John Brown of Haddington on Frequent Communion

""The works of John Brown of Haddington, the orphaned shepherd boy who rose to become a revered pastor, theologian, and reformer, are a largely unmined treasure trove. I am therefore very grateful for Gregory Soderberg's new edition of Brown's carefully reasoned and pastorally practical treatise on the ordinary means of grace God affords us at the Lord's Table. This is a vital resource and, if possible, more relevant today than when it was written more than two centuries ago."" --George Grant, pastor emeritus, Parish Presbyterian Church, and director, King's Meadow Study Center ""I am delighted to see this significant work by John Brown of Haddington available once again with the valuable historical introduction by Dr. Soderberg. More frequent communion, thoughtfully led, would enhance the health of our churches, and this brief address argues well for the practice. I hope it may stir many to consider more frequent communion."" --Ray Van Neste, professor of biblical studies, Union University ""Dr. Soderberg puts us greatly in his debt by republishing for a contemporary audience John Brown of Haddington's apology for a more frequent celebration of Holy Supper. Having previously explored the post-Reformation debates on communion frequency on both sides of the Atlantic, Soderberg now helps us to see the present-day relevance of one of the most extraordinary sources he came across in his doctoral work. It is my hope that this 18th century treatise will help all those with an interest in the issue of communion frequency to make up their minds in a more well-considered way, and where appropriate make decisions that will strengthen and deepen the faith of their communities."" --Gijsbert van den Brink, professor of theology & science, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam