Book excerpt: First published in 1888, this vintage book contains a collection of short lectures originally prepared by the author for his weekly sermons and activities during Lent. They include: "The Lenten Call", "Good and No Good", "The Treacherous Ailment", "Is it Well with Thy Soul?", "The Remedy Proposed", "The Pathetic Inquiry", "How to Estimate the Man", "The Evil and Bitterness of Sin", "Self-confidence Overwhelmed", "Griefs of an Awakened Conscience", "The Hopeful Resolve", "The Way of Pardon", and more. Joseph Augustus Seiss (March 18, 1823 - June 20, 1904) was an American theologian and Lutheran minister most famous for his contributions to pyramidology and dispensationalism. His best-known work is "The Great Pyramid of Egypt, Miracle in Stone: Secrets and Advanced Knowledge" (1877), considered a primary text of pyramidology. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.