
BY - J. R. MILLER, D.D. - AUTHOR OF "SILENT TIMES," "THINGS TO LIVE FOR," "BUILDING OF CHARACTER," "THE GOLDEN GATE OF PRAYER," ETC.
A WORD OF INTRODUCTION.
CHAPTER II. - LAID ON GOD'S ALTAR.
CHAPTER III. - CHRIST'S INTEREST IN OUR COMMON LIFE.
CHAPTER IV. - THE POSSIBILITIES OF PRAYER.
CHAPTER V. - GETTING CHRIST'S TOUCH.
CHAPTER VI. - THE BLESSING OF A BURDEN.
CHAPTER VII. - HEART-PEACE BEFORE MINISTRY.
CHAPTER VIII. - MORAL CURVATURES.
CHAPTER IX. - TRANSFIGURED LIVES.
This work invites listeners to see life as a sacred trust, urging a shift from personal gain to self‑sacrifice in the spirit of enduring faith. Drawing on biblical imagery and the author’s own reflections, it frames everyday duties—work, prayer, relationships—as opportunities to surrender the lower self and let a higher purpose flourish. The tone is earnest yet warm, encouraging a quiet, thoughtful examination of how small choices shape a deeper, communal good.
Through a series of short, vivid essays the book explores themes such as the power of prayer, the dignity of honest labor, and the quiet blessings that arise from bearing one’s burdens with humility. It offers practical counsel for turning ordinary moments—like a simple act of service or a humble home chore—into expressions of lasting love and meaning. Listeners seeking a gentle, spiritually grounded guide to making each day count will find both comfort and challenge in its pages.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (274K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Sep 6, 2006
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1840–1912
A warm, practical devotional writer, he spent decades helping readers connect everyday life with Christian faith. His books grew out of pastoral work and editorial leadership in the Presbyterian church, and many of them are still read for their gentle, encouraging tone.
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