Jeremiah Burroughs was greatly honored and esteemed in his day (1599-1646), and became a most popular and admired preacher. He was chosen by the congregations of Stepney and Cripplegate, London, at that time accounted two of the largest congregations in England, as well as participated as one of the divines of the Westminster Assembly. This current work was delivered to the House of Commons in Parliament in order to well-up the fruit of the Spirit in the act of joy. In those who love the church of Jesus Christ, God will make them to rejoice with her. Burroughs masterfully teaches on Isaiah 66:10, “Rejoice you with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all you that love her, rejoice for joy with her, all you that mourn for her.” Those who mourned for the state of the church in times past will now be glad. God will make them glad. It is a treatise focusing on perseverance, God’s blessing and the fruit of joy based on what Christ has accomplished for His people in redemption.
