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“Expository Thoughts” divides the Gospels into sections of about twelve verses each, from which J. C. Ryle selects two or three prominent points to dwell on and bring to the reader’s attention. In Ryle’s day, there were many detailed commentaries and expositions on scripture. In writing these “Expository Thoughts”, Ryle aimed to offer a resource to the laity for use in family prayers, as an aid to those who visit the sick and desire a proper book to read on such occasions, and for private devotions for those whose callings and engagements make it impossible for them to read large commentaries. Rev. Ryle offered this first volume on the Gospel of St. Matthew “with an earnest prayer, that it may tend to the promotion of pure and undefiled religion, help to extend the knowledge of Christ, and be a humble instrument in aid of the glorious work of converting and edifying immortal souls.” (Introduction by MaryAnn) <br><br> <strong>Books in this series:</strong><br> <a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-matthew-by-j-c-ryle/">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Matthew</a><br> <a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-mark-by-j-c-ryle/">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Mark</a><br> <a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-luke-vol-1-by-j-c-ryle/">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Luke, Vol. 1</a><br> <a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-luke-vol-2-by-j-c-ryle/">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Luke, Vol. 2</a><br><a href="https://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-john-vol-1-by-j-c-ryle/" rel="nofollow">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. John, Vol. 1</a><br><a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-john-vol-2-by-j-c-ryle/" rel="nofollow">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. John, Vol. 2</a><br><a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-john-vol-3-by-j-c-ryle/" rel="nofollow">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. John, Vol. 3</a>

“Expository Thoughts” divides the Gospels into sections of about twelve verses each, from which J. C. Ryle selects two or three prominent points to dwell on and bring to the reader’s attention. In Ryle’s day, there were many detailed commentaries and expositions on scripture. In writing these “Expository Thoughts”, Ryle aimed to offer a resource to the laity for use in family prayers, as an aid to those who visit the sick and desire a proper book to read on such occasions, and for private devotions for those whose callings and engagements make it impossible for them to read large commentaries. This second volume of the work presents Rev. Ryle's meditations on St. Mark. As with the first volume on the Gospel of St. Matthew, Rev. Ryle offered this book “with an earnest prayer, that it may tend to the promotion of pure and undefiled religion, help to extend the knowledge of Christ, and be a humble instrument in aid of the glorious work of converting and edifying immortal souls.” (Introduction by MaryAnn)<br /><br /> <strong>Books in this series:</strong><br/> <a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-matthew-by-j-c-ryle/">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Matthew</a><br/> <a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-mark-by-j-c-ryle/">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Mark</a><br/> <a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-luke-vol-1-by-j-c-ryle/">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Luke, Vol. 1</a><br/> <a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-luke-vol-2-by-j-c-ryle/">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Luke, Vol. 2</a><br /><a href="https://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-john-vol-1-by-j-c-ryle/" rel="nofollow">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. John, Vol. 1</a><br/><a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-john-vol-2-by-j-c-ryle/" rel="nofollow">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. John, Vol. 2</a><br/><a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-john-vol-3-by-j-c-ryle/" rel="nofollow">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. John, Vol. 3</a>

”Let no one make you think that you are too young to serve God. That is not true. As soon as you know right from wrong, you are old enough to begin taking the right way. As soon as you are old enough to be punished for doing wrong, you are old enough to give your heart to God, and to follow Christ.” So Rev. Ryle speaks to children of all ages. He does not speak down to children, for even the littlest ones can understand great spiritual truths. Instead, he teaches them in simple language what it means to be a true follower of Jesus and challenges them to live a better life whatever their age by following Jesus’ example – messages we adults could profit from as well. (Introduction by MaryAnn)

“Expository Thoughts” divides the Gospels into sections of about twelve verses each, from which J. C. Ryle selects two or three prominent points to dwell on and bring to the reader’s attention. In Ryle’s day, there were many detailed commentaries and expositions on scripture. In writing these “Expository Thoughts”, Ryle aimed to offer a resource to the laity for use in family prayers, as an aid to those who visit the sick and desire a proper book to read on such occasions, and for private devotions for those whose callings and engagements make it impossible for them to read large commentaries. This is the first of two volumes on St. Luke. As with the previous volumes on the Gospels of St. Matthew and St. Mark, Rev. Ryle offered this book “with an earnest prayer, that it may tend to the promotion of pure and undefiled religion, help to extend the knowledge of Christ, and be a humble instrument in aid of the glorious work of converting and edifying immortal souls.” (Introduction by MaryAnn)<br /><br /> <strong>Books in this series:</strong><br/> <a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-matthew-by-j-c-ryle/">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Matthew</a><br/> <a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-mark-by-j-c-ryle/">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Mark</a><br/> <a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-luke-vol-1-by-j-c-ryle/">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Luke, Vol. 1</a><br/> <a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-luke-vol-2-by-j-c-ryle/">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Luke, Vol. 2</a><br /><a href="https://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-john-vol-1-by-j-c-ryle/" rel="nofollow">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. John, Vol. 1</a><br/><a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-john-vol-2-by-j-c-ryle/" rel="nofollow">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. John, Vol. 2</a><br/><a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-john-vol-3-by-j-c-ryle/" rel="nofollow">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. John, Vol. 3</a>

Ryle became the first Anglican bishop of Liverpool during a volatile time for the Church of England. Ryle was a strong supporter of the evangelical school and a critic of Ritualism. He was a writer, pastor and an evangelical preacher. Among his longer works are Christian Leaders of the Eighteenth Century (1869), Expository Thoughts on the Gospels (7 vols, 1856–69), Principles for Churchmen (1884). Ryle was described as having a commanding presence and vigorous in advocating his principles albeit with a warm disposition. (Summary by Tim Cote)

“Expository Thoughts” divides the Gospels into sections of about twelve verses each, from which J. C. Ryle selects two or three prominent points to dwell on and bring to the reader’s attention. In Ryle’s day, there were many detailed commentaries and expositions on scripture. In writing these “Expository Thoughts”, Ryle aimed to offer a resource to the laity for use in family prayers, as an aid to those who visit the sick and desire a proper book to read on such occasions, and for private devotions for those whose callings and engagements make it impossible for them to read large commentaries. This is the second of two volumes on St. Luke. As with the previous volumes on the Gospels of St. Matthew and St. Mark, Rev. Ryle offered this book “with an earnest prayer, that it may tend to the promotion of pure and undefiled religion, help to extend the knowledge of Christ, and be a humble instrument in aid of the glorious work of converting and edifying immortal souls.” (Introduction by MaryAnn) <br /><br /> <strong>Books in this series:</strong><br/> <a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-matthew-by-j-c-ryle/">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Matthew</a><br/> <a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-mark-by-j-c-ryle/">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Mark</a><br/> <a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-luke-vol-1-by-j-c-ryle/">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Luke, Vol. 1</a><br/> <a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-luke-vol-2-by-j-c-ryle/">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Luke, Vol. 2</a><br /><a href="https://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-john-vol-1-by-j-c-ryle/" rel="nofollow">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. John, Vol. 1</a><br/><a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-john-vol-2-by-j-c-ryle/" rel="nofollow">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. John, Vol. 2</a><br/><a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-john-vol-3-by-j-c-ryle/" rel="nofollow">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. John, Vol. 3</a>

In sending forth a new collection of Hymns, I feel it necessary to preface the work by a few words of explanation. The volume now in the reader's hands does not profess to be a complete collection of all the best English hymns. The comfort of invalids and the edification of Christians in private have been the two principal objects I have had in view in preparing this collection. I hold strongly, that holy thoughts often abide for ever in men's memories under the form of poetry, which pass away and are forgotten under the form of prose. The subjects of the hymns in this collection are of wide range. I have specially endeavored to include those which come home to the hearts of all true Christians, of every name, and people, and tongue. Hymns full of Jesus Christ, whether living, dying, rising, interceding, sympathizing, or coming again, -- hymns full of the experience of believers, their conflicts, crosses, hopes, fears, sorrows, and joys, -- such hymns are always useful. Of such, the Church can never have too many. Of such, I venture to think the present volume contains a rich store. (From the Preface)

I send forth the volume now in the reader's hands, with much diffidence, and a very deep sense of responsibility. It is a peculiarly serious undertaking to attempt a Commentary on the Gospel of St. John. <br><br>This "Commentary" is so extensive that it occupies far more space than the "Expository Thoughts," and is, I must honestly confess, the principal part of the work. To some it may appear far too long and full. But the circumstances of the times are mu justification. We live in a day of abounding vagueness and indistinctness on doctrinal subjects in religion. Now, if ever, it is the duty of all advocates of clear, well-defined, sharply-cut theology, to supply proof that their views are thoroughly borne out by Scripture. I have endeavoured to do so in this Commentary. I hold that the Gospel of St. John, rightly interpreted, is the best and simplest answer to those who profess to admire a vague and indistinct Christianity. (From the Preface)<br><br> <strong>Books in this series:</strong><br> <a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-matthew-by-j-c-ryle/">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Matthew</a><br> <a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-mark-by-j-c-ryle/">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Mark</a><br> <a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-luke-vol-1-by-j-c-ryle/">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Luke, Vol. 1</a><br> <a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-luke-vol-2-by-j-c-ryle/">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Luke, Vol. 2</a><br><a href="https://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-john-vol-1-by-j-c-ryle/" rel="nofollow">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. John, Vol. 1</a><br><a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-john-vol-2-by-j-c-ryle/" rel="nofollow">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. John, Vol. 2</a><br><a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-john-vol-3-by-j-c-ryle/" rel="nofollow">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. John, Vol. 3</a>

Being Plain Statements on Disputed Points in Religion, from the Standpoint of an Evangelical Churchman.<br><br>The volume now in the reader's hands requires a few words of explanation. It contains nineteen papers on subjects which are matters of dispute among English Churchmen in the present day, systematically arranged. A moment's glance at the table of contents will show that there is hardly any point of theological controversy belonging to this era, which is not discussed, with more or less fulness, in these papers. <br><br>The object of sending forth this volume is to meet the wants of those who may wish to see theological questions fully discussed and examined from an "Evangelical" standpoint, and complain that they cannot find a book that does this. To them I offer this volume, and respectfully invite their attention to its contents. It if does nothing else, I hope it may convince some readers that in the controversies of this day the reasonings and arguments are not all on one side.<br><br>Whether the volume will do any good remains to be seen. At any rate it is an honest effort to untie some theological knots, and to supply some clear statements of truth from the standpoint of an Evangelical Churchman. That God may bless this effort, and make it useful to the cause of Christ and the Church of England, is my earnest prayer. (from the Preface)

The fourteen years which have "passed over" me since I first began writing on the Gospels, I humbly hope have not been thrown away. They have been to me years of many trials, and I may add of much work, much reading, much reflection, and not a little prayer. At the end of these fourteen years, I feel more than ever convinced that what are called "Evangelical" views of Christian truth are thoroughly Scriptural views, and will bear the test of any fair investigation. The longer I live the more firmly I am persuaded that no system of divinity is so entirely in harmony with the Bible, as the system which rightly or wrongly is called "Evangelical." <br><br>I now send forth this volume with an earnest prayer that God may bless it and make it useful. Ignorance of Scripture, I feel more than ever, is the curse of these latter days. Men read many books, and yet neglect "the one Book." If I can help to make the Bible more plain and interesting to any man's soul, I shall be abundantly content. (From the Preface)<br><br> <strong>Books in this series:</strong><br> <a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-matthew-by-j-c-ryle/">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Matthew</a><br> <a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-mark-by-j-c-ryle/">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Mark</a><br> <a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-luke-vol-1-by-j-c-ryle/">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Luke, Vol. 1</a><br> <a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-luke-vol-2-by-j-c-ryle/">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Luke, Vol. 2</a><br><a href="https://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-john-vol-1-by-j-c-ryle/" rel="nofollow">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. John, Vol. 1</a><br><a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-john-vol-2-by-j-c-ryle/" rel="nofollow">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. John, Vol. 2</a><br><a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-john-vol-3-by-j-c-ryle/" rel="nofollow">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. John, Vol. 3</a>

11Practical Religion

By J. C. Ryle

The present volume contains a series of papers about "practical religion," and treats of the daily duties, dangers, experience, and privileges of all who profess and call themselves true Christians. (Summary from the preface)

This book is subtitled “Being Plain Statements on Some of the Weightier Matters of Christianity". The main title comes from the writings the old testament prophet Jeremiah, who refers to the old paths where the good way is, which if people walk in it they will find rest for their souls (Jer 6 v6). Bishop Ryle wrote this book at a time when many in the church were forsaking the old paths of evangelical Christianity in favour of liberal ideas. In Ryle’s day the old doctrines held by the apostolic Christians and reformers had started to be sneered at in certain quarters as being old-fashioned and worn out, and that something more modern was needed. <br><br>Ryle held that the “old paths” were the best ones, and wrote “The longer I live the more I am convinced that the world needs no new Gospel, as some profess to think. I am thoroughly persuaded that the world needs nothing but bold, full, unflinching teaching of the 'old paths'.” (Summary by Christopher Smith)

The volume now in the reader's hands completes a work which I began sixteen years ago, entitled "Expository Thoughts on the Gospels." By the good hand of God that work is now finished. For this I desire to be deeply thankful. "Better the end of a thing than the beginning of it." (Eccles. vii. 8.)<br><br>I have now only to commend to my gracious God and Father this feeble attempt to explain a most glorious portion of His revealed Scripture. I do it with humble thankfulness, but with a sense of utter weakness before the power of His word, and of inability to sound the depth even of its simplest sentence. May he spare the hand which has been put forward to touch the ark! May He, for Christ's sake, forgive all rashness, all perverseness, all uncharitableness, which may be found in this book! And may He sanctify it to the use of His Church: its truth, if any for teaching; its manifold defects for warning." (From the Preface)<br /><br /> <strong>Books in this series:</strong><br/> <a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-matthew-by-j-c-ryle/">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Matthew</a><br/> <a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-mark-by-j-c-ryle/">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Mark</a><br/> <a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-luke-vol-1-by-j-c-ryle/">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Luke, Vol. 1</a><br/> <a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-luke-vol-2-by-j-c-ryle/">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. Luke, Vol. 2</a><br /><a href="https://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-john-vol-1-by-j-c-ryle/" rel="nofollow">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. John, Vol. 1</a><br/><a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-john-vol-2-by-j-c-ryle/" rel="nofollow">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. John, Vol. 2</a><br/><a href="http://librivox.org/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-st-john-vol-3-by-j-c-ryle/" rel="nofollow">Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of St. John, Vol. 3</a>