Bücher der Reihe They Knew Their God

It is not uncommon, nowadays, to hear the lament, "These are terrible days in which we are living." Maybe you share this sentiment, or at least, share a desire to see Christians meet the challenge of our times through the power of the Holy Spirit. If so, then you have doubtless asked yourself, "What is the answer to the spiritual lethargy and decline that we so bemoan? From Biblical times up to the present, men and women have asked these questions and forged out answers that enabled them to become what we now describe as "the saints of the Church." The faith journeys of some of these saints are recorded in They Knew Their God Volume Six by Lillian Harvey who was inspired by the passage in Psalms 48: 12-13: "Walk about Zion, go all around it, count its towers, consider well its ramparts; go through its citadels, that you may tell the next generation."In this volume, the author introduces us to men and women who longed to see their world reformed and redeemed. We read, to mention but a few, of John Chrysostom, the exiled bishop; of William Wilberforce, both prophet and reformer, and of Johann Christoph Blumhardt, the pastor who challenged the spirits of evil which surrounded him. We also read of less dramatic saints who, nonetheless, through their prayers and example, made a difference to the world in which they lived.If, then, you too are dissatisfied with the status quo and reach out to God for an answer, this book is definitely for you. The saints you will read about in this volume are not to be copied. We live in a different time and place. But their fearless obedience, coupled with a rare humility and childlike spirit, will inspire you to cease bemoaning the times and seek to change them instead.

What does it mean to hear God's voice and follow it? And can we be certain of the calling God has for us as His children? From Biblical times up to the present, men and women have asked these questions and forged out answers that enabled them to become what we now describe as "the saints of the Church." The faith journeys of some of these saints are recorded in They Knew Their God Volume Three by E. & L. Harvey who were inspired by the passage in Psalms 48: 12-13: "Walk about Zion, go all around it, count its towers, consider well its ramparts; go through its citadels, that you may tell the next generation."Beginning with the French count, Marquis de Renty, and concluding with Bishop Asbury, the founder of American Methodism, the authors introduce us to men and women who heard God's voice and followed. Although their paths of service varied greatly, each were channels of blessing through which God poured His saving and healing balm on hungry and thirsty souls. Some sacrificed riches and fame to fulfil their calling; others left home and country, while still others were led to share their revelations from God through sermons and books which still stir and provoke us to holy living.Don't read these biographies, however, if you are stuck within denominational boundaries. Don't read them if you want a hard and fast blueprint for your lives. Don't read them if you have decided exactly what you will or will not attempt for God. But read them if you feel within you the unquenchable desire to bless the world through following the call of the One Who made you, loved you, and redeemed you. His Voice still speaks to listening ears!

What does it mean to hear God's voice and follow it? And can we be certain of the calling God has for us as His children? From Biblical times up to the present, men and women have asked these questions and forged out answers that enabled them to become what we now describe as "the saints of the Church." The faith journeys of some of these saints are recorded in They Knew Their God Volume Four by E. & L. Harvey who were inspired by the passage in Psalms 48:12-13: "Walk about Zion, go all around it, count its towers, consider well its ramparts; go through its citadels, that you may tell the next generation."In this volume, the authors introduce us to men and women who heard God's voice and followed. Matthew Henry was inspired to write enlightening Biblical commentaries; Lord Radstock and Frederick Baedeker were led to pioneer in Eastern Europe before it became convulsed by revolution and war; still others were called to labor at home, providing hospitality for God's people and preparing young candidates for the mission-field. But whatever their vocation, each heard God's voice and obeyed.Don't read this book, however, if you are stuck within denominational boundaries. Don't read it if you want a hard and fast blueprint for your lives. Don't read it if you have decided exactly what you will or will not attempt for God. But read it if you feel within you the unquenchable desire to bless the world through following the call of the One Who made you, loved you, and redeemed you. His Voice still speaks to listening ears!