Draw closer to Christ.

Three things may be said of the chapters in this book…

First, they are based on the life and teaching of Jesus Christ, and they breathe His spirit. They represent the Christian life as conceived and illustrated by Him. They make goodness and kindness and fidelity winsome and attractive and desirable and they make selfishness and cruelty and falsehood odious and repulsive.

Second, they are simply and beautifully written. Their author is a lover of beauty in all its manifestations, and he wields a graceful pen. Moreover, he is a lover and student of the poets and has taken from them “many a gem of purest ray serene” to glorify the theme in hand.

Third, they have the merit of brevity. Any one of them can be read in fifteen minutes.

The Inner Circle challenges and strengthens the heart, helping readers pursue a closer fellowship with Christ and a deeper commitment to His will.

About the Author

Edgar DeWitt Jones (1876–1956) was an American minister, author, and prominent leader within the Disciples of Christ movement, known for his devotional writings and pastoral influence. Born in Hearne, Texas, he initially studied law before turning to ministry, receiving theological training at what is now Lexington Theological Seminary. Jones pastored several churches, most notably in Bloomington, Illinois, and Detroit, Michigan, where he served for many years and gained a wide reputation as a preacher and writer. He was also active in broader Christian leadership, serving as president of the Federal Council of Churches, and authored numerous books aimed at spiritual growth, including The Inner Circle (1914).