Day By Day With J.C. Ryle: A New daily devotional of Ryle's writings

by J.C. Ryle

J.C. Ryle has become one of the most loved of British authors on church matters. He was the first Bishop of Liverpool, managing to establish a thriving diocese in that most sectarian of English cities. Although a convinced evangelical he was regarded as fairminded by those who disagreed with him. Even Ryle’s opponents in church politics wept when he died. His books have remained in print for a hundred years because Ryle was able to touch the person in the street with clear teaching on doctrinal matters. He showed how the Bible was relevant. His writings thus lend themselves to a devotional format and here is a new selection different to any that have gone before. Here Eric Russell has arranged writings according to themes that develop the reader’s understanding on a topic before moving on to new pastures. It is as refreshing as it is profound.

Genres: Devotional

400 pages, Paperback

First published July 20, 2004

About the author

(John Charles Ryle) Ryle started his ministry as curate at the Chapel of Ease in Exbury, Hampshire, moving on to become rector of St Thomas's, Winchester in 1843 and then rector of Helmingham, Suffolk the following year. While at Helmingham he married and was widowed twice. He began publishing popular tracts, and Matthew, Mark and Luke of his series of Expository Thoughts on the Gospels were published in successive years (1856-1858). His final parish was Stradbroke, also in Suffolk, where he moved in 1861, and it was as vicar of All Saints that he became known nationally for his straightforward preaching and firm defence of evangelical principles. He wrote several well-known and still-in-print books, often addressing issues of contemporary relevance for the Church from a biblical standpoint. He completed his Expository Thoughts on the Gospels while at Stradbroke, with his work on the Gospel of John (1869). His third marriage, to Henrietta Amelia Clowes in 1861, lasted until her death in 1889.

Reviews

[Joanne | wellreadcoffeeaddict · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love J.C. Ryle and this devotional was a beautiful collection of his writings.

[Alexander Vlietstra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good, I'm only giving it four stars because I personally wanted a devotional that has a bit more in depth analysis of the content read. The book does the job though, there's a small few paragraphs written in the subject matter, and that's about it. Nothing heavy, and a very good starter devotional.

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Man of Granite with the Heart of a Child

Eric Russell provides an inspiring introduction to J. C. Ryle’s expository thoughts on the four gospels in this year-long devotional. After spending a year with Ryle, an evangelical Anglican bishop, you will better understand why the title of Russell’s biography on Ryle is “that a man of granite with the heart of a child.” Ryle writes as a man of courageous conviction with compassionate care for the wounded and tempted. His insights are a blend of a prophet’s boldness and a shepherd’s mercy. Ryle knows that Jesus Christ is both the Bleeding Lamb of God and the Roaring Lion of Judah. He wants you to know Him as both as well and then live like it on a daily basis.

[Becky Pliego · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful.