The Christian Home As it is in the Sphere of Nature and the Church; Showing the Mission, Duties, Influences, Habits, and Responsibilities of Home, its Education, Government, and Discipline; with Hints on "Match Making," and the Relation of Parents to the Marriage Choice of their Children; together with a consideration of the Tests in the Selection of a Companion, Etc.

"The Christian Home" by Samuel Philips is a detailed examination of the Christian family's place in both religious and everyday life during the 1800s. The book emphasizes the importance of home life in developing people's character and morals inside the church and broader community. It starts by explaining that a Christian home is more than just a building; it's a God-given place for love, togetherness, and moral learning. The author points out that society is failing to recognize the moral importance of the home, which he believes leads to selfishness and religious ignorance. According to Philips, parents have a holy duty to care for their children's spiritual well-being, along with their physical and mental growth, viewing this as their God-given mission to create faithful and loving families.