The title, Words Fitly Spoken, is derived from Proverbs 25:11 and the richness of its quotations is the fruit of Puritan devotion and spiritual wisdom. These quotations are listed under 140 primary topics and are gleaned from more than 160 Puritan authors. Its purpose is to assist God's people to "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18). The book closes with a lengthy bibliography to assist readers in their pursuit of Puritan studies.