Snyder that start with a prayer, followed by an encouraging devotional section, and ends with a sampling of hymn lyrics. This title is a beautiful recasting of the message of matt. This collection of 52 favorite chapters represents the major themes from the works of a. Tozer 2008 a number of us have enjoyed the books of a. My acquaintence with the author is limited to brief visits and loving fellowship in his church. Ive heard so many respected pastors and bloggers quote a. This is because tozer s understanding of the gospel was sadly not very clear. Feb 15, 2010 this is a glimpse at the great disaster of the faith that is going on right now, and this is a statement from tozer s book to help us understand the unbelieveable emergency going on right now firm. Book 7 gives us twelve sermons relating to the life and ministry of the christian church and book 8 presents ten sermons on the voices of god calling man. If i could recommend only one book besides the bible, this book would be it. Best of aw tozer, book 1 is a great compilation of tozers brief essays on a variety of topics and points, some of which include. Smith offers twelve of tozers sermons from peters first epistle. The best of aw tozer, volume 1 christian book distributors. Tozer says, grace is the good pleasure of god that inclines him to.
Tozer whose books you should read created a list of recommended books. God is best found by simplicity and guileless candor. It is clear from reading his book, the knowledge of the holy, he was a man who met with god. A good nights sleep is essential for keeping our minds and bodies strong. With prophetic vigor and flowing prose, in these pages, reformed pastor a. Sometimes i had to read a sentence once or twice but generally i understood what he was saying right away. Tozer, book 2 is another great compilation of aw tozer s writings from his many powerful titles. He had the ability to make his listeners face themselves in the light of what god was saying to them, writes. The lives of great men of the faith, baker book house, 1993, p. This is because tozers understanding of the gospel was sadly not very clear. Tozer on the christian doctrine of prevenient grace i have long enjoyed and admired a. Tozer, the crucified life bethany house, a division. Im just so thankful that a good friend of mine recommended it to me. Since this book is neither esoteric nor technical, and since it is written in the language of worship with no pretension to elegant literary style, perhaps some persons may be drawn to read it.
His countenance was stern but his sense of humor was warm. One man was so interested in the book that, though tozer did not allow him to take it out of his library, he did al low him to come and type out chapter after chapter. That it is the one religious work which gets done with the least. As you read, listen for what tozer called the other voice speaking truth through these brief messages. Each reveals deep, refreshing insight, conviction and originality of thought. Aiden wilson tozer april 21, 1897 may 12, 1963 was an american christian pastor, author, magazine editor, and spiritual mentor. Tozer had the gift of taking a spiritual truth and. Tozer, in his conviction and piercing writing style, is perfect for the new believer that needs the commanderstyle discipler, learning the values of discipline and consistency in. I started this book nearly a decade ago, but never finished. Book 6 contains twelve messages on wellknown and favorite bible texts. The knowledge of the holy, the pursuit of god, and gods pursuit of man by a.
Add to cart buy now add to wishlist remove from wishlist. A selftaught theologian, tozer was a pastor, writer and editor whose powerful use of words continues to grip the intellect and stir the soul of todays reader. Tozers book, the knowledge of the holy, you will find a deep, treasure trove of attributes and knowledge of god. However, you may be able to find them secondhand or available online.
Our strength and safety are found not in busy religious activity, but in silent waiting on god. Frank mason north, of new york, says in his immortal poem, so mr. This very short book goes into such rapidfire mode, feeding you so richly and quickly about the attributes and holiness of god, that it might choke a seminary professor. Tozer has 294 books on goodreads with 265541 ratings. He wrote numerous books, and others have compiled his writings and sermons into countless volumes. Excerpts from such tozer classics include the pursuit of god, of god and men and born after midnight. Knowledge of the holy but anything by tozer is off the hook, so just pick them up. Discount prices on books by a w tozer, including titles like the quotable tozer. His words are moving, inspiring, relevant, and profound. Fant, at the end of his biography of tozer, listed the books and authors that most influenced tozer, and this list is something of a basic bibliography on the mystics. Tozer, as he was affectionately known during his lifetime, is widely regarded as one of the most perceptive writers in the 20th century.
The knowledge of the holy, the pursuit of god, and gods pursuit of man. The second half of the book, however, which deals with gods moral attributes, is the weakest half. Tozer urges us to replace low thoughts of god with lofty ones, to quiet our lives so we can know gods presence. Tozer, book one warren wiersbe compiles a fantastic amount of writings to show us once again that tozer had a gift from god this collection of 52 favorite chapters represent the major themes from the works of a. It is a collection of 23 chapters selected by james l. Throughout this book, he sheds light on practical ways to a closer walk with god. He believed that all that really matters is for man to be in right relationship with god, that his first duty, and privilege, is to glorify god and enjoy. Tozer on the christian doctrine of prevenient grace. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. He who spoke and brought the world into being, who justly rules over men and nations, yet deigns to make man his dwelling place. Written in 1949, it is a classic, and often quoted by more contemporary authors. Tozer knowledge of the holy 3 for that reason an effort such as this may be not without some beneficial effect. Get the best deals on a w tozer when you shop the largest online.
Above the noise of selfish strife we hear thy voice, o son of man. Please read them slowly and meditatively, thinking as you read. In 2011, christian music artist lauren barlow of barlowgirl published a compilation of stories told by 59 artists, writers, and leaders about how a. Tozer, book 2 is another great compilation of aw tozers writings from his many powerful titles. If you only read one book on the list, this is the one. Gleaned from transcribed sermons, editorials, and published books, each moving reflection has been carefully selected for the season of lent. Its easily the most powerful book ive ever read, outside of the bible. I am not certain if that is a good thing there is nothing new under the sun or a bad thing. The missing jewel of the evangelical church, but few of us know anything about his life and pastoral ministry. Tozer including, the pursuit of god, the knowledge of the holy, and worship. In this book you will find nearly two hundred excerpts from godly men and women who were instrumental in tozers spiritual and intellectual formation. Tozer, then permit me to suggest the best way to read these essays.
The pursuit of god and other classics kindle edition by tozer, a. Tozer 18971963 was a selftaught theologian, pastor, and writer whose powerful words continue to grip the intellect and stir the soul of todays believer. He had the grit of an earlycentury midwesterner and a shepherds heart. It took time for his thought provoking words to fully penetrate my mind and soul. But reading the knowledge of the holy really did change my life. His preaching as well as his writings were but extensions of his prayer life, comments his biographer, james l. Tozer, book one warren wiersbe compiles a fantastic amount of. Tozer began his lifelong pursuit of god at the age of seventeen after hearing a street preacher in akron, ohio. This edition is around 290 pages and addresses such points as. The book challenges and probes our thoughts of who god actually is. The best any school or any book or any article can do is to recommend prayer and exhort to its practice. His words have encouraged and challenged christians for over 50 years. X, wllue777aiden wilson tozer april 21, 1897 may 12, 1963 was an american. Nine books that shaped my early 20s cc philly young adults.
This list is of course many years old he died in 1963, and some of the books mentioned are out of print. From let my people go to the pursuit of god, tozers books were always written after long hours of meditation and prayer. Tozer, the crucified life bethany house, a division of. This book is a gathering of excerpts from the sermons and writings of a.
W download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Tozer has 294 books on goodreads with 265672 ratings. Such was the prominence that tozer gave to this book. Many years ago i read his book, the pursuit of god. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. A general definition of grace is this grace is undeserved blessing freely bestowed by god, without regard for any human merit. Mar 31, 2017 author of the pursuit of god, divine conquest, the knowledge of the holy, that incredible christian, renewed day by day, the root of the righteous, born after midnight, hebrews hebrews christian.
From the knowledge of the holystill my favorite nonfiction book besides the bibleto the pursuit of god and born after midnight and his other books compiled from the editorials he wrote for the alliance witness magazine, i devoured everything tozer wrote. Highest recommendation to every follower of christ. We have taught it in our churches and introduced its insights to those who appreciate the simple and wise introspective of one of the lords elders. From the grave, a 40day lent devotional, reflects on this critical spiritual dynamic. For his accomplishments, he received honorary doctorates from wheaton and houghton colleges. The average evangelical pastor could hopefully write just as good a discussion of the grace and love of god as tozer did. Aug 16, 2017 this book is a compilation of sermons a. Tozer and contemplative prayer part 1 truth watchers.
A cloud by day, a fire by night is the first book i have read from a. This is an absolute treasure of a book tozer is a great communicator who is able to get the reader to peer deeply into their own souls while fixing their gaze on. I cannot believe that aw tozer does long ago because this book rings quite true today. X, wllue777aiden wilson tozer april 21, 1897 may 12, 1963 was an american protestant pastor, preacher, author, magazine. Eternal perspective ministries is a biblebelieving. The pursuit of god and the knowledge of the holy are considered modern devotional classics. The topics varied around true worship, cruciformity, being over doing, love by faith and not sight, etc. Apr 23, 2008 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
As a teenager and a brandnew christian, one of my earliest and greatest discoveries was a. Here are a few ways various theologians have described it. Tozer gives 46 devotional thoughts wrapping around the idea of the individuals development in godliness. Tozer has 294 books on goodreads with 265390 ratings. Tozers recommended books adornment of the spiritual marriage, jan van ruysbroeck. It has 23 chapters, each one of which is also very short. As far as tozer could determine, the book was out of print, and no other copies were available. Tozer had the gift of taking a spiritual truth and holding it. Tozer provides practical insights and encouragement to those who hunger and thirst for god. The holy spirits power comes from above instead of from within. Tozers best insights on faith, repentance, suffering, and redemption. His books and sermons cut to the heart and healed many spiritual ills.