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Preface

The objects sought to be attained by the publication of this book are manifold. Briefly stated, they are : 1. To convince the unbeliever of the mighty power of God to save to the uttermost, to heal the sick, deliver the oppressed, feed the hungry, and clothe the naked. 2. To warm careless sinners of the terrible doom that awaits them ; to show in as striking a manner as possible the awful havoc sin is making, and thus save some perhaps as " brands from the burning." 3. To provide solid food for those who are " hungering and thirsting after righteousness," and to stir up the indolent to holy zeal and usefulness. 4. To promote experimental piety, and to kindle revival fires all over the land.

In the preparation of this work we have aimed to provide something that will stir the souls of men, something that in these days of awful indifference will move them to action, and cause them to feel

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intensely alive to eternal things. A great undertaking, you say. True, but ought we not to attempt great things for God ? Is anything, even in these days, too hard for the Lord ?

1 ' Is not thy grace as mighty now As when Elijah felt its power, When glory beamed from Mos#s' brow, Or Job endured the trying hour ? "

Most certainly it is. In the full confidence that God will so bless the reading of this book as to accomplish great and eternal good, we send it forth to the world on its mission of faith, hope and love.

Albert Sims.

Kiskjston, January, 1896.