
Author of "Christlikeness," "Hulda, the Pentecostal Prophetess," and "Hallelujahs from Portsmouth, Nos. 2 and 3."
BY BYRON J. REES,
DEDICATION. TO MY MASTER, EVEN CHRIST.
INTRODUCTION. - THE NEED OF THE DAY.
PREFACE. - WHAT IS SANCTIFICATION?
CONTENTS.
CHRIST'S PRAYER:
CHAPTER I. - A WORD IN THE PRAYER. - CHRIST'S WORDS.
CHAPTER II. - SOME ERRORS. - THE BEAR-SKIN.
CHAPTER III. - THOSE FOR WHOM CHRIST PRAYED—"SANCTIFY THEM." - CONVERTED MEN.
A straightforward guide written for believers craving a deeper experience of holiness, this volume cuts through the theological thicket of its era with plain, heartfelt language. The author, rooted in the late‑19th‑century Holiness revival, emphasizes the urgent need for “full‑salvation” literature that feeds both spirit and mind, avoiding controversy while focusing on practical salvation. Readers are invited to view sanctification not as a distant doctrine but as a present, obtainable grace that can transform everyday life.
The chapters unfold like a devotional journey, beginning with Christ’s own prayer for sanctification and moving through vivid illustrations of how a single, trusted word can stir the soul. Practical counsel on prayer, personal testimony, and the pursuit of a “Canaan life” offers fresh encouragement for those already walking the path and hopeful guidance for newcomers. Its warm, earnest tone aims to revive hunger for spiritual power, presenting timeless truths in a format that feels both intimate and urgent.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (102K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines.
Release date
2003-08-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1877–1920
Known both for devotional writing and for teaching literature, this early-20th-century author moved between the worlds of faith and letters. His surviving books range from heartfelt Christian reflection to carefully edited collections of English and American prose.
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