The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Hugh Binning

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By Abil Kile Posted on Nov 15, 2025
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Binning, Hugh, 1627-1653 Binning, Hugh, 1627-1653
English
Ever feel like your faith is just going through the motions? Meet Hugh Binning, a 17th-century Scottish preacher whose sermons are like a direct line to what Christianity is really about. This isn't a dusty history lesson. It's a collection of his passionate talks that cut straight to the heart. He asks the big questions about God, love, and how to live a meaningful life, and his answers feel startlingly fresh and personal, even 400 years later. If you're curious about spiritual depth but turned off by religious jargon, Binning's plainspoken wisdom might just surprise you.
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An Engagement In War, And Associate With The Malignant Party. Scriptures Showing The Sin And Danger Of Joining With Wicked And Ungodly Men. A Treatise Of Christian Love. To The Reader. Chapter I. Chapter II. Chapter III. Chapter IV. Chapter V. Several Sermons Upon The Most Important Subjects Of Practical Religion. The Publisher To The Reader. Sermon I. Sermon II. Sermon III. Sermon IV. Sermon V. Sermon VI. Sermon VII. Sermon VIII. Sermon IX. Sermon X. Sermon XI. Sermon XII. Sermon XIII. Sermon XIV. Sermon XV. Sermon XVI. Sermon XVII. Sermon XVIII. Sermon XIX. Sermon XX. Sermon XXI. Sermon XXII. Footnotes The Works Of The Rev. Hugh Binning, M.A., One of the Regents in the University of Glasgow, And Afterwards Minister of Govan Collected and Edited by The Rev. M. Leishman, D.D., Minister of the Parish of Govan NOTANDA. The following Notes, by the Editor, ought to have been inserted at the foot of their respective pages. Page 1, line 25 Nulla est tam facilis res, quin difficilis siet, Quam invitus facias—_Terent. Heaut._ iv, vi. 1 “There is nothing so easy, as not to become difficult should you do it unwillingly.” P. 1, l. 35. Nam illud verum est M. Catonis oraculum, nihil agendo, homines male agere discunt. “For that is a true oracle of M. Cato—by doing nothing, men learn to do ill.”—_Columel._ lib. xi, cap. 1. P. 5, last line. Ει γουν αηδων ημην, εποιουν τα της αηδονος, ει κυκνος, τα του κυκνου, νυν δε λογικος ειμι, ὑμνειν με δει τον θεον. “Were I a nightingale, I would perform the office of a nightingale, or a swan, that of a swan; but since I am a rational creature, it is right that I should celebrate the praises of God.”—_Epictet. Dissert._ lib. i, cap. 16. P. 7, l. 53. Quidam vivere tunc incipiunt, cum desinendum est. Si hoc judicas mirum, adjiciam quod magis admireris, quidam ante vivere defecerunt, quam inciperent. “Some then begin to live when they are near the close of life. If you think this wonderful, I will add what you will wonder at still more, some have ceased to live before they have begun to live.”—_Senec. Epist._ xxiii. P. 9, l. 18. Cicero represents the saying— _Amicorum omnia communia_ (Friends have all things in common)—to be a Greek proverb—_De Offic._ lib. i, cap. xvi. P. 12, l. 50. Ubi in contrarium ducit, ipsa velocitas majoris intervalli causa fit. “When it leads to an opposite direction, velocity becomes itself the cause of a wider separation.”—_Senec. De Vita Beata_, cap. i. P. 13. l. 7. At hic, tritissima quæque via, et celeberrima, maxime decipit. “But here, every path that is most beaten, and most famous, deceives most.”—_Ibid._ P. 13. l. 16.—pergentes, non qua eundum est, sed qua itur—“proceeding, not where we ought to go, but where others go.”_—Ibid._ P. 15, l. 30. Aut prodesse volunt, aut delectare—_Hor. Ars Poet._, v. 333. “They wish either to improve or delight.” P. 16, l. 6. Omne tulit punctum, qui miscuit utile dulci—_Id._, v. 343. “Profit and pleasure them to mix with art Shall gain all votes.”—_Francis Translation_ P. 37, l. 4. Pluris est oculatus testis unus quam auriti decem Qui audiunt audita dicunt, qui vident plane sciunt—_Plaut. Trucul._ ii. vi. 8. “One eye witness is worth more than ten witnesses who speak by hearsay. They who hear tell what they hear, they who see have a perfect knowledge of what occurs.” P. 37, l. 50. The title πολυωνυμος (distinguished by many names) was often applied by the Greeks to the principal object of their idolatrous worship. Cleanthes begins his Hymn to...

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This book isn't a novel with a single plot. Instead, it's a collection of sermons and essays from Hugh Binning, a minister who lived and wrote in Scotland during the 1600s. Think of it as sitting in on his weekly talks. He takes core Christian ideas—like God's love, the purpose of faith, and how to treat others—and explains them in a way that feels direct and grounded. He wrote during a time of great political and religious upheaval, but his focus is less on the chaos outside and more on the peace and understanding one can find within.

Why You Should Read It

Binning has a gift for making profound ideas feel simple and urgent. He doesn't use complicated theology to sound smart; he uses clear language to connect. Reading him, I was struck by how often his words from the 1640s addressed my own modern doubts and distractions. He talks about grace not as a distant concept, but as a daily reality. His writing carries a warmth and a quiet confidence that's genuinely comforting. It’s less about rules and more about the spirit behind them.

Final Verdict

This is for the thoughtful reader, whether you consider yourself religious, spiritual, or just curious. It's perfect if you enjoy philosophy or history and want to understand the human side of faith from another era. If you've ever found classic religious texts hard to penetrate, Binning's straightforward and heartfelt style is a wonderful, accessible gateway. Don't expect a page-turner; expect a slow, rich conversation with a wise and surprisingly relatable guide from the past.



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Anthony Lopez
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To be perfectly clear, the arguments are well-supported by credible references. A valuable addition to my collection.

Michael Gonzalez
1 year ago

Very interesting perspective.

Aiden Garcia
9 months ago

Solid story.

Edward Walker
1 year ago

Based on the summary, I decided to read it and it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. Thanks for sharing this review.

Jessica Martinez
1 year ago

Enjoyed every page.

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