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Prefatory Note

In view of his age, and of fifty-five years in the ministry of the gospel, the author hopes that it will not be thought presumption in him to publish this volume. It has been prepared for the press with a desire that it may be useful to preachers who have not enjoyed the advantages of regular theological education. A majority of preachers belong to this class. The author can readily imagine how such " Notes " would have aided him in his early ministry, by way of suggestion as to the analysis of subjects, and the construction of sermons. If he has done even a little to smooth for others the path which he often found rough, he does not regret his labor.

It is hoped also that others, besides preachers, will be profited by the perusal of this volume. It will be comparatively easy for them to pursue the trains of thought presented in these " Notes " ; and it is the author's prayer that this exercise may conduce to their spiritual profit.

It may be a matter of interest to some persons to know that the sermons of which the " Notes " are here given were preached while I was pastor at Upland, Pa.

The Author.