Read the pursuit of god, free online version of the book by a. It is a relevant message to call the church back from lethargy. He was a prophet in his day and his writings are even more influential in our day. This book, formerly titled the divine conquest, was written as a sequel to the pursuit of god. Tozer was a dynamic preacher, prolific writer, and a nononsense man of god.
He wrote all night, the words coming to him as fast as he. The pursuit of god aiden wilson tozer 1897 1963 as the heart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, o god. More than 65 years later, the words tozer penned on a train from illinois to texas echo across the decades to resonate with power in the heart of anyone longing for a deeper experience with god. Tozer in 1948, the pursuit of god is one of the most critically acclaimed books in christian literature. Tozer christian audiobook 00 introductionpreface 0. Tozer has 294 books on goodreads with 265541 ratings. It does not deal with the pulpit and the pew but with the soul athirst for god. Tozer s materials are a mainstay in evangelical churches in our day and he is one of the most quoted authors. The pursuit of god consists of 10 inspirational chapters which delve into many areas to help christians improve their relationship wi. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
Tozer outlines what it is we mean when we speak of god, in the pursuit of god he outlines what our response should be once we have found him. The pursuit of god, has had over 1 million copies sold worldwide. The pursuit of god is a christian living book written by a. Though it was written over 50 years ago, tozer speaks against an apathy that is unfortunately alive and well in todays church. I know tozer is long dead, but hovel audio, audible, and zondervan are all contemporary publishers whose recording are copied here. If you want to read the incredibly well thought out journey of a man and god, this is your book. Mar 31, 2018 tozer was a legend, this book is one of many he has left us with and shows a true and indepth relationship with god. This file contains brief summaries of seven books written by a. The pursuit of god aiden wilson tozer read by david leeson. He was a prophet in his day and his writings are even more influential in our. Aiden wilson tozer 1897 1963 as the heart panteth after the water brooks, so. As the heart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, o god.
Tozer was a legend, this book is one of many he has left us with and shows a true and indepth relationship with god. It is considered a christian classic where tozer presents his study of a heart thirsting after god. He wrote all night, and when the train arrived at his destination, the rough draft was done. Librivox recording of the pursuit of god, by aiden wilson tozer. A 31day experience pursuit of god renewed day by day, volume one renewed day by day, volume two the root of the righteous rut, rot, or revival the quotable tozer the quotable tozer ii the set of the sail the size of the soul success and the christian aw. In this book tozer focuses on that very life, the life that those who have believed in christ have and need only realize that we do have.
When i first read the pursuit of god it was like water to my dry soul. Audio download audio cd during a train trip from chicago to texas in the late 1940s, a. The pursuit of god by aw tozer, 9781850785958, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. We pursue god because, and only because, he has first put an urge within us that spurs us to the pursuit. A 31day experience pursuit of god renewed day by day, volume one renewed day by day, volume two the root of the righteous rut, rot, or revival. Above the noise of selfish strife we hear thy voice, o son of man. Tozer collection gives you the opportunity to meet this remarkable man and to hear his message for the church today. The life we are told those who are not saved can have and those who are saved have is real and meant to be lived every moment of every day one moment at a time.
Because of his thorough knowledge of tozer, james was given the rights. Tozers the pursuit of god is now on my list of books recommended for all who wear the name of christ. No man can come to me, said our lord, except the father which hath. Tozer introduction, preface, and chapter 2 the blessedness of possessing nothing read and recorded for free online and i have brought it over here after. More than 65 years later, the words tozer penned on a train from. Even before i ever read this book and before i even heard of john piper, god was already laying the foundations in my heart, teaching me the discipline of seeking him.
Mar 31, 2017 author of the pursuit of god, divine conquest, the knowledge of the holy, that incredible christian, renewed day by day, the root of the righteous, born after midnight, hebrews hebrews christian. For his accomplishments, he received honorary doctorates from wheaton and houghton colleges. Aiden wilson tozer april 21, 1897 may 12, 1963 was an american christian pastor, author, magazine editor, and spiritual mentor. Inside the pursuit of god, youll discover a deep, spiritual, and enlightening experience, designed to bring you closer to god and shed light on the path to him. Tozer estate to produce new books derived from over 400 neverbeforepublished audio tapes.
I have read several of the books by dorsett and when i saw one on a. Throughout his preaching career he gave practical, instructive, exhorting and invigorating lessons to and for. This thirst for an intimate relationship with god, claims a. According to the book description, tozer was so inspired that he wrote the rough draft of this book in one allnight session while traveling by train from chicago. Tozer, is not for a select few, but should be the experience of every follower of christ. I found his book challenging not only to that spirit of apostasy as well as personally.
The depth of this book has made it an enduring favori. Printable pdf version of these summaries introduction to a. I hadnt one of the most profound books ive ever read was a. Because of his thorough knowledge of tozer, james was given the rights from the a. Book 0 in the devotionals series in the classics genre. But, he asserts, it is all too rare when believers have become conditioned by tradition to accept standards of mediocrity, and the church struggles with. Dec 06, 2016 as the heart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, o god.
How does the presence of god tozer is describing differ from the truth of gods omnipresence, that he exists everywhere at all times 3031. During the combined yafafg retreat recently, our guest speaker, dr yoh shirato, expounded on the book of. One passage that he touched on and which really struck me is found in philippians 3. Tozer, won the readers choice award in 1992 by christianity today. The pursuit of god is the enduring christian classic by renowned pastor and theologian a. Author of the pursuit of god, divine conquest, the knowledge of the holy, that incredible christian, renewed day by day, the root of the righteous, born after midnight. Tozers the pursuit of god consists of 11 parts for ease of reading. I read the pursuit of god on my kindle, and my 14 pages of highlights and notes are a testament to the fact that i found it highly interesting and helpful in my understanding of how to have a.
My acquaintance with the author is limited to brief visits and loving fellowship in his church. Apr 23, 2008 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread. Tozer s pursuit of god spur you also into a genuine hunger and thirst to truly know god. Frank mason north, of new york, says in his immortal poem, so mr. For 31 years he was pastor of southside alliance church in chicago, where his. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Aiden wilson tozer 1897 1963 as the heart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, o god. Tozer outlines what it is we mean when we speak of god, in the pursuit of god he outlines what our response should be once we. Tozer more than 65 years ago, this christian classic is a timeless masterpiece, transcending the ages to answer the longing questions of gods. Using examples from scripture and from the lives of saints who lived with this thirst for god, tozer sheds light on the path to a. Tozers materials are a mainstay in evangelical churches in our day and he is one of the most quoted authors. He wrote all night, the words coming to him as fast as he could put them down. I read the pursuit of god on my kindle, and my 14 pages of highlights and notes are a testament to the fact that i found it highly interesting and helpful in my understanding of how to have a personal relationship with a living god.
A 20thcentury prophet they called him even in his lifetime. Soon after i read the biography of tozer had the pursuit of god as a free audiobook. How does the presence of god tozer is describing differ from the truth. During a train trip from chicago to texas in the late 1940s, a.
His book is the result of long meditation and much prayer. Admitting to having been forced by inward pressure and an unbearable burden to write it, tozer s aim was to assure believers that if they want to know the power of christ, they must be invaded by god. Throughout his preaching career he gave practical, instructive, exhorting and invigorating lessons to and for his listeners. Describe how the old testament tabernacle illustrates the interior journey of the soul from the wilds of sin into the enjoyed presence of god 31. Simpson on spiritual warfare booklet that incredible. Choose the part of the pursuit of god which you want to read from the table of contents to get started. Summary of the pursuit of god by aw tozer hope bp church.