The Christian's Secret of a Happy Life (Christian Audio Classics Series)

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Summary: Every Christian should read this book!
Review: A great book for any Christian who desires a closer walk with God. The central theme that runs throughout the book is one of "Trust, "Obediance," and "Devotion." Written with such simplicity and clarity. Truly a life-changing book!

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Summary: Peace of Mind is attainable with God!
Review: A remarkable first hand book that gives you insight in how to actually surrender yourself to the Lord, and how to fully come to know Him and experience Him in your heart. Through this you will find true peace in your soul. God is using Hannah Whitall Smith to deliver an important message. A must read for any Christian wanting to grow in their love relationship with Christ.

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Summary: Hope for the Discouraged Christian
Review: Are you at the point where you are ready to give up on ever being able to live a life that is pleasing to God? I think many Christains are struggling with the difficulty of behaving in ways that are godly. I wanted to be "a good Christian" but found myself in continual failure, I could not speak words of love, I could not give selflessly, or serve selflessly. This book opened my eyes and taught me how to live that life of holiness that God has called me to. It is God who leads us in the paths of righteousness and it is for His namesake (Psalm 23). We cannot do this in our own power! This book holds so many answers to the problems facing many Christains, please take the time to read it!

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Summary: Very encouraging book
Review: I highly recommend this book. I read it while stationed in Iraq and it encouraged me very much in that situation. It is thoroughly orthodox in its theology and praxis and has nothing to do with modern "psycho-babble" as one other reviewer mistakenly suggested. The book was written over 100 years ago. If it was written today the author most likely would use the term "joyful life" in the title rather than "happy life", but it's clear that her meaning is a happiness that comes from the Lord and is not based on circumstances (which nowadays we would probably call "joy"). Mrs. Smith's secrets to the happy/joyful Christian life are: surrendering all to the Lord, trusting implicitly in the Lord, and immediate obedience to Him. Hard to be more orthodox than that. She gives many anecdotal stories to help the reader understand how much God loves us and how surrender, trust, and obedience result in our abiding more deeply in Christ and consequently having joy in all circumstances.