GLEAMS OF GRACE

GLEAMS OF GRACE!

James Smith, 1860

PREFACE
God's grace is his glory. He delights in it. He sent his Son 'full of grace' into the world. His gospel is the mirror which reflects his grace. His people are made holy and happy by it. Grace shines on earth, and in Heaven it melts into the brighter rays of glory. Grace and glory are the same in their nature, the only difference is in the degree. Our God is the God of all grace, and his grace is eminently displayed in the salvation of sinners. The gospel, like some magnificent orb, pours the rays of God's grace on our poor dark world. The doctrines, promises, and invitations of the gospel, are so many emanations from that orb.

I have called my book, "GLEAMS OF GRACE," because it sets forth the true grace of God — not in its full glory, but in weak and feeble rays. There is nothing in it to dazzle, but it may attract, and attracting, lead the eye to Jesus, who is "full of grace and truth." Reader, may the Lord the Holy Spirit make use of my little work to lead you to know Jesus, if you do not; or to lead you into a deeper acquaintance with him, if you do.

Gracious Lord, put honor on this feeble effort, and make it the means of saving souls from death, and of building up your people on their most holy faith. And now, to the Most High God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, be ascribed all honor and glory, dominion and power, both now and forever! Amen.

(N.B. We will be adding additional chapters to this book until it is complete sometime in December, 2013.)