Fully titled, Christ and the Inheritance of the Saints: Illustrated in a Series of Discourses from Colossians.  Published in 1864 by Robert Carter & Brothers.  This is not the First Edition - the earliest listing of this publication in worldcat is an 1859 version published by the same publisher.  This copy is in VERY GOOD CONDITION.  There is some loss of the brown paper surface top and bottom of spine.  Boards otherwise clean with blind-stamped front board, lightly rubbed but legible gilt spine titling, moderate corner wear with light corner bumping.  Yellow endpapers, 344 solidly bound pages with no interior marks on the text pages, no illustrations, a previous owner store embossed stamp on first free endpaper, and a previous owner name and address penciled on the first free blank white endpaper (after the yellow endpaper)

An overview of the author from Wikipedia;

"Thomas Guthrie FRSE (12 July 1803 – 24 February 1873) was a Scottish divine and philanthropist, born at Brechin in Angus (at that time also called Forfarshire). He was one of the most popular preachers of his day in Scotland, and was associated with many forms of philanthropy—especially temperance and Ragged Schools, of which he was a founder."

An overview of the book given in a listing of a modern reprint:

"This book presents a captivating exploration of the inheritance of the saints of God and the transformative power of Christ, drawing inspiration from the teachings of the Apostle Paul. The author delves into the concept of heavenly inheritance as a gift of free grace, highlighting the need for individuals to be made meet for it through the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit. The book positions the theme of spiritual darkness as a metaphor for the state of humanity apart from Christ, emphasizing the blindness, indolence, and ignorance that characterize this condition. Through a series of thought-provoking insights, the author demonstrates how Jesus Christ delivers believers from the power of darkness, bringing them into a state of light, knowledge, and spiritual vitality. The thematic depth of this work lies in its examination of the contrast between the darkness of sin and the transformative power of grace. The author explores the profound implications of Christ's redemption for believers, emphasizing the importance of sanctification and the ongoing battle against sin in the Christian life. Ultimately, this book offers a compelling invitation to readers to surrender their hearts to Christ, recognizing the transformative power of his grace to deliver them from spiritual darkness and lead them to the inheritance of the saints in light."

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