Thomas Watson

Thomas Watson (c. 1620–1686) was a Puritan minister and prolific author, born in England and educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge. He served as rector of St. Stephen's Walbrook in London until 1662, when he was ejected from his pulpit following the Act of Uniformity.

Despite persecution and imprisonment for his nonconformist convictions, Watson continued to preach and write. His works are distinguished by their rich scriptural content, vivid illustrations, and warm pastoral tone. Among his best-known writings are A Body of Divinity, The Lord's Prayer, The Ten Commandments, and The Godly Man's Picture. He is remembered as one of the most readable and devotionally rich of the Puritan writers.