Words Old and New: Gems from the Christian Authorship of all Ages

First published in 1866, Words Old And New is an anthology of quotations from some of the most significant figures in the Christian centuries. A labor of love on the part of it's compiler, Horatius Bonar, one of its special attractions is its chronological order. Readers are led from the passionate words of the early martyr Ignatius of Antioch ("Let all the malice of the devil come upon me; only may I enjoy Jesus Christ"), through reformers like John Bradford ("Faith must go before, and then feeling will follow"), to Bonar's friend Robert Murray M'Cheyne ("You will be incomplete Christians if you do not look for the coming again of the lord Jesus"). Words Old And New is a treasure trove for personal or family meditation and devotion, an attractive introduction to many of the men and women of faith in past centuries. it is also ideal for anyone charged with the responsibility of preparing sermon or homily, Sunday School lesson plan or personal study in Christian philosophy. -- Midwest Book Review