Works about F. B. Meyer |
Works by F. B. Meyer |
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
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
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
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