Keeping the Heart

A faithful modern-English edition of John Flavel’s timeless Puritan classic on Proverbs 4:23—‘Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.’ In clear, inviting prose, this edition preserves Flavel’s warm biblical wisdom while removing archaic language so today’s readers can experience its beauty and challenge. Flavel guides us through the nature, difficulty, and means of guarding the heart in every season: prosperity, adversity, public and private duties, temptations, even the approach of death. His teaching is both searching and tender, calling us to a deeper, more honest walk with God. Whether you are new to the Puritans or a longtime reader, this volume will renew your love for the inward life. Part of The Modern Wisdom Library.