This warm devotional commentary explores Ephesians’ fifteen key themes of the inner life, including the Father, living in Christ, love, the Holy Spirit, the power of God, the church, our walk, and the Christian’s armor. F.B. Meyer’s concern that Christian principles should challenge and affect every area of our daily walk shines through in his writing. “The Epistle to the Ephesians,” Meyer said, “is pre-eminently the Epistle of the Inner Life. . . . And as we weave [the key words of Ephesi...

A fascinating devotional study of the life of Jeremiah who, like Christ, was "a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief."

"While sketching every period of David's life," wrote F.B.Meyer, "I have concentrated upon those passages which which traced the steps by which the shepherd became the king."

This study brings home the way in which faith should grow to become the very center of life. "It grew in Abraham," wrote F.B. Meyer, "It will grow in us."

John the Baptist by F. B. Meyer is a profound exploration of the life and significance of one of the most pivotal figures in the New Testament. Meyer, a prominent Christian preacher and writer, delves into the biblical accounts of John the Baptist, examining his role as the forerunner of Jesus Christ and the messenger who proclaimed the coming of the Messiah. Through a detailed analysis of Scripture, Meyer emphasizes John's commitment to righteousness, his ascetic lifestyle, and his unwave...

Love to the Uttermost by F. B. Meyer is a poignant exploration of the theme of divine love as revealed through the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. In this work, Meyer emphasizes the transformative power of God's love, highlighting its unconditional and sacrificial nature. He draws on various biblical passages to illustrate how Christ’s love was expressed in His interactions with individuals, particularly through acts of compassion, forgiveness, and healing.The book is divided into chap...

Grammar Uses Version is included with these notes.Frederick Brotherton Meyer was born in London. He attended Brighton College and graduated from the University of London in 1869. He studied theology at Regent's Park College, Oxford and began pastoring churches in 1870. His first pastorate was at Pembroke Baptist Chapel in Liverpool. In 1872 he pastored Priory Street Baptist Church in York. While he was there he met the American evangelist Dwight L. Moody, whom he introduced to othe...

Frederick Brotherton Meyer was born in London. He attended Brighton College and graduated from the University of London in 1869. He studied theology at Regent's Park College, Oxford and began pastoring churches in 1870. His first pastorate was at Pembroke Baptist Chapel in Liverpool. In 1872 he pastored Priory Street Baptist Church in York. While he was there he met the American evangelist Dwight L. Moody, whom he introduced to other churches in England. The two preachers became lifelong f...

King David fulfilled many roles in his eventful life: shepherd, psalmist, prophet, rebel, king. Focusing on the events that led a lowly shepherd boy to become the King of Israel, F. B. Meyer's exploration of the life of David weaves narrative detail with spiritual application. This devotional biography underscores the many ways David's story anticipates the life of Jesus Christ—the Son of David.-Print ed.

In "Love to the Uttermost," F. B. Meyer explores the profound depths of divine love through a series of meditational essays. Drawing on biblical texts, Meyer articulates a vision of love that transcends mere human affection, positioning it as a transformative power that redefines relationships and spiritual devotion. His literary style is both poetic and didactic, offering a seamless blend of theological insight and personal reflection, thereby situated within the Victorian context that em...

One of the most popular legends of Brittany is that relating to an imaginary town called Is (pronounced Iss), which is supposed to have been swallowed up by the sea at some unknown time. There are several places along the coast which are pointed out as the site of this imaginary city, and the fishermen have many strange tales to tell of it.According to them the tips of the spires of the churches may be seen in the hollow of the waves when the sea is rough, while during a calm the m...

It is very necessary sometimes to ask, especially at the beginning of our Christian life, if we are really right¬—there are so many counterfeits in the world and the church, and when once we have received the stamp and imprimatur of some Christian body, we are apt to trust it as decisive in all after time, so that when appeals are addressed to the unconverted and halting, we at once pass them off to others, feeling sure that they cannot apply to ourselves. How often do souls sit in a very ...