May We Meet in the Heavenly World
by Lemuel Haynes | Book Summary
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Author: Lemuel Haynes; Edited and Introduced by Thabiti Anyabwile
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Lemuel Haynes (1753-1833) was a black Puritan who was solidly Reformed, committed to biblical exegesis, and well-versed in Puritan writers like Jonathan Edwards and Andrew Fuller. Further, he was zealous for the spread of the gospel where he lived and served. Being an indentured servant in the early days of America put Haynes face-to-face with the hideous evil of slavery. He was not a theologian arguing from some ivory tower echo chamber of political opinions. Rather, Haynes entered the political sphere and called other pastors and leaders to do the same. He considered it part of his role as a shepherd of Christ's flock. Haynes' fervency and urgency were rooted in his sobriety about life and death. Haynes constantly pondered the nearness of death and the importance of being prepared at any moment to meet our Savior. This flavored his family worship, prayers, preaching, correspondence with other preachers, and his writing. It shaped his entire life and ministry. |
Lemuel Haynes was an indentured servant raised in a Christian home. From an early age, he was very bright and came under the influence of a godly deacon who would shape his theological taste for rich, sound doctrine.
Haynes' early influences included Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield. In fact, one evening at family worship his own sermon was mistaken for one of theirs. He was also impacted by Puritans like Andrew Fuller.
Haynes was a pastor who took the role of shepherding God's people very seriously. Influenced by his spiritual forefathers, he placed great value on the need for prayer and spiritual awakening. He often lamented the spiritual deadness and political divisiveness of his day, yet he preached and spoke boldly in both the pulpit and the political arena.
Haynes' writings have largely been forgotten until recent works like The Faithful Preacher by Thabiti Anyabwile and Black Puritan, Black Republican by John Saillant have been published.
May We Meet in the Heavenly World
by Lemuel Haynes
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | Lemuel Haynes; Edited and Introduced by Thabiti Anyabwile |
| Publisher | Reformation Heritage Books |
| Date | 2009 |
| Pages | 128 |
Overview:
The Puritans were considered to be both masterful theologians and giants of piety. Their writings have been hugely influential in shaping Reformed Theology since the 1600s. Among the Puritans, however, we know of few African American pastors and theologians.
Lemuel Haynes (1753-1833) was a black Puritan who was solidly Reformed, committed to biblical exegesis, and well-versed in Puritan writers like Jonathan Edwards and Andrew Fuller. Further, he was zealous for the spread of the gospel where he lived and served.
Being an indentured servant in the early days of America put Haynes face-to-face with the hideous evil of slavery. He was not a theologian arguing from some ivory tower echo chamber of political opinions. Rather, Haynes entered the political sphere and called other pastors and leaders to do the same. He considered it part of his role as a shepherd of Christ's flock.
Haynes' fervency and urgency were rooted in his sobriety about life and death. Haynes constantly pondered the nearness of death and the importance of being prepared at any moment to meet our Savior. This flavored his family worship, prayers, preaching, correspondence with other preachers, and his writing. It shaped his entire life and ministry.
Lemuel Haynes was an indentured servant raised in a Christian home. From an early age, he was very bright and came under the influence of a godly deacon who would shape his theological taste for rich, sound doctrine.
Haynes' early influences included Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield. In fact, one evening at family worship his own sermon was mistaken for one of theirs. He was also impacted by Puritans like Andrew Fuller.
Haynes was a pastor who took the role of shepherding God's people very seriously. Influenced by his spiritual forefathers, he placed great value on the need for prayer and spiritual awakening. He often lamented the spiritual deadness and political divisiveness of his day, yet he preached and spoke boldly in both the pulpit and the political arena.
Haynes' writings have largely been forgotten until recent works like The Faithful Preacher by Thabiti Anyabwile and Black Puritan, Black Republican by John Saillant have been published.