Holy Wisdom: or, Directions for the Prayer of Contemplation by Baker, Augustine (1517-1641)

As a Catholic priest in 17th century England, Augustine Baker lived in constant danger. His persecutors followed him wherever he went to pray and profess religion.

Baker, Augustine (1517-1641)

Benedictine writer on ascetical theology

Confession by Tolstoy, Leo Nikolayevich (1828-1910)

In this short book, the newly-converted Tolstoy shares some of the struggles he faced during a mid-life crisis of faith. He begins by reflecting upon how neither philosophy nor religion seemed to answer any of life’s great questions.

Tolstoy, Leo Nikolayevich (1828-1910)

Russian novelist

Christian in Complete Armour by Gurnall, William (1617-1679)

Gurnall, William (1617-1679)

English author and clergyman

To Be Near Unto God by Kuyper, Abraham (1837-1920)

This beloved devotional classic, which has blessed Christians for over one hundred years, contains 110 meditations on just one verse from Psalm 73: "But as for me, it is good to be near unto God." This intimate and contemplative devotional emphasizes that the reality of being near unto God must be the foundation upon which all else lies, the driving force of our very existence.

Kuyper, Abraham (1837-1920)

Dutch Calvinist statesman and theologian

Secret of Guidance by Meyer, Frederick Brotherton (1847-1929)

Many Christians wonder whether or not God has a plan for their future. F.B. Meyer spent his life as a pastor and evangelist ministering to people all over the world about God's unfailing guidance.

Meyer, Frederick Brotherton (1847-1929)

Baptist pastor and evangelist in England