First Words to Young Christians
by Robert Boyd
WITH CHAPTERS ON How to Make a Success of the Christian Life, How to Use the Bible, AND Hints on True Christian Living
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Copyright @ 1905

In this 15 chapter book, Boyd has chapters on issues of interest to new converts, such as making a public confession, spiritual growth, duties in the church, to the pastor, in the Sunday School, in the world, foes to grave, helps and hindrances in the Daily Life, the spiritual mind, hindrances to the spiritual mindedness, consecration, successful Christian, how to use the Bible, hints on Christian living.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
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(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

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