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The Puritans were English Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries that aimed to “purify” the Church of England by taking away Catholic practices, believing it had not been fully transformed after the Protestant Reformation.
The Puritans accomplished remarkable feats. William Gouge, for example, who was known for reading fifteen chapters of the Bible daily, fathered thirteen children, wrote nearly twenty books, pastored the same church for forty-six years and took thirty-three years to preach through the book of Hebrews.
Another giant among the Puritans was Thomas Goodwin. At age fourteen he was told his short stature would prevent him from becoming a leader of consequence. Instead, he became one of the giants of the Puritan movement, especially during its zenith from 1640-1660. These two decades produced the most quality books, gifted ministers, and biblical preachers that explain how believers may find assurance of salvation.
