The Strait Gate and Other Discourses: With a Lecture on Thomas Carlyle is a book written by a Scottish preacher in 1881. The book contains a collection of sermons and lectures on various topics related to Christianity and spirituality. The title of the book is taken from a passage in the Bible where Jesus speaks about the narrow gate that leads to eternal life. The author uses this passage as a metaphor for the difficulties and challenges that Christians face in their journey towards salvation.The book is divided into several sections, each containing a different discourse or lecture. The first section focuses on the theme of repentance and the need for Christians to turn away from sin and embrace righteousness. The second section deals with the topic of faith and the importance of trusting in God's love and mercy. The third section explores the concept of prayer and the role it plays in the spiritual life of a Christian.In addition to these sermons and lectures, the book also includes a special lecture on the Scottish philosopher and writer, Thomas Carlyle. The author uses Carlyle's life and work as an example of how a person can use their talents and abilities to serve God and make a positive impact on the world.Overall, The Strait Gate and Other Discourses is a thought-provoking and inspiring book that offers valuable insights and guidance on the Christian journey. It is a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their faith and understanding of God's love and grace.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.