The Christian Home

audiobook

The Christian Home

by Samuel Philips

EN·~8 hours·28 chapters

Chapters

28 total
1

THE CHRISTIAN HOME, - As It Is In The Sphere of Nature and the Church.

0:36
2

Preface.

22:43
3

Chapter II.—The Mission Of The Christian Home.

17:49
4

Chapter III.—Family Religion.

13:59
5

Chapter IV—The Relation Of Home To The Church.

7:48
6

Chapter V—Home Influence.

14:26
7

Chapter VI—Home As A Stewardship.

11:36
8

Chapter VII—Responsibilities Of The Christian Home.

11:00
9

Chapter VIII—The Family Bible.

13:29
10

Chapter IX—Infancy.

14:36

Description

In this thoughtful exploration of family life, the author argues that the Christian home remains the first and most vital institution for shaping character and faith. He outlines the many responsibilities that parents hold—providing moral guidance, education, and discipline—while also addressing practical concerns such as matchmaking and choosing suitable companions for their children. By linking domestic duties to both natural order and scriptural principles, the work invites readers to reconsider the home’s role amid today’s emphasis on individualism.

Through clear, earnest language, the book highlights how neglecting these foundational duties can lead to spiritual and social decay, urging a revival of heartfelt, God‑centered family practices. It offers practical suggestions for nurturing respect, affection, and obedience within the household, aiming to restore the home as a nurturing environment that prepares its members for broader life in church and society. Listeners will find both a critique of modern complacency and a hopeful roadmap toward stronger, more purposeful family life.

Details

Full title

The Christian Home As it is in the Sphere of Nature and the Church; Showing the Mission, Duties, Influences, Habits, and Responsibilities of Home, its Education, Government, and Discipline; with Hints on "Match Making," and the Relation of Parents to the Marriage Choice of their Children; together with a consideration of the Tests in the Selection of a Companion, Etc.

Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (494K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-12-02

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

SP

Samuel Philips

1823–1892

A 19th-century minister and family writer, he is best remembered for The Christian Home, a widely circulated guide to faith, marriage, parenting, and domestic life. His work reflects the strong moral and religious concerns of American Protestant life in the mid-1800s.

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