Bonar, Horatius (1808-1889)

Horatius Bonar -- from The New Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge

Bonar, Horatius (1808-1889) -- from Wikipedia Article

Follow the Lamb; or, Counsels to Converts -- from Mt. Zion On-line

Description: Narrated by Ruth Lomas

God's Way of Peace (Author)

Description: The seasoned Scottish pastor wrote this short devotional for those suffering from guilt, anxiety, or the consequences of sin. He writes with neither chastisement nor condemnation, but rather immediately directs his readers to Christ’s gift of salvation through his death and resurrection. Bonar reminds all that the Gospel offers hope for the sinner and comfort for the troubled, for God’s perfect, constant grace never fails those who accept it. From Bonar’s time to the present, people have found peace with God afresh through this book. Many people report having read it several times, and turning to it again and again when troubles arise.

Kathleen O’Bannon
CCEL Staff

How Shall I Go To God -- from Mount Zion Publications

Rent Veil -- from Mt. Zion Publications

Description: Published in 1875, Rent Veil was written by Scottish theologian and poet Horatius Bonar. Bonar's Rent Veil treats a variety of topics, most directly the atonement. The title refers to Christ and Christ's body. Bonar claims that without the broken ("rent") body of Christ, there would still be a barrier ("veil") between persons and God. With Christ's death, there is the possibility of the forgiveness of sins. In Bonar's interesting treatment of the atonement, he also makes some intriguing points regarding the relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament. Throughout, Bonar supports his points with liberal quotations from Scripture. The final third of his book provides an instructive call for believers. In it, Bonar extols believers to, and describes for them, the kinds of people God desires--worshipers, temples, priests, and kings. Despite being published over a hundred years ago, Bonar's prose is surprisingly up-to-date and easy to follow. For an interesting treatment of the atonement, one can do no better than Bonar's Rent Veil.

Tim Perrine
CCEL Staff Writer

Words to Winners of Souls -- from Mt. Zion On-line

Description: Narrated by Ruth Lomas