Works by Horatius Bonar
- Follow the Lamb; or, Counsels to Converts [from Mt. Zion On-line]
Description: Narrated by Ruth Lomas
- God's Way of Peace
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
