INTRODUCTION
Sunday School Lessons, Sunday School Lessons for Kids

(Written about 1874)

FOR the past few months I have been continually asked by young converts where to get a book in which they might find advice that would be helpful to them. I felt the need of some good advice when I first became a Christian, and know the value of words fitly spoken then.

Some weeks ago I had sent to me a copy of this book, which seemed just the thing needed at this time.

I have known the author, Dr. Robert Boyd, for many years, as a dear father in Israel. I have read his work carefully, and recommend it to all young Christians for prayerful meditation.

D. L. Moody

CHAPTERS

1. A GOOD BEGINNING

High honor – what kind? – the godly deacon – a laborer, not a loiterer – not feelings, but CHRIST

2. MAKING A PUBLIC CONFESSION

Joining the church – excuses – mistaken views – false humility – thirteen praying sailors – fear of man – what denomination? – an evangelical ministry

3. SPIRITUAL GROWTH

No growth without life – Christless professors – growing life – gradual growth – prayer and Bible study – a high Example

4. DUTIES IN THE CHURCH

The Lord’s table – attendance at church services – what people miss – love of the brethren – how to re prove offences – sharing in church support – a pleas ant interview

5. DUTIES TO THE PASTOR

High esteem – love and confidence – co-operation – pray for him – Charles G. Finney’s testimony – “Touch not Mine anointed!” – how to help him – a fearless preacher

6. DUTIES IN THE SUNDAY SCHOOL

Robert Raikes’ efforts – the want of teachers – the power of love – attractive, spiritual instruction – the conversion of children – punctual attendance – how Tom Dempster was changed

7. DUTIES IN THE WORLD

Created unto good works – testing our love to CHRIST – the value of personal effort – personal conversation – skill and wisdom needed – the minister’s visit – immediate trust in CHRIST

8. FOES TO GRACE

Watching against temptation – religious festivals and bazaars – fashionable parties – dancing – an incident from a pastor’s experience – “A fourth pleasure” – the theatre – the discomfited clergyman

9. HELPS AND HINDRANCES IN DAILY LIFE

Personal responsibility to GOD – study of GOD’s Word – good books – the abiding presence of the HOLY SPIRIT – tenderness of conscience – godless marriage – business cares – “He died wickedly rich!”

10. THE SPIRITUAL MIND

Proof of a renewed heart – ensures happiness – the best preservative against temptation – new vigor to every duty – the best support amid sorrows and afflictions

11. HINDRANCES AND HELPS TO SPIRITUAL MINDEDNESS

The indulgence of known sin – covetousness – the merchant’s “sacrifice” – a terrible deathbed – conversation about heavenly things – prayer and praise

12. CONSECRATION

Struggle and trial – what consecration means – in CHRIST, not in our resolutions – CHRIST’s purpose hearty and complete – body, soul, all our powers – the principle plain

13. HOW TO MAKE A SUCCESS OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

Begin right – confess CHRIST openly before men – study the Word – pray without ceasing – go to work for CHRIST -give largely – keep pushing on

14. HOW TO USE THE BIBLE

15. HINTS ON TRUE CHRISTIAN LIVING

Sunday School Lessons, Sunday School Lessons for Kids

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