reading.