Originally published in 1728 at the beginning of the Enlightenment when rational criticism of religious belief was at its peak, William Law's work succeeded in inspiring the most cynical men of the age with its arguments in favor of a spiritual life. Proclaiming that God does not merely forgive our disobedience, but directly calls us to obedience and to a life completely centered in him, Law declares, "If you will here stop and ask yourself why you are not as pious as the primitive Christi...

A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life teaches the nature, importance, and obligation of a Christian’s devotion, relating it to our employment, possessions, and education, and describing how it aff ects our peace and happiness.Acknowledging prayer is a vital part of devotion, Law offers insight for improving our rhythms of prayer and increasing the spirit of devotion—something we all desire but admittedly struggle to realize. He suggests using specific hours of the day to intentiona...

As matinee idols go, Montgomery Clift had the looks, the personality and the acting talent to climb to the top of the heap as one of Hollywood's leading men of the 1950s. Tackling westerns like Red River, suspense pictures like I Confess, war films like From Here to Eternity, to romance and drama in films like A Place in the Sun and The Heiress, Clift had it all.However, having it all was not everything it was cracked up to be for this complex man. Struggling with stardom and his p...

The Opening Ceremonies of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge is a historical account that captures the grandeur and significance of one of the most iconic engineering feats of its time. The book details the elaborate celebrations that marked the completion of the bridge, showcasing the efforts of key figures such as Franklin Edson, William C. Kingsley, and Seth Low. Through vivid descriptions and firsthand accounts, readers are transported to the day when the bridge was officially opened, sy...

This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display.

Luther's Catechism: Large & Small brings together two foundational texts of Reformation pedagogy: the concise Small Catechism for household instruction and the more expansive Large Catechism for pastors, teachers, and serious students. Organized around the Ten Commandments, the Creed, the Lord's Prayer, baptism, confession, and the Eucharist, the work combines scriptural exposition, pastoral urgency, and plain-spoken German theological prose. Its style is direct yet profound, situating Chr...

This collection was designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. This collection offers lower price, the convenience of a one-time download, and it reduces the clutter in your digital library. All books included in this collection feature a hyperlinked table of contents and footnotes. The collection is complimented by an author biography.This Collection Includes:A Call to the Unconverted to Turn and LiveThe Causes and Danger of Slighting Christ and His GospelTh...

John Owen was a prominent theologian and Nonconformist Church leader in 17th century England. Many of Owen’s books for Christians are still popular today. This edition of The Glory of Christ includes a table of contents.

This package includes the entire collection of the Moody Classics Set: The Confessions of St. Augustine, Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret, The Apostolic Fathers, The Incomparable Christ, Orthodoxy, Answers to Prayer, The Christian's Secret of a Happy Life, Power Through Prayer, The Imitation of Christ, The True Vine, The Pilgrim's Progress, How to Pray, All of Grace, Bor...

Alexander Whyte's well researched collection of Bible biographies has been of indispensible use to pastors, study group leaders and students of the scriptures for over 100 years. It is the most comprehensive and most well respected source of material for understanding the characters involved in the events of the Bible ever published.This is indeed the best exposition on Biblical characters ever written! Alexander Whyte reveals insights into the lives of the people of the Bible that...

**This ebook version of The Biblical Illustrator - Pastoral Commentary on Ecclesiastes contains nearly 700 pages of commentary!What if Charles Spurgeon helped you prepare next Sunday’s sermon?Or what if you could talk over your preaching with Joseph Parker, Richard Baxter, Henry Ward Beecher and H. P. Liddon. Do you think it would make a difference to get the input of some of the greatest preachers who ever lived?That’s precisely what Joseph Exell had in mind when h...