The Art of Divine Contentment is a book written by Thomas Watson in which he examines contentment from Philippians 4:11 Thomas Watson was a prominent Nonconformist Puritan and religious author. Watson was born and raised in England and was a popular preacher until the Restoration. He is now best remembered for his many popular Christian books such as A Body of Divinity, The Godly Mans Picture, and The Doctrine of Repentance.