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From F.B. Meyer’s outstanding Biblical biographies series of great people of faith, here is the story of Elijah. Meyer demonstrates how Elijah’s ministry was the evidence of a spirit-filled life, showing that believers today have access to the same power. Meyer encourages his readers to seek “the Lord God of Elijah.”

How much of our Christian work has been abortive because we have persisted in initiating it for ourselves, instead of ascertaining what God was doing, and where He required our presence! We dream bright dreams of success. We try to command it. We call to our aid all kinds of expedients, questionable or otherwise. At last we turn back, disheartened and ashamed, like children who are torn and scratched by the brambles, and soiled by the quagmire. None of this had come about if only we had been, from the first, under God's unerring guidance.

Frederick Brotherton Meyer (1847-1929) was a Baptist pastor and evangelist in England involved in ministry and inner city mission work on both sides of the Atlantic. He was a friend of D. L. Moody and A. C. Dixon, and the author of numerous religious books and articles. Referring constantly to scripture in "The Secret of Guidance", Meyer calls on believers to examine their inner motives, to consider how they ought to be receptive to God’s guidance. The book emphasizes spiritual formation and the practical application of Christian precepts in daily life.

“Abraham was great through his faith.” In this book, English minister F.B. Meyer relates the story of Abraham in a way that reveals practical truths for Christian living. Meyer demonstrates how believers today are the children of Abraham by faith, encouraging them to follow in his steps.

In this book, English minister F.B. Meyer relates the story of David in a way that reveals practical truths for Christian living. Meyer explores David’s role as a musician, the ancestor of Christ, a shepherd, and a man after God’s own heart. He shows how David’s life can be an encouragement for Christians today.

Looking at chapters 40-55 in the book of Isaiah, F. B. Meyer relates the Old Testament prophecies to their fulfillment found in the New Testament. He presents a striking portrait of our Lord as He was revealed and through the prophet Isaiah during the time of the exodus from Babylon.

I am exceedingly glad that Rev. F. B. Meyer, has given this little volume to the public. I feel that so far as Christian Endeavorers are concerned his pen could not possibly have found employment upon a more important theme, and I am equally confident that there is no one whose wise and winning words will be listened to more eagerly, or heeded more willingly. The man and the theme have been united in a most happy way, and the result is a little volume of exceeding value. The prayer-meeting Covenant Pledge is the mainstay of Christian Endeavor. It is to Christian Endeavorers what Magna ...