
A warm, conversational guide meets readers at the very edge of belief, inviting anyone who feels they’re standing just outside the “wicket gate” to step forward. The author paints vivid pictures of missed opportunities and the simple, urgent choice that lies before each seeker, using everyday language that makes the call to trust in Jesus feel both personal and immediate.
Drawing on familiar biblical images and heartfelt analogies, the work explores the many excuses and doubts that keep people from taking that decisive step. It offers gentle, practical responses to common objections, encouraging readers to let the Holy Spirit move their hearts. The author also urges listeners to share the message, hoping the small volume will become a bridge for countless others lingering at the threshold.
Full title
Around the Wicket Gate or, a friendly talk with seekers concerning faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (113K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Carlos Colon, Penn State University and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Release date
2019-11-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1834–1892
Known to many as the "Prince of Preachers," this influential 19th-century Baptist pastor drew huge crowds in London and left behind a remarkable body of sermons and devotional writing. His work still stands out for its direct style, warmth, and strong evangelical conviction.
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