First preached in 1682, Richard Baxter's The Cure of Melancholy and Over-much Sorrow confronts depression with pastoral warmth, practical theology, and a refreshing candor. Baxter exposes the tangled roots of depression and lifts the reader's gaze to Christ's steady compassion and the sure promises of Scripture.
This modern-English edition keeps Baxter's full counsel while making his insights accessible for today's believer. Inside you'll find:
- A holistic diagnosis of spiritual, emotional, and physical causes of melancholy (depression)
- Gospel-rich remedies that reorient the heart toward joy in God
- Honest, actionable guidance for those who suffer from depression and for friends and family keen to help
Exchange the weight of excessive sorrow for the freedom of faith-filled hope through Baxter's timeless wisdom, refreshed for the twenty-first century.