It is with great joy that this volume of sermons is given to the world. It has been a task attended with many difficulties. The first great difficulty was in securing the consent of Pastor George W. Truett for such publication. While the writer has for years pressed upon him the duty of allowing his sermons to be published in book form, it was only a year ago that he agreed that this work should be done. During the intervening time he has more than once hesitated, but has at last permitted the editor and compiler to proceed with the work.

These sermons were stenographically reported and, aside from the correction of obvious minor errors inevitable in rapid speaking and reporting, they appear just as they came hot from the preacher’s heart. I have not wanted to have them marred by a too critical revision by either the author or the editor. He has had very little time for corrections, and I have had no disposition to make changes or suggest emendations. The sermons, then, appear as preached.

The life-sketch which accompanies this volume is solely the work of the writer. I feel sure that if Pastor Truett had been consulted he would never have been willing for it to appear in the volume. It is not that the biographical data are not correct, for they are, but on account of his modesty the subject of the sketch would, I am sure, have forbidden its publication if he had known all that it contained.

I have also taken the liberty, on my own account, of giving herewith a character sketch of Pastor Truett by Dr. John E. White, which cannot fail to be of interest to the reader.

With these words this volume is sent out upon its mission of helpfulness and love. When these sermons were preached many were led to Christ under the spell of their appeal; it is the hope of the writer that thousands may be brought into abiding fellowship with our Redeemer through the reading of the pages that follow.

To every soul in need of light and help; to every heart bowed under the weight of sin or grief or tears; to every one whose face is clothed upon with life’s sunset glow; to every one tempted, discouraged sad-hearted or bereaved, this book is sent with the devout prayer that it may bring hope and comfort, and give them, each and all, new visions of the Master’s grace and love.

J. B. C.