Works by F. B. Meyer

  • Our Daily Homily
  • Our Daily Homily
    Description: In writing this work, F.B. Meyer chose one verse from each chapter of the Bible and meditated upon it. The result was a five-volume set of devotional essays in the style of biblical commentary. Should one read one of Meyer's meditations per day, one would have new devotion material every day for over three years, as there are 1,189 chapters total in the Old and New Testaments. The meditations themselves reflect their author's deep respect for God, Scripture, and his readers as fellow Christians. In the preface to his fifth volume, the British Baptist preacher wrote: “None of my books is dearer to me than this, or seems to contain more of my innermost thought; but at best it is only a handful of meal in the barrel, which may God multiply till He send rain on the earth.”

    Kathleen O'Bannon
    CCEL Staff
  • Secret of Guidance
    Description: Many Christians wonder whether or not God has a plan for their future. F.B. Meyer spent his life as a pastor and evangelist ministering to people all over the world about God's unfailing guidance. In his book, The Secret of Guidance, Meyer shares his thoughts on the subject for all Christians to read. In order to receive God's guidance, we must first surrender our wills and seek guidance with pure motives. Meyer tells Christians that prayer and patience are two of the most important habits that must be practiced as they wait for the gradual unfolding of God's plan. Several sections in this text help readers identify the places in their lives where they have gone astray, in hopes that they can improve upon these areas. Meyer reminds Christians that Christ is there to help them bear their sorrows and burdens. Finally, Meyer shares the importance of faith as Christians try to understand the fullness of the Spirit. The Secret of Guidance helps assure uncertain Christians that God is always faithful.

    Emmalon Davis
    CCEL Staff Writer
  • Way Into the Holiest
    Description: F.B. Meyer's detailed exposition of the book of Hebrews brings to readers the rich lessons contained within the anonymously authored epistle. Meyer intended The Way Into the Holiest to draw attention to the substitutionary aspect of Christ's death. Meyer believed that Christians consistently overemphasized the necessity of religious rituals, ultimately forgetting the surpassing power of salvation and sanctification. Meyer writes freely of the dignity of Christ and the glory of His office, reminding Christians of their duty to worship Him. Through his words, Meyer incites Christians to rejoice in Christ's merciful and faithful salvation, by which our repentant spirits are revived. This spiritual commentary successfully answers many questions of Christology and presents a wonderful depiction of the Christian life.

    Emmalon Davis
    CCEL Staff Writer
A Story of God and All of Us