Methodism in EarnestJames Caughey |
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| Preface |
| Preparing these pages for the use of the American public, the Editor
has been animated by a fixed belief that their publication would cultivate
that genuine and earnest piety which is at once the characteristic and necessity
of Methodism. His task has not been performed without difficulty, in consequence
of the descriptions of Mr. Caughey’s revival movements being blended
with other matter in the “ Letters “ from which this compilation
is made. Those Letters comprise five volumes, and embrace a great variety
of topics. To obtain a consecutive narrative of his revival experiences
and operations, parts and fragments of his Letters have been blended together
as harmoniously as possible. But after exerting the greatest skill, the
Editor is fully aware that the flow of the narrative is not as smooth and
even as he would love to have it. The abrupt style of Mr. C. also increased
the difficulty. But the work is done: and imperfect as it may be found to
be by the lynx-eyed, fault-hunting critic, it is still our unalterable conviction,
that God will bless it to the good of souls. If this sublime end be reached,
we care very little for the verdict of cold-hearted criticism.
For the sentiments contained in the remarks, which introduce the chapters, the Editor is alone responsible. His aim has been to say just as little as was consistent with the elucidation of the narrative. It is also proper to inform the reader that Rev. Mr. Caughey cordially approves of the issue of this book, although he has taken no part in the labour of its preparation. Should this work meet with general acceptance; it is not impossible that another volume of selections from the same source may hereafter be presented to the American Public. THE EDITOR. |
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