John Angell James (1785-1859) was a prolific writer whose pen seems always to have been active concerning subjects greatly needy to the church. Here he puts his heart and mind to work on a great business; TO STIR UP THE HEARTS OF SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS TO PURSUE THEIR HIGH CALLING. He does not miss his mark!

After a very helpful introductory essay on "The Origin, Progress, and Improvement of the Sunday School", James covers the following subjects:

1) The Object which Sunday School Teachers Should Ever Keep in View

2) The Qualifications which Every Teacher Should seek to Possess

3) Directions on the Manner in which a Teacher should Discharge his Duties

4) The Duties of Teachers to Each Other

5) The Temptations to which Sunday School Teachers are Peculiarly Exposed

6) The Discouragements of Sunday School Teachers

7) The Most Effectual Means of Keeping Up the Spirit of the Office

8) Motives to Diligence in the Work

The perfect companion volume to "The Devotional Life of the Sunday School Teacher" by J.R. Miller