This exceptional manual by Hannah Whitall Smith teaches the reader how holding firm to Christian values of adherence to God helps in everyday life. Revered as a devotional text and as an instructional manual for maintaining and nurturing one's own faith, The Christian's Secret of a Happy Life has been a much-admired and favoured text for years. Whether you come to the book doubting your belief in God, or simply want to improve your spiritual inner life, this book is an excellent and time-tested aid for the believer. ...
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This exceptional manual by Hannah Whitall Smith teaches the reader how holding firm to Christian values of adherence to God helps in everyday life. Revered as a devotional text and as an instructional manual for maintaining and nurturing one's own faith, The Christian's Secret of a Happy Life has been a much-admired and favoured text for years. Whether you come to the book doubting your belief in God, or simply want to improve your spiritual inner life, this book is an excellent and time-tested aid for the believer. The book begins by introducing the relationship between humankind and the heavenly forces, before discussing the relevance of the Biblical scriptures in day-to-day living. Practical methods of engaging with these spiritual aspects are discussed, beginning a trend which is maintained throughout the book. Each chapter concerns a specific problem which Christians commonly encounter. Every kind of commonplace concern - be it temptation, one's will, doubts over life or choices, or a fear or experience of failure - is addressed by Whitall Smith, whose style rings with clarity, assurance and authenticity. Additionally, the means through which Christians can draw upon the strength of God and Jesus Christ are explored, whether it be prayer or church attendance, or activities affirming closeness to the divine. Smith's manual was originally published in 1875, and was a forerunner to modern Christian self-help books. Time-tested, praised and relied upon to this day, The Christian's Secret of a Happy Life remains popular.
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I have had this book on my shelf for many years before I actually read it. When I did, I wished I had read it much earlier! For it taught me how I could truly trust Father God with my whole life and my children's lives also. I am not in control but He is.
I believe all new believers and those who are full of doubts, and tormented with worry this book will bring understanding of the logic of trust. I prayed for guidance to the right book and for me it was excellent. I prayed and asked God to reveal the rest that is intended for His children. I have been at peace even when I walk through many scary places.
Rissa
Jan 20, 2011
A classic
This is a wonderful book. Everyone should have a copy. I have given several for gifts. If you are struggling in your Christian life, this book is greatly encouraging. If I could only have only a few book on my home, this would be one of them. It is a Classic!
Ruth S
Oct 8, 2010
Don't bother
A thin, quick to read book that has no substance worth reading. This author if she had read the Bible at all had forgotten it. Her faith was all the "magic word" variety.
Miriam F
Sep 2, 2010
Wow! What an awesome book
I absolutely love this book. I read it once and now am reading again but much slower so that I can ponder all the rich nuggets of wisdom contained therewith. This author is evidently blessed with a faith you don't see to often in this world. Don't hesitate to read it, it can only enrich your life.
