Watson, Thomas
, a nonconformist divine of considerable eminence, was educated at Emmanuel college,
Cambridge, where he was remarked to be a very hard student. In 1646, he became rector of St. Stephen’s, W r albrook, by the sequestration of his predecessor, and was a
preacher of great fame and popularity until the restoration,
when he was ejected for nonconformity. In other respects
he was a man rather of loyal principles, and besides a vigorous opposition to the measures adopted against the life
of Charles 1. and a remonstrance to Cromweli r against the
murder of that sovereign, he was concerned in what was
called Love’s plot to bring in Charles II. and was for some
time imprisoned in the Tower on that account. After his
ejectment from St. Stephen’s, Walbrook, he occasionally
preached where he could with safety, until undulgence
being granted in 1672, he fitted up the great hall in Crosby
House, Bishopsgate-street, which then belonged to sir John
Langham, a nonconformist, and preached there several
| years. At length he retired to Essex, where he died sud*
denly, as is supposed about 1689 or 1690. The time,
either of his birth or death, is no where mentioned. He
published a variety of small works on practical subjects,
particularly “The Art of Divine Contentment,” which
has gone through several editions; but his greatest work is
his “Body of Divinity,” 1692, fol. consisting of a series of
sermons on the Assembly’s Catechism, reprinted a few
years ago in 2 vols. 8vo. 1
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Works found by this author (or others with similar names) in the Early English Books Online Collection:
Gods anatomy upon mans heart. Or, A sermon preached by order of the Honorable House of Commons, at Margarets Westminster, Decemb. 27. Being a day of publick humiliation By Thomas Watson, pastor of Stephens Walbrooke, London. (1654) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.
Autarkeia, or, The art of divine contentment by Thomas Watson. (1654) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.
The Christian's charter shewing the priviledges of a believer by Thomas Watson. (1654) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.
The crown of righteousness. Set forth in a sermon preached at Stephens Walbrook, May 1. 1656. At the funeral of Thomas Hodges Esquire. / By Thomas Watson, minister of Stephens Walbrook, in the citie of London. (1656) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.
The saints delight. To which is annexed a treatise of meditation. / By Thomas Watson, minister of Stephens Walbrook in the city of London. Imprimatur, Edm. Calamy. (1657) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.
The upright mans character and crown. Preached in a sermon at Pauls before the right Honourable the Lord Major, and the aldermen of the City of London, March 29. 1657. / By Thomas Watson minister of Stephens Walbrook London. (1657) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.
The one thing necessary Preached in a sermon at Pauls, before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, and the aldermen of the City of London, Aug. 31. 1656. By Thomas Watson, minister of Stephens Walbrook, London. (1658) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.
A plea for almes delivered in a sermon at the spital, before a solemn assembly of the city, on Tuesday in Easter week, April. 13. 1658. / By Thomas Watson Minister of Stephens Walbrook. Lond. (1658) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.
The holy longing: or, The saints desire to be with Christ: delivered in a sermon at Al-hallows Lumbard-street, Aug. 24. 1658. At the funeral of Mr. Jacob Stock. / By Thomas Watson minister of Stephens Walbrook in the city of London. (1659) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.
The beatitudes: or A discourse upon part of Christs famous Sermon on the Mount. Wherunto is added Christs various fulnesse. The preciousnesse of the soul. The souls malady and cure. The beauty of grace. The spiritual watch. The heavenly race. The sacred anchor. The trees of righteousnesse. The perfume of love. The good practitioner. By Thomas Watson, minister of the word at Stephens Walbrook in the city of London. (1660) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.
Jerusalems glory, or, the saints safetie in eying the churches security, wherein is shewed the captives redress: being an invitation to all the different minded men in the world to become one; with the advantage of unity, and the danger of variety from the example of the saints and servants of God, as well in former as these latter times. Offered to the view of the 97 builders imployed in that work, for the building of the true temple, and all others. / By Thomas Watson, a lover of peace. (1661) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.
Gratiae theatrales, or, A choice ternary of English plays composed upon especial occasions by several ingenious persons. (1662) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.
The righteous mans vveal and the vvicked mans vvoe by Thomas Watson. (1662) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.
Paramuthion, or, A word of comfort for the church of God by Thomas Watson ... (1662) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.
A pastors love expressed to a loving people in a farwel sermon preached at Stephens VValbrook, London, August 17, 1662 / by Mr. Tho. VVatson. (1662) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.
A divine cordial, or, The transcendent priviledge of those that love God and are savingly called published by Thomas Watson ... (1663) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.
The godly mans picture drawn with a scripture-pensil, or, Some characteristical notes of a man that shall go to heaven by Thomas Watson ... (1666) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.
The holy Eucharist, or, The mystery of the Lords Supper briefly explained by Thomas Watson ... (1668) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.
The doctrine of repentance, useful for these times by Tho. Watson ... (1668) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.
Heaven taken by storm, or, The holy violence a Christian is to put forth in the pursuit after glory by Thomas Watson ... (1670) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.
The mischief of sinne it brings a person low / published by Thomas Watson ... (1671) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.
A plea for the Godly wherein is shown the excellency of a righteous person / by Thomas Watson ... (1672) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.
The duty of self-denial briefly opened and urged. By Thomas Watson, minister of the Gospel (1675) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.
A sermon preached July 2, at the funeral of Mr. John Wells late pastor of Olave-Jury, London by Thomas Watson ... (1676) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.
The fight of faith crowned, or, A sermon preached at the funeral of that eminently holy man Mr. Henry Stubs by Tho. Watson ... (1678) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.
Light in darkness, or, Deliverance proclaimed unto the church in the midst of all her despondencies and discouragements in a sermon / preached by Thomas Watson. (1679) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.
Religion our true interest, or, Practical notes upon the third chapter of Malachy the sixteen, seventeen and eighteen verses : seasonable for the times / by Thomas Watson ... (1682) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.
Seven sermons on several select subjects preached by Mr. Tho. Watson ... (1689) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.
A body of practical divinity consisting of above one hundred seventy six sermons on the lesser catechism composed by the reverend assembly of divines at Westminster : with a supplement of some sermons on several texts of Scripture / by Thomas Watson ... (1692) by Watson, Thomas, d. 1686.