Steve Hill’s Recommended Christian Library

Books on holiness, revival, prayer, evangelism, Christian living and biblical study.

Steve Hill kept a personal library of more than 4,000 books, including rare Christian works from the 1700s and early 1800s.

This collection represents books Steve personally recommended. Some are well-known classics. Others are nearly forgotten works that deserve to be rediscovered.

Steve preferred profound spiritual content over impressive covers. He wasn’t trying to collect books, but to find writings that would deepen his walk with God and strengthen his passion for revival.

The books are organized by subject, with Steve’s personal comments included where available.

1. Christian Living, Holiness and Spiritual Formation

1. A Minister’s Obstacles by Ralph G. Turnbull
2. The Life of God in the Soul of Man by Henry Scougal
   Steve’s note: “This is a small book and somewhat difficult to read, but it is life-changing. Scougal also died very young.”
3. The Godly Man’s Picture by Thomas Watson
4. Beyond Humiliation: The Way of the Cross by John Gregory Mantle
5. The Tongue of Fire by William Arthur
6. Deeper Experiences of Famous Christians by James Gilchrist Lawson
7. Holy Living and Holy Dying by Jeremy Taylor
   Steve’s note: “Incredible! I have an old copy in mint condition worth $4,000. It was a gift from a book dealer.”
8. Morning and Evening Exercises by William Jay
9. The Suffering Savior by F. W. Krummacher
10. The Saints’ Everlasting Rest by Richard Baxter
11. The Rise and Progress of Religion in the Soul by Philip Doddridge
12. Keeping the Heart by John Flavel
    Steve’s note: “One of my all-time favorites. Riveting!”
13. The Christian in Complete Armour by William Gurnall
14. Looking Unto Jesus by Isaac Ambrose
15. The Existence and Attributes of God by Stephen Charnock
16. The Holiest of All by Andrew Murray
17. Fletcher’s Christian Perfection by John Fletcher
18. Wesley’s Christian Perfection by John Wesley
19. The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis
20. The Inner Life of Christ by Joseph Parker
21. Born Crucified by L. E. Maxwell
22. Crowded to Christ by L. E. Maxwell
23. Awake, My Heart by J. Sidlow Baxter

2. Revival, Evangelism and Church History

24. Invasion of Wales by the Spirit Through Evan Roberts by James A. Stewart
25. Lectures on Revivals of Religion by Charles G. Finney
26. Revival by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
27. The Autobiography of Charles G. Finney by Charles G. Finney
28. The Life of General William Booth by Harold Begbie
29. Smith Wigglesworth: The Complete Collection of His Life Teachings (Albury Publishing)
30. George Whitefield’s Journals by George Whitefield
31. The Journal of John Wesley by John Wesley
32. The Welsh Revival of 1904 by Eifion Evans
33. Jonathan Edwards on Revivals by Jonathan Edwards
34. Historical Collections of Accounts of Revival by John Gillies
35. Flame for God by Leslie T. Lyall
36. This Freedom Whence? or England Before and After Wesley by J. Wesley Bready
37. Echoes and Memories by Bramwell Booth
38. C. T. Studd: Cricketer and Pioneer by Norman P. Grubb
39. David Brainerd’s Journal by Jonathan Edwards

3. Christian Biography and Ministry

40. Walking with the Giants by Warren W. Wiersbe
41. The Burden of the Lord by Ian MacPherson
42. Memoir and Remains of the Rev. Robert Murray M’Cheyne by Andrew A. Bonar
43. More of Robert Murray M’Cheyne by Andrew A. Bonar
    Steve’s note: “Memoir and Remains of M’Cheyne is incredibly rich. He died at just 29 years of age in Scotland. They called him ‘Holy M’Cheyne.’ I sat on his grave and promised him that holiness would have first place in my life.”
44. The Passion for Souls by J. H. Jowett
45. The Silver Lining by J. H. Jowett
46. Apostolic Optimism by J. H. Jowett
47. The High Calling by J. H. Jowett
48. Life in the Heights by J. H. Jowett
49. The Preacher and His Work by J. H. Jowett
50. The Christian Ministry by Charles Bridges
51. The Reformed Pastor by Richard Baxter
52. The Ministry of the Miraculous by Ernest Boulton

4. Prayer and Intercession: The Writings of E. M. Bounds

53. Purpose in Prayer
54. The Reality of Prayer
55. Prayer and Praying Men
56. The Weapon of Prayer
57. The Essentials of Prayer
58. Power Through Prayer
59. The Possibilities of Prayer
60. The Necessity of Prayer

5. The Writings of Leonard Ravenhill

61. Why Revival Tarries
62. Revival Praying
63. Meat for Men
64. Revival God’s Way

6. The Writings of David Wilkerson

65. The Cross and the Switchblade
66. The Vision
67. Set the Trumpet to Your Mouth

7. Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works

68. The Mackintosh Treasury by C. H. Mackintosh
69. The Preacher’s Homiletic Commentary by various authors
70. The Great Texts of the Bible by James Hastings
71. The Biblical Illustrator by Joseph S. Exell
72. The Pulpit Commentary by H. D. M. Spence and Joseph S. Exell
73. The Treasury of David by Charles H. Spurgeon
74. Theological Dictionary of the New Testament, Gerhard Kittel, editor
75. Adam Clarke’s Commentary by Adam Clarke
76. Nave’s Topical Bible by Orville J. Nave
77. A Treasury of Evangelical Writings, David Otis Fuller, editor

---

Steve’s Advice on Building a Christian Library

Steve encouraged readers to look for older editions whenever possible. He believed modern editing sometimes removed important material from the original works.

He also knew rare books could be expensive. Each reader must decide whether the spiritual value justifies the cost. As Steve put it:

“I prefer a little more ragged cover with radical content.”

Where to Find Rare Christian Books

• AddALL
• AbeBooks
• Alibris

This collection is preserved from Steve Hill’s personal reading recommendations. Titles and author names have been lightly standardized for readability. Some older works may appear under alternate titles or in different editions.