The Christian Father Present To His Children John Angell James 9781546417620 Books
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It is a situation of tremendous responsibility to be a parent—for the manner in which you discharge the duties of this relation, you must give an account in that dreadful day when the secrets of all hearts shall be judged by Jesus Christ. With every babe that God entrusts to your care, he in effect sends the solemn injunction—"Take this child, and bring it up for me"—and at the final audit, will inquire in what manner you have obeyed the command. It will not then be sufficient to plead the strength of your affection, nor the ceaseless efforts to which it gave rise; for if these efforts were not directed to a right end, if all your solicitude was lavished upon inferior objects, you will receive the rebuke of Him that sits upon the throne.
It is of infinite importance that you should contemplate your children in their true character. They are animal beings, and therefore it is highly proper that you should use every effort to provide them with suitable food, clothing, habitations—and everything else that can conduce to the comfort of their present existence. They are social beings, and it is important that you should qualify them to enjoy the comforts, and discharge the duties of social life. They are rational beings, and it is your duty to furnish them with every possible advantage for the culture of their minds.
But if you look no further than this, you leave out of sight the grandest and most important relations in which they can be seen, and will of course neglect the most important of your duties towards them—for they are IMMORTAL beings—the stamp of eternity is upon them—everlasting ages are before them! They are like the rest of the human race—depraved, guilty, and condemned creatures; and consequently in danger of eternal misery. Yet are they, through the mercy of God, and the mediation of Christ, creatures capable of attaining to glory, honor, immortality, and eternal life. Looking upon them in this light (and this is the light in which you profess to contemplate them)—what should be your chief concern concerning them, and what your conduct towards them?
CONTENTS
Preface
An Address to Christian Parents
The Anxiety of a Christian Parent for the Spiritual Welfare of His Children
The Dispositions Necessary for an Inquiry into the Nature of True Religion
The Nature of True Religion
The Advantages and Responsibility of a Pious Education
The Prevailing Obstacles Which Prevent Young People from Entering on a Pious Life
The Deceitfulness of the Heart
Transient Devotions
Decision of Character in True Religion
The Pleasures of a Pious Life
The Advantages of Early Piety
The Influence of True Religion upon the Temporal Interests of its Possessor
The Choice of Companions
On Books
Amusements and Recreations
On Theatrical Amusements
On the Period Which Elapses Between the Time of Leaving School and the Age of Manhood
Public Spirit
Female Accomplishments, Virtues, and Pursuits
On Prudence, Modesty, and Courtesy
Redeeming Time
On the Choice of a Companion for Life
The Great End of Life
The Meeting of a Pious Family in Heaven
The Christian Father Present To His Children John Angell James 9781546417620 Books
A facimile copy of the 1828 fifth edition, it is absolutely brilliant; a must read for any and all Christians that truly carry a heartfelt desire for holiness in their families and themselves. James' soundness of doctine and eloquent style of writing make each page a veritable treasure. A most timely reprint in these most wicked days.Product details
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The Christian Father Present To His Children John Angell James 9781546417620 Books Reviews
This is an excellent book for a father in a Christian home to use in the rearing of his children. It is even good for fathers who did not have a father present in their homes while growing up.
Jacqueline
It looks like someone photocopied the original pages and shrunk them down.
John Angell James pulls no punches and reminds us of the wonderful instructions the Bible provides us on everyday issues from friendship to media. John provides bible-based insite on many of the foundational life questions a Christian parent would and should lovingly share with their children. It took me months to get through the entirety of the book but everytime I picked it up I found myself engulfed in John's truthfulness of what the Bible says about my life and the lives of my Children.
This book has greatly affected my view of what my role as a father really is. John Angel James understands the heart of man and has written this book specifically for fathers pushing one main agenda the importance of training their children in godliness. I found this quote helpful and convicting 'Religion, by every Christian parent, is theoretically acknowledged to be the most important thing in the world; but if in practice the father appears a thousand times more anxious for the son to be a good scholar than a real Christian, and the mother more solicitous for the daughter to be a good dancer or musician, than a child of God, they may teach what they like in the way of good doctrine, but they are not to look for genuine piety as the result this can only be expected where it is really taught and inculcated as the one thing needful.'
The father's own understanding of spiritual truths will be challenged as well as our own hearts thoroughly examined. We owe our children as well as the next generation of the Church our undivided attention and prayers en route to teaching them the ways of God. Fathers, we need to lead that charge!
A facimile copy of the 1828 fifth edition, it is absolutely brilliant; a must read for any and all Christians that truly carry a heartfelt desire for holiness in their families and themselves. James' soundness of doctine and eloquent style of writing make each page a veritable treasure. A most timely reprint in these most wicked days.
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