The Christian's Secret of a Holy Life
Overview
If you've been moved and challenged by any of Hannah Whitall Smith's classic devotions, The Christian's Secret of a Holy Life will come as a bright precious jewel. Drawn from previously unpublished letters and journals, The Christian's Secret of a Holy Life breathes with the same inspiration and warmth of spirit that established Smith as one of the best-selling devotional writers of the past hundred years. This landmark publication assembles selections from Smith's personal writings throughout her life, interspersed with biographical annotations, and then arranges them devotionally with a reading for every day of the year.
Top Highlights
“John Barclay says, ‘Obedience is better than sacrifice: and it is not our simply doing what is good that pleases God, but the good that He wills us to do,’” (source)
“For while I was trusting Christ alone for my justification, I have always been trusting myself for my sanctification.” (source)
“‘God’s will is a pillow to rest on, not a load to carry;’” (source)
“There is a wonderful rest in just doing the next, right thing just as it comes whatever one’s circumstances may be.” (source)
“Real peace and triumph will never be yours until you are brought to the end of self in all of its aspects.” (source)
- Title: The Christian’s Secret of a Holy Life
- Authors: Hannah Whitall Smith, Melvin Easterday Dieter
- Publisher: Faithlife
- Print Publication Date: 1994
- Logos Release Date: 2001
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Holiness › Christianity; Quakers › Biography--United States; Smith, Hannah Whitall › Diaries; Devotional calendars
- Resource ID: LLS:20.10.10
- Resource Type: Calendar Devotional
- Metadata Last Updated: 2019-02-28T21:04:18Z
