by Stephen Tyng
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First published in 1840, this classic devotional book by Stephen Tyng is an insightful look at our identity in Christ. By what various names does the Lord describe his people in the Holy Scriptures! How important is the practical instruction to be derived from these divinely-appointed titles! Each of them has a distinct meaning. Each of them leads to a distinct line of practical meditation. Each of them presents a distinct view of human duty. Perhaps we can learn our peculiar duties as the servants of our Lord Jesus Christ, in no way more clearly than by contemplating the names which he has been pleased to give us in his word. We shall know what we are, and what we ought to be, by faithfully considering what the Lord is pleased to call us. This is my present purpose. May the gracious Lord himself guide and teach us by his Holy Spirit!
Every different name or title by which a Christian is described, leads to a particular practical obligation. I wish to consider some of the practical and personal thoughts and conclusions which flow from each. The object of such meditation is to aid us in walking worthy of our high vocation, and to encourage us to perfect holiness in the fear of God. No object could be more important. If God shall be pleased to bless us in this, no greater blessing can be bestowed. Thus shall we be made able to glorify the Savior on earth--to confess him in the world--to honor him among men--to walk in the light and joy of his countenance--to be ready for his appearing--to stand before him without fear.
Let us make these a daily meditation. Let us use them for a constant guide. Let the present series of thoughts be made a help to lay out and prepare others for ourselves, in the same method. Thus shall we acquire the habit of heavenly conversation, and cultivate that spiritual mind which is life and peace. Our meditations of our glorious Lord shall be sweet. And in the multitude of our thoughts within us, his comforts shall delight our soul.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Chosen Generation
3. Elect of God
4. Bought with a Price
5. His Workmanship
6. A New Creature
7. Children of God
8. Heirs of God
9. Branches of Christ
10. The Temple of God
11. Servants of Christ
12. Disciples
13. Friends of Christ
14. Good Soldiers of Christ
15. A Peculiar People
16. Members One of Another
17. Fellow Citizens with the Saints
18. Heirs Together of the Grace of Life
19. The Light of the World
20. The Salt of the Earth
21. A Holy Priesthood
22. Good Stewards of the Manifold Grace of God
23. Sheep among Wolves
24. Vessels of Mercy
25. Partakers of Christ's Sufferings
26. Children of Light
27. Partakers of His Promise
28. My Mother and My Brethren
29. God's Field
30. God's Building
31. Blameless and Harmless
32. Peacemakers
33. Witnesses
34. Laborers in the Harvest
35. Imitators of God
36. Obedient Children
37. Workmen Not Ashamed
38. Approved unto God
39. Strangers and Pilgrims
40. Little Flock
41. Partakers of Flesh and Blood
42. Rich in Faith
43. Followers of That Which Is Good
44. Complete in Him
45. The Glory of Christ
46. Names Written in Heaven
47. Blessed of the Father
48. Partakers of the Heavenly Calling
49. A Pillar in the Temple of God
50. More than Conquerors