Edited by Roger McDermott, the text of this classic has been simplified for the modern reader and has a biographical introduction added to the original work. Written in 1661, this book contains all the hallmarks for what made the Puritan great. It represents a clarion call to the church to recognise her failing and repent, turning to the Almighty God and casting herself on his mercy. Watson does not merely write a religious argument, just for the sake of writing it, but is offering through this work the fruits of many years of his preaching ministry.