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EVERY-DAY RELIGION

OR

THE COMMON-SENSE TEACHING

OF THE BIBLE

BY

HANNAH WHITALL SMITH

(Mrs. R. PEARSALL SMITH)

AUTHOR OF "THE CHRISTIAN'S SECRET OF A HAPPY LIFE"

"Let them first learn to show piety at home"

Transcribed from:

James Nisbet & Co.

21 Berners Street, London

1894 Edition, Fourth Thousand

This book is in the public domain

CONTENTS.

INTRODUCTION

1. THAT YE MAY KNOW

2. SOUL FOOD

3. WHAT THINK YE OF CHRIST?

4. YIELD, TRUST, OBEY

5. ALL THINGS ARE THY SERVANTS

6. "ME!"

7. THE WILL IN RELIGION

8. REJOICE IN THE LORD

9. THE MEANING OF TROUBLE

10. THE HIDDEN GOD

11. NO THING versus ALL THINGS

12. TAKING UP THE CROSS

13. THE LAW OF FAITH

14. THE LAW OF LIFE

15. THE LAW OF LOVE

16. THE LAW OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

17. "SIT STILL"

18. WHEREFORE DIDST THOU DOUBT?

19. TEMPTATION

Summary:

Everyday Religion explores the idea that true spirituality is not confined to formal church services or special religious moments but is an integral part of daily life. Hannah Whitall Smith emphasizes that genuine Christian experience involves a continual reliance on God's grace and an ongoing transformation of the heart. She advocates for a practical approach to faith, encouraging believers to live out their spiritual principles in everyday interactions, work, and personal conduct.

Smith discusses the importance of surrendering personal will and trusting fully in God's guidance. She asserts that many Christians struggle with feelings of guilt, doubt, or spiritual stagnation because they do not practice a consistent, heartfelt dependence on divine help. Her message is that authentic religion is rooted in a daily, conscious effort to seek God's presence and to align one's actions with His will, rather than relying solely on religious rituals or outward appearances.

The author also highlights the significance of inner peace and joy that come from a sincere relationship with God. She stresses that true religious life involves a sense of divine companionship, where believers experience God's love and support in every aspect of life. This inner spiritual vitality, she suggests, naturally manifests in acts of kindness, patience, and humility, making faith a living, active force rather than a mere set of beliefs.

In conclusion, Smith encourages Christians to cultivate a "living faith" that influences every part of their existence. She advocates for a practical, everyday approach to religion—one that emphasizes reliance on God's grace, inner spiritual renewal, and consistent application of Christian principles in daily life. Her message is both a call to deepen personal devotion and a reminder that true religion should permeate all aspects of ordinary, everyday living.