Take Time to Be Holy Book Review

Take Time to Be Holy by Samuel Logan Brengle, edited by Bob Hostetler

You may know "Take time to be holy" as the first line of a familiar hymn.  This was my thought when I first saw the title of this devotional book.  As we seek a life of holiness, we are seeking to be ever closer to God. This book contains devotionals for each day of the year.  Each day begins with a scripture and then has a short writing by Brengle.

Samuel Logan Brengle was born in 1860 and received Christ as a teenager.  He was a preacher and an officer in the Salvation Army.  His preaching and writing built upon teachings of holiness by John Wesley and others.  "Take Time To Be Holy" is a compilation of works from Brengle's writings, which have been edited for length and compiled into this devotional book.

This compact book with a padded cover is convenient to take with you or to remain in your study area.  It would make a great gift for someone or for yourself if you are looking for something to study in the new year.  I enjoyed reading the devotionals.  In the front of the book, Hostetler wrote about the life of Brengle and I found this most interesting.

I receive this book from Tyndale in exchange for a fair and honest review.