Stan Firth

Stan and Mavis

Jenny and I have known Stan and Mavis now for a number of  years and what a privilege it has been. We have seen the life that Stan writes about in “Custom & Command” lived out consistently. The book is a must read for those who have questions about Church life and the distinction between the customs of men and the commands of the Lord Jesus. We are honoured to be able to make this book available to you in pdf format to read and pass around to others free of charge. May your hearts be warmed and some of the questions of your heart be answered as you embark on a good read.

This particular book has been read around the world and we asked Stan if he would allow us to include some of the comments received either through personal letter or email from people who have read the book. These have been included below.

“Custom & Command” is available to download as a PDF when you click on the book in the ‘Carousel’ You can PURCHASE the book by logging in to www.lulu.com and entering the name of the book in the search field.

We have also INTERVIEWED Stan further about his book “Custom & Command” You can click on the link at the bottom of the page.

“After borrowing and reading your book, ‘Custom & Command’ I woke this morning light hearted and full of the joy of the Lord. Your book has answered so many questions I have asked myself, and that other people have asked me, after leaving the organized church nearly a year ago. Please send me a copy so that I can lend it to friends, and could you also send my daughter a copy?”
(Mrs B – Midlands, England)

“I have just finished reading your excellent book ‘Custom & Command’ and commend you on its clarity of vision……….At the ripe age of 86, I feel the Lord has great plans in these days.”
(Retired Sea Captain – Australia)

“A copy of Custom & Command was given to me recently, and I could’t put it down. I read it from cover to cover. It confirmed to me what we feel the Lord has been saying to us for quite some time now.”
(Mr F – Yorkshire)

“We would like to warmly thank you for your little booklet, ‘Custom & Command’ A young Englishmen has given us this booklet, that has been given to him by two Dutch women. What you try to show through the Bible about ‘unstructured Christians’ is exactly what we have lived since 1960 – and by reading it we are so encouraged. We would like to know if you have the intention of having it translated into French? We think that many people would benefit.”
(M and Mme F – France)
*Note: A French translation has now been done. There are also translations in German and Danish.

“My husband and I found ourselves outside the structured church for about seven years. Finally we have a book that explains our situation brilliantly. We have found that both encouraging and releasing.
(Housewife – Glasgow, Scotland)

“I come from Kenya………I just finished high school a month ago…….(The girl indicates her wholehearted commitment to Christ while a pupil at boarding school, and then continues)………After a while I started skipping meetings, not going to ‘church’ ……..They used to tell me: ‘You are growing cold’………Yet deep inside me I had this comfort that I was doing the right thing……When I got home for the holidays, I found my mum sailing in the same boat…….I came across your book……As I read it, I got excited…..You mean: we are not the only family belonging to the ‘unstructured churches!’ Of course I’m still a teenager, battling with many teenage problems, but on the spiritual basis, and as far as ‘Custom & Command’ is concerned, I’m firmly set.”
(17 year old – Nairobi)

“A friend recently passed onto us a copy of your book, which was a real blessing to us, and a great answer to prayer, as we had been seeking the Lord for further confirmation of the way in which He was leading us. It so clearly echoed everything the Lord has been showing us gradually over the last three years or so.”
(Married couple – North of England)

“Having read your book, I think it is worthy of wider circulation here.”
(Mr McK – one of the Scottish Islands)

“I am thrilled to have been given your book in the last few days. It’s a winner! I can hardly wait to send a copy to a colleague.”
(J.M. – Ireland)

“We so appreciate your efforts to see that we have copies of your booklet. For years we have tried not only to understand, but to help others understand the calling God has on our lives. Now we can hand them your booklet that so beautifully describes our journey with the Lord. We can’t tell you how encouraged we’ve been.”
(G & S – USA)

“May I say, never before have I found so much encouragement and guidance in such a handy volume.”
(Mr H – South London)

*An INTERVIEW with Stan to further clarify principles set out in this book*