
Introduction
The Lone Man Who Went Before
A Call to Friendship.
Climbing the Hilltops.
The Dependent Life.
Poor—Except in Spirit.
A Father-pleasing Life.
The Obedient Life.
Sinless by Choice.
A Fellow-Feeling.
These collected talks invite listeners into a quiet, yet powerful reflection on what it means to follow Christ in everyday life. Drawing from meetings across New York, London, Tokyo and beyond, the speaker shares simple, direct messages that have already appeared in periodicals for Sunday‑school teachers. The first stories depict a Japanese naval officer and an American missionary wrestling with the question of real spiritual power, offering a vivid glimpse of how personal friendship with Jesus can begin in the most ordinary settings.
The remainder of the talks expand that theme, showing how Christ’s gentle pull reaches people of every culture, class and temperament. Listeners are encouraged to experience the “warm hand” of the Savior and to let that touch shape their own journey. Practical advice is woven throughout, aiming to help each person feel the steady, reassuring presence of divine friendship as they navigate life’s challenges.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (312K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Curtis Weyant and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Jun 1, 2006
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1859–1936
Known for the warmly practical "Quiet Talks" books, this early 20th-century devotional writer spoke to ordinary readers in a direct, encouraging voice. His work blends everyday Christian living, prayer, and Bible teaching in a way that still feels approachable.
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