For more than a century, J. C. Ryle was best known for his clear and lively writings on practical and spiritual themes. Ryle’s goal was to encourage strong and serious Christian living, and his wise comments are as relevant today as when he first wrote them. The impact of his penetrating sermons continues to this day. Ryle had many gems of wisdom to share on the topic of happiness. In his own words, First, let me put this question to every soul who reads this paper…are you dead, or are you alive? Allow me, as an ambassador for Christ, to press the inquiry on every conscience. There are only two ways to walk in, the narrow way and the broad way. There are only two companies in the Day of Judgment, those on the right hand, and those on the left. There are only two classes of people in the professing Church of Christ, and to one of them you must belong. Where are you? What are you? Are you among the living, or among the dead? These questions, which should be contemplated and answered by every Christian, are addressed in inspiring book by one of the greatest Puritan authors.