Goads And Nails: Or Missionary Counsels And Encouragements For The Young is a book written by John Montagu Randall and published in 1856. The book is a collection of essays and speeches that offer advice and encouragement to young people who are interested in becoming missionaries. The title of the book is taken from the Bible, where it says that ""iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another"" (Proverbs 27:17). The author uses this metaphor to encourage young people to seek out the company of other Christians who can help them grow in their faith and prepare for missionary work. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the importance of prayer, the need for self-discipline, the challenges of living in a foreign culture, and the rewards of serving God through missionary work. The author draws on his own experiences as a missionary in India and Africa to illustrate his points and to offer practical advice. Overall, Goads And Nails is a valuable resource for young people who are considering a career in missionary work or who simply want to deepen their faith and grow in their relationship with God.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.