Books on History and Biography
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Sketches from Church History
An Illustrated Account of 20 Centuries of Christ's Power
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A popular, fully illustrated introduction to church history from the early Church Fathers to the days of the modern missionary movement. 256pp.
Singing In The Fire
Christians in Adversity
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The reality of the faith that carries Christians victoriously through trials is brought home through 14 short biographies. 208pp. Illustrated.
Select Sermons of George Whitefield
With an account of his life by J.C. Ryle
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A ‘judicious and representative’ selection of the sermons of George Whitefield, together with an account of his life by J. C. Ryle.
The Reformation
A Handbook
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One of the best summaries available of the 16th-century Reformation in Europe. A thrilling record of the triumph of the gospel. 288pp.
A Reformation Guide to Scripture
The Prologues from the Geneva Bible 1560
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The Prologues from the Geneva Bible, 1560’. 152pp.
Power Of Prayer
The New York Revival of 1858
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A first-hand record of the New York revival of 1858. 288pp.
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Vivid sketches of some of the converts and of the life of the spiritual family which Bethlehem Forward Movement Church (‘Sandfields’), Aberavon, became during the early ministry of Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones. 122pp.
Making Many Glad
The Life and Labours of Daniel Baker
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The Life and Labours of Daniel Baker’ (1791–1857) — a moving biography of the great evangelist of the American South. 560pp.
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Bonar’s contemporary biography conveys the fragrance of M‘Cheyne’s life that no later writer could ever recapture. 272pp.
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Contains much valuable first-hand material from Newton himself. Formerly published as But Now I See. 432pp.
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A biography of Professor John Murray (1898–1975). 240pp. Illustrated.
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Perhaps the best one-volume account of the life of the great evangelist of the 18th century. 608pp.
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Shows how Calvin’s teaching centred on Christ — his Word, Person, Grace and Life. Includes a brief outline of Calvin’s life. 80pp.
Just A Talker
Sayings of John ('Rabbi') Duncan
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Sayings of John ‘Rabbi’ Duncan under subject headings. 320pp.
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A collection of two addresses by Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones and one by Iain H. Murray on the man who was instrumental, under God’s blessing, in transforming the nation of Scotland. 144pp.
John Calvin, Man of God’s Word
Written and Preached
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This brief study is an indication of the debt the church owes to Calvin the theologian, commentator and preacher. 144pp.
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Knox’s account breathes the spirit of excitement and expectation of an eyewitness and participant in the unfolding drama of the work of God in 16th-century Scotland. 392pp. Illustrated. New edition 2010.
Fraser: Not A Private Matter
A Human Story of Grace and Suffering
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An account of Fraser Tallach’s long battle with kidney failure — ‘A Human Story of Grace and Suffering.’ 160pp.
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An incisive, historical and theological insight into the great 19th-century Baptist and the doctrines which moulded his life and thought. 288pp.
Five Pioneer Missionaries
David Brainerd, William C. Burns, John Eliot, Henry Martyn, John G. Paton
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The awe-inspiring stories of David Brainerd, William Chalmers Burns, John Eliot, Henry Martyn and John G. Paton. 352pp.
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Pungent biographies of the lives of Hooper, Taylor, Latimer, Bradford and Ridley, with an analysis of the reasons for their martyrdom. 160pp.
Far From Rome Near To God
Testimonies of Fifty Converted Catholic Priests
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Moving testimonies of 50 Catholic priests who came, by God’s grace, into the light of the gospel of Christ. 360pp.
Fair Sunshine
Character Studies of the Scottish Covenanters
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These ‘Character Studies of the Scottish Covenanters’, have a lyrical quality and demonstrate the author’s spiritual perception. 208pp.
The Case for Traditional Protestantism
The Solas of the Reformation
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Shows that ‘The Solas of the Reformation’ are the essence of biblical Christianity. 192pp.
The Cambuslang Revival
The Scottish Evangelical Revival of the Eighteenth Century
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The author uses first-hand accounts to tell of the 1742 revival. 272pp.
Asahel Nettleton
Life & Labours
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Nettleton (1783–1843) was a leading figure in one of the most important half-centuries in American church history. 450pp.
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This one-volume edition of Fuller’s Works contains a vast array of riches, including the epoch-making The Gospel Worthy of All Acceptation. 1120pp.
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Concerned with the spiritual explanation of the movement, which far from dwindling at Wesley’s death, increased in momentum, breadth and transforming power. A thrilling study of great relevance for the contemporary church, pointing to the key to the recovery of authentic Christianity. 288pp.
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To Glorify and Enjoy God provides a comprehensive introduction to the background, history, character and contributions of the Westminster Divines and their Assembly. 352pp.
Thoughts on the New England Revival
Vindicating the Great Awakening
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Here we find ‘the theologian of revival’ ably vindicating the Great Awakening against its critics. 304pp.
Thomas Charles’ Spiritual Counsels
Selected From His Letters and Papers by Edward Morgan
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Selections from the letters and papers of the 18th-century minister of Bala in North Wales, with a biographical sketch by Iain H. Murray. 520pp.
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The stories of four young men who made an extraordinary spiritual impact on their generation—David Brainerd, Henry Martyn, Robert Murray M‘Cheyne and Ion Keith-Falconer—and whose example and passion still call us to greater devotion for Christ. 272pp.
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