Works about John Henry Jowett |
Works by John Henry Jowett |
Description: Brooks by the Traveller's Way contains 26
addresses written by English Congregationalist pastor,
John Henry Jowett. The addresses were first published in
the Examiner newspaper, but they appealed to so many
readers that they were printed together in one volume to
reach a larger audience. In this collection of addresses, Jowett shows
Christians how to set their gaze on the Lord, allowing God to always
guide them. Jowett encourages his readers to live a life of spiritual
contemplation, and teaches them the value of "Ask." "Seek." "Knock."
Brooks by the Traveller's Way encourages Christians to submit to
God's
will, trust in His love, and follow Him without hesitation. Jowett
inspires readers to thank God for daily sustenance, the beautiful gifts
in nature, and the ability to fellowship with church, family, and
friends. These addresses serve as great reminders for Christians who
have forgotten the many wonderful aspects of being in a relationship
with Christ.
Emmalon Davis
CCEL Staff Writer
Description: Epistle of St. Peter is a commentary written by
English
pastor John Henry Jowett on 1 and 2 Peter. He writes 18 entries on 1
Peter and 11 on 2 Peter, moving chronologically through the letters. He
engages each verse of the section and attempts to further explain or add
to what the Apostle Peter has written. Jowett explains metaphors and
events, characterizes God, and outlines the commands given in the
letters. This commentary will always remain fresh due to Jowett's clean
and sincere writing and his attention to detail. This online edition
also includes an index of scripture verses, making it easy to locate
commentary on the desired verse.
Abby Zwart
CCEL Staff
Writer
Friend on the Road and Other Studies in the Gospels
Description: John Henry Jowett was one of the most beloved preachers of the early 20th century. His
sermons boasted a fine balance of practicality, expressiveness, and depth of knowledge;
Jowett had a rare ability to relate to almost every congregant from his pulpit. The 1907
issue of British Weekly, after surveying its readership, ranked Jowett as Britain’s “most
appealing preacher,” over and above even F.B. Meyer, G. Campbell Morgan, and others.
The preacher published several devotional books, including The Friend on the Road. The book’s title, which references Christ’s parable of the Good Samaritan, reveals
the evangelical and service-oriented message of Jowett’s meditations. Inspirationally and
personally, Jowett encourages Christians to exercise mercy, charity, hospitality, and self-
sacrifice characterize even their everyday affairs.
Kathleen O’Bannon
CCEL Staff
Description: John Henry Jowett was one of the most beloved preachers of the early 20th century. His
sermons boasted a fine balance of practicality, expressiveness, and depth of knowledge;
Jowett had a rare ability to relate to almost every congregant from his pulpit. The 1907
issue of British Weekly, after surveying its readership, ranked Jowett as Britain’s “most
appealing preacher,” over and above even F.B. Meyer, G. Campbell Morgan, and others.
Jowett’s The Passion for Souls is a must-read devotional book for any Christian
sharing the Gospel, whether abroad, at work, or in the neighborhood. Christ called his
disciples to be “fishers of men,” and Jowett reaffirms this calling for Christ’s modern
disciples. He reminds Christians of what it means to live as a disciple of Jesus, and offers
relevant wisdom acquired from decades of service.
Kathleen O’Bannon
CCEL Staff
Description: "If I want a school where love is taught and revealed, I
must seek the academy of Calvary!" This is the focus of John Henry
Jowett's book School of Calvary. He strives to live his life
with
Calvary, the place of Jesus' death, always on his mind. Jowett outlines
Christ's journey from the Last Supper to Easter Sunday in language that
is flowery and beautifully chosen. Readers will quickly become aware of
Jowett's intelligence and deep study of the subject, and will benefit
from his gentle sentences and deliberate message. As a preacher, Jowett
always wrote his sermons down in full, and School of Calvary has
a
similar feel. He was a dedicated minister who served a number of
churches with his respectful and caring manner, and his writing reflects
that. Readers looking for a new way of life will be interested in
Jowett's Calvary-centered philosophy.
Abby Zwart
CCEL Staff
Writer
Silver Lining: Messages of Hope and Cheer
Description: Sometimes we just need a pick-me-up. This
collection of sermons by John Henry Jowett is perfect for
believers who need a little joy in their lives. Each
sermon is based on a Bible verse, and Jowett speaks on the cheerful
aspects of the passage. Themes include the light of God, manna in the
desert, Isaiah 40:31 ("They shall mount up with wings as eagles"), and
resting in God. Jowett manages to preach happy and chipper sermons
without sounding insincere or naive. These messages are a shining ray
of hope in a dark world where Christians so often preach doom and gloom.
Here readers will find comfort for everyday problems and assurance that
something greater lies beyond this life.
Abby Zwart
CCEL
Staff Writer
Things That Matter Most: Devotional Papers
Description: John Henry Jowett was one of the most beloved preachers of the early 20th century. His
sermons boasted a fine balance of practicality, expressiveness, and depth of knowledge;
Jowett had a rare ability to relate to almost every congregant from his pulpit. The
1907 issue of British Weekly, after surveying its readership, ranked Jowett as Britain’s
“most appealing preacher,” over and above even F.B. Meyer, G. Campbell Morgan,
and others. In 1913, Jowett published Things That Matter Most, a collection of
short devotionals. “In these days of incessant movement,” his preface reads, it serves us
well “that we have interludes when the soul can correct her conscious and unconscious
wanderings by the contemplation of the serene and majestic things of God.” Meditating
on sin, grace, redemption, and developing the Christian life, Things That Matter
Most gives readers a place to pause and listen for God’s voice.
Kathleen O’Bannon
CCEL Staff
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