Thomas Watson (1620-1686) was Thomas Watson is one of the most famous Puritan preachers in history, and his writings during the 17th century are still read across the world today. He was an English, Nonconformist, Puritan preacher and author. He was educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, where he was noted for remarkably intense study. Showing the Holy Violence a Christian is to put forth in the pursuit after glory. “I press toward the mark†Philippians 3:4. To which is added, The Happiness of Drawing Near to God, and The Saint’s Desire to be with Christ. Puritan Sermon on Ephesians 6:11: “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the of the devil.â€