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THESE HandfuIs have been sent out after much prayerful
study of the Word in the hope that they might be helpful to some busy
workers for the Master who may not have much leisure for study. In these
days when there is so much to tempt us away from the
simplicity of the Truth it is needful for us to have our own minds and
hearts well fortified with the deep and powerful thoughts of God.
Other facts and things may interest and amuse, but we must have the
‘sincere milk of the Word” if we are to GROW. Every thing that
awakens and increases our appreciation of the Word of God is of immense
value to our spiritual life, but our love for and delight in
the Word will only be in proportion as we go on to experience its mighty
power in our lives. We are convinced that the way to stir
up and deepen the desires of others after Christ and the Scriptures is to
present those God-given truths which meet the needs of
an individual soul in all its various states and conditions. No book in
all the world comes within a thousand miles of the Bible in
this great and glorious mission, “PREACH THE WORD.” That there should be a
growing demand from an ever-widening
circle of interested workers for such plain spiritual teaching is hopeful
and gratifying. “Points” and “ Outlines “ are but for the
aid of the memory, and should be reckoned only of secondary importance. In
preparing these notes we have earnestly endeavoured
to get into the heart-thoughts of the Word, so that weary workers might
find food for the strengthening of their tired and hungry hearts.
We count it a great privilege and honour to be in this way a co-worker
with any toiler in the Master’s vineyard. If we can but
help to sharpen another worker’s weapons for the fight, or carry a cup of
cold water to those who are bearing the burden
and heat of the day, we will rejoice, and do rejoice.
James Smith |
