Publisher's note:

This classic on the Christian life has been useful to generations of Christians, covering the nature, means, hindrances, motives and encouragements to progress in the spiritual life. Each chapter concludes with a series of searching questions to the reader. John Angell James (1785-1859) was an influential British congregational minister and writer. First published in 1853.

Contents

Introduction
1. The Necessity of Progress
2. The Nature of Progress
3. The Means of Progress
4. Mistakes Concerning Progress
5. Hindrances to Progress
6. Motives to Progress
7. Encouragements to Progress