This book has much to say about healing. And to souls diseased by sin, as ours are, this is a matter of the greatest importance. We see its importance when we remember that one of the sweet names by which our blessed Savior is spoken of in the Old Testament is Jehovah-Rophi, or ‘The Lord who healeth.’ It chiefly means that Newton makes use of in healing souls is the truth about Jesus, of which the Bible tells us. ‘He sent His word, and healed them,’ says King David.

It is more than 20 years ago since the writer of this book first engaged in the work of preaching to children, and making books of sermons. He was first led to do this by thinking on the words of Jesus to Peter, ‘Lovest Thou me? Feed my lambs.’ Subjects covered are: