The Fading of the Flesh and the Flourishing of Faith

The Puritans frequently talked about dying well. That is something we do not discuss much these days, though we should. In this book, George Swinnock presents modern readers with valuable food for thought as he expounds Psalm 73:26, My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. Swinnock combines careful explanation with vivid illustration to reveal the futility of earthly comforts and highlight the inestimable comfort, satisfaction, and joy afforded us in Christ. Displaying the relevance of the Puritans for today, you will find this sorely neglected and sobering topic an easy, thought-provoking, and compelling read.

1. Openning Credits
2. Preface
3. Chapter 1: Psalm 73 in Context
4. Chapter 2: Psalm 73:26 Explained
5. Chapter 3: Man's Flesh Will Fail Him
6. Chapter 4: The Folly of Living for the Flesh
7. Chapter 5: Be Prepared to Die!
8. Chapter 6: Further Reasons to Be Prepared to Die
9. Chapter 7: How to Be Prepared to Die
10. Chapter 8: Seek to Die Well
11. Chapter 9: God Is Man's True Happiness
12. Chapter 10: God Alone Is Sufficient for Man's Soul
13. Chapter 11: God Alone Is Suitable to Man's Soul
14. Chapter 12: God Alone Is Immortal Like Man's Soul
15. Chapter 13: The Condition of Distressed Sinners and Saints
16. Chapter 14: The Portion of Sinners and Saints
17. Chapter 15: The Portion of Sinners and Saints in the World to Come
18. Chapter 16: Is God Your Joy?
19. Chapter 17: Choose God as Your Treasure
20. Chapter 18: Satisfied and Sanctified
21. Chapter 19: Joy in Full and Forever
22. Chapter 20: Take Comfort
23. Closing Credits