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An Excellent Biography on a Fascinating Man of God!:
For a number of years I have thoroughly enjoyed reading and being blessed by "My Utmost for His Highest". While I have been greatly blessed, I knew little of the author other than he served British troops in Egypt as a servant of the YMCA. Thankfully, McCasland has written a most interesting read of Reverand Chambers. Among the areas covered in Chambers' life include: 1. Early life and large family he belonged to - parents and siblings. 2. How and when he came to Christ. 3. His education at various schools. 4. Marriage to his beloved "Biddy" and enjoying his daughter Kathleen. 5. His service for the YMCA and other Christian-related organizations. 6. Ministry to British troops in Egypt during WWI. 7. Many travels and friends he made throughout his life. 8. Circumstances leading up to his death at the early age of 43. The book was so well-written and detailed about Chambers' life that I have grown to respect and appreciate the man even more. I (in addition to many others I'm sure) am also deeply grateful for his wife Biddy's efforts to publish many of his addresses to the British troops that ultimately resulted in the devotion "My Utmost for His Highest". Read and enjoy the book and come to appreciate Reverand Chambers even more! Highly recommended.
Truly Inspired and Detailed:
Thank you David McCasland for your biography of a true disciple of Christ. If only we still had Oswald Chambers! I loved this book. I would have loved to have met Biddy Chambers as well. Such inspired lives they had!
Prayer Answered By Crosses:
John Newton wrote a poem with the above title. Mr. McCasland has written a very readable biography of a true man of God. In every chapter following the first, the reader walks with Chambers throughout his spiritual growth. Our Lord has told his followers that life will not be easy as a disciple and 'OC' is a shining example of living the life of faith--real faith unlike today where many so-called people of God have replaced faith with conservatism or patriotism or judicial capitalism. From the 6th and last stanzas of Newton: Lord, why is this, I trembling cry'd. Wilt thou pursue thy worm to death? "Tis in this way," the Lord reply'd. "I answer pray'r for grace and faith. "These inward trials I employ, "From self and pride to set thee free; "And break thy schemes of earthly joy, "That thou mayst seek thy all in me." The school of Christ involves learning the basics of the Christian faith but that is NOT the end. Be of good cheer, because when Jesus says he is their with us in our trials, he really means it! In the life of 'OC,' we know and believe this is true.
Biography of Oswald Chambers:
The Oswald Chambers biography was very well done. We would highly recommend it. It will only increase your appreciation for his writings.
Abandoned To God, The life story of Oswald Chambers:
A wonderful read on one of the most outstanding christians in history. Our Heart Group which meets in our home each week has truly been blessed by reading about this great christian man ( author, preacher, teacher, statesman, and more ). Trust that others might receive the same blessing by the reading of this book.
| Author: | David McCasland | | Binding: | Hardcover | | Dewey Decimal Number: | 269.2092 | | EAN: | 9780929239750 | | ISBN: | 092923975X | | Number Of Pages: | 336 | | Publication Date: | 1993-09 |
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