Preface to the Third Edition
Although but a few months have elapsed since the first edition
of this work was issued, a third edition is already demanded. The
interest in the unique subject-matter presented is most gratifying to
both compiler and publishers. Wherever it has been received, the work
has been recognized as a veritable storehouse of seed thoughts relating
to the great practical themes with which it deals. This edition contains
two additional chapters, “God in Nature” and “The Spirit Filled Life,”
and also an appendix of parallel scripture references, which will be
found exceedingly helpful in making clear to the mind of the reader
the fact that the principles presented in this work are not mere human
inventions, but are a part of the divine order appointed for the human
family at the beginning, and which is to be restored when all things
shall be made new. It may be added that the compiler has carefully
revised the entire work, making slight emendations and additions here
and there in nearly every chapter, but, as before, without change in the
original text from which the compilation has been made
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