The lives of two apprentice shoemakers are contrasted. Jack Brown came from a nonreligious family and he was dishonest. James Stock was a religious, honest, and hardworking man. As they worked together in the same shop, the two men faced many decisions. The story illuminates the consequences of both men's lives and extols Christian virtues. This edition has 4 illustrations.

There is great relief and comfort to Christians that have sinned, to contemplate the office of Jesus Christ as an Advocate. John Bunyan says: "God's people are baffled with the devil for want of a distinct knowledge of Christ in all his offices." He presents a courtroom drama of Christians who have sinned, against Satan who is making accusations before the Father. He explores the where, how, what, when, with whom, and for whom in this exposition of 1 John 2:1; "And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous." This edition is the George Offor text which...

Abigail had worked hard to repurchase her father's house, "the old roof." Old and work worn, she came up against her wayward stepson, Dick, who schemed to take the house away. Dick was defiant and self-indulgent and "the old roof" stood in the midst of this bitter conflict. The story inspires faith in God while circumstances are not well understood. This edition has 4 illustrations.

Jane Squibb, a twelve year old, attended Saturday afternoon instruction at Rev. Legh Richmond's house. He used the graves in the churchyard and the beauty of nature to teach the children about God. Jane was little noticed until she became sick, then Rev. Richmond decided to visit her constantly. Little Jane's spiritual maturity exhibited an affectionate seriousness and a knowledge of the Scriptures. "He not only called her as a child to show, by a similitude, what conversion means, but he also called her by his grace to be a vessel of mercy, and a living witness of that almighty power and...

John Vassar (1813-1878) grew up in Poughkeepsie, New York. He was 28 years when he had a distinct conversion experience. For a number of years he evangelized in Dutchess County, N.Y., and other cities. He also spent a short time doing temperance work. In 1863, commissioned by the American Tract Society, he began his ministry to soldiers fighting the Civil War. After the Gettysburg fight he was captured by Stuart's Calvary. When questioned as a suspected spy before General Stuart he asked "General, do you love Jesus?" He was promptly released to go back behind the Union lines. "During the...

Whoever you are and whatever you have done, the comfort of gospel help is available. Spurgeon speaks of the grace of Christ in the topics of: help for those depressed in spirit, those who feel they are outcast, those in affliction, those needing rest, those of troubling circumstances, those needing inner strength, those who have broken hearts, and non-Christians who are seeking answers. He has concern for souls being lost and gives an exhortation for others to save souls. The names of the twelve sermons that are included: Good News for You, A Sermon for the Most Miserable of Men, Compassion...