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 | | THE CONTRAST BETWEEN GOOD AND BAD MEN Illustarted by the Biography and Truths of the Bible Gardiner Spring Gardiner Spring (1785-1873) is best known in our day for the Banner of Truth works "The Power of the Pulpit" and "The Attraction of the Cross." He is also known to many by his small volume "The Distinguishing Traits of Christian Character." Soli Deo Gloria has recently reprinted his treatise entitled "The Mercy Seat." Spring served as pastor of the Old Brick Church for over 60 years. Dr. Spring's style of preaching was vigorous, simple, and always interesting. He ignored everything vapory, florid, or whatever might produce transient excitement, basing his preaching altogether on the simple truth, as enunciated by Christ. This is a very rare volume which powerfully sets forth the stark contrast between the rightreous and the wicked in this life and then in the world to come. Chapters include: THE THREE POWERS: Truth, the Spirit and Prayer AGED SIMEON MARY, THE SISTER OF LAZARUS JUDAS. AND MORAL LESSONS FROM HIS CHARACTER PETER, CONTRASTED WITH JUDAS PAUL, BEFORE HIS CONVERSION PAUL, AFTER HIS CONVERSION THE CONVERSION OF LYDIA THE THESSALONIANS & BEREANS; Or Protestantism and Rome Tried by a Single Test THE HAPPINESS OF TRUE RELIGION THE EMBARRASSMENTS OF WICKED MEN THE POINTS OF CONTRAST PRESENTED IN A SINGLE VIEW THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS; Or The Contrast in Eternity  SGCB Price: $19.95 (list price $30.00) |
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| | THE HISTORY OF JOSEPH 46 Expository Lectures on the Life of the Patriarch George Lawson GEORGE LAWSON (1749-1820) was an especially gifted writer of biblical narrative, and he is at his very best in this large volume on the life of Joseph. "Dr. Lawson had a fertile mind, and a heart alive both to the human and divine side of truth. He writes with pleasing simplicity of style. One of the highest compliments to this book is found in the fact that a distinguished American scholar issued much of it as his own." - C.H. Spurgeon 'Commenting & Commentaries' 50% Discount until midnight April 15th SGCB Price: $16.00 (list price $32.00)Publication date determined by number of pre-orders |
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| | THOUGHTS ON POPERY The Church of Rome Weighed in the Balance of Scripture WILLIAM NEVINS NEVINS, William, clergyman, born in Norwich, Connecticut, 13 October, 1797 ; died in Baltimore, Maryland, 14 September, 1835. He was graduated at Yale in 1816, studied at Princeton theological seminary in 1816-'19, and from his ordination in 1820 until his death was pastor of the 1st Presbyterian church of Baltimore. In 1834 he received the degree of S. T. D. from Princeton. His contributions to the " New York Observer" were published in two volumes, entitled "Thoughts on Popery " (New York, 1835), and " Practical Thoughts" (1835). Selections from his manuscripts, entitled " Select Remains," were published, with a memoir, by Reverend William T. Plumer, D. D. (New York, 1836), and a volume of his sermons (1837). Contains warm and yet penetrating analysis of the Roman Catholic Church, including: THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE BIBLE AS A RULE OF FAITH AND GUIDE TO SALVATION PRIVATE INTERPRETATION CATHOLIC HOSTILITY TO THE BIBLE THE KEYS THE HEAD OF THE CHURCH PRAYING TO SAINTS TRANSUBSTANTIATION DOING PENANCE AURICULAR CONFESSION PURGATORY THE MASS and many, many more "In familiarity of style, kindness and cheerfulness of manner, and plain common sense, they are adapted to secure the attention and carry conviction to the heart of the general reader; while their richness of thought and clearness and conclusiveness of argument will render them not less acceptable to mature and cultivated minds. " -from Introduction PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $9.25 (list price $17.00)45% Discount Order along with "Practical Thoughts" by Nevins SGCB Price: $18.95 (list price $38.00)50% Discount when ordering both Nevins titles |
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| | PRACTICAL THOUGHTS WILLIAM NEVINS NEVINS, William, clergyman, born in Norwich, Connecticut, 13 October, 1797 ; died in Baltimore, Maryland, 14 September, 1835. He was graduated at Yale in 1816, studied at Princeton theological seminary in 1816-'19, and from his ordination in 1820 until his death was pastor of the 1st Presbyterian church of Baltimore. In 1834 he received the degree of S. T. D. from Princeton. His contributions to the " New York Observer" were published in two volumes, entitled "Thoughts on Popery " (New York, 1835), and " Practical Thoughts" (1835). Selections from his manuscripts, entitled " Select Remains," were published, with a memoir, by Reverend William T. Plumer, D. D. (New York, 1836), and a volume of his sermons (1837). These 46 brief chapters were written for the weekly newspaper, "The New York Observer" and they were anticpated and devoured by all his eager readers. His very last article entitled "The Heavenly Recognition" was never completed because the Lord took him home. In addition to this last subject, some others include: DO YOU PRAY IN SECRET? DO YOU PRAY IN YOUR FAMILY? WHY PRAYER IS NOT HEARD DO YOU REMEMBER CHRIST? WHY THE WORLD IS NOT CONVERTED WHY THE WORLD SHOULD HAVE THE BIBLE WHAT STRANGE BEINGS WE ARE THE PITY OF THE LORD DO YOU ENJOY RELIGION? LOVEST THOU ME? THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD THE SALT OF THE EARTH WHY SO LOTH TO DIE? HEAVEN'S ATTRACTIONS PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $9.95 (list price $18.00)45% Discount Until May 31st, 2006 Order with Nevins "Thoughts on Popery" SGCB Price: $17.50 (list price $35.00)50% Discount when ordered together |
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 | | LETTERS ON THE MINISTRY OF THE GOSPEL Francis Wayland FRANCIS WAYLAND (1796-1865) American clergyman and educator, b. New York City, grad. Union College, 1813, and studied at Andover Theological Seminary. As pastor (1821-1826) of the First Baptist Church, Boston, he became known for his able preaching. After a brief professorship at Union College, he was president (1827-1855) of Brown. He enlarged the scope of the institution through a vigorous program of reforms and was a pioneer in progressive ideas in higher education, such as flexible entrance requirements and elective systems. "Francis Wayland is the grand old man of mid-nineteenth century Baptists. Respected and sought after as a counselor both in the North and the South among Baptists, he also was recognized as one of the best educational theorists in America. His teaching greatly influenced James P. Boyce, and though his minimizing of the importance of confessions should not be followed, his convictions and instincts about Baptist ministry and preaching provide a much needed kick in the conscience for twenty-first century evangelicals." - Tom J. Nettles Charles Hodge wrote the following in The Biblical Repertory and Princeton Review: "Of course Dr. Wayland could not write and publish a book on such a subject without giving many weighty counsels and judicious suggestions as to the sources of ministerial power and usefulness. These we find in abundance in this little work." "With the republication of Francis Wayland's 'Letters on the Ministry of the Gospel' Solid Ground Christian Books has once more placed us in its debt. Wayland' letters contain a wealth of wisdom which has been a real source of encouragement to me and from which I have drawn help for others. His third letter, 'The Ministry Not a Profession' is a predecessor to John Piper's 'Brothers We Are Not Professionals.' Wayland provides much needed wisdom with biblical depth and pastoral balance. This book will be a great resource for pastors of all ages." - Ray Van Neste The passion of Wayland's heart was always the Gospel Ministry, and toward the end of his fruitful life he wrote a series of 10 letters to a dear friend on this vital subject. He expressed concern that, while the present day clergymen were gifted in many ways they were tragically lacking the ministerial unction. In his own words: "You may attend upon any one of our churches for months without any danger of being offended by a single instance of false grammar. But little moral emotion is however aroused, nor does it seem to be much expected." This is a perfect book for those considering the ministry of the Gospel, for those in the beginning of the Gospel ministry, and even for veterans of many years. PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $10.50 (list price $17.00)HOPEFULLY AVAILABLE BY EARLY FALL 2007 |
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 click for details | | THE CAUSE AND CURE OF INFIDELITY A Classic Defense of the Christian Faith Dr. David Nelson This 19th Century Classic is just the antidote to the DA VINCI CODE CRAZE that has infected so many in America. With the movie set to be released this month it is essential that we be prepared "to give an answer to everyone who asks (us) a reason for the hope that is within (us)." This book, although written 170 years ago, demonsrates that the reason people will readily believe a lie over the truth is simple: 1- The carnal mind is enmity against God 2- Men love darkness rather than the light With these simple FACTS demonstrated again and again throughout this book, Dr. Nelson gently, warmly and compassionately presses the conscience of his reader. Having himself been an infidel, he writes with the pen dipped in kindness and love for those still trapped in the fortress of falsehood. The book of 400 pages is divided almost evenly into Three Parts: 1- The CAUSE of Infidelity 2- The CURE of Infidelity 3- The AUTHOR'S TESTIMONY concerning His Unbelief and the Means of hs Rescue EVERY HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENT SHOULD READ THIS BOOK. EVERY PASTOR, TEACHER AND PARENT SHOULD READ THIS BOOK. "On a train journey to and from London today I was able to do some reading in the book THE CAUSE AND CURE OF INFIDELITY and was very struck by it, especially his fine illustrations. This unusual book is a real gem! It sparkles with brilliant illustrations on subjects ranging from Scripture to science, atheism to prophecy, agnosticism to true conversion and the sinfulness of sin to the goodness of God. Anyone who makes the effort to get into its Victorian language will hugely appreciate its victorious message." - John Blanchard, author of ULTIMATE QUESTIONS and numerous books Dr. David Nelson, a distinguished American physician, was born at Jonesborough, Tennessee, in 1793. He began practicing medicine at the age of nineteen. During his early years as a scientist, he was a skeptic. Unbelievers, such as, Voltaire, Volney and Thomas Paine, had led Dr. Nelson to become "an honest unreflecting deist." In his medical practice, Dr. Nelson noticed how peaceful believers were as they approached death and how agitated unbelievers were. He reflected on the differences in attitudes toward death among the believers and unbelievers and concluded that those who have hope for the life to come approach death, in the words of William Cullen Bryant, "like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams." Such faith on the part of those who had committed their lives to Christ led Dr. Nelson to reevaluate his life and begin a thorough investigation of the foundation of his infidelity. The more he studied Voltaire, Volney and Paine, the more he realized their arguments were grounded in falsehood, much of which they had to know to be false. Upon his conversion to Christ, he soon left the medical profession to study and serve in the Church of Jesus Christ. He began his ministry in Danville, KY, and later removed to Illinois, and, in the neighborhood of Quincy, established a seminary for the education of young men designed for missionaries. Here, having exhausted his means, and being worn out with labors, and especially being prostrated by epilepsy, he died, saying, "All is well," on the 17th of October, 1844, aged fifty-one years. The most enduring monument to his memory is his remarkable book on "Infidelity," which he wrote in a few weeks, in the summer of 1836, sitting under a clump of trees at Oakland, near Quincy, IL. Once devoted in heart and life to the pleasures of the world, once a sensualist and an enemy to the religion of Christ, he was converted to such an entire renunciation of the world and to such love and devotion to his Redeemer, and the salvation of his fellowmen by the gospel, as to exemplify, in a most remarkable manner, the noble resolution of the apostle, "to know nothing but Jesus Christ and Him crucified;" and this not only in his preaching, but in his common conversation and daily intercourse with men. No conversation, pursuits, or pleasures seemed to interest him, which were not closely connected with Christ and the progress of his religion. "There was nothing more remarkable about him," says Dr. Breckenridge, "than his fervent and overpowering love for Christ. He seemed to be consumed with a tender ardent and unquenchable love for the Redeemer Himself. Nothing was hard for him by which he could please and honor the Savior." PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $14.95 (list price $25.00) |
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| | THE COMPLETE DUTY OF MAN a System of Doctrinal and Practical Christianity Designed for the Use of Families Henry Venn Originally published in 1763 "The Complete Duty of Man" by Henry Venn went through numerous editions and many alterations of style and arrangement during the author's lifetime. This edition is taken from the fifth and definitive edition which was prepared by his son John and printed and published in 1798. This edition was republished with revised proofs as the standard edition in London in 1838. "Henry Venn's The Complete Duty of Man is a masterpiece of practical theology. On almost every page, the reader is challenged to stop and reflect on Venn's incisive and rich observations. Any part is worth the price of the whole. The recurring theme is dependence on Christ in walking with God; but there isn't a hint of the antinomianism that often mars modern expositions of this grand theme. In the best sense of these words, this volume is Reformed, Puritan, and Experimental." - Dr. Robert Paul Martin This has been regarded as one of the most popular and useful manuals of practical divinity ever produced in the English language. According to the Prefatory Note: "The tenor of the work now presented to the christian public is in beautiful consistence with that of Mr. Venn's published sermons. It places things in their proper order, preparing the way to christian 'practice' by christian 'faith,' and to christian faith by heartfelt 'conviction of sin.' It consider all attempts to promote holiness of living as defective, in which the cross of Christ is not laid at the foundation, and constantly kept in view; every duty being enforced as having relation to the Redeemer, his instructions and example, and above all, his atoning sacrifice." "God, in his sovereign grace and providential wisdom, raised up a cohort of remarkable preachers of the gospel in the eighteenth century. Men such as William Grimshaw, John Newton, William Romainse, Samuel Walker, Daniel Rowland and George Whitefield were very different individuals with varied gifts. But they were together on the core essentials of the gospel, which has often been well summarized as ruin by the Fall, redemption by the death of Christ,and regeneration by the Spirit. Among this group of "burning and shining lights" must be numbered Henry Venn. The gospel he preached--and the other men just named--is detailed in these pages. This is a classic exposition of the gospel, its theological shape and content, and the nature of its impact. Without this gospel, there can be no togetherness in Christ. Iin this day of confusion about gospel essentials, this is a vital reminder from the past about the sort of preaching and teaching God blesses." - Dr. Michael Haykin Henry Venn (1725 - 1797), English evangelical divine, was born at Barnes, Surrey, and educated at Cambridge. He was one of the founders of the Clapham Sect, a small but highly influential evangelical group within the Anglican Church. He took orders in 1747, and was elected fellow of Queens College, Cambridge, in 1749. After holding a curacy at Barton, Cambridgeshire, he became curate of St Matthew, Friday Street, London, and of West Horsley, Surrey, in 1750, and then of Clapham in 1754. In the preceding year he was lecturer of St Swithins, Londod Stone. He was vicar of Huddersfield from 1759 to 1771, when he exchanged to the living of Yelling, Huntingdonshire. Besides being a leader of the evangelical revival, he was well known as the author of The Compleat Duty of Man (London, 1763), a work in which he intended to supplement the teaching embodied in the anonymous Whole Duty of Man. A portrait of him, by John Russell, hangs in the National Portrait Gallery, London. His son, John Venn (1750-1813), was one of the founders of the Church Missionary Society. PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $16.50 (list price $30.00) |
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 click for details | | THE REMAINS OF RICHARD CECIL Richard Cecil, with Josiah Pratt, Editor In his Preface Josiah Pratt quotes Isaac Watts as follows: "He that has the happy talent of parlour-preaching has sometimes done more for Christ and souls in the space of a few minutes, than by the labour of many hours and days in the usual course of preaching in the pulpit." Pratt goes on to say, "On my first intercourse with Mr. Cecil, now upward of fifteen years since, when in the full vigour of his mind, I was so struck with the wisdom and originality of his remarks, that I considered it my duty to record what seemed to me most likely to be useful to others." This volume is filled with the wisdom and originality which struck Pratt from his first experience with Richard Cecil. "Biblical succinctness, spiritual depth, practical wisdom, illustrative clarity, and pastoral sympathy characterize Cecil's pithy Remains. Would you like precise, intriguing statement on a plethora of valuable subjects? Read and ponder this book; you'll be the more spiritually mature for doing so."- Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary SAMPLES: "DUTIES are ours: events are God's. This removes an infinite burden from the shoulders of a miserable, tempted, dying creature. On this consideration only, can he securely lay down his head and close his eyes." "WHAT I DO, THOU KNOWEST NOT NOW; BUT THOU SHALT KNOW HEREAFTER - is the unvaried language of God, in his providence. He will have CREDIT every step. He will not assign reasons, because he will exercise faith." "A sound head, a simple heart, and a spirit dependent on Christ, will suffice to conduct us in every variety of circumstances." The Topics Covered in these Godly Remarks include: - ON THE CHRISTIAN LIFE AND CONFLICT -On the Christian's Fellowship with God -On True Grace as a Growing Principle -On Tenderness of Conscience -On Schooling the Heart as the Grand Means of Personal Religion - ON SUBJECTS CONNECTED WITH THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY -Qualifying oneself for the Ministerial Office -On Preaching Christ -On a Minister's Familiar Intercourse with his Hearers -On the Means of Promoting a Spirit of Devotion in Congregations -On the Marriage of Christian Ministers -On Visiting Death Beds -On Infidelity and Popery -On Fortifying Youths against Infidel Principles -On the Management of Children -On Family Worship -On the Influence of Parental Character ON THE SCRIPTURES -On the Old and New Dispensations -On Typical and Allegorical Explanations of Scripture -On the Fallen Nature of Man -On the Need of Grace -On Religious Retirement -On a Spiritual Mind -On the Christian Sabbath -On Judging Justly -On the Character of St. Paul APPENDIX -Some Negative Rules given to a Young Minister -Fragment - a Dying Minister's Farewell PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $10.95 (list price $18.99) |
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| | A TREATISE ON PRAYER Designed to Assist in the Devout Discharge of That Duty Edward Bickersteth Edward Bickersteth (1786-1850) A leader of the Evangelicals, He was at first a lawyer and practised at Norwich, but he was always of deeply religious temperament and in 1815 received priest's orders and was sent to Africa by the Church Missionary Society to inspect the work there. Returning in Aug., 1816, he became one of the society's secretaries and for the rest of his life spent much time traveling in the service of the society; in 1830 he became rector of Watton. He was an active opponent of the Tractarian Movement, and was one of the founders of the Evangelical Alliance and of the Irish Church Missions Society. His published works were numerous and many were very popular; the more important (A Help to the Study of the Scriptures, 21st edition; A Treatise on Prayer, 14th edition; A Treatise on the Lord's Supper, 13th edition; A Guide to the Prophecies, 8th edition; and others) were collected in sixteen volumes (London, 1853). He also compiled Christian Psalmody (Hereford, 1833), a much-used hymn-book, and edited the Christian's Family Library (50 vols.). A CLASSIC ON THE DUTY AND PRIVILEGE OF PRIVATE, FAMILY & PUBLIC PRAYER. PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $13.99 (list price $23.99) |
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| | ADDRESSES TO THE YOUNG: Immanuel: Christ's Names, Titles and Excellencies Alexander Fletcher "We do not know of any terms that can adequately express the value of these Addresses."--BRITISH MOTHERS' MAGAZINE "A little work of great merit. Dr. Fletcher, better than any other living man, is fitted for a juvenile auditory. It is a charming volume for the young." -STANDARD OF FREEDOM Alexander Fletcher (1787-1860) was known as "The Children's Friend", as well as the man who performed the wedding of Charles Haddon Spurgeon and Susannah Thompson. Of the aged Dr. Fletcher, Spurgeon said the following: "I think if I needed an illustration of one who as often as I saw him, always seemed to be fruit fully ripe, and whose recent death thoroughly well justifies my belief, I might refer to that venerable and excellent servant of God, Dr. Alexander Fletcher. He had in his youth sharp and severe trials and troubles, but they helped to ripen him. He had to bear up continually with arduous labor, always sweetened with unusual success. My acquaintance with him was only in the declining years of his life. He was always as I knew him, an example of a ripe Christian. He had always a kind word ready upon his tongue, and never wanted a generous thought bubbling up in his heart. If an enemy spoke against you, he would say, "Never mind them, let them write until they wear the nibs from their pens, and do not answer them." Ah! I dare say many of you have seen him during this last year or two. That noble countenance, that fatherly expression, that overflowing love, were all signs that he was getting ready for the hand of the blessed Master to take him to himself. God forbid we should have wished him to be here longer! Was he not ripe? Let him then be taken home, God forbid we should have desired that he had gone earlier; he would not have been ripe, but when fully ripe the Master removed him." Address 1 - Adam and Advocate Address 2 - All in All - Almighty - Alpha - Altar Address 3 - Amen - Anchor - Ancient of Days - Angel Address 4 - Bishop - Blessed - Bread - Breaker - Bridegroom Address 5 - Author of Eternal Salvation - Babe - Beginning - Balm - Beloved Address 6 - Brightness - Brother - Buckler - Builder - Burden-Bearer Address 7 - Captain - Child - Chosen - Christ - Commander Address 8 - Consolation - Counselor - Corner-stone - Covenant - Covert - Creator - Crown of Glory Address 9 - David - Day-Spring - Day Star - Daysman - Dear Son - Defence - Deliverer - Desire of All Nations - Dew - Diadem of Beauty - Door PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $12.50 (list price $18.00) |
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 click for details | | PREPARING TO TEACH A Reformed Training Manual for Bible Teachers John Hall, Edward Humphrey, Wm. Henry Green, Francis Patton & J. Bennet Tyler "This volume is meant to be a class-book for teachers and such as design to become teachers. It claims to be only an outline of the topics treated, and presupposes regular study of the subjects which in so brief a space can be little more than barely stated, and, if practiable, organized classes and competent teachers. Profoundly convinced of the imperative need of a higher order of teaching in our Sunday Schools, of a large number of teachers who are proficient in Bible knowledge and measurably trained in the methods of teaching and in management of classes, this volume is submitted to the great army of Sunday School workers and such as will some day enter the field, in the fervent and prayerful hope that it may meet a want, and be helpful to such as desire to do good and successful work for the Master in this most hopeful and important department of Christian activity." EVIDENCES OF CHRISTIANITY by John Hall CEREMONIAL INSTITUTES by Edward P. Humphrey BIBLE HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY & ARCHAEOLOGY by Wm.. Henry Green SUMMARY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE by Francis L. Patton HOW TO TEACH THE BIBLE by J. Bennet Tyler This volume of over 400 pages contains five separate books by five gifted authors who were experts in the field assigned to them. The Presbyterian Board of Publications commissioned these men to write material that would equip those presently teaching and those who desired to teach in the Sunday School and Bible Classes of the Church. A cursory reading of the material produced demonstrates that each man took his task seriously and produced a volume that is timeless and priceless. At Princeton, J. Gresham Machen was mentored by theologian Francis L. Patton (1843-1932). Later, Machen wrote about Patton's helpfulness in his intellectual struggles: "Never did a doubter and a struggler have a better friend than I did in this wonderfully eloquent and brilliant man." William Henry Green (1825-1900), from August 1851 until his death, in Princeton, New Jersey, he was professor of Biblical and Oriental Literature in Princeton Theological Seminary. From 1859 the title of his chair was Oriental and Old Testament Literature. John Hall (1806-1894) was pastor of the First Presbyterian Church or Trenton, New Jersey for over 40 years, served as Professor of Pastoral Theology at Princeton Seminary, and later as Director of the Seminary. His close friendship with J.W. Alexander led to the publication of "Forty Years Familiar Letters of James W. Alexander" which appeared in 1860. He was a gifted writer of many volumes, several, like this oned, in collaboration with others. Edward P. Humphrey (1809-1886) was one of three faculty members who founded the Danville Theological Seminary in Kentucky in 1853, where he served alongside of Dr. Robert Breckinridge. Humphrey taught the Church History among other subjects. He was a graduate of Andover Theological Seminary in 1833 and pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Jefferson, IN for 18 years. He was a leader amongst the "Old School" Presbyterians. PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $14.95 (list price $30.00) |
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| | LETTERS PRACTICAL AND CONSOLATORY Designed to Illustrate the Nature and Tendency of the Gospel David Russell "I will go so far, as with more than ordinary earnestness, to recommend you to get, own, put on your table and study, a book with this title, Letters Practical and Consolatory, Designed to Illustrate the Nature and Tendency of the Gospel; by David Russell, Minister of the Gospel, Dundee. Who this Russell is, I know not; probably a Scotch Dissenter. But I have read no human production which comes nearer my views of Calvinism. It is theology without one shred of scholasticism; orthodoxy without one film of mystification; purity, without one note of ecclesiastical harshness." - James W. Alexander Letters included cover the following: ON THE SUFFERINGS OF CHRIST ON THE GLORY OF CHRIST ON THE INVITATIONS AND PROMISES OF THE GOSPEL ON THE DESIGN OF OUR LORD'S MISSION THOUGHTS ON THE LAW AND GOSPEL ON CHRISTIAN COMFORT ON THE PRACTICAL INFLUENCE OF THE TRUTH HINTS ON THE MEANS AND HAPPY EFFECTS OF SANCTIFICATION ON THE PERSEVERANCE OF CHRISTIANS ON THE BENEFIT OF AFFLICTION ON THE DIVERISTY OF DEGREES IN GLORY ON SOME DIFFICULTIES RELATIVE TO COMING TO CHRIST ON CHRISTIAN CONFIDENCE IN PRAYER From the ADVERTISEMENT: "The following Letters were addressed, for the most part, to persons in affliction. They are not, however, merely consolatory. Sorrow is the fruit of sin, and therefore its true cure lies only in that medicinal truth which purifies the heart, and 'saves and sets sinners free.' With this conviction, it was the Writer's object in these Letters to state that great truth in the different lights and connections in which it appears in Scripture. The individuals to whom they were written believed that they received benefit from them, and they thought that others might do so likewise. This is the history of their publication." EXTREMELY RARE VOLUME PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $12.95 (list price $23.00) |
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| | SCRIPTURE NATURAL HISTORY Explained and Illustrated for the Young Alexander Fletcher Alexander Fletcher (1787-1860) was known as "The Children's Friend", as well as the man who performed the wedding of Charles Haddon Spurgeon and Susannah Thompson. Of the aged Dr. Fletcher, Spurgeon said the following: "I think if I needed an illustration of one who as often as I saw him, always seemed to be fruit fully ripe, and whose recent death thoroughly well justifies my belief, I might refer to that venerable and excellent servant of God, Dr. Alexander Fletcher. He had in his youth sharp and severe trials and troubles, but they helped to ripen him. He had to bear up continually with arduous labor, always sweetened with unusual success. My acquaintance with him was only in the declining years of his life. He was always as I knew him, an example of a ripe Christian. He had always a kind word ready upon his tongue, and never wanted a generous thought bubbling up in his heart. If an enemy spoke against you, he would say, "Never mind them, let them write until they wear the nibs from their pens, and do not answer them." Ah! I dare say many of you have seen him during this last year or two. That noble countenance, that fatherly expression, that overflowing love, were all signs that he was getting ready for the hand of the blessed Master to take him to himself. God forbid we should have wished him to be here longer! Was he not ripe? Let him then be taken home, God forbid we should have desired that he had gone earlier; he would not have been ripe, but when fully ripe the Master removed him." This is a Double-Volume Work that is Very Rare. PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $19.95 (list price $35.00)Order with THE CHILD'S PREACHER SGCB Price: $33.50 (list price $67.00)a Full 50% Discount Until September 30th, 2006 |
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| | THE DIVINE PURPOSE DISPLAYED IN THE WORKS OF PROVIDENCE AND GRACE John Matthews, Preface by Archibald Alexander "The chief excellency of these Letters is, that they present the subject of DIVINE DECREES, without the forbidding aspect, which it is apt to assume in the view of many persons. One thing the reader may be assured of, that whether he should coincide in opinion with the author or not, he will find nothing in the volume calculated to wound the most delicate feelings. A spirit of meekness and kindness, eminently characteristic of the writer, pervades the whole." - Archibald Alexander, from the Preface TABLE OF CONTENTS 1- Difference between truth and error always important 2- The influence of prejudice, answer to the question, 'What are the Decrees of God?' 3- God never acts without design, 'What is Providence?' 4- Death, with all its causes, under the government of Providence, the care of God extends to the whole universe 5- The divine purpose neither suspends, nor violates the free agency of man 6- The divine purpose perfectly consistent with the free agency of man 7- A method of ascertaining the extent of Divine Providence, Great events necessarily include all the less ones, of which they are made up. 8- Events, similar to those contained in the prophecies and promises of God, are all included in his purpose. 9- The purposes of God not inconsistent with the moral agency of man. 10- This consistency incomprehensible to us, but so are many other things which yet we believe. 11- Moral Government, Salvation by Grace. 12- The favors of God, bestowed according to his own design, Purposes, decrees, intention, foreordination, etc. 13- The number to be saved, dependent entirely on the will of God. 14- The means of salvation suited to each individual, embraced in the divine purpose. 15- The Providence of God subservient to the designs of mercy, Great events made up of smaller ones, Our duty and interest to meditate on all His works. 16- Man is a Predestinarian, the Commander of an army, the Architect, the Farmer, elect, foreordain, etc. 17- The final perseverance of Christians 18- The same subject considered further. 19- The doctrine gives such views of the character of God as are calculated to excite devotion, Conclusion. Over 40% Discount Until November 30th SGCB Price: $10.00 (list price $16.99) |
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| | THE CHRISTIAN PASTOR'S MANUAL The Duties, Difficulties and Encouragements of the Christian Ministry Philip Doddridge, John Newton, Isaac Watts, Richard Cecil, Abraham Booth, John Erskine and more Over 400 pages of pure gold for the Pastor , Christian Teacher, Missionary and those in training for the ministry from the hearts of some of the leading ministers of the 18th and 19th centuries. Some of the chapters include: The Evil and Danger of Neglecting Souls by Philip Doddridge Pastoral Cautions by Abraham Booth Rules for the Preacher's Conduct by Isaac Watts On the Qualifications Necessary for Teachers of Christianity by John Erskine Letter on the Snares and Difficulties Attending the Ministry of the Gospel by John Newton The Student and Pastor by John Mason Remarks on Subjects Connected with the Christian Ministry by Richard Cecil and much, much more PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $14.95 (list price $25.00)PUBLICATION DATE IN FALL 2007 |
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| | THE THOUGHT OF THE EVANGELICAL LEADERS Notes of the Discussions of the Eclectic Society, London During the Years 1798-1814 Edited by J.H. Pratt, with Contributions by John Newton, Richard Cecil, Thomas Scott, Charles Simeon etc A precious volume of more than 550 pages of notes from the the twice-monthly meeting of some of the most gifted evengelical ministers of the latter part of the 18th and early part of the 19th centuries. SOME OF THE MEN: John Newton, Thomas Scott, Richard Cecil, Charles Simeon and many more SOME OF THE TOPICS DISCUSSED What may be done towards the interests of the children of a Congregation? What constitutes Effect in preaching? What is an External Call to the Ministry? In what sense are we to understand the Temptation of our Lord? What is the obligation of the Christian Sabbath? How far is Fasting a Christian Duty? What tends to enliven or depress devotion in a Congregation? AND HUNDREDS OF OTHER QUESTIONS COVERING NUMEROUS PRACTICAL AND DOCTRINAL SUBJECTS PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $16.50 (list price $33.00) |
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| | THE HISTORY OF THE PROGRESS AND SUPPRESSION OF THE REFORMATION IN ITALY Thomas M'Crie THOMAS M'CRIE (1772-1835), Scottish historian and divine, was born at Duns in Berwickshire in November 1772. He studied in Edinburgh University, and in 1796 he was ordained minister of the Second Associate Congregation, Edinburgh In 1806, however, with some others M'Crie seceded from the general associate synod, and formed the constitutional associate presbytery, afterwards merged in the original seceders. He was consequently deposed by the associate synod, and his congregation withdrew with him and built another place of worship in which he officiated until his death. At the solicitation of his friend Andrew Thomson, M'Crie became a contributor to The Edinburgh Christian Instructor, and in 1817 he subjected some of Sir W. Scott's works to a criticism which took the form of a vindication of the Covenanters. Preserving the continuity of his historical studies, he followed up his first work with The Life of Andrew Melville (1819). In 1827 he published a History of the Progress and Suppression of the Reformation in Italy, and in 1829 a History of the Progress and Suppression of the Reformation in Spain. His latest literary undertaking was a life of John Calvin. Only three chapters were completed when the writer died on the 5th of August 1835, leaving four sons and one daughter. PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $15.00 (list price $30.00) |
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 click for details | | THE BOYHOOD OF MARTIN LUTHER The Sufferings Of The Heroic Little Boy Who Afterwards Became The Great German Reformer Henry Mayhew A rare look at the life of Martin Luther as a child and a young man, written by a British journalist who lived for two years in the areas where the story of young Luther unfolds. This historical novel will introduce the reader to the incredible sufferings of the one who was to "turn the world upside-down" for Jesus Christ. Mayhew was a gifted writer who sought to tell the story of young Luther with a wonderful combination of sympathy and accuracy. In addition to the rivetting story, there are 8 excellent illustrations that will help to visualize the various stages of Luther's boyhood. We hope to have this volume available in early January 2007, and plan to release it in conjunction with the two small volumes of John Calvin as a young man. PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $11.95 (list price $20.00)Purchase with the Two Volumes of Calvin as a Young Man SGCB Price: $24.95 (list price $50.00)A Full 50% Discount Until the Books are Available |
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| | GEMS OF WOMANHOOD Of Various Ages and Nations Samuel Mossman This precious volume covers the following Eight areas: 1) HEROINES IN TIMES OF PERIL 2) SUCCOURERS IN DAYS OF DISTRESS 3) CONTRIBUTORS TO LITERATURE AND ART 4) WOMAN'S INFLUENCE IN THE POLITICAL WORLD 5) WOMAN'S INFLUENCE IN SOCIETY 6) WOMAN'S INFLUENCE IN THE DOMESTIC SPHERE 7) WOMAN'S ENDURING LOVE AND FILIAL PIETY 8) WOMAN'S DEVOTION TO RELIGION PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $12.95 (list price $23.00) |
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| | THE CATHOLIC DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND An Exposition of the Thirty-Nine Articles Thomas Rogers, edited by J.J.S. Perowne PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $16.50 (list price $27.99) |
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| | HOW TO LIVE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE William J. Patton This volume was composed after the death of William J. Patton (1829-1895), and was gathered by Rev. John M'Ilveen. In his Introduction Rev. M'Ilveen said: "The reception accorded to PARDON AND ASSURANCE has encouraged me to select for publication a few more of Mr. Patton's addresses. The former volume has already reached a 6th edition, and not a few testimonies have been received as to blessing resulting from the reading of it." PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $10.50 (list price $16.00)Order with Companion Volume PARDON AND ASSURANCE SGCB Price: $19.95 (list price $35.00) |
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 click for details | | THE RICHES OF BUNYAN A Collection of Wise Sayings on Christian Doctrine and Duty Edited by Jeremiah Chaplin In 1850 Jeremiah Chaplin compiled this brilliant volume of the sayings of John Bunyan on 29 subjects covering the Doctrine and Duty of the Christian. A revision of this work was done in 1952 by The World Publishing Company, but it left out the following sections, as it deemed them to be "of lesser value for the present age in which we live" - THE TRINITY THE LAW THE HOLY SPIRIT CONVICTION OF SIN TEMPTATIONS THE PROMISES FALSE PROFESSION THE CHURCH ANTICHRIST THE JUDGMENT HELL What a tragedy that these 11 vital topics have been deemed of LESSER VALUE to the modern world in which we live. Here we have the entire volume of nearly 500 pages covering subjetcs of vital interest to the church and the world. THIS IS A MUST HAVE TO ALL LOVERS OF BUNYAN AND HIS GOD! PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $15.95 (list price $32.00) |
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| | THE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OF YOUTH Ulrich Zwingli, translated by Alcide Reichenbach This classic work is the very first book written during the Reformation on the Christian Education of Youth. The original title was "Directions for the Education of a Young Nobleman" and was written in 1523 to the boy who later became his step-son. This is an outstanding translation that was made by Prof. A. Reichenbach, which includes a very informative Biographical Sketch of the Life and Educational Career of Zwingli. PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $6.95 (list price $11.00)Order with THE PATRIOTIC REFORMER- The Life and Time of Ulrich Zwingli SGCB Price: $18.95 (list price $35.00) |
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| | CHILDREN'S THOUGHTS Lessons on Bad Thoughts and Good Thoughts Rev. George Wagner Very rare title by a great preacer to children, this volume covers the following subjects: PART ONE - BAD THOUGHTS 1- Vain Thoughts; or, What Will They Profit? 2- Wicked Thoughts; or, God is Like Me 3- Hard Thoughts of God; or, The Hidden Talent 4- Reckless Thoughts; or, I Don't Care 5- Procrastinating Thoughts; or, The Time is not Come PART TWO- GOOD THOUGHTS 1- Holy Thoughts, or, Consider Jesus 2- Unselfish Thoughts, or, I am not my own 3- Kind Thoughts, or, Whom can I help? 4- Lowly Thoughts, or, I Must Decrease 5- Happy Thoughts, or, To Die is Gain PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $7.95 (list price $14.00)Pre-Publication Title |
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 | | THE LIFE & WORK OF ELISHA THE PROPHET Alfred Edersheim Best known for his monumental work THE LIFE & TIMES OF JESUS THE MESSIAH, Alfred Edersheim here leads us step by step through the life and ministry of the great prophet Elisha. In the opening words of his Preface, the azuthor states, "This book does not lay claim to be either a Critical or a Historical Commentary, but is intended to follow the Life and Work of the Prophet Elisha with the view of pointing out their moral, and learning their lessons, as applicable to all times, and especially to our own. " Alfred Edersheim (1825-1889) emigrated to Hungary and became a teacher of languages. He converted to Christianity in Pesth when he came under the influence of John Duncan, a Scottish Presbyterian chaplain to workmen engaged in constructing a bridge over the Danube. Edersheim accompanied Duncan on his return to Scotland and studied theology at New College, Edinburgh and at the University of Berlin. In 1846 he was ordained to the ministry of the Presbyterian Church. He was a missionary to the Jews at Jassy, Romania for a year. On his return to Scotland, after preaching for a time in Aberdeen, Edersheim was appointed in 1849 to minister at the Free Church, Old Aberdeen. In 1861 health problems forced him to resign and the Church of St. Andrew was built for him at Torquay (which in the late twentieth century was converted into The Monastery nightclub). In 1872 Edersheim's health again obliged him to retire, and for four years he lived quietly at Bournemouth. In 1875 he was ordained in the Church of England, and was Curate of the Abbey Church, Christchurch, Hants, for a year, and from 1876 to 1882 Vicar of Lodera, Dorsetshire. He was appointed to the post of Warburtonian Lecturer at Lincoln's Inn 1880-84. In 1882 he resigned and relocated to Oxford. He was Select Preacher to the University 1884-85 and Grinfield Lecturer on the Septuagint 1886-88 and 1888-89. Edersheim died at Merton, France, March 16, 1889. PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $14.95 (list price $24.00) |
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 | | WALLACE: THE HERO OF SCOTLAND James Paterson In 1858 James Paterson's outstanding volume on WALLACE: THE HERO OF SCOTLAND was first published. The response was both immediate and overwhelming. There were several printings issued and a third edition went forth with "such amendments and improvements as, the author trusts, will entitle it to a lasting place among the national works of Scotland." Sir William Wallace (1270-1305) is best known in our day from the popular movie BRAVEHEART. In this book you will be introduced to the real man behind the legends. It is both exciting and instructive to see the man as he was in the times in which he lived. James Paterson (1805-1876) was a gifted writer and historian who delighted to render service to his fellow Scotsman by uncovering the man who was truly THE HERO OF SCOTLAND. PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $14.95 (list price $25.00) |
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 | | THE PRACTICAL SPELLING-BOOK WITH READING LESSONS Thomas H. Gallaudet and Horace Hooker Two of the leading Christian educators of the first half of the 19th century joined their efforts to produce a remarkable tool for teaching both spelling and reading. Gallaudet is known best as "the Father of American Education for the Deaf," and his name is still a familiar one because of Gallaudet Univesity in Washington DC. Best known in our day for his books, "A Child's Book on the Fall," "The Child's Book on Repentance" and the soon-to-be-reprinted "Child's Book on the Soul," Gallaudet had a unique ability to speak and teach at the lowest level. His dear friend Horace Hooker wrote the book "The Child's Book on the Sabbath" as part of that outstanding series begun by Gallaudet. This is a very rare volume that deserves a place in every homeschool library, and in every Christian and public school. May this reprint be useful even in teaching English as a second language. PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $8.95 (list price $14.00) |
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| | THE SERMONS OF REV. JOHN KER A Series of Two Volumes John Ker John Ker (1819-1886) was a minister and professor, was born in Peeblesshire and brought up in Edinburgh. He studied there and in Halle, and was chosen to fill the chair of Practrical Training in the United Presbyterianh Theological College in 1876. He wrote the volume "The Psalms in History and Biography" which was recently published by Solid Ground. "Take it all in all, we do not know any volume of sermons superior to these in the English language. Others may surpass them in some single feature of excellence, but in the manifold combination of merits they possess we could not name any that take their rank above them within the whole compass of our religious literature." - Edinburgh Review "Those of the sermons which the author had definitely laid aside for publication show that, as in the former series (that is Volume One), he aimed at a variety of topics, which would furnish the doubting, the afflicted, the old, the young, the thoughtful and the heedless, with their portion of meat in due season." - From the Preface to Volume Two TWO VOLUME PAPERBACK SET - PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $33.95 (list price $56.95)40% Discount Until July 31st VOLUME ONE: Twenty-Four Sermons (452 Pages) SGCB Price: $19.50 (list price $32.00)40% Discount Until March 31st VOLUME TWO: Twenty-Four Sermons (372 Pages) SGCB Price: $16.95 (list price $28.00)40% Discount Until July 31st |
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click for details | | THOUGHTS ON SACRAMENTAL OCCASIONS Extracted from the Diary of the Rev. Philip Doddridge Philip Doddridge with Introduction by J.W. Alexander Although best known for his classic work THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF RELIGION IN THE SOUL, Philip Doddridge (1702-1751) never rose higher than he did in these meditations centered around the Lord's Table. We have included an excerpt from this precious volume which you can view by clicking on the word SAMPLE MEDITATION. This timeless volume published over 250 years ago is made even more precious by the informative introduction written by James W. Alexander of Princeton. In the words of Alexander, taken from his Introduction: "The fragments which fill the ensuing pages are like the filings of gold or the dust of diamonds. They are not specimens either of reasoning or of style: they were never meant for the eye of the stranger. But they reveal to us, in a most pleasant manner, the views of their eminent author, in relation to this important part of his ministerial work. They serve to show how far he was from lapsing into a lukewarm, official, customary, routine, in his approaches to this holy table. Especially do they remind us who are office-bearers in Christ's house, that our public utterances, to be warm and efficient, must flow from an inward fount of feeling." PUBLICATION DATE LATE JUNE 2007 PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $9.95 (list price $15.00) |
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 | | THE CHILD'S BOOK ON THE CREATION Charles A. Goodrich This volume continues our series of Children's Classic Reprints. It will find a welcome place alongside our other current titles - THE CHILD'S BOOK ON THE FALL THE CHILD'S BOOK ON REPENTANCE THE CHILD'S BOOK ON THE SABBATH THE CHILD'S BOOK ON THE SOUL "To the children of the United States, to whose instruction and amusement, by means of other works, the Author has devoted not a few of his leisure hours, this work is affectionately dedicated. And to them, let him say, as that which he inculcates upon his own children - that were they able to gain possession of the world, which we inhabit - of the wide universe, which circles around us, and of whose creation this little volume tells - could they gain it all - enjoy it all, while time shall last - and then lose their souls - Lazarus, in his poverty, before the door of Dives, would be infinitely richer than they. Lazarus, with nothing of this world, which he could call his own, ascended to glory! - Dives, clothed in purple and faring sumptuously every day, sunk to endless woe!" -from the Author's Preface Charles A. Goodrich (1790-1862) commited his life to writing books that would entertain, instruct and edify children and young people. This precious gem will go a long way to instruct children that the Intelligent Designer of our marvelous world was none other than the Lord of Glory, even Jesus Christ the Savior of the world. PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $6.95 (list price $11.00) |
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| | A PASTOR'S REASONINGS WITH THE YOUNG OF HIS FLOCK On the Claims of the Gospel Joel Parker "The object of the following pages is to induce the young to devote themselves to the service of their Savior - Patient thought is essential to the formation of sound religious principles. Sooner or later, by some means or other, every one eho will become a stable and useful Christian must learn to THINK." - FROM THE Author's Preface The chapters covered in this precious gem are as follows: 1- Example of a Youthful Monarch 2- Influence of Sinfull Associations 3- Influence of Religion on Youthful Enjoyment 4- Dangers of Innocent Enjoyment 5- Christ's Claim on the Young PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $8.50 (list price $13.99) |
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| | THE TWO SAINT JOHNS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT James Stalker James Stalker (1848-1927) was himself a model preacher of the scholarly, Biblical, and expository type. Whenever he was announced to preach, crowds waited upon his deliverance and were not disappointed. He belongs to that small but powerful group of preacher-professors in Scotland who took great subjects and held their hearers for forty-five minutes or an hour, and sent them away instructed, elated, humbled, and their hearts overflowing with 'wonder, love and praise.' This rare volume has twelve addresses on the life and ministry of the Apostle John and seven addresses on John the Baptist. Stalker does a wonderful job opening the Scriptures and applying them to each reader. 40% Discount Until in Print SGCB Price: $11.95 (list price $20.00)Order STALKER TRILOGY (Includes Imago Christi & The Preacher and His Models) SGCB Price: $26.95 (list price $53.98)A FULL 50% DISCOUNT |
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| | AN EXPOSITION OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS Ezekiel Hopkins (1633-1690) HOPKINS (EZEKIEL, D.D. Bp. of London-Derry, 1633-1690). An Exposition of the Ten Commandments. (1692.) Hopkins in this exposition searches the heart thoroughly, and makes very practical application of the Commandments to the situations and circumstances of daily life. His homely eloquence will always make his works valuable." - C.H. Spurgeon, from 'Commenting and Commentaries" One of the very best expositions of the Ten Commandments ever published. This American Tract Society edition was very highly prized in the 19th century. In the Notice given by the Tract Society we are told: "As a divine, Bishop Hopkins was one of the sound theologians to which the Reformation gave birth, and he unequivocally and openly held and inculcated the pure doctrines of the Reformers, opposed as they are to the pride and passions of unsanctified men. On the difficult questions concerning ther grace of God and the obligation of man, he adopted those views which most naturally reconcile with one another the declarations and exhortations of Scripture. Few writers have entered so unequivocally into the extent of man's responsibility, and at the same time so strongly insisted on the sovereignty, and so graphically described the operations of divine grace. Special Price Until October 31st SGCB Price: $16.95 (list price $30.00) |
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| | THE DOMESTIC MINISTER'S ASSISTANT Classic Book of Prayers for Use in Family Worship William Jay "If, in the title of this volume, the Author has used the word 'Minister' in rather an unusual latitude, its adjective will serve to explain, and restrict it. The 'Domestic' Minister intends, not the pastor, or preacher; not the servant of the Most High God, who officially shows unto men the way of salvation - but he who adopts the resolution of Joshua, 'As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.'" - from the Preface For lovers of VALLEY OF VISION this will be a very welcome volume, as a master in Israel leads the people of God to the throne of grace, both in private devotions and family worship. This volume was, in fact, one of the leading volumes used in assisting Arthur Bennett in the production of that great book Valley of Vision which has touched hearts all over the world. Spurgeon said of William Jay, "O for more Jays. We would gladly give some two or three dozen of the general run of doctors of divinity for one such a Master in Israel as William Jay of Bath." "William Jay (1769-1853) had a long and fruitful career as a preacher of the gospel by voice and pen. He pastored Argyle Chapel in Bath, a spa town in southwest England for more than six decades. Like Spurgeon and Whitefield, he was thirsty for souls, and had much fruit as an evangelistic preacher. Sheridan, the playwright, described Jay as the most natural orator he had ever heard, and John Foster called him the prince of preachers." - James I. Packer SGCB Price: $13.95 (list price $23.99) |
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 | | IS THE HIGHER CRITICISM SCHOLARLY? Clearly Attested Facts Showing that the Destructive "Assured Results of Modern Scholarship" are Indefensible Robert Dick Wilson "Occasionally God gives to His Church a man of unusual gifts, deep piety, and true insight. Such a man was the late Robert Dick Wilson (1856-1930). Dr. Wilson lived at a time when the Old Testament was being subjected to some of the severest attacks and criticisms that it had ever received. He himself was a devout Christian and grieved over these attacks. He also had an insight into their nature and into the need for refuting them. And he had the God-given ability for standing up to the challenge which these attacks constituted, accepting it and seeking to give an answer." -from Introduction by E.J. Young This small book is an excellent, simple tool to give to anyone who is challenged by the so-called scholarship of the modern day. This little work went through numerous editions for many years, and has been used to strengthen the faith of multitudes of people. SGCB Price: $7.50 (list price $10.99) |
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| | RICHES OF DIVINE GRACE Expository Sermons from a Reformed Perspective Louis Berkhof with Introduction by Geoff Thomas Louis Berkhof (1873-1957) stated in his Preface, "The sermons contained in this volume are rather strictly expository, and in that respect differ from most of the books of sermons now offered in this country. They also stress certain particular doctrinal truths, which are not generally emphasized in much of the preaching of our day, though they are of the greatest importance." This volume comes with a New Biographical Introduction by Geoff Thomas. Sermons include the following: THE HOMEWARD WAY ( John 14:6) THE SURE PROMISES OF GOD (2 Corinthians 1:20) HEIRS OF THE COVENANT (Galatians 3:29) PROFITABLE INSTRUCTION (Isaiah 48:17,18) ENTRANCE INTO THE KINGDOM (Matthew 7:21) and five more. Special Discount Price Until September 30th, 2007 SGCB Price: $10.95 (list price $16.00) |
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 | | THOUGHTS ON PREACHING James W. Alexander Few things are more helpful to preachers than the thoughts of a great preacher. In this volume we have such 'THOUGHTS ON PREACHING' from the illustrious pen of Dr. James W. Alexander. First published in 1864, a few years after his death, it contains sections from his private writings with their illuminating comments on the work of the ministry. In addition to his 166 paragraphs on preaching and pastoral ministry, this priceless volume includes his masterful Letters to Young Ministers which covers such subjects as: DEVOTION TO THE WORK OF THE MINISTRY THE CULTIVATION OF PERSONAL PIETY THE HAPPINESS OF CHRIST'S MINISTRY CLERICAL STUDIES HOW TO FIND TIME FOR LEARNING LEARNED PASTORS EXTEMPORE PREACHING DILIGENCE IN STUDY and much more In addtion Dr. Alexander concludes this classic volume with five lengthy essays on the following topics: STUDIES AND DISCIPLINE OF THE PREACHER THE MATTER OF PREACHING EXPOSITORY PREACHING THE PULPIT IN ANCIENT AND MODERN TIMES ELOQUENCE OF THE FRENCH PULPIT Of all the books that the publisher has read on the subject of preaching, there is none that has meant more than this one. It is much to be regretted that it has been out of print, and it is an honor to be able to bring it back once again with enlarged print for easier reading. "'Thoughts on Preaching' has impacted my verbal ministry, not only because Alexander relates proclamation so well to experiential Christianity, but especially because of his insistence upon preaching without notes. He encourages a more liberated, and apostolic style which I find most engaging. This is a work I have recommended numerous times. It is among my top picks for texts on preaching." - Jim Elliff, Christian Communicators Worldwide " I am SO thankful that you are re-publishing this. I read it when I was first ordained to the ministry in 1979, and the sage advice that Alexander gives throughout still sticks with me. I still value his emphasis on preaching on the big themes. That advice and so much like it makes this book a jewel box of treasures for preachers and also for men preparing for the ministry." - Pastor Bill Shishko, OPC Franklin Square, NY "There are very few books full of wholesome devotional thoughts for expository preachers. Alexander is one of them. Buy, read, meditate upon and use these precious gems. " - Dr. Mike Renihan, Pastor, Heritage Baptist Church, Worcester, MA 40% Discount Until Back in Print SGCB Price: $11.95 (list price $20.00) |
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| | THE JEWISH TABERNACLE: Explained to the Young Richard Newton "The Prince of Preachers to Children" sets forth in language appropriate for all ages, the Symbolical Signifiance of the Jewish Tabernacle. He covers the following: THE NATURE AND DESIGN OF THE TABERNACLE THE BRAZEN ALTAR THE LAVER THE CANDLESTICK THE TABLE OF SHEW BREAD THE ALTAR OF INCENSE THE ARK OF THE COVENANT THE CHERUBIM THE MERCY-SEAT Newton presents the person and work of Jesus Christ in all its fullness and beauty as displayed in the God-ordained ritual of the OT Tabernacle. The mind will be instructed and the heart warmed in reading these words. PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $13.95 (list price $25.00)Order with RAMBLES IN BIBLE LANDS |