A Sweet Fragrance

    ~Recent Reads~

    The Path of Loneliness by Elisabeth Elliot

    The Music of His Promises by Elisabeth Elliot

    Union and Communion by Hudson Taylor

    The Kingship of Self-Control by William George Jordan

    The Overcoming Life by Dwight L. Moody

    Books Worth Reading

    Mimosa: A True Story by Amy Carmichael
    A young Indian girl one day heard of a Savior who loved her and from then on she chose to worship only Him even though for many years she could not remember His name. This story reveals the amazing power of our Savior's love.

    If by Amy Carmichael
    If I covet any place on earth but the dust at the foot of the cross, then I know nothing of Calvary love.
    This convicting book, in short, pointed sentences, reveals the true meaning of Calvary love.

    Rose from Brier by Amy Carmichael
    Written not from the well to the ill, but from the ill to the ill, this book contains the treasures of Amy Carmichael's spiritual life during the final years of her life. This collection of poetry, short stories, and encouragement for fellow-sufferers addresses many aspects of human suffering and points us to Calvary as the only source of peace and comfort.

    Set-Apart Femininity: God's Sacred Intent for Every Young Woman by Leslie Ludy
    In contrast to the shallow, selfish, pleasure seeking femininity found today, Set-Apart Femininity lays out a blueprint for life-changing, world altering femininity that is based on God's sacred call and purpose. This book calls young women to make an eternal impact on this world rather than indulge themselves in today's self-focused culture. Speaking forthrightly to the corruption of today's culture and its infiltration into the church, the message of this book drives deep into the heart of true set-apart femininity and the heart of God.

    To Have and To Hold by Mary Johnston
    A fascinating story from Colonial Jamestown. As a struggling colony faces the threats and dangers of the new world, a Godly soldier braves all odds to defend the sanctity of marriage. This is a story of courage, faithfulness, and total dedication to God's sacred laws.

    Golden hours: Heart-hymns of the Christian life by Elizabeth Prentiss
    In this book, Elizabeth Prentiss puts into verse her experiences of both intense joy and suffering. Born out of a time of the darkest pain, these poems reflect the lessons learned by a life consecrated to God.

    Essays on Various Subjects Principally Designed for Young Ladies by Hannah More
    Written over 200 years ago, this thought-provoking collection of essays expounds on various qualities that are unique to femininity. Chapter topics include conversation, meekness, education, and religion. This book affirms the God-ordained distinctions between men and women and encourages young ladies to pursue excellence. A very refreshing book for those who desire to return to a Biblical pattern for womanhood.

    Vanya by Myrna Grant
    The story of a young Russian soldier whose faith did not die in the face of torture and martyrdom. The amazing miracles God did through his life fanned the flames of Christianity in Russia.

    A Day's Time-Table by E. S. Elliott
    Written over a century ago, this simple tale of one day in a young unmarried woman's life incorporates and reveals powerful truths concerning the relevance of God's Word to every detail of our lives. This fictional story is written in the style of a novel, yet is full of Scripture. God's design for womanhood flows throughout the book, untainted by modern feminism.

    Let Me Be a Woman by Elisabeth Elliot
    A collection of letters written to the author's daughter on the meaning of womanhood.

    No Graven Image by Elisabeth Elliot
    The fictional story of a young single woman missionary who is given the enormous task of starting a work among the Quichuas of the high Andes. As she begins her life as a missionary, she quickly learns that she is supposed to project an image of herself as a successful, spiritual missionary. Then something happens that shatters that image and she learns to put no created image, no matter how "spiritual", in the place of God.

    Thoughts Concerning the King by Elizabeth Prentiss
    Originally published in 1890, these selections from Elizabeth Prentiss' private papers represent the cream of her thoughts and relationship with the Lord. While simply a collection of quotes and poetry, the depth and insight of these quotations make this book a treasure indeed.

    The 1599 Geneva Bible
    The original 1599 Geneva Bible with notes written by the reformers. Nothing has been updated except the spelling. This translation is characterized by simple and beautiful language that is surprisingly understandable even to modern readers.

    Aunt Jane's Hero by Elizabeth Prentiss
    The heartwarming story of a Christian couple seeking to establish a home whose happiness flows from a beautiful relationship with the Lord Jesus. Biblical truths about marriage and family life are interwoven throughout this lovely story.

    Gold Cord by Amy Carmichael
    The story of the Dohnavur Fellowship in Amy Carmichael's own words. An amazing testimony of the work of God.

    They Found the Secret by V. Raymond Edman
    This is a book about the exchanged life, the life that is of Christ. This collection of 20 short biographies of men and women who discovered the power of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit will increase your desire to experience the power of the Holy Spirit in your own life. The Christian life is, first and foremost, about a mighty, resurrected Lord whose Spirit can indwell and completely transform those who surrender to Him.

    Edges of His Ways by Amy Carmichael
    Selections from the notes of Amy Carmichael arranged in a daily devotional style.

    Toward Jerusalem by Amy Carmichael
    A collection of poetry and songs written for those who are about the King's business.

    His Thoughts Said. . .His Father Said . . . by Amy Carmichael
    The thoughts of a child of God are often troubled and questioning. The Father has an answer to all of them.

    Thou Givest They Gather by Amy Carmichael
    Gleanings from the previously unpublished writings of Amy Carmichael arranged in daily devotional readings.

    A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael by Elisabeth Elliot
    My favorite biography of Amy Carmichael. Full of excerpts from Amy's writings, this well-researched book gives us a glimpse into the life of one of the great lovers of God.

    Love to the Uttermost by F. B. Meyer
    An exposition of John 13-21. The author digs deep into the events of Jesus' last hours in order to bring us to a closer, passionate devotion to the Messiah.

    God's Missionary by Amy Carmichael
    "The Cross is the attraction." This fiery little book reveals Christ's standards for the true soldiers of the Cross.

    Testament From Prison by Georgi Vins
    A collection of personal testimonies, stories, sermons, letters, and poetry written by Georgi Vins, his family, and other persecuted Russian believers.

    Children of the Storm by Natasha Vins
    Natasha Vins tells the story of life as the daughter of the persecuted Russian pastor Georgi Vins.

    Release the Power of Prayer by George Muller
    George Muller testified that he had received at 50,000 specific answers to prayer. Read the powerful testimony of a man who looked to God for all needs and believed that God delights in the prayers of His children.

    Studies In The Sermon On The Mount by Oswald Chambers
    The Sermon on the Mount would bring us to despair apart from the work of the Holy Spirit. Oswald Chambers expounds on the meaning of these commands of Christ and shows us that Christ enables us to follow His teachings.

Archive for the ‘Poetry’ category

Childlike Confidence

August 31st, 2010

For perfect childlike confidence in Thee; For childlike glimpses of the life to be; For trust akin to my child’s trust in me; For hearts at rest through confidence in Thee; For hearts triumphant in perpetual hope; For hope victorious through past hopes fulfilled; For mightier hopes born of the things we know; For faith [...]

God’s Hand Controls

August 25th, 2010

Know well, my soul, God’s hand controls Whate’er thou fearest; Round Him in calmest music rolls Whate’er thou hearest. What to thee is shadow, to Him is day. And the end He knoweth, And not on a blind and aimless way The spirit goeth. Nothing before, nothing behind; The steps of Faith Fall on the [...]

An Angel Smiling Dear Lord, into my heart, already sore, Sharp, piercing thorns are pressing; I recognize the Hand that oft before, Has, in such guise, sent blessing. I shrink not from this pain; my hands clasp Thine To help it pierce the deeper; I know these wounds are precious and divine, I am a [...]

God, who at sundry times in manners many Spake to the fathers and is speaking still, Eager to find if ever or if any Souls will obey and hearken to his will;- Who that one moment has the least descried Him, Dimly and faintly, hidden and afar, Doth not despise all excellence beside Him, Pleasures [...]

That Thy full glory may abound, increase, And so Thy likeness shall be formed in me, I pray; the answer is not rest or peace, But charges, duties, wants, anxieties, Till there seems room for everything but Thee, And never time for anything but these. And I should fear, but lo! amid the press, The [...]

Anne BradstreetĀ is a short biography about a Puritan poet of the 1600′s. I have been interested in her poetry, so I was glad for the opportunity to review this book. Anne Bradstreet arrived in America from England in 1630 along with her husband Simon. Childless at the time, Anne strongly desired children and was eventually [...]

That I May Win Christ Dear Jesus, every morning’s light Brings a new love to Thee; Each makes of Thee a new delight, New strength, new joy to me. I want to give myself away In bonds as fresh, as new; Let a new love be born each day, A love more deep, more true. [...]

Fellowship with Jesus But if, impatient, thou let slip thy cross, Thou wilt not find it in this world again, Nor in another; here, and here alone Is given thee to suffer for God’s sake. In other worlds we shall more perfectly Serve Him and love Him, praise Him, work for Him, Grow near and [...]

Broken to be Mended Jesus, our tears with blessed smiles are blending, For Thou who knowest how our hearts to break, Knowest the happy secret of their mending, And we rejoice in sorrow for Thy sake. Yes, break us all to pieces, at Thy pleasure, For the poor fragments can be joined by Thee; Snatch [...]

Judge not! the workings of his brain And of his heart thou canst not see; What looks to thy dim eyes a stain, In God’s pure light may only be A scar, brought from some well-won field- Where thou wouldst only faint and yield. The look, the air that frets thy sight, May be a [...]

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