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Secret of the Abiding Presence
It takes time to know God, become conscious of His presence and live in His power. Unfortunately, the busyness of life often keeps us from that. Written over a period of five years The Secret Series books contain a wealth of teaching that is based on Andrew Murray’s mature and full experience in Christ. The Secret of the Abiding Presence contains one month of daily selections that focus on the need for quiet, uninterrupted communion with Him.
90 pages, Paperback
First published October 28, 1990
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Andrew Murray
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Murray was Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Murray became a noted missionary leader. His father was a Scottish Presbyterian serving the Dutch Reformed Church of South Africa, and his mother had connections with both French Huguenots and German Lutherans. This background to some extent explains his ecumenical spirit. He was educated at Aberdeen University, Scotland, and at Utrecht University in the Netherlands. After ordination in 1848 he served pastorates at Bloemfontein, Worcester, Cape Town, and Wellington. He helped to found what are now the University College of the Orange Free State and the Stellenbosch Seminary. He served as Moderator of the Cape Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church and was president of both the YMCA (1865) and the South Africa General Mission (1888-1917), now the Africa Evangelical Fellowship.
He was one of the chief promoters of the call to missions in South Africa. This led to the Dutch Reformed Church missions to blacks in the Transvaal and Malawi. Apart from his evangelistic tours in South Africa, he spoke at the Keswick and Northfield Conventions in 1895, making a great impression. upon his British and American audiences. For his contribution to world missions he was given an honorary doctorate by the universities of Aberdeen (1898) and Cape of Good Hope(1907).
Murray is best known today for his devotional writings, which place great emphasis on the need for a rich, personal devotional life. Many of his 240 publications explain in how he saw this devotion and its outworking in the life of the Christian. Several of his books have become devotional classics. Among these are Abide in Christ, Absolute Surrender, With Christ in the School of Prayer, The Spirit of Christ and Waiting on God.
Murray was Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Murray became a noted missionary leader. His father was a Scottish Presbyterian serving the Dutch Reformed Church of South Africa, and his mother had connections with both French Huguenots and German Lutherans. This background to some extent explains his ecumenical spirit. He was educated at Aberdeen University, Scotland, and at Utrecht University in the Netherlands. After ordination in 1848 he served pastorates at Bloemfontein, Worcester, Cape Town, and Wellington. He helped to found what are now the University College of the Orange Free State and the Stellenbosch Seminary. He served as Moderator of the Cape Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church and was president of both the YMCA (1865) and the South Africa General Mission (1888-1917), now the Africa Evangelical Fellowship.
He was one of the chief promoters of the call to missions in South Africa. This led to the Dutch Reformed Church missions to blacks in the Transvaal and Malawi. Apart from his evangelistic tours in South Africa, he spoke at the Keswick and Northfield Conventions in 1895, making a great impression. upon his British and American audiences. For his contribution to world missions he was given an honorary doctorate by the universities of Aberdeen (1898) and Cape of Good Hope(1907).
Murray is best known today for his devotional writings, which place great emphasis on the need for a rich, personal devotional life. Many of his 240 publications explain in how he saw this devotion and its outworking in the life of the Christian. Several of his books have become devotional classics. Among these are Abide in Christ, Absolute Surrender, With Christ in the School of Prayer, The Spirit of Christ and Waiting on God.
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November 9, 2024
The Treasure of Andrew Murray…
There is a great treasure trove to be mined if you will take the time to read the books written by Andrew Murray. Long a favorite of the modern day church, it never ceases to amaze me that his insights are timeless and his wisdom is precious to all of us.
There is a great treasure trove to be mined if you will take the time to read the books written by Andrew Murray. Long a favorite of the modern day church, it never ceases to amaze me that his insights are timeless and his wisdom is precious to all of us.
May 14, 2025
My second book by Murray. I find him so challenging and inspiring to my faith. I didn’t know this book was written originally to missionaries. I’m so convicted to live a life of faith in close fellowship with Christ, believing His promises, so that the unbelievers in this pagan culture may come to know His glory.
March 28, 2019
Peaceful growth
I enjoyed the straightforward application of scripture, the value of Christ, and the theme that we are not alone. A great read for believers looking to grow their unbelief.
I enjoyed the straightforward application of scripture, the value of Christ, and the theme that we are not alone. A great read for believers looking to grow their unbelief.
January 10, 2021
Simple truth
All of Andrew Murray’s words are worth reading. He has a simplicity and clarity of faith, uncluttered by the speed and anxiety of our culture. This is a great addition to a morning devotional time.
All of Andrew Murray’s words are worth reading. He has a simplicity and clarity of faith, uncluttered by the speed and anxiety of our culture. This is a great addition to a morning devotional time.
March 30, 2025
Stuff We Miss
This book is a great example of why I would rather read the old saints. We have forgotten much in America’s 21st Century. The Abiding Presence of Christ in every believer needs to be reclaimed as our central message.
This book is a great example of why I would rather read the old saints. We have forgotten much in America’s 21st Century. The Abiding Presence of Christ in every believer needs to be reclaimed as our central message.
January 8, 2022
Powerful knowledge on how and why to follow Lord Jesus Christ in our lives.
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January 23, 2022Marvelous book
Great book, I absolutely loved it. Need to read this again , in fact I think this will be one of my go to books as I continue to grow in Christ Jesus.
Great book, I absolutely loved it. Need to read this again , in fact I think this will be one of my go to books as I continue to grow in Christ Jesus.
September 8, 2023
I wish it was longer! It's full of great little reminders for sure, but this one didn't get me between the eyes like his other books have.
February 28, 2017
It was timely that I started reading this on a retreat last weekend, on which I was focusing on how to be more aware of God's presence everywhere all the time.
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