The many inquiries that have come to the
author from all quarters relating to the subject
considered in this volume, and the scarcity of
treaties that deal with it, except, perhaps, in
a merely incidental way, indicate the need for
some more full and specific treatment of this
theme. While he does not assume to know more of
God’s will than others of like experience, the
writer believes that a record of some of his
thoughts may be useful to those who have to
solve the daily problems of life, and who,
perhaps, have not been able to solve some of
them to their own satisfaction. He gratefully
acknowledges the assistance he has derived, in
the preparation of this work, from the writings
of others who have gone over the way before him,
especially that prince of preachers Alexander
Maclaren, from whose works most of the
quotations are taken. Direct quotations have
been marked; indirect quotations could not very
well be indicated, but are hereby acknowledged.
With a prayer that this volume
may help many a traveler on the way of life, it
is sent forth on its mission.
© C. W. Naylor
