BOOK DESCRIPTION
THE CHRISTIAN'S SECRET OF A HAPPY LIFE: A 21st Century Update of Hannah Whitall Smith
 
She was one of the most influential Christian writers of the late 19th century. A gifted speaker and author, she had a remarkable ability to communicate deep spiritual truth in a clear and practical way. Through her writing, she helped countless believers discover the joy and peace that comes from a surrendered life in Christ.
 
Known as the author of the Christian classic The Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life, her work has influenced millions of believers across the world. This updated edition brings her powerful message into the 21st century — preserving her core teaching while adapting the language for today’s readers.
 
This is not a reprint of Hannah Whitall Smith’s original book.
 
More than 140 years have passed since she first wrote The Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life. While her message remains as powerful and relevant as ever, the style and language now feel dated to modern readers.
 
This edition is a 21st-century update of Smith’s classic. I have kept her core message and passionate call to a life of full surrender intact, while rewriting much of the content and language for today’s world. The heart of the book — discovering the secret of a truly happy Christian life — is just as needed now as it was in her day.
 
Wherever possible, I have maintained Smith’s warm and practical style. However, chapter titles and much of the content have been rewritten to reflect how a believer living in the twenty-first century would apply these life-changing truths.
My prayer is that this updated edition will help a new generation of Christians discover the joy and peace that comes from fully trusting and obeying God.
 
BOOK DETAILS
Publisher: ‎Christian Publishing House
Publication Date: ‎ July 13, 2026
Language: ‎ English
Print Length: ‎187 pages
ISBN-13: ‎ 979-8187143887
Item Weight: ‎ 12.2 ounces
Dimensions: ‎ 6 x 0.43 x 9 inches
 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hannah Whitall Smith (1832–1911) was an American Quaker author and speaker who became one of the most beloved and influential Christian writers of the 19th century. Known for her warm, practical, and straightforward style, she helped countless believers discover the joy and peace available in a surrendered Christian life.
Her best-known work, The Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life, has sold millions of copies and continues to bless readers more than 140 years after it was first published. She also wrote other classics on the deeper Christian life, including The God of All Comfort.