THIS volume is published by the Office of the christadelphian in co-operation with the Christadelphian Auxiliary Lecturing Society. The latter, supported by contributions from individuals and ecclesias, has, to quote its Rules, " for its object the furtherance of the Truth as it is in Jesus, by lecturing, distribution of literature, and in any other way that may be approved by the committee. The Society desires to direct its efforts chiefly to those places where the Truth is not being proclaimed; or where there is no organized ecclesia; or where the brethren are not in a position to undertake public effort."

This book, then-the details of its preparation are given in the Preface-has been prepared to help forward the work of carrying the Gospel to others. There is need for all our powers to be developed and used in one or other of the many forms of this work. The book is of interest to all, and will be profitable to most.

It is probable that there will be an interval between the Second World War and the Final Conflict depicted in the Scriptures as associated with the Lord's appearing, and during this interval there will be opportunity for a final witness. The conditions in the world-apathy, pleasure seeking, etc.- may make the task of those who bear the message, whether at a door or on a platform, not an easy one. But whether people hear or forbear, to us who have heard is the injunction given-Let him that heareth say, Come. It is in the context of the prophecy of the last days' perilous times that the command is found: Preach the Word.

That this book may contribute to the fulfilment of the command is the desire of all concerned with its production.

John Carter