The Swans are Not Silent

In March I had the pleasure of reading three books that belonged to the series titled "The Swans are Not Silent" written by John Piper.  These books actually started as lectures given at the Desiring God conferences starting in the year 2000 I believe.  Each book deals with the lives of three real people and how their lives proclaimed the Gospel, even through immense difficulty.

The three books are titled:

The Legacy of Sovereign Joy: God's Triumphant Grace in the Lives of Augustine, Luther & Calvin

The Hidden Smile of God: The Fruit of Affliction in the Lives of John Bunyan, William Cowper, and David Brainerd

The Roots of Endurance: Invincible Perseverance in the Lives of John Newton, Charles Simeon and William Wilberforce

All three of these books are wonderful reads as Piper weaves their incredible stories together in a way that make you feel like you were there as a silent observer.  The second book of the series is a powerful look into the reality of suffering, especially in the form of depression that was so evident in William Cowper's life.  I would encourage everyone to pick up these books and add them to your library as they are all pretty easy reads.