In speaking of building a library, Newton commends Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress and Augustine’s Confessions, along with spiritual biographies of faithful saints in previous centuries.28 Newton gives priority “to those books that can say something to me about Jesus, or give me some directions towards stirring me up to faith and communion with him.”29 If you are looking to prioritize books in your busy life, put the priority on books that disclose the beauty of Christ and warm your affections toward him.
